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What’s Happening in the Everglades City Area
MAY 22 – JUNE 4, 2015
© 2015, Snook Publications
P O Box 617, Everglades City, FL, 34139
GRADUATION
ISSUE
GRADUATION
CEREMONY
Friday, May 29
School Cafetorium, 7:00 p.m.
Everyone is Welcome to
Congratulate our Graduates!
NATIONAL DAY OF
PRAYER
Everglades City celebrated the
National Day of Prayer on May 7
on the front lawn of City Hall. It
was a beautiful sunny morning
with many of the area residents in
attendance. Delicious food and
fellowship was shared afterwards
in City Hall. Thank you to the
organizers, all the participants,
our pastors, the Collier County
Sheriff’s
Office,
the
Fire
Department and to Joe Stem and
Sandy Moran for their music.
Houston Brown
– Columbia University
Trevyr Daniels
– Lorenzo Walker Institute of
Technology
Nicholas Jones
– Florida SouthWestern State
College
Dylan Lucas
– Lorenzo Walker Institute of
Technology
Savannah Oglesby
- University of Florida
CONTENTS
Calendar
p. 2
Lions Club
p. 7
Events
p. 3
Wildlife
p. 8
School
p. 5
Gulf Coast
p. 8
Savannah
p. 5
Awards
p.10
FL Tales
p. 7
Scholarships
p.10
Recipe
p. 7
Baby
p.11
Museum
p. 7
Obituary
TIDES & RESTAURANTS p.11
THEIR FUTURE PLANS ARE:
p.11
Dalton Patt
– Florida SouthWestern State
College
Ana Roldan
– Florida SouthWestern State
College
CLASSIFIED p.12
FEATURE: Graduates Photos, p. 9
See page 9 for photos
Volume IX z Issue #237
BIG CYPRESS FIRES
Recent lightning strikes have caused
several fires in the Mud Lake
Complex in Big Cypress National
Preserve. As
of May 18 the
fires
have
burned a total
of 17,355 acres
of
various
Preserve
habitats which primarily include:
dense, coarse grass; pine timber; and
cypress domes. Containment of the
fires is 9%. Access to lands managed
by Big Cypress National Preserve
south of Interstate 75 from MM59 to
MM75 (Turner River Road), south to
Upper Wagon Wheel Road is
temporarily restricted. The closure
also extends to lands administered by
Big Cypress National Preserve north
of I-75, from MM59 to MM70, north
to the Big Cypress Preserve
Boundary. These areas will be closed
to all recreational use including OffRoad Vehicles, hiking, and camping
to provide public and firefighter
safety in areas of high fire activity.
This area includes portions of the
Florida National Scenic Trail from
mile 12, traveling north to the
northern boundary of Big Cypress
National Preserve. For more
information, call (305) 972-6735 or
go to Big Cypress Nat’l Preserve at
http://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvis
it/2015-mud-lake.htm.
Above picture of a fire ignited to prevent
further spread of a main fire in the Northern
Branch of operations. - photo courtesy of
Jason Longfellow, Florida Forest Service.
If you have news, photos, announcements, or articles ... email [email protected] or phone 695-2397.
What’s Happening in the Everglades City Area
The MULLET RAPPER
May 22, 2015
MAY / JUNE 2015
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Ladies Coffee
SAC Meeting
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Church of God
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MEMORIAL DAY
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Graduation
City Seafood
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Catholic Church
7 pm
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Everglades Com.
