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For the past 21 years, the City of Everglades has been able to raise an average of $4,000 during the holiday season. These generous donations always go towards the purchase of gifts or gift cards for children within the Everglades area who might otherwise go without any gifts at all. We want to make sure every child has a little something to make them smile. This year, we will be giving gift cards to the children so they can use that money to buy gifts or get something for themselves. It would be wonderful if you would be able to contribute to this year’s program. No amount is too small. If you would like to help us out, please make a check payable to “The City of Everglades City” and write “Santa’s Toys for Kids” in the memo section. Checks should be mailed to: The City of Everglades City, PO Box 110, Everglades City, FL 34139. RAPPER TABLE OF CONTENTS Calendar

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Tide Table

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Capt. Merritt

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Recipe

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School News

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My Slice

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NOAA Report

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Crossword

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Classifieds/ Biz Info

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The History About “Thanksgiving”

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As children, many of us were taught that the pilgrims and native Americans got together in Plymouth, Massachusetts, had a feast together which became known as Thanksgiving. That is a very simplistic, and not completely accurate, summary of what events actually led to the holiday we celebrate each year. In 1620, the Mayflower brought the Pilgrims to Plymouth, MA where they set up a colony. Historical records show that in 1621, the Pilgrims did get together with the Wampanoag tribe to celebrate a successful harvest with a three-day celebration. It is this celebration from which our present day celebration is derived. Sometime in the early 1830’s New Englanders started referring to that special period in time as “Thanksgiving”. And, it wasn’t until 1863 that Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving an official holiday. Interestingly, no turkey or pie was served at this celebration. Instead, archives indicate that the Wampanoag Tribe brought 5 deer and the Pilgrims provided the bounty from their harvest. There is evidence that wild fowl was a part of the feast as duck, goose and turkey were all abundant in the area. However, there is no specific reference to suggest that turkey was served. Historical accounts show that cornmeal, pumpkin, succotash and cranberries were on the menu. Sweet potatoes were not as they were not grown in North America at that time. Similarly, ovens were not yet invented meaning pie making was not possible. Another common misconception is that the Pilgrims extended an invitation to the Native Americans for helping them reap the harvest. The truth of how they all ended up feasting together is unknown. So, why all the discrepancies? It seems as if two points in history have been merged by combining the “feast” in the 1620’s with the more traditional celebrations in the 1860’s to complete the concept of the feast-driven ritual we celebrate today. Now that we have all of these details out of the way...let’s eat turkey, pie, and all the fixings!

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Enjoy the Holiday Boat Parade in Everglades City, December 5th at Sundown The boat parade is on! Our annual boat parade will motor down the Barron River on December 5th at sundown. If you would like to be in the boat parade, bring your beautifully decorated vessel to the mouth of the river by 5 pm. The parade will start promptly at sundown! Christmas Church Services: Contact the local houses of worship to check their holiday schedules. You can search for them at www.visitevergladescity.com. Navigate to the directory on the left sidebar and select “worship”. Contact information and directions are provided in each listing.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2020 — JANUARY 2, 2021 SUNDAY 29 Holy Family Reopens 10:30 am 6

MONDAY 30 Full Moon Cyber Monday

TUESDAY December 1 City Council 7 pm 8 City Council, 7 pm

Meteor Shower, See p.6

7 ESHP, 8:30 am FME Lunch, 11:30 am 14 New Moon Meteor Shower, See p.6

29 Full Moon

15 P & Z Mtg

January 18, Martin Luther King Day (no school)

WEDNESDAY 2 Food Bank ECC, 11am—2pm Virtual Ladies Coffee, 9:30 9 Food Bank ECC, 11am—2pm Virtual Ladies Coffee, 9:30 16 Food Bank ECC, 11am—2pm Virtual Ladies Coffee, 9:30 23 Food Bank ECC, 11am—2pm Virtual Ladies Coffee, 9:30 30 Food Bank ECC, 11am—2pm Virtual Ladies Coffee, 9:30

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SATURDAY 5 Boat Parade, See

10 Lions Club

12 Rapper

18 Last day of school before winter break

25 Merry Christmas!

26 Rapper

31 New Year’s Eve

January 1 Happy New Year!!

