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WeekofFeb 14-20,2002 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA, FLORIDA VOLUME 29, NUMBER 7, 75 CENTS

Out for a $ 1,000 uoss postpones reward! City of Sanibel's city managers office and Congressman decides to run once more police dcpmtment puts up leward to catch a thief By Anna Liakas foi political turnouts aiound the state Staff writer and fed the initial lundraising cam- —See page 3 paigns foi possible contendeis includ- There was a biiel moment Friday ing Lee County Commissionei Andy Extra! Exfra! morning, sometime aiound daybiealc, Coy, State Senator Burt Saunders, and when U S Rep Poitei Goss woke in his Commissioner John Albion, were at the The Beacon Sanibel Island home and looked out time, veiy sinceie over the peaceful wateis of the back bay Have you read what youi "I was ready to step down I believed childicn wiotc tod IJ > and asked himself, "Why am I going to that it was time lor somebody else to I atest edition horn tliL do this toi two moie yeais?" take my seat in Congiess," he said loaming icpoitus ut Foi Goss making the decision lo "Aftei all, I've been almost 30 yeais m Sambcl Elemental y announce his bid toi re-election lo public seivice " Congtess last week, did not come easy Goss went on to say that he had spo- —See page 19 "I've decided to postpone my letne- ken to those who expressed mteiest in ment," Goss told membeis oi the tunning loi his seat and ofleied them a media his hands clasped quietly in iront full apology lor any inconvenience that of his daik giey blazer Then turning his decision may have caused and looking ovei his left shoulder and "I know that some ol them have smiling a bit sheepishly at his wife aheady raised thousands ol doll at s (oi Manel and son Mason, he added Ihen campaign and I apologized toi any But my wile and I aie anxious to inconvenience' Public ic\ icw pciiod lelire heic to Southwest Honda and Swayed by the piesidenl to continue exit nded for pioposcd ui|oy some time togethei out ol (he with his woik as chairman ol the House c\p uiMon ol iIK I N potliirhl ol public hie Then. , sonic Select Committee on lntelli^i nee Goss Oni" D.iihu > Relu 'L lish wi hiunl iambi \U sonii »oll sud it w t ilie event ol Sept II \\\ \\ \ h n i i pi \ (l inn i In i_ il nn\i it t \ lh h n n hi \ I !i i in m 1 li i \ h u m \ > ' I M i 1 il in p\ in cciiis about the eoiyie siaaii using the I lie piesidcni has committed to speculation over hu, bid for re->e>fe6tioji rebuilding our intelligence Capabilities," as a strategy for political gam, Goss the representative said, undescoring Im affrimed that his plans to retire fiom See GOSS, public office, which became the fodder Anna Liaha The children page 2 Porter Goss will run again benefit Islandeis go all out for City leaders forget The unwelcome comeback kid childien's benefit, and paients have a little iun while they're at it public input for review Red Tide returns to island beaches —See page 7 By Erik Burriss Staff writer By Anna Liakas recent bloom of karenia unusual waim water tem- Staff Writer brevis, the microscopic peratures that have caused Public mput will be vital to any comprehensive review ot oiganism that causes red a bit ot confusion in the the Sanibel Plan and Land Development Code, the City The waters may be tide mammalian world the last Council and Planning Commission concluded last week looking particularly beau- Scientists at MOTE few weeks, by trrcking tiful off Lighthouse Beach heids of local sea-cows to Speaking out The two bodies met in a joint workshop Feb 6 to discuss maime lab in Sarasota say a draft proposal tequest for consultants to review the city's this week in the light ot that rt's not at all unusual head back North, has Some things never planning documents Planning Duector Bruce Rogers pre- the naked eye, but the this trme of year for algae caused the recent out- change nose knows blooms to linger, paiticu- break m algae populatron, pared the draft based on a similar workshop on Oct 25 a jump from a few cells While membeis of the two groups agreed the communi- If youi breathing is a larly in the winter months, —See page 9 bit heavier than usual, or even as this one hat., to per htei of watei to thou- ty needed to be involved, theie were a dozen ideas of what sands and millions of cells that meant Group consensus was to amend the draft to say your eyes are scratchy and make a sudden comeback the consultants would solicit ideas of the "community" and your nose is itchin', it But determining See RED TIDE, not just "the city" of Sanibel could be a reaction to a whether or not the same page 3 "You look to the quality of the comment," Councilman Dick Walsh said Island Rogers and City Attorney Doug Wyckoff recommended the request be as vague as possible, regarding how the work Gardening was to be done in order foi consultants to show what they had it's Mardi Banana trees turn as far as ideas and keep from predisposing whoever is hired landscapes lush towards certain conclusions For example, references to Gras at —See page 14 beach preservation, maintaining diversity and traffic man- agement as potential priority issues were removed fiom the the Pork draft Tuesday, Feb. 12 An analysis and results of the public participation would was not only be one of the things the consultant would be required to Lincoln's birthday, report on, according to the draft request Other required it was the Chinese • BUSINESS page 7 reports include proposals to deal with the priority issues, New Year, and

8 evaluating how they relate to the Sanibel Plan and possible most importantly, OPINION page 9 revisions to the Sanibel Plan including changes to zoning and Mardi Gras. It was land development celebrated in fine • LOOKING BACK.... page 18 The results of the study would also be used to help in the style at •OBITS page 12 state-mandated review of the plan Periwinkle Park Rogers will likely have anothei draft ot the request foi by young and old • DATLLINE page 21 proposals ready in March The city should have a consultant and in between. under contiact by summei to allow them to gather the gener- •TV LISTINGS .. .page 24 al public's ideas next winter, Rogers said

•ClASSinros . ..page 28 See also Planning Commission on Page 2 2 Q Week of Feb. 14-20, 2002 • ISLAND REPORTER

as not only Southwest Florida's "voice Goss explained that his retirement in Washington" but, also an advocate for was postponed once before, early on in GOSS From page 1 making the desires of the electorate his political carreer when he retired heard all the way to Tallahassee, chal- from his seat on Sanibel's City Council. lengers seeking to rework the current Almost six years after the tiny barri- own ongoing support for expanding and Dick Cheny and U.S. Senator Bob lines of Goss's 14th Congressional er island became a city, its foundation strengthening the systems that provide Giaham, Goss went on to say, "The District face an uphill battle. was nearly shaken by a referendum that for national security. president has asked me to continue to "The redistricting piece has been o1 questioned the whole idea oi incorpora- "I'm convinced that there's a job to help fiom the Hill. When the president gieat inteiest to me," stated Goss, mak- tion. be done," said Goss. "That I can do asks you to help in a time of war, how ing it clear that this issue was not what "I got dragged out of the woodwork something for our countiy and do it in a can you say no?" deterred him from a long overdue retire- again," said Goss. unique way and with the support of the Goss said that although he had ment. "This is about my fifth retirement highest leaders in our country." expressed interest, he had not been "I didn't want the district to be frac- that's been postponed." Alluding to stated support and piomised any special administrative tured, and a recumbent could have For now, Goss and his wife, Mariel, encouragement from not only President government positions. allowed for this to happen," said Goss. will divide their time between the Bush but in addition, Vice President With Goss committed to remaining "I'm committed to keeping it as a House offices in Washington, their reflective representative political gov- country farm in Virginia, where Mariel VACATION RENTALS ernment lather than busting this area up is raising a breed of "low-fat" cow Furnished 2 and 3 bedroom Gulf-front properties. for partisan reasons." called a Piedmontese, and their Sanibel home. Available weekly /monthly life Planning Commission warned about code conflicts Rental Accommodations • Rental Property Management By Erik Burriss Unlike planned redevelopment when Local: (941) 472-5050 • Toll Free: (877) 388-5050 Staff writer a lot is treated as vacant for the purpos- Web: sanibelcaptivavacation.com * Email: rental5@sanibelcapHvavacation com es of building, disaster buildback is The Big One had better come after more convoluted. The city's code says in the city's consultants for reviewing the one section that a nonconforming struc- PRESTIGIOUS GULFSIDE PLACE Sanibel Plan do their job and City ture can be rebuilt on its predisaster Magnificent Gulf Views Council can act on their recommenda- footprint, but in another the setback tions. requirements would apply to the rebuild. Quiet 2nd Home Location In 1974, the state established a Additionally, the code allows City 1962 Square Feet, 2 Bedroom Coastal Construction Control Line, Council to allow nonconforming struc- Plus Den which varied in distance from the mean tures to be rebuilt on a case-by-case high water line based on the area's ero- basis. Recently Updated Bright and Airy Unit sion rates. Structures built on the sea- "It's never been applied," City Pool, Tennis Courts, Sauna & Steam ward side of the line must meet stricter Attorney Doug Wyckoff said. Room On Site building codes with regards to founda- Another wrinkle is a 1992 U.S. AFTER HOURS CALL JOHN GEE tion depth, structure height and amount Supreme Court decision which ruled Priced Below Last Sale 454-5548 I of structure facing the water. that a complete ban on redeveloping the Sanibel adopted the state's line for its coastal area following a hurricane by the coastal setback line in 1976, prohibiting South Carolina Coastal Council consti- DEEP WATER/DIRECT ACCESS! all development closer to the shore. tuted a taking, and that the property • Convenient Location to Dunes, Golf& That, Planning Director Bruce owner is entitled to reimbursement from Tennis & Causeway Rogers told the Planning Commission the government, Wyckoff said. Tuesday, is where the issue becomes City Council could change the code • Updated 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath, + Loft Area cloudy, since there are numerous struc- at any time, Rogers said, but those sec- • Lmpeccable Condition, Entensive Use of tures on the island built before 1976 that tions are something the city's planning Tile & Marble are located in what, today, would be an consultants should look at and come up unbuildable site. with recommendations for, a process • Secluded Community with Large Pool, Maybe. that will likely take two years. 2 Tennis Courts & BBQs "The code is not crystal clear," Rogers said. Last Sol CARLTON BOREN 472-6360 HIGHLY DESIREABLE SEA OATS • Recently Constructed (2000). 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'Gator power On Feb. 9 Doug Congiess was playing soccer with his children in City puts yp a $ 1,000 his back yaid when one of the kids kicked the ball ovei the fence reword to catch a thief and into the lake behind the house, whereupon a 6-foot alliga- By Dawn deBoer The $1,000 lewatd is ior tor grabbed and bit it. Congress Staff writer information leading to the was concerned because the alliga- ariest and conviction of any tor did not letreat after it grabbed The yet unsolved attempt- one oi ones behind the ciime. the ball. Officer George Kxivas ed lobbery of Jacaranda less The Jan. 13 police leport noted on his report that he was than foui weeks ago got the placed two aimed men in the unable to get any closer than 15 city and police department to restaurant before 9:30 a.m. feet to the animal because of the kick $1,000 in reward money that day. A husband and wife steep dropoff, but the alligator ovei to Crime-stoppers foi hired by the restaurant to showed no sign of letreating from solving the case, according to clean the restautant ailer him. a joint statement released houis walked in on the Tuesday from City Managei attempt, the report said, star- Judy Zimomra and Police tling the two men enough for Grand theft Photo by Michael Pistella Chief Lew Phillips. them to uin. "We are willing to invest An unlocked screen door investigated On the scene city resources in oui efforts to off the bai was the entry point, Jack Zwick had left his house Sanibel Police want surveillance cameras for beach maintain the safety of every according to the leport. An on Cardium late in the afternoon access parking areas, especially the Tarpon Bay Road person who lives, works and parking lot. ensuing search by police of Feb. 7 to return the morning. visits our community," said found weapons and disguises When he entered the house he Zimomia. "It is the city of behind Huxters' Market and immediately noticed his home Sanibel's highest priority." Deli. theater missing and ultimately Morrish of Foit Myeis said he had a white, four-door Grand Marquis Chief Phillips concurred. The two intruders were found more than $1,750 in elec- ridden from the Summerlin-San with tinted windows and a Florida "We believe there are non- described as 25- to 30-year- tronic equipment taken. His Carlos intersection and was head- plate had been slowly driving participants who have knowl- old black males. One man neighbors reported nothing out of ed for Captiva. The officer gave thiough the paiking lot and look- edge that can solve this crime. was 6-foot or 6-foot-2, 220 to the ordinary and the case was him a ride to his destination. ing thiough the windows of the We are urging any one with 230 pounds, shoil black hair, turned over to Detective Scott units. any information to come for- Ashby for investigation. round face and heavy set. The Suspicious vehicle According to Sgt. Anthony ward. Crimestoppers provides second was shorter at about 5 reported Thompson's icport, this behavior a system to come forward feet 10 inches, 150 to 170 happens twice a week, and the anonymously and be leward- pounds, thin face, with a pos- And he lived A resident ol White Caps condo resident thought the person ed for your efforts." Phillips sible diead-lock hairstyle. to tell about it called police to request aiea may be a member of City Council. added that Sanibel police will Direct calls to Crime-stop- At 11:15 p.m., Officer TC Tyus checks of the condominium's She explained that theie is an continue to pursue leads until observed a man riding his bike on parking lot. The resident reported pers at (800) 780-8477. ongoing issue between tenants of the aggressors aie caught. Callers remain anonymous. Periwinkle with no lights. Brett that for the last couple of months White Caps and City Council.

