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The MULLET RAPPER What’s Happening in the Everglades City Area

SEPTEMBER 30 – OCTOBER 13, 2011

© 2011, Snook Publications P O Box 617, Everglades City, FL, 34139 Volume V Issue #143

Lt Mark Honored Lt Mark Milligan was surprised by receiving the prestigious honor of the 2011 Distinguished Public Service Award on September 27 from the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce. He was selected out of all law enforcement agencies in the County, including the cities, highway patrol, and parks’ police, for his work in our community over the past nine years. Our congratulations and our thanks to Lt Mark who has made so many friends in the neighborhood with his genial and caring personality.

Lt Mark is seen above (right) with Sheriff Kevin Rambosk in a photo courtesy of Sue Gentry, CCSO Crime Prevention Officer.

COMMUNITY SUPPORTS MIKEY The Everglades area community rallied around on September 24 to support the family of 9-year-old Mikey Rain who is under the care of the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital with serious health problems. Before the benefit kicked-off officially, County Commissioner Jim Coletta presented a resolution of commendation to Dwain Daniels who rescued 90-year-old Margaret Webb from the clutches of an alligator in front of her home at the end of August. Commissioner Coletta said, “My appreciation goes out to Dwain Daniels and all the caring people of the Everglades City area for their commitment to help with expenses during Mikey’s medical treatment. It was an honor to recognize the bravery of Dwain Daniels and to participate in your fundraiser." Commissioner Jim Coletta has graciously donated $250 from his Campaign account for a sponsorship to the Michael Rain, Jr, Family Fund. The highlight of this well-attended neighborhood fundraising event was the raffle of a Clyde Butcher print, but there was also much interest in a large HD-TV and many other donated prizes. Participants enjoyed the BBQ lunch and shopped at the various stalls while listening to live music from local groups. Kids had fun on a steamy hot day at the dunk tank where Lt Mark Milligan and Cpl Eddie Adkins were the first "dunkees". The younger set cooled off in several play pools, as well as playing in the bounce house and on the swings at McLeod Park. The organizers said they could not have had such a successful event without the cooperation of the community and the donations of food, raffle prizes, and auction items. Thanks to donors, to all the volunteers who gave their time, and for the support of our local sheriff's office. The Mikey Fund is still accepting donations: Michael Rain, Jr, Family Fund, P.O. Box 325, Everglades City, FL, 34139. For info, phone (239) 344-6053.

NEW DIRECTORY AVAILABLE The new “little local telephone book” can now be purchased for $5 at the Thrift Shop, Right Choice Supermarket, City Hall, Island Cafe, and Parkway Village. You can also order copies by post. See the form on page 11. The Directory was compiled by Reach Out, our neighborhood charity, with the help of local residents. It contains phone numbers in the 695 area with street addresses plus P.O. Boxes, cell phones, and emails when supplied. If you would like to update your listing or insert an advertisement for the next edition later this winter, contact Marya at 695-2905.

T I D E T A B L E S R E S T A U R A N T S

If you have news, photos, announcements, or articles ... email [email protected] or phone 695-2397.

CONTENTS Calendar p. 2 Fishing p. 8

Tides p. 3 Florida Flora p. 8

Events p. 3 Museum News p. 9

School p. 5 Investments p. 9

Recipe p. 7 Florida Tales p.10

Book Review p. 7 Gulf Coast p.10

FEATURE: TAX MATTERS p.8

The MULLET RAPPER What’s Happening in the Everglades City Area SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

email: [email protected] PAGE 2 www.evergladesmulletr apper .com

Nov 5: Smallwood Museum Re-opening Celebration Nov 19: Chok Church of God Fall Festival Nov 22: City Election

Dec 3: Fak Talk Dec 6: BigC ORVs Dec 9: ESHP Talk Dec 10: Art-in-Glades

THRIFT SHOP: Thurs, Sat; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm SKATING RINK: Fri, Sat; 7-10 pm DR DEMARTINO: by appointment

LITTLE GATOR CLINIC: closed for summer/fall FOOD PANTRY: Sat, 8:30-10:30 am, Community Church

ALCOHOLICS ANON: Wed, 5:00 pm, Everglades Community Church NARCOTICS ANON: Sat, 11:00 am, Community Center

MUSEUM: Tues-Fri; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sat; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm SMALLWOOD STORE: projected opening October 16