6 pm

February 2: Groundhog Day

February 7: Superbowl Sunday

February 14: Valentines Day

AREA INFORMATION & NUMBERS:

OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS:

AA: Wed., closed until further notice CARNESTOWN Recycle & Trash: 2nd Sat. of month, 9a-12p, 12:30p-3:30 DR DEMARTINO: Seeing patients in Marco, call: (239) 642-5552 DR MARTIN: Call for appointment: (813)-787-9738 LIONS CLUB: Second Thursday of Month, 6 pm MUSEUM: Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm, 239-252-5026 PANCAKE FLY-IN: Coming Soon! REACH OUT: closed until further notice SKATING RINK: Closed until further notice SMALLWOOD STORE: Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon 11 am to 5 pm, 239-695-2989 THRIFT SHOP: Open Thursdays, 11 to 3 pm. Masks required. VETERANS SUPPORT: closed until further notice VISITOR CENTER: (239)-232-4037 Closed until further notice

The Local Area Code is 239 POST OFFICE INFORMATION: Chokoloskee (239) 695-4468 (M-F: 9:30 am to 1 pm, 2 pm to 4:30 pm, closed Sat. & Sun.) Everglades City (239) 695-2174 (M-F: 9:30 am to 1 pm, 2 pm to 4:30 pm, closed Sat. & Sun.) Ochopee (239) 695-2099 (M-F: 8 am to 10 am, noon to 4 pm; Sa: 10 am to 11:30 am)

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Fishing in the 10,000 Islands With Captain Mike Merritt

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Fishing this time of year has just changed with recent weather fronts. The high winds and cooler temps have caused things to change. The outside islands were full of baits of all kinds, and that is changing too. Extreme low tides with the N.E. winds have allowed a lot of fresh water to pour out of the backcountry. This has also changed the dynamics of fishing right now. So, with all these changes fishing can be tough. There are still plenty of Snook around and if you can't get live bait, and they are taking jigs just fine. Live shrimp will also catch plenty. We are catching them on the outside islands and in the backcountry. The main thing for success right now is moving water. Redfish are still biting on the outside but this has slowed down some. We should start finding more Reds in the backcountry. Try shrimp on a cork or a jig tipped with shrimp. Trout fishing is actually getting better and should continue as waters get colder. These are being caught on the bars around the islands and close to the rivers and passes. Popping corks and shrimp are a sure bet. Jigs will catch plenty. Incoming tide seems best but high outgoing also works. There have been a lot of changes in weather, water temps, tides, and winds so if your not sure what to do try casting a jig with your favorite tail and you will surely find some action! ~Good luck fishing! Capt. Mike Merritt Photo: Captain Merritt holding a beautiful snook

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A Message From Principal Dr. Cherie Allison At EVG We L.E.A.D. (Learn, Encourage, Aspire, Dream) Small Town, Small School, Big Education! THE TRANSFORMATION CONTINUES! As Everglades City School continues to seek out the voice of students to help lead our school, we are excited to announce our first ever-Elementary Student Leadership Team! The students had to fill out an application to apply for the Leadership Team. They were asked to describe a time when they had been a leader and how the 7 Habits helped them, what would they like to do as an Elementary Student Leader, and what leadership skills will they show? We were blown away by the response we received! One student application from a 3rd grader said, “I would like to start a before school tutoring club so people who need tutoring can get it.” The Elementary Student Leadership Team meets weekly and they are currently in the process of planning our next monthly class Positive Behavior celebration! They have collaborated on various outside activities they could do and still social distance. They even thought about the importance of hydrating while being active and how they plan to address this issue! Mr. Jason Mayberry has stepped up to be the adult leader of our Elementary Student Leadership team! Mr. Mayberry created an Elementary student leadership group in Microsoft Teams and all the students are posting ideas in Teams as a way to communicate with each other when they are outside of their meeting times! It truly is incredible to see the students excited about leading our school!