Church, 7 pm
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Aide Visit
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School
6
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Museum
Reception for
Students
Island Café
8 am
see p.3
Marco
Reception
7
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Ladies Coffee
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10
Hour of Prayer
Ladies Coffee
Copeland Baptist
Church
7 pm
City Seafood
8 am
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OFCD Meeting
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Hour of Prayer
Ladies Coffee
Chokoloskee
Church of God
7 pm
Island Café
8 am
June 27: Independence Day Parade, Festivities and Fireworks
THRIFT SHOP: Sat, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
LIONS CLUB: Meetings to resume in September
DR DEMARTINO: closed until the Fall
FOOD PANTRY: Wed, 12 noon to 2 pm, Community Church
EVERGLADES AL-ANON: Thurs, 12 noon, City Hall
MUSEUM: Mon - Sat, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
CARNESTOWN Recycle and Trash: 2nd Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm
Aug 17: School Starts
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Sept 26: Blessing of the Fleet
SKATING RINK: Fri, Sat, 7-10 pm
REACH OUT: Meetings to resume in October
LITTLE GATOR CLINIC: closed until October
AA: Wed, 5:00 pm, Community Church
HEALTHY EATING: Tues, 5 to 6 pm, Community Church
SMALLWOOD STORE: Daily, 11 am to 4 pm
SHERIFF AT CITY HALL: Tuesdays (10-11 am)
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POST OFFICE HOURS: Everglades City 9:30 am to 1 pm and 2 to 4:30 pm; Sat: outside pick-up 3:45 pm; Chokoloskee 9:30 am to
1 pm and 2 to 4:30 pm; Sat: outside pick-up 3:30 pm; Ochopee 8 to 10 am; 12 noon to 4 pm; Sat: Open for service 10 to 11:30 am.
SHERIFF: 252-9300
CITY HALL: 695-3781
PUBLIC LIBRARY: 695-2511
AIRPORT: 695-2778
FAKAHATCHEE: 695-4593
BIG CYPRESS: 695-2000
CURBSIDE TRASH PICKUP (FRIDGES, WASHING MACHINES, TVS): 252-2380
email: [email protected]
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 695-3941
EVG NATIONAL PARK: 695-3311
COLLIER COUNTY: 252-8999
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PHOTOGRAPHY
EXHIBIT
The Marco Island Historical Museum
presents “Giants of the Everglades,” from
May 22 through August 1. This
photography exhibit features the work of
Everglades’
wildlife
and
nature
photographer Dennis Goodman. He has
been credited with capturing some of the
greatest images of the natural environment
found in the Southwest Florida region.
An opening reception will be held at the
Museum on Tuesday, June 2 from 5 pm
to 7 pm. For info, call (239) 642-1440.
MEMORIAL DAY
Monday, May 25
City Hall and County offices (including
the Museum of the Everglades) will be
closed in recognition of Memorial Day.
BIRDS & GARDEN
EXHIBIT
May 25 – September 23
South Florida Birds and Gardens
photography exhibit in the Rookery Bay
Art Gallery boasts a selection of
photographs by Kirsten Hines drawn from
her two recent books, Attracting Birds to
South Florida Gardens and Birds of
Fairchild. An opening reception is
scheduled for May 27. Reception cost is
$3 and includes refreshments.
Congressional Aide Visit
Enrique Padron, Aide to Congressman
Diaz-Balart, will be available to meet with
constituents on Tuesday, June 2, in City
Hall from 3:30 to 5 pm. For more
information, call 348-1620.
Reception for Students
There will be a reception from 4 to 6 pm
on Friday, June 5, for the Everglades
City School art students whose work will
be on display for the summer at the
Museum of the Everglades. Everyone is
invited to attend the gathering and enjoy
our student exhibit.
Volunteers Needed
If you enjoy meeting new people from
around the world, stop by the Museum of
the Everglades and talk to Martha or
Jennifer or call 695-0008 for more
information.
email: [email protected]
What’s Happening in the Everglades City Area
JUNE 27
INDEPENDENCE
DAY EVENTS
-----------------------------------Patriotic Pets
Show how much your doggies
love America! A new event has
been added to the annual parade this year.
Trophies will be given for canine
companions who show their patriotism.
The two classes are divided by size: small
(under 26lbs) and large (26lbs or over).
So, dress up your pets with ribbons,
bows, scarves, or whatever your
imagination dreams up … and your pet
will enjoy. For more information, phone
Marya at 695-2905.
ART-IN-THEGLADES
Local arts & crafts vendors are
invited to join our Independence Day
Celebration on Saturday, June 27, in
McLeod Park from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. where they'll get a good view of the
Parade as well as meeting people who
come to enjoy our family-fun festivities.
There is no charge; just bring a table
and chairs. If you would like to take part,
phone Marya at 695-2905.
