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complete AT LEFT: Bob Wigley, right, is con- gratulated by Bill SCCF mokes $3 million Hillebrandt after being named the Sanibel/Captiva Trost land purchase goal Islands Chamber of By Dawn Grodsky Commerce Citizen Editor of the Year at the chamber's annual The Sanibel/Captiva Conservation Foundation reached meeting Tuesday its $3 million fund-raising goal Tuesday and will purchase evening. For details the 167-acre Trost tract, the largest remaining undeveloped of the meeting, parcel on Sanibel. please see page 12. A jubilant SCCF Executive Director Erick Lindblad For a profile of said, "We're extremely happy. ... We've done what some Wigley, see page 13. thought impossible. ... As hard as everyone has worked to make this happen, we're still a bit numb. Now that our goal has become reality, the enormity of this accomplishment is starting to sink in. The people who care about these islands raised $3 million to preserve an exceptional parcel of land." Photon I Michael PhU'lla The tract includes the largest remaining corridor of the Sanibel River, a unique, interior freshwater system that sup- ports bobcats,marsh rabbits and a variety of animals. It is also home to wading birds, waterfowl, aquatic vertebrates
t> See Trost, page 2 AT RIGHT: Gary Price says, "I miss you all!" after being honored with the Lee LPA poised to Walter Klie Lifetime Achievement award for his 21 years of filiations^ reject drawbridges work with the city of Sanibel. He's also By Pattie Pace holding a plaque Staff Writer from the Sanibel Bike Club thanking Sanibel's attempt to secure a Lee Plan change allowing him for the 26 miles the Sanibel Causeway drawbridge to be replaced with of bike paths. For a another bascule bridge has reached a snag. profile of Price, On Sanibel's behalf, the Lee County Commission asked please see page 13. the county's Local Planning Agency to consider the policy change. But at this coming Monday's LPA meeting in Fort Myers, the planning staff is set to recommend the Lee Plan
V •• ••:*••.:'• : ' -•••. > See LPA, page 2 TODAY Fourth suspect turns self in EARTH By Dawn Grodsky counts of kidnapping, and one Editor count each of occupied burglary, DAy home invasion, robbery, grand Last Thursday the fourth sus- theft, aggravated battery and wear- pect wanted in a violent "dinner- ing a mask while committing an set" robbery on Sanibel turned offense. himself in to the Lee County He is the' fourth person arrested AT LEFT: Patrik and Sheriff's Office after eluding in a March 21 incident on Pine Tree Dominik Pfister visit- investigators for several weeks. Drive in which the residents were ing from Switzerland Francisco Hurtado, 30, of home and severely traumatized. get involved in the Cape Coral is now in the Lee The home's owner, Mickey Woods, ladybug release han- County Jail, charged with two F. Hurtado dled by Sanibel Inn t> See Suspect., page 5 landscape supervisor David Hornsby Sunday as part of the Visitors aid in sea turtle rescue resort's annual cele- By Givenda Hiett-Clements the water at Blind Pass just across from bration. For the full News Editor Hal's Grocery when they saw the turtle sur- story about annual face for air. The loggerhead, listed as a Earth Day celebra- Thanks to the quick thinking and dedica- threatened species, was entangled in the tions, see page 14. For tion of island vacationers, a large male log- ropes of a blue crab trap and struggling to a look at how Sanibel gerhead turtle was rescued last Thursday get free. School students are just north of Blind Pass off Captiva. Sam Landry, Captiva coordinator of the celebrating Earth Rescuers swam out to bring in the turtle, Week, see page 15. Sanibel/Capliva Conservation Foundation's tangled in a crab trap, in spite of strong Sea Turtle Monitoring Program, said, "They winds and a choppy sea. flipped out. He ran to the grocery to find out Tolak Besman and Nancy Arena, vaca- what to do and called CROW (Clinic for the tioning from Fnrmington, Conn., were in (rwendu Hlett-Ch'wcnlx > See Rescue, ptige 11 2 • APRIL 22,1999 • ISLAND REPORTER
Trost From page 1 and invertebrates, and alligators, Lindblad said. The Trost tract, so-named after its owner Herfa Trost of Frankfurt, Germany, is located at the intersection of Tarpon Bay Road and West Gulf AT LEFT: The 167-acre Drive. It will join the J.N. "Ding" Trost tract includes Darling National Wildlife Refuge's the largest remaining Johnson, Dayton and Bailey tracts on undeveloped corridor the other side of Tarpon Bay Road as of the Sanibel River. one, continuous, 500-acre undeveloped The Sanibel/Captiva stretch. To the east, the Trost tract con- E. Lindblad Conservation tinues all the way to Butterknife subdi- Foundation expects to vision along West Gulf Drive. close on the purchase The purchase will also bring the SCCFs conservation next month and will lands to 1,515 acres, Lindblad said. have a community He added he couldn' t stress enough the importance of the appreciation party in purchase. "In the foundation's long-range plans that started the fall. Whether the back in 1967, preserving the Sanibel River corridor was public will have access utmost, and this was the last big stretch of river corridor to the land remains to ^ left," he said. be seen. He added that Sanibel is the only barrier island on Florida's West coast that still has an interior freshwater wet- t land, which provides for a greater variety of wildlife. However, Lindblad said one of the unique parts of the river r- in the Trost property is that it has a rare, red mangrove for- Special to the Reporter est on it. able people doing remarkable things in support of the Trost amass the $3 million total in a campaign that was "At some point, whether from a hurricane washover, the fund-raising effort. announced late last year. The fund-raising team had hoped mangrove seedlings reached the middle of the river system "The best way to thank them all will be to buy the prop- to reach their goal by May or June and Lindblad said the •-•• (and thrived)," Lindblad said, noting mangroves are saltwa- erty in May and rename it Frannie's Preserve," he said, team decided it was important to concentrate the effort dur- ter trees. "The property also has, one of the most valuable referring to a $1 million, anonymous donation by an island ing the season. "We wanted to make sure we pulled out all coastal ridge habitats for gopher tortoises that's contiguous family who requested the site be named after their latS the stops," he said. with the Johnston Tract next door." - mother. Once the property closes, the SCCF will clear Brazilian Lindblad said he could relate countless stories of remark- Thousands donated large and small amounts of money to pepper from the site, which Lindblad characterized as a fair- ly-large effort. However, the funding for the clearing was included in the $3 million total. Lindblad said 10 percent of every donation was set aside for land management. POSTERS ARE IN! Lindblad said the SCCF will clear the Brazilian pepper and host an islandwide appreciation on the site in the fall. The complimentary po»teis that accompany subscnp- "The people of Sanibel and Captiva have done the tions to the inland Rrpmtei ha\c finally arrivrd. [Designed, unthinkable," SCCF president Dean Skaugstad said. "We d«. uiual, by noted artist Ikki Miilsumolo. the 1999 poster iV hope to thank each and every one of you at the big party a blue and green iri-colcicd heron. we're planning for this fall." Ilia. >eai •* pitetu is a hou/ontal, rather than Lindblad said details about the upcoming party have yet Matsunioto's usual \ertical format. to be decided. They'll have to see what state the ground is The posier i<> available ai the I viand Kcfwriu office, in after the pepper is removed. Also unknown is whether the 2340 Periwinkle \Vii\ in the Milage Shopping Center, for tract will have public access, such as trails. "That's for a renewing or gelling .i 1009 subscription future discussion," he said. • But for the thank-you event at the site, Lindblad said. If you want the poster mailed to >ou, call Slurlcue "One way or another, people will be able to see it." Cirasgrcun at 472-1587
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Of course, what we Wildlife Refuge and the city of Sanibel do depends on the weather and wind By Dawn Grodsky to take proactive measures to protect the conditions." Editor islands. Hinds noted as more areas are Power was out at the Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa Rangers at the refuge aided Sanibel restored to their natural environment and other areas near Punta Rassa for several hours last firefighters in putting out a wildfire — with the removal of exotic species such Thursday morning following a fire caused by a live wire an unusual island occurrence. — on as Brazilian pepper and Australian striking brush just on the other side of the Sanibel Bowman's Beach Friday, April 2. pine, there will eventually be some Causeway, according to Iona-McGregor Fire Chief Refuge Manager Lou Hinds said Fire C. Frederick . Lou Hinds wildfires in the area, and that it is noth- Gerald Adema. Chief P. Charles Frederick asked ing to fear. But he said people need to Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the 9:45 rangers to bring in their bulldozer to help put out the flames. be aware of the situation. He also emphasized that coopera- a.m. blaze, which Adema said was caused when one of the Frederick said, "It was a perfect training exercise. tion and coordination between the city and various agencies newer and taller electric poles being installed by Florida Fortunately in that area there were no homes, no endan- involved will prove invaluable. Power & Light workers fell and hit the old pole. gered structures." "We're going to have more scrub and we will have to "With all the wind we're experiencing today, the exist- Hinds said, "It was a good practice also because the fire plan for it," Frederick said. "One of our plans is to use the ing cable hit the top of a palm tree and started the tree on was a slow-moving fire. The training and coordination old rescue truck we just retired and turn that into a brush fire. It fell down into the smaller bushes below. gained from this exercise by both the city fire department truck to get back into the woods, and outfit it with a water Fortunately, that was a pepper tree or something similar and the refuge staff was invaluable. tank for this type of fire. And we will most definitely coor- and it didn't get going very good," Adema said Thursday "Who knows how it started, but it began in the pine nee- dinate with Hinds and the city. We all live on this island afternoon. "We're real fortunate that the stuff it fell down dles. It could have been smoldering under the pine needles together. Our best defense comes through cooperation." on was the pepper tree variety and they don't burn too for days and then burst into flames," he said. "Then, the fire Hinds said, "The (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) has well. We're waiting for FP&L to wrap it up." spread to the other brush. Then there were some pine logs some of the best fire-prevention and suppression training in The traffic lights were out'at Shell Point and at the toll that burned pretty hot back in the section where the county the country. Many of the states model some of their training plaza, but electricity was only briefly interrupted to Shell had chopped down some Australian pines." (on the service). I feel that we are in a good position to be Point, according to FP&L spokesman Grover Whidden. Frederick explained the firefighters were able to get back able to participate and assist in training programs and in At Sanibel Harbour and other areas at the end of the to where the fire was, but it was difficult without road actual fire-suppression activities when directed." line, Whidden said the power was out for more than two access. He said they requested the refuge bulldozer to clear Both Hinds and Rob Loflin, Sanibel's natural resources hours, "That whole circuit wasn't out two hours. We were a fire line around the blaze, making it difficult for the flames able to do some rerouting and put Shell Point and every- to jump across the dirt. Then, the firefighters back fired up t> See Fires, page 4 thing to the east back in service very quickly." IWA gets deep-well draft per- By Pattie Pace plcint at South SRJS Plantation, and the IWARE STORE®,/ \
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Plans call for a 10- MediaOne will have crews working on lands. Fire lines provide not only a break in are going from invasive vegetation like by-16-foot structure. Assistant Refuge Sanibel over the next several weeks to fire-fueling vegetation but also provide Brazilian pepper that doesn't sustain. fire. Manager Layne Hamilton plans for the plat- upgrade service to Broadband, pathways for access to the various areas that But when we bring back what is native to form to be handicap accessible. Underground utilities will be marked may become involved. Sanibel, like grasses, they like to burn. So as H Hinds also indicated that Wildlife and then crews will dig trenches 24 to 36 Dan Clark with the Sanibel Natural we do restoration, we are going to do every- Drive will "most likely" be closed mid-July inches deep to bury the Broadband wires. Resources Department, said, "I am working thing that will ensure the safety of our through the end of September to replace The work is being done in rights of ways this week on the tract between Rabbit Road neighbors." . three water control structures — Nos. 1, 4 and utility casements, and spokeswoman and Lake Murex, putting in a line and clean- • Both Clark and Frederick said that many and 5. It is estimated that it will take three Lynne Hilderbrand said the company is ing up the grasses that have grown in there. people look at vegetation burns as losses, weeks per structure using the pre-cast con- working closely with local authorities to We'll also be working around the Children's but that they are important to regenerate crete structure process. He also said all of ensure ail permits have been obtained. Center to put a fire line there and in the growth that will come back healthier. the refuge's new water control structures "We also need access to our equip- Gulfside City Park area we have cleared." "Burns are important to the regeneration will have one side that will have a fishing ment, which may be located on the side of Clark explained the fire lines can follow of life. They benefit the landscape. Fuel deck or platform, most likely on the estuary your home or in the rear of your proper- property boundary lines or land contours reduction is just another tool land managers side. ty," she said. and can be done in a variety of ways. use," Clark said. • BartOrr, 16, from Flagler Palm Coast When the network is in place, all prop- Typically, a swatch of vegetation is removed High School in Palm Coast was named the erties will be restored to their former con- down to the soil with the width being deter- Other refuge news: winner of the Florida Junior Duck Stamp ditions In Mllintj all holes 99 o o o o o Swimwear $5.00 Donation For Beer/Wine 6V Margaritas Sold On Site Every Woman "The Best Food On The Islands' ISLAND REPORTER • APRIL 22,1999 • 5 Suspect From page 1 was stabbed in the chest but was not seriously injured. His Hurtado's attorney is Matt Engle of Miami. girlfriend, Rocldyn Turano, was also home and called 911 Carmin said the men will be tried together in the Sanibel before the robbers found her and tied her up but did not case and if charges are filed for other burglaries, those injure her. would be separate trials. The men entered the home wearing black clothing, ski "All four can have 10 cases pending," she said. masks and gloves. Two had handguns and a third had a Ashby said he has no idea how big the theft ring might sledgehammer, according to police reports. be but noted he believes some the men's family members The group is suspected to be responsible for dozens of and associates were involved in aspects of the crime, such so-called "dinner-set" burglaries — named because, except as fencing stolen property and driving getaway vehicles. for the one on Pine Tree, all occurred at unoccupied homes Investigators believe the suspects used inside informa- during the evening hours when people were out. These inci- tion to specifically target some of the homes, including dents were rampant in wealthy areas of Lee, Collier and P. Martinez E. Nava C. Sosa Woods, who owns the Sonny's Real Pit Barbecue restau- Charlotte counties this winter. rants and kept a lot of cash in a home safe. Suspect Pabel Romero Martinez, 37, of Jacksonville was sible the four defendants could face additional charges. The "We are moving forward," Ashby said. "We expect clear- arrested at the scene after police found him partially sub- wide range of charges each faces — all nearly identical to ances on other cases. As far as recovering property, we're merged in a canal behind the home. Enrique Nava, 31, of Hurtado's — is only for the Sanibel incident, not any other doing our best." Cape Coral was arrested near Blind Pass the following burglaries. Any restitution would be up to the State Attorney's morning. And two days later, Carlos Sosa, 27, and also of The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is process- Office, he noted. Cape Coral was arrested by Lee County Sheriffs' Deputies ing blood and hair samples found at Woods' home to be Ashby had high praises for Turano, who called 911 when in Fort Myers. used as evidence in that case and possibly others. the men broke into the home but he also noted that without Sanibel Police Detective Scott Ashby is working with All four men will be arraigned this Friday, April 23, and the fine work of the Sanibel police officers who responded, other law enforcement agencies on the investigation and will be tried as co-defendants. The prosecuting attorney is "This case and these 'dinner-set' burglars would still be on said he was pleased Hurtado finally turned himself in after Steve Coukos. the run. And it's at least a three-county ring — Collier, Lee investigators discovered stolen loot at his SE 14th Street Sosa and Nava have remained in the Lee County Jail and Charlotte. The potential of danger was terrible," he said. home. But he said it's not unusual for a wanted person to since their March 21 and 22 arrests; Martinez made his "This was a good case, a very good case by the guys. come to them. $150,000 bail, King said. "The only one we're really hammering right now is the "He was laying low. We knew he was in Miami.... When State Attorney's Office Spokeswoman Kerri Carmin said Mickey Woods case." the heat's on, you might as well get yourself an attorney and Coukos would file all formal charges with the court before Woods did not return a repoiter's phone call but Ashby turn yourself in," Ashby said. the arraignment Friday. said both her and Turano are "dealing with" the robbery and Lee County Sheriff's Spokesman Larry King said he, Sosa is being represented by Miguel Fernandez. Nava's the trial to come. too, was not surprised Hurtado turned himself in because he attorney is Robert Harris with the public defender's office. was identified by the victims when he took his mask off. Martinez, who is additionally charged with wearing a bullet Various law enforcement agencies continue to work the proof best, is being represented by Scott Goldberg of • PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR • case and Ashby said other arrests may be made and it's pos- Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz while Police UJ a t c h What? You IBBST Arrests 00 nowhere to go haven't • Debra S. Case of Sanibel was arrested Harris Gilbert reported the license plate DIRECT ACCESS CANAL on two counts of cruelty to animals and two stolen from his boat trailer parked at the subscribed I Bring your boat and go iishingl 300 feet on direct access j counts of confinement without sufficient Amoco station on Periwinkle Way. The canal, tremendous privacy and gorgeous mature vegeta-1 food when police responded Friday, April trailer had been there since December and to the tlon. Three bedroom three and one-half bath house, com-j 16, to a call inquiring about the welfare of when Gilbert went to attach the new "00" pletely renovated and newly furnished and equipped. NEW[ the pets at her home on Sable Sands Drive. sticker, indicating renewal through 2000, [ SWIMMING pooltool Just $399,000. When Sanibel police arrived to investi- the plate was gone. Island gate, they found the home locked but could MARSHA CLIFFORD see a bird dead in its cage inside and two Ticketed Reporter? (941) 472-1511 • 1-800-233-8829 • (941) 472-2902 emaciated cats roaming the home. Police • Earl Marvin Ross of St. Petersburg Assisting buyers and sellers in Real Estate for over 20 years contacted Case's ex-husband and he sent an was ticketed for following too closely after Call with PMR Realty, Inc adult to accompany his children, who had he ran into the car being driven by Marvin *^ Island Resident Since 1974 keys to the home. Once inside, police dis- Chase of Jeffersonville, Vt., Sunday. covered a dead gray rabbit in addition to the • George Peter Alex of Cape Coral was 472-1587 dead cockateel. Both were in cages with no ticketed for driving 55 in a 35 rnph zone on JPriscHIa Murphy food or water. The two cats were taken to Sanibel-Captiva Road Saturday. today! PMR. Realty, Inc. Coral Veterinary Clinic, where the veteri- • Sabrina Summer Sasser of Fort Myers narian determined they had not been fed for was ticketed for driving 65 in a 30 mph zone PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR • over two weeks. on Casa Ybel Road Thursday, April 15. After photographic evidence was taken, • Ann Sweet Breda of Captiva was tick- r the dead animals were transported to the eted for driving 62 in a 35 mph zone on veterinary clinic for necropsies. The home Sanibel-Captiva Road Thursday, April 15. was condemned for occupancy because of H John Owens Kollar, III, of Fort Myers the unsanitary conditions. was ticketed for improper passing on After hearing of the incident, Debra Case Sanibel-Capliva Road Wednesday, April 14. contacted the police and came in for pro- B William Todd Nettleton of Sanibel was cessing and arrest. She has a notice to ticketed for driving 67 in a 35 mph zone on appear in court to answer to the charges Sanibel-Captiva Road Wednesday, April 14. Monday, May 3. • Alfredo Martinez of Fort Myers was • Lea Therese Laskowitz and Dana ticketed for driving 65 in a 35 mph zone on Steven Bemdt, both of Cape Coral, were Sanibel-Captiva Road Tuesday, April 13. arrested for breaking into vehicles parked at • Jeffrey Daryl Paymaster of Orlando the Punta Rassa boat ramp Saturday. Lee was ticketed for driving 55 in a 35 mph zone County Sheriff's Deputies recovered items on Sanibel-Captiva Road Tuesday, April 13. stolen from one of four vehicles and • David Biddle of Radnor, Penn., was obtained a description of the suspect vehi- ticketed for driving 57 in a 35 mph zone on cle. Agents arrested the suspects at their Sanibel-Captiva Road Tuesday, April 13. . home. • Randall Mitchell of Fort Myers was ticketed for improper passing on Sanibel- Captiva Road Tuesday, April 13. Skater Patrick Smith of Sanibel ran into a • Rhonda Reich of Fort Myers was tick- car being driven by Clarice Hendrickson of eted for driving 57 in a 35 mph zone on "I appreciated the personal service I received at Sanibel while Hendrickson was stopped at Sanibel-Captiva Road Tuesday, April 13. an exit at 1019 Periwinkle Way Friday, April • Jacob Hyner of Southbury, Conn., was Furniture World. The location is convenient and I 16. 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MYERS BEACH SUBWAY * I •NO PRESSURE SUES* Mm I Captiva MINERS PLAZA •Valid Anytime 472-T m mm-1 m m ^^"^ "•*--"£ 15501 MCGREGOR BUf D 6 Q APRIL 22, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER Editor's note 1 he most amazing couldn't wait foi my parents to arrive on thcii annual visit thing happened from St. Louis, mainly because they were bringing me my the other day. brand new Teddy bear after the lines at Build-a-Bear proved Following our too long for us at Christmas time. I explained how I had lost weekly staff meeting, I my first Teddy bear — a lovely shade of aqua — on an air- walked out of my office to plane, and ran a photo of my 3-year-old self with the bear see a plain brown box sitting that my mom had dug up for comparison shopping. I ended on a chair in our reception the column by saying how 1 couldn't whit for the new area, but what struck my eye Teddy, who was brown, to be back in my life again but that was the sticker on the box. It I only wished they'd make a blue one. said "Build-A-Bear Ted E. Blue also came with a birth certifies te, a notice Workshop." that the company will soon be opening three F lorida loca- tions, and a catalog of all the items offered by B uild-a-Bear, "What is that? What is ; that?" I must have stam- which didn't include any blue bears, I immed ately ascer- mered a dozen times. Isaw it tained. was addressed to me just as Dawn I called my mom and asked if she had sent m. column to News Editor Gwenda Hiett- the St. Louis-based company. She said no and was as Clements, a bear collector Grodsky shocked as I was when I told her what had arrived. herself, approached., "Open So 1 called the store and was given the number to Maxine Pattic Pace it, open it," she stammered Clark, the company's founder and president. 1 left a message saying 1 believed it was to her whom I owed a huge thank- Editor Dawn Grodsky holds her new, true back. blue Teddy bear, named Ted E. Blue. So I did, and pulled out you for one blue Teddy bear and that I'd like to speak to her the Build-A-Bear house- personally. dogs, etc. shaped box that, contained 111111111 She called back the next day and explained how she Clark said the best part of her job is talking to people she my own big, fluffy blue "" "' learned of my bear tale. Apparently, one of the youngsters meets while traveling •— on airplanes, at restaurants — Teddy bear, a lot like the one I'd lost on an airplane almost on her Kids Advisory Board was vacationing with her about those priceless memories and telling them what she three decades ago. grandparents on Sanibel the week that column had come does. I was speechless. out. The girl brought the paper back to St. Louis and gave it Never in my wildest dreams did I think I'd ever even see It came with a letter that read, in part: "Dear Dawn, At to Clark, who gave it to her manufacturer, who designed my a blue Teddy bear — it really seems no one makes blue ones long last you have found me! My friends at Build-a-Bear bear to look like the one in the picture. anymore — much less have a blue Teddy made just for me. • workshop read your 'beary' scintillating article and located Clark, who hails from Florida, said she thought my col- Now, he joins Ted E. Brown and shares the place of me especially for you.... I hope you will love me even half umn was "written from the heart. And I decided that girl had honor on my bed. And yes, I've been sleeping with them as much as that bear I saw you with in the picture — He was to have a blue bear." She actually apologized for taking so both every night. quite a spiffy fellow. I promise to love you for always. Bear long but said, "As you know, we have no blue bears." hugs, Ted E. Blue, your very own true blue bear." • I shared with her the fact that after I had written the col- (Dawn Grodsky is editor of the Island Reporter. She Enough to bring a tear to anyone's eye, isn't it? umn, a number of people told me they were reminded of welcomes your comments and suggestions. Give her a call Back in February, I had written a column about how I their childhood stuffed animal friends — rabbits, bears, at 472-1587.) Candidates will be tested m these aficr completing a to onahlc them to wmk on thi: isl.ind. City seeking to mi vacancies brief cuuisc df insii action. The Snmbcl ( it\ Council is looking for MJIULUCCP. to fill ('urnnuiitic members have varied duties. They conduct Rob Lollin. Siiuibel's director of rial ui a I resources, -.aid scvcial vacancies on the Sanibel Vegetation. Committee inspections to ensure compliance with \egctalion standards the committee proudes "invaluable suppoit to llu* city" in lnleicstcdislandcis should fill out a cit> \oluntecr icgis- pnor lo the issuance of building permits. 