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Happy Father's Day! VOL. 10, NO. 50 SANIBEL 8c CAPTIVA ISLANDS, FLORIDA JUNE 13,2003 JUNE SUNRISE/SUNSET: 13 06:36 20:20 14 06:36 20:21 15 06:36 20:21 16 06:36 20:21 17.06:36 20:22 18 06:36 20:22 19 06:36 20:22 The History Of Rag Day he Fourth of July was traditionally celebrated as America's birthday, but the idea of an annual day specifi- Tcally celebrating the flag is believed to have first origi- nated in 1885. BJ Cigrand, a schoolteacher, arranged for the pupils in the Fredonia, Wisconsin Public School, District 6, to obsfery© June 14 (the 108th anniversary of the official adoption > of The Stars and Stripes} as "Flag Birthday." In numerous magazines and newspaper articles and public addresses over the following years, Cigrand continued to enthusiastically advocate the observance of June 14 as Flag Birthday, or "Flag Day." Lifeline Designs' Mary Irving presented Islands Night Founder Sam Bailey with a "Thank you" banner displaying 10 years of logo designs On June 14, 1889, Islands Night A Hit With Residents George Balch, a kindergarten teacher in by Brian Johnson New York City, planned appropriate cere- monies for the children of his school, and slander Jean Baer had lunch with Sam Bailey the day before the 10th Annual his idea of observing Flag Day was later adopted by the State Islands Night. Sam had gotten to know her from sitting in Chamber of Commerce Board of Education of New York.On June 14, 1891, the Iboard meetings, and he asked her if she would like to ride in the Model-T during Betsy Rdss House in Philadelphia held a Flag Day celebration, the parade. and on June 14 of the following year, the New York Society She said yes, and the following night, at about 6:45 p.m., she climbed into the pas- of the Sons of the Revolution celebrated Flag Day. senger seat and wheeled into the Lee County Sports Complex with Sam. Quite a few Following the suggestion of Colonel J. Granville Leach (at residents of Sanibel and Captiva had already taken their seats inside the stadium. the time historian of the Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of Sam led the parade of island floats around the outside track of the baseball field. His the Revolution), the Pennsylvania Society of Colonial Dames Model-T is the same one his family started using in 1928 to transport groceries and of America on April 25, 1893 adopted a resolution supplies to the original Bailey store. requesting the mayor of Philadelphia and all others in "It was an honor that he asked me," said Baer, "and it was the highlight of the night authority and all private citizens to display the flag on for me. He's so devoted to the islands and cares so much about the residents - you can June 14. Leach went on to recommend that thereafter sense it. And he's appreciative of the support of the community." the day be known as Flag Day, and on that day, school continued on page 29 children be assembled for appropriate exercises, with each child being given a small flag. Big Bang A continued on page 7 Manic Ride After the ceremony members and Through Observance At guests will gather in the Legion Hall for a late dinner and musical entertainment History American Legion provided by local musicians. Any enter- n Saturday, June 14, the Sanibel- tainers who would like to take part are by Pamela Gilbert Wortzel Captiva American Legion Post welcome to call 472-9979 for more infor- he audience at the Old O123 will hold its annual obser- mation. Schooihouse Theater is taken vance of Flag Day. Legionnaires, Sons The Post continues to accept flags for on a hilarious musical ride of the American Legion and Auxiliary disposal on an ongoing basis. Businesses T and individuals may leave them at the through time courtesy of The Big members will assemble outdoors for the Bang, an utterly manic spoof of the somber ceremony which begins with Post each day, from 11 a.m. through tradition of backer's auditions. The readings by officers of the Post and a 6 p.m. The Legion Hall is located at absurd and grandiose theatrical aspi- prayer from the Post Chaplain and ends 4249 Sanibel-Captiva Road (mile marker rations of two very wacked out characters, Jed Feuer and Boyd Graham, played by with the respectful burning of flags that #3), Sanibel. Any flags brought to the two fabulous comic talents, John Vessels and Billy Breed, form the basis for a have become worn and faded. Post after June 14 will be held until next .'.'. , , -.':",'. continued on page 33 year's ceremony.