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Week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3,2001 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA, FLORIDA VOLUME 28, NUMBER 39, 24 PAGES 75 CENTS WEIR SCIENCE Weirs under review Zimomro fits info her new role . By Anna Liakas the city guarantee the weirs be New City Manager Judith Staff writer monitored regularly during peri- Zimomra has already ods of heavy rainfall and that the immersed herself in her Concern from a handful of city work to eliminate some of the new job and her new island residents, primarily from "present sign-off to help ensure a community. the Sea Oats and Gulf Pines com- rapid opening of the weirs when munities, that no one was watch- they reach the maximum specified —See page 3 ing ..the water gauges of the water level of 3.2 feet. island's three weirs Sept. 10 has But, according to Gates Castle, city officials looking carefully at the weir was opened long before the city's weir control policies. conditions became serious, even Subdivision When the weir gauge lines, dri- though a strict interpretation of the ven upwards by the heavy policy would not have allowed the on hold September rains, slipped above gates to be parted at that particular the maximum level of 3.2 feet and time. Discussion of an applica- water began reaching towards the "The policy allows for emer- tion for a major subdivi- level of four feet last week, city sion of property lining gency openings, which can be Periwinkle Way has been officials last Tuesday garnered authorized by the city manager placed on hold until Oct. immediate input on the status of with input from the natural 23. , ' • the vital wetland water control resources director and the city —See page 3 structures from the city's Natural engineer," said Castle, "And in my Resource Director, Rob Loflin, as opinion the policy worked well in well as Public Works Director and this circumstance, as it has Charity Scam City Engineer Gates Castle. Southwest Florida has Dick Beston, president ol' the See Weia* been hit with a scheme in Sea Oats Improvement which scam artists pose as As-.oci.ition, expressed hK imcasi- firemen asking for chari- iis. -, ibout iiu' v.vir- htith in p-ir table contributions. >ou IxToie i.nmdl inemheis ;r> -See page 4 well it's in ;i k-itcr to (iak' . < 'astlc dated St'.pt. ! 7. . "We in Sea Oats," Beston wrote, "are concerned that the pre- sent process for managing the Big fines levied Michael Pi Stella weir is not working and needs to The city's new code A gauge at the city's Beach Road weir read 2.9 feet Friday, be addressed as soon as possible." enforcement hearing one week after Tropical Storm Gabrielle visited the island. The letter goes on to request that examiner has handed down another large fine. —See page 6 West Nile virus arrives in Lee "If we found five or six birds again with a positive result," said By Anna Liakas that were infected, then we might South, "it could take several weeks Staff writer begin to worry, but one in an area as for us to ascertain which .strain of Memorials controlled as this is not a great con-; the virus is present. By then the A wise man once said, "Don't cern," said Dr. Bob South, epidemi-* threat of infection could bo lone A memorial service for victims of the terrorist count your flaviviruses before they ologist for the Lee County Health past." attacks was held last hatch," According to local health Department. The bird had its blood Residents and health officials in Michavl Vintc.Ua Sunday on the Sanibel officials, a North Fort Myers sen- drawn for a second time on Leo County have been concerned Billy Kirkland, owner of Causeway. A benefit will tinel chicken that had its blood Monday and definitive results will about the potential arrival of Uic Billy's Rentals, helped soon be hold at Sanibel drawn Sept. 17 and came back with not be known until Friday around West Nile virus since it's discovery clean the heaehes of smelly Harbor Resort and Health a pivMiinpiiw positive blood test lunchtime, South said. Until then, in the Florida Panhandle in •.•tuly pen shells laat week. The Spa: - for tiie iiauvirus Sept. 21 (fla- the health department cannot be July. The virus, which is irtiirniiii- city authorised Lho clean- -See. page -K »ivinis is tho mosquito-home \irus sure whether the test is conclusive led in a cycle- from infected bird to up after businesses com- linked to cases of the West Nile for the flavivims. plained the* smell was dri- Virus and St Louis encephalitis) is "Even if Friday's test returns !> Set; Virus ving customers away. | nnoo rreason for a crow of alarm. page 5 Sonibel School Beacon: Special Report: Terrorism's effect on Southwest Florida tourism The Sanibel School paper is back — better than ever! —See page 10 Island tourism industry remains hopeful about season By Ron Sympson term impact of the American H The area's unique attributes M Accommodations owners are Staff writer tragedy is impossible to predict — should be a major drawing card for reporting that many tourists who they also see encouraging signs tourists who might otherwise have cancelled reservations for rooms * ENVIRONMENT.... page 5 Despite significant losses in that the tourism industry in ventured to other destinations. early in the season have asked that revenue during the first two weeks Southwest Florida may be in a bet- 'This is the kind of destination that their deposits be retained so they •BUSINESS™ -page 7 following terrorist attacks on ter position to rebound than in people are going to be looking for, can rebook for a later date. America, leaders of the Sanibel- other areas of the country: because of the tranquility, the quiet, B Americans' fear, of flying, •• OPINION -page 9 Captiva tourism industry say they H Southwest Florida's popula- the environment and for reconnect- particularly over open waters, remain confident about the future tion of winter residents with sec- ing with loved ones, rather than the should help divert tourists from 4 DATELINE.. page 14 of the islands' economy. ond homes is perhaps the largest big cities or theme parks," said D.T. destinations such as Hawaii, And while most agree that the in the state and it is unlikely that Minich, executive director of the Europe — and particularly the • TV LISTINGS™. .page 16 upcoming season may be softer recent events will deter their Lee Island Coast Visitor & than usual — and that the long- return to the area. Convention Bureau. I> See Tourism •CLASSIHIDS...... page 21 page 7 2 • Week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2001 • ISLAND REPORTER Australian pines a hazard in the storm
By Pete Bishop Sanibel Conservation News editor Officer James Evans, who inspected the Baths' "City officials have long known that the fallen trees last week, Australian pines providing canopies for agrees the pine trees aie a Periwinkle Way and other aieas all over the hazard, but disagrees that island will be a major problem in the event the river or weir caused of a hurricane. The shallow roots, com- the Baths' trees to fail bined with the tree's height, make the pines during the storm. vulnerable to high winds and could possi- "The determining fac- bly result in a dangerous tie-up on the tor is definitely the island's primary evacuation route if a cata- winds," Evans said strophic storm hits the area. Tuesday. "These trees When Tropical Storm Gabrielle hitjhe- have no tap root system islands suddenly last week, the species' and they're prone to vulnerability to storms also became clear come over in even small to Sanibel residents David and Jillian Bath. wind events . . . those The Baths, who moved to the island recent- other trees he has are ly, once had a secluded spot in their back- growing on an island and yard wheie they liked to watch the yellow it won't take winds crown night herons in a nearby Sanibel stronger than 30 or 40 River rookery, just off Beach Road. miles per hour to bring The Baths' backyard area was complete them down." Evans also with a boardwalk and a canopy provided noted that only by several Australian pine trees. When the Australian pmes fell storm's strong winds blew in from the roots and all during last south last Friday morning, however, four week's storm, while few ot the trees toppled to the ground, smash- native trees were dam- ing the Baths' boardwalk and creating an aged beyond a few bro- expensive mess of their backyard. ken limbs. The Baths' were lucky the wind came "They're exotic tiees from the south, because the trees fell away Michael Pistella jn a piace they don't belong from their home. The absence of structmal Four Australian pines fell during last week's tropical storm, smashing David and and it was inevitable," said damage to their home, however, made the Jillian Bath's boardwalk. Evans. "They aie dangeious Baths' insurance policy moot and they are The lemaining Australian pines in the ness of the trees' roots. trees. That's the take home now faced with a major cleanup project at Baths' yard stand on islands in a swale next "That's the conclusion I've come to, and message." their own expense. to the river, about 100 yards from Sanibel's I told council what had happened," Bath "As far as I'm concerned," said Bath, "The big picture to me is the incredible Beach Road weir. While Bath said he does said. "Down the load I'd like to see coun- "the pine trees are beautiful but they're mixed emotions we have about these pine not expect the city to help him with his cil say 'We're going to deal with Australian exotic and if they're a liability to property trees," David Bath said, "I'm looking at problem, he said he suspects the buildup of pines the way we did with pepper.' If owners, there needs to be education. As a owning 15 or 20 more out here that haven't water in his yaid was helped along by the they're exotics and don't belong here, let's new resident, I did not understand the tam- blown over yet The last thing we want to neaiby weir and contributed to the weak- deal with it." ifications." do is take them down, but it's a problem."