SHERIFF AT CITY HALL: Wed, 10/5 (9-10 am) Thurs, 10/6 (1-2 pm) Mon, 10/10 (9-10 am) Tues, 10/11 (4-5 pm)

Fri, 10/14 (1-2 pm) Tues, 10/18 (10-11 am) Thurs, 10/20 (10/11 am) Mon, 10/24 (10-11am)

SHERIFF: 695-2007 CITY HALL: 695-3781 PUBLIC LIBRARY: 695-2511 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 695-3941

AIRPORT: 695-2778 MUSEUM: 695-0008 NATIONAL PARK: 695-3311 BIG CYPRESS: 695-2000

CURBSIDE TRASH PICKUP (FRIDGES, WASHING MACHINES, TVS): 252-2380 COLLIER COUNTY: 252-8999

SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

SEPT 25

26 Hour of Prayer

Everglades Community Church

7 pm

new moon 27

28 Ladies Coffee

City Seafood 8 am

29 OFCD Bd Mtg Fire Sta, 4 pm

RAPPER 30

OCT 1

2 Blessing of the Fleet

see p.3

3 Hour of Prayer

Copeland Baptist Church

7 pm

Booster Club see p.5

4 Food Bank 11am – 1pm

see p.3

5 Ladies Coffee

Island Cafe 8 am

FME mtg see p.9

6 Lions Club

Depot, 5:30 pm

7

8 Museum

Reception see p.9

9

Columbus Day 10 Hour of Prayer

Chokoloskee Church of God 7 pm

11 Commissioner’s

Aide Visit Congressional

Visit City Council

see p.3

full moon 12

Ladies Coffee City Seafood

8 am

13

RAPPER 14

15 Stone Crab

Season Starts

Pet Vet see p.11

16

full moon 17

Hour of Prayer Holy Family

Catholic Church 7 pm

Bank Open House see p.3

18 Reach Out

City Hall, 8:30 am

BigC ORVs see p.8

19 Ladies Coffee

Island Cafe 8 am

20 SAC

School, 6 pm

21

22

23

24 Hour of Prayer

Everglades Community Church

7 pm ESHP mtg

see p.9

25

new moon 26

Ladies Coffee City Seafood

8 am

27

RAPPER 28

29 Hallowe’en

Party

OCTOBER 2011

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COLUMBUS DAY The Post Office will be closed on Monday, October 10, in observance of Columbus Day. Everglades City Hall, our local branch of the County Library and County offices will be open.

CONGRESSIONAL VISIT Monica Aranegui, the District Representative in Collier County at the office of Congressman David Riviera, will meet with constituents on Tuesday, October 11, at 3:00 p.m. in Everglades City Hall. For info, phone 348-1620.

COLETTA VISIT Paula Springs, Executive Aide to Collier County Commissioner Jim Coletta, will be in Everglades City Hall on Tuesday, October 11, from 1:00 until 5:30 p.m., to meet with constituents. To make an appointment, phone 252- 8097.

CITY COUNCIL The next meeting will be on Tuesday, October 11, at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall. If you would like to speak during Public Comments, you can sign up before the meeting starts.

BLESSING OF THE FLEET As crabbers get ready for the start of their season, they will gather for the third annual Blessing of the Fleet on Sunday, October 2, on the river behind the Rod & Gun Club from 12 noon to 4 pm. There will be music, food, cake sales, toys and games for the kiddies and cash prizes. Pastors from our local churches will talk with each boat crew. For information, contact Tod at 818-554-9365

MEET THE PRESIDENT! Hear about plans for Shamrock Bank at an Open House on Monday, October 17, at 5:30 p.m. in Everglades City Hall when President Colleen Kvetko will tell us about her vision for the bank and answer questions, thanks to an invitation from Mayor Sammy Hamilton who met extensively with her recently. Shamrock Bank of Florida is now the only independent bank in the county. That means decisions about loans and mortgages can be made quickly by officers who know their customers personally. Shamrock also offers attractive interest rates on checking accounts and is, of course, FDIC insured. Everyone is welcome to come along to the Open House in the old council chamber in City Hall. Refreshments will be available. For info, phone 695-3781.

