Deep wellunder review

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Easter sunriseservice

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City saysit's prepared

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APRIL 1,1999VOLUME 26

NUMBER 1340 PAGES

SANIBEL & CAPTIVA, PLORIDA

Voters want drawbridgeHillebrandt winscity council race

Gwenda Hiett-Clements

City settles Stewart

Pattie Pace

ABOVE: Bob Laswell, standing,chats with Bill Phillips, treasurerof BIG Arts, who provided adviceand guidance and hosted a meet-and-greet coffee for the candi-date.

AT LEFT: Tina and BillHillebrandt react as Bob Wigley,his co-campaign manager, jumpsfor joy after announcing theresults of Tuesday's election.Hillebrandt captured 76 percentof the votes in the city councilrace. He will fill the council seatvacated by George Madison.

• By the numbers/page 4• Poll positions/page 5

By Gwenda Hiett-ClementsNews Editor andPattie PaceStaff Writer

council electionto replaceG e o r g eMadison whoresigned.

Hillebiandtwas to be on thejob quickly. He

' l§||ilNBlL»ililllHHRiSanibel voters ovciwhelmingly

supported keeping the SanibelCauseway with a drawbridge inTuesday's referendum and alsochose Bill Hillebrandt hands downas their next city councilmcmbcr.

Forty-one peiccnt ot lslanUcisvoted in the special election and otthose, 01 peicent voted in lavoi oikeeping the causeway with a diaw-bridge. The tally was l,fc>88 in lavorcompared «to. 163 or 9 percentagainst. •

Seventy-six percent voted forHillebrandt, who garnered 1,403votes, while 438 people or 24 per-cent voted for Bob Laswell in the

was sworn in at9 a.m.Wednesday justprior to his first Hillebrandtcouncil session,a special meeting to discuss thecauseway referendum results.

Throughout Tuesday evening,mote than 100 oi lUUehumdtVsuyi-poitcis slopped by his home onWoodnng Point to olfer then bestwishes and ultimate congratulationsto the winning candidate.

Campaign manager GinnyFleming, who carried a portable

I> See Voters, page 4

By Pattie PaceStaff Writer

Jeremy Stewart, the 20-year-old man who was hitby a Sanibel police car while riding his motorcyclein 1995, settled his lawsuit against the city lastweek.

For $750,000 over and above the $100,000already paid by the city's insurance carrier, FloridaMutual Insurance Trust, Stewart's attorney KimHart agreed to settle the case once and for all.

According to Florida law, government entitiescan be held responsible for up to $100,000 perclaimant or $200,000 per accident, regardless of awhat a jury might award. To receive an additionalsettlement, the claimant must lobby the stateLegislature to pass a claims bill that would overridethe statutory cap.

"I think the political process makes it difficult for

anyone to get a claims bill through the Legislature.Sometimes it's better to compromise rather thancontinue. Anyone who ever gets caught up in theprocess is at a disadvantage because they've takenwhat should be a legal process and made it politi-cal," Hart said. "We had 10 minutes to convincewhat was, for the most part, a conservativeLegislature why they should validate a jury whoheard three days of testimony."

Hart was referring to a Lee County jury award of$1.6 million in damages, which included past andfuture medical expenses, past and future wage loss,and past and future pain and suffering. Stewart's lefthand was severely damaged in the accident, leavinghim with limited claw-like movement, and he losthis spleen.

That award was reduced to $1 million by a 5-3vote in a state Senate committee, according to City

t> See Lawsuit, page 2

Rauschenberg documentary to air• Arts/pages 16-19

By Jill GoodmanStaff Writer

In a public television docu-mentary scheduled for broad-cast April 7, the AmericanMasters Thirteen/WNET serieswill take an in-depth look atCaptiva artist RobertRanschenherg.

Acclaimed as one of thegreatest living artists in theworld, Rauschenberg experi-ments with looking at everydaythings in an unusual way. With extravagant use ot

Eauschenberg

color, textures and mediums Rauschenberg hopes toredirect the way people look at art. He innovatedtechniques for recreating images on Plexiglas, paperand other unusual surfaces.

Born in the oil town of Port Arthur, Texas,Rauschenberg discovered the joy of art in his lateteens after visiting a museum for the first time.Following a stint in the Navy, he entered art schoolin Kansas City, Mo. But it was at Black MountainCollege in North Carolina that his insatiable quest toinnovate was developed. It was here that the artistspushed fox a new expression in art.

In the film, Rauschenberg openly discusses histentative steps ttiat took him beyond the mundane.His manner is quiet, gentle and he seems reluctant totalk about himself.

t> See Rauschenbejrg, page 2

FIGHTING FIRE WITH FIRE

Michael Pistella

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service workers light fires at theJ.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge during thefirst prescribed burn in five years. For details and morephotos of the successful effort, please turn to page 22.

2 • APRIL 1, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER

Rauschenberg From page 1

He tells of the times during the 1950s when he, alongwith the likes of dancer Merce Cunningham, and artistsJames Rosenquist and Jasper Johns lived in $30-a-monthloft in lower Manhattan,

"I couldn't afford to do anything," Rauschenberg said."If I went someplace, I would have to walk. I had a budgetof 25 cents a day."

He bought day-old bread and some peanut butter.Remembering those olden days, the fabulously successfulartist softly chuckled, "I did quite well."

It is this unassuming manner that lends charm to this filmof the man compared to Picasso; the man who led the break-away from abstract impressionism; the man who, withboundless energy, is the inventive artistic genius of our time.

From using toothpaste and fingernail polish and housepaint on automobile tires rolled over paper, to stunning thecritics with his stuffed goat girded by a tire, he reflects lifeas it is. Rauschenberg continues to strive for the unusual andfamilial- — things that make a viewer stop and react.

Opening commentary in the film states thatRauschenberg pushed back the boundaries of art, that hebrought technology to fine art and that he works in the gapbetween art and life.

At 73, Rauschenberg continues to work in his studio onCaptiva often with several of his assistants.

According to Rauschenberg's son, Christopher, a pho-tographer, "His job is to make it so that something beautifuland thrilling and exciting will happen. And if he does thatby himself, that's fine. If he does it with other people, that'sjust as fine."

"Robert Rauschenberg: Inventive Genius" is narrated byDennis Hopper, and was produced by American Masters,known for its biographical programs. Over the past twodecades, American Masters has produced more than 88 doc-umentary biographies on artistic greats.

The American Masters filmmakers state thatRauschenberg is the pivotal creative force in the movementthat redefined modern art. The program will air locally onWGCU-TV at 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 7.

ABOVE: Captiva resident RobertRauschenberg is a living artistic legend. His

life and work are featured in an upcomingPBS documentary to air locally April 7.

AT RIGHT: Rauschenberg looks at ordinarythings in an unusual way and tries to get

viewers of his artwork to do the same.Photos I Special to the Reporter

0 e m sFree, curbside pepperpickup scheduled

The city of Sanibel has contracted withBrowning-Ferris Industries to conduct aourbside Brazilian pepper pickup dayFriday, April 9. The service will be provid-ed free to all properties in Zone 2 (see map)'only, and all pepper debris must be placedcurbside Thursday, April 8.

Debris need not be bundled. However,only Brazilian pepper will be picked upand all piles must be placed in clear areas,.neither under power lines nor hanging veg-etation. Piles containing trash or vegetativedebris other than Brazilian pepper will notbe picked up.

If needed, ,an extra piekup -day "Will beSaturday, April 10, but pepper placed curb-side after April 8 will not be picked up.

Taking Brazilian pepper off Sanibel andkeeping it off is an ongoing city goal andcity staff encourages everyone to do theirpart,

The city's Brazilian Pepper EradicationProgram, designed to remove pepper fromthe entire island by the year 2010, has beenfoci ised in Zone 2 recently. Residents thereshould have received a letter from the cityencouraging removal of pepper before' anordinance is passed making it mandatory.That law is expected to go on the bookslater, this year.

For more information about Brazilianpepper removal, call Dan Ceilley at 472-3373.

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This map shows Sanibel's Zone2, which will have a free, curb-side Brazilian pepper pickupnext Friday, April 9.

Importantphone numbers

~ Any emergency — 911Sanibel police — 472-3111Sanibel fire — 472-5525Sanibel City Hall — 472-4135CROW — 472-3644SCCF — 472-2329Sanibel School — 472-1617IWA —472-1502

Lawsuit From page 1

Attorney Bob Pritt. The reduction followedthe introduction of videos taken during an$80,000 undercover investigation ofStewart.

The tapes showed him surfing, fishingand white-water rafting in Costa Rica,which indicated that Stewart's injuries wereexaggerated and the jury award not based onall the facts, according to Pritt.

"This was a pretty interesting claimsbill," Pritt said. "There was a lot of lobbyingon both sides.... With a new governor, it's awhole new ball game.

"This is probably the first hotly contest-ed claims bill with lots of risks going bothways. That makes for a settlement atmos-phere."

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Reporter,, Sanibel Brew Pub GeneralManager Bobby McCurry was incorrectlyidentified as his twin brother in a cutlineunder a photograph. Richard McCurry, along-time employee of what is nowNationsBank, is also a manager at the pub.

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The Reporter regrets the errors.

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IWA deep-injection well permit under reviewBy Pattie PaceStaff Writer

Water levels at the Dunes' lake havebeen rising since the city received per-mission from the Florida Department ofEnvironmental Protection to divertwater from nearby treated wastewaterpercolation ponds.

According to Acting City ManagerBob Pritt, Sanibel received a temporaryOK to keep the ponds from overflowingand reduce the level in preparation forthe rainy season^ He said he lives nearthe lake and has seen an abundance ofwater birds in the area since the levelwas raised.

Because the DEP order is temporary, Pritt said it's essen-tial to move forward with the Island Water Association's

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deep-injection well project. The city has an agreement withIWA to inject excess effluent water into the well on an emer-gency basis, when the ponds threaten to overflow after aheavy rain.

The local DEP office has completed its review of IWA'spermit application, but two portions of the document remainunder review in Tallahassee, according to Abdul Ahmadi,water facilities administrator.

The Tallahassee DEP is completing a financial responsi-bility analysis and the Office of General Counsel is examin-ing a variance request.

"In case the site is found to be unsuitable during con-struction, there must be adequate resources to plug, the welland eliminate the threat to any source," Ahmadi said.

Or if the well should fail during the next five to 10 years,"which hasn't occurred in the entire state of Florida to thebest of my knowledge," someone must have the resources tocorrect the problem and plug the well, he added.

According to Ahmadi, the initial financial review indi-cates the project can be permitted based on 1997 figures,and a review of 1998 figures is under way.

The variance is required because of a rule that prohibitsdigging a deep well or any other well within 500 feet of aportable water supply well. The IWA deep-well site wouldbe constructed approximately 450 feet from such a watersupply, according to Ahmadi, who noted the variance is iso-lated from the permit request and is expected to be completeby mid April.

If the Tallahassee office finds the financial responsibilitydata adequate, the local DEP will issue a draft permit andthe IWA will advertise a public meeting to take place with-in 60 days of the ad. DEP experts will be on hand to answerquestions and, if objections are raised, the legal team willdetermine whether they're based on sound environmentaldata and if they warrant an additional public hearing. If not,the local DEP office would issue a final permit, with orwithout modifications.

Chamber sets date for annual meetingBy Pattie PaceStaff Writer

The Sanibel/Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce willhold its annual meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, atthe Sundial Beach & Tennis Resort on Sanibel, followed bya cocktail reception.

The winners of the Walter Klie Lifetime AchievementAward and the Citizen of the Year Award will be announcedat the meeting. Klie was the chamber's first executive direc-tor approximately 20 years ago.

Retiring board members will be honored as well. VictorMayeron retired last month and Paul McCarthy decided notto seek reelection. In addition, five current board membersare running to retain their seats. Election results will beavailable April 12.

The annual meeting will replace the April board meetingand will also serve as that month's chamber after hours.

Two named to head new committeesLifelong resident and chamber

board vice president Sam Bailey ofBailey's General Store was unanimous-ly named chairman of the new RetailCommittee. Bailey, who has said hebelieves in knowing the names andfaces of Ms customers and in making aspecial effort to fill their needs, willwork with interim board presidentMike Billheimer to decide how manymembers the committee should have, aswell as the direction it should take.

The newly formed committee gener-ated a number of ideas Tuesday, which was the first cham-ber meeting open to the public.

Executive Director Keith Trowbridge suggested selectingthree to 10 committee members,"but Rob DeGennaro saidthe retail committee should have as many members as pos-sible to help generate new ideas.

Billheimer suggested that both successful merchants aswell as those who are struggling should be enlisted.

DeGennaro

Sam Bailey

DeGennaro said an advertisingexpert should be named to help thecommittee and Billheimer noted mem-bers would benefit from creative andanalytic input.

David Schuldenfrei volunteered tohead the Internet committee and wonthe board's unanimous approval. Heowns Gopher Enterprises, the islands'first central reservations system found-ed in 1994 that is a "100 percent,Internet-driven company."

Schuldenfrei's charge is to updateand redesign the chamber's existing website, along withforming the committee. Any members interested in servingcan reach him at 472-5021.

In addition, his committee will eventually offer referralsto web designers for any member wishing to create a web-site, which can then be linked to the chamber's site, a ser-vice some members already enjoy.

Board secretary Revonda Cross suggested collecting thee-mail address of people who make telephone inquiries atthe chamber. Members would then have a choice of pur-chasing a mailing or e-mail address list.

Board member Carlene Brennen agreed, noting that 80percent of her bookings at the Tarpon Tale Inn come elec-tronically.

Thirteen of the remaining 15 board members attendedTuesday's board meeting, with Jerry Stern and DickMeunch absent.

Newsletter format discussedThe board tossed around ideas for jazzing up the cham-

ber's monthly newsletter, including farming out the projectto local newspapers on a yearly contract to produce and sellads. But members seemed more receptive to an idea raisedby Brennen, to have one island business sponsor thenewsletter on a rotating basis, the same way businessessponsor the monthly chamber after hours. The sponsorwould pay for expenses in exchange for a listing in thenewsletter and that would prevent the chamber from com-

WHATr Sanibel/Qaptiya Islands Chamber ofComrtierce annual rheeting to reveal Walter KlieLifetime Achievement and Citizen of the Year .award, winners ;

WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20

WHERE: Sundial Beach & Tennis Resort

FOR INFORMATION: Call 472-1080

peting with island publications that selfadvertising, she said.

The board directed Trowbridge toprepare a detailed presentation, includ-ing costs and how production will behandled, for the next meeting.

Monthly lunch in wingsTrowbridge suggested the chamber

hold a monthly luncheon meeting fea-turing a business speaker, similar to Trowbridgemeetings held by the Greater FortMyers Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Board membersgave him the go ahead to organize the first event, which hesaid is likely to be in May.

Y2K computer updateThe chamber will spend $10,367 to update computer

software and hardware to be Y2K compliant, according toTrowbridge- Outgoing Executive Director David Besse isspearheading the project, which is expected to be complet-ed in April.

Marketing committee reportThe marketing committee has placed ads for the off-sea-

son using grant money received from the Lee CountyVisitors & Convention Bureau, according to Trowbridge.

Top city post attracts nearly 100 applicantsWith a May 1 deadline pending,

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City Managers Association, who will be.tiked lo siihmit :i short list for the lounirilNreview. Range Ridcis areietired cit> mari-•igcis \vi1h extensne experience

Cil\ Attorney Bob Pint hah bt-en servingthe dual po»r as interim city uunagei since,long iimo Ciiy Manujzci Gaiy Priceu'signed lu-'l Novenibur Piitt has s.ud Iw'snot unert^ied m the permanent position.

— Paitie Pace

Cormorant Syndrome recoveryrate increases to 60 percent

By Pattie Pace —Staff Writer

Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife hastreated about 70 cormorants so far this yearfor a neurological disorder that makes themappear uncoordinated or drunk. Theirrecovery and release rate now stands at 60percent.

Without treatment the infected birdswill die, according to CROW VeterinarianP.J. Deitschel.

"It's important for people who see themstruggling on the beach to bring them in,"she said.

Cormorant Syndrome strikes mainlyyoung birds and initial indications from aCROW study done last year link the disor-der to red tide. A control study on healthycormorants still needs to be conducted.

In other wildlife matters, the followinghighlights were offered by Louise Johnson,

^following the last Sanibel WildlifeCommittermeeling--.._ .

• The committee is lo6kTn|-lSt-9-4laifcing up an "environmental welcome wagon"to educate new property owners on livingin harmony with the island's diversewildlife population to insure its protection.Gopher turtles are of particular concern.

• An indigo snake was recently spottedin the J.N. "Ding" Darling NationalWildlife Refuge, the first sighting of theendangered snake on the island in eightyears. Johnson called the snake an "indica-tor species," and one of particttte oenccrnduring a recent wildlife diversity study onSanibel.

M A mpnofilament fishing line pick-upexpedition will take place in May, in addi-tion to the April 3 Great Island Pickupcoordinated by the Sanibel/CaptivaConservation Foundation. Improper dis-posal of the line is particularly dangerousto wadjng bMsJnJhe area^ __

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Voters From page 1

phone so she would not miss its ringing amongst the hub-bub of the crowd, got the official word at about 9 p.m. Shepassed the results to Bob Wigley, who shared the over-whelming percentage of Hillebrandt's victory with thecrowd.

Following a congratulatory hug from his wife Tina,Hillebrandt said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you. Wehave to go to work in 11 hours and 55 minutes, so I say let'sall stay here until then and all go to city hall together. We'llmake things work...

"I will do what is best for Sanibel. I am bound to makedecisions that will displease somebody; it's inevitable. Butnot making definite decisions would be far worse."

It was a more intimate gathering of about 25 supportersat Laswell's house when the call fromFinance Director Renee Lynch camethrough at 9:05 p.m.

"I'm surprised. The real numberswere not as close as everybody saidthey'd be," Laswell said into the phoneto Lynch, who was at the Lee CountySupervisor of Elections Office monitor-ing results.

Turning toward his supporters, hemade the announcement.

"He won and he won big," Laswellsaid of his opponent prior to callingHillebrandt and congratulating him.

"(Hillebrandt) thanked me and saidthe best part of the campaign was get-ting to know each other," Laswell saidafter finishing the conversation.

Laswell said he agreed with thatassessment and enjoyed the fact that heand Hillebrandt voted at the same timeTuesday morning at the Sanibel School,then stood together outside greetingpeople.

Meanwhile, Hillebrandt expressed Renee Lynchhis thanks to his supporters. "I am trulygrateful to Ginny Fleming and Bob Wigley and all the peo-ple who worked on my campaign. The people who are heretonight are the people who have been with me from thebeginning ... many who talked me into running.

"Throughout the campaign I have met a lot of good peo-ple, new people. But we are all here because we loveSanibel and want to be here and take care of it."

Tina Hillebrandt said, "It's great. I'm so proud of him.He will truly be helpful in council."

Councilmember Andrew Reding saidhe was happy Hillebrandt was elected aswell.

"Bill is a very bright individual andwill bring a lot OF continuity to thecouncil," he said.

Erick Lindblad, executive director ofthe Sanibel/Captiva ConservationFoundation, said, "Bill (as president ofthe SCCF board of directors) has beenmore of a mentor to me. If he can do forthe city what he did for the foundation,we're in good shape."

"He is extremely organized and thecity needs that... needs the managementskills he brings to the table. With thecity in transition, it needs that. I'm onthe budget committee and Bill has beenthere and had valuable input."

Councilmember Steve Brown said,"Bill has such a positive attitude. He is

E. Lindblad ready to go to work and get along withthe rest of the mem-

bers. This election says there is nowstability-on council and we can pushahead."

Hillebrandt also received a congrat-ulatory call from Councilmember NolaTheiss,

Over at Laswell's house, the candi-date and his friends were pleased withthe experience even though he didn'twin.

"Some things you don't do becauseyou're assured of winning, but because they're the rightthing to do. I don't regret one minute of time I spent on the

. campaign" said campaign manager Matt Stein after receiv-ing the bad news. . ,

Jean Beach, Laswell's girlfriend and campaign treasurer,said she was also d i s a p p o i n t e d i n hi X J i f e f r

Steve Brown

j''ft was a wonderful experience. It's .been ,*> positive cam-

paign and who knows what ^fii happen at'the n e x t e l ec t i on_One good tWt- a"b()ut politics is there's always tomorrow,"s'ne said.

Bob Wimbush, who spent most of his day outside theSanibel Community House talking to people about thecauseway and passing out Laswell's brochures, said he wassurprised the vote wasn't closer.

"But I don't think the voters can lose. Bill Hillebrandt isa friend of mine and he' 11 be fantastic. Bob would have beenfantastic too," he said. "For a guy that didn't become amainstream candidate until last Tuesday (at the CASI/COTImeeting) I think he did damn well. He was an unknown."

Stein talked fondly throughout the evening about howLaswell's support team formed from a "spontaneous gath-ering of neighbors."

Bill Hillebrandt

Bob Laswell

Total

Yes for drawbridge

No against drawbridge

Total

S|Dec i d election resultsSanibel City Council

1,403 76 percent

438 24 percent

1,841 41 percent

Causeway1,688 91 percent

163 9 percent

1,851 (10 more votes than council)

AT LEFT: After the crowd clears out, BiUHillebrandt pitches in along with his co-cam-paign manager Ginny Fleming to literally"clean things up" at the end of the campaign,which led to his victory.

AT RIGHT: Hillebrandt gives his wife Tina aspecial hug before receiving congratulationsfrom friends and community members gath-ered at their home. Over 100 people stopped

by to wait for election results and be onhand for the victory celebration.

Most pleased withsome complain of

Photos I Gwenda Hiett-Clements

causeway results,low voter turnout

By Gwenda Hiett-ClementsNews Editor andPattie PaceStaff Writer

Readying for the causeway discussion the morning afterhis election, newly elected Sanibel City CouncilmemberBill Hillebrandt said he was well prepared.

"Each councilmember has been asked to study the reportand make recommended changes at the meeting. As a mem-ber of the planning commission, I am certainly familiar withall it says," Hillebrandt said Tuesday night. "I agree with acouple councilmember's recommendations that westrengthen the part that calls for an active majority role inthe study group that is part of the PD&E. I agree we shouldhave a significant voice. I would also support the recom-mendation that says why study replacement if restoration ispossible."

Late in the evening Tuesday, after the reality of his defeathad set in, losing council candidate Bob Laswell took timeto reflect on the causeway vote, which he had describedjiLhis campaign as the most important issue facing Sanibel.

"I'm extremely disappointed in the electorate, for themfailing to turn out to vote on the causeway. Losing hurt a lot,less than learning that the people don't care about thekfoture^iiasfliii-Q£ §ie41~perGent voteritunvj'jk-. ''':'''

(The causeway vote) waspretty predictable. We did ourjob and I think council willtake what we have done nowand refine that

— Dick DowriesSanibel planning commissioner

percent turnout and point to fact that 90-plus percent ofthose who did vote opted to keep a drawbridge.

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Matt Stein, Laswell's campaign manager and a staunchsupporter of keeping the drawbridge and slowing LeeCounty's Project Development & Environmental study, saidhe didn't understand the low voter turnout either.

"I would think that any kind of vote on the causewaywould draw a lot of people. ... The causeway is bigger thananything on Sanibel. It's obvious from the turnout at theCASI/COTI meeting that people care. This mystifies me,"Stein said.

Supporter Bob,Wimbush, who represented Laswell out-side the polls Tuesday, said most people stopped to ask himabout the causeway because they were unclear about the ref-erendum question.

"They didn't understand if yes meant yes or no meantyes. I made three signs that said 'Vfte yes,'" Wimbush said.

Those who voted yes supported replacing the existingdrawbridge with another drawbridge similar in height.

But others were willing to minimize the less-than-50-

"up^W^everytKinglonight! We had hoped for 80 percent onthe causeway so 90-plus percent is an outstanding statementthat gives us positive reinforcement relative to what we aresending to Lse County."

Planning commissioner Dick Downes said, "(The cause-way vote) was pretty predictable. We did our job and I thinkcouncil will take what we have done now and refine that.Our job was to provide the framework for the council. Therewill be some changes. The main one being provisions forSanibel representation on the citizens' group. Consideringour overriding interest, the number of Sanibel representa-tives should be based not on the population but the interest.We should push for the majority. The most important thingfor council to do is take action on the format for the PD&E."

Lorraine Mazzucco who was interviewed in an*exit pollby Fox TV said, "The most popular opinion is leave it thesame. It is the entrance to Sanibel, the most beautiful, and todestroy it would be a travesty. Every time I come across thecauseway and the pelicans greet me, I know I'm home. Thesecond consideration is the recreational areas ... the fisher-men, the windsurfers, the campers have a place on Sanibel.The final concern is if we increase the height and width itwould allow commercial boating. I don't believe most peo-ple want that."

ISLAND REPORTER Q APRIL 1,1999 • 5

Causeway referendum draws voters to pollsBy Pattie PaceStaff Writer

Most of the people interviewed Tuesday afternoon atSanibel's three precincts said the question of whether theSanibel Causeway drawbridge should be replaced with asimilar structure is what got them out of their homes to vote.

While they were at the polls, they punched out the ballotfor their preferred city council candidate as well BillHillebrandt and Bob Laswell were vying for the SanibelCity Council seat vacated by George Madison, whoresigned in January.

"I'm herebecause of thebridge. They shouldkeep the bridge theyhave or replace itwith a similai one.I'm not convincedthey need to build anew one. I thinkthey can still repairit," said Jeii Magg atthe SanibelCommunity House.

AT RIGHT: BettyWeise places her

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United Church ofChrist,

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Lilian Waterhouse concurred."I voted for a low bridge. I'd like to

save the islands in the middle. They givegreat pleasure to many people in thecounty," she said.

By 3 p.m., about 450 of the 1,602registered voters in Precinct 117 hadcast their ballots at the communityhouse, according Poll Clerk SharonBuckingham.

She said there had been a steadystream of voters all day long, and with12 voting booths on hand, the longest

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line consisted of five people early in the morning. Polls wereopen from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Joan Mikclsons, the poll clerk for Precinct 118, said asteady stream of voters had cast their ballots at the SanibelCongregational United Church of Christ all day long, withapproximately 450 votes in by 3: 15 p.m.

According to the Lee County Supervisor of ElectionsOffice, Precinct 118 has 1,728 registered voters.

After dropping their ballots in the official ballot box,Betty and Enc Weise also said their strong feelingsi aboutthe causeway bridge brought them to the polls.

"We're here because it's important to keep a similarbridge," said Betty Weise.

Marilyn Bigelow was also interested in keeping both thedrawbridge and the spoil islands.

On the subject of city council candidates, she said,"We're very fortunate we have two wonderful choices. Bothwould do a fine job,"

Down the road at the Sanibel School, where voters fromPrecinct 16 cast their ballots, Poll Clerk Jerry Sullivan saidapproximately 400 people had already made their choicesby 3:30 p.m Piecinct 16 has 1,258 registered voters andSullivan said that although the flow had been steady all day,

he was expecting asurge at the pollsbetween 5-6 p.m. aspeople returnedfrom home fromwork.

Joyce Weissbachwas another voterwho said the cause-way bridge issuewas an importantconcern.

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"During hurricanes, I'm not only concerned with leavingthe island, but also about being able to return Many peopleconsider only the formei and not the lattei," she said.