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before." the past, the water would get up to four "As far as whose observing the watei feet and break through at the beach dunes, levels at Tarpon Bay and on Beach Road, spilling back into the liver, or out into the the department of public works is, they Gulf." are the ones monitoring the weirs, Hamilton explains that the original "explains Castle. They are the ones who weir was built by the Mosquito Control are out there checking the structures twice District back in the 50s. a day during storms and periods of heavy "Compared to this one, it was a little rain." tiny, itty-bitty ancient looking thing, with "As a matter of fact, I've even, done it a tiny constricted opening that didn't myself."he adds. release water easily or quickly. Back then, The city's weir control policy, which the Mosquito Control District put in mos- was approved on April 19, 1997, states quito ditches to create permanent water that "it is the objective of the city to retain sources for island fish," Hamilton added. as much fresh surface water on the island "As the rainy system came the ditches as possible through the operation of the filled with water,the mosquitos multiplied Surface Water Management System and and the fish came in to eat the mosquitos. its weir for the environmental benefit of But when you dig ditches, you drain the islands Interior Wetlands System, so inland areas and dry them up, allowing the long as developed areas are not adversely impacted." The policy allows for weir gates to be Michael Pistella "We can see how well the weir Water was flowing full-force through the city's weir at Beach Road last opened during or subsequent to a period worked after Gabrielle, the of heavy rainfall when public or private Friday afternoon. roads were not as flooded as streets are impassable to cars traveling at after Gabrielle, the roads were not as both wetland environments and develop- a slow rate of speed or when one of the they have been in years past and flooded as they have been in years past ment," said Lindblad. city's river gauges adjacent to Gulf Pines the water drained off quickly." and the water drained off quickly. In 1979 "I feel strongly that the new weir works Drive or Sambel-Captiva Road registers there was a tremendous flood, and they well to eliminate the peaks and duration 3.3 feet or above for a period of longer couldn't get the water off the island, the of flood waters." states Lindblad. "We're than 24 hours. — Layne Hamilton entire island remained flooded for over really m much better shape than those in "People on the island, particularly new two weeks." flood plain areas on the mainland when it residents, don't understand the operation "The weirs were a compromise," said comes to storm events." of the weirs," said Castle. "We'll get calls brush to grow, allowing Brazilian peppers Erick Lindblad, director of SCCf. "A mid- But some island residents feel that the from the folks in Gumbo Limbo or along to take over." dle ground between development and wet- pre-deterrmned water levels of 3.2 feet are the east end, regarding watei levels, ask- "In the early 90s, SCCF conducted an lands conservation. In 1987 the city coun- not necessary to maintaining a healthy ing if we've opened the weirs, not realiz- experiment," she pointed out, "building a cil asked the Johnson Engineering firm to inland sanctuary for wildlife. ing that they are not connected in any way small impoundment of a few acres to see do a study on water management for the Henry Glissman, a resident of Gulf to the river, nor are they influenced by the if water that was pumped in and held there the islands. The first report back recom- Pines says that although the weir works opening or the closing of the gates. There for a period of time would kill the mended a drainage of the islands. The city fine for maintaining water on the island, it are only a few areas, those which were Brazilian peppers. They realized that if assembled an Interior Wetlands Study does not provide the protection it's sup- permitted to build in the interior wetlands, they could restore the hydrology in the Committee to look at the impact of the posed to. that are vulnerable to Issues involving the central wetlands they would remove much water use plan on interior wetlands con- "We had no objection to building the weirs. And these neighborhoods are taken of the peppers and reestablish a thriving servation, and they discovered that the new weir, the old one, you could almost into consideration." wetland area." island had seen a tremendous loss of wet- jump across it," said Glissman. "The According to Layne Hamilton of the The new weir was built in 1994 and lands from 1951 to 1986. whole thing leaked and to open the gates J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife became operational in 1995, says "As Sanibel applied for permits to you had to pry off a board. What we Refuge, the weirs were not built as a Hamilton, a time when the island received build the new weir from a variety of objected to was the height of the weir floodwater control project, they were built over 40 inches of rain in a period of three groups including the Army Corps of as an environmental restoration project. months, prompting locals to put up "No itself. I, and others in my neighborhood, Engineers, the US Fish and Wildlife believe that the selection of the height was "The water levels were chosen to mir- Wake" signs in front of the Sanibel Service, and the Department of lor the historic water levels on the island Elementary School. Environmental Protection, they worked to in the summer time," said Hamilton. "In "We can see how well the weir worked > See Weii- develop a plan that showed a sensitivity to page 4 ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2001 • 3 Zimomra already immersed in work, community tionship with Sanibel, she said. New city manager "I was looking for a way to combine my public administration and environmen- fits right into role tal background, and I felt that Sanibel was one of the best places in the country to do By Ron Sympson that," Zimomra said. "I purposely was Staff writer looking for a city that matched my person- al values, and among all the cities I was After just two weeks on the job, Judith looking at, I thought Sanibel did it best. Zimomra is galloping into her new role as "I think it's important to know I've Sanibel's city manager and has already loved this island for a long time," she said. immersed herself in the life of the island "I'm a proven public administrator who community. happens to have a stiong belief and back- "My first challenge was getting here ground in environmental issues." (because of the chaotic airline situation)," Asked what her biggest challenges she said, "but compared to what other would be as city manager, Zifnomra said people had to go through, it was only a she preferred to call them opportunities. few minor inconveniences." "I think the opportunity is to continue But there was little time foi "R and R" to maintain the stewardship that's been when she got here. established on the island, to continue to "I arrived Monday (Sept. 17) and went take the tremendous input from the citi- to my first council meeting Tuesday," said zens and to move forward," she said. Zimomra, who was immediately faced "Another opportunity is to continue to with "the budget, the pinshell issue — the maintain a government that is responsive Michael Pistella odor and walking on the beach with the to all its citizens," Sanibel's new city manager, Judith Zimomra has had little time to shells — and some residual issues about In the long term, Zimomra said, she relax since taking on her new post. the flooding and the water levels." will be dealing with such issues as "a for moving expenses up to $6,500. "When I came down for my interview, I vis- The new city manager was hired hy the recreation master plan, police assessment, Sanibel City Council on Sept. 4 after Zimomra had asked for an annual ited the island from one end to the other." discussions about the causeway and salary of $125,000, but said she is confi- Now that she has the job, Zimomra Michael Copp of Glenwood Springs, Colo., shared vision." dent she will be rewarded in the future. said she plans to become as involved as declined an offer and two other candidates Explaining that, "I believe in strong "Part of my agreement includes evalua- possible in the eveiyday life of Sanibel. withdrew their names from consideration. code enforcement," she said that area of tion and the opportunity to perform," she Foi starters, she said, "Over the next sev- Zimomra comes to Sanibel from her job would also be an ongoing oppor- said. "I've always been compensated fair- eral weeks, I'll be attending a different Cleveland, where she served as commis- tunity. "I think it's important to let people ly and I plan to do the same here." church or temple on the island so I get to sioner of environmental health, director of know what the codes are," Zimomra said, The city manager said she prepared for know all of them." public health, executive assistant to "and nothing's better than a citizenry that life in Sanibel, and the issues she might And maybe, in a few weeks or so, she'll mayor, and most recently as chief of staff. wants to give you feedback." face, even before arriving foi an interview. be able to slow down long enough to enjoy She holds a master's degree in public The new city manager accepted a com- "I prepared by reading the newspapers her new island home. In the meantime, she administration and a law degree. pensation package that includes a salary of and working on the Internet," she said. said, "I'm just very happy to be heie." It was this varied municipal back- $107,000, a pension contribution of 13.9 giound — along with numerous visits to percent of her annual pay, a $1,200 month- the island over the last 10 years — that ly housing allowance and a $300-a-month spurred her to seek a professional rela- cui allowance. She will also be leimbursed Commercial subdivision put on hold By Pete Bishop Rogers that Tuesday's session concerned D News editor only the subdivision and not potential development on the site, future develop- Thanks To You A Sanibel Planning Commission deci- ment of the church campus and Parcel II sion that could make possible the city's complicated the hearing. General Contractor acquisition of commercial property near Following the recommendations of Sanibel's busiest intersection was delayed Assistant Planning Director Ken Pfalzer, Rudi Cook until Oct. 23, after commissioners and who said 12 units on the land exceeds Mariner Properties Inc. President Ray guidelines in the city's development inten- Pavelka failed to reach agreement Tuesday sity map, the commission indicated it on two major points concerning Pavelka's would pass a motion limiting Parcel II to application to subdivide the land. five residential units, rather than the 12 While back home in N.Y. Pavelka, also representing Sanibel Land Pavelka had requested. Company Ltd. and Slugland Inc. at After listening to Jack Freeman, a traffic The Hurricane "BARRY" Tuesday's meeting, has applied for a sub- consultant for the city who cited safety division splitting a controversial 44-acre concerns, and Natural Resources Director Struck my Captiva home. tract of land adjacent Periwinkle Way into Rob Loflin, The commission also indicated four parcels. The land lies near the inter- it would require that an existing easement section of the Periwinkle and Lindgren cutting through the West Parcel, which Rudy, on his own, Boulevard intersection, the island's busiest. potentially would be used as a driveway for The city has tentatively agreed to buy a fee church in the future, be moved to the promptly took care of portion of the property if it is split up, to very western edge of the land, so as not to insure that areas fronting Periwinkle will bifurcate the property the city hopes to buy. all the damage quickly not be developed. The land the city would But Pavelka and his traffic consultant, like to buy consists of two commercially- Stephen Long, argued that moving the zoned parcels just west of Bailey Road, but easement should be considered when the and Professionally. that agreement is subject to a Nov. 6 refer- church applies for permits to develop its endum. The agreement is also contingent campus, rather than as part of the subdivi- on the successful subdivision of the entire sion application. The effect that the new 44 acies. driveway location would have on chuich Thanks to you Rudi Cook In addition to the land the city hopes to traffic, emergency access and the develop- buy, known as the East and West parcels ment of Parcel II have not been considered at (941) 850-4384 and lying to either side of Dairy Queen, at length, they said. The Lazy Flamingo Restaurant and a real- "We should have that discussion at the ty office, Pavelka would like the remaining time of the church's application," Pavelka •land broken into two tracts: Parcel I, which told the commission, noting that the plan- includes 30.97 acres of land the Sanibel ning staff report recommended the board Community Church has agreed to buy in consider moving the easement, not a par- hopes of building a new campus, and ticular location as suggested by Freeman. Parcel II, 4.82 acres, of land behind the "We want to make sure it's discussed in the West Parcel and adjacent to the city's proper context, and that there's a ratio- sewer ponds. nale." ,>15*;51Y*. Although any commission decision on The new location could also cause the the application will be null and void if driveway to cut through a portion of Parcel Sanibel residents vote not to buy the com- mercial property in November, and despite reminders by Planning Director Bruce t> See Pavelka * page 17 A TRUE TESTIMONIAL
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scam From page 2 By Anna Liakas Since the tragedies at the Pentagon arbitrary, not made by engineers but by islands in south Florida that have such Staff writer and the World Tiade centei, officials environmental ists. significant areas of wetlands, over 1600 acioss the country have been alerted to It is our belief that you can maintain a acres. The people of the islands Beware of wolves in sheep's clothing, individuals conducting e-rnail scams, healthy wetland area at a much lower acknowledged this early on and spent or of those posing as Sanibel firefight- phone scams and other fraudulent solic- water level." millions to purchase these unique ers. itations in the name of the victims. "The weir control policy is deticient, lands," Lindblad said. r Thieves preying on the vulnerability At the same time, area firefighters it tells you when to open the gates but "Economically these wetland areas and compassion of islanders during this painstakingly pried 10,000 dollar bills not when to close them. It's very are important as well, as those wading time of national tragedy have taken to from the vague." birds that feed here keep 800,000 people the phone lines,, fraudulently represent- walls of Lindblad maintains that the water lev- a year coming here to observe the extra- ing themselves as Sanibel firefighters Barnacle els at the Tarpon Bay and Beach Road ordinary varieties and numbers of birds and asking for money to help the fami- Phil's on weirs weie not chosen arbitraiily. "The on Sanibel." lies of those who died at the World Tiade North old 2.5 feet water levels weren't ade- "Meanwhile,' as the new weir was Center. Captiva this quate to keep the water levels high being planned and built, some subdivi- "It's unbelievable that someone past week- enough long enough to create a func- sions were permitted to build in the wet- would take advantage of this situation," end, money tional wetlands." said Lindblad. "The lands as well and people became less stated Sanibel Fire Chief Rich to be donat- 3.2 level is already a compromise. The likely to accept water in their yards, Dickerson. "We want citizens to be ed to the water levels in the wetland system are even though these aieas are actually part aware that this is happening, and also of relief effort, essential, for the reproduction of inver- of the wetlands." what we are doing to provide support to while honest tebrates that fish and wadmg birds rely "We weie in fact, in danger of over these devastated families." to goodness on. When water levels are allowed to draining the wetlands," Lindblad point- "None of oui firefighters are doing Sanibel fire- rise and decline, the food becomes con- ed out. "We had to strike a balance- phone solicitations...nor any from other fighters, centrated and allows for an island smor- between the restoration of the historic local departments that we know of," dressed in gasbord, a healthy feeding area for not hydroplane and development in the wet- Dickerson said. "Occasionally the official uni- Chief Dickerson only birds and fish, but for other species lands- between flood control and wet- Firefighters Union solicits money by form and T- of wildlife as well including marsh rab- lands habitat protection." phone, but they are not doing so current- shirts, sold shirts printed with the names bits, river otters and bobcats that rely on Gates Castle believes that the city has ly." of the 343 firefighteis who lie buried in freshwater for their survival. These been extremely fail in its management Officials repoit that fraudulent tele- the rubble, all of the proceeds to be cycles of high and low water in the inte- of the weir control policy. marketers use false and misleading given to the victims' families. rioi wetlands are a natural process to "This is demonstrated," he states "by statements, representations or piomises "There is a tremendous amount of Florida." the fact that both the environmental when offering goods or services or when good that is happening," said Chief "Those of us who live and woik heie interests and the homeowneis in affected asking foi charitable donations. Using Dickerson. "People just need to be recognize that the island of Sanibel is areas have been unhappy at one time or the phone lines for fraudulent telephone aware of what kind of people are out unique. There are no other barrier another." solicitation is a fedeial en me, a form of theie as well." wire tiaud that is punishable by impris- onment lor up to 25 yeais
High Rain Sept 2fa 92 0.00 Jefi Kotlcamp, Flonda stale lepie- elections evuting Kolteanip will .June 79 f>ent.iti\e tor distiict 74, will speak a! newt ITOIII the state and ideas on how Sept 26 92 79 0.00 the Sambel-Captiva Republican Club's ati/ens can make then desiie- Lii'iwn Sept. 20 92 79 0.00 Octobei 4 meeting and all intciested concerning ledistiicting dm ing llns Sept. 21 92 79 0.00 Note' Rainfall levels are recorded Republicans aie invited to attend. meeting. Sept. 22 79 0.00 from the morning of the day given to Local elections, Florida Governor The meeting will be held in (he 92 the following morning. Jeb Bush's campaign for le-election, Sanibel Libiary's meeting loom, 770 Sept. 23 92 79 0.00 and the creation of new congressional Dunlop Road, starting at 7:30 p m. on Sept. 24 92 79 0.00 Source: Island Water Association seats and district lines make next year's Thursday, Oct. 4.
