Ad_Page.indd 1 2214 1125 AM 48 Sanibel Stoopers Jack Breslin takes us on a hilarious journey as we explore the various techniques of stooping used by shell seekers in their quest to find perfect seashell. 54 Living with Alligators Co-existing Floridas official state reptile has its challenges. Sanibels residents--some who love and others loathe gator--sound off. A fanciful portrayal Stooper, moniker given bend or stoop they comb islands shores for seashells. Story page 48. 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When Im focused, concentrating project, like kayaker mission, paddling across inky waters Pine Island Sound. Then there when my energy low drive do certain tasks just floats away, swimmer resting back placid Gulf drifting each gentle wave. In magical effects wonderful things can enjoy waterways. Some fish, battle tarpon Boca Grande Pass connection water. Others mariners island hopping Cabbage Key Cayo Costa leaves surrounded change color sun rises falls beautiful scenery connects And prefer land, hike alongside winding rivers scrub-lined bays our parks wildlife refuges calming effect scour sky bald eagles. Yes, numerous opportunities connect encompass here, read page, sure youll come away new appreciation H2O. On being close seems always involve shelling. how hard try, almost impossible go beach pick up at least seashell caught eye. Anyone lived here long enough knows stoop. Lets say way move collecting seashells shore. Our feature story, Stoopers, casts humorous light different styles approach taken people hunt seafaring treasures. guarantee get chuckle two out descriptions stoopers might remind friend neighbor--or Away water, theres plenty happening year. At all cultural centers, music, theater, dance art offerings galore. Whether visit Big Arts Herb Strauss Publisher, Media Congratulations president his wife Tina appointment son Peter J. newest judge serving Somerset, Hunterdon Warren counties Jersey. swearing-in ceremony took place February 4, Somerset County Historic Courthouse. Honorable Tober, J.S.C. 559 TOP NICK ADAMS BOTTOM FRIEDRICH JAEGER Theater attend Music Festival any events Community House, scene bursting vibrant performances exhibitions wont want miss on. Last all, sincere thanks many readers wrote me regarding publishers letter ran JanuaryFebruary issue. am appreciative comments thank taking share thoughts team. 9 Making Waves honor roll coast who, everyday lives, community special. BETH LUBERECKI ROBERT MACOMBER GREG LEBLANC STORIES SEA Robert Macomber master multitasking. prolific Island-based author have five novels works time. He also conducts book signings, reader meet-ups lectures around world serves consultant Department Defense. My energize me, he says. meeting them watching learn more themselves through books. Macombers Honor Series follows fictional American naval officer Wake Honors Rendered. centered confrontation between United States Imperial Germany South Pacific 1889. try write little-known history actually were very important foundation now, This moments consequences rather far-reaching. His next focuses failed assassination attempt 1892. fact target it changed history, says Macomber. Though gets travel world, happy Florida. extremely laid-back calm, There pretentions Island. 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English parliamentarian Daniel Hannan writes Inventing Freedom English-Speaking Peoples Made Modern World Isolation meant standing army peacetime, turn government had mechanism internal repression. rulers wanted something, usually revenue, ask nicely, summoning peoples representatives assembly. coincidence worlds oldest parliaments-- England, Iceland, Faroes, Isle Man--are islands. lucky inhabit coast, visually window car, sandy bare feet, pedaling bike, straddling paddleboard, sailing fully immersed refreshing swim, savor waterful wonderland. Abe Lincoln observed most minds stunning seaside setting makes decision Coast lifestyle comes giftwrapped every day. country, free ... By sea, sea oh --Atteridge Carroll 1914 n Retired after 41 years parish ministry, Dr. Niehoff wife, Marilyn, grateful neighbors unique Coast. lthough goes saying, said special section country. Words spoken locally years--and nationally 200. An early witness exceptionalism French statesman Alexis Tocqueville. After extensive travels U.S. during 1831 1832, twovolume Democracy considered work sociology political science. Having traveled throughout Europe, recognized