O f n o t eCASI causewaypetition continued

The Condominium Association ofSanibel Inc. announced it has not completedits causeway petition process and is unableto announce results contemporaneouslywith the results of the causeway referendum.CASI has extended the period of circulationof the petitions until April 30.

The petition is intended for non-residentproperty owners, who are not registered vot-ers, to express an opinion on the causewayreplacement issue.

The majority of Sanibel and Captivaproperty owners are not official island resi-dents and cannot vote. To give a voice tothese property owners, CASI had prepared apetition calling for any replacement or reha-bilitation of the causeway to be similar tothe existing structure.

The exact language of the petition is:"The undersigned non-resident Sanibelproperty owners who are vitally interestedin the Sanibel Causeway and who are unableto vote in the special referendum on March30, 1999, wish to express their opinion infavor of a new or rehabilitated causeway anddrawbridge of similar height, channel widthand configuration if the current causewayand drawbridge are to be replaced."" The circulation of the petition to non-res-

ident property owners and the return ofsigned copies has taken longer than previ-ously anticipated so CASI has extended thedeadline for return of the documents untilApril 30. CASI urges all representatives andcondominium officers, as well as all othernon-resident property owners, who supportthe petition to sign and circulate them totheir owners, as only a large number of sig-natures can have a lasting impression on LeeCounty commissioners.

The petitions have been distributed toCASI board members, and to condominiumassociation presidents and representatives.Interested property owners may requestthem from Lucie Hall, 472-4077 (east end);Maddy Hanlon, 395-1691 (Middle GulfDrive); or Linda Naton, 472-2287 (WestGulf Drive). CASI will also mail forms toout-of-town property owners.

Signed petitions should be returned toHanlon at 1801-F Olde Middle Gult Drive,Sanibel, FL 33957 befoie April 30

The Sai i ibc! /Cai 'Si \a d u p L i o> ' ' cW\RP will ha \c !(•, i i f t 1 M > I . ( H " ai t \)

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Centci The guest speakci will be BillEdwaids, a volunteei pilot with the AngelFlight organization, which provides flightsfor people in need of emergency transporta-tion to a hospital. Recipients are nevercharged for the flights.

A second presentation will be given byJack and Milne Lewis, well known on theisland for their participation in jazz with theBarrier Island Group for the Arts. Jack alsowrites jazz commentary. This time, he willbe giving a presentation on the pros andcons of cremation followed by a question-and-answer period.

Refreshments will be served and visitorsare welcome. The civic center is at the inter-section of Library Way and Palm RidgeRoad. For information, call 472-5517.

Duplicate bridgeDuplicate bridge is in full swing at the

Sanibel Community House. Games are at 7p.m. Mondays and 1 p.m. Thursdays.

Winners in play March 25 are:• North/south — Helen Bassett and

Pat Eichenlaub, first; Gus Durholz and SallyKriek, second.

• East/west •*- Katie Rust and BillCirrito, first; Kay Trimbur and Taffy Libby,second.

Winners in play March 29 are:• North/SOUth — Girmy Reeves and

Dorothy Suechting, first; Maddy Hanlonand Bob Cronin, second.

• East/west — Alauie and HermanJass, first; George Hamme's and Bill Cirrito,second.

For information, stop by the SCA at 2173Periwinkle Way or call 472-2155.

Lions fair on deckSanibel/Captiva Lions are hoping to

achieve new records in every key category— attendance, earnings and number ofexhibits — at the 16th annual Lions Arts andCrafts Fail- this Friday and Saturday, April2-3, at the Sanibel Community House.

The current records were established in1997, with 4,597 paid admissions, $18,061in net earnings and 158 exhibitors.

"This will be an outstanding x show, andwith good weather we are looking for agreat turnout," said Roger Schmidt, the faitcooidinator. "The greater the turnout, thegieater the earnings and the greater will bethe benefit for Lions' charities."

Cunc- open Jt 10a in. both days, and willcln,e a! '') pin Fi'dav and 5 p.in Saturday\ '.1 J 'haium i ' i h ' i<"quvsu*i] . idini , . . u , , ,• IKI p 'Si tn;r i4" tree

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Special to the ReporterBrowsers roam the midway at arecent Lions Arts and Crafts Fair.from the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwestand New England will attend. Their workranges from paintings, metal sculptures andshell crafts to ceramics,-needlework, woodcarvings and jewelry — with a wide varietybetween.

Everything is hand made by the artistsand craftspersons. "We accept no produc-tion items," Schmidt said.

All earnings to go Lions' charities for thevisually impaired. Earnings come frombooth rentals, admissions and food sales. Afood galley, offering hamburgers, fish burg-

cis, hnldogs ami viueiki.uit, andpopcorn/lemonade stand will be openthroughout the fair.

Parking is available in the lot across fromthe community house at 2173 PeriwinkleWay. Overflow will be directed to theSanibel Congiegational United Church ofChrist.

For information, call 466-1216 or 395-1952.

Volunteer recognition lunchThe city of Sanibel is sponsoring its 1 lth

annual volunteer recognition luncheon at theSanibel Community Center from noon to 2p.m. Thursday, April 29.

For more information, call 472-4135.

Spring carnivalFrom 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Easter Sunday,

April 4, kids of all ages are invited to aspring carnival at the Sanibel HarbourResort & Spa.

There will be a dunk tank, moon walk,bounce house, carnival games and facepainting plus a special appearance by"Flippo" the clown, snow cones, cottoncandy and more. Admission is $3 for non

Tresorf guests with an official Easter egg huntstarting at 10 a.m. For information, call 466-2196.

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What day is it today?They'll come from far and wide to see it.

It will be a beacon shining brightly inthe night sky.

I'm talking about the combination communi-cations tower/deep-well injection/revolvingrestaurant (with outdoor seating, of course) thatwill soon grace Sanibel-Captiva Road 200 feet inthe air.

Enough with the talk of camouflaging thecommunications towers in existing, low-slungdevices. I support making it big and beautiful,and hey, if it has to be up that high anyway, whynot encourage people to take advantage of theview? The Space Needle in Seattle won't haveanything on Sanibel.

The old Island Water Association buildingswill be razed for parking — since they absolutelycannot be used for storage, no way, no how —and restaurant patrons will be whisked to the 20th

story restaurant via high-speed, non-stop eleva-tors which will snake through the middle of thetower that can simultaneously be used to dig thedeep well where islanders will pump unusable,partially treated sewage into the bowels of theearth. There's something poetic about theextremes, isn't there?

Once on the restaurant level, patrons willchoose between indoor and outdoor seating onseparate, revolving platforms. The inside portionwill rotate clockwise and the outside "deck" willmove counter-clockwise, so if people get boredwith looking at the trees, water and birds they canwatch other diners cause by.

Ah yes, the birds. The entire tower/deepwell/restaurant will be encased in a glass bubbleto prevent unfortunate aviary injuries involvingelevator shafts, knife-throwing waiters and fennelseeds mistaken for bird food. A sign will read,"Birds Keep Out," and those lacking literary abil-

ities will simply get a sharp smack on the beakshould they attempt to fly into the structure.

Support wires will of course be necessary butwill be adorned with neon, confetti-colored "trav-eling" lights that will not only help keep the birdsaway but will keep the kids entertained for hours.

No expense will be spared and the "Top of theIsland" restaurant — serving native conch fritters,fried grouper and key lime pie — will be heavilymarketed as a tie in to the Orlando attractions.

Strobe lights will illuminate the. structure sothe very stars in the sky will pale in comparisonto its grandeur.

And when the hurricane comes, well, what atorpedo it will make.

(Dawn Grodsky is editor of the IslandReporter. She welcomes your comments andsuggestions. Give her a call at 472-1587.)

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I s l a n d v o i c e sOmissions tell taleTo the editor:

It is difficult to choose a superlative todescribe the effort by the Sanibel/CaptivaConservation Foundation volunteers andstaff in meeting the unprecedented financialchallenge to buy the Trost property (it is notcomplete but they have come a long way ina short time). The recent list of donors pub-lished in the local papers is impressive bythe number of people who have given to theproject. However, when one reviews thislist, they can only be disappointed by theabsence of some organizations that derivethe economic well being from the "sanctu-ary" island.

Why do we not find the names of localRealtors who bombard us with junk mailextolling their virtues?

"Where are the donations from property

maintenance and management companiesand the vacation rental organizations?

Their motto seems to be "take but do notgive back." The next time you have to dealwith one of these missing local organiza-tions, look for an alternative. Maybe someof them will realize the error of their ways.

Hugh CameronSanibel

Endorsement bad ideaTo the editor:

The Committee of the Islands performeda valuable service by co-hosting the recentmeeting that presented the two city councilcandidates. While their board of directorswisely declared both candidates qualified,they took the additional unfortunate step ofendorsing one of the candidates.

I understand that COTI's bylaws require

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Dale ArmstrongSanibel

Library should donate(Editor's note: This was addressed to

the Sanibel Public Library and submittedfor publication in the Island Reporter.)To the editor:

It is with sadness and astonishment that Iwrite this letter to you.

On Thursday, March 25, I called thelibrary to ask for any children's books, dic-tionaries or spare books you may have onisland to donate to a small orphanage/schoollocated on the outskirts of Port au Prince,Haiti. A small group of islanders was travel-ing there for missionary purposes the end of

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that week.I was placed.on hold while your staff

checked and upon completion of checkingwas told you did not have any books at thistime. I further asked, "Not even one book?"and was told no. I could not believe my ears.

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R o v i n g r e p o r t e rQueition:What do you thank oB the plan

to knock down the SanabeB€ameway and huaBd a tunneB toBank the BsBand to the anaanBandi

Steve GreensteinSanibel planning commissioner

"A what? This is the first I've heard. Have I beensleeping? How could I have missed

the potential jokes? Oh wait, I remember.I've been busy being abducted by aliens."

Bruce RogersSanibel planning director

"The perplexing permitting process potentially proves' impossibilities in coexistence with the Sanibel Plan that*

- j plainly poses posers of whether the people's persuasion( • will be held to the pinnacle of perpetuity." ,

John ManningLee County commissioner

"A tunnel is a wonderful idea, but only if it includes railservice. Think of the expansion possibilities! Chunnels toMiami, Tampa and Key West. If they can do it in Europe ...Chunnels will keep our developers and lawyers busy fordecades. What more could you want?"

Lew PhillipsSanibel police chief

"Cool! If a criminal is escaping, we'll just flood it."

April Fools!

ISLAND REPORTER • APRIL 1, 1999 Q 7

G u e s t c o m m e n t a r yWith bombings in Kosovo NATO deconstructs the sovereign state

Postmodernists in the field of internationalrelations have been arguing for the revalua-tion — or should I say devaluation — of theconcept of stale sovereignty for the lastdecade. In their own lexicon, they seek todeconstruct the central role of the state as agiven forwarded by the school of realism,which has dominated international relationstheory and practice since the end of WorldWai- II.

The current situation in Yugoslavia seemsto offer substantial weight to the theory ofpostmodernism by dispelling the totalities ofthe primary opposites of traditional realism:not only state sovereignty, but internationalanarchy. The fact that 19 countries haveagreed to go forward with Operation AlliedForce against a sovereign nation shades ingray the absolute qualities of those binaryopposites. I'm sure that thePostmodernists must have been surprised lastweek to find an ally in Secretary of StateMadeleine Albright. I am referring to whenAlbright criticized Yugoslav PresidentSlobodan Milosevic's audacity in speakingabout respect for international borders by comparing hisplea for his country as sovereign to a child who has killedhis parents and pleads that he is an orphan!

There is no lack of inteipretations as to why NATOshould or shouldn't be doing what it is doing. The interven-tionists say: We are there for humanitarian reasons. We can'tallow ourselves to watch this slaughter any longer. This isbasically what Bill Clinton had to say. We have finallylearned the lessons of World War II, when the world stoodby and pretended not to know the atrocities that Hitler wascommitting against the non-Aryan "others" living within hisreign.

S. GiovannaGiacomazzi

Then there is the credibility of NATO,which has been on the line after a succes-sion of inconclusive ultimatums.

The detractors for the most part call uponthe problem of state sovereignty. AlthoughKissinger is consistent with his realist for-mula for diplomacy, he finds himself withstrange bedfellows. There are the Russians,who are probably concerned about theprecedence this would make for their futureand the many potential Chechnyas amongthat country's 89 regions struggling for evermore autonomy in Russia's pseudo-Federalist system. And then of coursethere's the Chinese, who are unhappyenough as it is about the reprehensions theyget from the West about Tibet.

Another detractor spoke out last week:Eric Hobsbawn, the Marxist historian andunlikely defender of the realist notion of thestate. He was in Lipsia receiving a prizecalled "European Understanding" as recog-nition for his book titled, "The Age ofExtremes," on the history of the world in the20th century. He commented on the irony of

the fact that he was receiving such a prize at the verymoment when NATO was bombing Yugoslavia!

In speaking of the situation in Kosovo, Hobsbawn didn'tspare his criticism toward his German hosts, blaming Bonnfor its role in rushing the recognition of Slovenia, Croatia,and Bosnia as independent states immediately after the col-lapse of Yugoslavia. According to the English historian,separating ethnic groups in the Balkans can only be a tem-porary solution. "The modern world isn't one where peopledivide, but where more and more people unite in order togive life to a homogenous state."

That may be true. And if you remove the word state and

substitute it with the word world, even his views may soundsimilar to postmodern discourse. However, he is neglectingto remember one important fact. During the 35-year rule ofhis communist comrade, Tito, those very ethnic groups wereliving together in perfect harmony.

It would take a demagogue like Milosevic to stir upancient tribal passions, evoking the sad heroic loss in battleof the Serbian Prince Lazzaro to Turkish soldiers in 1389.This is a magic date for Belgrade. It conjures up romanticsentimentalism in epic fraternity with their co-religiousorthodox Russian protectors, providing fresh zeal for evermore bloodshed.

As soon as Milosevic came to power, one of his first deci-sions was to take away the autonomy that the KosovoAlbanians had enjoyed during the entire Communist period.It was his very first demonstration of his evil intentions andpropensity to be the guiding example of a new and nefari-ously efficient hybrid: the postcommunist-neo-Nazi.However, events in Slovenia and Croatia, and then Bosniaput Kosovo on the back burner. Those in the know pressedfor including a clause concerning the fate of Kosovo in theDayton Accords, but that was more than negotiators felt theycould handle. Bringing up Kosovo would have compro-mised the Bosnian settlement.

So here we are with the pressure cooker that has beenwaiting to explode since 1989. This is why MadeleineAlbright's seemingly simplistic words following the initia-tion of NATO's mission in Yugoslavia resounded with suchtruth: "We must be clear that there is one reason only that wehave moved from diplomacy backed by the threat of force tothe use of force backed by diplomacy. That reason isPresident Milosevic."

(Sandra Giovanna Giacomazzi is a former Sanibel res~ident who has been living in Europe for almost twodecades. Her column appears monthly in the IslandReporter.)

O b i t u a r i e sBill Kuntzman, 52

B. Kuntzman

Bill Kuntzman, 52, of Fort Myersdied following a car accident onMcGregor Boulevard last Wednesday,March 24, 1999. He had been a bar-tender at the Sanibel/Captiva AmericanLegion Post 123.

Mr. Kuntzman, a retired police offi-cer from Livonia, Mich., near Detroit,moved to Fort Myers about 18 monthsago and he married the former LindaDisbrow Dec. 13, 1997.

Mr. Kuntzman was also a Vietnamveteran, where he served in the Air Force from 1967-68.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother, RuthKuntzman; children Debbie Blackman, Lindsey Owens andDanny Kuntzman; a sister, Kay Niendorf; and brothersDavid and Gary Kuntzman.

His remains were cremated and a memorial service isplanned for 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, at the AmericanLegion, which is located at Mile Marker 3 on Sanibel-Captiva Road.

Edwin E. Bryson, 76Edwin E. Bryson, a 20-year resident of Sanibel, died

Thursday, March 25, 1999, at Lee Memorial Hospital fol-lowing a brief and unexpected illness. He was 76 years old.In lieu of a formal service, the family will receive friends attheir home from 4-6 p.m. today. Burial with military inter-ment ceremony is planned for later in April at ArlingtonNational Cemetery in Virginia.

Born in Hebron, Neb., March 5, 1923, the son of

Dankworth and Alice Faye (Johnson) Bryson, Mr. Brysonjoined the U.S. Navy in late 1940. A World War II veteranfrom the Pacific Theater of Operations, he served as aradioman chief petty officer until disability forced him intoearly retirement in 1952. He worked for more than 33 yearsfor the Department of Defense in various computer opera-tions roles, finishing the last 12 years of his civil servicecareer as a computer systems management analyst for theCommander-in-Chief of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, headquar-tered in Norfolk, Va. He was a member of the ClintonMasonic Lodge No. 86 of Romney, W.V., the Lee CountyHumane Society and is a past member of the United StatesPower Squadrons.

A devoted and loving husband, a fiercely proud and sup-portive father, Mr. Bryson had many and varied interests. Heloved the sea, fishing, woodworking, bread baking, natureand discovering new outlets for his boundless energy andzest for life. His family said he touched many lives with hiskindness, generosity of spirit and dry sense of humor.

He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, JaneBiedka Bryson; his son, Dale Allen Bryson of Heidelberg,Germany; his daughter, Susan Ann Bryson of OverlandPark, Kan.; and his sister, Helen B. Foster, of Victorville,Calif.

was preceded in death by her husband, who died in 1996.The couple met while on family vacations away fromChicago. The two learned they lived only a mile apart andwere married in 1931. Mrs. Jans resigned her job as a book-keeper following their wedding, and the couple moved losouthern New Jersey.

The Janses had three children: Neil, Carolyn and Linnea.Mrs. Jans, who was a life-long volunteer, first offered herservices as a room mother when her youngest started school.She also joined the League of Women Voters and became aschool board member. When the children were in theirteens, she helped organize the Youth Employment Serviceswith an all-volunteer staff.

Mrs. Jans spent her initial years on the islands collectinglots of seashells and making crafts from them. She alsoserved on the board of the Sanibel Community Association,worked for the Shell Fair, and walked turtle patrol.

Helen JansHelen Jans of Fort Myers died Thursday, March 25,

1999. Born in 1910, Mrs. Jans moved to Sanibel in 1973 fol-lowing her husband Jean's retirement in 1969. She is bestknown for volunteering at the J.N. "Ding" Darling NationalWildlife Refuge and helping to found the Junior NaturalistProgram that linked the refuge to Sanibel School students.

Mrs. Jans moved from Sanibel to Fort Myers in 1995 and

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don't want this to seem like a negative letterchastising you. But in light of money, dona-tions, volunteers and other suppliesbestowed your way so that you may be inexistence, please remember the much lessfortunate in the future, since I will call onyou again for our second mission trip thissummer.

SincerelyRobert A. Coscia

Sanibel

Festival says thanksTo the editor:

A sincere thank-you to everyone whohelped to make the 13th season of theSanibel Music Festival a success. We aredeeply grateful to our sponsors, our audi-ences, our volunteers and the press.

Sanibel Music Festival will continue tostrive to bring you the world-class musicyou have all come to expect. Thank you all

for your continued supportNancy Clark

President, SMF

Donate to TrostTo the editor:

An incredible number of good people —more than 1,000 — have contributed to the167-acre Trost property acquisition project.We've got over 80 percent of our $3 milliongoal to preserve this island's beauty.

We're on the last stretch to the deadline.Here comes the toughest part. We can't letup. We need everybody.

Send your $25, $50, $100 or whatever, toTrost, SCCF, P.O. Box 839, Sanibel FL33957.

Do it now. Get your name on the roll ofthose who care. You'll be proud. I promiseyou.

Hal PatinkinSanibel

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SPD's traffic division tries to keep things movingBy Dawn GrodskyEditor

He stands on concrete for nearlyeight hours a day as multi-ton pieces ofmachinery whiz by him from all direc-tions. Through rain and wind and evendark of night, Joe DeRubba — one ofthree tull-time Sanibel PoliceDepartment traffic officers — guidescars through intersections, helping toavoid gridlock.

DeRubba has been working full timefor SPD since January of 1998. Theretired lieutenant worked for theEastchester, N.Y, police department for Joe DeRubba26 years and now lives in Cape Coral with his wife, Alice.

"Ninety-five percent of the people are good," he said ofdrivers on Sambel's roads. "Occasionally, everyone seemsto be in a hurry."

If a driver disobeys DeRubba's signals, he'll use his radioto alert a road patrol officer, who can issue a ticket or warn-ing. But, DeRubba admitted, "Sometimes you can't do toomuch because of the traffic."

Over time, DeRubba said he's gotten to know regularcommuters just by seeing them repeatedly drive past him.

"I see a lot of people every day. I mostly notice licenseplates. Most people are friendly. They wave and I've hadpeople stop and give me water and soda. For the most part,they understand it's (traffic congestion) not our fault. We'redoing our best to get them off."

DeRubba works in tandem with fellow traffic enforce-ment officers Dave Jalbert, a retired police sergeant fromConnecticut, and Dennis Florie, a retired firefighter/firemarshal from Newark, N.J.

"We work very well together, the three of us," DeRubbasaid,

The three work full time in season with two taking the 10a.m. to 6 p.m. shift and one talcing the 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. shifteach weekday, Florie is a seasonal employee whileDeRubba and Jalbert work year round.

They each spend about an hour posted at eitherPeriwinkle Way at Causeway Road or Periwinkle at CasaYbel Road and rotate.

"Sometimes, we get in a lunch ... but for the most part,we're in traffic most of the day," he said.

DeRubba carries a whistle but rarely uses it. Pointing tohis mouth, he said, "I have my own, built in."

When DeRubba was hired by the department he was oneof 29 applicants for the job. He had recently retired to CapeCoral and -was considering his options.

"I have a master's degree and was thinking of teaching. Ihad just turned 50, that's too young not to do anything," hesaid, adding he saw the SPD ad in the paper and applied."I'm lucky they picked me."

He said working and living in Florida is better than inNew York. Prior to his retirement, DeRubba worked inadministration as third in charge of his department, whichwas located in Westchester County just outside New YorkCity.

"I started as a patrol officer, became a sergeant, then alieutenant and worked the main police desk," he said. "ThenI took the administrative post."

DeRubba said it was his family that got him interested ina law enforcement career. His father, uncle and cousin allworked in the same police department for a time.

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"Law enforcement tends to run in families," he said.The standout event from DeRubba's New York career

involved an assist on a stolen car chase. The car had beenabandoned and the suspects had fled on foot. DeRubba andhis partner were helping to look for them when his partnersuggested they check the railroad tracks. Sure enough, theyfound a man running down the tracks, so DeRubba pulled upalongside.

"We yelled, 'Freeze, police!' and the suspect put hishands up. Then a train went by and it seemed like it wouldnever end, with all those cars. ... When the tram finally fin-ished, he was still standing there with his arms up," he said.

These days life is a bit less exciting but DeRubba said,"Compared to New York, (Southwest Florida) is a lot nicer,more relaxing, the weather's beautiful. The cost isn't as highas in New York. There, we can't have what we have here."

DeRubba ended up in this area through his family. Hisfather bought property in Cape Coral back in the 1950sthrough the city's original developers' mail-order offers.

His uncle, who died two weeks ago, had a condo in theCape and DeRubba visited quite a bit.

"In fact, I met my wife here 11 years ago," he said.When on the job, DeRubba said traffic officers have "one

main concern, especially in the late afternoon: to get the

Michael Pistella

traffic off the island."They strive to get as many cars as they can moving from

the left-hand turn off Periwinkle while keeping the otherintersections flowing at the same time, but DeRubba admit-ted cars taking the back way along the Gulf drives can tendto back up down Lindgren while waiting their turn.

"One problem is that drawbridge. It seems to hinder usquite a bit. Once it starts backing up, it's hard to clear up forthe longest time," he said.

DeRubba noted that the incredible volume of cars alsoequates to lots of traffic. "March is the busiest month downhere," he noted.

So, is his job intimidating, with cars traveling so close tohim?

"It can be. A car you think is going left, it'll go straight.People have almost hit me, especially people talking on cellphones or looking for signs. They'll stop and then go or theygo when you think they're going to stop," he said.

When not on traffic duty, the traffic enforcement divisionperforms community services, patrolling and staying visi-ble, helping people with directions or car problems, andhelping other officers.

"It's a nice place to work," DeRubba said.

P o l i c e m a t c hWarrant yields evidence,not 'dinner set' suspect

Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff's Office failed tolocate another "dinner-set" burglary suspect, FranciscoHurtado, when they served a search warrant at his residenceat 1920 SE 14th Street'in Cape Coral last Friday. Agents hadlearned the residence was the likely location where area bur-glaries were planned and stolen properly divided.

Sheriff's office spokesman Larry King said officers did,however, pick up evidence that should have a positiveimpact on the investigation and help make the tie-in to theSanibel crimes. He indicated Sanibel police are working onthe countywide task force investigating the burglaries andviolent robbery last Sunday on Sanibel.

King also said Carlos Sosa and Enrique Nava of CapeCoral — arrested for the Pine Tree Drive robbery and beingheld in Lee County Jail on $200,000 bond — have criminalarrest records that go back six or seven years.

Blood samples have been taken from Sosa, Nava andPabel Martinez, also arrested and being held on $150,000bond, The blood has been forwarded for testing and com-parison to that taken at the Sanibel crime scene and fromprevious burglaries. King said those results could take fromsix weeks to three months.

Sanibel Police Commander John Terry said DetectivesJohn Slater and Scott Ashby are finishing their final reportsand looking at evidence from other cases to establish anyconnections to previous burglaries on the island.

Man dies in car crashBill Kuntzman, 52, of Fort Myers died following a fatal

car accident at about 9 p.m. last Wednesday, March 24.Kuntzman, a bartender at the Sanibel/Captiva American

Legion Post 123, was at Legion manager Michael Mann'sIona-McGregor house and was heading home with his wife,Linda, when he failed to stop at a stopsign as he turned leftfrom Kapok Court onto McGregor Blvd., according to Lt.Malcolm Rhodes of the Florida Highway Patrol. His car washit by a St. Louis, Mo., family vacationing on Sanibel. Their1999 Chevrolet Suburban broadsided the Kuntzmans' 1988Pontiac, crushing the driver's side,

FHP officials said Kuntzman, who was not wearing aseatbelt, died instantly. Linda Kuntzman was taken to LeeMemorial Hospital and released early Thursday morning.She suffered minor scratches.

The Suburban's driver, Karen S, Kane, 42, was notinjured, nor were any of the passengers.

The FHP ruled Kuntzman failed to yield the right of wayand no charges are pending against Kane.

Crash halts traffic on San-Cap RoadMonday afternoon, the driver of a car failed to stop and

pushed the car in front of it into the rear of a stopped tanker

Michael PistellaA car is pushed under a petroleum truck in acrash on Sanibel-Captiva Road Monday, caus-ing police to re-route traffic in case of fire.truck on Sanibel-Captiva Road. The driver of the car thatcaused the collision was cited for following too closely.EMS transported two patients the hospital.

