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Week of Nov. 21-27, 2002 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA, FLORIDA VOLUME 29, NUMBER 46, 32 PAGES 75 CENTS fi THE 'MEWS Tomlinson Sanibel's chief Thanksgiving message By Erik Burriss States and of Florida and the laws "1 plan to continue our Sam'bei Staff Writer and charter of Sanibel and to over- tradition of practicing true com- see he 43-member department. munity policing," Tomlinson said. Ecumenical, interfaith Mackenzie Hall was awash in Since joining the department in "With the support of City Council annual program blue Tuesday morning as members 1985 as a police aide, Tomlinson and the involvement of our resi- of the Sanibel Police Department has risen through the ranks as an dents and businesses, we collec- —See page 2 witnessed Acting Police Chief Bill officer, sergeant, emergency man- tively work to keep our city safe Tomlinson shorten his job title. agement director, and a bureau and to protect the natural environ- Financial affair Tomlinson became the city's commander. He became acting Karen Nelson photo fifth police chief, pledging to pro- chief Feb. 25, following the retire- See CHIEF Investing in the Chief of Police sworn in Tuesday tect the constitutions of the United ment of Chief Lew Phillips. page 29 post-boom era —See page 9 Bay rescue SCCF nominees City
Aveiy, Hillebrandt, Schwab and Weissbach courts up for board of trustees
—See page 2 Sundial Resort tennis fills the gap Goals for Sanibel By Erik Burriss Staff Writer City of Sanibel formulates its objectives. Due to construction at the Sanibel School, the —See page 4 city's tennis courts will close next month, but a temporary replacement has been found. The city has signed a Yellow Geigers contract with Sunctial Beach Resort to allow More shrub-like than islanders to sign up to use their orange cousin die resort's courts. The resort will charge $8 an —See page 12 hour for use of a hard- surface court and $12 an hour for a clay court. "We had to come up with an alternative be- iP-ED Dawn deBner photos cause of the renovation of Weather challenge of wits the school facility," city Paradise found recreation director Pelting rains, driving winds and three- to five-foot waves Helene Phillips said. Welcome home, it's been Saturday postponed until Sunday the first Olympic-class Finn "It at least offers the awhile, my friend Regatta off the Sanibel Causeway — a pre-trail run for the general public an oppor- 2003 regattas in Finn competitions for the 2004 Olympics in tunity for court time," —Sec page 5 Athens, Greece. With up to 30-mile-per-hour winds still The two-year agree- blowing, stormy weather demasted one boat and derigged ment goes into effect another before the San Carlos Bay regatta was cancefled Dec. 18, the same day the with one race of six mastered. See story, page 3. courts at the Recreation Complex are scheduled to close. The school Calendar of days board-owned land where Economic Summit Plugging into the city's courts are locat- ed will become a staging Island arts are unveiled, the future area for equipment and see pages 14 and 22 will become a parking By Erik Burriss lot. —See page 19 Staff Writer During the develop- ment process of the city's One may not think the parks and recreation mas- Defending county elections office an ter plan, participants in a nation ironic kind of the city's seniors tennis D Air National Guard place, but program were adamant Maj. Gen. Richard according to about the need for public the elections • BUSINESS page 9 Platt discussed the role tennis courts. The con- supervisor it is tract leaves open the pos- • CLASSIFIEDS... page 27 of the National Guard and Reserves in — literally. sibility of future pro- • DATELINE page 19 defending the nation An iron grams at Sundial, but • ENVIRONMENT page 12 and future of the was the key piece of tech- stops short of establish- nology for timely count- ing any. • LOOKING BACK page 7 organizations at Benny Severance photo ing of the absentee ballots "Our intention is that • OBITUARIES page 3 Monday's meeting of Q Sanibel-Captiva's Economic Summit came the Military Officers together Wednesday at Schein Hall to delve into the cast for the Nov. 5 general they would be providing • OP-ED PAGE page 5 of America held at the economy of the islands. Strategist John Tuccillo, election, Lee County a clinic for adults and s PERMITS&DEEDS page 3 Dunes. • In depth story above, one of four scheduled speakers looked into See YOUNG youth in the near future," Phillips said. ® POLICE BLOTTER page 3 in next week's Island future trends. • In depth story, see next week's edi- page 29 • TV LISTINGS page 23 Reporter. tion of the Island Reporter. 2 • Week of Nov. 21-27,2002 • ISLAND REPORTER
ISLAND • Dawn deBoer & STATE • Dawn deBoer Message of Thanksgiving West Nile virus Islanders gather Nov. 27 Who let Santa Rosa reports 22th case The family Thanksgiving Eve the rain The Florida Department of Health program 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. out? reported two individuals — a 43-year- 27, at the Sanibel Community Center old Brevard County resident and a 54- goes out to Sanibel-Captiva from Two water year-old Santa Rosa County resident — Steve Greenstein, executive director of pumps started as having West Nile virus, bringing the the San-Cap Chamber of Commerce. early Sunday state total this year to 22 human cases. This ecumenical, interfaith program is at Billy's Bike DOH Secretary John O. Agwunobi also held annually the eve before Thanks- Rentals after placed Santa Rosa County on medical giving with members of local congre- Saturday rains alert. Brevard has been under medical gations participating. The program seeped into alert for WN virus since Aug. 29. consists of Psalms and hymns and spe- the shop, These cases and recent ones in Palm cial music followed by cider and overflow from Beach County mandate diligence in tak- cookies. Costumed Pilgrim ushers ankle-deep ing precautionary measures to prevent walk the aisles, and quill pens are on waters held by being bitten by mosquitoes, despite the hand for children to experience using surrounding cooler mid-November temps, Agwunobi firsthand. • Chair setup and homemade low grounds. said. cookies are tasks waiting for commu- Valdy Gedviias Thirty-seven counties, including Lee, nity volunteers. To assist, call 472- are currently under medical alert for 0673. manned the pumps. mosquito-bome diseases. Statewide surveillance for arboviruses Human Service award to Janes Dawn deBoer photo — West Nile virus, Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis and St. Louis Lee County Commission Chairman Encephalitis — is ongoing. Bob Janes received the 2002 Most Oil li?1 Nov. 23 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Jaycee Park • For more information, visit the Outstanding Public Official Human at the East End of Beach Parkway in " DOH Bureau of Epidemiology's website Service Award for his leadership in
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lightning Myrtle Srwin THE U.S. OLYMPIC FINN & RE strikes Myrtle S. Irwin, 87, of Florida parks lack plan Sanibel died Friday, Nov. 8, in Bowie, Md., while visiting her Florida's notorious lightning daughter. season conflicts with playtime as She was born Jan. 24, 1915, most of the municipal park and in Coral City to Peter and recreation departments in the state Pauline (Engen) Simenson. lack written emergency plans to She attended Coral City deal with these sudden flashes of Elementary School and electricity, a new University of Whitehall High School and Florida study recently found. served in the U.S. Navy Florida was chosen for the Aviation from 1941 to 1945. Dawn deBoer photon study because of its high inci- She was a first class aviation dence of lightning and lightning- machinist mate. Ten skippers follow the race circuit in competition for the U.S. Olympic Sailing Team. related injuries and deaths. A path While in the Navy, she met that runs through the central por- Hugh M. Irwin, whom she later Olympic hopefuls take on the bav tion of Florida known as married. "Lightning Alley" records more Winds, rains don't stop than 100 days of thunderstorms See IRWIN annually, the most in the United page 11 By Dawn deBoer States. Managing Editor The majority of 125 park and recreation directors responding to Wallace Corliss Dayton Windsurfers were bayfront by 7 a.m. a survey last year said they per- Sunday to catch the northwest winds of a ceived a high or very high proba- Wallace Corliss Dayton, age cold front that rolled in on the heels of an bility of lightning striking their 81. died peacefully at his home all-day downpour Saturday drenching Lee outdoor facilities, yet fewer than in Wayzata. Minn, on Oct. 27, County along with the rest of the state with half the agencies had untlen 2002 from complications of 12 inches falling in areas by Sunday. lightning-safety policies or plans Parkinson's Disease, leaving While 5-inches of rain hit the islands to protect \isitors, said J.O thiee surviving brothers of the hard Saturday. 30 nule-per-hour winds con- Spengler, a Department ot Re- Daj ton department store fami- tinued to gust eaily Sunday, diopping to 15 Open-water racing a mile offshore the creation. Parks and Tounsm uni- mph within houis. but stiong enough still to Sanibel Causeway versity protessui w ho led the Born in Minneapolis, Dayton keep area sailor-, heading out ior a taste oi Championships and pre-trial for the U.S. study. graduated from the Blake the gusto. Olympic Sailing Team in one of its 11 The National Athletic Tramei \ School in 1939 and from Kite board sailor Jimmy Williams of Olympic sailing classes. Association recommends such Amherst College in 1943. In Cape Coral who "waits for the cold fronts" Bret Webb, East Coast Finn Class vice plans for athletics and recreation World War II he served in the waited for Sunday's president, watched the skies and whitecaps because the potential risk of light- Navy for three years as a navi- winds minus rolling in on the waves after postponing ning-related injuries is greatest gator on a supply ship, the USS Saturday's pelting Saturday's races due to hazardous condi- during the most active time peri- Callmares, in the South Pacific. rains which marred tions. ods for outdoor sports. After the war, he joined his visibility on and off "Complete whiteout conditions prohibit- An estimated 100 people are brothers at the Dayton the water. Traffic on ed even reasonably safe sailing. It was killed and 1,000 injured by light- Company, which had been start- the causeway, when absolutely howling Saturday night, but it's ning each year. ed by his grandfather as a dry- the worst hit laid down quite a bit," said Webb, gunning Most lightning-related injuries goods store in Minneapolis in Saturday, edged over for a 10 a.m. start by mid-morning Sunday occur between 2 p.m and 6 p.m., 1902. Beginning in the receiv- to the side of the foi 10 competing boats. the most active time for lecre- Regatta host race road, others slowed By the third leg of the first rate, steep ational spons such as youth soc- Se»- DAI i'ON officials, Kent Fink lo v cl lVv| ohop and tt-knot winds capsized two boats cei and adult sollbaU leagues sa\i\ page 18 and Ross Webb of Satuiday . duvrng and demasted one. Dan Conn
As of Nov. 2,2002, new home and/or prop- $510,000: Windy Hill Water Park, Inc.— $97,500: Kenneth W. Cleveland—Point No value given: SCCF, 3333 San-Cap; erty -owners on the islands include: 2582 Wulfert. SantS o de Sanibel-UniSiblUi t 45D45D. and Seahorse Shops, 362 Periwinkle— (Addresses are Sanibel unless otherwise Cnndnv temporary tent by owner. indicated.) Permits issued by the Sanibel Building $23,500: Kamath, Sanddollar-Unit hi. McRenny— neDartment fr0Tn >jftV 7.14 Non-Condos: West-Unit 101B. theMlSg: PERMITS page 26
MARY LOU BAILEY -> CHUCK BERGSTROM "1- 239-472-1511 A ResmtQuest Comp.m) Week of November 21-27, 2002 J ISLAND REPORTER City formulates goals, objectives Last we ek rainfall By Michael Hannan achievement that will include both a Staff Writer means of assessment and timetable for High Low Rain closure. On Oct. 30, city of Sanibel department A means of assessment is critical, Note: Rainfall levels are recorded Nov. 14 74 62 0.03 heads and mid-level manageis met at because many public-sector goals are dif- from the morning of the day given to Sundial foi a full-day management ficult to quantify. The private sector can Nov. 15 78 61 2.70 the following morning. red eat. the purpose of which was to create look at its stock price, check sales against Nov. 16 82 68 3.00 a fundamental shift from general goals to targets, count production output and, at Nov. 17 79 64 3.00 more specific department goals that aie yeai 's end, create a balance sheet. Nov. 18 71 51 0.13 both hori7ontally and veitically congruent Zimomra developed a three-tier Nov. 19 71 51 0.00 5oina* hland Waici Association throughout city government. appioach oi assessment that includes bud- Like other entities — public and pri- set I ami fictitious, personnel monitoring Nov. 20 74 63 0.00 vate — the city has had no shoitagc oi and sui\e\s of customei satisfaction. She goals, but Cit_\ Managci Tudie Zimomia has alread) started a database of how peo- wanted to focus on a shoiter list to ensuie ple have lesponded to then treatment at that they would accomplish and ensuie City Hall, lully undeistanding that some- sanilsei-Captl^/a that the accomplishment could be mea- times she has to look past city employees suied to ascertain how bureaucratic piocedures Tides Zimomra decided to clarify the nomen- can impede service. clature by calling City Council's aims One of the inherent problems of November 22-28, 2002 "goals" and depaitment head aims putting together an efficient strategic plan "objectives." Regardless of rubric — is to get workers to buy into the idea, Fri Sat Sun Mon lye Wed Thu goals or objectives — the purpose of the especially if they are union workers with Punta Rassa exercise was to determine what city gov- contractual limits on their responsibili- Hi 12:24a 1:00a 1 44a 2-37a 3:43a 5:08a 6:45a ernment was going to do above the status ties. As part of the union negotiations this Lo 8:20a 9:07a 9:58a 10:54a 11:53a 12:51p quo — above what it is already doing. year, Zimomra tied cost-of-llving increas- 1:00a es to certain performance goals. For Hi — 7:05p 7:45p 8:17p The first half of the workshop, directed 4:09p 511p 8:45p by management training specialist Dr. example, in the past, where police officers Lo 6:33p 7:06p — 9:09p 11:10p — 1:44p David Kelley, focused on defining leader- only had to pass a physical when hired, ship as a concept, identifying leadership now they have to pass one each year. Sanibel Lighthouse skills, establishing that leadership is Finally, the goals have to be congruent Hi — 12:11a 12:55a 1-48a 2-54a 4:19a 5'56a teachable and demonstrating that leader- throughout city government. Customers Lo 8.27a 9:14a 10:05a 11:01a 12:00p 12:58p 1:07a ship is how managers develop their work- need to be seen, not only as outside cus- Hi 3:20p 4:22p — 6i6p 6:56p 7'28p 7'56p ers. The second half of the workshop tomers but also internal customers. For Lo 6:40p 7:13p — 9:16p 11:17p — 1:51p focused on developing work plans for example, beach patrol focuses not only on each department. law enforcement but also on the environ- ment; therefore, both the Police Depart- Blind Pass One of the ways Dr. Kelley demon- strated individual management styles was ment and Natural Resources Department Hi — 12-41 a 125a 2:18a 3:24a 4-49a 6 26a by using an instrument similar to the must work in concert. The Finance Lo 9:42a 10:29a 11:20a 12:16p 1:15p 1:13p 2:22p Myers/Briggs test. This one, however, in Department, likewise, has both external Hi 3:50p 4'52p — 6:46p 7:26p 7-58p 8 26p addition to demonstrating a personality and internal customers: External cus- Lo 7:S5p 8:28p — 10:31p 12:32a — 2-06p profile, also measured the differences tomers include accounts payable, and between routine-management style and internal customers include all city crisis-management style. employees. The litmus test of goals is that Redfish Pass As mentioned above, business and they all must address and not compromise Hi 12-30a 106a 1:50a 2'43a 3-49a 5:14a 6:51a public entities have historically had no the quality of the city's core mission. Lo 8:25a 9:12a 10:03a 10:59a 11:58a 12:56p 1:49p shortage of goals. What Zimomra wanted Zimomra said the keys to successful Hi 4-15p 5:17p — 7 11p 7'51p 8'23p 8:51 p to ensure is that the goals became leality. strategic planning are training and corn- Lo 6:38p 7-11p — 9:14p 11:15p — 1:05a To do that, she has structured her strategic See CITY planning to include a detailed method of page 11 island REPORTER SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA FLORIDA 2340 Periwinkle Way, P.O. Box 809, Sanibel, FL 33957 [email protected] Tlie Island Reporter is Sanibel s newspaper of record, published each Thursday with more than 4,500 paid subscribers, and is theprimafy news source for islanders.
