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Week of May 31-June 6,2001 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA, FLORIDA VOLUME 28, NUMBER 22, 28 PAGES 75 CENTS

Stolen plantsSanibel detectives tracedown stolen plants worth$2,150.

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Election changesLee County election offi-cials are asking cities tochange their elections fromNovember to May.

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Traffic woesA city committee has begunmeeting to see if there aresolutions to Sanibel's sea-sonal traffic congestion.

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Memorial Day reportOfficials report that a largenumber of boaters on thewater made the MemorialDay weekend hazardous.

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Smart GrowthMore than 50 island resi-dents showed up at CityHall this past Thursday tohear about Lee CountiesSmart Growth initiative.

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Special ReportReporter Dawn deBoer vis-its three public hearings —in Fort Myers, Pine Islandand Sanibel — to hear whatpeople are saying aboutexpanding J.N. "Ding"Darling Wildlife Refuge'sboundaries.

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Island GardeningRon Sympson answers ques-tions about rhododendronsand tomatoes.

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I®• Environmental News> . page 5

• Business & Technology page 7

• Opinion page 9

•Looking Back page 10

•Dateline » - .•• page 11

•TVlistings . . •. .page 16

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Homeowners to sueProperties in ParadiseBy Pete BishopStaff writer

Six Sanibel property owners areabout to file suit against a local resortrental company already in troublewith the City of Sanibel. The proper-ty owners are owed rental fees fromMarch and April that Properties inParadise has collected but has notreleased to them, according to theproperty owners' lawyer, JasonMaughan, LL.M. of Henderson,Franklin, Starnes and Holt P.A.

Maughan said Tuesday that eachof his clients is owed between $7,000

and $18,000. He intends to advise hisclients to file suit in the next twoweeks, pursuing both the businessand Revonda Cross, the owner ofProperties in Paradise. Neither Crossnor her attorneys, Roger Waltemyerand J. Michael Hussey, could bereached for comment Tuesday orWednesday.

Hussey represents Cross in herlawsuit against Sanibel. The suit,which reportedly asks for more than$100,000 in damages, claims the city

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By Anne BellewStaff writer

A 21-year-old Fort Myerswoman was allegedly raped andbeaten at knifepoint on propertyowned by the U.S! Fish & WildlifeService in the early hours of Friday,May 25, by two construction work-ers she had met the evening beforein Fort Myers Beach.

The woman escaped, was pickedup by a newspaper delivery personand called 911.

She described to police wherethe assault took place and gavedescriptions of her assailants.Sanibel Police responded to a con-struction trailer parked at 3900Sanibel-Captiva Road, the J.N."Ding" Darling Refuge mainte-nance center. The victim identifiedthe trailer as the location of theattack and pointed out the two occu-

pants as her assailants.Police arrested two 25-year-old

residents of Freeport, Fla. — MilesLee Brown, who was charged withsexual battery, battery and aggravat-ed assault, and Christopher DavidKelly, who was charged with sexualbattery. The two men are employeesof Freeport Construction, the con-tractor for the new refuge parkinglot.

Sanibel Deputy Chief JackPrimm said that, once inside thetrailer, the men allegedly threatenedthe woman with a knife and hit herrepeatedly to restrain her during thesexual assault. The woman, whowas injured, was treated at ThePhoenix Center, a rape crisis center,and released.

Refuge officers Lou Hinds and

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IS. Coast Guard ruling onidge openings soon

By Pete BishopStaff writer

The U.S. Coast Guard hasreceived the statistics gatheredduring a 90-day test period inwhich the Sanibel Causewaydrawbridge was opened for ves-sel passage at 30-minute inter-vals. And it will decide in thenext few weeks whether thebridge will continue to open atits current 15-minute intervals

or adopt the test period sched-ule, according to Barry Dragon,chief of the bridge operationssection in the Seventh CoastGuard District.

Paul Wingard, a director ofoperations in the Lee County'spublic works department, saidthe county sent the results oftraffic counts and vessel counts

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Hurricanes Part II

Tracking storms can be Interesting; bizarre, but deadly seriousA primer for dealingwith an island fact-of-life— dangerous stormsBy Anna LiakasStaff writer

Move over Mickey, forget thathokey Tower of Terror at MGMstudios. There's a new attractioncoming to Florida and it mighteven make a mouse's fine furstand on end.

"It's the adventure of a life-time!" boasts the advertisementfor Tempest Tours, an Oklahoma-based storm-chasing expedition;company. "Ride with veteranstorm chasers and traveise

Tornado Alley in search ofnature's most spectacular weath-er." The company offers every-thing from the ultimate "LectureSeries Tour" led by renown stormchaser and tornado scientist, Dr.Charles Doswell, to the mini-tourwhich provides the "busy profes-sional" with an opportunity to fit"seven days of storm chasing andeight nights lodging" into theirlimited vacation schedules. Guestswill ride in one of two "smoke-free, 15-passenger vans with alimit of six guests to each van foradded comfort" as they experience

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Last September saw Tropical Storm Gordon do millions ofdollars worth of damage on Sanibel.

Week of May 31-June 6, 2001 • ISLAND REPORTER

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By Pete BishopStaff writer

Dating almost to the moment of incor-poration, the Sanibel VegetationCommittee has been a steady contributorto the city's efforts toward retaining itsnatural attraction and a thriving wildlifepopulation. The committee was formed in1976 and has been conducting propertyinspections, educating contractors andhelping locate exotic and native vegeta-tion on the island ever since.

According to the committee's presentchairman, Bob Steele, the basic responsi-bilities of the committee have not changedin the past 25 years.

"The basic role is to protect andencourage native plants, preserve wildlifeand the whole bit," Steele said.

Although the role has not changed,serving on the committee has become amore complex undertaking over the years.Members must pass a comprehensive veg-etation test — with both written and fieldidentification sections — before citycouncil can consider appointing them tothe committee.

In addition to the identification ofnative and exotic vegetation, committeemembers must master what Steele calls a"host of regulations" regarding vegetationcontained in the city's land developmentcode.

"It involves a great deal," said Steele,pointing out that the expertise gainedthrough the process has allowed commit-tee members to provide support to thecity's Natural Resources Department'songoing efforts in eradicating exoticssuch as Brazilian pepper and melaleucafrom the island.

"We do very much support [the depart-

Vegefaflon Committee facts• Inception: 1976• Number of committeevolunteers: 13H Accomplishments: inspectionof vegetation on propertiesbefore and after development;education and testing of con-tractors who want a Sanibelvegetation competency card;assistance to Natural ResourcesDepartment in eradication ofexotics.

ment] with surveys," he said. "We findwhere there might be pepper. We've gotan invasive exotic problem, and we help."

When committee members are notassisting with large projects like peppereradication, they are inspecting propertieson a rotating basis. Each month, memberssign up for the Tuesdays and Thursdayswhen they can inspect, then pick up prop-erty reports from the planning departmenton those days and set off to work. Allproperties that are to be developed mustfirst be inspected.

"It's interesting because you see differ-ent parts of the island that you wouldn'totherwise," said Hal Theiss of the inspec-tions. Theiss also pointed out that once amember inspects a property, the memberis obligated to follow through on at leasttwo more inspections. One occurs oncethe project is complete but before the landcan be occupied.

"We'll point out that there were threecabbage palms [before development],now only two — that sort of thing," saidTheiss.

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An additional inspection occurs aboutsix months after occupancy to ensure thatthe native vegetation is thriving.

While inspections of properties takemembers to interesting places, they canalso be hazardous, according to BobSlayton, who served on the committee forabout 10 years during the 1990s. Slaytonspearheaded one of the few changes inoperation that the committee has adopted,suggesting that members inspect proper-ties in pairs rather than alone.

"Some properties are remote anddensely vegetated," Slayton said."They're difficult to inspect and can betricky," due to underbrush and roots. "It'sfor safety, but also to keep skills up, beingout there that much more often."

In addition to learning about vegetationand the land development code, commit-tee members teach others. Committeemember Art Weissbach teaches a one-week course every three months for con-tractors who want to build on the islandand need a competency card to do so. Theshort course includes lectures and field

work and is followed by both written andfield identification tests. Weissbach saidcontractors, knowing they have to passthe test before they can work on island,are receptive to the course.

"They seem to be appreciative, beingable to take a course," Weissbach said."The ordinances are not exactly excitingreading."

As if studying the land developmentcode, conducting sometimes hazardousinspections and teaching are not enough,several vegetation committee membersmoonlight in the Weeds and Seeds pro-gram at the Sanibel-Captiva ConservationFoundation, identifying native vegetationalong the foundation's boardwalk sur-rounding the Nature Center. Although thatmight seem like more work, Steele said itreflects the dedication and values commit-tee members all seem to share.

"There's a real dedicated group," hesaid. "They're interested and they're hereon Sanibel because of its natural attrac-tion. Vegetation is a very important part ofit."

$2,150 in plants recoveredBy Anne BellewStaff writer

On Tuesday, May 22, Sanibel residentsAllen and Marge Kaiser reported thatthree hanging plants, worth approximate-ly $150, had been taken from trees in theiryard during the night. The Kaisers werenot as concerned about the missing plantsas they were about the idea that someonewas coming on their property not onlywhile they were at home but perhapsasleep.

They were even more concerned thefollowing Saturday, May 26, when theydiscovered that their $2,000, 3-foot diam-

eter, 100-pound staghorn fern had disap-peared. The collector's specimen hungfrom a tree in their front yard, but could-n't be seen from the street.

Margi Kaiser speculated that it couldhave been taken between 4:30 a.m. and5:30 a.m. when she thought she mighthave heard footsteps in the yard, followedby the sound of a vehicle driving off. Thepolice report indicated that she thought atthe time, "I'm just being paranoid."

The only recent possible suspicioushappening was a man from a tree service

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Lee County asks cities to hold elections in MayBy Pete BishopStaff w r i t e r

Citing an added workload resultingfrom new election laws adopted by theFlorida Legislature this year, Lee CountySupervisor of Elections Philinda Younghas mailed a letter to the city of Sanibeland all other cities in the county askingthat municipalities conduct general elec-tions in May rather than November.

The legislature adopted the laws inresponse to the ballot counting problemsthat occurred throughout the state lastNovember. The new law results in a scan-able paper ballot system that Young's let-

ter claims will "be considerably morecumbersome and which we expect willrequire substantially more time for ballothandling and tabulating."

The extra time resulting from the newsystem, along with the increasing numberof national, state, municipal and specialdistrict elections held each year, havestressed the county elections office to thepoint that it can no longer handle cityelections at the same time it handles thelarger elections the office is constitution-ally mandated to administer." Young said Wednesday that many

cities throughout the state conduct theirown elections, but she did not want to

leave Lee Countycities' in a bind.

"A lot of cities dotheir own. but wewanted to do this asa courtesy, we wantto give cities anoption," said Young.

Holding electionsin May is only a sug-gestion, she added,and cities can opt tohold elections earlierin the year if officials are concerned thatmany seasonal residents will depart thearea before late spring. Young added that

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voter turnout does not suffer drasticallybecause most people will vote usingabsentee ballots.

Sanibel Mayor Nola Theiss saidWednesday she has read the letter, but isnot sure it the city will have much choicein the matter. Theiss said she has dis-cussed the city's options with Interim CityManager Sam Ackley and the city mayask Young to attend the council's June 19meeting to discuss the issue.

"It almost sounds like a done deal,"said Theiss, "though we may be able toexert some influence . . . the main optionwe have right now is to get her out to talkabout it."

Pippin's, shops still affected by March fireBy Pete BishopStaff writer

The state fire marshal has attributed theMarch 10 fire that shut down Pippin'sRestaurant and two other businesses inthe Tahitian Gardensshopping center toan overloaded exten-sion cord, accordingto Sanibel AssistantFire Chief Don Frey.

Although the firemarshal's report,which calls the fireaccidental, was com-pleted weeks ago,fallout from the dis-aster continues for FreyPippin's and an adjacent island business.

The fire marshal at first believed thefire may have sprung from an electricalproblem in another location, according toFrey, but the cause was determined to bean extension cord in a storage room offthe restaurant's kitchen. The cord wasconnected to a commercial refrigerator

and freezer."They did something that shouldn't

have been done," said Frey, "they over-loaded the system."

The fire destroyed the restaurant'skitchen, collapsing the roof in that area ofthe building. Owners of Pippins could notbe reached for comment, but a messageon the restaurant's answering service stat-ed that Pippin's should open sometime inmid-October. Workers from a fire damagecleanup company continue to work on therestaurant's interior.

Diana Petterson, who owns IslandTreasures, next door to Pippin's, had toclose her business permanently due towater and smoke damage that occurredduring the fire and efforts to extinguishthe blaze. Firefighters had to punch a holein the small shop's ceiling to fight the fire,and smoke seeped through the walls.Petterson had let her insurance lapseshortly before the fire.

Since that time, Petterson has suffereda debilitating stroke which her doctor hastentatively linked to stress from the fire'saftermath, said her lawyer Jason Maughan

LL.M. of Henderson, Franklin, Starnesand Holt P.A. Adding to Petterson's trou-ble, Pippins' insurance company, Safeco,initially refused to pay for damages to hershop, but has decided to negotiate sincebecoming aware of her predicament andthe fire marshal's report, Maughan said.Maughan stressed that the owners ofPippin's have been helpful throughoutPetterson's ordeal.

While Bee and Jackie Roberts' shop,The Cotton Veranda, suffered smokedamage from the fire and had to closedown, the Roberts' held a GrandReopening Sale this past weekend andreport that business was good.

"We missed the season completelysince we went out of business March 10,"Bee Roberts said, adding that he expects aslow few months as summer sets in.

The clothing shop did not suffer anystructural damage or damage from water,but Roberts and his wife had to throw outthe store's entire inventory, plus replacecarpeting, the ceiling, insulation andpaint.

Sewer project breaks groundConstruction of the Phase IIB sani-

tary sewer expansion project has start-ed along Dixie Beach Boulevard. Theproject includes the installation of agravity sanitary sewer and transmis-sion system to service unseweredareas east of, and including, DixieBeach Boulevard.

It will be comprised of a gravity sewerpipeline with a series of manholes to col-lect household wastewater, which will beconnected into lift stations and pumpedthrough a transmission pipeline to theDonax Water Reclamation Facility.

Construction along Lagoon Drive isscheduled to begin May 28 and willproceed to Sabal Street, Las Tiendasand Schooner Place. Construction inthese areas should be done by June 30.Most of the work will take place withinthe roadway but homeowners, emer-gency vehicles, garbage trucks, schoolbuses and mail delivery trucks will allhave access.

D,N. Higgins Inc. is building theproject, which is scheduled for comple-tion by December 2001.

Sanibel teacher, cop, honored during Law WeekBy Anna LiakasStaff writer

The Eighth Annual Lee County BarAssociation Law Week Awards luncheonwas held Friday, May 4 at the Royal PalmYacht Club in Fort Myers. This years'"Law Week" theme was entitled"Celebrate Your Freedom: Protecting theBest Interests of Our Children," and wasmarked as a time to honor members ofLee County's legal and law enforcementcommunity for their outstanding contribu-tions to their communities.

Sanibel resident and Cape Coral HighSchool teacher Steve Maxwell wasawarded the Dr. James A. Adams, LeeCounty Teacher of the Year Award for hiswork in Law Related Education.

Officer Tiffany Dugan of the SanibelPolice Department was awarded the 2000Officer of the Year award.

