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Week of Sept. 25-Oct. 1,2003 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA, FLORIDA VOLUME 30, NUMBER 39, 28 PAGES 75 CENTS Islanders get peek at proposed decorations for the Causeway help Donna T. Schuman in trouble Staff writer By Amy Fleming Staff writer Sanibel residents got their first look at some possible designs for the decor Being a teenager never was easy, of the 70-foot fixed span bridge that will but these days, just getting through serve as the new gateway to Sanibel adolescence in one piece can seem like Tuesday. an insurmountable challenge. It's all The Lee County Department of too easy for middle and high schoolers Transportation presented the aesthetics to head in the wrong direction, leaving study on the new bridge at the Sanibel parents searching for ways to bring Community Association to a mixed them back. crowd of islanders -*- some anxious for This was the situation Sanibel resi- the change, some still upset with the dent Susan Grinstead faced when her decision to erect the fixed span bridge oldest daughter, Crystal, started down instead off another drawbridge. a dangerous path. Grinstead, deter- As they entered the workshop, atten- mined to do whatever it took to help dees were prompted to watch a five- her daughter, found herself searching minute Power Point presentation that the internet for solutions, and found explained the aesthetic options for the the World Wide Association of new bridge. Specialty Programs and Schools. In the presentation, the DOT offered The WWASP consists of 10 schools a number of options for color, landscap- located in the United States and ing and even texture of the concrete that abroad, with programs designed to fit Dotmci T. Schuinc'in photo could give the bridge a distinct Sanibel the individual needs of families. Some Sanibel resident Carla Johnston questions Kris Cella, of Cella and Associates, the flair. firm handling the County's public input on the Causeway, on the aesthetic options One option was to spruce up the See SCHOOLS for the new bridge Tuesday evening. See WORKSHOP page 5 page 5 County wants to nullify portion of interiocal agreement on Causeway
that due to those changes the county may nullify the 16 was premature and legally ineffective under the Council, county commissioners portion of the agreement. terms and conditions of the interiocal agreement," to meet next month to discuss The county commissioners decided on the fixed- Cuyler said. span bridge Sept. 16, citing financial, safety and per- The second issue addressed in the letter deals with Causeway issue mitting issues. the city's financial losses over the Causeway. Although Cuyler agrees that the county would have Cuyler wrote that because the Causeway is not in Donna T. Schuman to nullify a portion of the agreement in order to replace Staff writer sound operating condition or good repair — a county the bascule bridge with a fixed-span, he added the responsibility under the agreement — the city has A letter to the mayor from the county commission county is not in a position to declare that nullification. endured more than $1.2 million in damages. chairman outlining plans to nullify a section of the Cuyler wrote: "Authority to nullify paragraph five Cuyler said that figure does not include the dam- interiocal agreement has raised several concerns from of the interiocal agreement relates to the construction ages to the citizens or businesses on the island. That of the two-lane road with the two marked emergency figure also does not include the estimated $800,000 the city attorney. breakdown lanes." City Attorney Ken Cuyler addressed those concerns loss in surplus available to the city equaling "tens of in a letter to County Attorney James Yaeger Monday. Since that road does not relate to Span A, Cuyler millions of dollars in additional damages to the city," said the county has no ability to declare the nullifica- Following the county's decision to erect a 70-foot, Cuyler said. tion. fixed-span bridge to replace the drawbridge, Chairman The city attorney expects the monetary issues can Ray Judah provided the city formal notice of the coun- The agreement also states that the county will give be dealt with. the city 90 days prior written notice of the declaration ty's intentions for the Causeway-A Span. "I expect a favorable response from the county for of the nullification of that section and the basis for the the financial losses the city has endured and the loss of The paragraph in question deals with the Causeway decision. Following that notice, the agreement pro- project's roadway construction and county's ability to the surplus money the city has received," Cuyler said. vides that the county will consult with the city on an "We would like to favorably address the issue and nullify the agreement if an aspect of that project alternate design. becomes unfeasible. The letter also informed the city come to an agreement." "It appears that the Commissioners' action on Sept. Mayor Steve Brown said the important issue for Sanibel residents is the loss of the Causeway revenue. "Approximately 12 percent of our budget will be CfY Bonn lost if the current bond issue goes through," Brown said. "To maintain the quality of life we currently • ENVIRONMENT.... page 17 enjoy we will have no option but to raise taxes." Cuyler also wrote that the county commission has • REAL ESTATE page 14 Planning International New website the ability to work with the city to improve relations • LOOKING BACK page 21 Coastal Cleanup significantly. Cuyler added that the relevant legal Commission Sanibel-Captiva Chamber issues must be addressed by the County Commission. • OPINION page 6 Land Development Code : Once again cigarette of Commerce offers new '•. Cuyler added that this issue will come before the 1 amendments sent to City butts top the list of litor- resource with shopping City Council at its next meeting. • BUSINESS page 24 and weather ; } Council, variance tabled : ral trash Yeager was not surprised by Cuyler's letter. • DATELINE ....page 25 "We'll be responding either before or after the \ —See page 2 5 ; —See page 17 j : —See page24« board has its meeting with the council in October," the • TV LISTINGS page 18 county attorney said. • CLASSIFIEDS page 22 2 • Week of Sept. 25-Oct. 1,2003 • ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER Q Week of Sept 25-Oct 1, 2003 CITY • COUNTY • STATE Sa.nibe oo! Beacon Tabling of variance Beach amendments to Shedding Light on School News Volume 4, Number 1 Septmber 18, 2003 gives owner more time LDC on the way to Council By Donna T. Schuman "You can't police it to the point Donna T. Schuman Staff writer where you are on top of it all the time," Back to School at Parents experience Staff writer Bogen said. "You can limit the number 9 After months of minor tweaking, an of chairs, but I can't see how to control The Sanibel School Sanibel resident John Weston will have a little more time to undertake the needed ordinance regulating the use and storage it." 'Back to School improvements to his Heron's Landing home so it is compliant with the Land of beach equipment in the resort district Schuller was also concerned with By Savannah Fersner, "I like the new start times," said Assistant By Nathan Papanicolas, classrooms. Parents spent 15 minutes in Development Code. finally passed the Sanibel Planning pre-positioning equipment on the beach. 7th Grade Reporter Principal Mrs. McDole. "After lunch, the 8th Grade Reporter and each class and had a three-minute break The Sanibel Planning Commission tabled the discussion over the pending variance Commission's inspection. The ordinance states beach equipment school day is almost over." Pete De La Concepcion, between classes to find out where they following a recommendation from the Planning Department. Commissioners voted 4-1 to recom- shall not be placed or positioned on the On August 11, 2003 all Sanibel students This year 418 students returned to the 7th Grade Reporter were heading next by using schedules On Sept. 12 the Planning Department approved proposed revisions to the develop- mend the ordinance to "City Council beach prior to being provided for use. from Kindergarten through 8th Grade went school. They returned to some new staff written by their students. ment permit on Weston's property. According to Assistant Planning Director Ken with Commission Chairwoman Marie However, Schuller said they're were back to school. This year The Sanibel members, and new parent-pickup and bus Open House for Sanibel School Middle This open house will help parents to be Pfalzer, if the revisions are implemented, the home will be in compliance with the Land Gargano dissenting. Commissioner Jack resorts that practiced pre-positioning School has new start times, 8:00 a.m.. to procedures. "I like being back to school," Grades, 6-8, parents took place on August able to better communicate with their stu- Development Code. Samler was excused from the meeting. and suggested the commission add a 2:00 p.m. The start times were changed said Sanibel 6th Grader Ellie Barfield. "The 27, 2003 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. dents about what they are learning and to The variance in question would have granted Weston the additional space needed for section to the ordinance regulating help them at home with their studies. The ordinance amends several sec- because the district transportation depart- teachers are really nice, and I like school!" This was the second annual Open his home. Last year an as-built survey conducted on the Westons' property concluded tions of the Land Development Code equipment that is ment was no longer able to supply our House. Last year, parents came and expe- "The Open House was a huge success, that the Weston's new home exceeded the area Ms property is entitled to. not in use. and many parents enjoyed themselves," and better defines resort accessory school with buses at the previous times. rienced the middle school schedule for the Commission Chairwoman Marie Gargano said she was pleased with the outcome of beach equipment in regards to permit- Assistant first time. Since it was so helpful, it has said Mrs. McDole, The Sanibel School the issue so far. Assistant Principal. ting, development and conditional use. Planning become a back-to-school tradition. "They have stepped up to the plate, looked at their developed area and are making Under. the proposed ordinance, the Director Ken Parents followed their child's schedule the changes themselves instead of asking for relief," Gargano said. approval of development permits will be Pfalzer said there Sanibel School Growing Pains and met their teachers and learn about Pfalzer said it is not likely that the issue will come before the Planning Commission valid as long as the property remains in is no way to what the students were studying this year again. compliance with the section of the Land determine . Students were not invited because there "The approach (the Westons) are taking is not to need a variance," Pfalzer said. Development Code dealing with resorts whether the was not enough room in the portable housing beach equipment. The ordi- chairs have been nance originally said permitting under put out for use or conditional-use approval would be valid not. Sanibel Soccer, Going Again for three years from the issue date of the Gargano Bailey's store, shoppers permit. raised the ques- Gargano By Justin Messinger er jerseys this year for smaller kids. I Sanibel resident Hazel Schuller again tion of the allot- 7th Grade Reporter asked some of the players that had been on voiced her concerns with eliminating a ted space the the team before if they thought that they make life easier for troops reference to conditional uses from the resorts will be given for storage in the Sanibel School soccer started up again had more experience than the younger ordinance. new ordinance. Currently, resorts can on Atigust 26th. The Sea Dragons are players. They said, "We do have more By Karen Nelson packed the boxes and added a Ty Schuller, who is concerned the ordi- designate 30 percent of its land devel- entering their 5th season, and they are opti- experience over the younger players, but nance will commercialize the beach, oped areas. The ordinance states out- mistic that this will be a winning season. will work together as a team." Staff writer American troops Beanie Baby for good measure, while Sanibel Beauty Salon presented three picture postcards to the door holding areas, not used for storing The Sanibel School requires that its student Since only 18 players are allowed to Commission. One was of Fort Myers bicycles, can be up to 150 square feet athletes maintain a minimum of a 2.00 travel and 23 are trying out, there will have On Sept. 18, Bailey's Manager Jessie owner Mary Anne Banta added- some Burke shipped five cartons totaling just scalp and cleansing therapy shampoos. Beach, which Schuller classified as a without being considered a developed grade point average to stay on the team. to be cuts. The first game will be played area. Outdoor areas storing bicycles can The head coach for this year is Paul Lander against Marco Island on September 26th. over 84 pounds to her nephew, 19-year- Burke received donations from some recreational beach. The second postcard and his assistant is Rob Price. Practices old Pfc. Joshua Swan, now serving in of her vendor reps, including Frito Lay was of a beach in Key West that be up to 100 square before being con- By Nathan Papanicolas center and a new office location as well. will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Iraq. The items were collected in a and Beef Jerky. "Next time, I'm hitting Schuller said was overloaded with sidered developed areas. Gargano said 8th Grade reporter There is also a new parking lot which