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«? t Page 2 • Feb. 27 - March 18, 1992 • Solares Hill An Hour of Research f% JL #%££* 1 • Solares Hill • Feb. 27 - March 18, 1992 . Page 3 TRUMAN ANNEX What has been tagged by the 1 City of Key West and the United SHIPYARD CONDOMINIUMS & States Postal Service as "a done deal" to find the best place to Post Office Location Is Not Sealed & Stamped PRESIDENTS' LANE TOWNHOMES relocate the Flagler Avenue by J.D. Dooley branch of the post office may be just the beginning of a struggle. IVlany Key West residents were disap- Several loose ends must be f; pointed January 7 when the Key West City dealt with. Many citizens are un- had done some research—about Commission denied public comment on the satisfied with the postal service's relocation of the New Town post office from decision to move its branch into an hour's worth. In another matter, it's nice to Flagler Avenue to the Overseas Market on the Overseas Market. Primarily North Roosevelt Boulevard. their resistance to this choice is see some recognition for Gerald Mosher, Mr. Moe, one of the pio- The postal service and Lewis Properties, that the new shopping center suf- developer of the Overseas Market, have en- fers from an ill-designed parking neers of Duval Street's renewal more than two decades ago. tered into an agreement to lease. A lease may lot. soon follow based on Lewis Properties' abili- A busy postal trade could pro- Also in this issue, psychiatrist ty to meet postal service standards. vide enough additional steel and Alma Bond gives her professional The uproar began when city attorney Gin- wheels to break the proverbial view of the island, which will be ny Stones said that the postal service was camel's back at this busy location. forever "on the couch." As a legally bound to Lewis Properties. She said City staff and city commis- newcomer, she retains (we hope) she had received a letter that day from a law sioners chose to back down from at least a shred of objectivity firm indicating that the city would be held the whole issue, stating that the about this wild and crazy place. legally responsible if it interfered with the Key West's Best Location problem was not a city-level Finally, assistant city manager contract between the Postal Service and problem. Ron Herron has recently come developer. Best Design / Best Security 7 Best Price It took about 20 minutes for under fire from city officials and Within the letter, Shutts & Bowen said our reporter to find the case the local media for his testimony in a that Lewis Properties has entered into a bind- 2 Bedroom Condominium: $114,000 City of Rochester, New York vs. federal court in Miami concerning ing agreement with the U.S. Postal Service, the United States Postal Service, Peary Court. During the last com- 3 Bedroom Townhome: $179,000 and that "Lewis Properties intends to hold the , i— ,—niiHiniiMiin'iiiimn i. 'HIIIIWI" iitfiTl in which at least one city legally mission meeting, commissioner city responsible for any loss or damages that AND A POST OFFICE TOO: The United States Postal Service plans to sign a lease with Lewis Proper- protested a federally-made deci- Jimmy Weekley spoke out in sup- Lewis Properties may incur as a result of the ties, the developer of Overseas Market, to open a branch office in the new shopping center. TRUMAN ANNEX REAL ESTATE CO. sion. And the citizens won. port of Herron \s honesty, and city's interference." Avenue location. Marjorie Chapin wrote a ating new sites for postal facilities. Some of It took the writer another half reminded the audience in Old City letter to Florida CongressmaCnnpressman DantDantpe Pnc^iFascelli , these factors are: site cost, land availability, •— (305)296-7078 - who then contacted the U.S. Postal Service hour to confirm that LPI/Key. Hall that Herron had spoken un- Objections To New Location facility improvements needed, site accessi- West Associates has never been der oath. in Washington, D.C. bility by vehicular and pedestrian traffic and P.O. Box 344, KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33041 Many citizens voiced opposition to the In a response to the congressman, dated registered as a company with the We applaud both Herron and relocation spot, which they say is less ac- the site preference1s voiced by representatives State of Florida. This oversight Weekley for their integrity. cessible and more costly than the Flagler October 3, 1991, the postal service replied, of the community. may