colonies allowed freest possible expression national characteristics mother countries example, emphasized autocracy class status Louis XIVs France, Spanish disorganized withholding knowledge IVs Spain. Impressed common law divisions power government, celebrated exaggerated localism, mercantilism libertarianism British state. Englishman himself. Like Tocqueville, foreign centuries noted peculiar society. Those today mention seven, list measure Zeitgeist spirit nongovernmental organizations, clubs, charities foundations cheerful materialism enjoyed food, shopping outdoor activities strong town county pleasant coexistence religious denominations de-emphasis extended family favor individualism circle friends fierce defense private property free-market competition reverence personal freedom collective need. recurring theme critical study nation liberty speakers ARTWORK JONATHAN KANE 15 never stories tell. Meet man helped Today success MIKE EISGRAU later 1953, honorably discharged sergeant. NBC News former military copy boy worked top broadcast entertainment industries. native Yorker, Smith citys public school system. dad senior editor, covering nightclubs vaudeville famous music journal Billboard magazine. Alan become lawyer. plans. graduated Syracuse University 1951 degree speech dramatic arts, heavy concentrations broadcasting journalism. summer job old Daily Mirror. Although thrilled, landed similar position NBC. met, fell married lovely gal named Helane Hecht, production assistant TV news shows Camel Caravan John Cameron Swayze. eventually gave chance join staff. title features assistant, words fancy union name gofer. gathered weather information Garroway, original host. interesting scouring City unusual filler talked day air. Garroway loved gadgets, found him use show. much pleading, two-week trial writerproducer--and looked back. talks stubborn, but remarkable talent. star blasted story front everyone, young writer quit. Back phone rang host apologizing staff listened. apologizes person . would walked fire him, recalls Smith. set, opportunity celebrities Barbara Walters, describes hardworking, driven perfectionist, anchors Hugh Downs Chancellor. rose managing editor Today, overseeing material filled days broadcast. More presented Smith, accepted planning manager NBCs election unit 1972, Richard Nixon against Senator George McGovern re-election. computers entire rooms, raising hand, showing watch saying colleagues Theres memory computer room 1976 received offer couldnt refuse. lan dreamed hed wearing uniforms. That 1951, drafted Army service Korea, months donning uniform tour guide, York. Thats only surprise longtime resident Periwinkle Park, mobile happily retired since 1995. Little did brief lead becoming networks quiet man, sitting small comfortable Park calm eyes smiling big wire-rimmed glasses, face encircled white neatly-trimmed beard, topped impressive mustache. open-collar, red-knitted sport shirt belies 83 earth. Talk rising ranks. private, clan. Sendrovitz foreground, Debbie Sendrovitz, Wayne Zukin, Lily Susan Isaac Rick Sarah 404 ALAN SMITH DANIELA 17 OTHER HALF She pretty newsroom laughing hysterically she Rally Round Flag Max Shulman. Hecht Swayze, nightly Her laughter attracted came funny. They clicked beginning. Five married, couple preparing celebrate 60th wedding anniversary. 1950s 60s, stay-at-home mom Rochelle, N.Y., long. Once kids enough, went work, quality-control department Band-Aid factory assembly line. Lucy Lucy, recalls, referring episode Lucille Ball keep line chocolate wound eating half product. Helanes co-workers Italians, didnt speak communicated hand signals smiles. Not exactly ambitious mom. Looking challenge, entered school. graduation corporate opened her own practice, retiring ago. However quite accurate. 82-year-old dynamo volunteering along half. -- M.E. proudly milestone few couples reach th major licensing organization Broadcast BMI--and new. finished career 1995 BMIs vice research information. 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Admission 45 adults teens, children, 5. 