Don't get crabbyResidents in the area of beach access No. 5 were con-

cerned about a disturbance early Friday morning. Accordingto Commander John Terry of the Sanibel PoliceDepartment, the Florida Marine Patrol was looking forsomeone involved in possible illegal opening of crab traps.FMP called in the Lee County Sheriff's Office and its K-9dog to track the suspect, who drove his boat into the area.No suspect was found and deputies notified residents in the

' area of the activity. Terry said Sanibel police had limitedinvolvement in the incident.

Ill get the money; you get the beerTeresa Corrin of Fort Myers reported the theft of a 12-

pack of Coors Light from the 7-Eleven at 1521 PeriwinkleWay Monday. She said two white men and a white womenpulled up in front of the convenience store in a gray Honda.One man went to the ATM machine and the other walkedinto the store and out the front door with the Coors. Corringot the plate number but police were unable to find the car.

An alligator taleA male alligator over eight feet long had to be relocated

by Sanibel police Saturday. Sean Doerr reported the 'gatorin his pool under construction. Officer George Krivasreported the alligator showed markings that indicated it hadbeen previously relocated. It was missing approximately afoot of its tail

pfoot of its tail.

t> See Police watch, page 9

ISLAND REPORTER • APRIL 1,1999 • 9

E a s t e r s e r v i c e s

L. Ford

Sunrise service to featureLeighton Ford as speaker

World renowned author and speaker Leighton Ford,brother-in-law to Billy Graham, will be the guest speakerfor the annual Easter sunrise service for Sanibel andCaptiva, scheduled for 6:30 a.m. this Sunday (rememberDaylight Savings Time begins tha' day) on the east side ofthe Sanibel Causeway, wheie organizers said the view of thesunrise over the water is among the best in the area. Theannual event is sponsored through the collective efforts ofchurches throughout the island.

As an author, social activist, leader,communicator and mentor, Ford hasbeen singled out by "Time" magazine as"among the most influential preachersof an active Gospel."

Ford is president of Leighton FordMinistries. He has written 10 books,including the award-winning "Sandy: AHeart for God," the biography of his sonwho died during heart surgery in 1981,and his newest book, "The Power ofStory." He has been an advocate in thefight against world hunger, poverty and

racism, speaking to millions of people in 40 countries onevery continent.

Ford was vice president of the Billy Graham EvangelisticAssociation, where he served for 32 years. He was also aregular alternate speaker with Graham on the "Hour ofDecision," one of the most popular religious broadcasts ofits time. He has also been featured on his own radio andtelevision spots in the United States, Canada and Australia.He is the honorary lifetime chairman of the LausanneCommittee for World Evangelization.

Ford also serves on the boards of World Vision U.S., theGordon Conwell Theological Seminary and the DukeUniversity Cancer Center. He and his wife, Jean, live inCharlotte, N.C., and are the parents of two children, Debbieand Kevin.

Every year, islanders and visitors bring their own beachchairs or blankets to the causeway for seating during the ser-vice, which includes not only a message by the featuredspeaker but also a musical program backlit by the naturalbeauty of the colors of sunrise in the sky and reflected in thewaters.

Local singing groups, and a combined group from allSanibel churches, will present a musical program includingHandel's "Hallelujah Chorus," directed by Carl Gnat, direc-tor of traditional worship at Sanibel Community Church.

In the event of rain, the service will be relocated to thefellowship hall at Sanibel Community Church, 1740Periwinkle Way.

The same message and much of the musical program willbe presented again during the 10 a.m. service at the com-munity church.

All funds donated at the sunrise service will go to Habitatfor Humanity to help provide homes for the needy.Donations will buy building supplies and help fund the pro-gram.

Chapel By the SeaChapel By the Sea is having a Maudy-Thursday service

at 5 p.m. and a Good Friday worship service at noon April2.

Additionally, the chapel is participating in the 6:30 a.m.Easter Sunday sunrise service on the Sanibel Causeway andwill have its regular 11 a.m. worship service later that day.

The chapel is at 11580 Chapin Lane. For inforfnation,call 472-1646.

Sanibel CongregationalSanibel Congregational United Church of Christ will

Police watch

Reporter fileWorshippers bow their heads in prayer at theEaster sunrise causeway service in 1997.observe Eater week with a full schedule of services and vis-itors will be welcomed at all.

The schedule includes:• Maundy Thursday Tenebrae service followed by Holy

Communion, 7:30 p.m. today.• Good Friday vigil, noon to 3 p.m. Friday, April 2.• Easter Sunday services, 7:45, 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday,

April 4.The traditional Maundy Thursday Tenebrae service is

based on an ancient Christian ritual dating back to the 3rd or4th century. The word "Tenebrae" stems from the Latinword for shadow or darkness ol the passion as a prelude tothe light of the resurrection. There will be seven readingsfrom the Biblical account of the events preceding the cruci-fixion. After each passage, the reader will extinguish a can-dle and the sanctuary lights will be dimmed. After the finalreading, the sanctuary will be in darkness and HolyCommunion will be served.

For the- Good Friday vigil, there will be six, 30-minuteservices starting at noon. They'll all include music, prayerand meditations on the last words of Jesus Christ as he diedon the cross.

On Easter Sunday, there will be a morning chapel serviceat 7:45 a.m., and identical services at 9 and 11 a.m. TheChancel Choir will be at all services. There will be noSunday school. If there is an overflow of worshippers, theservice can be witnessed through closed circuit televisionfrom Heron Hall.

The Rev. Dr. Randall H. Niehoff, senior minister, and theRev. Sandra R. Boler, associate minister, will conduct theservices.

The church is at 2050 Periwinkle Way. For information,call Bob Steele at 395-1952.

Community churchSanibel Community Church invites the public to its

Easter week worship services.There will be a Maundy Thursday service at 7:30 p.m.

today. The message from Maundy Thursday is "Behold theLamb" and this will be a service of praise and gratitude.

Good Friday activities begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 2,with a Tenebrae Service of Darkness based on the Fridayevents of Holy Week as Jesus journeyed from Gethsemaneto the tomb in Joseph's gaiden. Meditations will be offeredby the pastoral staff, and music by the Chancel Choir andmembers of the Praise Team.

And Easter sunrise service will begin at 6:30 a.m. April4 with Di. Leighton Ford as guest speaker. There will bemusic from the choir and other musicians aloug with a spe-cial offering to benefit Habitat for Humanity. The seivicewill be on the Sanibel Causeway.

Easter Sunday worships continue with traditional ser-vices at 8 and 10 a.m.-and contemporary services at 9 and11 a.m.

The church is at 1740 Periwinkle Way. For information,call 472-2684.

St. Isabel'sSt. Isabel Catholic Church has a number of activities,

planned for Easter weekend. They include:H Holy Thursday — There will not be a morning

mass. There will be a mass of the Loid's Supper at 7 p.m.today.

• Good Friday — Morning prayeis at 8:30 a.m. ThePassion Liturgy will be at noon. Stations of the Cross willbe outside on the church grounds at 3 p.m. and most of theisland's clergy will participate.

• Holy Saturday — Morning prayers at 8:30 a.m. TheSolemn Paschal Vigil will be at 7 p.m. There will be no 5:30p.m. mass.

• Easter Sunday — There will be five morning mass-es: two at 8:30 a.m.; two at 10:30 a.m. and one at noon.

St. Isabel's is at 3559 Sanibel-Captiva Road. For infor-mation, call Joe Kelley at 472-5403.

'Increasing Your Confidence'Dr. Denny Dennison and the Sanibel Community Church

will begin a six-week Sunday morning series titled"Increasing Your Confidence" starting this Sunday, April 4.

"This series will appeal to people in our community whofeel dynamic one moment and defeated the next, who feelcrushed one minute and then confident the next. One minutethey're having a pity party and the next moment they'ie tak-ing on the world. The purpose of this six-week series is toanswer the question. 'What made the difference?' Dennisonsaid

The themes and dates are.• "Easter Power for Confident Living," April 4,• "The Source of our Confidence," April 11.• "Healing Scars of Shattered Confidence," April 25.• "Six Keys to Confident Living," May 2.• "Replace Condemnation with Confidence," May 9.• "Plow to Bring out the Best in Others," May 23.The series will be given four times each Sunday it's

offered, at 8, 9, 10 and 11 a.m. The church is multi-denom-inational and has been serving the islands for 81 years. It'slocated at 1740 Periwinkle Way. All are welcome.

For information, call 472-2684.

Christian women to meetThe Sanibel/Captiva Christian Women's Club invites all

women to its next luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Thursday, April 8, at the Sundial Beach & Tennis Resort.

"Quilts — Their Gift" will be the program presented byBarbara Cassavell, Mary Jo Schenck will share "Words toBring out in the Sun" and Shirlee Whitson will sing.

The cost is $12.50 and reservations are required byMonday, April 5. The Sundial is at 1451 Middle Gulf Drive.Call Doloris Bandy at 466-6753 or Irene Shareski at 466-5257.

Bike tripsJacqueline Nelson Holloway reported

two bikes taken from the bike rack at herKings Crown condo Monday. The bikes,owned by the Bike Route on Sanibel, werevalued at $450 and $650.

Robert Flacke reported two bikes takenfrom the carport at his Island Beach Clubcondo Monday.

Get away canoe?Damon Surgener of Pine Tree Drive

reported the theft of a canoe from his boatdock Saturday. It is valued at $900.

Not just whistling DixieLinda Faye Safyan-Holber of Pittsburgh,

Penn., reported the theft of $3,000 worth ofdesigner silver jewelry from her unit at theSundial Beach Resort Saturday. The itemsincluded a Lisa Jenks-designed necklace,earrings and bracelet.

Safyan-Holber said she had put the jew-elry m a Dixie cup in a bedroom dresserdrawer. She put all her other jewelry in theresort safe, but kept this out because shewore it more often. She said she and herhusband weie in and out of the unit, but hadlocked the doois

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From page 8was fined for traveling 61 in a 35 mph zoneon Sanibel-Captiva Road Tuesday.

• Amy Marie Burbaugh of Panama Citywas ticketed for not having a valid driver'slicense, having a tag not assigned to the car,not having a valid registration and having noproof of insurance when she was stoppedfor failure to maintain a single lane onPeriwinkle Way Monday.

• Edward A. Akarsten of Sanibel wasticketed for having no proof of insurancewhen he hit Dawn Marie Bermudez of FortMyers in the parking lot at West Wind InnSaturday.

• David Tomee of Port Charlotte wasticketed for improper passing on Sanibel-Captiva Road at Rue Bell Saturday.

• Nelson Cordero of Estero was ticketedfor not having a valid driver's license whenhe was stopped on Causeway Road Friday.

H Mark T. Walsh of Loudenville, N.Y.,was ticketed for traveling 55 in a 30 mphzone on Casa Ybel Road at Middle GulfDrive Thursday, March 25.

M Sean Conrad Perreault of Fort Myerswas ticketed for traveling 62 in a 35 mphzone on Sanibel-Captiva Road Thursday,Match 25. He was also ticketed for havingno pionf ol msuwmce and impioper passing

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Islanders pitch in to save Haitian orphanageBy Pattie PaceStaff Writer

A Haitian pastor was in town last monthto raise $8,600 before the end of April orrisk losing the combinationchuich/school/orphanage he helped buildwith his own hands. After he missed severalmoitgage payments following the death ofhis wife, a Haitian bank seived notice offoreclosure

"We will laise the money with blood,sweat or tears," said South Fort Myers resi-dent Bernadette Kummer, whose mother,Gertrude Harley of Sanibel, provided hous-ing for the Haitian Rev Joseph Georges dur-ing his stay During Georges' visit, Kummershuttled him around to area churches, banksand a Haitian radio station

The too were able to rally the support ofislanders and said the mission appears suc-cessful so far.

Contingent travels to HaitiKummer solicited

the help of DavidLowden, an islandbanker who has beeninvolved in a numbei ofchailiable causes, toorganize a gioup totiavel to Haiti andresearch the intricaciesof saving the churchpropeity iiom ioreclo-sure.

Lowden said his D. Lowdenmotivation to help save the orphanage stemsfrom being the father of 6-month-old twingirls bom during Hurricane Georges But,he added, the country's unstable politicalclimate complicates the project

Lasl Friday a four-man team headed to, Haiti and returned late

Monday nightIslander Gerard

Audain, who is original-ly from Haiti and hasfriends and family inHaiti's government andbanking industry, coor-dinated the tap andserved as the group'sinterpreter. RobertCoscia, a free-lancephotographer onSanibel, documented theexpedition and played

the role of an impartial observer

The Rev. Pete Lallo from the LivingHope Church of God m the Iona-McGregorarea of Fort Myers, conducted services,negotiated with the bank and designed aplan of action with the villagers Civil engi-neer Jean Michel Weissen also made thetrip

Lallo said he received a certificate fromHaiti's National Bank of Credit which guar-antees trie property lien will be lifted oncethe debt is paid. That debt currently standsat between $9,000 and $11,000 because ofincurred interest and fluctuating exchangerates

R. Coscia

Future plans"Oui long-teim plan is self sufficiency,"

Lallo saidHe instructed the Haitian men at the

orphanage to pull togethei and begin thewoik that doesn't require money, such ascleanng the pioperty, planting native seedsfrom native crops, and digging footers roi aseparate building to house the oiphanageGeorges hopes to build He told them hedidn't know when he'd make his next tiip toHaiti, but if they weren't keeping up then"end of the baigam, he'd'pull out his help

"There has to be accountability," Lallosaid

He also said that when future cash dona-tions were earmarked for specific projects,such as building or medical supplies, he'dpersonally travel to Haiti and make sure themoney was allocated properly

"Reverend Georges is an honorable man,but the need is so great, he might just spendit on food," Lallo said, adding that he'd besure some money was always allocated tobuy food

Once the funds are raised to secuie thepioperty foi the Haitian orphanage,Kummei wants go a step further by creatinga charitable organization that can helporphanages around the globe Lowden saidhe'll likely seive as tieasuier ol the gioup'sboard of dnectors

"Amencdn corpoiations have a policy ofnot donating to small organizations So Isaid, 'Let's be a big oiganization,'" Kummeisaid

Haitian doctor-turned-pastorfaces foreclosure on land

The Rev Georges isalso a medical doctor,with a degree in inter-nal medicine and bacte-riology

In 1995, whenPresident Jean-BeitrandAnstide returned topower for a year, heclosed the military hos-pitals and some patientswere literally carriedfrom their beds to thesidewalks, according toGeorges

When he and his wife subsequently losttheir hospital jobs, Georges decided todevote his time to his ministry, while hiswife worked three, low-paying jobs to makeends meet

She died from cancer in 1998 andGeorges missed two mortgage payments onhis home/school/orphanage/church land

He said local banks, owned by the gov-ernment, had no incentive to loan himmoney. In February, the National Bank ofCredit in Haiti served notice of foreclosureon the land unless the total remaining bal-ance of $8,600 (104,975 gourds in Haitianmoney) was paid in full by the end of April

That would mean Georges, the 22 peopleliving in his home and the 25 orphans livingin five rooms behind the school would haveno place to live In addition, 450 childrenwould have nowhere to attend school

J. Georges

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ABOVE: Haitianchildren play to thecamera outside the

Good SamaritanOrphanage.

AT RIGHT: (1 to r)Camille Coridon,

teacher; ElmiseJoseph, student

teacher; FoFo, stu-dent at blackboard;

Fienelon Coidichon,student teacher; and

Pastor JosephGeorges teach

classes to Haitianstudents.

Bigger goals outlinedKummer met the Rev Georges through

her involvement with Shirley Moody, whotraveled to Haiti with the Christian FilmMinistries Georges said he became aChristian in a roundabout way after surviv-ing a so-called voodoo curse placed on himHis parents had been Haitian voodoo witchdoctors who sent him to Catholic school forthe educational value

With no place to stay, Georges invitedMoody back to his home, the one he shareswith 10 orphans, his five children, threenephews, two women who assist in thechurch and with the children, and twohomeless people

Once the hen is removed, Kummer saidshe doesn't want the people of Haiti to beforgotten She plans to raise additional

Photos I Special to the Reporter

funds to purchase a van for the school, foodfor the orphans, salaries for teachers andworkers, and medical school tuition forGeorges' daughter, who is studying to be adoctor In addition, she wants to raiseenough money to build a high school and ahospital With four of Georges' childrenentering the medical profession, running ahospital could become a family affair

"Jesus Christ will be coming soonPlease help the helpless children in Haiti,"Georges said

Checks can be sent to the Living HopeChurch of God, c/o Haitian Orphans, 16581McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33908.Anyone wanting to get involved with form-ing the charitable organization or to serve onthe board of directors can call Kummer at454-1827

it was formed in 1994, (he Saiubcl Bic>C Iub submitted us icu>mmi.'ndaUons tocitv council for continued saictv andUwi imprcnemails ol Sanibel s bikesystem

The piopnsais include• Selling the minimum width ol iu

bike paths to eight loetj • Selling «i minimum size- ol .ill futtion-path signs at l\vo feet

• Beginning a root uilung piogra.regular intervals and include all areas pai-allel to and missing hike paths

Among m<i|oi capital impio\cme!riis,the club listed

• lo widen the bike path on Santhel-Captiva Road to eight feet Ihc elewlioiiot the path to the new lex el oi the road wasnot deemed necessary

To w ideii ihe '.The club's gg

tional safety conceirin (he path systemturns at Periwinkleand Bailey roads Miregulai inaintenani.ifimond" markings a

Noah's Ark open Hiis SaturdayNoah's Ark thrift shop will be open

from9,30am to 12 30p m this SaturdavApril 3

People are invited to take advantage ofthis extra three-hour shopping opportunityand to check out the Ark's new additionthat houses a bigger furniture and donationdrop-otf area

The Ark is open 9 30am to 12 30 p m

weekdays, plus the first Saturday of themonth

Visitors can also meet Max, the shop'smascot, who belongs to volunteer AnneHall.

Noah's Ark is located behind StMichael & AH Angels Episcopal Church at2304 Periwinkle Way For more informa-tion, call 472-3356

ISLAND REPORTER • APRIL 1, 1999 Q 11

Zonta 'Angel' gala planned for April 11By Gwenda Hiett-ClementsNews Editor

The 16 women nominated foi the first Jean WigieyCommunity Angel Awaid give then tune to a wide lange otoigamzations — envuonmental, educational, cultunil, spn-llual and human rights — but they all make the same obsci-vations. The moie you give, the moie you gain peisonally,and none ol them give of themselves lor public lecognition

One ot those giving women who devote countless horns,energy, knowledge and spirit to organizations on and oilisland will be named the fust lecipient ot the Angel AwaidShe, along with the othei nominees, will be honoiedSunday, April 11, at a special celebration at the Dunes Golf& Tennis Club.

Finalists foiSambel/CaptivaFleming, DorisJohnson, Nina

the award given by Zonta Club ofaie Ruth Deubei, Jill Dillon, GinnyFrey, Jean Gavin, Anne Hall, Louise

Klaudt, Maiilyn Kloosterman, TheresaJan

R u t h D e u b e r J i l l Di l lon Ginny F leming Doris Frey

Louwers, Maiy Anne McCormick, Jacque Owens,Patton, Laverne Phillips, Val Pool and Jean Wood.

Zonta created the award in honor of Jean Wigiey, whovolunteered extensively and unselfishly both on and oilisland. Wigiey, who lived on Sanibel with hei husband Bob,died in 1998 after a 17-year battle with cancel Linda Uhler,Zonta president, said in its first year and in years thereafter,the award will recognize an island woman who embodiesthe spirit of community service as Wigiey did

Prior to moving to Sanibel, Wigiey had been activenationally and internationally with the YWCA. In LeeCounty, she was on the board of Planned Parenthood andvolunteered her time to Habitat for Humanity. Her islandcommunity contributions included serving as president ofthe Sanibel Community Church and vice-president ofZonta. For five years, she organized the Barrier IslandGroup for the Arts largest fund-raising effort — the Arts &Crafts Fair at Thanksgiving time. She also volunteered atthe Old Schoolhouse Theater.

Uhler said, "Our primary objective is to keep Jean'smemory alive. We want to encourage others to emulate herspirit of volunteerism and to recognize community volun-teers."

Co-chairwoman for the award process, Ginger Parker,said, "We were delighted at the response from the commu-nity in nominating women. We are especially pleased thatthere is such a cross section of women, all ages, represent-ing a variety of organizations with diffeient focus in thisfirst year. That was very gratifying."

A community-based selection committee reviewed thenominations to select the 16 finalists and the oveiall winneiThe recipient of the Jean Wigiey Community Angel Awardwill receive a glass artwork designed by Zonta membeiJoanne Marriott and island artist Lucas Century. She willalso receive a cash donation to the organization of herchoice.

Community members, island volunteers, family andfriends of the nominees are invited to attend the celebrationand announcement of the first winner at the gathering from5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Dunes next Sunday. The cost is $20.There will be "hearty" hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.

"The evening will be a wonderful opportunity to honorall the women as representatives of all the wonderful vol-unteers on the island," Uhler said. "It will also give peoplewho knew and worked with Jean an opportunity to remem-ber her m a special way. There will be a video honoring herand the spirit of volunteerism."

Tickets are available from any Zonta member or by send-ing a check made payable to Zonta Foundation ofSouthwest Florida, P.O. Box 1244, Sanibel, FL 33957. Foradditional information, call Ginger Parker at 466-5100 orPhyllis Bogan at 472-2059.

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C l u b n o t e sOptimist winner announced

Angela Neel was the winner of the cashgrand prize at the Sanibel/Captiva OptimistClub's pancake breakfast Sunday, March21, at the Sanibel Community House.

"I sure can use this," a jubilant Neel said."My luck has changed."

Bob Laswell and Ann McClough wonsecond and third prize. Each received $50savings bonds.

Proceeds from the breakfast will supportactivities, events and scholarships for islandyoungsters.

Breakfast sponsors included the IslandHouse Restaurant, the Bean, the HungryHeion, Sun Harvest Orange Juice,NationsBank, Bank of the Islands and theSanibel Brew Pub.

Beachcombers to meetThe Beachcombers, a friendship club for

singles in the Sanibel/Captiva area, willmeet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, at theSanibel Congregational United Church ofChrist. The evening will start off withsocializing and a brief meeting followed bydinner at 7 p.m. at the Beach viewRestaurant at Beachview Golf Club.

The group meets the first Tuesday of themonth and last month's meeting, whichincluded the new social hour format, was

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productive and enjoyable, according to the15 members and visitors who attended.Monthly programs are planned in whichmembers will give informal talks or presen-tations on individual hobbies, interests orspecial events. May's meeting will featurethe first of these programs with CarolynGraham speaking about collecting antiquedolls.

The Beachcombers, founded by singlemembers of the Congregational church, isan ecumenical group open to all. The firstmeeting is free. For information or reserva-tions, call Mary Hatley at 590-0147.

PUBLIC NOTICEBEACH ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 4, 1999 at 10:00 A.M. in CouncilChambers (MacKenzie Hall), 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida, 33957 before theCity Council of the City of Sanibel on the Beach Road Improvement Project.

The owners of the property or any other persons interested may appear and be heard asto the propriety and advisability of making improvements, as to the cost thereof, as tothe manner of payment therefor, and as to the amount thereof to be assessed againsteach property so improved.

The area to be improved by the Beach Road Improvement Project includes the portionof Beach Road extending from East Gulf Drive north approximately 2,000 feet and alllots and lands adjoining and contiguous or bounding and abutting said improvements orwhich are specifically benefitted thereby. A description of each property to be assessedand the amount to be assessed to each paicel of property may be obtained at the officeof the City Clerk.

IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION MADE BY THE COUNCIL ONANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING/HEARING, SUCH PERSONMAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGSIS MADE, TO INCLUDE THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICHANY SUCH APPEAL IS TO BE BASED,

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DIS ABILITffiS ACTPERSONS NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION1 TO pXRTICIPATE IN THISPROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT CITY MANAGER ROBERT D PRITT AT941-472-4359 NO LATER THAN ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDINGS FORASSISTANCE. IF HEARING IMPAIRED, TELEPHONE THE FLORIDA RELAYSERVICE NUMBERS, 800-955-8771 (TDD) OR 800-955-8770 (VOICE) FORASSISTANCE.

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By Gwenda Hiett-ClementsNews Editor

Information systems to MissionControl:

Sanibel, we do not seem to have aproblem.

City of Sanibel InformationSystems Manager Bert Smith isin charge of making sure whenthe Year 2000 hits, the city will

glide smoothly through the transition."IBM has been m to check and upgrade

the city's AS400. That's our major comput-er system that handles all core city functions— financial, utilities, police, personnel,"Smith said. "Also, our softwaie has beenupgraded to meet Y2K specifications. Onceall the mission critical systems were takencare of, individual user machines wereupgraded. They all have Windows '95 or '98now."

Smith came to the city last Novemberwhen Reid Collier left to work as an inde-pendent computer consultant.

"When I came in, I sort of picked upwhat Reid had been doing, but I started overinventorying to see for myself where the citywas. We're in good shape. We're where weshould be."

The city budgeted $20,000 to make itsinformation and computer systems Y2Kcompliant. Smith has been working to makesuie all critical systems — hardware, soft-ware and external interactions — are readyto cany on m the year 2000. Thus far he hasinventoried and evaluated all the equipment.Highly percent of hardware and softwareremediation is complete with a May 1 dead-

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line set for compliance.Now that the majori-

ty of the systems areupdated, Smith is work-ing on testing and con-tingency planning

"I am talking to allthe departments abouttheir internal and exter-nal processes. Supposethe 400 goes down.What is mission criticalto keep the city run-ning? We look at each department process,then we do the same thing with our vendors.What if NationsBank has a problem?"

He pointed out that, for the most part, thecity can carry on with its work but payrollwould be affected if the banks had comput-er glitches. The city has generators and bat-tery backups to cover instant spikes in thesystem.

"I'm very confident the city has a goodplan for emergencies and we are in goodshape," Smith said.

In addition to his Y2K duties since com-ing to work for the city, Smith has alsoworked on other city information systems.The week before he arrived, the aging phonesystem died.

"We were without phones for a coupledays when the new system was put in. Thepolice department has its own system. Ifours is down, theirs stays up. That was theonly way people could get us for a while,"he said.

Also, upgrading of the police depart-ment, the final city area to be handled, isnow complete. Emergency services havenow also been upgraded and departmentPCs and all the dispatch computers areupgraded, according to Smith.

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Smith has also been making additions tothe city's Internet website. Agendas for thecity council and planning commission meet-ings are now on the site as are job postings.Smith has also added new links for customerservice. He has plans to set up a system totrack citizens' issues to know what the peo-ple want from the city and to set up e-mailfor all city employees.

"I would also like to put some city formson the web. By offering people forms, saypermitting forms, they can get an idea ofwhat is needed before they come in to thecity," he said.

To tie everything together, Smith has acity Y2K status report on the site which out-lines what has been done and what is yet tobe completed. It also includes a readiness-disclosure statement filed with the state.

Smith came to the area from Baldwin,Md., outside Baltimore. He earned his bach-elor's degree in chemistry from TowsonState in Towson, Md., but was drawn toworking with computers. To learn moreabout computer capabilities, Smith special-ized in computational chemistry — design-ing drugs by computer. Prior to coming tothe city, Smith worked for SonyCorporation.

Smith, who lives in Gumbo Limbo, said,"Sony was just too many hours and too longof a drive. I wanted to work in the commu-nity where I live. I have an 18-month-oldson, Nicolas. He's a real handful and I wantto be around for him."