is Uniforms this year will be the same drop-box that was set up in Bailey's up the suntari lotion people," she resort amenities. that allowing the resorts to have given twice the size and is much more helpful, design as last year, but there will be small- General Store in mid-August. quipped. A Fort Myers woman sent a The third was of storage areas that exceed the current The construction on the Sanibel School with a track for the runners to run laps Burke organized the drive because check and a Bailey's customer also Sanibel. Schuller development intensity could disrupt the ted on May 29th. "The school so far has around. Swan always shares whatever she sends brought in a sizable check. And Bailey's said that the natural look of the beaches. Tessed about 10%," said Mrs. Mcdole. Centex Rooney and many other compa- Vollyball Is Starting Up and asks her to send more. He is serving picked up the $79.71 cost of shipping passing of this "Two years down the road we could r 10 years of planning this nine million nies are hard at work building the school. with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. lilt: live bo.vcb. oidinunce and have a beach Lhat looks very developed ir project has proceeded at a steady Hundreds of workers are working all day to Items collected in the Bailey's drive, The drive .will continue withthe next eliminating con- because they ("beach equipment) are and should be done by March 2004. make this project a successful one. In order By Bronzen Winters and Catie Pinault expectation will be immediately notified included sunscreen, body wipes, Kp shipment probably be sent the end of ditional use from being stored where people can see /hen the Sanibei School was first built to make room for the new school they had Seventh Grade Reporters and will not be eligible to compete with the balm, cookies. Beef Jerky, newspapers, • October (there will be a drop-off table it could cause our them," Gargano said. as 25,000 sq. ft. After the construction it to remove a baseball field, the tennis courts, team. Along with the minimum GPA magazines, books, soap, shampoo, at BaileyFest on Oct. 19). Tiiese goody beaches to Additional proposed amendments to u be 50,000 sq. ft. in total. The new sec- the kindergarten playground and the old The Volleyball team has finally arisen requirement, students are only allowed a shavers and cough drops — "everything boxes will go to Pfc. Zach Thomas and become overrun the Land Development Code include the ^n of the school will contain all new bus ramp. from its long hibernation period. The certain number of discipline warnings. they could possibly use right now," said Capt. Robert Degand. Thomas, a former with resort initiation of a $300 fee for accessory oms for each subject. As well as a new practices are scheduled to be held on These warnings are called coupons. If three Burke. student at the Sanibel Elementary amenities and beach equipment for the resort housing Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to of these coupons are pulled, students will feteria for the-middle school, there will Shell Net Manager Roni Martorelli School, is serving with the 40th Bogen look like the district, plus an additional $5 for each a new bigger air-conditioned gym, a new 5:00 p.m. The first practice was August 26, be removed from the team. Engineering Battalion in beach in Key resort in the development with more >.ate-park, a new room for performing 2003. Jennifer Hall, Trish Philips and The school librarian, Mrs. Riemen- Baghdad. Degand's par- West. than 20 units — not exceeding $500. lays with a changing room and costume assistant Diane Silhavy are the designated schneider, offered her best wishes. "They ents, Bob and June Commissioner Phyllis Bogen pointed The ordinance will come before City and props room, a band room, a new media coaches for this year. are hardworking girls and are dedicated to Degand, are Sanibel resi- out that it is difficult to control the num- Council for approval at a later date. The first next game will be held on the sport. With their great coaches by their dents. ber of accessories placed on the beach. September 25 at 4:30 against Marco side they will be able to feel the sensation Island. Due to the school renovation. of winning a game." The Beacon wishes Coach Hall will try to schedule more away the girl's volleyball team the best of luck. games. The school will provide the trans- portation. Fabrication Technology At Its Finest There is an academic standard that needs to be met by all of the volleyball partici- Designs by Mark Christian pants. A minimum of a 2.00 grade point average must be maintained throughout the season. Any players who fail to uphold this
• Pool Enclosures • Screen Rooms Staff Box • Rescreens • Front Entrys • Security Gates Britt DeGennaro 7th Grade Layout and Design • Mechanical «.-•- ._ - • Railings • Driveway Gates Catie Pinault 7th Grade Reporter • Welded Railings Marina Celano 7th Grade Reporter • Spiral Staircases New Newsies William DuPont 6th Grade Reporter Nathan Papanicolas 8th Grade Reporter " Mention this 848 S.E. 9TH ST. Bv Marina Celano about being on the staff this year!" says Pete De La Concepcion 7th Grade Reporter ad and recieve CAPE CORAL FL 7th Grade. Reporter Catie Pinault. This year, Britt DeGennaro Karen Nelson photo will be our on-staff editor. "Will DuPont and Dominique Eidem 6th Grade Reporter Roni Martorelli, left, and Jessie Burke with some of the 84 The new school year brings new news- Justin Messinger will be interns for the lay- Catherine Schweizer 8th Grade Reporter pounds of goodies shipped to Pfc. Joshua Swan in Iraq. 10% OFF 910-5276 paper staff! _ . out design on the computer. Pete De La The new staff includes: Justin Concepcion and Nate Papanicholas will be Savanna Fersner 7th Grade Reporter Messinger, Catie Pinault, Will DuPont, our on-staff cartoonists. Catie Pinault is our Bronzon Winters 7th Grade Reporter Nate Papanicholas, Dominique Eidem, Pete new sports reporter. De La Concepcion, Catherine Schweizer, Justin Messinger 7th Grade Reporter on and Savannah Fersner. "I'm very excited Mrs. Carol Smith Faculty Advisor FEATURE LISTING: Compass Point #AI52, 2 bedroom, 2 bath + Den attfS Cabana. Direct Gulf front costd© $1,295,0011.00 PRISCILLA MilPIf REALTY 1 •fa ,', V. .'• 1 AR c m n Wh"t it • MARY LOP BAILEY 4- CHUCK BERGSTROM * 239-472-1511 -^' " ^ 4 Q Week of Sept. 25-Oct. 1, 2003 • ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Sept 25-Oct. 1,2003 • 5
County adopts 2003-04 budget WORKSHOP LUSt we ek we ather There are no increases in any of the county's tax rates at the Sept. 18 adopted in the Lee Board of County Commissioners' budget for fiscal year 2003-04. From page 1 High Low Rain The budget includes increases for public safety, libraries, parks and recreation, com- munity development and several major transportation projects, and spending of more than columns underneath the bridge. As an alternative to a plain steel-colored exterior, September 18 89 75 0.04 Note: Rainfall levels are recorded $727 million for operations and new capital projects. the DOT presented a variety of designs that could be embedded into the concrete. September 19 90 74 0.00 from the morning of the day given to The county's new fiscal year begins Wednesday. Included in the budget are: Some examples included dolphins, seahorses and pelicans. Those impressions can September 20 91 75 0.00 the following morning. • $300 million for county operations, including increases for public safety (staffing jail also be imbedded into the walls where the bridge touches down on the island. expansion and new air ambulance), libraries (staffing Lakes Regional Library), parks & September 21 92 79 0.27 The county also presented various colors like coral, beige and yellow as possi- recreation (including takeover of Red Sox Stadium), and community development ble colors for the bridge. Paul Wingard, deputy director of the DOT said the shade September 22 92 78 0.12 (improved service levels in zoning review). should complement the water and maintain the ambiance of Sanibel. September 23 90 78 0.00 • $148 million for constitutional officers — tax collector, sheriff, property appraiser, Various railing designs were also presented. The open style railing — which clerk of courts and elections supervisor — and court services, including $93 million for September 24 88 77 0.00 Source: Island Water Association Wingard said was preferred by much of the public — includes a four-tube metal the Sheriff's Office. rail and a two-tube metal rail. Another option includes the DOT standard, which • $260 million for new capital projects, including $55 million for the Sanibel has a solid wall that is 2-feet, 8-inches in height and a crash-tested barrier wall. Causeway bridges replacement, $48 million for the justice center-government campus Following the presentation, residents made their way to an open question and NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Sanibel-Captiva Tides "*~his information is furnished in the hope expansion in downtown Fort Myers, $32 million for the six-laning of Summerlin Road answer session where they could talk one-on-one with consultants from the coun- Oct. % 2003 that it will be useful, but without any warranty from Boy Scout Road to San Carlos Boulevard, another $22 million for the 600 ton-per- ty. day expansion of the Waste-to-Energy Facility, and $16 million for Conservation 2020 Sanibel resident Carla Johnston, who was in favor of the drawbridge, called the Sunrise 7:18 a 7:18 a 7:19 a 7:19 a 7:19 a 7:20 a 7:20 a purchases. Sunset entire workshop a sham. 7:20 P 7:19 P 7:18 P 7:16 P 7:15 P 7:14 P 7:13 P • Funding for the establishment of an Affordable Housing Reserve ($1 million), assis- "I'd like to be able to tell my grandchildren that democracy exists," Johnston tance to Charlotte County for litigation against phosphate mining ($900,000), a reassem- said. "All I see is a glitzy campaign on the part of the county to steamroll the pub- Tidal Feet bled/platted lands pilot project in Lehigh Acres ($250,000), and the addition of box cul- lic into thinking the County Commission is listening." Range at 2 verts for the Metro Parkway Extension ($396,000). Also, $50,000 for WGCU's 22-part Sanibel Mayor Steve Brown had little to say about the decor. However, Brown Redfish 1 historical documentary of Southwest Florida and $25,000 for the Home Ownership Pass 0 said the county's "condescending gesture" of choosing aesthetics for the bridge Resource Center. would not soothe the feelings of island residents. • Set aside $2 million in a trust fund to deal with unfunded mandates from the state "The Causeway experience for everyone, including the rest of Lee County resi- legislature. If the funds are not spent, they will be used to reduce taxes next year. dents, will be gone forever," the Mayor said. Redfish Pass • Included in the operational funding is $2.1 million for human services/community However, there were some islanders who felt this could be the opportunity to illustrations courtesy Cell and Associates Lo agencies. turn the Sanibel Causeway into a architectural icon. Some of the preliminary designs for potential Causeway decor on display Tuesday Hi 1:46 a 2:05 a 2:28 a 2:57 a 3:32 a 4:14 a 5:06 a • Included in the capital funding is $3.4 million for beach and shoreline projects Vincent Wolanin and Rene Miville put together some concept designs of their Lo 7:31a 8:19 a 9:11a 10:07 a 11:10 a 12:25 p 1:53 p through the Tourist Development Council and paid for with tourist taxes. own for the replacement of span A. On a poster board in the back of the room, they Hi 2:09 p 3:05 p 4:07 p 5:20 p 6:55 p displayed their designs. Alongside those were pictures of famous bridges like'the Golden Gate Bridge and the Brooklyn Bridge with -a note to residents that read: Lo 8:06 p 8:31 p 8:53 p 9:11 p 9:17 p City auction Friday morning "Take the opportunity to create not only a bridge for traffic, but a bridge for the SUSAN BLUEHS It's spring cleaning time in September for the city of Sanibel. Punta Rassa a es The city will be holding an auction at 10 a.m. Friday to clean out about 1,000 items § " Lo accumulated since the last auction five years ago. "Let's do something spectacular," Wolanin said. "Over the life of the bridge, it s Health Care Services Hi 1:40 a 1:59 a 2:22 a 2:51a 3:26 a 4:08 a 5:00 a The items, ranging from office supplies to items confiscated, lost or abandoned during pennies well spent." Lo 7:26 a 8:14 a 9:06 a 10:02 a 11:05 a 12:20 p 1:48 p police investigations, will be auctioned off at the Public Works Building at 750 Dunlop According to Wingard, the county is presenting this information to get some A FULL RANGE OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY AN ISLAND RESIDENT feedback from Lee County residents. Although the decision will ultimately be Hi 2:03 p 2:59 p 4:01 p 5:14 p 6:49 p Road. Professional auctioneer Bruce Scott of Bruce Scott Auctions will conduct the event. made by the DOT, they still want to hear people's opinions. Bathing & Personal Care • Companion Care Lo 8:01 p 8:26 p 8:48 p 9:06 p 9:12 p The public will be able to view the items at 9 a.m. Friday. Jewelry, bicycles, police Another public hearing will be held at Cypress Lake Middle School in Fort Meal Preparation • Transportation • 24 Hour Care Sanibel Lighthouse Myers on Oct. 1. That workshop will be held at 6:30 p.m. with an informal meet- cars, and a canoe are just some of the items to be auctioned. The money generated from Medication Management • Safety Management Lo the auction will be placed in the city's general fund. ing following at 7:30 p.m. Hi 1:05 a 1:26 a 1:51a 2:22 a 2:57 a 3:39 a 4:29 a A complete list of the police items to be auctioned is available in the lobby of the Blood Pressure, Cardiac & Pulmonary Management 8:11a 9:00 a 9:55 a 10:59 a 12:15 p 1:41 p Sanibel Police Department. A complete list of the city's miscellaneous items is available Diabetic Care 'Wound Care • Colostomy & Ileostomy Care Lo 7:25 a at City Hall. For more information call Brace Scott Auctions at 242-7660. Hi 1:28 p 2:20 p 3:16 p 4:19 p 5:50 p Alzheimers Care • Terminal Illness Care & Management Lo 7:58 p 8:16 p 8:27 p 8:19 p 7:29 p The Humane Society wants you Captiva (Outside) :— If you love animals and have as little as two hours a week to lend a hand, the Humane Susan Bluehs, R.W. (239)472-3327 Lo Society of Lee County wants you! A volunteer orientation is scheduled for Oct. 11 from Hi 12:21 a 12:40 a 1:03 a 1:32 a 2:07 a 2:49 a . 