OCHOPEE FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT

09/15/11: Vehicle Accident, 64 Mile Marker I-75 09/16/11: Vehicle Accident, 68 Mile Marker I-75 09/17/11: Vehicle Accident, 60 Mile Marker I-75 09/17/11: Emergency Medical, Plantation Isl. 09/17/11: Emergency Medical, Ochopee 09/18/11: Emergency Medical, 11 Mile Road 09/18/11: Vehicle Accident, 73 Mile Marker I-75 09/20/11: Emergency Medical, Everglades City 09/20/11: Vehicle Accident, 82mm I-75 09/21/11: Fire Alarm, Port of the Islands 09/21/11: Vehicle Accident, US-41 & Turner

River Road 09/22/11: Emergency Medical, US-41 & SR-29 09/22/11: Emergency Medical, Port of the

Islands 09/24/11: Emergency Medical, Chokoloskee 09/24/11: Emergency Medical, 63mm I-75 09/25/11: Public Assist, Plantation Island 09/25/11: Emergency Medical, Port of the

Islands 09/25/11: Emergency Medical, Chokoloskee 09/26/11: Vehicle Accident, Ochopee

Harry Chapin Food Bank

The Harry Chapin Food Bank will be at the Everglades City Community Center behind the Fire Station on Tuesday, October 4, from 11 am to 1 pm.

Thrift Shop Hours The Reach Out Thrift Shop behind the Fire Station is open on Thursdays and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Please do not leave items on the porch when it is closed! Phone 695-3298 if you have large items to donate.

TIDES FOR BARRON RIVER INFORMATION FROM http://TIDESANDCURRENTS.NOAA.GOV

09/30/2011 Fri 04:10AM 3.5 H 12:29PM -0.2 L 06:02PM 2.8 H 10/01/2011 Sat 12:29AM 0.8 L 04:51AM 3.4 H 01:23PM -0.1 L 07:09PM 2.5 H 10/02/2011 Sun 01:14AM 0.9 L 05:43AM 3.2 H 02:24PM 0.0 L 08:22PM 2.4 H 10/03/2011 Mon 02:13AM 1.0 L 07:01AM 3.0 H 03:33PM 0.2 L 09:46PM 2.3 H 10/04/2011 Tue 03:37AM 1.0 L 08:36AM 2.8 H 04:47PM 0.3 L 11:25PM 2.4 H 10/05/2011 Wed 05:08AM 1.0 L 10:06AM 2.8 H 05:55PM 0.3 L 10/06/2011 Thu 12:23AM 2.5 H 06:21AM 0.8 L 11:26AM 2.8 H 06:54PM 0.4 L 10/07/2011 Fri 12:48AM 2.5 H 07:17AM 0.7 L 12:30PM 2.8 H 07:42PM 0.4 L 10/08/2011 Sat 01:08AM 2.6 H 08:04AM 0.5 L 01:19PM 2.9 H 08:25PM 0.5 L 10/09/2011 Sun 01:29AM 2.7 H 08:44AM 0.4 L 01:58PM 2.9 H 09:03PM 0.5 L 10/10/2011 Mon 01:51AM 2.9 H 09:21AM 0.3 L 02:33PM 2.9 H 09:37PM 0.6 L 10/11/2011 Tue 02:15AM 3.0 H 09:57AM 0.2 L 03:07PM 2.9 H 10:10PM 0.6 L 10/12/2011 Wed 02:40AM 3.0 H 10:31AM 0.1 L 03:41PM 2.8 H 10:39PM 0.7 L 10/13/2011 Thu 03:03AM 3.1 H 11:06AM 0.1 L 04:17PM 2.8 H 11:07PM 0.8 L 10/14/2011 Fri 03:24AM 3.1 H 11:41AM 0.1 L 04:58PM 2.7 H 11:32PM 0.8 L

EVERGLADES CITY Lat: 25.87ºN Long: 81.37ºW

see www.weather.gov for weather and www.nhc.noaa.gov for storms

photo thanks to Martha Schramm


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WANTED: The Culinary Class at the School would like donations of powdered milk, eggs,

vegetable oil and cupcake cups. Please take donations to the school office

or contact Stacia at 695-2561

SCHOOL NEWS Everglades City School phone: 377-9800 or 695-2561 website: www.collierschools.com/evg