As to the turn from 1999 to 2000, Smithsaid, "Nobody knows what will happen.There will be little glitches and bumps... lit-tle things found that can be corrected ... butno one expects anything major."

"We're in a good place here. We alreadyhave in place an infrastructure — hurricanepreparation and evacuation — that will han-dle any problems. I will probably just havesome cash on hand, water, canned goods ...things like that —just in case," he said.

And he already knows what he will bedoing Dec. 31, 1999 — completing the finalphase of Y2K readiness. Smith will be back-ing up data all during the day.

"We will back up data on individualmachines but I hope to get all the data on thenetwork before that tune," he said. "I'll behere. We can't turn off the computer systembecause of the 24-hour police service. So I'llbe here watching and waiting."

O f n o t ePhotos, ideas,memorabilia soughtfor time capsule

The organizers of the Captiva TimeCapsule have revealed their wish list forthe photo album for the time capsule.

Among the items desired are: an aerialview of Captiva taken in 1999; pictures ofthe planets Venus and Jupiter; a proximityphoto in February of this season; specialevents such as the kayak races, tug boats,any boat, weddings, birthdays,Oktoberfest, Halloween, St. Patrick's Day,Christmas, Hanukkah, the way we dress,decorated cars, the ABC Sale, sand sculp-tures, shelling, turtle nests and naturescenes, alligator or panther sightings,herons attending beach parties or fisher-men on the beach.

Photos can be dropped off at theCaptiva Memorial Library. They should belabeled with names and address, and cancontain a short explanation of the occasionif need be.

Organizers are also seeking input for anair- and waterproof box container to storethe memorabilia.

For more information, call BootsFreeman at 472-2426 or Sandy Traff at395-0379.

Doug Johansen to tell talesThe April 2 First

Friday Stories forGrownups will featureDoug Johansen, ateller from theMelbourne area.

Johansen is activein the FloridaStorytellers Guild, is ateller of tales from tra-dition, literature, andhis own imagination.Many of his stories Johansenare humorous, often with a subtle twistthat challenges his audiences' wit andattention. Often they are about the out-doors, human nature, and myth. In his"other life," Johansen grew up in NewYork state and spent his working life in theWashington, D.C. area with IBM in theiraerospace division.

The First Fiiday Stories Ibi Grownupsat the Sanibel Public Library is at 2 p.m.Friday For information, call 472-2483.

The Island Water Association

-NOTICE -The annual meeting of

The Island Water Association, Inc.,will be held at 10:00 a.m.

on Monday, April 12th, 1999at the offices of the association

located at3651 Sanibel-Captiva Road,

Sanibel, Florida

E. GarveySecretary

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S c h o o l n e w sIsland student heads to Brain BrawlBy Pattie PaceStaff Writer

The state Brain Brawl, acompetition sponsored bythe National Honor Societythat resembles the popularTV game show Jeopardy,will be held April 15 and 16at the DiamondHead Resorton Fort Myers Beach.

Sanibel's Jackie Fawcetl,a 17-year-old senior from theprivate Canterbury School,and three other students willrepresent SouthwestFlorida's four-county dis-trict. The team will face offagainst about 80 studentsfrom across the state.

"Jackie's just a very tena-cious young lady who works hard at anything she gets ahold of. Her incentive to do good work comes from within,which is admirable. The rest of us tell her to slow down.Ethically and academically, her standards are veiy high,"said Betsy Glass, advisor to Canterbury's National HonorSociety.

Glass added that categories in the Brain Brawl willinclude literature, history, math, science, theater andmovies, past and present Students either know the materialor not, and studying is nearly impossible.

Awards and activitiesAlong with proceeding to the state Brain Brawl champi-

Jackie Fawcett

onship, Fawcett has lined up a long list of accomplishments.She's the current president of Canterbury's chapter of theNational Honor Society; a member of Students AgainstDrunk Driving; a participant in the Big Brothers/Big Sistersorganization; editor of the yearbook; layout editor of theschool newspaper; and one of the team that puts outChatauquan, the school's literary magazine. Her skill withnumbers won her a spot in the Mu Alpha Theta math club.In the past, she's also played basketball and volleyball, andserved on the homecoming court.

For someone so young, Fawcett seems to carry her loadwith ease.

"I guess I've always managed my time well," she said.And now that the school year is beginning to wind down

and she finds herself with some extra ftee time to Fill,Fawcett has taken on two pait-tunc jobs — woiking atBhmpie's and Johnny Rockets in Fort Myers.

"I'm anxious to go but I'm going to miss it too," Fawcettsaid, reflecting on her upcoming move away from familiarsurroundings, friends and family.

Future plansFawcett, who graduates in June, has applied to nine or 10

colleges. Although she's received at least one acceptanceletter, she's waiting to hear from her top two choices —Northwestern Univei&ity in Evanston, 111., and DartmouthCollege in Hanover, N.H.

Fawcett, who excels in literature and science, plans tostudy medicine, specializing in orthopedics or cardiology,when she heads off to school in September.

"My friend's dad is a cardiologist," she said, adding thatfriendship provided her the opportunity to observe numer-ous heart suigeries during the school year. *

Michael PiatellaCanterbury student Jackie Fawcett ofSanibel will be in the Brain Brawl April 15-16-

S c h o o l n o t e s

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kindergartner inMrs. Zokia's class,

dresses up for EasterMarch 26. She holds

a baby chick.

• Spring Break beginsFriday, April 2, and con-tinues through Monday,April 12.

Sanibel SchoolB Citizens of the

week — Citizens of theweek for March 29 are:Christian Cooper, KatieGreten, Carl Von Harten,Kimberly Greenplate, NickAlvarez, Cassi Almeida, JedKrause, Brenna Williams,Marge McDowell, SarahKukol, Bobby DeForest andDavid Campbell.

• Book fair update—The Scholastic Book Fairheld at the Sanibel Schoollast week was a great suc-cess, the school reported.The Sanibel School thanks Toni Shannon for taking chargeand running the fair, the many volunteers for their work inhelping students make their selections, and the students,staff and parents for their continued support of the seasonalbook fairs.

• Little League change — All Little League gamesscheduled for Friday, April 2, will be played at 4:30 p.m.today.

• Field Day — Field Day is today and volunteers areneeded to supervise activities from 8-11 a.m. Anyone inter-ested should call 472-1617.

• Yearbook — This is the last chance to order 1998-99 yearbooks. The cost is $12 and payments can be made atthe school office.

• Odyssey postponed — The Wednesday afternoonOdyssey of the Mind program for primary grades is post-poned until further notice. All participants will be notifiedwhen the program reconvenes. For information, call SpringRosen at 472-4347 or Donna DiBiase at 395-2931.

• Art winners — Student artwork was on display atthe orchid show in the Edison Mall recently and three stu-

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and bunny inpreparation forEaster Sunday.

first Tuesday after returning

dents from the SanibelSchool won ribbons. Firstplace went to Andrew Moen,Brett Shannon took secondplace while Evan Bodgonwon third place.

W CHADD to meet —Childien and Adults withAttention Deficit Disorderswill have its next monthlymeeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday,April 6, at Lee MemorialHospital's auditorium. Thetopic will be "managing dif-ficult behaviors." LeeMemorial is at 2776Cleveland Ave. For informa-tion, call Jean Gavin at 472-9758.

• PTA to meet — Thenext J?TA meeting will be at10 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, inthe art portable. This is the

from spring break.

Final call for scholarshipsThe Sanibel/Captiva Kiwanis Club has scholarships

available for area residents. Anyone planning to go to a col-lege or university in Florida could be eligible.

For more information, call 472-5403 or wrote to P.O.Box 1, Sanibel, FL 33957. Applications must be completedand returned by April 5.

Rotary scholarships availableThe Rotary Club of Sanibel/Captiva is accepting applica-

tions from graduating high school seniors who live on theislands for a scholarship award of $3,000 a year for fouryears at the recipient's choice of college or university with-in the United States. As in the past, scholarships will beawarded on the basis of scholastic achievement, extra-cur-ricular activities, recommendations and an interviewprocess.

All senior high school students living on Sanibel orCaptiva or whose parents work full time on the islands andare attending a Lee County school are eligible to apply. Thedeadline is April 16.

The Rotaiy Club will also continue to provide support forits cuirent scholarship recipients i'oi up to $12,000 over fouryears.

Applications arc available by writing to the Rotary ClubScholarship Committee, P.O. Box 686, Sanibel, FL 33957or by calling 472-8753.

Rigsby wins first localOptimist essay contest

Tia Rigsby is the first-place winner of the firstSanibel/Captiva Optimist Club essay contest. Island highschool students submitted a 500-word essay on the topic, "IfI could Give Freedom Away."

Rigsby, a sophomore at Cypiess Lake High School,received a $100 savings bond courtesy of Bank of dieIslands and her essay goes on to district competition.

Second-place winner Joanna Theiss, a junior at CypressLake High School, received a $75 saving bond from Bankof the Islands while third-place winner Jonah Spring, anInternational Baccalaureate senior at Fort Myers HighSchool, received a $50 savings bond.

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AGENDAFive-Year Budget Projection Review Committee

April 5,1999MacKenzie Hall

9:00 1. Chairman Ball calls the meeting to order.2. Work on draft of Comments/

Recommendations for Report to Council.3. Adjournment.

SANIBELFIRE CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERSREGULAR MEETING SANIBEL FIRE STATION ONE2351 PALM RIDGE ROAD, Sanibel Fire Control District

April 8,1999 1:30 P.M. AGENDA1. General Business

INFORMATION ON THE ABOVE ITEMS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW ONWEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE FIRE STATION Ap351 PALM RIDGE ROAD.If a person decided to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter considered atsuch meeting or hearing they will be need a record of the proceedings, and for such the purposesthey may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes thetestimony and evidence upon?which the appeal is based. i ' \

P. Charles Frederick, Fire Chief

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Congratulating the winners, John Turansky, president ofthe Optimist Club, said, "I know the judges must have had avery difficuLt time picking the winners. All of the essayssubmitted were insightful and very well written I was veryproud of island youths."

According to Essay/Oratorical Contest ChairpeisonRhonda Henning, "This was the club's first contest. We areLooking forward to out upcoming oratorical contest and onto next year's essay contest It was very comforting to readthe essays written by our island kids. The compassion andsensitivity expiessed in the essays truly reinforced my faithin today's youth."

The winning essays follow.

if 1 Could Give Freedom AwayBy Tia RigsbyFirst place

If I could give freedom away, I would give it to the peo-ple of Chegdomyn, Russia. Chegdomyn is a city located onthe southwestern part of Siberia. Although Russia is a demo-cratic country, these citizens still lack liberty

Since communism fell, the people of Chegdomyn techni-cally have the freedom to worship as they choose. However,whenever someone chooses to be baptized, the governmentdemands papers. Therefore, there is a record in Moscow ofwho every Christian is and where they live. This is a poten-tially dangerous situation, considering that duung commu-nism, Christians were widely persecuted.

Also, the Russians do not own their own homes. Theirhomes aie owned and heated by the government. The gov-ernment allows heat and hot watei from October to May.The heat comes from a central plant that pipes in the water.Although the pipes appear large, one of the citizens toldAmericans that the pipes were old and that the interior wasfilled with sediments, creating a weak current. This systemdoes little to warm the bitter cold; temperatures reach as lowas -60 degrees Celsius.

Communication with the outside world is discouraged inChegdomyn. The mail takes from three to six weeks toarrive; sometimes it gets lost. Incoming e-mails are read. Inthe city itself, theie are no house numbers or street names.A guard is posted at the city gates. Guards are also posted attrain stations; trains are the only feasible way of travelinglong distances.

In order to leave the country, a citizen of Chegdomynmust receive a notarized letter of invitation. The letter muststate who is responsible for the citizen and where they willgo. The citizen must then take a 16-hour train ride and a 10-hour car ride to an embassy at Vladlvoska to complete thepaperwork necessary prior to departure.

Freedom is also restricted with the choices a 17-year oldmale teen-ager faces. After graduating high school, he caneither attend the university or the army. If he can't afford theuniversity, then there is no choice. Service in the army lastsfrom four to five years. The army does not always have thefunds to feed or pay soldiers.

Because the economy is bad, medical treatment is poor inChegdomyn. For instance, the government has refused tosupply insulin. The government also has not paid doctors inover 10 months. During a tour of the clinic, Americans sawmany supplies being re-used. Disposable plastic gloves werewashed and set on a radiator to dry. Used ace bandages wereboiled.

In conclusion, I believe the people of Chegdomyn areentitled the same life, liberty and pursuit of happiness Ihave. I feel it's time to look past the facade of democratic

government. It's time to give freedom away.

If S Could Give Freedom AwayBy Joanna TheissSecond place

A world without biases and ignoiance would be the onlyworld that is truly free. I'd place liberty and freedom in thehands of those men and women who are still chained byopposition and hatred. Our world is filled with people whocan't live life to the fullest because of their nationality orskin color. In order to spread a euphoric tide of happinessand freedom, our prejudiced history must be rememberedbut not allowed to reoccur; and the family tradition of big-otry must end. By saving and freeing the oppressors fromtheir own ignorant feelings of hate, the earth shall bereleased from the shackles of hatred. If freedom was some-thing that could be given away, it should be handed out tothese victims to obliterate menacing stares and violent out-breaks of hate

Imagine freedom as being easy to receive: the lineage ofhatred and the ancestry of racism could be erased as simplyas the sun relieves a dreary day. I'd grant freedom to all ofthose students who learn from their parents' confederateflags and fiery histories. I'd free the tiny girl who passes agroup of African-American peeis and stares at her feet, notdaring to glance at those playmates who hei mother says areinferior to her. A helping of freedom would mute thespeeches at a white supremacist rally and the angry, blas-phemous shouts of anonymous hooded bigots. Every personwho was ever embiaced by a menacing moment of* superi-ority simply because they have light skin would be dis-charged from the smothering hold that binds them to thesefeelings.

I'd use my weapon of liberation to achieve the most dif-ficult task of all: to take away every move that was made tohold back a minority just because it's different. This wouldbe the hardest task because oppression goes on daily, andhas been since the world was created. As far back as timecan go, members of civilization have been discriminatedagainst, forced into slavery and even killed because theydidn't reach some invisible level. But if all the parts of thepast that have been marred by hatred and oppression wereeliminated, a lot of strength of the people persecuted wouldnever have been attained. The way that a group of peopleholds together to fight and survive hatred is a rejection ofthose who foster hate.

In conclusion, the stifling feelings of being disconnectedand left out due to race is one that has been infecting theworld since the beginning of time and continues to this day.Biases are being formed as I write. Parents are passing alongold, unfair and pitiful lessons to open minds soon to beclosed and locked. Hate crimes are plotted and people con-victed every day. This will not stop until freedom is grantedto everyone and history is treasured but never repeated.

If I Could Give Freedom AwayBy Jonah SpringThird place

If I could give freedom away, I could work for the rest ofmy life and not be done with such an honorable task.Freedom is a gift that we take for granted most of our livesalong with many others which stem from it. It is impossiblefor us to fathom the horrors which exist in the lives of those

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who dwell under the rule of another, or the feelings of help-lessness which accompany such a lifestyle, if you can evencall it that. So, given the magnitude of such an issue, I willforgo the constraints of format and delve right into'this pow-erful topic. If 1 had such a gift, I would concentmte myefforts on Africa and South America. These two regionscontain the highest amounts of poverty, disease and laminein a world of surplus and luxury. In Africa, governments aieoften brutal and short lived, theiefoie leaving the countnesin a state of chaos and its peoples m desperation. The peo-ple live in a state of such indescribable poverty, yet pioba-bly work harder than any other group on the planet. SouthAmerica also experiences great amounts of poverty anddeprivation. Crime and illegal activities rule the lives of itspeople and stifle their children's ability to grow. Althoughthe lack of freedom in these two areas is great, this is not thegreatest injustice toward freedom.

Freedom is needed most on an individual basis.Countless people from many different countries travel toAmerica each year in search of "freedom" and the opportu-nity it offers. Opportunity for better treatment, a betterhome, a better education, a better life for one and their chil-dren.

In Asia, for example, many citizens opt to leave underindentured servitude just so they can have a chance inAmerica. However, America is not the "Avalon" it appearsto be. It is a place of stereotypes and discrimination, with anunderworld of crime and greed. Freedom is taken from peo-ple as children, depending on where they live and the colorof their skin. Their hopes and dreams are crushed when theirlives are filled with dodging bullets and police sirens.Opportunity is robbed from them when all they want is aneducation and a night that isn't filled with gunshots andscreams. Another factor that is working against the lowerclasses of the world is the hidden crime that often occurswith the temptations in government. Unfortunately, politicsis an arena of ulterior motives and hidden agendas, and oftenkeeps the rich wealthy and the poor destitute.

Among all this injustice, I believe that the world ischanging for the better and approaching an era when peoplewill really help each other. However, if I did have the powerto give freedom away, it would be an impotent blessing,because no one man can fix the problems of the world, cspe-

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGCITY OF SANIBEL, FL

Notice is hereby given that the Wastewatei ResearchCommittee will hold a meeting on Monday, April 5,1999, at 9:00 AM. The meeting will convene at theUtility Department Office and proceed with a trolley tourof City wastewater facilities.

IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ADECISION MADE BY THE COUNCIL ON ANYMATTER C O N S I D E R E D AT THISMEETING/HEARING, SUCH PERSON MAY NEEDTO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THEPROCEEDINGS IS MADE, TO INCLUDE THETESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH ANYSUCH APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANSWITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS NEEDING ASPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE INTHIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT ROBERTD. PRITT, CITY MANAGER, NO LATER THAN ONEDAY PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDINGS TELEPHONE941-472-3700 FOR ASSISTANCE. IF HEARINGIMPAIRED, TELEPHONE THE FLORIDA RELAYSERVICE NUMBERS, 800-955-8771 (TDD) OR 800-955-8770 (VOICE), FOR ASSISTANCE.

By: The City of Sanibel, Florida

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April Fool's Day has 'ticklish' historyBy Gwenda Hiett-ClementsNews Editor

"The first of April, some do say,Is set apart for All Fools' Day.But why the people call it so,Nor I, nor they themselves do know.But on this day are people sentOn purpose for pure merriment."

— Poor Robin's Almanac (1790)

Trying to pin down the origin of April Fool's Day is afoolish endeavor since no two sources offer the same expla-nation. It is, as agreed by all, the day named for the customof playing practical jokes with the aim of making friendsand foes look "foolish."

Many support the theory that April Fool's began after theadoption of a reformed calendar in France circa 1564 or1582, depending on which reference you read. Specific date

aside, all references note that in medieval times, the NewYear's celebration began March 25 and ended April 1. Withthe.reform of the calendar under King Charles IX of France,New Year's Day was moved from April 1 to Jan. 1. Thosepeople who continued to celebrate the new year April 1 —because of ignorance or bullheadedness — were called"fools." They were sent foolish gifts and invitations to non-existent parties.

Some say the silly celebration began in various parts ofthe world — France, England, Mexico, Sweden and India— as a celebration of the vernal equinox, which is March21, and the emergence from the winter doldrums. Pranksbecame a part of equinox parties. The Hilaria festival ofancient Rome was March 25. The Holi festival of India istraditionally celebrated with pranks on its final day, March31.

In France today, fools are labeled "Poisson d'Avril,"which translates to April Fish. French children fool theirfriends by taping a paper fish to their friends' backs. Whenthe trick is discovered, everyone yells, "Poisson d'Avril!"

English history notes widespread observance of the hol-iday in the 18th century; English settlers brought the cus-tom with them to the colonies.

In Scotland, April Fool's Day is a two-day event with thesecond day being Taily Day, dedicated to "butt" jokes.Supposedly, the infamous "Kick Me" sign taped unknow-ingly to someone's backside originated there. Also, inScotland the fool is called a gowk after the cuckoo, orgowk, which returns each April and is a symbol of simple-tons.

In Mexico "El Dia de los Inocentes" Dec. 28 was origi-nally set aside as a day for Christians to mourn Herod'sslaughter of innocent children. Over the years, that day hasevolved from sadness to good-natured trickery.

Whatever the source, whatever the saying, Americanhumorist Mark Twain summed it up the best:

"The first of April is the day we remember what we arethe other 364 clays of the year."

— Sources on the Internet: Encyclopedia Britannica,Urban Legends, April Fools on the Net

P e r m i t s & d e e d sDeeds recorded at the Lee County Courthouse for more

than $80,000 during the week ending March 21 include:$13,500,000: Periwinkle Place, Inc. to Periwinkle Place

Partners, Ltd.$2,450,000: Burton E. Sorensen to Kathleen E. Duffy &

William L. Schrader — 16898 Captiva Drive.$1,995,000: Sales & Consulting Trading, Inc. to Burton

E. & Frances E. Sorensen — 4681 Rue Belle Mer.$1,650,000: James A. & Helen F. Hall to Nader F. &

Cynthia Darehshori — 4369 West Gulf Drive.$525,000: James G. Houston to Thomas H. & Ruth A.

Brouster —15295 Captiva Drive.$300,000: Marvin E. & Shelley A. Brown to William E.

& Victoria O'Connor — 1366 Sand Castle Road.$279,500: Miguel A. & Mary E. Padron to Gregor &

Vreni Scheu — 2515 Lands End.$235,000: William E. & J. Victoria O'Connor to Frank &

Joyce Kik and Wayne Kik — 1619 Sand Castle Road.$230,000: Florida Aircraft Federal Credit Union to

Jeffrey R. & Jane R. Henderson — L13, U3, North CaptivaDupes.

$165,000: Robert Lee & Carolyn J. Bloomfield; WilliamRonnie & Wanda J. Click; William Ronnie Click (aka Wm.Ronnie Click) to Dutch One of Marco, Inc. — 2005 MitzieLane.

$147,500: John L. & Brenda D. Decorte to BeatriceBrownell, trustee, and Margaret K. Wherry trust — 1326Junonia St.

Condos:$589,000: Wisconsin Distributors, Inc. to Louise B.

Freemann — Loggerhead Cay-Unit 104.$418,000: Swain Pen Tech, Inc. to Thomas W. Merkle —

Sunset Captiva-Unit A104, Captiva.$411,000: William T. O'Brien to Paul P. & Kathrin Davis

— Sandpiper Beach-Unit 502.$350,000: Judith Stamberg to Joseph C. & Joyce A.

Pignotti — Oceans Reach-Unit 4B1.$290,000: Catherine M. Flottemesch; Catherine M.

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Permits issued by the Sanibel Building Department forthe week ending March 25 include:

$10,000 each: Halerz, 3708 Agate; Kapish, 3711 Agate;and $11,000 — Ulsamer, 1321 Par View — pool and deckby Coastal Custom Pool & Spa.

$450,000: Bralove, 1480 Royal Poinciana — single-fam-ily residence by the Wolter Group.

$2,350: Macko, Periwinkle Park-Lot 141 — rooi'over

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$24,000: Meyer, 1558 Sand Castle Road — residentialelevator by Andrew Fleischman.

$4,000: Seawind II Homeowners Association — screenwall repairs by Perfection Aluminum.

$25,000: Libertine, 5999 Clam Bayou — pool and deckby Gator Pool & Spa.'

$17,500: Schmidlin, 4665 Rue Belle Mer — residentialelevator by Michael J. McGinn.

$10,000: Wildman* 1528 San Carlos Bay Drive —repairs to wood and stucco by Greg Weglarz.

$6,000: Kauffman, 428 Lighthouse Way — replace win-dows and exterior doors by Benchmark.

$32,000: Billig, 2968 Wulfert Road — pool, deck andspa by Baker Contracting.

$4,829: Ruot, 6463 Pine Ave.— glass enclosed porch onsingle-family residence by owner.

$4,500: Ciaro, 4249 West Gulf Drive — beach dunewalkover by Lake Plaza Custom Homes.

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flrts'Archie' artist says strip had moral messageBy Jill GoodmanStaff Writer

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Al Hartley

rchie," "Jughead,""Veronica" and all the gangfrom Riverdale High had

. their say about island politicson the pages of the Island Reporter 20-plus yearsago.

"Aichie" aitist and island lesidcnt Al Hartleyciafted opinion cartoons along with spoofs on the

lighter side of island life forthe fledgling newspapci.

Now retiied and living inShell Point with Herminie,his wife oi 57 years, Hartleyis happy to reminisce.

His desne to be an artistbegan veiy early in his life.

"Ever since I was able tohold a pencil, I knew I want-ed to be an artist," he said.

After a stint m the seiviceas a pilot in World Wai1 II,Hartley pursued his career

desiies with determination."I made a list from the Yellow Pages of all the

publishers in New Yoik City and I made therounds. The first one to give me an assignmentwas a comic book publisher. I did a lot of differ-ent things with Maivel Comics — 'Spider Man,''The Hulk' and a lot ol those characters."

When the originator ol "Archie" died, the pub-lisher asked Hartley to take over the comic strip.

"I wrote and drew the 'Archie' feature for ovci30 years. It was sold all over the woild," Hartleysaid.

lie credits the decades-long success of the"Archie" comic strip to the easily identifiablenatuie oi the characters and their activities.

"'Archie' was everyone. He meant well andtried his best to do everything right but he was anaccident looking foi a place to happen," Hartleylaughed. "All of these characters are a charactertype ... 'Veronica' is a spoiled rich girl, 'Betty' isthe ail-American girl, 'Jughead' is a fellow wholikes to eat. . . And 'Mr. Weatherbee,' the princi-pal, is the symbol of authority that couldn't cutthe mustard."

As the father of two, grandfather of six andgreat-grandfather of two, Haitley said he'salways been sensitive to the needs of youngsters.

"I had a gift that I wanted to use in a positiveway," he said.

Hartley addressed moral issues reaching theyoungsters through his cartoon characters,

"In the mid '60s when kids were rebelling,they were asking very good questions about life.I decided I had a great opportunity with thesecharacters, not just to tickle the funny bone but totry to meet the needs these kids had. That wholegeneration was in turmoil. The most importantthing I had to sustain was entertainment — make

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ABOVE LEFT: Archie comic artist and island resident Al Hartley drew"Archie" last week as a special greeting to the Island Reporter.

ABOVE RIGHT: Al Hartley draws a cartoon at his Shell Point home.them laugh — but I began to include spiritualcontent in the slones in a contempoiary way"

The character "Big Ethel" was used as the buttof jokes in the comic strip and Haitley deter-mined to turn hei into a positive example.

'"Big Ethel' was a tall lanky, girl and notattractive. I decided to use her to try to reach kidswho had self-image problems. As that characterdeveloped, 'Big Ethel' began to get more fan mailthan 'Archie.'" Hartley explained. "A lot of thekids think these characters are real, They wouldassociate with her. It was encouraging and uplift-ing."

Recognizing the appeal of this approach tohelp children, Hartley created comics for a pub-lisher of Christian books. Interested in bridgingthe gap between Jewish and Christian faiths, hebased a series on the true-life story of CorrieTenboon, a Dutch woman who hid Jews andsaved their lives during the war. He later receivedpermission from the owner of "Archie" to usethose characters in Christian comic books as well.Hartley said the publisher sold more than 50 mil-lion comic books.