"At this point we don't have a solution," he said. may bung three years of meticulous scientiltc work to a This past December, Stump Pass residents around screeching halt, said Pteicc, and sentence teams of RED TIDE Lemon Bay collected some oystcis and took them home iesearch back into the closets oi the marine lab. to make an oystei stew, Heil explained, and they ended "As oi luly oi this yeai, oui Umdmji stops," sauA From page 1 up in the hospital because they weie galheicd in an aica 1'ietCL', who is Weatlmf u\i Ui rt ill d> > >i-i vUi- VJ^V Ui pci luu, is much nioie clillicull to deleiinme luu vesting, Outbii_aWs ol lul lalo ha\i li.ul ,i iliamalii. Wlial a liuiRinUnii v\ a K n\ ilim ,i u n\ "It makes sense that red tide may be impacted by the impact on the iledgling aquaculture industry here in ie.se arch." warmer weather," said Richard Pierce, senior scientist Florida this year, forcing some shellfish farmers to file Pierce explained th&t this could be a major stumbling and director for the Center for Eco-Toxicology at for bankruptcy, block in the Marine Lab's future plans, plans that MOTE Marine Lab. "We've opened up some areas of Pine Island Sound include developing a statewide computerized model of "After all, the organism is a tropical or sub-tropical mat have been closed since August, but with the current red-tide blooms to aid in their reseiirch nnd planting species. But there are many other factors that can con- comeback of the algae bloom offshore, it may not be for sentinel devices in the sea, so that researchers" can tribute to a red-tide bloom as well, and the research too long." develop consistent monitoring methods of gulf shore itself is complex." Researchers have received state and federal funding waters. over the past three years, enabling them to focus on From Tampa Bay to Naples, above-normal concen- "The funding we receive actually comes from a trust what conditions are involved in the presence or absence fund that was set aside by companies that pollute, trations of karenia brevis are causing trouble for locals of red tide. It's aided marine scientists in understand- money targeted for coastal waters," explained Pierce. as well as seasonal visitors, who are occasionally ing the factors that control led tide with the eventual "It's not like we're taking money away from programs affronted by a strong stench on the beaches as fish suf- hope that they may be able to forecast potentially harm- like education or health. There's really no real reason to focate and die in oxygen-depleted waters and washed ful algae blooms and ultimately develop ways to miti- do it." ashoie to decay along the beaches, often experiencing gate them. But the threat of budget cuts in Tallahassee runny eyes and respiratory problems when out boating or taking a stroll on the sand. Experts advise anyone with chionic respiratory problems such as asthma or emphysema to avoid red tide areas, particularly when winds are blowing in from the west. Here in Lee County, harmfull levels of the photo- HEND plankton have been measured at Boca Grande Pass, Captiva Pass, and at both Point Ybel and Lighthouse FRA:N Beaches. Shellfish harvesting bans have been levied far ATTORNEYS AT LAW • FOUNDED 1924 and wide across Florida waters, leaving struggling clammers, many of whom have been unable to haivest from their aquaculture beds since early August, at the Heather W. Hawkins mercy of the single-celled algae. Pierce explained that it is the circulation patterns of Richard A. Collman • Jason R, Maughan, LL.M. wind, waves and water — patterns like "upwelling" — in which nutrient-rich the bottom water is brought to the surface, coupled with the fluctuation of the tides, David K. Fowler that more than likely have the greatest impact on the Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer phytoplankton blooms. Florida red tide is a naturally occurring phenomenon, said Pierce, and does not appear to be associated with human activities, although Offering a full range of legal services for over 75 years including coastal pollution could effect the occurence of red tide in back bays and estuary systems. While above the surface of the gulf shore waters, it is • Real Estate Family Law humans and certain species of shorebirds like cor- Title Insurance • Bstate planning morants, who are most affected by the algae, beneath 1031 Like Kind Exchanges WHte,& Trusts the marine waters it is shellfish that are the most vul- • •, <1 nerable. As filter feeders, they accumulate the red tide Real Estate & Commercial Litigation ,. Probate toxins in their bodies and become poisonous when Contraction Law & Contracts • Business Law

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Nature photographers and storytellers Ben and Alma nature thiough words. They have given over 600 pro- Goldstein present Bird Tails and Other Nature Stories on grams over the last 30 years to varied audiences, includ- Thursday, Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. at the Sanibel Community ing San-Cap Audubon. Association. Sponsored by the Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Their presentation is the eighth of 11 programs spon- Society, the slide presentation and talk is the culmination soied by Audubon that continue through Match 21. All of a lifetime of photographing and observing nature's ate welcome to attend. The suggested donation is $3.00. curious, poignant, unusual, and often funny events. There is plenty of pat king, both at the Community Birds are the highlight of the show, but also featured House at 2173 Periwinkle and acioss the street in front of are images and stories ol plants and animals that empha- the J. Howard Wood Thealei. For more information, con- size the unique aspects ol nature. Their images have been tact program chairman David Meardon at 472-2346. created all ovei the world, from Sanibel to the No meeting is scheduled tor next Thursday; Feb. 28 Galapagos, and include a series on a flushated gieat blue maiks the opening ol the waoild famous Sanibel Shell heion — a pooi iishennan who |ust couldn't hold onto lHau & Show, but the piogiams will lesume on March 7, his catch. All the buds around him kepi stealing his din- with a pi osculation on Botswana and Namibia by Charles ner. And there was the time in the Galapagos that Alma Sleichei. found herself wearing blue sneakers that weie the same Audubon sponsored Bird ID & Behavior classes aie color as (he feet ol the blue-footed booby. "AH I had to undeiway on Monday evenings Iroin 7-9 at SCCF. Call do was tap my feet and they'd stait dancing," she icinem- 472-2329 foi inoie information. In addition, Audubon bers with a giggle. sponsois Saturday morning biid outings with some of the Ben and Alma Goldstein have traveled the world with islands' best biidcrs. The Feb. 23 outing is to Six-Mile cameras and creative eyes and have brought back not Cypress Slough, near Panzance Road on Six Mile Ben and Alma Goldstein speak at Sanibel- only stunning photos, but also a lyrical interpretation of Cypress Parkway. Call 395-4518 for more information. Captiva Audubon Society this weekend.

Public review period

Milky Way galaxy. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation extended for proposed Gora McGohey to design Sab Foundation will be offering weekly Stars Over Sanibel on Gora McGahey Associates in Architecture has been Wednesday evenings through the first week of April. expansion of refuge retained to design the Environmental Demonstration Lab Reservations are required, space is limited. For addition- building at Florida Gulf Coast University. The announce- al information or to make reservations, call 472-2329. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has ment was made by Dan McGahey, AIA, administrative extended the public review and comment period principal in-charge of the project. Volunteers Needed for the proposed expansion of the J.N. "Ding" "This facility uses a whole-systems approach to Darling National Wildlife Refuge Complex in design, building science and landscaping. The center will For Pick Up Lee and Charlotte counties. be both demonstration building and learning facility and Public comments on the Service's draft envi- will be designed and built to meet many national and state The annual Great Island Pick Up is scheduled this year ronmental assessment and land protection plan 'green' building certification standards," said design prin- for Saturday, March 9. The Sanibel-Captiva for the proposed expansion will now be accepted cipal Bruce Gora. "One of our goals is for the project to Conservation Foundation is coordinating the event with through Feb. 28 to compensate for the pioposal's become recognized as a national model for sustainable numerous volunteers, local businesses on Sanibel and inavailability ovei the Internet foi public leading construction." Once complete, the Environmental Captiva, and assistance from the City of Sanibel. and comment. The U S Department oi the Demonstration Lab will be a university/community inter- Volunteeis should meet at the SCCF Nature Centei or Inteltoi's automated inloimillion systems weie face site providing educational piogianmung and at MtCaithy's Maruui on C.iptivu at 8-00 am. Upon icscaich oppoiluiulies on jj.ie<_n building in SimllvvvcM /one IIMIUS ol two, linn 01 si\ people Will be issued hot l hulgt. Ruycc ( 1 .nnbcil A a U'HI)I Florida. ties of water and garbage bags sent out to their assigned this action, all inbound and outbound Internet The design team for the FGCU Environmental areas. traffic is unable to get through. Until the agency Demonstration Lab includes: Tilden Lobnitz & Cooper Groups of people are being organized for a cleanup of gets official authorization from the court to (mechanical engineers); Smallwood Design (landscape the causeway islands. If you want to help in that area, reconnect its systems, continued compliance please contact site coordinator David Lowden at 472- with the court order is required. architects); and Rob Andrys, AIA (special green building Requests for printed copies of the draft pro- consultant). 2800. SCCF is also organizing groups to clean up the posal or for more information on the project Established in 1981 the firm is well-versed in thewaterways via kayaks. If you want to paddle and pick up, should be addressed to Charles Danner, U.S. Fish design of public facilities (schools, financial institutions, call 472-2329. and Wildlife Service, 1875 Century Blvd., country clubs and libraiies), medical office buildings and After cleaning your designated areas, everyone is Atlanta, GA 30345. Those interested in having private residences. For additional information contact invited back to the Nature Center for refreshrnents and a their names added to the Service's mailing list them at 275-0225. chance to visit with fellow volunteers. Please wear hats, for the project should write Danner at the same gloves, and sunscreen for your protection. address. Public comments on the draft proposal Join us to make the islands a better place for both should be sent to Danner no later than Feb. 28 in Take me f© the river wildlife and people. For more information, please call order to be considered. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation will be SCCF at 472-2329. The draft proposal can also be received offering an Environmental Education program for kids thiough Susan Trokey at the refuge, 472-1100. entitled "Take Me to the River" on Wednesday, Feb. 20, President's Day open house at 10 a.m. Geared for ages 5-12, this interpretive program will allow Kids the opportunity to learn about the fasci- The SCCF's Annual Open House will be on Monday, nating aspects of wetlands by exploring and investigating Feb. 18. The event, which begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 2 Sanibel's interior wetlands. p m., includes games, activities, exhibits, refreshments, Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Space will be and programs for people of all ages. Live music is pro- limited so reservations are required. The program will be vided by Charlie Jenkins, and SCCF's famous hot dogs free for kids and $3 per adult. For reservations or addi- and lemonade will also be served. All activities, programs to tional information, call the SCCF at 472-2329. and games are free. Joe&J.P. Stars Over Sanibel Programs and activities include a nature sounds con- From Ever since people have been walking this planet, they test, extra guided trail walks, face painting, and informa- Dawn have been marveling at the stars. Take part in our natural tion on earth-friendly pest management, island steward- curiosity for the mysteries of our universe as we learn ship, and plants suitable to Florida living. about some of our sky's constellations, neighboring plan- *%&> Love From ets within our solar system and distant stars within the See ECO NOTES, page 13 NANNY AND PAPA To EMILY ANN MATTHEW INTERNAL JACK PITBT.TC NOTICE JOSEPH MEDICINE * The Sanibel City Council is taking applications for a vacancy on the Parks & Recreation V 454-6868 Committee. ______V Love to the Michael E. Lowrey, y# PHILIP G. DAVIS, Any resident wishing to apply must fill out a ¥ World's #1 MOM M.D. M.D. Volunteer Skills Bank form available at City from •Primary Care Physicians •Most Insurance Accepted V SEAN & AMY •Urgent Care for All Ages »X-Rays and Lab; Jests Hall, 800 Dunlop Road or call 472-4135. ¥ ALEXANDER ••£ Closing date for appointment is V FLU SHOTS $15 February 19,2002 V 16970 San Carlos Blvd., #7 • Ft. Myers, FL Albertson's Plaza »Corner of Summerlin & San Carlos 6 • Week of Feb. 14-20, 2002 • ISLAND REPORTER Environment Auction SCCF's weekend draw By Dawn deBoer artistians and businesses. "We just need Staff writer lots of warm bodies to bid." Green is any plant nursery's favorite Past auctions by SCCF have drawn in color, but nursery director Kathy Boone at $7,000, and Boone hopes to see dollars the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foun- add up to $10,000 at this first annual for dation is Looking for green in more than SCCF interns. just the garden this weekend with the "Bid often, bid high! We want the first nursery's first auction of antiques and fine one to be the best," she offered up while art to benefit SCGF's intern program. moving artwork and antique tables and Saturday's 3-hour event is a late after- handpainted chairs around the plant nurs- noon affair at the Community House. ery's office. Preview silent and live auc- Auctioneer takes the floor after an hour's tion items from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday preview of more than 120 live auction at the Community House, 2173 Peri-win- items. kle Way. Live auction is set to run from 5 "We're getting in really fun things," p.m. to 7 p.m. Donate items through Boone said. More than 40 silent auction Kathy Boone at SCCF's plant nursery, items are currently in hand from island (941)472-1932.

Captsva Community Photos: Dawn deBoer Left to right, Kathy Boone, SCCF nursery director and friends pitch in Planning Panel to move donations along for the nursery's first fine arts and antique auction to benefit the foundation's intern program. PUBLIC MEETING Collective and creative island arts from Tuesday, February 19, 2002 ceramic plant frog to chil- 2:00 P.M. dren's table and chairs, all hand- Tween Waters Inn & Marine - painted in bril- liant color for Wakefield Room home entertain- ment and enjoy- ment. Auction is North of Old Captiva House Saturday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Restaurant Community House on 15951 Captiva Drive, Captiva Periwinkle Way.