FIREWORKS!
You'll notice collection boxes
in local retail outlets for
donations to the Fireworks
Fund so that we can have our spectacular
display when we celebrate Independence
Day on June 27.
The business with the highest
collection will win a trophy. Last year it
was Right Choice Supermarket. So,
support your favorite store or restaurant
with all your change (and notes).
If you want to send a check and receive
a receipt, mail it to "Everglades Fireworks
Fund", P.O. Box 110, Everglades City,
FL, 34139, or bring it into City Hall.
Imaging Eden:
Photographers Discover the
Everglades
The Imaging Eden exhibit at the Norton
Museum will continue through July 12.
The Museum is located on 1451 South
Olive Ave in West Palm Beach. Visit
www.norton.org for directions and hours.
Don’t miss this interesting show!
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May 22, 2015
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Public Assist, Copeland
Emergency Medical, Everglades City
Brush Fire, Ochopee
Emergency Medical, 63 MM I-75
Structure Fire, Everglades City
Emergency Medical, I-75 and SR 29
Emergency Medical, Everglades City
Vehicle Accident, 59 Mile Marker I-75
Emergency Med, US 41 East of
Port of the Islands
Vehicle Fire, Ochopee
Emergency Medical, Everglades City
Brush Fire, 76 Mile Marker I-75
Brush Fire, South Blocks
Emergency Medical, 63 MM I-75
Vehicle Accident, 79 MM I-75
Emergency Medical, 78 MM I-75
Emergency Medical, Port of Islands
Power line Down, Ochopee
Grass Fire, 73 Mile Marker I-75
Vehicle Accident, 60 Mile Marker I-75
Emergency Medical, Copeland
Smoke Investigation, 69 MM I-75
Brush Fire, 63 Mile Marker I-75
Emergency Medical, Everglades City
Emergency Medical, Everglades City
Emergency Medical, Everglades City
Emergency Med, Port of the Islands
The next Ochopee Fire Control District
Advisory Committee will meet at 4 p.m.
on Monday, June 8, in the Port of the
Islands Fire Station, located at 525
Newport Drive #C, Naples, Florida 34114.
DOCTOR’S CLINIC
Dr. Kirk DeMartino will return to
Everglades City in the fall. To schedule an
appointment in his Marco Island office,
please call (239) 642-5552.
Little Gator Clinic
The walk-in clinic for area
youngsters will re-open in the fall.
THRIFT SHOP
The Thrift Shop (located behind the Fire
Station) is now open only on Saturday
from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please do not
leave items on the porch.
Weight Loss and Healthy Eating
Support Group
Formerly called “Weight Loss Group”
continues to meet every Tuesday from
5:00 to 6:00 pm in the Everglades
Community Church Fellowship Hall.
Everyone welcome!
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What’s Happening in the Everglades City Area
May 22, 2015
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FREE WI-FI - SCREEN PORCH - CANOES
SWIMMING POOL - BOAT RAMP - DOCK - OUTDOOR BBQ
210 Collier Ave. Everglades City, FL 34139
239-695-4499
[email protected]
Triad Seafood
Market & Café
10:30 am – 4:00 pm; daily
closed for the season
Full Table Service
Stone Crabs ● Shrimp ● Conch
Crab Cakes ● Homemade Key Lime Pies
Orlo & Pam Hilton (239) 695-2662
“On the River behind the School”
family owned / operated since 1977
Dr. David Randall, DVM
11363 Tamiami Trail E, Naples
774-2233
bigcypressanimalclinic.com
Closed for the summer
Thank you for another
great year! See you Oct 15!
Sweet Mayberry’s Café and Gifts Advertise Here
Closed through the end of May
Closed May 15 through May 31 $20 / issue
Reopening in June with new hours
Reopening in June with new hours (239) 695‐0092 Gourmet Coffee, Organic Hot Teas, Italian Gelato WANTED
Email: [email protected]
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MUSEUM OF THE EVERGLADES
CASH REWARD
Antique & Used Fishing Tackle
Buy & Sell – Reels, Wood Rods, Lures, Fish
Mounts, Tackle Boxes, Fly Rods & Reels, Gaffs,
Fighting Chairs, Nets, Nautical Items
Old Rod & Reel Collector
239.695.4288
105 West Broadway, Everglades City
OPEN: Monday – Saturday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
(239) 695-0008
www.evergladesmuseum.org
Volunteers
Needed as Greeters
Museum of the
Everglades
(239) 695-0008
Fish Florida's
"Last Frontier" with
Captain John Hand,
Guide and Master
Fly Casting
Instructor.