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Intracoastal depth From page 1 blood thirsty mosquito back to infected New York in 1999, it was only seen in bird-dead ends when it reaches a human Africa, parts of central and southern Europe host, where it lingers in the blood system, and in the Balkans, in birds like ostriches, multiplying until it crosses the blood-brain emus and pheasants. Crows and bluejays are survey powers up barrier and enters the brain, causing severe new world birds, trying to fend off an old inflammation of the brain tissue. world virus and evolution has given them no By Dawn deBoer The squadrons would run periodic Two other birds in Lee County, including protection." Staff writer checks against baseline data to determine a dead crow that was collected from south- "It's normal to have some activity with if shoaling is occurring. A member of the western Cape Coral on Aug. 16 and a back- flaviviruses in this area," said Burgess, who A depth survey mapping more than 15 Naples squadron designed the software yard chicken found in Buckingham on Aug. helps monitor the six roosters on Wulfert miles of the Intracoastal Waterway program for mapping the project. 20, were both confirmed as being carriers of Point. "Since we began testing for the virus through Pine Island Sound is now under U.S. Power Squadrons maintain a the particular anthropod-borne strain that back in 1978 there have been only six years way, after the discontinuance of twice cooperative charting program nationwide has led to the infection of six humans since when there were little to no birds that tested weekly runs by fuel barges from Boca through regular updates of boating charts early July. Symptoms can range from fever positive. On average we find at least 30 pos- to headaches to confusion and even seizures Grande to the Florida Power and Light within each squadron's area. Updates itive sentinel chickens per year." and the possibility of coma and death. plant on the Caloosahatchee River, include depth surveys. Blood is drawn from the chickens twice according to a recent report from the The Mosquito Control District's brood of a week and the strength of the antibodies in "This type of project is preventative Sanibel Marine Advisory Committee. sentinel chickens, which includes a secret an infected bird tell the researchers just how maintenance and goes right along with stash of roosters hidden somewhere on strong the virus is, assisting them in making Finding out whether the 8-foot pro- our National Cooperative Charting pro- pellers on the deep-bellied barges kept the Wurfert Point on Sanibel, stand watch over predictions about what level of outbreak gram," said James Strothers, a committee Lee County, casting their beady eyes over might occur. river channel from shoaling is a 6-month member and U.S. Power Squadron chair- project now before the U.S. Power 18 distinctly vulnerable areas, providing a But according to studies from the Center man for NCC District 22's 20-squadrons. Squadrons of Sanibel-Captiva, Fort unique and valuable opportunity for of Disease Control in Atlanta, in areas "It's an early warning measure. If we can Myers and Naples. researchers to monitor for the viruses in a where mosquitos are known to carry the detect a problem early enough, we can controlled environment. virus, very few people, less than 1 percent, Tom Kaplan, chairman of the Marine alert the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Advisory Committee, said people who "They are raised from chicks by mosqui- are likely to become infected. And less than rather than have the channel close up." use the waterway perceive dredging a to control in screened pens and never see a 1 percent of those who are bitten experience problem to surface in the future. The channel is not a high priority on mosquito until they are set out in their cages the most severe manifestations of the dis- "We don't have anything in black-and- the Army Corps' list to maintain, into specific mosquito-prone areas," said ease. white at this point," Kaplan said. The task Strothers said. South. "In Florida right now there are two dif- of the power squadrons becomes important "This particular channel is not really a In addition to chickens, crows and blue- ferent mosquito-borne viruses," to warn the state's Regional Harbor Board commercial shipping channel — the fuel jays are also particularly sensitive to the reports Dennis Moore, entomologist with of Southwest Florida of problems, he said, barge was one of the only commercial virus, said James Burgess, supervisor of the Mosquito Control District. while having adequate information in hand uses of it. We're more concerned about arbovirus surveillance for the Lee County "Eastern equine encephalitis, which is for federal agencies to move on. getting the baseline information together Mosquito Control District, the raucous mostly seen in the Northeastern part of the The squadrons recently agreed to assist now, since the barge has stopped," he ebony birds having been known to die with- state, and St. Louis encephalitis, which is the state in mapping a baseline survey and said. in just three short days of being inoculated more common to this area and more like the later in monitoring the channel with Coastal Boca Grande stopped running with the virus. Of the 3,000 birds that have West Nile Virus. The two are in fact reports to its condition. The areas for sur- four of its five regularly scheduled fuel been submitted for testing in Florida this cousins. veying run from Mid-Point Bridge east to barges to the power plant in October last year, 1,300 of them have been crows. the Railroad Bridge, Mid-Point Bridge year. The plant initiated a conversion to "West Nile is an old world virus," t> See Virus west to Marker 101 and Marker 101 to natural gas five years ago, which it com- explained Burgess. "Before its discovery in page 9 Boca Grande. pleted last month. Webster surfs the Net for the facts on red tide
Once again, red tide has been rearing feed on bivalves (e.g. whelks). However, tation in people) depend on the location and its ugly algae blooms, killing off fish and edible parts of other animals commonly concentration of the microorganism at a causing respiratory distress among some called shellfish (e.g. crabs, shrimp and given time. The effects also depend on wind people. To learn more, I went in search of lobsters), are not affected by the red tide speed and direction. It is important to real- information about red tide on the Internet. organism and can be eaten." ize that many people still enjoy the beaches "Is swimming safe? Yes, for most peo- during red tides. Respiratory irritation and I found three good sites. port among scientists whose funding for ple. However, in some people, red tide can dead fish are not always present. H Mote Marine Laboratory projects on red tide — how red tide gets cause skin irritation and burning eyes. Use Researchers are trying to predict red tides." (www.marinelab.sarasota.fl.us/) — This staited, why it can persist for long periods common sense — if you are particularly "Is red tide a new phenomenon? No. Sarasota-based laboratory provides regu- of time, how it can be brought under con- susceptible to irritation from plant prod- Red tides have been recorded in Florida lar updates on red tide infestations. The trol, etc. — quickly dried up when a red ucts, avoid red tide water. If you experi- since 1530 when Nunez de Vaca, a last update on Sept. 19 reported the pres- tide event faded away." ence irritation, get out and thoroughly Spanish explorer wrote about Indians who ence of red tide from Egmont Key to The website also explains that START Sanibel Island, with cell counts in Sarasota wash off. Do not swim among dead fish told him of fish kills in the area around is part of the newly formed Red Tide because they can be associated with harm- Tampa Bay." Bay in the moderate to high range. Alliance, in partnership with the Florida ful bacteria." J. Peg Webster is the cyberspatial alter- The website also provides hot lines Fish and Wildlife Conservation ego of columnist Ron Sympson. You can through which the public can report possi- Commission's Florida Marine Research "Are red tides predictable — like the reach either of them at ble red tide problems. To report effects on Institute and Mote Marine Laboratory: weather forecast? Not-yet. The effects of a
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Islanders take on the business at hand after national crisis Chamber to By Dawn deBoer years. "Will I fly again? I don't know. heightened security." Staff writer Nobody's flown. Everybody's missed Late Thwsday afternoon, Salamon was everything." scheduled to fly out — his first flight brainstorm on Going about business in the midst of a Airlines refunded fares on cancelled since the reality of airway terrorism hit mourning America took more than a few flights, and cancelled concert engage- America. deep breaths for many, but those many got ments were understood by all, he said. "I'll go. If they don't have it together upcoming season on with the business of country and fami- "The airlines go day by day. You have by then, they never will. I'm not comfort- ly. Grounded commercial airliners gave to call in every six hours to check on your able with it myself, but I'm losing money All Sanibei and Captiva Islands those reliant on air travel time to grieve flight," Salamon said of constant rerouting here," he said. "Nobody wanted to do any- Chamber of Commerce members are and recoup with a nation, initial shock of flights, even cancellations with airlines thing after the attack, but you've got to get invited to a symposium at the Sundial delaying any personal decisions in chang- calling for layoffs. "U.S. Airways general- back to normalcy. When I step on that air- Beach Resort on Tuesday, Oct. 2 from ing modes of transportation or locations ly gets me to where I'm going, but every- plane, believe me, I have my rituals." 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. willing to travel to for work. thing's different now. It's a different Pianist Michael Moore-Kelly, 13 years This will be a brainstorrning meet- John Salamon, whose business takes world." on-island at Dolce Vita and the Riveria, ing on how Chamber members can him from Southwest Florida to the Air travelers with baggage must allow took another turn. help each other come up with new and Midwest twice a week, was grounded two hours to get through the system, at "It's time to invest in America," he said innovative ideas to assure the business with the nation. The Federal Aviation least, said Salamon, going by what the air- of what struck him deeply in the days fol- community has a stellar 12-month Administration's ban on air travel imme- lines and friends who also take to the air lowing the attack. "The stock market had tourist season. diately following the attack on America for business tell him. fallen drastically. It was obvious it was Members who cannot make the cancelled moie than two weeks of con- "I fly First Class and take only carry- time to invest and fortify the market." meeting or who are out of town mem- tract work for him, but the rerouting and on, but now you can't even pack toiletry It's not a matter of confidence in the bers should e-mail any suggestions to cancellation of commercial flights since items in carry-on. You have to watch what market, he said, as a newcomei to the keith @ sanibel-captiva.org. the FAA lifted the ban still kept him in you travel with, even toenail clippers are trade. Southwest Florida. considered dangerous and kept back "It wasn't a big investment — only "I haven't flown since the tragedy, but because you can take them apart. A possi- $1,000. My guess is as good as anybody going for the built-in excuse that it's just ble knife is what you get," he said. as well," said Salamon, an island enter- "Anything that's going to be a threat, as t> See Business tainer at 'Tween Waters for the past 17 dumb as it sounds, is a no-go. They're on page 8
