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NEWS-PRESS, TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1995 3B OBITUARIES Peter Cook, 57, British comic actor 1965-66 and 1970-73. "We stopped working together in 1977 although we have remained the Cook's film roles included "The Wrong Box" (1965); "Bedazzled" (1967), Cook's revision of the Faust legend; "A Dandy in Aspic" (1968); "The Hound of the Baskervilles" (1979), with Cook as Sherlock Holmes and Moore as Dr. Watson; "Derek and Clive" (1981); "Yellow-beard" (1983); and "Whoops Apocalypse" (1987). He was a principal investor in Private Eye, a satirical magazine noted for its frequent defense of libel suits. Cook is survived his third wife, Lin Chong Cook, and two daughters by his first marriage.

Funeral arrangements were not announced. More obituaries 4B spend a lot of the week reading the newspapers or watching Brazilian soap operas," he said in a 1987 interview with the Telegraph Sunday Magazine. Miller paid tribute Monday to Cook's comic genius which he said was "the inspirational source for modern British comedy during the last 30 years." Michael Palin of the Monty Python comedy troupe described Cook as "completely and utterly Irreplaceable. "He was the most wonderful company, very astute, very sharp, very funny and had this wonderful ability, which I shall greatly miss, to show up the absurdities of life." The Associated Press LONDON Peter Cook, the acerbic comedian credited with founding contemporary British satire, died Monday. He was 57.

Cook died of a gastrointestinal hemorrhage at the Royal Free Hospital, where he had been admitted Jan. 3, his family said. Cook achieved fame In the 1960s in the comedy review "Beyond the Fringe," which also starred his longtime comedy partner Dudley Moore, Alan Bennett and Jonathan Miller. After a long run in London, the show moved to Broadway. Cook and Moore also had a British television hit with "Not Only But Also," a sketch comedy show which ran on BBC in i nnnrnrnnn QylilUUIJ yUUu DEATHS.

FUNERALS Information In the Deaths and Funerals column is paid advertising. To place an obituary call 335-0324. residence. He moved to Fort Myers in 1972 and was appointed shepherd of the Church of Christ Written in Heaven. In 1975 he became pastor of Jerusalem Baptist Church where he served five years.

In 1980 God inspired him with a vision and he founded and pastored the Unity Christian Church where he served faithfully until death. He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted wife, Evangelist Mildred Raines; six loving children; one son-in-law; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and other sorrowing relatives and friends. Homegoing services for Elder Raines will be conducted on Wednesday, January 11, at 1 p.m., from the Unity Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. Viewing services will be held at the sanctuary, 2709 Highland Fort Myers, beginning at 6 until 9 p.m. today.

Arrangements are under the direction of H.N. Barrett, Sr. and H.N. Barrett, Licensed Funeral Directors, of Barrett Funeral Chapel, Inc. B.

JEANEYODER Jeane Yoder, 80, of Fort Myers and Elkhart, died January 7, 1995 at her home here. She married Gerald L. Yoder In 1978, who survives, along with one sister, Margaret Johnson of Sarona, Wise, a niece, several step-children and step-grandchildren. She was a member of the Episcopal Church and Cypress Lakes Country Club. A private memorial service will be held later.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Hope Hospice, or the charity of yourchoice. Out Of Area JOHN BURT John Burt, age 59, of Knoxville, formerly of Fort Myers, 1 COUNTY PUBLIC passed away late Friday evening, December 23, 1994atthefamilyhome.He was a member of Post 38 American Legion, Fort Myers. He Is survived by his wife, Billie Burt; thildren: Theordore Burt of Knoxville, Cheryl Lane of Bonita Springs, and John Paul Jones of San Marcos, three grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Ron and Kay Phillips of Seymour, and nephew, Jesse Phillips of Seymour. A memorial service with military honors will be conducted Saturday, January 7, 1995 at Knoxville Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements are by Craig Brown FD, Knoxville, (615) 595-4120.