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o many that enter the island, it is just another town by the water T with quaint shops and over-priced restaurants. To me, the moment I cross the bridge from the mainland, I am entering another world. As we roll the windows down to feel the cool sea air, a deep blue that sparkles as though stars are reflecting their light calls out to me. "Welcome home, it's been a while my friend." A snow-colored seagull or two nose dive into the water to capture their meals, at limes emerging .successfully, with a limp fish dangling from their beaks. Their com- • LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ie s voice petition, the fishermen with brim hats and long-sleeved, ragged workshirts to shade house being built to comply with cur- e rent codes. Yes. it is taller than the It's working the powerful sun. wade in the shallow Steven B. Smith. Sanibel other houses — as required to meet cur- waters, some motionless hoping to lure the rent flood codes — but it is just one liv- 0 Bob Wimbush, Sanibel prey with their silence, others using all of To the editor: ing floor. their strength to reel in their coveted prize. Yes, they were so inconsiderate as to e've heard it a hun- Mothers kneel beside their toddlers, Mother always told me to admit want to enclose the lower level to use dred times before. applying sunscreen to their worm-like when I was wrong. I was wrong. for garage and storage. I can only W The foster care sys- bodies that cannot wait to break free and Councilman Steve Brown was assume that part of the character of the tem in Florida is disorganized, run into the play-land. Teenagers oil tlieir wrong. It is not LARGE HOUSES. neighborhood is to leave the lower level impersonal, dehumanizing, unful- already sun-kissed figures in hopes of It is "disproportionate" houses. open so neighbors can see cars and bor- filling. It stinks. Statistics show 50 returning home a warm-almond to their In fact, I am convinced it is all new row tools without having to knock. percent of the kids so unfortunate envious friends. Others are lulled to a deep houses. So, beware, if you think you And they were so crass as to want to as to come up through "the sys- sleep by the cyclical music of the breaking may ever want to sell your house on tem" — having their lives con- waves, or read a novel under an umbrella. have decks on which to relax. They Sanibel or build a house on Sanibel. have challenged neighborhood values trolled or supported in a foster If the wind is blowing just right, stripped The "Rhythm and Harmony" police are by wanting to have a swimming pool care environment — never leave sailboats can be seen bouncing up and out to stop you. behind their house. Yes, another one of it. Once released from foster care, down in perfect rhythm with the waters, Last week, City Council heard an those Sanibel Mansions. they switch venues and jump to with no engine or forceful paddler, simply appeal from a Planning Commission drug rehab, single parenthood, propelled forward by nature's strength. In Actually, this is one of the smaller ruling allowing for a variance on a houses built on Sanibel in recent years. welfare or prison. Those that make the distance, homes that compliment the set-back from a road, or, in this case, really bad choices on leaving end seashells line the shores, separated only by I drove through the neighborhood, and a driveway. It was an enlightening it is anything but imposing. up dead. palm trees, whose perfection causes one to session. In the course of the presenta- So, when Judi Woods of Big wonder if they are simply a man-made What does this mean? Clarion tion, the "neighbors" demonstrated that Associates is being paid $129,000 to Brothers/Big Sisters started off reproduction. the "muss and volume" of this house in that general direction, some The air is filled with sounds of a zoom- define a problem that doesn't exist. This was out of character with the neighbor- house was approved by the Planning yawned und a few left. Some were ing boat or skier, the gossiping of seagulls hood: This new house blocked their Commission because it met city regula- caught reading other things. But and pelicans, and waves tumbling forward, views and destroyed their butterfly tions. Neighbors were encouraged to those who paid attention were one right after the other crashing into the gardens. challenge the approval in order to make pleasantly surprised. shore. This is the greeting my island gives Slide pictures were shown where the it a "poster child" for the Judi is a volunteer — not a. full to me year after year as I, her faithful house filled the frame and appeared to "Disproportionate" and "Rhythm" and time staffer. She owns and oper- admirer, return to her once again. be huge and imposing. This house was ates her own insurance agency. As we are gradually eased from the going to destroy the tranquil character See LETTERS The project, Making It on Purpose, bridge into the island, a feeling of familiari- of their neighborhood. Although these page 7 is her brain child. And, it has all ty overcomes me. It feels as though I have were not issues that the City Council the right buzz words — empower- never left. We are led onto the one swerv- was there to consider, Vice-Mayor Dick 1ETTIRS T« til EliTtl ment, self-worth, self-esteem, ing road that guides us around the island, Walsh questioned how this could have mentoring. It provides support and eventually leading us back to the same happened on Sanibel, and Mayor Nola Please send your letters to: stability and knowledge, and it's place where we began. Traffic is a myth to Theiss expressed concern about the Island Reporter aimed at helping women. islanders. Convertibles and scooters win character of the neighborhood. P.O. Box 809, Sanibel, FL 33957 "It changes lives." "most popular" throughout the road. No Another faux-columned pseudo- Letters must be signed with telephone Certainly the word "change" honking horns echo in the air, unless, of mansion being built by the nouveau- number for verification. applies to foster care, but "tur- course, a biker is passing another biker, or riche on Sanibel! We reserve the right to edit letters See WORKING someone spots a familiar face. No, actually it is a 2,200-square-foot for style, grammar and length. Everything appears to be moving in page 6 slow motion taking on the ease of a lazy Sunday afternoon. Islanders have only heard tales of the big city rush. Here there is no rush, there is no need. mike hannan • What the classroom cap will mean Rollerbladers and bikers of every age line the sidewalks shaded by massive n Tuesday, Nov 5, voters approved — beginning of the 2010 school year and will require greens that seem to be falling from the sky. Mike i among other constitutional amendments the Legislature — not local school districts — to There is an occasional sighting of a family Hannan on the ballot — Amendment 9, the pay for the costs associated with the reduced class bike, two parents peddling in the front seat is a staff Classroom Cap Amendment. -I'm not sure why we size. It also provides a schedule for phased-in fund- and two children, no more than seven or writer and had to amend the state constitution to get a.cap on ing to achieve the class caps. eight laughing in the back, shaded by a yel- former school classroom size, but the law seemed to require it, and The Legislature has eight years to figure out how low canopy on four stilts. In the early the voters affirmed I, and in general I agree. Now it's going to fund the amendment. Actually, there is morning hours and right before the sun administrator and teacher. what? already at least one mechanism in place. In 1997, heads down for a rest from the long day, What is the cap that the voters approved? Is it 35 the Legislature amended — "notwithstanding any joggers and walkers can be spotted, sub- students per class? or 30? or 25? I know it is grade other provision of law" — a maximum of $180 mil- merged in their thoughts or enjoying the varying, but can you imagine even 25 kindergarten- "lion of lottery revenues transferred to the distant salty sea air. ers in one classroom? If you can, you've never been Educational Enhancement Trust Fund in fiscal year Humans are not the only species that fill an elementary school teacher. 1997-1998 and for 30 years thereafter be reserved the sidewalks. A passing rabbit or a peering Amendment 9, sponsored by the Coalition to as needed and used to meet the requirements of the gator whose eyes follow your every move Reduce Class Size, and as published by the state, documents authorizing the bonds issued by the state may make an appearance from the wilder- stated: This amendment would require the Florida pursuant to s. 235.187 or s. 235.2195 or distributed ness that surrounds the ocean. A canoe ride Legislature provide funding for sufficient class- to school districts for the Classrooms First Program through the mangroves can convince one rooms so that there be a cap (varying according to as provided in s. 235.187. See PARADISE grade) of the maximum number of students in pub- See HANNAN page 7 lic school classrooms. Compliance will be by the page 26
It's our gov residents. The city uses a staggered elected in or out at one time. Mayor's Office 472-4135 The Council hires the city timeframe, electing two council The city's mayor is elected City Manage*. Office 472-3700 On Sanibel, the island's gov- manager who hires the staff members every four years, and annually from council. ernment is run by city manager to run the city's day-to-day another two the alternative four • Online, City of Sanibel, Sanibel Police 472-3111 backed by five city council mem- services. years. City Council is never
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real families learn to make choices in a • Status report WORKING secure home environment, but foster kids don't get to make any, until they are Sanibel Parks & Rec Master Plan From page 5 abandoned to a high-stakes street envi- ronment where the first choices they are By Armand Ball moil" describes it better. According to allowed to make involve hustling their Sanibej Parks & Recreation A variety of other priorities fell Judi. few kids ever put down roots. They next meal, finding shelter and surviving. Committee chairman below the 25 percent response rate. are moved constantly from home to While Making It on Purpose may not Approximately 6 percent of those par- home to home. On as little as two hours increase the options, a mentor such as The first Sanibel Parks and ticipating felt existing facilities were notice, a child can be ordered to stuff his Judi can help a child evaluate avenues Recreation Committee was former in adequate and no additional work was or her few belongings into a garbage bag — and consequences — and make the September, 2001 with nine members needed. and go to the curb, unceremoniously be most of the options available. appointed by the City Council. Since Gladding Jackson presented a report picked up, uprooted and moved to a new, "Mentors model what life can be." then, the Committee has met 22 times to the City Council on April 30 and to strange home the same day. Judi said, "We can chose to help and welcomed public comment at each the Committee on May 1. The Council The foster kid Judi mentors as part of these kids learn to make it — on purpose meeting. The role of the Committee is referred the report to the Committee, the project is 18 years old and about to — and become contributing members of to be advisory to the City Council, giving initial approval to the planned leave the system. The teenager has expe- society. Or, we can build more jails." which will make all final decisions as changes of facilities on the Sanibel rienced 33 foster homes and, until Judi Making It on Purpose is a cooperative well as allocate any funds for elements School property. appeared, was a prime candidate to re- program between Big Brothers/Big of the Plan. The Committee studied the report in main in the system. Judi, through Sisters of Southwest Florida and the In January, the City Council selected detail, consulted with the planners and Making It On Purpose, is intent on Florida Department of Children and Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin Lopez City staff, and referred the Master Plan breaking that cycle. Families. It is a pilot program for the Rinehart through a competitive bidding to the Planning Commission to examine Judi is the teenager's mentor, surro- nation. Current participation in Phase process to develop a master plan for the for its consistency with the Sanibel gate (and permanent) parent and friend One — the current stage — is 14 Sanibel Parks and recreation system. In Plan. The Planning Commission — perhaps the only person who believes girl/woman pairs in Fort Myers. They February, a questionnaire was mailed to reviewed the plan, found no inconsis- in her. would like more, and they would like to 8000+ Sanibel property owners seeking tencies with the Sanibel Plan and One-on-one, she is showing the teen include males. Mentors commit to spend the public's concerns, priorities, and referred it to the City Council which that life will be made better or worse by a minimum of 14 hours each month for suggestions. During February and approved the conceptual plan on Aug. choices made and that some choices are 12 months. March, planners visited the island inter- 6. better than others. In Phase Two, Judi envisions a village viewing the Council members and key The Committee is currently at work For the first time, the teen is learning that will become a bridge into life out of staff. On March 4. 2002, four focus determining potential priorities, sites, the individual — not some outside per- the system. It will eventually expand groups representing various age groups and elements for the various compo- son or agency — is responsible for options by involving scholarships, edu- on the Island were held, followed by a nents of the Plan. Public input is being directing one's own life. cation and employers. community meeting at the Sanibel sought at meetings and public work- The concept of making choices is for- Is it making a difference? School gym at which break-out groups shops will be held along the way. eign to many, if not most, kids in foster Ask Judi, who feels she has a calling shared comments and ideas. Amendments to the Plan will be care. Up to age 18, the system makes all in life and has never felt happier, more The comments and priorities gleaned brought to the City Council for choices for them. Then, having never excited, more useful, more necessary or from a 23 percent percent return of approval, and, before work begins on allowed them to make choices, it spits more fulfilled. questionnaires and the 200 persons par- any site, components of the plan them out onto the street. Most of us with It's working. ticipating in the focus groups and a approval will be sought from the community meeting gave the planners Council. guidance in their work, and provided It should be recognized that the work Island Reporter, P.O. Box 809, Sanibel, 33957 the Committee with a better under- of the Parks and Recreation Committee Or fax (239) 472-8398. standing of the variety of priorities of falls within the purview of three City Include a telephone number. Information sent in will be used as space allowed. its citizens. The summary of those var- departments: Public works (parks, bike Photographs may also be sent in, which can be picked up at the newspaper office ious methods indicated the following paths), Recreation, and natural after they run, or, returned with self-addressed and posted envelopes. priorities in the range of 25 to 49% of Resources (preserves, environmentally • For any further assistance, call the Island Reporter, 472-1587. responses: sensitive lands). Thus far, the committee can report the following progress: PUBLIC MEETING Multi-purpose bike/walking paths AGENDA FOR NOVEMBER 26, 2002 separate from bikes Bike, pedestrian paths MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION THE COUNCIL CHAMBER (MACKENZIE HALL) For several years, the Public Works 800 DUNLOP ROAD, SANIBEL, FLORIDA Natural areas where the public Department has been widening bike would have access paths to eight feet, where possible, as The times are estimated, but public hearings will not commence prior to the times stated. roads/streets are repaved, effecting sav- 9:00 AM 1. Call to Order ings over widening paths at separate Air conditioning the existing times. At the same time, the 2. Pledge of Allegiance gymnasium Department has been trying to move the bike paths along Periwinkle Way away 3. Approval of Minutes of the November 12, 2002 meeting from the street, though the securing of 4. Public comments on items not appearing on the agenda. (Maximum time Renovation/enlargement of the easements in this highly developed area allotted, 20 minutes with a limitation of 5 minutes peT speaker). existing recreation center/pool is not simple or fast. The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) 9:10 AM 5. Consideration of requests for a continuance by applicants with items sched- ' 5 for the City now schedules the widen- uled on this agenda. ing of bike paths along the length of Teen center 6. Adoption of Resolutions: San-Cap Road, Palm Ridge Road, Tarpon Bay Road, and portions of Gulf Consideration of a resolution approving the variance request to Land Drive over the next five years. Over More beach parking for residents Development Code, Section 126-394(b) to permit a newly constructed $1,600,000 is scheduled to be spent on bike paths in that period. During the single-family home to penetrate the primary angle of light established along 7 the side property setback line. The subject parcel is located at 1817 winter and spring of 2003, a master plan Playgrounds Buckthorn Lane (tax parcel no. 18-46-22-T4-00400.0440). The application for bike and pedestrian paths on the island will be developed. is submitted for the property owner, Christine Campbell by HeatheT W. 8 Hawkins, Esq. Application no. 02-1498V. The first opportunity for public input Neighborhood parks into this plan will occur at a 3 p.m. Public hearing was closed by the Planning Commission on November 12, meeting of the Parks and Recreation 2002. Committee on Dec. 4. More tennis courts The Natural Resources Department 9:15 AM 7. Commencement of scheduled public hearings: (The following applications has been removing exotic species from will be heard in the order they appeaT on this agenda.) 10 four plots of land acquired over recent There are no public hearings scheduled for this meeting. An outdoor area for special events, years as environmentally sensitive land: town green and such The Tarpon Bay and Sanibel Gardens 8. Report from Director of Planning or staff. subdivisions west of the Post Office between Island and San-Cap Roads, the 9. Report from Commission Liaison to the City Council. 11 Picnic areas, especially for family Apple Pond property along Periwinkle 10. Report from Commission Members. groups west of Bailey Road, and the Causeway Park immediately south of the Chamber 11. Report from Commission Chair. 12 of Commerce. 12. Open discussion among Planning Commissioners regarding Commission Non-motorized watercraft Upon completion of that habitat Functions and Goals and the methods and procedures for achieving them. launching facility management project, nature trails will be built throughout those properties ALL IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL, LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA with occasional benches, picnic tables, 13 and interpretative panels. The trail in If a person decides to appeal a decision made by the Planning Commission on any matter Senior facilities (tied) the Sanibel Gardens Preserve is sched- consideredat this meeting/hearing, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim uled to be opened in September 2003, record of the proceedings is made, to include the testimony and evidence upon which any 14 with a parking area off Island Inn Road such appeal is to be based. Family facilities (tied) just west of Tarpon Bay Road. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accom- The trails through the Causeway modation to participate in this proceeding should contact Jim Isom, Manager of 15 Park and Apple Pond Preserves are Administrative Services, no later than one day prior to the proceedings. Telephone 239-472- Outdoor basketball courts scheduled to be opened by September 3700 for assistance, if hearing impaired telephone the Florida Relay Service at 711. ISLAND nEPORTER • Week of Nov. 21-27, 2002 • 7 LOOKING BACK them when they fall again into her. Against a LETTERS PARADISE cloudless blue sky, her waters appear a sea • Erik Burriss green, which explains why a color was indeed From page 5 From page 5 named this. Other days, she is playful, as her brother, the wind, instigates her to spew out Refuge fees kick in Harmony" crowd. If this that there is no sand or waves anywhere near, wave after wave. Sometimes these waves are 15 years ago • Nov. 19, 1987 approach is pursued it will be when in reality, both are only a few miles miniature, creating only a slight rhythmic bob possible to challenge just down the road. among the floating bodies and seagulls. Visitors to J.N. "Ding" Darling about any new house pro- In my "kingdom by the sea," it is this sea Other times, the waves slowly rise, creating National Wildlife Refuge will have posed for Sanibel. Buyers that lures me time and time again, like an a warning, until they can no longer gather any to shovel out entrance fees a month will be discouraged from unbreakable addiction that seems to only grow more water, and then topple over, pulling with earlier than expected when federally- buying any property on stronger the more it is given in to. A worn them any innocent bystanders who recover rub- mandated fee collection takes effect Sanibel because of the diffi- wooden walkway creates a path to her shores. bing the sea salt from their stinging eyes. As Dec. 1. The maximum fee will be $3 culty in obtaining building Her pale brown sands seep in between my toes each wave fades into the shoreline, a trail of per car per day, but the cost will be permits under the subjective as I take my first step closer to the waters. white foam is the only evidence left behind to waived for owners of a Federal Duck "Rhythm and Harmony" and Fragments of seashells blanket the sands. tell of her existence. Stamp. There will be no fee-collection "neighborhood character" Many attempt the quest for whole shells, Each day on the island is completed in a stations, no auxiliary roads to relieve standards. This will lower returning at times with bags filled with trea- perfection that can never again be identically traffic congestion on San-Cap Road, property values and make it sures of every size and shape. Young children replicated. On a clear evening, the sky may and no additional manpower to sup- difficult to sell homes on race back and forth from the shore to the sand fade from a light blue color to a pool of pur- port the program. Until those infra- Sanibel. So, it is not large carrying pales of water in order to create their ples, pinks and oranges that look as though an structure needs are tilled, payment houses that the "Protectors of masterpiece, a towering castle or maybe a mer- artist has taken a paintbrush and carelessly will be on the honor system. Refuge Sanibel" are trying to stop. It maid with flowing tresses. Their laughter is splashed the sky with it. Yet, it is evident that Manager Ron Hight said. is all new houses. Although carried for miles. If the sea air had a human no man-made work of art could ever capture the Planning Commission voice, she could tell endless tales of worries this magnificence. It is now when the waters and City Council approved Nashville hits Sanibel and dreams, songs and sorrows, uncontrollable appear to be most at peace and radiantly glow- this house (it met regs) you laughter and sobbing tears of those who have ing in a dress of numerous shades of blue. JO years ago • Nov. 20, 1992 will see these arguments walked her shores. Some walk grouped togeth- again when Clarion returns This is my beloved island, my haven from A little bit of country came to er in constant chatter. Some walk arm in arm with full frame pictures of the world. Year after year Sanibel remains the Sanibel last week when the produc- unaware of all else but each other. Some walk Sanibel Mansions. same, maybe a new shop opens and an old one tion team for Billy Ray Cyrus arrived alone, simply listening and speaking only with closes, but her essence remains constant. to shoot footage for Cyrus' next You wanted to stop the their heart. mansions on Sanibel. Well Maybe that is why I yearn to return to her time video. Cyrus is a leading country guess what? By the standards Yes, this sea is most definitely a female. At and time again. singer based in Nashville who record- being suggested, you are times, her emotions may alter by the moment. While the world around her is unreliable ed the No. 1 hit, 'Achy Breaky probably living in a mansion. Some days she may lie perfectly still resem- and ever-changing she is the one thing that Heart." This video is for the song. Surprised? You will be, if bling death, even the fish in fear to rise above calls out to me with a familiar voice, "She's Not Crying Anymore." you don't get involved. her in apprehension that she may not catch "Welcome home."