TOURISM From page 1 Caribbean — and redirect many of them be able to recover," Trowbridge said. "But to Southwest Florida. long-run may be two or three years, and I B The much-publicized inci eased don't know when Americans will be ready security measures instituted tor air carri- to fly again." ers should eventually restore the confi- One promotional possibility tendered dence of many passengers in their safety. by Trowbridge would be a rebate for Other tourists will still travel by changing gasoline, perhaps up to $50 or $100, that their modes of transportation to automo- an accommodation could issue to entice biles, trains and buses. tourists to drive to the islands. The operators of Sanibel's Casa Ybel At 'Tween Wateis Inn in Captiva, gen- Resort piovide a picture of staggering eial manager Jefl Snuff agieed that dri- short-term losses and unfettered long- ving is likely to replace air travel for term optimism that appears typical for the many island-bound visitors. islands' accommodations industry. And while business at the upscale According to Kandis Frank, the resort is off about 30 percent for resoit's director of marketing and sales, September, he said, about 50 percent of Casa Ybel lost $80,000 in bookings dur- seasonal revenues are from repeat cus- ing the two weeks following the terrorist tomers. attacks — with about $50,000 of the loss- "Most of them fly in the winter time," es sustained in September alone. Shuff said, "but we've had a couple call and "We've had a lot of cancellations," she say they're going to drive and stay longer." said. "Our resort gets a lot of people from At the Seahorse Cottages, a three-unit the New York-Boston area. A lot of them resort on Buttonwood Lane in Sanibel, are deciding they don't want to fly and it's operator Carol Palumbo cited both fear of too far to drive." flying and the economy as factors affect- Still, Frank said, bookings for the win- ing future business. ter season remain solid for the 14 beach- Palumbo said cancellations resulted in front suites, which rent for up to $420 a a 43 percent loss in September and may night. cost the resort another $6,000 in bookings Michael Ptstella "We have not lost a lot of our bookings for October. Seahorse Cottages, a three-unit resort on Buttonwood Lane in Sanibel, for next year and March is well-booked," "It's going to be bad. I think it's going to is one of the island businesses that have been adversely affected by she said, explaining that while the islands be hit and miss," she said. "I think it's going the terriorist attacks on America on Sept. 11. could lose business from the Northeast, to be the worst season we've ever had." there is good evidence that they will gain At the nearby Buttonwood Cottages, business from tourists who had been operator Lynn Carrington said the five- headed for the Caribbean. cottage resort lost $2,000 from September We have an "I'm a pure optimist," Frank said. "I cancellations. And while she said she truly believe there will be some kind of thinks the season will be survivable, she impact, but I think it's truly working wondered about the effect of a down- 4/£tra ordinary together to evaluate this to make sure turned economy. we're doing everything together, whether "One employee at American Airlines blind for you! - % it's Internet strategies or Chamber of (which just slashed 20,000 workers from ai'i if Commerce strategies." its payroll) said she'll still be coming Introducing, Those Chamber of Commerce strate- down if she doesn't lose her job," gies are likely to emerge from a think- Camngton said. "If people lose jobs, they tank symposium among Chamber mem- can't take vacations." bers planned for Tuesday, Oct. 2, from 3- One step the accommodations industry can take, said Mike Bilheimer, operator of 5 p.m. at the Sundial Resort in Sanibel. VI? SHUTTER BLINDS According to executive director Keith Sanibel's Lighthouse Cafe, is to "be espe- They look like real wood shutters They work like traditional blmds. And Trowbridge, the symposium will be a cially sensitive in their pricing. We might they won't fade, warp or crack . even in humid areas Available in 14 wood "brainstorming session to.see if there are lose the opportunity to attract people if we tones and colors, and they come with a beautiful deluxe valance. things we could do to help each other." are not sensitive to the fact that the econ- omy is sputtering." The stakes are big, he said, because HunterDouglas tourism on the islands generates about And Bilheimer concurred with the idea that the tranquil nature of the islands in hunlardouglos coin $500 million a year in expenditures, with Where Great Rooms Begin the accommodations industry alone could have a very positive impact on the local tourist economy. Sambel Promenade bringing in about $125 million, and (Across from the Post Office) tourist tax another $4 million. "Maybe this will spur our season on a 695 Tarpon Bay Road, #15 "In the short term, there's no question little early because people are so wrung 8:30-430Mon.-Fn. about (terrorism) having devastating out from the depressing conditions up Complimentary effects," Trowbridge said, primarily north," he said. Consultation because of air traffic concerns. Long- But most everyone in the Sanibel and FD (941)472-6551 term, he said, the key may be in convinc- Captiva business community seems to ing tourists to drive to Southwest Florida. agree with the assessment of Buttonwood INTERIORS Cottages' Carrington: "If we can convince them to drive here Visit the World's Most Exciting Website For The Home! and stay with us. and if we can take away "There's nothing else we can do," she some of the Caribbean business, we may said. "All we can do is wait, see and pray." 8 • Week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2001 • ISLAND REPORTER i.ife Islanders gather for memorial service On-islan By Dawn deBoer Staff writer benefit b Coastal residents by the hundreds met Sunday on the Sanibel Causeway in a can- dlelight memoiial service for Americans killed in recent terrorist attacks on the relief, ai< nation's capital city and economic center. Across San Carlos Bay, more than 2,000 By Dawn deBoer South Floridians filled the hall and lobby Staff writer of the Barbara B. Mann Perfoimmg Aits Center m Fott Myers in another United Fiom the heart of C We Stand tribute. At the same hour, bish- Southwest Florida Car ops and rabbis and ministers stood before Stand, a fund-raiser for th tens of thousands nationwide in public Cross Disaster Relief Fi meeting places and aienas to declaie, Way Sept. 11 Fund now "Freedom still imgs. . the flag still noon 'till dusk on Sunc stands loi freedom." Sanibel Harbour Resort & dlelight vigil at sunset. While the dig through massive rubble This new date and lo foi survivors has saved none since the day coincide with the unfoldii after tenorists missiled American com- i meicial airhneis with passengers into the flag sewn by the islands' > Pentagon and World Trade Center, com- tion, Zonta. The i'lag — munities within a nation and a woild tight and-white stripes with a 3 Dawn deBoer ered field of blue — will back for all that was lost. the Causeway bridge bel As one voice spoke for a mourning An islander holds the American flag during the candlelight memorial ered to the White House. nation: "May all of us foiever understand service Sunday evening on the Causeway. that what the victims want more than any- Coastal businesses froi thing else is that the suivivors should con- help," he said as day turned to night on the company owner, a city council member, a to Cape Coral came togc tinue to live for what they died for — a country's fifth day of mourning. children's orthopedic suigeon, a profes- Sanibel Harbour in one place wheie government by the people, "Although I am a police officer, I was sional boat captain, leaders in real estate ning sessions to fun for the people and of the people will not amazed at the unselfishness demonstiated and news organizations. $100,000 into national iel perish from this earth," by all people. I believe this did touch each "To see these people standing together victims of the terrorist America. On-island under a setting sun, Officer of us, because as a nation we wept, and (in) feeling was special." Michael Cooper, 17 years on the Sanibel skin color was covered by the ash of fall- Steve Smith, like many others, thought "My personal feeling police force, spoke of the heart of the en buildings. People in America awoke to a handful of people would come. He ing this time," said country's 100 police officers, 300 fire- realize that the enemy is not each other, joined Juli Donoflio of Sanibel's west Victor Mayeroni, fighters and emeigency service peisonnel that we are not in contiol in what will end, who led a neighborhood to pray owner of The Mucky who died in facing the crisis. challenge us from day to day... . We stand together for fellow Americans and the Duck restaurant on strong together." land they loved. Captiva. "We have "I believe God has chosen firefighters, probably a dozen police officers and emergency personnel A memorial service, birthed in one Sanibel resident Van Pool said it was a island neighborhood, made neighbors of plea with but one response. "If you think $1,000 commitments to be the current foot soldiers. I do not already. The fund- believe there was one law enfoi cement residents from Bonita Springs to Cape it should be done, than we'll do it," said Coral for an hour Sunday. Pool, speaking of the many who lespond- raiser is strictly on officer in this world that did not want to be donation." in New York or Washington, D.C., to "It crossed the spectrum of many dif- ed. ferent people," said one Sanibel lesident. "I was taken aback to see all that did All monies raised SANIBEL-CAFUVA"1 "I felt extremely comfortable standing come," Smith said after giving a soulful go to the relief funds, with that gioup of people and watching rendition of '"God Bless, Amenca" in he said. FORT MYERS BEACH every person hold a candle and sing and close of a somber evening. "It just stirred The day after an BEST RATES bow their head." me to the point to do it." attack decribed glob- In this crowd of 500 stood a software ally as an attack "agair HOTEL RESERVATION world," Jeff Treuheit, chel CENTER TO The Mucky Duck, turni with one question. FORT MYERS "What are we going to &AMEL. BUSINESS From page 7 Mayeroni, a fund-iaisi for The American Canct nized in the aftermatl else's guess, but it is the American stock the same thought. Andrew, ICBU — "It Co market. It is American businesses. They're "It was some tiling I had been thinking — to raise $21,000 fueled by people investing in their compa- about but hadn't talked about," Kelly said. Homestead's reconstructs DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE nies, so I bought stock in an American "The next morning, we did it. Everyone In this time of crisis, company. I didn't ask what areas would be wants to find something to do to help. I online, writing everyone EXIT 28 • (800) 285-8192 good to invest in or what would be most thought it profound what the mayor of that he knew. Near 20 helpful to the nation." New York said: 'You want to help New responsed to aid in a turn SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The night after the shock that shook the Yorkers? Come to New York and spend , WELCOME CENTER call to the Lee County nation and the world, Kelly's wife nutured money.' The man hit the nail on the head." American Red Cross levii Not everyone is willing or wanting to of search and rescue on travel far from home. Victor Mayeron of — Lee County now $85,1 You can purchase any of the photos Captiva hit that on the head during an relief efforts for the natio interview for an on-island fund-raiser. More than $245,000 "People I know are cancelling their leceived from corporate you see in our newspapers! flights out of the country, unsure of going donations, said Kirk Wo overseas right now," he said. "I might fly of development at the in the country, because I know that at least Cross of Lee County. here I can get back home." "This is one of 40 meel Kelly, while his work's foundation is this week with people in on-island, expects change is in stoie for want to help," Woodbury America. Eaily on, Chico's "Every sane individual knows that the $100,000 to the Ameri situation is going to change tilings. It's Disaster Relief Fund easy to be moved after an event and act on Restaurant on Upper c it. It's harder to maintain that for months, suit, donating $10,000 i maybe years, but it may require it." plastered on their walls fc (ZcLptivaA 'CHRONICLE J a news item' 472-1587