JOHN CHRISTIAN KNIPP, JR. John Christian Knlpp, 71, died January 8, 1995. He was associated with Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance for 47 years, and was a Navy veteran of WW II. Survivors include his wife, Rosalie DuBois Knipp; son, John Knipp III of Jarrettsville, daughter, Martha K. DeWire of Ithaca, N.Y.; sisters: Jean Gerwig and Suzanne Huntley both of Baltimore, and four grandchildren.

Memorial service will be held on Friday, January 13, 1995, lla.m.,atSt. Mark's Episcopal Church, Gastonia, N.C. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to St. Michael's and All Angels, P.O. Box 6, SanibelFL 33957.

HARRIET O. VANDAME WATROUS Harriet O. VanDame Watrous of Sarasota died January 9, 1995. Survivors include her two sons: William T. of Sarasota and T.

Theodore of Fort Myers; one sister, Helen Ogburn of Appalachicola, and five grandchildren: Bobby, Franklin, Katie, Robbieand Ashley. The funeral service is Thursday, January 12, at Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel in Sarasota. P.O. 500564 best of friends throughout the years," Moore said in Los Angeles on Monday. "I will miss him and his always-inventive wit very much." While Moore found fame in Hollywood, Bennett as a playwright, and COOK Miller in theater, opera and television, Cook was content with a quieter life.

"If the weather isn't fine, I'll and wife Dee of Fort Wayne, and Larry and wife Vera of Auburn, two brothers-in-law: Richard Flowers and wife Heidi of Chicago, John Flowers and wife Donna of Calumet City, Friends will be received TODAY from 2 4 and 6 8 p.m. in the chapel of Farley Funeral Home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, atSt. Raphael Catholic Church with Fr. Walter Swie-tek officiating.

Interment will follow In Lee Memorial Park with military honors by American Legion Post 323, Lehigh Acres. Farley Funeral Home 369-2181 CARROLL E. MADDOX Carroll E. Maddox, 75, of North Fort Myers, died January 9, 1995. A retired construction contractor, he had re-, sided here since 1962.

He was a native of Crisfield, Md. Mr. Maddox was a member of Elks Lodge 2153 of Port lnariotie, voose iouye ittut ayc Coral, American Legion Post 16 of Crisfield, and was a WW II army veteran. He Is survived by his wife, Lyndell; sons: Robert E. and Thomas C.

Maddox; daughter, Linda Carol Wilker-son; brother, Joseph R. Maddox; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 11, 1:00 p.m., from the chapel of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends TODAY from 6 8 p.m.atthefuneral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1101 N. Lake Destiny 415, Maitland FL 32751-7105. DEBORAH MONTGOMERY Deborah Montgomery, 41, of Cape Coral, died Saturday at her residence. Deborah was born in Collingswood, N.J., and moved to Cape Coral six years ago. She was a member of St.

Andrew's Catholic Church. Deborah was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Annette Laf-ferty. She is survived by her sister, Cheryl Curran of Cape Coral; a brother, Joseph Lafferty of Cape Coral; three nephews: Joey, Michael and Patrick; two nieces: Christine and Kelly. She also leaves her loving friend, Kussen Martinof CapeCoral. The family will receive friends Wednesday night, 5 8 p.m., at the Coral Ridge Chapel.

Funeral service will be Thursday at 10:00 a.m. with St. Andrew's officiating at Coral Ridge Funeral HomeChapel. Inurnment will be private. Arrangements by Coral Ridge Funeral Homeand Cemetery.

THE ELDER NELSON RAINES Elder Nelson Raines, 62, of Fort Myers, expired on January 4, 1995 at his ijTTTf.nmr. iMATinMAl CREMATION 11 mm I I Lee County DOLORES MARY FRISCHE Dolores Mory Frische, 69, of Fort Myers, died January 7, 1995 at S.W. Regional Medical Center. Born January 6, 1926 in Evanston, she had been a resident of Florida since 1976. She is survived by her husband, Robert H.

Frische of Fort Myers; daughter, Therese M. Frische of Fort Myers; son, James P. Frische and his wife Andrea of Pensacola, sister, Lois Graham and husband Glenn of St. George, Utah; and brother, Lawrence Pape of Redmond, Wash. Memorial Mass will be held at St.