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF SANIBEL SANIBEL SEWER SYSTEM EXPANSION PROJECT (PHASE IIC)
Persuant to section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, The City of Sanibel gives notice to all real property owners m the areas described below, of its intent to use the Uniform Method of Collection on Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments for the project i_al\ecl "Samne\ Sewer System Expansion Phase IIC" The properties have been previously PUBLIC NOTICE assessed under Resolutions No. 02-36 and the assessments were equalized under Resolution No, 02-42. The Proposal is now to use the Uniform Method of Collection for these non-ad valorem special assessments as The City Council is currently taking. authorized by law. This will result in the annual install- applications for the following Council ments toward paying these assessments being placed on the annual property tax bill, rather than being billed and col- lected separately by the City. The Lee County Tax Collector will be responsible for collection of these assessments and fees. All affected property owners have the right to file written HISTORICAL PRESERVATION objections within 20 days of publication of this Notice, at COMMITTEE Sanibel City Hall, 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida 33057, Attention City Manager/City Clerk. Any person may also MARINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE appear and be heard at the City Council public hearing, which will be held in Council Chambers (MacKenzic Hall), PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida 33957, on Tuesday, STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE December 3, 2002 at 9:30 A.M. A COPY OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION IS VEGETATION COMMITTEE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AND COPY AT THE (MUST HAVE PASSED THE VEGETATION COMPETENCY TEST) ABOVE ADDRESS. The title of the proposed resolution is as follows: WILDLIFE COMMITTEE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL ELECTING THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTION TO COLLECT ASSESSMENTS MADE DEADLINE FOR COMPLETING FOR THE SANIBEL SEWER SYSTEM EXPANSION PHASE IIC, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A SKILLS BANK FORM IS The areas affected by this proposal, along and including DECEMBER 03, 2002. West G^llf Drive are indicated on the map below as Areas 26, A FORM MAY BE OBTAINED AT 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000, 8000, and 9500. Sewer System Expansion Project CITY HALL,. 800 DUNLOF ROAD, Phase 2C Collection System ON THE CITY WEBSITE,
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Sector selection considers the bond issuer: the U.S. Treasury, quasi- CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA post-boom era governmental agencies like home and farm loan agencies, corporations, mort- By Michael Hannan gage issuers, and municipalities. Issue The Sanibel Planning Commission will conduct Public Hearings on Staff Writer selection considers corporate ratings December 10, 2002, beginning at 9:15 A.M., at Sanibel City Hall changes and whether the issues were On Tuesday, Nov. 19, Manning & putable, where the investor has the option in the Council Chamber (MacKenzie Hall), 800 Dunlop Road, Napier Advisor Inc. in partnership with of continuing with the investment, or Sanibel, Florida, to consider the following applications: the Sanibel Captiva Trust Company gave callable, where the issuer determines a financial presentation entitled, "After when an investment will be paid off. the Gold Rush, Investing in the Post- Stock selection strategies use a bot- 9:15 AM Commencement of scheduled public hearings: Boom Era," at BIG Arts' Phillips Gallery. tom-up approach; in short the buy-low, The applications appearing in this notice will be heard George Nobilski, President of the sell-high method. First, analysts look for in the order that they appear. Fixed Income Division, and Michael stiong strategic profiles that included: Magiera, Managing Director of Equit\ strong market position, beneficiaries of Investment, from Manning and Napier and to technologies, emeiging piofiles. a) Consideration of a request: headquartered in Rochester, NY led the and growth potential m mature markets. two parts of the presentation, while Chns A company thai has a strong market Long, Client Consultant from the Atlanta position is one that has been a leader in its for a variance to Land Development Code Section 94-52 office facilitated. niche, but for any number of leasons is (Flood Hazard Reduction Standards) Specific standards, to The presentation focused on nine selling lower than its real \alue. investment options ranging from a portfo- Beneficiaries of technology are essential- allow the lowest (first habitable) floor of a 2100sf mainte- lio that contains only fixed-income ly piggy-back companies that add a ser- nance and storage building to be constructed below the base investments (bonds) to the opposite end vice to a current product, AOL's adding flood elevation; and of the investment spectrum a portfolio value to the PC industry for example, or a that contains only equity (stock) invest- company that can use its current technol- ments. The seven options in between con- ogy to advance the aims of another, for amended conditional use approval to allow a mainte- sisted of varying percentages of both Schlumberger working with oil compa- types of investments. nies to enhance resource exploration. An , nance facility site, including a 2100sf maintenance building Nobilski and Magiera described the emerging profile refers to a company that with another 2100sf of covered (roofed) area and a 400sf firm's investment strategy as a top-down, is shaking out the competition. Growth office building to be constructed as part of an approved insti- bottom-up approach — depending on potential in a mature market might be a investment option chosen — that focuses company like Este Lauder that has tutional use. on asset allocation and a macro-overview demonstrated continuous growth for 50 that is both technical and global. straight years. The proposed maintenance facility is to be located in the Additionally, they consider investment The second strategy in stock selection pricing, company screening, and various frequently involves companies that are in northwest corner (just to the east of the old 1WA administra- other measures of promise. Finally, they cyclical businesses. By virtue of supply tive offices site) of Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation explained interest-rate trends, yield and demand conditions, oil companies, property located on the south side of Sanibel-Captiva Road curves, and several other quality factors. utility companies, and many others have The fixed-income strategy monitors cyclical swings. Careful analysis can on tax parcel no. 27-46-22-T1-00001.0010. The 250 acre and anticipates major trends in the market sometimes identify these companies and Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation site, which was and then researches fixed-income securi- predict their cycles. previously approved (PC Resolution no. 98-29) for institu- ties to see which will benefit most from a The third and final strategy enumerat- domestic and global overview of the ed was the bankable deal, which refers to tional use, also includes the following tax parcel nos.: 27- stock market, balancing risk and yield. undervalued or underused companies in 46-22-T2-00002.0010, 27-46-22-T3-00004.0000, 28-46-22- These strategies focus on three selection T2-00006.003A and 28-46-22-T3-00006.0180. The applica- criteria: maturity, sector, and issue. See ERA Maturity selection focuses on long- page 22 tions have been sub mi I ted by Enck Lmdblad, Executive Diretloi of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (thcymipeil\ nwnui Vpp\icauon nos 02-15^4\ and 02- 1540CUE
GRAND b) Continuation (from November 12, 2002) of consideration of an application to amend development permits DP87-4394 and DP87-4617 to provide for the reallocation of maximum OPENING GALA permitted impermeable coverage from 5000 square feet for each lot to 5410 square feet for Lot 3 and 4590 square feet FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd 3PM-7PM for Lot 11, and for the reallocation of maximum permitted developed area from 6000 square feet for each lot to 6804 Music & prizes; face painting for the Kids! square feet for Lot 3 and 5196 square feet for Lot 11, and to have these changes recorded in the Official Records of Lee County, Florida. The subject lots are located in Heron's Landing II, a subdivision in Government Lot 3, Section 13, Township 46 South, Range 21 East, City of Sanibel, Lee County, Florida, (tax parcel nos. 13-46-21-T2-00400.0030 and 13-46-21-T2-00400.0110). The application is filed for Monica Anne Taylor, owner of Lot 11, and Norwest Bank Minnesota, N. A., as Trustee of the John J. Weston Revocable Trust, owner of Lot 3, by Steven C. Hartsell, Esq. Application no. 02-1446DP.