(239) 842-7778
email: [email protected]
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What’s Happening in the Everglades City Area
May 22, 2015
SCHOOL NEWS
Everglades City School
phone: 377-9800 or 695-2561
www.evg.collierschools.com
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From Savannah’s Eyes
IMPORTANT DATES
Fri, May 29
Wed, June 3
Fri, June 5
July 6-9
July 13-16
Aug 17
Graduation, Cafetorium, 7 pm
Last Day of School for Students
Museum Reception for Students
Summer Camp Week
Summer Camp Week
Back to School
Letter from the Principal
Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Community,
Just 1½ weeks of school left! Our seniors
are finishing up with exams and looking
forward to walking across the stage to receive
their diplomas on May 29 at 7:00 p.m. in our
school cafeteria.
This has been an outstanding senior class! Every senior has
plans of continuing their education. This will certainly increase
their opportunities for employment in the future. We wish them
all the very best as they close this chapter in their lives and open
another one. Congratulations Houston Brown – Trevyr Daniels Nic Jones - Dylan Lucas - Savannah Oglesby - Dalton Patt Ana Roldan! Our underclassmen will end this year on June 3. We
are hoping everyone has a safe, restful and relaxing summer.
I would like to mention the names of all of our noninstructional staff at this time. The jobs they do for our children
every day is both needed and appreciated. Thank you from all of
us: Candi Hendrickson, Leigh Richardson, Casey Henry, Angela
Nicholson, Mandy O’Connell, Dale Patt, Carmen Grimaldo,
Lorraine Burgess, John Gilmore, Elvira Pablo-Ramirez, Vincenta
Pablo-Ramirez, Liz Deleon, Jimmy Brewer, Robin Smallwood,
and Debbie Hooks.
A very special thanks goes out at this time of year to our
Guidance Counselor Glenna Potter. Glenna has worked day and
night for the awards banquet and for making sure our scholarships
are all in place! As a parent said to me, “Glenna is Ms.
Everglades”! We could not survive without her!
As always, Bob Spano, Principal
CONGRATULATIONS
Sierra Dungan graduated from 2015 Class of Youth Leadership
Collier, sponsored by Leadership Collier Fdn in coordination with
the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce. Sierra had to
complete a week-long intensive program with team-building
activities and topics that included local government, healthcare,
business, and the arts. This is the first year that an Everglades City
student has participated in Youth Leadership Collier.
Kindergarten Registration
Early registration will continue through May and June. Preregister online at www.collierschools.com and click on
Kindergarten Registration to access the site. You must have all the
required documents in order to complete the process. For general
questions, call 377-0547 or talk a representative at the school.
email: [email protected]
April 25 was my senior prom and the best out
of them all! It was held at Hammock Bay Golf
and Country Club and the theme was “Down
by the River in the Full Moonlight” (from the
song Fishin’ in the Dark). The decorations
accented the country life with mason jars,
bales of hay, and a barbeque buffet. Since it
was my last prom, we decided to rent a limo to travel in style.
When my date arrived, he greeted me with a “Hey beautiful!”
and gave me a long hug. On the outside I was calm and
composed; on the inside I had a million butterflies fluttering in my
stomach as I anticipated the night ahead. The limo was filled with
laughter as we played “Heads Up.”
When we arrived, the sunlight beat down on us. Glitter and
diamonds from the girls’ dresses reflected on the brick floor as
their dresses floated in the air. Walking up the stairs to the venue,
I was greeted by my girlfriends complimenting me on my dress.
There was a “Selfie Station” and tables along with a dance floor
with a DJ playing country music.