1 hev help educate its eflons to presei ve native vegetation m keeping with the Lraliou form available at city hall new homeowncis on the importance of nalhe vegetation. Sanibel Vision Statement Committee members must be lamihai with the city's They me responsible loi the training and examination of 'vegetation standard*, and the native vegetation of the island. vegetation contractors who seek certificates of competency 1-or information, call 472- J7fX). THE ISLAND REPORTER Roving reporter The Island Reporter is Sanibel's official city newspaper of record, published each Queitfion: Thursday with over 4,500 paid sub- scribers. This year, the Island Reporter celebrates 25 years of service to the How has the lm€h of Harry Z. David Pappas Emmons island communities. We are the islands' Publisher Group only source for NEWS. wmin attested youi Manager Subscriptions: Address: Mail delivery/1 Year 2340 Periwinkle Way Trish Phillips $40 for full-time P.O. Box 809 residents of Lee County; Sanibel, FL 33957 Sanibel $46 for split Letters to the residences; "It's been hard on us professionally (at the Sanibel Tree $60 for foreign Editor: Dawn Stan subscribers. Please mail your letters to Service) and removing debris because all the vegetation Grodsky Kucaba (FL taxes included) our office to the attention dumps are closing, because of the lack of rain." Editor Sales Manager of Dawn Grodsky Office Hours: Postal Information; Periodical Rate Postage Paid at Monday - Friday Sanibel Post Office, FL 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Postmaster: Send Address Changes to The Island Reporter, Mary Flavin P.O. Box 809, Sanibel, FL 33957 Telephone: Lea wood, Kan. (941)472-1587 Fax (941) 472-8398 mjust visiting so I've enjoyed the dry weather. But I Jill Gwenda think the vegetation has suffered drastically from the lack Goodman Hiett- Display Ads: ys* Entertainment Clements (941)472-1587 y^ of rain. Everything looks like a tinderbox." News Editor Deadline Tuesdays at 1998 noon; schedule changes Award Winning for holidays. Newspaper Classified Ads: Nancy Manolis (941)472-1587 Member FL Press Association Sanibel Deadline Mondays at 4 Board of Realtors p.m; schedule changes for Affiliated Member Pattie Michael holidays. Member of Sanibel-Captiva "We're going to find out now what happens because Pace Pistella . Chamber of Commerce now we're going to have to cut down (on watering our Staff Writer Design/ ©1999 BREEZE Photography CORPORATION plants and lawns)." Randy Lopez Homestead Shirlene Paula Ray "It made our drive here more difficult (because of the Grasgreen St. John Carter Classified Account Account Sanibel island fires in the Everglades). It's also made my foliage at home Subscription Executive Executive We cover the most pristine islands in the world , die and that's upset my wife because she likes to work out and are proud to share them with jou weekly. I in the yard. But it's not a crisis, it's not like Kosovo." ISLAND REPORTER • APRIL 22, 1999 • 7 Island voices islands. There would be constant flooding drained a wetland to build an unneeded air- Leave our causeway alone upstream, also known as a lake. port. It has a plan to drain more wetlands to (Editor's note: This was written in It is widely known that a healthy estuary expand that now under-utilized airport. It Yinir"omniunt SHIPS STORE • WET SLIPS • FUEL • FISHING GUIDES • POWER BOAT RENTALS WAVERUNNER ECO-TOUR • CANOE & KAYAK RENTALS • MISS PARADISE CRUISES BACKWATER FISHING • SEALIFE ENCOUNTER • CHAMPAGNE SUNSET CRUISE • TROLLEY TOURS 8 • APRIL 22,1999 • ISLAND REPORTER PUBLIC MEETING [lews briefs AGENDA FOR APRIL 27,1999 • Trustee election results MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION National Day of Prayer Co-op members elected Larry Turbeville COUNCIL CHAMBERS (MACKENZIE HALL) A meeting to plan the island's observance to represent Lehigh Acres, Gen. (Ret.) 800 DUNLOP ROAD, SANIBEL, FLORIDA of National Day of Prayer will be at 10 a.m. James Dozier to represent North Fort Monday, April 26, in the gazebo behind Myers-East and Fred Edenfield to represent Sanibel City Hail. North Fort Myers-West in the recent elec- 9:00 AM 1. Approval of minutes of regular meeting of April 13,1999. This year's national day of prayer is tion, the board of trustees announced at the 2. Public Comments on items not appearing on the agenda. (Maximum Thursday, May 6. The day will feature co-op's annual meeting April 10. time allotted, 20 minutes, with a limitation of 5 minutes per speaker). prayer for this country and its leaders, and is Three of the 10 trustee positions were up 9:10 AM 3. Adoption of Resolutions. an annual tribute to America's Godly found- for election this year and all three candidates There are no resolutions for consideration at this meeting. ing and the nation's need for guidance, ran unopposed. 9:15 AM 4. Consideration of a request for conditional use approval for a boat dock according to local organizer Jean Wood. Ballots were mailed to all co-op mem- with a lift and three mooring pilings (within the Bay Beach Zone) to Representatives from each of the island's bers and returned to ADP Proxy Services for congregations have been invited to plan a tabulation last month. Trustees serve a extend a maximum distance of 70' seaward of the mean high water line program and other people are invited to par- three-year term. of San Carlos Bay; ticipate as well. and This year's observance will be at city hall beginning at noon Thursday, May 6. Chamber launches Consideration of a request for a development permit to construct the Veterans are invited to attend in uniform and boat dock, lift and mooring pilings as proposed in the conditional use monthly box-lunch series there will be a special tribute to their ser- The first of a series of monthly box application. vice. lunches, hosted by the Sanibel/Captiva The subject property is located at 1878 Woodring Road (a/k/a Lot 8, "We will be praying for our city officials, Islands Chamber of Commerce, is planned S.B. Woodnng's Subdivision - tax parcel no. 13-46-22-T2-00100.0080) state representatives and the president and for 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, at the our legislators in Washington," Wood said. as submitted for property owners Edward V. and Lynn D. Carrington by Sanibel Community House. The box lunch For information, call Wood at 472-0673. program is a new monthly opportunity for Butch Jones of SteMic Marine Construction. Application Nos. 97-135 chamber members and guests to get togeth- CUP and 97-1143& DP. Electric bills down $5 er. 10:00 AM 5. Consideration of applications for variances: Lee County Electric Cooperative cus- Chamber members can bring a guest to the event, which will feature round tables to Land Development Code Section I.E.20. Wastewater Disposal tomers will get a $5 rate reduction in their next electric bill. The regular summer resi- and random seating to encourage new Systems, Subsection c.(l) setbacks, to provide for the installation friendships. of a wastewater disposal system having less than the required set- dential energy charge began April 1 and continues through October. The summer "The lunches are a chance for members back from the mean high water line of an open body of water; and energy charge is $79.60 per 1,000 kilowatt to socialize, mix and get to know one anoth- hours, $5 less than the winter energy charge er better," lunch coordinator Molly to Land Development Code Section I.D.2., Subsection a.(6) of $84.60 per 1,000 kWh. Clements said. Required Conditions, D-2 Upland Wetlands Zone, paragraph iii. Summer rates are lower because the sum- Chamber members will also have a Front yard setbacks, to allow for the construction of a single family mer peak is lower than the winter peak. chance to make announcements at the lunch residence less than 50' from the centerline of a road right-of-way; Since the co-op's power supplier assesses a during a brief general meeting. Tables will "demand charge" based upon the peak used be available for members to display litera- and by all customers at any one time, electricity ture. Consideration of an application foi a development permit for the con- is more expensive in the winter. Clements said the box lunch program struction of a single family dwelling unit, subject to the variances set The co-op, which services 140,000 cus- will feature monthly speakers who can inform business people of useful informa- forth above. tomers in parts of five counties, has not had an increase in its base rates for residential tion. The subject parcel for all applications is the vacant parcel of land electric service in 16 years. Jan Hyatt, director of Community located at 9327 Dimmick Drive (Lot 18; Belle Meade Subdivision-tax Houses & Resources, will be the first speak- parcel no. 20-46-22-T3-00300.0180). All applications have been sub- • Co-op to return million er. She'll talk about low-cost housing alter- mitted by contract purchasers Michael T. & Merri Lee Murphy. The cur- natives for employees. CHR provides hous- The co-op's board of trustees approved a ing at nine Sanibel locations at 50 percent rent owners are Roy and Nancy Ripak. Application Nos. 99-402V and return of $4.7 million in equity distribution less than the market rate. at its regular monthly meeting March 18. 99-12255DP. "It's a great chance for me to be able to *LUNCH* Checks will be distributed in May. This is the 13th consecutive year co-op reach a lot of business people and let them 1:00 PM 6. Consideration of an ordinance pertaining to outdoor lighting and pro- customers will receive a check or credit rep- know about the opportunity to provide moting a dark night sky above Sanibel; amending Section I.E. 14. of the resenting a portion of their equity owner- affordable housing news to their employees. Land Development Code of the City of Sanibel, General Outdoor ship. Equity accounts are based on the It adds stability to the workforce when Lighting and Lighting for Turtle Protection, by amending Subsection amount of electricity purchased annually as employees live here as opposed to long well as the number of years customers have commutes in traffic," Hyatt said. I.E.14 a., definitions; deleting current Subsection LE.H.b. and replacing The lunch should be finished by 1 p.m. it with a new Subsection I.E.14.b. to provide for standards for lighting been co-op members. The average distribu- tion for 1998 is about $24. and the box lunches will cost approximately to promote dark skies and to reduce glare and light trespass; creating a $7. new Subsection I.E.14.e, interpretations; amending Subsection I.E.18.i Only about half of the 1,000 electric For information or reservations, call 472- (3) to provide for time for compliance of nonconforming signs; amend- cooperatives in the United States return 1080. ing Subsection LE.18.k. (3) to provide illumination standards; deleting equity to customers. the schematic for illumination standards contained in Figure I.E.I 8-H of the Appendix to Section I.E. 18; providing for violations and enforce- ment; amending Section I.E.28. by deleting Subsection i. and renumber- ing the subsections thereafter; amending Section IH.B.3. by clarifying Permits & deeds development permit filing procedures for outdoor lights; providing for codification; providing for conflict and severance; and providing an The following property deeds were to Anhinga Limited Company, Apt lzl, effective date. Submitted by the City of Sanibel. Application no. 98-206 recorded at the Lee County Courthouse Sandalfoot. LDC. during the week ending April 11: $360,500: Lyon, Edward P. and Lyon, $1,617,000: Sheffield, W. Kenneth and Edward P. trustee, and Lyon, Jean H. trust to 2:30 PM 7. Consideration of an ordinance pertaining to telecommunications; imple- Julie Anne, to Brown, Richard W. and Aro, Thomas W. and Renee K, U9 Signal menting a moratorium on processing or approval of applications for cer- Patricia S., G13, 21-46s-23e city of Sanibel. Inn. . tain telecommunications devices and facilities; providing for conflict $1,295,000: Nelson, Gerald R. and $310,000: Hencken, Gunther H. and and severance; and providing an effective date. Submitted by the City of Nelson, Barbara A. to Berger, Harry and Heidi A., to Heidecker, Christel, U832, Sanibel. Paulette, Parcel in G14, 20-46s-22e. Mariner Point Condo. 8. Discussion as to the feasibility of Planning Commission inquiry into the $370,000: Genis, Burton C. and Susan $121,000: Hilliard, Mark E. and Dawne impact of "Ecotourism" on the Sanibel way of life and whether or not it Rigler, to Schrader, Arthur C. and Betty L., R., to Siemens, William and Doreen, U302, L55, U4, Sanibel Estates Subdivision. is the proper subject matter for the Planning Commission, and if so, to Bermuda Dunes. $310,000: Price, Gary A. and Nora L. to $164,500: Kilgour, Betty E. to Pugh, what degree. Walmsley, Walter and Pam, L19 B5, U5 Elizabeth R. and William W, U8, Spanish 9. Report from Director of Planning or staff. Rocks Subdivision. Cay Condo. 10. Report from Commission Liaison to the City Council. $280,000: Rowan, Thomas C. and Gail $138,000: Carr, Andy C. and Carr, A. C. 11. Report from Commission Members. P. and Rowan, Thomas C. and Rowan Gail AKA, to Dallas, Stephan K. and Neace, Presentation of the Report of the Planning Commission's Capital P. and Rowan Thomas C. trustee and Robert D. and Kienig, David A., U806, Sec Improvements Committee on its annual review of the Capital Rowan, Gail P. trustee and Rowan, Thomas III, Ph I Tamerind Cay. Improvements Element by Subcommittee Chairperson, Phyllis Bogen. C. and Gail P. trust to Kujawa, Stanley J. The following are permits issued by the and Patricia A., L3, Kinzie Island city of Sanibel for the week ending April 12. Report from Commission Chair. $220,000: Robinson, Nancy W. to Wein, JiJt 13. Open discussion among Planning Commissioners regarding Reinhard and Kerstin, L6, Sanibel River $2,495: Harris, George and Ann, 4288 Commission Functions and Goals and the methods and procedures for Estates. West Gulf Drive, screen enclosure by Fabri- achieving them. $87,500: Donnell, William K. Sr., and Tech. Faye H. to Brown, Carol A., L35, Ul Sea $4,000: Poppalardo, Joseph A. and ALL IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL, LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA Oats Subdivision. Kimberly, 9240 Belding Drive, enclose If a person decides to appeal any decision of the body with respect to any matter $81,500: Jackson, Robert, to Rowland, lower level of single-family residence. Fred J. and Karen J., Wk8 Pcllll, Sanibel considered at such meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of the pro- $7,100: Richey, Carl S. and Myrna M., Cottages. 1489 Albatross Road, exterior repairs — ceedings, and for such purposes may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the Condos: siding, etc. — by Kennedy Construction. proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which $1,100,000: Kujawa, Stanley J. and No value: City of Sanibel, 2001 Algiers the appeal is to be based. Patricia A to Baskin, Reed C, Ud-302, Lane, tents for Taste of the Islands May 2. *** Somerset at the Reef. $11,000: Vargo, Michael K. and Patricia In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special $906,000: Allen, Jeanine A. to Terry, L., 550 Lighthouse Way, shutters by accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the City Manager Bob Mary E. trustee, and Terry, Mary E. trust, Wholesale Shutters Direct Inc. Ua-301, Somerset at the Reef. Pritt at (941) 472-4359 no later than one day prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired, $61,152: Zahorchak, Rudolph F. Jr., 902 $549,900: Belan, Edward S. to Wall, Limpet Drive, remodel of single-family res- telephone the Florida Relay Service numbers, 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 Donald H. and Sandra, UP3e, Island Beach idence. (VOICE), for assistance. Club. $420,000: Laird, Donald T. and Pearl I. ISLAND REPORTER • APRIL 22, 1999 • 9 City n o t e s By Pattie Pace Staff Writer Causeway report still under revision 25th birthday celebration extended After almost three hours of meticulous revisions, the coiincil deemed its effort to amend the Sanibel Planning Sanibel will celebrate its 25th birthday beginning Nov. 5, Public works to negotiate contract Commission's causeway fact-finding report a "learning the day voters chose incorporation, and continue through Sanibel Utilities Director John Hefty received council's experience." Dec. 10, the date of the first city council meeting. OK to fast track part of the sewer project by negotiating Voting unanimously, councilmembers turned the work- That compromise was reached following a foiled attempt contract terms for the construction of a reuse water line in-progress over to staff to be organized and rewritten. to move the celebration from November to December so from Oliva Street to near the Spanish Cay area on Middle The council has already submitted a letter to the Lee that U.S. Rep. Porter Goss (R-Sanibel), the new city's first Gulf Drive. Those negotiations will also include construc- County Commission, suggesting what the Project mayor, could attend. tion a raw wastewater transmission line along the same Development & Environmental scope of work should Councilmember Andrew Reding stressed that the offi- route and building a reclaimed water pumping station. include. However, the planning commission's unedited cial, Nov. 4 celebration should include paying tribute to With the Wastewater Research Committee set to make its report, compiled from data gleaned during the public out- Sanibel's Vision Statement. He volunteered to brainstorm recommendation for either a one- or two-plant system on reach meetings, was also obtained and submitted to the ways to honor the city's unique vision. May 3, the council has time to decide which option to pur- board by the Lee County Department of Transportation. An ad-hoc committee, led by Recreation Director Helene sue before any construction would begin. The second line Phillips and including Councilmember Steve Brown, has might not be necessary if two treatments plants are used. Summer council meetings; been meeting to organize the kick-off festivities during the The estimated cost of laying the second line is $70,000, September budget hearings set Nov. 4-6 weekend bash. according to Hefty. If not used for raw wastewater trans- Any resident interested in participating can contact Anticipating city staff vacation schedules, the council Phillips or leave a message at city hall. mission, it could serve as an emergency backup line and voted unanimously to drop its regularly scheduled July 6 eventually replace the reuse line, which could need replace- and Aug. 17 meetings. Special meetings can be called at ment within 10 years. anytime to address subjects that arise. TennisPlace owners granted reprieve On July 20, the council is scheduled to set the temporary Because the seller could not produce a clear property The Third of July? title, the city voided its contract to purchase a small strip of The Fourth of July fireworks will splash and pop in the millage rate for the 1999-2000 budget. The figures must be turned into the Lee County Tax Appraiser by Aug. 4, so the land on Sextant Drive facing the TennisPlace condominium island's night sky on Saturday, July 3, this year. complex. In a 3-2 vote, the Sanibel City Council agreed to coordi- discussion could be carried over to the council's Aug. 3 meeting, if necessary. The council considered building a police dock on the nate its display with the community-sponsored events property, but responding to an outpouring of opposition scheduled that day. Tax Appraiser Ken Wilkinson is required to send out Truth in Millage notices by Aug. 24, according to Sanibel from property owner's at TennisPlace, dock plans were Councilmembers Steve Brown and Bill Hillebrandt, tabled. The city moved forward with purchase plans and standing on protocol, voted against the date change. Finance Director Renee Lynch. In September, two public budget hearings have been agreed to decide if the site would be preserved as green Councilmember Andrew Reding said he approved the space at a later date. change for this year only, and hoped to get back to celebrat- scheduled, in addition to the two regular council meetings. The first budget meeting has been set for Saturday, Sept. Responding to concerns that a new buyer might develop ing on the traditional day in the future. the lot, Councilmember Nola Theiss said such a request The island parade, sponsored by the Sanibel & Captiva 18, in an effort to avoid holding it on the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah. The final budget hearing will be heard after would be subject to all land-use codes, from which only the Islands Association of Realtors, will begin in the morning. city is exempt. The Road Rally scavenger hunt will follow and will be 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28, following the planning com- sponsored by the Optimist Club for the second year in a row. mission meeting. Island son reports for duty ('oast (hiiiiil T-iu*tn HIO IWS "i.Klu.ito ol C>pie--s Laki* lljgh School joined ihe Coasi Ciimd in JuJy oflasi ye.u Free eye checks '1 he I ui C'cjiicjs of Honda will li.iu* its mobile unit which pcr- iorms Iii-e \iMouand he-amm tests, at Bailey1'. General Sum." from 9 n m to 2'45 p in Wednesday. April 28. Most Msion-ihicaUMi- mu diseases have no s\ mploms until it is too laic and these screenings t an identify potential problems Glaucoma pressure checks arc also perloimed along with a scicelling ioi macular degeneration. A sound-proof booth JS housed on the bus to sciccn for heanng defi- ciencies. Hearing loss is otten undetected because its decline is gradual but many different devices are available for individ- ual needs Results of all tests are given to patients as well as material on a variety of hearing and vision concerts. Appointments arc not necessary and the screen- ings take only about 10 minutes. ll'i ihp hcvur ol everv hospital, the c tirdioloqy department We've &<>' •* ^tail of expeit cardiologist-, For more information, along v\iih act us1? lo iho ver\ Litest equipment In many v\d\s> voui good health brains with j hedllhv call (800) 226-3377. hCfirt find UP can help vou kepp it lhat vs.'iv Make an appointment for a heart check. . BOAT RIDES Southwest Florida to Cabbage Key, Cayo Costa Regional Medical Center and North Captiva 472-5800 2727 Winkler Avenue, Fort Myers Jensen's Marina 939-1147 10 • APRIL 22, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER Island teen recovering from surgery Obituary Milton Schiffman, 74 By Pattie Pace the fluid out with a needle," Amadio explained. Milton Schifmiun of Sanibel died April 6. 1999. fol- Staff Writer Instead, doctors administered a diuretic drug called Lasix lowing a k:u»ihy illn^. Ik* was 74 years old. He lived that helps the body absorb fluid from around the sack. in Phojiii.xville. Fa., for m;ui\ year-, before moving to Coby Amadio is grateful for all the prayers that helped "They say it's normal for fluid to build up, not uncom- Sanilx-1 willi his wife. Shirley. 13 u-ars ;*.•;<*. He worked her teen-age daughter pull through a grueling, 6-1/2-hour mon, but it could strangle the heart if it gets too prevalent," :i>. an i*.leclrical engineer lor (ieneral Klecirie lor 30 years heart surgery last month. Amadio said. before retiring. A veteran. lie served in the Guropcun Though the pain is still intense, 19-year-old Dominique Since Nikki's surgery took place on March 30, the Thcaier in World War II and was a graduate of the "Nikki" Amadio is home recovering in the comfort of her Amadio women spent Easter at the hospital. To brighten Georgia Institute t*f Technology. own bed. their spirits, the hospital and the Ronald McDonald House While a rcMdcMit of Fhooni.wille. he -.crvid as piv.si- "I got a few chuckles out of her, but her chest is healing provided them with candy-filled baskets. ilcui of B'nai .laced' Synagogue ami also as president of and it's pretty painful. She's on medication to take care of "It was the first time I didn't have to make an Easter bas- the B'nai Brilh lodge of Vallev 1-orgc. the pain and that keeps her kind of numb. It's so painful, ket," Amadio said. On Siiiiihel. he was :m active member of the Island she's been sleeping sitting Following a week-long respite, mother and daughter Seniors, where he served us tieaiiner of the hoard. up," Amadio said of her were back on the road last Thursday to All Children's .Surviving in addition to Iii*= wile are: son David and RENT daughter. Hospital in Si. Petersburg for a post-operative checkup, his wife Aline ^W'atkins.) Schiffnnui of Schwcuksville, The open-heart surgery, where Nikki received good'news, according to her mother. Pa,-; daughter Lisa, wife of Bruce Fegan of King of which required splitting the The fluid around her heart is receding and the doctor was Prussia,"Pa.; granddaughter Sadie Schiffman' of BOATS sternum or breast bone, was able to start reducing her medication. Schwenksvilie; and brother Irwin Manning of Chevy -Fishinga Shelling required to remove a build There's good news.at NationsBank as well. An account Chase, Md. Closest to up of scar tissue from was set up by Friends in Service Here to collect money for Memorial gifts may be made in his name to Temple Outer Islands Nikki's heart. uncovered medical bills. To date, $4,645 has been received. Judea in Fort Myers; Bat Yam, Temple of the Islands on "She did have a little set- FISH board member and past president Marianne Bechhold Sanibel; or Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort 472-5800 back after the surgery. Fluid is authorized to write checks on the account. "Coby will Myers. A memorial service is planned for 2 p.m. Monday, collected around the heart send me her bills for any medical expenses not covered by April 26, at Temple Judea, on A&W Bulb Road in South Jensen's Marina sack. It kept increasing and insurance," Bechhold said. Fort Myers. they thought they might have With her daughter on the road to recovery, Amadio is Captiva Island to make an incision and pull heading back to work at the Sanibel Recreation Complex. "Collectibles in Country Charm" Antiques City notes and Collectibles meters from Schlumberger human resources consultant the work done by Interim Consent agenda Electronics. Maintaining who advises the city on an City Manager Bob Pritt and approved the obsolete machines have as-needed basis. His con- Public Works Director Beachgoers who have cost the city $11,500 for tract will expire March 17, Gates Castle. He suggested FEATURING been treated to free parking unreliable, refurbished parts 2000. the city council consider spaces when paid-parking from June 1998 to March • Authorizing the city hiring within for the city machines were on the blink 1999. manager to provide Lee manager's position, with Byer's Choice Carolers will soon need to carry Councilmember Bill County Electric Co-op with Pritt at the helm and Castle Lilllput Lane Cottages • Candles * Antiques more cash in their pockets. Hillebrandt opposed the utility easements for relo- as an assistant. Voting 4-1, the city purchase because he didn't cating power lines and • Councilmember New Selection of Teddy Bears * Tifjamy Lamps council approved the pur- believe the data supplied poles across city-owned Andrew Reding said Lee chase of six new beach justified the expense. property at 2301 Periwinkle County Commission Annalee • Lizzie High Dolls • Scatter Rugs parking machines at an esti- Other consent agenda Way, where site work has Chairman Ray Judah urged mated cost of $50,100. The items that passed without begun on Casa Mariposa, more participation from Sanibel Afghans money will be allocated discussion include: the new below-market-rate Sanibel residents at the from the beach parking . senior housing complex. commission board meet- "Annalee" Dolls fund. • Accepting the resigna- ings, especially on deci- sions concerning develop- 1446 Periwinkle Way 395-0888 The council agreed to tions of Jean Downes, forego the normal bidding Milbrey Rushworth and - Public, ment along the Summerlin Mon.- Frl. 8-8, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5 WE SHIP UPS process and purchase the Gus Samsel from the council comment Road corridor. Sanibel Historical • Peter Pappas urged Preservation Committee. In in a nutshell the council to notify county •r a letter, Downes said she • Dick Walsh, vice commissioners about their 472-3161 would continue serving as a president of the Five Year opposition to Mariner 1523 Periwinkle Way docent and would like to Budget Review Committee, Properties Development's Dinner Served " focus on writing about the cautioned the council request to transfer develop- 4:45-10 Nightly city's history for the soci- against using public funds ment right from Buck Key ety. to improve private beaches to mature mangrove forests M Approving a one-year in the Gulf Pines/Gulf in South Seas Plantation. contract extension for Shores subdivision area. Thomas C. Whitecotton, a • Ray Grizzell praised MCT'S Call us with your news! 472-1 587. 72 GREAT SEAFOOD DISHES UNDER ONE ROOF Playing Now Through May 29 Shrimp House Fresh Fish and Changing Chef's Selections Dally Beef and Chicken, Too! V & Tavern The Best Shrimp House in Florida... EASY EATING... McT'S TAVERN ask anybody! 