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O) Community news Bonita Springs columnists write 4E, 5E Crime Scene 2E Who Said That? 5E NEWS-PRESS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 1990 JJ2) Flysh away Bonita sepSnc systems Community study committee decides in favor of a central sewer system By KATHY BECKER News-Press Staff Writer CLOSE UP A committee studying sewer systems has BUNNIE NICHOLS May 2 to consider the committee's proposal for a central sewer system and another proposal by Florida Community Services Corp. The Pensacola-based FCS company wants permission from the county to purchase an existing sewer plant, expand it and provide sewer service for the 60 private sewer plants serving residential and commercial developments within the county-See SEWERS, page 2E costs and design of a system, said Henry Hochstetler, chairman of the committee. That study will be followed by an exploration of funding possibilities of the project, he said. The study, done by Hole, Montes and Associates of Naples, will be completed by the end of April to meet a May 2 deadline set by the Lee County Commission in January, Hochstetler said. The commission has scheduled a hearing Committee released findings Tuesday of the first phase of a three-phase study that indicates private treatment plants and septic systems in the area are failing, resulting in inadequately treated wastewater polluting the area's rivers and bays.

As a result of the study, the committee, formed by the Bonita Springs Water Systems board, voted to go on to the next phase of the study that would include an assessment of decided that the Bonita Springs area would benefit from a central sewer system that would eliminate the use of private septic systems and about 60 small sewer processing Bonita rock band now ready to roll plants. The Bonita Springs Wastewater Research onita Springs' newest band Jae and the Memories is ready to rock 'n' roll with a new keyboardist who helped Bruce Springsteen break into 1 it mi, i1f. i Vi the music business! According to Ste ve Zaker of Bonita Springs, the band's manager, the golden-oldie group is complete now that it's found Terry Loughran a Cape Coral keyboardist, who's performed with numerous stars including Bruce Springsteen, Rita Moreno, Red Skelton, Jim Nabors, Shirley Jones and Barbara McNair. Zaker said the New York native was selected as the final member of the band because of his impressive 25-year musical background and multiple musical skills. Zaker said Loughran hired Springsteen as a bass player in 1 969, when he was music director for singer Jeannie Clark.

Loughran, who also toured West Africa's Ivory Coast in 1972 with Equinox a soul band has performed locally with the Carter Miller Band, Darla Foster, Steve Cooper and Mike Culligan. And now that the group is complete, its distinctive do-wop sound has attracted the attention of one of Naples' top agents Paul Easton, son of Eric Easton the Rolling Stones' first manager. Paul Easton just brought Al Hirt to Naples for a concert and will be bringing in Sir John next month. And, he also handles some of Naples' hottest party bands including "In the Pink," which was started by Lee Brovitz, Cyndi Lauper's former bass player. Easton said he wanted to be the band's booking agent as soon as he heard the group play "They're great," he said.

"They have a very distinctive sound. I've got some big things in the works for them." Zaker said the band has already been booked into Naples' new Heartthrob Cafe and also recently performed at Southseas Plantation. The new but nostalgic band also features lead male vocalistguitarist Ron Barclay of Naples, who's performed with Michael McDonald of Doobie Brother fame and did session work with the late Jimi Hendrix; lead female vocalist Jae Stoner of Lehigh, who had her own band in Washington, D.C.; Naples guitaristvocalist Rick Davidson, who played with several Chicago rock bands; and Naples drummer vocalist Bobby Paoletta, a former Pennsylvanian who performed with Yukon Jack and Mercury recording artists Menagerie. I 1 is i LlJfltx 1 i- If I in-1 1 Photos by MARC BEAUDINNews-Press Members of Amigo, a performing group from Mexico, sing "AquariusLet the Sunshine In" during a performance at Immokalee High School Tuesday morning. Amigo performance is spellbinding four for 650 area students Down-home doin's What do local country music lovers need? Inexpensive country music jam sessions that feature talented local musicians and are performed in a healthy, family atmosphere, according to Gene Vaccaro, executive director of Naples' Florida Sports Park.

To fill that need, Vaccaro said he initiated country jam and dance parties several weeks ago that're held from 8 to 1 1 p.m. every Wednesday in the park's huge party hall. 2E More photos By BRAD WINDSOR News-Press Staff Writer i irx A.V hi Vaccaro said two well-known host bands Sam Bass and the Country Sounds and the dancers and 10 musicians, ranging in age from 1 4 to 21 The group was formed in 1987 to provide opportunities for young Mexicans in the performing arts and to present a positive image of Mexico and its youth, promoters said. The group is touring the United States and is scheduled to perform in California, Michigan and Texas. Amigo's shows touch on several musical styles, including Broadway musicals, Mexican folklore, 1950s and 1960s rock 'n' roll, Latin American pop and movie themes.