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A picture is worth a thousand words To the editor: During the President's speech to the nation on Sept. 21, at least one camera person scanned ovei the face and body language of Senator Hillary Clinton several times. A picture is worth a thousand woids — and this viewer was appalled at the message conveyed to the world. Caught unaware, out of the limelight, the senator exhibited boredom, rudeness and disrespect foi both the oifice of the president and the attack victims, survivors and rescuers. The behavior dishonored the body of the senate, which was striving haid to convey bipartisan unity. Bill Simons Sanibel
ASIigator control needed To the editor: Like all who love Sanibel, yeai-round lesidents and "snow birds," my wife and I weie shocked and saddened to read of the tragic death of Robeit Steele. As a pieface to my opinion, I note that we are "snow biids " I was struck by Mayor Theiss' comment that "we live in a dangerous place, but we can't let fear mle" (Sept. 13 Island Reporter). My question is' Why does Sanibel have This will be a long war and, for the lirst time since our to prolong and inconvenience us to such an extent that we to be a dangerous environment for both humans and Civil Wai, casualties on American soil may outnumber become fatigued and aie will to call oft the War on dogs? I understand that the estimated cunent population those of our militaiy on foreign battlefields. Civilians, Terrorism. of alligators on Sanibel is 600-800. As I recall, the last women and children are the targets oi our enemy. So far, our patience and patiiotism have won the day. official alligator count by the City of Sanibel was made Although there will be militaiy casualties, our militaiy Let us piay oui individual commitment and determina- five years ago. The estimate at that time was 550-750. If will be successful and win each conflict and battle which tion in the coming months rule our nation's actions in the these estimates are correct, it is apparent that the alliga- it engages. The military might of Terrorism is miniscule future. tor population is increasing. when compared to our well-trained, well-equipped mili- At the risk of being "politically incorrect," I suggest tary. James F. Kaserman that the City of Sanibel consider some form of population The only hope of the terrorists is to disrupt oui lives, Ft. Myers control of alligators, including lelocation, to make Sambel a less dangerous environment for humans and dogs L. Clark Hamilton Alexandria, Va. VIRUS From page 1 It takes anywheie irom three to 15 days lor the West Nile we'll decide whethci they go in the dumpstei 01 oil to the Coged birds squawking for help vims to incubate within the blood system of an infected per- lab." To the editor: son, for the time of infection until the onset of any symp- He cites officials in New York who refused to pick up Fuithei to the letter from Mimi Howard (Sept. 13), I toms which may be related to the virus. birds if they appeared to have died fiom trauma related also do not shop in Jerry's Center because of the caged "The most important thing to let folks know is that the injuries, until they realized that the disease causes confusion birds. The few times I have been there, their eyes and West Nile virus is here in Lee county." says Dr. Judith and disorientau'on which might occasion the winged crea- squawks seem to be saying "What have I done? Why am Hartner, director of the Lee County Health Department. tures to throw themselves headfirst into a building or an I in jail?" "Although this is the first time for the West Nile to visit automobile. here, people in Lee County experience mosquito-borne "The rule of thumb is, if the dead bird stinks, don't send Marya Repko encephalitis every year. You can be bitten and infected and it m. The lab won't test it," said Burgess. Sanibel never even know it, you may never experience any symp- Burgess goes on to state that, "Although it's been an toms at all." active year for disease, the finding of the virus in these birds Hartner explains that caution should be taken however, to is not a need to cause alarm." Commitment and determination not put oneself at risk for infection. "Those areas in question, the southwestern Cape area To the editor: "Theie are things you should do to avoid exposure" and the area in Buckingham have already been treated by Hartner says, particularly the elderly, who are most at mosquito control at least twice since then, as far as aerial We are the bridge between yesterday and tomorrow. risk. adulticiding (going after the adult mosquito) and aerial lar- We have discovered that basic truths and character are The Health Department recommends avoiding outdoor vaciding (going after the larvae).Those mosquitos are long universal and reliance upon them will cany us through. activities between dusk and dawn when mosquitos are out since gone." Through their action, terrorists have personified what frolicking in the cooler air, looking for an A positive The mosquito season in Southwest Florida typically evil looks like. Evil as we have seen must never be breakfast or a B negative dinner. If you must be out, wear begins in June and runs through late October and occasion- allowed to win. insect repellent containing DEET, shoes, long sleeve ally into November, said Moore. Cases of St. Louis Thomas Paine in his rallying colonists to war in his shuts and long pants. encephalitis begin to be seen near the end of August, occur- pamphlet, "Common Sense," said, "If we are to suffer the As far as dead birds go, Burgess says that if you find ring later in the season because of the type of mosquito that blessings of liberty, we must suffer the fatigue of sup- one, give them a call and they'll go out and pick it up. is known to carry the virus, those primarily of the culex porting it." "I run with the theory that let's go pick them all up, and species. Chamber publishes position on restricting The Satiibel-Captiva Chamber of iss-ue is complicated by the planned Commerce recently published its posi- letirement next year of Republican tion oil proposed legislative redistricling Congressman Porter Goss of Sanibel. plans for Southwest Florida, The paper The 14th district is weakened, and its reads as follows: bonders are more likely to be changed With Bay and Canal Views New congressional and legislative without an incumbent to protedt it, districts for Southwest Florida must be Fortunately, Southwest Florida's Call Qlenn Carretta geographically cohesive and not legislative delegation is committed to Broker Salesperson attached to east coast districts, developing "cohesive districts'* that There will be pressure from elect- truly reflect their gulf coast con- 1-800-784-2616 ed officials in Florida east coast dis- stituents. Federal law also allows dis- 941-395-5100 tricts to expand their boundaries trict boundaries to be separated by west across to the Gulf to pick up logical geographic features suoh as Qorgeous 3 story additional "safe" Republican voters the Everglades. contemporary home. Soaring and strengthen their political base. Lawmakers must resist llie tempta- cathedral ceilings, elevator, However, cross-state districts will tion to play politics with redistrictmg. pool & Jacuzzi plus boat dock, dilute Southwest Florida's voice in Elected leaders must appreciate Tallahassee and Washington, Southwest Florida's rapid growth $2,340,000 How effective can an elected official over the past decade and devise logi- cal districts that accurately represent be when he or she represents only a JOHN NAUAMM small percent of Lee or Collier County our region's unique identity and our and most of his or her constituents specific needs. & ASSOCIATE reside in Pal"1 Beach County? The ,wuw^s«y ft Volume 2, Number Shedding Light on School News Thursday, September 27, 2001 Sanibel School copes with tragedy Middle School Girls By Brett Shannon, Steven Mrs. Moen, the school guidance coun- Radakovic, Zach Faraone, Evan selor, wasn't at school on that Tuesday, Kick Off Spirit Week Bogdon, and Joe Harrity but she was watching television as the By Greg Gleason Eighth Grade Reporters events unfolded. She felt shock, fear, and Eighth Grade Reporter disbelief but quickly realized that students Tragedy struck Tuesday morning, Sept. would need help to show their caring by On August 29 and 30, the sixth, seventh, 11, 2001. As the middle school students creating cards, letters, and providing sup- and eighth grade girls faced off in two headed to their first period classes, news port for one another. Powder Puff football games at the Sanibel anchorpersons from various national Giles Stolarick, an eighth grader here I recreational fields for Spirit Week. broadcasting companies made the at The Sanibel School, found out first ! The middle .school girls flipped the gen- announcement that America was under period when his physical education, Mrs. der of football as the eighth graders defeated terrorist attack. When asked, teachers D. Rridle, made an announcement to the ' the sixth graders in a 36-0 blowout to get confirmed the facts as they understood i into the finals against the defending champi- class. He was shocked. them at that time. "My husband called me After the busses arrived, Mrs. T. . on seventh graders. Dana Lubinslci, the wide at school and told me the news," said envi- ! receiver and cornerbacfc, scored 4 touch- Herman was told. She wanted to see what downs and 3 interceptions to help the eighth ronmental education teacher Mrs. C. had happened and later sajd she felt graders to a victory, Natalie Weatherby, the Darbyshire who added that she felt "shock "extremely patriotic." . 1 running back and linebacker for the eighth and sadness" when she first heard the The school quickly provided grief I graders, scored 2 rushing touchdowns. The news. counselors for students and teachers alike 1 eighth graders failed to get any extra points. Mrs. B. Von Harten, school principal, and also added extra security with addi- Before the game, 1 asked a few players was in a conference when, at 9:30 a.m., tional police officers on campus. ! about how the game would go. Mrs. Fisher poked her head into the office Teachers pitched in to encourage students : "1 think we are going to win 36 lo 6," said to tell her the news. Mrs. Von Harten was to take actions that would help them know i Lindsay Philips the quarterback and safety concerned and wanted to learn more they had the ability to make a difference I for the seventh graders. information. She thought it would be in the lives of others. j Natalie Weatherby, the running back and important to provide a safe and secure As the days passed, this ttragic event | linebacker, also said a word about the game. environment for the students and to allow has helped bring the school and the nation ; "I think we're going to win, but it will be a the elementary students to learn of the closer together with a sense of communi- | vciy dose game." attack from their parents. ty and patriotism. i The .second and final game featured a I liotly contested game between the eighth j graders and defending champion seventh from left: graders. The seventh graders won the toss Powder Puffs Abby Traucht, and gave the kill to die eighth graders to Crystal Robinson, start out. After a few plays, Crystal Robinson are an integral Natalie Weatherby I intercepted the ball to give the seventh at the i graders possession. Within minutes they part of Spirit . -vi-' • -. : . Powder Puff i scored. On the two- point conversion, I game for Amanda Gergen, the eighth grade corner, Week at the 1 intercepted the ball and ran it back for two Spirit Week. | p linw ISo inoic points wcto scored thai Sanibel School.