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REPORTER Deadlines: Board of Realtors Display, noon Tuesday; Printed on recycled paper 2340 Periwinkle Way Classified, 4 p.m. Monday; with low-rub soy Ink P.O. Box 809 Holidays, schedule changes ©2001 BREEZE CORP. Sanibel, FL 33957 Phone:(941)472-1587 Subscriptions Florida Press Fax:(941)472-8398 Mail delivery/1 year: Lee County, $25; Associaton E-mail: Award-winning [email protected] U.S. or split, $31; s (Florida taxes included) newspaper ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Feb. 14-20, 2002 • 7 Buiineii Parents just want to have fun Islanders go all out for children's benefit By Dawn deBoer stioke looks good. . ." Staff writer First shot, long shot, and he pulled his Ciaig Albert looked up at McCune in wallet out. disbeliel —"1 can't even see it!" "Hit me again." Men and women swung it out on the Erie Pfeifer's turn. fairway, for their children's sake, at the 1 Tim Garmagei couldn't take it He "Quiet on the tee, please " came back up to hit a fall away. islands' first major league fund-raiser for Then Roger Triftshauser for a one-shot the Children's Education Center of the McCune prodded "Tim, now I would- deal —"Well, just like my bowling." n't stop, if I were you. Another three, and Islands held Saturday at The Dunes. Marcel's back on, then on to Helen It was one putt for $20, 3 for $50, 6 for you'll make it." Noble. Lisa Williams snuck a putt in without $100. Some never gave up the chance to "I'm pretending it's a tennis ball," said win the $7,450 associate Dunes member- her husband, but couldn't wait until he got a brave Helen. back in town. ship enticing the night. 1 "Look down, Helen! Look down. " "It was my lirst putt, and foi one putt, I • "Theie's 150 people here. Theie's got Backseat dnveis picked up the momen- to be somebody who putts better than did good," she beamed. "I did Khk pioud. tum. Wait till I tell him. It's like a big fish Steve Brown!" One stioke bit the dust, or air, and Golf pro Kevin McCune was hot story" McCune couldn't let it go. One more minute to go, and McCune throughout the evening as putter after put- "It doesn't count unless you hit the ter came up to land that winning shot, and ribbed the crowd. The peanut gallery ball, Helen." wouldn't stand for it. player aftei player walked away no closer Katie Eldh led the women daiers. to a win than the next guy — or gal "Come on, give the trophy to Steve, "Am I supposed to get it in that hole and let's get out of here," a woman let out. Councilman Steve Brown held the down there?" "It's for the kids. It has nothing to do with leading putt eaily on. Maicel Ventura tried "That's the goal," a McCune grinned. bragging rights." to skim past him — but only tried. Lairy Jack Chestnut cast his lot. John Gallant Congress gave it his best shot, but just At the end of it all, Marcel Ventura was followed. all grins. wasn't good enough. "Well, it's a lot better than hitting it m "Please be caieful with our flowers!" "I had the most putts and the closest the parking lot." putts. I don't officially know what that McCune just kept making parents ner- McCune gave Karen Christie's hit 4 was, but my wife's the president." vous, but even Dick Muench put his two "faulty ball" call. cents in from the peanut gallery. Jay Allen led a winning evening, split- 1 "That means I get a new one, right?" ting the $815 raffle pot with the house — "What was that ?" as a putt shot skid off Small girl. the schoolhouse — and the Biowns dou- course. An elegant English woman got in on ble-dipped into the night's entertainment. Less absorbed by Satuiday's gaming the night's play. techniques, Coach Muench, who takes the "I bid on the cat purse, just to get it "Is that a golf ball?" started, and nobody else bid on it!" islands' Little Leaguers in hand every McCune couldn't help but notice bold year, gave rhyme to reason. Lena Brown got herself a cat, or purse, Faye Chestnut's attempt to win control. at silent auction and a hubby with the "I'm a professional volunteer. Life's "She's taking her shoes oif. Her lings, longest putt to score the closest hole-in- too short not to get involved." too! Now, if you keep taking things off, one of the evening. Wham! Filling in for the PGA, San- you're going to get closer and closer . . ." But good limes and the best of friends Cap broke new ground But the pro didn't quite convince her the was the grand slam of the night. "Now Dr. Steve Brown, on his 58th teacher knows best. Parents just want to have lun, too. attempt this evening . . •. . See what $105 Ten minutes to go, and McCune was Go, team, go1 will get you?" ready for moie Ncai $20,000 was l.used toi ihe McCune was hot, but I've said that "Please, picasr do mit lei Yi\ r all eady /J<«mi iown win' \ \c \s l/n \1 -, !n*~n_i.W\i\e .ui\ Suijii W^V \\v<- "Go loi the little hole by the Hag .... Children Learning Center of the County!" .school'.s director. "Oui goal was to hope We close at 10 here." Islands director, Susan Peck, got Brown- paired, 'That's mt tnppi" for $10,000." One gent took his jacket off before in on the hole-in-one putting Comeback kid JefifPifisrot, former pres- Bow 4o you top this? grasping the putter. competition to the best of her ident of the board, grabbed the putter. "I don't know! We're not going to think "He's getting serious, and his practice abilities. "Just one more time . . ." about that one," said Peck.

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9:30 a.m. Second Reading and public hearing of an ORDINANCE NO. 02-03 AMENDING THE SANIBEL CODE, PART 1 - CHARTER, ARTICLE III, LEGISLATIVE, SECTION 3.02 ELECTION AND TERMS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. "I appreciated the personal service I received at Furniture World. The location is convenient and I Said proposed ordinance(s) are on file and may be inspected by the public at found what I wanted at a price I wanted to pay." the City Clerk's office, Sanibel City Hall, 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with "We furnished our first winter home with Furniture respect to the proposed ordinances. If a person decides to appeal a decision World. 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For more information, Center, is on a mission that is dear to her Gee & Company Miami.. One of the state's oldest firms, visit the company's web site at www.colo- heart, and she's carrying it out on two Henderson Franklin was founded in Fort nialbank.com. i wheels. Last year, Luckenbill was the top Barbara Beardsley has joined John Gee Myers in 1924 and currently operates offices fundraiser in South Florida for the National and Company REaltors. Originally from in Fort Myers and Sanibel. VCB announces new Multiple Sclerosis Society's MS-150 Break Main Beardsley moved to Sanibel because Away to Key largo Bike Tour, raising she loves the island. She has a strong back- deputy director $17,500 for the charity. ground in sales, communications, finance, Parish named to board Her dedication began about six years ago, education and music. Her years of experiec- The Lee Island Coast Visitor & when she began working with Martha, a ne running her own successful business Harlan Parrish, president and CEO of Convention Bureau (VCB) has announced high-functioning MS patient who came to translates to great vlaue for her customers. Colonial Bank's Southwest Florida Region, the addition of Mark Crabb as deputy direc- Luckenbill for physical training. In working Her e-mail address is [email protected]. has been appointed to the executive board of tor. The seasoned tounsm professional will the Southwest Florida Boy Scouts Council. with Martha, Meta became very interested in Ann Gee, a Sanibel pioperty owner and assist in strategic planning and direction of "Harlan is known as an active supporter of MS and studied more about what kinds of member of The Dunes, prides herself on cus- the VCB's various activities and programs, many community organizations, particularly physical activities could help people with the tomer service and prompt response to phone such as marketing and sales initiatives, as those for children," commented Gary degenerative disorder. When it came time for and e-mail inquiries. She specializes in gulf well as involvement in the creation, imple- Hampton, executive scout foi the Council. the National MS Society's annual bike tour front condos and homes. Her e-mail address mentation, and supervision of tourism pro- "We greatly depend on the support and tal- four years ago, Meta decided to participate is [email protected]. motions, advertising, and hospitality services and help with the cause. ents of our board members, and he is a wel- for both the domestic and international mar- come addition to the team." kets. During that first year, Meta and her hus- Accoiding to Hampton, the 60-membei Henderson Franklin Ciabb earned his bachelor of aits degree band, Chris, urised about $3,000. In their sec- Executive Committee manages the Council's attorney appointed to in marketing and advertising from Purdue ond year, they raised about $7,000, and last $2 million budget and youth membership, University. Most recently, he served as exec- year an impressive $17,000. This will be hei board which includes moie than 17,000 children. fourth year and Meta and Chris have set a utive directoi of the Muncie/Delaware In addition to his support of the Southwest goal of $20,000 for the tour that runs from County (IN) Convention & Visitors Bureau. The law firm o( Hendeison, Franklin, Florida Boy Scouts Council, Parrish serves Miami's MetioZoo to Key Laigo and back He was responsible for increasing visitation Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce on the boaid ol dnectors lot United Way of on April 27 and 28. of leisure and business tiaveleis, along with that James L. Nulman was i ecently named an Lee County and the Alvin A. Dubin Since woiking with Martha, woid about at-laige member of the Hon/on Council's motorcoach, convention, and sports maikets. Al/heimei's Ccntei. The bank has been lec- At the state level, Ciabb was president-elect Mela's caring attitude and generous spirit has Board of Diiectois. In his position, Nulman ogni/ed as a ma|oi supporter of the March oi spiead, and she cunentry has five clients who will serve as Secietaiy to the oigani/ation ol the Association of Indiana Convention & Dimes, American Heart Association, Habitat Visitors Bureaus and past president of Tour sufer fiom MS. "It has been such a wondei- and on the Council's Executive ConimiltcT. loi Humanity in both Lee and Collier coun- Jul experience to work with these clients," The Hoii/on Council is a pubhc/pi ivate Indiana Motorcoach Council. Crabb has also ties, Junioi Achievement, Lee County seived as executive director of the Rising she said "The trials and tribulations they paitneiship that saves in an advisory capac- Golden Apple Teachei Recognition Piogiam, experience aie amazing. They make me feel ity to the Lee County Board of County Sun/Ohio County Convention & Tourism and the Art League ol Bonita Springs, to Bureau and diiector of sales with the very lucky," Coinmissioneis on economic development name a few. Colonial Bank has contributed Most of the Luckenbills' fundiaising is and other issues. Anderson/Madison County Visitors & moiethan $141,068 to 215 local community Convention Bureau. In 1991, he held the thiough membeis oi their fitness club who, Nulman is u partner in the Commercial and civic organizations in the past yeai. position of director of operations for the Meta .says, are, "wonderful, geneious and Litigation Department and handles a variety kind." Other funds are laised from local Colonial Bank ol Southwest Florida is a PGA Championship. of matters, including contract disputes, real division of the Montgorneiy, Alabama-based island businesses and their friends. An amaz- He replaces D.T. 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Some things never change To the Editor: What else is new? The recent Sunshine law violation investigation is not a surprise to me at all. My observations in the past have led me to believe that these violations have been occurring regularly by some commissioners for some time on many issues including those considered quasi-judicial. It also has been my observation for some time that the commission has been controled by a few individualis. I dare to say that it's a well known fact on the Island that who and what gets the easy path and who and what gets the resistance is politically motivated. As far as the pubic comments of Andrew Reding and Peter Pappas who condemned the complaint as political... political or not, I wish to commend not condemn the com- plainant. When I know the Identity of the complainant I will make it a point to shake hands as hard as the planning commission needs to be shaken up. As far as the State taking any judicial action that would really surprise me. So the beat goes on... Larry Bator Sanibel Wood commended To the Editor: could go towards a teen recreation center on the island. alike. This ease of access is, sadly, no longer available in I had the pleasure of attending the world premiere per- Add to that: most seaside locations. Why would-we willingly seek to formance of Asher's Command at the J, Howard Wood • The tens of the thousands we are spending on study- damage and perhaps destroy forever such a gift? If repairs Theater. It is probably the most important play that I have ing how to buy a causeway that has been unequivocally have to be carried out on some structural aspects of the ever seen. It was not by accident that our local dramatic listed as not for sale; and Causeway's bridges and roads, I hope changes will be theater was selected to introduce this important work. The • A portion of the millions spent for only eight acres of kept to the minimum and that good sense will prevail hard work, foresight and leadership of the staff are to be land by the Dairy Queen, and amongst those who have the responsibility of protecting commended. we would have a good head start to something useful all and every aspect of this precious island. They were able to receive national recognition for our for our tax dollars. I realize that the current administration Rhoda Dickinson community in the form of one of three grants awarded to did not create this traffic situation. However, utilizing Sanibel regional theaters in the United States. I strongly suggest money in this manner needs to be reconsidered. Maybe that the residents of Sanibel support the J. Howard Wood we need a citizen's group, like "No One Languishes in Iheater by becoming members and attending future excel- Automobiles" (N.O.L.A.), to put some of this money to Kids versus Council lent productions there. better use. To the Editor: Bob Brown DanBudd After reading an account of Sanibel City Council's Sanibel Sanibel meeting of January 29th, I was struck by the similarity between living with a teenage son and being governed by the SCC and its appointed committees. Now that OUT son Kids versus traffic Beauty of the Causeway is driving, he feels that he is in total control of his destiny To the Editor: To the Editor: I read with dismay the council's decision to spend As a long time winter resident of Sanibel, 1 would like S»« LETTERS, pag«-. 11 $53,000 for a traffic study on this island. We can save our- to make a lew comments selves the cost. The answer to the traffic dilemma is about the Causeway. "There's too much traffic," which everyone knows and To drive the Causeway is to deals with on a daily basis. The problem is that there cur- participate in the enjoyment of / Jai/ //H' /X'.V/ rently is no acceptable solution that balances aesthetics, hundreds of people who use environment, and the need to cater to vacationers, this unique facility. For the employees, restaurants, retailers, etc. The engineers hired duration of the journey (and it Special PREMIERE SEASON to do this study will be merely acquiring and packaging never seems too long for me) INCLUDES CARTANDJ'RALTICf! data, not providing solutions. The bottom line is that we one becomes part of the hap- will end up with some nice colored, glossy pie charts piness and enjoyment of those which will make interesting reading while we are sitting who fish, swim, boat, wind- on Periwinkle for two hours trying to get off the island. surf, parasail, sun-bathe or Granted, the first step toward a solution is defining the simply relax in the shade of problem. I am not just another complainer, I have an idea the many sheltering trees. for this part of the problem. We could ask the 5th through There is no other road on 8th grade students to perform our traffic count with adult Sanibel providing such an supervision. They could be situated in small groups at overview of the island strategic locations on the island at certain specified times. lifestyle we all love so much. One would have a watch, the other a clicker counter. They Periwinkle Way and the Gulf would take 10 minute counts of the cars and record them Drives give only rare glimpses on a chart. A few parents could volunteer to hand out a of the beautiful beaches and simple questionnaire to every 20th car asking where the seas which surround our occupants live, where they are driving from and where island. On the Causeway, cars they are headed. The kids could take their data back to may be driven adjacent to the math class and make charts on the computer and present shoreline enabling the contin- them to the town council. 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council meeting, I watched an activist take they don't even get paid to go to those the podium and berate City Council on meetings, let alone spend their days and LETTERS From page 9 some issue I've long since forgotten. In a evenings doing homework. firm voice she said to the mayor "You must Those considerations have moved me (ours as well, unbeknownst to him). He city-appointed committees, thereby act because you're a public servant." The perhaps to the other side of the issue even wants to go where and when he wishes manipulating the successful adoption of mayor glared back and responded quite in view of the "camel's nose" considera- without having to justify the time, expense their "group think" policies. This "group loudly and sternly with "I'm nobody's ser- tion. I don't want any city council member and potential liability to his parents. think" characteristic of teens is why The vant!" justifying to himself or herself some ques- A similar scenario occurs with City Fountainhead and Animal Farm are often Since then, but still years before moie tionable act or position taken based on the Council. A controlling influence is driving required reading during the high school recent councils, I've watched two other self-indulgent rationalization that "Hey, I its own policy agenda items, and its vehi- years. council members during city council meet- don't get paid." I want city council mem- cle is the consistent majority control of The premise put forth by Dick Walsh — ings respond to criticism with "Excuse me, bers to be accountable foi their actions. Council voting. This majority also wants to "If the citizens feel like they're paying for but I don't get paid for this job." And if they choose not to accept the pay set agenda items to its own timetable and something, they may watch things more In all three cases I was shocked by those offeied, fine. But let them give it back so it now wants to be paid without any justifica- closely" — would be laughable if it responses. But, you know, technically they has at least passed thiough their hands. tion of time, expense and potential liability weren't so illogical and twisted. We are weie light. How can you demand service The current City Charter specifically to its citizens. aheady "paying for something" when we from a volunteer? How can a person be a prohibits pay to council members, so any Our son abhors accountability but, as pay taxes. Hellooooooooooo!?!'?!? How servant if he or she gets nothing in return proposed change would need to be voted parents, we insist on accountability from much more do we have to pay? This is a for his or her services? How can you hold upon by Sanibel's citizenry. If a proffered our children so that they may become small city. We do not have unlimited devel- them to the highest ethical standards when change to our City Charter were to lock in responsible adults, experiencing the conse- opment and demands ahead for us. We are their quite considerable services are given a model ate amount of pay, say quences of their decisions and actions. very much what we will be. We can't for no enhancement of their income? So, $12,000/year (as has been suggested), and And, as citizens, we must also demand increase the size of our island. We will not when someone 01 some gioup gets paid if it were indexed to increase yearly by accountability from elected officials. be building acres moie small- and medi- back by a council member with support for whatever the Federal Government official- Given the amount of time that City um-sized housing, thereby creating a lower their cause because that person or group ly publishes as the inflation rate for the Council has spent in the past on frivolous tax base per capita/higher density growth delivered up votes foi that council member previous year, and if Council itself had no activities (The Earth Charter Amendment rate. We do not anticipate huge demands (and I've seen it happen right heie on power to inciease theii own pay, I'd enjoy issue is the most recently glaring waste of on our infrastructure. Sanibel), who's to complain? watching the ensuing debate. valuable time), I wouldn't even consider The workshops, committee liaisons and Furthermore, some council members Jon Liljequist paying the SCC until an evaluation was meeting preparation/attendance cited by don't do their homework on important Sanibel made of a year's worth of timesheets for Mr. Walsh as drains on his time MAY NOT issues before going to their city council each member, detailing how much time indicate a need to pay Council membeis. It meetings. And why should they? After all, was spent on what piece of city business. may rather indicate that there is too much As parents, we dread to think what we "make work" activity being created in a would endure without having the constant city of our size as a reason to justify the communication of the cell phone. There payment of Council members... as well as SANIBEL COMMUNITY INVITED TO are times, though, that our son deliberately the existence of even more committees and turns his off (as in, "You mean it wasn't costly studies. RECEPTION HONORING on?"), so that we do not always know As citizens we need to make City where he is and what he is doing — a clear Council accountable to us in tangible RETIRING CHIEF LEW PHILLIPS violation of our family Sunshine Law. terms. It must justify the need to spend And, like deliberately turning off the cell more money in stipends by proving to us phone, there is now a question that some that monies already spent on studies, com- The citizens of Sanibel are invited to a reception on Tuesday, Council-appointed Planning Commission mittees, etc. have improved our quality of members may have discussed nomination life. Sanibel citizens do not want to create February 19, 2002, honoring retiring Chief of Police Lewis and election items outside their published an ever-expanding bureaucracy. The beau- Phillips. The reception will be held from 8:00 a.m. to meetings in violation of the Florida State ty of living on Sanibel instead of Sunshine Law. Washington, D.C., is that obfuscation is 9:00 a.m. in MacKenzie Hall, City Hall, 800 Dunlop Road. Another similarity between City not a requirement of residency. Remember The reception will be immediately followed by the regular Council and teenagers is the prevalence of the acronym, KISS — Keep It Simple, "group think." Group think is probably the Stupid! It works well — at least, for those City Council Meeting at which a presentation will be made most stultifying and dangerous hazard of of us with simple needs and no hidden to Chief Phillips. the teen years, permitting the herd to justi- agendas. fy its often mean and nasty behavior Patty Sprankle tow Arc! otheis who do not share the views Sanibel Chief PhvWvps announced Vns \eUtemenV on .Umu.u-v 7,?>, oi the group. It smotheis cieativily, mocks from the Sanibel Police Department after 6 years of Chief of those who succeed in spite of being outside of the group, is threatened by those who do Revisiting Council pay Police and 26 years on the force. Chief Phillips retirement is not wish to conform to the tenets of the To the Editor: effective February 25, 2002. group and chastises those who violate its The arguments supporting each side of codes. the question of whether or not city council The real danger that I perceive with City members should be paid are excellent. City Manager Judie Zimomra has announced that 16-year Council is not whether it be paid or not, but Being a "don't let the camel get its nose whether certain members are consistently under the tent" kind of person, my basic force veteran Commander Bill Tomlinson will serve as voting in a "group think" bloc and that, as instinct originally put me clearly against Acting Chief during the search process. a result of their solidarity, have been able paying council members. But better than a to appoint other "group think" members to decade ago, while I was observing a city STEPHEN AND DONNA PETTY HAVE ALL THE RIQHT ELEMENTS AT THEIR