From Savannah’s Eyes

Last weekend my family and I went to Wooten's Air Boat Tours and Swamp Buggy Rides. It was so much fun! There were a lot of huge crocodiles and alligators and a bunch of other animals like

otters, tigers and deer. We held an alligator and watched a person wrestle one. Plus, the funniest thing about that day was the tigers. Because my sister Lashaun has a purple cast on her leg, the Tigers didn't know what it was so one of them just started to chase Lashaun from one side of the cage to the other. It was funny because I have never seen that happen before, and the Tiger was running; so energetic! I had a great time and a great laugh, too! This past weekend on Saturday, September 24, there was a fundraiser at the park for a little boy named Mike Rain who lives in Copeland, a place by Everglades City. He is only 9 and is deeply sick. He is in and out of the hospital, and it is really sad to think about a little boy who has to stay in a hospital bed. So a lot of people got together to organize a fundraiser to help raise money for him to get better and for the family. I went over to help out with the bake sale and with some of the games. There were also a lot of auctions going on and some of the items were paintings by our famous art teacher at Everglades City School, Mr. Tribble. A lot of money was raised to help Mike and that is very exciting! I hope Mikey gets better and I pray every day that he gets out of the hospital and never gets sick again. Thanks to everyone who helped out at the park for the fundraiser! Volleyball season is still going on and we have won two games in a row and a lot more, so come to our home games and support our team! Go Gators!!

With Love and Hope, Savannah

P.S. They are still taking donations for Mike Rain Jr. so if you want to make a donation, checks can be taken to City Hall or mailed to P.O. Box 325, Everglades City, FL 34139.

Savannah Oglesby is in the 9th grade at Everglades City School and is a regular contributor to this paper.

BOOSTER CLUB Booster Club Meetings are on the FIRST MONDAY of every month at 6:30 pm in the Culinary Arts room. Next Meeting is October 3.

HOME Volleyball Schedule Mon, Oct 10 Gateway Charter JV 5 pm, Varsity 6 pm

Thurs, Oct 20 Immokalee HS JV 5 pm, Varsity 6:30 pm

THANKS Thanks to Catholic Charities of Collier County for donating underwear to 70 ECity School children. Dr Marta Gallego-Adkins, wife of Cpl Eddie Adkins, realized that our primary school was not on the list for distributions collected at "undie Sunday" and added us this year.

Taylor Mayberry celebrated the first day of fall in Ms. Ryan’s kindergarten class by wearing her toboggan hat to school while Patrick Ridgway and Tiana Potter, seniors in Ms. Marsaglia’s class, worked on making posters for an October talent show.

Photos and report by Trina Mitchell

GREAT GATORS Pre-K – Chyann Nicholson, Chandler O’Connell K – Danny Pablo-Ramirez, Katie Collins 1 – Carl Nicholson, Emily Ortiz, Madison Forbes 2– Aaron Hessler, Reyvan Cifuentes 3,4 – Isaiah Griffin, Cody Smothers 5 – Ashton Smallwood, Cameron Foss 6 – Austin Lewis, Haleigh Levingston 7 – Brandon Bruscini, Haylee Ellison 8 – Madelyn Mitchell, Cole Dudley High School – Patrick Ridgway, Linzy Fails

Monthly Great Gator Luncheons occur on the second Thursday of every month during lunchtime. Parents and family are invited to attend with their Great Gator; you may bring lunch or buy school lunch and sit at a special table. There is a special treat for being a Student of the Week! Next luncheon is Thursday, October 13!

IMPORTANT DATES Monday, Oct 3 Booster Club, 6:30 pm Monday, Oct. 10 Family Academic Night Tuesday, Oct 11 Early Release Day Thurs, Oct 13 Great Gators’ Luncheon Week of Oct 14-21 Book Fair Thursday, Oct 20 SAC Meeting at 6 pm Media Ctr (Election of SAC Officers)


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Recipe for Good Eating Fresh Raspberry Flummery

by Nancy Webster of Naples Ingredients: 2 pkgs fresh raspberries 2 TBS cornstarch ½ cup sugar 3 TBS cold water ½ cup hot water ½ lemon juice

In a saucepan, simmer raspberries with sugar and hot water over low heat, stirring. When raspberry mixture “goes liquid”, strain pulp through fine sieve. Return liquid to pan. Bring to boil. Blend 2 TBS cornstarch and 3 TBS cold water, then stir into boiling berry liquid. Add ½ lemon juice. Simmer for 1 minute. Remove from burner and cool in refrigerate. If you have a favorite recipe to share, please phone or email us.

