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everglades city - The Mullet Rapper
25¢ TIDE TABLE RESTAURANTS The MULLET RAPPER What’s Happening in the Everglades City Area FEBRUARY 13 - 26, 2015 © 2015, Snook Publications P O Box 617, Everglades City, FL, 34139 SEAFOOD FESTIVAL Marjory Stoneman Douglas Festival photos Big Cypress Dep. Superintendent J D Lee, TDC Executive Director Jack Wert, U.S. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, ENP Superintendent Pedro Ramos, Mayor Sammy Hamilton Charlie Pace singing the National Anthem with Senator Garrett Richter and other dignitaries on stage at opening ceremony See more photos at www.evergladesseafoodfestival.org CONTENTS Calendar p. 2 Parks p. 8 Events p. 3 Gulf Coast p. 8 School p. 5 Local History p. 9 FL Tales p. 7 Museum p. 9 Recipe p. 7 Taxing Things p.10 Tips p. 7 Savannah p.10 Flora p. 7 Obituary p.11 TIDES & RESTAURANTS p.11 CLASSIFIED p.12 FEATURE: Quilt Raffle p.7 Volume IX z Issue #230 The 11th Annual Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) Festival begins Tuesday, February 24, with a luncheon at Everglades Isle, 803 Collier Avenue, in Everglades City. The Festival continues through Saturday, February 28, at the Museum of the Everglades, 105 West Broadway. The MSD Festival is an annual five-day celebration of the Everglades and Marjory Stoneman Douglas’ legacy, encompassing daily activities, programs, workshops and presentations, bringing together specialists and professionals who share enthusiasm for the Glades. All activities are designed for the entire family. Best known for her work “Everglades: River of Grass,” first published in 1947, author, journalist and environmental activist Marjory Stoneman Douglas presented the concept that the Everglades are not simply a swamp but a vital part of the South Florida eco-system. On Saturday, February 28, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Art-in-theGlades will feature arts and crafts as well as live music and food for sale. Everyone is welcome: set up a table at no charge. Phone Marya Repko at 695-2905 for more information. A full list of activities is available at www.evergladesmuseum.org and all events are available at no cost unless indicated. Reservations can be made by calling the Museum at (239) 695-0008. CITY COUNCIL REPORT by Marya Repko At the meeting on February 10, Mayor Sammy Hamilton reported that Seafood Festival on the previous weekend went very smoothly. He said that we may be a small city but we're strong and everyone comes together to make the Festival work well, thanks to all the volunteers. He praised the Sheriff's Office as one of the best in the country. He summarized: there were 19 food vendors, 154 craft booths, over $76000 in beer money, and $26000 in soft drink sales by the school. Friday night was probably the biggest in the history of the Festival. The importance of the event is reflected by the VIPs that attended, from local dignitaries to State representatives to Governor Scott (photo above by Sue Gentry) who made a surprise visit. On behalf of CCSO, Crime Prevention Officer Sue Gentry said it was the easiest Festival she can remember with a good crowd and that she was amazed at how quickly it was cleaned up. She reminded us about scam emails (purportedly from the IRS, banks, etc) and said "don't click, just delete". Councilor Parker Oglesby said he had a scam phone call from the "IRS" and checked it out; the real IRS does not phone people so just hang up and never give out private information. The next City Council meeting will be on Tuesday, March 3, at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall. 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 February 13, 2015 FEBRUARY / MARCH 2015 SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI RAPPER 13 VA Support 8 9 10 11 12 Seafood Festival Hour of Prayer City Council Ladies Coffee Lions Club Everglades Community Church 7 pm Island Café 8 am Bake Sale Movie Night OFCD Mtg see p.3 SAT 14 VALENTINE’S DAY CollierSeminole Bluegrass Festival Clyde Butcher see p.3 15 16 17 Bluegrass Festival Clyde Butcher Potluck Holy Family Gospel Music Presidents’ Day see p.8 Kids’ Clinic Ladies Coffee see p.3 City Seafood 8 am Hour of Prayer 19 { 18 new moon Wine Wednesday Copeland Baptist Church 7 pm 20 Everglades Book Club NWTF 21 Pancake Fly-In Fakahatchee Everglades Ultra see p.3 see p.3 see p.3 see p.3 22 23 24 25 26 Hour of Prayer MSD Festival Ladies Coffee MSD Festival Chokoloskee Church of God 7 pm see p.1 Sweet Mayberry’s Café 8 am see p.1 see p.1 VA Support BBQ Dinner MSD Festival see p.3 see p.1 MAR 1 Snook Season Opens see p.8 ESHP Talk 2 3 4 Hour of Prayer Congressional Aide City Council Ladies Coffee Holy Family Catholic Church 7 pm RAPPER 27 MSD Festival 5 z full moon 28 ORA Bazaar POI Garage Sale see p.3 MSD Festival Art-in-theGlades see p.9 see p.1 6 7 RAPPER 13 VA Support Movie Night Bake Sale Havana Café 8 am see p.1 8 9 11 12 Potluck Holy Family Hour of Prayer Ladies Coffee Lions Club Everglades Community Church 7 pm Island Café 8 am see p.3 10 14 see p.3 Star Gazing see p.8 OFCD Mtg see p.3 Mar 17: Movie at the Museum Mar 19: Talk at the Museum THRIFT SHOP: Tues, Thurs, Sat, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm LIONS CLUB: 2nd Thurs, 6 pm, Oyster House DR DEMARTINO: Fri, 1:30 to 4:30 pm FOOD PANTRY: Wed, 12 noon to 2 pm, Community Church EVERGLADES AL-ANON: Tues, 8 am and 12 noon, City Hall VA SUPPORT: Alternate Fridays, 10 am, Community Church MUSEUM: Mon - Sat, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm CARNESTOWN Recycle and Trash: 