Section B — THIS WEEK: ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE I Section € — OUTSIDE: NATURE NEWS, RECREATION, SPORTS J BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE V' , PAiD SANIBEL, FL PERMIT #33 POSTAL PATRON Vol. 36, No. 37 Friday, September 19,1997 Three Sections, 52 Pages 75 Cents This This story bears telling Week Sewer Deal The City of Sanibel has agreed to pay half of the cost of the sewer expansion project. .........3A Builders Arrested Two local builders turn themselves in after being charged with forgery. ....:........^.......^....,,.....i3A Winning Women Mina Hemingway, fishing with Carlene Brennen.won Master Angler in the largest women's fishing tournament in Florida. ...5C Review/Preview Frank Wagner looks at last year's shows and previews upcoming shows to be presented by J.T. Smith at the Old Schooihouse Theater. Classifieds 15A Commentary 12-13A Crossword 19B Environment 9C Fishing/Shelling.... 4-5C Golf 3C Health .. 11C Island Dining 2-4B Night Life ..5B Outside/Recreation 5C Police Beat 11A Service Directory 19A Show Biz 15B Travel IOC Weather.. 2A Tide chart iSfc 40 Have A Great Week! Sanibel fishing guide Chris Dotson worked in Alaska as a guide this summer and has many tales to tell. See story page 7A. Photo/Chris Dotson. 2A - Friday, September 19, 1997 - ISLANDER The Front Page City to fund half the cost of sewer expansion ByJILLTYRER $3.9 million for the sewage collection system and $1.1 plus a team of consultants. What Council had to deter- Islander staff writer million for the plant improvements, said Assistant City mine, said Robert Lockridge, the City's financial con- Dave 4. Cpnrae ~ Ken Frey Jack -. ~ ^ c n George Wendy Angie Charlie GG The City plans to pick up half the tab for the sewer Manager Bill Mills. The next two phases are estimated sultant, was what proportion of the project is for the Margie Eaton Dorothy P Veillett(jeorgee Claudi__ _a v Samler Bisabeth See .fSSV Kohlbrenner Humphrey Lapi Sobzak Robideau expansion. at $13.8 million. public good and what directly benefits the user. That is Tony Smith Davison Sprouse Ml er Janie Frey " Jim Karen Linda McLaughlin L°ri Loretta Councilman George Madison tried to get what the key to deciding what sort of financing should be Lapi Pritchard John Mary Lou Marsha M To do that, though, Council also decided Tues- Smith Railmi r\-M™A Branyon Bell David McLaughlin McGowen Geiger day, although this might change, to tax people on their roughly would have been a 1/3-2/3 split, with the City used. The City originally had proposed paying for the water, natural gas, electricity and telephone use — a picking up the larger portion. The motion failed, but system through assessments — that is, those who re- ^ topic that likely will surface in a future meeting. just barely. With Madison and Councilman Andrew ceived the sewer would pay for it. With that concept, The expansion is planned to take place in three Reding in favor and mayor Bob Davison and Council- homeowners in this phase of the expansion were look- phases — the first is in the spotlight now, with the sec- man Wally Kain opposed, the final vote lay with Vice ing at assessments ranging from about $8,390 to Mayor Bob Janes, who, after a pause, voted against it $14,232, depending on their neighborhood. With the TENNIS VILLA - SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION ond to start in 2002, and the third to begin in 2007. The TOP LISTER TOP SELLER NEWLISTING AT LOGGERHEAD CAY estimated cost of the first phase, which is set to take so they could discuss it more. 50-50 split, homeowners will pay an average of $5,274 A great Captiva "Get-A-Way" with all the amenities! 1 BR, 1 BA Enjoy the best of Sanlbel from this beautifully decorator — more in some areas, less in others. Tennis Villa by the newly completed Tennis center. Screened place in 11 areas, mostly on the east end of Sanibel., is About 50 people showed up for the discussion, furnished second floor condominium. Great views of the (Continued, page 17A) balcony, realistically priced at $225,000. Gulf and excellent rental income. Only three units back from Call Karen Bell at 472-S1S4. the Gulf. Priced fully furnished and equipped $399,000. Call Marsha Clifford at 472-1511. Gator Crossing A PRIVATE SANCTUARY Developers charged with Charming and unique living in this special island GOLF COURSE GEM community...Heron's Pointe located at Heron's Landing. Beautiful ground level home in mint condition. Two bed- Townhome design with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, gated community rooms, living & family rooms, heated pool. Great lake & forgery say it was a joke with shared pool, tennis, boat dock & beach walkway. sunset views. Clubhouse & tennis. $309,900 $475,000 Call John and Elisabeth Smith at 472-1511. ByANNEBELLEW pleted. Anderson said that when