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Grinch invites self to Council mulls mosquito management proposal CROW'S BylDAVAYNBERG amendment "could effectively [email protected] "We believe the current plan is not clear on these issues eliminate the current policies for 'Festival mosquito control work on refuges, During Tuesday's City Council and, if it's striclty interpretive, could restrict our ability to of session, councilors listened to a including J.N. 'Ding' Darling Trees' presentation regarding the draft successfully prevent the discomfort and disease through National Wildlife Refuge and other proposal for a national policy that sound mosquito control and pVactices." properties in Lee County." would amend the current policy — Wayne Gale, Executive Director, Lee County Mosquito Control District "We believe the current plan is Sanibel regarding mosquito management. not clear on these issues and if it's The U.S. Fish and Wildlife that, "we will allow populations of also states that an approach on strictly interpretive, could restrict School Service (USFWS) proposal seeks native mosquito species to function dealing with mosquito populations our ability to successfully prevent to amend the current Mosquito and unimpeded unless they cause a will be determined after a "specific the discomfort and disease through Beacon Mosquito-Borne Disease sound mosquito control and prac- Shedding human and/or wildlife health health threat" is identified. Management Policy Pursuant to the threat." Wayne Gale, Executive Director tices," Gale said. Light on National Wildlife Refuge System Management of the populations with the Lee County Mosquito Representatives from the J.N. 1 _ School Improvement Act of 1997, and the may be allowed, if and when it is Control District (LCMCD), 'Ding' Darling Wildlife Refuge, M News would restrict the current practices determined that they pose a direct addressed the council's concerns Kevin Godsea, Lead Park Ranger, €/ which deal with mosquito popula- threat to humans or wildlife. regarding the draft policy. and acting refuge manager Patrick tions within the Refuge System and While the draft plan does focus The issue with the amendment Martin, were also present at the individual refuges. on biodiversity and conservation, it as it is states by LCMCD is that the meeting. The ^^ The proposed amendment states See COUNCIL, page 21 Reporter f/ft wants your/Xl Bowman's Beach Park news •/r • > Water, water everywhere Post to the dedication ceremony a hit virtual BylDAVAYNBERG newsroom: [email protected] breezenewspapers.com Dozens of kids rushed past Sanibel Mayor Mick Answer me Denham to be the first to climb the spider web at the new playground located at Bowman's Beach Park. this... Denham and five children from the after school pro- Take part in our gram had the honor of online poll. cutting the ribbon at This week's the amenities dedica- "It's beautiful, it's fun, it's question: tion ceremony last safe and it's so nice to have After another Thursday. The park was a playground on the island." harmless hurricane sea- —Abby Murtagh, Sanibel resident son, do you think the real destroyed by estate economy in South Hurricane Charley in __^^^^__—_____^^^ Florida will improve? 2004, but through a series of grants the city was able to plant 21,964 trees, Answer online at planted new vegetation along the sand dunes, put in a new island-reporter.com and see Seniors' Fitness Trail, built a new canoe and kayak launch- what others have said. ing site, new gazebos at the picnic site as well as a new See last week's results inside playground. on Page 4. The new launch site is equipped with a skid-proof ramp Lily & Co. See BEACH, page 3 hosting huge celebration IDAVAYNBERG Holiday Bazaar a fave Joe Nygaard and Bert Kinney put out a simulated boat fire. Get the full story for longtime islanders in this week's ByJEFFLYSIAK ISLANDER Sanibel firemen participate [email protected] Taking a break from their volunteer stints as coffee maker and hot dog griller, long- time local residents Every Issue in water rescue drills Hazel Amon and Doris Letters 4 BylDAVAYNBERG tions between all the rescue units on the Southerton tried to recall ivaynberg @ breezenewspapers.com water. what they liked best Word on the Island 4 Motorists coming . The event about one of the islands' Community Calender .... 