ALL IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL, LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
If a person decides to appeal a decision made by the Planning Commission on any matter considered at this meeting/hearing, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, to include the testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons COMPANY needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Jim Isom, Manager of Administrative Services, no later than one day prior to the proceedings. Telephone 239-472- Sanibel Square, 2242 Periwinkle Way 3700 for assistance, if hearing impaired telephone the Florida Relay (Located in building adjacent to The Bean) Service at 711. 472-9696 Sanibelprodtice@aoLcom 10 • Week of November 21-27, 2002 • ISLAND REPORTER
Carmel Ken Frey Tom Wiley Bob Davison Jim Jay*Branyon Chuck Jack Samler Casale _,, ,. „ Judy Cook Margie Davison Branyon John Smith Andy Gelberg _ Claudia Frey Janie Frese Bergstrom Joy Wright George _ Janie Pritchard Glen 1 Elisabeth Smith ,, .„ Loretta Judy Susan Rosica Simmons Del Gleason Veillette Gei Bailey Steve Petty Reddington Ke]]y Albrecht Barbara Lawson George Kohlbrenner '•ft The On Thih Islands
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and parents, six sisters and IRWIN three brothers preceded her in CITY SANIBEL death. From page 3 Services were held Nov. 13 From page 4 From page 2 at Beall Funeral Home in They lived first in Ashland. Bowie, Md munication. To achieve the first component, she Mental Health Court. Ky., his hometown and raised Burial will be Nov. 25 at the has aheady surveyed city vvoikers to deteinune. The Human Service Awards are given by the their family. They moved to Arlington National Cemetery. first, what personal training individuals need and. Community Coordinating Council which rep- South Point, Ohio, in 1963. The family requests, in lieu second, what naming specific departments feel resents the interests of service providers by After they retired in 1979, they of flowers, donations be sent they require. enhancing communication and coordination ot moved to Sanibel. to the Sanibel-Captiva Conser- Training can be accomplished through any services, providing a forum for discussing She was a member of Zion vation Foundation. number of sources, such as using Florida Gulf social service issues and recognizing the Lutheran Church in Fort Coast University, bringing in consultants or, in achievements of social service. Myers. Myrtle was a lite some cases, sending employees to workshops and In fall 2001, Janes pursued doing something member of the Sanibel-Captiva seminars where specialized programs are offered. innovative with how the criminal justice sys- Conservation Foundation, As for communication, Zimomra has already tem treats persons with a mental illness. More where she served as a volunteer JOHNSON planned a second workshop so City Council can than 15 agencies pulled together with the sup- for 20 years and volunteered get public input that will ensure all city employees port of the county staff to start the Lee County for 100-plus hours in the gift From page 3 are hearing the same message. Mental Health Court. shop. Also, she has scheduled a meeting with City The program is an alternative to traditional She was also a member of daughter, Janette Kidd of Punta Council in six months to give a progress report justice models that incorporate diversion and the Sanibel Orchid Club and Gorda, three granddaughters As an immediate start, she has published both treatment for those with mental illnesses who proud of the first-place ribbon Dameris (Craig) Denslow of the Council's goals and the individual department have committed minor crimes she won. Myrtle was an avid Tulsa, Okla., Rachelle (Bill) objectives on the city's website, online at The Lee County Mental Health Court pro- gardener and past member of Andreu of Port Charlotte and
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jl will continue wilting tickets lo \iolators in manatee speed con^s Yellow Geiger more shrub-like than its orange cou§ thtoughout the county at luist until we lune the judges written tiding " ear Ron: As the result of your articles tolerant than its orange cousin. FWC COL. JbUE jONL\ I in the newspaper, I had my landscaper "It's a little hardier than the orange one, L\W ENFORCEMEVT DIRECTOR because it doesn't get the mildew and the b plant an orange Geiger tree (Conda ca sehestemi) I had wanted an evergreen native tree the orange one does," he says. "It is bit^i that was salt-tolerant. I am very happy with this pest free." FWC: Enforcement tree. Durko also says the yellow Geiger tree I I had my landscaper bring to me a yellow fast grower, reaching a height of 12 feet in continues of manatee Geiger tree (Cordia luiea), because I heard that three years. its flowers were more beautiful than the orange If you'd like to speak with Durko, you c speed zones Will this tree be evergreen and salt-tolerant? Is it reach him at (954) 792-2297 or visit his nu a native tree7 It looks very different from the in Davie at 5151 SW 70th Ave., Davie. Last week, an oral ruling came down in orange one. Its canopy is different, and its leaves 10 consolidated cases where Lee County are not nearly as lush. Right now, I am a little Dear Ron: Help! I have two beautiful 1 boaters were charged with speeding in Island disappointed. settias. They both stand about 3 feet high. zones established by the Florida Fish and Is there any information you can give me on September, I trimmed them back. Wildlife Conservation Commission for the Gardening the yellow Geiger tree? One is behind a screen, and I wanted it protection of the endangered species. Your articles are a great help to me and the visible, so I only cut it back a few inches. The judge rejected defenses to the man- Ron Sympson best part of the newspaper. — Frances Hodosh, other I trimmed back about 12 inches. It is atee protection rules, but ruled some cita- Send your questions Fort Myers Beach tiful, but the one I trimmed slightly htis le tions should not be upheld because of arbi- to ronsympson@earth- gotten thin, dropped a lot of leaves an d is < trary rules. link.net, or by snail Dear Frances: While the yellow Geiger tree bare. Manatee protection rules in much of Lee mail at P.O. Box 809, is not a true native to South Florida, as is the What I was wondering is, is it too late t County, including most of the Caloo- Sanibel, FL 33957 orange Geiger tree, its origins in the Caribbean it back some more, or should I just wuil ui sahatchee River east of Channel Marker 93 make it at least a native-m-law, and it does well after the season? I'll know better for next; and areas adjacent to Sanibel, Captiva and Yellow Geiger in USDA Zones 10-12. Southwest Florida in but was hoping I could save it for this yeai Coyo Costa islands, will be unaffected by Zone 10. Thanks for your help. — Joyce Miller the decision. • Jesse Durko For more information on this tree, I contacted FWC will continue enforcing all mana- grower Jesse Durko, who has a nursery in Davie, Dear Joyce: As you discovered, the po1 tee speed zones in Lee County while await- Nursery 5151 SW70th a Fort Lauderdale suburb. Durko absolutely loves does well with heavy pruning twice a year ing a written order from a county judge to the yellow Geiger, because it "flowers almost April and September. At those times, the p do otherwise. The judge did not specify Ave., Davie (954) 792-2297 continuously throughout the year with truly beau- should be trimmed back one-third, creatiiij which rules charged in the citations he tiful bright, canary-yellow flowers." "hat-rack" look. This helps induce lush, th thought invalid. He will issue a more-spe- (The orange, geranium-like flowers of the growth and helps set the coloring during tl cific written order after the parties have an • Grows well in day season. opportunity to suggest language to him USDA Zones orange Geiger tree, on the other hand, have a 10-12 — brief blooming cycle during summer and early For the poinsettia you trimmed baek. jus The order will take effect when the fall.) I would suggest you go ahead and give it, judge signs it. SW Florida, Zone 10. Durko also explains the yellow Geiger, which good pruning now to encourage new y row "Our officers will continue writing tick- is evergreen, is more shrub-like than tree-like and although you should not expect it to respo ets to violators in manatee speed zones with multiple trunks1. the same timetable as the poinsettia you ci throughout the county, at least until we • Orange Geiger true South Florida He likens its growing habits to the bougainvil- further. have the judge's written ruling," said FWC My advice is that you let the problem r law enforcement director, Col. Julie Jones. native, not so the lea and says it makes a good, infoi mal screen yellow. between properties. tia take a break this winter, then put i t on "Boaters should remember the U.S. Fish The yellow Geiger tree is salt-tolerant beyond lar, twice-annual pruning schedule with th and Wildlife Service is preparing to post a the first dune, Durko says, and is a bit more cold- one beginning next April. federal manatee speed zone in part ot the Caloosahatchee River and enforce it." Jim Antista, FWC's general counsel, said the agency will consider its options r when it receives the written ruling. FWC Angler catches two Florida state records in 1 d« r t manatee biologists are alarmed some boaters may consider the oral ruling to be a The International Game Fish in the 4-, 12- and 20-pound categories. A catches alive after weighin suspension of manatee speed zones at the Association recently reported the complete list of State Freshwater Line tographing and measuring their very time of year when manatees are approval of two new Florida line class Class records and the species recognized To view these state re core migrating into warm-water refuges to records on 20-pound test line. The in each state is available free from
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'Mi,il subji11 lo M wrvue rh.ira? uul 6'X silei Mi II vuisrs mil m Sanibel recycles • Recycle bins on Dunlap Road THE ENVIRONMENT Tarpon Bay contract issued Tarpon Ba> Explorers was recently awarded the Tarpon Bay Recreation concession contract, replac- ing Tarpon Ba> Recreation. Inc. which managed the site for the last 14 years Eight detailed proposals were submitted tor review. A panel ot five Department of I men or con- cession expeiis leviewed the applications in Atlanta Tarpon Ba\ Explorers comes aboard on Dec. 3 with a second hum and guided pontoon boat tour Bruce C. Avery Bill Hillebrandt Warren Schwab Arthur Weissbach Winston Spurgeon, company president, is publisher of Sunny Day and operates Sarasota Bay Explorers and LeBarge Tropical Cruises. Wendy Erler comes 4 nominated for SCCF trustees board on site as manager of the concession. The Sanibel-Captiva Conserva- School's Advanced Management dent of Umon Pacific Railroad, he is tion Foundation nominating commit- Program. He lived for 34 years in president of Quality Time, Inc., a White named deputy manager tee has recommended the following Norwell, Mass., where he was active quality improvement consultancy. four people to serve four-year terms in the town government as well as His business experience includes Susan White has wanted to work at "Ding" Darling on the Board of Trustees. the Boy Scouts, Norwell High strategic planning, general manage- ever since she served as marine biologist at the School Boosters and the United ment, quality-efficiency improve- Florida Key Deer National Wildlife Refuge in Big Bruce C. Avery Church of Christ, Norwell. He is a ment and financial planning. He and Pine Key. former chairman of the South Shore wife Tina have two children and one "Whenever we didn't know the answer to a prob- Before retiring in 1997, Bruce lem, we'd say, "Let's call Dmg Avery was an executive vice presi- Health & Education Foundation and grandchild. (Bill lists his recreational a former director of the South Shore pastimes as bicycling, tennis, travel Darling,'" she said. "The reputa- dent and member of the advisory tion of this refuge is phenome- board of Massachusetts Financial Hospital. Avery and his wife, Ginny, reading, and grandparenting.) have three children and six grand- They have been part-time Sanibel nal, not only in the refuge sys- Services, the nation's oldest mutual tem but around the nation." fund organization. Among his many children. residents since 1986, full-time since Susan stepped into Layne professional affiliations, he was a 1992. Bill is a former member of the Hamilton's position as deputy member of the operations advisory Sanibel City Council and Planning Bill HlSSebrandt refuge manager this past week. board to the Investment Company Commission. Bill has served on the Former board member and presi- White comes to the position Institute Operations Committee and board of Brightest Horizons Child dent of the Foundation, Bill from the headquarters of the was elected in April 1997 to the Development Center and is active in Hillebrandt has been active with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's board of directors of the National Sanibel Congregational United Susan White SCCF for 10 years. A native of St. National Wildlife Refuge Securities Clearing Corp. Church of Christ. Louis, Mo., he graduated from System in Washington, D.C. Avery is a graduate of Bentley Washington University and Harvard See SCCF Since 2000, she served there as coordinator for the College and Harvard Business Business School. Retired vice presi- page 26 national marine protected area and coral reef pro- gram. Prior to her Washington responsibilities, Susan was marine biologist at Florida Keys National Wildlife book reprint issued: 50,000 hot off the press Wildlife Refuges, where she initiated a program for enhanced protection of the refuges' marine resources through coordination with federal and state agencies Some 50,000 copies of the Rentals, Bailey-Matthews Shell and scientific community. Wildlife Coloring Book rolled off Museum, The Bean, San-Cap Before joining the Service, Susan co-developed a the press in October in time for the Conservation Foundation. West public advocacy campaign for support ot the Florida new season. Wind Inn, She Sells Sea Shells. Mel Ke\s Naimaal Marine Sanctiuuv while employed The 2002 iepi lining ol the Fisher s Tieusuic Museum Sundial Wildhle Coloring Book is funded by Result, banibel Punt and Giapmcs, "if one is a believer m fate 1 suppose my attraction the West Coast Inland Navigation Big Arts, Clinic for Rehabilitation of to the sea, and my interest In conserving it and its District for purposes of environmen- Wildlife, Sanibel Police, Periwinkle creatures could have developed from being bom on a tal education. Copies of the book are Park, Tween Waters Inn, Sanibel tropical island and raised there for the first two years available free of charge. Holiday, Sanibel Library, Captiva of my life," Susan said. The first printing of 25,000 fund- Kayak Company, as well as rental Susan did not become familiar with the Service, its ed by the San-Cap Audubon Society agents, resorts, restaurants and retail- mission, work or the National Wildlife Refuge and Clinic for Rehabilitation of crs System until six years ago. Wildlife ran out a few days before The Wildlife Coloring Book is a Between 1994 and 1997, she worked with The the reprint became available. promotional item for businesses and Nature Conser\ancy, Center for Marine Featuring cartoons created by organizations to give to customers. Consen ation. World Wildlife Fund and co-developed Dave Horton (a.k.a. "Hortoon"), the "• If interested in distributing the a public iuhocacy campaign for support of the book shows humans hot to interact Wildlife Coloring Book, contact the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration's with San-Cip\ abundant and Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Society. Florida Key, National Marine Sanctuary. approachable wildlife. About 5,000 P.O Box 957. Sanibel. Fl 33957. Or She actu.il!