1 his \eai, The Siimbdl School \ollt-yn;ill iiMin is roady and looking i "Every once in a while you have to drive out to Sanibel to really appreciate living here." The Sentries of the Tolls It has been required here for almost 40 years, that one stops and makes an offering to the islands, tithing a sweaty handful of quarters and nickels and pennies, a small clutch of ragged green bills, an occasional sugared donut to these faithful island sentries who raise and lower the peppermint stick gates at the threshold between the Gulf of Mexico and San Carlos Bay. Perhaps those with prepaid transponders, who register their indifference to an outstretched hand with a visored mechanical eye and whistle past the old cement block booths are missing something most particular to this land of rare junonias and ancient migratory turtles, an act of gesture, an uncommon moment of connection to honor their passage through this gateway to these unique and fragile barrier islands. "The booths are a reminder that it's a privelege to come out here," said Michael Colletti, a native New Yorker, from his post in lane 1. "Reminds them not to take this beauti- ful place that we all love for granted." He invites me into the cement-blocked turret that has faced the oncoming traffic like a thick-walled bunker since its heyday here in 1963. It's a bit unnerving, the speeding line of two and four and eight wheeled vehicles that take their mark towards the center of the booths like race cars on Daytona Beach, all of them their vying for their hold on first place, when suddenly, some yards just before the window, at the juncture where a row of orange poles rises up to meet them they split off suddenly, right before our eyes, yielding to each other, in some predeter- mined rank and order, and file neatly like schoolchildren into the appropriately labeled lanes, At his post, Colletti stands at a raised level above the asphalt ground, somewhere between the midpoint of up and drivers, the fuzzy eager heads of dogs. down, the halfway point between dwarfed compact cars and Colletti prides himself in being a people person. towering construction rigs. From this vantage point he can "To some degree you have to be to work here, to interact look down and see the chubby knees of babies, the red vel- with so many people every day," he said. "It's amazing but vet carpeted floors of old Cadillacs strewn with empty cups even in the brief time that they pass through you form rela- and remnants of half-eaten fries, open novels on the laps of tionships. When I go out at night or into town; people rec- ognize me. They say, 'Hey! There's the toll booth guy! It's really great, to be a part of it.'" A funny thing happened on the way to the toll booth This land Is You're most likely to have seen him during morning commuting time, more than likely stationed at his post in lane 2, as he leans from the small glass window and tips the Your Land! curled edges of his mustache into a mischievious smile. There is something a bit familiar about this man, oddly reminiscent of the guard who greeted an anxious Dorothy and her entourage of travelers at the door to the Emerald City, the mustached man in the fuzzy black hat who peered out through a tiny portal in the middle of the towering green BOATS RIDES to Cabbage.Key, Gayo Costa arid North Captiva 472-5800 Jensen's Marina Captiva island tiiida Qoxnick VACATION RENTALS Furnished 2 and 3 bedroom Gulf-front properties. *• 1-800-459-1985 Available weekly/monthly / hi m i J '<*,., f I REALTY CMOUF Rental Accommodations • Rental Property Management Local: (941) 472-5050 • Toll Free: (877) 388-5050 <*.###« JAfefajsgrubelcg^jwgvgcgJ^^ ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2001 Q 13 ffic flowing, motorists smiling gateway, and cried great crocodile tears at their penniless last name to herself. of the causeway, pointing over to it as it revs its motor and tale, finally allowed them to pass. "When an armored car came through and between the spouts water into the air. Some stop longer to ask for direc- • "The mustache is to always keep a smile on my face," driver and the two guards, no one had any money. And tions. explains Charles Beckman, the keeper of the thick under- what's more is that they were in the coin drop lane and they "Hey can you rent a scooter out here?" calls out a young brow of whiskers. "It gives the impression that I'm pleased, only had to come up with 50 cents!. man, who has arrived on an impromptu vacation with a few even when I'm not." • -•• "At least you know that they weren't reaching into the friends. . ' ; It is difficult to keep a straight face when talking to back for the bags!" chuckles Beckman. -Beckman, or to get a straight story. The morning toll booth But folks who arrive without money are taken quite seri- l> See Keepers keepers are known for their wry sense of humor. ously here, and only in an absolute emergency are they "Sometimes," Beckman and his co-workers share, allowed to pass through, while their names and license page 14 "morning truckers bring us coffee (we like cream of course) numbers get registered in the insufficient toll program. and donuts and even breakfast croissants. Yesterday though, "It takes time to fill out all the information, holds up traf- one switched to bringing us a fruit platter -you don't get fic. We just don't allow it to become a habit. After all, there much exercise in here and they know we're trying to lose are plenty of places to turn back, there are two miles of weight." signs warning folks that there's a toll booth ahead. What It is a toll booth sense of humor, a realm of tales and are they thinking - I'll charge it today?" 1-BOO-SAMBEL/INC jokes that are understood only through a particular bird's "Hey! Mike. I just got A/C!" a trucker shouts down from Sanibel & Captiva Island Accommodations eye view of the world that happens below the bend of an above the open window. elbow,,beneath the span of an open palm held out over a "That's great!" responds Colletti. "So now you don't cement sill. have to drive fast to get that air!" "Funny things happen here. Like the other day," remem- "Hey handsome!" a female traveler and obvious regular bers Wilma, a two year toll keeper who prefers to keep her calls up to the worker, simultaneously passing him three RENT BOATS green bills. Fishing and shelling • Closest to Outer islands What passes through 472-5800 While we are here we watch sheared strips of sod and slabs of flesh-colored lumber traveling to and from the Jensen's Marina • Captiva island island on the backs of flatbed trailers, we stand vigil as a party truck painted with clowns and balloons passes gaily through, and watch carefully as the gargantuan rolling bel- JOHN NAUMANN lies of cement trucks squeeze magically beyond the gates. A hand with a gold ring on every finger rises up to deposit &A5SOC1AIB quarters into Colletti's palm, and an arm, heavily inked e-ita-te- with naked ladies, and the names Mona and Marie stretch- es down to drop a temporary island workers pass to the www.jn-a.com keeper of Lane 1. Most transactions happen in the split of a second. Some take longer. Today, several people passing through comment on a small pleasure boat stranded on a sandbar just off the side Sanibel & Ft. 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Generally we of their cars by leaping out of the booth following Thursday's publication; writeups Resort & Spa. Info 433-3463 refer them to the visitor center, but after 7 and racing across a row of traffic, manu- received Monday will appear accordng to ADOPT A ROAD Subcommittee meeting p.m., it's up to us to help space. Fax the Island Reporter, 472-8398 at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall in the Law them out." Library. Occasionally Beckman, FRIDAY FEST CONCERT "First and the keeper of the verdant Main," a Southwest Florida group of pop, green booth in Lane. 2, Thursday oldies, rock, jazz, blues, country and Top ' offers a subtle bit of unso- 40 hits featured band at Bell Tower Shops licited advice along with 27 for free,, outdoor concert, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. simply handing out direc- every week! Info 489-1221 tions. "There was this one SWALE SLOSH Explore at 10 a.m. with young guy who pulled up • Shorelines Discovery Walk 9 a.m. every Thursday at SCCF Nature Center park- SCCF submerged swale for closeup look at from behind a long line of habitat and inhabitants. Bring old sneakers, traffic and yelled out, 'Hey! ing area to learn about the forces that shaped this gulf chain of barrier islands. water shoes or boots. Reservations Hurry up! I'm late for required. Info 472-2329 work!' Info 418-2329 • Tamiami Tale Tellers Tell the tales of ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS Getting '"Well, you should have heros and heroines, sung and unsung, leg- ready for its September 2001 Member left earlier,' I replied, okay, endary and persons of conscience, 7 p.m. Show, "Other People's Kids," deadline to so maybe a bit too quickly." to 9 p.m., at the Grand Court, 8351 receive all artwork is Sept. 4 with a Sept. 7 "Well you know what? College Parkway in Fort Myers. TTT opening scheduled. A painting, collage, The next day -he came story-swap sessions held the third photo, sculpture, assemblage or other through again and said Thursday of each month. Meetings are media. An entry consists of up to two 'Hey, Guess What? This free with tellers and listeners coming out works. For more information, contact the morning I left earlier!' from ages 5 to 95. Info 472-1781 Alliance. Info 939-2787 "Sometimes, well, peo- • Yoga at SCA 9 a.m. Thursdays and 4 ARTIST IN THE ATRIUM Interior ple are frazzled, or in a hurry. Sometimes ally throwing the switch that will let them p.m. Tuesdays at the Community House, designer Amber Scott in "Hard Surface they get a bit frustrated when we're count- pass fhrough."adds Colletti. 2173 Periwinkle Way. Fitness classes Flooring" 11:30 a.m., at showroom, 13170 ing the 300 pennies from the person in But overall, despite the hopeless rattle cost $6 for SCA members and $7 for South Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. Info front of them, or when we're held up giv- of stray coins spiraling away across the non-members. Info 472-2155 437-6959, Ext. 267 ing directions to the Lighthouse or the asphalt, regardless of the sweaty green- Bubble Room and they arrive at the win- backs slapped hastily into their out- • SW Florida Singles second Thursday for dow angry," said Joy, herself six years at monthly singles' dance, 7:30 p.m. to stretched palms, the death defying leaps 10:30 p.m., at the Cape Coral Yacht Club, the Sanibel Causeway tolls. "But almost before semis and sedans- regardless of 5819 Driftwood Pkwy. Info 772-3285 Saturday always they come back a day later to apol- the one hundredth query during one clear ogize. And from then on there's a warm morning as to the best place to unearth the 29 hello, a friendly connection." rare junonia, on most days, these keepers COASTAL CLEANUP 8 a.m. at SCCF's ' "There are, as always, a few hazards of of the causeway appear to love their job. Friday Nature Center on San-Cap Road for clean- the job, like when you're running across "It's really a great place to work," said ing up the beaches on Sanibel and Captiva. the lanes to help someone who has Wilma. Info 472-2329 entered the 'coin drop only' lane with "The people are friendly, and you get 28 absolutely no change, or when you have to see the most amazing sunrises and sun- PLAY BRIDGE Intermediate bridge class CHARITY FISHING TOURNEY At 2 to lean so far out the window to take sets. After all, when you think about it, , 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Lake Kennedy p.m., the American Red Cross Disaster someone's money as their passing by that we're getting-paid to look out at one of the Senior Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd., t> See Dateline you almost fall out," said Beckman. most beautiful views in the world." Cape Coral. Cost: $24, members; $40, non- members. Info 574-0575 page 16 presented toy The Islands Most '' laimed Sunday, September 30th O % p.m. 