/f Largest Circulation On The Islands VOL. 8, NO. 52 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA ISLANDS, FLORIDA JUNE 29, 2001 JUNE/JULY: SUNRISE/SUNSET: 29 06:39 20:24 30 06:39 20:24 1 06:40 20:24 2 06:40 20:24 3 06:40 20:24 4 06:41 20:24 5 06:41 20:24 deck is no more than four feet higher County and includes an open railing and, lastly, maintain the bridge closest to the island Commission (Span C). Prior to the vote Mayor Nola Theiss, Council members Dick Walsh, Approves Judy Workman and Steve Brown were allowed 15 minutes on the agenda to Causeway Pian make their case. Council member Marty by Jim George Harrity was out of town and did not attend. Acting City Manager Sam he Board of County Ackley also attended. Last week the City Commissioners met on Tuesday, Council voted 4-1 in favor of a resolu- TJune 26 and approved a plan to tion outlining what they wanted in the .., ... renovate the Causeway bridges. By Causeway renovation and requesting an unanimous vote the five member interlocal agreement with the Commission authorized the Lee County Commission directed at preventing any Department of Transportation (DOT) to attempt in the "future to four lane the forward the preliminary engineering bridges. Council member Steve Brown report to the Coast Guard for their voted against the resolution. That reso- approval and comment. The County lution was presented to the County plan calls for rehabilitating the draw- Commissioners. bridge (Span A), replacing the middle continued on page 6 bridge (Span B) with a structure whose Riverdale High School National Champion Cheerleaders Williams, president of PMR Realty was Amnesty on vacation and could not be reached to and national competitions. You can join confirm that legal action had been initi- Road Rally the crowd under the big tent or take your Controversy ated. dinners "to go." The cheerleaders will per- According to Sam Ackley, acting city And Picnic form their routine in the Sanibel parade Escalates manager, the City is now in settlement ou don't have to leave Sanibel for and several times at the picnic. by Jim George negotiations with three homeowners an exciting Fourth of July celebra- continued on page 56 who were former clients of Properties in tion. The 22nd annual Road Rally whole new controversy has arisen Paradise Ackley stated that the City has Y and Picnic, organized by the Sanibel- 4th Of July over the City's refusal to include no other names at this time and he Captiva Optimist Club, begins at Ahomeowners in the short-term emphasized that any other owners who 12:30 p.m. at the J. Howard Wood Parade rental amnesty agreement. City Attorney violated the ordinance are at risk He Theatre parking field. Registration Doug Wyckoff said unless a homeowner went on to say that other owners who begins at 11 a.m. after the parade. he Sanibel & Captiva Islands came forth under the amnesty offer they continued on page S If you're a first timer, the Road Rally is Independence Day Parade will are not covered in the agreement. a timed driving course around Sanibel. It Tstart on Wednesday morning July Rental agents contend that they included is not a speed race. You are required to 4, at 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of a paragraph in the agreement covering "Elvis Prom" To gather specific information about things Island Inn Road and Tarpon Bay Road, their owner clients, which did not require you see along the route. The winner of move to the intersection of Tarpon Bay them (the owner) to actually sign the Benefit American the Road Rally will receive a two night Road and Periwinkle Way, then down agreement. The agreement was signed stay at Casa Ybel Resort, dinner at Periwinkle Way to end at Casa Ybel by 12 rental and real estate agencies. Cancer Society Twilight Cafe and spa services for two at Road, The parade will take about one During the past several days home- the Sanibel Day Spa. Many other prizes and one half hours, includes about 500 owners and rental agents have been con- by Brian Johnson include gift certificates and merchandise participants and 65 volunteers to get it sidering their options in light of from island merchants and restaurants. off to a good start. Approximately Wyckoff's position that homeowners ver since announcing the theme 4,000 people line the mile and one for his cancer benefit this year, Registration forms are available at quarter parade route. T-shirts commem- who did not come forth under the City's Bailey's