3:41 a noon to 2p.m. at the shelter, which is located at 2010 Arcadia Street in Fort Myers. Lo 6:17 a 7:05 a 7:57 a 8:53 a 9:56 a 11:11a 12:39 p The Humane Society is especially looking for reliable adults, 18 years of age and up. Hi 12:44 p 1:40 p 2:42 p 3:55 p 5:30 p with their own transportation who can commit to a 6 month schedule. Temporary volun- teers are also needed. Teens 13 -17 are welcome to volunteer with parental or guardian Lo 6:52 p 7:17 p 7:39 p 7:57 p 8:03 p permission. Volunteer opportunities include: 8 Cat socializer—- Getting the cats out of their cages and giving them special attention. • Dog walker — Helping to make sure each dog is walked for that day. island On-site assistance: TfcH • Data entry/clerical SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA, FLORIDA • Telephone volunteer 2340 Periwinkle Way, P.O. Box 809, Sanibel, FL 33957 • Facility restoration, Repairs and Gardening Special off-site programs: The Island Reporter is Sanibels newspaper of record, • Pet therapy — A volunteer program in which individuals take either their own pets or published each Thursday with more than 4,500 paid t>e Humane Society's pets to visit hospitals and residents of assisted-careliving facil- subscribers, and is the primary news ities and provide the loving touch of an animal. source for islanders. Donna T Schiiman photo • Foster parenting — Volunteers temporarily take in an animal that needs a little extra Jane Burmer of U.R.S. Consulting, a firm used by the County, explains the aesthet- Phone: (239)472-1587 • Fax: (239)472-8398 care and love from the Humane Society. These animals may need to be brought up to ics options for the new bridge to Sanibel resident DeweyTate. adoptable weight and age, or requires some type of convalescent care before being Tonya e-mail: [email protected] placed for adoption. website: www.flguide.com Squibb • Food bin pick-up — Stopping by the Publix stores that have Humane Society collec- Group Publisher Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. tion bins and picking up all the donated items. • PetSmart adoptions — Working at PetSmart once a month and helping to get the ani- SCHOOLS mals adopted. • • Education — Speaking in schools and at public affairs. From page 1 Miscellaneous: schools focus on behavior modification for teenagers, others are intended for younger • Photography — Taking pictures of the animals that are up for adoption. These pictures children, or for adults aged 18 and older. They are all privately owned, and follow a will be' sent to the newspapers and published in the Humane Society's quarterly * basic core program developed by founder Ken Kay. Since the program encompasses the newsletter. family, not just the child who is struggling, parents are required to attend at least one • Fundraising — Serving on a committee that plans events and activities that will raise seminar to help strengthen individual-and family structure. ftenny Erik Marguerite John funds and awareness for the shelter in the community. The programs are not a time out from school — academics are emphasized, as is Severance Burriss Burns Hessler Executive Managing Real Estate Account personal growth through interacting with peer groups as well as with the adult staff. As Editor Editor Acct. Exec. Executive For an application or additional information, please call volunteer coordinator Honey students progresses, they earn points, graduating from level one to level six. Larsen at 415-1951, or e-mail at [email protected]. For animal adoption call 332- "It's truly not about punishment," said Grinstead. "It's about helping children find Member • Florida Press Association 0364. their God-given purpose and potential in life. It's about teaching them to become lead- • Sanibel-Captiva Clumibtr of Commerce ers, to take on life in a powerful way and live a life of excellence — not perfection, but Affiliiilc member • Board of Realtors excellence." . • . FPA award-winning newspaper Race to Kitty Hawk book signing Local authors Annelle Rigsby of Sanibel and Edwina Raffia of Fort Myers Beach Grinstead said that sending her daughter to the school in Jamaica six months ago Postal Information will be having a book signing for their historical novel "A Race to Kitty Hawk" from was one of the most difficult decisions she has ever made, but Crystal's progress has Periodical-rate posiaae paid at Sanibel 2-5 p.m., Sunday at the Sanibel Island Book Shop convinced her she made the right choice. In a recent letter home, she wrote "I want to lead and inspire others, with compassion, through my life experience." Post Office, FL Pat Shirlene The book's publication coincides with this year's centennial celebration of the Wright Postmaster: D'Onofrio Grasgreen brothers1 first flight. Fort Myers artist Wellington Ward whose grandfather was the sta- "I'm getting that ball rolling for her," Grinstead said. "I made a choice, out of love, Send address changes to the Special Classified to save my daughter." Projects Subscriptions tion keeper at the Kill Devil Hills Lifesaving Station in 1903, illustrated the book. Ishirul Reporter P.O. Box 809 In "Race to Kitty Hawk," 12-year-old orphan Tess Raney discovers a plot to Grinstead will be hosting an open forum on WWASP on October 2, 7 p.m. in room Sanibel, FL 33957 destroy'the Wright brothers' flying machine and she races to Kitty Hawk to save it. 107 at the Sanibel Community Church, 1740 Periwinkle Way. She will share how her family has benefited from the program, as well as present information on the WWASP, Subscriptions, Advertising Deadlines The book is published by Silver Moon Press of New York City.' • Display: Noon Tuesday "Race to Kitty Hawk" has received the endorsement of the First Flight Centennial including tuition and tuition assistance, and after-program care. For more information, Mail delivery for I year — Classified: 4 p.m. Monday Foundation. Proceeds from the sale of this book will help the First Flight Centennial or to RSVP, call 849-0040. Additional information on WWASP is available at their Florida taxes included: Holidays: (Schedule changes) Foundation make improvements to the Wright Brothers National Memorial on the website at www.teenchanges.com. Lee County, $25 • U.S. or split, $31 Outer Banks of North Carolina. ©2003 BREEZE CORP. ri'rtl 6 Q Week of Sept. 25-Oct. 1, 2003 • ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER Q Week oi Sept. 25-Oct. 1, 2003 b 7
OPINIONS • EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ® w. Gulf needs paved To the editor: Causeway decision hurts credibility City Hall wake up! For almost a year now, the roadway on extremely interest- However, I am the eternal optimist and I share" of services in return. West Gulf Drive has been a mess. The * guest commentary sewers are done and the road needs to be ed in this issue and know that it is in your power to determine if In 2002 alone the City of Sanibel pro- — Editor's note: Tlie following com- we were only noti- we will work in a direction of cooperation blacktopped. But guess what road is being ments were delivered at the Lee Board of duced and forwarded to the County biacktopped? As I'm writing this letter? fied of this item and compromise, or down a road of contin- Commission $19.5 million dollars in county County Commissioners' Sept. 16 meeting last Thursday at You guessed it — Tarpon Bay Road. ued contention and ill-will. I would ask, on ad valorem taxes. This does not include 4:00 p.m.; are all behalf of the Sanibel City Take a ride and see if you think West school or special property taxes - but sent Good Morning Commissioners... symptoms and Council and the citizens of Gulf Drive needs any work, but make sure For the record, my name is Steve Brown indications of a Steve Sanibel, that you instruct directly from Sanibel to you - annually. you seat belt is buckled tightly, otherwise and I am the Mayor of the City of Sanibel serious credibility Brown your staff to find a way to Sanibel's accommodation industry col- your false teeth may sake out. speaking to you today on behalf of the issue on the part of address and reimburse the lected and forwarded $2.5 million dollars in Jack T.Daniel Sanibel City Council and the citizens of the Lee County City for its causeway-related damages and, tourist taxes, which the County Commission Sanibel Sanibel, as well as a Lee County citizen and Commission. As additionally, a way to address the $750,000 controls. ^^MSsrasssssasBK voter. Grant not done right an elected official - $ 1,000,000 a year that the City will lose in Sanibel produced $2.5 million dollars in It is not a pleasure for me to be here I do not make a statement lightly. revenues as a result of the new bond issue To the editor: other pertinent information was not today. The fact that the Sanibel City Library revenues - of which only $1.5 mil- The City Manager is trusted by all City You betrayed us. being proposed. lion is returned to Sanibel — leaving you addressed on the application as required. Council had to meet in special session yes- Both the City Council and the County Council members, probably for a long Especially the history part! Over one In closing, let us briefly review the fund- with a one million dollar surplus to spend in terday; the fact that I have to be here today Commission are at a crossroads. ing that Sanibel provides to unincorporated time without much question. Meanwhile hundred years ago, this land was part of instead of at the regular meeting of the If you act on the staff recommendation as Lee County and the services Sanibel the remainder of the County. City Council's incompetent behavior is the Bailey's Key Lime Grove. It was Sanibel City Council doing the City's busi- presented before you with no direction to receives in return. I know that fairness and What does Sanibel receive in return for exhibited by their unwillingness to check also the location of one of Sanibel's first ness: the fact that we have been told that you your staff to correct the harm you are doing a return of funds for services as important to these taxes? - It is in your power to deter- or review much that is up for discussion. fire station, and a Mosquito Control will be considering a $55,000,000 "add-on to the City of Sanibel, you leave the City of the County Commission because we have mine if what we receive is a responsive, Fact in the matter Road Side Park grant staging area. The adjacent residents to Michael Hannan item" to your agenda with limited prior Sanibel no option but to look at our "busi- heard you declare on several occasions that cooperative approach or if what we receive application. Until September 16th, 2003 the proposed park had not been notified notice to the general public; the fact that you ness options." Most of which we would not the State of Florida is unfair and that our is disrespect to our City Council and those Council was unaware there had been a until 16 days before the public hearing. are voting on a high span bridge prior to the problem with the applications's point sta- even want to consider - such as the possi- legislators in Washington DC are unfair we represent. And the City Manager's competency public workshops and public hearings that bility of litigation, raising beach parking when Lee County is a donor government tus or the conceptual design submitted is in question, by the fact that the City There are some things I just don't understand: Restaurants you announced: the fact that Sanibel is rates or charging for use of the bike paths. with the application. At the September and that we should be receiving our fair- Steve Brown is the mayor of Sanibel Manager signed as the authorizing 16th Council discussion of this matter the agent, stating all questions were Parks and Recreation Director admitted answered true and accurately, without points were deducted for stating Roadside reviewing, or researching documents Park was "undeveloped as a park." The before sending to Tallahassee's D.E.P. There are some things I just don't decorating at L'Ecole de Lascaux. If Director even went to a grant writing sem- grant manager. understand. Oh, I don't mean Kant's restaurants continue dimming down, I'm Let's revisit that question for a moment. bike paths. • guest commentary turbed and angered that the service industry inar in Kissimmee at taxpayer's expense. Isn't it the City Attorney's job to Critique of Judgment or Napierian loga- going to have to learn Braille and lobby The site is much less than 1.66 acres, (docu- Page 8 of 23 of the DEP application: 6: people with their big trucks and trailers Even then the director still didn't under- rithms. I mean everyday stuff, like restau- for menus for the visually impaired. The most important reason to decline the mented by City Council) with a very natur- review, or research documents when Question: The project provides for presently use the park. He was exhilarated stand what the word "developed" meant. dealing with a government application rants. Now, I worked in the bar and Speaking of menus, it used that they $200,000 matching fund DEP grant of al setting of native and intrusive non-native increased trail access by connecting an when he came to his own conclusion