Cecelia Catholic Church, 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 14, 1995, officiated by Father Thomas Murphy O.S.F.S. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts mav be made to the Blood Bank "St. Cecelia Fund" in her name, or to St. Cecelia Building Fund. ESTELLE HAYNIE JOHNSON Estelle Haynie Johnson, 65, of Fort Myers, passed away Sunday, January 8, 1995.

A resident for the past fifty years, she was formerly of Clearwater. She was preceded in death by her parents, Buford and Merle Haynie. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Luther (Luke); two sons: Chuck Henderson of North Florida, Steve Henderson and his wife Kathy of Lehigh Acres; one daughter, Karen Diamond and her husband Anthonyof Fort Myers; step-son, Gene Johnson of Louisiana; seven grandchildren: Chuck Henderson, Craig Henderson, Shawn Henderson, John Diamond, Tony Diamond, Lisa Diamond, and April Logan; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 11, at Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home, 12777 R.

82, with Rev. Bascom Smith officiating. Interment will be in Lee Memorial Park. Visitation will be one-half hour prior to the services. Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home 334-4880 JOSEPH "JOE" LEON Joseph "Joe" Leon, 70, of Lehigh Acres, died suddenly January 8, 1995 at East Pointe Hospital.

Born December 27, 1924 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Vitantino and Caroline Morales Leon. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during WW II. Joe came to Lehigh Acres in 1979 following 25 years of service as an officer with the Chicago Police Department. He was a member of American Legion Post 0207, The Illinois Police Association, the Italian American Association all in Chicago; of St.

Raphael Catholic Church in Le-; high Acres, and was employed with i the Lehigh Acres Publix for six years. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Therese (Teri) Leon; one daughter, Caroline M. Leon, Gainesville, three brothers: John and wife Helen of Villa Grove, Patrick BM ClMMland Avail 936-2131 i Flower! Sent Worldwide 489-8912 481-2421 458-1311 jmm -ram NOTICE The Eagle Technical Advisory Committee (ETAC) is scheduled to hold a public meeting on Tuesday, January 24, 1995, beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the Division of Natural Resources Manaaement (DNRMI conferenced II i rr nninimr room located at 1 857 Jackson Street. Fort Mvers.

All meetinas of ETAC are open to the public and interested citizens are invited to attend. For I I 1 HI rill I staff at 335-2527. Kefaad6 597-6518 481-4122 637-8099 Ice Charlotte STATE OF FLORIDA CONTRACTOR CPC010363" further information, contact DNRM SWC 1962 COUNTY Collier "CERTIFIED PUBLIC 1 1 I I I 1 AWARD WINNING 1 1 I I NOTICE January nth nth Harborside Convention Hall Downtown Fort Myers 9:00 A.H. 4:00 P.M. Meet representatives from retirement communities, financial consultants, travel and cruise advisors, lifestyle and leisure experts.

And there will be lots of free giveaways, including round-trip tickets on USAir and a chance to win a $10,000.00 Mediterranean Cruise on Royal (ruise Line. SPONSORED Bf: DRAPERIES MINI BLINDS BEDDING VERTICALS CARPETING TOP TREATMENTS The public is cordially invited to a public meetinq of the Lee County Housing Community Development Committee to be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 1995, in Room 618 of the Lee County Courthouse, 21 15 Second Street, Ft. Myers, FL 33901 The agenda will be as follows: I. Call to order II.

A. Approval of the minutes of December 6, 1 994 public meeting B. Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary III. Unfinished business: A. Projects Status Report B.

Neighborhood District Committee Program Update C. HUD Consolidated Plan Update D. Discussion on setting priorities and Fundinq process tor HUD CDBG and HOME programs, particularly affordable housing and special economic development activities IV. New business V. Announcements VI.