Hardware, Bank of America or amnesty offer for short term rental ordi- EVictor Mayeron has been stopped orate the day and shopping centers by island residents who are eagerly look- the Chamber of Commerce. The entry have special food, music and fun for the nance infractions are not now covered fee is $30 per vehicle which includes by the agreement even though they ing forward to the July 14 party at the spectators before and after the parade. Sanibel Harbour Resort. unlimited passengers. One official Road The parade allows friends and families were represented by rental agents who Rally T-shirt is included with each registra- signed the agreement. Sources have said It's not just the draw of the King of of the islands to participate in an old Rock 'n' Roll and the atmosphere of the tion. Additional shirts can be purchased at fashioned hometown gathering. that the rental agents have filed for an Bailey's Hardware or at the Rally. injunction seeking to block Wyckoff's 1950s. One woman told him she was Neighborhoods get together with old cars, interpretation that homeowners are not unable to attend her high school prom While you're waiting for your starting roller blades, bicycles etcetera all decorat- covered by the agreement and have and couldn't wait to get a second chance. time, join the Optimists and the Riverdale ed for this year's theme "From Sea to asked the court for an immediate inter- "Dress up," said Mayeron, the owner High School National Champion Shining Sea." Commercial floats add to pretation of the document. However, at of the Mucky Duck and LaCasita restau- Cheerleaders for a picnic. They'll be serv- the festivities with special music on board, press time Wyckoff said the City had not rants. "It's going to be a wonderful time. I ing a complete meal or bar-be-que pork, and inventive decorations. wouldn't be surprised if Elvis is back in the corn on the cob, baked beans, bread and received notice of any injunction and 1 continued on page 56 was not aware of any such action. Al building. ' a drink for $8. The team will use the pro- continued on page 2 ceeds to pay expenses for attending state Fiom page 1 rC-Si-an 1950's-type attire The "chicks" receive the following suggestions- \\ 3 § Elvis Prom 1 Get out youi poodle skirt and bal- Ding" Darling Wildlife Society Connection 55 o Mayeion has been a dnving fotce let flats CM I behind cancel fundiaising since losing 2 Be a cheerleader or the diama O his father to the disease in 1990. For club's diva the next 10 years he held golf tourna- 3 Come as the school nurse or a ments to bring money into the cai hop on roller skates Carroll Branyon And Mary Jo Hobbs Back To Earth American Cancer Society Last year he 0 4. Starch your petticoats and weai by Brian Johnson Q decided to change the format and hold your prom formal a party, which he felt would have a 5 Come as homecoming queen or ary Jo Hobbs volun- broader appeal The New Dance Hit a prim math teacher teered at "Ding" Darling Mayeron's idea worked, 265 people 6. Come as a Pink Lady in pedal Mas a way of reimbursing 8 showed up at the Sanibel Harbour Of The Year! pushers and biker's jacket. God for all the wonderful times Resort for the festivities By the end of 7 Wear your cap and gown and she had spent hiking and camp- the night he had raised $70,000 show off your diploma ing in the wilderness "I wanted This year the goal is to net The "guys" get these suggestions: to give something back to God $80,000. Mayeron and his team - 1 Comb your ducktail or get a flat and Nature for all the Lord had including co-chairs Liddy Johnson and ELVIS given me," she said. top. Nanelle Wehmann - have sent out 2 Press your white sports coat and In giving back, she found 1,000 invitations. The tuition per stu- V' (ft&U^ get a pink carnation there was more in store for her dent is $125. Pep squad membership 3. Come as a football hero with Mary Jo moved to Fort Myers for $1,500 includes table for 10 shoulder pads. with her husband from Those who want to attend should call Produced by the 4 Be a science club geek or the Charleston, West Virginia in the.American Cancer Society at 936- school janitor November of 1991 One month 1113 (ext 115) Reservations need to AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 5. Wear your letter sweater with later she signed up as a volun- be made by Friday, July 6. saddle oxfords. teer for the U.S Fish & Wildlife The invitation reads. "The Junior 6 Brush up your blue suede shoes Service.