Off the Shelf – Book Review “Clyde Butcher: Florida Portfolio II”

by Clyde Butcher reviewed by Patty Huff

Clyde Butcher is well known for photographing Florida landscapes with emphasis on the environment. This is Clyde’s third book on Florida. His first entitled “Portfolio One – Florida Landscapes” has sold out. The second book “Clyde Butcher, Florida Landscape” was published in 2001 and covered Clyde’s photographs taken between 1991 and 2001. His Portfolio II book dedicated to Oscar Thompson includes photographs from the time Clyde started photographing images of

Florida in 1983 and continues with his work through 2010. It is much more comprehensive that any of the previous books. There are 120 pages filled with 111 images, including 5 full spread pages. Also, he has included five historic manmade structures in black and white. Anyone who appreciates Clyde Butcher’s art will not be disappointed in his newest offering. The subtitle of the book is “Black and White Fine Art Photography Focus on Preservation” and that it does. The book is $40.00 and is available to preorder at www.clydebutcher.com or stop by the Clyde Butcher Gallery in Ochopee (between MM55 and 54), just 25 miles east of Everglades City, to view a copy of this incredibly beautiful book. It is being printed in Italy and available the end of October. The gallery is open 7 days a week from 10 am to 5 pm (closed holidays).

Volunteer Collier Everglades City has a number of non-profit organizations with many of our locals volunteering. To provide more information for these volunteers on their respective agencies, a continental breakfast will be held on Friday, Oct. 14, from 7:30-9 am at the Hilton Hotel in Naples. To register visit www.volunteercollier.org or call 455-6897 for more information.

SEND GOODIES TO OUR TROOPS S ince 2007 the M issions Com m ittee of the Everglades Com m unity Church congregation has been sending ca re packages to our troops in Iraq , A fghanistan, and K uw ait. Currently , they are sending 8 packages per w eek . Som e of the m ost frequently requested item s are: ind ividually-wrapped cookies, single serving sized chips, snacks &. nuts, energy bars, zip lock baggies; hotel-sized toiletries, chap stick, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, foot powder, white socks; music CD’s, DVD movies, play-station cartridges, current magazines, paperback books, blank greeting cards, holiday cards, note paper & envelopes. Funds for postage and items can be dropped off at the Community Church or the Chokoloskee Post Office.

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Fishing Report by Captain Bill Lindsay

October marks the beginning of fall fishing in the Everglades. Because of temperature changes and reduced rain fall, fish start to move. Large schools of bait fish will start to

migrate south, bringing Mackerel, Bluefish and Cobia with them. Trout slide onto the grass flats in greater numbers and can even be caught on top water plugs before the sun gets up too high. Snook should start to head for the backcountry. Plug casting will test your skills. Top water plugs are the most fun, but on bright sunny days, try going deeper with jigs or deep running plugs. Redfish fishing was very good all through September and should stay good this month. They move with the tide so “when” is more important than “where”. Sheepshead and Gag Grouper also move into shallow water and get around dead stumps and oyster bars. Captain Don Cochran has been hooking Tarpon and Permit on the Gulf wrecks. Captain Steve Huff has had good luck with Tarpon in the backcountry. I’ve had good Redfishing and have also found some Tarpon in the rivers at the first light.

Capt. Bill Lindsay lives in Chokoloskee and has been fishing in the Everglades National Park for over 30 years. In 1992 he was Master Angler of the MET Tournament. Capt. Lindsay’s telephone number is (239) 695-0314.

FISHING TOURNAMENTS

Oct 21-23 RedSnook, see www.conservancy.org/redsnook to apply or phone (239) 403-4219. Profits go to the Conservancy.

FWC News

Learn about living with local black bears, panthers, and coyotes at a free workshop on Thursday, October 6, at Collier County University of Florida/IFAS Extension, 14700 Immokalee Road, Naples, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. For info, phone 772-215-9459.

If you see a fox squirrel, FWC would like to hear about it. The rare animals are twice the size of an ordinary squirrel and often have distinctive, masked faces with a black head and white nose and ears but there are wide variations in coloration, from tan to

gray or black. The Big Cypress fox squirrel is a state-threatened species. Contact 850-410-5291 or record your finding online.

Gag grouper season opened on September 16 and will remain open through November 15. The daily bag limit is 2 of minimum length of 22 inches for recreational anglers but is further limited by a total of 4 of any grouper per day.