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At It's wonderful that vacationers gave their that point, other visitors got involved in the time, took time out of sunning and relaxing, rescue. Blake Wiffle of Eden Prairie, Minn., to help with the life-saving efforts of this and Erol Taskin of Fort Myers swam out turtle." with Besman to pull in the loggerhead. According to SCCF records, this is the "It was caught on a blue crab trap (with- second live turtle stranding rescue this year. out wood or cement), just a wire cage, and Last week, a woman who witnessed a fish- that made it easier for the guys to pull it in. erman hook a Kemp's ridley, an endangered There was nothing illegal about the trap. species, rescued the sea turtle after the fish- What I think is the turtle must have gotten erman released it with the hook in its lower his flipper caught on the rope and then, with jaw. She took the turtle to CROW, where the weather and his struggling, it just got veterinarian PJ. Dietschel removed the worse and worse," Landry said. hook by cutting off the loop and then push- When the men brought the turtle to ing it through. &£$&£>£li'-I . *> '• *: *'" • J)- r:\. shore, Landry and Fulk discovered the trap Prior to the two live strandings, there rope was wrapped around its neck six times, have been eight sea turtles that have washed ABOVE: Since the log- around its flipper three or four times and up dead on Sanibel or Captiva shores this gerhead was tangled in once through its mouth. year. In January, a Kemp's ridley and a log- a lighter, wire blue Landry had knives in the stranding gerhead washed up on Sanibel; both showed crab trap, it was easier equipment he carries with him, but since the evidence of prop wounds. Also that month, to pull ashore. rope was so tight under the shell, he had to an endangered green turtle caught in a crab get a razor knife from Hal's Grocery to gen- trap washed ashore on Captiva. In February AT LEFT: The turtle tly cut through the rope. and March two more dead loggerheads were rescue team is led by Once the line was cut free, it was noted reported. Thus far this month, there have Tolak Besman and that the loggerhead had only one small rope been three dead turtles. The first reported Nancy Arena of burn to the right side of its neck. After was a Kemp's ridley that washed ashore on Farmington, Conn.,(far checking to make sure there were no other Sanibel with its head and front flipper cut right) with Sam problems, the turtle was measured and iden- off. Then, two more loggerheads with signs Landry, tified before it was returned to sea. Fulk and of boat collisions were reported found on Sanibel/Captiva Landry determined the loggerhead was a Sanibel. Conservation male, based on the length of its tail and its Although the official sea turtle monitor- Foundation Sea Turtle large claspers which are used to hold on to ing season does not begin until May 1, Monitoring Program the female turtle while mating. Using a Landry said it is not unusual, to see this coordinator for straight measurement, the loggerhead was much activity in the waters at this time. Captiva. Others includ- Photos provided by Sam Landry I Special to the Reporter 96 centimeters long and 68 centimeters ed Paul Grund, his wife and Blake Wiffle from Minnesota; Erol Taskin of Fort Myers; 'Dark skies' to get first reading and Dee Fulk, who handles strandings for SCCF. By Pattie Pace lenge it, go ahead, I'm not going to shrink Staff Writer from this but I will bend over backwards to come up with something that's not finan- Enjoy the Carefree Lifestyle of An ordinance that would limit light cially burdensome," Reding said. spilling into night sides above the island Though an initial cash outlay might be SanxbePs Newest Community will be considered at Tuesday's Sanibel required, businesses and homeowners Planning Commission meeting. would save rr|oney in the long run because In an effort to stop light pollution, new fixtures and bulbs would be energy Councilmember Andrew Reding is sponsor- efficient, Reding said. In addition, compli- ing the "dark night skies" ordinance, now in ance by some businesses and condominium its eighth draft. complexes could be staggered to lessen The main component involves requiring financial impact. all outdoor lighting to shine downward. The "dark night skies" ordinance, how- Light fixtures would need to be recessed or ever, comes on the heels of a sign ordinance hooded so light wouldn't spill out at an that passed five years ago, requiring many angle greater than 90 degrees. In addition, owners to spend money changing their existing bulbs would have to be replaced signs. with a limited number of 40-watt fluores- According to Code Enforcement Officer Island Woods residents can enjoy a relaxing day by the cent lights. As written, compliance dates Ray Hendzel, for the past year or so during vary between 30 days of passage and July the drafting of the dark skies ordinance, the family-sized olympic pool or a challenging tennis matchv 31,2000. .•-.-: city has informed most new sign applicants "People are going to be able to light up of the pending legislation, so cost-saving For nature lovers, this 38 wooded site neighborhood every bit as much as now, they just can't up- design decisions could be made. light," Reding said. Trowbridge also questioned why the with nature preserves provides a splendid area for bird Though still in its infancy, the proposed chamber had not seen or been consulted on watching, biking or taking a leisurely walk. ordinance is already raising red flags in the prior drafts. He said no current board mem- business community. ber had seen the ordinance. "After a cursory review, it looks like it Not so, according to Reding. will be too tough on everybody with very He said he's tried to involve a cross sec- Starting in the low $200's little benefit," said Keith Trowbridge, exec- tion of islanders to build consensus during Choose from 8 "Old Florida" floorplans. utive director of the Sanibel/Captiva Islands the process. He consulted with David Besse, Chamber of Commerce. the chamber's former executive director; Models open daily or call for a video. Reding disagreed on both counts. chamber board member Jeff Molnar of He said the ordinance is designed not Molnar Electric on the technical aspects of 472-5187 only to preserve Sanibel's sanctuary quality lighting; and the city's planning, legal, but also to save people money in the long administrative and legal departments. run. The planning commission is scheduled "You can't be an environmentalist and, at to first discuss the ordinance at 1 p.m. the same time, be in favor of being a spend- Tuesday, April 27. Find Your Place With thrift on energy. ... If people want to chal- Conveniently located off Periwinkle Way and Farm Trail, just east of the Old Schoolhouse Theatre! RONIN U.S. 41 & n Gladiolus isTand FORT MYERS 14680 South U.S. 41 482-7000 Monday - Saturday 9:30a to 5:3Op • Sunday l:00p to 4:00p 12 • APRIL 22, 1999 Q ISLAND REPORTER Chamber announces awards, board By Givenda Hiett-Clements Price, who sold his Sanibel home and moved to Fort News Editor Myers with his wife Nora earlier this year, said, "I'm dumb- founded. When you look at the list of previous winners, I am An estimated 200 Sanibel/Captiva Islands Chamber of overwhelmed to be included. And, I miss you all!" Commerce members gathered at the Sundial Beach Resort The chamber chose both winners based on nominations Tuesday evening to mark the end of a year of conflict, and from local newspapers. to look forward to a year of resolution and solution under The announcement was also made of the seven new the leadership of new Executive Director Keith Trowbndge members elected to the board of directors for three-year and a new board of directors. terms. They included current board members Grover Arp of Highlighting the evening was the announcement of Bob Visitors TV, Jeff Molnar of Molnar Electric, David Wigley as the recipienl of the chamber's 1998 Citizen of the Schuldenfiei of Gopher Enterprises and Jerry Stern of the Year award and Gary Price as the winner of the Walter Klie Blue Dolphin Motel. Three new members were elected — Lifetime Achievement award. Rodney Jobe of Sanibei Accommodations, Anne Joffe of Recently elected Sanibel City Councilmember Bill She Sells Sea Shells and Tony Lapi of Rochester Resorts. Hillebrandt gave a suspenseful lead-in to Wigley's Revonda Cross of Properties in Paradise was the only cur- Photos IMichael Pistella announcement, highlighting lus accomplishments without rent campaigning board member to not be re-elected. giving away who the winner was. Prior to all the announcements, Mike Billheimer, acting ABOVE: The new chamber board gathers After listing Wigley's numerous contributions on island board president, gave a "State of the Chamber" presenta- together for the first time at the annual — including co-chairing the successful Trost Land tion, which included information on chamber membership, meeting at the Sundial Beach Resort Acquisition Project — and his business accomplishments purpose, organization, funding and future plans. Tuesday night. throughout the years, Hillebrandt emphasized Wigley's The chamber currently has 502 members comprised of down-to-earth character. 20 percent individual business owners and 18 percent each BELOW: Dick Muench talks with Diane Short "Recently, this person rode in a bike race to raise money in retail, small business and hotel memberships. Restaurant following the chamber meeting. for cancer research. ... He was the one with a basket on the owners represent 12 percent of the membership with the front (of his bicycle). ... It was normal gear for a humble remainder coming from organizations, 6 percent organiza- person," Hillebrandt said. "In this life, we meet a lot of peo- tions; marine related, 5 percent; and real estates, 3 percent. ple, many we like to be with, some not. ... But in my life I Fifty-eight percent of the membership is on Sanibel and have never met any person more giving or more willing to 10 percent is on Captiva. The other 32 percent is made up of reach out to help others and yet less concerned about who members from Lee and Collier counties, the Midwest, the gets the credit." Northeast, other Florida counties and Tennessee. When his name was announced, a shocked Wigley held Billheimer explained the chamber works for its members his hands up to his head and said, "This is really meaning- by contact with vacationers through visits to the Welcome ful to me. ... When he said the guy gave up going to Los Center, phone calls, e-mail and visits to the chamber web- Angles to start his own business, I thought, 'Gee, that's just site. In 1998, the chamber recorded 11,546 e-mail contacts, like me,' and I still didn't get it! I cannot tell you how duped 56,639 phone inquiries, 247,331 Welcome Center visits and I was. Keith (Trowbridge) told me I was going to announce more than 1 million hits on its website. the winner of the Klie award ... and he just gave me a list of Pie charts in the multi-media presentation showed cham- information tonight... and it was the worst piece of written ber income and expense percentage divisions. Fifty-seven ... stuff I ever saw. I've been sitting here agonizing about percent of chamber income is from advertising and services. reading it." Dues account for 32 percent. The remainder of funds come Looking relaxed and sporting longer hair, former Sanibel from events and merchandise sold. City Manager Price accepted the Klie award from Sanibel The major cost of Imining the chamber — 73 percent — Councilmember Steve Brown. The awaid, named for the is operating expenses. Other costs are: advertising, 16 per- sport coat and tie rather than his usual "coffee stained" T- chamber's first executive director, was given to Price for his cent; mortgages, 6 percent; events, 3 percent; and merchan- shirt and shorts, ended the meeting with, "I have nothing 21 years working with the city of Sanibel, serving as city dise, 2 percent. more to say. I'm used to telling people they have an hour's manager since 1983, before retiring last year. At the end of the slide presentation, recent chamber wait before they can eat, but you can now go immediately Brown pointed out Price's, contributions, including his actions were listed. They include: opening meetings to downstairs for food and drink." role in the completion of Sanibel City Hall, the expansion of member participation; the initiation of monthly luncheons And they did. Members enjoyed the remainder of the the city's 26 miles of bike paths, the creation of public beach beginning in May; newly formed Internet and retail com- annual meeting socializing, eating and drinking. They dis- accesses and public parking, the city's preservation of envi- mittees; the formation of a City of Sanibel-business task cussed the end of a successful winter season and looked for- ronmentally sensitive lands and the expansion of the city force; and by-laws revision. ward to the chamber aiding in helping them achieve a con- sewer system. Ownfcr of the Lighthouse Cafe, Billheimer, dressed in a tinued profitable year. 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ISLAND REPORTER • APRIL 22, 1999 • 13 Walter Klie award winner Gary Price: A man with vision, eye for detail (Editor's note: What follows is a profile of former beautification of Periwinkle Way, according to Kain, who working as a consultant. He recently accepted a contract Sanibel City Manager Gary Price, the 1998 winner of the called the proposed project "still in midstream, still contro- post as director of marketing at the Times of the Islands Sanibel/Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce Walter versial." magazine. v Klie award for lifetime achievement. The award winners But in the end, Price's biggest contribution to Sanibel were announced Tuesday night at the chamber's annual was the spirit of cooperation and collaboration he fostered, Success is in the details meeting.) the "knitting together of city government, businesses, civic During his extended stint as city manager, Price wove and community groups," according to Kain, who left the himself into the social fabiic that holds the island's vision By Pattie Pace mayor's office after losing last November's election, just intact. Staff Writer prior to Price announcing his resignation from the city. "I don't know of a civic club that ever called him that, if "He was a persistent worker in bringing together the he was available, he turned down. He volunteered his time He wasn't there at the community interest and the city," Kain said. "It is no acci- in the winter and in the summer heat, fighting mosquitoes. beginning, but he very well dent that those sorts of partnerships (with the If you needed anything he would be there — cleaning up the could have been. Sanibel/Captiva Conservation Foundation and the J.N. beaches, parking cars at fund raisers, flipping pancakes, Retired Sanibel City "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge) have developed." building a playground for kids. When he wasn't working Ms Manager Gary Price's vision 9-to-5 job, he was giving his time to the community most for the island was so clear How it all began evenings and weekends. I know very few people who have and constant that the city's In 1978, Bill Nungester became Sanibel's second city given that much to the community," said Carlene Brennen, founding fathers could have manager following incorporation in 1974. Price and a long-time resident and a Sanibel/Captiva Islands Chamber made him an honorary mem- Nungester knew each other from their tenure in Temple of Commerce board member. ber of their cadre. Terrace, near Tampa. As the Temple Terrace city manager, "He was a hell of a spaghetti chef," said Kiwanian Dick "Gary was known as a Nungester hired Price to serve as his public works director. Muench. "The greatest thing in the world was he was fine, no-nonsense adminis- Price went on to become the director of building and zoning always on call for us anytime a speaker didn't show up. I trator but there's another in Hillsborough County and Nungester headed to Sanibel. appreciated his wisdom and leadership; he was well liked side to him that perhaps isn't One day, Price spotted an ad for a Sanibel planning direc- and I hated to see him go." as well known," said former tor and called Nungester about the job. Nungester told him Though many islanders know Price, few were familiar Mayor Wally Kain. "He has Gary Price he wasn't right for the position and hired Bruce Rogers to with his many duties. been a dreamer. Many of fill the slot. Soon after, in 1978, he hired Price as his public But his long-time executive assistant Jeany Smusz, who those things we've accomplished come right out of those service director. Within his first year on the job, Price was also retired in January, had no trouble ticking of a laundry dreams." named assistant city manager and, in 1984, took the helm as list of his past duties. "At the beginning of each year, he Acquiring land for conservation purposes was one of the full-time city manager when Nungester left. wrote letters to the homeowners' associations to find out Price's many dreams. When he reached his 20-year mile marker in March what questions and concerns they had, what issues they Along with encouraging and advising the 1998, the Island Reporter asked Price if he planned to stay wanted to discuss. He'd have them give me a call and I'd Sanibel/Captiva Conservation Foundation's purchase of on at the city. notify the different department directors to attend meetings environmentally sensitive lands during his 20-year tenure at He replied that he had originally come to Sanibel to with him," Smusz said. the helm of city government, Price spearheaded what escape the cycle of planning and zoning, and move into a Price's other meetings, board seats and island and region- became known as the "checkerboard" project. The slow, management position. Though he only planned to stay three al efforts included: steady purchase of "tiny, unattractive" lots in parts of the to five years, he said he fell in love with the island and the • Meeting with COTI and CASI directors, Sanibel Gardens and Tarpon Bay subdivisions is about to city's vision. Conseivalion and controlled giowth appealed HI Speaking to the "brown baggers" at the Sanibel net a piece of property that can be restored to functioning to him, after watching the neighborhoods of his youth, Community Church. wetlands. Tampa and St. Pctcisbiug, "destroyed," every inch of land H Meeting with the AARP and the Sanibel & Captiva "He was a champion of land acquisition by the city. That covered "wall-to-wall with people." Islands Association of Realtors was his baby. Every opportunity there was to acquire land, "But the chcmistiy could change oveinight," he said at M Woiking with the Pepper Busters yanking out he's been there," Kain said. the time. Biu/iliun pcppei trees. Price's persistence led to anothei of his dieams coming For Price, that happened last November when events • Attending meetings ol the Southwest Florida Regional true — bike path improvements. leading up to and following city elections rendeicd a coun- Planning Commission. "He pushed the bike path projections foi ycais, took cil mtciestcd in a more hands-on appioach to setting policy • Ananging quaiterly luncheons lor Southwest Flonda every opportunity there was to push and make it happen," and in the day-to-day operations of city government. City and County Munageis Kain said. So Pi ice negotiated an early icliicnicnt package, left the One dream yet to be fulfilled is the improvement and city in Jaiuuuy, moved to Km Mycis and has since been I> See Price, ptigc 14 Citizen of Year award winner Bob Wigley: Here, there and everywhere (Editor's note: What follows is a profile of Bob Wigley, Foundation Trost property capital campaign, which Community Angel Award program for the islands' Zonta winner of the Sanibel/Captiva Islands Chamber of announced its successful $3 million effort the same day chapter, said, "I suspect that part of the club's enthusiasm Commerce "Citizen of the Year" award for 1998. The Wigley got the award; as a director for the SCCF, as a direc- for the award in Jean's name and, certainly part of my award winners were announced Tuesday night at the tor of Lee County Habitat for Humanity; as a director for the unhesitating willingness to chair, was because Bob is such a chamber's annual meeting.) Sanibel/Captiva Kiwanis Club; as past president of the marvelous person as well. For me, the chance to chair was a Island Water Association; and as co-chairman of the city way to pay tribute to Jean and do something for Bob. AH By Gwenda Hiett-Clements council campaigns of Francis Bailey, Brown and through the process, he was very supportive and gracious News Editor Hillebrandt. and appreciative of what we were doing." Stan Kucaba, fellow Kiwanis member, said, "He is a very He was there to celebrate active member. You will never meet a finer gentleman than the city council victories of Wigley's story he is. He is the kind of individual you look for as a friend. Steve Brown and Bill Wigley and his late wife Jean became full-time Sanibel He is as receptive to your ideas and as he is your looking at Hillebrandt. He was there at residents in 1982 after vacationing here since 1979. The his ideas." the opening of the new Bank Wigley family includes two natural and two adopted chil- Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Vein of the Islands office. He was dren and a number of grandchildren. Archibald said, "Bob has been active with us since 1990 and there at the Habitat for Wigley graduated from the University of Minnesota with he has just done wonders for us on the board and as head of Humanity of Lee County a degree in business administration. A successful entrepre- the development committee. benefactor appreciation neur during his working career, Wigley started Water "He's just a super man; he brought his sense of business party. He was there every Products Company in 1967 after climbing as far as he could organization to our executive committee by providing guid- time a contribution mile- as a salesman for a water meter company in the Dakotas. ance and leadership to aid us in meeting our goals. He has stone was hit during the After he sold his successful water distribution materials sup- been a superb fund raiser. He is personally responsible for fund-raising campaign for ply business in 1985, he worked as an independent consul- building five Habitat homes, You just couldn't find better the successful Trost property tant until 1989. people than he and Jean. Bob is a mainstay for me as the acquisition. He was stirring At that time, he helped his son Michael turn around a executive director; I refer to him as my mentor." sauce at the Kiwanis Bob Wigley building materials retailer — Great Plains Companies, Inc. Erick Lindblad, executive director of the Sanibel/Captiva spaghetti dinner. He was — in the upper Midwest. As chairman, he helped the supply Conservation Foundation, said. "His contribution to the there at the Barrier Island Group for the Arts Beaux Arts subsidiary grow from $30 million in sales to $120 million in community is exceptional. He's been very helpful in many Gala fund raiser. He was there at the Clinic for the sales when it was sold in 1997. ways here, and especially with our land acquisition. He's Rehabilitation of Wildlife Holly Ball fund raiser and the Old Wigley credits the birth of his volunteer spirit to Jean, been a real catalyst. What strikes me most about Bob is he Schoolhouse Theater fund raiser. He was there to congratu- who died last year after a 17-year battle with cancer. is one of kindest people I've been around. And he is not just late the winner of the first Jean Wigley Community Angel Wigley said, "She had a quiet, strong spirit. She lived someone who talks the talk. He walks the walk. He always Award. And in his spare time last month, he rode 60 miles through her deeds. She commanded respect. Hers was a participates actively, he doesn't just sit on the sidelines and on a bicycle to raise money for breast cancer research. quiet leadership. take credit." He is Bob Wigley and for all he does and all he is, he was "Jean led the volunteer effort. I was the second team." Craig Albert, director of Bank of the Islands, said, "Bob named "Citizen of the Year" by the Sanibel/Captiva Islands The islands have recognized Jean Wigley in two formal joined our board in October last year and he's been extreme- Chamber of Commerce Tuesday. ways this year — the Zonta Club of Sanibel/Captiva estab- ly helpful in developing business on island because he is so lished the Jean Wigley Community Angel Award to honor well respected on Sanibel and Captiva. He's been in busi- an outstanding island woman volunteer each year and the ness for so many years, he has a lot of great insight; he has High praises city of Sanibel issued a special proclamation in her name played a huge role in helping us achieve success we've had 'Tfle had no idea he was getting this award. He thought he during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. in a short period of time." was coming tonight to present the award to Gary Price. "The people on the island have been so supportive of "He is the single most helpful person I have ever known That's how they tricked him into coming," said Sanibel City me," Wigley said. "I was so taken back when Gary (Price) in my life. When you reach out, he is there to do whatever Councilmember Steve Brown, who is a personal friend and called me to come to a city council meeting during Breast is needed," said Sanibel City Councilmember and former has worked with Wigley in a variety of community projects. Cancer Awareness Month, The room was foil of people I president of the Sanibel/Captiva Conservation Foundation "He's the best. He's the greatest. He is so up beat and know, and I still didn't catch on. They honored Jean with a Board Bill Hillebrandt. positive. He is well deserving of this award. Bob contributes special award in her memory." to every cause on and off island. I've never known him to Hillebrandt added, "He knows more people than anyone say no," Brown added. I know. I've never met anyone who didn't know Bob Wigley!" Wigley's community volunteering efforts include serving Never soys no as co-chairman of the Sanibel/Captiva Conservation Ginger Parker, friend and organizer of the Jean Wigley 14 • APRIL 22, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER Be good to your 'mother;' today is Earth Day By Gwenda Hiett-Clements Activities picked up again Sunday with News Editor the planting of a endangered native tree — the Torchwood tree. David Hornsby, land- Across the nation people will be doing scape supervisor at Sanibel Inn, explained something nice for their mother today — the tree is native to Florida and a main Mother Earth, that is. Today is Earth Day, a source of food for the endangered Shaus day that serves as a national symbol to Swallowtail butterfly. The tree is primarily remind people of their environmental found in wet coastal hammocks from the responsibility and stewardship of the earth. center of the state southward. The first organized Earth Day celebration "The tree is difficult to propagate and was April 22, 1970, in Washington, D.C., retail purchase is extremely limited. A slow- when more than 20,000 people gathered to growing tree, it reaches its maximum height begin a campaign to save the Earth. As a of 35 feet over 40 years," Hornsby said. local connection, renowned Captiva artist "The Shaus Swallowtail population has Robert Rauschenberg designed the first been endangered by the spraying of insecti- Earth Day poster. cides around the Miami area. While this but- U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin terfly is rarely seen on the West coast of is credited with coming up with the idea in Florida, we are planting this tree in recogni- 1962 Co create an environmental awareness tion of the endangered butterfly." day. Hornsby also released ladybugs in the In an article he wrote for "Theresort's butterfly garden. EnviroLink Network" Gaylord said, "For He said the female beetles are one of many years prior to Earth Day, it had been many beneficial insects that live within troubling to me that the state of our environ- nature in people's gardens. ment was simply a non-issue in the politics "They eat many 'bad bugs,' such as of our country. The president, the Congress, aphids. Ladybugs can eat up to 50 of these Gwenda Hiett-Clements the economic power structure of the nation little guys in one day," he said. "There are and the press paid almost no attention to this many species ... the most common I have To celebrate Earth Day, Sanibel Inn landscape supervisor David issue, which is of staggering import to our seen in our area are the 'Twice Stabbed' and Hornsby also plants an endangered native tree — the Torchwood tree. future." the 'Seven