Maxwell, who has more than 20 yearsexperience in state and local government,has been a teacher at both the secondaryand post secondary level since 1978, serv-ing in both faculty and administrationpositions at Edison Community Collegeand Florida Gulf Coast University.

"The award was a surprise," remarkedMaxwell, who was nominated by princi-pal Wayne Nagey of Cape Coral HighSchool after students came to him withglowing reports of Maxwell's class. "Ienjoy teaching, the idea of forcing the stu-dents to challenge themselves, to look atwho they are, what they are and wherethey are going." Maxwell, who teacheseconomics and law studies at the school,provides students with first-hand knowl-ede of how the law relates not only tosociety as a whole but also to their per-sonal lives. Even his economic's classesbridge the gap between dollars and sense,posing questions such as What is debt?How do you manage it? and helping stu-dents to understand the psycologicalissues of stress and depression as well asthe legal ramifications that are the by-

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Pam Leppert, a student in one ofMaxwell's classes describes the teacher as"enthusiastic," nurturing her interest inlegal studies by making the subject of lawboth relevant to her life and easy to under-stand. "We discussed issues like landlordand tenant agreements, helping us tounderstand our rights as well as ourresponsibilities as both tenant and proper-ty owner," says Leppart. Maxwell has alsoencouraged the student to become a mem-ber of "Interact" a community serviceorganization established by the RotaryClub which is one of many outside affili-ations and service groups to which thehonored educator belongs.

Aside from serving on editorial boardsfor the Public Administration .Quarterlyand the Journal for Public AffairsEducation, Maxwell is the host of "TheMaxwell Report" a UPN talk show thatfeatures local politicians and other morecolorful folk including Tucker Abbott,famed Sanibel shell collector and "TheParrot Lady," the "most popular and inter-esting show of the past season," Maxwellbelieves.

20th Circuit Court Judge John Carlinpresented Officer Tiffany Dugan of theSanibel Police Department with the 2000Officer of the Year award. Lew Phillips,Sanibel's chief of police, nominatedDugan for her outstanding service to thecommunity. On the morning of April 3 a911 call came into the station reportingthat two boats had collided in San Carlosbay. One of the operators had been thrownoff his boat and was adrift in the bay.Officer Dugan arrived on the scene, sawthe indiviual in distress, dropped her gear,entered the water and helped to bring the72-year-old diabetic back to the shore.Officer Dugan then assisted the victimuntil Emergency Medical Servicesarrived.

Phillips stated that Dugan is "a teamplayer and very professional."

"We are pleased to have her on our ros-ter and equally proud to nominate her forthis nrestieious award," Phillips said.

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Steve.Maxwell, a Sanibel resident and a teacher at Cape Coral HighSchool, was honored during Lee County Bar Association's Law Week.

Dugan is the only full-time femalepolice officer on the Sanibel police forceand rings in as the youngest as well. At theage of 25, she is already being recognizedfor her competence and ability on the job,even though she admits "I have more toprove... being a woman... and so young."

She speaks of the rescue mission in SanCarlos Bay almost nonchalantly, "Iresponded to the scene of a boating acci-dent, and there was no operator on the boat... so we tried to find him, and located himin the water. I grabbed my gear andjumped in, along with a bystander, a Mr.Hess. The man was blue when we broughthim to shore ... I tried to keep him con-cious until the paremedics arrived ... butthey were at the scene of another accident... It took awhile... I j ust kept him talking."

Dugan notes that this was not her firstor most difficult experience in her fewshort years as a law enforcement officer."I was an MP (military police officer) inthe army," she remembers as though shehas lived a long time between then andnow. "Stationed in Fort Stuart not even a

month when we were called to respond toa car bombing ... in Georgia of all places... it was a civilian vehicle ...we werecalled to stand by ... the car was engulfedin flame and there were two peopletrapped inside ... all we could do waswatch them burn to death."

As Dugan tells her story she is inter-rupted by another officer in the room. "Ihave to go..." she says. "Is there any thingelse?" There will be no time to talk later,sometimes you have to seize the moment,freeze the image and recognize its grandplace in the simple scheme of things.Today is supposed to be Officer Dugan'sday off ... but they have called her in toguard the crime scene of a sexual assaultthat has just happened on the island —perhaps because she is woman, perriapsbecause she is so young and has alreadyseen so much.

On the tiny island of Sanibel, it is niceto know that folks here are making a dif-ference in the world around them, and arebeing recognized and valued for theirunique and far-reaching contributions.

4 • Week of May 31-June 6, 2001 • ISLAND REPORTER

ROVING 1EPO1TERBy Michael Pistella

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CORRECTIONSA poem that ran in the Island Reporter, May 24 edition, was incor-

rectly attributed to the grandmother who submitted the poem, writtenby her gi'anddaughter. For poem and author, please turn to page 14.

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Olaf F. "Bo" VeaTwenty-year resident of Sanibel. Bo

Vea, died on May 23, 2001, at the ShellPoint Pavilion in Fort Myers.

Born in 1911 in Stoughton, Wis., Veagraduated from the University ofWisconsin with a degree in electricalengineering. While a student, he was pres-ident of Alpha Delta Phi fraternity and amember of Tau Beta Pi honor society.

He joined General Electric inSchenectady, N.Y., ultimately becominggeneral manager of the Large Generator& Motor Department. In 1963 he movedto Erie, Pa., as general manager of theLocomotive Pioducts Department. Hewas widely known and respected m therailroad industry and served as the direc-tor of the Railway Progress Institute.

Upon his retirement in 1974, Vea andhis wife moved to Sanibel where the cou-ple lived for 20 years. He was president ofthe Committee of the Islands, chaired theChapel By The Sea boaid and the CharterDecision Committee of the City ofSanibel, and became a life member of theSanlbel-Captiva ConservationFoundation in 1990.

"Bo Vea was always one of our realsupporters," commented Erick Lindblad,the foundation's executive director.

Since his move to Shell Point, he hasbeen an ardent volunteer in the Village'smodel train room.

Vea will be remembered by legions offriends for his personality, wit and kind-ness. He is survived by his wife of 61years, Janet; a son, Peter Hansen ofCanton, Mich.; two daughters — KristenCoffman of Boston and Margaiet AnnBarry and her husband, Patrick, ofFalmouth, Maine; five grandchildren andtwo great-grandchildren. A brother, PeterRichard, of Madison, Wis., also surviveshim.

Services in celebration of his life wereheld at Shell Point last weekend. In lieu offlowers, the family suggests a contribu-tion to the Kristen Vea CoffmanScholarship Fund — The Boston Home,

1049 Dorchester Avenue, Boston, MA02124, or to the Luzern Music Center,Lake Luzern, NY 12846.

Joseph ArmeniaJoseph Armenia of Fort Myers died

May 15, 2001. He was 82.Born in Pozzallo, Italy, and formerly a

lesident of Southhampton, N.Y., he hadlived at Cinnamon Cove since 1991. He issurvived by two sons — John G.Armenia, and his wife, Lucy, of Captiva,and Richard Armenia, and his wife, Irene,of Middle Island, N.Y.; and four granchil-dren — Joseph, Kristin, Lauren andMatthew. He was preceded in death by hiswife Concetta Angelino Armenia.

A Mass of Christian Burial was ccle-biated at St. Isabel's on Wednesday, May30, with entombment to follow inFarmingdale, N.Y.

Abraham Max LernerSanibel's beloved Abe Lerner died

May 24, 2001, at HealthPark MedicalCenter after a brief illness. He turned 90in March and was to have celebrated hisbirthday this week-end with a familyreunion onGasparilla Island.

Born inPhiladelphia in1911, Abe graduatedfrom the Universityof Pennsylvania andreceived his lawdegree from GeorgeW a s h i n g t o nUniversity LawSchool inWashington, D.C.He retired in 1972 after many years ofgovernment service in Washington,including 28 years in the StateDepartment with postings that includedTaiwan and Brazil.

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Left: Bernd Pietrusof Frankfurt,Germany, found thisjunonia at the eastend of the island ashe walked the beachafter breakfast. Thiswas his first visit toSanibel.

Below: Robert Woodfield foundthis junonia, and his wife, -Charleen, found this alphabetcone, near Thistle Lodge theevening of May 20. The couple -who summer in Michigan andwinter in Port Charlotte - havebeen shelling for 23 years. [Thetwo shells were found within onefoot of one another.]

Above: Darnel Small, visitingfrom Lakeland, found this jtoion-la m the Blmd Pass area on May24. He's been shelling for 13years. At first, he was so sur-pnsed he didn't realize what he'dtound, but quickly realized hetound a rare junomia.

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The decals are part of FWWC's VoluntaryContribution Campaign to benefit the Florida mana-tee, Florida's official marine mammal. The state'smost recent survey in January counted 3,276 mana-tees living in Florida's coastal and inland water-ways.

The decals typically bring in more than $100,000to the program. The money is used for research andprotection efforts by the state and provides funds foimanatee rescue and rehabilitation efforts, habitatprotection and education. Sale of the manateedecals, along with manatee license plate sales, arevital to recovery efforts,

"Voluntary donations from vessel and vehicleregistrants benefit manatee protection efforts and areessential to the recovery of this endangered animal,"says David Arnold, chief of FWWC's Bureau ofProtected Species Management. "These funds allowus to conduct research and management where theyare needed most. In certain areas of Florida, mana-tees are slowly making a recovery. Support fromindividuals has helped make the difference."

Wildlife artist JoAnne Thome of Volusia Countypenned the artwork for this year's decal. Thome'sthe official artist of the Blue Spring ManateeFestival.

The FWWC resource protection number is (888)404-FWCC.For further information on manatees,decals or license plates, go online to the Web site<www.floridaconservation.org/psm>

Environmental impact under studynew traffic committee

By Dawn deBoerStaff wr i t e r

"I'd like to see something done. Weowe it to Sanibel citizens. I don't wantto hear people say, 'We have a trafficcommission, but what has it done sofai?'"

Coming full force into his secondmeeting, chairman Paul Emilius ot thecity's newly formed committee tostudy traffic conditions on-islandcalled for immediacy, starting \\ ith atraffic sign before the toll »ate.

"With the help of the count), it sone of the first things that would heip*contiol traffic from the start. Trafficbigns are immediate, small fixes whilethe bigger issues are under study," hesaid during SambePs TrafficCommittee meeting last Thursday atMackenzie Hall.

The committee, with five of its 12members present, agreed on twoissues at hand — control and reduc-tion of traffic getting on and off theisland and fact-finding to ground"long-term, serious and lasting"results, its chairman said.

The committee also agreed to thetimetable of a preliminary trafficreport to the city by Dec. 1 with a finalreport by December 2002.

• Action routesRoundtable-style, committee mem-

bers Steve Alexander, Allen Kaiser,Richard "Dick" Hale, Bern Katchenand chairman Paul Emilius laid downgridwork for bringing to the table cur-lent, factual data from which to basefeasible routes of action for city andcounty.

Steve Alexander, in scoping outobstacles facing the committee,prompted an understanding throughresearch of the classification of peoplecausing the problem. Based on hisexpertise in retail store design for tar-geting audience by location and desir-ability — traffic problems and trafficpatterns inclusive —Alexander ques-tioned the probability of accessingtraffic with purpose of coming on-island.

"Who is driving the vehicles? Full-time residents, seasonal residents,daily workers, visitors coming on-island to see residents, sightseers ordaytrippers only here to see this pieceof land?"

Committee member Allen Kaiser

• On the agendaCommittee members divved up

summer tasks of .study and inter-action with other entities aroundthe county on progressive movesin the direction of traffic control.

"'We need to immerse ourselvesin state-of-the-art traffic mod-ules." Theiss said. "We need tobecome experts in traffic as itapplies to Sanibel."

Taking on assignments. DickHale will conici with SanibelPolice Chief Lew Phillips Jr. togain specifics on how on-islandtraffic control currently works.Allen Kaiser will turn to SanibelPlanning Commission's BruceRogers for applicable inside infor-mation.

Bern Katchen will analyzecounty surveys for use on Sanibel,and Steve Alexander will exploredata reconfiguration of the coun-ty's traffic survey for new feed-back. Chairman Paul Emilius willresearch cost feasibility of trafficcontrol devices, state-of-the-arttraffic modules and signage.

"I want to be writing a grant formonies," said Theiss, "so give mestuff and quick."

• The committee voted unani-mously to establish an executivecommittee of three — SteveAlexander, Allen Kaiser and DickHale — to meet regularly duringsummer on Sanibel and agreed toconvene 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 5,in Mackenzie Hall at City Hall.

countered for a more solid groundingand understanding of what Sanibelwants to be — an island here for theresidents or for the tourists.

"It's a self-enhancing thing," hesaid. "We'll never solve a traffic prob-lem, if the island wants the traffic."

In on the meeting, Mayor NolaTheiss offered up the stats of a recentCOTI survey which determined islandresidents wanted a residential island.

"What would happen if you tookall the businesses off the island? I cando without people just driving onSanibel so they can say they've beenon Sanibel. I'm not saying anti-busi-ness, but fewer."

Fellow member Richard Hale

'We talk about congestionand road kill but neverenvironmental impact,and we are anenvironmental island.'_ IVlayor Nola Theiss

argued a different point.""What are the options for those that

live in nearby RV parks or one-bed-100m apartments other than to go'hopping at the malls or go toSanibei?"

The weekend uf Fort MyersBeach's recent powerboat race, Halecounted 15 cars circling the Light-house Beach lot to park, he said.

"And sunset at Blind Pass, youknow what a chaotic thing that canbe."

Emilius entered into the crossfireSanibel's own need to support thecounty in establishing Bunch Beach.

"Afamily man who wants to spenda day at the beach with his family doesnot want to spend most of that time onthe causeway and on Periwinkle to getto the beach."

Committee member Bern Katchencalled for stronger evidence.

"What we're saying is speculativewithout substantial data."

• Before fhe committeeThe mayor brought before the

committee Lee County CommissionerBob Janes and Lee County planningand engineering consultant Kris Cellaand John Davis, county traffic engi-neer, for insights irom traffic studiesmade countywide in the last fewyears.

Janes was quick to respond to thecommittee.

"I hope I'm not hearing agroundswell for isolationism," he saidin opening the discussion for anoverview of traffic studies conductedby Cella & Associates for Lee County.

"You're looking for information Ibelieve the county has in its Originand Destination Study," Cella said.

"What we saw was a real need forcarpools and employee vans for largerisland businesses like South Seas."

Cella also toyed with the idea of

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Islanders pick up on couniy's call for consensus planningBy Dawn deBoerStaff writer

More than 50 San-Cap residentsshowed up at City Hall Thursday night toget it straight from the horse's mouthabout what is and what isn't Lee County'sSmart Growth initiative.

It was the last of 14 task force meetingsin two months with communities) county-wide to steer its citizenry toward hands-ondevelopment of its own plan for healthygrowth management.

Sanibel's Planning Commissioner JohnDillon, Mayor Nola Theiss and CaptivaProperty Owners Association's Hal Millercame with the crowd to respond to anoffered question-and-comment period.

Lee County Economic Development'sBeverly Fox led the San-Cap forumthrough an introductory presentation ofSmart Growth concepts, goals and work-ings with talks by county commissionerBob Janes and Florida Gulf CoastUniversity's Bill Hammond, co-chair ofthe county's task force for environmental-ly and economically sound growth.

Smart Growth is a process to look atissues that differ in every community. Foxsaid. At a time when new residents enterinto Southwest Florida at an annual rate of12,000 and holding for the next 20 years,this is the time to deal with growth issueswithout losing sight of quality of life, sheadded.