He also incorporated famous people in his car-toons with a moral message. Hartley said, "Ittook a slice of life that a kid would understand....

"Today, kids are buying a lot of comics that

cost $3 or $4 but the message is terrible. It'sblood and guts and crime These things (comics)are teaching them the woist parts of life."

In addition to his cartoon work, he shared hisfaith by lecturing around the country four to fivetimes a week.

Hartley also remembers enjoying the time hespent crafting his cartoons for the IslandReporter.

"I remember so fondly the way they (founders ,Don Whitehead, Porter Goss and Fred Valtin)were able to mobilize the island's public opinionto prevent Sanibel from becoming another FortMyers Beach or Marco Island. The three of them,more than anybody, were really responsible forthe fact that Sanibel was able to control its owndestiny."

He praised the format, pointing out that thetrio's sensitivity to the "incredible natural cre-ations" on the island.

"It was ail exciting time there was a tremen-dous unanimity ... everybody was marching inthe same direction. I often look back and appreci-ate those times," Hartley said.

Until a stroke slowed him down, Hartleyadmits he was a workaholic and although he stilllectures locally, he said, "I mass the energy thatenabled me to do it."

V i g n e t t e sSeats for sale

The original wooden seats at the OldSchooLhouse Theater that patrons have sat onduring plays and musical shows since 1964 areavailable for sale. Now that the theater has new,comfortable, reserved seating, the OldSchoolhouse Theater Foundation decided to sellthe originals.

The double chairs are available for $100 andbenefit the theater foundation. Foundation mem-bers said they would make a great conversationpiece in dens, family rooms and porches all overthe island.

For more information, call Mary Welch at395-1124.

Children's workshopThe Lee County Alliance of the Arts is plan-

ning a children's workshop from 1-3 p.m.Saturday, April 10. The workshop coincides with"Apo, Duncan & Joyce," an exhibition of threeartists currently showing work at the galley.

The children will be given a tour by art teacherLeo Johnson, who will explain the exhibit tothem. Then they'll be able to apply what they'velearned.

The cost is $2 and includes materials. Thealliance is at 10091 McGregor Blvd. For infor-mation, call 5(39-2787.- -

New exhibitStudents and teachers from the Lee County

Alliance of the Arts are having a student/teachershow at the Bell Tower Mall through April 30.Artwork includes printmaking, paintings, pho-tographs and sculpture.

Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays. The show

is in Suite 203 near Saks Fifth Avenue and Bistro41.

'Apo, Duncan & Joyce'The Lee County Alliance of the Arts invites

the public to the opening reception for "Apo,Duncan & Joyce," a show featuring three verydifferent artists and their work, from 5-8 p.m. thisFriday, April 2. The reception is free and theexhibit will continue through April 30.

Apo Toroyson works with a non-traditionalmedium: bread. He employs burnt toast alongwith wire mesh, burlap, modeling paste andacrylic paints to create his compositions.

Johnson utilizes wood in a variety of shapesand sizes to create sculptures that resemble jig-saw puzzles.

Joyce Ely-Walker is a landscape artist whouses oil and crayons to create Florida images oncanvas.

Organizers said the exhibit is designed to chal-lenge your mind and stimulate your spirit.

For information, call 939-2787.

Gardenia show SundayThe work of Captiva artist Katie Gardenia will

be featured in a solo exhibition at the CaptivaCivic Association. Organizer Stella Farwell said,"This is an exhibition full of imagination andskillful presentations"

Gardenia, who is known for her fairies, fanta-sy figures, clowns and merfolk, is now stretchingher creativity to include "spirit vessels" as well asminiature figures in clay and wax.

Wall pieces are another new direction forGardenia. They are composed of many piecesthat are hand stitched together into settings,which also include sculpted clay and wax figures.

The public is invited to the opening reception

Special to the ReporterSome of the chamber musiciansrehearing for the annual benefit con-cert are (1 to r) Jonathan Daitch, vio-lin; Jay Heavelin, guitar; RuthKostush, oboe; Rosalind Greene,viola; and Norma Gillespie, cello.from noon to 1:30 p.m. April 4. The exhibit canalso be seen from 10 a.m. to noon each Tuesdayand Thursday in April.

The CCA is at 11550 Chapin Lane. For infor-mation, call Rose Finney at 472-2111.

BIG Arts events•""The Barrier Island Group for the Arts has a

number of upcoming events and classes. Theyinclude:

• Chamber ensemble to performThe Norma Gillespie Chamber Ensemble will

present its fourth annual benefit concert at 7 p.m.Sunday, April 11.

t> See Vignettes, page 17

Stepping outOn the island

BIG Arts900 Dunlop Road395-0900

Ongoing workshopsin art, crafts,music, dance, yoga,liberal artsand classes foryoungsters

Phillips and FoundersGalleriesSouthwest Florida CiaftGuild"Open Doors"Open dailyFree

Captiva Civic Center11559 Chapin LaneKatie Gardenia, "The Dollas Art"Reception noon-1:30 p.m.April 4Regular hours 10 a.m. tonoon Tuesday and ThuisdayFree

Lions Arts & Crafts FairSanibel CommunityAssociation2173 Periwinkle Way10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 210 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 3

Pirate Playhouse2200 Periwinkle Way472-0006"Abundance"Through April 108 p m.; matinees select days$15 students; $25 adults

Old Schoolhouse Theater1905 Periwinkle Way472-6862"You Make Me Feel SoYoung"Through April 178 p.m.$23

Island CinemaBailey's Shopping Center472-1701"Out of Towners" and"Analyze This"4, 7, 9:30 p.m.Tickets $6.50 adults; $4.50formatinee, seniors & childrenunder 11

Live musicDailyR.C. Otter'sAndy Rosse LaneCaptiva395-1142

On the townEdison Gallery of Fine ArtEdison Community College489-9313Maxim Kantor: Paintingsthat Confront Russia's PastThrough April 19

Florida Repertory TheatreArcade TheatreFirst and Hendry streets332-4488"Spider's Web"Through April 10Tickets from $18

Broadway Palm DinnerTheater1380 Colonial Blvd.278-4422"Guys and Dolls"Through April 10Matinees select daysTickets from $20 show only;from $33 with dinner

Off-Broadway Palm1380 Colonial Blvd.278-4422"Hooray for Hollywood"Through April 10From $18

Philharmonic Center forthe Arts5833 Pelican Bay Blvd.Naples(800)597-1900"Fame"April 1 & 3-4Parsons Dance CompanyApril 5Neville BrothersApril. 6Naples PhilharmonicOrchestraCellist Gary HoffmanApril 8-11Call for times and prices

ISLAND REPORTER • APRIL 1,1999 Q 17

From page 16VignettesThe concert will display the range and diversity of cham-

ber music, and programs are designed to appeal to begin-ning listeners as well as chamber music enthusiasts.

The core of the ensemble is a string quartet featuringJonathan Daitch, first violin; Gerri Lajoie, second violin;Rosalind Greene, viola; and Norma Gillespie, cello.

Joining the quartet this year will be Scott Ellington, aclarinetist from Fort Myers. Jay Heavelin, a popular jazzguitarist, and Ruth Kostush, an oboist, will also play withthe group.

Proceeds help fund a scholarship that annually awards$1,000 to the outstanding young musicians chamber ensem-ble in the five-county area.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students with chil-dren 12 and younger admitted free.

• Inquiring MindsA multimedia presentation providing

insights into how Sanibel residents areconnected in a complex web of water,pollution, politics and legal entangle-ments with the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineer's South Florida Restudy andthe Southwest Florida Recon andFeasibility Studies will be the subject ofthe next Inquiring Minds session led bylocal environmental activist BillHammond. It's planned from 1:30-3:30p.m. Friday, April 2.

He'll discuss the area's unique eco-logical system and explain why Sanibel's beaches are get-ting "more yucky."

Hammond is an assistant professor of interdisciplinarystudies at Florida Gulf Coast University, a governing boardmember of the South Florida Water Management Districtand the first "off-island" board member of theSanibel/Captiva Conservation Foundation.

The cost is $5 and pre-registration is required.

BIG Arts is at 900 Dunlop Road. For information or toregister for any event, call 395-0900.

Workshop at West WindMary McEntire is offering two,

upcoming three-day/four-night artworkshops at the West Wind Inn onSanibel and Ca"yo Costa. Participantswill be able to paint at the J.N. "Ding"Darling National Wildlife Refuge andtake a boat to the unspoiled Cayo Costa,a state park which is inaccessible byroad. v

McEntire, an established SouthwestFlorida artist, moved to Pine Islandfrom Soho in New York City, where shehad a successful painting career for 15

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M. McEntire

1998, she produced a 90-minute video for the New YorkMuseum of Modern Art called "Not For Sale." It was a his- ,toric perspective of the feminist art movement in the UnitedStates during the 1970s. McEntire holds a master's degree infine arts from the Pratt Institute.

McEntire is represented by Foxwoithy's of Sanibel andBonita Springs, and by Michael Murphy's Gallery inTampa. Her work is also in many private collections.

During her workshops, participants will stay at the WestWind Inn. The session will begin with a welcome buffet tomeet the instructor. The package also includes breakfasts,box lunches, basic watercolor supplies and an easel.

The first workshop begins April 15 and the second isJune 10. The cost for the April workshop is $1,265 and thecost for the June one is $1,112. Transportation and somemeals are not included in the package price.

For information, visit the website at www.vyest-windinn.com. For reservations, call the West Wind at (800)824-0476.

'Abundance' continuesThe fifth production of the Pirate Playhouse's 1998-99

theater season is the western saga "Abundance," by PulitzerPrize-winning dramatist Beth Henley, the author of "Crimesof the Heart" and "The Miss Firecracker Contest."

"Abundance" is a small-cast epic, the tale of two womenwho first meet as mail-order brides newly arrived in theWyoming territory a few years after the Civil War. The playincludes both comic and dramatic elements, and is virtuallyunique as a play portraying the Western frontier experiencefrom a feminine perspective. While the story is entirelyHenley's creation, the principal characters seem to havebeen inspired by several historical figures of the Old West,particularly Fanny Wiggins Kelly and Sarah Luse Latimer,who were captured by Oglala Sioux in 1864 and publishednearly identical accounts of their captivity several yearslater.

The production is directed by Pirate Playhouse InterimProducing Director Ralph Elias, who has staged twoacclaimed productions of the play in California.

The leading roles of the two women, Bess and Macon,will be played by Allison Brennan and Lynne Griffin, whoperformed in one of Elias' California shows. The men in"Abundance" are portrayed by Sean Sullivan, Daniel Ahearnand Todd Blakesley.

"Abundance" continues through April 13.Tickets are $25 may be reserved by calling the Pirate

Playhouse box office at 472-0006. The theater is at 2200Periwinkle Way.

'Hooray for Hollywood'J.T. Smith's Encore Productions' "Hooray; for

Hollywood" will run through April 10 at the Off-BroadwayPalm Theatre in Fort Myers. \

The musical revue includes the greatest hits fromHollywood during the days of Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire andGinger Rogers, and Judy Garland with songs*by Gershwin,

Special to the Reporter"Abundance" stars Allison Brennan andLynne Griffin as mail-order brides who moveto the wild west following the Civil War.

Cole Porter and Jerome Kern.The Off-Broadway Palm is a 100-seat black box theatre

adjacent to Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre's main lobby at1380 Colonial Blvd.

Tickets for "Hooray for Hollywood" are $17 -$30. Call278-4422 for information and reservations.

Theater benefit plannedEden Florida, a non-profit organization serving people

with autism, will be the beneficiary of the second annualEden's Evening at the Theater on Friday, April 9. The eventwill be at Sanibel's Old Schoolhouse Theatre and will fea-ture a champagne reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by J.T.Smith's Encore Production's performance of "You MakeMe Feel So Young ... The Songs of Frank Sinatra" at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $70 and are available now. Call 279-5758,436-5335 or 437-5335.

'Guys and Dolls' on stage"Guys and Dolls" is the next production at the Broadway

Palm Dinner Theatre through April 10.One of Broadway's most hilarious shows, "Guys and

Dolls" has been described as the perfect musical comedy.Set in Times Square in the 1950s, the show is based on thestories of Damon Runyon and tells of the unlikely romancebetween Miss Sarah Brown, a pure-at-heart urban mission-ary, and u slick Broadway gambler named Sky Masterton.The second romantic storyline involves Nathan Detroit andMiss Adelaide, who have been engaged for 14 years. Nathanis the consummate gambler and operator of the "world'slargest floating crap game;" Miss Adelaide is the main.attraction at the Hot Box nightclub.

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'Spiders Web7 a Christie classicBy JiH GoodmanStaff Writer

Oh the tangled webs she weaves. Agatha Christie has away of making her fans alert to every nuance in the hope ofpicking up clues. But rest assured, the Grand Dame ofsleuthing will throw in a curve every time.

She doesn't fail to titillate the amateur Sherlocks in theFlorida Repertory Theatre's current production of "Spider'sWeb" at the Arcade Theatre.

The sparkling cast rolls out the plot ever so skillfully,laced with a good dash of humor.

Kudos to associate producer and actress Carrie Lund.True to the adage, "The show must, go on," and somewhat inthe face of the theatrical good luck saying, "Break a leg"she rehearsed in a leg cast, the result of a skiing accident,and relies upon a cane on and off during her time on stage.Good thing her character, Mildred Peake, the gardener, iswildly eccentric so that the gnarled wooden cane fit the part.

In addition to Repertory members Niels Miller, HelenMutch, Greg Longenhagen, Scott Bennett, GordonMcConnell and Michael Marottta, the cast includes JamesPritchett and Austen White, and Joanna Harmon as PippaHailsham-Brown. Whitney Miller is Joanna's understudy.

The story takes place in the rented estate of HenryHailsham-Brown (White) his wife Clarissa (Mutch) andHenry's daughter Pippa. Clarissa takes pleasure in makingup outlandish stories, so it's a surprise to her companionswhen she really finds a body on the drawing room floor.

Believing Pippa committed the murder, Clarissa uses her

Special to the ReporterThe cast of "Spiders Web," an Agatha Christiemystery at the Arcade Theatre in Fort Myers.storytelling talents to cover up for the child. The ensuingevents result in very funny confusion.

Just when you think you know the murderer, Christiepulls surprises to shatter the best "who dunnit" fan's theo-ries.

"Spider's Web," a play in three acts, will be at the down-town Fort Myers theater through April 10. Call 334-4488 fortickets.

Sanibel Music Festival ends but music lingersBy Jill GoodmanStaff Writer

Refrains from the final performanceby the Opera Theatre of Connecticuthave barely faded away and the SanibelMusic Festival board is already gearingup for year 2000.

The OTC performed "Lovers,Demons & Divas" Saturday night at theSanibel Congregational United Churchof Christ and was given a standing ova-tion following the carefully chosenselections of operatic favorites that builtup to the grand finale, "Libiamo ne' lieticalici" from Verdi's "La Traviata." Nancy Clark

The performance also included selections from Verdi's"Falstaff1 and "Othello," Donizetti's "Don Pasquale,"

Puccini's "La Boheme," Rossini's "The Barber of Seville"and Tchaikovsky's "The Queen of Spades."

On Tuesday morning, the month-long festival officiallywrapped up with an appreciation brunch for volunteers,board members and the media.

SMF board president, Nancy Clark acknowledged thesupport from the community. "If it weren't for you, ourexpenses would be at least 33 percent more," Clark told the200 volunteers.

She recognized the hundreds of hours people gave inhelping the festival in various ways, by housing, feeding andtransporting performers, and by becoming part of the chorusfor "Tosca," which was staged last Wednesday.

Six out of the eight shows were sold out, said vice presi-dent marketing and public relations Maurice Oshry. "We arevery happy with the festival and are already working on year2000."

t> See Music, page 19

Songwriter, singerLivingston Taylorcoming to SanibelBy Jill GoodmanStaff Writer

An evening withLivingston Taylor promis-es to be one to remember.And islanders have the'chance to experience itthis Saturday.

Taylor, whose olderbrother is musician JamesTaylor, has been in themusic business for 30years. Still after all thattime, he doesn't admit tohaving a planned routineon stage.

"I don't set out to be acomic per se. I play guitar,kick around and have as good a time as I legally can," hequipped. "When I go on stage people laugh — thingswind up being funny,"

Although as a songwriter, Taylor modestly admits tohaving had a "couple of top 40 records," he said, "I'm anentertainer and a singer from day one. Songwriting is apart of what I do."

His songs include, "I Love Her So," "Never Can SayGood-bye" and "Fly Away," made famous by Peter Allen.

"I've been awfully lucky," he said.

Raised in North Carolina, Taylor now lives in Boston.He knows Sanibel, having visited here several times asthe guest of jazz singer Michael Franks. He is looking for-ward to returning this weekend.

"My favorite thing is to be with my audience and hangwith them . ..spend time and participate in their lives. It'sa really pleasure for me," he said. "I am guaranteeing afine'time."

Taylor will be at the Barrier Island Group for the Arts,900 Dunlop Road, at 8 p.m. this Saturday, April 3. Ticketsare $20 and available now.

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Matsumotos show off new work at gallery, . _ , - . -.-yrT£s>3

Ikki Matsumoto had a showing of his work at the BlackOrchid Gallery last Friday evening, March 26.

In addition to prints and original artwork available forsale, Matsumoto was selling and signing T-shirts that fea-tured his recent print called "Fish: Boca Grande," whichfeature's tiny red fish swimming out of a big blue and greenfish's mouth in Matsumoto's characteristic stylized lines.

The retrospective showing spanned decades of his work.Matsumoto said he's recently branched out into another

area as well, designing pins and earrings for a company inCalifornia, and is experimenting with Giclee, computer

JJedprints. He had a few of these new works in the

Matsumoto's wife Polly also displayedtrademark brightly colored pieces.

Both artists mingled with guests and were available tosign their work. Black Orchid/Westwind gallery ownerSharon Wise was on hand as well, and she and her staff putout a spread of vegetables and dip, fruit, nuts and wine forguests to sample.

St. Louisans Susie and Peter Hall, who collect IkkiMatsumoto's artwork and who decided to purchase a$1,200 original that night, said they believe his work is thevery essence of the island they love and have visited for 26years.

The reception was from 4-7 p.m. and the galleries areadjacent to each other in the Timbers shopping center.

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ABOVE: (1 to r) Ikki and Polly Matsumotoand Black Orchid/Westwind Gallery ownerSharon Wise chat at the reception Friday.

AT BIGHT: Scott Schirtzinger, an island resi-dent for 20 years, watches as artist Ikki

Matsumoto signs some prints he bought atthe Black Orchid Gallery.

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Oshry noted that the war in the Balkans hasalready resulted in a change in the program fornext year.

The government-sponsored Prague Virtuosiwas canceled. A substitute group has alreadybeen contacted.

The month-long program for next yearincludes:

March 1 — Jon Nakamatsu, piano.March 4 — To be announced.March 8 and 11 — Chamber Music New

York!March 15 — Ysaye String Quartet.March 18 — Cabaret! Cabaret!.March 22 and 25 — Opera Theater of

Connecticut.

Finally, if you missed the performances, youhave a second chance to hear some of them.

In a first-ever collaboration, tapings of select-ed festival performances will being aired nation-ally on public radio.

Locally, these performances can be enjoyed onWGCU 90.1 FM for five consecutiveWednesdays at 8 p.m. starting April 7.

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B u s i n e s sRealtor Jura's love for Sanibel transcends workBy Michael PistellaStaff Writer

Robert Jura, broker-salesman for Coldwell BankerMcFadden & Sprowls on Sanibel, has a simple real estatephilosophy.

"I take all the responsibility for what I'm doing and getthe job done," Jura said. "There's no making excuses — I'mresponsible for everything that goes on in a deal I'm mak-ing."

That attitude makes Jura think of every real estate deal hemakes as his own.

"I stay on top of everything, every, aspect of the deal,"Jura said. "I try to act as the manager of the operation omlTfeel it's my responsibility to makejt happen".***"""

That serious view of real'estate is contrasted by Jura'spenchant for dressing island business casual. He finds it niceto not have to wear a dress shirt, tie, and suit every day as hewould if working off the island.

"I like to be able to work in short sleeves — casualclothes — and deal with people dressed the same way," Jurasaid. "Things are relaxed (on the island) in that way and it'snice because that's the way we want it."

Jura and his wife Jennifer have made Sanibel their work-place as well as their home. Jennifer owns and operates amassage therapy business on the island. And they wouldn'ttrade it for the world.

"We live and work here and want to do everything on theisland," he said. "I could be working off the island, but Idon't want to be crossing that causeway every day. I want tostay on this island."

Jura and his wife enjoy spending their non-business timeon the beaches and on their bicycles.

"It's really nice to be able to Wo-1-••'- ^caniast on ourdays off," Jura «o;a. <-WJ also love to walk the beach in theevening and watch the sun set."

"•'" He also likes Sanibel for the type of real estate he is ableto sell.

"(Sanibel) offers a unique brand of real estate becauseyou deal with more sophisticated people who rely on you togive them good, up-to-date information," he said. "Putting adeal together here is one of the most enjoyable things I do."

Another thing Jura enjoys is getting involved in the com-munity. He is on the board of directors of the Palm LakesHome Owners Association, and was on the board and is nowa member of the rental and grounds committees of the Sea

Shells of SanibelCondominium Association.He is also a board of directorfor Sanibel/Captiva OptimistClub as well as belonging tothe choir at St. Isabel'sCatholic Church. Jennifer isalso involved and willbecome the djre/;f">v - r '.'.'"c, ivn " CommunityAssociation, and she enjoysvolunteering as an usher atthe Pirate Playhouse everychance she gets.

As for Jura's future on Sanibel, he sees himself pluggingalong like he has been since moving here on the Fourth ofJuly in 1995. And as far as the distant future, he smiled andsaid, "This island is a nice place to retire."

You can reach Jura by calling 472-6669, toll free at (800)741-4752 " and also by e-mailing him atBobJuraCB@aol.com. His office is located in the ColdwellBanker building at 1456 Periwinkle Way.

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director of public relations for the resortsdivision of MeriStar Hotels & Resorts.

In her new position, Arnold will overseethe public relations program, including thedivision's New York City-based public rela-tions agency, Lou Hammond & Associates,for the company's 25 resorts. Arnold hasbeen director of public relations at the Fort

Myers-based South Seas Resorts since April1,996, where she was responsible for direct-ing the media relations program for ninebeachfront resorts and a golf and tennisclub. MeriStar Hospitality acquired SouthSeas in October of 1998. She'll continue tobe based in Fort Myers.

Prior to working at South Seas, Arnoldwas director of marketing for the Santa RosaIsland Authority, where she was chargedwith the tourism development program forPensacola Beach.

From 1992-95, she operated a full-ser-vice marketing communications consultan-cy in Pensacola and San Francisco. She isalso the former director of public relationsfor San Francisco's renowned FairmontHotel and the Hilton International on theisland of Guam.

Arnold is active in the Public RelationsSociety of America and the Florida PublicRelations Association. She holds a bache-lor's degree from the University of WestFlorida in Pensacola.

Washington, D.C.-based MeriStar is thenation's largest operator of independentresorts.

Two join Bank of IslandsEdison National Bank has hired two peo-

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Cooperating winds out of the south/southwest and a teamxperienced piofessionals conducted a textbook-perfectscribed burn at J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlifeuge last week.'We had only one complaint from a resident who calledfter the winds shifted and the smell came back over thend," Refuge Manager Lou Hinds said.Hinds organized the burn to rid a 79-acre parcel nearsgion curve" off Sanibel-Captiva Road of dried brush andm fronds that, if ignited accidentally, could rage into an-of-control wildfire, such as those recently plaguingathwest Florida.Hinds secured a permit from Florida's Division ofrestry and got a thumbs up from the Sanibel Firepartment to begin burning at 11 a.m. last Wednesday.th winds coming out of the south/southwest, the smokew almost entirely over the refuge and into Pine Islandund.But wind direction was only one concern, according toyne Hamilton, assistant refuge manager. Prior to applyingpermits, she completed a 20-page "prescription" for then. Other consideiations included the moisture content ofvegetation and soil, proximity to powei lines, and thesibility of an air-inveiMon layer that would tiap smoketo the ground.

When asked about the presence of nesting birds,nilton said that because this year's burn was conductedier than usual, nesting was at a minimum. Because nor-ly scheduled bums mimic naturally occurring fires,le nesting birds might be lost in the process, she said.Fourteen people worked together on last week's harrow-project — five employees from the Florida Panther

tional Wildlife Refuge, a helicopter pilot and eight peo-

As soon as the helicopter started dropping me igniter callse use, the fire was roaring hot for about 15 minutes. Thenwas pretty much over, except foi what we continued mop-ng up, hot spots along the road," Hinds said.As soon as the sun set, the eight-person "Ding" Darling

ew scoured the area looking for glowing embers, hot spotsiey then doused with water hoses.

"There's still hot spots out there. We'll watch it on a dailyisis for the next couple of weeks, keep an eye on it con-antly, especially if a front comes through with stronginds," Hinds said.

Jehind-the-scenes ata prescribed burn3y Michael Pistellaitaff Writer

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife "f&f starters'' burn acres of>ushes, trees, grass, etc. It's their job and they take it ver "*"eriously. They rely on hand and body signals to communi-•ate during the blazes and show their concern and respector one another.

When Ward Hiesterman came out of the field for the firstime after 30 minutes of lighting fires to the underbrush, hevalked near a fellow crew member they call 'Gator and thewo gave each other a subtle, yet somehow profound lowive.

Beyond seeing that special camaraderie, watching theire crew in the field also brought to mind the "fire" men ofR.ay Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" — the difference being,mstead of supposedly doing society good by nddmg it of thewritten word, these firemen were destroying some of thethickets that can cause a wildfire to ignite and spread, threat-ening or destroying more foliage as well as wildlife, peopleand homes. These fire starters were the good guys.

When the other good guys came by, members of theSanibel Fire Department, the scene became surreal.

Black smoke was billowing out of the brush and flameswere shooting over everything and all the while the firemenwere standing around, just watching.

There was a man walking in the brush lighting little fireswhile people in a helicopter dropped potassium perman-ganate and antifreeze "Ping Pong" balls that set morefoliage on fire — and all the while the firemen, who are sup-posed to put the flames out, stood by, only as a precaution.

Luckily, this burn was under control at all times, thus thename — controlled or prescribed burn.

Actually, the fire crew and the people at the J.N. "Ding"Darling National Wildlife Refuge emphasized the term "pre-scribed." They avoid the word "controlled" because it makesit sound like they're guaranteeing it won't get out of control.

Prior to lighting the fires, they outlined the area to beburned, creating a buffer zone between what is meant to beburned that rest of the refuge, which this time didn't get afiery facelift.

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ABOVE LEFT: A U.S. Fish and Wildlife burncrew member Ward Hiesterman gives thefire a little fuel from the bike path onSanibel-Captiva Road during the prescribedburn last Wednesday morning.

ABOVE: Members of the U.S. Fish andWildlife fire crew watch the flames take careof some of the brush.

AT LEFT: The fire crew's helicopter dropsmore fire fuel from an aerial ignition device.

Author signs book at shell museumBy Dawn GrodskyEditor

Harian E. Wittkopf, author of "The SanibelKaleidoscope," was at the Badey*Matthews, Shell Museumlast Thursday, March 18, to sign copies of the book.