Spotted' ... the 'Twice Stabbed' On hand to observe are Theres and Valentin Pfister and their sons Nelson persuaded then-President has two sports on its back and the 'Seven Patrik and Dominik, visiting the island from Switzerland. Kennedy to go on a nationwide conservation Spotted,' of course, seven spots." Michael conducts discovery programs for islanders' response to the SCCF's acquisi- tour to spell out the serious and deteriorating Resort manager Logan led the way in this kids of all ages. We have something going tion of the Trost property. condition of the environment. While on a year's addition to the annual program — on five days a week." "Just speaking from very recent experi- conservation speaking tour in the West, participation in the resort's "Earth Day -' Erick Lindblad, director of the ence, that acquisition is remarkable evi- Nelson got the idea for a single Earth Day Everyday Log." Sanibel/Captiva Conservation Foundation dence that people realize that setting aside celebration based on the format of Vietnam She and Dibenedetto initiated the keep- since 1986, said he thinks people's aware- land is stress reducing for residents and the War teach-ins. ing of a book with entries from guests and ness of preserving the Earth's resources is wildlife population alike. The contribution: Nelson said, "Why not have a nationwide employees about what they do daily to pro- getting better and better as evidenced by of the people has been unbelievable." teach-in on the environment?" tect, preserve and renourish nature. Today, Earth Day is celebrated around "Personally, I walked to work yesterday the world. In 1990, the 20th anniversary of and rode my bike the day before. We hope Earth Day, International Earth Day was guests will learn from our ongoing educa- Community Connection to meet established with more than 140 countries tion programs while they are here and write The Sanibel/Captiva Optimist Club and ring events. Hours worked with the groups and 200 million people involved in saving us when they get home about what they are Friends In Service Here are sponsoring the planet. can be used toward community service doing there," Logan said. Community Connection, the second annu- requirements needed for graduation, schol- Last weekend the Sanibel Inn hosted its Logan explained the Senegalese poet al spring gathering of students and service arships or other academic or club require- annual Earth Day celebration. Saturday's Baba Dioum perhaps best expressed her per- organizations at 7 p.m. Monday, May 3, at ments. winds and much-needed rain canceled after- sonal philosophy and what she tries to do at the Sanibel Community House. noon, plans but that morning, guests and the resort. staff planted sea oats at the property's beach Students, parents and community clubs Dioum wrote, "In the end we only can Middle and high school students who and organizations, are invited to attend and entrance and Mike Dibemedetto, recreation serve what we love. We only love what we live on the islands are invited to meet with director, lead a beach walk that included a match their skills and needs for the benefit understand. We only understand what we community organizations looking for of all. talk on the effects of litter on wildlife. are taught." young volunteers. More than 12 organiza- Linda Logan, general manager of Sanibel Logan said, "That's the purpose of our tions are planning to attend. Student volun- Inn, said, "Mother Nature must have known For information, call Nola Theiss at Earth Day celebration, and we really believe teers are needed during the school year, 395-1737. we needed water, so it rained on our cele- in our discovery programs and what we over the summer, and for annual or recur- bration." teach our guests throughout the year. l" This Week Only! Refuge needs volunteers YoluiLtfcr-i aic needed dm ing (ho sum- society and are entitled to all the benefit* roci at the J.N '"Ding" D.iiling National niembcisliip bestows. The icliijie preserves Wildlife Visitoi < 'enter. Help is needed ai and protects nildlilc habu.it rai mote ih;>n Everything Must the inloi muiion ik-sk, the gill shop and as hall ol Siimhcl and the scici£i\ is sin inj: the SALE ENDS clciiiiil assistants lor the "Ding" Dai line icfuge n 'N.I million plu^ (Yiuer tor MAY 3 Wildlife Soriav l-iluiiiuun so visitors can bam to yppreu- Go Sale! 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ISLAND REPORTER • APRIL 22, 1999 • 15 School notes Sanibel School H Citizens of the week — Citizens of the week for April 19 are: Kirsten Harlow, Sam Kortegast, Rachel Galante, Jamie Beth, Hattie Pierce, Daniel Luc, Justin Peeke, Tracy Walters, Alexis Pettinato, Marvin Bradley, Amanda Gergen and Evan Bodgon. B Education celebrations — The Education Celebration is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. today and the theme this AT RIGHT: Bailey's year is Earth week. This is a time change from the calendar cashier David Ruhe and all Little League games scheduled this evening will packs a Sanibel begin at 7 p.m. All parents are encouraged to attend and will School fifth-grader's have the chance to see samples of student work in their Earth Week Bag for classrooms. Second and third graders will perform "Save Lou and Donna Miller. the Planet" and the PTA will sell hotdogs. The kids created • Earth Week — The fifth-grade students distributed earth-saving pictures Bailey's bags for a special Earth Week project. Children in on the grocery sacks every grade level created earth-saving pictures on the gro- as part of an Earth cery sacks. The bags are available this week at Bailey's. Week project. • Honor roll — Hattie Pierce was inadvertently left off the "A/B" honor roll on the quarterly report. She is a sec- ond-grade student in Mrs. Kamosa's class. • Reading test — The Gates-MacGinitie Reading Test will be administered to first- and second-grade students April 26-30. Parents are asked to make sure students are well rested and eat a nutritious breakfast. Michael Pistella • Future Problem Solvers — The fifth grade Future leyball component of the games. At Canterbury, she is a Problem Solvers — Stephanie Albert, Emily Compton, member of the district championship volleyball team and is Zach Faraone, Ray Mason, Brett Shannon and Katrina Oratorical finalists move on a cheerleader. During the summer, Mandy works as a youth Ziegler — brought home a third-place win from the state John Turansky, Jr. and Andrew Davies will move on to counselor at a recreation program. In her spare time, she competition in Cocoa Beach last weekend. Emily Compton, the Optimist Club International Oratorical Regional Finals works on various community service projects through competing in the Alternate Division with the topic of after participating in the local oratorical contest at the Canterbury's chapter of the National Honor Society. Next "Prison Alternatives," placed third in the state with her alter- Barrier Island Group for the Arts Saturday, April 18. fall, she will begin her role as district NHS secretary. nate team. Mrs. Compton said Sanibel students did a fantas- Both finalists received certificates and medals, plus $100 More than 1,600 scholar-athletes are expected to partici- tic job. savings bonds donated by NationsBank, the official sponsor pate in the games, scheduled June 26-July 2 at the • Art in the courtyard — The spring art program of the local event. The two contestants will now go to the University of Rhode Island. started last week with five artists: Kirn Wheeler, Jerry regional finals this Saturday, April 24, in Cape Coral. fl Cougars outing Winner, Dick King, Carrie Lund and Bruce Leary. The chil- A fund raiser is planned at Bonita Bay April 25 to bene- dren were dancing, painting and having a good time. Five Canterbury fit Canterbury School's athletic teams. Events include 18 more artists will be here this week: Kathy More, Lucas B Reynolds chosen for games holes of golf, a two-mile walk, doubles tennis, a golf clinic Century, Laura Conway, Chris Jorgensen and Pam Simones. Mandy Reynolds, a junior and daughter of Steve and and a bicycle ride. Also featured will be an evening barbe- B Art students fare well — Four Sanibel students Betty Reynolds of Sanibel, has been selected to participate cue, a silent auction and more. won awards in the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Competition in the inaugural United States Scholar Athlete Games in For information, call 481-4313. in Florida. In the kindergarten through third-grade category, June. Mandy, an honor-roll student, will partake in the vol- Courtney Avery placed second in the state and Charlotte Davies won an honorable mention. In the fourth- through - sixth-grade category, Jennifer Avery and Evan Bogdon won honorable mentions. There were more than 900 entries from all over the state. PIRATE PLAYHOUSE H Swim program resumes — The Little Red Schoolhouse swim program resumes this week. SANIBEL ISLAND'S PROFESSIONAL THEATRE B After-school recreation — AH children enrolled presents in the after-school rec program should bring swimsuits and towels each day. The weather and pool temperature are now favorable for swimming. • After-school swimming —• The Sanibel Recreation Department will be starting an after-school swim program for children interested in perfecting their swim- ming skills. Children are required to have moderate swim- ming ability to participate. Sign ups began this week and classes will be from 2:30-3 p.m. Mondays and Fridays. They'll continue through May 17. The cost is $15 for eight sessions and the class is limited to 10 students. For infor- (1 to r) Susie Holly, John Turansky, Jacque mation, call 472-0345. Owens and Alex Cook accept their award. B SAC meeting — The next Student Advisory Council meeting is at 2:15 p.m. Monday, April 26, in the Optimist presents education award Media Center. John Turansky, president of the Sanibel/Captiva fl Secretaries Week — This is National Secretaries Optimist Club, presented the prestigious Optimist Week and the Sanibel School thanked Maureen Harrigan International "Achievement in Education" award to Alex and Patty Herrick for the terrific job they do every day to Cook, Susie Holly and Jacque Owens last week for their By Jon Marans meet the needs of students, parents and staff. efforts in the expansion of Sanibel Elementary School to • Eckerd receipts — All Eckerd receipts must be include grades six through eight. returned to the school by this Friday, April 23, The promo- A special meeting was held at the Island House "A Vivid Beautiful Play. "-N.Y. Daily News tion for collecting the receipts closes at the end of the Restaurant to bestow the honor. Turansky said Optimist month". International had developed the award for local clubs to bestow on individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to education. 'A' for effort Cook, Holly and Owens were responsible for develop- APRIL 16-MAY 8 William Jeffrey Vollmer, son of William and Mary ing a middle school vision; preparing the "Unique School Vollmer of Sanibel, has earned dean's list status during the Proposal for Sanibel School Expansion through the fall term at Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vt. Eighth Grade;" meeting with elected and appointed offi- The dean's list is the second-highest recognition for aca- cials; preparing and maintaining a detailed website; devel- FOR TICKETS CALL demic achievement at the liberal arts institution. oping and giving a presentation to the Lee County School To be selected, students must carry a full course load of Board; establishing the proposed curriculum; and even four or more classes, achieve at least a 3.3 grade-point aver- establishing a Sanibel School Foundation to raise money. (941)472-0006 age and earn no grade lower than a B-. r 1 ALL AROUND THE HOUSE- Next week's WE'LL MAKE YOU FEEL AT HOME! From total home interiors to small design projects, school lunch menu you'll LOVE the services of our trained decorators Monday Wednesday Friday and conscientious installers— Hot ham & cheese Grilled chicken nuggets Hamburger on bun or • Window Treatments • Wallcoverings Mixed green salad Tater tots chicken pattie on bun • Accessories • Floorcovering * Furniture Green beans Whole wheat roll Lettuce & tomato Orange wedges Carrot sticks & raisins Tater tots Sanibel Promenade (Across from Post Office) Fruit cocktail Chilled pears 695 Tarpon Bay Road, #15 • 8:30-4:30 Mon.-Fri. I I (941) 472-6551 Tuesday Chili or hotdog Thursday i Oven baked fries Lasagna or burrito Meal prices Tossed salad Mixed green salad $1.60 — elementary Baked beans Italian bread slice $1.85 — middle/high Chilled peaches Fresh fruit $.35 — extra milk I ^DemrattnaDen & ([INTERIORS L J CINDY MALSZYCKI CAROLGAGNON DEBRAGEORGE JEANIETINCH Internet - htlp://www.decoralingden.cam 16 Q APRIL 22, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER Stepping out flrts On the island BIG Arts 900 Dunlop Road With toothpick, left thumb artist creates magic 395-0900 By Jill Goodman "I can't tell you the hours it took me to do this Ongoing workshops in art, Staff Writer and I can't wait to do more " crafts, music, dance, yoga, The aitist's othei new works are laige pastels liberal arts and classes for Surrounded by mermaids, compelling the viewer to find the tiny hidden youngsters wistful folklore people and seciets only close sciutiny will leveal The dolls aie made of flesh coloied clay and Phillips and Founders Indian princesses, Katie Galleries Gaidenia makes fantasy come wax Each little lace is diffeicnt, and the tiny fin- Southwest Florida Cratt alive geis and feet appeal so leal they seem to be ready Guild The foimei co-ownei and to move "Open Doois" art exhibit designei ol the qunky Bubble Gaidenui attubutes this accuracy to an anato- Through May 4 Room iestaurant on Captiva, my course she took in New Mexico with hei sec- Open daily Gaidenia began creating soft- ond husband He was inteiested in becoming a Free sculpture lames and meimaids masseuse and was required to take Gray's about four years ago Anatomy couise. She went along for the fun of it. Captiva Civic Center Encouraged by their popularity and success, Using a toothpick and her left, thumb, 11559 Chapm Lane her creations evolved into settings for fired-clay Gardenia shapes the lumps of clay into museum- 472-2111 miniature people often based on folk and quality art, but she takes her work a step fuither Katie Gardenia: "The Doll "Each figure is a part of me," she said. J as Art" American Indian lore. , f »M V V> * /* i""'"' '-*Through April 29 And now the public will get the chance to see An Indian princess she created now resides in 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday the whimsical work of the boundless artist in a a buyer's home with a little bit of the artist to and Thursday one-woman show, "The Doll as Art," this month boot; she lopped off snips of her own hair to Free at the Captiva Civic Center. make long black braids for the princess. Gardenia Gardenia will have 40 pieces in the show. In added that she often uses scraps of her own Pirate Playhouse addition to her little people, she will be introduc- clothes or other personal bits and pieces on the 2200 Periwinkle Way ing a new phase of work. Grieving over the unex- sculptures. 472-0006 pected death of "Eva," a dog she had loved for 14 Pointing to another new piece she said, "Old Wicked Songs" years, Gardenia was inspired to preserve her '"Inside This Shell of Mine' is about me I have Through May 8 gone more and more into myself because I'm in a 8 p.m.; matinees select days memory in an art form $25 "One night, a bag of matenalfell ovet and a period now in my life where I just want to woik. doll fell on top of that and I wondered why I It's flowing now. Old Schoolhouse Theater couldn't do something fiom scraps and found "I've been so lucky because there are lot of 1905 Periwinkle Way objects." people in the society of the art world not recog- Michael Piitella 472-6862 She went on to explain a folklore story about nized. I feel that I've been blessed, because of "Lend Me A Tenor" a caterpillar, which most people think is ugly, where I live. The Captiva Civic Association is Artist Katie Gardenia works on a spir- Through May 22 until a few weeks later when it turns into a beau- giving me one-woman show for a whole month. I it vessel, one of 40 pieces in her one- 8 p.m. tiful butterfly. feel very honoied." woman show at the Captiva Civic $23 "'Eva' was not pietty — she had only one eye Gardenia's creations are valued from $250 to Center through April 29. and her lower jaw was missing — and yet she had $2,000 and the artist admits to working 18 hours Island Cinema ported my baby by working three jobs." Bailey's Shopping Center the spirit of a lion and that little tail was always a day She was a switchboard operator by day, and 472-1 701 going. Her interest in dolls reflects to her childhood cleaned motels and baked ^at night at her grand- 4, 7 & 9:30 p.m. "We, as human beings, tend to be drawn to the "I never had a dolly when I was little. I had parent's restaurant. Tickets: $6.50 adults; $4.50 outward beauty instead of what is inside of a per- two brothers and I was kind of the mother from "For extra money, I started making women's for matinee, seniors & chil- son." theagetrfll." handbags ... a woven basket that I decoupaged. dren under 11 Using scraps of fabric hand sewn into flowing She grew up in San Antonio, Texas, married at To make a long story short... they just took off." shapes, she created a background for a sculpted 18, and was widowed when her daughter Page She said the bags were "everywhere," includ- Toe-tappin' 'n' dancing doll figure and with symbolic highlights created, was only 2. Live music "Transition, Good-bye, Eva". "I always had to work," Gardenia said. "I sup- Daily I> See Magic, page 20 R.C. Otter's Andy Rosse Lane Captiva 395-1142 Vignettes On the town number of upcoming events and classes. They Thursdays. The cost is $65 for six weeks or $14 a The Interview' Florida Repertory Theatre ..* include: single session. Arcade Theatre Faye Shohton's "The Interview," a study of • Annual dinner, meeting A Award-winning artist Cathy Taylor will First and Hendry streets the relationship between a strong-willed The annual meeting and dinner is planned for continue her "no mistakes watermedia" work- 332-4488 Holocaust survivor and the woman who inter- 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 26, at BIG Arts_, shops through mid-May. Classes are from 1-4 "Fascmatm' Gershwin" views her, will be the final presentation in the Organizers promised the meeting would be brief p.m. Tuesdays and the cost is $13. Through May 8. Congress Jewelers' Playreading Series at the and the dinner wiE be a picnic-style barbecue A Watercolor workshops with the popular 8 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Pirate Playhouse this Sunday, April 25. catered by Rib City and Mia Mullinix. PBS instructor Bob Fagan will be offered from 9 2 p.m. Wed. & Sun. Directed by Jennifer Hart, the playhouse's Entertainment will be provided by Tony a.m. to noon Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Tickets from $18 managing director, "The Interview" also casts a through May 20. The cost is $14 a session. Sheppard and the BIG Arts' tap dancers. The cost Broadway Palm Dinner "ghost" character, the survivor's estranged is $20 and seating it limited. Reservation dead- A Adult ballet workout with Marsha Wagner, daughter. The women bring their pain to the Theatre line is today. a new-six week series, continues 9-10 a.m. 1380 Colonial Blvd. encounter to help articulate ideas about unfin- At the meeting, the board of directors will be Mondays through May 24. The workout will 278-4422 ished business in mother/daughter relationships elected. The board's nominating committee — include ballet barre and floor exercises to stretch, "Grease" and the toll taken by silence between family Chairman Murray Kupsaw, John Friedman and tone and strengthen all parts of th.6 body^The cost Through May 19 members. Following two emotionally charged Pat Fishburne — selected 19 people to serve on is $50 for the six-week series of>1$l0 a |essioh,^pi Matinees select days sessions where the women examine their parallel the board for the coming year in addition to them- A Life drawing without an irf&tract$|&$6« Tickets from $20 show only; journeys, a young videographer enters and nearly selves. They include: Tom Albert, Saul 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, The cost is $12. Inst|u§ti6ii yfrom $33 with dinner derails the entire process. Bloomfield, Joe Boscov, William Brodbeck, John is available from &45-7:30 p.m. CaUfCarol One reviewer says Sholiton "weaves a well- Burden, Leslie Cook, Herbert Dukes, David Rosenberg at 472-3S&6. /'' "'Off-Broadway Palm . 1380 Colonial Blvd. conceived story about parents and children who, Fowler, Patricia James, Jack Jaqua, George • Qpen Doors exhibit : because of their own pain, go through life never 278-4422 Kaplan, Irwin Stein, Marj Nordstrom, J.R. BIG Arts is presenting "Great Expectations, v really knowing or understanding each other." 'The Vaudeville Follies" '"Pascal, Bill Phillips, Laverne Phillips, Syril Ivler X," an art exhibit by young people ages 647. The Through May 23 The author said the play is "about the barrier Rubin, Carol Scheiber and Harvey Schein. artists are students of Leo Johnson at the Lee from $18 that goes up when two people can't talk about New nominees are Brodbeck, president of County Alliance of the Arts' "Open Doors Art *" something, about the impact of silence in fami- Relationship Marketing; Cook, a former invest- Class." The exhibit, comprised of acrylic paint- Barbara B. Man Performing lies. If there's a piece of history or a secret that ment banker and Sanibel School expansion ings, pastels and drawings from, traditional to Arts Hall makes a breach in the family, that breach gets activist; Dukes, vice president of new business at abstract, will be displayed through May 3.» 8099 College Parkway wider and wider as the years go by." Northern Trust Bank; James, a long-time elemen- The Open Doors prograniwas coijeeiyed in 481-4849 The award-winning playwright believes the tary school teacher who has been involved on a* 1989 by prominent artist Jean Dean; It serves tal- Southwest Florida subject of "The Interview" focuses on something variety of not-for-profit cultural groups in New/ ented^oung^eople whose families cannot afford Symphony Pops that touches everyone's experiences. The play York; and Scheiber, a retired teacher from New' - April 23 & 24 "Love Letters" could just as easily be about alcoholism or abuse York and BIG Arts volunteer. fcan be seen from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or other problems in a dysfunctional family. April 25 BIG Arts is also in the process of conducting^ f in the Founders Gallery. "tony & Tina's 'Wedding" "The Interview" evolved from Sholiton's member survey. _ > work with Holocaust survivors, both as a journal- April 27-30, May 1-2 For information or reservations, call BIG Aft&L, BIG'Atts l^at 900 Dunlop Road. For informa- Call for times and prices. ist and as an interviewer for a worldwide video- • Workshops continue tion or to register for any event, call 395-0900. taping project, Despite the exodus of seasonal islanders, Fould's Theatre Sunday's reading, presented with minimal workshops continue to be popular at BIG Arts. 10091 McGregor Blvd. staging and rehearsal, allows an audience to These include: 936-3239 "hear" the play. The audience, not quite the casu- Intimate Evenings' "Molly Sweeney" A Marjone Bronsted's pottery at the wheel Eran Meir, principal cellist of the Kansas City al theater audience, generally is more interested and sculpture workshop, which is offered from Through May 2 in the "nuts and bolts" of theater. Symphony, will join Gulf Coast Symphony con- 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays from April 28-June 2. certmaster Rachel Cox and pianist Bill Quist in 2 p.m. Sun. A discussion with the actors will follow the The cost is $72 for the six weeks or $15 for sin- reading. Ingeborg Mauksch, president of Temple performing the music of Beethoven and Bach as $14 gle sessions. part of the symphony's "Intimate Evenings" Beth-El in Fort Myers, has been invited to partic- A Yoga with Pamela Wortzel is offered from ipate in the discussion as well, recital series at 7 p.m. Friday, May 7, at the 9:30-11 a.m. Saturdays and 7:30-9 p.m. Sanibel home of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Congress. "The Interview" will begin at 7 p.m. and tick- Wednesdays. Both classes are taught using the Patrons will be served champagne, hors d'oeu- ets are $15. Call 472-0006. lyengar style of Hatha yoga. No previous experi- vres and dessert in the intimate setting. ence is necessary and drop-ins are welcome. The Meir is a frequent recitalist and chamber cost is $10 per class. music collaborator. Bom in Israel, he was chosen BIG Arts events A Lois Ferguson's furniture painting work- The Earner Island Group for the Arts has a shop is from 9 a.ro. to noon Wednesdays and t> See Vignettes, page 20 ISLAND REPORTER Q APRIL 22, 1999 Q 17 Love of vintage cars reflected in artwork By Jill Goodman into it, it's intense. And because I'm a perfectionist, it makes Staff Writer me crazy." She looks at the world differently than most people and She collects vintage cars, and is always" alert for interesting reflections. Early Saturday Halloween, Valentine's and Christmas mornings may find her in downtown Fort Myers, snapping memorabilia. She collects "head vases," pictures of the reflections in the store windows. Other times, dolls, butterfly and feather artwork and she visits car shows, looking as much at the reflections as is an award-winning artist. Bea Pappas the cars themselves while capturing images with her point- collects and she paints. and-shoot camera. A part-time islander and part-time "People don't see what is around them. Reflections are restaurateur in Massachusetts, Pappas so beautiful. I walk by a window sometimes and catch my won first prize at the Sanibel/Captiva breath; I don't believe what I see. Downtown Fort Myers on Art League's annual juried show with a Saturday morning is just delightful. There is nobody there her painting of "Old Black and White," and things are bouncing off of everything." a vintage police car. Bea Pappas Her style of work has changed over the years she Pappas darts about the island in her,. explained. "I used to be very abstract and simple — slap, 1955 turquoise Thunderbird, one of the dozen or so cars she dash, done — very loose. I worked hard to get there and and husband "Bill have in their collection up North. Pappas wish I could go back." admits this is a fiberglass replica, but the rest of their cars Pappas plans to study with an abstract painter in the fall are the real McCoy. and confesses she will study art for the rest of her life. She believes that her passion for collecting things stems She has several painting in progress at the same time, not from an uncertain childhood and as a result, her homes are locking herself into one style of painting and said that the chockablock full of keepsakes, enough to challenge any gift still lifes are easy for her to do, while painting cars proves shop. Taking center stage in her Sanibel house is a careful- to be more of a challenge. ly placed arrangement of jewel-colored glass vases and "The cars, I have to work up my nerve to do. They scare bowls — a still life in the making. me to death. I want people to understand what I feel about While on Sanibel, Pappas devotes her time to art, but in them. I put more of myself into my automobiles than I do Massachusetts, she changes hats and works in the family's with anything else." Michael Pistella restaurant, "Full of Bull," as bookkeeper, hostess and even An eye doctor who, according to Pappas, knew nothing busses tables between babysitting their grandchildren. about cars purchased the prize-winning piece, "Old Black Artist Bea Pappas works on a painting in her "It's hard switching back and forth," she said. "Bill has and White." island studio. She'll soon be heading North. been in the restaurant business all his life and when we got "When I won in the show, I was sick it sold. I had fin- married he just assumed I would love it as much as him. ished it at midnight before the show, threw it in the frame He's very nice letting me come down here to do my thing." and got it in the show. I hadn't even really looked at it and Bill and Bea have three children — Aleece, Bill and now it's gone. Kristan — and two grandchildren — Mikey and Jessica. "They expected to find someone really happy they had As a young woman, Pappas went to business school sold a painting. And I wasn't," she laughed. "A good paint- instead of art school and it wasn't until after she had her first ing has the painter in it somehow." child, 35 years ago, that she took her talent seriously. Through her paintings of historic cars, Pappas believes departs daily "My mother always took me to the museum school in she is also recording history. free parking Wooster, Massachusetts. She always said I was so talented. "I try to preserve the cars m my art. Kids don't know free breakfast I always wanted to draw and couldn't. I was never good what a '55 Thunderbird is. We have lost this era of cars; they brand new boat with a pencil. It drove me crazy." just don't make automobiles that are exciting any more," live entertainment Some of Pappas' work, however, has forced her to loose- she said. 2 decks - 2 cabins ly sketch in details with the end result often looking like Pappas reaches out to young artists with concerns about senior & AM discounts photographs instead of a watercolor painting. the lack of art education. Last week, she judged a show on "With my cars, I'm trying to show how I feel about that Fort Myers Beach for high school children. 