28320 NE 55th Ave., Okeechobee 863-634-4579 thefortdrumcrystalmine.com 32 33 surprising recovery Civil War artifacts crewmen sleep deck, quietly passed According captain Henry W. Dale, signs indicated strange. lights river down, neither nor excite attention, Dale testimony sank. added circumstances time, better. a.m., well-planted trap struck vessel swift eagle force destructive piercing talons. collided torpedo packed rim 70 pounds small-grain cannon powder placed Confederate forces. powerful blast ignited forecastle, convoy scattered frantically safety. mid-ship. thrown good, boats Maple Leaf forefront, trouble, amateur historian Fleming. right. four sleeping deck lost lives saved lifeboats, cargo helplessly descended model resides permanent exhibition History Jacksonville. N othing stays hidden forever, buried. secrets value case Leaf. transport sank, significance. fatalities, battles. wasnt later, sank Johns Jacksonville, Fla., proved invaluable lesson. shipwreck discovered, puzzle pieces, building Union soldiers otherwise remained kept wartime history. Fateful Demise April 1, 1864 sound shipmates aboard Soldiers orders return Jacksonville Palatka. Calm waves rocked freed slaves KEITH VAUGHN HOLLAND, ST. JOHNS ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPEDITIONS, INC. lonely river, again. Until rediscovered 124 later. Hidden Keith Vaughn Holland, D.D.S., scuba diver, researching shipwrecks access knew existed, modern dredging. ship, Holland poring archives intrigue him. 1988, legal battles arduous attempts locating wreckage buried mud complete darkness, Archaeological Expeditions, led excavations. recovered ton waiting anaerobic state, miraculously decay. flutes drumsticks clothes, buttons china, Holland. recreational did. Signs revealed troops valued carry mission. evidence collected raid abandoned houses countryside Charleston, S.C., windowpanes, doorknobs loot travels. showed collect shells Recovered historians clothing like. number musical instruments ship. belt buckles engraved initials. insight regimens, revealing hygiene used. Many engraved, sentimental pieces earned battle. pipes excavation canteens PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTION, LIBRARY CONGRESS, 35 watercolor simulation Folly fine china glassware excavation, buttons, bibles, scissors sewing ONCE SHIPWRECK WAS DISCOVERED, ARTIFACTS CAME TOGETHER PUZZLE PIECES, BUILDING STORY AMERICAN CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS WOULD HAVE OTHERWISE REMAINED BEST KEPT SECRETS WARTIME HISTORY. letters talking low-tide shells. boxes carefully packaged put mantels remains modest discoveries, enthusiasts Fleming understand essential order period. deal equipment ordinarily survive sinking enabled preservation storehouse probably survived 19th century. beneficial byproduct Time Now Portions load Mandarin Museum, both marks 150th anniversary vessels demise, date expansion reveals never-beforeseen artifacts. celebration Confederates victory, culture period exposed Leaf, associate Sandy Arpen. celebrating life. 1994, declared National Landmark. magnitude significance life, tons yet found. championing anymore. old, lifetime else excavations made. 36 37 ROLLING RIVER KITT WALSH catched talked, swim solemn, laying stars, loud --Huckleberry Finn Slow houseboat vacation charter, demonstrate parallel before turned loose. optional 75, Boat USAs towing rescue errantly hit sandbar. speed knots miles hour, cruising 50 miles. points weeks exploring changing, Pektas. bird-watching walking midnight stopping lunch, fun. eight kitchens baths, linens cookware provided. 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Ciletti During week, hes reporter NBC2 44 Critical habitat ecology economy Ecology Profile reprinted 1985. 217 species saltwater freshwater cycle mangrove habitats. commercial redfish, snook, mullet, menhaden, spotted gray snapper, sheepshead, jacks, ladyfish jewfish. roles birds, mammals fish. Important invertebrates dependent mangroves pink shrimp, spiny lobster, oysters crabs. ecological forests, insects, birds. Over 200 insects identified Bird utilization significant, bird groups using shelter nesting. wading probing shorebirds, diving aerially searching birds prey arboreal summary, habitats valuable man. Mangrove forests protect shoreline erosion caused waves. contribute healthy south maintaining diverse ecosystem encourages tourism. management runoff preventing destruction Cox professional photographer ecologist Visit williamrcoxphotography.com. M WILLIAM COX angrove range east Levy west southward Caribbean. mangrove, buttonwood. dominant arrangement stilt-like prop roots habit producing large, fleshy germinate plant. marsh oceanfront, tidal canals basins. Black Associated forest buttonwood species, restricted action. subtropical killed freezing temperatures coasts. tolerant thus pioneer