For wildlife info and regulations, see www.myfwc.com. Wildlife Alert Hotline: 888-404-FWCC (3922)

FLORIDA FLORA by Steve and Patricia Huff

Coconut Palm (cocos nucifera) The coconut palm has long been the landscape icon of the tropics. When it appears in your locale, you are pretty well assured of the warm sunny climate with which it is synonymous. The coconut palm has no known origin because of the capacity for the seeds to float and germinate on any tropical beach on the planet. Although there is only one genus and species, there are numerous subspecies, the two extremes being the Jamaican Tall which can reach heights of 100 feet and the Fiji Dwarf which rarely exceeds 25 feet. Their fruit and leaves provide numerous commercial products but the most endearing attribute would be the wonderful shade their swaying fronds provide on most tropical and subtropical beaches throughout the world. The downside to coconut palms is the potential for lethal yellowing disease. It is transmitted by a leaf-hopping insect and, without immediate recognition and treatment, will kill the palm rapidly. A number of the dwarf species seem to be more resistant to lethal yellow. As mentioned, the coconut palm fruit has many uses: the oil for cosmetics, the oil and milk for cooking; the clear liquid for drinking (and processed to create alcohol) and the meat for food (as in Mary Freeman’s famous coconut pies). The coconut palm with dark green pinnate leaves can grow up to almost 100 ft. The seed may be planted directly into the soil or started in a pot. We harvested some coconuts in our yard under an old and withering Jamaican Tall. Soon after the palm came down in a strong windstorm, we planted the newly germinated coconut on the site of its lost parent and it now exceeds 30 feet (as pictured above). A beautiful addition to our landscape!

BIG CYPRESS ORVs MEETING The Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 18, at the Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center, 33000 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, from 3:30 to 8:00 p.m. For more info, phone 695-1107 or visit the preserve’s website www.nps.gov/bicy/parkmgmt where you can see the agenda and past minutes or submit items for discussion at future meetings.


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TIME’s UP by Mike the Tax Guy

If you filed for an extension of time for your 2010 tax return, the October 17, 2011,

due date is rapidly approaching. You can file your tax return any time before the extension expires. You will owe interest on any tax not paid by the regular due date of your return, even if you qualify for the 2-month extension because you were out of the country. The interest runs until you pay the tax. Even if you had a good reason for not paying on time, you will still owe interest. There are lots of other consequences for paying late, including a late payment penalty of ½ of 1% of any tax not paid by April 18, 2011. It is charged for each month or part of a month the tax is unpaid. The maximum penalty is 25%. The late payment penalty will not be charged if you can show reasonable cause for not paying on time. Attach a statement to your return fully explaining the reason. Do not attach a copy of Form 4868 to your return. You are considered to have reasonable cause for the period covered by the automatic extension if at least 90% of your actual 2010 tax liability is paid before the regular due date of your return through withholding, estimated tax payments, or payments made with Form 4868. More good news; a late filing penalty is usually charged if your return is filed after the due date (including extensions). The penalty is usually 5% of the amount due for each month or part of a month your return is late. The maximum penalty is 25%. If your return is more than 60 days late, the minimum penalty is $135 or the balance of the tax due on your return, whichever is smaller. You might not owe the penalty if you have a reasonable explanation for filing late. Attach a statement to your return fully explaining the reason. When you file your 2010 return, include the amount of any payment you made with Form 4868 on the appropriate line of your tax return. The instructions for the following line of your tax return will tell you how to report the payment. If you and your spouse each filed a separate Form 4868 but later file a joint return for 2010, enter the total paid with both Forms 4868 on the appropriate line of your joint return.

MUSEUM NEWS A new exhibit entitled “A Walk through the Everglades with Collections from Three Photographers” will be featured in the Pauline Reeves Gallery at the Museum of the Everglades during the months of October, November and December. The Friends of the Museum will host a reception for Tyler McDonald on Saturday, October 8, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Receptions for the other two artists will be held on November 12 and December 10. The Museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no admission charge but donations are welcome. For info, phone 695-0008. The next Friends of the Museum of the Everglades Board meeting will be on Wednesday, October 5, at 9:00 a.m. in the Museum. Members are welcome. For events, see the FME website www.evergladesmuseum.org.

Marco Island Historical Society will present David Southall, Curator of Education, Collier County Museums, who will talk on "Florida's Role in the War Between the States" on Tuesday, October 4, at 7 pm in the Rose History Auditorium, 180 S. Heathwood. This free event is open to the public, and light refreshments will be served!