outhwest Florida has all the elements for any lifestyle. Whew looking to purchase or sell a home in this area, you need pKttfessionals who also have all the elements to reach all your real estate goals. With their exceptional knowledge RIVERFRONT GEM IN FORT MYERS OKALEE ESTATE ON SHADDELEE LANE...FT. MYERS' SPANISH ESTATE ON CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER of the area, technological savvy, One of last major parcels left on the Caloosahatchee River MOST PRESTIGIOUS RIVERFRONT ADDRESS A Vintage 1926 Estate that has been totally rebuilt by The and excellent team work, Stephen between the Edison Home and the Qulf of Mexico Over 4 far quite some time now Shaddelee Lane has been home to some of tlie Sater Qroup and Gallery Kitchens in 1990 Every nuance acres of cleared and partially filled property with 300 feet of most stunning Riverfront Lstates on the Caloosahatchee raver The inside the home is renewed A modern Kitchen with new and Donna Petty have everything newly replaced seawall. Majestic Palm Trees are scattered most compelling reason is the convenient location to Downtown Cape cabinets, countertops and appliances The master suite has along the perimeter of the property just waiting to adorn the Coral Central and South rt Myers However it also has some ot the a study large walk-in closet and a balcony overlooking the you need to make your move a largest Estate sites available Olalee Estate is approximately 13 acres river. The property has a private gated entry and a paver Palatial Home this pioperty is destined to hold There is the with over 300 ft of River frontage rhe property is lush with mature motor court with a 3 car garage A pool and a dock witli boat success,— possibility to develop the property for several more homesites tropical foliage and a natural coastline The home is approximately 4236 elevator was added as well Purchase a part of Fort Myers Andwhowouldntwanttolivehere superb location, fabulous sq (I with 4 bedrooms 4 baths an office wine cellar (100+cases) 3 car History $1,190,000 view, boating and privacy It simply has it all! $3,200,000 garage and remodeled kitchen There is a dock and boat lift as well A once in a lifetime offering at $2,500,000 ititt •-•rV.i' A'L f Y; 433-3147 17-5112

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Ohiiuat ies & Memorials Sanibel Beautification volunteers at work Volunteers lead by Erik Edward Thomas Jorgensen woiked on Saturday to HeilSy clean up storm damage at 5%, Sanibet resident Edward Lighthouse Beach. Raked, weeded, Thomas Reilly died Feb. 4, planted and mulched was the day's affairs to stabilize the beach and 2002. Born in New York, he i A was preceded in death by his control eiosion. Others did litter first wife, the late Joan Farrell pick up along Causeway Road and Reilly. He attended New York Lindgien Boulevard with continu- University and was a market- ing maintenance on the islands at V ing/sales manager for GE.Periwinkle Way and Causeway. During World War II, he The organization was one of 16 served in the U.S. Navy in the community groups and organiza- South Pacific aboard a PT tions to receive giants from the boat. Reilly was 75. Community Foundation of He is survived by his wife, Sanibel-Captiva at the awards Marcia; two sons, Edward reception held Wednesday, Jan. 30, Thomas, III and his wife, Jan, at the Community House. of St. Louis, Terrence Patiick With this contribution, the beau- and his wife, Margaret Mary, tification ettoit has raised $12,000 of St. Charles, 111; foui daugh- toward its $40,000 goal to land- ters, Sharon Sendyr and her scape the Foui-Way Stop at the husband, David, of Export, entrance of Sanibel. To contribute Penn., Cathleen Arnold and or volunteer, call MIAMI. Sanibel Beautification volunteers, left to right, Bob Shissler, Erik Jorgensen, Tom her husband (and Reilly's Gillis and Jim Gould at work repairing storm damage at Lighthouse Beach. step-son), Hazen, of Redmond, Wash, Patricia Chenot and her husband, Alzheimer's Resource Center safety program for patients Joseph, of Stow, Ohio, and Anne Reilly of Aurora, Ohio. The Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource to alert emeigency workers that a memoiy- items necessary to participate in the safety pro- He is also survived by hisCenter is offering a Safety Program for impaiied person lesides in the home. The symbol gram. Institutions to put the emergency plan in step-daughters, Elizabeth Rice Alzheimer's caregivers in Lee County. The hangs on the iiont of the home's refrigerator. The place aie included with each packet and assis- and her husband, Peter, of Resource Center's Safety Program was created to corresponding packet of foims, which contain tance is available from the Dubin Alzheimer's Worton, Md. and Marcia piovide caregivers with tools to implement an important emergency contacts and care instiuc- Resource Center. Randall and her husband, emergency plan to prevent crises. Each Safety tions provided by the caiegivei, are located inside The safety program also stresses the impor- Burr, of Richmond, Va.; Program packet includes two components: 1) an the lefngerator. Once a tunned emergency work- tance of having an identification bracelet for indi- another stepson, Roland emergency plan kit and 2) an identification er sees the symbol, he or she will automatically viduals with memory loss to wear at all times. Arnold and his wife, Carol, of bracelet for the memory impaired peison. know to search loi an Alzheimer's client in the Identification bracelets help local law enforce- Richmond; 20 grandchildren The emergency plan kit is intended to help house and, using the information in the refrigera- ment identify individuals who are separated from and one great-grandchild. eliminate the possibility of a crisis situation if the tor, take appiopnate measures to see that care for their caregivers and are unable to find their way A Memorial Mass was cel- caregiver of a loved one with Alzheimer's or a this peison is piovided. home or even tell someone where they live due to ebrated at St. Isabel's last i elated disorder requires emeigency care. The The Dubin Center staff works closely with memory impairment. Each bracelet (or necklace) Friday. Contributions may be emeigency workers who come to rescue the care- local law enibi cement and emergency woikers is engraved with the person's first name or nick- made to the Echo Hill giver may not know a memory-impaiied adult throughout Lee County to help train them on how name, a code numbei which matches their appli- Campership Fund, 13655 resides in the home and .therefore, might leave the saiety piogiam can assist them when they cation number, the words "memory-impaired" Blooming Neck Road, the person with Al/heimei 's alone when they take lespond to an emeigency involving the caiegiver and the phone number for the Lee County Worton, MD 21678. the caiegiver to the hospital. of an individual with menioiy loss. Sheiiff's Office. Both the Dubin Alzheimer's The Safety Program Universal Symbol, Thiough grants fiom the Southwest Flonda Resource Center and the Lee County Sheriff's included with the emergency plan kit, is designed Community Foundation, Lee County Medical Office maintain records of enrolled persons' d the Cape Coral application numbers and identifying information. ition, the safety pro- Being able to look at a bracelet, mate a ph PUBLIC MEETING giam packet is provided at no charge to call, and escort the lost person to his/her home caiegivers caiing for a loved one with reduces the time memory-impaired persons are AGENDA FOR FEBRUARY 12,2002 memory loss in their homes in Lee away from their homes and saves police depart- MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION County. Each packet contains all the See SAFETY, page 25 THE COUNCIL CHAMBER (MACKENZIE HALL) 800 DUNLOP ROAD, SANIBEL, FLORIDA 9:00 AM 1. Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting of January 22,2002 PLAY FOR ILIS-S 2. Public comments on items, not appearing on the agenda (Maximum time allotted, 20 minutes with a limitation of 5 Championship Golf minutes pei speaker). t Competitive Rates 9:10 AM 3. Adoption of Resolutions: There are no resolutions scheduled for this meeting.