> began hei caieer in marine resource copies of the educational book were attend the Chambei of Commerce pioteciion/munagement on the tiny Dutch island in given away monthly Box Lunch on the second Tuesday of the eastern Caribbean, wheie she was the tirst man- Commerce, Captiva Cruises, "Ding" each month and pick up as many ager of the Saba Marine Paik. 1989 to 1994. Distributors included Sanibel- copies as you need. Captiva Islands Chambei of Darling Wildlife Society, Billy's ALTERNATIONS BYRITA 9 Tailoring H • Formal wear ave on GRAND OPENING s 20 Yrs, Experience Open Mon. • Sat. 16731 McGregor Blvd. #117 Fort Myers ^ Relax, Kickback (239) 437-7482 Over 250 available for immediate delivery. PLUS Large variety of colors and The first 100 styles to choose from. customers will Very competitively priced! receive a Limited Time Offer! Com© In Today! to Cabbage Key, Cayo Costa FORT MYERS • 561 5656 N E rompr of Metro 61 Daniels and North Captiva ($99 value) 7 with their redinor Lr.enlr r Outer u l .172-5800 r 1 'i J' *\irr oil ^ Ini n us:!i 1J'ntprfr v i i ' 1 I tJl. , I'-EI < i "• 14 J Week of November 21-27, 2002 • ISLAND REPORTER Tis the season Social investing: for the moody Profits versus blues as well THE ARTISTS' HANGOUT principles Dawn deBoer More on page 22 is the season seems to arrive f you'd like your investment earlier each year with the first portfolio to reflect your social Twave of retail sales and deco- Rosenberg's life drawings^oj-sexhibit I beliefs, you may want to con- rations going up before most people sider Social Awareness Investing. have taken down their Halloween Sanibel artist Carol Rosenberg has Over the years, this field has decor. People begin making travel more than 50 life drawings and paintings broadened to include a wide range of plans to be with based on a variety of interpretations of cultural and loved ones, the human figuie on exhibit at the ethical issues holiday hosts Alliance foi the Arts Member Gallery, from work- and hostesses 10091 McGregor Blvd. Woiks range force diversity cooidinate from realistic to abstract and surrealistic to foreign out- elaborate menus The art exhibit runs through Jan 3 The sourcing con- and itineraries gallery is open 9 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday duct. A recent for incoming to Friday: 10 a.m. to 3 p m Saturday. study showed guests; retail The Alliance is closed on Sundays. SI of every $8 stores bustle Thanksgiving weekend and Christmas under man- with the activity week. • Info 939-2787 agement in the of the holiday United States shopping rash. is part of a It is a frantic social invest- Health and festive time Vote on a 'wonderland' window by Nov. 29 Financial ment portfo- of year when lio. But how Watch families reumte, Merchants of the Village Shops, 2340 for $1 donations and favorite window Watch well do these votes. All voting donations benefit the portfolios per- Dr. Janice Caron exchange gifts Periwinkle Way, and SunTrust Bank John W. form? and good will. offer up a window painting contest, Nov. school's art program. Window winners Steakley Jr. Dr. Janice J. Caron But for more 25, with Sanibel School students painting will be announced Friday, Nov. 29, dur- Recent stud- is a licensed mental than 22 million one window on each ot the 12 village ing the annual Christmas Walk. Winners ies show health counselor, adult Americans shops. Each shop will have ballot boxes receive $25 savings bonds. John W. socially a certified addiction Steakley Jr. living with a is a financial screened professional and mood disorder, equities do hypnotherapist. consultant with Mail responses to tliis time of Smith Barney. differ from 1407 Sandpiper Circle, year can be B!G Arts 23rd annual art fair around the bend the market as Sanibel 33957 or e-mail overwhelming. a whole. On [email protected] Anticipation Start the holiday season by attending In addition, each artist donates a average, socially responsible invest- and expectation the BIG ARTS Annual Art Fair Thanks- unique piece of his or her work. With ment portfolios tend to hold some- associated with the holiday season can giving weekend in its brand new location over 100 pieces contributed, a raffle is what smaller companies witii stock increase stress levels, loneliness and next to City Hall at the BIG Arts Center continuous throughout the two days and prices that fluctuate slightly more depression. and Sanibel Historical Village & Mus- winners do not need to be present. than average for the S&P 500 index. The holidays are a time when eum with plenty of nearby free parking Join the crowd for this spectacular, The ratio of these stock pnces to emotions get triggered, and the belief (facilitated by Kiwanis). fun-filled annual event! Enjoy fantastic their earnings tends to fluctuate more that we must be happy and be -at our Artists from all over the world come artwork, a continuous raffle and a lively as well. Additionally, socially emotional best puts a lot of pressure on and display their innovative, diverse and children's activity table. Visit the Sanibel screened portfolios avoid some eco- people. Holidays trigger memories of high quality creations for your perusal Historical Village & Museum while nomic sectors such as tobacco and past celebrations and create unrealistic and purchasing pleasure. This juried art you're right there, and/or on Saturday get defense, or may hold smaller propor- expectations of how we should feel. In fair has grown over the years from a tickets for Alice in Wonderland in Schein tions of sectors such as energy. Hall (Admission to the Fair is included » addition, holidays can remind us of mere 40 booths to over 90. The competi- When you adjust returns to reflect how far from the ideal we really are tive and highly selective application - in the puppet show ticket price!). Snacks and drinks by Schnapper's Hots. their higher risk, studies indicate Expectations are high for the holi- process assures us of the finest offerings social screening neither hurts nor day season to be a warm, generous and in ceramics, fiber, glass, graphics, jewel- The Art Fail- is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., helps a portfolio. There should be a heartfeld time, but that's really just a ry, mixed media, painting, photography Friday and Saturday. Admission is $3 well-diversified range of investment fantasy. Our own self-imposed expec- and sculpture. with children under 12 admitted free. styles and choices available after the tations go up, and the realization that screening process. we can't (have the fantasy) hits. In fact, a majority of medium and Experiencing symptoms of depres- Giant puppet high jinks at BIG Arts small companies and at least half of sion with greater frequency during the the 1,000 largest publicly-traded U.S. holidays is not a recent phenomenon. Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre's splen- Piper as John Lennon, Jim Neil as Paul companies meet most social invest- Studies have long shown an increase in diferous production "Alice in Wonder- McCartney, Greg Piper as George ment criteria. suicide rates and attempts between land" comes to BIG Arts 11 a.m. Harrison, and Mike Sarafian as Rmgo Therefore, it is possible for expe- November and February. Saturday, Nov. 30. This original musical Starr conjuring up excitement that far rienced money managers to apply the Many conditions unique to the production features the towering 9-foot surpasses Beatlemania. The concert is same portfolio building techniques holiday season can cause feelings of tall puppets of Bits 'N Pieces. It lasts sponsored by R. S. Walsh Landscaping. they would normally use to help you general upset experienced by countless approximately one hour and is appropri- Tickets are $25. meet your investment goals. people — stress, fatigue, overindul- ate for children up to age 10. Admission • Info BIG Arts, 395-0900. A good portfolio manager will gence in food, alcohol, as well as is $5 and includes entrance to the BIG B As an adjunct to the Revolution emphasize the issues relevant to a financial frustrations. Arts Annual Art Fair going on at the concert, BIG Arts Film Society will fea- particular industry's business perfor- More often than not, the onset of same time outside. ture, free of charge, the Beatles' films mance when choosing companies for the holiday season can include not • Call BIG Arts, 395-0900. Hard Day's Night at 1 p.m. and Yellow the portfolio. • Saturday night, BIG Arts will pre- Submarine at 3 p.m., Friday and Even the best portfolio manager See CARON sent Revolution—The Beatles Tribute Saturday, Nov. 29 and 30, in BIG Arts will consult publicly available inde- page 22 featuring Beatles impersonators, Tim Schein Hall. pendent research from sources such as trade and government publications and seek first-hand information by speaking frequently with corporate Get all your island news management. Most importantly, the Coming Dec. 19th To SW Florida in the island Reporter. Subscribe! See INVESTING OPTIONS 472-1587 page 26 Dii\e Dochside and Enjoy Mouthwatering Delights From the Sea-' "A guide to Commercial Real Estate" It Doesn't Get Any fresher] Specifically designed for mass appeal in the buyers/sellers jnamma Dote COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MARKET 20,000 Copy Circulation «T Thanksgiving Day Distributed on The Islands & Tri-County area tS. 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SUPPORT TOMMY 8t GERRY VISITORS PATRONS RESORT HAPPY THOMAS F. HAPPY SLICERS THREE CRAFTY THANKSGIVING THANKSGIVING LADIES INC. TO RIZZO YOU AND YOURS FROM THE DELI FROM HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY STAFF OF THE WINDOWS ON THANKSGIVING THANKSGIVING THE WATER THANKSGIVING ISLANDER SUNDIAL FROM MY & FROM FROM BEACH FAMILY ISLAND TRUDIE, ILEEN RESORT fif AL fit NANCY TO YOURS STAFF REPORTER ATWOOD SUE, BETS FATS HAIR SHE SELLS TIMBERS & BIG ARTS SANIBEL GRILL WISHES KAIR SEA SHELLS ALL A WELCOMES THANKS THE WISHES WISHES HAPPY BACK ITS COMMUNITY HAPPY HAPPY THANKSGIVING LOYAL THANKSGIVING FOR SUPPORTING THANKSGIVING FROM CUSTOMERS TO ALL FOR THE SEASON OUR HOME FOR ANN • CATHY FROM FROM DOTTIE • VICKIE SAME GREAT ALL THE ARTS THE STAFF ALL THE STAFF MARIE FRIENDLY SERVICE ISLAND REPORTER • Week of November 21-27, 2002 Q 17 Bon appetit! McT's 111, Shrimp House & Tavern PEBfE STEAKS C2»l>?3 SEAFOOD 1523 Periwinkle Way 1473 Periwinkle Way 1975 Periwinkle Way 472-3161 472-5700 395-2255 Jason Crego shown below Chef at Pippin s cuts and prepares steaks and Chef Earl s fresh seafood medley shown is just one of Chef Sean only prepares and serves exclusively USDA fish for Pippin s extensive menu He takes great pleasure in working with the special fresh catch pasta dishes served at Me T s Prime Grade Beef as the Porterhouse shown below I the Pippins menu that ranges from steaks seafood chicken & ribs and Seventy-two succulent seafood dishes are offered Sean recommends a fine bottle of 97 Far Viente ^combinations of all Daily specials like "As Much As You Like Prime Rib here A popular accompaniment to any of the seafood Cabernet Sauvignon to accompany any of the hearty Broiled Seafood Platters the largest Salad Bar on the Island and i selected wine "McPherson from Australia just tip the list of Pippin s dishes served would be the Bennger Founder s Estate menu dishes served here Menu Come see how food and service come together at Pippin s J .Chardonnay Chef Earl Ross Chef Sean Boiler Chef Jason Crego THE JACARANDA SEAFOOD • STEAKS • SPIRITS 703 Tarpon Bay Road 1200 Periwinkle Way 1223 Periwinkle Way 472-1771 472-3128 472-1998 Chef John's combination 9 oz Florida Lobster Tail At the Timbers Chef Drew prepares a Herb Marinated At Matzaluna's theToronato Seasoned Filet Wlignon is stuffed with crab finished with a lobster cognac sauce Salmon on a bed of sauteed spinach with a caper char-grilled topped with a Jim Beam Demi Glaze, butter sauce accompanied with a vegetable medley served an a bed of sauteed spinach and fresh mixed paired with a 6 oz filet Prime steaks and fresh seafood Wine suggested Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio vegetables served daily Wine suggested Aziano, Chianti Classico 2000 E Guigal Chateau neufd'Pape pairs nicely with this , dish Chef Drew Loesch Chef Willy Cruz Chef John Rapp TRADERS 1231 Middle Gulf Drive 2499 Periwinkle Way 1551 Periwinkle Way 472-2323 472-4100 472-7242 At Morgan s Forest the cuisine is diverse from steaks to STUFFED FLOUNDER Baked & stuffed with crabmeat, Chef Mike recommends the Baked Macadamia Crusted seafood specialities Our Tropical Forest Grouper is fresh shrimp, mushrooms, garlic, cheeses, peppers & spices Grouper, with a thai peanut sauce and mango salsa grouper artichoke hearts shrimp and spinach served in topped with our special crab sauce Wine suggested Sonoma Cutver Chardonnay 2001 papillote (parchment pouch) and opened hot on the table Wine suggested Pinot Grigio Accompanied with our Morgan s Sauvignon Blanc that makes a succulent mouth watering combination that even the critics t find appealing | Chefs Christopher Murray,® Chef Mike ChefDarrell Brenda Biddle (owner), Bernard Bruno Ferreyra Patnode 18 • Week of November 21-27, 2002 • ISLAND REPORTER His v ite Man Lee said she v asn't National \udubon Wilderness SouU\ es to thank the mam cate-gn eis w ho ga\ e suipnsed because he loved the outdoors so World Wildlife Fund, the Conservation Wallace continuous loving care for almost lunch Pie couple published a vvildflowers Fund and the Sierra Club Foundation. The four years. book filled with Dayton's exquisite color James Ford Bell Museum of Natural Dayton was preceded in death by his From page 3 pictures. "He used to hunt deer." Mary Lee History was very special to Dayton — he parents. Grace Bliss Dayton and George said. "When he'd had enough of that, he set up a fund there in support of graduate Nelson Dayton, his brother Donald ing room of Dayton's Department Store lie put down his gun and took up the camera." students doing research in wildlife studies. Chadwick Dayton and his sister-in-law. moved up through the ranks until 1967 An avid outdoorsman with a love for The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Lucy Jackson Dayton. He is survived by when he became President of Dayton the natural world. Wallace found great sat- Foundation was another of Dayton's inter- his wife of 54 years, Mary Lee Lowe Development Company, the real estate arm isfaction in and a real passion for his ests. "We are so grateful for his support in Dayton and his four daughters — Sally of the Dayton Company. involvement as a volunteer in many con- the purchase of the Dayton Preserve," Clement and her husband, Stephen, Ellen The next year he retired from the com- servation organizations. He served as SCCF's Executive Director Erick Lindblad Sturgis and her husband, Sheldon, pany and headed into environmental pro- chairman of the board of the Minnesota said. "Many, many conservation organiza- Katherine Nielsen and her husband, Stuart, tection, taking his Dayton's stock, his gen- chapter of the Nature Conservancy and tions benefited from his generosity." and Elizabeth Dovydenas and her hus- tlemeness and his binoculars with him. He also chaired the board of the national orga- The Hennepin Parks Board, the band, Jonas; nine grandchildren; and his was 46. nization. He has served on the boards of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the three brothers — Bruce B. Dayton and his Minnesota Center for Environmental wife, Ruth Ann, Kenneth and his wife, Advocacy, and the advisory committee to Julia, and Douglas and his wife, Wendy; the Minnesota Commission of Natural and many nieces and nephews. Resources on Scientific & Natural Areas A memorial service was held on Nov. 2, were of special interest to him. The in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Memorials Yellowstone Association, the YMCA, the may be made to the Minnesota Chapter of Guthrie Theater, Northrop Collegiate the Nature Conservancy, the Sanibel- a&uxmtfHum/ School (now Blake School) and West- Captiva Conservation Foundation, or a minster Presbyterian Church were all very charity of the donor's choice. important in his life. — Nolan Zavoral/Minneapolis 1 Oer 25 years of safe air charter experience He will be sorely missed by his loving Star-Tribune contributed to this article. family and many friends. 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Deadline Notices of upcoming events on the Li tirnWB HJ islands run in Dateline with a cut-off date of Friday for the following Thursday's publication, writeups received by Monday will appear accord- Listing of events by Amy Fleming ing to space Fax 472-8398 THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY | Yoga BIG Arts ' 1st Annual \ 3 * Holiday on the 23rd Annual Koreshan Retail and Jazz Master Beach Art Fair Business Expo Ensemble Arts & Crafts Theatre Fest Gardeners Show beginners at 9 a.m., children under 12 free. FESTIVAL at Koreshan Island Senior Centei on State Historic Site, corner •"TINTYPES" at the Palm Ridge Road with of U.S. 41 and Corkscrew Old Schoolhouse Theatre instructor Bonnie Clancy. • FIT 'n' TRIM ON Rd. Nov. 23. 1 p.m.- 9 on Sanibel through Nov Cost: $5. 395-9060 THE ISLANDS weight pm.. Tickets: $7:50 30 472-6862. • YOGA ON THE management support adults, $3 children 7-18. WAYS AROUND THE •"EVITA" at the BEACH with Muran group meets at Sanibel 239/992-0311 GAMh PLANS & PLAY ISLANDS Naples Dinner Theatie, Brian Healy at the beach Congregational United • 14th ANNUAL FEST opening Nov. 6, playing at "Tween Waters, Chuich of Christ each OF TREES at the Naples • Dawn deBoer through Dec. 15. Thuisday mornings 8- Friday at 8:30 a.m. and Philharmonic Center Nov. Powder Puff Classic • "FUH-GET-ABOUT- 9 15 a.m. $12/session. 11:45 a.m. in Heron Hall. 23-Nov. 28, 10 a.m. to 6 Island photographer 1T!" at the Off Broadway 395-1100 Donation of $1 requested p.m. The 7th grade will finalist in judging Palm through Dec. 22. •THE NEW HORI- to cover costs. 395-1378 • BIG ARTS 23RD play under the lights 278-4422 ZONS BAND at BIG ANNUAL ART FAIR Friday night in the third Photographs by •"JEKYLLAND Arts, for everyone inter- Nov. 29 and 30. $3 per Annual Powder Puff Sanibel resident Mike HYDE" at Broadway ested in forming a band. • SAN-CAP person. Football Classic. Game Palm, through Nov. 23. Neal have made it to the Nov. 21,6:30 p.m. 395- AUDUBON SOCIETY • SMALL PACKAGES time is 6:30 p.m. at the 278-4422 final round of judging in 0900. Birding outing Ding ait festival at Gallery on men's ballfield next to the 2002 National • "WONDER OF THE • ISLAND WRITERS Darling Refuge, Nov. 23, Broadway, Nov. 30 and the Sanibel School. For Wildlife Photography WORLD," Theatre meet for readings at BIG 8 a.m. Dec. 1 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. more information, call Contest sponsored by Conspiracy, to Dec. 8. Arts Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. 