Land use. water supply, transportation,the environment and community characterhead up the task force's list of objectivesat a time when Florida's West Coast stillhas time to overcome what Florida's EastCoast is now facing — restoration ofresources.

"I'm into this for my grandkids," saidHammond, who noted Lee County was

once recognized as a leader in planning, inthe early 1990s holding standards higherthan most states.

"Times change. Politics change. It'scalled governing by the least commondenominator," Hammond said, citing LeeCounty no longer meets federal standards,according to federal rules of law.

"Becoming involved is key to thisprocess of planning by consensus to getthat diverse cross-section of community.This is not an empty promise."

Hammond admitted a major problemfor the county now is little to no incentivesfor developers to invest in low- to medi-um-income housing and attractive com-munities mat plan in open spaces andwalkable communities.

"Lee County has the least amount ofopen space in all of Florida in density, andthat's not what most of us came here for,"he says, "but if you can show developers abetter way, they are eager to adopt it."

A developer started the idea of smartgrowth with natural systems in mind — aconcept based on a land ethic whichenhances the bio-community, Hammondsaid.

"Intrinsic planning begins with the landand the water and, from there, communityitself defines economic, environmentaland community balance," he said.

Of the five areas of focus, transporta-tion remains a continual problem in LeeCounty, still running on only two mainthoroughfares years after county recom-mendations for the need of five.

The task force hopes to change the pol-itics of the past with groups of citizensconcerned enough to brainstorm for alter-natives to the threats of today while look-ing for opportunities that lie still ahead inthe future of the county.

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major revision of its comprehensive plan,"Janes said. "With this process, there's stilltime for us to be ready."

The process leads working groups ofcitizens in development of goals, visionand ground rules for working on issues of,and outreach to, communities within thecounty. With facilitators from the ConflictResolution Center at Florida Gulf CoastUniversity on hand, the county seeks tobreakaway from a decide-announce-defend mode of leadership to one of con-sensus or joint ownership in the making ofdecisions for solutions that diverse inter-ests can live with in community.

"It's a question of how we grow andwhat is the vision of Lee County," Ham-mond said. "There's not many countries inthe world where community groups makethings happen, and there's nothing withbigger potential."

The Lee County Commission adoptedSmart Growth as its No. 1 priority, Janessaid, appropriating a $275,000 to$300,000 budget to bring expertise andresearch and a staff coordinator to overseecommunity committees in a process thecurrent commission sees extending overseveral years.

In meeting recent criticism to an"imbalance" of input with more partipat-ing members from the real estate bent thanthe environmental or conservation seg-ments of society, task force leaders con-tend outreach into communities will bringmore civic association and environmentalgroup members into the committees.

Sanibel's Mayor Nola Theiss, sitting inthe audience at the San-Cap meeting, saysin defense of the process, "Out of 33developers and 36 citizens, everyone —regardless of their extremes — is findingcommon ground within the groups."

Janes added, "Meetings like this drawin the balance for participation. We'reholding more meetings in the evenings somore of the public can attend. Perfecting anew process as we go along, all we can dois keep the process open."

The goal is to have all incorporatedareas involved, said Fox.

In further efforts to build communica-tion between the focus groups, the taskforce is undertaking the idea of holdinggeneral sessions with the groups initiallymeeting as one for speakers, latei break-ing into focus groups, with a later meetingof the minds in the closing of each sessionwith committee group reports.

Homeward boundNew slant on politicsBy Dawn deBoerStaff writer

In the hopes of putting Lee Countyback on track to a livable future, there'sthis vision.

"To shape the future growth of leeCounty through a proactive, inclusivecommunity effort that continuouslyimproves the quality of life by teachinga harmonious balance betweeneconomic development, environmentalsustainabitity and community livabili-ty, to provide a legacy for future gen-erations. "

It's the breaking ground for thecounty's Smart Growth Task Force, acore of five working groups fielded bycommunity residents willing to donatetime in a common effort of explorationof their needs for those options home-owners, developers, planning profes-sionals and environmental groups cancollectively live with to effectivelymanage growth without losing qualityof life.

Five areas of concern in definingissues and solutions are land use, watersupply, environment, transportation andcommunity character.

Citizen groups within the task forcemake recommendations to the LeeCounty Commission on issues, record-ing different alternatives when lackinga group consensus, but with the ulti-mate goal in mind of reaching win-winsolutions for all.

"Focus groups give people an oppor-tunity to educate each other," says BillHammond, co-chair of the task force.

"If you step up to the plate, yourinterests and needs as stakeholders inthe community will be heard, andyou'll build constructive relationshipswith others who could otherwise beseen as adversaries."FYI

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Where else but Sanibel-Captiva does breedingplumage crown a bird a Cover Girl [or boy] of the year?

An anhinga dressed for sex, exposing that male lookfor a mate with effervescent purplish-blue eyes rimmedm brilliant green, graces the covei of the 14th edition ofJim Fowler's Sanibel-Captiva Nature Calendai for 2002,available only m Southwest Flonda.

"A beautiful shot by Bob Lindholm," says Fowler,who chooses locals "who love Sanibel" to shoot for cal-endar exposure

"It's Sanibel's calendar is the way I look at it," hesays. "Locals photograph nature because they lovenature, preserving what they see in photographs."

Four-color glossies show birds nesting, feeding and infull breeding plumage in 11-inch by 8-inch, 400mm to600mm closeups. Throw in a Crocodylus acutus forNovember, a Pailio polyxenes come March and anEquetua lanceolatus from Edison Reef in the Gulf ofMexico, and you have a North American tradition start-ed by Fowler in May 1990 with the first printing of JFProductions' island photo calendar on recycled paper.

"From an idea that took seed from my island experi-ences since I first came to Sanibel in 1972, I have triedeach year to put together a calendar that truly shows thenatural beauty of the islands," Fowler says.

"It's my goal to publish a calendar that not only isbeautiful and useful but promotes wildlife conservationthrough interest, information and education," he says."I'm trying to be a purist in not promoting photographersor writers but nature and conservation."

Underlying each nature photograph runs narrative bylong-time islanders, nature writers and buffs CharlesLeBuff, Betty Anholt and Bev Postmus on how specieslive in description of nesting, breeding and feeding habitsand its status on the Endangered Species List.

Each month overlays a shell sketch by islander SueStephens. A turtle graphic highlights six months of theyear. May through October, for sea turtle nesting season.

This year's photographeis aie wintei island residents

Year 's end by photographer Robert Pailes Ju ly Roseate spoonbills by Jim Fowler

Bob Lindholm, Robert Pailes, Clair Postmus and AlvahSanborn; also the camera eye of Cindi and NormanBateman, Cliff Beittel, Jim Fowler, Charles Sleicher and,finally to Fowler's lasting search, an underwater photog-rapher, Lorraine Sommer.

True to nature, calendar photographs are printed onchlorine-free paper with soy-based ink and a water-basedfilm coating for no post-consumer waste. The calendar'sshipping envelope recycles the early-run sheets off thepress, opting for a second use rather than landfill waste.

Environmentally sensitive, Fowler puts new age per-spective into the impact and use of printing and papermanufacturing, two industries that can run high in pollu-tants today. Chlorine to whiten paper adds highly car-cinogenic dioxins to the paper mill's waste water.

Its publisher also refuses plastic shrink-wraps andstiffeners for 66 percent reduction in paper use in pro-duction of a 6-ounce package deal compared to similarcalendars weighing 18 ounces

A pio-envnonmental effort to the \ery end, Fowlerwiaps it up with the purposeful words ot an eco-publish-

er and photographer . . ."The ecosystems of the planet are complex, interde-

pendent and finite. A culture that only exploits the natur-al systems of the world will not survive."

On the sceneCalendar sells for $11.95 in Southwest Florida book-

stores and gift shops — CROW, SCCF and DING onSanibel — or mail order for $13.95, which includes ship-ping and handling, to Sanibel-Captiva Nature Calendar,P.O. Box 356, Sanibel FL 33957.

A custom Blind Pass Tide edition, providing selectedastronomical data, is available by mail order for $16.95,shipping and handling included.

Each fall, the publisher donates a portion of the pro-ceeds to a regional conservation organization — $8,000in the calendai's 10 years on the market.

'"I want to give something back to conservation.because withouuhe efforts oi CROW, SCCF and DING,this place would be the Miami Beach ot the West Coast,"sa\s Fowlei "The\ net a lot of credit foi sa\ ina Sanibel "

iuiidlng on its fhird# Sanibel Sfeakhouse opens doors in Bonifa SpringsBy Dawn deBoerStaff wr i t e r

Doors to the third SanibelSteakhouse opened this month onTamiami Trail in Bonita Springs, thieemiles north of Bonita Beach Road.

Main dining area, wine and gardenrooms, outdoor dining patio and 28-seatbar and 10-seat piano bar make up the6,000-square-foot restaurant owned andoperated by The Sanibel RestaurantGroup.

Decor is that of a 9th century Frenchchurch, designed by one of Fiance'smonaichs. King Charlemagne. A 34-foot-high domed cathedral ceiling risesabove a dming room walled in impoitedMexican stone. Costa Rican Coco Bolahardwoods frame entranceway andaccent restaurant and bar.

Adjacent to the main dining area isthe wine room laid in Brazilian cherrywood with dark mahogany wine cabi-nets and a cantera-stone fireplace.Nearby, a garden room overlooks a

reflecting pool with exotic plants andartwork.

Executhe Chief Chef Ray Blum pre-sides with his twin brother. Chef WillBlum, dishes of prime-grade beef, fish,shrimp, lobster and chicken.

Sanibel Steakhouse originally open-ed on Sanibel in 1997 and Fort Myers in1999. Next in line is Naples' VanderbiltGalleria with steakhouse opening in thefall and The Green Dolphin in 2002.

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Here's a -.nipper.1 "Born on Sept. 2i,1938, in Jackson, Miss. He was broughtup on h»» grandfather's farm, shuckingcorn, fishing, hunting and picking cottonHe graduated from the University ofMississippi, majoring in chemistrj Hetaught science and biology at a school inPurcell, Okla. before moving toHollywood Lester has remained singleand spends his time between Laurel,Miss . and Hollvwood He speaks to

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six yeais in the StateAssembly Dm ing the1997-98 LegislativeSession, she was the firstw oman in Californiahistorj to be namedSpeaker pro Tempore ofthe Assembly She isonly the first openly gayoi lesbian person to beelected to the CaliforniaLegislature . Pnoi to hei election to theLegislature, Sen. Kuehl dratted andfought to get into California law morethan 40 pieces of legislation I elating tochildren, families, women and domesticviolence. She was a law piofessor atLoyola. UCLA and USC Law Schoolsand co-founded and served as managingattorney of the California Women's LawCenter

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Deeds recorded for more than$120,000 at the Lee Count}Courthouse for the period ending Maj11 included:(Addresses ate Sanibel unless otherwiseindicated j

Non-Condos$1,650,000: Susan Atkins to CVSLLC—-17078 Captrva Drive. Captiva$729,000: Gary Y. Klie, Gar}' Y Klie.Trustee; and Ruth Y. Klie Trust to FrankS & June L. Owen and Marcie RLegru—220 Daniel.$699,900: Kevin A. Johns to Howard &Petrma Chernotf—L4, Be, U2,

Beacrrv lew Country Club Estates$600,000: John K Kontinos to FrancisP. Bailey Jr Trustee and Francis PBailey Jr Trust—Lots 1-17, U4, SanibelGaidens.$412,000: Samuel L Ciouch, Trustee;Theodore E & Helen M. Schave, CraigH & Nancy D. Hensley. and Samuel LCrouch to Raymond R. & Linda LBonneau—4541 Oyster Shell, NorthCaptiva$295,000: Beachview Golf Club EstatesInc. to Alan R & Margaret M. McCall—L3, Bf, U2, Beachview Country ClubEstates$255,500: Kristy Iannelli to Lon G &

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Florida is going to contin-ue to grow, and growrapidly. Many of us lookedaround Florida beforedeciding to settle along theGulf Coast. We decidedthe East Coast is eveiy-thing we don't like and, infact, was symbolic ot whatwe were trying to get awayfrom. The Florida GulfCoast had a chance to besomething different.However, time is catchingup with us. Every time youhead out the door, it seems,there's new concrete orasphalt being laid, a fewmore cars clogging thehighways or boats zigzagging erratically all over PineIsland Sound.

So, despite some of the skepticism about the county'sSmart Growth initiative, such as the heavy preponder-ance of developers on the committee, I feel it is alwaysgood when we look at what we're doing, and do some-thing to plan for the future. There is a chance, whenSmart Growth goes out to the public, as it has in a seriesof community workshops recently, that the communitywill take over the committees and help make this a placewe can all be positive about.

As Smart Growth develops, I'd hope to see the mag-nifying glass focus on a number of issues, many ofwhich have recently been in the news. Some may be inthe county's realm of responsibility, others not.

B Continue to push for Conservation 2020 funding.When Lee County ranks near the bottom in "gieenspace" in the state of Florida, theie's something serious-ly wrong that must be addressed soon. Some good prop-erties have been bought since Lee was ranked pooily, butthe work needs to continue — loi leasons tiom tiatticand congestion to water and wildlife lesources.

H Along that tiain of thought, let's hope work pro-gresses for developing a comprehensive county park atBundle Beach. There is a dearth of public, easily acces-sible beaches, in Lee County. Sanibel and Fort MyersBeach, therefore, get slammed — to the extent that theexperience becomes less than enjoyable. Some pristinebeaches exist — Cayo Costa, Carl Johnson, Lover's Key— but they have limited capacities. Bunche Beachwould be a positive addition.

• There ought to be a way that Lee could help smallcommunities/neighborhoods fund parks and play-grounds. Not massive parks, but smaller play areas/pic-nic areas for families. Every lot in a neighborhood does-n't have to be a home. People need areas in which tobecome neighborly.

3 One of the biggest issues will be where shoulddevelopment occur. All that is laid out in a comprehen-sive plan, which is soon to be revised. The comp planobviously says the Summerlin corridor should not beoverdeveloped because it is a hurricane evacuation routefor Sanibel, Captiva and Estero islands. Yet, each day wesee more and more development. Smart Growth shouldbe looking at this area, and others, and saying this muststop, it is completely inappropriate.

M Another place development must stop is in or nearour freshwater wetlands. Yes, those areas are shown incounty comp plans and, still, they get developed if thereis -political/financial pressure to do so. Florida GulfCoast University is a ridiculous case in point. SmartGrowth ought to make sure there is increased protectionto such areas so that this kind of "caving in" cannot hap-pen in the future.

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Defending the Cooks: couplegot a raw deal from the cityTo the editor:

After reading the reports in the local pressregarding the problems that Richard and FleurCook have encountered on our street, I feel as a18-year resident of Starling Way that I should tryto dispell some of the misconceptions engenderedby the story.

When we built our home here in 1982, the twolots now owned by the Cooks were mowed once ortwice a year with a biush hog. The only vegetationon the property were weeds, grass and some fiscustrees. Sometime in the late 1980s, the ownersstopped mowing and trie pepJJei* took" Wer.

While the lots were still being mowed, therewere several active gopher tortoise burrows, but asthe pepper encroached on their habitat, they movedto greener pastures — i.e., cleared lots. One ofthem ts currently a resident of a neighbor's septicmound. After the pepper was cleared from the lots

in March of last year, I walked around the area thathad been designated as tortoise habitat. None ofthe burrows appeared active, their entrances filledwith leaves, sticks and other debris.