9:15 AM 4, Commencement of scheduled public hearings: There are no public hearings scheduled for this meeting

5. Discussion of Appointments to Planning Commission (p.m.) Subcommittees.

6. Discussion of Appointment of Planning Commission Liaison to the City Council. ; 7. Discussion of the State of Florida's Coastal Construction '. - by calling 433-9790 Control Line, established in 1991, and the City's Coastal Construction Setback Line, which established a Preservation Zone (the Gulf Beach) seaward of that line. SHELL POINT GOLF CLUB Sh6ll Point Blvd. & Summerlin Rd. in Ft. Myers • Just 2 miles before the Sanibel Causeway 8. Report from Director of Planning or staff.

9. Report from Commission Liaison to the City Council. DIRECT ACCESS BEAUTY

10. Report from Commission Members. • Custom built in 2000, incredible; quality throughout' • Awesome gourmet kitchen, wood floors, french doors' 11. Report from Commission Chair. • Private office, 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths' 12. Open discussion among Planning Commissioners regarding • Heated pool, boat dock, 2 fueplaces' Commission Functions and Goals and the methods and • This one has it all' procedures for achieving them • Realistically pneed at $2,195,000' ALL IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL, LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA Call JIM HALL for details If a person decides to appeal any decision of the body with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or 941-472-5187 ext. 215 (1057) hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purposes may need to ensure that a verbatim recoid ot the proceedings i

The Nature Sounds Contest always gram is offered Monday, Feb. 25, from 2 The 36th Annual ABC draws a large group of on-lookers and par- to 6 p.m. ticipants. Registration is free and prizes Often people ask if they must be a new are awarded. Categories include the ever- resident of the island. The answer is no. k\H9 Sale & Auction adorable 0 to four-year-olds, the enchant- Anyone who owns property or is a resi- ing 5-9 year-olds, the creative 9-13 year- dent of Sanibel or Captiva may participate olds, and the very humorous and enter- in this free program. Reservations are Saturday, Feb. 23,2002 taining teenagers through adults. The required as space is limited to 30. Call Nature Sounds Contest begins at 11 am. 472-2329 foi reservations. 8am - Noon: Rummage Sale & More It originated about 14 years ago and Programs will be available March 4,11 5PM - 7PM: Pre-Auction Cocktails & Dinner shifted from a National Wildlife Week and 25 as well. Some dates are filling fast. $ celebration to the present Open House (Call for reservations at 10.00 each) forum. Many residents have family and friends Going, going, going to 7PM - 9PM: LIVE AUCTION visiting during the long weekend; all are the antique and fine (Dinner participation not required) invited to come shaie in the fun and, in art auction! fact, some of the winners are almost Two silent auctions and the big evening Live Auction featuring always visitors to the islands. All kinds of fascinating items — fabu- Island treasures like these: S»»J Once just for birds sounds, the contest lous, rare and/or one-of-a-kind — will be has broadened the subject to include going on the block at the Sanibel-Captiva wind, water, mammals, amphibians and Conservation Foundation's Fust Antique 22' Pro Sports 2200CC Fisher any other sounds found in the out-of- & Fine Art Auction on Saturday, Feb 16, doors. Use your imagination and practice. at the Sanibel Community House on 200 Hp Yamaha Outboard Kristie Anders will be taking sign-ups the Periwinkle Way. Thousands of $ in accessories morning of the event. This will be a great opportunity to sup- Great condition-Low Hours Open House is held annually on port the Native Plant Nursery's intern President's Day. Schools, banks, and gov- program, which gives recent college grad- • BtSsfe ernment services are closed. uates work experience and career guid- mm -mm r The programs and activities are free to M CLASSIC CAPTIVA CAR ance. The Foundation provides housing ms m 1 everyone, but donations are gratefully and stipends. 81 VW Rabbit Convertible accepted. Bring a friend and/or meet new §§§1 Contributions of antiques and fine art Hand painted by local artist ones. are still being accepted. Donations are tax The Nature Center is located one mile deductible. Runs good for island fun west of Tarpon Bay Road, on Sanibel- There will be a preview showing from Captiva Road. 4-5 p.m., followed by the auction from 5 if Overflow parking is available at the L Ii to 8 p.m. For more information or to make 1 Shell Museum. No roadside parking. a donation, call Kathy Boone at 472-1932. Dinner cruise aboard 'Blue Sky motorsailer People are encouraged to use the overflow Wine tasting dinner for 6 at island estate parking or come by bicycle. Kayak trips offered 'Paint a car1 by artist Stella Farwell Resident Environmental Sissi Janku art print Buck Key Kayaking Adventures are 1/2 day 'Island Girl' charter Orientation offered offered on Fridays, March 1, at 1 p.m. and, Feb. 22 at 10:30 a.m. for $35 per per- Townhouse vacation week - Stratton, Vermont The Foundation is presenting its son. While paddling in and around Buck Golf for two at Shell Point Resident Environmental Orientation sev- Key the ecology ot the Back Bay estuary Wind surfer and the cultural history of the area are dis- eral times this winter season. The pro- Original painting by Mark Lev/is giam is an overview of the conseivation cussed • Fishing cYuulci 01 2 wilVi cxpc\vcnu;il CipUvj C«\\ium\ An Evening Paddle to ChaUwtck's histoiy ot the islands. • Painting by Fontaine The group assembles at the Nature Bayou leaves an hour before sunset (4:30 Center for a talk on geology and the p.m.) and returns an hour after sunset on • VIP Captiva or Sanibel condo week human history of the islands. After a visit Tuesday, Feb. 26. The cost is $45 per per- • Hilton Grand Vacation package to the Native Plant Nursery and Butterfly son. 1 Champagne sunset sail aboard 'New Moon' For additional information about dates House, everyone boards a Captiva Cruises • King's Crown Restaurant gift certificate Trolley for a trip to Captiva. and time, or to make a reservation (space • Original painting by Lalita Cofer Along the way, the group discusses the is limited so reservations are required), Refuge, CROW, the Island Water contact the Nature Center at 472-2329. • Boat ride/lunch for 4 on 'Suncatcher' Association and some of the history of the • Two original framed artworks two islands. Leaf art course offered 1 New Sea Kayak with paddle and vest Once aboard a Captiva Cruises boat, 1 Boat trip and lunch at Barnacle Phils participants venture out into the estuary Leaf appreciation, identification and 1 that cradles the islands. If weather per- Island bicycle with art by Lauri Kaihlanen art will blend in a workshop presented by 1 mits, the group will travel out around the Jane Hanks at the Sanibel-Captiva • Useppa cruise aboard 'Engraver southern tip of Upper or North Captiva. Conservation Foundation's Nature Center. • Local interest and signed books from Lloyd Wright Estate There are two opportunities in 1 Mexican fish planter from Ace Hardware February to participate in REOs. The pro- See ECO NOTES, page 14 • Harry Ruby for haircut at Harry Ruby Salon 1 Box seat tickets to Naples Philharmonic Pops 1 Eileen Fisher gift certificate •;,:.:Welcome Ikki Matsumoto • Boating on the 'B & B' 1 Hand painted bench and 4 hand painted wine glasses from to our Village •234O Periwinkle Way Confused Chameleon Thursday, February 21st • 3-6pm • 8 live lobsters shipped anywhere in U.S. • 1/2 day kayaking with Brian Houston Come toThe Village and • 1/2 day shelling/snorkeling aboard Miss Captiva subscribe to the "Paper of • Sculpture by Jerry Churchhill Record," the Island Reporter. • Shelling charter to upper islands When you do, you'll receive a • Brasserie Restaurant gift certificate free "Coonlight Serenade"poster • Frangi Pani gift certificate and have it signed by the artist, • Woven beaver coat Ikki Matsumoto. • Lighthouse Grill gift certificate • Schnappers Hots gift certificate Stay and meet all • Framed floral print The Village Merchants • Hand painted accessories from the Kirby Rambo Collection and enter to win •AndDOZENS MORE...

YOU NEED IT...WE HAVE IT...COME BID ON IT! or Captiva Civic Center or (next to Chapel By The Sea) - Coonlight Serenade I42SI0O cash 11550 Chapin, Captiva Island We look forward to island 472-1587 REPORTER 472-2111 seeing you there! 3AM BELANDCAITIVA FLOHHJA Benefits The Captiva Civic Association & Children's Education Center 14 • Week of Feb. 14-20, 2002 • ISLAND REPOfiTER Bananas add a lush tropical look our Southwest Florida landscapes he moderate temperatures of As a morsel of bio- Then purple sheaths plant close to the ground. Ordinarily, the last couple of months have graphic data, the banana is will begin to peel away, two to four new plants will have Tallowed me to spend more a native of Southeast Asia, revealing tiny banana fin- emerged around the host plant. It is time outside enjoying my landscape but it is found throughout gers. At first, the fingers best to leave only one plant at the spot; from the comfort of my patio. I am the world in tropical and will point downward, but you can dig up the others and plant truly enjoying the fruits of planning subtropical areas. The as they develop, they will them elsewhere. For best results, plant and planting that took me two years to family name is Musa, but begin curving upward. the bananas in locations where they complete. there are many species and After a full rhand of will receive full sun or shifting shade. Among those fruits are some that varieties. Principally, there bananas is produced, Bananas love lots of water and lots of will soon emerge from the upper bracts are two kinds of bananas: flowers will emerge from food, so treat them accordingly. of three lush banana plants that I added the sweet, white-fleshed beneath the purple tracts. Since the fruits are great sources of a year ago, and which are now tower- variety we slice up on top At this point, the fruit potassium, it is only reasonable to con- ing regally in my outside living room. I of our cereal; and the production has stopped, clude that a diet heavy in potassium is love the lush tropical look they pro- firmer, starchier types bet- and it is best to cut just good for them. Most experts recom- duce, and where else can I get fresher ter known as plantains. below the hand so nutri- mend mixing one pound of potash with ingredients for my infamous banana- Depending on the type, tion will be more effi- four pounds of a well-balanced fertiliz- nut bread? the plants will grow any- Island ciently directed toward er during each application. The plants This is not my first experience with where from 5 to 25 feet in the fruit. should be fertilized once a month dur- bananas. 1 had them at a previous home height, produce leaves as It can take four months ing the growing season, or when aver- and remember that during that awful large as 1-1/2-feet wide by Gardening or more before the fruit is age daily temperatures remain 'in the Christmas Day freeze of 1989 when 7 feet long, and produce ready to cut. Look for mid-5()s or above. much of my yard's plant life bit the bananas that are 4 to 12 Ron Sympson yellowing of the upper dust, with bananas being among the inches long. It takes a bananas, then cut off the hardiest of survivors. Since new plant about 12 to 18 months to bear stalk of fruit and leave it at room tem- (If you have a question for Ron banana plants are produced by under- fruit, and once that happens the plant's perature for a couple of weeks. Don't Sympson to answer in his column, you ground rhizomes that send up shoots, life has ended. You'll first notice a leave the fruit on the plant, because it can reach him via e-mail at ronsymp- the root systems will temporarily sur- solid purplish mass emerging from the will split and rot. [email protected], or by snail mail at vive temperatures down to 22 degrees. center of the plant. After the fruit is picked, cut back the P.O. Box 809, Sanibel, FL 33957.)

Micliael Pistella Sanibel's own, world-renown Ikki Matsumoto autographs a Rotary Club Arts & Crafts Fair shirt featuring his new design "Louisiana Heron." ECO NOTES From page 13

The workshop, which is for both adults and children, will be held next Friday, Feb. 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hanks spent this last summer refining techniques ror creating note cards, stationary and small journals. She has offered to share her experience and supplies per person with those interested in pursuing this art form. Which $ 14 • 9 5 leaves work best? How do your make a small journal out of one sheet of Breathtaking views of our picturesque terrace and the 18th hole of our championship paper? How do 1 get started? golf course. A warm and intimate ambiance enhanced by a cozy fireplace Call the Nature Center at 472-2329 and reserve one ot the 15 spaces available for this workshop. Members and and soft jazz at our baby grand piano. Relax and enjoy the sumptuous children are free, and the regular admission fee applies to Sunday Brunch Royale at Fort Myers' most elegant new country club. non-members for this class. Brunch includes an elaborate buffet that changes weekly, plus your choice of a Follow-up orienteering Mimosa or Bloody Mary. You may, of course, help yourself to all you can eat! with Kristie Crown Colony's Sunday Brunch Royale is destined to become a Fort Myers tradition. "I know it's in here somewhere..." Dust off your compass and head for the City's Tarpon «. We hope you'll join us often. Bay Beach Parking Lot the morning of Feb. 20 or 27 and meet up with Kristie Anders, education director at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Founda-tion, for an explo- 590-9044 ration of the 147-acre Frannie's Preserve. Brunch served I0:30ahi - 2;30pm Reservations accepted Resort casual attire As a follow-up to the "Finding Your Way" class offered in January, and inviting those who already have K a working knowledge of the compass and orienteering, explorers will set off in small groups on a discovery tour of the hidden treasures of Frannie's Preserve. This orga- r * ^—«ta , ^^SiS^ !**-** • Where luxury re,ignf. nized program is one of the few opportunities to explore this newly de-peppered wild area. Several different maps with orienteering instructions will be distributed so not CROWN^COLQNY all groups will head in the same direction at the same time. GOLF,a COUNTRY CLUB The City's parking fees will apply. The program starts promptly at 9 a.m. (the parking lot fills very quickly) and is limited to 12 participants, but it is offered twice. Choose either Feb. 20 or 27 and call the Foundation to make reservations at 472-2329. Sharpen your skills and learn about the good nature of the island's upland ridge habitat as you make your way through the preserve. Please bring your own compass if possible. A short practice session will be held at the beginning of the program. ISLAND REPORTER Q Week of Feb. 14-20, 2002 Q 15