that The Director was supposed to review the for for such a large amount of money restaurant business, summers and holi- were printed in some readable font, trees along a major evacuation route on a Roadside Park is that there has been no existing, publicly owned and designated they would no longer be able to use the new handbook and rulebook to get a better ($200,000.00)? So I wonder about the days for twenty years, you'd think I'd something sensible like Ariel, Times New response from Lee County Mosquito coastal barrier island. It has a very large recreational trail with a project trail outside park due to the size of their vehicles and the understanding of filling out the applica- competency in this area. have a better grip on it. Roman, maybe even in boring Courier. A Control Board of Directors, verifying the pond with very large alligators, which eat the project boundary or by connecting two inaccessibility' to enter or exit the park. That tion. Except for a few places in college, I've lot of menus today are printed in script land to be safe after approximately 25 years the rookery in the wetland area. It is adjacent publicly designated trails outside of any The D.E.P.'s competency is in doubt, is a violation of the Sanibel Vision statement Not only was the trip to Kissimmee a because they didn't respond accordingly, always worked in high-end houses: pri- fonts. They look great, but ever try read- of storing pesticides, surface films, chemi- to a site owned by a non-profit utility, which park. of equal use; I was also extremely embar- waste of time, but probably a fleecing of vate clubs and up-scale restaurants. ing Kunsler, or Palace Script in a room cals, diesel & aviation fuel & tanks on this should be protected under the homeland considering numerous calls and com- Response: Yes, was checked, but no rassed for the citizens of Sanibel and per- the taxpayer's money. This shows incom- plaints from concerned citizens of Places that trained their staff well, and if dimmer than George W.? Script should be site from ''the early days, security act, not displayed. The site does not existing recreational trail is connecting to sonally mortified by him airing his personal petent behavior by not studying or review- Sanibel explaining possible public safe- the training didn't take, they were "86ed" reserved for solemn, historic documents connect nor can connect to the city's bike until the 80's," per Bill tlris site. segregation in public. Is this park open to ing the application before submitting the ty issues, and inaccurate answers for a faster than three-day old salmon. Maybe like the Magna Carta or the Declaration Opp, Mosquito Control KODfltt path (per Utility Dept. memo of 8/5/02) Another five points for Sanibel. ALL of the public regardless of their race, grant. Also input from the Directors of high point ranking, which won us the that explains why I'm so persnickety of Independence. Tonying up the menu Director. .Q>S€M, which is in conflict with Sanibel's own use Florida Recreational Development religion, color, or job? Planning and Natural Resources stating grant Cape Coral lost by only two about ambience, fare quality, and service. doesn't improve the taste of the food, This is a violation of "~x^^T}'h *„..' code (Sanibel Code Objective 3, Policy 3.2). Administrative Rule Book States: (29) Section 3.3.7 Recreation and Open Space this location was unsuitable for an active points. Still, for $100 + for a dinner: I'm entitled. regardless of what Dorothy Parker said. the Florida Recreational and has been historically to Sanibel's first "NEEDS," means a deficiency in or a neces- Goals, Objectives, and Policies, Objective 1, recreation area was ignored by the Parks So are you! Then there's the reception. When I was Development Administrative Rule Book: fire station and home for the use and storage The trip to Kissimmee sounds like it sity to carry out a predetermined level of Policy 1.3. This park, to date and to my and Rec Director, and the Parks and The first thing I don't understand is the a waiter, I greeted customers with some- 62D-5.056 Application Requirements and of chemicals, pesticides, and fuels of the Lee recreational service". was a trip to Disney World instead! knowledge, has' not been scheduled and is Recreation Advisory committee for Attending a grant writing seminar and lighting. It used to be that I could read the thing like, "good evening, may I get you Processing: (3) b. County Mosquito Control District. It has The DEP definition or Sanibel's own not in compliance with the five-year sched- approximately six months!! not learning anything leaves jngjn ques- menu with ease, now I have trouble see- something to drink while you are looking Sanibel's Recreational Director never been dedicated as a historical site, including Land Use Comp Plan does not fulfill a need ule of capital improvements plan. Costs for More-, importantly, the. Planning tion of a lot of things. I've had enough!! ing my wife across the table. I know what over the menu?" Nowadays, I'm more disclosed the previous uses of the park to the island maps, information boards of wildlife, for this park. The park was misrepresented this park are unknown; they spoke of the Director's recommendation against Isn't it time to reclaim Sanibel, or is it you're thinking - a lot of water has likely to hear, "hi, my name is Serge, I'm DEP as required by law. as a need on the application It is a want. picnic tables and benches, dedicated parking $425,000 range, yet council approved this. Roadside Park being developed as an too late? passed under the bridge. Yeah, but now I going to be your server this evening." Page 9 of 23-Part II of the application: Wants get paid by the City of Sanibel and . areas with wheel stops, a commercial trash DEP Grant Agreement # F.4143 states active park as shown on the conceptual The Mayor accused the grant opposi- have reading glasses, and I still feel like Question: List the existing facilities/ dumpster and a 25' X 35' concrete pad left their citizens, not by grants. #27 of the agreement that: "This agreement plan was ignored by the Council. tion of "threatening and intimidating Mr. Magoo. The concept, indirect light- See DINING improvements on the project site. behind by the mosquito control building. Section 3.3.7 of the Recreation and Open Furthermore pictures of the park submit- may be unilaterally cancelled by the dept for Council and Staff." This unprofessional ing taken to the extreme, is the silliness of page 9 Response: "This site is undeveloped as a The city's Utility Dept. maintains this parcel Space Section of the City of Sanibel's refusal by the Grantee to allow public access ted with the grant application were mis- some mooncalf child who studied interior park". outburst insulted not only me, but other & repairs the roads and driveways. The par- Comprehensive Plan. to all documents, papers, letters, or other leading. The application did not disclose concerned citizens who were only trying That is an incorrect and misleading cel has two entrances and exists upon a main "Since incorporation recreational facili- materials made of received by the Grantee in that a land acquisition was pending, lead- to explain public safety issues, and also answer, which awarded the City 5 addition- evacuation thoroughfare. If you look at the ties have been pt-avided to such an extent conjunction with this agreement, unless ing the DEP to believe the entire parcel problems with the grant, and other prob- al points towards the grant; it is officially a enclosed pictures, you would see none of that no deficiencies have been identified in records are exempt from Section 24(a) of was owned by the City. The application lems. developed passive park by the City of also erroneously stated that the park con- this, just long field like grass and open 1995, and no deficiencies are projected Article 1 of the State Constitution and SO despite valid questions, Council Sanibel. nected to the existing bike path, and the spaces. through 2015". Section 119.07 (1), Florida Statutes". irresponsibly rushed into accepting the The photographs of the existing City received additional points for this At the Sept. 16, 2003 City Council In the same section, "that the city of There is a documented violation here. grant, with much disrespect to the Roadside park that were required with the misrepresentation. Meeting, the Sanibel Recreational Director Sanibel has adequately provided for its Also, The City withheld records and also Sanibel Plan, and most importantly to Surveys from Sanibel citizens which grant application are very misleading. The admitted publicly to not knowing what the existing and foreseeable needs for active held an illegal, emergency meeting the day Sanibel itself. Believe me I tried to stop were required in application, proved exist- DEP requires site improvements to be word "developed" meant, and that her writ- recreation facilities". before Council met. There has to be a 24- it and didn't want it to come to this. I ing facilities were adequate. And the five- shown, documented, and explain improve- ten application statement was inaccurate. Page9 of 23 of theDEP application: 2. hour notice posted on the City bulletin love Sanibel but don't put much trust in year capital budget plan revealed other ments or past uses of the park. The follow- Yet, after City funded trips to Orlando to b.: board, time and date stamped. There were our local government after witnessing issues as to a spending plan. History, ing was omitted on the application: gain knowledge on planning and grant writ- Question: Does the proposed project, in neither, this is a violation of the Sunshine first hand how they conduct business. wildlife, adjacent property owners or traf- • The parcel was once developed as ing seminars, documented city memos and whole or in part, address the highest priority Law. fic circulation/evacuation routing and Signed, concerned citizen Sanibel's First Fire Station, City Council statements indicated how of infrastructure funding needs for the appli- DEP Grant Agreement # F4143 states • The parcel was also used as a Lee cants population density set forth in the Patrick Francis Bailey closely all of the city staff and inter-depart- #31 of the agreement that: "Failure to com- Sanibel sushi bar open County Mosquito Control Storage facility ments have been working together with each study titled. ply with the provisions of the Rule or the with a 25 "x35' concrete foundation left other on this project, it is very difficult to Again "yes" was answered for another terms and conditions of this project agree- P.S. Good luck in the future if you open daily, 4:30-10:00 pm behind believe the Recreational Director would not 13 points. ment will result in cancellation of the ever need to request information on any • The parcel has multiple picnic tables, know from recent schooling seminars or by Sanibel Comprehensive Plan, Character: Project Agreement by the DEP." issue. There is no Records Department, benches, permanently affixed signage, asking one of the city planners what "devel- The City of Sanibel choose to preserve its In my opinion, accepting the grant Please send your letters to: or file clerk as needed so badly. The maps, information board and roof covering, oped" meant or to look up the word "devel- rural character In its setting within an urban- Sam Ogiso money is taking "ill gotten booty" and may Deputy City Clerk couldn't possibly do concrete parking blocks, a trash dumpster, oped" in the Florida Recreational izing county. "Auto urban" development sever future grants offered by the DEP or the job properly. It took one week and sushi chef and a plaque with the park's name. Development Administrative Rule Book influences will be avoided. The commercial- Letters to the Editor other agencies, and may initiate lawsuits one day to have information arrive in an Why were these omitted from the appli- that came with the application which defines ization of natural resources will be limited from other cities or individuals, such as empty file, over a thousand documents cation? Sanibel gained more points. "developed" and any other word that may be and strictly controlled. Furthermore, the Island Reporter Cape Coral which applied for this same to review in only four day's before From page 2 of 23 of the DEP of concern on the application. More points City of Sanibel will resist pressures to P.O. Box 809, Sanibel, FL 33957 grant and lost by 2 points. September 6th council meeting in which Application: (e): awarded to Sanibel. accommodate increased development and This project needs serious re-considera- Fax:(239)472-8398 they were considering acceptance of the Question: Briefly describe the physical DEP Rule Book 62D-5.057 Evaluation redevelopment that is inconsistent with the- tions and corrective action. Build the park Letters must be signed and grant. And still I have more knowledge Criteria. A total point score is assigned to Sanibel plan, including this vision state- characteristics of the project. Include land with city monies, community volunteers and include a telephone number of this reckless redevelopment project. I each applicant after evaluation of the appli- ment. resources, vegetation, fish and wildlife, his- with island flavor in harmony with the wish others would read the application cation to determine eligibility. for verification. torical, archeological resources, previous A basketball court was written in the Sanibel vision statement. This park should to see it for themselves. It is quite 2255 W. %ilf Drive *> Casa Ybel Resort land usage, and transportation access as well Misrepresentation on the application, and application. Therefore, by DEP guidelines, bring people together. Since The City man- We reserve the right to edit letters pathetic the way Sanibel's beauty and 239.472.9200 * www.thi5tlel0dge.com of other pertinent information. no on-site inspection by the DEP allowed one has to be put in place; then the chain ager stated on Fox News investigative money are being rapidly wasted!! Answer: "This site is 1.66 acres with a Sanibel to get increased point scoring and link fence, which neither is in harmony or reporting, The City does not need the grant for style, grammar and length. very natural setting of native trees along a secure the grant. beauty as in the Sanibel vision statement. money forjhis project we have other sources major roadway on a coastal barrier island. It Sanibel Code Objective 3, Policy 3.2: There is no swapping or amending the appli- set aside. has a very large pond with a significant "Provide bike paths and routes and secure cation; one would have to re-apply per How ironic that at the 9:00 am start of rookery and wetland area. It is adjacent to a bike racks as a means of encouraging the Diane Langston of FDEP. the Council Meeting, councilman Walsh use of bicycles as a method of transportation Sanibel does not own the entire park quotes environmental photographer Ansel site owned by a nonprofit water utility, It's our gov Mayors Office 472-4135 which has a picnic area. The site connects to to public recreation facilities and open lands yet as stated, more points for Sanibel Adams as saying "It's a shame when the residents. The city uses a staggered elected in or out at one time. timeframe, electing two council The city's mayor is elected I he city's bike path.". It does not and is still spaces." Utility Dept. memo of S/5/02 of No traffic control study done to my people have to fight their own government On Sanibel, the island's gov- The Council hires the city City Managers Office 472-3700 "Bike path not possible due to two existing manager who hires the staff members every four years, and annually from council • a variance issue. The city received more knowledge to protect our environment." ernment is run by city manager • Online, City of Sanibel, sanibel Police 472-3111 Australian Pines." Sanibel gains more points backed by five city.council mem- to run the city's day-to-day another three the alternative points. Additional signage on Periwinkle services. four years. City Council is never
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Board NFL Football Ticket Homes - Custom lwk« up large windows for added protection. S Anticipate power failures. Check flashlights, battery-operated Big Screen T¥ S Ihyffers ® Storm Pin@8s srfi radios and candles or lantern supply. Open Lttneli & Dinner liss® am -1® pm iahsma Shufftrs 9 Colonial Hinged Shutters Have on hand a 72 hour supply of food for each person in your •v/ ©rnam«ntal Shutttrs ° Aeeordlons household, especially non-refrigerated foods and bottled water. Fun Food & Spirits In A Casual Mmmmmt Other items to consider are: Manual can opener, personal f Repair Work medication, pills and prescriptions, special foods for infants, jr<\ baby needs, first aid kit, pet foods, extra batteries, blankets, B pillows, sleeping bags or lawn chairs, sanitary supplies, wet & 466-7166 ' cold weather clothing, etc. hunch. 2I6S Periwinkle Way' Fan; 466-? 106 Evacuation routes should be noted well in advance of storm. Sanibel • 472-0606 ~ 3rd Generation Sanibel Native Pets should be taken indoors with you or taken to a kennel. Call-Ahead Seating Available 20 Years Installation Experience In SV/ Florida Never leave your pet outdoors. Pets are not allowed in shelters. 2499 Periwinkle Way•• 472-2323 (1,. OPEN 7:OO AM to 10 PM Located in Bailey's Shopping Center %'il Deemed & \mwd •[2. • Week of Sept. 25-Oct. 1,2003 • ISLAND REPORTER io ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Sept. 25-Oct 1,2003 a Bubble Room celebrates quarter century of wackiness The bright pink restaurant at the corner of Andy Rosse Bubble Scouts, the team of waiters dressed in boy scout uni- lane features Santa Claus on the roof, classic Christmas forms. lights and bubble lights, as well as lots of Christmassy dec- Guests who have a birthday get a bee-bop Bubble Scout orations throughout the interior. And that's just the begin- rendition of' 'Happy Birthday" sung to them. ' island ning. Pictures of movie stars from the golden age of "We get really great kids that come and apply to be a PPDHDT Hollywood line the walls, toys and sheet music from days- Bubble Scout," George said. "They are bubbly to begin SANIBEL. AND CAPTiVA, FLOH.OA gone-by fill the tables that double as displays, and twirling with, and have upbeat positive attitudes." chandeliers hang from a blue, star studded ceiling. While The Bubble Room's management knows not to mess checking out the ceiling, you may notice the train that runs with success. around the perimeter. There's even an old carnival fortune- "We don't ever change anything about the concept," RADIO STATIONS WINK-AM 1240 telling machine on the second floor. George said. "When we re-carpet, it's the same pattern. We Category 1- Wind velocity: 74-95 MPH. Damage Potential: Primarily to WCRM-AM 1350 WWCN-AM 770 "A lot of the charm is that it's on Captiva," George said. repaint with the same colors of paint, we're not going to shubbery, trees and unanchored mobile homes and poorly constructed signs. "I don't think you could take a restaurant that looked like the change anything." WMYR-AM 1410 WAW-FM Bubble Room and plop it down on Route 41. Here's this Storm Surge: 4 to 5 feet above normal. Damage Potential: Low lying coastal T.V. STATIONS Amy Fleming photo To get a sneak peek at the menu, or go on a virtual tour 101.1 zany place that's stuck out there — we've been here so long of the Bubble Room, go to their website at www.bubble- roads inundated, minor dock damage, some small craft torn from moorings. WBBH (NBC) WWCL-AM 1440 A very, very small portion of the Bubble Room's eclec- WCKT-FM tic decor which help make the eatery a hit. we've become a pop culture phenomenon. We have great roomrestaurant.com. WBR (IND) WAYJ-FM 88.7 word-of-mouth advertising, a lot of people send friends Category 2 - Wind velocity: 96-110 MPH. Damage Potential: Considerable WZVN (ABC) WWGR-FM 101.9 107.1 By Amy Fleming here because it's so visually unique. Plus, we're in a house damage to shrubbery and trees with some uprooted. Major damage to WOLZ-FM 95.3 Staff writer instead of a regular restaurant. A lot of those corporate WFTX (FOX) WINK-FM 96.9 stores do a lot of same things that we do, but they lose unanchored mobile homes. Extensive damage to poorly constructed signs. WIXI-FM Some roof, window and door damage, but no major damage to structures. i You can't miss it. Right at Captiva's four-way stop, something by not being in a building full of nooks and THE OPTIMAL WfNK (CBS) WJBX-FM 99.3 105 5 Storm Surge: 6 to 8 feet above normal. Damage Potential: Coastal roads behind the pink fence with the iridescent bubbles, is one of crannys." WTVK (IND) WSFP-FM 90.1 The Bubble Room ambience is about nostalgic, whim- and low-lying inland escape roads impassable. WRXK-FM 96.1 the island's most famous restaurants. The Bubble Room, a sical surprises at every turn, or as George puts it: "a piece WSFP (PBS) WARO-FM 94.5 WSOR-FM 90.9 Captiva institution, is celebrating 25 years as one of the area's most successful businesses. added to a piece added to a piece: crazy, silly ideas added Category 3 - Wind velocity: 111 -130 MPH. Damage Potential: Large trees How does manager Jim George account for the Bubble to another crazy, silly idea, with no corporate feeling, and uprooted. Practically all poorly-constructed signs blow down, damage to Room's longevity? • no rhyme or reason to it." roofs, windows and doors. Mobile homes destroyed. Some structural damage "It fun!" he said. "Everything is made from scratch - the "A lot of our toys are really unique - we have an incred- to smal! buildings. kitchen's so small, and we have 1000 guests a day in season, ible toy collection. People go 'I remember that!' We're a Storm Surge: 9 to 12 feet above normal. Damage Potential: Serious we pretty much serve everything that we have every day." nostalgic museum for toys — it really blows people away. flooding at coast and many smal! structures near coast destroyed. Large George noted that the staff spends a lot of time develop- With Hollywood, antiques, music — everything is so zany, ing the entrees and making them "Bubble Roomey." but it all works together. I always sit in a different place and structures near coast damaged by battering waves and floating debris. Flat say 'hmm, what can I put there?' I've got six garages full terrain 5 feet or less above sea level flooded 8 miles or more "Not like something you can get somewhere else," he said. "We have different combinations of food on the plate - of other toys, the owners said don't over do it," George spiced peaches, apples, bubble bread, sticky buns, and huge laughed. Category 4 - wind velocity: 131-155 MPH. Damage Potential: Shrubs, trees portions." The music reflects the decor as well. Throughout the and signs blown down. Complete failure of roofs on many smaller The huge portions include the restaurant's famous cakes, Bubble Room you can hear music from the 1940s. The residences. Complete destruction of mobil homes. which are cut "four fingers wide." sounds of Bennie Goodman's clarinet float through the I77IO8w» Carlo* Blvd-. Storm Surge: 13 to 18 feet above normal. Damage Potential: Flat ground The Full Service Company For Your Home! The whole Bubble Room concept began when Jamie and rooms, followed by "String of Pearls," or 'Take the A Foi'l Myers B#»ch, F& inland 10 feet or less above sea level flooded inland as far as 6 miles. Major Katie Gardenia moved to San Antonio, Texas and discov- Train." Home Watch Service Dining at the Bubble Room is sort of like being lucky 406»879f damage to lower floors or structures near shore and major erosion of ered Kip's Bubble Room, a restaurant decorated on a Pool Service enough to have an eccentric aunt or uncle who really can beaches. Christmas theme. The story behind Kip's was that the owner Yard Service was waiting for a friend to return from the Vietnam war, and cook. The menu items include Duck Ellington, The Eddie wanted to leave the Christmas decorations up until his Fisherman (a grouper dish), and the Maltese Falcon (gin- Category 5 - Wind velocity: Over 155 MPH. Damage Potential: Shrubs and ALL IN ONE HAND ! return. When Kip's Bubble Room went out of business gered Cornish game hen), all .. . . trees blown down; considerable damage to roofs on many residences and inl978, the Gardenias kept the idea and brought it to served with a generous por- industrial buildings. Some complete building failures with smaller structures Phone: (239) 472-5247 Fax: (239) 472-0379 Captiva. The current owners, Stan and Ms Crew of Orlando, don of bubble bread (French \\ and their partner, Dr. Rich Johnson, have maintained the bread with savory melted turned over or destroyed. Licensed and Insured Storm Surge: More than 18 feet above normal. 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is part of this »_?• agent's heritage Carmel Ken prey Tom Wiley Bob Davison Jack Samler By Donna T. Schuman John Smith Andy Gelberg Staff writer Wright Elisabeth Smith u As a six-year-old child Kara "KC" Cuscaden got &£ Radeon Kef.y " Steve Petty George Kohlbrenner her first taste of the beauty of Sanibel and Captiva while vacationing with her family. Now, as an adult, Cuscaden is helping others to realize that beauty as a real 1 estate agent for Karen Bell "vT ..: .'.""Ji:JI'.'Jz^H^'f.^''i:'ij!!fe•r^S:"^"-1 Realty on Captiva. Cuscaden combines her life-long knowl- edge and appreciation of the islands in. helping potential buyers to make Sanibel their new home. A native Floridian, Cuscaden was born in Jacksonville. However, due to her father's job, she spent a lot of her childhood moving. The one constant in her life, she ATTENTION INVESTORS LOVABLE AND LIVABLE ON THE LAKE says, was vacationing on the Cuscaden Excellent opportunity! Build vour dream home on this vacant A warm welcome awaits you in the superbly-maintained 2 lot located on Captiva's desirable Wightman Lane. Walk to the BD/2.5 BA townhome condo. Designer decor touches, tile islands. Her grandparents— beach, shops and restaurants of Captiva's "Village". Priced right flooring in living areas, baths and kitchen. Screened lanai, lovely now deceased— owned the Reef Motel, one of the for a quick sale. New home would be great rental property. lakefront setting, fully landscaped. A beautiful buy at only only ones on Sanibel at the time, she said. Cuscaden's $950,000. Call Jim Bmnyon at 472-5154. ' $289,000. Call Margie for details (800)527-8314, code 2222. parents also live on Sanibel. "I knew in my heart of hearts that this was where I LOGGERHEAD CAY INCOMPARABLE 1 was going to end up," Cuscaden said. OFFERING This 2BR/2BA is a 2"" Cuscaden moved to the islands in 1997 from North floor corner unit. The An opportunity to own an kitchen and bathroom See CUSCADEN exquisitely crafted Bay front home. This 4 bedroom, 4.5 have been remodeled page 16 baths, (fireplaces, gourmet w/walls moved and removed. Built-in TV kitchen, elevator, private m the living room and bedroom suites, swimming master bedroom. pool, multi-car garage) Tiled entry/kitchen architecturally designed , AN ISLAND "SECRET"! and bathrooms. home is a premiere offering Furnished Island A special home offering incredible Value! 4BD/3BA, den and superior in all ways. w/fireplace, new white kitchen, screened pool, spa, sauna, style. Great rental $4,385,000. CallJanieFrese, income in 2002. detached out building, specimen plantings in a tropical Maty Lou Bailey or Chuck 5.572,000. Call Claudia wonderland, so many upgrades. Must see to appreciate a leal Bagstiom at 472-1511, Island treasure! $469,000. Call Miay Lou Bailey at 472-1311. Ire) at 472-1511.