Then there's the matter of the unpermitted dockwhich, unfortunately, was a serious error in judg-ment.

An even more serious error was hiring whoeverthe contractor was who put in the dock.Apparently, this person ^necessarily removed sev-eral cabbage palms to facilitate the dock installa-tion. This obviously was a mistake, because thecabbage palm is a protected species on Sanibel.

Mrs. Cook is currently the director of theKhumbula Thina Trust (Zulu for "remember us*')wildlife foundation which oversees more than100,000 acres pf wildlife refuge in South Africa.

It is also worth rioting that the Cooks plsm onlocating the ntajor portion %of thejt home on ope ofthe two lots that they own, and: (he majority of theother lot will be left as wildlife habitat.

Alan W, CrossSanibel

The Sanibel Causeway:Is it all over?

The recommendation of the Lee CountyDepartment of Transportation (LeeDOT) torebuild both the causeway's middle bridge andthe bridge closest to Sanibel will be broughtbefore the Board of County Commissioners 1:30p.m. Monday, June 4, in their chambers at theOld Courthouse Building, 2120 Main St., in FortMyers.

This meeting affords the Commissioners anopportunity to quiz LeeDOT, request more infor-mation, give them further instruction and such.The vote to rebuild cannot be taken up at thismanagement and planning meeting, however,sources indicate that there is good likelihood theeventual vote to rebuild could be 5-0 against therecommendations of the Citizens Study Groupthat voted 8-0 to rehabilitate rather than rebuild.

The Citizens Study Group did at one time seri-ously consider recommending the rebuilding ofthe most vulnerable bridge, the middle span, butonly under the condition that its curb-to-curbwidth not exceed 38 feet. (It is now 28 feet).

That recommendation was scuttled by theCitizens Study Group when DOT dug in its heelsat a 40-foot, curb-to-curb bridge width and fui-ther decided to rebuild the bridge closest to theisland right after rebuilding the middle span, alsocontrary to Citizens Study Group recommenda-tions.

The Citizens Study Group cited the fact thatportions of the causeway island's road width aie40 feet wide, and they are striped for four lanes.

Thus, if all moniesto construct the newbridges are private (bybonding) with nonefrom the federal orstate governments,LeeDOT can build asmany oncoming oroff-going lanes asthey choose.

And regardless ofhow those lanes arestriped initially, whois to say some futureBoard of CountyCommissioners willnot arbitrarily four-lane the causewaybridges just the waythe causeway islandsare now striped?

This is why theCitizens Study Group also recommended that theeventual design for the bridges be subject toapproval by Sanibel's voters and Sanibel's CityCouncil.

I urge you to let your feelings be known to anyand all county commissioners and please brjngyour body to the meeting mentioned here toshow commissioners our solidarity and resolve.Otherwise, I'm afraid it may not be all over.

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Final public hearings begin on land plan25 years ago,May 28, 1976

Sanibel's proposed comprehensive landuse plan has emerged from county, regionaland state scrutiny relatively unscathed, andthe city council has switched on themachinery' that will power the 268 pageplan to a June 29 vote.

State and regional review agencies sin-gled out minor problem areas in the plan,but generally praised the $106,000 docu-ment. The Lee County Commission foundthe most fault with the plan.

"The commission believes that proper-ties whose density or use will be adverselyaffected by the plan will be devalued . . .and that would result in a loss of revenue tothe county," wrote Commission ChairmanHarry Rodda.

"The tax base can't go anywhere butup," countered Sanibel Councilman FrancisBailey.

20 years ago,May28, 1981SCCF suggestsrefuge committee

A citizen's advisory committee has beensuggested by the board of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation as ameans to avoid future problems with themanagement of the J.N. "Ding" DarlingWildlife Refuge.

Trouble started last year when island nat-uralist George Campbell wrote a series of

columns for the Island Reporter chargingexcessive clearing and wetland destructionby the refuge during the building of therefuge's maintenance and visitor's center.

Campbell's comments sparked an inves-tigation by foundation members who wereescorted on three separate tours of therefuge to examine the charges. Their inves-tigation led to a formal policy statementadopted by the board last week outliningthe need for the Citizen's Advisory Council"to consult with refuge officials regardingimplementation of goals, objectives andprograms for the wildlife Refuge."

The wording of the statement came as asurprise to Refuge Manager Del Pierce,who said he had expected "another tirade."The foundation's statement was a seconddraft and was much less strongly wordedthan the first.

15 years ago,May 29, 1986After two years, poolgone but fines linger

Threats of fines of more than $35,000didn't budge it, but the weight of the courtapparently has.

The above-ground pool built in front ofBruce Genunzio's home at 2897 Island Innroad two years ago has finally been dis-mantled, its forlorn and massive shell nowresting uneasily in the drive next to hiswife's car.

Ten years ago,May 31, 1991Hearing on sewerpurchase Monday

A public hearing on whether the cityshould buy the Sanibel Sewer System willbe held at 9 a.m. Monday at MacKenzieHall. Offered for sale at $2.99 million, theentire 30 year bond issue will cost sewerusers a total of $4.94 million.

Sewer fees, not tax monies, will be usedto repay the bonds, according to ReneeLynch, Sanibel's finance director, andaccording to the public briefing document,no one will be forced to connect to thesewer system.

Five years ago,May 31, 1996Vision Statement seeslast minute changes

It took poets, writers, attorneys, engi-neers, city planners, doctors, accountants,realtors, developers and nearly everyonethat makes up a community to get where weare today—one step away from definingwhat the city of Sanibel is all about.

Sanibel's Vision Statement underwentlast minute revisions in a May 21 publichearing. About 15 citizens as well as citycouncil members, planning officials, thecity attorney and city manager went overthe carefully crafted document to discuss

previous revisions, rewrites and currentsuggestions.

One year ago,June 1, 2000Land purchase votemeans Sax increase

Should the city raise taxes to purchasepieces of commercially zoned land near thecauseway in order to preserve it as greenspace, or should $6 million in tax dollars bespent in another way?

Residents have only a few more days tovote in a non-binding referendum that willhelp the city council decide on how to moveforward on buying the properties currentlyowned by the Sanibel Land Company, LTD— a land holding company in general part-nership with Mariner Properties.

Landmark signa thing of the past

Call it a Captiva milestone. That is, untillast Thursday, May 25, the afternoon fish-ing guide Capt. Bob Sabatino was orderedby the government to take down a sign heput up on Andy Rosse Lane some 36 yearsago. "It's the end of an era," said PMR real-tor Karen Bell, whose office used to lookout at the classic totem, with seven stackedsigns. An island icon, the totem was thesubject of paintings, of many a photo andeven a popular island T-shirt.

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He and his wife, Kathleen, moved toSanibel in 1977 where they became veryinvolved in local volunteer organizations.Among them were the American CancerSociety, Hope Hospice and FISH ofSanibel (Friends in Service Here), whichAbe co-founded in 1982 and served asboardmember and president for manyyears.

"We answered FISH's line for a longtime at City Hall," said Jeany Smusz, for-mer City of Sanibel executive assistant.

"When Abe first came in, we thought hewas sort of gruff but, once we got to knowhim, we couldn't help but love him. Hewas a good, good man."

Deputy Police Chief Jack Primm spokeof his many years of association withLemer. "I worked very closely with himfor years while he was heading up FISH— emergency planning, evacuationarrangements and so on. In fact, I don'tmuch like the thought of going throughthis next hurricane season without him

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man, I've never met," Primm continued."Abe set a standard that's awfully toughto try and reach. I will really miss him."

In 1993 Abe received the Committee ofthe Islands' Outstanding Citizen of theYear Award. In 1994, he was namedRotary's Citizen of the Year for exempli-fying "the spirit of Rotary by contributingsignificantly to the betterment of the livesof others."

In 1995 the Sanibel-Captiva Chamberof Commerce presented him with its high-est honor, the Walter Klie Award, and, twomonths later, the Sanibel Rocks CivicAssociation honored him for 10 years ofdedicated service as an officer and direc-tor. The Lee County Board of CountyCommissioners named LernerOutstanding Citizen of Lee County inJuly of 1995 and, over the years, numer-ous proclamations honored his dedicationto FISH, to Sanibel and to his fellow man.In 1996 Abe served on the selection com-mittee that recommended Lew Phillips forSanibel Police Chief.

Long-time friend and fellow FISHboardmember Hal Dunham said, "No oneon record has helped more islanders inneed than Abe Lerner — with leadership,great compassion and efficiency."

"Abe was one of a kind," addedShirlene Grasgreen, "a truly extraordinaryperson."

Abe was dearly loved by his wife, hisbrother Joseph and his wife, Shirley; eightchildren — Marcia and her husband,Ricardo; Stephen and his wife, Harriet;Jonathan and his partner, King; Higgy andhis wife, Suzanne; Ashley and her hus-band, Brian; David and his wife, Terri;Deborah and her partner, Sam; and Lisaand her husband, Don; and 11 grandchil-dren who adored him — Taj, Jennifer,Rachel, Yarrow, Matt, Amy, Ben,Catherine, Cale, Lisa and Jackson.

Abe will be greatly missed by themany people on Sanibel whose lives hetouched. "I simply cannot imagine himnot being around," commented Val Pool,the current president of FISH. "For the 13years I've been on this board, it's been, 'Ifyou need anything, call Abe. ' H e wasworking right up until he went in the hos-pital this last time. He was stubborn andstrong-willed and, I guess, I just thoughthe would make himself live... he alwayshad before."

The family still plans to gather thisweekend for a private celebration of Abe'swonderful life and requests donations inhis memory be dedicated to FISH or HopeHospice.

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• Fort Myers • On the record

• Maran Hilgendorf, public involvement specalistfor Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program

"'We are one .of 28>pragrams around the countrycreated by the Environmental Protection Act in 1935,We've walked on a management plan, since accepted,for the 4,400-square-mile watershed."

Next move, Hilgendorf said, is funding.• Roger Clark, land stewartship manager

for Lee County Parks & Recreation'"We've purchased 6,000 acres witii your funds, and

we're looking at new nominations for Conservation2020. There is not enough resources in the county totake care of all these lands. To allow federal funds tocome in is a positive thing for us taxpayers throughpartnerships in expertise and funding.

"Wildlife is our barometer for a healthy ecosystem,and wildlife is on the short-end of the deal. Resourcesare under a lot of impact. On Pine Island, the grass bedsare not doing so well, which affects productivity andfood. What is needed is protection compatible withuse."

Cayo Costa Island is incongruent with what's doneon North Captiva, something to take in mind for PineIsland, he added.

<• John Kinney, Cape Coral Tarpon Hunters/Fishing"Concern is, once boundaries are pushed out, waters

within these boundaries will become sanctuaries.There's, a lot of rumois out there that Fish & Wildlifewants to shutdown these waters,"

In seeking if the Service holds any scientific data tosupport more protection of more habitat, Kinney alsosought appropriate notice of public meetings.

"I don't think 14 days is asking too much to notifythe public of a public meeting."

• Vance Hurd, Standing Watch, Lee County board"We are environmentalists, but looking at your maps

for new boundaries, the area is expansive. Until we canget to a point where we can feel comfortable with thefact that that boundary won't cut out fishing, you won'thave what you need without a fight from the people.What you need is public buy-in.

"Pine Island already has 14 islands preserved. Thereare very few areas that aren't now. We don't see theneed for these all-comprehensive lines.

"What I've heard is conservation of lands. Pull inthose boundaries. Change proposed lines so they do notinclude large bodies of water but only lands that youneed. You do not need that water."

Hurd proposed, in turn, public workshops "for orga-nizations to help draw up a plan" in development of theDraft EA.

• Leo Amos, Matlacha, SW Florida Concerned Voters"I'm 58 years old, and Fve been to more Fish &

Wildlife meetings in the last six months than the first 50years of my life.

"Sounds like expansion has a whole lot to do withthe manatees, when one manatee death a year makes ahigh-risk area. The intention of the Fish & Wildlife is toexclude boating. We will no longer go to county level toask what's going on, but to the feds. We can't affordyour proposition. The only thing well end up with isfederal control."

• Ellen Peterson, Estereo, SW Florida Sierra Club"You can't unhook one of us species from another.

I think we're really looking to get the feds to give us.some money here. This is going to be a huge refuge.The birds shouldn't have all the barrier islands. We needone place to go kayaking and canoeing."

• Pat Riley, Marine Industry Association ofSWFlorida and Boaters Action & Information League

**In essence, you're asking for a massive area in theCatloosahatehee area, not the Pine Island area — abroad and politically correct area. When you proposeexpansion in thet>e political moments, we're concerned.What happens after? The only way a citizen can make adifference is to sue the government.

"Let's get straight with the payoff of eco-tourism.The ambience of Picnic Island, Coconut Island, IsAustralian Pines — and shade. Cut down the pines, andnobody's going to stand in 95-degree heat. Your zealousneed for exotic removal needs to be tempered.

"You need to assure us what this federal controlwon't do. We moved here for public use."

«Hal Stevens, Pine Island kayaker and canoer"You try very hard to convince us this has nothing to

do with the manatees, but with this you're going to haveeverything but Cayo Costa and Stnngfellow Road, Oncewe give up our rights, it's hard to get them back."

• John Mills, Save Our Waterways,Fort Myers lawyer

"You're declaring war on boaters and fishers, and wewon't lo&e this war. Don't start a war you can't win." .

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FORT MYERS — A young group in •hot-off-the-press "I Love Pine IslandSound" T-shirts made a visual statementat the last of three public meetingscalled by the U.S. Fish & WildlifeService for input on expanding or estab-lishing, as m some cases, "Ding"Darling Wildlife Refuge Complexboundaries in undertaking an environ-mental assessment required for congres-sional appropriation of federal funds.

The USFWS at Ding Darling addedthis initial layer of public meetings, notrequired by federal law, before its com-pilation of a Draft EA in hopes of a col-laborative planning effort with sur-rounding communities.

The two-hour one-on-one with com-munity interests in Fort Myers drew afair number of 50 throughout theevening, 15 registering to lay their opin-ions on the line for public record, thefloor open to impromptu comments andquestions following in accordance withtime.

The public comment period for theDraft EA ends June 29.

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habitat protectionrefuges of Pine IslIsland Bay, CatlooDarling.

Proposed expansare near or adjarefuges, which aitthe administration <complex manager*Darling on Sanibel.

This year the Setlie input on seven unone overlap, diffiseven are confusingsaid.

The seven initisglades RestoratioiFlorida FeasiblitySof the Catloosahatcmanatee refuges arim permiting policexpansion of acquithe refuge complex

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Sanibel • On record

• Heather Stafford, Stateof Florida Department ofEnvironmental Protection,Estero Bay Aquatic & StateBuffer Reserves manager

"We're involved in theproposed expansion of theBunch Beach area adjacent toSan Carlos Bay, an area wepioposed in 1998 to add toEstero Bay in form of a jointmanagement — each partnerbringing in what each agencybest offers. At this point, wecan't acquire anything with-out at least a 50 percentmatching partner, whichmakes it possible foi us toacquue land but does notguarantee it."

• Jon Liljequist, lawyer"Eveiybody here is proba-

bly an environmentalist, andeverybody's probably inagreement with youi goals. Iam a little concerned aboutdue process, that 50 to 60boating entities listed in the

Sanibel telephone book neverreceived notice of this meet-ing In the court system, 'actual notice is requiied."