"Kaleidoscope" offers a view of seashell variations incolor, pattern and structure and is focused on protected,live, Sanibel gastropods. It also includes a shelling instruc-tional guide using actual beach photographs.

The book is available for sale in the shell museum giftshop and at a number of local book stores, according tostore manager Pat Jones who added it's about to go into itssecond printing.

Published by Shell Island Resources, Inc. of Algona,Iowa, "Kaleidoscope" was first printed m 1997 and is ded-icated to the late Dr. R. Tucker Abbott, the first director andinstrumental force behind the establishment of the muse-um. The book contains a forward by Dr. Jose Leal, currentmuseum director.

All of the 200 color photographs of shells pictured inthe book come from Wittkopf's personal collection and theauthor asks readers to obey the law and refrain from takinglive shells on Sanibel.

"This book is the culmination of a 20-year walk on thebeach," Wittkopf begins.

He discusses why Sanibel has so many seashells, offersinstructions for shelling on Sanibel, and then goes intodetailed descriptions of local shells accompanied by stun-ning photographs.

"Kaleidoscope" concludes with these words: "Witheach passing decade there will no doubt be great advancesin the technology of deep-sea exploration. It. is one of ourlast frontiers. That can only mean more significant discov-eries in the world of seashells. In fact, I believe the discov-ery of new variations among seashells will never end!"

The 67-page book also includes an index of shells andretails for $12.95.

For more information, call Jones at 395-2233.

Special to the ReporterAuthor Harian E. Wittkopf signs a copy of hisbook, 'The Sanibel Kaleidoscope," March 18.

Republican women to meet"It's Up to Us" is the topic of Lee County School Board

Chairwoman Pat Riley's presentation scheduled for theMonday, April 19, meeting of the Lee Republican WomenFederated. She'll discuss goals and objectives for the boardas well as financing,

Reservations are required by April 15. The meeting getsunder way with socializing at 11:15 a.m., lunch at 11:45a.m., followed by a business meeting and the program. Thecost is $11 and the group meets at the Whiskey CreekCountry Club. Call 482-5592 or 454-1608.

Zonta to award grantsThe Zonta Club of Sanibel/Captiva is inviting local,

non-profit groups to apply for grants. Funds are availablefor programs that benefit women and children.

For information, call 472-3181 or 472-9143Application deadline is April 15.

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operations, andexplaining productsand services. As ad r i v e n - i n / A T Mteller, * JPat VanAlstyne will main-tain a frequent cus-tomer contact ser-vicing variousaccount needs andhandling currency.

Stobart brings12 years of bankingexperience to her new position. Pnoi to joining Bank of theIslands, she worked for six years as a customer service rep-resentative and a teller at another island bank

Van Alstyne, a Sanibel resident, worked for more thanfour years as a teller at anothei local bank. She also ownedand managed a Sanibel service center with her husband for11 years.

Bank of the Island's permanent office, at 1699Periwinkle Way, is scheduled to open April 5.

JNA news• Top seller for FebruaryJohn Naumann & Associates

announced that Toby Tolp was the topsales associate for February. Tolp joinedJNA in November after a long tenurewith Sanctuary Realty Service andSouth Seas, and quickly became one ofthe company's top producers.

Based from the Sanctuary modelcenter, Tolp has enjoyed great success inintroducing buyers to the various prod-ucts available in the development.

Toby Tolp

"We are very pleased with the success John Naumann &Associates has had since being named as exclusive salesrepresentative at the Sanctuary. Toby is an integral part ofthat success. Her many years of real estate experience inconjunction with the knowledge and protessionahsm shebrings to the development are beyond compare. We congrat-ulate her and we wish her continued success," sales manag-er Jay Richter said.

• Top lister for FebruaryJNA announced Lynda Traverso was named the top list-

ing sales associate for February, meaning she obtained moreinventory for the company than any other associate.

"Lynda was the island's top producer last year and hasbeen the top producer at John Naumann & Associates for thelast five years. She is well on her way to another terrificyear. We attribute her success to the outstanding service and

Special to the Reporter(1 to r) Dick "the Commish" Muench accepts acheck from Steve Harrell and John Naumann.Harrell is a Realtor with John Naumann &Associates and a coach in the Sanibel/CaptivaYouth Baseball and Softball League. This isthe 20th year that JNA has sponsored a base-ball team in the Sanibel youth league.professionalism she provides to her cus-tomers. We are very proud of Lynda'saccomplishments," Richter said.

• Sanctuary sales boostedJohn Naumann announced last

Friday that the JNA sales effort at theSanctuary Golf Club is enjoyingremarkable success, with 11 new salesin the last two months.

"After experiencing an unusuallyslow off-season, I could not be happierwith the turn the market has taken. TheSanctuary is a very special and uniqueplace, even for Sanibel. We cater to a very specialized mar-ket at the Sanctuary and I am pleased that we have been ableto share our secluded hideaway with so many people in thelast few months," Naumann said.

Lodge launches 'Margarita Mondays'Casa Ybel Resort and Thistle Lodge are now offering

"Margarita Mondays" with all regular margaritas offered at$1.50 from 7-11 p.m. each Monday. Additionally, all housedrinks will be $1 off during that time.

On Tuesdays, two for one drinks are offered from 7-11

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forms from 7-11 p.m. Monday and from 8-11 p.m. Fridayand Saturday.

Lodging chapter organizedThe Lee County chapter of the Florida Superior Small

Lodging was formally organized with 41 member proper-ties, including some on Sanibel and Captiva, last Tuesday,March 23, at the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureauboard room. Roger Krauth of Daytona Beach and chairmanof the Florida board was the guest speaker.

Officers appointed include: Red Blanchette of the SabalMotel, president and state board delegate; Nancy Shippas,Ta Ki Ki Motel, vice president and state board alternate;Sandi Hutchmgs, Gulf Breeze Cottages, secretary; SylviaLaChapelle, Island House and Edgewater Inn, treasurer andstate board alternate.

Four committees were also formed with the followingchairpersons: Internet committee, Lou Palombo of SeahorseCottages; Bylaws committee, Blanchette; Advertising com-mittee, Peter Lisich, Abaco Beach Villas; Convention '99committee, Andrea Groves, Silver Sands Villas.

This year's national convention will be in Fort MyersDec. 5-6.

For information, call 995-2544, ext. 134.

Co-op gets new COOLee County Electric Cooperative

Chief Executive Officer Pamela Mayannounced the appointment of Frank L.Wilkerson as the company's new ChiefOperating Officer.

Wilkerson joined the co-op in 1991as controller and was appointed to CFOin 1995. The change to COO means hewill take on responsibility for the day-to-day functions of the organization.

Wilkerson has years of experience inthe electric utility industry. He came tothe area from the Louisville Gas & Electee Company, wherehe worked for 32 years. In his last position there, he wasvice president of corporate planning and development.

Wilkerson graduated from the University of Louisvillewith a bachelor's of science degree m commerce. He com-pleted Edison Electric Institute's senior executive develop-ment program, Leadership Louisville and Leadership LeeCounty. He serves as treasurer of the board of directors ofGoodwill Industries and is a board member for the UnitedWay of Lee County.

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24 Q APRIL 1,1999 • ISLAND REPORTER

SANIBEL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGCOUNCIL CHAMBERS (MacKENZIE HALL)

800 DUNLOP ROADAPRIL 6,1999

AGENDA9:00 AM. 1. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance (Mayor Janes)

2. Proclamation of appreciation for Councilman Bob Davison.3. Approval of A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF

A MEMBER OF THE SANIBEL PLANNING COMMISSION; ANDPROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

4. Public Comments (Maximum time allotted, with a limitation of 5 min-utes per speaker. The time allotted during the second public commentsitem, at the end of the meeting, is more flexible.)

5. Mayor and Councilmember's Items and Reports6. Planning Commission Report

CONSENT AGENDAANY PERSON MAY REQUEST THAT COUNCIL REMOVE AN ITEM FROM

' THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION BY NOTIFYING THE CITYMANAGER/CITY CLERK, OR A COUNCIL MEMBER PRIOR TO THE

MEETING.7. Items pulled foi discussion by Council oi staff.8 Approval of A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ITEMS

SET FORTH ON THE CITY COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA; ANDPROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.(a) Approval of Minutes March 2,1999 meeting.(b) Approval of A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REVISED

GENERAL FUND; APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT 99-010; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Appropriatefunds for expanded Summer Wreck Piogram)

(c) Approval of A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERLOCALAGREEMENT BETWEEN LEE COUNTY AND THE CITY OFSANIBEL FOR WORK REQUIRED UNDER THE EPA-NPDESSTORMWATER PERMIT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR ANDCITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; ANDPROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

(d) Approval of A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENTFOR CONSULTING SERVICES WITH SEA SYSTEMS, INC.FOR PHYSICAL MONITORING OF COASTAL EROSION ANDACCRETION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TOEXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING ANEFFECTIVE DATE.

e) Approval of A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATIONOF A MEMBER OF THE SANIBEL WILDLIFE COMMITTEE;AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (David W. Ceilley)

9 Discussion and consideration of Consent Agenda items pulled.10:00 AM 10 Continued Reading and Public Hearing of AN ORDINANCE

RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS, AMENDINGSUBSECTION I B 2.c. OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE OFTHE CITY OF SANIBEL TO DELETE THE DEFINITION OF EARTHSTATION; AMENDING SUBSECTION IC.l.c. BY ADDING ANOVERLAY DISTRICT MAP ESTABLISHING PERMITTED USEDISTRICTS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES;AMENDING SECTION I.E. 10., HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS, OF THELAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AMENDING SECTION I.E.32 TOREFLECT CHANGES MADE NECESSARY BY THETELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996; PROVIDINGREGULATIONS ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES;AMENDING SECTIONS I1I.C.2. TO PROVIDE VARIANCESTANDARDS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES;AMENDING SECTION VII.B.2., VII.B.3., VII.B.6. AND VII.D.3. TOESTABLISH APPLICATION FEES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONSDEVICES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FORCONFLICT AND SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVEDATE,

11. City Manager/City Attorneys Report(a) Consideration of A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO

WASTEWATER; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TOENTER INTO CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE TOP-RANKED FIRM FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR AREUSE ENGINEERING REPORT AND FOR ISLAND WIDEPERMITTING; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

(b) Report on settlement of Stewart v, Sanibel claims bill.~ TZ Public Comments '

13 Councilmember's Comments(a) Approval of A RES OLUTION PERTAINING TO TELE-COMMUNICATIONS,

DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FORTHWITH TO PREPARE ANDSUBMIT FOR CONSIDERATION AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING AMORATORIUM ON PROCESSING OR APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS FORCERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES AND FACILITIES;DECLARING THAT A MORATORIUM ON SAME IS PENDING AND ISZONING IN PROGRESS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PUBLISHAND POST A NOTICE OF PENDENCY, REQUESTING THE PLANNINGCOMMISSION TO EXPEDITE REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION OFSUCH ORDINANCE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

(b) Appioval of A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TOSOLICIT PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICESFOR ASSISTANCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MASTER PLAN FORTELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES OR DEVICES, PROVIDING A SCOPEOF SERVICES; PROVIDING CERTAIN QUALIFICATIONS, ANDPROVIDING AN EFFECTEVE DATE

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AdjournmentIF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION MADE BY THE COUNCIL ON ANYMATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING/HEARING, SUCH PERSON MAY NEED TOENSURE THATA VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, TO INCLUDE THETESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH ANY SUCH APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS NEEDINGA SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULDCONTACT CITY MANAGER ROBERT D. PRITT AT (941) 472-4359 NO LATER THAN ONE DAYPRIOR TO THE PROCEEDINGS FOR ASSISTANCE. IF HEARING IMPAIRED, TELEPHONE

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0 d v i c eFrequently asked questions

If you're like most alco-holic/addicts, you've left atrail of maimed relationshipsbehind you. Early recoverymay seem like the ideal timeto pick up the pieces. It's not.It's the time to concentrateon your recovery and noth-ing else.

Here are some of the mostfrequently asked questionsby people in recovery:

• How can I persuademy partner that this timeI mean to stay off alco-hol? I've attended sever-al AA meetings andhaven't had a drink inthree weeks.

You can't do it withwords; only with actions.Trust has been lost and can-not be regained with a kissand a promise. Tell your 'jj -„ * *?partner that you finally real-ize what alcohol has done to you, him/her,and to the family, and that you're trying todo something to end the devastation. Inviteyour partner to an open AA meeting. Urgeyour partner to go to Al/Anon. Your partnerneeds as much support as you do right nowbecause he/she's been through so much,heard so many promises, had their hopesdashed so many times, and been so thor-oughly betrayed and confused by youraddictive behavior.

An important lesson of recovery is tounderstand that you can't change other peo-

JaniceCaron

pie, or the way they thinkand feel. You can onlychange yourself. Don't becontrolling or overbearing,hostile or aggressive; don'tattempt a hard sell. Giveyour partner time, distanceand space. Let him/herdecide.

• How can I let myfriends know that, thistime, I'm sober forgood?

This time, don't bother toannounce your intentions.Just change your behaviorand pretty soon they'llnotice that staying sober isas much as way of life withyou -as staying drunk was.But trust isn't built in a day,so although they're rootingfor you, it may take a while

s , r ,. s for them to believe you'reserious.

If they ask you what's happening, tellthem that you'ie sober today and that you'redetermined to stay that way, one day at atime. Be honest — that's part of your recov-ery; but don't preach or promise the world.

(Janice J. Caron is a licensed mentalhealth counselor and a doctoral candidatein counseling psychology. She is aCertified Addiction Professional and workswith individuals, couples and families.Readers with confidential questions maycall her at 395-2184.)

Religion can play huge roleExtensive research has

indicated that religious beliefand commitment can pro-foundly affect health; thatpeople who attend chinchregularly and profess a beliefin a higher power have sig-nificantly lower rates of sui-cide, marital dissatisfaction,and lower death rates fromheart attacks and strokes.These factors are presenteven in those with other rec-ognized negative health fac-tors, such as smoking andobesity. If this is so, why hasthe health-care establishmentso routinely avoided anddenied spiritual issues in thelives of patients?

In times of crisis involv-ing pain, fear, illness and T jtft £$ i,impending death, why domany people lack the recognition andrespect for their beliefs that they would liketheir providers to share, beliefs that mayeven help them to heaP

Surveys indicate that 95 percent of peo-ple profess a belief in God, and more thantwo-thirds state that they base their wholeapproach to life on their religious beliefs.But less than half of members of theAmerican Psychological Association sharethis belief. Many in this field (29 percent)reported they had lost their beliefs duringthe process of their education. From aUniversity of Vermont study, less than two-thirds of doctors surveyed believe in theexistence of God and less than a quarterreported a close relationship with God.Even when spiritual factors have beendetected in medical research, they often donot find their way into the final publishedanalysis. Perhaps the fear of ridicule by theestablishment is too strong or entrenchedbeliefs in the educational systems of theseprofessionals prevent an unbiased view ofwhat research is available, and an importanthealing tool is lost.

It is difficult at best to isolate variables• that affect health. Modern research has dili-

gentl^foeused on physical and environmen-tal fa9tg^_4lX determining risks, and much ofvalue nwBjjfen learned. Yet, religious faithand corm|4fl|&fet inhabit a no-mans-landthat has been largely ignored.

Reflecting""^ assessments of acceptedresearch data, however, may give us a clueto the health value of religion.

Several studies show social isolation tobe a major factor in illness and prematuredeath. Regular church goers have a "family"

BonnieClancy

they interact with on a regu-lar basis. A stable structureand close family ties, sup-ported by these beliefs, sta-tistically relate to betterhealth in general, in spite ofphysical factors. In addition,many religions requireadherence to dietary andhealth regimes that promotehealth., e.g., Mormons withprovisions against alcohol,tobacco and caffeine, andSeventh Day Adventists,who promote vegetarianism.

Religious rules of socialbehavior adhered to bybelievers increase safety notonly from disease, but frominjury. If you drink, smoke,cheat and steal, yourchances of being injuredincrease dramatically.

Adherence to good behavior increases thecircle of people who will be there when youare in need.

But there may be yet another, perhapsmore important factor that causes religionto be healthy. All major religions expressdeity as being one, unified, omnipotent andever-present, and many celebrate the uncon-ditionally loving God. The feeling of totalconnectedness and inseparability to all thatexists pervades deep religious beliefs.Studies of social isolation tell us that it is theperception of loneliness and isolation that isthe killer. The belief that one is never aloneor separated even in times of loss, divorceand death may be the essential element inprotecting health. And myriad studiesunequivocally demonstrate the power ofloving and supportive relationship of parentto child as a health factor throughout life.The experience of unconditional love is car-ried inside the child long after the parent isno longer physically present.

In many ancient cultures, the religiousleaders and healers were one and the same.The root meaning of religion is to "bindagain," or to make whole. The root word ofhealth means "wholeness" and is also inter-estingly, the root of the ..word "holy,"

Health-care providers, regardless of indi-vidual religious beliefs or lack thereof, needto wake up and be aware of what the statis-tics tell us. Whether we assume that role asprofessionals, family members, or friends,we owe it to ourselves and our patients andloved ones to include and respect their reli-gious beliefs in the provision of care.

(Bonnie Clancy is an occupational ther-apist and ACE-certified personal trainer at

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f o o d f o r t h o u g h t(Editor's note: The Island Reporter is

debuting this new food column from BettyCrocker.)

Dear Betty:

I just bought four artichokes and havenever cooked them before. I know you cansteam them, but for how long? How else canI cook them? And how do you serve and eatone, anyway.'

Via e-mail

Hats off to the intrepid soul who thoughtto look beyond the artichoke's prickly exteri-or to discover its tasty, tender heart. For thoseof you similarly inclined not to judge a veg-etable by its cover, let me recommend thistender, richly textured — some would saysensuous — member of the thistle family.That's right, thistle.

To begin with, select plump, compactglobes that seem heavy for their size, withfresh, green inner leaves. Before cooking,remove the small leaves at the base of theartichoke and any discolored leaves. Then trim the stemeven with the base, and slice one inch off the top of the arti-choke. Finally, snip off the prickly points of the remainingleaves with scissors.

You can indeed steam artichokes over simmering waterfor about 20 to 25 minutes. They're also delicious boiled ormicrowaved. To boil, cook uncovered for 30 to 40 minutesin 6 quarts water with 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 gar-lic clove, rotating the artichokes occasionally.

To microwave, place in a covered 3-quart casserole with1 cup water, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1 small garlicclove. Microwave for 14 to 20 minutes.

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Whichever method you choose, arti-chokes are done when the leaves pull outeasily and the bottom is tender when piercedwith a fork.

My favorite way to serve artichokes iswith a simple dipping sauce of plain or fla-vored melted butter. Some folks like mayon-naise-sy dips; others enjoy their 'chokeschilled with a vinaigrette sauce. You canalso serve them halved lengthwise andstuffed with seafood or seasoned bread-crumbs.

Now comes the fun part: Pluck leavesone at a time and dip in the sauce of yourchoice. Draw the bottom of the leaf betweenyour teeth, scraping off the meaty portion,then discard leaf. When you've workedthrough all the outer leaves, you'll find acenter cone of small, light-colored leaveswhich you may pull or cut off and discard.Go ahead and nibble the tender meat fromaround the bottom of the cone after remov-ing its bristly center. Don't eat the fuzzy'choke. Cut it off, then enjoy the pale green"heart" beneath.

Sound complicated? Not once you get the hang of it. Andworth it, I guarantee.

Dear Betty:

Fifteen years ago our wedding-present casual dinnerwarewas perfect. The intervening years have been pretty good tous, but I can't say the same for the dishes. It's time toreplace the entire set with something more contemporary,but there are so many choices. Can you help?

Klamath Falls, Ore.

First, let me congratulate you on your long marriage andoffer my best wishes for continued happiness in the comingyears. Now, let's get "cracking" on your question.

The first thing you need to think about is how you'll beusing your dinnerware. Do you need something that cansafely move from freezer to microwave to dishwasher? Doyoung children manhandle the plates when they set andclear the table (as if!)? Jim Hegarty, a tabletop expert at theLos Angeles Gift Mart, recommends high-quality stonewarewith a solid colored glaze for everyday use. It has many ofthe same qualities as line china, but is more durable — ableto stand up to the wear and tear of daily use.

Jim advises brides-to-be, or anyone choosing new din-nerware, to "assemble your tabletop collection as you wouldyour wardrobe." Select a color palate as a starting point.Invest in good basic pieces in a neutral shade. Then acces-sorize. You can mix and match salad plates, soup bowls andcoffee mugs in complementary shades in the same way youwear scarves and jewelry. Add a few new items like tablelinens, place mats or napkins to give your table a whole newlook at a fraction of the cost of new tableware.

So what's hot right now? Top stores and catalogs areshowing dinnerware with clean, Asian-inspired lines inmuted natural tones. Lots of solid colors that rely on unusu-al shapes —square salad plates'? — to add interest. Andwhat's not so hot? Frou-frou florals and busy prints thatcompete for attention with the food on the plate, sometimesin unappetizing combinations.

Remember, everything old is one day new again. Inanother ten years that outdated tableware will probably bethe "in" thing. Who knows, one day soon you may be theproud owner of a true "retro" collectible.

(Have a question for Betty Crocker? Write to "AskBetty" at One General Mills Blvd., Minneapolis, Minn.55426. Or call (888) ASK-BETTY. The website is www.bet-tycrocker.com.)

SCA activities• ShellcraftersThe Sanibel

Shcllcrafters meetingshave resumed everyMonday from 10 a.m, to3 pan, (April throughFcbruary)-at-the SanibelCommunj^ Association. •following a well-deserved

-Weak after the SanibelShell Fair. Volunteers,visitors, aspiring or expe-rienced shelJcrafteFs ace

no charge for ihsior .necessary materials.

- The Shellorafters can .always use surplus shells;Shells can be dropped offat the SCA office -between 9 a.m. and 2p,m. Monday-Friday.Pickup "c&h be arrangedby'calling 472-2155 or.Wanda Will at 472-8059.:: • Senior fitness- All are iitvited toSuper Seiiior Fitness at 'the. Satiibel CojnmunttyAssociatioD from 9:30-10:30 a.rri, everyMonday, Wednesday attdFriday, The cost is $3 persession and the instructoris Carla-'Fertcl.

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fl r o u n d t h e i s l a n d sIT'S A

Special to the EeporterDavid Emmons holds his new son, NoahEverett Emmons born March 13, 1999.

Noah Everett EmmonsDavid and Jennifer Emmons announce the birth of their

son, Noah Everett Emmons. Noah was born at 10:43 p.m.Saturday, March 13,1999, at Lee Memorial HealthPark. Heweighed in at 8.7 pounds and was 22 inches long.

Noah has a big brother, lacob.David Emmons is manager of the Sanibel Newspaper

Group, -wMcti includes the Island Reporter and CaptivaC

Spring festivalThe annual Spring Festival at Periwinkle Place to bene-

fit the Children's Education Center of the Islands was lastSaturday, Maich 27. Rob DeGennaro donned the EasterBunny costume while children hunted for colorful plasticeggs filled with goodies, hidden throughout the shoppingcenter grounds.AT RIGHT: Sims Ventura, daughter of Marceland Betsy Ventura, gives her ticket for thebounce house to Andrew Sares, a volunteerwhose wife teaches at the Children'sEducation Center of the Islands.

BELOW: Kayla Ulrich, 5-1/2, shows off herspin art creation at the festival. She was vis-iting the island with her family fromChicago.

Photos I Lori Thompson I Special to the Reporter

Shell Museum fund raiser II

AT RIGHT: Wil Schlosser and other dinersare aboard the "Lady Chadwick" at the

benefit for the shell museum. Eighty peopleattended the dinner/dance/cruise.

FAR RIGHT: Francis and June Bailey boardthe "Lady Chadwick" for an evening of fun

Saturday, March 20, for a benefit for theBailey-Matthews Shell Museum. Photos I Special to the Reporter

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T h e s p o r t s p a g eCathy Taylor pedaling away for MDABy Dawn GrodskyEditor

Cathy Taylor, well known as anisland artist, is brushing up on a differ-ent skill these days, in training for a150-mile bicycle trip to raise money forMultiple Sclerosis.

Taylor, 44, lecently completed herlongest ride in preparation for the April24-25 event. On Maich 21, she rode ametric century, 62 miles, in the RoyalPalm Classic in downtown Fort Myersand was excited to report she finished inlust 3-1/2 hours.

Taylor, who has always kept fit by Cathy Taylorleading'an active life and working out at gyms, hadn't rid-den a bike in nearly 20 years following a bad accident at age25.

"I used to ride a lot when I was growing up m Boulder,Colorado. I didn't get a driver's license until I was 19 and Iwould regularly do 20 miles a day on a bike. I didn't evenwant a car.

"I moved to Seattle and continued to ride" until the acci-dent, she said. Her bike had been in for repairs and she wasriding down a steep hill when her front brakes locked. Shecrashed, crushed her collar bone and scraped the entire sideof her body.

She got back into biking early this year with the help ofKenny Matthews, an avid rider and member of the SarasotaBike Club. Taylor calls him her mentor and said he's help-ing her train physically and mentally for the long ride ahead.

Matthews, too, had been in an accident. "He became aso-called 'face plant' when someone stopped short in frontof him," she said. Matthews had to be air-lifted to a hospitalbut he didn't let that stop him from getting back in the sad-dle, so to speak. And he was able to talk Taylor into gettingback onto her bike as well. She said in the last two years,Matthews has ridden 22,000 miles and has literally brokenthree bike frames.

"He brought down a mountain bike for me and we rodeto Captiva (on her first ride). We took off at about 15 mphand I kept up with him. When we got there, I realized I was-n't that tired and we rode back. It was about 20 miles," shesaid.

Following that excursion, Taylor started riding all thetime. She entered in the Tour de Cape in January and hasridden with the Fort Myers and Sarasota bike clubs.

Taylor said she averages 15 mph and now rides her bikeeverywhere, in training for the race.

When I first got back into it, I wasn't sure how I'd taketo it, but I love it," she said.

The Breakaway to Key Largo for Multiple Sclerosis isthe 150-mile event later this month.

"I have a friend who has MS so it's very meaningful tome," Taylor said.

The two-day race will begin in Miami with riders cycling78.7 miles to Key Largo on Day 1, camping overnight andriding 71.3 miles back to Miami the following day. Taylorsaid she expects to be in the saddle between four and fivehours both days.

"It's a neat race and I'm going to try to raise as muchmoney as I can," she said.

During training, Taylor admitted it's not always easy toride on the island this time of year with all the traffic andtourists, and she fries to find alternate routes, such as ridingthrough the Dunes.

She always wears a helmet and said she doesn't traveltoo fast when on Periwinkle Way for safety factors.

"I'm a very safe rider," she notedRecently, she had a near miss with a truck driver pulling

out onto Periwinkle who didn't see her. "You're going at 15mph and that's catapult city. The truck driver freaked,"Taylor said, adding she was amused to see it was a Terminextruck.

In addition to daily cycling, Taylor is cross training forthe event by doing a whole series of stretch exercises tokeep her limber on the bike, and by swimming for about anhour several times a week for endurance.