cost LPI the ability to sue the Ann Boese "Many factors are considered when evalu Th™e "letter said the matter is still under city for possible interference with TRUMAN ANNEX the contract between it and the postal service. The cover photograph of Gerald With interest We believe the city commis- Mosher, a.k.a. Mr. Moe, was sion should not have so swiftly shot by .1. D. Don ley. FREE dismissed the concerns of its rates DOWN constituents. Nor should it have been so easily frightened by the many notion of a lawsuit, if it indeed DEVELOPING! was, at least not until city staff Investment Offer Good until March 19 HEALTH CARE FOR WOMEN Opporttinities Coupon Must Be Presented With Film bvy _B O A R D S P E C I A X. I S I S COLOR PROCESSING ONLY e assured advanced standards ,unl considerate attention. Call 2l>l-">f>l are looking up! BDoctors & Midwlves Group OPEN 7 DAYS - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 2505 Flagler Ave., Kev West, 11. .WMI) WillirJM,™. Ufll>lll.u•. "ii*.-. . MED It I ID C < •> T I 0 JiigHer yielding Corner of Corner of tewestments Eaton & Duval Front & Duval Solares Hill is a community newspaper for your ic9e dollars, published bi-weekly by Key West Publications, 294-9331 294-9908 1217 White Street, Key West, FL 33040. please call today. Phone: (305) 294-3602 Thomas Geyer, President RAYMOND JAMES Frank E. Taylor, Vice President SL ASgrjOIATES. INC. Geddy Sveikauskas, Secretary-Treasurer k Slock Exchange/SIPC Editor Editorial Sales Manager Accounting Ann Boese Assistant Michele Grahl Patti Anthony •TRUMAN ANNEX- Art Director KathyFIoam Sales Typesetting Perry's Plaza Suzanne Pereira City Reporter Peter Ginslwrg Adele Gerbntcht 3706-H N. Roosevelt Blvd. REAL ESTATE COMPANY, INC. J.D. Dooley Mike Wolpert Distribution Jim EMredge Key West, Florida 33040 (305) 296-7078 OFFICE LOCATED ©1991 Key West Publications, Inc. r BY THE FOUNTAIN IN TRUMAN ANNEX ^UHM our friends. J|i Concerned about you ind your financial well-being. Page 4 • Feb. 27 - March 18, 1992 • Solares Hill Solares HiH • Feb. 27 - March 18, 1992 • Page 5 cerning the new location. Herman Phillips of the EPA's New York negotiations. no fictitious name for this company has been Opponents to the relocation site claim that Strader replied that the Overseas Market office concurs that the postal service is not company that may not exist. location was consistent with Key West land exempt from federal law and clearly falls registered with Monroe County or the Florida Had the city been aware of the NEPA moving the post office to the Overseas Mar- Secretary of State. The general partner of the Watcti For ket contradicts each of the conditions men- use regulations, the answer to DeHainault's within the purview of the National Environ- guidelines and the fact that the companies question, and then went a step further by ex- mental Protection Act (NEPA), which ad- partnership (unlimited liability holder) is dealing with the postal service were not Something Special tioned by the postal service in the letter to called LPI/Key West, Inc. The listed business Fascell. pressing regret that the Flagler Avenue loca- dresses not only the natural environment but properly registered, commissioners would at Family Jewel tion would be closed. quality-of-human-life issues as well. address is 1500 Miami Center, 100 Chopin have found out that it is impossible for Currently, the postal service is leasing the Plaza, Miami. FL 33131. Flagler location for $7,100 per year; the "I don't believe the Overseas Market loca- "It would appear, in this case," says LPI/Key West to file a suit against the city. on March 2 tion will provide the same convenience and Miller, "that the test [of impact to the quality According to Florida code section 865.09 No one can sue on behalf of an entity that projected lease for the Overseas Market loca- (9) (a), the code concerning the registration 513 Duval St. • 296-0291 tion is expected to run about $80,000 per level of service we now enjoy," Strader of life] has not been completed. The USPS doesn't exist, according to attorney Herb wrote. of fictitious names states: "If a business fails Walker. year, roughly 11 times the current rate. should have to explore this with at least an to comply, the business, its members, and As for location, several alternative sites The USPS claims that after deciding to EA concerning public access and cost. Many The answers still aren't clear. During a relocate, they made the best business decision