2nd Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm Apr 11: Star Gazing Party Apr 12: Everglades Bike Ride SKATING RINK: Fri, Sat, 7-10 pm REACH OUT: 3rd Tues, 8:30 am, City Hall LITTLE GATOR CLINIC: Tues, Feb 17, 5 to 7 pm AA: Wed, 5:00 pm, Community Church NA: Sat, 11:30 am, Community Center (Skating Rink) WEIGHT LOSS: Tues, 5 to 6 pm, Community Church SMALLWOOD STORE: Daily, 10 am to 5 pm SHERIFF AT CITY HALL: 1st Tuesday (4:30-5:30 pm), other Tuesdays (10-11 am) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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] x x x PAGE 2 x x x CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 695-3941 EVG NATIONAL PARK: 695-3311 COLLIER COUNTY: 252-8999 www.evergladesmulletrapper.com The MULLET RAPPER BAKE SALE Fri, February 13 & Saturday, March 14 8 – 11 am – Next to ECity Post Office Sponsored by VR Corp Ladies Group MOVIE NIGHT The Everglades Society for Historic Preservation will present “Wind across the Everglades” on Friday, February 13, at a 2:30 pm matinee and again at 5:30 pm in the Jinkins Fellowship Hall behind Everglades Community Church. Open to the public, free of charge, but reservations are requested. Email [email protected] or phone 695-2905. Clyde Butcher Big Cypress Gallery Presidents Weekend February 14 & February 15 Swamp Walk Tours: October - March Call 695-2428 or Visit www.clydebutcher.com What’s Happening in the Everglades City Area NWTF BANQUET The Ten Thousand Islands Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation annual banquet will be held on Thursday, February 19, at the Oyster House Restaurant. Doors will open at 6 pm with dinner at 7 pm. For tickets or information, contact Bob Wells at 695-2660 or Skip Strong at (855) 294-3353. PANCAKE FLY-IN Hosted by Wings 10,000 Islands Tours, first pancake breakfast this season will be at Everglades Airpark on Saturday, February 21, from 10:00 am to noon. For more info, telephone Chuck at 695-3296. Fakahatchee Everglades Ultras Saturday, February 21 50 mile race at 6 am; cut-off is 8:30 pm. 50 km race at 7:30 am, cut-off at 5 pm. 25 km race at 9 am; 3 pm finish cut-off. Visit www.evergladesultras.com Jammin’ in the Hammock BOOK FEST 8th Annual Bluegrass Festival Collier-Seminole State Park Local historian Marya Repko will be at the Author & Book Fest on Saturday, February 21, at the So. Regional Collier Public Library on Lely Cultural Pkwy from 10 am to 2 pm with her new book A Brief History of the Smallwood Store. Saturday, February 14, 10 am - 5:30 pm Sunday, February 15, 9 am to 5:30 pm $20 per person per day or $30 for 2 days Children under 13 free with paid adult (239)394-3397 www.floridastateparks.org Potluck Supper at Holy Family Catholic Church Sunday, February 15, after 10:30 Mass GOSPEL MUSIC PROGRAMS The First Baptist Church of Everglades City invites the public to their Sunday Night Gospel Music programs on Sunday, February 15 and March 8, at 6:00 pm. ================================================== Wine Wednesday February 18, 6:30 to 8:30 pm Bar-B-Q Chicken Dinner Friday, February 27, 5 to 7 pm Everglades Community Church Ladies Auxiliary ($10 adults; $5 children) Annual ORA Bazaar Chokoloskee, Saturday, February 28 Gates open at 9 am with fresh bakery & coffee. Lunch & ice cream at 11:30 am. HUGE White Elephant Sale, Boutique, Silent Auction, 50/50 Raffle, etc. Local vendors and craft sales (spaces for $10). For info, call Dave or Sherri at 695-2281. POI Annual Garage/Yard Sale Driftwood Spa at Everglades Isle Saturday, February 28 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Everglades Book Club LIONS CLUB The Everglades Book Club will discuss The Leopard by Guiseppe di Lampedusa on Thursday, February 19, at 9:30 am in the ORA Recreation Hall in Chokoloskee. Come bring your ideas for next year. email: [email protected] The Everglades Lions Club will be hosting an "Evening with the Mayor" on Thursday, March 12, at 6 pm at the Oyster House Restaurant. Seating is limited; call Vicky Wells at 695-2660. x x x PAGE 3 x x x February 13, 2015 OCHOPEE FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT 01/26/15: 01/28/15: 01/28/15: 01/29/15: 01/29/15: 01/29/15: 01/29/15: 01/30/15: 02/01/15: 02/01/15: 02/01/15: 02/01/15: 02/02/15: 02/02/15: 02/03/15: 02/03/15: 02/03/15: 02/04/15: 02/04/15: 02/04/15: 02/05/15: 02/05/15: 02/05/15: 02/06/15: 02/06/15: 02/07/15: 02/07/15: 02/07/15: 02/07/15: 02/07/15: 02/07/15: 02/07/15: 02/08/15: 02/08/15: 02/08/15: 02/08/15: 02/09/15: Emergency Medical, Everglades City Emergency Med, Plantation Island Emergency Medical, Everglades City Vehicle Accident, Ochopee Emergency Med, Plantation Island Vehicle Accident, SR29 and US 41 Structure Fire, Plantation Island Brush Fire, Ochopee Power Line Down, Everglades City Brush Fire, US 41 East Emergency Medical, 63 MM I-75 Emergency Medical, Everglades City Emergency Medical, Everglades City Emergency Medical, Everglades City Emergency Medical, Everglades City Emergency Medical, Chokoloskee Overdose, Copeland Vehicle Accident, 71 MM I-75 Emergency Medical, 63 MM I-75 Emergency Medical, Everglades City Vehicle Accident, 59 MM I-75 Emergency Medical, Ochopee Vehicle Accident, 89 MM I-75 Vehicle Accident, 77 MM I-75 Public Assist, 73 Mile Marker I-75 Emergency Medical, Everglades City Emergency Medical, Everglades City Emergency Medical, Everglades City Emergency Medical, Everglades City Vehicle Accident, SR 29 and US 41 Emergency Medical, Everglades City Vehicle Accident, Everglades City Emergency Medical, Everglades City ATV Accident, South Blocks Emergency Medical, Everglades City Vehicle Accident, 59 MM I-75 Emergency