The afternoon slowly turned into night as the dance floor filled
with people. I was hot from dancing so my date and I ventured
into the indoor room to cool off. We both plopped into the same
seat, super tired as he put his arm around me. One of my friends
said “Savannah, your hair is falling down.” I replied “I know and
too bad it’s unfixable!” My date turned to me and said “I’m sure
it’s fixable! Here turn around; let me try.” I turned as he began
rolling my curl and bobby-pinning it back into my up-do; slowly,
my hair was put back into place. I thanked him as we proceeded
back to the dance floor.
After prom was over, I walked over to our table to grab my
heels when my date beats me to them, kneels down, and slips
them onto my feet. I can say that I had the best prom date ever!
Sadly, even the best and most magical nights have to end!
This past Mother’s Day my sister Lashaun was blessed with a
beautiful baby girl! What a great Mother’s Day present; am I
right? My parents and I rushed her to
the hospital at around 12 midnight
and at 10 am she was born. We left
and came back home to sleep for a
little bit and when I woke up I
received a phone call from my sister.
After months and months of
everyone pondering what her name
was going to be, my sister finally
told me; she named her Addysen
Savannah after me. Tears ran down
my face as I said “Really?” over the phone to her and she replied
while also crying a little “Yeah”. This baby has only been with us
for 4 days now but she’s had such an impact on our lives, and I
am obsessed with my little Addy Savannah! So I would like to
congratulate my beautiful sister on her little bundle of joy!
Loving life!
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Love, Savannah
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What’s Happening in the Everglades City Area
May 22, 2015
Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.
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Florida Tales
What’s Happening in the Everglades City Area
May 22, 2015
Recipe for Good Eating
“Easy Vegetarian Chili” submitted by Patty Huff
“1892 Expedition”
by Chester Keene
During the night the temperature
continued to fall reaching 40 degrees at
3:00 A.M. and 38 at sunrise. The wind
still heavy from the NW. Broke camp at
6:40 A.M. and marched nearly a S.E.
course 10 miles. Pitching our tents on the
site of old Ft. Shackleford at 10:30 A.M.
Camp No.5: From noon yesterday
until today the soil was apparently
under-laid with the rock mentioned in
the record of the 18th. Four of the party
left the teams after starting this morning
on a hunting trip, going some two miles
or more to the southwest and following a
course parallel to the line of our march.
They reached camp about an hour after
the wagons arrived. They brought in one
snipe and the head and skin of a large
wildcat. They found an Indian Camp one
mile N.W. of present camp occupied by a
squaw, whom the Mr. Hendry's called
Nancy, and three grandchildren of about
2,4,6 years, 2 or 3 dogs and a lot of
chickens. She graciously received the
party and gave them such information as
possible to understand, her stock of
English being apparently quite limited.
The children were noticeable for their
dignity and reserve, much more than
with Anglo-Saxons their age. The little
girl of 6 was rather light colored and had
regular features. She was ornate with a
neckless of various colored beads. The
children were fat and healthy.
To be continued...
Chester Keene is a retired law enforcement
officer and Florida native. He retains the
copyright to this article.
NOTE: If you have an article you wish
to submit for publication, please email
Patty at [email protected].
email: [email protected]
Ingredients:
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 TBS chili powder
1 TBS ground cumin
2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 28-oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with liquid)
1 can black beans, rinsed
1 can kidney beans, rinsed
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into pieces
Toppings: sour cream, sliced scallions, sliced radishes, and tortilla chips
In a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine all the ingredients plus 1 cup of water. Cover and
cook on low for 7 – 8 hours until the potatoes are tender and the chili has thickened. If you
wish to have chili ready in a shorter period, cook on high for 4- 5 hrs. Serve chili with the
toppings on the side. Enjoy!
If you have a favorite recipe to share, please phone or email us. Patty Huff
NEW COOKBOOK
The Everglades Cookbook has been a great fundraiser for ReachOut but it is now sold out.