706 Fisherman's Wharf car. I'm not trying to paint photographically. It's more "They do so many things well It was just amazing to me. Fort Myers Beach abstract than people realize. I try to photograph it that way I had the pleasure of calling the winners. This little kid was and then try to project it that way," she said. so excited," she smiled. 765-O8O8 right next to the Bridge Restaurant A versatile artist, Pappas easily alternates from watcrcol- Pappas' work is available in the Hirdie-Girdy Gallery on 1(800)273-4496 code BO ors on paper to acrylics on fabncs. Hci diesses, with scenes Sanibel and SyZyGy at Royal Palm Squaie in Fort Myers. www atlantisxpress com of the Sanibel Causeway, aie popular items and enjoy bask business at Jonna's on Palm Ridge Road. "I'm mainly a still-life painter," she said. "I painted with a group of painters up North in a room with still lifes all BOAT around and there was nothing I wanted to paint. "It has to excite me. It's the reflections of glass on glass ... it's a lot like what watercolor does itself —layer on layer RIDES and seeing thiough." Her vintage car paintings are the result to Cabbage Key, Cayo Costa of a request made by her husband. 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That is the instruction from John Barden, going into his third year as swim coach of the Sanibel Water Attack Team. SWAT team founders Dick Noon and Mack Kennedy i'C chose the name to play upon Sanibel's mosquito population. f When he began coaching Barden said, "I describe our team logo as being aggressive but non-violent!" Photos I Michael Pistella r', When Barden began two years ago, his goal was to build ABOVE: Members of the 1999 Sanibel Water a "strong program for the young people on Sanibel. Before Attack Team: (front, 1 to r) Kaitlyn Smith, his airival, the team had three different coaches in two Casey Todd, Sarah Hoffman, Sarah DiBiase years. and Laren Harding; (middle, 1 to r) Charlotte The swim team has competition in two age groups — 6 Davies, Lexie Cook, Allison Lohnes, Kaitlyn and under and up to 13. After that, swimmers can go on to Herman, Maura Dowling and Tyler Cook; compete in the Swim Florida program, coached locally by (back, 1 to r) Dave Campbell, Tad Caldwell, Kennedy. Barden explained that Swim Florida is the gov- T.J. Caldwell, Christian Ligon, Zack Caldwell, erning club for most of the state's small clubs. Christian Ligon and Seth Freeman. "The key to building a team is to keep the younger kids, the 5- to 7-yeai-old kids, involved and watch the team grow AT RIGHT: SWAT coach John Barden shows as they grow. Through the past two years, I've gotten myself 7-year-old Chris DiBiase the finer points of a oiganued and I'm still working on organizing the kids," he diving start. This week was Chris' first week joked. as a SWAT team member. Throughout the year, a coie team of Lcxie Cook, had oui differences but every time each of us learns some- P' Charlotte Davies, Katie McCurry, Kaitlyn McCurry, thing new, we share. The more we know, the more the kids Looking toward the future, Barden would like to see both Brittany Garni and Nicholas Glcason competed around the know. He really works hard at what he does and he has internal and external growth of the program. Externally, he state. Now Barden is gcaiing up for a larger summer pro- learned how to talk to the lads. He can come to their level wants to see a large SWAT initials and logo painted on the gram and working with up to 40 children ages 5 to 13 on a and still be the boss." blank wall of the gymnasium exterior that serves as a back- drop to the pool. daily basis. Fenton is in the final stages of earning her degree in ele- "1 look forward to the summer program. For example, mentary education from Florida Gulf Coast University. She "We're just waiting until there is a new city manager. Gleason is my only 13-year-old swimmer. In the summer, will continue her woik with the swim program through the Then we can see what is going to happen here and who is two kids come in from up North to stay on Sanibel and swim summer and until she graduates in December. Her involve- going to be the new rec director," he said. "Nothing can hap- with us," Barden said. "They are on their school teams and ment after that depends on where she takes a teaching posi- pen 'til then." they can really push Nick to do his best." tion. Throughout her work with Barden, she has specialized Looking forward to the addition of grades six through Summer participants swim at a variety of levels but they in teaching the beginning swimmers, the 5- to 7-year-olds. eight at the Sanibel School, Barden said, "I really want to must be able to swim two lengths of the pool to participate "I've learned with the kids. Patience is the key. I get tears build a team that will travel the state. That will take the on. the team. Barden. explained the summer program will in my eyes when I see kids finish a race and see their happy school and the recreational center working together. There is consist of both "dry" conditioning — including faces come up from the water," Fenton said. "They don't so much untapped talent on the island but there are also so running/walking a mile, leg lifts, pushups and sit-ups — and care if they won or not. They are just so happy they made it many sports for the kids to participate in. And I want to see work in the water. to the end. They came to us as beginners and we can really lads excel in swimming but I'm also for a well-rounded ath- "The smaller kids will be in the water an hour and the see them grow." lete. older kids will be in until 12:30 p.m. We hope to be involved Fenton also said she believes that if a child is not into "I love what I am doing. I wouldn't do it if I didn't. I'm in meets at least every other weekend," Barden said. "I want swimming, they shouldn't be pushed. so looking forward to working with youngsters and watch- to host two meets out here this summer instead of Qhc) one "You can only push so far. When they are ready, they will ing them go all the way to the eighth grade, having them we did last summer, now that I've gotten over my nervous- come back," she said. learn the advantages to being a part of a team... learning dis- •M ness about doing that. Everyone who came last year thought Holly Vetter, a recreational center employee, also helps cipline, good habits." this was an ideal pool because of the deck space; they just Barden throughout the year, He said, "I want to say a spe- Summer swim practice will ran in conjunction with the •A. have to bring their own shade." cial 'thank-you' to Holly. She has been a valuable asset to Summer Wreck Program which begins June 21 and will end V Working with Barden over the past two years, Assistant the program through her office support, including using the Aug. 13. This summer's expanded program will be from 8 Coach Lisa Fenton said, "John and I mesh well. We have computer to create road maps to each of the swim meets." a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Call the Sanibel Recreation Center at 472-0345 for further information. Shorts "the waltz" format last Friday, April 16. The format includ- Steinhafel won first place with 46. Their score was two Nifty Niners ed one best ball on the first hole, two best balls on the sec- strokes better than the team of Mary Jane Proctor, Linda The Dunes Nifty Diners played four- and three-persoli ond and three best balls on the third. That was repeated Sturgis, Molly Johnson and Nancy Ruedig, who placed sec- scrambles April 15 and winners are: throughout. Winners are: ond in the 18-hole tournament. • Peggy Dewire, Rosemary Cook and Phyliss Koury, B Sonya Gans, Jan Baker, Jody Cothern and Pat A prize was awarded to the team of Ginny O'Neil, Anne first with 37. Maloney, first with 108. Bodine, Lee Beltz and Ree Anderson, who placed first in the • Joanna Tucker, B J. Weimer and Louise Misner, sec- B Sue Richard, Barbara Cassavell, Judy Leeder and nine-hole category with 24. ond with 38. Frankie MacNulty, second with 114. In a scramble, teams of four drive off the tee and players • Joan Conroy, Pat Coughlin and Lil Prestera, third with B Jane Werner, Grethe Christensen, Joan Eschert and alternate driving down the fairway with the best ball always 39. Marge Ye'aser, third with 115. selected for the next shot. All four are allowed to putt. A buffet luncheon and the group's monthly meeting fol- B Judy Wellons, Katie Reynolds, Becky Ciriello and At the Beachview Women's Golf Association final lun- lowed play. Mercer Sommers, fourth with 116. cheon later that day, Sally Carter, Ree Anderson, Mary Jane 'Birdie balls were given to Marj Nordstrom, B.J. Weimer, fl Chip-ins — Lil Galius, No, 5; Grethe Christensen, Preston and Jean Lane were awarded prizes for the most Dottie Becker, Dorothy Hirschfeld, Lil Prestera and Bette No. 7; Pam Brodersen, No. 10; John Kent, No. 12; Joan improvement in their game over the last six months. Also, a Gadient. Cory, No. 15; and Jan Baker, No. 17. large number of members received recognition for chip-ins *.\ Field day is planned for April 29 at Paula Wright's house. and birdies. Officers for the next season will be: Joan Conroy, presi- Beachview men's golf Tournament golf ends Wednesday, April 31, and resumes dent; M.L. Tecklenburg, secretary; and Joanna Tucker, trea- The Beachview Men's Golf Association played a one- in November. surer. best-ball-of-four on the back nine tournament Tuesday, April 13, and winners are: Aquatic programs announced Dunes men's golf B Marv Backus, Orion Nunn, Dick Grant and Nate The Sanibel Recreation Complex's Aquatic Department The Dunes Men's Golf Association played a "super- Sheckman, first with 57. has announced its "Spring Splash" 1999 spring programs. skins" tournament Wednesday, April 15, and winners are: fl Bob Cushman, Tom Ware, Tom Redford and Don An infant/toddler program for youngsters ages 6 to 18 B A Flight — Dick Hopkins, one skin; Don Sikkema, Hummel, second with 60. months will be from 11:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and one skin. The association also played and 18-hole scramble Thursdays, May 11-25. The cost is $15 and the class is lim- • B Flight — Bob Baumler, one skin; Tom Hunter, two Saturday, April 17. Winners are: ited to 12. skins; Bob Kent, two skins; R. MacNaughton, one skin; B Hank McCarthy, Tom Redford, Don Hummel and The preschool program for 4- and 5-year-olds will be Max Friedersdorf, one skin. Harvey Schein, first place with 62, low gross. from 10:30-11 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and • C Flight — Bob Albertson, one skin; Bill Arthur, two B Milt Reik, Dick Corbin, Tom Judson and Joe Steinert, Fridays, May 4-27. There is also a Saturday class from 11- skins; Bill Currise, one skin; Bill Ford, one skin; G. Condit, second with 63, low gross. 11:30 a.m. May 1-June 19. The cost is $15 and the limit is one skin; Bob Louwers, one skin; Clam Werner, one skin. B Jerry Kohmescher, Stu Merz, Sam Jarre and Tom eight children. \ X' • D Flight — Denny Jones, one skin; John Green, one Ware, first with 44.75, low net. Intermediate class for children rated as snook, tarpon and skin; T. Sexton, one skin; B. Waibel, two skins; fl Mel Bleiberg, Orion Nunn and Joe Hoffman, second dolphin will be from 1:30-3 p.m. Saturdays, May 1-June 19. fl Nine-holers — Doc Cooperrider, two skins; R. with 46.33, low net. The cost is also $15 and the limit is eight. Kent, two skins; M. Oonroy, three skins. The advanced class, for children rated as barracuda and Beachview women's golf shark, will be from 2:30-3 p.m. Saturdays, May 1-June 19. ] 8-Hole Ladies The Beachview Women's Golf Association played a The cost is $15 and the limit is eight. The Dunes 18-Hole Ladies played a tournament with scramble tournament April 14 and the team of Doris Weaver, Marilyn Schroer, Marianna Brown and Barbara > See Shorts, page 19 ISLAND REPORTER • APRIL 22, 1999 • 19 Shorts From page 18 Registration begins at the recreation center April 20 and the students of the Academy of Travel & Tourism of Lee allows only one player with a handicap under 10 per team. is based on a first-come/first-served basis. Pre-registration County Saturday, May 22. The top foursome from each shotgun will be eligible to play is required. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. with shotgun starts at 8:30 in the state tournament. For information, call 472-0345. a.m. The cost is $100 and includes 18 holes of golf, an The field is limited to the first 124 paid players per shot- Lions plan tourney awards luncheon, beer and soda, a gift package, prizes,-a gun and the American Cancer Society fund raiser includes The second annual Lions Charity Golf Outing is sched- free door prize ticket and more. 18 holes of golf with cart, beverages on course, and a dinner uled for Saturday, May 1, at Beachview Country Club. The contest includes $100 per player for first place low and awards ceremony. Sponsored by the Sanibel/Captiva Lions Club, the format gross, first place low net, second place low net, third place "Over the years, tournament followers have 'teed up' for will be a four-person scramble with shotgun starts begin- low net, closest to the pin, mulligans available and the the American. Cancer Society while teeing off for 18 of the ning at 8:30 a.m. longest drive. most imaginative holes of golf ever offered in Southwest The tournament is open to golfers of all skill levels. The Food and awards will immediately follow the tourna- Florida," cancer society development director Leslie cost is $60 and includes greens fees, golf cart and a picnic ment and raffle tickets will be available. Prizes will include Weninger said. lunch complete with barbecue, hamburgers, hotdogs and round-trip airfare in the continental O.S., vacation packages For information or to register, call 936-1113. fixings. There will be a variety of special competitions with and more. Golf books available prizes donated by area merchants. Sponsorship packages ranging from $100 to $2,000 are still available. Registration deadline is May 7 and space is The 1999 Arthritis Foundation Golf Book is now avail- Entry forms are now available at the Beachview pro shop able for $15. It offers discounts at 300 Florida golf courses or from any Lion. All proceeds benefit Lion charities. limited. For information, call Solomon Cokes at 936-1311 4 or John Naylor at 463-6181. from May 1 through Oct. 31. This year , a free trip to Amelia For information, call Dick Grant at 472-0552 or Jack Island Plantation for four or a Marriot Golf Resort stay for Harrington at 472-2693. 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A collaborator with many professional cellists from his home- town of San Francisco, since moving to Southwest Florida he has established himself as a frequent solo recitalist m the Fort Myers area Special to the Reporter All proceeds from the concert support the symphony's education programs. A minimum donation of $25 a person (1 to r) Ken Cummins and Peggy Wilzbach of is requested for admission and attendance is limited. the Tarpon Bay Environmental Lab. Checks should be mailed to the Gulf Coast Symphony, P.O. Box 1759, Sanibel, FL 33957. Call 472-6197. Special to the Reporter Shell club to meet 'Vaudeville Follies' Robert Grossman as the older Viennese vocal The Sanibel/Captiva Shell Club will meet at 8 p.m. teacher and Jason O'Neill as the young Tuesday, April 27, at the Sanibel Community House. The The Off-Broadway Palm Theatre's third season will American piano prodigy star in "Old Wicked program will be a behind-the-scenes look at the new come to a close with the musical comedy revue, "The Songs" at the Pirate Playhouse. Tarpon Bay Environmental Laboratory and will highlight Vaudeville Follies," playing today through May 23. the work of husband-and-wife team Ken Cummins and "Follies" is a musical journey back to the bawdy days of Funds for building the center are being raised from private Peggy Wilzbach. vaudeville, with comedy, song and dance from America's citizens and private institutions. There are no tax dollars Cummins will present a program on the ecology of golden era — the '20s, '30s and '40s. involved. Tarpon Bay with results of their initial studies on sea- "The Vaudeville Follies" is presented by Michael The maximum size of entries is five by seven inches. trout habitat and survival as well as a preview of new Oberfield and Paul Bernier, both veteran actors who have Complete contest rules and an entry blank are available at studies being conducted on artificial seagrasses. performed around the country. Oberfield has been seen the refuge. For information, call 472-1100 or check out the The public is invited to the free program. A shell raffle locally in the Broadway Palm production's of "Guys and group's website at www. dingdarlingsociety.org. will follow to support the club's education program. The Dolls," "Oklahoma!," "The Music Man," "Jesus Christ 'Lend Me a Tenor' shell club is a not-for-profit educational organization. The Superstar" and "Lost in Yonkers." Bernier's been seen in What happens when opera star Tito Merelli is unable to community house is at 2173 Periwinkle Way. "Some Like it Hot" and "Wonderful Life! The Musical" For information, call Jim Whitehouse at 454-8659. The revue is deemed appropriate for mature audiences. perform the title role in "Othello" for the Cleveland Grand Tickets are $18-$3O. The theater is at 1380 Colonial Blvd. Opera? Sidesplitting laughter, according to J.T. Smith, who Beachcombers to meet Call 278-4422. is staging "Lend Me a Tenor" at the Old Schoolhouse Theater, 1905 Periwinkle Way. German bisque dolls of Student art show Featured in the cast are Jason Ross ("Love Makes the the late 19th century will The Edison Community College Gallery of Fine Arts is World Go 'Round" and "You Make Me Feel So Young") be among those presented presenting its 28th annual student art show with an opening and John Vessels ("Love Makes .. " and "Hooray for and described by island reception from 2-4 p m. Sunday, April 25, with an awards Hollywood") The three ladies enthialled with the opera resident Carolyn Graham presented at 3 p.m. The ECC Student Quartet will provide singer will be Unota Lucero, Beth Ellege and Leanne at the monthly meeting of live music at the reception. Braman. Rounding out the cast will be Smith, Clement the Beachcombers, a A cash award will be presented to the top winner in each Valentine and Diandre McGee. friendship club for singles of the categories: painting, drawing, photography, computer "Lend Me a Tenor" continues thiough Saturday, May 29. on Sanibel and Captiva. image, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and mixed media. Performances will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and The group will meet at Award sponsors aie gallery doccnts, the Southwest Florida tickets are $15. Call 472-4682 or stop by the box office. Graham's house, 2646 Art Guild and an anonymous donor. Coconut Drive, at 6 p.m. Edison students enrolled in 1998-99 art classes were 'Old Wicked Songs' on stage Tuesday, May 6. Dinner invited to enter two selected works from each class, and Jon Marans' inspiring work about hope and healing, will follow at the Lazy more than 230 entries were received. "Old Wicked Songs," is at the Pirate Playhouse beginning Flamingo on Pine Avenue. The Gallery of Hue Art is at 8099 College Parkway. through May 8. This is the final production of the play- The dark-haired A German doll. Regular houis aie 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. house's 1998-99 mainstage season. "Walkure" dolls are one of to 3 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. The play is described as an examination of the soul via many popular styles For information, call 489-9313 an encountei between two difficult men fiom two different "I think a great deal of our social history comes alive worlds, each snuggling with his own secrets The two chai- in these dolls," Graham said. "You can see this in the con- Card contest deadline nears acters explore then musical souls through Schumann's song struction and how they're made." The deadline for submissions of artwork to grace the cycle, "Dichteiliebe" (The Poet's Love), and both eventual- Here collection is varied and includes miniature doll cover of a Christmas card for the "Ding" Darling Wildlife ly experience a spiritual liberation. house figures and an early 20th century "Floozie" rag Society is April 29. Any medium except photography may Described as an "actors' piece" by playhouse producing doll. be used in this year's Christmas Greeting Card Contest. artistic director Ralph Elias, "Old Wicked Songs" features The Beachcombers, founded by single members of the The subject matter should show aspects of nature found Robert Grossman as an older Viennese vocal teacher and Sanibel Congiegational United Church of Christ, is an in the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Jason Byron O'Neill as a young American piano prodigy. ecumenical group open to all churches and ages in the Proceeds from the sale of the cards will benefit the not- Performances are at 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday with 2 p.m. area. The group meets the first Tuesday of the month. for-profit society, which since 1982 has been an integral matinees every Wednesday and second Thursday. Tickets The first meeting is free for newcomers. Those inter- part of the refuge, raising funds for free educational publi- are $25.The playhouse is at 2200 Periwinkle Way. Call 472- ested should call Graham at 472-1922. cations and the almost-complete Center for "Education. 0006. Magic From page 16 JOE & JOAN BURNS ing Hawaii, To meet the demand, she clock, serving breakfast lunch and dinner opened a, factory, Miki Accessories, and between the Bubble Room and Boop's, the PRESENT subsequently hired 600 employees — all Mexican restaurant upstairs. this while still in her early 20s. She eventu- By the time they sold the business in ally closed the business when handbag 1989, they owned three more Bubble Room BEAUTIFUL HOME styles changed and instead turned her cre- restaurants in Naples, Orlando and Ashville, OVERLOOKING GOLF ative energies to remodeling houses and N.C. COURSE designing needlepoint kits. She said she did Gardenia developed a close relationship a lot of wildlife designs for Lady Bird with all the employees, many of whom were 4 bedroom, 3 bath home Johnson. her daughter's age. Page is now 36 and a Volume ceilings It was after meeting her secqnd husband sculptor and glass blower. Beautiful designer kitchen that Gardenia moved to Captiva, where they After the restaurant closed at night, Fireplace in family room married standing in the water at 'Tween- Gardenia prepared home-cooked meals of Large pool & lanai. $529,900 Waters Inn on a Halloween night. 'meat loaf, spaghetti or fried chicken for the Shortly after that, in 1979, the couple employees, and they all sat down as a fami- bought the building formerly named the ly and ate. Owl, and the Pussy Cat and, with $300 "They (employees) owned stock (in the between them, opened the Bubble Room,. firm) so they could feel like they were own- HUGE LAKEFRONT She recalled how the generosity of ers," she said. BUILDING SITE islanders helped get them started. With no Gardenia credits her Polish grandmother Small subdivision of only 6 •>, iWonfey to repair the air-conditioning, Island for setting her life example, work ethic and f luxury homes. kA^re ,gave them a unit on credit. Another relationships with others. person redid the plumbing. Unable to pay "They lived on potatoes to exist and Shared tennis court. for their first shipment of food staples, they believed that when there is a will there is a Ground level home possible. purchased produce and meat from Bailey's way. She raised me until she died when I Convenient island location in on a daily basis. was 8. She was my mentor." very private setting. $289,500 "That's how we became known for hav- Gardenia, now divorced and living on ing fresh food," recalled Gardenia, who also Sanibel in her 16th home, has filled it with baked the restaurant's decadent desserts. antiques, colorful chatty birds and fluffy-lit- Over the next few years, they trans- tle dogs. Tropical foliage and flowers are formed the old building to a tourist attrac- inside as well as out, and with the exception tion and fine restaurant. having a view of the bay, the ambiance is "There was never an evening we didn't very much Southwestern. have the restaurant full. Matt Asen (owner Gardenia's show, 'The Doll as Art," can COLDIUeLL of the Timbers and Matzaluna restaurants) be viewed between 10 a.m. and noon BANKER • (941) 472-6669 asked what our secret was and we told him Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 29. (800) 741-4752 we don't serve it unless it's fresh. That's his McFADDEN & slogan now," she laughed. E Mail: [email protected] SPROWLS 1456 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Joe & Joan Gardenia remembers working around the www.coldwellbanker.com ISLAND REPORTER Q APRIL 22, 1999 • 21 Former Captivan Bill Shannon dies By Dawn Grodsky War II and had originally came from West Editor Virginia. Holtz too remembered Shannon as barely being able to walk when he first Long-time Captiva resident Bill Shannon arrived but said his daily therapy helped. died last Friday morning, April 16,1999. He "Obviously he made a recovery," he said. was 76 years old and had been living at a "Bill was very crippled then." nursing home in Sebring. He said Shannon's wife, May, had Shannon lived on the island for 40 years, worked in the Sunshine restaurant with her and had run the Sunshine Kitchen husband and when he went into real estate Restaurant and later Shannon Real Estate she served as hostess at the Nutmeg House, from his home/office in what is now the which is now the Riviera. Terrace Tropical Grill/Captiva Inn on Andy Before opening his own leal estate com- Rosse Lane, which was known as Palm pany, Holtz said Shannon ran the Captiva Avenue al the lime, accouling to friend and branch of Pnscilla Muiphy Realty. Holtz, foimer neighbor Suzic Fitzhugh of Capliva. who was also a real estate bioket and ran Shannon is survived by his wife, Zella Island Real Estate, said the two competitois May Shannon, who still lives in Sebiing. made numeious deals "on a handshake." Fitzhugh said Shannon came to Captiva "He was one hell of a nice guy. It was a on one of the Kmsey's mail boats in about pleasure to see him, chat with him and do 1932 and built a little thatched house on the business with him. And that's the nicest beach, where he first lived. He came to the thing I can say about anybody," he said. island at age 19 for the climate and would Charlotta Carper, who ran the former bathe daily in the warm Gulf waters. Timmy's Nook restaurant with her sisters Reprinted from "A Sanibel and Captiva Family Album," "He had contracted polio but that never and who lives on Sanibel, remembered let him down. He had a wonderful smile and Shannon when he moved here as a young Bill Shannon, second from left, prepares for a trip on the mail boat in very blue eyes. I used to call him, 'Old Blue man. "He and my sister Barbara were great 1945 with (1 to r) Mrs. Perry, Howard and Grace Grotzinger, Miss Eyes," Fitzhugh said. "He never got angry; friends," she said. Brown and "Donald Duck." he was as sweet as could be. Eveiybody Carper also recalled that Shannon suf- "He had to stay in this kind of weather those days you just sort of were friendly but loved him." fered from polio and that living here helped. because of his illness. He met May, I don't you were all busy doing one thing or anoth- Fitzhugh said she got to know the "He had polio as a child. He had kind of remember when, and they opened (their er," Hughes said. She and her husband Bill Shannons through her husband, Daintry a hitch in his get-along. One leg was kind of business) where the little cafe is across the ran Twin Palms in those days while her hus- Fitzhugh, who met Bill