461-5000 Dave, the Rec • AMERICAN Department, 472-0345. National Wildlife • NATIVE PLANT SEWING GUILD meet- • BITS 'N PIECES Federation. Thousands of NURSERY volunteer ori- ing Nov. 23, at the Lee PUPPET THEATRE at photographs from around entation. Dec. 5, 10 a.m. County Extension Service Schein Hall, "Alice in the country are entered • DREAM STREAMS at Terry Park. 12:30 p,m, Wonderland, Nov. 30, Dunes Men's Golf each year. Winners are to AND EX VOTIVES, an - 3 p.m.. 995-6980. 11 a.m. $5. 395-0900 be announced in the exhibition of the woik of • ANNUAL HOLI- • REVOLUTION: The Men's Golf December/January issue Irene Gennaro at Edison •OPEN MIC AT THE DAY AND GREEK PAS- THE BEATLES TRIB- Association kicked off its of National Wildlife mag- Community College Oct. BEAN for Island writers. UTE at Schein Hall Nov. 25- Dec. 8. Gallery hours TRY SALE at 2002-2003 season Nov. 6 azine. Neal's photography Nov. 22, 4 p.m. -6 p.m. Annunciation Greek 30 8 p.m. $25. 395-0900. with an individual low of a gopher tortoise, are Tues. — Fri. 10 a.m. 472-1280 to 4 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m. to 3 Orthodox Church 8210 net, substitute par for Woodstock, ibis, angulate • BIG ARTS 23RD Cypress Lake Dr. worst hole tournament. and periwinkle appear in p.m., Sun. 1 p.m. to 5 ANNUAL ART FAIR p.m. Benefits local charities •RETAIL AND BUSI- Jim George led the A the travel guide by Mike Nov. 29 and 30, 10 a.m. including Gabriel House. Flight with a 60, followed • RECENT PAINT- NESS EXPO Nov.24 at and Julie Neal, "Sanibel- to 4 p.m. at the BIG Arts Nov. 23 9 a.m. -3 p.m. the Sanibel Community Captiva: A Guide to the INGS by William North Center and Sanibel 481-5209 and Carl Schwartz at BIG Islands." Historical Village and • FIRST ANNUAL Arts Phillips Gallery, Nov See DATELINE See SPORTING Museum. $3 per person, KORESHAN THEATRE page 20 Scouts name 'Citizen 6-30. Opening reception page 21 Nov. 16 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 of the Year' p.m. • HELEN FRANKEN- The Boy Scouts of THALER exhibition at America's Southwest the Naples Philharmonic Florida Council named Center. Nov. 8 through businessman and commu- Feb. 28. nity leader, Steve Shimp, • "NEW FACES" exhi- 2002 Distinguished 1%, bition at the Captiva } Citizen of the Year to be Civic Center, with Linda honored at a Dec. 16 Holloway, Judy L. recep- Kotula, Vanessa tion at Lombardo, J. Mclntosh The Markle. Open Wed., Regency Thurs. 10 a.m. - noon. Resort •ANNBISCHOFF in paintings at the Sanibel Naples. Library through Dec. 2. Shimp is BIKE PATH MASTER PLAN presi- Steve Shimp dent of Thursday 21 the Southwest Florida divi- NOTICE sion of Owen-Ames- • SEW INSPIRED' Kimball, a commercial Sanibel Community construction firm based in brings quilting and Bible Grand Rapids, Mich. study together to make a The City of Sanibel Department of Public Works is An active leader in the quilt patterned in Biblical Southwest Florida, Shimp names for the church. currently developing a Bike Path Master Plan for City has a passion for advanc- Group meets 1 p.m. every ing public education. His Thursday at the fellow- Council consideration. Citizen input is being sought. company is a major spon- ship hall. 472-2684 sor of the nationally-rec- • SHORELINES DIS- ognized Golden Apple COVERY WALK 9 a.m. Teacher Award and strong every Thursday at SCCF supporter of the Written comments can be submitted to Gates Castle, P.E. Foundation for Lee Nature Center parking County Public Schools. In area to learn about the Director of Public Works, 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, 1999, the company forces that shaped this received the State of gulf chain of barrier Florida 33957 or via e-mail to [email protected]. Florida School-to-Work islands. 472-2329 Silver Recognition for its • TAMIAMI TALE founding role in the Work TELLERS Tell the tales Skills program, which is of heroes and heroines, We request your comments be submitted by December 3, now conducted in six Lee sung and unsung, 7-9 County high schools. p m., at the Grand Court, A Dec. 16 dinner to 8351 College Parkway in 2002. Additionally, the Parks and Recreation Advisory honor Shimp celebrates Fort Myers. 472-1781 the importance of scout- . YOGAFOR Committee will discuss this matter at their meeting of lng in guiding and devel- HEALTH 9-10:15 a.m. PPing today's youth. For Thursdays at the Wednesday, December 4, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. in MacKenzie information or invitation, Community House, 2173 contact the Southwest Periwinkle Way, with Hall, 800 Dunlop Road. Florida Council, Boy Eleanor Horowitz. Cost: Scouts of America, $10. 472-2155 936-8072. • PILATES class for 20 • Week of November 21-27, 2002 • ISLAND REPORTER Recycle the old • Make a difference today — recycle outdated phone directories. YOUR COMMUNITY F.I.S.H. at your service 19, at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. 2304 Periwinkle Way. Friends in Sen-ice Here (F.I.S.H.) of For more information, call 472-2173. Sanibel. a private nonprofit organization of neighbors helping neighbors, offers a Put giving Into thanks variety of services to island residents and CURRENT AFFAIRS- Dawn deBoer visitors — caregiver support groups. If your car is a turkey. Thanksgiving may be the time to stuff it for good. Save Friendly Faces luncheons, health equip- live alone and need to eat hot meals Guide to the Islands." The authoring cou- sentiment for your family dinner and ment, transportation, visitation and while they are regaining their strength ple will next appear at Hollie Smith's meals. after surgery. Sanibel Island Bookshop 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. donate your used car to the National A support group for caregivers meets Transportation on and off island to Wednesday, Nov. 27. On the biggest Kidney Foundation of Florida's Kidney monthly in season that shares experi- island residents who need assistance in shopping day of the year, the two will Cars Program. Monies raised support ences, solutions and offers contacts and keeping medical appointments or dental appear at Sun Harvest signing books 10 programs in research, patient services, help to one another in coping with prob- appointments is available. As a volunteer a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29. organ donation and public education. lems of being the care giver. service, FISH does have policy that lim- Vehicles are sold at auction or for The Friendly Faces Luncheons meet its the transportation for important needs Grace brings support parts with 70 percent of proceeds sup- monthly as a get-together for those who only. porting the work of the National Kidney may be lonely, new to the island or just • If interested in becoming a new vol- The Rev. Suzy Post, associate rector at Foundation, the nation's leading volun- visiting the island for the first time.It unteer or if in need of our services, call St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal tary health agency to preventing kidney offers the opportunity of meeting new 472-0404. Church facilitates a support group for and urinary tract diseases, improving the people in a friendly environment. parishioners who are caregivers for a health and well-being of individuals and Equipment is available for short term Signature travel spouse, parent, child or friend struggling families affected by these diseases and loans to residents and visitors who have with terminal disability or illness. The increasing the availability of all organs a temporary need for wheelchairs, Before and after Thanksgiving, confidential and weekly support group for transplantation. • For more informa- crutches, walkers and such. Sanibel residents Julie and Mike Neal shares thoughts and ideas regarding life tion or to donate your car, van, truck or Hot meals are delivered on a daily sign copies of the latest travel guide to as a primary giver. Grace holds its first boat, call (800) 488-2277 or donate basis to those who need extra services or the islands here, "Sanibel and Captiva: A meeting noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. online at in Naples. Sanibel author Bob Maxeiner 3:30-4:30; 2nd-4th 4:30-5:30 5th and up p.m. at BIG Arts, $15 per month, $5 per DATELINE will present his book "Transplant." 5:30-6:30 Classes continue through Dec. rehearsal. 395-0900 16 Call 395-0900. • ST. ISABEL WOMEN'S GUILD From page 19 • THE SANIBEL KIDS PLAY meeting Nov. 26, 9 a.m. in the church GROUP at the SCA 10:30 a.m. -12:30 hall. House. 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Free p.m. $2 per child. For Moms and kids admission. • SHELLCRAFTERS10 a.m. to 3 aged 1-5 years. 472-6227. • 12TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY ARTS • SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA AND p.m. every Monday at the Community • JAZZ ENSEMBLE from Edison & CRAFTS SHOW to benefit the CHORALE from Edison Community House on Periwinkle. Community College concert of Big Band American Cancer Society. Dec. 4 and 5. College to perform at Barbara B. Mann. • FITNESS WITH CLARA 9:30 a.m. Jazz at Barbara B. Mann. Nov. 25, 8 p.m. Show hours Dec. 4; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 24, 3 p.m. 481-4849 to 10:30 a.m. at Community House, 2173 481-4849 Dec. 5; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Marco • SUNDAY CROW PROGRAM, Periwinkle Way. 472-2155 Town Center, North Collier Blvd, Marco beginning Dec. 1. 1 p.m. $5 adults. • PAJAMA HOUR at the Sanibel • MASTER GARDENERS meets at Island. (508) 737-0998. • AUTHORS AND BOOKS FESTI- Public Library 6:30 p.m. 472-2483 the Sanibel Library, first Tuesday of VAL, sponsored by the Naples Press • CHILDREN'S DANCE: JAZZ, TAP every month, 10-12. Call 472-6940 Club, and FGCU at the university's AND HIP-HOP with Vanessa Stocker at • THE SANIBEL COMMUNITY NESTERS & RESTERS Beach and Renaissance Center, 1010 Fifth Avenue BIG Arts, Preschoolers- 2:30-3:30; K-l CHORUS. Rehearsals are 7 p.m. to 9 shoreline exploration, departing 9 a.m. *%£*• i FREE PRINT with <:;u:h subscription Be first with the latest news and happenings on ^.~-™n , ^.^ „ ^ -,~. Sanibel and Captiva. Subscribe now to the Islands best, award- winning newspaper The Island Reporter.. .#1 Pick up your poster i at our office or add 1 $3 postage & handling and we will mail it to you. Coonlight Serenade ISLAND REPORTER » IKKI MATSUMOTO SANIBEL ISLAND FLORIDA Subscription Special $25.00 Caring, Friendly Dentistry... Annual K \ME. tring the l.iifst, hiijli-lfc h arK iinre in ,i Hiothms. Havd nn imnmeni VTRFFT " APT NO Lt*. County CITY '•RTF 7IP 5.? till) PHONF -M'ntui! LI PAYMENT INCLOSED U BILL ME Q VM • MAMLK ( ARD U I'li-.w Mdil K,,tt r •iiilin npli'in S3 onctoued for I i1- i \i i .QUNT NO postage & handling N ri.-vrr ISLAND REPORTER • Week of November 21-27, 2002 • 21 iottles uncork for a little wining and dining at Katie Gardenia's ByTerri Blackmore Fine china spaikled, and table settings General Manager heavily laden with wine flutes and goblets enhanced the evening's banana-leaved The occasional days of the delicious centerpieces dressed with leafy branches and leisuie "wine dinner" aie being and pink bougainvillaea. leboin with the help of Katie Gaidenia's The maik of distinction, as always, Kitchen and Mermaid Club in Sanibel. was the evening's special cuisine and Ms. Gardenia, as her name implies, selected wines. Wine aficionado Bob depicts something bright and beautiful Bulifant from Stacole Fine Wines intro- and deliciously fragrant not only on her duced each table to the pop of a cork from restaurant menu but now on her rebnth of the first bottle — CristaLino, a sparkling the recently revived wine dinner concept. Spanish wine — with KG's Steve On Nov. 14, Katie and staff hosted Cearley. theii first five-course dinner with the best A trio of Gorgonzola-stuffed fried of wines. olives, Manchego-stuffed roasted peppers Depicting a colorful vineyard, the and wild mushroom and Fontina empan- restaurant's two-tiered patio garden was adas were served. The "white" accompa- the backdrop for the epicurean event. nying this appetizer course was a Mermaids suspended in air and illuminat- Sauvignon Blanc Chateau Carsin Graves ed with white lights and Asian garden '98 — a beautiful dry wine. Chef Brant lanterns conjured up the closest thing to culinary paradise that could be witnessed. See GARDENIAS page 29 JL 1 Tern Blackmore photo Left to right, Katie Gardenia, Chef Brant Kotel and wine aficionado Bob Bulifant H Dawn deBoer From page 19 among the 9 holers. winners were: GOING NORTH? TAKE A PIECE OF PARADISE HOME... • A Flight: 1st Place: The Islander's 2001 poster "Roseate Spoonbill" by local artist Heather Slabosz is by Deavc Reynolds in A Jacaranda tourney Pat Sawin, +6; 2nd Place: your complimentary gjft with evay new paid subscription. Posters aie also available fai Carolyn Jones, +4; 3rd second with a 67. Don purchase at $20. A portion of the pwceeds benefits C.R.0.W Call 472-5185, or dtop by Sikkema, Jack Cohen and The 17th Annual Place-tie: Sally Knaub the Islander office at 695 Tai-pon Bay Rd\, Unit 13, Sanibel. Wally Allaire tied for third Jacaianda Golf Touma- and Marcia Cohen, +3. with 69. ment to benefit the »B Flight: 1st Place: In the B Flight, Jim Sanibel School Fund will Mary Ann Parmalee, +1; Bradford took first with a be held at the Dunes Golf 2nd Place: Jan Baker, E. 59, Jim Clai k was second and Country Club Sunday, •C Flight: 1st Place: with 64, Skip Richards Dec. 1. The tournament, a Norma Gillespie, +5; 2nd came in third with 66. four-person scramble, will Place: Lil Galius,.+5; 3rd Earl Sawin's 63 was tee off at 1 p.m. to be fol- Place-tie: Sandie Sultar, good loi first in the C lowed by a cocktail recep- +3; Ginny Fleming. • Flight, followed by Tim tion and dinnei at the D Flight: 1 st Place: O'Neill with 67 and John Jacaianda. Rosemary Ryan, E; 2nd Basher with 68. Entry fee is $100 per Place: Carolyn Decoster, - Tom Browning came in person, which includes 1; 3rd: Joan Eschert, -1. first in the D Flight with golf, cart, on-course bev- • Chip Ins: Grethe ROSEATE SPOONBILL 66 with Norm Henning in erage, cocktail reception Christensen, Carolyn DeCoster (2), Judy second with 69. A 71 tied and dinner. NAME_ • Contact Kim at the Leeder, Jane Levene, Pat Bill Ford and Bob Lou- STREET- _APT NO. wers for third. Jacaranda, 472-1771. Sawin, Tom Warren, Judy Annual Wellons. Subscription This year's board of Applications are avail- Lee County CITY__ .STATE- directors include president able at the Dunes, the $22,00 PHONE- Dick Hopkins, vice presi- Jacaranda and Sanibel 49ers dent Jack Cohen and trea- Steakhouse in Fort Myers. Q PAYMENT ENCLOSED O BILL ME Q VISA Q MASTERCARD Proceeds and raffle will be At a 2-person better Annual FREE POSTERS Q PLEASE MAIL ($3 00 FOR POSTAGE & HANDLING) surer Gib Warren. Don Subscription WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION Q I'LL PICK UP AT OFFICE donated to the Sanibel ball tourney, Nov. 14: PLEASE ALLOW 3 WEEKS TO START DEUVERV Sikkema has pairings, Florida K.K. Bigelow and Bud School Fund. • A-B Flight: 1st place $2800 ACCOUNT NO_ tie, Marge Nordstrom and Albertson scoring and EXPIRATION DATE- publicity. Frank Cassavell Game, set, match B.J. Weimer (28); Jeannie is tournament chairman. Sundial Beach Resort Lindman and Joan Annual SIGNATURE- Marv Seibold is handicap is gearing up for its final Sprinkle. • C-D Flight: Subscription USA or mail to chairman. Bill MacNulty tournament of the 2002 1st place, Mary Condit and Nita Johnson (29); $28,00 is golf liaison. John Ford series. Area senior players second place, Joann has membership, and and fans are preparing for McKelvey and Gwen SamM Cnpuva Islander • (239) 472 5185 • Fa\ (239) 472 5302 communications is Skip the Sundial Super Senior POBo\ 56, Sanibel FL 33937-9986 Trautwein (33). • Birdies: - 695 Tarpon Bay Road ("13), Promeiude Center • Richards. Tennis tournament Joan Sprinkle, No. 2, and scheduled for Dec. 6-9. Janice Smith, No. 2. Beachview Women's Tournament events include men's and A blustery wind greeted women's 60, 65, 70 and the members of the 75 singles and doubles. Beachview Women's Golf Entry fees are $30 for sin- Association on Nov. 13, gles and $15 for doubles as they met for individual per person. USTA and Play. As golf balls twisted FTA rules will be in effect Best ShrHBj^House In Florida. and turned in the wind for the event. Deadline gusts, most ladies turned for entry is 6 p.m. Dec. 3. in higher than normal A commemorative scores. Prizes were award- tournament t-shirt will be AskAnyone! ed for low net and low presented to all single gross scores. entrants. Beverages will Winning low gross in be served courtside the 18-hole division was throughout play. Prize Open Thanksgiving uiane Metz with a score money will be awarded to of 95, and Bea Maggio all finalists. • Contact Tom at4p,m. won low net scoring a 66. Halski, 395-6016. For the 9 hole golfers, Regular Menu Plus Ginny O'Neil carded a 49 Dunes Women for low gross and new Traditional Turkey Dinner member, Terry Lohser, Match Play versus Par scored a 37 for low net. was the game of the day onNov.l5.Perhole,ifour 14.95 Second place among EarlyBklMenu ADofthe&dns the 18 holers went to Peg score matched our par, we Royce for a low gross were even. Anything over First loo Guests Before 5 with asliceof Homemade Pumpkin Pie to Boot score of 100 and to Ginny par was a minus; anything Call 472-3161 for Reservations under par was a plus. Reeves for a low