Address: 5242 Indian SECLUDED-PEACEFUL-PRIVATE ISLAND LIVING offiee/study/media The ideal blend of 1950's grace and elegance and Old Captiva $29 GREAT RENTAL OPPORTUNITY Court , room, den, formal Uve^Iiue every yreat snot EXQUISITE ITALIAN VILLA IN GARDEN PARADISE charm, nestled between the Gulf of Mexico & Roosevelt Remodeled 2 bedroom/2 bath/ den with Gulf view. Newly Channel, this home provides the best of both. 4 bedrooms, 3 from t£e clubhouse terrace. GOLF updated kitchen opened - up to living room, sleeps six people. Luxury waterfront canal property w/new boat lift/dock, in east Price: $1,195,000 -dining room, fire- includes end gated community. Enormous room sizes, marble & granite bath main home, 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest house. Deep water Third unit form the Gulf. Enjoy the view of the Gulf from the dock, heated caged pool, deeded private beach access steps Real Estate place, elevator, elec- PLAY THE CROWN. green tees and cut lani, master bedroom and living room. Excellent rental in come floors on 1st level. 5BD/6.5 BA. Gourmet kitchen, fireplace, faux from 2002. $899,999. Call Ken Frey at 472-4121 or eel 910-3549. paint, murals & Roman pool, Elevator. $3,100,000. away. $2,995,000. Company: GoldweU tric hurricane shutter, Please call Anfo/GeTbere 472-1511. Call George Kohlbrenner today at 472-5154. • Banker Previews Bedrooms: 4 Oversized, caged *«fS"*- international Bathrooms: 3-1/2 fixated pool, large CROWN COLONY Pool: Oversized, lanai, s<3tee«ed porch GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Realtor: Tracy "Mr: and a boat $ock with 590-9860 far res times 885J Crown Colony Blvd. Fort Myers caged heated pool Memberships inaiidbte, ca!l ^90-9044. IVkts and aviwljbtlhy subject to *d wihouc notice. Lister™ Waiters 140 feet of carnal, - Additional Features: DELIGHTFUL MID-ISLAND MINI-ESTATE Realtor's Phone; frontage, Property , Paid Advertisement BEACH FOOT PATH ACROSS STREET Excellent central Island location w/hish tropical landscaping. (800) 232-6004, 472- Beautiful custom-built, Great location on West Gulf Dr. Property features a foot path to 140' WATER FRONTAGE WITH DIRECT ACCESS Over 8/10 of an acre. Near beach, shopping, restaurants & bike home located in a has been profession- LET'S TALK the beach right across the street. Just a few steps to the Gulf for a Great Jonathan Harbour lot. 140' of water frontage & direct paths. This 2BD/2BA home also offers a separate garage, glass 3121 ally landscaped. very reasonable price. 3BD+ office w/a heatecf pool. A real dose access. This beautiful gated community offers clubhouse, pool enclosed lanai & pool, sun room & the opportunity to renovate very private, secluded REAL ESTATE of Old Florida. 5625,000 and tennis. An ideal place to build your dream house. 5735,000. or add living space & stay at ground level. $385,000. Lot Size: About 140 area of SanibeL . Building ptarts are Call Steve Petty at 472-1511 or 229-8913 Call Judy Reddington at 472-1511. Call Jack Samler at 472-1511 or 472-3571. available, '•'•"•:"; '^" feet x 210 feet features Presented by_ Square Footage: Margie Davison
Caribbean Style Beach Front Home WOMEN ARE BUYING MORE HOMES \ new study by the National Association of Realtors shows Ground Level Home in perfect con- that first-time homebuyers accounted for 40 percent of the lota! dition, with the greatest gull" front real estate market in 2003. Surprisingly, nearly one-quarter of all at 472- hrst-time buyers are single women, comprising the second DONT WAIT ON THIS! CLOSE TO THE BEACH & BAY CAPTIVA BAY FRONT views on Sanibel. 3 bdrm, 2 bth, largest group of buyers after married couples, who purchased 59 Wonderfully spacious piling home in East Rocks. 3BD/2BA, 2,000 sq.ft. condo unit. 2BD/2BA plus den, 2 large storage units, Four level contemporary style home with bay views from almost 100 ft. of beach front with one of 5185 to percent of homes. Only 11% of 2003 homebuyers were single cathedral ceiling in Great Room, caged swimming pool...split covered parking &c porches, porches, porches! BeautifulGulf of every room. 4 BD/3.5 BA with pool, dock*& deeded beach John Nicholson men. Mexico views, close to fishing pier & Sanibel Lighthouse Park- access. Large lot (102' x 730'). New roof, A/C, paint & master the largest sandy beaches on Realtor reserve floor plan, large screened porch...all overlooking the scenic Sanibel. Robb & Stucky furniture. Single female buyers are younger, technology-enabled, a more meandering subdivision Lakc.so peaceful! $599,000. like grounds, pool, tennis, only 15 owners. $795,000. . bath. Furnished. $2,399,000. interested in living in cities than in the country, although 44 Call Mary Lou Bailey at 472-1511. Oil I Mary Lou Bailey at 472-1511. CnHJim Branyon at 472-5154. $2,759,900 COLDWELI your adver- percent of women buyers chose to buy homes in subdivisions BANKER located in suburban areas. The typical online woman buy is in Call John Tutlny 230-472-3121 • 800-232-6004 tising hi.r late twenties to mid-thirties, earns between $50,000 and Coldwell Ranker I s T E: K •* .A 11 o ,\ A ir S10UOOO a year, and is looking for a single-family home priced or 23^-849-3250 esidcntiiil Rfal Estate space or to between $100,000 and $250,000. Women homebuyers spend -significant time browsing the have a Internet for information about potential properties and www.pmrrealty.com VACATION RENTALS neighborhoods. They go to real estate web sites to preview home fea- photographs of listed homes and to read about the property Furnished 2 and 3 bedroom Gulf-front properties. details. But even Internet-savvy shoppers still rely on real estate Available weekly /monthly tured in our professionals to guide them throughout the complex transaction Toll Free (800) 233-3829 process: 90 percent of all on line homebuyers engaged the SPLCTAOHAR GOLF COuRSfc VIEWS Main Office {239} 472-1511 Dream services of a Realtor. You'll say "YES" to this nicely designed, open & airy 2BD/-2BA Margie specializes in Smiibd, Captixa and Ft. Myers teal estate. She was Rle' ?eau^u'ly manicured yard. Large lot with room to expand.: Causeway Office (239) 472-4121 'fi named Realtor of the Year by Sanibel ami Captiva .Assn. of Realtors in 2000 and Rental Accommodations • Rental Property Management Homes 2002. Her nnv-booh, 'Him To Make Your Realtor Get You Tlte Best Deal-South Breathtaking lake & fairway views. Rare opportunity to own a A Resort Quest Company Florida Edition" is must ivailini; i/von are thinking o/buvini; or selling. home on the course priced under $470,000. Capfiva Office (239) 472-5154 local: (239) 472-5050 • Toll Free: (877) 388-5050 Call Margie at PMfi 472-1511, or e-mail her at [email protected]. Call Margie for details (800) 527-8314, Code 2082. www.pmrrealtyxom 800-233-8829 Well: ianibclcaf>tiva««tion.com •Email: [email protected] section PO BOX 57 SANiBEL, FL 33957 ISLAND REPORTER Q Week of Sept. 25-Oct. 1, 26o? 16 Q Week of Sept. 25-Oct. 1, 2003 • ISLAND REPORTER VIP's top producers for tent Honor Society r recipient since join- August ing the local associ- r ation of realtors in CUSCADEN Mike McMurray was named top sales 1992. At the state Paul Reynolds Joins associate, Susan Andrews was named top list- level, she is a 6-year From page 14 ing associate and Robin Humphrey was Honor Society and named top producer for August at the VIP Multi-year Sterling Coldwell Banker "R" member. She still hold the same appeal as they did ment. According to Cuscaden, Sanibel Realty Group, Inc.'s Sanibel office. Carolina where she sold real estate for and Captiva are almost at the maximum Mike McMurray has been consistently one is a lifetime mem- four years. However, she did not get "We have more and more when she would come here as a child. ber of VIP "Even though I have seen drastic allowed individual developed units. of the island's top producers and has been Previews International back into real estate right away. For her people coming here, who She said the next few years we will selling real estate on Sanibel and Captiva President's Club first five years on the island, she han- changes since I first started coming see a lot of people buying older homes Islands since 1993. and was named Andrews dled convention sales for Sanibel tnen they want to buy. The down here, the islands still have that Sanibel Associate of same charm for me," she said. "I primarily for the land, tearing those McMurray has Paul is originally a Texan, and attended the university of Texas in Harbor Resort and Spa, scheduling con- islands are a phenomenal down and building bigger homes in their the Year in both attribute that to the insight of the found- been presented, Austin. After College held a TPD Player's Card for the Golf Tour for a ventions, annual meetings and continu- investment" — Kara place. In the last four months, she said many times over, 2001 and 1997. Susan with her two assis- ing-education programs. Her specialty ing fathers who worked for the city couple of years. From there, 20+ years in the medical industry in sales Cuscaden years ago." the market has started to pick up. In VIP's associate of tants, Elise Carnes and David Anderson, are was dealing with national associations another year, she expects it to be as marketed as "The SanibelSusan Team," ' and sales management for diagnostic imaging equipment including in the Washington, D.C. market. For Cuscaden said investing in property the year award and . has been an ongoing real estate trend on strong as it was three years ago. has repeatedly been Robin Humphrey has been a realtor on NMRandCT. four out of five years, she was the top and get back into real estate." Sanibel and Captiva for over 17 years, 16 sales producer in her field. However, the accomplishment of the island. A lot of those investors, she "We're in a good spot only because a member of their Sanibel and Captiva have become, in the prestigious with VIP Realty Group. A lifelong member A little over a year ago, she decided it which she is most proud is her son, said, first came to the islands as vaca- Paul left the industry in 1986 as Regional Sales Manager for General tioners and fell in love with the area. last 10 years, known nationally and President's Club. of VIP's President's Club, he has chaired the was time for a change. Josh. The 23-year-old is a graduate of P r esident's Electric Medical Systems in NY/NJ and opened a couple of retail golf Florida State University and recently Cuscaden also sees a good variety of internationally as a vacation destina- McMurray is a "After five years with the resort, I tion," Cuscaden said. "We have more member of the Advisory Council stores. Subsequently purchased and expanded a 25 acre golf driving made the decision to go back into real joined the Peace Corps. He is currently people coming to the island from in Kazakstan teaching English to sec- retirees to baby boomers to younger and more people coming here, who then Sanibel-Captiva since its inception range/miniature golf/ learning facility and operated that for 5 years. estate because I definitely have a pas- they want to buy. The islands are a phe- in 1992 and looks sion for these islands," Cuscaden said. ondary school children. families with small children. McMurray Association of As for the future of the island, nomenal investment." Realtors, the Florida forward to dis- "I knew that I really enjoyed it and Cuscaden said she loves selling the charging his duties A full-time and happy resident of Sanibel. His professional background, wanted to make a total career change destination of the islands. She says they Cuscaden sees a turn towards redevelop- and National Association of Realtors, and a member of the Sanibel-Captiva Association during 2003. He is enthusiasm, and attention to detail insures a pleasurable real estate of Realtors Honor Society. McMurray has currently a board experience for clients, whether buyers or sellers. obtained both the CRS and GRI designations, member for the which are held by the top realtors in the coun- Sanibel and Captiva try and recently recognized as a 'Top Gun" Islands Association CaXWELL for Southwest Florida real estate. of Realtors. Phone: 239/472-3121 Susan Andrews, a Florida-licensed real Humphrey was . Toll Free: 800/232-6004 BANKER estate broker, became affiliated with VIP in selected as Sanibel Humphrey and Captiva's 'Top Anytime Cell: 239/691-1034 1994. She was the 2001 'Top Gun" for the INTERNATIONA L Sanibel and Captiva Island Association of Gun" in 2000 to Home:239-395-3390 help educate his peers with his real estate Realtors Lie, their 1999 president, and realtor E-mail: [email protected] Coldwell Banker of the year in 1996. Susan has been a consis- expertise. Robin was top producer company- Residential Rc;i] Estate, inc. 1 3 bedroom, 2 bath on oversized lot wide in 2002. > New 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, built in 2002 • 2 bedroom, 2 bath 1 • Island-style executive retreat Wonderful home located close to • New a/c and appliances • Soaring ceilings, cherry wood floors > Opens up to beautiful pool w/waterfall everything «. Eat-in kitchen, office, loft & formal dining • Near shopping and beaches 1 • 3 bedroom, 4.5 bath, 3,500 sq.ft. & pool Spacious home, great for a family ENVIRONMENT 1 Beach access, clubhouse, community pool • Large pool area 1 •• Direct access dock for 70' power or sail Screen enclosed pool & butterfly garden $112,500 in Ft Myers (103824) $689,000 (103734) $3,295,000 (103263) $1,195,000 (103416) John Buskirk Rose Dakos