coastal zone. distinguished emergent, pencil-like root extensions, pneumatophores. expand hurricane-free intervals. mostly saline soils, tolerate environments. storms, stability, aesthetically pleasing experiences, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fishes invertebrates. attractant tourism directly indirectly drawing photographers, birders, fishermen, boaters, hikers wildlife. endangered partially support webs. importance documented Odum et.al. 1982 47 SANIBEL STOOPERS JACK BRESLIN ILLUSTRATIONS DAVE DROTLEFF secret international reputation paradise, fascinating array stooper employed covet styles--casual hardcore clever clumsy. Perhaps seen strolling yourself. recognize style among moves. SNEAKY STOOP Youve undoubtedly one. sneaky effort care touristy do. But, meander casually prowl prized pristine once spots prey, swiftly resolve panther pouncing Quickly snatching selection highly trained fingers dropping pocket deft movement, glances sideways confirm detected. Walking nonchalantly, far convinced distance scene, slowly brings item run-of-the-mill shell. Sneaky, devious, shifty bet. sadly, focused technique prize. SINISTER Grinch twin brother, Sinister Stooper. regard pure shelling, deceit, deception ah, de-shelling. thrills targeting inexperienced shellers joyous interaction crushing disappointment. vary, goal. tying string thread rare shell, yank unsuspecting victim approaches. hell dab marker paint drab knowing amateur, whose delight dashed realizes fake. treachery reaches patented what-the-shell discovery. shuffling suddenly becomes transfixed positively paralyzed amazement. typical over-the-top drama, extends shaky towards object breathlessly face, flush excitement. described dizzying delirious loudly proclaims extraordinary utterances reserved intimate situations. Naturally, performance draws curious crowd. raises draw feigns astonishment. sworn quivering voice trailing As disappointed disperse, invariably muffled evil wafting breeze. size olive--a type tiny 49 SCOOP Quantity goal stooper. relatively unconcerned shells, speckled color, exceptional shape distinctive style. crafts create, Using specially designed guarantees maximum coverage, thrusts terra firma, crater meteors footprints Tyrannosaurus Rex. monstrous amount sort, poke. experienced fingers, removes fragments clumps sand. Shes discriminating seriously cracked chipped bulk dumped bulging plastic sack slightly smaller herself. drags hefty bounty quixotic totally deplete precious charms. STANDARD Unlike previous Scooper, particular sheller hurry leisurely scours deliberate manner scan deposits disregarding multitude deciding solitary gem. point, waist pluck cherished empty pocket. tourists imitate unhurried style, lack patience unerring Standard pretenders fairly easily. anxious gather massive shells--as possible. careful, not. Methodical measured precise harder looks. 51 SQUAT stroll, shuffle, walk jog run energetic exploration, lets her. Targeting pool lapping waves, squat begin scanning finding perfectly specimen. Rather expend about, invests vigor examining immediate vicinity. cramp space. chooses squatting hers. serious. equipped scientific guide reference uncovers species. breed encyclopedia environmentally conscious. 52 SILLY Coming sizes ages, experts. entertaining. popular group, obsessive overwhelms sense. splashing edge frantic desire unfocused, haphazard search. intriguing spotted, amusing occurs. sought-after rolls surf, hysterical ballet resembles touched wire. instantly stop, twist elusive treasure. not, lose balance tumble awkwardly resounding watery splat. Keep sharp stoopers. hurt--or splash--in crazed quest. warned. publications. resident, forward visiting demonstrating technique. 53 ED BROTAK wetlands, rarity Combine warm, climate, above freezing, alligators. game reserves undeveloped problems gators stayed there, people. crisscrossed drainage ditches, forms SloughRiver. freely alligator coexisted alligators Kristie Anders, Conservation Foundation SCCF, Never Anders swam mainland expanse 13014 1108 55 gator attacked landscaper Janie Melsek pond, warned edge. 56 408 short distances. areas, home. Westall, activist, animals produce brochures, brochure statement Wonderful Place Live beast along. Residents admired reptiles distance. seemed unfazed uninterested human harmony fateful June 2004. everybody liked Melsek. flourished embraced Poinciana Circle. half-acre pond frequented. Everybody bothered anyone. unthinkable happened. 