those interested in doing such business may meeting held on the subject recently, a small 24 Hr. Pager #1118A 1-800-888-3844 have been mentioned, including the aban- times sites are discounted because of cost and not maintain any action, suit or proceeding in (305)764-3205 doned Winn Dixie in Searstown. available. but determined group of citizens vowed to public input alone. There is a case law to that any court of this state until this section is find out. Absent from that meeting were city Bob Foote The postal service, however, claims that "Public input doesn't enter into the factor. effect- We ran the ads, called the city fathers. When complied with." commissioners, postal officials and rep- Loan Officer upon deciding to vacate the current location, Case Law: Rochester N.Y. vs. USPS Calls to Shutts & Bowen and to Lewis FHA/VA/Conv it published a call for bids on a new location we decided to build, the local post master resentatives of LPI—all of whom had went out of his way by approaching the other The U.S. Federal Code outlines the para- Properties' Key West office were not re- received written invitations. and, according to a published statement by meters by which the postal service must turned as of press time. ill .Key West Post Master E.R. Hart, Lewis shopping centers and no other [business] MARGARETTEN & COMPANY INC. placed an offer," said Cesta Ayers of the guide itself: "In planning and building new Morqage Bankers est.1909 Properties presented the only response. Did the City Buckle Under? The USPS published an advertisement in USPS' Miami office, "All the hearings in the postal facilities the postal service shall em- world wouldn't create more available loca- phasize the need for facilities designed to If the city did buckle under to a threat of the Key West Citizen calling for lease prop- legal action, it may have been from a erty in February and March of 1991. The ad tions. I can fully appreciate the citizens' con- create a maximum degree of convenience for appeared in the classified section under cerns, but that was the best offer we had." efficient postal services and control of costs commercial property, not in the legal notice When asked how the situation would be to the postal service." section, where one would expect to find such resolved, Ayers replied, "As far as I am con- The above is federal law and the people an announcement. The ad, which also ap- cerned it is resolved." may challenge the postal service on that The Most peared in the Miami Herald, did not mention basis, as did the citizens of Rochester in the that the existing site would be closed, only Is Postal Service Exempt? City of Rochester New York vs. the USPS, a that another site would be opened. Ayers agreed that no input was requested case in which a city successfully sued the Stunning Address other than that of land use regulation com- postal service on its decision to move the post What's On Record pliance. He also said, however, that as a office. FINE WOMEN'S APPAREL Little in the way of public comment is "businesslike government entity," the USPS Locally, the failure of the postal service to in all of OFFICE-CHIC TO BEACH-CASUAL noted within the administrative records of the is exempt from certain government regula- comply with federal regulations prior to en- USPS concerning the relocation. In fact, the tions such as the Natural Environmental Poli- tering into the agreement to lease could void only document located was a letter to Key cy Act (NEPA), whereas other agencies, such the decision to move to the Overseas Market. West. West city planner Ted Strader from Michael as the Department of Transportation must 292-9691 comply. 1102- C DUVAL ST. KEY WEST . TUES.-SAT. 10-5, SUN. 12-3 DeHainault, a real estate specialist with the When It Rains, It Pours USPS, calling for comment specifically con- "If Southern Bell were to change loca- tions would the citizenry have a right to com- Nobody seems certain of exactly the plain? It's the same with the postal service," entity with which the post office is dealing. GMA Ayers asked and answered. If the threat of a lawsuit against the city "No it is not," said Gerald Miller of the were a possibility, certain legal formalities Environmental Protection Agency's Atlanta would have to be in place, including a /" office, which oversees Florida. "At least an registered business name for the party i.SUNSET) Featuring over 15 of your favorite Environmental Assessment [EA] would seem desiring to litigate. The offer to lease to the local artisans working in all mediums FHA-VA-CONV • Free Pre-Qualifications necessary based on the significant effect to post office was signed by LPl/Key West CENTRAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATES, INC. Associates. According to county records and Mtg. Bankers Rates sub], lo change. the quality of the human environment." We package and ship 3714 N. Roosevelt Blvd. 292-1001 the Florida secretary of state's office, no such HEALTH INSURANCE company exists in the state. 