The show was presented by the Fine Arts Society of Collier County and sponsored by the Gannett Foundation. The Gannett Foundation supports community projects in areas where the Gannett Co. has operations, such as the News-Press. Ann Olbrich of the society said the purpose of the show was to bring a cultural program to area that is often overlooked. "As far as I know, we're the first to bring a professional troupe to the Immokalee area in at least the last five years," Olbrich said.

Back Porch Band perform during the weekly parties. "They're joined by local singers, who drop into jam for 15 to 30 minutes," he said. Singers who've been jamming regularly include: Golden Gate's Carrie Ann Moore, the Florida Country Music Association's 1989EntertaineroftheYearin Naples and a Star Search finalist who'll be spotlighted at 1 1 :30 p.m. March 24 on WINK-TV; Naples' Casey Lynn Hosack, runner up for the Country Music Association's 1989 More than 650 eighth- and ninth-graders at Immokalee High School took a trip south of the border Tuesday morning without leaving the comfort of the school's auditorium. Amigo, a 12-member performing group from Mexico, entertained the students with a set of songs ranging from "Cabaret" to "Fame," all flavored with Latin dancing.

The group also performed for the public Tuesday night. Peggy Sanders, a tutor at the school, brought her class to the morningshow. "I was really impressed," Sanders said. "From the minute the show began until it was finished, it was true entertainment." The students also enjoyed the show, she said. "They loved it," Sanders said.

"I heard quite a few saying they would be back tonight." Amigo is composed of 12 singers and Entertainer of the Year in Naples; and Elvis Three members of the Amigo touring troup sing to Immokalee eight- and ninth-graders. impersonator Gary E. Bond of Bonita Springs. Vaccaro said he plans to continue the jam sessions, even if they don't make money, to give families a place to have fun together. Admission is $3 per person or $5 a couple.

For details, call 774-2701 Golden Apples Video-store owners, employees plead innocent According to James Browder, principal of Estero High school, trie scnooi nas gathered $505,000 worth of Publix' golden-rod-colored sales receipts that will be used to order Apple computers, disk drives, printers and software. And the contest isn't over yet. "To accommodate the needs of the school, we would like to encourage each family to continue their support until the project ends March 30," he said. "Additional computers and materials will of fer Estero students more areas of technical experience." as Young, 44. Sizemore also is charged with retail display of materials harmful to minors.

The Collier video store raid was one in a series of recent police actions in Southwest Florida. Employees at several Lee County record stores were ordered on Feb. 9 to stop selling the rap album "As Nasty As They Wanna Be," by 2 Live Crew. A judge's order said the record's sexually explicit lyrics probably violated obscenity laws. Arrests on charges of lewd behavior have been made this year at two exotic dancing bars in Lee County and at a bottle club in North Naples.

dard will prevail," Sparkman said. Such obscenity charges have been sustained here against defendants before, according to D'Alessandro. The owners and clerks will be represented free of charge by Orlando lawyer Dick Wilson, appearing for the American Civil Liberties Union, according to ACLU of Florida executive director Robyn Blumner. Those charged are: Marilyn Hollowman, 32; Daryl D. Scott, 35; Penny Armstrong, 35; Cindy Jean Bidel-man, 30; Enriqueta Marban, 25; Carlos Mira-gaya, 42; Ernesto Rey, 24; Herschel Size-more, 57; Susan Williams, 37; Freddie Lozano, 18; Kathy Rothermal, 41; and Thom west Florida than elsewhere, according to Southwest Florida State Attorney Joseph D'Alessandro.

The store owners and clerks were arrested on charges of possessing, with the intent to distribute, obscene materials andor distribution of obscene materials. Each charge is a first-degree misdemeanor carrying a maximum penalty of a year in jail and a "We don't want censorship or a ban on materials It's a First Amendment question," said attorney Richard D. Sparkman, who represented seven of the accused at the hearing. "I hardly think that (community) stan By MICHELLE H. MENDELSON News-Press Staff Writer Twelve video-store owners and employees arrested in February on misdemeanor obscenity charges pleaded innocent Tuesday at an arraignment hearing in Collier County.

A trial date will be set April 4. The 12 were arrested in February when Collier sheriffs deputies raided seven video stores and confiscated 13 video movies. A local judge declared the movies to be obscene according to community standards. The U.S. Supreme Court has in part left it to communities to decide what they consider obscene.

That standard is higher in South Bunnie Nichols' Close Up column ap pears in the News-Press luesaay inrougn Thursday, Saturday ana sunaay. cz.