The Smallwood Store & Museum in Chokoloskee is projected to open its doors on Sunday, October 16, the day after FL-Georgia Grove, LLP, is required to complete rebuilding Mamie Street. More information to follow in the next issue.

ESHP News The Everglades Society for Historic Preservation will meet on Monday, October 3, at 8:30 a.m. in City Hall to discuss historical signs for local buildings and finalize plans for events in the coming season. Members are welcome. For info, phone Marya at 695-2905.

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Florida Tales Clamed Up

by Chester Keene

On a cool morning before tourist season my friend, a life long commercial fisherman and city politician, came by the house and picked me up to go get some clams and swamp cabbage. Over back of the airport they were starting to expand the facility and gave him permission to cut the cabbage. After the cabbage was cut, we drove by jeep down to the pass to “stomp” clams. Taking our toes and poking along in the mud to feel them, sometimes a pitchfork could be used but he preferred the toe method. In a short while we had a bushel of clams, some were larger than the others. We headed back to clean them with a stop at the drive thru for some beer. Well, after we shucked out the clams and booted the cabbage, we decided to take a nap. Not long after we dozed off, the screaming of some creature woke us. The pile of discarded clam shells to our surprise had a live one left in it, and the blackbirds that were getting their share of the remains. One had stepped into an open clam that was overlooked, and it clamped down on its leg. The bird was screaming and flapping trying to get loose but had to be released by means of a small ball peen hammer. Well, so much for trying to get a nap. Anyway, the help had arrived and the cooking got under way with swamp cabbage, smoked mullet, clam chowder and sweet tea for all. Someone broke out the fiddle and banjo, and we partied till late night. Those were good times back in the day.

Chester Keene is a retired law enforcement officer and Florida native. He retains the copyright to this article.

NOTE from Bea Frost

Blessings to you all. We miss you but are very happy where we live at The Lakes at Pointe West here in Vero Beach. Google it Linc is so busy doing what he loves to do. He is in his Power chair as it is hard for him to walk. He can walk about the apartment, our bus can take him out with his chair or I still drive and he can use his walker for the Drs. etc. We have met so many new friends and we all become like a big family. I still make my cards, have found an easy way of printing them as I give out so many, we average 12 Bdays each month and I put one on the shelf outside the apt door of the Bday person. Time for me to get going on our Christmas cards and I try to give a card per friend. Last year I figured it out, for the men who are now alone, it was the wife who sent out cards and they were so thrilled to receive my hand made card with Lincoln's Christmas letter. Linc doesn't sleep too well, so we went down stairs to the Cafe for breakfast and now he is taking a nap. He has been asked to be on the committee for our meals to make it right for the fine dinning it is. He had it figured out as the staff has never been trained of the how to do. God is so good, we are so thankful to have a safe living with built in Health care if needed. In His love, Bea

Bea & Lincoln Frost are former resident of Plantation Island where they made many friends over the years.

The Living Gulf Coast by Charles Sobczak

(Excerpt from The Living Gulf Coast now available at the Chamber Welcome Center)

Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris) Other names: nonpareil / Status:

FL=declining, IUCN-NT / Life span: to 9 years / Length: 4.7-5.1 in. (12-13 cm) / Wingspan: 8-8.5 in. (20-21 cm) / Weight: 0.5-0.7 oz (13-19 g) / Nests: along the Eastern Seaboard to North Carolina, and a separate race nests in east Texas through Arkansas / Found: AC, near coast, mainland / Months found (in caps): JFMamjjasoND.

Perhaps the single most colorful bird that passes through Southwest Florida, the male painted bunting is a curious palate of blue, lime-green, red, and gray. The female is more of a greenish-yellow color and nowhere near as brilliantly colored as the male.

Photo by Judd Patterson

The painted bunting has two distinct populations: eastern and western. The eastern bird that comes through Florida generally winters in Cuba and Central America, while the western race winters in Northern Mexico. Some birds remain in South Florida for the winter; locating any during the summer is very difficult. One of the best places to find the painted bunting consistently is near the bird feeder located just off the main boardwalk at Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Collier County, where it comes to feed throughout the winter. This bird has one unexpected characteristic, especially because of its small size: the male is very territorial and aggressive toward other male buntings. Fights between rival males can become extremely animated, involving fierce pecking, beating each other with their wings, and grappling, sometimes resulting in the death of the defeated bird, a highly unusual outcome among avian rivals. The painted bunting is approaching threatened status primarily because of habitat loss in its eastern population. It prefers dense thickets and mixed pine and hardwood forests. A handful of birds never leave Florida, nesting along the southern edge of the great Eastern deciduous forest along the border of Georgia and Alabama. It is not adapting well to human alterations to the environment, although it can be spotted on occasion in urban locations.