"Your muscles can get sore, especially your 'sit bones,'hands and arms," she noted.

Taylor said she doesn't have a lot of time to train, whatwith her artwork, teaching at the Barrier Island Group forthe Arts, working at Eileen Fisher and at the Tower Gallery.

"I really work to fit it in. Now, I take my bike every-where," she said, explaining how she'll do a ride during anhour break betwefeh jobs. She also tries to get up and rideearly in the morning.

"It's a commitment level. Being able to have the com-mitment to do this, it's a really healthy, very positive thing."

But Taylor doesn't plan to quit biking after the race."I don't know if I plan to race but I enjoy competition so

much," she said.She also likes the camaraderie of riding with groups. She

said you get to meet diverse people who emphasize healthand are willing to help other riders. "It's much better thanjust you in the gym."

She spent last summer working out at the SanibelHarbour Resort gym and now said she gets a kick out of"blowing by" cars when they're stuck in traffic and she's onher bike.

"It just energizes me and makes me feel so much morealive and awake. It increases brain power," she said. Lastweek, she worked a 12-hour shift and left feeling alert and

Michael PistallaIsland artist Cathy Taylor is training for a150-mile bike ride to raise money for the

happy rather than exhausted and grouchy. "It stimulatesyour endorphins. I'm a happier, more energized person thanif I'm sitting around."

Taylor said she's not following any special diet as part ofher training. "I was always able to eat like a horse and nowI eat like a pig and a horse," she joked.

She said she was blessed with a fast metabolism and highenergy level, and believes eating anything is OK in moder-ation.

"I love vegetables, pasta and carbs are real important. Ieat everything, meat and anything else that's there," shesaid.

When riding, Taylor said the most important thing is tostay hydrated all the time.

Taylor now uses a 21-gear Trek mountain bike but islooking into purchasing a road bike for increased speed.

Anyone interested in making a pledge for the race cancall Taylor's message line at 338-6508.

S h o r t s

Michael Piitella

Little League results are unavail-able this week. All games sched-uled for Friday, April 2, will beplayed at 4:30 p.m. today.

Dunes J QdHf? gyThe Dunes Women's 18-Hole League

held its monthly luncheon meeting March26. President Sue Richard presented the newslate of officers for next year, and the mem-bership elected the entire slate.

Donna Griesbaum presented awards tothe winners of the three-round ClubChampionship, which was completedMarch 19.

Winning the championship flight wasJoan Smith with Judy Wellons the runnerup. Winning the B-Flight was GretheChristensen with Barbara Cassavell the run-ner up. Lillian Gaihus took the C Flightwhile Jan Baker was the runner up. AndMargaret Morgan was the D Flight winnerwith Claire Bowie the runner up.

Winners for the day playing lowgross/low net were:

• Flight A gross — Joan Kent, 76;Sonya Gans, 79.

• Flight A net — Joan Corey, 66; JodiCothran, 67.

H Flight B gross — GretheChristensen, 87; Barbara Cassavell, 90.

• Flight B net — Sally Knaub, 65;Carolyn Jones, 66.

• Flight C gross — Claire Bowie, 95;Lee Barnes, 97.

H Flight C net — Judy Leeder, 67;Mary Vernon, 68.

M Flight D gross — Margaret Morgan,94; Helen Craig, 105.

M Flight D net — Jana Stone, 76;Mercy Somers, 77.

Dunes Women's members each donatedmoney to the Susan Komcn Breast CancelFoundation's Rally for Cure. Jane Levene ischairwoman, and co-chairwomcn are SallyKnaub and Helen Sullivan. Awards weregiven to Knaub, Nancy McConnell, BarbaraBornhorse and Barbara Cassavel for landingon the green with their tee shot on No. 9,Knaub was closest to the pin.

Dunes, Beachview

The Dunes Men's Golf Associationplayed the 1999 Beachview/Dunes GolfInvitational Tuesday, Marc^i 23. The formatwas two-man teams, betj^r'ball, match play.Points were awarded as follows1 one pointfor the most hole& won on the front nine;one point for the most holes won on theback nine; one 'point for the most holes won

Mary Mather I Special to the Reporter

(1 to r) Margaret Morgan, JoanSmith, Lil Gailuis and GretheChristensen are the club champi-ons in the Dunes 18-Hole League.of the 18 holes; and 1/2 point for ties.

The annual classic drew 22 teams fromeach club. The first day of play at the DunesMarch 17 resulted in a victory foi the host

club by the score of 48-18. The second set ofmatches at Beachview March 23 saw theBeachview side eke out a win 33-1/2 to 32-1/2. The two-day combined totals show theDunes winning by a margin of 80-1/2 to 51-1/2.

Dunes Nifty NinersThe Dunes Nifty Niners played a best

odd and best even tournament March 25,and winners are:

• Flight A — Paula Wright, 29, after ascore-card playoff, odd; Bette Gadient, 17,even.

• Flight B — Peggy Dewire, 27, odd;Dorothy Hirschfield, 18, even.

• Flight C — Virginia Green, 33, odd,Joan Sprinkle, 19, even.

Beachview menThe Beachview Men's Golf Association

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Take me out tothe ball gameBy Dawn GrodskyEditor

They come in droves to the Lee County Sports Complexto -watch baseball, eat hotdogs and drink beer. They sing,clap and chant. Some of the diehards even keep score. Theylove the entertainment between innings that features, specta-tors plucked from the crowd competing in wacky races andeven engaging in sumo wrestling wearing padded suits.

The Grapefruit League, an annual rite of spring inFlorida, has been in full swing since early March. .LeeCounty hosts two teams each year, the Minnesota Twins atthe sports complex in South Fort Myers and the Boston RedSox at the City of Palms Park in downtown Fort Myers.

Last Thursday, several islanders spent the sunny after-noon at the Twins' game. Sanibel Police Sergeant MichaelMurray called Hammond Stadium his "home away fromhome." Well versed in the game and a noted ballplayer in hisown right, Murray freely roams ins and outs of the stadium— including the press room packed with Minneapolis-areareporters and the tunnel between the dugout and lockerrooms — sporting his press pass, a perk from his second jobdelivering the Sanibel/Captiva Shoppers Guide.

He was at the game with Detective Scott Ashby, islanderJerry "J.B." Brown, snowbird Judge Jack Perkinson andJohn Iffland, vacationing from Delaware.

Though the Twins no longer have superstars like KirbyPuckett, who retired, the opportunity to watch Major LeagueBaseball right in our own backyard is a big draw for manylocals as well as baseball fans who travel far and wide toattend the more informal spring training games.

The Twins set a record for single-game attendance March17, when 7,744 fans watched the boys from Minnesota playthe New York Yankees.

On the first-base line last Thursday, Alain Doiron was farfrom his home in Montreal, basking shirtless in the sun withzinc oxide covering his nose. The Expos' fan said he wasthere for two reasons: "The weather and the love of thegame."

Spring training is the time when baseball fans size up theteams and sportswriters make their predictions for the longseason ahead.: Twins' star catcher Terry Steinbach said he believes his

, team, which is stocked with ycrangj new players, is beingu n d e r r a t e d . : „ • • , , : . ' . • > •';,.'• v . • ; • • . . • ' .'•'••.; '•;'•'/. ; . . ' • • .- • • .

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When asked his predictions for die1999 season, Steinbach said the Twinswill fare "better than people think."However, he admitted there's been a lotof change in personnel both on the fieldand in the front office.

"I think we've been written off (pre-maturely). We've got five or six prettygood young players," he said.

As for spending six weeks in FortMyers each year, Steinbach said that'sjust fine with him.

"The weather is fantastic. ... I try toworkouts as I can. You don't want cold

weather and mostly Florida is good, hot and humid," hesaid. • ' . " • * * •

Steinbach is also pleased he gets the chance, to indulge inhis and a lot of players' favorite pastime — golf — while theground is still frozen up in Minnesota. "There are a lot ofcourses here," he said, adding that players have little time tohit the beaches because of their workout schedules, which isafter all, why. they're here.

Tickets are available for the two remaining Twins' homegames — today when they take on Boston at 1:05 p.m. and

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The Twins head to the New Orleans Superdome thisweekend to take on the Chicago Cubs Saturday and Sunday.

They'll, be back in Minnesota Monday, April 5, for aworkout at the Metrodome open to the public. They open the1999 season at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, at home versusthe Toronto Blue Jays.

But just because the Major Leaguers are heading'topoints north doesn't mean all is quiet at the sports complex.

The Fort Myers Miracle, the Twins' Class A MinorLeague affiliate, has its first home game against the BrevardCounty Manatees at 7:05 p.m. next Friday, April 9. TheBoys of Summer will continue their games with the otherteams in the Florida State League through Sept. 5.

Tickets are $4 for box seats and $3 for reserved. Call768-4210.

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Shorts From page 27• Championship flight — Jerry Kohnmescher, first

with 155; Jerry Muench, second with 157; Orion Ninn, thirdwith 160.

• Flight A — Sid Webber, first with 157; Stu Merz, sec-ond with 161; Bill Cheney, third with 165.

• Flight B — Bob Mooney, first with 173; JackTukey,second with 186; Jim Putney, third with 191.

• Flight C — Marv Backus, first with 171; NateSheckman, second with 184; Mel Bleiberg, third with 190.

• Flight D — Ed O'Neil, first with 185; Bob Myers,second with 194; Jim Hornbrook, third with 205.

Additionally, Al Krause and Rod Verblaauw tied for firstwith 68 in the individual low net on 18 holes during playMarch 27.

Awards and trophies will be presented at a cocktail partyApril 11.

Beachview womenThe_Beaclrview Women's Golf Association played a "tee

to green" game — in which putting scores are not countedand players must concentrate on fairway and approach shots— Wednesday, March 24, and winners are:

• Linnea Sadd, first with 29; Bea Maggio, second with34; Sally Carter, third with 35 on 18 holes..

• Johanna Boren and Eleanor Hornbrook, tied for firstwith 16; Helen Zuehlke, second with 17 on nine holes.

The association plays every Wednesday morning throughApril. Play will resume in November. Non-snowbirds willcontinue their Wednesday golf throughout the summer.

SCCF tennis tourney plannedThe Sam'bel/Captiva Conservation Foundation will host

its seventh annual tennis tournament and raffle April 10 and11 at the Dunes Golf & Tennis Club.

The tournament format is traditional men's and women'sdoubles' team competition with first-round consolation.Winning teams will advance through the rounds to thefinals. Snacks and lunch for players, along with beverages,will be available courtside throughout the tournament.

In addition, all players will receive a tournament T-shirt,this year sponsored by Afton Bottled Water. Flight winnersand mnners-up in all categories will receive etched glassawards created by island artist Lucas Century.

The fee to enter is $35 and last year the 72 players' slotsfilled quickly, so early registration is advised.

In addition to the tournament, there will be a raffle for"non-players" to get into the action. Century has donated aglass creation for the grand prize. There are also smaller raf-fle items. A limited number of tickets are available now atthe SCCF for $20 each and will be sold in front of Bailey'sGeneral Store prior to the event.

The SCCF is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in1967 and is dedicated to the preservation of naturalresources and wildlife habitat on and around Sanibel andCaptiva. SCCF relies solely on donations.

Registration forms are available at the Dunes and theSCCF.

For information, call Marti Bryant at 472-2329.

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f i s h i n g & b o a t i n gSquadron heads to North Cap

Members and guests of the Sanibel/Captiva Sail andPower Squadron cruised to North Captiva Tuesday, March23. Twelve boats and more than 40 people met at BarnaclePhil's for an island-style lunch under a tropical, thatched-roof pavilion. The cruise and rendezvous was planned andorganized by Rod and Gerry Verblaauw.

The power squadron offers the experience of paiticipat-mg in activities on and off the water with fellow membersexperience dm boating. Activities include cruises, ren-dezvous, marine programs, educational courses, parties,dinner dances and holiday festivities.

For information about membership, call NanetteLaurion-Marciano at 472-0941.

Tarpon clinic plannedThe Sanibel Island Taipon Hunters Club will have its

third annual tarpon clinic at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, at theBeachview Inn. Cocktails and tarpon tales will occupy thefirst hour and the program will begin at 7 p.m.

The program will include an introduction to the sport byMina Hemingway, granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway; atalk on fishing tarpon in the back bay and in Boca GrandePass by Captain Ozzie Fisher; a presentation on hooks, baitand tackle by Captain Bill Gartrell; and tips on chummingtechniques and top areas to fish by Carlene Brennen.

The program will be followed by hands-on demonstra-tions of knot tying, rigging and bait hooking.

The public is invited to the clinic and the Beachview Innis on Parview Drive. Call Brennen at 472-3691.

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Sailing for womenOffshore Sailing School will offer its eighth annual "You

Can Sail Escape for Women" May 10-16 at South SeasPlantation.

The seven-day instructional and motivational sailing pro-gram features four levels of instruction and a host of activi-ties, including seminars, small- and big-boat sailing, net-working parties and recreational activities.

"The 'You Can Sail Escape' has given hundreds ofwomen the confidence and ability to pursue their dreams,"said Doris Colgate, president of Offshore Sailing School."Many had never sailed before, others had tried to learnfrom family and friends, still others had sailed for years butwanted to be more helpful and capable during an emer-gency. This program provides valuable instruction in a sup-portive environment along with the chance to share the

" experience with other active women."The program consists of morning classroom sessions

Monday-Thursday followed by confidence-building, on-the-water instruction every day. On Friday, each team willsail without an instructor.

The cost ranges from $ 1,395 to $ 1,947 per person doubleoccupancy to $1,595 to $2,424 per person single occupancy.

For information, call (800) 221-4326.

Photos I Special to the ReporterABOVE: Matt Marciano and Rod Verblaauw.

BELOW: Edna and Tang Torgensen with Jayand Helen Reichman.

BOTTOM: Maija Mullinnix with Judith Annand Phil Lattavo.

Caloosa catch-and-releasetourney's details announced

The 10th annual Caloosa Catch and Release tournamentis planned for 'Tween-Waters Inn June 3-6. Presented byYamaha and Hewes, proceeds will go to WhitakerFoundation to benefit Florida Gulf Coast University. Inaddition, grants will be provided to local youth programs.

"More than $175,000 has been distributed to local orga-nizations in Southwest Florida since the Caloosa tourna-ment began," tournament director Ron Riley said. "And1999 will be our most ambitious endeavor to date."

Entry fees are $275 per person in the non-guided divisionand $1,175 for two people in the guided division. More than$7,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded. Everyone willreceive a hat, commemorative Bimini Bay fishing shirt andother gifts. Also included are meals and beverages.

There will be a silent auction at 'Tween-Waters Inn June4 that is open to the public. More than 100 items will be onthe block. 4

For more information, call Riley at 479-7916.

O f n o t eFinal four contest results in

Winners of the Timbers/Sanibel Grill March Madnessdinner contests have been announced.

Contestants had to guess which items each restaurantwould sell more of between Maich 12-25 by choosing ofone of two "competing" items. Contestants had to makethen picks in all 28 brackets to get a final lour.

The category winners at the Grill were chicken lips foiappetizers, crunchy grouper for sandwiches, cheeseburg-er for pizza/burgers and Bud Light bottles for beer.

Grill winners are:

First place — Lauren Copeland of Columbus,Ohio.

Second place — Susan Hoffman from Winnetka,Minn.

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Only Copeland picked all Final Four winners correct-ly. She will receive a certificate valued for a complimen-tary dinnei at the Grill for a year. Hoffman wins dinnerevery month while Bartkowski wins dinner for four.

The Timbers category winners were shrimp cocktailfor appetizer, crunchy shrimp for fried seafood, broiledgrouper for fresh fish and key lime pie for dessert.

Timbers winners are:

Ohio.First place — Ken Petrine from Willoughby,

Second place —Alex Handwerger from Naples.Third place — Susan Metcalf from Kent, Ohio.

The Timbers contest was much closer with 10 contes-tants guessing all four finalists correctly. Petrine was thebig winner with only two incorrect items and will receivea certificate for one complimentary dinner at the Timbeisfor a year. Handwergei had three wrong items andreceives dinnei every month. Metcalf edged out two oth-ers in a third-place tie breaker by most closely guessingthe number of oysters sold at the raw bar. She wins dinnerfor four.

Results from the Matzaluna dinner contest will beannounced next week.

River & Blues festThe Florida Restaurant Association presents the sev-

enth annual River & Blues Festival from 11:30 a m. to 7p.m. Sunday, April 18, at Centennial Park in downtownFort Myers.

The family event features food from area restaurants,live entertainment and children's activities with proceedsbenefiting the Harry Chapin Food Bank and the "Schoolto Career" program. Last year, the festival raised $12,000for the food bank. This money equates to $120,000 worthof food that is distributed to agencies that help the needy.

The Florida Restaurant Association said sponsors areFox TV 4, Suncoast Beverage Sales, B103, 96 K-Rock,Dream Radio, the Florida Lottery, Modern Air, Pepsi, theRadisson Inn, Lamar Advertising and the News-Press,

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Understanding basics ofreal estate ownership

Legally speaking,there are certainbasic rights —or technically

"estates" — that one canhave in real property.

The most basic is the "feesimple" estate. This is basi-cally outright ownership ofreal property, which can beeasily transferred and inher-ited. It is theoretically possi-ble for an estate in fee sim-ple to last forever.

Most purchases of realproperty are a purchase ofsuch as fee simple absoluteownership.

There are, however, occa-sions where the estate mayterminate when a certainoccurrence happens.

Tfce language of such anoccurrence must be spelledout clearly, using words suchas "for so long as" and"until." A variation of a fee simple is where the ownershipcan be terminated after a condition subsequent that may ormay not occur.

This is a situation where some specific action must betaken to claim possession to the property.

The "life estate" is another form of ownership of realestate. Simply put, the ownership of property for a lifeestate is only for the duration of the life of the grantee, inmost instances.

It may, however, be measured by the life of anotherwhich is termed a "life estate per autre vie." It is interestingto note that even a life estate can be transferred.

The ownership transferred, however, can only be basedupon the life expectancy of the original holder of the lifeestate.

Wills often grant life estates where property may be leftfor the use of a surviving spouse during his or her life andthen passed to the children or others, thus giving suchspouse a life estate.

Generally, the granting of a life estate must be clearlyspelled out to show the intention to create a life estate asopposed to a fee simple estate. Consequently, the drafting ofproper language is crucial.

Leases of real property are technically "non-freeholdestates." The usual lease is for a specific period of timeunder a written lease document.

The lease does in fact convey an interest in the real prop-erty during the life of the lease.

There are also periodic tendencies that continue for suc-cessive periods of time if either party does not terminatethem.

A "tenancy at will" is a lease that has an indefinite dura-tion. This type of tenancy may also be in effect if a tenantremains on the property under an oral or invalid lease.

Property may also be owned under "joint tenancy,"where each party has undivided ownership.

Most importantly, each party has a right of survivorshipto succeed to the interest of the other party upon the deathof one of them. A particular type of joint tenancy is the "ten-ancy by the entireties," which is a joint tenancy between ahusband and wife,

A "tenancy in common," on the other hand, is quite dif-ferent, since there is no right of survivorship. In addition,the interest of such a co-tenant can be transferred and inher-ited, unlike a joint tenancy.

Becoming familiar with the basics of real estate owner-ship should serve to make you more comfortable when youand your attorney negotiate and prepare the necessary doc-uments in any real estate related transaction.

(Peter E. Kelly is an attorney and an island residentpracticing in the areas of real estate, trusts, wills, estateplanning, litigation, probate, condominium law, businessand corporate law, and general practice. If you wish tocontact him at his island office, call lni-22H. His columnappears biweekly in the Island

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ISLAND REPORTER • APRIL 1, 1999 • 35

DEADLINESisland Reporter

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EJ&SIT f o PLACEOffice Hours

8:30-5:00 PM

Monday • Friday

By Phone: 472-1587 • Fax It: 472-8398in Person: Office at The Village unit k-1,2340 Periwinkle way; Sanibel, FL 33957

TO CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISERSWe reserve the right to propertyclassify, edit or reject any ad, Be sureto check your ad tho first week itappears. We will not bo responsibleFor errojrs after the first publicationand must bs notified within threedays In order to . secure anyadjustment AH ads are priced at afiat rate, no refund or adjustmentsfor unused weeks,Prepayment required.

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• ANTIQUES &COLLECTIBLES

• ANTIQUES &COLLECTIBLES

BUILDINGSUPPLIES

CONNIESGOLLECTABLES

GOING OUTOP BUSINESS40% to 50% OFF

EVERYTHING MUST GO!WE WILL STILL BE DOING ESTATE SALES

CALL FOR INFORMATION

STEEL BUILDING CLEARANCE...All roof pitches, example

4:12; 25x30 $3,300;25x40 $3,900; 30x40 $5,300;35X50 $6,700; 40x60 $$8,200;45x80 $12,000. Others.

Pioneer...(800)813-1358

TV, STEREO& VIDEO

CABLE , TVC O N V E R T E R S / D E S C R A M -BLERS.

Why rent? Onw, save $$$. Blowaway prices, guaranteed to beatall competitors, 1 year warranty.FREE call (888)738-8181. M-F,9am-6:30pm. Visa, MC,Discover.COD.

HOMEFURNISHINGS

BRASS BED- QUEEN SIZE-COMPLETE WITH ORTHOPEDIC

MATTRESS SET. NEVER USED,STILL IN BOXES. COST $1,000.MUST SELL. $250. CASH. CALL(941)274-5009.

CANOPY BED. QUEEN SIZE.BLACK IRON. SUNBURSTDESIGN. NEVER USED, STILLIN BOX. MUST SELL.

$100 CASH. (941)274-5009.

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OPENMON.-SAT10AM-5PM 466-6399

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•CONDOSFOR SALE

MOVING SALENEARLY NEW FURNITURE.

Complete bedrooms,Clean bedding.

Living room, Dinette set.Lanai Set. Sofa-Sleeper.

Desk and chair.Ladders. Tools.

Other misc.Call 472-1789

4/1/»» —«»»>— J37548-2

• LOTS &ACREAGE

Builder has oversized lots oncanal in exclusive gatedsubdivision. East end ofSanibel location with BeachClub and private access.Surrounded by beautifulexisting homes. Call for moreinformation 395-09094/22/89 —««»>— 25888-2

•CONDOSFOR SALE

PRIME SANIBEL CONDOS

JUST LISTED - POINTE SANTO3 bedroom with direct Gulf view -

the only one like it on Sanibel.Excellent Investment with very

strong rental Income.$589,000

BEST BUY ON SANIBEL:Lighthouse Point with over 1565

sq. ft. of living, Including 2BR,2BA, den, eat-In kitchen & laundry.

Nothing compares at this price.$239,500.

CatUulJe or Steve PottsRE/Max of the Islands

800 388-2311941-472-2311

FAXYOUR AD

TO 472-1587

Glenn Carretta &The Glenn Carretta Team's

Homes For Sale• • O P E N HOUSE**• • O P E N HOUSE**Land's End Village

Best "Point" location!Turquoise blue water.Unsurpassed views \ :

2/2, beautifully furnished.••> Offered for $879,000

Lands End Village #1619 •in South Sea's PlantationsOpen 9:30 am to 12:30

Thursday - SaturdayApril 8, 9 & 10

GLENN CARRETTABroker-Salespersonw/John Naumann & Associates1-800-784*26*£ or(941)395-3100

This offering subject to errors.omissions, change or price or

. withdrawal without prior notice.

glennc@coconet.comwww.jn-a.com/gc

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• HOMESFOR SALE

AND;

REALTYISLANDER

REALTY

NORTH CAPTIVA

ISLAND

SALES AND

RENTALS

GULF FRONT

COTTAGE

2 BR/2 BA

PERFECT FOR

PERSONAL

ENJOYMENT

AND/OR RENTAL

INCOME

$ 5 1 8 , 5 0 0

GULF VIEW HOME

3 BR/2.5 BA

AWESOME VIEWS

RENTAL READY

$ 3 4 5 , 0 0 0

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LOT

PRIVACY BUFFER

EASY WALK TO

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$ 6 9 , 0 0 0

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FACTORY DIRECT POOLHEATERS

Heatpump, solar or gas, Majorbrands. New/used, do it yourselfor installed. Free phone quotes.(800)333-WARM(9276)

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home. Buy DIRECT and SAVE!Commercial/Home.Units from$199.00. Low Monthly Payments.

FREE color catalog. Call today(800)842-1310

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36 Q APRIL 1,1999 • ISLAND REPORTER

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• HOMESFOR SALE

DOLL HOUSEVery best deal!

Mid-island doll house.Three bedrooms, two baths,

plus lots of extras.On Sanibel River.

Owner 941-395-0442

AdvertiseClassifieds

472-1587

FOR SALEBY OWNER

NEW RIVER PROPERTYLA BELLE. FLORIDA

One acre on CaloosahatcheeRiver. Direct access to the Gulfof Mexico, Lake Okeechobeeand Atlantic Ocean. Builder'snew 3 bedroom, 2 bath home,great room, split plan. Wood,carpet & tile floors. New fur-

nishings. Stone fireplace, metalroof, vacuum system, security

system, two car garage. Heatedcaged pool w/spa. Abundanceof mature trees, yard building,

30' cabin cruiser and deepwater dock with lift.

All for only $375,000.

Builder/Owner/BrokerDan Baseman941-675-7 A84

NEW RIVERPROPERTY

.A BELLE, FLORIDAOne acre on

Caloosahatchee River.Directacessto

the Gulf of Mexico,Lake Okeechobee and

Atlantic OceanBuilder's new

3 bedroom, 2 bath home,great room, split plan.

Wood, carpet & tile floorsNew furnishings.

Stone fireplace, metal roof,vacuum system,security system,two car garage.

Heated caged pool w/spa.Abundance of mature trees,

yard building,30' cabin cruiser and

deep water dock with lift.

All for only $375,000

Builder/Owner/BrokerDan Baseman941 -675-7484

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• OFFICE/RETAIL SPACE

FOR RENT

• ANNUALRENTALS

• HOMESFOR RENT HOMES FOR RENT • VACATION

RENTALS

i®1 us" os" us* m~ us* D®"

"SEE HOMESFOR RENT"

US' DS» US" B3" US' I®" US'9/16/80 —tttt— 42166-82

• APARTMENTSFOR RENT

TWO BEDROOMVACANCIES

FORSPRING 1999

IN THE BELOW MARKETRATE HOUSING

PROGRAM.APPLICATION

REQUIRED.ANNUAL LEASE.

FOR FURTHERINFORMATION,

PLEASE CONTACTCOMMUNITY HOUSING

ANDRESOURCES, INC. AT

472-1189

4/1/99 - « » » - 3B164-2

CONDOSFORRENT

Minutes to Sanibel! Gulf HarbourTwo bedrooms plus den, twobaths Newl Pretty vlewslAvailable now for eight months orseasonal 2000. Very nice1

941-437-3465

• HOMESFOR RENT

• HOMES •WE AREYOUR

PRIVATE HOME SPECIALIST!2 to 7 bedroom homes,

most with pools.On and Off Beach.

Some with boat dock.Monthly & weekly rentals.

We are bookingoff season ana

the year 2000 now.Call 472-0457 or800-325.1352.

