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island voices 'Eccentricities' Working together pages 6-8 & 11 page 16 page 19 JANUARY 28, 1999 VOLUME 26 NUMBER 4 36 PAGES IS Reward posted/page 4 H Police tips/page 4 By Pattie Pace Staff Writer The lime of education and warnings that public nude sunbathing is illegal at Bowman's Beach, Silver Key or anywhere on Sanibel is over, according to Sanibel Police Chief Lew Phillips. His department, along with help from the Lee County •Sheriff's Office, began on Wednesday handing out notices lo appear in court to anyone seen nude in the area. president Michael Pistella Michael Pistella By Baton Grodsky Editor Clockwise from top: Painter Phil Finnell steps down believes he has the only "working1 Bug" on re is a bond among a certain species of the islands; Islanders Gina Meneghini with islander. Though they may not even know By Jill Goodman ea< her new version of the Volkswagon Beetle Staff Writer § each other's names, they wave to each other and Ted Deignan with his beloved 1971 clas- when they pass on the street. They check out ^/ wi- sic Bug; and Sanibel mother Trish Webb is Following more than a year of controversial changes in each other's bodies in parking lots. And they thrilled with her brand new Volkswagen staff and the focus of the Pirate Playhouse, Island Theater all go absolutely buggy about their posses- Beetle. Wing President Jack Zwick has stepped aside for health sion. They arc the proud owners of Volkswagen Beetles. reasons. offered here is worth a damn!" by his chairman of the Winnie Donahue has been elected to replace Zwick as And whether they swear by the old version or embrace the new, these Bug people are a kindred spirit. They've board Ernest Breech in 1948. president of the Island Theater Wing, the non-profit board The car slowly gained popularity and reached its hey- that runs the playhouse, prior to the annual elections sched- all been bitten by, what else, the love of a bug. Volkswagen introduced the Beetle from Germany in day in the '60s and '70s. Volkswagen entirely stopped uled for March 21. making the Beetle in America in 1979, for nearly 20 Zwick spearheaded many of the major changes at the this country following World War II. Henry Ford II, who could have brought it here .under the Ford name, rejected years. Then last year, Volkswagen re-launched a '"90s playhouse, some of which caused dissension between version" of the car to mostly rave reviews. board members and members of the playhouse. the "people's car" after being told in a now infamous statement, "Mr. Ford, I don't think what we are being > See Bug, page 12 E> See Playhouse, page 3 FISH traditions strong 'Thumbs up' under new leadership for good deed By Pattie Pace involved with Staff Writer special pro- By Gwenda Hiett-Clements jects," said News Editor Despite a change in leadership, long-time FISH Friends in Service Here remains volunteer and With the confidence of a 25 year old, 5-year-old Max strong and committed to providing former presi- Rehder gave a "thumbs up" to his niom Lori McGowen care and compassion to islanders in dent Abe from the Sanibel School's media center as he was waiting need of help. Lerner. "He got to be beamed via television into school rooms. One week after the death of the into computers Mom was doing her own "beaming" as she said, group's long-time leader, Jack very early and "That's my baby." picked up on Devaney, FISH held its annual N. Bowles During the school's morning Sea TV program last meeting Jan. 15 and selected a new the responsibili- Wednesday, Max was presented the Sanibel/Captiva president. Norman Bowles of ty of developing monthly assign- Gwenua HwU-Liemems Optimists Club "Youth of the Month" award, and he Sanibel stepped into the position ment sheets." Max Kehder, 5, gives a "thumbs showed no signs of stage fright. He knew the "right thing with almost 12 years of FISH vol- WhcrtisFISH? up" to his mom watching outside to do" then just as he had when he found $35 on his way unteer work under his belt. the Sanibel School's production into school before Christmas— he turned it in. "He was the best man for the According to its official studio as he receives an award. job, a senior type who's been very Jacque Owens is at right. t> See Deed, page 3 > See FISH, page 9 2 • JANUARY 28,1999 • ISLAND REPORTER UJ e a f h e r Planning notes High Low Rain By Pattie Pace on Feb 9, the 15-day waiting period could be waived and Jan. 20 80 60 Staff Writer a resolution passed the same day Jan. 21 80 60 Commissionei Dick Downes said this was a clearcui Jan. 22 80 60 repair given go case and should be approved Othei options like establish- Jan. 23 81 67 When Tiopical Storm Mitch blew across Sanibel in ing a vegetation bank were discussed but lound incifec- Jan. 24 78 65 1.2 early November, it took out a big chunk of seawall at 960 tive He added that it would be impractical and unsightly Jan. 25 76 58 Kings Ciown Duve in the Shell Harbor Subdivision not to leplace a laige chunk out of an existing, community Jan. 26 84 59 Owner Paul Veinaglia asked commissioners to quickly seawall issue a development permit so he could begin replacing the Downes also explained why the issue came up beioie seawall behind his house David Southwick, who is doing the planning commission rathci than leceiving the normal Rain fall for January is 2.3 inches so far the repair work, asked if a permit could be issued Tuesday, short-foim approval Irom stalf Because the damage was Note: Rainfall levels are recorded from the since every heavy rain caused more damage to the seawall significant and, in general, the city prefets other alterna- morning of the day given to the following morn- "We've waited a month and a half to get here If the tives to building seawalls, the commissionei s needed to ing. application is going to be approved, why not now When levicw the case and weigh the options Source: Sambel/Captiva Islands the next big rain hits and drags down 100 feet of my neigh- Following the causeway discussion at the day's end, the Chamber of Commerce bor' s wall, who pays for it'" Southwick asked commissioners voted unanimously to approve the develop- Planning Director Biuce Rogeis told the commissioners ment permit immediately that since there was no public comment objecting to the project and it was slated for appioval at the next meeting [> See Planning, page 3 Guaranteed Access To Comprehensive Lifecare Now! 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My brain told me to turn Ihe money in; my brain is so smart!" my Gvm When Max turned the money in, Principal Barbara Von ,»< My Harlen had him announce his find on the Sea TV show. Amanda Wagoner, a second-grade student, identified the ilailf j t/t Xf u*U KTliJa1 <J** amount and claimed the money as hers, it was her Christmas shopping money she would have lost if it had not been for Max. "'He's just a sweetheart. We arc so proud of Max. For a child his age to know (he right thing to do and set a posi- tive example for all the kids at school is very impressive," i\ Von Harlen said. Max is also setting the example for his 2-year-old pieces from Max. Then Mrs. Von Harten told me what brother Sam. happened. He said, "I'm leaching him to be good and not steal.

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