Medical, Ochopee The next Ochopee Fire Control District Advisory Committee will meet at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 9, in the Port of the Islands Fire Station, located at 525 Newport Drive #C, Naples, Florida 34114. DOCTOR’S CLINIC Dr. Kirk DeMartino will see patients in Everglades City every Friday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the office behind the Fire Station. If you have any questions, call (239) 642-5552. Little Gator Clinic The free walk-in clinic (located next to Thrift Shop) will be open from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Tuesday, February 17, when Dr. Barnard and Kathy will see patients aged 18 and under. THRIFT SHOP The Thrift Shop (located behind the Fire Station) is operated by ReachOut Everglades and open every week on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please do not leave items on porch. www.evergladesmulletrapper.com The MULLET RAPPER What’s Happening in the Everglades City Area February 13, 2015 Daily z Weekly z Monthly Rentals River Wilderness Ì WATERFRONT VILLAS Ì 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 Everglades Arts Varick Niles Studio 110 Camellia St. Everglades City Open Thurs days & Fridays 11 am -4 pm www.varickniles.com (239) 261-9592 Sweet Mayberry’s Café and Gifts Gourmet Coffee, Organic Hot Teas, Italian Gelato TrueValue. 209 N. Collier Ave. Carolyn Thompson and Suzan Griffis Post Office Box 247 (239) 695‐3201 Everglades City, FL 34139 Fax: (239) 659‐3344 Email: [email protected] Orlo & Pam Hilton (239) 695-2662 “On the River behind the School” 105 West Broadway, Everglades City OPEN: Monday – Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (239) 695-0008 www.evergladesmuseum.org Call Ahead for To‐Go Orders: (239) 695‐0092 WIN-CAR, INC. Stone Crabs ● Shrimp ● Conch Crab Cakes ● Homemade Key Lime Pies MUSEUM OF THE EVERGLADES Season Hours: Closed Monday Tues thru Sat 8 am to 5 pm Sun 10 am to 4 pm Hardware Unusual Gifts Marine Supplies T‐Shirts Knives – Apparel Tackle ‐ Caps Market & Café 10:30 am – 5:00 pm; Sun thru Thurs 10:30 am – 7:00 pm; Fri, Sat Full Table Service Fish Florida's "Last Frontier" with Captain John Hand, Guide and Master Fly Casting Instructor. Sandy Dampier Full Service Beauty Salon Formerly “The Only Salon” Hair Cuts, Perm, Color by Consultation Thursday – Friday, 9 am – 4 pm Call 695-2403 for appointment (239) 842-7778 www.redfishlanding.com WANTED 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 email: [email protected] x x x PAGE 4 x x x www.evergladesmulletrapper.com The MULLET RAPPER What’s Happening in the Everglades City Area February 13, 2015 SCHOOL NEWS Everglades City School phone: 377-9800 or 695-2561 Letter from the Principal IMPORTANT DATES Fri, Feb. 13 Mon, Feb 16 Thurs, Feb. 19 Sat, Mar 28 www.evg.collierschools.com Early Dismissal/ Middle School Dance No School, Presidents’ Day SAC Meeting and Science Night Aquafest Event and Dinner Welcome, Cpl. Bonnie Bee, new Youth Relations Deputy Cpl Bonnie Bee has worked for the Collier County Sheriff’s Office for 14 ½ years. She began her career as a 9-1-1 dispatcher. After 6 years as a Supervisor of Communications Bonnie chose to transfer to the Road Patrol with the intention of working her way to the Youth Relations Bureau. After 8 years of working road patrol Bonnie says she is very excited to finally have a chance to work with the youth of our county and very grateful to have the opportunity to now be working within the Everglades community. Bonnie states “I believe everything begins and ends with our children. They did not ask to be a part of our world, yet here they are. Like us, they are facing the life they are being handed to the best of their ability with whatever tools they are daily given. I feel it is our job to make every attempt possible to equip them to the best of our ability. One day the child we take care of today maybe the adult deciding our future tomorrow.” Welcome, Bonnie to our school and our community! AQUACULTURE PROGRM On March 28 there will be a presentation by the Everglades City School students who are creating their first “Aquafest.” The students are working with Dr. Joe West and conducting this event through the Entrepreneurship Class. Assistant Principal James Ragusa states that “Dr. West and teacher, Carey Walker, have done an amazing job working with the students and we are hopeful that this event can be an annual showcase of the Aquaculture program.” Volunteers Needed Everglades City School is seeking volunteers for the classrooms, media center and general office assistance. If you would like to assist, please contact Angela Nicholson at 377-2852 or 377-9800. Your assistance is both appreciated and needed! Hello Parents, Staff, Students and Community, A lot of preparation has gone into this year’s Seafood Festival. I want to thank the community for allowing us to be a part of it. I also want to thank our students and staff who helped. It is truly a team effort that benefits everyone. Basketball is over but softball and baseball are beginning. I want to thank our coaches, Becky Welch (coaches three sports), Diana Valdez, Matt Chappell, Anna Yacono (coaches two sports), Dale Patt (coaches two sports), Shana Secory and Jordan Major (coaches three sports) for all of the time and effort they have spent this past season with our student athletes. They are all role models and they give up a great deal of their personal time to be with our kids. The next big school event is the Fish Fry our students will be doing in March. Mr. Ragusa is heading up this event along with Joe West and