Photo: Welcome to these students in grades 2nd – 5th! Kaydence F, Brooke M, Lydia J, Turner S, Nicol S, Amaia M, Zackery M, Hilda C, Rylee M, Lariah H, and Joseph A. Everglades City School is so very proud of its’ third grade class for accomplishing a major literacy milestone! The third grade class is small in size but huge on their love for reading! The class of only twelve students has accomplished something many large classes never do in an entire year! They have read over one million words! To accomplish this the twelve students read Scholastic books and then passed the quiz for the corresponding book! Their hard work has paid off as their love for reading and their vocabulary grows! EVG had a very special celebration on Nov. 17 to celebrate their hard work!

Photo: EVG’s large 3rd grade class accompanied by their incredible teacher – Mrs. Baumler! Way to read third grade!

GARBAGE & YARD WASTE PICKUP ABC’s Here is What Waste Management Is Looking For In Collier County & Everglades City Sometimes it gets put out but not picked up. Why? Well, there are very specific rules when it comes to garbage and yard waste and if we don’t follow them, they may not pick it up. As of October 2005, yard waste is no longer collected in plastic bags. Plastic bags are fine for household garbage placed in the green trash cans. Yard waste must be prepared for collection by either:  Placing in personal containers no larger than 45 gallons, weighing no more than 50 pounds when filled.  Placing in paper bags/sacks.  Tying in bundles no longer than four feet in length.  No branches thicker than four inches in diameter.  No more than ten (10) bundles or containers.  No Plastic Bags. There will be NO collection services of any kind trash, recycling, bulky items or yard waste - on the following holidays: Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If your regular collection day falls on any of these holidays, collection will be made on your next regularly scheduled collection day. Regular collection services will occur on all other holidays (e.g., Memorial Day, Labor Day, New Years Day, etc.) Customer Service phone lines - (239) 2522380 - are open on all other holidays from 8:00 A.M. 2:00 P.M.

**Thrift Store Notice** The Thrift Store will be open one day per week so that families can get many items right here at home! Clothes, collectibles & ?? Open Thursday’s from 11 am to 3 pm 205 N. Buckner Ave., Everglades City, FL The Thrift Store is closed Thanksgiving day.

“Doing Life Together” Sunday Worship: 11am Wednesday Bible Study: 7PM Kids program Wed. & Sunday! Join us on the Island! Ph: (239) 232-0098

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**$25,000 Reward for Information** No Arrests Yet For Illegally Poached Smalltooth Sawfish Dumped Along Canal in Everglades City Tipsters Can Remain Anonymous NOAA officials seek information from anyone who may have details about 7 smalltooth dumped along the causeway from Everglades City to Chokoloskee, and are offering a reward up to $20,000 for information leading to a criminal conviction or the assessment of a civil penalty. The Center for Biological Diversity announced an additional $5,000 reward, increasing the overall reward to $25,000. Smalltooth sawfish were added on the Endangered Species List in 2003. Killing a sawfish is a Class-A misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in prison and a fine of up to $100,000.

Please call the NOAA Enforcement Hotline at 1-800-853-1964. Tips may be left anonymously.

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The MULLET RAPPER Autumn in Everglades City By Katherine S. Tullie

Autumn is here! Although we in EC don’t have the changing of the leaves we do have a beautiful town that people can enjoy. The sunsets, the beautiful weather and the stars at night are just a few of the blessings we enjoy. My poem today is called “AUTUMN IN EVERGLADES CITY.”

Here in Everglades City hope is in the air The people in here really care It’s a town with a smile Come on over and stay for awhile It’s a great place to visit on any given day The people are lovely and you’ll have a welcoming stay Friendly is their middle name, for sure Come and relax for an uplifting cure The EC sunsets are something to behold The colors are vibrant to enjoy whether you’re young or old The stars shine brightly at night In EC you can seek tranquility under the stars so bright! Taking a drive to EC is the thing to do You still can enjoy all that Everglades City has for you!