Shannon when he paralyzed," she said. "When he came here, street from the Island Store. That was their band kept his former job in Miami for two first came to the island. he had braces on both legs and had a cane, house. ... They started selling real estate out years. "They would all (Bill Shannon, Bill Fitzhugh said the Shannons, who kept a and within a year he was walking with just a of that house," she said. Hughes and other island men) meet at the summer home in North Carolina, left cane." Hughes recalled May Shannon running post office that was down by Timmy's Captiva 10 to 15 years ago and moved to the Carper said her sister Barbara also the Sunshine Kitchen Restaurant, which she Nook." Iona/McGregor area of South Fort Myers recalled Shannon as being a schoolteacher described as a "little tea house with tea and before relocating to Sebring. when he first arrived on the island, back in cookies. The restaurant was in the house, When learning of Shannon's deafh^, many Many of Captiva's long-standing resi- the days "when a trip to Sanibel was like a too, where the (Terrace Tropical Grill) is of the long-time Captivans commented on dents fondly remembered the Shannons, vacation." now. It didn't have a bar, just little tables, how few old-timers remain on the island — although most thought he'd moved from the Long-time Captivan Hazel Hughes also and she also sold a few antiques, too." most moving away because of inci easing island for at least 20 years. recalled the Shannons. "My husband and I And Hughes said while the island was taxes or failing health. Former Captiva resident Marty knew his wife well," she said. sparsely populated in those days, people But Fitzhugh, who moved to Captiva in Holtz.who now lives on Fort Myers Beach, Hughes remembered the little chickee were really too busy to socialize much. 1960, vowed she'd never leave. She said she said he knew Shannon for more than 30 hut Shannon built down where the public "I wasn't good friends, as such. When we tried moving to Palm Beach but had to years. He said he believed he had served as beach access is past the South Seas moved here we were all busy. We had Twin return. "I'm not going anywhere," she said. an officer in the Merchant Marines in World Plantation entrance. Palms so we didn't have any time. ... In fishing & boating Way next to Jerry's. Yacht club hosts year-end bash For information or to reg- Attendees said the ill-timed but much-needed rain could- ister, call 472-2162. n't dampen the fun that was had at the Captiva Island Yacht Club for the group's end-of-the-year party last Saturday. Alligator hunt The sellout crowd was decked in their "tourist" attire. lottery to begin Winners of the "Best Tourist Outfit" contest were Kay Florida's annual alligator Richardson, Gloria Valentine, Lytha Weston, Gary Stone harvest is this fall and any- and Mary Gallagher. one interested in participat- Jim Ryan played music while the yacht club staff pro- ing can apply beginning May vided entertainment. Vanessa Vighone performed a skit fea- 1. This year's harvest is set turing Jensen's Real Homemade Ice Cream. for two phases in September Many party-goers got into the mood by joining in the at 32 potential sites around limbo contest and organizer Merrill Taylor said a good time the state. was had by all. Applications will be available at all Florida Game Party planners Tom 'Boat Smart' course set and Fresh Water Fish and Merrill Taylor The U.S. Power Squadron "Boat Smart" course will be Commission regional offices. stand in front of the given by the Sanibel/Captiva Sail & Power Squadron at People who applied for a per- Captiva yacht club. Photos /.Special to the Reporter 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 15, at the Sanibel Community mit last year will have an appli- Church. The final exam will start at 3:30 p.m. that day. Winners of the "Best Tourist Outfit" contest cation automatically mailed to their home. are (1 to r) Kay Richardson, Gloria Valentine, The course satisfies state requirements for licensing "We will be selecting trappers through a computerized those born after Sept. 30, 1980. It will also qualify students Lytha Weston, Gary Stone and Marty drawing," said Harry Dutton of the GFC. "It's the fairest Gallagher. for a reduction in their boat insurance premiums with most way because everyone has an equal chance of being carriers. Those who pass the course are eligible for further picked." Hunters also must pay $15 for each hide measuring less than instruction with the U.S. Power Squadron, which offers 15 The drawing will determine where trappers can hunt and seven feet and $30 for hides seven feet or longer. courses, including seamanship, piloting, navigation, weath- during which phase: Sept. 1-15 and 16-30. More than 500 To be eligible for the hunt, applicants must be at least 18 er, electronics, maintenance, sailing and more. permits will be available this year and every permittee will years old and have never been convicted of violating a Pre-registration is required and the cost is $20, which be allowed to take five alligators. The cost for a license is wildlife law relating to alligators or crocodiles. includes the text and lunch. The church is on Periwinkle $250 for Florida residents and $1,000 for non-residents. For information, call (850) 488-4676. Tides for Sanibel Lighthouse 11:12a ilO.-:01O p 11:03a 7:Olp 3 1.7 2.2 1-9 2' , 0 2:56a 1 :45p i 4:49a 5:08d -0 .1 1.6 0.1 1.2" 2 1 • I 0 • M II 1 ll:04p 2.0 3 it ttoel San Ca los Bay Ent. PL - TideMastar (C) Zephyr Srvs Pgh PA T i des provided by Jammirt' Sail! boa t C r u I s e s ~ 4 6 3 - S A I L 22 • APRIL 22, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER Gulf Pines eyes sand from closed Blind Pass By Pattie Pace According to Gooderham, hiring trucks to move sand from Blind Pass or northern Staff Writer Bowman's Beach to Gulf Pines/Gulf Shores When, the Captiva Erosion Prevention would cost approximately $5 per cubic yard. District later this year dredges Blind Pass, Trucking the same amount of sand from off which was reported to have closed earlier island would run well over $15 a cubic yard. this month after filling in for over a year, In addition, she said the sand at Blind 80,000 cubic yards of sand will be relocated. Pass has already been deemed compatible Though the sand is already earmarked to by Humiston and that it might be difficult to curb erosion at the north end of Bowman's find suitable sand from an off-island source Beach, the Sanibel chapter of the Florida on an emergency basis. Shore & Beach Preservation Association is Another wrinkle involves the CEPD's informally lobbying to secure the sand for pending permits and potential liability to another island shoreline. move the sand elsewhere, according to Association members, several of whom Administrator Alison Hagerup. live in the Gulf Pines and Gulf Shores sub- "We're already in the permitting process, divisions off Sanibel-Captiva Road, have so we'd need a modification to the permits been talking to individual Sanibel City and it would have to be accepted by all Councilmembers about trucking sand to the (state and federal) agencies involved — the beach fronting Gulf Pines/Gulf Shores and DEP, the Corps (of Engineers) and U.S. Fish neighboring subdivisions. and Wildlife," she said. "I think oftentimes it's real important for As written, the permit application states elected officials to actually see what a situa- the sand will be placed within the area of tion is and be a part of coming up with solu- influence of the groin built on the Captiva tions. We probably have a council ready to side of Blind Pass. The groin was construct- do that. They seem very proactive," said ed to prevent Captiva renourishment pro- Special to the Reporter Kate Gooderham, a Fort Myers public rela- jects from eroding and led to some erosion tions consultant specializing in governmen- on northern Sanibel. THEN tal affairs who has been retained by the According to Humiston, north Bowman's island chapter. Gooderham added that she's Beach falls within the groin's area of influ- familiar with Sanibel ecology and politics ence and placement there would meet per- AND because she and her husband lived here mit requirements. Gulf Pines does not. from 1976 to 1982. "I have concerns....that if we place sand NOW Sanibel chapter president Larry Bauer elsewhere, we could be held responsible for noted that homeowners have the right to mitigation of the losses," Hagerup said. "We ABOVE: A con- protect their property and, without renour- would need a 'hold-harmless' agreement demned Gulf Pines ishment, they might be forced to consider from the city to move forward with chang- House back in the building protective sea walls. But sea walls, ing the fill placement location." mid-1990s. he added, would be everyone's last choice, Funding for-any beach renourishment on since crashing waves would cause deep ero- Sanibel is another concern voiced by Bauer. AT RIGHT: That sion, eradicating the beach and eating away He thinks the cost for the Band-Aid project same house today, at neighboring properties. should be divided more equitably among after the restoration. The Gulf Pines/Gulf Shores area was hit homeowners who use the beach and will hard in 1995 when high tides undermined benefit from the undertaking. He would also the beaches, leading to the temporary con- like to see beach renourishment as a funded Michael Pistella demnation of at least two homes and a cost- budget item next year, something Sanibel ly emergency renourishment project in has historically opposed., 1.996. Mayor Bob Janes said he too is con- Their next renourishment project is cerned with who will pay for the renourish- CEPD evaluates pine program scheduled to piggyback the Captive Erosion ment. ByRvPattiePa.ee Pattie Pace *" & $SftN Prevention, District's 2004 renourishmeiit in "I don't think there is money in this Staff Writer order to save money. But the erosion, has .year's budget," he said. accelerated and the emergency measures Sanibel's share of the dredging of Blind Australian pine trees grow like weeds. may not hold until then, according to Bauer Pass and the possibility of trucking sand to Their roots spread out across renourished 1 * and Ken Humiston, Sanibel's consulting Gulf Pines/Gulf Shores will be addressed at beaches, stunt the growth of native vegeta- .' coastal engineer. the May 4 Sanibel City Council meeting. tion and cause costly sand to erode. For 1 these reasons, Tom Campbell, the Captiva c Erosion Prevention District's consulting ^^^^§|J5f JefSkiers rescued from Cayo Costa engineer, plans to request government fund- »* %. ing to remove young Australian pines and '" -&Sm A land, air and sea search late last causing rough seas hampered the 2-1/2- seedlings from Captiva beaches four years Courtesy CEPD Wednesday and early Thursday for three hour effort, according to Sheriff's after the next renourishment scheduled for A 1987 storm knocked down personal watercraft operators missing from spokesman Larry King. 2004, or halfway between projects. Australian pine trees and tore up Cayo Costa was successful. A local sea-towing operator from In the meantime, CEPD Administrator large portions of Captiva Drive. Someone called the Lee County Reliable Towing heard about the activity Alison Hagerup is looking into launching a Sheriff's office from the Cayo Costa camp- and offered assistance. He came upon the one-year, public-awareness program, Beach parking update ground at 11:32 p.m. April 15, saying the missing people walking on the beach on designed to educate homeowners about the JetSkiers — two adults and a 13-year-old. Hagerup said that collecting money from Cayo Costa, some 3-1/2 miles from the benefits of controlling the pines and the the parking lot at the end of Captiva Road — had not returned to the campsite. campground just before 2 a.m. The trio said costs of allowing them to propagate Deputies with the Sheriff's Island near South Seas Plantation turned into a they ran into rough seas and beached their unchecked. time-consuming "nightmare" last month, Coastal District and Marine Unit respond- watercraft before beginning the long trek Under the plan, homeowners and busi- ed to various locations along the stretch of when the paid-parking machine started to back to camp. The three were part of a nesses could be asked to voluntarily rid malfunction. She's working on an agree- barrier islands from Captiva to Boca church group from Ocala camping on the their beach-front properties of seedlings and Grande. The Sheriff's office helicopter and ment with South Seas Plantation, estimated island. Australian pines of a yet-to-be-determined at $450 per month, that would include col- U.S. Coast Guard were also deployed in girth. Or, a volunteer group could be formed the search. Overcast skis and high winds lecting parking fees from the machine and — Dawn Grodsky to help with or conduct the program. maintaining both the lot and the machine. Despite problems caused by Australian In addition, Hagerup reported that she'd pines, some islanders love the tall, willowy spoken with a Lee County Parks and f a i I h o ! e s trees and object to their removal. Owners Recreation Department representative about who object to pine removal on their proper- negotiating an agreement to maintain the Guild installs officers ties could make their preferences known. Captiva-side parking lot at Blind Pass, once The proposed program stems from a plea the county's contract with Sanibel expires. The newly elected officers of the Women's made by winter residents Debby and David Guild of St. Isabel's Catholic Church were Since Sanibel's parks department has MacKenzie at the district's meeting two been absorbed under the city's Public installed before the altar April 12. The cere- weeks ago. mony was conducted by outgoing President Works Department, Hagerup said the coun-^ Mary Lou JerreE and blessed by the Rev. "I feel we should be stewards of the ty is interested in revisiting the Blind Pass Tony Pastucci. island," Debby MacKenzie said. contract. New officers are: Joan Heftye, president; CEPD Commissioner Rene Miville Beatrice Fortunato, first vice president; added, "If we did nothing (to the pines) for Blind Pass study Patricia Kelley and Catherine Suriani, sec- the next 30 to 40 years, there would be The cost to date of a Blind Pass Inlet ond vice presidents; Theresa Baldwin, sec- almost nothing but Australian pines cover- Management Study is $46,539, broken retary; and Mary Jo Kirkpatrick, treasurer. Special to the Reporter ing the island." \ down to $15,000 to prepare and file permit The installation Was followed by Rusty Officers of the St. Isabel Women's Dee Serage with the Native Plant applications, and $33,539 to conduct the Brown's dramatization of Clara Barton and Guild with Pastor Tony Pastucci. Nursery at the Sanibel/Captiva study and prepare a report. Conservation Foundation later recalled an a luncheon in the parish hall to honor the fans include Bob Dylan and Paul Harvey. The cost was divided as follows: new officers. The guild will resume regular erosion story from October 1987, when • State of Florida $ 6,748 The rabbi is the dean of the world's first huge Australian pines lost their foothold meetings in October. Jewish school for women and he hosts a • Sanibel 9,347 along the beach in front of 'Tween-Waters • Lee County 9,347 critically acclaimed cable television series Inn. As the trees toppled into the Gulf, their Rabbi to lecture in Naples syndicated throughout North America • CEPD 9,347 Author, TV personality and lecturer roots ripped out big chunks of Captiva called "Torah Forum." Drive, making it nearly impassable. • West Coast Inland 13,750 Rabbi Manis Friedman will speak in North Navigation District Naples Sunday, addressing the issue, "Has He has been featured on CNN, A&E and "The idea is to nip-them in the bud so God Lost His Voice in America?" His talk PBS and in The New York Times, Rolling you don't end up with that situation again, CEPD commissioners approved another will begin at 7 p.m. at Sterling Oaks Stone and the San Francisco Examiner. He's because when they fall, they fall big and $8,000 to. complete the permitting process, Country Club, at the Sterling Oaks Country touring 30, cities and the local stop is spon- they leave big holes," Serage said. "Traffic if the other entities pay their share of the Club in Naples this Sunday. sored by Fort Myers' Chabad Lubavich, came to a standstill ... half the road was total $32,000 needed to take the project up headed by Rabbi Yizchok Minkowicz. gone." to the construction phase. Construction Friedman's first book, "Doesn't Anyone could begin as early as late summer, Brush Anymore?" is going into its first The proposed program will be reviewed Sterling Oaks is at 16990 Tamiami Trail depending on whether the government will printing. Internationally acclaimed as an at the CEPD's May 13 meeting. allow dredging during turtle nesting season, author and scholar, Friedman's roster of in North Naples. Admission is $5. For reser- vations, call 433-7708. according to Campbell. ISLAND REPORTER • APRIL 22, 1999 • 23 19th annual Taste of Islands May 2 y Dawn Grodsky This year's T-shirt was designed by Chip Cater. It shows Editor a wildlife animal picnic on a beach, including shorebirds, an armadillo, a raccoon and a turtle in shades of blue and Taste of the Islands, the major annual fund raiser for the green. newly named Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, is The white shirts are available as T-shirts or tank tops in from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 2, at Gulfside City Park. small, medium, large, extra large and XXL. The cost is $15, Fifteen restaurants have signed up so far, including the and they'll be available at the event and may be sold prior Sanibel Grill, the Timbers, Matzaluna, the Lazy Flamingo, to it as well, McBee said. the Bubble Room, Tarwinkles, Jerry's, Thistle Lodge, Sid's Volunteer coordinator Val Pool said, "He did a great job." Market, Morgan's Forest, Traders, Sunset Grill, the Sanibel Raffle tickets will be sold at the event and prizes include Steakhouse, Johnny's Pizza and Gramma Dot's, according two round-trip tickets on Cape Air and two airline tickets to to Janet McBee, CROW board secretary and chairwoman of anywhere in the continental United States, weekend and this year's event, the 19th annual Taste. week-long vacations, tickets to Sea World, gift certificates This is the third year the Taste has been at the park on the to restaurants and more. beach, which proved successful in 1997 and '98. No pets or cooleis are allowed. Parking is at the Reporter file "It doesn't matter how hot a day it is, there is always Butterknife subdivision on West Gulf Drive, and the Sanibel Leo Padletic and McKenzie Ballink dance to some kind of breeze coming off the ocean. And because of Community Church and the Sanibel Community House on the music at last year's Taste of the Islands. the time of year, it's not buggy. It's shady and if you want Periwinkle Way. sun, you can go on the beach. There are places to sit down non-profit CROW, which is entirely funded by private dona- "And then we have five, either buses or trolleys, to pick tions. Last year, the board started the Holly Ball in and walk around and see friends. And everyone dances at people up and bring them to the site. And that's free. the end. We just love having it at the beach," McBee said. December and will repeat that again this year. Parking is free," McBee said. "We do have people all over the U.S. and the woild that Prior to this location, the Taste was held once on Library People can also ride bicycles directly to the park, which are members, individuals or corporate. We apply for grants Way and had been on the Dunes golf course for years until is on Algiers Road off Middle Gulf Drive. each year and we've been fortunate to have some family the management redid the greens and stopped having public Boaters are also invited to anchor off the beach. "People trusts give us donations," McBee said. "It's all privately events there. last year seemed to have a blast. There were about 90 boats funded, all non-profit, and one of the things we did" a little "This year there will be a steel drum band and it's on the out there and they'd come in and dance and eat," McBee differently this year (for the Taste), instead of working with beach, so we'll be very island," McBee said. "The food said. (regular) vendors was send out for bids because expenses items just sound wonderful." Last year, an estimated 4,000 people attended and continued to climb." Craig Wolf and Kellie Burns from NBC2 will again serve $35,000 was raised for CROW, which cares for and releas- McBee added her thanks to the Butterknife subdivision as emcees, and they'll be waiter/waitress races and three es injured wildlife from all over Southwest Florida from its for allowing parking there, noting the city of Sanibel's bands for entertainment. In addition to the All-Star Steel clinic on Sanibel-Captiva Road. approval for the Taste to be at Gulfside park requiied the Drum Band, music will include the Mesa Band, which plays McBee said the event is limited to 5,000 people and this subdivision's cooperation for parking. contemporary country, and Johnny Mac & the Straight year CROW hopes to raise even more money because the "I just hope everybody comes out, not only to have a Jackets, a '50s and '60s show band. Big band music will be number of injured animals keeps increasing. good time but to help the animals. It's been a crazy season played over the loudspeakers in between sets. "Last year, in 1998, we had 2,250 injured animals come for everyone and this is a good opportunity to see all our The entry fee is $5 with children 11 and younger admit- into CROW, a 10 percent increase. And it will just continue buds we haven't necessarily seen throughout the winter," ted free. Food tickets are $1 each and most items are to grow with all the development. Eighty percent of the ani- she said. between $3 and $5. Beverages will include beer, wine, mar- mals that we work with are from off island," she said. For more information, call McBee at 472-3688. garitas, soft drinks and waters. Taste of the Islands is one of only two fund raisers for the Seniors Site work begins at new Center lowers eligibility People 50 years of age and older on limited incomes now senior housing complex have access to low-cost medical services provided through Sanibel seniors could be moving into new digs as early the Senior Friendship Centers of Lee County. At the request as December now that Community Housing & Resources of the Lee County Public Health Unit, the age limit for eli- has hired a contractor to build a 12-unit, below-market-rate gibility has been lowered from 55 to 50. housing complex. "Older adults in Lee County too young to quality for Site preparation is under way on Periwinkle Way across Medicare or Medicaid need access to health care, and we are from St, Michael & All Angel's Episcopal Church. Pilings pleased that Senior Friendship Centers Health Service will have been ordered and construction is scheduled to begin in now be able to provide the care they need," said Judith May, according to CHR Director Jan Hyatt. Hartner, director of the Lee County Health Department. "It's designed especially for seniors and we were to save The centers provide care to medically needy older adults, a substantial amount of money, about $150,000, in both site with fees assessed on a sliding scale based on income. No work and building design," Hyatt said. one is denied care based on their lack of ability to pay. Dee Serage from the Native Plant Nursery will design a Physicians volunteer for the center and work under an garden filled with plants that attract native butterflies, hence agreement with the state. the name Casa Mariposa, Spanish for "House of The center is in the Lee County Public Health Unit, 83 Butterflies." Special to the Reporter Pondella Road in North Fort Myers. Sanibel architect Edgar Burton and the engineering firm The Rev. William P. Dodd, retired Community For information, call 656-2541. Dean, Whitaker, Lutz & Barnes worked together designing Housing & Resources president, signs the the "old-Florida" style project, which will include vinyl sid- n construction contract for Casa Mariposa, or * gi generous use of lattice work and shell driveways. Max "House of Butterflies," a below-market-rate Mah-Jongg, accordion lessons Anderson, retired Sanibel building director, will serve as housing complex to be built for seniors. The Lake Kennedy Senior Center in Cape Coral is offer- construction coordinator. Looking on are George Kohlbrenner, vice ing Mah-Jongg lessons. Mah-Jongg is a game of Chinese The complex, estimated to cost $1 million with $490,000 president, and Karen Bell, treasurer. origin, with four players and 114 tiles that are drawn and secured from state and federal grants, will be situated on a discarded until one player secures a winning hand. three-acre parcel in the northwest corner of the 49-acre The times and days of the lessons have yet to be deter- Paulsen Tract, owned and preserved by the city as environ- Island Seniors to mined and the cost is $2. mentally sensitive land. Additionally, the center will offer accordion lessons, The The U-shaped structure will house four buildings under offer computer classes portable keyboard wind instrument is- operated by hand- one roof, each containing three, two-bedroom apartments, Island Seniors will begin a new, six-week session of operated bellows. The times and days will be determined 950 square feet in size. computer classes the week of April 26 at the Island Civic and the cost is $18 for six classes. The complex will be on pilings with five stairwells, an Center. The class is open to all seniors who have ever strug- The center is at 400 Santa Barbara Blvd. For informa- elevator and parking under the building. Design features gled with the Internet or who want to be aware of the ways tion, call 574-0575. include covered decks linking the four structures, individual to use the World Wide Web; those interested in learning screened porches, an interior fire sprinkler system, large word processing and the use of databases and spread sheets; bathrooms and showers, and a screened patio on the rear and those who are just beginning using a computer. lawn for socializing. The two-hour, weekly classes are open to everyone 50 PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR Casa Mariposa will be in walking distance of shops, the and older. 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His first job was working at St. Petersburg Junior Fraser said only 25 percent of librar- College. After that, he worked at the Las Vegas public ians are men and he does encounter library before coming to Sanibel. some stereotypical reactions of those "There's no other place quite like Sanibel ... Las Vegas looking for a woman to help them was certainly not like here. The library was bigger ... down- 1 because that's what they re used to. But town. There was a lot of chaos. We weren't on the strip, but Michael Pistella he says it's his job to help people, and we were just yards from casinos," Fraser said. "We got lots he certainly wants to do a good job at Gary Fraser of homeless people who would spend the day in the library, Sanibel Public Library's new reference librar- that and not intimidate anyone. reading. They weren't a problem because they didn't want ian Gary Fraser helps out Rick Botelho of He is also quick to eliminate other library stereotypes — to get kicked out, but they did bring a particular 'smell' with Rochester, N.Y., with some information. stodgy buildings with "Quiet" signs and card catalogues. He them." resume and drove down for an interview three months believes the library's use of current technology is important. Although he is a native of Florida, Fraser is having a hard before Library Director Pat Allen called to offer him the job. He also believes the library should be an active place with time readjusting to the humidity. He said he misses the "I was in the midst of moving, taking a class. If it hadn't programs to meet the needs of the community. mountains and the ability to see for miles. been here, I would have said no to the job. This was really "Probably anyone who works in a library would be envi- "The desert has a beauty. How I felt about it kind of a pretty big decision. My fiancee was getting ready to move ous of anyone working here. There is such an outstanding depended on my mood. Some days, when I was driving out there. Las Vegas is the fastest growing city in the nation volunteer program and the facilities are great," he said. "I'm around in the desert, I would look at homes and just say, and we knew she could get a teaching job out there," he learning the ropes, but the reference work is pretty standard. 