^ 2 We therefore urge Lee County to disre- one year only. The pass will allow you 3 CO Tutankhamun Exhibit Continues Lee County To Sanibel gard the survey and adhere to the agree- access back onto the island but access CO 8 ments already made with Sanibel and oth- could be limited due to ongoing response CO At History Museum Issue Causeway. Causeway ers through extensive citizen and recovery efforts on Sanibel-Captiva in O involvement.^ the aftermath of a disaster. Come to the Bonds Replacement Police Department to obtain your 2003 by Jim George submitted by Sharon Brace, president Hurricane hurricane pass, or, if you are leaving the Captiva Civic Association island for the summer months, send a self- c n a move to reduce long term debt addressed envelope to the Police m service on two existing bond series he Sanibel causeway "survey" Season Begins Department with a request to have your Iand also to finance construction of the recently carried out by the Captiva hurricane seminar has been pass sent to your summer residence. new causeway bridges through issuance TProperty Owners Association scheduled for Sanibel residents at Residents with a Florida driver's license of a new series, Lee County (CPOA) is badly flawed for two important Athe Sundial Resort (1451 Middle that reflects your Sanibel address DO Commissioners this week approved the reasons: Gulf Drive) on June 26 from 9 until NOT NEED a hurricane pass for re-entry selection of underwriters, bond counsel 1. This survey was apparently conduct- 11 a.m. The seminar is sponsored by onto the island. and disclosure counsel. This is the first ed as an email questionnaire sent only to the City of Sanibel and will feature vari- Residents are reminded that Weather step toward defeasing (satisfying the a select group of CPOA supporters. The ous speakers. Alert Radios are sold at the Police obligation) the current bonds and selling vast majority of Captiva property owners With the start of hurricane season on Department for a cost of $60. These new bonds totaling almost $200 million. and registered voters were not afforded an June 1, the Sanibel Emergency radios have been converted to use a According to the county the action has opportunity to participate. Management Program is now issuing Sanibel Police frequency for emergency no bearing on the design option for the 2. This survey did not provide any 2003 Hurricane Passes to property own- broadcasts to residents; an alert signal is drawbridge replacement. information regarding traffic and environ- ers and to business owners and their first transmitted by the Police Golden throne and ceremonial footrest. The county has been on an aggressive mental concerns and focused only on essential employees. This pass is valid for continued on page 23 Golden funerary mask of Tutankhamun. A The pharaoh's marvelous coronation refinancing program in recent years as cost. radiant portrait ot the young pharaoh in a throne bearing his name in its earlier, interest rates have fallen to historic lows. mask of solid gold, found resting over the heretical Tutankhaton form and portraying In the past several years the county has head and shoulders on Tutankhamun's an intimate domestic scene of the young saved more than $60 million. This latest linen-wrapped mummy. royal couple. refinancing will include two issues for Anubis. Majestic guardian of the royal necropolis, Anubis (known as "he who belongs to $135 million to refinance the money bor- the mummy wrappings") presided over the rites of mummification. discovered. The nine-year-old Tutankhamun ascended the throne in 1883 B.C. and reigned until rowed for the land purchase and the con- w by Camille Kucaba his death nine years later. Shortly after his burial in 1823 B.C., grave robbers attempted struction of the Mid Point Memorial to plunder the lavish treasures, but the tomb was quickly resealed for over 3,000 years Bridge and is expected to save the county utankhamun, "Wonderful Things" from the Pharaoh's Tomb, continues on until its historic discovery in 1922. $21 million over the term of the bonds. ROLEX exhibit at the Southwest Florida Museum of History in Fort Myers through When Howard Carter cleared the entryway and first shined his light inside the dark The new issue will be for $62 million to TAugust 17. tomb, the anxious Lord Carnarvon asked if he could see anything. "Yes," the archaeol- cover the construction of the three cause- From 1961 to 1981, the traveling Tutankhamun exhibition from the Egyptian ogist is said to have replied. "Wonderful things." way bridges. According to Jim Lewin, fis- Museum in Cairo toured the U.S. and several other countries. After 20 years of wear The Southwest Florida Museum of History is open Tuesday through Saturday from cal research specialist of Lee County and tear on the priceless objects (55 in all), the tour was concluded and the collection 10 a.m.