'til 12:30 a.m. '/Am ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2001 Q 15 SANIBEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS (MacKenzie Hall) 800 DUNLOP ROAD OCTOBER 02, 2001 AGENDA 9:00 A.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. (Councilman Harrity) 3. Public Comments on items not on the Agenda (Maximum time allotted, 20 minutes, with a limitation of 5 minutes per speaker.) 4. Council Comments. 5. First Reading of an ordinance and scheduling of public hearing. (Note: The First Reading is not a public hearing and no discussion or testimony will be taken.) (a) First Reading of an ORDINANCE NO. 01-01 REGARDING THE ASSESSMENT OF FEES ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES THAT OCCUPY MUNICIPAL RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 6. CONSENT AGENDA (ANY PERSON MAY REQUEST THAT COUNCIL REMOVE AN ITEM FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION BY NOTIFYING THE CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK, OR A COUNCIL MEMBER, PRIOR TO THE MEETING) (a) Consideration of Approval of Minutes September 04, 2001 Regular Meeting, September 08 Budget Public Hearing, September 18, 2001 Regular Meeting and September 18, 2001 Budget Public Hearing. (b) Acceptance of Ms. Rhonda MacKenzie's resignation from the Wildlife Committee (c) Consideration of a RESOLUTION NO. 01-18; DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER, FINANCE DIRECTOR, PLANNING DIRECTOR AND PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE CORPORATE SIGNATURE CARDS AND CERTIFIED COPY OF CORPORATE RESOLUTIONS WITH BANK OF AMERICA, N. A. (FORMERLY NATIONSBANK OF FLORIDA, N. A.) AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7. OLD BUSINESS (a) HAZMAT presentation by Chief Rich Dickerson, Sanibel Fire Department. (b) Approval of CHR land swap for debt. 1. Consideration of a RESOLUTION GRANTING AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE UTILIZED FOR THE CITYS COMMUNITY HOUSING AND RESOURCES, INC. BELOW MARKET RATE HOUSING PROGRAM AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 2. Consideration of a RESOLUTION GRANTING AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GROUND LEASE AND MEMORANDUM OF GROUND LEASE FOR LEASING OF CITY PROPERTY TO THE COMMUNITY HOUSING & RESOURCES, INC. BELOW MARKET RATE HOUSING PROGRAM AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (c) Discussion regarding the Parks and Recreation Committee scope of work. (Councilman Harrity) (d) Discussion regarding City Manager and City Attorney procedures. 1:30 P.M. Executive Session Discussion regarding negotiations with Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Attending: Wayne Helsby, P.A., Sanibel City Manager Judie Zimomra, Sanibel City Attorney Douglas Wyckoff, Sanibel City Council Discussion of pending litigation regarding Properties in Paradise, Inc. vs. the City of Sanibel, Attending: Gregory Hootman, P.A., Dave Caldevilla, P.A., Sanibel City Manager Judie Zimomra, Sanibel City Attorney Douglas Wyckoff, Sanibel City Council 8. NEW BUSINESS (a) Consideration of a RESOLUTION APPROVING A REQUEST FOR OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE SUBMITTED BY M. F. HOLDINGS, LLC, dba BEACHVIEW STEAKHOUSE & SEAFOOD RESTAURANT TO PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (b) Consideration of a proposal of new wildlife signs on San-Cap Road from the Wildlife Committee. (c) Consideration of a request for final payment to Masters Group, Inc. for Blind Pass interim dredging. (d) Consideration of a request for an easement from Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc., between East Lake Road and White Hall Road. 9. PRESENTATIONS (a) Presentation by Erik Lindblad, Executive Director SCCF regarding Water Management. 10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT. (a) Discussion regarding the weir policy. (b) Report regarding the status of after school programming at the Recreation Department. 11. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT. (a) Report regarding user fees consultant contract. (b) Report regarding Sanibel Gardens and Tarpon Bay. (c) Report regarding the Code Enforcement hearing. (d) Report regarding the Sanibel Plan. 12. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORT. 13. Public Comment. 14. ADJOURNMENT. IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION MADE BY THE COUNCIL 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 NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT CITY MANAGER JUDIE ZIMOMRA NO LATER THAN ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDINGS. TELEPHONE 941-472-3700 FOR ASSISTANCE IF HEARING IMPAIRED, TELEPHONE THE FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE NUMBERS, 800-955-8771 (TDD) OR 800-955-8770 (VOICE). 16 Q Week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2001 • ISLAND REPORTER island REPORTER [11] TV Guide CUD CNN Headline News Listings for the m The Weather ehannel Weaker m HTMlMisitorsTelevision] [||i C-SSM Sept H-OctA 2001 m THURSDAY PRIME TIME SEPTEMBER 27, 2001 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:0O 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 BO NBC News News Wheel Jeopardy! Friends Schwartz Will Just/Me ER (cc) (S) News Tonight Relief Fund registers the largest Redfish to the 'Tween no PBS World News NewsHour Evolution (cc) (S) Ballyklssangel (cc) Mystery! (cc) (S) Waters pool bar on Captiva for prizes. 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Coach DAYTIME AFTERNOON Tuesday 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 f2i NBC News Days of Our Lives Passions lyanla News News News a) PBS Various {Various Various |Teletub. Calllou Between Reading Dragon Siamese Arthur Clifford Zoom 2 CD FOX To Be Announced Matlock To Be Announced Crossing Crossing Maury Simpsons King/Hill ' PHIL'S MUSICAL "Are You My Mother?" based on the CO CBS News Young & R sstless The Bold As the World Turns Guiding Light Oprah Winfrey Mews News S3 WB Spin City Susan Paid Prg. Caroline Paid Prg. Sabrina Cardcap. Pokemon Pokemon J. Chan 7th Heaven book by P.D. Eastman for Grades K-2. Performances 9:45 CD ABC Divorce Port Alt My Children One Life to Live General Hospital Judge B. Judge B. 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It's not that subject over which I have long been procrastinating — a here about how people order their steak or a psychic who my memories of the terrible drought from which we suf- glossary of gardening. This is by no means exhaustive, or puts them in touch with the departed.) fered just a few months ago complete; it's just a short list of words and phrases com- Node — The point on a stem from which a leaf have faded. mon to horticulture. emerges. When pruning, the cut should be made just They have not, and I've Annual — A plant, usually a flower or vegetable, that above a node to induce new growth and branching. always been grateful for the is replanted each year during a specific season that is Perennial — Plants, usually flowers and vegetables, rainy season as a kind of acclimated to its optimum growth. that either return voluntarily during specific seasons, or consolation prize for the Chlorosis—Lack of green color in leaves or fronds, leav- which survive year-round. dreadfully hot and humid ing them yellowish. As the result of nutritional deficiency, Ubiquitous — A plant that is found practically every- conditions we have to the most common correctional soil additives are magnesium, where in a specific area; e.g., coconut palms are ubiqui- endure during the summer. iron and manganese — often referred to as MM. tous to South Florida. But now Mother Nature is Compost — Vegetative debris allowed to decompose Viable — Something that is alive or able to reproduce, getting personal and it's and deteriorate, providing rich organic matter for the soil. such as a seed that can be germinated. time for her to stop. Deciduous — Losing its leaves, fully or partially, at Wetlands — A low-lying habitat common along The steady rain and least once a year. coastal areas in which the land is under water, either con- unwelcome visit from that Groundcover — Any low-growing plant other than sistently or during the rainy season. weather wench Gabrielle grass used to cover areas of soil. — and the resultant flood- Habitats — Climatic areas in which plants and trees Ron Sympson is a licensed landscape contractor and ing of so many areas of normally grow naturally. designer who specializes in Southwest Florida plants Southwest Florida — has Hammock — An area elevated above sea level provid- and native wildlife gardens. He can be reached by phone made it all but impossible ing a habitat conducive to hardwoods, pines and grasses. at 481-3594, by fax at 415-1938, by e-mail at for me to finish the various lifting Hybrid — A plant produced by cross-pollinating [email protected], via the Internet at landscape projects with plants of different species. www.ronsympson.com, or by mail at P.O. Box 809, which I am involved. Ron Sympson Medium — The type of matter in which a plant grows, Sanibel, FL 33957. More things to consider when talking about disaster with children Any disaster or tragedy, to cause it or prevent it. This was an act of violence and carrying on the regular "routine." This can happen to but especially the recent one will be punished. People are not allowed to do this to people of all ages but childien need special attention we have witnessed with other people. There is a law against this kind of vio- to help them through it. Bedtime needs to be reas- television coverage, can be lence. suring, and parents need to consider an increase in unsettling and frightening Children are going to see the imagery associated transition time, storytelling and book reading to get for children. with this disaster — if not at your house or school, then the nighttime off to a good start. Secondary reactions Keep your answers to at a neighbor's. Prepare them for it by talking about the may emerge such as fear of riding on a plane or vis- their questions simple and disaster, keeping in mind the age of the child and iting downtown Washington or New York. Anticipate age appropriate. awareness of the society around them. 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Ph #1-800 891-1585 ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2001 Q 21 island REPORTER PETS & MOTORCYCLES GENERAL REAL GENERAL REAL VACATION VACATION SUPPLIES & MOPEDS ESTATE ESTATE RENTALS RENTALS NC MOUNTAINS BEST BUY' Beach Front Condo Two NOTICE. Florida Statute 828.29 Bryson City 6 secluded acres with bedrooms plus two baths SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION states that all dogs & cats HONDA '82 stream Spectacular view! Paved Washer/dryer Large kitchen NIGHTHAWK 1-3 bedroom Bay Villas offered for sale in Florida must road 3200 elv $45,000 Owner Pool - tennis bicycles Now 2 bedroom & 2 bedroom be at least 8 weeks old, have an 750CC financing Call owner (800) 810- booking weekly and monthly RUNS GOOD w/loft Beach Villas official health certificate signed 1590 Owner 330 864 3094 _ Seasonal rates by a veterinarian, have proper LOOKS GOOD jyww arthurwilliams net NEW BABY-MUST SELL. Amenities optional shots and be free from intestinal DELUXE CONDO 1-800 878-7495 & external parasites. In accor- $1,200. O.BO (941)540-7134 GULF FRONT WWW VacationVillasUSA com dance with this statute, this TIMESHARE FOR 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, Den. publication will not knowingly Two weeks minimum. accept any ads advertising SALE Photos available SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION dogs or cats fpr sale that do not REALTY Rent direct from owner meet these requirements. POWER BOATS and save! RANGER 17' BASS BOAT w/ UPPER CAPTIVA (856) 985-0322 BEACH VILLA Trailer, 2 bait wells, trolling ISLAND SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION Two bedroom two bath motor, Johnson steering, BEACH CLUB ALBINO BURMESE rigged No motor. Must sell'! WEEK 6 LANDS END BEACH VILLAS T PYTHON $95pQH(?4ii6243136 SALES AND Directly on the Beach One bedroom one bath $350. W/LG CAGE. VILLAGE CONDO RENTALS Two bedrooms, two baths 4' BALL PYTHON Sailfish 188 CC w/100 hp Yamaha All amenities included. At South Seas Plantation BAY SIDE VILLAS $45 W/CAGE. 4 stroke, 2001 model, galvanized $37,000 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath One bedroom two bath 2' SAVANNAH trailer Maintenence check done at "JOSE'S HIDEAWAY LOT" 941-395-9207 Luxury Unit MONITOR 20 hrs Bought new in April STUNNING VIEWS Fantastic Ocean Views THREE NIGHT MINIMUM $60. Illness forces sale $16,500, 941- Weekly or Monthly Rentals WEEKLY DISCOUNT (941)693-0519 573-9416 300'TO THE BEACH DISCOUNTS OFF SAVE THROUGH OWNER! IF NO ANSWER $195,000 SOUTH SEAS RATES (800) 899-7357 LEAVE MESSAGE VACATION Owner 800-897-0288 ON MACHINE BOAT PARTS & "JUNGLE TREE HOUSE" RENTALS SUPPLIES WITH PANORAMIC SUNSEfCAPTIVA WATER VIEWS LOGGERHEAD CAY BEAUTIFULLY Exclusive Gulf front condo resi- FURNISHED HOME Fishing chair mfg by Pompanette FROM CROWS NEST. dence Two week minimum AVAIL- AVAILABLE WEEKLY FREE CAT with quad base, S/S gimbal $50 STEPS TO BEACH ORANGE TABBY CHARMING 2/1 COTTAGE ABLE NOW (608) 363 7669 2 Bedroom loft, 2 Bath GREAT MOUSER!' 