Carey Walker. Details will be coming out soon. If anyone would like to be a part of it, please call Mr. Ragusa at 377-9800. As always, please feel free to call with any questions you may have. You can find more specific times for events at our website. (www.collierschools.com) Gratefully yours, Bob Spano, Principal SPORTS SCHEDULE HOME GAMES Visit http://www.evg.collierschools.com/sports.htm for complete schedule BOYS Varsity Baseball Fri, Feb 13, at 4:00 pm vs Southwest Florida Christian Academy Wed, Feb 18, at 4:30 pm vs Dunbar High School Sat, Feb 21, at 11:00 am vs St John Neumann Catholic H.S. Mon, Feb 23, at 3:45 pm vs Coral Glades High School Thurs, Feb 26, at 5:00 pm vs Marco Island Academy Fri, Feb 27, at 7:00 pm vs Moore Haven Junior-Senior H.S. BOYS JV Baseball Fri, Feb 13, at 7:00 pm vs Southwest Florida Christian Academy Sat, Feb 21, at 9:00 am vs St John Neumann Catholic H.S. Fri, Feb 27, at 4:00 pm vs Moore Haven Junior-Senior H.S. GIRLS Softball Tues, Feb 24, at 4:00 pm vs Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School Sun-N-Fun Lagoon will be open on President’s Day, Monday, February 16 email: [email protected] x x x PAGE 5 x x x www.evergladesmulletrapper.com The MULLET RAPPER What’s Happening in the Everglades City Area February 13, 2015 BREAKFAST ● LUNCH ● DINNER NOW SERVING EVERGLADES CITY Driftwood Spa and Wellness Massage Therapy and Spa Services Now offering Gel and Shellac Manicures!! (239) 695-0069 803 Collier Ave Everglades City, FL 34139 Driftwoodspa-Everglades.com S.W. FLA’s Pest Authority since 1990 CALL (239) 455-4300 DRYWOOD TERMITE Spot Treatments CollierPestControl.com 3899 Mannix Dr #412 email: [email protected] x x x PAGE 6 x x x www.evergladesmulletrapper.com The MULLET RAPPER Florida Tales by Chester Keene “Hen Scratch Tent Meeting” On the left is an old photograph taken of my Grandparents and my Dad who is on the far left. This was taken in 1926 by an unknown at Hen Scratch, FL. This was where large tent revivals, preaching and praising the Lord were held two weeks, July and Christmas. My Dad’s family would try to go during the winter time because there were less mosquitos and bugs to bother with. If you went in July it was just the opposite. The roads were not paved in some places and some just drove through the woods on horse and buggy or an old model T type vehicles. Hen Scratch was located east of Lake Placid. Buildings were made of very rude construction but served its purpose. It had a palmetto building and some wood frame buildings and an outhouse. My dad said they would drive from Ft. Ogden or where ever the railroad house they were living in. Granddad worked for the CH&N Railroad. Known to many people that worked on it as "Cold Hungry and Naked". It went from the Phosphate Docks in Boca Grande to places north. It was an all day trip but they took supplies to keep warm and out of the weather. If the weather was nice they slept under the stars. Granddad always took his double barrel 10 ga. shotgun and shot a turkey or hog or other food sources on the way there. It was like a covered dish function. With the people all present the services started. Fires and lantern were lit and it continued on into the night. Granddad played the fiddle and Granny liked to sing. This went on for several days and nights. After the services were finished everyone packed up and said goodbye and had hugs for them. Final last look around and see you back next time were exchanged. Chester Keene is a retired law enforcement officer and Florida native. He retains the copyright to this article. email: [email protected] What’s Happening in the Everglades City Area February 13, 2015 Recipe for Good Eating Valentine’s Day Dark Chocolate Bark Submitted by Patty Huff Ingredients: 12 oz Dark Chocolate 1 tsp Coconut Oil 1/3 cup Smoked Almonds (chopped) Sea Salt In a double boiler, melt 12 oz dark chocolate and coconut oil; place ¼ cup of chopped almonds on wax paper. Pour melted chocolate over nuts and sprinkle remaining nuts on top. Sprinkle sea salt on top and put in refrigerator until hardened; break or cut with a sharp knife into irregular pieces. Eat as a snack or serve as a dessert on top of vanilla ice cream. Happy Valentine’s Day! If you have a favorite recipe to share, please phone or email us. Patty Huff HOUSEHOLD TIP by Marya Repko I read in the Marco Eagle about a woman who planted rose bushes under her windows to deter thieves. Here in Florida we should grow prickly pears - if you've ever been stabbed by one of their sharp thorns, you'll know why. FLORIDA FLORA by Patricia Huff Spanish (or Boxleaf) Stopper (Eugenia foetida) While visiting the barrier island of Sanibel last week, my friend Louise from Nashville and I took a boat trip to Cabbage Key. We had a wonderful lunch at the original home of the 20th-century author Mary Rinehart who purchased the island in 1925 for $2,500. Although I had been to Cabbage Key (named for its many Cabbage palms), I had never walked the sandy trails of this old Indian mound. There were signs on the path highlighting the various trees. The Spanish Stopper grows on Florida’s coastal barrier islands and south to the Keys. It is a slender tree, with a spread of about 15 feet and a maximum height of 20 feet. The red-to-black berries are ¼ inch round and provide food to fruit-eating birds. It is called a “stopper” because of its treatment for diarrhea. "Everglades Colorful Past and Present" This beautiful quilt created by Dayna Fendrick of Everglades City is a tribute to the living legacy of the historical buildings in Everglades City and surrounding areas, which