'Why are you people living out here?'" he said. "But I never said. I'm just getting to know what people here look for most... got over the feeling I got when I looked at all those lights on things about Florida and its nature." the strip. You get over slot machines being everywhere, Fraser said just after he began his job here, headlines in As Fraser describes it, he sort of backed into a career in even the grocery stores, but I never got over the surreal look the paper sounded the alarm about Lee County teacher cut- library work. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in psy- of the strip. You think you are on Mars." backs and former Golden Apple award-winning teachers chology and Latin in 1992 at Mercer University in Georgia. Fraser learned about the Sanibel library opening while he were voicing their concerns. "I was there on a soccer scholarship and was told to take was home visiting family and his fiancee, who teaches first "The headlines read 'Award winners criticize system.' I some classes that wouldn't be too difficult. I had taken three grade in Tallahassee. He said he had been keeping an eye was afraid to break the news to my fiancee. But, I'm still so years of Latin in high school, so I continued that. The next out for Florida openings and was surprised to see the new. I just pretend it will all work out." thing you know ... I have a Latin major." Sanibel job because the staff has few turnovers. He sent his Community Wednesday, April 28. SCA members will be asked to elect Book group to meet 'Bag Day' at Noah's Ark new directors for the association, and to hear reports on the "The Shipping News," by 0. Annie Proulx, is the subject It's "Bag Day" time at Noah's Ark again. The famous, operation of the SCA for the preceding year. for discussion at the next meeting of the Sanibel Public annual event at Sanibel's oldest thrift shop will be this Cunent directors who are standing for a second, three- Library book group at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 28. Jeanne Satuiday, April 24. The special bargain day allows shoppers year term are Steve Brown, Dave Owens and Andy Fuchs will lead the talk about this Pulitzer Prize-winning to buy grocery sacks for $3 each and stuff them to the brim. Schroder. New director candidates to be elected at the April novel and long-time best seller. Hours for the sale will be 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. meeting are David Ganz, Jill Goodman, Nancy Intagna, It tells the story of a loser who evolves into a winner in a The ark will be closed in May and will reopen Tuesday, Carole Jones, Jennifer Jura, Richard McCurry, Gerald coastal village of Newfoundland. The eccentric characters June 1. During the summer, the ark is open from 9:30 a.m. Mundt and Ron Urkovich. and bizarre happenings in the community make "The to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. A regular social hour, dinnei catered by the Hungry Shipping News" an unforgettable reading experience, Returning visitors will see a change. There is a new addi- Heron, and a program on the architectural renovation and according to Library Director Patricia Allen. tion to accommodate furniture items and donations are now upcoming events will follow the annual meeting. All readers are welcome to attend the discussion group, dropped off in the same new area. The ark accepts all types Reservations arc rcquued and the cost is $12 for SCA mem- which meets the fourth Wednesday in the libiary meeting of donations, from clothing to kitchen items, bedding, glass- bers and $14 tor non-members. Rescivation deadline is room and will continue to meet through the summer. ware and china, books and magazines, small appliances and April 23. The group's leader is Jo Fernandez and Allen serves as more. Stop by the Sanibel Community House at 2173 advisor. The ark is behind St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Periwinkle Way or call 472-2155. For information, call 472-2483, 395-9136 or 395-9606. Church at 2304 Periwinkle Way. Final square dance planned $40,000 planned for sculpture Countdown begins for The final Sanibel Community Association square dance The Sanibel Public Library has set a budget of $40,000 of the season is planned for 7 p.m. this Friday, April 23. from private funds to commission or purchase a work of CaptHvi a Gulf Walk There will be snacks, wine, beer and non-alcoholic bever- outdoor art for the library grounds. The announcement was Island walkers, shelters, cyclists and beach bums alike ages available and prior dance knowledge is not required. made by library board director Jack Perlowski at the Public are gearing up for the fifth annual Captiva Gulf Walk to ben- Bill and Irene Bartsch will lead the calls. Art Selection Committee meeting April 7. efit Hope Hospice Saturday, May 8. The three-mile walk on The cost is $5 for SCA members and $8 for non-mem- "This piece of art is a gift to the Sanibel community from the beach from the Mucky Duck to 'Tween-Waters Inn and bers. Reservations are required and the dance will be at the the library corporation," Perlowski said. "The funding will back will also be fun, organizers said. Craig Wolf and Jim Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way Call 472- come from our gift and endowment fund, not from public Syoen of NBC2 will host the event with their humor and 2155. tax dollars," flair. The selection committee voted that the art will be placed David Belling has designed this year's T-shirt and CROW tours continue outside in front of the library rather than inside the lobby. posters. The design features a speckled sea trout gliding Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife offers guided "If this is truly a gift from the library corporation to the below a row of socializing sandpipers on the beach. The tours at 11 a.m. each Monday through Friday. The cost is $3 people, outside makes it more publicly accessible," com- Island Store now has T-shirts and posters for sail. for adults with CROW members and children free. mittee member Kristie Anders said. The T-shirts and crop tops in a variety of sizes arc avail- The tour lasts about an hour and includes a short presen- Visiting advisor Lee Modica, arts administrator for able for a minimum donation of $15. Matching posters are tation in the Schneider Education Pavilion, a 10-minute Florida's Department of Cultural Affairs, suggested outdoor available for at least a $10 donation. Belling will be at the video and a walking tour outside of the habitat enclosures. placement as well. Modica, who oversees the Art in State walk to sign posters and Sanibel Art & Frame will frame CROW is across from the entrance to the J.N. "Ding" Buildings program, spoke to the committee about the them for a special rate of $45. Coolies, sponsored by Ken Darling National Wildlife Refuge, just beyond Mile Marker process of selecting an artist for the project. and Claudia Frey, are available for at least a $3 donation. 2 on Sanibel-Captiva Road. The committee will advertise for submissions through All proceeds benefit Hope Hospice patients and families. It is open to visitors only for the daily scheduled tours. the state's "Call to Artists" newsletter to be published next The T-shirts were sponsored by the Island Store, the Mucky Group tours can be arranged. month. The call will also appear in various artist trade jour- Duck, the Lazy Flamingo and the Freys. The posters were The CROW clinic is open for patient reception from 8 nals throughout the country. sponsored by Printers Ink, Inc. a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Any patient delivered to the night "Public art is our gift to a community that generously Island Realtors are rallying their support with donations check-in area between 5 and 8 p.m. will be admitted that volunteers at, donates to and otherwise supports the library," throughout April and the first week's total is $470. evening; all others will be checked in the following day the project description will read. "The Public Art Selection x Manateez Screening has collected $210 from art fees to For information, call 472-3644. o Committee is seeking a work of outdoor art that will grace donate to the walk as well. the front of the building, at or near the main entrance, It will For more information, call Beth Jardas at 489-9162. consider site-specific commissioned and existing art." Volunteer luncheon Members of the committee include Chairman Steve The city of Sanibel is sponsoring its 11th annual volun- Alzheimer's support group teer recognition luncheon at the Sanibel Community Center Mullins, Anders, Ikki Matsumoto, Jane Hudson, Liz White, A support group specifically for adults who have a parent Duey Liber, Pat Allen, Bill Craig, Dorothy Sprouse and from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 29. with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder will meet For more information, call 472-4135. Chelle Walton. from 6:15-7:15 p.m. May 4. The focus of this new support "You have my respect for undertaking this project and for group will be issues, concerns and questions adult children Sorority to meet the way you're going at it," Modica told the selection com- face as they provide care to a parent with memory loss or mittee. "You are taking the time to educate yourselves and The seven chapters of Beta Sigma Phi International strive to learn more about Alzheimer's disease. The group, Sorority of Fort Myers and Cape Coral will meet at 6 p.m. that way you will be able to find the very best artist for your sponsored by the Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource purposes." Thursday, April 29, at Lexington Country Club for its 68th Center, is open to everyone at no charge. annual Founder's Day celebration. Dinner will be served at For information, call Allen at 472-2483. The center provides informational, educational and sup- / p.m. portive assistance to people with Alzheimer's disease and Anholt to sign book their caregivers in Lee County. The "girl of the year" and "city council girl of the year" Betty Anholt will sign her book, "Sanibel's Story: Voices The group will meet at the Sterling House of Cape Coral membe *" WiU ** honored' ^"S with ^ 50-year and Images from Catusa to Incorporation," at the Sanibel at 1416 Country Club Blvd. ol owi Public Library from 4-5 p.m. today. Support groups for caregivers also meets monthly around • ?"5f £ l ng city council officers for 1999-2000 will be Copies of the book, published by the Sanibel Historical the area, including a Sanibel location. installed: Janet Hamm, president, Laureate Gamma Theta; Donna LaMay, vice president, Laureate Beta Omicron; Fran Village & Museum, will be available for purchase. The book For information, call 437-3007, recordl n nA retails for $40. p!S!'' J 8 * corresponding secretary, Laureate Anholt, a local historian, will also take questions about SCA plans annual meeting Beta Omicron; and Joan Gardner, treasurer, Beta Beta. the book from readers. The Sanibel Community Association will have its annu- Lexington is at 16257 Willowcrest Way in South Fort Knr mrm infnrmafirm call 472-2483. al mpfttmr and dinner nrneram beginning at 5 n.m. WMOiR infonnatlon OT reservations, call 283-4173 or ISLAND REPORTER • APRIL 22, 1999 • 25 Business Maggie Elliott: Making you feel at home By Michael Pistella penetrating the fibers. Staff Writer "I felt (clothes like this) are such an important thing for the people who come down here and spend a lot of time in When you walk into Maggie Elliott women's clothing the sun," Paplham said. shop in Periwinkle Place you won't hear, "Can I help you?" Maggie Elliott offers several diffeient styles of Solarveil It's not that owner Marsha Paplham and her sales crew don't apparel including a ladies beach cover-up, long-sleeve want to help you, it's just that they believe typical retail pullover, jacket, pants, T-shirt, long-sleeve polo shirt, chil- questions like that tend to turn people off. They want you to dren's items and a even golf cap. There are more items come into the store like Maggie Elliott was your favorite available that can be special ordered and, if the items are in neighbor and you were just coming over to tiy on a few out- the manufacturer's waiehouse, arrive at the Sanibel shop in fits she had waiting for you. three to four days. "We're really into, customer service," Paplham said of "The clothing is unisex sized and there are items for tod- her informative staff. "We try to make them feel welcome. dlers to the biggest man, at least double X's," Paplham said. And we also believe it's very important that we all laugh "There are many different styles and colors available." and have a good time. If we didn't, it would feel like work." Paplham added that the Solarveil line is different from Paplham knows all too well about hard work, though. other sun-protection lines in that the styles are more versa- Michael Pistella The Green Bay, Wis., native has owned Maggie Elliott since tile. Maggie Elliott owner Marsha Paplham, left, 1985 and said success in the Sanibel marketplace hasn't "What's nice about it is that you can go from fishing to tells Katie Land, visiting from Chicago, some come without hard work and dedication, as well as attention the golfing to biking to any other outdoor activity," Paplham of the benefits of Solarveil Sun Protection to the most important part of any retail business: the cus- said. Other lines are specific to one particular activity, she Apparel. The clothing line, made by Milliken, tomer. added. is specifically designed to reduce transmis- "You need to always be aware of your customer and their The Solarveil apparel also may be a bit different from the sion of the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. needs," she said. "That means staying on your toes and buy- more typical upscale Maggie Elliott clothes, which may be with anything in this store." ing (merchandise) your customer needs." stylish but still soft and comfortable, according to Paplham. And as versatile as all the clothing in Maggie Elliott's is, A good example of that is the newest addition to Maggie "Our clothing can take you from daytime to nighttime," it's also constantly changing. Elliott, Solarveil Sun Protection Apparel. The clothing line, Paplham said. "What we carry probably can be best "I don't buy according to lines," Paplham said. "I buy made by Milliken, is specifically designed to reduce trans- described as classic clothes with a contemporary flair." everything based on the fabric and design." mission of the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) One of Maggie Elliott's long-time employees, Saundra rays but still keep the wearer cool and comfortable. The fab- Dumais who Paplham calls her "right arm," said the clothes Maggie Elliott is located in Periwinkle Place at 2075 ric has open knit areas with thousands of microscopic fibers are "easy to wear." Periwinkle Way. For more information, call the shop at 472- which reflect and refract the UV rays. The apparel is also "You don't have to fuss with it; just put it on and go," 2230. Maggie Elliott also offers alteration service to its cus- treated with UV inhibitors, which prevent UV rays from Dumais said. "You can go to work, church, lunch, anywhere tomers. diinutes for the exemplary job they did in "These awards Associates recognized achieving their goals. have become an VIP Realty Group, Inc. has named the Sanibel Realtors "Glenn is a hard worker. She takes important tradition who have earned the company's five- and three-year service pride in doing the best job possible for at VIP," said Charlie , awards. They were recently honored at the company's annu- her customers. Rebecca and Linda have Ashby, company al recognition breakfast at the Sanibel Harbour Resort & been terrific additions to the 'Carretta president. "We Spa. team.' The work very well together," he believe in recogniz- Associates in the Sanibel office receiving the five-year said. ing and encouraging award are: Polly Cosyns, Ruth Hamann, Linda Holloway, According to John Naumann, "Glenn excellence." Jennifer Kendera, Roseanne Ondarcho, Valerie Pool, Ada has been with John Naumann & Shissler and Bette Zeigler. Associates for over 18 years and during Ralph Hanson was presented the three-year service that time she has consistently been one G. Carretta Humphrey McMurray award. of our top sales associates. Glenn not VIP has been in Southwest Florida for 25 years and only provides her customers with outstanding service but employs 120 full-time Realtors. they also benefit greatly from her knowledge of real estate Island builder retires and the island market." Gail Reynolds, the only female building contractor on Realtors inducted the islands for 18 years, host- Steve and Julie Potts of Re/Max of ed a retirement gala and the Islands were inducted into Re/Max farewell for friends and cus- International's Platinum Club. Entry tomers Thursday, April 15, at was based on their outstanding sales her Sanibel home. volume and commissions earned in "As a woman in a man's 1998. field, Gail performed at 150 The Potts joined Re/Max in 1987 percent," said Jean Wood, an and have been recognized for their early customer. "Her employ- achievements on both the state and ees and her sub-contractors national levels. For 10 consecutive knew very well that Gail The Potts years, they have received membership would simply not accept any- in the 100 Percent Club, an honor thing less than perfection. reserved for the top 1 percent of Re/Max Realtors world- Gail Reynolds can Sanibel is sad to lose such a wide. They are also members of the Re/Max Hall of Fame, Photos I Special to the Keporter unique personality that served which is reserved for top agents over an extended period of 1ABOVE: Bank of the now stop to smell the time. flowers. the island and its ideals well." I Islands'Advisory Board Reynolds build Wood's The Potts are active members of the SanibeiyCaptiva I Chairman Lyman home on Wild Lime Drive and also her Duplex on Rabbit Islands Association of Realtors and other island organiza- SFrank, Bank of the Road for the Below Market Rate Housing program. tions. (Islands' President Reynolds also served as the Community Housing & Broker/owner Art Corace said, "With over 13 years of Craig Albert, Lee Resources project manager on its Buttonwood project. real estate experience on Sanibel, Captiva and Fort Myers, County Commissioner Reynold's success was. due in no small part to the strong Julie and Steve have the knowledge and skill to provide gRay Judah, Edison support of her lifelong companion, Lou Wolfe, who was their clientele with top quality professional service. It is a iNational Bank often amused by the problem many workmen experienced pleasure to work with them and we are proud they are mem- President Robbie B. in talcing orders from a tall, imposing, take-charge female, bers of,our Re/Max family." Roepstorff and Edison National Bank CEO Wood said. Geoffrey W. Roepstorff celebrate the official The couple sold their island home and will be moving to Rookie wins award opening of Bank of the Islands. South Carolina at the end of June. VIP Realty Group has named Cathy Reynolds said she looks torward to retirement and is Gerasin as the recipient of the 1998 ABOVE lefT: Robbie B. Roepstorff welcomus happy that her clients have found her work "over and Rookie of the Year award, which was local dignitaries and island residents. above" requirements Her company specialized in "natural presented at VIP's annual recognition designs for tropical living." breakfast at Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa. The award is given to a new asso- President completes training . ciation who had no prioi real estate Bank opens permanent office Susan Andrews, president of the Sanibel & Captiva experience and produced .the highest Bank of the Islands, an office of the independent, Foit Islands Association of Realtors, successfully completed the sales volume among other rookies. Myers-based Edison National Bank, has opened the doors advanced spokesperson issues training program conducted Gerasin, who lives on Sanibel, joined of its newly renovated, permanent office. Located on by the Florida Association of Realtors in Orlando. VIP's Sanibel office last May. She Periwinkle Way at Casa Ybel Road, the 12,000-square-foot The course, designed to increase awareness of issues earned her sales license in 1991 and her C. Gerasin facility housed the original Bank of the Islands, Sanibel's affecting the profession, was taught by Tom Morgan and broker's license in 1997. Prior to joining the real estate field, first bank, more than two decades ago. Mark Barker, Orlando-based communications experts who sft'e"worked'a's an innkeeper, and a chamber of commerce "This event commemorates a homecoming for us," said have extensive experience in print and electronic media. executive director, president and vice president. Lyman Frank, a 27-year veteran of the banking industry and FAR provides programs, services, ongoing education, chairman of the advisory board. In addition to Frank, the research, legal support and legislative representation to its Associates win awards board is comprised of President Craig Albert, Francis 60,000 members. VIP Realty Group has named Robin Humphrey and Mike Bailey, Jr., Tony Lapi, Thomas Louwers, Jerry Muench, Ken McMurray as the recipients of the 1998 Associates of the Nirenberg, David Owens and Bob Wigley. The majouty of Tops at JNA Year award at the recent annual breakfast. . the board members have had prior bank-director experience Glenn Carretta was named both the top listing and top Humphrey, who works at VIP's Sundial office, is the on Sanibel, and all are residents of Sanibel or Captiva. sales associate for March at John Naumann & Associates. winner of the overall 1998 Associate of the Year award. Overseeing Bank of the Islands is Edison National Sales Manager Jay Richter congratulated Carretta and her McMurray works at VIP's Sanibel office and was also given Bank's board of directors, comprised of noted Southwest team, assistant Rebecca Holland and partner Linda Smith, an Associate of the Year honor. Florida business people. 26 • APRIL 22, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER ACROSS 46 Destructive rooms 3 Ring or book house 69 Luau 1 Lively round Insects 84 Wild dogs follower 41 Eroded garlands dance 47 Rudely of Asia 4 Crude by use 70"— Little 6 Pater and concise 86 Heat supplier metals 42 Harbinger Words" Ivan 48 Historic rider 87 Epochal 5 Flat hats of spring 71 British 11 Respond, 51 Capital ol 88 Drunkard 6 Expanses 44 Jason s ship nobleman MAGIC MAZE In a way Morocco 89 Curved of land 46 Areas 73 Swift 16 Ravel opus 52 Nagged at molding 7 Musical common message HIT THE - 17 Proportion 56 Celestial 90 Marionette- Vaughan to Mars and 74 Lawn seed IS Baseball hunter maker Tony 8 Above the moon 75 Actress NHDAXUQNKHEBYSV boo-boos 57 Jeopardy 91 Dutch uncle 9 Basketball 47 Caravan Perez 20 Candidate, 58 Brief film asset? 76 Decorates P M J T O P 92 Spring flag hoop •> KCAJ HEEB sometimes appearance 94 Line or net 10 Unspecified 48 Poll-taker 77 Papal palace 21 Bakery 59 Cry s starter things of note 78 Forum garb V A Y T 0 0 L 1 C G T D B N Y byproduct companion 95 Biological 11 Blitz, In 49 One ol the 79 Unadulter 22 Baseball 60 Drags out classifica football Muses ated W T R P M K V I F A D B Y I W |ewel? the speech lions 12 Assam 50 Author Gore 80 Home of the "We have to be real quiet. 24 Makes a 61 Prink or 97 Plant used silkworm 51 Marsh "little people" U S Q o S T E ERTSKMLK hole In one primp In lotions 13 Brazilian grasses 81 Singer Vic I'm taking my nap." 25 Air terminal 62 Whimpers 98 Audience macaw 52 Removes 82 Weather 1 F D B z X M GMRWURDS porter 63 It follows demands 14 State of water from word 27 Nothing, dder or 100 Laughing insensibility a boat, with 85 Sawing o O N L j H E F D I C Y A A Y in Madrid divorce 102 Hard and 15 Cancer and "out" frames 29 On — 64 Airport Info unyielding Capricorn 53 German river 86 Chinese w V T S 0 T N PRDTNAEM (equivalent 65 Merchandise 104 Her dancing 16 Suited 54 Swiss gambling to) 66 The liuth — pleased 19 Scythe mathemati- game L K I H F S T O P S H G I H E 30 Former make you Herod handle cian 90 Plant of chess champ free" 105 Where the 20 Office 55 Small, the Cassia CBZYLLAWWTRAI LV 31 Footway 67 — truck action Is gadget secluded genus 32 Root of the 68 Herring 106 Salty 23 Drivel glens 93 Choir plum USRQSD I KSEKARBP taro delicacies 107 He wrote 26 Arm or age 57 Movable 94 Attica 33 TV actor 70 Becomes "The lead-in stage township Find the listed words in the diagram They run in Robert more sparse Highway- 28 Jewish settings 95 Celt of the all direclions-forward backward, up down and 34 Arabian 71 Sea ducks man" month 58 Large Scottish diagonally chieftain 72 Some are 108 Fine Italian 32 "Dinner wading bird Highlands 36 Makes public electric straw at—• 61 Combined 96 Esau s wife Big time He ad Unas Road Target 37 Countenance 73"— Alone" 109 Broken (1933 movie) 62 Narrow 97 See 34 Brakes High spots Sack Trail 39 She loved (song) pottery 35 Cowboy opening Across "I see a very clever scam Din Mark Skids Wall Narcissus 74 Fiji chestnut fragment competitions 63 French 99 Rogers or Hay Pavem&nt St reals 40 Famous 75 Large gully DOWN 36 A queen of matron Bean that will be named after 42 Extreme 78 Old World 1 Kind of England 65 Fed agents 101 Head of hardship sandpiper tapestry 37 Essential 66 Starts In Benjamin's you." 43 Mortarboard 79 Sights at 2"—, my love, 38 Chopin -fnght clan decoration Glza you do me compositions 67 Pocket 103 In the 45 Juan and Ho 83 Harem wrong " 39 Italian noble bread manner of j | MINUTE CLEANERS The & Tailor Shop " """" Island DRIVE THRU SERVICE Reporter 16970-1 San Carlos Blvd • Ft. 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SPACE 941-513-0993 OWNER/REALTOR WILL TRADE OFFICE SPACE in Near Beaches, all utilities Included, LOSE WEIGHT NOW! exchange for professional ser- $400./mo, Call 765-6556 Find Your Place With Come stroll on our All Natural vices: Accounting, Carpentry, Doctor Recommended. Cleaning, Landscaping, Painting, beaches. Enjoy the #1 In Europe. Carpet Cleaning, Handyman, •CONDOS Bookkeeping, Legal, Etc. view. Shop for a 100% Guaranteed. 472-2700 CLASSIFIED Call 941-415-2372 FOR SALE VIPi while, we've got ISLAND MEDICAL & 472-1587 great things for 4/2«/»» -Illl- 337625.2 CONDQ FOR SALE BUSINESS CENTER TWO BEDROOM, TWO BATH. APARTMENTS & you. MAIN FLOOR. Prime Space for the SANIBEL/CAPTIVA NEWLY DECORATED. Professional or Executive. DUPLEXES FOR FT. MYERS BEACH/FT. NEAR BEACH Covered Parking & Elevator. MYERS ON Approx. 1170 sq.ft. RENT Seasonal & Annual Rentals MIDDLE GULF DRIVE. LARGE LIVING ROOM AND CALL MARIE WELLS Furnished 1/bedroom apartment on canal on Ft. Myers Beach, 1 800-237-7526 DINING ROOM. PRISCILLA MURPHY REALTY block from beach. 162 Tropical or SCREENED TILE LANAI. (941)472-4113 Shore Way Available 2-6 941-765-8686 472-1587 months, some utilities. Call 810-664-0455 (800) 237-6002 VIP Realty Group/ Rental Division 5/6/8» —•>««— MTjl 8-2 5/«/»» — •«««— 3»823-2 (517)846-6466 ISLAND REPORTER • APRIL 22, 1999 • 33 „ J • VACATION • VACATION ATRIUM *••••• NAPLES FLORIDA CAPllVA fiJiIIJF FRONT Exclusive Gulf front condo residence. Two week minimum. VACATION RENTALS ESTATE HOME Available after April 12, 1999 Find Your Place Bi-weekly and monthly PRIVATE BEACH • ULTIMATE LUXURY and Jan. 8 to Feb. 19, 2000. Call Naples Coastal Realty, Inc. Call owner at (630) 887-7826. With Toll Free 1-877-593-6274 Lush Retting and custom, elegant decor. 3-'l Bedrooms & 3 6/20/90 —•*(*— 501-2 (941)593-0080 baths, Very spacious, Sleeps 8. Heated lap-pool & exercise CHANGE OF PACE room, muster hedrm und large screened lanai overlook Gulf. Beautiful vacation home, 3 Cable TVs, & Sound System. Bikes & kayak. Perfect for bedroom, 2 bath. Your own adults with or without children. All amenities, maid service private tennis court and swimming pool. 100 yards to available on re([uest. Brochure available. Gulf of Mexico. VIP $4,400 per week High Season. $2,500 per week after Easter I REALTOR- (440) 338-8031 SANIIBEL. (440) 338-5281 Call owner (941) 395-0162-OfficR (941) 395-2985-Homc SANIBEL / CAPTIVA / FT. MYERS BEACH 1 POINTE SANTO FT. MYERS DE SANIBEL CAPTIVA LUXURY Seasonal & Annual I»\IR SEASONAL RENTALS LUXURIOUS GULF FRONT Rentals GULF FRONT HOUSE PENTHOUSE CONDO. risclllnMuiphy ' „ " , *. *r ' ' ' '. 800-237-7526 Realty, inc. The Best Cnoice.'or Properties Private Beach At Your Doorstep 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, or I Long driveway into an acre of lush tropical estate grounds all to I screened lanal with 941-472-1613 ! Available on ifhe Islands. yourself. Exclusive. Tastefully decorated. 3/4 bedrooms or den. I spiral staircase to Sleeps 8. 3 1/2 baths. Full-sized heated pool and spa, nominated I private rooftop sundeck. VIP Realty Group/ SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION for architectural award, with terraces pool pavilion. All amenities. [ Gorgeous sunrise Rental Division LUXURY GULF COTTAGE ON THE BEACH | Brochure available. and sunsets. 