Charles Sobczak lives and writes on Sanibel Island. To find out more about the author and his books, visit www.indigopress.net.

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Three races: 50 miles, 50 km, and 25 km Run along old logging “trams” trails through the bald cypress swamp, grassland prairie, and more in the Fakahatchee Strand Preserve. Race date: January 21, 2012, with a limit of 250 runners. Early registration through November 15. Visit website www.evergladesultras.com or call Race Director Bob Becker at (954) 439-2800; email [email protected].


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RESTAURANT NEWS

Camellia Street Grill (695-2003): Opening October 15

City Seafood (695-4700): 6:00 am – 6:00 pm; daily Fish Market also open

Everglades Seafood Depot (695-0075): 10:30 am - 10:00 pm; daily

Everglades Scoop (695-0375): Opening October 15

Gator Express (695-3937): 7:00 am – 7:00 pm; Sun - Thurs 7:00 am – 8:00 pm; Fri, Sat

Glades Haven Deli (695-2091): 6:00 am – 6:00 pm; Sun - Thurs 6:00 am – 9:00 pm; Fri, Sat

Havana Cafe (695-2214): Opening October 15

Island Cafe (695-0003): 6:00 am – 9:00 pm; daily

Ivey House (695-3299): 6:30 – 9:30 am; daily Continental breakfast, box lunches

Joanie’s Blue Crab Cafe (695-2682): 11 am – 4:00 pm; Thurs - Mon

Leebo’s Rock-Bottom Bar (465-9521): 3:00 pm; daily live music all the time

Oyster House Restaurant (695-2073): 11:00 am – 9:00 pm; Sun-Thurs 11:00 am – 10:00 pm; Fri, Sat 4:30 -6:30 pm – Early Bird Specials

Port-of-the-Islands (239-394-3101): Closed for the Summer/Fall

Right Choice Pizzeria (695-3663): 5:00 – 8:30 pm; Thurs- Sun (takeout)

Rod & Gun (695-2101): 7:00 - 10 am Breakfast; daily 11:30 am - 9:00 pm; daily

Susie’s Station (695-2273): 11:00 am - 5:00 pm; daily

Triad Seafood (695-0722 or 695-2662): 10:30 am – 5:00 pm; daily

Right Choice Supermarket: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm, Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 7:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am – 6:30 pm, Sun

Grimm’s Stone Crab (695-3222). Open 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday if seafood available. Call in advance.

Avery Lynn Cinnante was born on Sept. 12 to Pete and Janet Cinnante of Boca Raton. Proud grandparents are Mike and Carol Stevens of Miles City. Avery has a 4 1/2 year old big brother, Aidan. Congratulations to the family!

Congratulations to Robin Barnes and Larry Weber who were married on Saturday, September 24, at Everglades Community Church with a reception following the ceremony at the Seafood Depot. Photo by Helen Bryan

Women’s Haircuts at Barber Fish & Chips Barber Shop, located next to the Pizzeria behind Right Choice Supermarket, has announced that a hairdresser will be available on Tuesday and Thursday to cut and style women’s hair. Call 695-0009 to make an appointment or stop by the shop.

DOCTOR’S CLINIC Dr Kirk Demartino of Marco Island will see patients on Friday afternoons by appointment only in the clinic behind the Fire Station. He accepts Medicare and insurance. For info and appointments, call (239) 642-5552.

Little Gator Clinic The free walk-in clinic (behind the Fire Station) for youngsters age 18 and under is closed until later in the season.

MOBILE PET VET Dr Lopez will visit the area on Saturday, October 15, at McLeod Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 to 4 p.m. in Copeland. For info, phone him at 777-PETS (7387) or visit the website online at www.naplesmobilepetvet.com.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This campaign was founded in 1985 to promote mammography as the best way to fight breast cancer with early detection. The Race for the Cure was first held in 1983 in Dallas, TX. The pink ribbon has been the symbol of breast cancer awareness since 1993.

EVERGLADES LIONS CLUB Serving our community with eye and hearing assistance since the 1950's.

Call us with your needs. New members welcome.

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