remain key components of a thriving community. The circle in the middle is representative of the Circle in the center of town, and also could be seen as a life preserver, as a nod to the nautical/fishing nature of the community. Raffle tickets are available online at www.evergladeshistorical.org. Proceeds to benefit historic buildings in the area. Photo by Tara Saathoff-Wells EVERGLADES CITY - BEST SMALL TOWNS The Mullet Rapper recently received notification that EVERGLADES CITY was listed by Best Choice Reviews as one of 50 Best Small Town Downtowns in America! Quoted: “Everglades City has an extremely small population of full-time residents. Despite the small population the city is full of charm and whimsy. It is considered the gateway to the mangrove estuaries and the thousands of islands of Everglades National Park. The downtown area has capitalized on the prime location just outside of the National Park and offers everything from dining to shopping. There are some of the state’s best destinations for delicious stone crabs…” To see a complete list online, go to: http://www.bestchoicereviews.org/50-best-smalltown-downtowns-in-america/. Congratulations, Everglades City! x x x PAGE 7 x x x www.evergladesmulletrapper.com The MULLET RAPPER What’s Happening in the Everglades City Area Living Gulf Coast President’s Day holiday weekend Get Outdoors this weekend, February 14 – 16, and enjoy free entrance to Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks. “Archaeology of the Everglades” Free, 45-minute programs at Shark Valley will begin at 5:00 pm on February 14: Weeds and Seeds: A History of Dining in Southern Florida and on March 14: Who made the Everglades? See the park website for a complete list of programs: www.nps.gov/ever/planyourvisit/rangerprograms.htm. AMAZING ADVENTURE LECTURES On Friday, February 27, at 6 pm, Scott Sherman, world traveler and biomedical engineer presents his adventure “Getting to the Roof of Africa” about climbing the highest volcano in Africa: Kilimanjaro. Relive the experience with Scott and learn what lessons can be learned from undertaking such a grand adventure. Location: Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center. For more information, call (239) 530-5940 or visit www.rookerybay.org. February 13, 2015 by Charles Sobczak Common Loon (Gavia immer) Other names: great northern diver / Status: FL=stable, IUCN=LC / Life span: to 19 years / Length: 26-36 in. (66-93 cm) / Wingspan: 41-52 in. (105-133 cm) / Weight: 9.1 lb (4.1 kg) / Nests: along the far northern tier of North America / Found in all coastal Southwest Florida counties in the fall, winter, and spring on occasion in the back bay but far more common in the Gulf of Mexico well offshore. Although a difficult bird to encounter inshore, the common loon is a frequent sighting in the Gulf of Mexico just off the islands during the winter months. In the gulf it prefers to inhabit the coastal waters between 30 and 100 feet in depth, diving for small fish and crustaceans. When in Florida the loon does not exhibit the beautiful black and white patterns it displays up north. Its winter plumage is a dull brown on the back and neck with a whitish underbelly. In the early morning and sometimes during the evening the wintering loon will give its distinctive cry in the gulf, an unmistakable and unforgettable yodel. BIG CYPRESS CLOSURES Effective close of business February 15, Turner River canoe launch will be closed to commercial operations and ranger-led activities due to low water conditions. This management action is being implemented to minimize potential impacts to the resource and ensure a quality visitor experience. Beginning Monday, February 16, Zone 4 airboat access within Big Cypress National Preserve will be closed due to low water conditions. This will begin the 60-day recreational off-road vehicle (ORV) closure for this management unit within the Preserve. Pending water levels, this unit will re-open to access by airboats on Friday, April 17. For more information, please call the Big Cypress National Preserve’s visitor centers at (239) 695-4758 or (239) 695-1201. For information on canoe trails within Big Cypress, please visit: http://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/canoetrails.htm. For information on other closures, visit http://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/closures.htm SNOOK SEASON RE-OPENS MARCH 1 Snook are one of the many reasons Florida is the Fishing Capital of the World. As a result, the FWC encourages anglers to use moderation in taking a snook home, even during the open season. Anglers may keep one snook per day that is not less than 28 or more than 33 inches total length. A snook permit is required, along with a saltwater fishing license, unless the angler is exempt from the license requirements. Only hook-and-line gear is allowed when fishing for snook. It is illegal to buy or sell snook. For more information, visit MyFWC.com/Fishing and click on “Saltwater,” “Recreational Regulations” and “Snook.” Star Gazing Parties March 14 at 7:00 pm and April 11 at 7:30 pm (weather permitting) Park entrance fees apply ($5 per vehicle). Enjoy a relaxing night under the stars at Collier-Seminole State Park with The Everglades Astronomical Society (bring chairs). For info, call (239) 394-3397. email: [email protected] The loon can dive up to 250 feet deep, aided by a dense bone structure found mainly on land-based birds such as the ostrich and emu. To propel itself to such depths its hind legs are placed far back on its body, making it virtually unable to do more than waddle awkwardly