net score 9.95 Daily after lp.m. °f 70. Sally Gillett's low Points were accumulated Regular Early BirdMenu gross score of 54, and a hole by hole. Ties were scorecard playoff round of decided by net eagles. Plusltokey 37, put Tommy Jaeger in When the golf and the 1523 Periwinkle Way ~ Sanibel Island ~ 239-472-3161 prize money for low net math were completed, 22 • Week of November 21-27, 2002 • ISLAND REPORTER THE A R T I S T S ' HANGOUT Trust expands A renovated office for Sanibel-Captiva Environmental portraits exposed Trust Company was cause for a open house with flowers, balloons and hors d'oeuvres at Francine Litofsky, a full-time resident Florida. Her landscapes are direct por- Sani-Cap Trust Company on Periwinkle of Sanibel, is having a one-woman exhi- traits of the habitats to be found in the Way. More than 100 shareholders, clients bition of her black-and-white photogra- area. and friends showed. Since its inception last phy, "Southwest Florida," Dec. 5 to Jan. Following through on this concept, year, the investment management and trust 31, at Corkscrew Swamp Audubon she chooses to photograph the wildlife of services company has grown at a rate Sanctuary in Naples. the area in their own personal spaces, requiring larger and more private offices. Bob Wigley and Al Hanser Litofsky's work also can be seen at showing how much the environment and the Tower Gallery on Tarpon Bay Road its wildlife are intertwined. She elected in Sanibel. to do her photography in black-and- The exhibit shows her landscape and white because this eliminated the distrac- ERA buying and selling price. wildlife images of the southwest region tions of color, allowing greater aware- After each part of the seminar, the pre- of Florida from Sarasota and Venice in ness of the light as well as the lines, From page 9 senter showed graphs of Manning and the north to Big Cypress National shapes and textures of nature. Napier's return rate to clients over vary- Preserve and the Everglades in the south. The exhibit is in the Blair Center ing periods of time. At the end of the sem- A significant portion of the images were Lobby at Corkscrew Swamp Audubon inar, the facilitator, Christopher Long col- photographed at Corkscrew Swamp. Sanctuary. Exhibit is open daily, 7 a.m. spite of a stable cash flow, and that are lected questions that the audience had Litofsky said this exhibit is an envi- to 5:30 p.m. The Blair Center is at the divisible — a conglomerate for example written down during the presentation. ronmental portrait — "a photograph of a main entrance to Corkscrew Swamp at that can be broken up and the parts sold People with further questions were person in his or personal space, be it at 375 Sanctuary Road in Naples. Call the off separately. The bankable deal invest- asked to call The Sanibel Captiva Trust home or work or play" -— of Southwest center at 348-9151 for directions. ment is the hardest to find because usual- Company, Manning and Napier's repre- ly there is a large differential between sentative partner on the Island. 'Wonder of the World' to benefit the Altiance 4) Avoid alcohol if you are taking The Dec. 4 "Wonder of the World" such as the upcoming Dec. 10 panel dis- CARON any medication, particularly antidepres- performance at Theatre Conspiracy, the cussion "To Be or Not to Be? an Artist" sants, as this may make symptoms resident theatrical production company The event, free to all elementary and From page 14 worse. in the Foulds Theatre in Fort Myers, is high school students, is being moderated 5) If you are taking medication, check all for the Lee County Alliance for the by popular WGCU-FM host Amy Tardif with your health care professional about Arts, said Bill Taylor, artistic director. to help prospective artists make practical only the anticipation, decorations and any dosage changes. Make sure you have The night's intake will be donated to career and lifestyle choices. good cheer highlighted in the works of enough medication on hand during short-- the Alliance to help support its opera- Members of the public can call the Norman Rockwell or Currier and Ives, ened holiday pharmacy hours. tions and programs. Among the Theatre Conspiracy box office, 936- but also fragile emotions and feelings of 6) Exercise. Walk through the mall Alliance's programs next year are its 3239, or purchase at the Alliance for the depression. before stores open. Jog to the post office year-round art exhibitions, summer arts Arts reception desk, 10091 McGregor However, steps can be taken to keep with holiday cards. Ride your bike to camp, scholarships and community out- Blvd., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to both the holiday blues and more severe Bailey's or Jerry's. Walk along Sanibel's reach projects for at-risk youth, arts Friday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. depressive disorders in check. Here are bike paths. Walk along the beaches. classes and workshops, as well as its Tickets for the benefit performance some suggestions to help manage the 7) Create a new holiday tradition. new monthly schedule of special events, are $14. season. 8) Set limits on who you visit and the 1) Maintain a regular schedule as length of visits. Family difficulties don't much as possible. disappear simply because the holidays 2) Unrealistic expectations can trigger approach. Develop your own definition Kenny Loggins to perform at the Phil, Nov. 24 unnecessary stress. Set limits on your -of family. Two-time Grammy Award-winner spending, your energy and yourself. 9) Resolve to take one day at a time. Dorsey Orchestra swings 3> Include fteatthy food choices ijqc^jagg ssvUiperformp . at the You can only accomplish a certain num- f A h among holiday sweets. Too much sugar, ber of things. Philharmonic Center for the Arts this The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, under chocolate and caffeine can interfere with 10) And relax. Give yourself a time- Sunday, Nov. 24. the direction of the great Buddy Morrow, normal moods and contribute to emo- out to retreat from overstimulation, Loggins has achieved fame as both a brings classic big-band era music to (own tional imbalance. which can trigger depressive symptoms. solo artist and as one half of the leg- on Monday, Dec". 9. The orchestra retains endary duo Loggins and Messina. the singular style and sound of its cele- Winner of Grammy Awards for Song of brated namesake. Featured vocalist is the Year and Best Pop Vocal, he has also Walt Andrus. earned critical acclaim for his exciting • Tickets are $39. The Dorsey stage show. A classic hit of his is "Your Orchestra performance is underwritten Mama Don't Dance." by Bentley Village, A Classic Residence HY PAY MORE? • Tickets are $69. by Hyatt. 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With degrees from Northeastern Development of Fort Myers. $4,000: Mucciga, 5274 Umbrella $136,500: Ory, 2100 Sunset—single after-the-fact permit for solar pool University and Boston University, he has worked as a family residence w/impact fees by heater by owner. teacher and principal of schools for the deaf in New Pool—deck addition by LaPIaya Construction. Woodland Custom Homes: and $29,747 $41,734: CSIF, LLC, 917 Whelk- Hampshire and Connecticut, and was founder of The —pool & deck by Jackson Pools. bath/ kitchen remodel & alterations Learning Center for Deaf Children, where he served as $17,570: Pfahler, 1480 Angel; and $9,500: Murphy, Point Santo de $17,320: Beard, 218 Daniel—roof by Dupont Builders. executive director from 1970 to 1996. Sanibel-Unit 36B—condo remodel $8,300: Fitzpatrick, 4504 Bowen Schwab has served with a variety of organizations by Campbell Roofing • & Sheet by Decorte Four Custom Homes. Metal. Bayou —roof by Affordable Roofing including the board of the New England Homes for the $1,125,000: Roddy, 2166 Starfish- of Southwest Florida. Deaf, Inc., the Massachusetts Department ot Education Task Force, and the board of the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission. He and wife Jodi have been seasonal residents of Subsequent studies, most notably sured by percentage of high school Sanibel since 1984, moving here full-time three years HANNAN Project SAGE conducted in graduations — is the worst public ago. He has volunteered at J.N. "Ding" Darling refuge Wisconsin and completed in 2001, educational system in the country. for two years. He currently serves as a volunteer and From page 5 have suggested 12 to 15 better yet. Why is that? Iowa, Wyoming, member of the board of the Deaf Service Center in Fort So the sponsoring coalition was Montana, Idaho, North Dakota and Myers. He has actively participated in foundation fund- right, and there are always funds to South Dakota all have better gradu- raising events, as well as its sea turtle program. The amounts distributed through be gotten even in a state where a ation rates, and all pay their teach- the Classrooms First Program shall significant population has long ago ers less than does Florida. The easy Schwab has a son, twin stepdaughters and five grand- equal $145 million in each fiscal paid for their children's schooling. answer is that those states mill their children. year. These funds are intended to However, where is the state students through; however, that provide up to $2.5 billion for public going to get the teachers'? response doesn't square with other Arthur Weissbach school facilities. There is a national shortage of statistical correlations. A restructuring of sales-tax teachers, especially in inner cities, There are lots of ways that public After stepping in last year to complete a four-year exemptions might also gamer addi- for a number of reasons: Teachers' education can be improved, but in term on the board, Art Weissbach joins other nominees tional funds and, of course, the salaries are the lowest among pro- looking at them, we need to take a on the 2002 slate for a new term. Weissbach serves as Legislature can always take the fessionals; professional respect for systemic approach which studies chairman of the Foundation's Environmental Affairs non-creative approach of raising teachers has steadily declined since successful public educational sys- Committee and he volunteers with Weeds and Seeds. property taxes. If there is a legal the 1970s; teachers get assaulted tems. Of course, some state has to Among his other community activities, Weissbach serves mandate, the Legislature will meet with a frequency approaching cab- be in last place, but a high school on the City of Sanibel's Vegetation Committee, of which it. drivers. Many teachers don't even graduation rate of 60 percent is an he is former chairman. Art is a retired biochemist and However, regaidless of the good get to teach; instead, they become "F" regardless of the report card molecular biologist for the National Institutes of intentions of the coalition who surrogate parents and babysitters. A Charlie Crist and Jeb Bush peddle Health/Roche Institute of Molecular Biology. He and his sponsored this amendment, and the high school counseling session for about FCAT score improvements. wife, Joyce, have resided on Sanibel since 1988. They good intentions of the people who perspective teachers must be fodder Some things can't be shined. have two children and two grandchildren. voted for it, putting a cap on class for a Far Side Cartoon. . If the state's education problems size is like taking aspirin for pan- OK. Let's pretend that high are the result of its having the oldest creatic cancer. It's something to do, school guidance counselors can population of any state and/or of its but it won't alleviate the pain. delude enough young people to fill having a very large and recent For a long time, there were no lon- the teaching ranks by 2010, and immigrant population, we need to INVESTING gitudinal studies on the effect of class let's engage in the fantasy that the address those factors with complete size and transference of learning. That state lottery or new taxes will fund disregard for the PC police. From page 14 all changed in 1989 when Project the necessary classroom construc- Funding billions of dollars to cre- STAR, a Tennessee initiative, provid- tion. Will those two measures be ate facade monuments to education manager must be attuned to shifts in cultural issues, ed data that demonstrated that a class enough? Classroom size isn't the is tantamount to underwriting the legislative changes, consumer values and other socio- size of 13 to 17 was optimum. only reason that Florida — mea- emperor's tailor. ecoxiQny,c conditions. Companies in a portfolio, or candidates for a portfolio, should continually be reviewed in light of TUESDAY FftftWE'TIME NOVEMBER 26, 2002 these changing dynamics. 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 S3 NBC News NBC News Fortune Jeopardy! 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Recession prwH 21321 State Rd.80-Alva Periwinkle Place DRIVERS (Team Operation) $1000. Window Treatment Scarfs, SERIOUSLY INJURED? Need a Professional income- AIN # BU WORK AT SANIBEL'S Sign-on bonus. We have much to Iridescent material. (2)- turquoise, Lawyer? All accident and negli- 9nr)P037, (800) 337-6590 BEST GIFT SHOP. offer. Pierson/ Stuart/ Miami (2)- lavender. 60"WX216"L. Full and Part Time. Terminals. Armellini Espress Bought thru JCPenney catalog. gence claims. Auto, Med., Mal- WANTED' 29 Serious people to Lines. (800) 428-0343, Ref #101 practice, Wrongful Death, etc. work from any location. (800) 390- Immediate Openings. Brand new. Paid $60.00/ea, will Apply in person. (Email: A-A-A Attorney Referral Service. 2189 [email protected]) sacrifice $45.00/ea or offer. 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Write P O Box Spectacular View. free price quotes and delivery Call counter wood cabinets, Whirlpool in 214, Captiva, Florida 11724 screened-lanai with Medplicity Prescription Savings Plan & Captain's Chairs. master bath 2,316-L A 3375,000 Three Bedrooms/Two Baths. spiral staircase to (800) 693-9S47 x47FL TWO TVs, CD Player, (239) 410 9888 Owner/Agent BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA Tennis - Pool - Fishing Dock. private rooftop sundeck 20' A&E Awning, WESTERN MOUNTAINS Own MONTHLY RENTALS SAVE UP TO 80% ON MEDICAL, cool NC Mountain homes cabins Gorgeous sunrise DENTAL, VISION, PRESCRIP- New Exterior FROM OWNER and sunsets Stainless Steel Panels, acreage Cherokee Mountain (239) 472-6854 TIONS, ETC. S20 DOCTOR CO- GENERAL REAL Realty Inc 1285 W US 64 Beautifully decorated PAYS NATIONWIDE PPO NET- Custom Painted (913) 649-3826 Fully equipped & Designed, Murphy NC 28906 Call lor free WORKS. ALL PRE-EXISTING ESTATE brochure (800) 841 5863 Ov.ner CONDITIONS ACCEPTED. MUST SELL! 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FED MARCH 2003 RENT-BUY-TRADE SLOT MACHINES direct from Great Location 14th Floor P Tires pair Cjsd,Scir Viva P215x70 x15 move in cabin secluded mtn et S22 500 ussinos or home use only Why SHELL BASKET AREA a j racials 65- tre=d -A9 772-8625 ting /./easy access to one of TN s AND GET APRIL FREE. Panoramic View's go to th" Casinos when you can Quiet and Private finest recreational lakes Finan Call Owners ASAP Two Bedrooms/Tivo Baths, play ?t dome' Great gift idea AVAILABLE cing Won t last Call now1 (866) (239) 395-0442 with Den. S385 /e-ich Call (239) 45S-3117 ALL TERRAIN Annual S2100/mo. 770-5263 ext 86 Wateinont 2,030 sq ft. spas huge :avings Factory direct Season: 2002-2003 Group, Inc email: ritz-carlton1405.com Call for Rate Starting at 31,775 Call (941) 571- VEHICLE CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA (727) 725-8030 5806 Three Wheelers (3) 1 four wheeler 1 ALSO: Call for Information- deep waterfront lot' Free boat If you have WOLFF TANNING BEDS AFFORD- go cart, too three whelers, very dock Large, beautifully wooded 30 days or more cul-de-sac homesite on deep ABLE 'CONVENIENT Tan A* rough, 1 runs TRX125 Honda, 110 SHELL HARBOR to spend at perhaps Home Payments From $25/ Honda 185 Suzuki, 125 Suzuki water Excellent financing "Lim- Spacious ited time offer. Call now (800) 258- the-nicest-place on SANDALFOOT month FREE Color Catalog Call 5/hpBnggs (239)543-7772 Canal Front Sanibel, Today (800) 842-1305 6532x81 Executive Home www scwaterfront com are a caring person Beautifully Furnished. www np efstan com or family, Ground Level. POWER BOATS GULF FRONT LAKE BARGAIN $24,900 Free cov- we-have-the-place Two Bedrooms/Two Baths. ered boat slip' Gently slopping SPORTING GOODS Davits 60001b, never installed (as LUXURY CONDOMINIUMS for you. Beach - Pool - Tennis new), Ace brand 3000lbs per lake view parcel w/ nice mix of low 2,000-sq.ft. Non-Smoking. davit, w/instructions, $1500 (retail New Vacation Home in rolling meadows & trees Abuts Gulf-front condo. CALL OWNER BOWFLEX S2500), & 81 aluminum pram $50 LITTLE HARBOR national forest on 35,000 acre Two-bedrooms Two-baths FOR DISCOUNT Captain Doug (239) 463-3050 ABACO, BAHAMAS recreational lake in Tenn Paved with-den & Jacuzzi. HOME GYM Waterfront roads, water, sewer, more Excel- Low-density-complex. (239) 472-0534 It's a Bowffex Power Pro XTL Has Two Bedrooms, Two Baths lent financing Call now (800) 704- Two Lap-Pools/Sauna, Everything 210-lbs of weight, Leg CANOES & Two Complete 3154, ext 342 Six Lighted Tennis courts. Extension / Leg Curl Attachment, Living Areas in NC MOUNTAINS NEW' LOG HOME Available Now! Lat Pulldown Attachment & Built-in PADDLECRAFTS One-Two Story House RETREAT 6 acs / $99,900 New Like-new. Rowing Machine. Also has Leg With 360 Degree 2800 sq ft log home nestled in Would like SANIBEL Press Belt, Foot Harnesses, T-Bar Water Views huge hardwoods, gorgeous mtn to-keep-it-that-way. for Bicep Curls S all manuals, 10' RIB DINGHY. AVAILABLE BY THE WEEK: setting Ideal getaway Additional (330)568-0109 BEACH-HOUSE workout guides You Can Do A WON'T SINK, $1400/wk parcels avail w/mcredible mtn ON-THE-GULF Total Body Workout. Like brand 1 NEEDS COSMETIC views Convenient to Asheviile S GULF-SHORES new- hardly been used Paid WORK. I'll be happy to provide Blk Mtn Call now'(800) 455-1981 $2 100, asking $1,300 o b o Cape S200 BUYS PATCH pictures and information ext. 322 ISLAND BEACH CLUB 2-bedrooms/2-baths Coral (239) 283-8701 /Lv-msg MATERIAL AND THE about any of these TENNESSEE SMOKY MT DREAMS plus den. Slot Machine, '25 VACATION VACATION VACATION RENTALS RENTALS RENTALS CHIEF the new top cop with his chief's stars. SOUTH-SEAS-RESORT SUNSET-CAPTIVA LARGEST SELECTION Six-year-old son Connor had the job of 1-3 Bedroom Bay Villas Newly renovated giving his dad his new hat. 2 Bedroom & 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Home ANNUAL RENTALS From page 1 2 Bedroom w/Loft Beach Villas in SANIBEL While acting chief, Tomlinson has Seasonal Hates. Private SAVE THROUGH OWNER! Beachfront-Community. 