12-foot-long, 457-pound exploded grabbed Melseks arm, pulling cries rescuers pulled police gator. Still alive, rushed hospital. Doctors treated wounds, surviving attack. infection set in, traced stagnant died Before accident, kill policy so-called nuisance trappers complained restrained called. Trained policemen dispatched. capture alive release protected attack died. withstood questioning 2001 Steele dog. conservationists Steeles widow argued overreacting behavior. death response overwhelmingly negative. brother Lee actively lobbied policy. Melsek, prominent News-Press, quoted Letting letting lions tigers Michigan Avenue Chicago. Rusty Farst, Janie, Jurassic experiment grave consequences. Lord knows, Facing outcry publicity, city council beyond property. truth, happened purge population. Trappers killing find. removed Anders. golf courses public, Beachview Golf Club Dunes Tennis Club. Only more. feet. Joy Cooley, Committee Islands, according Police records, 297 destroyed 2004 2010. Ten radical havent fatal attacks then. larger alligators, destroyed. non-fatal bitten Kent Vliet, biology suspect doing second humans swimming. Unfortunately, frenzy surrounding expected. benevolent cause. labeled nave conservation unwittingly produced man-eating monsters. argument idea prey. LIZ LOVE-BROTAK coexist rare, 1948, none comparison, infamous Nile crocodile Africa reported hundreds explanation stalk unless expecting Westall. Dee Serage, educator alligator, fed, repercussion that. Vliet agrees, know, enhances conditions played role encouraged animal area. dog basked doubt Charlie Sobczak, Alligators, Sharks, Panthers, causes destroying necessary. friendly, Westall needed ones. solve problem--people gators--experts SCCF leader involved. Serage primary neighborhoods monthly Gator Tales presentations. inform neighbors, illegal feed Cooley. Feeding dangerous dangerous. impact removal population juvenile gators. cannibalistic. fewer around, survival rate greater, sightings golfers Sanctuary accustomed seeing playing 57 Happily minding business, glides Sobczak. Other not-so-welcome flourish removed. Green iguanas feral rose. speculation iguana populations check, affected waterfowl build nests branches overhanging haunts. Raccoons snakes, eggs, away. Small effect, vulnerable. puts succinctly, Smaller nesting rookeries bigger stand March 2012 2013, captured relocated police. represent Of larger, gone. Obviously, pose threat afraid dealt with. reasonable precautions, safe. staying especially pets. Pay surroundings Always importantly, never, alligator. Emotions sides strong. Cooley cites vision encourages. Farst adamant. defenseless citizens fenceless zoo, situation Sanibel. safety citizens, innocence terrible Regardless opinion, remains, Kyle Sweet, superintendent population, communities shame nature. 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Mann Performing Hall, 239-418-1500, swflso.org Caloosa Gun 1-April 26, Saturday, 630pm, Journey Ol cowboy-style murder Murder Mystery Train, Seminole Railway, 239-275-8487, semgulf.com SPY Sunday, 530pm Wednesday Thursday, Inspector Henri Dijon save program Soviet spies 1960s romp Washington Saxophone Quartet 3, widelyheard saxophone quartet U.S., 84 DAVID ACEVEDO GreenMarket 9am, Alliance 10-acre campus, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org performed recitals, informal concerts classes China, radio television Grand Woodlands Shell 239-454-2067, shellpoint.orgconcerts Pops Musicals silver screen, musicals Selections Music, Oklahoma, salute Rodgers Hammerstein movies. 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Shops, 239-9392787, Future Student Exhibit 2-13, annual juried drawings, digital 3D. 89 11th Pete Corey 10am5pm, Hosted bustling pottery, ceramics, painting clothing, handmade America, display. orchids, flora, soaps enjoyment. 36th Siesta Fiesta 27, street Key, 561746-6615, EVENTS Artists Studio Tour artists. day-long begins followed self-guided studios homes League Clothesline Sale 9am-3pm, Members SanibelCaptiva clotheslines hung grounds 2173 Way. 239-4722155, 90 Seahorse Dream Project Gala Auction 6pm, silent auction, auction seahorse statues benefit Golisano Childrens Hospital Marriott Spa, 239-481-3907, a-seahorse-dream.org Amelia Earhart Luncheon Daring Janina Birtolo returns one-woman portraying aviation Earhart, woman fly solo Atlantic, earning nickname Lindy. celebrates flight. 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