Look for PoetryStreet on Twitter or at PoetryStreet.com Kathythepoet@gmail.com

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Geminids Meteor Shower Peak: December 13 & 14 SWFL’s typically clear December nights make it one of our finest months for stargazing. According to the American Meteor Society which was founded in 1911, “the Geminids are usually the strongest meteor shower of the year and meteor enthusiasts are certain to circle December 13 and 14 on their calendars. This is the one major shower that provides good activity prior to midnight as the constellation of Gemini is well placed from 22:00 onward. The Geminids are often bright and intensely colored. Due to their medium-slow velocity, persistent trains are not usually seen. These meteors are also seen in the southern hemisphere, but only during the middle of the night and at a reduced rate.” The peak days will be December 13 & 14 where the moon will only be at 1 percent. This will deliver a dark night...now we need the weatherforecasters to deliver a couple of clear nights!

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Tracking Panthers in SWFL Florida Panthers are on the Endangered Species list with fewer than 120 to 130 remaining in the wild. Florida panthers live about 12 years. They often succumb to other disease before reaching that milestone due to the small number of cats, and subsequent, small genetic pool. The panther mating season is November through March. During this time they roam more and may venture onto roadways at dawn and dusk when they are most active. So far in 2020, there have been 18 reported panther deaths. This is down significantly from 2019 when there were 26 for the same time span. The reduction is likely due to reduced travel related to the pandemic. Please use caution when driving in wooded areas especially at times when panthers are most active. VIRTUAL LADIES COFFEE ON WEDNESDAYS AT 9:30 AM. FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO JOIN IN CALL PATTY HUFF AT

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The Island Kitchen Kathy’s Sugar Cookies Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 cup margarine or butter, softened 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional*) 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar Granulated sugar for tops

Holiday Recipe Idea!

Directions: In one bowl, mix powdered sugar, butter, egg, vanilla and almond extract. In a the other bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Blend the flour mixture in with the other ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Next, divide into at least 2 balls and roll onto parchment paper until about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into shapes. You can use a drinking glass dipped into flour so it wont stick. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. Arrange onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375° for about 8 minutes. Watch them carefully so the bottoms to burn! This will make about 50 2 inch cookies. You can use colored sugar for Christmas! *I often omit the almond extract. Both styles are good!

M U LLE T R A PPE R C R O S SW O R D Across 1 Mountain inn 6 "--- Believer" (Neil Diamond song) 9 Put the ball in play 10 Sand ridge 12 Money earned 13 Korbut of Olympic fame 14 Laugh loudly 15 Bird seed ingredient 17 Remote necessities, very often 19 Malt beverage 20 Clinton family cat, formerly 23 --- Hawke of "Dead Poets Society" 25 Auditor, briefly 26 Pair in a dead man's hand 28 Types of sticky substances 30 Drove 34 Dark or martial, maybe 35 Like Ark animals 37 Legal beginning? 38 Floating aimlessly 39 Salty sauce 40 Some are musical

Down 1 Former TV Host 2 Aquatic killer 3 New World Symphony composer 4 Precious stone 5 Puffy swelling 6 American _ _ _ _ 7 Head of a mosque 8 Actress --Lansbury 9 Knightly salutation 11 Consumed 16 "--- dead people"