• Keith Laakkonen, 'Florida Department ofEnvironmental Protection,Charlotte Harbor Aquatic ,& State Buffer Preserves,land managementcoordinator i

"Our funding is very lim-ited with what we can getfrom the state. We're in favorof this." j

• Stuart Stauss, SCCFvolunteer

Request to broaden refugecomplex boundaries toinclude the Estero BayAquatic Preserve and IslandBay Preserve areas.

[Hinds: "We thought longand hard whether to includethat area, but it's under goodmanagement now. It's up tothe state to come to us withthat request."]

• Patrick McDade,Southwest Cape Coral

ISLAND REPORTER Q Week of May 31 -Jurte 6, 2001 • 13

a Pass, Island Bay, Catloosahatchee, Ding Darling

peak out on boundary expansion

ieEoer /Island Reporteraager Lou HindsPine Island. -

i t plane again

L around the fiveand, Matlacha Pass,isahatchee and Ding

don lands and waterscent to these fivei collectively undery£ Lou Hinds, refugebased out of Ding

sought pub-nitiatives, and while;rences between thei to the public, Hinds

rtives are the Ever-ri Plan, Southwesttudy, minimum flow;hee, critical habitat,id sanctuaries, inter-:y and the latest —sition boundaries for

:ment is largely forcha Pass and Island;t boundardies are inaf the five refuges,f areas under consid-hrough the Service,

t> See USFWSpage 16

The big picture• Pine Island public meeting

I am a veterinarian, so I have con-siderable empathy toward the ani-mal kingdom, but the way I see thebig picture of the proposed expan-sion of the "Ding" Darling WildlifeRefuge is four-fold.

• What are the reasons and moti-vations for this expansion? The onlyquote that I have been able to see inthe U.S. Fish & Wildlife literature isthat "unregulated public use mayadversely affect endangered speciesand wildlife."

This statement could be madeanywhere the "public" and nativeenvironment interact. In reality, the"public" has used these areas formany years without federal inter-vention and no catastrophic resultshave occurred.

I personally have used waters ofthe sound and the pass for 25 yearsand have seen no examples ofadverse affects which would justifyfederal seizure and control. If thereare isolated examples of misuse,these areas need to be identified anddealt with under existing laws andregulations.

• Let's identify this proposal forwhat it really is and look at the realmotivations: This program was con-ceived and is being driven by theSave the Manatee group and theirgovernment allies and is nothingless than a self-serving, empire-building, big-government seizure ofstate lands and waters.

• In a nutshell, we already havetoo much government interferencewith our lives and, in this case, thereis no legitimate, demonstrable needfor more. An undertaking of thismagnitude should be based on morespecific and sound evidence than thenebulous concept that "unregulatedpublic use may adversely affectendangered species and wildlife."

• As I understand the current pro-posal, the net result will be to punishboaters, fishers and other membersof the public without any clearlydefined benefit to animals.

This action is not needed, notwanted and is not affordable. Pleasescrap this proposal and use availableresources in a surgically precisemanner to correct problems, ratherthan adopting a blunderbuss "Shutthe Public Out" mindset.

Warren R. Compton, D.V.M.Matlacha

Stating age and craftinessmake up for youth, McDadequestioned inclusion efaême*Island, now within MatlachaBay boundaries, and effect onuse and accessibility.

[Hinds: "The county cameto me several years ago forjoint management. We deniedbecause of its heavy publicuse and exotics. There is nowildlife there."]

" Dull Burnsed, SantivaSaltwater Fishing Team

Question to effect on com-mercial fishing and boatingrights to the water

[Hinds: "My contentionhere is not to close downwaterways, but to work withother agencies that can nolonger afford massive wildlifepreservation projects alone."]

USFWS • Response

"Our mission is wildlifefirst. As long as fishing iscompatible, it should beallowed on refuges," said

refuge manager Lou-Hinds."All navigational waters

and navigational, unless stateapproves otherwise. TheService could not imposerestriction or a no-wake zone,unless we entered into anagreement with the state todo that.

Tarpon Bay's speed zonecame out of the originalexpansion boundary of therefuge, Hinds said.

"At that time, we hadhigh-speed boating,parasailing and biplanes land-ing there. The City of Sanibelestablished the low-wakespeed zone, but we hadcontrol."

The manatee zone aroundChico Island was imposed byLee County, said Hinds.

"The federal governmenthas the constitutional right tocondemn land. It is a powerinherent within federal gov-ernment, but it is our policynot to use that nower." Mn— reported by Dawn aeBoer

On the record

• Robert Repenning, Florida Department ofEnvironmental Protection, Charlotte Harbor Aquatic& State Buffer Preserves, program caodinator

"'As a state manager in Charlotte and Lee counties, noneof our lands are within refuge boundaries. This would enableus to partner with the Fish & Wildlife Service. Make theboundaries more inclusive."

• Bill Helsth of Pine Island, boater"How many people come into this area over the bridge

and impact it more than me and my boat? Are we looking atthe right impacts? We have to live here 12 months out of theyear. Is what you propose beneficial to the people in thisarea? What is the subtlety? It always seems to come back toboating. Tell me my boat is safe. Tell me we can fish."

[Hinds: "This is not an issue of boating to me. We cannotmanage the lands alone. When we join our resources togeth-er, we do much better. More acres are being lost across thecounty to exotic plants. I cannot do anything to help unlessthe property is within my boundary. That's the subtlety."]

' Erik Lindblad, SCCF executive directorlLI hope we can strike a partnership with the Fish &

Wildlife Service in land acquisition efforts and maintenanceand operating witli Ihe Catloosahatchee Land Trust in man-agement of Buck Key. To those who make their livelihood onthe water, water quality and maintained shorelines make adifference, ftn a biologist and fisher interested in eating thefish I catch, something I hope we can do for years to come."

• Bob Fames, Flamingo Bay and Pine Cove subdivisions"You say there is 50 percent loss of wildlife, is that the

reason we're here? If the trend were going the other way,would you still be looking to expand your boundaries?

"This is where we park company. We do not want anyfurther restrictions on our waterways — not for a day. That'swhere we're coming from."

• George Banfill, Flamingo Bay subdivision, Pine Island"How close would be too close for approaching boats

to barrier islands?"[Hinds: "If it's a nesting island, and boating and

commercial operations disrupt it, we will go to the state torestrict it. Boats approaching islands disturb young. If youpush a female off her nest, even for a short while, eggs willfry in the nest. By research, we're looking at 100 yards off. "j

• Sydney Joyce, legislative assistant to Rep. JeffKottkamp, District 74

"The only problem 1 have is constitutionally by notice ofthe meeting. I called the Florida Wildlife ConservationCommission for information on the meeting, and FWCCdidn't even know about it."

• Erik Soronen, Pine Island"With you, it's what best meets the objectives of the com-

plex, than citizens. You are first. You want to add waters thatyou can close at your discretion. You can dictate use andprevent us from enjoying the waters of Pine Island Sound."

• Judy Ott, Pine Island, canoer/kayaker/fisher"What we have in common is appreciation of our waters,

' which is a lot of the reason we moved here — to use thoseresources. If you're like me, you're afraid of those coming inand the future of our economy and where our money goes.

"One of theadvantages of this is better expenditure ofmoney. Part of the challenge is to balance the rights and,with it, the right to use our collective intelligence."

• Rhonda Dooley and legal counsel for FloridaFisherman's Association

"Since the boundary expansion would go out into widerwaters, what impact would that have on stone crabbers andcommercial fishers?"

[Hinds: "I do not foresee a reason the federal governmentwould supersede the state's authority on crabbing."]

• Paul Baumann, St. James City, charter fishing captain"Water rights are a big issue in Southwest Florida. These

birds are not afraid of boats. They're not afraid of us. Theycome right up to the boats.

"Will you be putting up 'No trespassing' signs markingenvironmentally sensitive areas?"

• Standing Watch, Southwest Florida boating advocacy"We're tired of regulations pushed on us. It's very hard to

believe you won't be turning around to do differently thanwhat's stated here."

• Catloosahatchee ranger, Pine Island resident"We've put in well over 250 hours to get rid of exotics on

two acres, and they are growing back. It is quite discourag-ing. We need every person on the island to clearcut. If wedon't, our island will be covered with them. We are all in thistogether, and what I am really hearing is that a lot of peopleare not listening."

• Dr. Phil Buchanan, St. James City"There are only seven parcels of native uplands left. We

need preservation. If you could bring funds next time youcome down . . . "

USFWS • Response". . . Working together on high-priority projects, we

can make a difference," says refuge complex manager,Lou Hinds. "When exotics come in, they displace ournature wildlife more than strip malls and development.We want people to enjoy the beauty.

"'. . . To manage a. piece of property, we have to havean interest in the property. We cannot deny propertyowners access to their property,- which includes waterand land routes."^!

— reported by Dawn deBoer

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'NEVER TOO LATE' He's 60,she's 50, and baby's on the way!Cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m.and performance at 8 p.m.Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre,1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers.Info 277-1640FRIDAY'S BY THE FOUNTAINConcert series, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. atBell Tower Shops, corner of DanielsParkway and U.S. Kwy. 41: June 1,Bob Inkenbrandt, smooth jazz gui-tarist; June 8, Christian Lee, coun-try guitarist; June 15, BobAlnkenbrandt, smooth jazz guitarist;June 22, Mindy Simmons, contem-porary folk guitarist; June 29,Friday Fest, Paul Rozmus. Info489-1221BOATFEST 2001 SouthwestFlorida Marine IndustriesAssociation and West Coast InlandNavigation District event, June 1 -3at Centennial Park in DowntownFort Myers. Featuring family boatbuilding project, free boat demon-stration rides, kids learn to to fishprogram and a fast-cast fishingcompetition.Info Ken Stead, 332-0604ARTS FPR ACT GALLERY 5 p.m.to 8 p.m. reception for artist of themonth, L.C. Crutcher, at the galleryin the Royal Palm Square at1388-A Colonial Blvd just east ofBroadway Palm Dinner Theatre.Info 939-2553

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Rec Center pool: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.,Saturday and Sunday."Ding" Darling Wildlife Scenic Drive: From now through August, Wildlife Drivein the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge will remain open until approxi-mately a half-hour before sunset or 7:30 p.m. in May and August; 8 p.m. in Juneand July. Vehicles must leave the refuge by sunset. Hours for the center are 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.Refuge tram: 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. tours from Tarpon Bay Recreation at northend of Tarpon Bay Road. Adults, $10; children 12 and under, $5. Reservations,472-8900.Public Library: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday,Wednesday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday.CROW tours: 11 a.m. Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife tours , Monday to Friday.Center open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for animals. Adults, $5; children under 12 free.

AFFECTIONS OF MAY AT FRTFlorida premier of old-fashionromantic comedy, "Affections ofMay," at the Florida RepertoryTheatre. Tickets: $21.Info 472-5743REC CENTER POOL CLOSED1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for aquaticconvention.FREE EXPEDITION Fort MyersHistorical Museum and the FloridaHumanities Council discover theancient world of the Calusa Indians

T h * isiatwi I love

Sanibel welcomes usThe silhouettes of her palm trees

dance before the setting sun.The seashells sing as the

ocean calls.As the winds rush by and tickle

me,I hear them say, "Don't ever

leave."While the white clouds lounge

in pleasure,The misty air filled with salt clings

to anyone around.As the hot day grows weak,And the sun goes to sleep,

The winds die off theSan Carlos Bay,

And then gets readyto start a new day.

BRIELAN WARBage 15, of Ithaca, N.Y.

granddaughter of Grace Williamsonof Sanibel

with Professor Corbett Torrance,exploring the PinelandArchaeological dig site. Bus headsto Pine Island at 9 a.m.Info Fort Myers Historical Museum,332-5955 by Mary 14 to sign up .WYLAND GALLERIES EXHIBITAll-Artist Show of renowned artistsJames Coleman, Dan Mackin andWalfrido, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. atDisney's Polynesian Resort, 1600Seven Seas Drive, Lake BuenaVista. Info (407) 560-8750CHILD CARE SEMINARSState-mandated, 30-hour introduc-tory family child care course for

He's) 6O, she's 5O& baby's on the way!

Playing May 31 - June 30

Harry and Edith Lambert have been married for25 years. Their daughter and nitwit son-in-law

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family child care homes, 8:30 a.m.to 2 p.m. at Estero UnitedMethodist Church, 8088 Lord'sWay, May 19 through June 30. Thecourse will also be offered 8 a.m. to4 p.m. at the Child Care ofSouthwest Florida training facility,3630 Evans Ave., in Fort Myers.Classes: $40.Info 278-0160

CLASSIC VEHICLE CRUISE Morethan 100 classic vehicles on dis-play, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., with cook-out and live entertainment byUptown Express in the parking lotof Mel's Diner on U.S. Hwy 41south of Colonial Boulevard. A50/50 raffle benefits The Spirit ofthe 1950s "Holiday Hope for Kids"which helps needy families atChristmas. Info 278-9007'LADIES, LET'S GO FISHING!5

Two-day fishing seminars forwomen last held in Fort Myers withFlorida workshops upcoming: June2-3, St. Augustine; Aug. 4-5, St.Petersburg. Info Fort Lauderdaleheadquarters, (888) 321-LLGF

SCCF BUCK KEY OUTING 9 a.m.excursion adventure to Buck Keywith Captiva Kayak Company andSCCF. Cost: $35. Benefits SCCF'senvironmental education programs.Info 472-2329

B Current Events goes onThe in-season hit among cornmunity-

and world-minded peoples who followthe political and news threads of living intoday's world continues next month atBIG Arts on Sanibel.

Robert Sylvester, who chairs the sum-mer's debate of current events, said whilethe bulk of the crowd that shows up to thetune of 100 or more in-season has recent-ly added a few more voices to its summerfold, anticipating June to be an activemonth.

Current Events begins at 10 a.m. everyWednesday in BIG Arts' second-floormeeting room off to the side of theoffices. For more information, call RobertSylvester at 395-1514.

U Summer Arts CampAlliance for the Arts calls children from

1st to 6th grades to apply for scholarshipsfor the camp held June 11 to July 19.Classes are limited and decisions made ona first-come basis. Each week of the six-week program, a different theme is asso-ciated with creative activities as well as a2;30 p.m. Friday gallery reception withstage performance for parents, friends.

INFANT-TODDLER TRAINING 10-hour course by Child Care ofSouthwest Florida training facility,3616 Evans Ave., in Fort Myers onJune 5, 7, 12 and 14. Classes: $40.Info 278-0160

SUMMER READING PROGRAMSThe Lee County Summer ReadingProgram begins today at any coun-ty library or on its Bookmobile. AtCaptival Memorial Library: 2 p.m.,"Wild Things." Info 479-4636DECORATIVE FURNITUREPAINTING at BIG ARTS, 9 a.m. tonoon today, June 6 to June 27 andJuly 11 to Aug. 11. Cost: $45 forfour weeks. Info 395-0900

TRAFFICFrom page 5

removing coin baskets on the causeway'stransformer lanes.

Alexander queried the possibility of tollfees priced according to purpose for comingon-island, be it island resident or employeeor visitor — an issue of variable pricing notyet evaluated by the county, Cella said,while toll fees set by crossing the causewayat high-impact and low-impact times has.

'While paying more during premiumtimes is a deterrant and can change trafficpatterns, it's a negative rather than a posi-tive," she said.

Alexander looked to "slice and dice"data results from the county's survey "a lit-tle differently than how it was used," he saidfor determination, if possible, of who's com-ing on-island and motivations for coming.