on land. These two features combine to create an unusual form of loon mortality. If a loon mistakes a wet parking lot or stretch of highway for a lake, then it will not be able to take flight again and unless rescued, will starve to death. Some birds have been forced down onto small ponds in inclement weather and because they need long runways to take flight again, they often succumb to starvation. The loon is also preyed upon by large sea mammals such as porpoise and sharks and along the California coast is sometimes taken by sea otters. The chicks are commonly victims of ravens, minks, snapping turtles, and northern pike. Because it relies on small fish, the loon is also vulnerable to acid rain, which kills the phytoplankton and in turn starves out lake or pond minnows, causing a collapse in the food chain. Industrial pollutants, especially oil spills, take large numbers of loons annually. Lead poisoning from digesting lead sinkers or buckshot is another cause of mortality, as is entanglement in fishing nets and discarded fishing line. Despite these obstacles, the common loon is not endangered. The loon is monogamous and a solitary nester. Its nests are always located just a few feet from the water’s edge. Photo by Sara Yunsoo Kim Charles Sobczak is a Sanibel author whose works include Six Mornings on Sanibel and local guide books, Living Sanibel and The Living Gulf Coast which are available online and at most local bookstores. For more information about Sobczak’s writing go to www.indigopress.net. x x x PAGE 8 x x x www.evergladesmulletrapper.com The MULLET RAPPER LOCAL HISTORY What’s Happening in the Everglades City Area February 13, 2015 MUSEUM of the Everglades Pauline Reeves Gallery “A Look into the World of Our Native Seminoles” Historic Photographs Courtesy of the Seminole Tribe of Florida “Growing Up in the Early Days with Barron Collier” by Lynn Pierce continued from January 30 issue… Mama was a good student and was Valedictorian of the graduation class of 1939. For graduation, there was no prom but instead a Junior-Senior Banquet at the Everglades Inn put on by her Godfather Snookie Senghaus. The highlight of the evening was the flaming Baked Alaska Snookie made! As an aside, when I found out Mama was Valedictorian, I asked her how many were in her class as my class had over 1000. She responded that there had been seven – to which I responded that no wonder she was Valedictorian as she had no competition! No, she didn’t appreciate my comment! Mama went on to study at Florida State College for Women (now Florida State University) and later transferred to Duke University from which she graduated. When I was a child, Mama would occasionally take me with her to the Everglades, pick up Miss Ruth Neal, who had been one of her teachers and we would go to Marco Island. At that time Marco was just sand and sea oats. Mama maintained a lifelong friendship with Miss Neal. Times were not always easy for Mama growing up in the 1920s-1930s in early Everglades City. However, she always spoke fondly and almost reverently about growing up here and carried her childhood friendships with her through life. It was the perfect place for her and Everglades was always her “home.” NOTE: Lynn Pierce (granddaughter of F. J. Frankenhoff) will be the guest speaker at the Everglades Society for Historic Preservation, Inc., Annual Meeting on Friday, February 27, at 5:30 p.m. at the Oyster House Restaurant. email: [email protected] An exhibit of historic photographs, courtesy of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, will be on display in the Pauline Reeves Gallery through March. Join us as we explore the wonderful culture of our beloved Native Seminoles. Through this black and white exhibit we get a small glimpse of a culture once hidden deep in the Everglades. This exhibit will be featured in the Pauline Reeves Gallery through the months of February and March. MSD FESTIVAL Charlie Munroe, grandson of Commodore Ralph Munroe of The Barnacle Historic State Park in Coconut Grove, will be the guest speaker at the Opening Luncheon at Everglades Isle on Tuesday, February 24. Also returning for her portrayal of Marjory Stoneman Douglas will be Janina Birtolo. Cost of the luncheon is $25 (FME members $20). Reservations are required for the luncheon. There are many interesting presentations throughout the festival. Call Martha at 695-0008 for more information. The schedule of events is available at the Museum of the Everglades. Winner of the Clyde Butcher Print Barbara Duren (pictured right) won the Clyde Butcher print, raffled by the Friends of the Museum during the Seafood Festival. Museum volunteer Diann Lock won the Dennis Goodman print. Congratulations! WALKING TOURS The Friends of the Museum are now offering scheduled guided Walking Tours of historic sites in Everglades City. The tours will begin at the Museum of the Everglades at 10 a.m. on the following dates: Friday, February 27 (during the MSD Festival), and Thursday, March 5 & March 19. Call Martha at 695-0008 to make reservations. Cost is $10 per person (FREE to Friends members) and $5 per person for groups of 25 or more. New Stars at Smallwood Music Fest Two kids, aged 16 and 17, stole the show at the Smallwood Music Festival on January 31 at the Rod & Gun Club. The Anderson Brothers from Myakka had such great rapport with audience and, obviously, with each other as they played, stomped, encouraged audience participation, and generally proved themselves professional musicians at such a young age. And, of course, their enthusiasm was contagious as they received thunderous applause for encore after encore. The event was sponsored by the Everglades Society for Historic Preservation. ESHP is now ordering signs for the historic homes around town (original Collier era homes). If you are interested in more information, contact Marya at 695-2905. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS EVERGLADES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE President: Carol Foss; Vice-President: Lynn Stokes; Treasurer: Todd Johnson; and Secretary: Jack Shealy x x x PAGE 9 x x x www.evergladesmulletrapper.com The MULLET RAPPER TAXING THINGS by Mike, The Tax Guy IRS Tips to Help You Choose a Tax Preparer Many people pay to have their taxes prepared; be careful when you pick a preparer. You are legally responsible for all the information on the tax return even if someone else prepares it. 1. Check the preparer’s qualifications. All paid tax preparers are required to have a Preparer Tax Identification Number or PTIN. 2. Ask about fees. Avoid preparers who base their fee on a percentage of your refund or those who say they can get larger refunds than others can. Make sure any refund due is sent to you or deposited into your bank account. 3. e-file your return. Preparers who prepare more than 10 returns must e-file their clients’ returns. 4. Make sure the preparer is available. Ensure that you can contact the tax preparer after you file your return if questions come up about your tax return at a later time. 5. Provide tax records. A preparer will ask to see your records and receipts and ask you questions to report your total income and the tax benefits you’re entitled to claim. 6. Never sign a blank tax return. Do not use a tax preparer who asks you to sign a blank tax form. 7. Review your return before signing. Make sure you’re comfortable with the information on the return before you sign it. 8. 9. Preparers must sign and include their PTIN. Paid preparers must sign returns and include their PTIN as required by law and must also give you a copy of the return. Report abusive tax preparers to the IRS. Report suspected tax fraud to the IRS. File Form 14157, and Form 14157-A, You can download and print these forms on IRS.gov. Mike, The Tax Guy, provides income tax services. Phone number 695-0595. email: [email protected] What’s Happening in the Everglades City Area February 13, 2015 From Savannah’s Eyes Standing on the court, anticipation in everyone’s eyes, waiting for the last name to be called. “And now to be his Queen… Savannah Oglesby!” The crowd goes wild as I walk to the returning Queen Kristin McMillin, tears rolling down my face as I’ve waited for this moment for 15 years. I give her a hug as she places the Homecoming Queen sash over my shoulder and puts a giant crown upon my head. I hug the principal before I join the King Dalton Patt. We walk up and down the court both of us beaming with excitement as we look at the crowd. We then head up the stairs to the King and Queen chairs. As I sit down and look at the crowd, I look to my left and see my family sitting, some of them crying, others videotaping and flashing cameras like crazy. When all the other court pairs arrived onstage with us and sat down, we took one last look at the crowd as Mr. Major (our announcer) said “Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you the Homecoming Court representatives for 2015.” The crowd fills with claps and cheers that echoes throughout the gym. Then the curtains slowly close and when they’re finally closed shut, all the smiles and perfect posture turned into groaning and flinging off shoes, as the boys on the basketball team raced down the back stairs to go get ready for the game. The girls on the other hand went down the other side barefoot and holding their tulle and satin dresses so they don’t get stepped on. I stayed up on stage as people came pouring in to take pictures. I’m serious I’ve never smiled so much in my life! That night, January 30, 2015, was one of the best days ever in my entire life. I’ve always dreamed about winning Queen ever since I was a little girl watching the seniors get crowned every year, and finally it was my turn. Also, not to mention getting crowned by my best friend Kristin McMillin (returning Queen) topped it all off definitely. Thanks to all who voted for me and let me experience this magical night filled with laughter and happy tears! Of course, you can’t have Homecoming without the big game! We won against Barron Collier High School and then after the game it was time to party at the dance! I had a blast dancing the night away with all of my friends for the last time. The decorations were awesome as there were balloons everywhere and the dance floor was lit up by a black light. Our amazing DJ Brittany Potter got everyone out on the dance floor to basically every song as she played the best tunes. And the food (one of my favorite things ever) was delicious! I probably ate a whole pizza that night by myself. Thanks to our Principal Spano, Vice Principal Ragusa, Casey, and Angela for making this dance possible! But all in all it was definitely one of the best nights of my life and I can’t wait to see what’s next in store for me. Love from your 2015 Homecoming Queen, Savannah Savannah Oglesby is 17 years old and a senior at Everglades-City School. SHERIFF’S REPORT Sometime between January 10 and the 11th person(s) unknown entered a boat that was docked in the 900 block of South Copeland Ave and removed property. Missing was 2 gallons of gasoline and a white bucket style boat seat. Should you have any information concerning this theft or any other suspicious activity please contact the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 252-9300. Please remember to always secure your valuables and to report any suspicious activity or persons immediately to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. x x x PAGE 10 x x x www.evergladesmulletrapper.com The MULLET RAPPER What’s Happening in the Everglades City Area OBITUARY RESTAURANTS Joyce Rebecca Bowen, age 31, Angler’s Cove, Port of the Islands (239-642-1025): 11:30 am – 9 pm; Tues-Sunday. 