Anyone interested in submitting a recipe to be considered in the NEW cookbook should
submit it by September 1 to ReachOut Everglades & COPS, Inc., P.O. Box 894,
Chokoloskee FL 34138, or email Cheryl Underwood [email protected] or
[email protected]. ReachOut is a non-profit organization committed to helping our
community. It is run by a Board of Directors which meets monthly from October through
April. Revenue comes from the Thrift Store, fundraisers, and individual donations. More
information can be picked up at the Thrift Store or visit www.reachouteverglades.org.
MUSEUM of the Everglades
Pauline Reeves Gallery
The Museum of the Everglades is proud to announce our Annual
Everglades City School Student Art Exhibit.
Please join us for the reception, Friday, June 5, from 4 pm to 6
pm. Hors d'oeuvre and refreshments provided by the Friends of the
Museum of the Everglades. Everyone welcome!
Volunteers are needed as greeters for the front desk on
Wednesday and Friday. Meet people from around the world! If you
would like to help out, stop by the Museum or call 695-0008.
Lions Club
During its regular May meeting, the Everglades
Lions Club elected the following officers for
2015/16:
Vicky Wells, President
Joe West, Vice-President
Elaine Middelstaedt, Secretary
Arita Parker, Treasurer
Two new members (Patty Huff and Billy
Snyder) were inducted during the meeting.
Patty Huff, Elaine Middelstaedt
Joe West, Vicky Wells, Billy Snyder
The Everglades Lions Club will resume its regularly scheduled monthly meetings in
September. For more information about joining, call Vicky at 695-2660.
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Living Gulf Coast
NATIONAL CLEAN AIR MONTH
HIGHLIGHTS FLORIDA'S
TOP AIR QUALITY
Florida proudly boasts 171 state parks and trails, 35 state forests
and hundreds of city and county parks that provide an abundance
of outdoor recreational opportunities. Breathing clean air is a
critical component to enjoying the wonders these places provide
Floridians and visitors. Emissions of key industrial pollutants
contributing to the formation of ozone and fine particulate matter
continue to decline in Florida, a trend that has existed for years.
For example, since 2010 power plant emissions of two of these
pollutants, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, have decreased 37
percent. "Clean Air Month is a time to celebrate Florida's air
quality," said Justin Green, director of the Division of Air
Resource Management." According to the most recent "State of
the Air" report from the American Lung Association, Florida
experienced zero unhealthy days from ozone pollution during the
three-year study period. In addition, Florida boasts 28 of the
cleanest cities nationwide. Enjoy Florida’s many outdoor
activities while breathing air that's among the country's cleanest.
May 22, 2015
by Charles Sobczak
Two-striped Walking Stick
(Anisomorpha buprestoides) Other names: stick
bug, palmetto walking stick, devil rider, musk
mare, prairie alligator, devil’s darning needle / Status: FL=stable /
Life span: 1 to 3 years / Length: 2-3 in. (50-76 mm) / Reproduces
in the uplands region in palmetto thickets and dense foliage /
Found: Throughout most of SW Florida. Common.
Photo by Blake Sobczak
FWC News
If you hunt public land, many of Florida’s wildlife
management areas require a quota permit to hunt
during archery, muzzle-loading gun and all or part
of the general gun season.
A quota is the maximum number of hunters allowed on a
particular WMA. The FWC’s Quota Hunt Program prevents
overcrowding on such areas and provides quality hunts. Quotas
also help control game harvests. The FWC sets quotas based on
an area’s size, habitat, game populations and regulations. There
are several types of quota permits, and most are issued by random
drawing. This year there’s been a change – the Phase I application
period for these fall quota hunts is now through June 15.
You may apply for each of the hunt types, and there is no fee
to do so. However, unless exempt, you must have an up-to-date
management area permit (or a license that includes one) when
applying for a quota permit or the system won’t accept your
application.
FWC has its own hunting channel on YouTube. Go to
YouTube.com/HuntFloridaTV and subscribe to get hunting tips
and hear about upcoming regulation or quota application changes.