Hale, arguing for setting a higher toll at$13.50 rather than the $3 toll of the last 38years, said, "The county doesn't want toraise the toll, because it's a cash cow for LeeCounty."

The committee made mention of a priorproposal for a roundabout at Periwinkle andCauseway, bridge-side parking off-islandand setting a capacity limit for cars on-island.

"No one solution but a combination ofdifferent approachs is likely," said themayor in proposal of committee membersusing the summer months for intensiveresearch down several avenues, traditionaland futuristic, used by cities as methods oftraffic control.

"We talk about congestion and roadkillbut never environmental impact, and we arean environmental island," Theiss said "Weneed alternatives. To make a decision thatthe island is full (in capacity of cars)options need to lie in off-island garage park-ing or trolly or ferry transport. There is fed-eral grant money for alternative transporta-tion modes."

Theiss added, "Businesses and residentsneed to look at themselves. To effectivelyimpose regulations, to control and managetraffic, we need to ask every element that'sadding to the traffic if it i s w i I J i tchange," she said. s

"Maybe our first step is determiningwhat we re not willing to do to solve theproblem.

Live Shelling RestrictionFlorida law prohibits the takingof live shells on Sanibel Island

to conserve this preciousrrmrinp, resource..

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More of your gardening questions answeredAs promised, here are some

more letters from readers.

Q. My rhododendron is veryleggy. What happens if I cut itback? I'd have to cut way backand some branches would haveno leaves at all. Will they grownew foliage or must I only cutback and leave some flower andfoliage on the branch? Help!K.T.A., Upperville, Va., andFort Myers Beach.

A. Dear K.T.A.: TheRhododendron family is a largeone. Way up there inUpperville, they're usuallycalled Rhodendrons. Down herein, sunny Southwest Florida, azalea is thetypical species. The northern type likeyou have tends to be taller and leggier; theazaleas found most often in Florida gar-dens are shorter and more compact. Eitherway, my advice is the same. The nightbefore you trim, thoroughly soak the soilaround your rhodendron. This will help

reduce shock to the plant andminimize the ill effects of leaftranspiration. The next day, trimback the plant by 1/4 to 1/3 —no more! — using a diagonalcut just above a leaf node.Don't worry about the presence

' or absence of leaves. Again,t water well. One week later,t, ' " apply acid fertilizer, in a ring\*. j / about 6-feet out from the plant.

' Water it in really well. Mulchyour plant, keeping the mulchaway from the stem of the plant.Fertilize again with acid fertiliz-er in three months. Keep the soilmoist, but not soggy. By theway, for those of live inSouthwest Florida, success with

azaleas demands that you plant them mshady areas in rich, organic soil.Remember that they are really more suit-ed to North and Central Florida, but wecan share their beauty here, too, with a lit-tle horticultural diligence.

Ron Sympson

IslandGardening

Q. My tomato plants are browning

despite watering. They showed promisewith many buds, but now seem dormant.What gives? S.D.M., Sanibel

A. I'm afraid the best you can hope forat this point is fried green tomato leaves.The fact that you've written about a prob-lem with your tomatoes this time of theyear pretty much sums up the cause ofyour dilemma. Tomatoes need consistentnighttime temperatures of 55 to 75degrees for best production. Temperaturesbelow or above that norm mean trouble.The sun during late spring and summermonths here is also more intense, andthat's why we grow our vegetables duringthe winter. The same holds true for mostannual flowers that bloom in the summerup north. So remember this simple rule:What you planted during the summer inCleveland, you need to plant during thewinter in South Florida. You can actuallystart the process in mid-October withsmall plants, which could put some juicyhomegrown tomatoes on your plate by thenew year. Good luck.

Be sure to check out my website athttp :/home.earthlink.net/~ronsympson/

t -v ' /.," : I T - • *:*-" *i* •• -'

, where this week I am featuring myfavorite native small tree, the silver but-tonwood. Also, you'll find that I've updat-ed the site by adding direct-access links tothe Sanibel-Captiva ConservationFoundation, the National WildlifeFederation and the National AudubonSociety.

(Ron Sympson in an experienced land-scape designer with post-graduate studies inFlorida horticulture. He can be reached bymail at Box 809, Sanibel, FL 33957, by faxat (941) 472-8398, by e-mail at [email protected], or on the Internet athttp:fliome.earth1ink.net/~ronsympson/.)

Caloosa Catch & Release set for next weekendBy Anne BellewStaff writer

The 12th Annual Caloosa Catch &Release Fishing Tournament — thelargest single site, public flats boat tour-nament in Florida — runs from June 7through 10. Hosted by the South SeasResort on the northern end of Captiva, thetournament's net proceeds will be donatedto Florida Gulf Coast University to beused toward its new athletic facility.

The environmentally friendly catch andrelease tournament targets snook, redfish,trout and a daily "surprise fish." It is divid-ed into four divisions which include guid-ed teams, 4-angler teams, women andyouth with an entry fee of $310 per angleror $ 1,330 for each guided team. The cost ofthe event includes shirts, hats, all meals, ahospitality suite and other event functions.

There will be $27,500 in cash prizesavailable to the 105-team field. The dead-line for registration is today, May 24, witha cut-off point of 110 teams. "$10,000 forthe 'regular' fish," as TournamentDirector Ron Riley describes them —snook, redfish and trout — plus, new thisyear, The Big Juan Redfish Bonanza,sponsored by (you guessed it) IguanaMia, and providing a grand total of$17,500 for the biggest redfish —$10,000 for first place, $5,000 for secondand $2,000 for third

There is an auction of over 200 itemsthat is open to the public for $50 whichincludes lots of food — hot and cold —and an open bar. On the list of auctionitems is an 18-foot Hewes Redfisher witha 115 hp motor and trailer, Daytona 500and Superbowl packages, resort week-ends, sports memorabilia, art, custom

jewelry, rods, reels and various otheritems.

Riley said, "The Caloosa Catch &Release Tournament draws anglers notonly from throughout Florida but alsofrom around the country It has becomeone of the area's premier events that bringstogether anglers, families, and businessesfor good fishing, fun and FGCU.

"We are proud that the tournamentfunds have already contributed to the con-struction of Whitaker Hall at FGCUwhere a classroom will bear the Caloosaname, this year, funds will go to the muchanticipated athletic facility."

Sponsors include — at the PlatinumLevel, Yamaha and Hewes; at theTitanium Level, Coors Light and IguanaMia; at the Diamond Level, Fort MyersMarine; at the gold Level, Culligan, PermReels, South Seas, Naples Concrete &

Masonry, Interlocking Pavestones, CatCountry 107.1 FM, FGCU and Lowrance;at the Silver Level, Lazy Flamingo, Sta-Rite, West Coast Nets, Matter Brothers,Press printing, Pubhx, Pete's TimeOut/Fort Myers Beach, Certified PoolContractors, Casa Del Mai andScreenPnnt Plus; and at the Bronze Level,Oswald Trippe & Company, SmithMarine, Sanibel Accommodations,FindWhat.com, Cape Cement & Supply,Wallace, Sizelove & Co., Goldman Sachs,SouthTrust Bank, Prudential Securities,Mabry Brothers, The Beached Whale,ChaCha Coconuts and H20 Outfitters.

For additional information or tickets,call Ron Riley at 479-7916*. Registeronline at www.swflfishing.com/ccrentry.

Eco-notes: Mexican officials halt resort construction due to nesting sea turtlesH The Mexican government has halted

construction of a massive five-hotel com-plex on one of the Caribbean's prime seaturtle nesting beaches. Work on theXcacel-Xcacelito resort near Cancun hasbeen suspended pending a new environ-mental study that Greenpeace thinkscould spell the end of the resort becauseof its environmental impacts on sea turtlesand the lack of local support.

GREENLines #1367: 4/25/01

H Arsenic, a carcinogen once used totreat syphilis, amebic dysentery and otherdiseases, occurs naturally in groundwater,especially in some parts of the West. It isalso released in the wastes from mines. In1999, the National Academy of Sciences

said the current standard of 50 parts perbillion (ppb) for drinking water was toohigh, but failed to set a new standard.Water providers serving large citiesgrudgingly accepted a 20 ppb standard.Rural officials however balked, claimingit was too expensive.

In New Mexico, Albuquerque has beenstruggling to bring its drinking water up tolevels that are safe. The city estimates thatcompliance with a standard of 10 ppb (theWorld Health Organization standard), pro-posed by the EPA in the closing weeks ofthe Clinton administration (and withdrawnby the Bush administration last month),would cost as much as $200 million.

The city of San Ysidro, N.M. hasinstalled filtering devices on taps in

all of its homes.The Bush administration is reviewing

evidence that links arsenic with cancer andwill establish new standards by February2002, based on the health risk.

The standards would become effectivein 2006. Isleta Pueblo, an Indian commu-nity downstream, is suing Albuquerque toreduce the arsenic content of the waste-water the city returns to the Rio Grande.

Unfortunately, by questioning thehealth risk, the Bush administration hasweakened its negotiating leverage.Meanwhile, Rep. Tom Udall, (D-NM) andSen. Harry Reid (D-NV) have proposedlegislation that would provide money forcities to upgrade their water systems.

(See recent stories on arsenic levels

found in playgrounds with treated woodplay areas in Lee County).

N.Y. Times: 4/14/01; USAToday:4/19/01

9 President Bush's FY2002 budgetproposal is the lowest budget for SouthFlorida ecosystem projects since 1996. Asthe state and federal government embarkon the first year of the largest ecosystemproject in the world, the federal budgetincludes only $37 million for implemen-tation of the Comprehensive EvergladesRestoration Plan (CERP). The $58 mil-lion shortfall threatens to delay restora-tion, already more than a year behindschedule.

* Audubon Press Release: 4/11/01

Gainst

When you feed an alligator you are training it. to approach humans and are creating a life"• . threatening situation,.. especially for our

children, Feeing alligators is a criminal actpunishable by fines and/or imprisonment,. •

City of Sanibel Ordinance 75-29 • Florida State Statute 372,667Code of Federal Reflations 50 CFR 27.51

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USFWSFrom page 12

follow a study initiated in recent years."The maps represent the initial study area only, an area

allowed us by our director last August to look within,"Hinds said of the majority or 90 percent of the lands andwaters currently held in conservation by state, county orother public agency, in private land trust or privatelyowned.

"What we are hearing is that few can afford to go therealone any more," he says of massive wilderness manage-ment.

After compilation of a Draft EA, a second round ofpublic meetings. Final EA and 60-day public commentperiod, the director of USFWS will evaluate for approval.

USFWS • Response• Lou Hinds, "Ding" Darling National Wildlife

Refuge Complex manager". . . I'm not going to stand here and say fishing won"t

someday be affected, but not now. It may be determinedthe need for a boundary around rookies. We are nevergoing to recover the bird population we had. We're goingto have a hard time holding on to what we have.

" . . . If I tellyou there isn't going to be a shutdown, Iwould be lying to you. I have no authority to say that. It'sa valid concern. I understand why you're concerned. Butthis boundary has nothing to do with manatee refuges andsanctuaries. I'm not trying to distance myself from themanatee issue, but these are two different managementobjectives. Manatee refuges are established under a wholeother authority.

" . . . The manatee sanctuary and refuge process is goingto happen, but Lee County has done a good job in mana-tee protection zones, and acquisition boundaries are notholding for manatee refuges and sanctuaries.

". . . The fact that we are bringing nothing to the plateis not true. We bring manpower, knowledge and funding.We heard a resident on Pine Island say he needed funds tohelp protect environmentally-sensitive land."

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REPORTER • Week of May 31-June 6, 2001 • 17

PROPERTIESFrom page 1

illegally searched Properties in Paradise and seized recordsJan. 12, causing irreparable damage to her business. Thebusiness' office on Periwinkle Way closed April 23.

Walterayer sent a letter dated May 7 to owner clientsand vendors of Properties in Paradise, stating he repre-sents ihe business with respect to asset liquidation anddistribution. In the letter, Waltemyer writes, the corpora-tion appears to be insolvent, and the 57 owners and 20vendors the business owes money will have to wait untilassets are liquidated, when they will be paid on a pro ratebasis.

Almost $22,000 in assets the lawyer lists in the letterare dues from the owners, sales commissions to be col-lected and dues from maintenance completed but not yetbilled. Other yet-to-be-determined assets listed includereferral fees from the sale of accounts and possible fundsresulting from the lawsuit against the city.

Brenda Roguska, owner of Sanibel One, the rentalcompany that has taken over the majority of Properties inParadise accounts, said Tuesday that her company hasnot paid for any of the accounts, and will not in thefuture. Roguska added that her company has not assumedany liability from Properties in Paradise but said shewould not comment on other aspects of the situation.

Of more than $300,000 in liabilities listed in the let-ter, $254,329.76 is money owed property owners fromMarch and April. Maughan said thismoney belongs to his clients andother property owners, and shouldnot be listed as liability. Maughansaid he is worried that the alreadycollected rents are being used tosupport the firm's lawsuit and a lav-ish lifestyle.

'"The question my clients have is'Has she blown all the money' andwhether pursuing the money ispointless," said Maughan. "A quar-ter of a million dollars is enoughmoney to walk away with."

The basis of Maughan's case will be claims of breachof contract and fraud, said Maughan, who also said thatin his opinion, Revonda Cross' actions are criminal.

Maughan has spoken with Sanibel police about thecase, and said he also plans to meet with the state's attor-ney to encourage investigation and possible prosecution.

Sanibel Police Commander Bill Tomlinson said thedepartment has received complaints from Properties inParadise clients, but is not pursuing a criminal investi-gation.

"It appeal's to be civil, a contractual obligation beingbroken. We are referring the complaints to theDepartment of Professional Regulation," Tomlinson said.

The Department of Professional Regulation couldrevoke Cross' license, Tomlinson added.

The lawsuit against Properties in Paradise maybecome typical on the island, Maughan said. ManySanibel property owners bought expensive homes in thebelief they could rent it for less than a month at a time,a belief Maughan's clients claim has been supported byreal estate agents and rental agencies. Since the citycrackdown this past winter, however, those propertyowners are left holding large mortgages for propertiesthat, since they cannot be rented for less than a month ata time, will lessen in value.

"There are a lot more ramifications to this than just onecompany going out of business," Maughan said. "Theaffect on the island economy is what's most frightening."

Maughan

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Steve Alvarez assisted with the arrest, as did Lee CountySheriff's Department Crime Scene technicians. TheFlorida Department of Law Enforcement is analyzingevidence, and the FBI (which has jurisdiction over fed-eral installations) was also contacted.

"This is a very serious offense," said Det. Scott Ashbyof the Sanibel Police. "Sgt. [Jamie] Phillips and Officer[Mark] Steele did some really good work by contactingDet. [Frank] Crandon and me immediately. We calledout a lot of extra officers and they were here in 10 to 20minutes. I was ecstatic at the cooperation of the depart-ment ... all those off-duty officers out here and on the job— it was great."

Ashby and Crandon, who is temporarily assigned tothe Detective Bureau, have been handling the bulk of theinvestigation with Crandon, on Memorial Day, execut-ing a search warrant on the property and body warrantson the defendants (for body fluids and other evidence).The weekend was spent taking statements and gatheringadditional evidence.

The men were being held in Lee County Jail withoutbond as the Island Reporter went to press.