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My Little Slice of Paradise by Kathy Brock My mother used to say, “life is what you make it.” I don’t think I fully understood that until later in life, and these last few months have really brought this into focus for me… During the pandemic, we, like most of you, have been staying home and only venturing out for the necessities. We do have the great fortune of the 10,000 Islands at our doorstep, so getting over the water is a great respite...but most of our time is spent at home. Birdwatching and gardening is something Tim & I both enjoy. Here in Everglades City, we put out feeders to attract birds. We also plant flowers and berries to attract hummingbirds and other fruit eating birds. It is almost as if we have created our own little avian oasis. At any time of day, some type of bird is here either eating, drinking, bathing or hanging out. I am convinced they know we want them here. In addition to the birds that are here to eat, the osprey appear to be setting up their nest on the tower in front of our home. I say, “appear” because they did this last year too but ultimately nested by the school, so I am not certain yet. However, their old nest was destroyed, so we could get lucky and they will stay here this season to entertain us. Creating a bird oasis is good for the birds because it provides a steady source of food and water, but it is also good for you. Taking the time to enjoy the birds is very relaxing. It is an excellent way to let go of stress. It can also make the home more interesting for your children and other members of your family. It is something you can do for the rest of your time on earth together. Get an inexpensive feeder and some mixed wild bird seed and give it a try. A bird bath is an essential item for any bird lover. It is a great presemt for any birder on your gift list too!

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EVERGLADES COMMUNITY CHURCH The Friendly Church on the Circle Non-Denominational 101 S. Copeland Avenue PO Box 177, Everglades City, FL 34139 239-784-7318 The Rev. Dr. Bob N. Wallace, Pastor Sunday Worship Service 11:00 am Sunday School Oct. 13th—March www.visitevergladescity.com

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CLASSIFIED ADS FOR SALE: Incredible Rare Opportunity in Everglades City! This waterfront home was the old Juliet Carnes Collier five room hospital in Everglades City until 1963 when it was converted into a private residence. Located next door to the Historic Rod & Gun Club, this home is zoned City Historic Preservation which allows various uses from Single Family or a Bed & Breakfast to Village Commercial uses. This home still has original wood floors, bead board walls, ceilings and original doors throughout. With some TLC you could have a spectacular home or business. The potential is there! Asking ... $549,000.. Glades Realty 239 -695-4299 Karen@GladesRealty.com FOR SALE: Cute 12 x38 Park Model that must be moved. Next to road for an easy move. Corian countertops, large stainless sink, custom faucet. Bedroom has a large closet and is big enough for nightstands on both sides of the bed and a dresser. Fisherman’s Cove 25, $10,000 OBO. 702 340 3149 FOR RENT: Efficiency apartment in Everglades City. Monthly or seasonal, for 2 adults; kitchenette, W/D, includes utilities and use of dock. No smoking or pets. For more information call 239-253-3942. SELLING SOMETHING? Put your ad in the Mullet Rapper and reach the local community and beyond! For more information contact us via email at mulletrapper@gmail.com or by telephone at 954 662 7003.

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LOCAL BUSINESS INFO For a complete directory of businesses: www.visitevergladescity.com. RIGHT CHOICE SUPERMARKET 9 am—7 pm Daily WINCAR HARDWARE 8: 30 am—5 pm MON—SAT CAMELLIA STREET GRILL M-SAT, 11am—7 pm, (239) 695-2003 CITY SEAFOOD 9 am-3 pm M-F, 9am-5pm Sat & Sun (239) 695-4700 HAVANA CAFÉ, daily 9—4 239-695-2214 GRIMM’S STONE CRAB M-Sat 8am-5pm, 239-695-3222 HOLE IN THE WALL PIZZA M-Th 11-7 pm, Fri & Sat 11-9pm (239) 695-4444 ISLAND CAFÉ 6 am -9 pm Daily (239) 695-0003 MARATHON GAS/NELY’S 6 am—10 pm (239) 695-4222 ROD AND GUN CLUB 12 pm—8 pm (239) 695-2101 TRIAD SEAFOOD Open Daily 10:30 am—4:00 pm MUSEUM OF THE EVERGLADES Open 9 am– 4 pm Tues-Sat **THE FOOD BANK IS OPEN!** Wednesday, 11 am to 2 pm Everglades Community Church Drive up service only. Food is distributed on the back deck. General Questions: If you have any questions, call Everglades City Hall (239) 695-3781. For more information about local businesses, tide predictions and area information, please go to: www.VisitEvergladesCity.com

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