27 YEARS OF ISLAND overseen the implementation of a dedicat- 1-800-878-7495 Fully furnished. RENTAL EXPERIENCE ment." Tomlinson beat out 32 other appli- ed beach patrol program, increased aCATV's, VCP, CD/Stereo, W/D. Call cants for the position. marine patrol, improved traffic control Pool - Tennis - Boat Dock. GULF BEACH "It was a difficult search, but easy and parking enforcement productivity, Call owner PROPERTIES, INC. © SOUTH SEAS RESORT (615)371-9029 472-6747 selection," City Manager Judie Zimomra increased officer training and the negotia- Direct Gulf front luxury homes. http://mywebpages.comcast said. "I believe we found our candidate tion of a new union contract which ties Three and four bedrooms net/sallytom One, two and three bedroom who happens to be a 17-year veteran of cost of living increases to a physical fit- condos. All holidays available. SECLUDED the department." ness test. Discount thru private ownei. TWO BEDROOM. TWO BATH Weekly rentals. Call Sue SUNSET-CAPTIVA PILING HOME During Tuesday's biief ceremony. Other finalists lor the job were Miami (800) 227-1783 Private Gulf and LOCATED IN BaY-Front Community. Tomlinson'b wile. Jennifer, pinned the Shores Police Lt Richard Harrison and SANIBEL HIGHLANDS. 1 2-Bedrooms, 2-Baths. No Pool. chief's new badge on hi - uniform, while former Saint Petersburg Beach Police Sleeps Five. No Pets. 4-year-old daughter Madeline piesented Chief Ray Kaminskas. Beautifully Remodeled S1275/monthly SOUTH-SEAS-RESORT and Decorated. Pool - Tennis - Boat dock (239) 982-4170 (239)910-6430 GULF-FRONT AVAILABLE NOW! PRIVATE Weekly or Monthly. LUXURY HOME CALL OWNER: Wanted FMB to share private home, (734) 426-0050 companion, end of Nov/Dec said, 'I just listened to the news, and they POOL-SPA Reasonable, private entrance think you're doing a great job.'" SCENIC ACREAGE apartment. For responsible, YOUNG mature female artist, chef, non- Young called the general election WEEKS AVAILABLE THE-VACATION-HOME smoker, excellent references "very successful" and credited her staff, FOR ALL-SEASONS YOU'VE (239) 765-1482 evenings after From page 1 8pm. precinct workers and sample ballot mail- FOR SPECIAL RATES ALWAYS WANTED CONTACT OWNER ed to voters before the election. DIRECTLY Most-private-beach. Dock-on-Bayou. WEST GULF DRIVE Elections Supervisor Philinda Young told Precinct clerks, the workers who run Heated-Pool. Across from Private Beach the Sanibel-Captiva Republican Club last the precincts, were able to train on the Call: (574) 272-0889 Wide-Porches. ANNUAL/SEASONAL RENTAL Fax: (574) 273-5973 Open-Sunning-Decks. Three Bedrooms, week. new machines during elections in Sanibel, E-mail: [email protected] Chateau Sur Mer area. Two Baths. Absentee ballots are counted with opti- Idyllic luxury/comfort. Furnished. Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Springs, Easy-care, no-effort $1850/Monthly. cal scanners in Lee County. With the she said. The new machines also meant SOUTHWINDS DRIVE Vacation-Home. (239) 472-0692 Sanibel Three-Bedrooms/Three-Baths. Toll Free: (888) 232-2459 number of constitutional amendments on new jobs — out with the ballot box BESIDE CASA YBEL RESORT Monthly Rentals. the ballot, the elections staff had more watchers and in with the systems special- 30 Second walk to Beach. Two-bedrooms/two-baths. Call for rates. than 50,000 sheets of paper to run through ists and new training. Workers received Beautifully furnished. (239) 472-8248 WEST-ROCKS the counting machine. 12 to 15 hours of training on the new sys- Fully equipped. 505 982-9242 QUIET WATERFRONT Charming beach home. 3/Bedrooms-2/Baths In an effort to save postage costs, tems, as well as conflict resolution. Near shops. Spacious/Unfurnished absentee ballots were sent out in regular Availability: 2-Car Garage/ The qualify of the training also helped, January thru April TRADEWINDS Workshop/Storage envelopes. Unfortunately, they came back Young said. Lee County was able to take (239) 565-6486 BEACH-BLOCK Private Master Suite folded every which way and the machine advantage of retirees with backgrounds in RANCH STYLE w/Sundeck POOL HOME BEAUTIFUL-SUNSETS kept jamming as they were being counted. technology and training to set up its own SPECTACULAR Two Bedrooms/Two Baths: BEACH-ACCESS Fortunately, a quick-thinking staffer election worker training program. LOW RATES JAN/APRIL: $3,500/mo. $2,000/Month FEB/MARCH: $4,000/mo. Includes-Yard-Care hit on the idea of ironing the pages to get "We're getting professional trainers," (239) 472-8378 OCEAN-FRONT Three Bedrooms/Two Baths: the creases out. Even still, counting the she said. "We're getting a business back- LUXURY HOME JAN/APRIL: $4,000/mo. FEB/MARCH: $4,500/mo. absentee ballots took the better part of ground, and that's what elections are turn- POOL-SPA Annual Rental considered. SCENIC ACREAGE OWNER CONDOS FOR RENT four days, Young said. ing into. It's a big business." (518)851-3741 "Thank goodness, it worked," she said. The sample ballot allowed people to CHRISTMAS and email: [email protected] Deluxe Cape Condos- Riverfront HIGH SEASON 2br/2ba, W/D, screened lanai with Not that the new technology didn't make their decision in advance and vote WEEKS AVAILABLE Jenn-Air, garage, pool, hot tub, come through. quickly. During early voting at the elec- CONFIRM RESERVATION clubhouse, tennis courts, large BY END-NOVEMBER deck, boat slip available, With the votes stored electronically at tions office, Young saw that of the 800 DIRECTLY-WITH-OWNER WE LOVE DOGS! Protected bay, direct access Yearly- $1150/mo, Seasonal- the precincts and transmitted via modem people she helped, only four or five had Call: (574) 272-0889 THE "FRITZ" CARLTON $2500/mo 3-month minimum Ask to the elections office, the results were in trouble. WEST GULF DRIVE about furnished or unfurnished Fax: (574) 273-5973 Steps to Beach. (239) 542-0404 by 9:30 p.m. Changes in elections will keep coming, E-mail: [email protected] Three Bedrooms, "With punch cards, we wouldn't have and they won't be cheap. Federal law will Three Baths. LARGE-CAGED-POOL even started counting until 9 p.m.," Sanibel View soon require that in order to accommo- ANOTHER "FRITZ" CARLTON Brand New' Young stud. date people wilh disabilities, parkmg, \ots STAY-PLAY CUTE COTTAGE 2 Bi, 2Ba condos. Switching to the new, electiomc sys- of polling places will have to be paved, AT THE SANCTUARY Near Beach. Enclosed garage, Two Bedrooms, One Bath. pool, fitness center, tem had its own drawbacks. Getting the said Young, who is interested in seeing --*••-„ .Brand-new Enclosed porch. Clubhouse. system up and running county wide for the how that will play out on Sanibel, where Two-bedroom /Two-bath - Redecorated in 2001. Gated Community. condo. BROCHURE AVAILABLE. 2 miles to primary, combined with redistricting of paving is considered a bad thing. Robb-Stucky decorated causeway! the precincts, plus a media ready to But no matter what else happens, in 2001. (239) 472-0534 $1450/month Hussey Realty pounce on anything at all, was rather Young will retire the iron, although she ANNUAL and MONTHLY (239) 463-3178 unpleasant. RENTALS later learned Monroe County has used AVAILABLE "Sept. 10 was probably the most one for years DIRECT FROM OWNER 3342 AND SAVE! WEST-GULF-DRIVE HOMES FOR RENT stress-filled day in my life," Young said. "You're never going to see that again, Three Bedrooms, Two Baths. "By noon, I was about ready to retire." because we're never folding ballots that Ask about Golf Privileges. Beach Access. "Then I talked to my husband, and he MONTHLY RENTALS; ALERT!! way again," she said (816)360-1814 DECEMBER: $4,000 JANUARY or FEBRUARY: $390. MOVES $4,500 YOU IN YOUR No Pool. OWN HOME SUNDIAL No. Pets. BY (239) 982-4170 CHRISTMAS! Elegantly Decorated/ 239) 910-6430 cies and less than half or 41 percent had Fully Furnished F.C.M. Third-Floor-Condo. (239)461-0499 LIGHTNING written action plans to follow in the event Spectacular Gulf-Views. Lie. Corr. Lender of lightning, he said. Two-bedrooms/two-baths SEASONAL plus den. From page 3 As part of such a plan, the association Sleeps-six. RENTALS Pine Lakes Country Club, 1990 - recommends selecting a weather watcher Screened-Lanai. 2/2/2 1500 s.f. On "Lake on Golf Washer/Dryer Pine Lakes Country Club, 1990 - Course" Two homes - From who looks for signs of threatening weath- Full-Resort-Amenities 2/2/2 - Furnished. 1500 s.f. On $895. month. Pool, tennis, club- In 2000, the trainers' association put er and notifies a person with authority to RESERVE EARLY FOR "Lake on Golf Course" Pool, house, more. (941) 656-5440 or DESIRED DATES! tennis, clubhouse, more. Avail- 565-2486 forth a position statement identifying six cancel or suspend play if weather Weekly rates. able now. (941) 656-5440 or Call Owner: 565-2486. recommended components that should be becomes dangerous, Spengler said. 888-278-9604 LEE COUNTY included in lightning-safety policies or Ninety-four percent of the departments 651-484-9148 ANNUAL RENTALS plans for athletics and recreation. 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It wasn't until grader who serves as the Student [and girls'basketball Eigth Grade Reporters 1954 when President Eisenhower signed Government president. The National teams are happening the bill that proclaimed November 11th as Anthem, sung by fifth grader Kacie On November 11th The Sanibel Veterans Day, and would allow Americans Phillips, followed the pledge. Special this month. School's students, teachers, and staff everywhere to rededicate themselves to the guest speakers, Major Charles York and joined together in the school's courtyaid to cause of peace Major John Boone, both Retired Marine honor the many men and women who Veteran's Day has always been celebrat- Corps officers presented themselves and served in the military and dedicated their Science Fair looms ed at The Sanibel School, but this special related some of their feelings on Veterans' lives towards America's freedom. ceremony was started 3 years ago, when Day. for Sanlbel Students On this day, people all over America Mrs. McDole, the assistant principal, Unlike the past years, students weie gathered together and remembered joined the staff. The Sanibel ceremony then invited to recognize their friends and Whitney Wolanin America's heroes throughout the years. It began with patriotic songs, followed by the family who have served in the military 7th grade reporter all started in 1926 when Armistice Day posting of the colors by The Cypress Lake through the past years. would officially begin to be celebrated and High School JROTC, consisting of Students returned to classes with a new The Science Fair is happening at American's would start to admire the brave Sergeant Major Greenhill, Lieutenant appreciation of the sacrifices made for lib- The Sanibel School! Sixth, seventh, men and women who fought for our coun- Colonel Beck, Corporal Glass, Corporal erty and security. and eighth graders will be working try. Armistice Day was not conversed to Manning, and Corporal Bobb lead by The Veterans sacrificed their lives for hard to produce outstanding projects. Veteran's day until 3947 when Raymond Sergeant Major John Humphries. America's freedom and they are still Ms. Greer and Mrs. Derbyshire, raid- Weeks of Birmingham, Alabama organ- The audience recited the Pledge of remembered today and will be remem- die grades science and environmental ized the first "Veteran's Day" parade for education teachers, will be the teach- Allegiance led by Kasey Harrell, an eighth bered forever. ers overseeing the procedure. October 1st the students were given their assignments due on From class to staff! History comes December 5. The school science fair Whitney Wolanin judging will take place on December alive for 7th grade reporter 5th and 6th, regionals on January 9th and 10th, state on April 9th-10th, and middle grades The newspaper at The Sanibel School has International on May llth-17th. Tess Walsh gone from class to staff Last year, newspa- 8th grade reporter Step-by-step, the students will fol- per was a class that middle school students low the procedure outlined for them, could take. This year, there is a newspaper The Sanibel Middle School is par- and as they complete each of the staff consisting of Whitney Wolanin, 7th ticipating inJheJHistory Day Fair on steps, they will fill in the booklet that grade, and the 8th graders, Cherie Gelpi, January 29th at The* Sanibel School Sarah Ktikol, Angle PinauVc, Tess^WsffsTCarid or' the midcflescnoolsifadents dance room. Grades 6-8 will be com- Lauren White. Carol Smith, the school's will learn the scientific method, gain peting by responding to "Rights and Language Arts teacher, will be supervising skills in library and internet use, and Responsibilities" thunc ,. the staff. The newspaper staff L to develop public speaking skills. "We have the History Day Fair There is another addition to the newspa- (Back Row) Mrs. Smith, Karl There are a variety of topics that Murdock, Dylan Faraone, because it gives students a chance to per staff. This year the staff is doing its own the students have chosen. Lauren White, Whitney Wolanin take one specific topic in history they layout. Eighth grader students Dylan (Front Row) Tess Walsh, Angie have an interest in," said Mrs. Jones, Faraone and Carl Murdock are using Quark, Pinault, Sarah Kuckol (not pic- middle grades social studies teacher tured) Cherie Gelpi a publishing software used by many profes- Students can present their piojects HUSTLE! sional newspapers. Reporter with the generous support of Mrs. Angle Pmcrnlt and Tess Walsh in a variety of ways: an individual In the class, the students brainstorm to J. Howard Wood. peilormance, a backboard, a group 8th Grade Reporters identify newsworthy stones, research and "This newspaper experience presents an performance, a group documentary, gamer information, draft the stories, revise opportunity for the students to write for a or an individual documentary. Basketball season has finally arrived and edit the stories, transfer them toQuark, real audience and provides a view of jour- Documentaries can be done using for all those basketball-loving fans! and publish the final copy in the island nalism as a career," said Mrs. Smith. Power Point or an original video. This is the third year that The Sanibel School has had an intramural basketball Students who win at the school team for girls and boys. Last year the fairwill compete in the county tair at Cypress Lake Middle School. girls went in for the kill and came out Book Corral with great wins, same for the boys. This year try outs have been held once again and there are 12 lucky girls Comes to Sanibel Cartoon of the Month who have made the team. They have Angie Pinault been practicing for tree weeks doing drills and preparing for the season. 8th grade reporter Although many students had been dis- appointed, the team will come out just This year Mrs. Riemenschnider has organized a Book Fair for as strong as last year. The Sanibel School. It lasted from November 18 through the Coach Jennifer Hall and coach 22nd. The theme was western, " Lasso a Great Book." Mrs. Jamie Phillips are the coaches of the Riemenschnider said "We will be selling tons of great books; we Lady Dragons. And Ron Rich and will also be marking all the AR books so kids can buy books that •J 3i- George Patterson are the coaches for the will give them credit for AR." he cases of books were separated boys This is Ron Riches and George in reading levels so it would be easier for the kids to choose out Patterson first year coaching. As for the books that are at their level. Jennifer Hall and Jamie Phillips, they The Book Fair took place at the Sanibel School library. A good -**. have been coaching the girls team for portion of the money made will go to the school library to pur- three years. Coach Jennifer Hall stated, chase new books for more educational and recreational reading. I decided to coach girls basketball Also the teachers had a chance to choose a few books which because I love the girls." Looks like children's parents could buy and donate to the classroom. another exciting year for basketball! Mrs. Riemenschnider's Book Fair last words were, "Yee ha!" Drawing by 7th Grader Eric Ambert i-".