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STORMSFrom page 1

the spectacular lightning, super-sized hail and drivingwinds produced by supercell thunderstorms, the mostprolific creators of significant tornadoes. At the end ofan exciting day led by a team of "highly experienced andrespected" storm chasers, guests are assured a "clean andcomfortable" (hopefully still-standing) motel room and ataste of Tornado Alley cooking — sumptuous delightssuch as fried okra, Tex-Mex barbecue, baked squashcasserole and a steaming heap of peach cobbler.

If you're not up for a trip to Oklahoma, then check outFlorida State University's new "chariot of the gods," get-ting ready to make its debut in Southwest Florida just intime for hurricane season. "We are building the mostsophisticated and rugged weather radar system in theworld," remarks Dr. Peter Ray, professor and chair of theDepartment of Meteorology at Florida State Universityin Tallahasse. "A unique weather-observing facilitycapable of withstanding a Class 5 hurricane." The fully-equipped semi back that will house the brain of the"Hurricane Hunter" was donated to the project by MackTrucks, Inc. and Kabota, the manufacturer of a widerange of tractors and engines, kicked in a 25,000-wattgenerator to power the electronic equipment to be usedin the project. The truck has been fitted with two pairs of20-foot outriggers that will provide the mainstay for thestructure during high winds. The unique system of twotightly integrated Doppler radar systems will allowresearchers and storm chasers to measure wind speedsand precipitation amounts at a greater distance and pro-vides an ultra sensitive recording that can "describe theshape of a raindrop" or "map the winds without the pres-ence of clouds." The traveling radar station will be ableto predict more accurately the paths and furies of torna-does and hurricanes, including making detailed floodforecasts from the eye of the storm, predicting windvelocity, direction and damage estimates.

Although it may look like the bride of Frankenstein cre-ated by some mad meterologist in his mountain top labo-ratory, the machine cannot bring us rain in the diy wintermonths or make it snow on Christmas. It cannot (as yet)control the forces of nature, only our ability to respond toit, by allowing us time and information to prepare.

Preparing for the stormThe truth of the matter is. hurricanes are not like the

wild rides at Disney theme parks. They can be deadly,wreaking havoc on neighborhoods and communities,both un ilie -ihoie and inland, as they pummel the islandswith ripping winds and pounding hail.

It is vital that people be aware of the types, of hazardsthat can impact Sanibel and Captiva — whether thedirect landfall strike of a hurricane, a possible stormsurge or the destructive force of floodwaters.

Before the storm hits, contact the local emergencymanagement office or American Red Cross chapter, andask for the "Community Hurricane Preparedness Plan."This booklet should include information on the safestevacuation routes and nearby emergency shelters to helpidentify and establish a safe path of retreat from thestorm.

Be prepared with a full tank of gas or enough to fuelan inland drive of anywhere from 20 to 50 miles. Makesure disaster supplies are on on hand long before thewarnings hit — no one should spend precious time wait-ing in supermarket lines and fighting traffic. It is impor-tant to keep on hand the following:

H Water — at least one gallon daily per person forthree to seven days

H Food—at least enough for three to seven days includ-ing non-perishable packaged or canned foods and juices

H A flashlight and extra batteriesH A first aid kitH A non-electric can openerH Essential medicinesH Cash, credit cards and other important documents

in waterproof containerH Blankets, extra clothing and sturdy shoes

Family members, including children, should knowhow and when to turn off the gas, electricity, and water,how to call 911, the police, or fire department and whichradio station to tune in to for emergency information.

Don't forget to protect windows with permanent shut-ters or plywood panels long before the arrival of thestorm.

Check into flood insurance. You can find out aboutthe National Flood Insurance Program through yourlocal insurance agent or emergency management office.There is normally a 30-day waiting period before a newpolicy becomes effective. Homeowners policies do notusually cover damage from the flooding that accompa-nies a hurricane.

Develop an emergency communication plan. In casefamily members are separated from one another during adisaster (a real possibility during the day when adults areat work and children are at school), have a plan for get-ting back together. Ask an out-of-state relative or friendto serve as the "family contact."

After a disaster, it's often easier to call long distance.Make sure everyone in the family knows the name,

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First Annual Youth Merit Scholarship Awards presentedThe first annual BIG Arts Youth Merit Scholarship

awards have been presented to five local youngsters.Given by BIG Arts and the Southwest FloridaCommunity Foundation, the scholarships are open tomiddle school children who meet criteria established bythe Scholarship Committee and intend to further theirarts education by attending workshops, classes, daycamps or appropriate educational institutions, Applicantsare encouraged to use the funds to pay tuition and pur-chase supplies and/or equipment in order to accomplishan artistic project.

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color artist in die 8th grade, who intends to use the fundsto pay for further art instruction;

• Kristy Corbm, a 6th grader who dances and is inter-ested in the performing arts, would like to go to a danceworkshop in New York City and will use money to fundher tuition and cost of costumes;

• Lena Kridle, wants to attend a 2-week arts summercamp. She is in the 6th grade and is a watercolor artist;

• 6th gTader Angelique Pinault, wants to attend a dance

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workshop to learn jazz, ballet, tap, lyrical, hip-hop andmusical theater dance.

• Jesse Wheeler, a watercolor artist in the 6th grade,intends to create weekly and monthly sketches andwatercolors chronicling the rejuvenation of the clearedvegetation near her home.

In order to be eligible for 2002 Youth MeritScholarships, applicants must meet one of the followingguidelines: be a resident of Sanibel or Captiva for at leastone year, attend The Sanibel School, have parent(s)employed on Sanibel or Captiva or have been a memberof BIG Aits for one year.

Students are required to include a portfolio of theirwork with their application which can include an audiocassette for music, video for dance and slides or prints forphotography or other artwork. Each child must submit a100-word paragraph describing his/her intended projectand cost.

Applications are available at BIG Arts and entries willbe accepted until May 15, 2002.

For further information contact BIG Arts, 395-0900 orScholarship Chairwoman Synl Ivler Rubin at 472-4855.

Syril Ivler Rubin, Scholarship CommitteeChairwoman, presents five youngsters withthe first annual Youth Merit ScholarshipAwards. The middle school children will usethe funds to further their artistic endeavors.Back row: Rubin, Shawn Kilgore, JesseWheeler with Committee members, MarjorieWyman and Tim Smith.Front row: Lena Kridle, Kristy Corbin,Angelique Pinault.

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20 • Week of May 31-June 6, 2001 Q ISLAND REPORTER

High boater numbers make holiday weekend waters dangerousBy Anna LiakasStaff wr i te r

U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer BruceWalker and Florida Wildlife CommissionPublic Information Director Gary Morseagree -— the waterways were more treach-erous this Memorial Day weekend thanever before, not due to weather or wildlifeof an aquatic nature, but in direct relationto the high number of boaters enjoyingtheir weekend on the waves.

For some, a Sunday afternoon excur-sion turned fatal, while others washed..shore with their lives changed forever.

in Matlacha Pass in Pine Island Sound,•wo individuals in a 14-foot runabout^Derating at high speed crashed their

watercraft into a steel piling known as"Marker 13," a speed marker that signi-fies that a boater is entering a slow veloc-ity area. The accident occurred onSaturday evening at 8:30 p.m. and left JillCarl, a 47-year-old Pine Island woman onlife support with traumatic injuries to herhead and internal organs. Dennis WilfridPlourde of Matlacha was treated forminor injuries and released. Authoritieshave resolved that alcohol was a factor inthe accident but have not yet determinedwho the driver of the pleasure craft was.

A second tragic accident occurred inHurricane Bay at 5:18 p.m. on Sunday. A13-year-old boy watched as his father.Brian Brindise of Rockledge, Fla.. wasejected fiom their 16-foot Boston Whalei

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address, and phone number of the contactperson. Don't forget to make arrange-ments for the family pets. Dogs and catsmay not be allowed into emergency shel-ters for health and space reasons. Contactyour local humane society for informationand availability of local animal shelters.

Hurricane watches, warningsA hurricane watch is issued when there

is a threat of hurricane force winds withinthe next 24 to 36 hours. A hurricane warn-ing is issued when hurricane conditions(winds of 74 mph or greater, or danger-ously high water and rough seas) areexpected in under 24 hours.

What to do during a hurricane watch:• Listen to a battery-operated radio or

television for hurricane progress reports.H Check emergency supplies.• Bring in outdoor objects such as

lawn furniture, toys and garden tools andanchor objects that cannot be broughtinside.

iH Secure buildings by closing andboarding up windows. Remove outsideantennas.

H Turn refrigerator and freezer to cold-est settings. Open only when absolutelynecessary.

after the boat struck a submerged tree.The boy, whose name was not released,was treated for injuries and released.Brindise died at the scene of the accident.

Overall, Fish and Wildlife marinepatrol officers responded to six boatingaccidents in the southwest Florida areaand conducted 10 search and rescue mis-sions. In Region 11, from Casco to LeeCounties, they conducted 3,819 vesselinspections and recorded 10,523 users.Officers arrested seven people for operat-ing under the influence of alcohol, issued831 written warnings for issues relating toboater safety and issued over 200 cita-tions.

The Coast Guard responded and assist-ed in many of the marine calls for help,

• Store drinking water in clean bath-tubs, jugs, bottles, and cooking containers.

• Review evacuation plan.II Moor boat securely or move it to a

designated safe place. Use rope or chainto secure boat to trailer. Use tiedowns toanchor trailer to the ground or house.

What to do during a hurricanewarning:

• Listen constantly to a battery-operat-ed radio or television for official instruc-tions.

B If in a mobile home, check tiedownsand evacuate immediately.

• Store valuables and personal papersin a waterproof container on the highestlevel of your home.

If you are at home when the stormhits:

• Stay inside, away from windows,skylights and glass doors.

• Keep a supply of flashlights andextra batteries handy. Avoid open flames,such as candles and kerosene lamps, as asource of light.

H If power is lost, turn off major appli-ances to reduce power "surge" when elec-tricity is restored.

including a boat fire in Pine Island Sound,and a mysterious drifting boat in theCaloosahatchee River that was discoveredwith the engine running and the keyturned on. As Coast Guard workerssearched for the missing captain and crew,the owner arrived in a rental boat sayingthat he had abandoned the vessel theevening before due to an engine malfunc-tion.

On Memorial Day itself, however, thehum of activity and chaos on the waterfaded into a soft hush, and no incidentswere reported as families in Lee Countyand beyond knelt on dry ground to payhomage to the dead, scattering roses andstanding flags beside the simple graves ofsoldiers, friends and loved ones.

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If officials indicate an evacuation isnecessary:

• Leave as soon as possible. Avoidflooded roads and watch for washed-outbridges.

• Secure your home by unpluggingappliances and turning off electricity andthe main water valve.

H Tell someone outside of the stormarea where you are going.

• If time permits, and you live in anidentified surge zone, elevate furniture toprotect it from flooding or better yet,move it to a higher floor.

H Bring pre-assembled emergencysupplies and warm protective clothing.

19 Take blankets and sleeping bags toshelter.

H Lock up home and leave.

In the aftermath of the storm:B Stay tuned to local radio for infor-

mation.• Help injured or trapped persons.• Give first aid where appropriate.• Do not move seriously injured per-

sons unless they are in immediate dangerof further injury. Call for help.

• Return home only after authoritiesadvise that it is safe to do so.

B Avoid loose or dangling power linesand report them immediately to the powercompany, police or fire department.

a Enter your home with caution.H Open windows and doors to venti-

late and dry your home.H Take pictures of the damage, both to

the house and its contents and for insur-ance claims.

DRAWBRIDGEFrom page 1

taken during the study a few weeks ago.The county counted automobiles travelingover the bridge for two week periods fromFebruary through April and counted ves-sels passing under the bridge every day.The Coast Guard also observed bridgeactivities on an intermittent basis duringthe study, according to Wingard.

The county has asked the Coast Guardto consider changing the drawbridgeschedule several times, and Wingard indi-cated he it, not optimistic the drawbridgeschedule will be changed.

"Yeah, we do have an interest inspreading the time out," Wingard said,"we see a definite advantage in it, but I'mnot sure how much the county will pursueit," if the Coast Guard decides to leave theschedule as it stands.

Dragon said Wednesday that his officeis in the process of organizing all the dataand will try to answer two questions whenit analyzes the statistics: whether signifi-cant changes in the flow of vessels andautomobiles occurred at the bridge duringthe period; and whether the longer time

periods between bridge openingsincreased the danger for both vessels andthe bridge itself.

Pointing out that the bridge has beenstruck by vessels many times, includingonce last fall, Dragon said the safety issuewill take precedence over traffic conges-tion. Tidal action and a stack up of vesselsmight create hazardous conditions, hesaid, and allowing the bridge to openevery half hour rather than quarter hourmight not help alleviate traffic much any-way.

"That roadway is already overloadedand there's nothing to be done about it,"Dragon said, pointing out that fewerbridge openings leads to longer bridgeopenings.

"That's usually what occurs. The ves-

sels stack up and the bridge is openlonger, [which] makes it even more irri-tating for motorists."

Dragon said he has not received muchfeedback from the public concerning thestudy, and the letters he has received aresplit evenly between vessel owners whowant the schedule to remain the same andmotorists who want fewer openings.While the Coast Guard still welcomessuggestions and comments from the pub-lic, he said the input will take a backseatto safety concerns.

"The answer's going to be we're goingto make both sides a little happy, and bothsides a little mad," he said. "We're look-ing for a nice compromise and to makesure everything's safe."

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soliciting business in the neighborhood.The Kaisers provided Sanibel Police

with pictures of both the fern and the bas-kets of petunias and purslaine and decidedto do some investigating on their own.They went into Fort Myers to the CrossCreek subdivision and drove past the res-idence ot the individual from whom theyhad bought their east end Sanibel home.The seller, John Reilly, had said, when theleal tstale deal was going through inOetobei <•( 1999, that he wanted some ofthe pi.n l hut there was no further men-

tion of the matter or any agreement attime of the closing on the property.

Detectives Scott Ashby and FrankCrandon then went to Cross Creek and,from a public iecreation area in the subdi-vision, saw the plants in Reilly's backyard and went to his door. Reillyanswered their knock in shorts, said hewas about to take a shower and could theywait. They agreed.

While they weie waiting, the twodetectives walked outside 'lie scieenecientiyvvay wheie they had been standing

and watched Reilly carry the plants nextdoor.

He then came to the door and askedthem inside to the kitchen area. Ashbycould plainly see the plants next door.

The Sanibel officers explained thatthey were investigating a report of someplants stolen from a residence on Sanibel.According to Ashby's report, Reilly said,"I have no idea what you're talking about.What does this have to do with me?"

The officers showed him the picturesthe Kaisers had provided and asked again."No, my wife has one of those thingsabout 10 inches high."

Again, they asked, "Are you absolute-ly sure?"

'•Yes."Ashbv and Crandon then informed

Reilly that they had seen the plants in hisyard. They read him his rights and heagreed to cooperate. He said he had beenapproached by a Sanibel contractor whosaid he could "get your plants back."Saying to the officers that he sold the realestate, not the grounds, he took the plantsback because he recognized them as"his."

Asked why he hid them behind hisneighbor's house, Ashby's report says thatReilly indicated he put one and onetogether when he saw the officers.

Reilly refused to divulge the contrac-tor's name at that time "because I don'twant to get anyone in trouble."

The plants were returned to the Kaisersand the case closed. The plant ownersdecided not to press charges.


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RECREATION_ VEHICLES

Fifth wheel 78 model new toiletstove, refrigerator microwave

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DOCK SPACERENTAL/SALES

SANIBEL DOCKDINKENS BAYOU

3 foot draft.Gulf access -No bridges.