Marlene Donaldson Linda Gornick Cleaners make coastline spic 'n' span on Saturday 472-5187 x 253 472-5187x233 472-5187 x 242 472-5187x261 By Anne Bellew "along with 30 chaperones from Lee Associate editor County Schools. Sam Landry sent 20 peo- ple out on Captiva; we had 60 go out from Volunteer clean-up crews scoured the (SCCF), and David Lowden had 60 more islands Saturday during the' 18th working on the Causeway. It was a huge International Coastal Cleanup, bring in turnout." close to a ton of debris from along the What'd they find? Loads of the usual sus- beachfronts and shore line — "two eight- pects: beverage cans and bottles, bottle caps yard Dumpsters and six or seven large size and lids, one person recorded 1,007 ciga- recycling cans full of stuff," said Melissa rette filters, a rug, beach chairs, but no Upton, Cleanup coordinator for the local umbrellas this year, "and an amazing num- sponsoring agency, the Sanibel-Captiva ber of buoys and floats," Upton said. Conservation Foundation. Over 365 people For this cleanup, unlike the Great Island Celestory windows, vaulted ceilings, turned out on the islands alone — joining 1 • 2 bedroom with weekly rentals Pickup, the Ocean Conservancy provides skylights 2 bedroom, 2 bath ' Captiva direct beach Front hundreds of volunteers throughout the rest data cards and pencils to record their finds. • Top floor, corner unit 3 bedroom, 3 bath + den, roof top sundeck > Great Gulf front views • Beautifully furnished of Lee County — to collect three-to-four The data compiled from beach cleanups are • Totally redone , » Currently in South Seas program • Beautifully furnished tons of junk people had carelessly discard- used to identify sources of marine debris Designer decor and furnishings ed. Keep Lee County Beautiful, the City of • Quiet location, furnished • 2 bedroom, 2 bath • Wonderful Gulf views and are fed into the National Marine Debris Gulf views, 3,200 sq.ft. over all Sanibel, and The Ocean Conservancy — a Monitoring Program. Some information $825,000 (102920) national environmental organization — \ l, $1,495,000 (103233) $750,000 (010377) $685,000 ••(103801). gathered is so specific that offenders can be Linda Traverso Anthony & Kathryn Gaeta assisted with supplies, Dumpsters and staff. identified and contacted about their illegal Ada Shissler Robert Cronin Eight local sponsors donated money for T- dumping activities. 472-5187 x 225 472-5187x226 472-5187 x 231 472-5187 x 254 , shirts and refreshments including Bailey's Last year, according to Rudy Busch of •*.-" General Store (Sam and Francis cooked hot Keep Lee County Beautiful, 32,497 volun- dogs for lunch), Bank of America, Wildside teers combed 2,413 miles of beaches and Adventures/Captiva Kayak Company, waterways on land and underwater, netting Sanibel Inn/Song of the Sea, Casa Ybel 594,000 pounds of debris — that's 297 tons BAY FRONT HOME SITE A POSSIBLE DREAM Resort, Jensen's- Twin Palm Resort & of trash from one state, which is less than in Marina, West Wind Inn and Earthgrapbics. 2002. Amy Fleming photo Enjoy 125' of private beach • On Captiva's Tween Waters stretch "We had 180 kids," Upton continued, Charlie and Janie Frese clean the beach near Captiva's Tween Waters Inn for Saturday's • Water views for miles I PRICE REDUCED! • Large Gulf to bay cleared lot International Coastal Cleanup. 1 Mostly cleared and ready to build • Deep water boat dock in place, 1 Bird Lane • Enjoy sunrise & sunsets $2,300,000 (101057) $4,995,000(103028) Susan Andrews Mike McMurray Yellow-crowned night heron a unique kind of bin 472-5187x251 472-5187x250 1 • Outstanding income Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath LARGE LOT, WEST END CANAL LOT-DIRECT ACCESS By Michael Hannan still-hunting with its neck extended. Its diet consists Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Minn Staff writer • Remodeled 2 bedroom w/new furnishings • Gorgeous beach, tennis & pool • Almost an acre largely of crustaceans (fiddler or larger crabs or cray- Wisconsin, Michigan, and Massachusetts and so • 105' x 139' fish), but may include water beetles, leeches, mussels, • Furnished and equipped > Near main road to Sanibel & Captiva • 200'x200' Peru and Brazil. • Amazing direct & long beach views The yellow-crowned night heron is a medium sized, frogs, and small fish, all of which it crushes with its In Florida, we see it singly or occasionally in g • Good rental potential > Close to wildlife refuge • New dock and lift • Great for investment or vacations 1 short-legged wading bird, almost 24 inches long, with a short, powerful bill. in early evening or early morning on exposed tida Beautiful neighborhood . • Lot is cleared 30-inch wing spread and weighing about a pound and a Yellow-crowns fly with slow wing beats, trailing the or on barrier islands. Elsewhere in their range, y< $824,900 (102071) $449,000 (103820) $249,000 (102669) $479,000 (102486) half. Adults are blue-gray with a black-and-white pat- legs behind the body. Their call, often heard overhead in crowns occupy a variety of habitats. They are freq Susan Andrews James & Penny Hetmanek James & Penny Hetmanek Robin Humphrey terned head. The head of the adult also sports a yellow the evening, is a guttural "whoc" which is generally ly found in the vicinity of salt water in tidal mai 472-5187 x 219/202 472-5187x219/202 472-5187x218 . crown and a white cheek patch. While the birds are emitted when the bird is disturbed. tidal flats, mangrove swamps, and isolated islands 472-5187x251 breeding, long, white streamers extend from the crown. The flight of yellow-crowns is rather slow, and less ered with dense scrub. Equally at home in fresh \ _ Eye color is red in adults. Their legs are yellow and turn protracted than that of say the black-crowned night- they are most numerous in the wooded swamps c pinkish-red on breeding adults. The bill is short, stout, heron, which it however somewhat resembles. When in southeastern United States. (239)472-5187 Sanibel's ONLY Island Owned and Operated and black on both adults and juveniles. numbers and surprised on their perches, they usually Yellow-crowns nest on barrier islands, dredge s 1560 Periwinkle Way (800) 553-7338 Full Service Real Estate Company! Juvenile yellow-crowned night-herons differ in rise almost perpendicularly for thirty or forty yards, and islands, and bay islands that contain forested wetla Find Your Place with a "Hometown" Realtor®! Plumage from adults. The juvenile is grayish-brown then take a particular direction, leading them to some or scrub/shrub thickets. Colonies may be located (239) 472-0996 Fax overall with thin, buffy spotting on the back and upper well-known place. When startled from their nests, espe- dense, shrubby thickets, in forests with an open undv Wir sprechen deutsch" (866) 472-5187 International Find Your Place with VIP Realty Group! wings. The throat and body are buff-white with heavy cially in Florida, they sneak off .on wing quite low, story or even in suburban parks and yards that offer sui amounts of fine, grayish-brown streaking. The legs of under cover of the mangroves, and make a circuit to able habitat. Yellow-crowns use similar habitat types fo juveniles are greenish-yellow, and eye color is yellow or determine if their eggs have been disturbed. both nesting and roosting, avoiding areas with insuffi- orange.. Yellow-crowned night-herons acquire adult The yellow-crowned night-heron is an attractive, rel- cient cover. When nesting in mixed-species colonies in Plumage at about two years of age. atively secretive species widely occurring in North habitats with low vegetation height, yellow-crowns tend Despite its name, the yellow-crowned night-heron, is America and also extending into South America. It to nest closer to the ground and group with others of Pjore diurnal than other nocturnal birds such as the breeds primarily in coastal swamps and interior wet- black-crowned night heron, yellow-crowns forage by lands from Baja California and Sonora east through See HERONS page 27 18 Q Week of Sept. 25-Oct. 1,2003 Q ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER Q Week of Sept. 25-Oct. 1, 2003 Q 19 SATURDAY PRIME TIME SEPTEMBER 27, 2003 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 News NBC News Fortune Jeopardy! Movie: ***» Jerry Magu News m NBC 're (1$90 (mh CrtafeJ (S) **• Sal. 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Bank of the Islands has provided finan- ART LEAGUE at the Sanibel Public classes 5 and 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays $12 ' TEENS IN CRISIS open forum at every week cial support for a number of school projects, including funding a 1st grade reading Library through October 6. per session. 47.2-0116 Sanibel Community Church,1740 • KORESHAN STATE HISTORIC SITE program. As president, Robbie Roepstorff, volunteers to serve on the School Erik Burruts photo • BIG ARTS Phillips Gallery presents • ADVENTURES IN PARADISE: Periwinkle Way. Help is available for guided tours. 10 a.m. Sat. and Sun. $3.25 Advisory Council while office manager Rob Lisenbee served on the board of the art by Sanibel and Captiva artists, more Cruises; dolphin watch, sunset cruises and troubled teens and their families. Oct. 2, 7 Sanibel School Fund and was active in several school committees. The Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce is distributing weebles like this to per vehicle. advertise its new website, sanibel-captiva.biz. than 150 paintings. Through Sept. 30. more on board power catamarans. Canoe p.m. 849-0040 coming soon • SEAWEED^GALLERY New artists; and kayak tours; guided or self guided. • ALPHA CLASS at the Sanibel ceramicist Jeannie Murray, painter Natalie Walk the Boardwalk; free nature tour of Community Church. "Who is Jesus?" 7 Davis, Liz Oberman, with beaded silver- mile-long boardwalk at Port Sanibel week course begins with banquet Sept. ware. Also featured: Katie Gardenia's Marina, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 Friday 26 28. RSVP 472-2684 Frida Kahlo dolls, stained glass by Carol a.m. 472-8443. ALL STAR CHEFS OF FLORIDA Nahoon, painted furniture by Kassia • DOLPHIN & WILDLIFE ADVEN- to benefit March of Dimes, at the Sanibel Straus. Sat. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Sanibel. TURE CRUISES daily at 4 p.m. $20 Harbor Resort and Spa. 6:30 p.m. 433- Captiva gallery open every day 11 a.m. - 8 adults, $10 children. 472-5300 3463. AT YOUR • FRIDAY FEST AT BELL TOWER Monday 29 p.m., Sun. till 7 p.m. • ART LESSONS AND WORK- • "BASKETS OF GRASS" at SHOPS: drawing, mosaic, carving, and featuring "Stardust" Beverages served by Aboriginals: Art of the First Person. Show more at the ARTS for ACT Gallery and P.O.L.O. of Lee County, proceeds go to • AFTER SCHOOL STUDIO at BIG and sale of sweetgrass baskets woven by Studio. 939-2553 Jazz on the Green. Bell Tower Mall, 6-8 Arts. Art enrichment activities from, 2:15 p.m. Seminole and Coushatta basketmakers at • KIDS FITNESS CLASS at the SCA to 5 p.m. 395-0900 • VOCALIST DANA PAUL WITH The Village Shops, 2340 Periwinkle Way, with Pam Fischer Tuesdays and • SHELLCRAFTERS10 a.m. to 3 p.m. JOE MCCORMICK EXPRESS at Dolce Sanibel. Thursdays. $5 per class. 472-2155 every Monday at the Community House • EDISON COMMUNITY COLLEGE • SANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL Vita restaurant, Periwinkle Way. Through Sept. 31, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. on Periwinkle. Gallery of Fine Art presents "Gartel CHURCH SUMMER HOURS through • MOMMY AND ME at the SCA Retrospective: 30 years of Contemporary Sept. 10 a.m. service with nursery. No 10:30 a.m. -11:30 p.m. $2 per child. For OLATEK COMF1.'I CR SERVICtS Art" by Laurence Gartel. Through Oct. 19. 7:45 Morning Chapel. Moms and kids aged 1-4 years. 472-6227. • MARCUS JANSEN at Arts for ACT • ART CLASSES in acrylics, watercol- GOURMET SINGLES SUPPER i ,.-•' DGuCompTIA CLUB meets every Friday in finest restau- • BOOKWORMS stories and crafts for Gallery. "City Blues" urban and contem- or and oils, plus children's programs at children aged 3-5, Sanibel Library 10 a.m. porary art. Opening reception Oct. 2,1- the Art League of Fort Myers. 275-3970 rants in the area. For more info, call 332- •ILirdwaic • Networking 8191 Mon/Wed. • Sulluaie • Web Design • COMMERCIAL: offices, banks, schools 9:30 p.m. 2265 First Street, in downtown • BABY & ME SWIM LESSONS • BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER at St. • SMALL WONDERS stories for chil- * RESIDENTIAL: homes, condos, apartments Fort Myers. Sept. 6 and 13. 9 to 9:30 a.m. $5 per class. Complete Computer Service Michaels and All Angels. Fridays 10 a.m.- dren birth to age 2. Sanibel Library 2 p.m. Phone 239-770-1306 • VACATION RENTALS • RESTAURANTS & CLUBS • SCULPTORS UNLIMITED exhibit Beginner Swim classes Aug 5 tl rough 8, Mon/Tue at Charlotte County Art Guild, Visual Art 11:30; a.m. in the Parish Hall. 472-2173. Little as •\ 239-339-4044 • AFTER CONSTRUCTION 2 - 2:30 p.m. $10. Advanced swim lessons • BIG ARTS KIWANIS COMMUNI- Center, 210 Maude St. Punta Gorda. Aug 5 - 8 , 3 - 3:30 p.m. $10. • TERRIFIC TWOS stories, activities Email: [email protected] for two year olds, Sanibel Library. 10 a.m. TY BAND rehearsal 7 p.m. $15 per Website www.olatek.com With §ood'ftfouselieepinfi 'Jbrida, you ivUtbofi Opening reception Oct. 4 5-7 p.m. Gallery • DANCE AND ACROBATICS with $40.00 a week • KWLF stories, activities, games, for month, in the Phillips Gallery. 