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1800 Middle Gulf Drive, #101 - Absolutely unique and adorable. Lush tropical setting surrounds this 2 bedioom, 2 bath + loft unit. Outdoor entertaining area plus 2 screened porches. Amenities include pri- vate beach path, pool, tennis and is offered furnished for $649,000. Listed by Ada Shissler and hosted by Carolyn Musgrave. Middle GulJ Drive to Olde Middle GulfDi we Fust Sunset South IB - Just remodeled 3 bed- house on right room or 2 bedroom plus den/office. New custom kitchen, tile, baths; designer faux 1799 Middle Gulf Drive, #105 - 2 wall finishes Garage, 2 storerooms, & room, 2 bath plus loft. Light, brig laundry at ground level Heated pool & beautiful unit! Skylights, built-in community clubhouse with social calen- ceilings, enclosed and screened p dar. Offered for $649,900. Listed and Lots of storage. Beach path, pool hosted by Susan Andrews Periwinkle Way to tennis mere steps away Offei ed i left on Donax to right on Middle Gulf Drive to 1341 $599,000. Listed by Ada Shissler Suniet South 1st entrance, 1st building hosted by Jim Anderson. Middle C Sea Loft Village First houseto_g___/ i •t ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Feb. 14-20, 2002 • 17 t A A . s . ^-K. '••tw3

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25 years ago, the officer leave the store unlocked until 10 years ago, Albert Einstein. he arrived at 6:30 a.m. These scientists were pint-sized chil- Feb. 18, 1977 When manager Diane Gibitz arrived at Feb. 14, 1992 dren ranging from kindergarten through Septic system study work in the morning she made a list of the Rotary fair's 1 Oth year, fifth grade. For some it was the their first missing items, including a case of ribs, six attempt to document or explain why the draws fire, praise roast beef halves, bologna, cheese, three biggest success planet is the way it is. cans of tuna, three dozen eggs and a bot- "At first they're overwhelmed-," Sanibel The product of over five months of tle of Mortadella wine. The 10th annual Rotary Arts and Crafts Elementary School principal Barbara field research, a lengthy report on the Fair was a whopping success, according Ward said. "I don't think they really want effects of septic tank discharge on the to initial reports from general Rotary to undertake such projects, but after they island's ground and surface water was chairman Wylie Apte. get into it, they learn so much." presented to City Council on Tuesday. 15 years ago, "We don't know all the details yet but Although hydrologist Tom Missimer's Feb. 19, 1987 we exceeded al our expectations and research produced enough information to goals. When the full report is ready, I'm One year ago, permit him to come up with several con- Starstruck teens head- sure we're going to see an astonishing clusions and recommendations, his find- ed for the Great White result. It appears we've broken all Feb. 15,2001 ings were not specific enough to satisfy Way records," he said. Residents fear rookery some of the Councilmen. Rotary member Greg Souras said actu- endangered; Decline in Councilman Francis Butler said that he al figures will not be available until next Island teenagers Ruth Brown and week, but he projected the group made nesting birds attributed was not impressed with the report and Lizayn Abbot are looking forward to Councilman Zee Butler commented that about $15,000, several thousand dollars walking down the Great White Way next more than usual. All the money gets put to construction noise she couldn't "figure out what we got for week. Several residents of Sanibel Shores $10,000." back into the community through scholar- Abbot, 14, and Brown, 17, are mem- ships and other programs, he noted. Condominiums have complained that Missismer insisted that there was sim- development near their homes on the bers of a musical theater group at Cypress Fair goers were treated to a near per- ply no clear way to way to pin down pre- Sanibel River threatens to displace hun- Lake High School, and they agree that fect day Saturday and while weather was cisely the distance a septic system should dreds of birds from a favored nesting area. acting is their thing. They were invited by cool and cloudy Sunday, Apte said after a be from an open body of water, since soil "This has been a nesting site for birds instructors Dave and Sherry Gillum to slow start thing got busy and stayed that conditions on the island vary widely. as long as I can remember," said Jean join the school's jazz ensemble and pop way until closing time at 5 p.m. choir for performances at the Radio City Highsmith, a resident of Sanibel Shores Music Hall and New York High School the past 15 years. 20 years ago, for the Performing Arts, which begins According to residents, the area just off Five years ago, Feb. 18, 1982 Feb. 25. Donax Road near the Donax Water "I want to see New York City and see Feb. 14,1997 Reclamation Facility is becoming less Reopened Huxter's is what it's all about — to be a part of it," secluded, however, and birds at the site burglarized Abbot said. Future Einsteins show are less numerous than in years past. That enthusiasm is shared by Brown, stuff at Science Fair Though they believe dwindling num- Several grocery store items worth more who said the trip will be her second to bers can be attributed to the sewage plant, than $200 were stolen from Huxter's mar- New York City. Both felt it was important Mr. Wizard would be proud. Beachview Golf Club's ongoing construc- ket on the evening of Feb. 11. to use the four-day trip to learn more Wednesday night at the Sanibel tion of a utility shed also contributes to During his rounds, Sanibel Police about acting and what to expect from hav- Elementary School more than 50 scien- the problem, residents say. Officer Dick Church noticed the back ing acting as a career. tists gathered to explain their theories on The residents have informed James door to the convenience store was stand- how and why things work. Only these sci- Evens of the Sanibel Natural Resources ing open. Huxter's owner Peter Skehan entists were not the Steven Hawking kind. Department and he says he will stop con- was notified at 3:34 a.m. and requested And none of them had the facial hair of struction if birds begin to nest. Writers on hand for 'Along the Gulf reading series Fellowship in Poetry. Her work has been featured on creative writing at the University of Miami. Dr. Jim Brock, coordinator for the reading series, *sWW^*Wlf09HfflWPWP'l^a

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n Volume S, Number 5 Shedding Light on School News Thursday, February 14 2002 • CMrrent Affairs Sanibel school secured Eighth-grade students to explore wonders By Stephanie Albert County is building a fence in the open- locked up!" of state government 8th grade reporter ings around our school. Students will Eighth-grader Byron Garrder said, "I still be able to smoothly exit the school think it is kind of useless because we By Byron Gaarder and Construction for a safer more secure premises. have never had any problems with stu- Lars Bredahl school began Jan. 21 and will hopefully However, there is controversy over dents exiting the campus, so it is taking 8th grade reporters be completed this February. whether this will be a positive addition a little bit of our freedom away." Because The Sanibel School has open to our school environment. Eighth-grad- Many middle-grade students have Sanibel School eighth-graders are hallways, there are several ways for a er Kelsie Macray comments, "In a way, this opinion. scheduled to travel to Florida's state cap- visitor to enter the school without check- I find this a little bit disturbing, because However, according to reports from ital, Tallahassee, this month. ing into the office. For this reason, by I have always liked how the school was the administration, the school will be a The trip, scheduled from March 18 to request, the School District of Lee open. Now I feel like we are being safer place in general. March 22, is to study the government of Florida. Students will be camping for three nights at YMCA Camp Indian Springs. They will be visiting the old capitol and D.A.R.E new capitol buildings of Florida and have an opportunity to observe the Florida Legislature in session, seeing firsthand a to be simulation of how a bill (a proposed law) becomes a law. different They will also visit the Governor's mansion and the Florida Museum of By Heather Degele Natural History. 6th grade reporter A meeting was held Monday, Jan. 28, to inform parents about the trip. Fifth-graders turned in their essays Jan. 8 on com- pletion of D.A.R.E. — Sixth-graders take Drug Abuse Resistance Education — sharing what a wiidad venture they learned over the year. to the sea In D.A.R.E., the stu- dents learned about drugs By Neill Mears and Jamie Cole and what they would do to 8th grade reporters you if you would take itaem. They AVSO \eurned The Sanibel School's sixth-graders ditt'crcnV w.vys U> sivy "iw" will explore the wonders of Sea Camp on to drugs, They learned Big Pine Key, May 6 to May 8, which will how to avoid peer pres- provide them with a long awaited vaca- sure, So they would not be tion and a chance to learn about snorkel- tempted to take them." '"• ing, sea life creatures and barrier reefs. Fifth-grade students Sixth-graders will visit four stations — attended this class 1:45 coastal ecology, boat trip to Coral Head, p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Tues- shark study and marine investigation. The days and Thursdays. . Newfound Harbor Marine Institute will Above, pep rally students shoot some baskets before the big night begins Student Amanda Wag- provide much more than just an opportu- ner said, "After taking nity to explore the marine environment. It D.A.R.E., I think one rea- will stretch students' minds beyond the son people take drugs is classroom as they learn about the deep, PLAYING CENTER because there is too much vast bodies of water and the life found good talk and not enough there. Sixth-graders will get a chance to The Sanibel bad." develop a liking for challenging life expe- An old D.A.R.E. grad- Elementary School's uate, Kelsie Macray add- riences and to improve their cooperation gym crowded in the skills while exploring the world of water ed, "I'm sure that with their fellow students. This trip is students ready to D.A.R.E. will help me in scheduled for three days and two nights. participate in yet the new environment of another pep rally to high school. I will never The Big Pine Key region contains forget what D.A.R.E. has some of the most amazing marine wildlife raise the spirits of its taught me." in the world. This is a supreme site for players. More than =.".«."» •: * students to discover subtropical marine enough were on hand D.A.R.E. graduation and land-based habitats. will be held in March. to get 2002 in full Students will receive NHMI is within the boundaries of the swing for the athletes, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, rewards for pledging ne- Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve, the Key cheering students and ver to take drugs. Deer Refuge and the Great White Heron proud teachers. The winning essay will National Wildlife Sanctuary. be announced March The trip to Big Pine Key will include At right, pep rally graduation. heart-stopping sites and adventures, and excitement gets students will be right in the middle of it underway. all. lit Sports Q 10 wins, 3 losses a super season for Sanibel Sea Dragons

had great seasons bringing lineup of Natalie Weather- start this year with students this year will be easier. By Kelsie Macray Softball not Dick Muench, director 8th grade reporter pride to the school. by, Caitlin Hamilton, so Taylor Bryant, Skyler Bau- The basketball season Lindsey Phillips, Brandy soft er, Taj ana Pettinato and of the softball season, was Sanibel School's boys' began this December and Rider and Sabrina Bunch. Anna Degele running trampled by eager kids and girls' basketball teams ended Feb. 5 with two Weatherby said, "This By Laurie Anne bases. craving the field during recently ended the 2001- great games and two wins was one of our best re- Simoiitacchi and < "I feel excited and can't sign-ups Jan. 10; Jan. 12, 2002 season with a total 10 against Port Charlotte. The cords, and we had a great Heather Degele wait to get on the field!" Jan. 15 and Jan. 17. wins and 3 losses each. boy's team didn't have a season. I'll miss all my 6th grade reporters Degele said, unlike out- Sign-up sheets are now Both teams, known as specific lineup, but the team mates next year, but fielder Bauer who feels in and teams decided. the Sanibel Sea Dragons, girl's team had a starting See 10 WINS on page 20 Softball is off to a good "nervous" but also feels See SOFTBALL on page 20 Sanibei School Beacon Volume 2, Number 5 Shedding Light on School News Thursday, February 14, 2002