Bear Management
FWC staff is currently drafting a policy on the need for
comprehensive bear management plan to reduce human-bear
conflicts. The report should be ready for Commission review and
final action at its June meeting. For the presentation outlining
these amendments, go to http://myfwc.com/media/3013519/11BRevisions-Bear-Rules.pdf. For more details on the proposed
bear
hunting
rules,
view
the
presentation
at
http://myfwc.com/media/3013407/11a-rules-limited-bearhunting.pdf. Before the final discussion at the June Commission
meeting, people can provide comments regarding these and other
bear-related topics at MyFWC.com/Bear. This link will also
provide information about Florida black bears and how to avoid
conflicts with them. Please report any threatening bear behavior to
the FWC Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).
email: [email protected]
The walking stick is one of the most fascinating insects found on
the islands. The extensive list of nick names for this unusual
insect, including musk mare, clearly indicate the uniqueness of
this long, skinny bug. The first thing to point out about the twostriped walking stick is to keep your distance. As a defensive
mechanism, this insect is capable of squirting a strong-smelling
and caustic spray that is painfully irritating to the eyes and
mucous membranes. They can spray up to one foot with accuracy.
Victims have reported that the pain is so excruciating that it is as
though someone has poured hot, molten lead into your eye and a
person’s vision can be impaired for a week or longer. Flushing of
the eye immediately after being sprayed is recommended.
Another bizarre aspect of this stick bug is the fact that the
male two-striped walking stick spends almost the entirety of its
adult life riding on the back of the female. The male is roughly
one third the size of the female and generally is positioned near
the rear of the female where he spends most of his adult life.
Forcefully separating the male from the female will sometimes
result in death. Stick bugs are similar to millipedes in that they are
detritivores as well as herbivores. They feed on both living and
decaying plant life. They use their chemical spray to deter wouldbe predators such as birds, rats, snakes and lizards.
Some rodents have learned to keep their distance and wait
until the large female has sprayed five or six times, leaving her
reservoir depleted, then pounce upon her to dine. Stick bugs are
closely related to the family of insects known as praying mantises
and many species are parthenogenetic (capable of a-sexual
reproduction).
Charles Sobczak is a Sanibel author whose works include Six
Mornings on Sanibel and local guide books, Living Sanibel
and The Living Gulf Coast. For more information about
Charles Sobczak’s writing go to www.indigopress.net. The
Living Gulf Coast is available for purchase at the Big Cypress
Swamp Welcome Center, ENP Gulf Coast Visitor Center, and
various outlets around town.
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GRADUATES 2015
Houston Brown
Dylan Lucas
Nicholas Jones
Dalton Patt
Trevyr Daniels
Savannah Oglesby
Ana Roldan
CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK
TO ALL OUR 2015 GRADUATES
email: [email protected]
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Photos from Awards Banquet
Specialty Awards
Scholarships (continued)
Excellence in School Involvement – Travis Daniels
Harvard Book Award – Sierra Dungan
Marco Island Sunrise Rotary Scholarship – Savannah Oglesby,
Dalton Patt, Ana Roldan
Naples Chapter Sons of the American Revolution Book
Award – Ana Roldan
Senior Distinction Award – Houston Brown
Smith College Book Award – Lilian Pablo-Jeronimo
Youth Leadership Collier Award – Sierra Dungan
National Academy of Future Physicians – Haylee Ellison
Naples Pelican Bay Rotary ‘Service Above Self’ Scholarship –
Ana Roldan
Reach Out Everglades & C.O.P.S. Scholarship – Dylan Lucas,
Ana Roldan
Everglades Lions Club – Houston Brown, Savannah Oglesby
Scholarships
Forum Club ‘Gentry’ Scholarship – Savannah Oglesby
Founders Club Scholarship – Houston Brown, Savannah
Oglesby
Naples Yacht Club ‘Blue Gavel’ Scholarship – Nicholas Jones,
Dalton Patt
Lorenzo Walter Institute of Technology Scholarship –
Trevyr Daniels, Dylan Lucas
Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation – Savannah Oglesby
email: [email protected]
Former Everglades City High School Graduate Scholarship –
Houston Brown
CPT Stanley Lapinski Memorial VFW Post 7369 ScholarshipHouston Brown
Dr. Ethel Trygstad Scholarship (Collier County Medical
Society Alliance) – Houston Brown, Ana Roldan
Columbia University Academic Scholarship – Houston Brown
Ladies Scholarship – Ana Roldan
Many more awards were presented and photos taken –
too many to publish in this issue.