395-0900 10% Qf service C3 Better, sittelTSetter, feel better ami do business Setter. hours are f am to 4 p.m. Mon- Fri, 10 a.m. Vanessa Stocker at BIG Arts. Tap, Jazz ages 6 and up at the Sanibel library. 3 p.m. • SPANISH CLASSES with Barbara fee h to 2 p.m. Sat. and Funk for children, including a boys coining soon Peterson. Sept. 8 - Oct. 13. Beginning only tap class, through Dec. '16,, 18 ses- • ISLAND AARP MEETING featuring sions, $170 per child. Discounts available Spanish 9 - 10:30 a.m.; Intermediate Major Michael Murray, SPD, on hurricane A for multiple classes and more than one 10:35 - 12:45. week class $60. BIG Arts preparedness. Oct. 10, 1:30 at the Island • • "HONKY TONK ANGELS" at the child taking classes. Times: 1:30 - 2:30, 395-0900. Senior Center on Palm Ridse Rd. Broadway Palm dinner theatre. Sept. 4 - Preschool Dance: 2:30 - 3:30, Dance K-2: • GROWING RELATIONSHIPS Oct. 11/278-4422. 1380 Colonial Blvd. 3:45-4:45 Acrobatics, grade 1 and up; GOD'S WAY at Westminster Presbyterian Fort Myers. 4:45-5:45 Dance, erade 3 and up; 5:45- • LEE REPUBLICAN WOMEN FED- THE STOCK EXCHANGE Church Oct. 17. 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., Oct. island 6:45 Boys Tap, alf ages; 6:45-7:45 Belly ERATED meeting Oct. 20 at Cypress 18, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. $40/individual, dancing, 12 and older, including adults. LAke Country Club. 6767 Winkle Rd. REPORTER $60/couple, includes dinner, snacks, lun- 11:15 a.m. social hour followed by lunch. • 2004 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS cheon. 15660 San Carlos Blvd., Gulf Point Sq. • TARPON BAY EXPLORERS is now on sale at BIG Arts. $30. $15, RSVP by Oct. 20. 41.5-3290, 482- Eggseptionoi (Corner of San Carlos & McGregor Blvds.) offering naturalist led tours on the Tarpon • SANIBEL REC CENTER New 5160. . ' . Breakfast.& Lunch cafe Across from Big Lots Bay portion of the 'Ding' Darling Hours: Mon. - Fri.: 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Fort MyerS) FL 33908 National Wildlife Refuge for birders, nat- Sat. and Sun.l p.m. - 5 p.m. aptizw 8:30am-2:3Gpm 7 days a week - uralists, and curious people who enjoy Saturday 27 Corner of Periwinkle Way & Tarpon Bay Rd. • FIRST DANCE PRODUCTIONS • CELEBRATE NATIONAL ESTU- "'rrent being on the water and learning from an with dance champion Honey Larsen. Tuesday 30 "To Go- At Old Sanibel Shoppes Catering (239)437-4333 experienced naturalist. ARY DAY by kayaking with the SCCF in Orders Available Mondays: Basic West Coast Swing 8 and around Buck Key. Sept. 27, 9:30 a.m. New Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9 - 5: Sun. Closed Guided trail tour,by canoe and kayak at p.m., Asylum Fitness Center 13211 472-2625 8:30a.m. Monday through Friday and $35 per person. 472-2329 • SWING DANCE PARTY at Ron McGregor Blvd. Tuesdays: "Get Ready to • NATURAL MOVEMENT for chil- 10:30 a.m. Monday through Sunday. 472- Gala" basic ballroom, Sanibel Fitness Dao's Pizzeria and Sports Bar, 15320 8900. dren at BIG Arts with Cathy Oerter. Series McGregor Blvd, South Fort Myers Sept. GENERAL CONTRACTOR Center, Rabbit Rd. Wednesdays: Basic Sept. 27 - Nov. 1. 9-9:30 a.m. 2-3 year Sunset Paddles tour Monday, 30 8:30 p.m. - midnight. 415-1951. Argentine Tango and Salsa 7 p.m., olds. $40; 9:45-10:30 4-5 year olds, $48; CUSTOM HOSVSE BUILDING Wednesday and Friday, 6 p.m. Tour is every week Intermediate Tango and Salsa 8 p.m. 10:45-11:45. 6-12 year olds $54. 395- ATTORNEYS AT LAW AMD REMODELING HOME BUILDING approximately 2 1/2 hours. • PILATES MAT AND FLOOR Asylum Fitness Center. Saturday dance 0900 Full Service Contractor Sealife and Nature cruise on the 26 WORK with Bonnie Clancy, OTR at the \ full service law firm serving the SPECIALISTS workshops offered. 415-1951. • AMERICAN SEWING GUILD "Sew Custom Woodworking dedicated to exceptional passenger pontoon boat departs at 10, Sanibel Community Center. 9 a.m. Southwest Florida Community for more than 75 years What's New?" Sept. 27 meeting at the Lee • Committed to Excellence quality at a reasonable price. 11:30, 2:30, and a sunset tour at 6 p.m. Tuesday and Friday. $12 per session. 472- County Extension Service, Terry Park, * Phone: 472-5444 These tours also include a visit to the Real Estate Transactions • Lund Use Law 3406 Palm Beach Blvd. 12:30 p.m. - 3 0116 touch tank. Tour is approx. 90 min. Call Vcil^ Lie. # CGC013441 voted Thursday 25 p.m.. 458-2858. • KARAOKE NIGHT at the American Estate Planning and Administration • Business and Tax for reservations for all activities. 472- • OPEN HOUSE WITH REP. JEFF Legion, 7 to 10 p.m. Best of the lslands 8900 Litigation • Marital and Family Law MichaeMichaell YJ.valiquett ValiauPttPe " 1999ancJ2001 "" KOTTKAMP at the SCA, 10 a.m. - 12 • READING AT THE REFUGE Story "McQuacie GENERAL CONTRACTOR • TRAM TOUR OF WILDLIFE hour at the J.N. 'Ding' Darling NatT Henderson, Franklin, Stames & Holt, P.A. GENERAL CONTRACTOR p.m. 2173 Periwinkle Way. • MANAGING MEMORY SEMINAR DRIVE leaves at 10:30 a.m. ,1 p.m. and 3 • FRIENDS OF BILL AND LOIS din- with Dr. Bill Beckwith, Oct. 4, 9 a.m. - Wildlife Refuge. Geared for preschool to 1648 Periwinkle Way, Suite B • Sanibel. Florida 33957 • 472-6700 THE ISLAND'S LONGEST ESTABLISHED (239) 472-0200 Island Resident Lic#CCC056909 p.m. except Friday. Wildlife Drive is now ner and anniversary celebration. Sanibel noon at the Holiday Inn Bell Tower 13051 elementary schoolers. 11 a.m. 472-1100 Fort Myers, 334-4121 • Bonita Springs • 498-6222 CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS Hurricane Protedtion Consultant open from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. except Community Church, 5:30 p.m. Covered Bell Tower Dr. $25, 939-3926 x236orx222. Fridays. Reservations, 472-1351 dish welcomed but not required. • 1ST EARTH CHARTER COMMU- • SITTING ON THE DOCK OF THE • GLASS FUSING with Petra Kaiser, NITY SUMMIT AND CELEBRATION TITLE SERVICES IPHYSICAL THERAPY BAY: The naturalists at Tarpon Bay Sept. 11- Oct.9, 9:30 -12:30. 5-week ses- at the Cajusa Nature Center and • FLORIDA MASTER NATURALIST Explorers have started up free lunchtime sion $75. BIG Arts 395-0900. Planetarium organized by ECOSanibel PROGRAM at the SCCF, Tuesdays and talks beginning at 12:30 p.m. Mon.- Fri. and other local eco groups. Oct. II, 472- Fridays, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Oct. 28 & 31, WE'VE MO¥ED!I on the observation deck overlooking the 8998, 395-1848. Nov.. 4, 7, 11, and 18. State certified most beautiful setting on Sanibel and last SHORELINES DISCOVERY WALK • BOAT SMART CLASS offered by course, 40 hours mandatory. Tuition EXECUTIVE about half an hour. 9 a.m. every Thursday at SCCF Nature the Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron at $200. 472-2329 TITLE Topics include Lives of Shells, Calusa Center parking area to learn about the the J.N. 'Ding' Darling Wildlife Refuge, Cafe, manatees, dolphins, sharks, turtles, forces that shaped this Gulf chain of bar- Oct. 25, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. 466- years of Horticultural Experience and alligators. Tarpon Bay Explorers is rier islands. 472-2329 Wednesday 1 lns (239) 472-8228 8567 or 472-2867 * ta!lation * Maintenance • Tree Work located at the north end of Tarpon Bay Rd. • YOGA FOR HEALTH 9-10:15 a.m. We're on the island. Gilda Suarez CLC 472-8900. Thursdays at the Community House, |lm G'Hi Owner www.exectitle.com • BEGINNERS YOGA AND YOGA 2173 Periwinkle Way, with Eleanor • NESTERS & RESTERS Beach and I'll (ZM))W) i l7n .3889 Sanibel Captiva Rd. Your local specialists in orthopedic rehabilitation. FOR PREGNANCY at the Health and Horowitz. Cost: $10. 472-2155 shoreline exploration, departing 9 a.m. lixivuivi Sanibel Island, FL 33957 \Vj 695 Tarpon Bay Rd, Suite #7, Sanibel 4301 Sanibel-Captiva Road Synday28 i-.nj.W_-)MU, [email protected] \~J Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 Harmony Center. 15951 McGregor Blvd. • FAMILY STORY HOUR at the • RACE TO KITTY HAWK book sign- from SCCF. 472-2329 For evaluation, call: (239) 395-1097 433-5995 Sanibel Public Library, 6:30 p.m [email protected] Fax: [239) 395-1968 ing at the Sanibel Island Bookshop, 2-5 • CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR • PILATES MAT AND FLOOR • FAMILY NIGHT at the Sanibel p.m. Authors Annelle Rigsby of Sanibel Sanibel Public Library 9:30 &10:30 a.m ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Sept. 25-Oct 1, 2003 • 27 r 26 • Week of Sept. 25-Oct. 1,2003 Q ISLAND REPORTER. HERONS Christine Fuller Holland Blotter » Erik Burriss From page 17 Christine Holland passed away on August 29, 2003 • Sunday evening, police removed an alligator from the Please Join at her home in Naples. pool at Sundial to a lake near Par View. their kind. They are not nearly as colonial as other wading and as late as mid-June in Florida. Many birds that breed far- • Joseph H. Jones, 20, Fort Myers, was arrested and P.A.W.S.INC. birds. ther north winter in Florida, but arrival and departure infor- Christine was born in Springfield, Mass., she lived mation is scant. for many years in Belchertown and Longmeadow, charged with operating a motor vehicle with a sus- Your contributions for memberships provide funding for The differences between the periods at which this bird Mass, as well as on Captiva, with her late husband, pended licence Saturday night. He was also cited for breeds in different latitudes, correspond with those observed Breeding in Florida has been confirmed in 127 chiefly improper passing and speeding. spaying, neutering, and veterinary care for the abused and coastal quadrangles throughout the state, from March to Hudson Holland. homeless cats on Sanibel and Captiva Islands. with respect to other species of the same tribe. Thus, eggs On August 23 this year Christine celebrated her • The owner of a 2400-block Periwinkle Way business and young occur six weeks sooner in Florida than in South June. Yellow-crowns may be found in mixed-heron colonies, 88th birthday with her children and their spouses — reported Saturday morning that a landscaping rock had Carolina. Although two broods are usually raised in both dis- with other yellow-crowned night-herons, or alone, in wood- been stolen from in front of the parking lot. tricts, the birds frequently move breeding locations, howev- ed areas near water. No statewide counts have been taken for Hudson and Mardie Holland of Woodstock, Ver.; MEMBERSHIP AND DONATIONS this species, probably because of secretive nesting habits and Christopher and Linda Holland of Siasconset, Mass.; • Two Louisville women reported on Sept. 16 the theft 472-2146 er. The beautiful slender plumes on the head and back gen- erally fall off soon after incubation commences, although dark plumage. This species is evidently decreasing in some Mary Holland of Hartland, Ver.; and Susan Holland of $200 each from their rental unit. 446 Lagoon Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957 areas and increasing its range in the Panhandle. and Tony Ickes of Ferndale, Wash. Name. males still occasionally bear these ornaments when the Christine was a devoted wife, mother, mother-in- female is sitting on her second set of eggs. Killed for the plumes that adorned breeding birds, the yel- Address_ The nest is a substantial structure of sticks and twigs, low-crowned night-heron was pursued by gunners who sold law, grandmother and friend. She will be greatly On the road City_ _State_ missed by all whose lives she touched. Christine mainly brought by the male, and may be lined with grass and the birds' feathers and meat in city markets during the late Citations • Yes! I can volunteer. Call leaves. It is located in tall trees, clumped trees, or shrubs. A 1800s and early 1900s. 1910 marked the end of the millinery requested that there be no service and her children Enclosed is my contribution for: suggest that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to From Sept. 16-Monday, police issued 29 citations greeting ceremony and territorial display with a circular trade and the start of the birds' population recovery. for speeding, three for seatbelt violations, and one • $10 Individual Q $100 Supporting flight are part of the breeding ritual. Three to five pale blue Today major threats to the species are human distur- PAWS. 446 Lagoon Drive, Sanibel or to Hospice of • $25 Family • $500 Sponsor Naples, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples 34105. each for a non-assigned tag, improper or unsafe equip- eggs are laid and incubated for 21 to 25 days. Nestlings are bances at nesting sites, loss of nesting sites, and degradation ment, unknowingly driving with a suspended or Q $50 Associate • Other $ : cared for by both parents and fledge after about 25 days. of wetland foraging areas. revoked drivers license, and no proof of registration. Please make checks payable to PA.W.S. Inc. Yellow-crowned night-herons breed as early as February All contributions are tax deductible. island REPORTER football Frenz] IBestf Pidcs Contestf & win... $25! 2496 Palm Ridge Rd. Sanibel, Fl 33957 472-1155 Eeaffy EFOffflfi. Choose your Best Picks & Tiebreaker from the NFL & NCAA UKJIIJJII ^a re- listed. Please circle your Picks & fill in contest information. f nt out & mail to: Best Picks Football Contest, Island Reporter, 2340 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957 or drop off at front desk. Entry forms may picked up at the Island Reporter. 1. Anyone may enter, except employees of the Breeze Newspapers & their families. 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