Ft Myers Baach 2/BD, 1/BA house,real cute Short walk to beachAnnual rental, $800 /mo Call765-5580

"SEE ANNUALRENTALS"

*********- I l l l - 421«7-»2

ISLAND MEDICAL &BUSINESS CENTER

Prime Space for theProfessional or Executive.

Covered Parking & Elevator.Approx, 1170 sq.ft.

CALL MARIE WELLSPRISCILLA MURPHY REALTY

(941)472-4113(800) 237-6002

5/6/81 —IHt— 39633-3

AVAILABLE JUNE1ST

PRIME LOCATIONon

PALM RIDGE ROAD ~Approximately 650 sq ft.

CALL MARY

4/8/99472-5020

—l«m— 42712-2

7 7 6 S Q . FT.RETAIL SPACEon P E R I W I N K L E

CENTER OF SANIBEL3 bedrooms, 2 baths.3008 Poinciana Circle

$1100/month.Annual lease

407-889-9377</»/•» —$lti— 422«4-i

ANNUAL RENTALS

RARE OPPORTUNITYTo rent a most

magnificent home.Gulf-gated community.

3 story,3 bedroom/2.5 bath,plus den and office.

Call for further details®$3,000/mo.

CLOSE TO SANIBELBrand new,large, deluxe

2 bedroom/2 bath,plus den & 2 car garage,

lakefront condo.Gorgeous unit.A Must See-

Available UF or F.$1,200/mo.

Call472-6747 for more info,on these fine properties.

GULF BEACHPROPERTIES INC

Lto. Real Estate Broker

Glenn Carretta &The Glenn Carretta Team's

Condo's For SaleLAND END, Prime gulf front 2 /2 unit The most remarkableviews on either Island Overlooks golf course to Red Fish Pass togulf The very best of the best Mostly furnished (Robb & Stucky)Designer carpet and wall coverings $879,000EAST END, 2/1 Casa Blanca corner unit 2 porches, interiordesigned by Foxworthys Updated to the 9's1 All Uled floors, only9 units total, $221 000GULF FRONT Sandalfoot (corner 2nd floor west' 2/2 Best valueGulf front $439,000.SANIBEL SIESTA TAKE YOUR PICK! 2 top floor units, nice longGulf views from large porch Good rental income One is a cornerunit $329,000 & $339,000

Homes For SaleOLDE FL. STYLE: 4 bdrm 2 1/2 bath home in terrificcondition Apprx 2450 sq ft of living space, w/a 200 sq. ftporch Large master bedroom suite Room for a pooll $279,900BAYFRONT ESTATE: Immaculate & stately 4-story bay fronthome w/deep water dockage Beautifully furnishedw/extraordinary water views 4-story elevator, cathedral ceilings,wrap around porches and many extras $1,595 000 furnishedDEEP WATER CANAL FRONT: Sailboats belong herel One of theIsland's most beautiful properties Olde Florida Style homew/huge outdoor entertainment area Long canal views w/deepwater dockage This home has been meticulously cared for$689 000 mostly furnished.

VacationLmk membership included w/all Sanibel/Captivaproperties, phone Glenn for details

Lots For SaleWATERFRONT: Private gated subdivision, pool & tennis One lotto beach $224,000.WEST GULF DRIVE: Possible Gulf view from widow's walk oneacre $197,000

Phonefor:"GLENN'S GUIDE FOR BUYING & SELLING SANIBEL &CAPTIVAREAL ESTATE": An essential 52 page guide withcomprehensive information on Tax deferred exchanges, Q & A's,cash flow, and much morel"GLENN'S REAL ESTATE NEWS": A monthly newsletter withup-to-date information on Sanibel & Captiva's fast pace RealEstate Market

GLENN CARRETTABroker-Salespersonw/John Nautnann & Associates1-800-784-2616 or(941) 395-3100

sASSOCWH

glennc@coconet~.comwww.jn-a.com/gc

NEEDED...GULF FRONTHOMES FOR ANNUAL RENTALHave high-end clients needing these

properties. Plus, need additionalhomes/duplexes. 2, 3 & 4 bedrooms.

Have back-log of clients.Call Paul Zimmerman @ 472-6747

Gulf Beach Properties, Inc.Licensed Real Estate Broker

Ore-mail at: Captiva@tntonline.comServing the islands Rental needs for 24 years.

sanibel holiday

VACATION RENTALSSanibel & Captiva

Ft. Myers

Cottages, CondosHomes and Estates

800-572-6423941-472-6565

1630 Periwinkle WaySuite A

http'//www.sanibeiholiday.com

5/26/88 —«»>«- 21207-2

SOUTH SEASPLANTATION

1 -3 bedroom Bay Villas2 bedroom & 2 bedroom

w/loft Beach VillasSeasonal rates,

Amenities optionalAlso, Sanibel Harbor

1-800-878-74956/3/88 —»»»»— 21848-2

The Atrium: Exclusive.Beautifully decorated. Gulf-frontluxury. 2BR/2BA, den, wrap-around balcony, fantastic viewlAvailable. 5/29-6/5, 6/19-7/3,7/31-8/21,some Sept./Oct.Call owner for brochure. (800)484-7304-PIN 8286 or(770)664-71864/22/98 —«»«» — 23028-2

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Find Your PlaceWith

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SANIBEL / CAPTIVAFT. MYERS BEACH

FT. MYERS

Seasonal & AnnualRentals

800-237-7526or

941-472-1613

VIP Realty Group/Rental Division

1/20/2000 _#«#»_ 24417

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THE ATRIUMGulf Front.

3 bedrooms, 3 baths, Den.Two weeks minimum.

Photos available.Rent direct from owner

and savel(609) 985-0322(609) 492-7389

4/i8/8» -»«««— 19834-2

• VACATIONRENTALS

ATRIUMExclusive Gulf front condoresidence. Two week minimum.Available after April 12, 1999and Jan. 8 to Feb. 19, 2000.Call owner at (630) 887-7826.5/20/88 —Hit— 581-2

CHANGE OF PACEBeautiful vacation home, 3bedroom, 2 bath. Your ownprivate tennis court andswimming pool 100 yards toGulf of Mexico(440) 338-8031(440) 338-52815/6/09 —>«>#— 705-2

POINTE SANTODE SANIBEL

LUXURIOUS GULF FRONTPENTHOUSE CONDO

2 bedrooms, 2 baths,screened lanai withspiral staircase to

private rooftop sundeck.Gorgeous sunrise

and sunsets.Beautifully decoratedand fully equipped.

Call owner.Substantial savings.

( 6 1 0 ) 6 6 4 - 2 3 7 14/1/88 —jltt— 710-2

DIRECT GULFFRONT

NEAR LIGHTHOUSEFabulous Viewsl

Upscale • Delightful

Two bedrooms, Two bathsVery nicely furnished

Pool and Tennis

Please call800,982-3471941-472-5550

6/3f9» - » « » » - 715-2

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whose names and places ofresidence are as follows:

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• VACATIONRENTALS

• VACATIONRENTALS

• VACATIONRENTALS

NAPLES FLORIDAVACATION RENTALSBi-weekly and monthly

Call Naples Coastal Realty, Inc.Toll Free 1-877-593-6274

(941) 593-0080

CAPTIVA LUXURYGULF FRONT HOUSEPrivate Beach At Your Doorstep

Long driveway into an acre of lush tropical estate grounds all to Iyourself Exclusive. Tastefully decorated. 3/4 bedrooms or denSleeps 8 3 1/2 baths Full-sized heated pool and spa, nominated |for architectural award, with terraces pool pavilion All amenitiesBrochure available

$4,600 per week Dec. 19th - April 24th$3,000 per week April 24th - Dec. 18th

(DAYS) 201-569-2111 (WEEKENDS) 914-687-0360

CAPTIVA. fftjil1 FRONTESTATE HOME

PRIVATE UUACI1 • ULTIMATE! LUXURYLush hi-ttini; and custom, elegant decor. 3-4 Bedrooms & 3baths, Very spacious Sleeps 8. Heated lap-pool & exerciseroom, master hedrm and large screened lanai overlook Gulf.Cable TVs, & Sound System. Bikes & kayak. Perfect foradults with or without children. All amenities, maid serviceavailable on request. Brochure available.

$4,400 per week High Season. $2,500 per week after EasterCall owner (941) 395-0162-Office (941) 395-2985-Home

SANIBEL EAST ENDCompletely furnished.

Three bedrooms, three baths.Private Pool and Tennis

300 steps to beach.AVAILABLE:

MAY1STTHRUDEC.31STTWO MONTHS MINIMUM

CALL OWNER941-395-1051 or 612-920-

18244/22/88 - » O « - 37344-2

LOGGERHEAD CAYTotally refurbished

two bedroom, two bath condo.Pool • Tennis • Cable • VCR

Gulf/Pool View.Discounted Weeks Available

through owner:TAKING RESERVATIONS

NOW THRU 1999SEASON

847-234-68084/8/88 —»««»- 378I0.J

BEAUTIFUL POOLHOME

EAST ROCKS(WEST GULF DRIVE AREA)

OVERLOOKINGTROPICAL

LAKETASTEFULLY DECORATED

3 BEDROOMS / 2 BATHSALL AMENITIES

WALK TO BEACHAVAILABLE:1999 & 2000 SEASON708-481-8188

e-mail: jlorenzo@prodigy.net4/22/89 —««M— 32387-2

Beach Front Condo: Twobedrooms plus two baths.Washer/dryer. Large kitchen.Pool - tennis - bicycles. Nowbooking weekly and monthly.Owner 330-864-3094..4/22/88 -.»»>»— 3282Q.2

LANDS ENDVILLAGE CONDOAt South Seas Plantation

2 Bedroom / 2 BathLuxury Unit

Fantastic Ocean ViewsWeekly or Monthly RentalsBook now for next season

Owner 800-897-0288REASONABLE RATES

SUNSET CAPTIVABEAUTIFULLY

FURNISHED HOME.AVAILABLE WEEKLY:2 Bedroom, loft, 2 Bath.

Screened Lanais.3 TV/VCR.

Pool- Tennis -BBQ Grill.Gulf Beach, Boat Dock,

And More!Call owner at

314-872-99904/J2/M —«»»«— 31104-2

LOVELY LAKEFRONT: Acrossroad from beach in West Gulfarea. Available for 99/2000season. Three beds, threebaths, den, heated swimmingpool, spa. Sleeps 6 to 8. Rent-$6,500/monthly. Call 472-66324/1/88 ~mt»~ 42785-Z

AdvertiseIn The

Classifieds472-1587

• * * • * *CAPTIVA

BEACH HOUSELovely, Private

beautifully furnished.Heated pool-

Tropical vegetationSpectacular gulf views

All amenities

941-472-1764

* • • • • •4/1/90 —»»##— 255fl1-2

• VACATIONRENTALS

SOUTH SEAS PLANTATIONLUXURY GULF COTTAGE ON THE BEACH

3 Bedroom / 3 Bath • Lolt • Pool • And Other Activities. Beautifully furnished.Amenities optional.

1 & 2 Bedrooms Also Available•••

Discounts thru OwnerCall 10AM - 11PM • 1-800-227-1783

Sanibel & CaptivaCENTRAL

RESERVATIONS, Inc.Your ORIGINAL central reservation service on the Islandswith over 5,000 one to seven bedroom, homes, condos,cottages, efficiencies and hotel rooms, on and off beachWeekly, daily and monthly rentals.

***Let us do the searching for you.***

!* Uc Real Estate Broker, call 800-325-1352 or 472-0457",

1-800-SANIBEL.,R e s e r v a t i o n sPOINTE SANTO

Most beautifulGulf front complex.

Pool, tennis,Activities director, etc.

2BR/2BA luxury condo.Spectacular view.If we're booked,

we can refer you tomany other owners.

248-363-9257jacquelinem@fia.net

www.majestic.net/vacation/1001-i.htm

4/1/88

KING'S CROWNISLAND BEACH

CLUBOCEAN'S REACHPOINTE SANTO

Two bedroom, two bathcondos on gulf.

ATTRACTIVE RATES

Call owner

941-472-1161DKOSANIBEL@AOL.COM

HTTP://MEMBERS.AOL.COM/SEESANIBEL/

SUNDIALNewly decoratedDeluxe Condo.

Two bedrooms, two bathsplus den.Sleeps six.

Superb Gulf view.Luxury resort with

all amenities.Pool, tennis.

Children's Activity Program.CALL OWNER

FOR DISCOUNTED RATES.(651) 484-9148

4/1/88 —»»«»_ 337541-2

THE DUNESGOLF AND TENNIS

CLUBFLORIDA STYLE HOME

WITH POOLNewly Furnished Home

Three Bedrooms, Two BathsSleeps six

Phone owner for rates724-225-4410 days412-361-5751 eves

4/15/88 - ! » » » - 41S7D-2

LOGGERHEAD CAYBEACHFRONT2nd Floor Unit.

Two Bedroom, Two Bath.Sunrise and Sunset Views.$750/Week (Sept., Oct.)$875/Week Off Season

(May-Sept.)Call For Seasonal Rates,

5% Discount3 Weeks or More.

732-223-6748« _ 42351-2

PAXYOUR AD

TO 472-8398

LOGGERHEAD CAY

Fully FurnishedTwo bedroom, two bath

Condo.Pool - Tennis - Cable - VCR

STEPS TO BEACH

RENTINGAPRIL

THROUGHSEPTEMBERAND BEYOND

BY OWNER

1-516-628-18014/»/»8 —«»><— 24617-2

SUNSET CAPTIVAElegant 3BR/2BA Home

inPrivate beachfront community.

Fully furnished.2CATV's, VCP,CD/Stereo, W/D.

Pool - Tennis - Boat Dock.Call owner

615-371-90294/1/88 - « » « « — 27737-2

THE VACATIONHOME

YOU'VE ALWAYSWANTED

Most private beach.Dock on Bayou.

Heated pool,Wide porches,

Open sunning decks.Chateau Sur Mer area.

Idyllic luxury and comfort.Easy care no effort

Vacation home,Three bedrooms, three baths.

Monthly rentals.- •CaH for rates.

(941) 472-8248(505) 982-9242

• VACATIONRENTALS

• VACATIONRENTALS

CAPTIVA ELEGANT GULF HOUSELOVELY ESTATE: PRIVATE BEACH

Beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 baths - Separate Wings -3 Kitchens - Heated Pool & Spa - Cable T.V. - Large

Beautiful kitchen/family entertainment area, Decks.

"the very best on Captiva"Call 1-888-344-6287 Negotiable Rates

& leave message. Video available

I > A I K SEASONAL RENTALSPi'lscilln Mui-phy . *

Realty,int. The Best Choice.Jof PropertiesAvailable on #ie Islands.

GULF VIEW CONDO2 bedrooms, two baths

Sleeps sixin A+ Condition.

Designer Decorated.Call Owner for

discounted summer rates847-364-0795.

SUNSET CAPTIVALuxury

Three bedroom, two bath.Large screened porch.

Fully equipped.Private Gulf and

Bay front community.Pool - tennis - Boat docks -gas grills, and much more

CALL OWNER.517-321 -6324.

4/1/88 _«>»«— 40248-2

CAPTIVA.R E A L T Y

.VACATION RENTALSJM-I +72 5I5S

666 see Z6Z4Ofax J+I.+/2.676+

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LUXURY VILLAGULF FRONTSOUTH SEASPLANTATIONFIVE BEDROOMS

PRIVATE POOL AND SPAONE ACRE

FENCED IN LOTBEST VIEW ONTHE ISLAND

LUXURIOUSLY FURNISHEDRESORT

AMENITIES AVAILABLECONTACT OWNER FORSPECIAL RATES.

Phone:( 2 1 9 ) 2 7 2 - 0 8 8 9

Fax:( 2 1 9 ) 2 7 3 - 5 9 7 3

4/7<»«

BOARDWALK TOBEACH

3BR/2BA homeVERY PRIVATE.

Fireplace, paddle fans,screened lanais, BBQ,

heated pool, tennis, bikes.All amenities.

GREAT RATESIIICall owner

314-842-21474/18/88 - f i t - a»0»-2

OCEAN'S REACHGulf front

One Bedroom CondosEach accommodates four

Non-SmokingFantastic View

Beach, pool, tennis, bikesOwner:

941-395-19724/1/88 —»««>— 25483-1

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VACATION PROP.& RENTALS

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Seasonal & Annual Rentals

800-237-7526or

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FMB 2/2 furnished stilt home.Screened porch, deck, coveredparking near private beachaccess. Boat dock available.Quiet, clean, sleeps 4-6, nosmoking $475./wk.(602)657-3183. Apnl-May vacan-cies, lots of character!

Gulf front, Sunset condo. Rent nowfor next season. Best Beach2/BD, 2/BA. Beautifully furnished,1st floor, 2 week minimum,$900./wk. Don't miss this one!466-7064

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Our beautiful homein this very private

beachfront to bay communityFully furnished

Two bedrooms/2 1/2 bathswith screened porch

upper sun deckheated pool

private boat sliptwo tennis courts

three TV's, cable, VCR, stereoand more

Call (910)457-9251— 41291-2

*GULF FRONTCONDOS*SANIBEL

OCEAN'S REACH -2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

SLEEPS 6

OCEAN' REACH -1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH

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RESORT AMENITIESAVAILABLE

BEST VIEW ON THE ISLAND

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PH.:(219)272-0889

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FOUR WEEKS.IN FEBRUARYDirectly oh the Gulf.

INCLUDES:Dunes Golf &

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Needed more room.CALL OWNER507-825-3842

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GENERALREAL ESTATE

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RENT/TRADEREAL ESTATE

WANTTOBUYIIISANIBEL

GULF FRONT CONDO.(941) 472-7828

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ANNUAL RENTALWANTED

ONE OR TWO BEDROOMHOME OR CONDO

ON SANIBEL.PREFER EAST END.

ALSOCONSIDERING PURCHASE:

$100,000 OR LESS.941-472-1789

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WANT TO RENTMARCH 2000

Two or three bedrooms.House or Condo.On Bay or Gulf.Ground Floor

or with elevator. 603-893-1841

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DOMESTIC AUTO

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1983 MERCEDES 380 SLCONVERTIBLE. Showroomcondition, low miles, hard top,$15,500. 472-25014/1/88 —ttlt— 42267-2

1989 FORD BRONCO II,4x4,

5 speed,air, new engine, exhaust,

clutch,very well maintained,

white with blue Interior.Must see to appreciate,

only $3800.Will consider boat for trade

1993CHEVROLET BLAZERLT, 4x4,leather,

auto,power windows, locks,cruise, tilt, alloys, air,

4dr, loaded,dark green,

well maintained,must see to appreciate,

only $6800.

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1989 FORD BRONCO II, 4x4,5speed, air, new engine,

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trade.

1993 QHEVJBOLET BLAZER LT,4x4, leather, auto power win-

dows, locks, cruise control, tilt,alloys, air, 4dr., loaded, darkgreen, well maintained, must

see to appreciate, onlv $6,800.

Call 573-8068 Leave message

DOCK SPACE FOR UP TO 30FT. BOAT. Year round rental.Available June 1st. Water andelectricity. Deep water canal.Straight access to Bay.472-3756.4/7/99 - * * * t - 337S45-2

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GOVERNMENT POSTAL JOBS- Toup to $17.24/hr, hiring/99, freeapplication/examination Informa-tion. Federal hire-Full benefits.(800)890-4467,ext. 1401. (8am-6pm CST).

MEDICAL/DENTAL BILLING Workon your computer processingInsurance claims. Training withcertification. Investmentfrom$2,995 Financing available.Free seminar and information.Toll free (800)890-4467

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GENERALHELP WANTED

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IMMEDIATEOPENING

BUSINESSMANAGER

Skills needod:•strong background in

bookkeeping/accountingon a computerized system

•meticulous attention todetail •good

people skills •experience in anon-profit organization helpful

Responsibilities include:•day-to-day

business office operations•preparing financial statements,

specialized Board reportsand yearly budget

•yearly audit responsibilities•overseeing business

assistants

• Benefits include:•competitive salary

•health and life insurance•retirement plan

•paid tolls

Please send resumeand 3 letters of reference to:

Erick Lindblad,Executive Director Sanibel-

Captiva ConservationFoundation P.O. Box 839Sanibel, FL 33957-0839

No telephone calls, please

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FIELD OFFICECONSTRUCTION

COMPANYNeeds

Field Office helperwith organizational and

phone skills forscheduling, filing, etc.

395-9300or fax: 395-9501

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OFFICE CLERKFULL OR PART TIME

LAW OFFICE ON SANIBEL472-1000

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NON-TRADITIONALFRIEND/CARE GIVER

N e e d e dfor a 75 year old lady with

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provide three meals daily.Take out the trash

and recycling.Care for the cat.

Take to the doctorat least once a month, andto the hair dresser weeklyWash and lay out clothes

(no ironingl).Draw bath and

be available to assist,if necessary.

Clean house orsupervise the cleaning.

Give evening medication. -,Cope with emergencies.

Be a friendwho's warmth and creativity,

brfghteh her life. **Initiative and •

sense of humor required,•>along with good

communication, skills.Education an asset.

Non-smoker.Average 25 hours weekly.

Salary dependent onexperience.

Upstairs apartmentavailable.

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SKILLS & TRADESHELP WANTED

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MAINTENANCE MAN~ ~ "RepairmanJiaeded..

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• BUSINESSOPPORTUNITIES

LOCAL CANDY ROUTE, 30 vend-&KS011"1?s ' E a m approximately

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40 Q APRIL 1,1999 • ISLAND REPORTER

H i s t o r i c a l n o t e sTurmoil on Sanibel? It must be in the airBy Jean DowriesSpecial to the Reporter

In this 25th antuveisary year of Sambel's incoiporationas a city, a glance backwards leveals a great commotionamong then-iesidents fueled laigely by Lee County's planstowaid development

Years of negotiation by islanders to contiol their owngiowth climaxed, in 1971 when the county announced "anend to building height restrictions and no population cap otany sort foi Sanibel and Captiva."

Incorporation became a very likely iss.uePublic meetings in late '73 led to a Home Rule Study

Group and in January of '74 to the hiring of a planning con-sultant Opposition understandably included land specula-tois and the building tiades but also some residents con-cerned with puvate property rights Supporteis saw incor-poration as the only course left to prevent complete urban-ization of the island

A stiaw vote 25 years ago on March 27 brought vehe-ment mailings and even threats, as well as 500 people to theSanibel Community House to express their opinions Fifty-five percent favored a referendum of incorporation beplaced on the ballot in November

Opposition continued from developers and the chamber"of commerce was seriously divided, but the April 29 HouseBill No 4001 was introduced in the Florida House of

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THISTLE LODGEl e a c l i Pro-nl Grille"

Happy Easier fromf tie thistle Lodge

Seatings at Noon, 3 PM, & 6 PM

A La Carte AppetizersStuffed Shrimp

Jumbo Shrimp stuffed with crabmeat peppers onions, andcheese served with mango papaya salsa

Crispy Vegetable spring RollsServed with sweet mandarin plum glazeBahamian Blue Crab Cakes

Served with spicy island remolaude

Entree SelectionsAll Entrees are served with your choice of

Chicken and Wild Rice SoupMixed Spring Greens Salad with Raspberry vinaierette

Herb Grilled Lamb ChopsNew Zealand lamb chops marinated in garlic, rosemary, thyme and olive

oil Grilled and served with sweet pear and mint relish wild nee andvegetables

Tamarind & Citrus Roasted DuckTender young duckling half roasted and glazed with tamarind, citrus, and

honey Served with grilled pineapple wild rice and vegetablesJerk Marinated Stuffed Grouper

Fresh domestic grouper stuffed with crab and shrimp stuffing thenmarinated and cooked in our sweet and spicy jerk seasoning

Served with wild nee and vegetables

Filet Mignon8 oz filet mignon grilled and served with wild mushroom demi glaze

garlic mashed potatoes, and vegetables

Coconut Curry Pork LoinExtra lean pork lorn herb seasoned and roasted, sliced then topped with

coconut curry vegetable ragout and served with wild rice

Grilled Apricot ChickenHerb marinated chicken breast grilled then topped with apricot glaze

Served with grilled vegetables and wild rice

Choice of Holiday DessertsChildren under 10 eat at half price

18% Gratuity and 6% Sales tax will be adaed to your check.FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 472-9200Casa Ybel Resort 2255 W§st Gulf Drive, Sanibel

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Representatives It was designed to put incorporation to avote. The bill cleared the House May 24 and the Senate May31, 1974

It was a squeakei because just one day later another billpassed lequmng 10,000 residents in a community before itcould incorporate Since Sanibel didn't — and doesn't —have 10,000 residents, it ducked in undei the wire'

In the next five months, developers stepped up applica-tions foi building permits from Lee County to clear betorethe November lefeiendum

Another storm arose when county commissioners enter-tained a piopoMtion that would make an incorpoiatedSanibel ineligible to share in causeway revenues, but thisdid not pass

The Lee County Commission finally caved in to theopposition ol lslandeis plus the decision by the FloridaLegislature and endoised the resolution to place mcorpoia-tion on the ballot

Finally, on Nov 5, 1974, 84 percent of Sambel's legis-tered voters went to the polls, where 63 6 percent favoredincorporation — and a city was born

(This article is a courtesy ofSanibel's Historical Village& Museum, and research for it is from the historical vil-lage's archives. Further accounts depicting the city'sgrowing pains will follow in the Island Reporter.)

Special to the ReporterThe Sanibel City Council first met in theSanibel Community House, then moved to anupstairs location at Periwinkle Place, finallysettling in quarters adjacent to Pick Kwik onPalm Ridge Road until the present city hallwas built. The police department occupiedthe second floor above the council chambers.

"Max" needs^a good home.

PET OF THE WEEKThe Lee County Humane Society's pet of the week is

"Max," a 2-year-old, male, Siamese-mix cat

Adoption fees for dogs are $65 and $55 for cats

The fees cover a veterinary exam, spaying or neutenng,basic shots, fecal exam and dewormmg, an occult heart-worm test for dogs and a feline leukemia test for cats

The first flea treatment application and a one-year alum-ni membership aie also included, at a total value of morethan $200

Adoption hours are 11am to 4 p m Monday-SaturdayThe humane society is on Arcadia Street in East Fort

Special to the Reportei MyersFor information, call 332-0364, ext 210

Kisha, a magnificent four year old Akita was left to starve in a trailerlanai. Chained to a barrel and living amongst trash and feces, shewas barely able to stand up and walk when ARC rescued her. She isnow healthy and happy in her adopted home where she is loved andcherished.A victim of torture, a young black cat came to ARC with very littlehope for survival. She required emergency surgery to remove hermaimed leg. She has now fully recovered and living the life of loveand kindness that she deserves.The above situations are not unique. Some are worse. Each animalat the Animal Refuge Center has a story. All of them need anddeserve the same thing... a second chance in a loving home of theirown. The Animal Refuge Center is a non-profit, no-kill animal welfareorganization and shelter providing a safe, clean haven for theabandoned, abused and unwanted animals in our community. Thegoal of this volunteer organization is to stop the killing of innocentanimals by promoting the benefits of spaying and neutering,adoption and education. We can not do it without your support.

I would like to donate$ to help save the life of an animalName-

Address.

City • State- . Zip-

Send you tax deductible donation to:The Animal Refuge Center, Inc.

P.O. Box 6642, Ft. Myers, Florida 33911941-731-3535

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