See website www.evergladesmulletrapper.com for complete list.
Congratulations to all our students!
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CONGRATULATIONS
RESTAURANTS
Cute photo of
Baby Dinah Gayle.
Proud parents are
Joe Stem and
Crystal Gayle Potter;
Grandparents Billy and
Crystal Potter and
SnookerJoe Stem.
Angler’s Cove, Port of the Islands
(239-642-1025): Tuesday through
Sunday, Noon - 9 pm; bar open until
11 pm. Daily Happy Hour 4 - 6 pm;
closed Monday
Camellia Street Grill (695-2003):
closed until October
City Seafood (695-4700):
6:00 am – 6:00 pm; daily
Glades Haven Deli (695-2091):
6:00 am – 6:00 pm; Sun - Thurs
6:00 am – 9:00 pm; Fri - Sat
Havana Café (695-2214):
closed until October 15
Island Café (695-0003):
6:00 am – 9:00 pm; daily
Ivey House (695-3299):
6:30 – 9:30 am; daily
Joanie’s Blue Crab Café (695-2682):
10:00 am – 5:00 pm; closed Wed
Oyster House Restaurant (695-2073):
11:00 am – 9 pm; Sun thru Thurs
11:00 am – 10:00 pm; Fri, Sat
Rod & Gun (695-2101):
11:30 am - 9:00 pm; daily
Subway at Gator Express (695-3937):
7:00 am – 7:00 pm; daily
Sweet Mayberry’s Café (695-0092):
closed through May 31
reopening in June with new hours
Triad Seafood & Café (695-2662):
closed until October
Right Choice Supermarket (695-4535):
9:00 am – 7:00 pm; daily
Grimm’s Stone Crab (695-3222):
closed until October
Loco’s Fresh Produce: (239-462-7050)
(next to the ECity Post Office)
7:00 am – 4:00 pm; Friday only
SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES
Chokoloskee Church of God
10 am Sunday School, 11 am Sun Worship
Copeland Baptist Church
10 am Sunday School, 11 am Sun Worship
Everglades Community Church
11 am Sunday Worship
Everglades First Baptist Church
9:45 am Sunday School, 11 am Worship
6 pm Sunday, 7 pm Wed Bible Study
St. Finbarr Catholic Church
8 am (Spanish) and 10 am (English) Mass
San Marco Catholic Church
8 am and 10:30 am Mass
email: [email protected]
May 22, 2015
Waddy Thompson’s photo of
Audrey Hancock visiting relatives
in Chokoloskee.
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This is C. G. McKinney’s historic home on
Chokoloskee Bay with its Royal Poinciana
Tree in full bloom. These beautiful trees are
found throughout our Everglades area.
Photo by Helen Bryan
OBITUARY
James D. Brown, Jr, age 73, of Coral
Gables passed away on April 27. Jim spent his
childhood in Everglades City with his mother
and grandparents Lucy and Daniel McLeod
who was Mayor of Everglades City for 30
years. Jim contributed to the McLeod
monument on the circle which was unveiled in
2008 in honor of his grandparents. Jim was a
generous member of the Everglades Society
for Historic Preservation and donated
important papers to the ESHP Historical
Library. There are several bricks in his name
in front of City Hall.
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Lat: 25.87ºN Long: 81.37ºW
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PHOTOJOURNALIST
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CONTRIBUTORS to this Issue
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Melissa Owen, Charles Sboczak, Bob Spano
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layout: Marya Repko, printing: Hinson Studios
PET PICS
PUBLISHER’S STATEMENT
Baby Osprey all around the area are
learning to fly and will be leaving their
nests soon. Thanks to Helen Bryan for
taking this photo (Everglades City).
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of Everglades City, Chokoloskee, Plantation Island, Lee Cypress,
Copeland, Jerome, and Ochopee.
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24,000 miles, stored inside. $12,900
Call (239)-248-0793
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1 yr old. Works perfectly. Cost new ›
$500. Make offer. Call (715) 216-5504
or 695-2281.
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