Adjournment P.O. 500630 jwmt rti twill Ml 4'F COUNTY COUNTY Wednesday, COMMISSION -LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION MEETING January 18, 1995, rtlTYori Lee Memorial Hospital The Board of County Commissioners will meet with the Lee County Legislative Delegation at the date and time indicated above to discuss local legislative issues. The meeting will be held in the Human Resources Training Room on the first floor of the Courthouse Administration Building, 2115 Second Street in Fort Myers. KU MiCh- mm it will tnlfpn nt this meetinrr however. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AGENDA A public hearing will be held by the Board of Adjustment ol the City ol Fort Myers, Florida on January 25, 1995, at 1:30 P.M.

in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2200 Second Street, Fort Myers, Florida to consider the following variances: I KAGAN ORTHOPEDICS WCruiSC SPORTS MEDICINE 1. Roll Call 2. Minutes 3. Consider a request from St. John First Missionary Baptist Church nc, 2044 Brown Street lor a conditional use to allow for the construction of 1 ,681 square foot addition to be used for Sunday school classrooms, and the extension of an existing off-site parking lot.

Section 25-67 A-10 (20), and variances as follows: A Section 29-86 (c Off site parking is allowed if within 300 feet and a minimum B-1 land use Royal Line Gulf Coast Village ii 1 5 the lee County Legislative area meetings in January, obtaining public comment. P.O. W500514 IG05 nr a rwiecr iL Uo 1 Delegation is holding tour nun is nwiuniy ivui for the purpose of lyyo REFW0n 095-09 00 A I oa rnnntv Value Adiustmenr B) C) D) designation, froposea parKing loi is wimin juu reei our nas a iunu use uesiynuiiaii or n- v. Section 29-89 Uses that infrequently house large assemblages of people such as churches may provide no greater than 75 percent of the required off street parking as unpaved if approved by the Board of Adjustments. Plan shows there will be 24 percent grasj spaces, based on the 102 overall parking spaces onoff site.

Section 30-4 A Type 2 buffer yard is required consisting of a 20 foot wide grass area with 5 shade trees and 30 shrubs per 1 00 linear feel South property line the westerly 60 feet abuts single-family and would require a 20 fool wide grass area with 3 shade trees and 1 8 shrubs. Proposing no buffer. West property line abuts single-family and would require a 20 foot wide grass area with 5 shade trees and 30 shrubs. Plan shows i shade trees, 1 palm tree, no shrubs and width is 0 to 2 feet. Section 30-31 A minimum 5 foot landscaped area with 1 shrub for every 20 square feet or a vegetative hedge, not to exceed Ih feet in height shall be required when any parking area BIJMilI illiMSfBMilill rLCAoc DC MUVIOLU' iiiui nib 71 i i IOOc Board will meet in open session on the 24th day of at 1-30 p.m.

in the East Room, Lee County Courthouse, 2120 Main Street, Fort Myers, Florida. The purpose of the meeting is to review only tne Findings of Fact and Conclusions of the appointed Special Masters on Petitions for real property assessments duly filed with the Value Adjustment Board and to render final decisions on same. If a person decides to appeal a decision made by the Lee County Value Adjustment Board with respect to any matter considered at mis meeting, a record of the proceeding will be needed for such and such person may need to insure that a verbatim record ST proceeding made to include the testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based. PLEASE ACT ACCORDINGLY. abuts any street rignt-ot-way, roaaway, or srreei easement, nun snuwj none umviueu uiuny Douglas Avenue.

4 Consider a request from Prime Hospitality CorpWellesley Inn, 4400 Ford Street, tor a variance from the Growth Management Code, Section 27 93 (a) There may be 1 additional sign not exceeding 1 25 square feet. Applicant is requesting additional sign at 1 63 square feet. 5 Other Business SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS if you require special aid or services as addressed in the Americans with Disabilities Act, cJease contact the City Clerk's Office at 332 6741 no less than five days prior to the above rAPERSON APPEAl ANY DECISION MADE BY THE BOARD OR COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MtETING OR HEARING, HE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND THAT, FOR SUCH PURPOSE HE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAl IS TO BE BASED. OBJECTIONS MAY BE MADE IN PERSON AT THE HEARING OR FILED IN WRITING PRIOR TO THE HEARING DATE IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT WRITTEN OBJECTIONS BE MAILED AT LEAST THREE DAYS (EXCLUDING SATURDAY AND SUNDAY BEFORE THE HEARING DATE THIS MUST BE ON FILE AT THE TIME OF THE HEARING IF FURTHER INFORMATION IS DESIRED CALL 332 6630. City of Fort Myers Building and toning 'i.