j Dateline Honor society leaps into action •J On

Students mull By Neill Mears received the most 8th grade reporter votes and became the 'Yo-Yo Man' the past president, but Zach The members of the Farone became vice across the land By Laura Turansky S anibel-Cap tiva president. and Tess Walsh Chapter of the Nat- There were many By Laura Turanskyd 7th grade reporters ional Junior Honor service projects in and Tess Walsh 7th grade reporters Society (NJHS) met mind — some like On Wednesday, Feb. 27, The Sanibei 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, adopt-a-road, where On Jan. 11, 2002, The Middle School students are participating Feb. 5, on The Sanibei you volunteer to keep in the History Day Fair at the school. Sanibei Elementary stu- School campus for the a street clean; Hope dents enjoyed a fun and Mrs. Jones, middle school geography first time to elect offi- Hospice, a program teacher, said, "History is a way for stu- exciting assembly per- cers, select service that helps the ill and formed by Ryan the Yo- dents in Grades 6 to 8 to compete in vari- piojects and discuss elderly; Habitat for ous medium on the historical topic." Yo Man. Ryan has trav- plans for the remainder New member Stephanie Albert and the Humanity, where you eled all around the world These students have picked topics to of the year. Beacon's editor next spring. build a house for the with his magical Yo-Yo work on for the past three months as well The meeting started less fortunate. The NED. He told a story as categories of presentation formats. with the friendly greet- members are still while performing Yo-Yo Projects were due this week. ing of Mrs. Smith, language arts searching for numerous projects. tricks and sharing funny Judging will be held in three places in teacher and NJHS advisor, and the Right now, the society is made jokes. The story was about the school. Documentaries will be in the accompaniment of some tasteful Officers up of only 8th graders, and they a Yo-Yo called NED who media center. Performances will be in the donuts. Mrs. Smith told the mem- • Kelsey are planning to have a large cere- was being chased by multipurpose room. Backboards will be bers the agenda of the meeting, mony to welcome selected 7th McCray, aliens trying to get to The judged in the dance room. Adult judges and they soon began to elect offi- graders during the fourth quarter. Sanibei Elementary from various fields will select honor stu- cers. president From then, the 8th-grade vice School. Ryan tells the dents from high schools. Judges will than The officers elected were trea- president will be changed to a 7th- pick the top two projects in each grade. • Zach Farone, Sanibei children what surer, secretary, vice president and grade vice president, who will NED stands for — Never They will also choose two documentaries, president. The vice president was vice-president then reign as president in the next two historical papers, two performances give up, encourage others, optional but, at the last moment, • Steven year. and do your best. and eight backboards from the middle the members elected the position Mrs. Smith commented, "I grades for competition in the county fair. Radakovic, Although Ryan is from to act as a cabinet member or think if students care about their Montana, he has traveled Eighth-grader Jamie Cole said, "I do adviser. treasurer grades, this will be a good incen- not like how the project counts for 25 per- all over the world per- Ariel Winslow was elected sec- • Ariel Winslow, tive. So far, the students have got- forming his Yo-Yo tricks. cent of our grade, but it is a great way to retary, and Steven Radakovic ten off to a good start." do a project." secretary He will be visiting the became the treasurer. At first, the The students will dedicate President George Bush Good luck to all Sanibei sixth- through election for president and vice themselves to serving as a positive eighth -©ado- students on your projects. and touring Great Britain sident was a deadlock between Kelsey role model for fellow classmates as well as soon. •*•'•" • " smpletuig individual and chapter service pro- The children had a fun events occui3OTTee*sfeV time laughing and learn- Infinite possibilities ing Yo-Yo tricks. By Byron Gaarder Geo BEE a geographical success and Lars Bredahl 8th grade reporters New staff inhouse By Stephanie Albert After many grueling questions, there were On Saturday, Jan. 26, fifth-graders 8th grade reporter five finalists — Lars Bredahl, Allen Davies, By Sarah Kukol from Lee County schools including Wes Owens, Brandi Rider and Brenna and Cherie Gelpi Sanibei and Three Oaks, explored career It took two days to determine who would Williams. When it came down to who was to 7th grade reporters possibilities that will be available to participate in the 2002 annual Geography Bee win, the question to answer was, "Which large them in the future at The Sanibei held here at The Sanibei School on Jan. 10. All city on the Gulf On Jan. 8, Sanibei School. middle grades, 6th to 8th, had an opportunity to Coastal Plain of Middle School students Fifth-giaders were not required to be in the bee. Texas was flood- attended their new elec- participate in the program, but many The purpose of holding the Geography Bee ed in June 2001 tives, which brings in a did. They started by choosing career cat- is for students to exercise their knowledge of because of rams new middle school news- egories such as science and technology geography in a competitive spirit, Ms. Jones, brought on by paper staff. and, for the rest of the day, taking part in our history, social studies and yearbook staff Tropical Storm New staff members the activities that had to do with that cat- teacher at the school, organized the geography Allison?" include Byron Gaarder, egory. bee. There were several kinds of questions, Lars Bredahl Cherie Gelpi, Heather In the science category, students some of which included physical geography correctly Degele, Joy Degele, learned about computers and took part multiple choice. answered the Katrina Zeigler, Kelsie in entertaining yet educational experi- Participants included 6th graders Jana question and won. Macray, Lauren Jeandron, ments like dissecting cow liver. Barone, Taylor Bryant, Connor Fratus, Kyle He will receive a Laurie Simontacchi, Neil In the art category, students learned Gary, Mico Manarite, Nick Rinaldi, Zach medal and certifi- Ms. Jones Mears and Tess Walsh. about music taught by Ms. Skinner, the Stivers and Brenna Williams. Allen Davies, cate as well as Members in last semes- school's music teacher. They also Alexis Healy, Wes Owens, Lindsay Philips, and take a written test to compete at the state level. ter's newspaper class learned about dance, pottery, and per- Brandi Rider were 7th graders competitors. If he qualifies, he'll go to Washington, D.C., for include Dana Lubinski, forming arts. Some students even took Eighth-grade competitors included Stephanie the national competition. Jamie Cole, Lars Bredahl, part in yoga. Albert, Deena Banta, Lars Bredahl, Dennis "I was sort of surprised I won. I didn't expect Laura Turansky, Lauren Sanibei fifth-grader Beth Adams Florie, Joe Harrity, Steven Radakovic, Sean it, but I liked it. It felt good to win," Lars said White, Sarah Kukol and enjoyed the program. "The program was Radigan, Jared Vanegas and Katrina Zeigler. of his winning experience. Stephanie Albert. really fun. I really liked it" she said. The news staff has been Many others agreed. working to produce their first Sanibei Beacon of the * agrees It M§S hard to get new semester. iSeiifspr - bacfcto the responsibilities ofschool- Aft, -By Stephajtif,e, Albert , schedule with eleetiVes they Seventh-grader's Chede Softball jB$h jd rp t had chosen, There were 'a Gelpi and Laura Turansky few other changes made in agreed it w&s great to see Continued from page 19

For a more extensive list of Week of February 14-27 events, see this week's Islander, available all over Looking ahead * . the islands. Upcoming events, Feb. 14-27 Ihuisdiiy 11 ulay SiUutday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wed nesdtiy "From Be.ich to 14 15 Kayak Buck Key 16 'Prairie Winds" 17 "Floaters" Play 18 Open House at 19 20 *-^ Alligator Amblers Wind Quintet Reacing Butterfly Tour Brubeck" Music 472-2329 SCCF 472-2329 Couise 495.7644 395-0900 472-0006 472-2329 395-0900

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Jeb Bush speaks at its and persons of con- SCCF educators around located at 751 Tarpon Bay MARSHA WAGNER at DATELINE Lincoln Day Dinner on science, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Buck Key for cultural and Road next to the Twilight BIG ARTS, 4:30 p.m. to Saturday, April 13, at the at the Grand Court, 8351 natural history of the area; Cafe. Info 472-4557 5:30 p.m. Four-week deadlines Three Oaks Convention College Parkway in Foit 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. WIND QUINTET series: $55 Info 395- Notices of upcoming Center sponsored by the Myers. TTT story-swap 22. Cost: $35. "Prairie Winds" with 0900 events on the islands run Collier County sessions held the third Reservations required. Ralph Votapek on piano in Dateline with a cut-off Republican Party. Tickets: Thursday of each month. Info 472-2329 performs 8 p.m. at Schein date of Friday for the fol- $100. Info 395-1208 Meetings are free with LEAF PRINT CLASS Performance Hall, BIG lowing Thursday's publi- LANDSCAPING tellers and listeners com- 10:30 a.m.at Nature Arts. Tickets: $25. Info Sunday 17 cation; writeups received Island-style with Robb & ing out from ages 5 to 95. Center auditorium, learn- 395-0900 BIRDING TRIPS Monday will appear Stucky consultant Patrice Info 472-1781 ing about the nature of SCIENCE FOR KIDS Special trips planned accordng to space. Fax Adrian and Chad Elkins YOGA FOR leaves from Jane Hanks. Three 1-hour sessions today, March 10 and April 472-8398 of Vanasse Daylor create a HEALTH 9 a.m. to 10:15 Registration required. from noon to 4 p.m. lead 14 to the regularly sched- private backyard oasis. a.m. Thursdays at the Info 472-2329 study into DNA. Kids take uled Hiking the High Seminar begins 11:30 Community House, 2173 ALLIGATOR home a souvenir sample Marsh guided nature Thursday a.m. at Robb & Stucky's Periwinkle Way, with AMBLERS Group hosts of their DNA. Fee: $2 or walks on Little Pine showroom, 13170 So.Eleanor Horowitz. Cost: booth during Pioneer $5. Reservations required. Island. Info Charlotte 14 Cleveland. Reservations REP CLUB 7:30 p.m. $10. Info 472-2155 Days at Collier-Seminole Info 997-0012 Harbor Aquatic and State required. Info 437-6959, • SW FLORIDA SIN- State Park for Florida TENNIS TOURNEY Buffer Preserves, 575- meeting of the San-Cap Ext. 267. Republican Club at the GLES second Thursday Trail Association. Info Dunes Golf and Tennis 5861 Sanibel Library with Lee AUDUBON MEETS 8 for monthly singles' JoAnn, 495-7644 Club hosts annual tourney 'FLOATERS' J. County Commissioner p.m. at the Community dance, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 every week! for the benefit of its Howard Wood Theatre Bob Janes speaking. Gov. House. Birding couple p.m., at the Cape Coral Wheelchair Tennis presents the third play- Don and Lillian Stokes Yacht Club, 5819 • FITNESS WITH Program. Cost: $30. Info reading of Congress speaks on "Sanibel's Driftwood Pkwy. Info CLARA 9:30 a.m. to 472-3522 Jewelers Play-Reading Beautiful Birds." Info 772-3285 10:30 a.m. at the and Playwright's Festival r Exhlbiti 472-2346 Community House, 2173 every week! at 7 p.m. of a Broadway CHRISTIAN WOMEN Periwinkle Way. Info • BEACH WALK hit in the making. Tickets: 472-2155 Tarpon Bay Recreation Hie Tower Gallery 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. San-Cap Friday 15 $10. Info 472-0006 Christians Women's INQUIRING MINDS 1 • PILATES 9:15 a.m. offers naturalist-led walks Sau:Cap's Lewis & Sadler to 10:15 am at the every Friday at the Perry every week! i • Club's February luncheon p.m. to 3 p.m. at BIG Arts, 1 ,*Ope"n house reception, Community House, 2\7?> TIIKA poiUon ol Ihe l.N. RCIA. sessvons M 5 p.rn, to 9 p.m., f on quilting by Kalhy Petel "Ishinv. Religion oi Peace Pciiwinklc Way, with "Ding" Darling National <)-?,0 am. Si. Isabel or new Tower Gallery at Sundial, 1451 Middle 01 bngme ol Jihad?" lec- Bonnie Clancey. Classes; Wildlife Refuge. Walks Catholic Church, 3559 Gulf Drive. Cost: $15. ture lead by Frank Tachau, ¥ • artistis Mark Lewis and $10, Info 472-2155 begin at 8:30 a.m. and last ' Susan Sadler. Info 466-5257 Ph.D., on the Middle two hours. Info 472-8900 See DATLINE, Info 472-4557 ALLIGATOR East. Workshop series • PILATES WITH page 26 r AMBLERS Group meet- continues on Feb. 8, Feb. Saturday I Wayland Gallery ing 7 p.m. at Florida Gulf 15 and Feb. 22. Cost: $6 Russian Impressionism Coast University, Bldg. 3, per session. Info 395- 16 paintings by well-known Room 120. Info JoAnn, 0900 ARTIST RECEPTION PUBLIC NOTICE artists of this period, 495-7644 BIRDING WITH THE Open house reception, 5 including PROS 7:30 a.m. today, p.m. to 9 p.m., forne w every week! Feb. 15 and Feb. 22 with Tower Gallery artists F. Glebov, E. Usachev • *SEW INSPIRED' The Sanibel City Council is taking applications for a life-long birders, Bev Mark Lewis and Susan vacancy on the Marine Advisory Committee. and M. Dovgyallo, Sanibel Community Postmus and Randon Sadler. Mark Lewis, Info 649-3232 brings, quilting and Bible Eddy, for bird watching Captiva's postmaster, Any resident wishing to apply must fill out a Volunteei study together to make a along Center Tract trails. works in watercolor and Skills Bank form available at City Hall, 800 Dunlop Phillips Gallery quilt patterened in Info 472-2329 pen and ink. Sanibel resi- Road or call 472-4135. Two Friends' Exhibition Biblical names for the KAYAK BUCK KEY 1 dent Susan Sadler works through March 3 church. Group meets 1 p.m. at Captiva Kayak in watercolor and acrylic. Closing date for appointment is February 19,2002 featuring artists p.m. every Thursday at the Company for paddle with The Tower Gallery is Ikki Matsumoto fellowship hall. Info 472- Shinzaburo Takeda 2684 Opening reception • SHORELINES DIS- 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m COVERY WALK 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, every Thursday at SCCF sponsored by Nature Center parking Merrill Lynch. area to learn about the Info 395-0900 forces that shaped this gulf chain of barrier Schein Performance Hall islands. Info 472-2329 Polly Matusrnoto • TAMIAMI TALE Weavings on exhibit TELLERS Tell the tales of Schein Performance Hall heros and heroines, sung The Branford Valley Church stoops to raw commercialism in Info 395-0900 and unsung, legendary its attempt to increase attendance. By Permission of "Joyful Newsletter" No Gimmicks! Just folks who love God and you... Events on the well Extending a warm welcome to Open daily lI:00am-I:00am Sanibel Community Church Entertainment appearing from 9:00pm-l:00am 1740 Periwinkle Way Enjoy live music, dancing and multiple big-screen Send us your Events-, TV's in a casual, fun-filled atmosphere. whether they be this month, or this year! Seasonal Service Times 8:00 am Traditional with Communion "For mote events, check out this website set up for 9:00 am Contemporary with Children's Ministry Hhe Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce- 10:30 am Traditional Service with Sunday School www.sanibel-captiva.org 11:00 am Contemporary with Children's Ministry

CHAGWICKCAPTIVA'S 1NCRED1BIES or log on to the Island Reporter website at For Information or Transportation IVERY DAY BUFFET Call 472-2684 Located on beautiful Captiva Island at the entrance to South Seas Resort. Jesus came to give abundant life... 472-7575 • captivarestaurants.com come be encouraged and...celebrate LIFE! 22 • Week o1 Feb. 14-20, 2002 • ISLAND REPORTER

SANIBEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mioiicei COUNCIL CHAMBERS (Mackenzie Hall) 800 DUNLOP ROAD FEBRUARY 19.2002 » } (AOniTJONAI, Rl 11 ,RS ANF) PROrHmiRRS ON I.AST PAGF. OF THIS

9:00 A.M. 1. Call to Order 2. invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. (Council member Workman) . National Anthem sung by Katie Phillips, Chief Phillips daughter. 3. Presentation of u Proclamation by Mayor Tliciss on behalf of City Council to Chief Lewis Phillips upon his retirement. 4. • Public Comments oil items not on the Agenda (Maximum time allotted, 20 minutes, with a limitation of 5 minutes per speaker.) 5. Council Comments, 6. Report from Planning Commission liaison, 9:30 A.M. 7. Public Hearings (a) Second. Reading and Public Hearing of ORDINANCE NO. 02-03 AMENDING THE SANIBEL CODE, PART I - CHARTER. ARTICLE III, LEGISLATIVE, SECTION 3.02 - ELECTION AND TERMS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

(b) Second Reading and Public Hearing of ORDINANCE NO. 02-04 AMENDING THE SANIBEL CODE, PART II, SUBPART B. LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, SECTION 126-634 File photo (RESORT HOUSING DISTRICT) PERMITTED USES, PERTAINING TO PERMITTED Little League ot bat USES IN THE RESORT HOUSING DISTRICT; AND AMENDING SECTION 126- Coach Dick Muench is drumming up support for the Sanibel Little 242 MAPS; REMOVING A NOTE FROM THE RESORT HOUSING DISTRICT MAP; League games. Near 285 players team up this season to play 9:30 PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Sanibel Elementary School. SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ages 4 to 6 play baseball and softball until 10 a.m. Ages 10 to 13 bat ». CONSENT AGENDA (ANY PERSON MAY REQUEST THAT at noon. The league takes the field for its first game at 6 p.m. on COUNCIL REMOVE AN ITEM FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION BY Feb. 22. The season runs through May 18. On Feb. 23, 65 under-6 NOTIFY! NG THE CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK, OR A COUNCIL MEMBER, PRIOR TO THE players take to the playing field. MEETING)

(a) Consideration of Approval of Minutes - January 15, Regular, January 29 Workshop, February 05 Regular Meeling, and February 06 Joint Council and Planning Great island Pickup Wafer restrictions Commission Meeting, (b) Consideration to award a contract to SteMic Marine Construction for the repair The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation • Residential irrigation, single and ofthe Dock Park Seawall. Foundation coordinates the Great multi-family 4 hours from 12 a.m. to 9 (c) Consiilerulion of RESOLUTION NO 02-17 APPROVING AND ACCEPTING AN Island Pickup, which kicks off 8 a.m. a.m. and 5 p.m. to 11:59 p.m., CFASFMENT FOR PUBLIC PASSAGE FROM SCHMIEDE, LLC; AND Saturday, March 9. Volunteers meet at Wednesday and Saturday for odd PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. addresses; Thursday and Sunday, even (d) Consideration of a Lease Agreement for the East Lighthouse Caretaker's Cottage, SCCF Nature Center or McCarthy's (c) Consideration ofRESOLUTION NO. 02-13 TERMINATING A CITY UTILITY Marina on Captiva for assignment to a addresses. [Replaces 4 a.m. to 8 a.m.] EASEMENT LOCATED AT LOTS 11 AND 22, SANIBEL PINES, AN UNRECORDED road or beach zone. A causeway group • Non-residential irrigation [com- SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 564, PAGE 6X0, IN is also being organized by David merical, public, governmental] 4 hours THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND PROVIDING AN Lowden, 472-2800. Refreshments at from 12 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to EFFECTIVE DATE. the center follow. For more informa- 11:59 p.m., Mondays and Fridays. (t) Consideration of the purchase of one 1/2 ton and one 3/4 ton pick-up from Sam Galloway tion or sign up, call SCCF, 472-2329. • New landscaping irrigation [less Ford for the net cost of $35,598, than 30 days old] 6 hours, 12 a.m. to 9 CansktatiOtt of RESOLUTION NO, 0M8 ACCEPTING WASTEWATER Interviewing women a.m. and 5 p.m. .to 11:59 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and PROPERTY OWNERS FOR THE SANIBEL SEWER SYSTEM EXPANSION A book on heart disease, the No. 1 Fridays. ••• - : •• ,i PROJECT, PHASE II (C); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RECORD killer of women, is the current work in Apply these restrictions for IWA's SAME IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND PROVIDING process by Sanibel resident, certified potable water and private wells: Users (h) Consideration of the conceptual agreement between the City of Sanibcl and Florida clinical nutritionist and author Carol with more than 5 acres of property Community Trust (FCT). (Rob Loflin) Simontacchi, who is interested in inter- have 8 hours of irrigation time on their (i) Consideration to award a contract with Thomas Marine Construction for the removal and viewing women who have experienced allotted days. All other water users replacement of the San-Cap Road pedestrian bridge. heart disease. Simontacchi's written apply the District's Modified Phase 2 (j) Consideration of RESOLUTION NO. 02-19 APPROVING THE REVISED BRAZILIAN "Your Fat is not Your Fault," "The restriction. Reclaimed wastewater PEPPER AND/OR ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LAND RESTORATION FUND Crazy Makers" and "Wings: Weight usage is not effected by these revi- FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002; APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT/TRANSFER Success for a Lifetime." Contact the sions. For details on the revised restric- NO. 2002-013 AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, author at 395-0040. tions, call IWA at 472-1502 or the 9. BOARDS, COMMITTEE, COMMISSIONS District at 338-2929. (a) Consideration of RESOLUTION NO. 02-20 TO ESTABLISH A STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE. (Mayor Theiss) Membership drive Hours of operafloil (b) Discussion regarding the policy for committee roles. (c) Report of the recommendations of the Stewardship Committee. BIG Arts's February drive for the 10. NEW BUSINESS Barrier Island Group for the Arts Rec Center pool: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., (a) Consideration of a contract with Boyle Engineering Corporation for Capital Improvement launches in February, the first effort ofi Monday through Friday; 1 p.m. to Projects Construction Management Services for the Donax Water Reclamation Facility and ts kind for the arts center. The high- 5p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Gym Phase IIC Sewer Expansion Project. profile campaign welcomes into its hours, 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., with open (b) Consideration of an addition to the general engineering contract with Hartman and Associates membership folds those on- and off- basketball, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to provide assistance with the design and construction of the electrical systems associated with island as well as visitors. Benefits and open volleyball, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. the Phase IIC sanitary sewer collection expansion project. include a 10 percent discount on most Wednesday. Weight room: 9 a.m. to 8 (c) Consideration of RESOLUTION NO. 02-21 SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED EXPANSION workshops and regular updates on pro- p.m., Monday to Friday; 9 a.m. to 11: OFTHE J.N. "DING" DARLING NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE COMPLEX AND grams, performances and special 45 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. events. For more information, contact 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. Rec Center, 11. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT. BIG Arts at 395-0900 or go online at 472-0345 (a) Discussion regarding policy for committee roles. Wildlife Drive: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 (b) Discussion regarding CDBG funds and proposed use, p.m., Saturday through Thursday and (c) Special Projects: closed only on Fridays, at J.N. "Ding" 1. Recreation Master Plan and Feasibility Study including survey review. New support group Darling National Wildlife Refuge. 2, Planning and Building Management Study Update including survey review. Refuge tram: Tarpon Bay (d) Council meetings Caregivers of people with chronic Recreation operates its guided tram 1, State of the City/Town Hall Meeting, format, agenda, date and time. illnesses meets 10 a.m. the fourth tours of the Wildlife Drive portion of 2. Special Events workshop. Tuesday of each month at the home of the J.N. "Ding" Darling National 12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT. Ruth Hamann, 1515 Bunting Lane, Wildlife Refuge during the construc- (a) Report from the State Attorney's opinion regarding two (2) Vegetation Committee mem- Sanibel. Share information and learn bers doing vegetation inspections together. tion closure of the drive. An on-board from others facing similar challenges. naturalist narrates the backbay estuary (b) Report regarding the boat tied to mangroves at Tennis Place. For more information, call 472-9035. (c) Report regarding a charter amendment being held on general election day, functions and role of the U.S. Fish & 13. COUNCIL MEMBERS'REPORT. Wildlife Service in managing the 14. Public Comment. refuge. Tours leave the visitor center 15. ADJOURNMENT. Help! parking lot every day but Fridays, trips departing at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon, IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION MADE BY THE COUNCIL ON ANY MATTER EDUCATION CENTER 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunset tour also CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING/HEARING, SUCH PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A Volunteers of all ages are also in need available, Monday to Thursday. Cost: VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE,T0 INCLUDE THE TESTIMONY AND at the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service $8, adults; $4. Reservations, 472-8900. EVIDENCE UPON WHICH AN Y SUCH APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. Center for Education at the refuge. Public Library: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Current needs are Fridays, when Monday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS NEEDING A Wildlife Drive is closed, and Sundays. p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT CITY Contact J.D. Bolden, volunteer coordi- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday. MANAGER JUDIE ZIMOMRA NO LATER THAN ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDINGS. nator, at 472-1100, Ext. 222. CROW tours: 11 a.m. Care & TELEPHONE 941-472-3700 FOR ASSISTANCE IF HEARING IMPAIRED, TELEPHONE THE FLORIDA Rehabilitation of Wildlife tours ,1 p.m. only on Sunday during winter season. Adults, $5; children under 12 free. ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Feb. 14-20, 2002 • 23 abcABCabcABCabcABCabcABCI

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By Dawn deBoer Staff writer Music man J.T. Smith, artistic director of the Old Schoolhouse Theatre, wished upon a star Sunday night ioi an evening gala tribute to the San-Cap community and on-island theatre that peaked under the grand Big Top laised highei and bigger than ever before aiound the thealie's gaidcns Aitist Sheila Hune with her carrot red hair and hot-red gown leading to her toes took to the silent auction like a coloitul butteilly on the sweet lure of wildfloweis. "It's a little crazy," she blushed o\ hei liveliness, "but I'm allowed to be. I'm an artist." Pioducei Don Abbott in white silk tie and red silk pocket hanky splashed his own statement. Above, Old Schoolhouse "I thiew my tux away when I moved to Florida. This Theatre's director, J.T. Smith, is an island," he winked securely in island attne with and actress Leanne Braman, flan greet the evening's guests with Actively put suing potential bids for live auction, Kay current production cast mem- and Bill McReavy of Sanibel kept pieviewing what was bers. On the scene, Gulfshore on the block this year. Ballet's Thomas Vukovic, at "We'll be here, so we'll see," McReavy said, "but can corner right. Above far right, Steve Greenstein and Steve you tell which one ot these is Item No. 3?" While hei Smith take in the silent husband intently studied the log cabin wiiteup, Kay auction — almost silently. loved watching him watch the evening outfold "Yes, we love this, and we love the Schoolhouse." 'Tween Waters stockholder Jeffrey Searles got in on the bidding (or the Jim Sprankle cai ving. "I bid on it, but was outbid. I stopped at $2,000, and it just kept going," he said. Elizabeth and Frank Suits of Captiva held the winning hand at $2,600. "It was a gieat island turn-out and the first time I've gone out to a iund-raiser for a good while. It was just great to see eveiyone out again," said Searles, "but the big event of the night was John Madden bidding $6,000 on a dinner for 30 of his friends at a private home. It was absolutely crazy, and that's John. He kept his paddle up, silent auction, which pulled in 91 items for bid. and it didn't come down until he got what he wanted!" "But what's really nice is being able to do all this on The theatre foundation's cabaret-styled fund-raisei our own property," she said. with full orchestra in the wings made an off-Broadway Actress Leanne Braman and M.C. J.T. and cast led a hit of its own in .T.T.'s style of song and dance. More than night of entertainment while brilliant, white search lights 250 patrons crossed the evening's threshold for an island lit up the night sky for a bit of island flash and fanfare. reception of theatrical pleasure, all from under the four The dollars are still being counted at press time, said Photos: Dawn deBoer peaks of a tent. Jan Brodbeck, leading organizer of this year's eventful "I never realized what you could do with a tent, until Treasurer of the Old Schoolhouse Theatre, fund-raiser. The islands love you for it. Jack Weston, with donor Elaine Adler and this," said Trinky Pollard, coordinator of the event's foundation board member, BoV> Wigley.

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ACREAGE Come see this LIFESTYLE. Spotless Condo Alva 21 1/2 acres, fenced, house, $465,000 Priced at $407,500 barn and roundpen pads Clear lake, large oaks and pines Ready to build Will sell all or 10 3/4 "JOSE'S TREASURE" SANIBEL acres 941-690-0136 DISCOVER THE SECRET HARBOURSIDE REALTY THAT ALL ROADS 466-3313 WATERFRONT LEAD TO THE BEACH PROPERTY FROM THIS ISLAND HOMESITE. WANTED TO RENT By Owner, SE-Cape beautyl Gulf THE LOT IS LARGE access, intersecting canals, (101X105) basin/view, 154' seawall, south- ern/exposure, 3/3/2, 3-lot site, AND THE WANT 3 YEAR LEASE 2450' under air, tile/roof, huge NEIGHBORHOOD PIRATES 1 lanai, pool, spa, much more ARE FRIENDLY. FOR HOUSE OR $279,900, 941-574-6962, 941- 980-0210 $140,000 CONDO UPTO$26,00G7YEAR LOTS FOR SALE "GULF VIEW" by retired couple, LARGE HOMESITE who are non smokers, (100X125) have no pets, no children FOR SALE BY OWNER and few vices, A REVERSED and who have 100X105 ft. 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