4 pm–9 pm; Monday Camellia Street Grill (695-2003): 12 noon – 9:00 pm; daily City Seafood (695-4700): 6:00 am – 6:00 pm; Mon thru Wed 6:00 am – 9:00 pm; Thurs thru Sun Glades Haven Deli (695-2091): 6:00 am – 9:00 pm; daily (Marina: 6 am - 4 pm; daily) Havana Café (695-2214): 7:00 am to 3:00 pm; Sun thru Wed 7:00 am to 8:00 pm; Thurs-Fri-Sat 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 Step Back in Time (695-0611): 11:00 am – 3:00 pm; Mon thru Sat Closed Sunday Subway at Gator Express (695-3937): 7:00 am – 7:00 pm; daily Sweet Mayberry’s Café (695-0092): 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Tues thru Sat 10 am – 4 pm; Sunday; Closed Mon Triad Seafood & Cafe (695-2662): 10:30 am – 5:00 pm; daily Right Choice Supermarket (695-4535): 9:00 am – 7:00 pm; daily Grimm’s Stone Crab (695-3222): 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Mon thru Sat Loco’s Fresh Produce: (239-462-7050) (next to the ECity Post Office) 7:00 am – 4:00 pm; Thurs thru Sat 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 9:45 am Adult Sunday School 11 am Sunday Worship Everglades First Baptist Church 9:45 am Sunday School, 11 am Worship Holy Family Catholic Church 10:30 am Sunday Mass / Potluck 2/15 & 3/8 email: [email protected] February 13, 2015 Recently the AMIkids Big Cypress went to Marco Island to participate in the annual Soup“er” Bowl event. Students passed out cups of delicious soup (Bohemian style) to over 1,000 people, putting their culinary skills to the test. 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She was born April 15, 1983, in Morgantown, West Virginia. She was the daughter of Michael and Joan Sturgill and is survived by two children Brandy Bowen 13, and Brady Bowen 10, one sister Ronda McCrobie, four brothers Vigil Nicholson, Carl Nicholson, Jason Sturgill and Kelly Sturgill. She has five nieces and three nephews, Kira, Chyann, Bailey, Amber, Kimmy, Peyton, Carl, and Christopher. Preceding her in death are her Grandparents Mim and Pap. Friends and Family gathered at Fuller Funeral Home in Naples on February 3. Caregivers Needed Looking for experienced CNA/HHA and companion caregivers for in-home senior care. Call Visiting Angels at (239) 5617600. www.evergladesmulletrapper.com The MULLET RAPPER What’s Happening in the Everglades City Area PET PICS SNOOK CLASSIFIEDS FOR RENT: 2BR/1 Bath, furnished. Phone, cable TV. 2 twin beds, 1 queen bed, full kitchen, laundry room, living room. $250/nite (2 nite min) or $1000 for entire week. Check or Cash only. Deposit required. Call (561) 795-3437 or (561) 252-4324 or email [email protected]. ------------------------------------------------FOR SALE OR RENT: Cabins #7 & #8, Glades Haven, daily/weekly/monthly, seasonal. Call (239) 695-9142 or email at [email protected]. -----------------------------------------------FOR LEASE: Deep water commercial dock and lot on Barron River. Premium sought-after location at 909 Dupont St. in Everglades City. Perfect for lucrative airboat or eco-tour business, commercial fishing or even restaurant with chickee bar and tourist gift shop attraction. FOR RENT: Mobile home lot in Copeland, FL, within minutes to Everglades City. Lovely location with large Poinciana tree across from a park. All mobile home hook ups installed and available. Lot rent $350/mo. FOR SALE: Large 4 BR/2 bath Jim Walters stilt home on large fenced lot with beautiful trees in Copeland within minutes of Everglades City. Home is newer construction with wood floors and large porch and is being sold well below appraised value by motivated sellers. For above 3 listings, call Rancho T Properties LLC (727) 480-1640. ------------------------------------------------WANTED: Motor Homes, 5th wheels & travel trailers. Any condition. Cash paid on the spot. Call (941) 347-7171. February 13, 2015 The MULLET RAPPER Newest addition to the animal family of Dick and Myrna’s grandson Logan. Ubasti (God of cats) nicknamed Bas is sitting on Uncle Bruce’s head. Send us your Pet Pics by post or email. What’s Happening in the Everglades City Area PUBLISHER Patricia A. Huff, Snook Publications P O Box 617, Everglades City, FL, 34139 (239) 695-2397, [email protected] EDITORS Patty Huff & Marya Repko PHOTOJOURNALIST Helen Bryan CONTRIBUTORS to this Issue Helen Bryan, Chester Keene, Mike Klein, Elaine Middelstaedt, Savannah Oglesby, Lynn Pierce, Charles Sboczak, Bob Spano CLASSIFIEDS PRODUCTION layout: Marya Repko, printing: Hinson Studios FOR SALE: 4BR/2BTH, 2400sq.ft. stilt home on 120 x 200 fenced lot, perfect family home. $147,500. Bob Wells Real Estate (239) 695-2660 ------------------------------------------------FOR SALE: Park Model trailer & lot in Everglades VR Corp. 1 BR / 1 bath / large screen room, boat dock. Fully furnished, washer/dryer / ceiling fans/ A/C, awnings, metal roof, concrete pad w/18 tie downs, fully skirted. Explore & fish the 10,000 Islands. (410) 289-8835. ------------------------------------------------FOR SALE: 2006 F150 Ford Lariat, V8 105,000 miles, 2-wheel drive, 4-door, 6ft box. Excellent condition. $13,000.00. 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