6 lasted three most popular annual over the Sanibel "We have a big area to cover for just Police Beat. 15 Causeway last week days, with par- attractions: the Island did need to worry a small station like we are, so any ticipants from Seniors Holiday Bazaar. Sports 16 when they saw tall chance we get to come out and work local fire "I think I like to look Obituary 17 towers of smoke bil- with all the local agencies is a good departments, at all of the arts and law enforce- crafts more than any- Classified Ads 18 lowing from a vessel thing, so that we're all on the same near Span C. The ment agencies, thing," said Southerton, TFFFTYSTAK Gardening 20 page." Lee County who moved here in JEFFLYSIAK smoke was part of a — Paul Russell, U.S. Coast Guard Tides 23 series of exercises ^^^^^^^^^^ Emergency 1974 "I love seeing Crowds circulate through the conducted by area ^^^~~^^~—•"• —^^^^—^^^^—— Management, what people can make Arts & Crafts Room at last emergency response departments, with FWC, EMS, U.S. Coast Guard, Sanibel by hand. It's a pretty weekend's Island Seniors This newspaper is the purpose to help manage communica- Emergency Response Team "SERT" and good business." Holiday Bazaar. printed on recycled paper See DRILLS, page 15 See BAZAAR, page 15 Join Us AM - 2:3. j 0v Pr* Mn FOrun R OU\# w Rn A Make Your Christinas & SuAulay J Brtuvoh New Year's Eve Open Daily for Dinner 5:30 - 10:30 PM • Live Entertainment Nightly Specializing in Private Parties • Off-Site Catering Available Today! RESTAURANT • *•• _ 1244 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island • 239.472.5555 Take-Out "Have Your Holiday IWEIS NEWS PRESS1' All major credit cards accepted Party With Us! 0) Community gathers for Thanksgiving celebration Submitted by MARJ NORDSTROM ley of songs, with Ruth Keel at the piano t o The Sanibel community gathered last and Judy Smith on clarinet. © Sunday evening for a special Dr. Ran Niehoff from Sanibel Thanksgiving Service, an enthusiastic Congregational Church reminded every- gathering that celebrated all that we have body that on the first Thanksgiving in to be thankful for. New England back in 1621, the gathering Piano music by Jerry Frantz, music was very Ecumenical, with 90 friendly director from Sanibel Community Indians joining the 46 Pilgrims who had Church, helped set the mood for the more survived the winter. His clever remarks, O than 175 people who gathered at The many of which were historical, were Z Community House. Event emcee and entertaining and inspiring. song leader Fred Nordstrom introduced Rabbi Murray Saltzman wrote a poem Sanibel mayor Mick Denham, who deliv- entitled "Thank God For This ered a prayer while Rev. Hayden Thanksgiving Day," which was read by Crawford from St. Michaels Church read Jack Cohen from Bat-Yam Temple of the scripture. Island and appreciated by all. Janet Pastor Brad Livermon from Sanibel Werner, representing Lee County Mercy Community Church sang a hymn solo Ministry, introduced the "Pilgrims" from accompanied by guitar while the SCC's Sanibel Congregational Church, who LOGOS Kids performed a Thanksgiving served as usjhers for. the generous offering pantomime set to music. that was d'elivered to the Fort Myers Andrew McKelvey from St. Isabel's Rescue Mission, which will help pay for Catholic Church read George Thanksgiving dinners for the less fortu- Washington's 1789 Proclamation, which nate. was followed by Sanibel City Manager After the Benediction was given by Judie Zimomra's reading of George SCC Pastor Daryl Donovan, the gathered Bush's 2007 Proclamation. community sang "God Bless America." The BIG Arts Community Chorus, Apple cider was donated by Bailey's under the direction of Steve Cramer and and healthy cookies were offered from SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER with the addition of members of the SCC Curves during the fellowship following "Pilgrims" from Sanibel Congregational Church served as ushers during the Nov. 18 o u Choir, sang a rousing Thanksgiving med- the Thanksgiving presentation. Community Thanksgiving Service. © Holiday decorations and displays Grinch invites self to ? c permitted now through Jan. 9 As a reminder to Sanibel CROW's 'Festival of Trees' home owners and businesses, the Fortunately for the rest of us, we will all Sanibel Code permits holiday be at the Sanctuary Clubhouse for the decorations, lighting and dis- Festival on Sunday, Dec. 2... not on the plays between Nov. 21 and Jan. non-existent "Saturday" as the Grinch mis- 9, 2008 which are clearly inci- takenly printed on the invitations! dental, customary and common- ly associated with any national, "Bidding on the magnificent and awe- local or religious holiday. some • selection of trees and wreaths will For further information, certainly be competitive," said event chair please contact the City of Daniel Thompson. "Based on the few trees Sanibel's Code Enforcement I've seen so far, it's going to be hard to office at (239) 472- 4136. choose and then to keep up with the bidding on my favorites." IS Sally Hanser has created "A Christmas Legend," pictured here and sponsored by Festival Gold Presenting Sponsor, Sanibel Captiva Trust Company. CROW sincerely thanks all of the members of the Trust Company Board for their many years of important and faithful support of our holi- day events, initially the Holly Ball and now the Festival of Trees. We also thank Hanser for creating this beautiful tree that is sure to generate many bids for the silent auction and will result in much-needed dollars being raised in sup- SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER port of CROW's operations.

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