305-872-3900

WATERFRONTPROPERTY

A Riverfront Condcs 2bedroom,2bath 4th-floor, corner unitFacing West for spectacular sun-sets1! Boat slip, gated, pool w/spaCompletely remodelled, steps toHistoric Dean Park, downtownFt Myers $99,650 410-4303

Gulf access, 3/3, oversized 2-cargarage, built 11/99, tile roof, pool,formal living-dining room, largefamily room NW Cape location,below replacement, $279,900(941) 282 4355 or (941) 572-2327

FOR SALE BYOWNER

Beautiful Cape Co~ral 3bedroom,2bath home with new 14x27 poolAll new upgraded appliances,fenced yard, 2car garage Lushlandscaping, quiet location Allassessments paid" $139 800 Call540 1960

GENERAL REALESTATE

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REALTY

UPPER CAPTIVAISLAND

SALES ANDRENTALS

"JUNGLE TREE HOUSE"WITH PANORAMIC

WATER VIEWSFROM CROWS NEST.

MANY EXTRASENHANCE THIS

CHARMING 2/1 COTTAGE.$399,000

"BAYFRONT HOME"3 BR/3-1/2 BATHS

HARBORSIDE DOCKWORLD CLASS VIEWS

GREAT BAY BEACH$1,150,000

"SAFETY HARBOR CLUB"DOCKAGE INCLUDED.

3NE LOT OFF THE HARBOR$248,000

"ENJOY SUNSETSOVER THE PARK"

FROM THIS GORGEOUS3 BR/3 BA HOME

$645,000

"JOSE'S HIDEAWAY LOT"300' TO THE BEACH

$195,000

(941)472-3000FAX:

(941)472-9635

NORTH CAPTIVA REALTY.icensed Real Estate Broker

Over 15 years onNorth Captiva

Small enough to be personal..

1 Gulf front home. $1,595,0003 bedroom/3 bath.

On large lotVery private.

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Great viewsBrand new

3 Gulf view lot. $189,000Two back from beach.

Oversized.

4. Interior lots startingat $49,500

..Large enoughto be professional!

Phone. 941-395-1000Toll free 800-418-5686

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CONDOS FORSALE

SUNDIALONE BEDROOM

GULF FRONT CONDO2000/2001 Gross Rental Income:

$77,000 plusAsking $650,000

BY OWNER:Call 732-892-4715

COMMERCIALPROPERTY/REWTDesirable Ft Myers Page Park loca

tion 3000 sq ft Wooden floorsGreat for dance studio or production work Ample parking Primearea Call 941-939 4412 or 851-

Under 5,000 Sq Ft warehouse withoffices One block off DelPrado inthe Industrail Park Call fordetails" 633 8206

REAL ESTATEDISTANT

COSTOM RANCH STYLE Home 3Bedroom 2 bath Wooded lotAcdess to Private gated boat rampon the pristine Wakulla river, withaccess to the Gulf Furnished ABargain at $135,000 Call (850)926 5944

LAKE ACCESS 3 ac/ $24 900 FREEboat slip Views In Tenn MtnsTerm (800) 704 3154 x 155

NC MOUNTAINS BEST BUY'Bryson City 5 secluded acresFishing creek Great viewl Pavedroad $45,000 Owner financingCall owner, Anne toll free (877)776 4856

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RIVER PLANTATION TheSoutheast most beautiful moun-tain setting w/waterfalls riverfrontage estate size homesitesLocated in Greenville Tennessee#1 small town for info (800) 628-9073

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WESTERN NC MOUNTAINSHomes Cabins, Acreage,Cherokee Mountain Realty Inc1285 W US 64 Murphy NC 28906Call for Free Brochure (800) 841-5868

VACATIONRENTALS

ATRIUMExclusive Gulf front condo resi-

dence Two week minimum AVAIL-ABLE NOW (608) 363-7669

DIRECT GULF FRONTSPECTACULAR VIEWS!

TWO BEDROOMS, TWO BATHS.

WEEKLY RENTALS.

1-800-982-3471

POINTE SANTODE SANIBEL

LUXURIOUSGULF FRONT

PENTHOUSE CONDO.

2 bedrooms, 2 baths,screened lana! withspiral staircase to

private rooftop sundeckGorgeous sunrise

and sunsets.Beautifully decoratedand fully equipped

Calf ownerSubstantial savings

(610)664-2371

CHANGE OF PACEBeautiful vacation home, 3 bedroom,

2 bath Your own private tenniscourt and swimming pool 100yards to Gulf of Mexico

440) 338-8031(440){4401338-5281

Ocean's Reach Gulf Front CondoOne bedroom Sleeps four Newlydecorated 'A'rated Shelling,pool, tennis Top floor for bestview of beach Call owner952 472-7994

SUNSET CAPTIVARent my beautiful

2 Bedroom, 2 5 bath homePool - Beach -TennisCall (910) 457-9251

VACATIONRENTALS

OCEAN'S REACHGulf Front

One Bedroom CondosEach accommodates four

Non-SmokingFantastic View

Beach, pool, tennis, bikesOwner

330-788-9329e-mail-|slQ422@aol com

MACATIQWRENTALS

Beach Front Condo Twobedrooms plus two bathsWasher/dryer Large kitchenPool - tennis bicycles Nowbooking weekly and monthlyOwner 330 864-3094

VACATIONRENTALS

BEACH LOVERSISLAND PARADISE

ONLITTLE GASPARILLA

ISLAND!!!NORTH OF FT MYERS

1 & 2 BEDROOM CONDOS7 MILES OF

UNSPOILED BEACHPRIVATE FERRY.

SHELLING, SWIMMING ANDFISHING.

1-888-941-9444 brokerwww.placidaproperties.com

SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION1 3 bedroom Bay Villas2 bedroom & 2 bedroom

w/loft Beach VillasSeasonal rates

Amenities optional1-800 878-7495

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SUNSET CAPTIVABEAUTIFULLY

FURNISHED HOMEAVAILABLE WEEKLY

2 Bedroom loft, 2 BathScreened Lanais

3 TV/VCRPool Tennis - BBQ GrillGulf Beach, Boat Dock,

And More1

Call owner at314-872-9990

BOARDWALK TO BEACH3BR/2BA homeVERY PRIVATE

Fireplace, paddle fans,screened lanais, BBQ,

heated pool, tennis, bikesAll amenities

GREAT RATES"!Call owner

314-842 2147

SOUTH SEAS PLANTATIONGULF FRONT

BEACH COTTAGETwo bedrooms/two baths

Sleeps five

GULF BEACH VILLAOne bedroom/one bath

Sleeps four

Beautiful CondosAmenities optional

Call Owner1-313-886-7872

SUNSET CAPTIVAElegant 3 BR/2BA Home

in PrivateBeachfront Community

Fully furnished2CATV's VCP,

CD/Stereo, W/DPool Tennis - Boat Dock

Call owner615-371-9029

www members homenet/sallytom

DELUXE CONDOGULF FRONT

3 bedrooms, 3 baths, Den.Two weeks minimum

Photos availableRent direct from owner

and save!(856) 985-0322

LANDS ENDVILLAGE CONDO

At South Seas Plantation2 Bedroom / 2 Bath

Luxury UnitFantastic Ocean Views

Weekly or Monthly RentalsDISCOUNTS OFF

SOUTH SEAS RATESOwner 800 897 0288

THE VACATIONHOME

YOU'VE ALWAYSWANTED

Most private beachDock on Bayou

Heated poolWide porches

Open sunning decksChateau Sur Mer area

Idyllic luxury and comfortEasy care, no effort

Vacation Home.Three bedrooms, three baths

Monthly rentals

Call for rates.(941) 472-8248(505) 982-9242

LOGGERHEAD CAY

STEPS TO BEACH

Fully FurnishedTwo bedroom, two bath

Condo.Pool - Tennis - Cable - VCR

RENTING

JUNE THRU DECEMBER

BY OWNER1-516-628-1801

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SOUTH SEAS PLANTATIONBAY VILLAWEEK 20

(May 17 thru 24,2002)Just steps from the Gulf

Premium unitProfessionally decorated

Sleeps eightAmenities included

30% BELOW RESORT RATESCall Owner

203-333-4321

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

SUNSET CAPTIVAPrivate Gulf and

Bay Front Community -Two bedrooms, two baths

Sleeps five.Beautifully remodeled

and decoratedPool - tennis - boat dock

AVAILABLE NOW!Weekly or monthly.

CALL OWNER:(734) 426-0050

LUXURY HOMEOCEAN FRONT

SOUTH SEAS PLANTATIONPRIVATE POOL AND SPA

ONE ACRE FENCED IN LOTRESORT AMENITIES AVAILABLE

A FEW WEEKSSTILL AVAILABLE DURING

MAY THROUGH OCTOBER 2001

SPECIAL RATES AVAILABLEDIRECTLY FROM OWNER

FOR A LIMITED TIME.

PHONE. (219)272-0889FAX- (219)273-5973

SUNDIALLUXURIOUS CONDO

WITH DIRECT GULF VIEWTwo bedrooms, two baths

plus den.Sleeps six.

Newly Remodeled,Refurbished and

Redecorated.Washer/dryer.

Luxurious resort.Amenities include

Pools, tennis,Children's program

WEEKLY RATESCALL OWNER FOR

SPECIAL SUMMER/FALL RATES888-278-9604

Web Site:www.sanibel4you com

WE LOVE DOGS!

CUTE COTTAGE:Steps to Beach

Two bedrooms, one bathEnclosed porch

Redecorated in 2001MONTHLY OFF-SEASON RATE.

$2,000

GROUND LEVEL HOME:Three houses to beach.

Three bedrooms, three baths.Large caged pool.

Professionally decoratedm 2000

MONTHLY OFF-SEASON RATE"$2,250

(941) 472-0534

You could beilingarenti

vacancy wi t i anad here.

SANIBELLUXURY VILLA

Overlooking lagoonOn golf course.

Minutes to beachesTWo bedrooms, two baths

Full kitchenLana!.

AVAILABLE MONTHLY.Call

781-383-1929Email:

rschaf1799@aolcom

PMR SEASONAL RENTALS

Priscilla Murphy The Best Choice of PropertiesRealty, Inc. Available on the Islands

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Two bedroom, two bathBEACH VILLAS

One bedroom one bathBAY SIDE VILLAS

One bedroom, two bathTHREE NIGHT MINIMUM

WEEKLY DISCOUNTSAVE THROUGH OWNERI

(800) 899-7327

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RESERVATIONS, INC.•> Your ORIGINAL central reservation service on the islands with «S] over 5,000 one to seven bedroom homes, condos, cottages, efficiencies If

and hotel rooms on and off beach Weekly, daily and monthly rentalsI "Let us do the searching for you" \\

J L Lie. Real Estate Broker, call (800) 325-1352 or 472-0457


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VACATiOSyRENTALS

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WEST GULF DRIVE

OUTSTANDING HOMEWITH PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS.

AVAILABLE:2001-2002 SEASON

S4500/MONTH

941-995-0631941-982-4170

ROOMS FORRENT

HOUSE-SHAREAVAILABLE THRU NOVEM-

BERVERY LARGE

ISLAND HOME ONSANIBEL RIVER.

PRIVATE ROOM, BATH ANDBALCONY.

SHARE COMMON AREASWITH TWO OTHER

LONG-TIMEISLAND PROFESSIONALS.

NON-SMOKER.NO PETS

PROFESSIONAL PREFERRED.$550/MONTH INCLUDES

ALL UTILITIES.CALL 281-6180

FOR MORE INFORMATION

SeaWindsUnilA-109Beautiful Townhouse,Canal front,2 bd/abth, Furnished,Monthly rental only, $7500/monthPlease call Don Owen (309)-

829-7371

Long Island, New York - Waterfrontapt South Shore/Nassau CoSmall brand new 1BR/1Bth w/dockage Close to all July 1-Sept8-$8,000 (516) 826-9137

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Murphy N C , 2br/2ba, all glassfront, overlooking 1000 acre lake,with wrap around deck, fireplace,A/C, fully furnished, all appliancesincluding washer/ dryer$475/week (561)692-3727

wwwappalachiaacres com

PENNSYLVANIA Starlight in NorthWayne County Beautiful 3 bed-room lakefront cottage AvailableJune 1 to October 15 12 weeklease at $400/ week plus utilitiesOne month rent deposit Call (800)865-3244 Ext 422 and leave mes-sage View cabin at

wwwjjacpubssrver com/cabin

APARTMENTS &DUPLEXES FOR__.. RENT

SUMMER VACANCIESAVAILABLE FOR

TWO BEDROOM UNITSIN THE

BELOW MARKET RATEHOUSING PROGRAM

ANNUAL LEASE ONLY.APPLICATION REQUIRED

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION,PLEASE CONTACT

COMMUNITY HOUSINGAND RESOURCES, INC

472-1189

Large one Bedroomon Sanibel's east end.

Canal frontWasher/Dryer

No dogs

immediate occupancy$695

339-2337,Please leave message

Charming 1 Bedroom FurnishedCottage

Offered for year round rentalLocated off Periwinkle Way inSanibel Immediate occupancy$800/month plus utilities Call Jim

Jpl_deta[ls472-1447

HOMES FORRENT

* * * * * * * *

Find Your Place With

VIPVIP Realty Group

SANIBEL/CAPTIVA/FT. MYERS BEACH /

FT. MYERS

'RENTALS*Seasonal * Annual

Short Term * Homes * CondosWaterfront * Off Water

Month-to-month RentalsSanibel:

(rate based onlength of stay)

Home near Beach,3/3 ground level,($1800 -$2200)

Lakefront Dunes Duplex2/2,

($1400-$2000)

Captain's Walk1 and 2 bedroom

($750 - $1500)

SANIBEL:941-472-1613800-237-7526

VIP Realty Group/Rental Division

L O C K S M I T H

ISLAND LOCKSMITH

24-hour EmergencyService

472-2394

Bonlta Springs waterfront home,3B/1B, tile floors fireplace, allappliances, central air, largedetached garage, shade trees,cement seawall and boat ramp,$1125 per mo plus deposit 941-369 3790 _

Three/Two, private upscale neigh-borhood pool & spa, deep water,direct access, 2 minutes to River$1400 mo First, last, deposit,credit check Consider short term

3 f f ^

"CONCRi t fT ~MASONRY

DRIVEWAY CRACKED??''Complete or partial concreteremoved and replacedDriveways, patios, sidewalks,lanais, and pool decks 15 yearsexperience Licensed and insuredcontractors Accurate Concrete

__Cutting]l_574-8001 M±

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Call Shirlene to Place YourClassified Ad

LEGALS

FICTITIOUS NAME

NOTICE OF INTENTION TOREGISTER FICTITIOUS

NAMEThe undersigned does

hereby certify thatshe Is conducting a

Consulting/Coachingbusiness at

760 Sextant Drive, #1081Sanibel, Florida

under the fictitious name ofMY BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESSand that said firm is composed

of the following personwhose name and place ofresidence is as follows:

VICTORIA ASHTON760 Sextant Drive, #1081

SANIBEL FL 33957Ownership of

MY BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESSis as follows-

VICTORIA ASHTON -100%It is my intention to apply

to the Department of State,Division of Corporations,State of Florida to register

the said name ofMY BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS

under the provision ofChapter 90-267

(Fictitious Name Act),Laws of Florida(Section 865 09,

Florida Statutes), 1990MAY 2001

GEORGEPARKER INC.

New ConstructionRemodeling

Design

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(941) 466-51001-800-747-5100

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