1/20/2000 — M»»— 24417- 2 3 Bedroom / 3 Bath * Loft • Pool • And Other Activities. Beautifully furnished. $4,600 per week Dec. 19th - April 24th Beautifully decorated Amenities optional. $3,000 per week April 24th - Dec. 18th and fully equipped. 1 & 2 Bedrooms Also Available (DAYS) 201-569-2111 (WEEKENDS) 914-687-0360 Call owner. BOARDWALK TO Substantial savings. BEACH Discounts thru Owner 3BR/2BA home Call 10AM - itPM • 1-800-227-1783 (610)664-2371 VERY PRIVATE. Sanibel & Captiva 7/1B/99 —»>»»— 710-2 Fireplace, paddle fans, screened lanais, BBQ, CENTRAL heated pool, tennis, bikes. CAPTIVA ELEGANT GULF HOUSE RESERVATIONS, Inc. All amenities. LUXURY VILLA GREAT RATESIII LOVELY ESTATE: PRIVATE BEACH Your ORIGINAL central reservation service on the Islands Call owner with over 5,000 one to seven bedroom, homes, condos, GULF FRONT 314-842-2147 Beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 baths - Separate Wings - cottages, efficiencies and hotel rooms, on and off beach. SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION 5/13/98 —>«««— 2B30B-2 3 Kitchens - Heated Pool & Spa - Cable T.V. - Large Weekly, daily and monthly rentals. A FIVE BEDROOMS PRIVATE ***Let us do the searching for you.*** POOL AND SPA Beautiful kitchen/family entertainment area, Decks. 'Lie Real Estate Broker, call 800-325-1352 or 472-04^71 ONE ACRE FENCED IN LOT LUX- DIRECT GULF URIOUSLY FURNISHED FRONT "the very best on Captiva" RESORT AMENITIES AVAIL- POINTE SANTO ABLE NEAR LIGHTHOUSE Call 1-888-344-6287 Negotiable Rates GET AWAY FROM IT ALL Most beautiful BEST VIEW ON THE ISLAND Fabulous Viewsl At beautiful, secluded Gulf front complex. & leave message. Video available Boca Grande. Pool, tennis, CONTACT OWNER FOR Upscale • Delightful Bay, Gulf and Beach Front Activities director, etc. SPECIAL RATES 2BR/2BA luxury condo. Condominiums .--'"" PH.: Two bedrooms, Two baths SUNDIAL Spectacular view,. OCEANS REACH On an unspoiled, barrier (219)272-0889 Very nicely furnished Gulf front Newly decorated If we're booked, FAX; Pool and Tennis Deluxe Condo. Island. we can refer you to (219)273-5973 One Bedroom Condos Each accommodates four Two bedrooms, two baths Grande Island Vacations many other owners. Please call Non-Smoking plus den. 941-964-2080«800-962-3314 248-363-9257 FMB condos & homes. Nicely fur- 800-982-3471 Fantastic View Sleeps six. jacquelinem @f ia.net nished, clean and well main- 941-472-5550 Superb Gulf view. www.majestlc.net/vacatlon/ tained. Weekly, monthly and year- Beach, pool, tennis, bikes t/3/88 —>««»— 715.2 Owner: Luxury resort with 1001-1.htm ly. Call Linda Leone, Tropical all amenities. SUNSET CAPTIVA »•'.:;••.: ••'.•.••,'••.•,••..•.' •.'•'••• ' • ••••• in A+ Condition. 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH 5/13/19 —####— 26581-2 Off Season: $975/ week THE DUNES Designer Decorated, SLEEPS 6 Season: $1950/ week GOLF AND TENNIS Call Owner for discounted summer rates SUNDIAL - BEAUTIFUL POOL 1-313-886-7872 CLUB FLORIDA STYLE HOME 847-364-0795. VACATION RENTALS 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOME 5/6/88 — HH- 38054-2 Sanibel & Captiva SLEEPS 4 EAST ROCKS WITH POOL (WEST GULF DRIVE AREA) Newly Furnished Home SOUTH SEAS Ft. Myers POOL, TENNIS, VIEWS!! OVERLOOKING Three Bedrooms, Two Baths TROPICAL —#«»»— 725-2 Sleeps six PLANTATION Cottages, Condos RENT FROM OWNER LAKE Phone owner for rates BEACH CLUB Homes and Estates DISCOUNTED RATESIII TASTEFULLY DECORATED SUNSET CAPTIVA 724-225-4410 days ON THE GULF 3 BEDROOMS/2 BATHS 412-361-5751 eves PHONE: (630) 736-5440 Elegant 3BR/2BA Home 800-572-6423 ALL AMENITIES 4/28/88 -Illl- 41679-2 AVAILABLE: FAX: (630) 736-0349 in 941-472-6565 WALK TO BEACH DEC. 24-JAN. 14, 2000 Private beachfront community. 5/13/99 —»«««— 48680-2 AVAILABLE: Two bedrooms, two baths, Fully furnished. 1630 Periwinkle Way 1999 & 2000 SEASON Sleeps six. 2CATVs, VCP, SOUTH SEAS Suite A 708-481-8188 SANIBEL CD/Stereo, W/D. e-mail: [email protected] PLANTATION GULF FRONT Pool - Tennis - Boat Dock. 450-229-3804 http://www. 4/22/98 —##«»—. 32387-2 GULF FRONT sanibelholiday.com BREATH-TAKING VIEW Call owner 4/2»/»« — MM— 4017S-2 S/26/88 —««>»— 21207-2 Steps to Beach. 615-371-9029 LUXURY UNITS Also: Beach Front Condo: Two 4/29/99 — tttt— 27737-2 SUNSET CAPTIVA SOUTH SEAS Luxury PLANTATION pool, golf, tennis, biking. bedrooms plus two baths. A THREE BEDROOM AND Two bedroom, two bath condo A TWO BEDROOM Three bedroom, two bath. _1 -3 bedroom Bay Villas Washer/dryer. Large kitchen. THE VACATION for six. PRIVATE POOL AND SPA Large screened porch. 2 bedroom & 2 bedroom Pool - tennis -. bicycles. Now HOME OWNER SPECIAL! booking weekly and monthly. LUXURY FURNISHINGS Fully equipped. w/loft Beach Villas 610-647-4313 Owner 330-864-3094 YOU'VE ALWAYS RESORT AMENITIES Private Gulf and Seasonal rates, 4/28/99 —*#«»— 337885-2 4/22/99 —»*»«— 32920-2 AVAILABLE Bay front community. Amenities optional WANTED Most private beach. Pool-tennis-Boat docks- Also, Sanibel Harbor gas grills, and much more. Dock on Bayou. BEST VIEW ON THE 1 -800-878-7495 CALL OWNER. LOGGERHEAD CAY SUNSET CAPTIVA Heated pool, ISLAND 6/3/99 —««»»— 21848-2 517 - 321 - 6324. BEACHFRONT BEAUTIFULLY Wide porches, The Atrium: Exclusive. FURNISHED HOME. 2nd Floor Unit. Open sunning decks. Beautifully decorated. Gulf-front Two Bedroom, Two Bath. AVAILABLE WEEKLY: Chateau Sur Mer area. CONTACT OWNER FOR THE ATRIUM luxury. 2BR/2BA, den, wrap- Sunrise and Sunset Views. 2 Bedroom, loft, 2 Bath. Idyllic luxury and comfort. SPECIAL RATES Gulf Front. around balcony, fantastic viewl $750/Week (Sept., Oct.) Screened Lanais. Easy care no effort 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, Den. Available: 5/29-6/5, 6/19-7/3, $875/Week Off Season 3 TV/VCR. Two weeks minimum. 7/31-8/21,some Sept./Oct. (May-Sept.) Vacation home. Pool - Tennis - BBQ Grill. Three bedrooms, three baths. Photos available. Call owner for brochure. (800) Call For Seasonal Rates. Gulf Beach, Boat Dock, Ph: Monthly rentals. Rent direct from owner 484-7304-PIN 8286- or 5% Discount And Morel Call for rates. (219)272-0889 and savel (770)664-7186 3 Weeks or More. Call owner at (941) 472-8248 FAX: (609) 965-0322 4/22/89 —>»««— 23028-2 732-223-6748 314-872-9990 (609) 492-7389 S/6/99 — »»»>— 42351-2 —»»*»— 33104-2 (505) 982-9242 (219)273-5973 5/6/99 —Hit— 28594-2 4/26/98 —«»»«— 7045-82 4/3»/a» -tin- 19S34-2 34 • APRIL 22, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER GENERAL REAL GENERAL REAL GENERAL GENERAL BUSINESS LEGAL ESTATE ESTATE HELP WANTED HELP WANTED OPPORTUNITY ADS COKE/PEPSI VENDING. Local ATTENTION Snack/Soda Routes Available. NOTICE OF INTENTION UNDERSTANDING HELP WANTED High income-Low maintenance. REAL ESTATE Men/Women earn $375. FRONT DESK AGENTS Brand new combo machine capa- TO REGISTER BUYING/SELLING ble of $100K per year. Investment HOUSES/RENTALS weekly processing FICTITIOUS NAME required. Frank (800)519-3201. The undersigned does hereby INVESTMENT PROPERTIES Join our winning teaml Polnte AIN 1996-048 ANALYZING Medical I.D. Cards at certify that they are conducting Estero Resort on FM Beach has LOCAL CANDY ROUTE, 30 vend- a restaurant business at RENTAL PROPERTY Full & Part Time Front Desk BUILDING YOUR DREAM home. Immediate open- ing machines. Earn approximately 1244 Periwinkle Way, Agent positions available. $800/day. All for $9,995. Sanibel, Fl. 33957 HOUSE? ings, your local area. Excellent salary & benefits! Will REFINANCING Call (800)988-VEND. AIN#1998-040 nder the fictitious name of Dolce tralnl Apply In person for Vita RENT VS. BUYING Experience unneces- Instant Interview, 6640 Estero OWN YOUR OWN APPPAREL, SEND FOR THE shoe, westernware, lingerie, nd that said firm is composed of REAL ESTATE INFO GUIDE sary, wilt train. Call Blvd. or call 765-1155. bridal, gift or $1.00 store. Includes the following persons whose $29.95 inventory fixtures, buying trip, name and place of residence )s SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER CONDO INVESTMENT Medicard training. Minimum investment as follows: : TO: 3 bedroom condo at Polnte Santo with $18,900. Call Liberty Island Restaurant : beautiful direct views ol Gull over lakes 1-541-386-5290 ext. Properties, Inc. • REAL ESTATE INFO. GUIDE Very strong rental income makes this a SHUTTER COMPANY Opportunities (501)327-8031. AIN PO BOX 1926 great opportunity. 1169M. SEEKING SALES PERSON #1995-016 P.O. Box 716 f DUBLIN, GA. 31040 LIGHTHOUSE POINT FOR Sanibel, Florida 33957 ( Top. floor prims unit with direct bay views INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR overlooking wildlife and inland water 2 SHUTTER SALES Ownership of Dolce Vita •" bedroom + den with 1565+sq ft make MAINTENANCE 1-800-776-9155 is as follows: \~ ATTENTION this a must see. $429,000 1-941-566-8161 Island Restaurant . UNDERSTANDING BEST BUY ON SAN IB EL Properties, Inc. | REAL ESTATE Lighthouse Point ground level with over Polnte Estero Resort has a FT (30 BUYING/SELLING 1565 sq ft ol living + porch 2 hrsJwfc.) Maintenance position It Is our Intention to apply to the HOUSES/RENTALS bedrooms, den, eat-in kitchen, beach available. General Maintenance AVON PRODUCTS Department of State, Divlsiop INVESTMENT PROPERTIES access & more A terrific buy at only experience preferred. Hours Start your own business. Flexible of Corporations, State of i ANALYZING $275,000. will be 7:30am to 3:30pm, days hours. Enjoy unlimited earnings. Florida to register the said' RENTAL PROPERTY HOMESITES vary. Excellent wages. Apply In Call toll free name of Dolce Vita under the, BUILDING YOUR DREAM Not many of these are left on Sanibel person for Instant interview, (888)942-4053 provisions of Chapter 90-267) These lots are both large parcels which 6640 Estero Blvd. or call (Fictitious Name Act), Laws of HOUSE? offer affordable total house packages in CONTINENTAL EXPRE$$ needs REFINANCING 765-1155. Florida (Section 865.09, Florida the low $200,000's Excellent locations - OTR Statutes), 1990. RENT VS. BUYING Call for further details Both lots are & regional drivers. Voted amoung SEND FOR THE under $60,000 each the top 10 small carriers. Paid REAL ESTATE INFO GUIDE Call Julia or Steve Potts MEDICAL/DENTAL BILLING. Work benefits. 90-95% $29.95 RE/Max of the Islands on your computer processing no-touch freight. SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER 800-388-2311 Insurance claims. Training with (800)365-1337/(800)727-4374 TO: 941-472-2311 certification. Investment EOE. Owner of Color Care is as fol- REAL ESTATE INFO. GUIDE from$2,995. Financing available. DRIVER COVENANT TRANSPORT lows: PO BOX 1926 Free seminar and Information. •Coast to coast runs* Teams start Mlchele Glrton DUBLIN, GA. 31040 Toll free (800)890-4467 35c-37c, $1,000. sign-on bonus 129 Pearl St. ; for experience Co. drivers. For Ft. Myers Beach, Fl. 33931 , experience drivers & owner CAROLINA MOUNTAIN HOMES INTERVAL FOR Operators (800)441-4394. For It is my Intention to apply to thtf REAL ESTATE. 5530 West U.S. Graduate students Department of State, Division PART TIME RETAIL of Corporations, State of 64 Murphy.NC 28906. Offering RENT (800)338-6428. ; Florida to register the said . Western NC Homes, Cabins, DRIVER/CONTRACTORS...Adding Acreage, Creek & Lakefront TENNESSEE LAKE VIEW BAR- EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS • SERVICES name of /• GAIN. 3 acres with boat dock $7.00 PER HOUR more trucks, adding more driversl Color Care I Properties FREE brochure DOCKSIDE SANIBEL Co. Driver:3000+ miles avg /wk. (800)747-7322 $19,900. Beautifully wooded, d/b/a/Color All Technologies |.( spectacular views, located at 472-9098 home 7-10 days, satelitem comm. under the provisions of S. GOVT FORECLOSURES as low as Chrystal Clear Mountain Lake- late model equip., exc. benefits Chapter 90-267 (Fictitious P $5000. Assume existing loans. naxt to 18 hole golf course! New lease purchase program. Name Act), Laws of Florida Bad credit, no problem! Call Paved roads, utilities, soils tested. TRUCK DRIVER TRAINEES NEED- Mln. 23 yrs. old w/1 yr OTR exp. (Section 865.09, Florida - (888)377-6648, ext, H360 Low, low financing. Call now EDI required. Contractors/Contractor Statutes), 1990. . (800)704-3154 axt 1741 Covenant Transport has Immediate drivers welcomel Ashley openings for entry level drivers. Transportation, Inc. ATTENTION Earn $37K-$42K. No experience (800)346-5264 : UNDERSTANDING neededl Training available ISLAND LOCKSMITH REAL ESTATE through T.D.I. 24-hour Emergency Service NOTICE OF INTENTION BUYING / SELLING (800)435-5593. IMMEDIATE HOUSES / RENTALS OPENING TO REGISTER " DRIVERS- Attn.: Professional NVESTMENT PROPERTY Owner Operators! No Canada, BUSINESS FICTITIOUS NAME ; ANALYZING NYC & NE, mln. 23 yrs. W/1yr. The undersigned does hereby RENTAL PROPERTY Advertise OTR CDL w/Hazmat. Paschall MANAGER certify that she is conducting a franchise/mobile recondition*, BUILDING YOUR , Truck Lines. (800)848-0405 Skills needed: •strong background in 472-2394 ing service business at '-• DREAM HOUSE? In The GET PAID $15.-$30. per hour pro- 129 Pearl St. V. REFINANCING cessing Insurance claims for local booKkeeplng/accounting Walter, Norma & Ft. Myers Beach, Fl. 33931 f doctors otflce. Complete training RENT VS. BUYING on a computerized system Dan under the fictitious name of Cofor provided. Computer required. Call Care P SEND FOR THE (800)259-6661 ext. 204. •meticulous attention • Thompson to detail d/b/a/Color All Technologies 5* REAL ESTATE GOVERNMENT POSTAL JOBS- To and that said firm is composed jof INFO GUIDE Classifieds up to $17.24/hr., hirlng/99, free •good peope skills the following person whos'e ONLY $29.95 application/examination informa- •experience in a non-profit name and placeof residence Is tion. Federal hire-Full benefits. organization helpful as follows: SEND CHECK OR (800)890-4467,BXt. 1401. (8am- Mlchele Girton MONEY ORDER TO: 472-1587 6pm CST). 129 Pearl St. REAL ESTATE INFO Responsibilities include: Ft. Myers Beach, Fl. 33931 GUIDE P.O. BOX CITY OF SANIBEL •day-to-day business office operations FINACIAL Owner of Color Care Is as fol- 1926 EMPLOYMENT lows: DUBLIN, GA 31040 • WANT TO BUY/ •preparing financial SERVICES Michele Girton OPPORTUNITIES statements, specialized SISItt —1»»«— 337577-2 RENT/ TRADE SANIBEL SEWER SYSTEM 129 Pearl St. Board reports and yearly $$WEBUY$$ • Seller Financed Ft. Myers Beach, Fl. 33931 REAL ESTATE WASTEWATER PLANT "C" budget Notes'lnsurance Settlements" REAL ESTATE Land Not Portfolios. Colonial' It is my intention to apply to the; OPERATOR •yearly audit responsibilities Financial (800)969-1200 EXT 50 Department of State, Division •overseeing business DISTANT WANT TO BUY A DEBT-FREE LIFE! of Corporations, State of •- $23,579 TO $34,425 assistants Free confidential help. Cut monthly Florida to register the saide PRIVATE BUYER payments. Reduce Interest. Stop name of *• SO. COt$>RADO RANCH SALE Wishes to purchase collection calls. Avoid bankruptcy. Color Care REQUIRES: Benefits include: d/b/a/Color All Technologies • 80 ACRfS- $50,000. Ejoy panoram- Three bedroom home •competitive salary Nation's largest non-profit: Genus ic mountain views & sensational on Sanibel Credit Management. under the provisions of . sunsms.over the Rockies from HSD, GED OR OTHER •health and life insurance (800)295-7415 Chapter 90-267 (Fictitious § this glntly rolling acreage. Year DIRECTLY FROM OWNER. •retirement plan Name Act), Laws of Florida • roundjoccess, telephone & elec- Can make quick CERT. OF COMPETENCY AUTO LOANS. All credit accepted, (Section 865.09, Florida •paid tolls no application fees. Most Statutes), 1990. tric, raeal for horses. Excellent and equitable settlement. SUPPLEMENTED BY ONE YR approvals 1 hour. 24 hour service. financing. EXP IN WASTEWATER Write; P.O. Box 321 Please send resume (800)967-5313. Call toll free (877)676-6367 Haverford, PA. 19041 OPERATIONS. FL CLASS C www.world13.com 8-.30am-7r30pm Hatchet Ranch and 3 letters of reference to: 6/3/88 -IHI- 38272-2 WASTEWATER OPERATORS World Funding Group, Inc. AND VALID FL DRIVERS Lic.#091942 • AUTOMOBILES LICENSE REQUIRED. Erick Lindblad, BILLS ADDING UP? Monthly pay- WANT TO BUY Executive Director ments too high?Paying too high RECREATION DEPARTMENT Sanibel-Captiva Interest? Avoid Bankruptcy by -OR SALE Two/three bedroom consolidating your bills with RECREATION AIDES Conservation Foundation condo or home SEASONAL/AS-NEEDED International Credit Services Ltd. P.O. Box 839 Toll Free (888)618-8555 CAMAfc RS 1992. 25th on or near Gulf. $8.44 HRLY Sanibel, FL 33957-0839 ANNIVERSARY EDITION. Sanibel/Captiva. HSD, GED OR OTHER CERT FREE-FREE-FREE. Debt Consolidation Application with Greaf'early graduation gift. 812-275-5949 days. OF COMPETENCY; Exceffent condition, inside No telephone calls, please. service. Reduce payments up to Ask for Ralph. SUPPLEMENTED BY SIX 65%ll No advance fees! 2nd and fut. Runs great. 58K 5/6/98 —«t««— 42885-2 or MONTHS EXP AS YOUTH . Mortages available. Original owner, 812-275-6817 eves. COUNSELOR DESIRED; OR (800)328-8510 337-4351. -<>o_ 337555-2 EQUIVALENT COMBINATION SAME DAY APPROVALS!! -tUt- 337611-a BUSINESS Electronic Underwrltingl*Every OF TRAINING AND EXP. mortgage program available- MUST WORK WELL WITH OPPORTUNITY every Income and credit situation • BICYCLES SKILLS & TRADES CHILDREN AND PUBLIC. imaginable! Apply on-line at: FLEXIBLE SHIFT PROTEL PAYPHONE ROUTE www.northeastmortgage.com of toll PERSONALS £OR SALE HELP WANTED Complete Bell South payphone free (888)667-0800 route. $12,500. No hidden costsll WANT A VISA CARD? $12,000.+, SCHWINN TANDEM BIKE. AIR FORCE, Great career opportu- Apply: Call (800)519-3201. unsecured. Bad/no credit is O.K., nities available for City AIN#1998-018 low fixed interest. Everyone wel- PURPLE RINGER 2-SPEED BENDIX, high school grads, ages 17-27. Plus come. (800)365-3499 AUTOMATIC SHIFT. $375. up to $9000. enlistment bonus If of Sanibel Finance REFINANCE AND SAVE $100'S Department 800 EACH MONTH consolidate debt, 472-2786 yog quallfyl For an information improve your home or get needed 4>i»»« —MM— 3»7«l>»-2 packet, call (800)423-USAF or Duniop Road cash. Custom programs lor every Visit Sanibel FL 33957-4096 PERSONAL www.alrforce.com need. Good & problem credit, po (941) 472-9615 income verifieat!on,,se!f-employed & bankruptcy. 24 hour pre- SERVICE approvals, quick closings, com- GENERAL POSITIONS OPEN petitive rates. We bend over "the tobacco shop with UNTIL FILLED backwards to approve your loan $195.* DIVORCE. Also 30 a hippie flavor" HELP WANTED FAIRBANK MORTGAGE days, no hearing/court. Missing ..pipes, papers, candles, imported spouse, property, children. Sanibel Tolls Paid Drug (888)577-8671 cigs/tobaccos, EXT. 552 FL-tlc. ML9700547 Bankruptcy $225.' Stop creditor Incense, jewelry & more. TRAVEL Free Workplace Vending: Lazy persons dream. Few calls. Same day reports/$30. EOE hours = Good $. Priced to sell. Local. AAA Family Center's Call KLEAR® & CARBO® PART TIME RETAIL FL Statutes Chapter 119 Free brochure. 800-820-4353. (800)688-3188 Urine Cleaners EUROPE $670 THE BEST DEAL EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS. Compliance WORK IN YOUR SPARE TlMEl DIVORCE $i50.*~Cqvers children, EVER! Includes round trip flight GOOD MONEY! PROCESSING property division, name change, "18 and over" and 30/60 day unlimited travel $8.00 PER HOUR. Veterans' Preference A MAIL! FREE SUPPLIES! military, missing spouse, etc. One pass valid throughout 21 coun- DOCKSIDE SANIBEL City of Sanibel employment BONUSES! RUSH SASE: signature required.' Excludes 3915 Broadway tries including Great Britain. application Is required. GREENHOUSE/4217 HIGH- Government fees, uncontested. Ft Myers, FL 33901 (800)841-8222 472-9098 LANDS., WATERFQRD, M| Paperwork done for you (200' N. of Edison Mall) (vww.worldtravellinks.com 4/28/99 —1»*»— 337567-2 4/22/98 ' —1«««— 42457-2 48328-2165 (800)462-2000. Budget Divorce (941J936-RING ISLAND REPORTER Q APRIL 22, 1999 Q 35 I BUILDING & I CARPET >I»J CARPET IREMODELING ' CLEANING HANDYMAN SERVICES CLEANING ••• *•• •*• •*• •*• •»• •*• **• TIM'S I * * i QUALITY WORK DONE KEAGLE ENTERPRISES CARPET CLEANING Window Cleaning WINFIELD YOUR WAY FT. MYERS BEACH 2 Rooms for $29 & CONTRACTING 5 Rooms for $55 ALL HOME REPAIRS BOBCAT SERVICES ON SITE SCREEN REPAIR STATE CERTIFIED Sofa Cleaning - $30 AND IMPROVEMENTS GRADING AND OR FABRICATION GENERAL CONTRACTOR Free Deodorizing CGC016352 EXCAVATION *Easter Special* Save CALL CONSTRUCTION SITE $20.00* • Renovations • Additions JANITORIAL SERVICES GLENN DAVIS CONCRETE CLEANUP Free Citrus Deodorizing • Repairs • Soffits FOR FREE ESTIMATES DIRT HAULING FREE Estimates Upholstery & Oriental • Fascia • Siding Owner / Operator 463-8076 Rugs Residential - Commercial 20 Years Experience $14.95 per room Max. 540-4367 •»• •** *t* *J* •** »J» * Established 1988 458-8119 150sq.ft. 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE 2 room min./ max. 150sq.ft. f • FREE ESTIMATES - Scotchgard & Teflon 542-7324 Acuraclean & Restoration Call for an appointment (941)463-2496 HANDYMAN Ask about steam cleaning CARPET "Special" PETE'S LAWN PAINTING Home & Business SERVICE, INC. Janitorial 14 YEARS EXPERIENCE (941)765-8898 SAME LOCATION RESIDENTIAL & FREE ESTIMATES 24 hr, Emergency Flood FOR 20 YEARS COMMERCIAL INSURED Service .•V (941)982-0540 LAWN & LANDSCAPE • INTERIOR - EXTERIOR • SPECIAL BERBER CARPET & SERVICE *Real Estate Watch* RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL Be worry free For Rentals & Condos • * * $12.95 Installed CERAMIC TILE • DECORATIVE while you are awayl SERVING S,W FLORIDA FAUX PAINTING •COMMERCIAL CARPET SINCE 1986 24 hrs. 7 days a week at $4.99/ yard BEACH CONTRACTOR •PRESSURE CLEANING LIC # 962251 • GOOD CUT PILE CARPET RETAIL STORE - PAY UPON COMPLETION - Bonded Insured LICENSED & INSURED - LIC. PT000286 - for Offices & Restaurants PRICES TOO HIGH? REMODELING (941)434-0606 • • • - STATE LIC. RX0064659- • VINYL & TILE All major carpets, GENERAL CONTRACTING •CUTTING'TRIMMING •Also* sheet vinyl & ceramic tile REPAIRS • EDGING • MULCHING SPECIAL PRICES ON lines available • PLANTINGS QUALITY MATTRESSES Free estimates & shop at CALL JIM BUCKLEY • YARD CLEAN UPS home service. • SEASONAL OWNERS • Installation available Call us to maintain your KLARE CARPET Insured - Uc.# TM 000182 property & take care of all "•"" 463-3012 20 Yrs exp. plus Ref. 463-3798 your lawn & landscape needs Direct Carpet Mill Brokers. when you're here or away IkK>* 433-0592 • • • HONEST, DEPENDABLE HANDYMAN PERSONAL & EXPERIENCED. SIDING • • • SERVICES CALL PETE SEVARINO 941-765-1427 7/14/1* _##»# — 3«27t-6 SEAMLESS SIDING Job With no splices or HANDYMAN seams. GUTTERS PAINTING •Maintenance free HAULING FOR ALL YOUR HOME •14 different colors HOME ASSISTANCE Lifetime warranty REPAIRS 941.S40.g732 SERVICE Seamless gutters by TRASM MAN o o o o o 1-800-329-8613 ABC Seamless. Light Hauling 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE Covering S.W. Florida "SHOPPING & Call for free estimate. Licensed Construction ?* ALL IN ONE PAINTERS Lie #AG000006 www.abcseamless.com ERRANDS** Maintenance free. Clean Up/Labor & CLEANERS * PAINTING * TILE * **NON MEDICAL Lifetime warranty. Skid-Steer Work, * Residential/Commercial 14 exciting colors. TRANSPORTATION * Interior & Exterior CALL 437-5544 Call today. Demolition, * Clear Sealers **PET SITTiNG**PLANT ABC Seamless Acreage Mowing, * Pressure Cleaning CARE** 540-9732 Trucks For Roofers, Family Owned & Operated "CHECK BOOK Rd BALANCING ** "MEDICARE & INSURANCE FORMS "PAYING BILLS** "ANSWERING CORRESPONDENCE "SOCIAL ACTIVITIES** "CONDO CLOSING & OPENING" "CLOSET/GARAGE ORGANIZATION 36 • APRIL 22, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER PET OF THE WEEK e a t her Co r r e c! i o n The Lee County Humane Society's pet of the week is "Morris," a 4-year- Carmine Marotta, a men's 3.5 finalist, partnered with old, domestic short-haired cat. He's High Low Rain Joe Meek m the seventh annual" Sanibel/Captiva April 14 84 68 — neutered and is front declawed, and Conservation Foundation Tennis Tournament, was incor- needs a home without children. April 15 85 68 — rectly identified in the April 15 edition of the Island April 16 86 76 Adoption fees for dogs are $65 and Reporter. $55 for cats. April 17 86 74 — The Reporter regrets the error. April 18 81 62 .40 The fees cover a veterinary exam, April 19 74 59 .02 spaying or neutering, basic shots, April 20 76 58 •— fecal exam and deworming, an occult heart-worm test for dogs and a feline We want to correct our mistakes as soon as possible. If leukemia test for cats. you sec an error, call 472-1587.. "Morris" Rainfall for Aprif is .42 inches so far. Note: Rainfall levels are recorded from the The first flea treatment application and a one-year alum- morning of the day given to the following morn- ni membership are also included, at a total value of more ing. If you see news happening, than $200. Sourc&: Island Water Association Adoption hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. call the Island Reporter The humane society is on Arcadia Street in East Fort Myers. at 472-1587. For information, call 332-0364, ext. 210. ,,#>. JOHN NAUMANN sAsSOCIATB Since J975 New Listings Qolf FrOltt Mint condition, scarcely used, marble b . Olde Florida Style fix* bedroom, two &»Mf Wi Large Mint Condition Home Pristine and Very Near Beach Quality LA time bedroom, two * meucan terra cottatiU, cathedral ceiling in dining room, ipk : riome In terrific condition. Approximately 2,450 square feet of liv-. very private location. Half acre sftt with over 2OO' oF voter balh, split plan pool rwrne. Superb condition, cathedral ceilings, sky- ing spice, with a 200 square Foot porch anJ 1600 square fact plan, very near clubhouse. Gil Dan Colin, CRS 395-7653 frontage 6 great views, custom built pool home, 3 car garage, lights, attractively furnished, nice yard. Call Dan Conn; CRS master bedroom suite. Room for a pool! Gall Glenn Grretta cathedral ceilings 6 more. Gil Dan Colin, CRS 395-7653 395-7653 $439,934 Offered for 399,993 Broker-Salesperson 8OO-78U-26I6 $279,900 $499,994 Create Your Own Place With Lots Of Direct Qulf Front With Acreage iUe gated Sand Pointe Condo A West Gulf D*« Gulf Beautiful Qulf Front Rental Enjoy the sunset Space This three bedroom, two Vz bath townhduse has subdivision, Architect deigned to enhance the water views! 3 bed' front complex. Excellent investment. Two bedroom, two bath from your one bedroom, one bath condo at South Seas Flanta- fireplace St family room and sits inside a private courtyard. A room, 4 V'2 lath, plus loft, study, soaring cathedral ceilings with sky GulF view condo. Wonderful views of the lagoon, pool and tion Resort on Gptiva Island. Great Rental Unit! Gil Mary lights, German cabinetry & fella windows. Over 2 acres of designer Gulf. Turn key with weekly rentals. Gil Trevor Nette, Broker- great walking, Diking and boating community. Call uecky Wil- O'Leary, Broker-Salesperson, 437-3H46 $335,000 liams, Broker-Salesperson 1172-5457 $86,000 landscaphgviiich "frames" the Gulf. Gil Glenn Carretta, Broker- Salesman W2-3BI $475,000 Salesperson 8OO.78U-26I6 $2,599,000 Fantastic Lakefront Showpiace in the Brand NeW Home! Three bedroom, three Vi bath, South Ft. Myers-Small, Friendly Complex. Nutmeg Village Condo Two bedroom, two bath, only DuneS Three bedroom, two bath home with great pool and en- and den. Gated community, private pool and boat dock. Stunning Two bedroom, bw bath, first floor, furnished, screened porch, pool, one back from GulF front Great views of Gulf. Residential com. ttnnis, great reserves, low maintenance, great season or annual rentalo r munity with limited rental. Gil Robert Cronin, Realtor 335-5500 tertaining areas on one of the Lest tots in the Duns. Gil Bob RaaV water views. Private beach access with shared tennis court Gil gan, Realtor 472-0910 $675,000 vacation home. Convenient location to beaches. Cal Becky WJ- $475 000 Trevor NetU, Broker-Salesman 472.3121 $639,000 liams,BroUSalesperson 472-5457 $64,500 Featured Pro Q CJutf Rental South Seas flantation beauty, newly Top Floor At Sanctuary lust $450,000 (or beau- renovfted with beautirul GulF views. This one bedroom, one bath unit tiful top Floor views. Two bedroom, two bath, 9V21 crown molding South Seas Plantation Private Gulf U>t home Call To&tyYot*mr Free is priced to sell! GO Mary O'Leary, Broker-Salesperson 437-3446 ceiling, marble bath, overlooks two fairways and lake. Gil Toby located on the grounds of South Seas Plantation. Three bed- $323,900 Tolp, Realtor 472-4222 ' $450,000' room, 5Vz bath plus den. Best Sunset Views on Captiva. Copy Of JNA's Catalog Of Gil Steve Harrell, Realtor 472-3121 $3,450,000 "EXCLUSIVE AFFILIATE OF Exclusive Affiliate of Homes • Condos • Lots 472-3121 SOTHEBY'S Vacatio •'Ask About Which Frpperties Include A VacationLinR Membership. INTERNATIONAL REALTY SANIBEL OFFICE: H49 Periwinye Way' SaniUl, FL * CAPTIVA OFFICE; 11508 AnJy Rosse Lane ' Captiva, FL JOHNNIAUMAW 941-472-3121 A 800-232-6004 rocfiure! 472-3121 IW