466-1971 Screened Lanais MANY EXTRAS Fully Furnished 3 TV/VCR ALL SHOTS, NEUTERED, $399,000 Two bedroom, two bath Pool - Tennis - BBQ Grill MOVING. DIRECT GULF FRONT Condo. Gulf Beach, Boat Dock INSIDE/OUTSIDE PET. ACREAGE Pool -Tennis - Cable • VCR CALL CHRISTINE "BAYFRONT HOME" And More' SPECTACULAR VIEWS' Call owner at (941)945-4447 3 BR/3-1/2 BATHS CALL ON 314 872-9990 HARBORSIDE DOCK TWO BEDROOMS, TWO BATHS. THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS RENTALS WORLD CLASS VIEWS WEEKLY RENTALS SPORTING GREAT BAY BEACH BY OWNER SUNSET CAPTIVA $1,150,000 (630) 377-8078 1-516-628-1801 Luxury ALTV1 @ AOL.COM Throe bedioom two bath GOODS Large screened poich "GREAT GULF VIEW Fully equipped VERY NEAR TO BEACH" Private Gulf and Ladies Giani Mountain Bike Bay front coinniunifv FROM POINTE SANTO LUXURY HQMP Pool - tennis -Boirt docks - Good Cond/Barely us>ed 75X115'HOMESITE $175 DF. SANIBEL Gas grills, and much more § Call 941-481-7364 or $265,000 OCEAN FRONT CALL OWNFR H 941-464-3007 OPPORTUNITY LUXURIOUS SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION 517-321-63'"! I "ENJOY SUNSETS GULF FRONT PRIVATE POOL AND SPA All real estate advoitised in PENTHOUSE CONDO ONE ACRE FENCED IN LOT this newspaper is subject to OVER THE PARK" RESORT AMENITIES AVAILABLE SUNSET CAPTIVA AUCTSQWS fi the Federal Fair Housing Act FROM THIS GORGEOUS 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, Private Gulf and of 1638 which makes it illegal 3 BR/3 BA HOME screened lanal with A FEW WEEKS Bay Front Community BAZAARS to advertise any preference, spiral staircase to STILL AVAILABLE DURING Two bedrooms, two baths limitation or discrimination $645,000 Sleeps five. AUCTION-149 71 +/ Acres Pino private rooftop sundeck SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER based on race, color, religion, Gorgeous sunrise 2001 Beautifully remodeled Park Community Grady Co GA sex, handicap, familial status and sunsets and decoi ated Sat Oct 6, 10 AM Excellent (941) 472-3000 or national origin, or an FAX: Beautifully decorated SPECIAL RATES AVAILABLE Pool - tennis - boat dock Recreational Tract 800 323 8388 intention to make such prefer- and fully equipped. AVAILABLE NOW! www rowellauctions com DIRECTLY FROM OWNER ence, limitation or discrimina- (941) 472-9635 Call owner. FOR A LIMITED TIME. Weekly or monthly Rowell Realty & Auction Co , tion This publication will not www.islanderrealty.com Substantial savings. CALL OWNER: QAL701 knowingly accept any adver- PHONE: (219)272-0889 (734) 428-0050 tised for real estate which is In FAX: (219)273-5973 violation of the law. Our read- (610)664-2371 ~~SPORTS~& ers are hereby informed that SUNSET CAPTIVA all dwellings advertised in this Ocean's Reach Gulf Front Condo Rent my beautiful IT IMPORTS newspaper are available REAL ESTATE One bedroom Sleeps four Newly 2 Bedroom, 2 5 bath horne DIARAT5U 1989 ~ CHARADE, on an equal opportunity basis SUNSET CAPTIVA decorated "A" rated Shelling, Pool - Beach -Tennis Hatch, 5-Speed, White, New If you feel you have been DISTANT Elegant 3 BR/2BA Home pool, tennis Top floor for best view Call (910) 457-9251 Tires, New Paint, Cold A/C. discriminated against you may CUSTOM RANCH STYLE Cedar in Private of beach Call owner Great Cond. $1500/ obo. Call file a complaint by calling Home 3 Bedroom 2 bath Private Beachfront Community 952-472-7994 (941)624-3136 The Florida Commission wooded corner lot Access to Fully furnished SOUTH SEAS RESORT on Human Rights at Private gated boat ramp on the Homes and Condos prestine Wakulla river, with access 2CATVS, VCP, Private owners 1-800-342-8170 or CD/Stereo, W/D SHELL HARBOR CLASSIC & HUD at 1-800-669-9777. to the Gulf Just 18 Miles from BEAUTIFUL September special Tallahassee Great Schoolsl Fully Pool - Tennis - Boat Dock $1200 weekly For more info please Call owner CANAL FRONT HOME furnished A Bargain at $135,000 Walk to beach. 1-800-227-1783 ANTIQUE AUTOS call the Lee County Office of Call (850) 926-5944 615-371-9029 Porsche 1963B T6, ivory, redT sun- Equal Opportunity www members home Three bedrooms, two baths. roof, engine dnvetrain excellent 941-335-2267 net/sallytom Heated pool older restoration, many, many Escape the Florida heati TEN- Lanai. DESTIN, Fort Walton Beach & parts, 78,000 original miles (941) NESSEE LAKEFRONT $59,900 Completely remodeled. Navarre, FLORIDA Enjoy late 433-5184 WATERFRONT Spectacular waterfront acreage Fully equipped/furnished. season rates on luxury Gulf front with gorgeous mountain/ lake- OCEAN'S REACH homes, condominiums cottages Gulf Front Garage. views In the cool mountains close (973) 347-7544 and economical efficiences PROPERTY to Nashvillel An upscale lakefront One Bedroom Condos wwwdestinresorts.com or SPORT UTILITY Each accommodates four Ft Myers South- Rent with option to community country water, under- (800) 336 9669 ground utilities, excellent financ- Non-Smoking VEHICLES own 2br/2ba condo Light, bright, 1 Fantastic View deluxe From $965 mo (941)410- ing Must see Call now 1 -800- Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, 1998, 861-LAKE Beach, pool, tennis, bikes 4x4 Excellent condition, garage 4303 Owner. kept 96K miles $13,900 543- 330-788-9329 6928 EXCITING Cascading Waters on Holly Creek Falls 2 plus wooded e-mail:|slO422® aol.com FOR SALE BY acres-Breathtaking views Located OWNER in Tennessee TN#1 small town Call (800) 628 9073 BOARDWALK TO BEACH • •Canalfront' • 3Bdr/2 5Ba 3BR/2BA home LAKE BARGAIN! 3 + ACRES VERY PRIVATE Beautifully furnished 4148 Total $24,900 Free boat slip Beautifully SF Fantastic view Corner Lot Fireplace, paddle fans, CHEVY VAN G20, wooded spectacular views, deed- screened lanais, BBQ, 1985. _$349,gp_q_ MQ^iHIM^l ed access to 35,000 acre recre- heated pool, tennis, bikes AUTOMATIC V8 305. ational mountain lake in • •Reduced" All amenities PS/PW. Tennessee - near 18 hole golf GREAT RATESNI EXCELLENT CONDITION. LaBelle, 2Bdr/2Ba on City course! Paved road, utilities, water/sewer, new central air, heat, Call owner M.S.T.A. perked Excellent financing Call 314-842-2147 $3000. OBO. appliances Fireplace, hardwood now (800)704 3154, ext 166 floors, 2/car carport and separate ililHWilui (941) 540-1415. lee CALL AFTER 6PM two car garage on large corner lot $75,000 OBO 863-675-2473 norepurctasedferrrebygiih >l LEAVE MESSAGE l > s gone and I'm back in m; ' GENERAL REAL ESTATE AUTO & TRUCKS FORECLOSED GOV'T HOMES' $0 [• 1-800-SANIBEL;INC PARTS/SJJPPLIES or Low downi Tax repos and bank- Wanted Motors from Cars & Trucks ruptcies HUD, VA, FHA Low or Sanibel & Captiva Island Accommodations Cast-iron of any kind Paying no down I O K Credit For listings Cash $3-per 100-Lbs Also J11J777tJ6?J Wanted Copper, Brass, Aluminum Free Pickup Available for Large Quantities Call for details (941)334-1191 „__ TEAMSANIBEL.COM ISLAND REAL ESTATE °? Sanibel & Captiva in classified advertising! Newspaper classified advertising is the CENTRAL strongest medium for buying and selling goods and services RESERVATIONS, INC Newspaper classified Advert is ng IB BOH (m CLASSIFIED UVEmWtl Whether you want to bulk up your arms Your ORIGINAL central reservation service on the islands with SEASONAL RENTALS or your wallet classified provides the over 5,000 one to seven bedroom homes, condos, cottages, efficiencies Priscilla quickest means for reaching your goals and hotel rooms on and off beach Weekly, daily and monthly rentals Murphy When It s time to move on in print "Let us do the searching for you" The Best Choice of Properties and online, there's strength In classified! RE A L T Y Lie. Real Estate Broker, call (800) 325-1352 or 472-0457 Available on the Islands A ResorlQue&t Company 22 • Week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2001 • ISLAND REPORTER £ island CLASSIFIEDS VACATION RENTAL APARTMENTS fi HOMES FOR SCREENING RENTALS SHARING DUPLEXES FOR RENT RENT House for rent on Sanibel. Seasonal RESCREENING or annual Three bedrooms two POOL CAGES, baths Large screened porch over- PATIOS, LANAIS, THE VACATION HOUSEMATE WANTED TO CALL TODAY FOR A FREE SHARE 3 BR/2 BA HOME looking lake Located in lovely Sanibel neighborhood on quiet cul-de-sac ESTIMATE ON ALL YOUR HOME ON SANIBEL ISLAND. Lighthouse Point SCREENING NEEDS REFERENCES REQUIRED. offering privacy Furnished or 2BR/2BA Duplex unfurnished 941-472-2233 PROMPT SERVICE YOU'VE ALWAYS (315)536-8491 Close to Beach. NOWOB TOO BIG WANTED AFTER OCTOBER 21ST Large Yard, SATISFACTION CALL (941) 472-4092 Private Pool & Hot Tub. GUARANTEED All Amenities. LICENSED & INSURED Most private beach. Available Now WHY RENT 246-2800, 772-5029 Dock on Bayou. Call Owner BEST DEAL! Heated pool. For A Great Rate! $390. MOVES DAVID Wide porches. WANTED TO 704-892-4855 YOU IN Open sunning decks. or YOUR OWN HOME. KURTZMAN Chateau Sur Mer area. RENT 704-453-8731 NO CREDIT Idyllic luxury and comfort PREVIOUS Easy care, no effort BANKRUPTCY OK. Vacation Home. RETIRED CALL F CM. Three bedrooms, three baths. HOMES FOR 941-461-0499. Monthly rentals. CORPORATE ATTORNEY & * * * * WIFE RENT $100.00 Call for rates. WANTTO RENT OF EACH CLOSING (941) 472-8248 FROM OWNER WILL GO TO THE (505) 982-9242 TWO BEDROOM LOCAL FIREMEN'S FUND HOME OR CONDO •••••• FOR THE WITH BEACH ACCESS. NEW YORK VICTIMS!' JANUARY OR FEBRUARY 2002. $390. WE LOVE DOGS! REFERENCES AVAILABLE. MOVES YOU 309-523-3129 IN YOUR OWN HOME!! A "FRITZ" CARLTON e-mail: SOUTH FT [email protected] NO CREDIT, CUTE COTTAGE: BANKRUPTCIES Steps to Beach. MYERS HOMES TOWNHOUSE: The good CALL "JR" bwittownhomesarenpefbrihe Two bedrooms, one bath. 941-823-9811 Location 4 Br/3 Bath, gated com- 2. and 3 bedroom floor plans Enclosed porch. * * * * munity Near beaches, on lake setting convenient location The Redecorated in 2001. $100.00 Call for recorded info 941-850- ws 70 GOQ people will sealing MONTHLY OFF-SEASON RATE: RENTAL OF EACH CLOSING 5990 $2,000 WILL GO TO THE LOCAL SHARING FIREMEN'S FUND ANOTHER "FRITZ" CARLTON FOR THE CONCRETE & GROUND LEVEL HOME- NEW YORK VICTIMSII! Three houses to beach. HOUSEMATE WANTED MASONRY Three bedrooms, three baths. TO SHARE DRIVEWAY ~ ~CRACRED»?> Large caged pool. 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOME Complete or partial concrete Professionally decorated ON APPLICATIONS removed and replaced in 2000. SANIBEL ISLAND. ARE BEING ACCEPTED Driveways, patios, sidewalks, MONTHLY OFF-SEASON RATE: REFERENCES REQUIRED. FOR FUTURE AFFORDABLE lanais, and pool decks 15 years $2,250 (315) 536-8491 ONE,TWO AND THREE experience Licensed and insured BEDROOM VACANCIES contractors Accurate Concrete AFTER OCTOBER 21st Cutting,!! 574-8001 M-F in classified advertising! DUPLEX: CALL (941) 472-4092 IN THE East End BELOW MARKET RATE Newspaper classified advertising is the One bedroom, two baths, HOUSING PROGRAM. rnost reliable source lor f nding what you Plus den ANNUAL LEASE. need and belling what you don t Completely refurnished. NO PETS. Call 472-1587 to Whether your newspiper is delivered to your MONTHLY: Call 472-1587 to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, doorstep or your computer you can always FALL: $1750 PLEASE CONTACT place your count on classified BONA FIDE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING! DECEMBER: $2500 place your COMMUNITY HOUSING SEASON: $3600 AND RESOURCES, INC. 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