Charles Sobczak Jim Branyon Please call Mary Lou Bailey at 472-1511. Islander staff writer Nationsbanc contacted him to verify the On Sept. 16, Mark C. Naumann validity of the Certificate (standard op- and Rick W. Carlton, both well-known erating procedure for mortgage compa- local builders, turned themselves in at nies), not only had no CO been issued, the West District Sheriff's Office after but no CO had been requested or even being charged with forgery, presenting scheduled. In fact, the building permits a forged document and grand theft. for the home had expired, and no fur- The two men are accused of ten- ther work could be done on the house dering a forged Certificate of Occu- until they were renewed. pancy on July 29 to Nationsbanc Mort- A second statement from Ander- EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS, EXCEPTIONAL PRICE JUST STEPS TO THE BEACH NEAR BEACH gage Corporation in Dallas, Texas for son added the information that he had Dramatic Gulf front, large island home in Gulf Pines on a Immaculate 3 bedroom-2 bath home in the "Village" area of Delightful 3 bedroom-2 bath plus loft "Olde Florida" home. a house they were building on Sea received a hand-delivered letter from private, pristine beach...5. bedrooms, 4 baths, fireplace, loft- Captiva. Large living area, screened lanal, and fully furnished. Just a few steps to heated pool and tennis court. Walk to Spray Lane. Naumann on July 31 stating that perfect. Swimming pools, tennis court, winding waterways. Lots of vegetation. Easy walk to the beach. $319,000 beach, bay and marina. Private tropical setting in great According to the sworn statement Naumann had altered a CO from the Priced to sell $1,150,000 Furnished. Please call Karen Bell, 472-5154. east-end neighborhood. $329,000 made to Agent Jack Schell of the city as a "joke" between him and Please call Mary Lou_B_alley at 472-1511* Please call Carmel Casale at 472-1511. Sheriff's Department by Sanibel Build- homeowner Gary Howe, and that no ing Official Max Anderson, presentation fraud was intended. Rick Carlton also of the Certificate was for the purpose of swore that the fraudulent CO was never obtaining the final draw of $95,000 on meant to be sent to the mortgage com- a dwelling which had not been com- (Continued, page 20A) RO pER Tit Director resigns I LOVE IT! I LOVE ITI PJMDRL Features the Finest Selection of Island BRAND NEW... GOLF VIEW... Just listed this livable, lovable 3 bedroom, 2 bath lake'front Real Estate Available on the Internet. A brand new pool home right on the golf course and only home in The Dunes. For detailed information about this home, Relax and Shop in the Comfort of Cyberspace. one block to the deeded beach access. This fabulous on first day of school call Margie Davison's 24-hr prerecorded hotline, "New Florida" style home offers the utmost privacy. By SCOTT MARTELL 1-800-527-8314, Ext 2034. http://pmrrealty.com Ceramic tile In entry, kitchen & family room. $423,900 Please call Dave Eaton at 472-1511. Islander Editor The Children's Center of the Islands was set for a banner year to start on Aug. 25. A school record of 44 children showed up for orientation day, and CONDOMINIUMS • CONDOMINIUMS all were ready to celebrate the full use of their new building in the school SUNDIAL BEACH & TENNIS RESORT "A" RATED CON DO RETAIL /OFFICE OPPORTUNITY campus off Casa Ybel Road. 1BR - 1BA, "Garden Suite", top floor. Very well furnished and Gulf front, beautifully redecorated, all new. One bedroom CondominiuracOT^.|gfc||space available. Perfect for an Then, after four years of service, Director Rosemary McConkey handed in In good condition, this apartment offers 'Guaranteed Income". condo in South Seas leaseback. Great rental history, "A* attorney's o^fsllaiBi'dgstination boujique. Vacant and her written resignation Aug. 25 and didn't show up that day for the start of school. All resort amenities & Golf privileges w/rental program. rated-BEAUTIFULl $330,000 $215,000 Calt Marsha Clifford at 472-1611. Call John or E^^^^irvetausat 472-1511 McConkey, 68, had told the school's board of directors that the 1997-98 Please call Ellle See at 472-1511. school year would be her last, and three-and-a-half months ago had asked that the board hire her an assistant whom she could train as her successor. BAYSIDE VILLA GULFFRONT LOTS & HOMESlf ES This South Seas Plantation Bayside Villa features 1 bedroom, Panoramic gulf views from this 3 bedroom, top floor comer Over the summer, while many parents were vacationing and out of town, 2 baths has beautiful direct bay views and Is a top rated unit unit. Sunrise with your morning coffee, lights from Ft Myers at LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION McConkey herself found a successor, and said that unless that person were in the lucrative on-s'rte rental program with full amenity night.