412-414 GreeneSt The group had requested its mail be sent (305)296-8999 in care of LPI Property Investors, Inc. Again SAVE MONEY" NpW! GROUP & INDIVIDUAL Visa • Mastercard • American Express • Discover WE REPRESENT OVER 20 INSURANCE according to county records and the Florida Call Today And Find Out About COMPANIES TO SERVICE ALL OF YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE NEEDS. secretary of state's office, no such business An Income Tax Deferred IRA entity exists in the state. Randy Dudley, CLU F. COURTNEY & COMPANY A partnership called LPI Key West 296-9696 Associates Ltd. does exist, but it appears that Form exceptional few. CHARTERED FINANCIAL CONSULTANT 1-800-273-4631 • 305-872-2063

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She George Murphy's "Coconut Telegraph" tele- So she started her own affordable school. shuffled paper for more than a year to secure vision show on Channel 5, and, recently, IVlost veterans of school music programs they provided musical entertainment during a tax-exempt status, and then signed a lease the Jaycees local charity telethon. can recall pulling a borrowed instrument Decades of Dedication with the school board to lease space in the (probably older than themselves) out of a In quiet, modest tones Wendt, who is Until Wendt can find a major supporter musty closet and trudging to a far corner of Harris School. Classes, which are after originally from Michigan, explains her own school and on Saturdays, began early last for the school, fundraisers and grants will the school building for band practice. There musical education in classical piano, which remain her principal form of support. She's the music teacher's baton could usually be summer. been able to enlist the aid of local businesses began at age five and continued until age 20. "It's really growing quickly," says heard whacking the music stand to gain the Coincidentally, her teacher, a concert pianist, to purchase both radio and print advertising Lynn Kaufelt. Marketing savvy and multi mil- Wendt, who has lived in the Keys for 12 students' attention. now lives in the Keys. for the school. lions in sales to prove it. She's got the power years. "Now we have at least 60 students, But the routine at the Share School of For the next decade, Wendt took a break "Even if I don't find a major donor, I and you'll find her using it at Prudential Knight Music, located in the old Harris School com- think we can make it with fundraisers," she where she's No.1 in sales. plex, is decidedly different. Up in the sec- says. "Every time we have an event, it be- ond-floor studio, level with the loftier boughs comes easier to fill." Lynn Kaufelt, Broker-Associate of Spanish lime trees, local children plunk "I need at least four similar keyboards," away at a baby grand. Their sometimes she says. "Keyboards with headphones so The Prudential (^^.Knight Realty, Inc. strained notes float off to the soft white ceil- that more children can practice seperately and An Independgntly Owned and Operated Member ol The Prudential Real Estate Altiliales. Inc. 336 Duval Street, Key West, Florida 33040 ings high overhead. The then together." (|jl Phone:305-294-5155; Evenings 305-292-1288 Approaching its first anniversary, the Share School is a non-profit organization that provides musical instruction to the commu- Share On March 28, the Harid Conservatory, a DONKEY MILK HOUSE nity at a comfortable rate of $5 a session. touring high school music and ballet pro- Under the eyes (and ears) of director Mary circa 1866 gram, will be arriving in Key West with a MUSEUM'SHOP Beth Wendt, the school operates on small pianist and string quartet to perform a grants, modest tuition fees, fundraisers and classic architecture & School benefit for the Share School at Tennessee period furnishings the odd donation. Although it provides class- Williams Fine Art Center, For information, Daily 1Q-5 es and workshops for children as young as 294-5299. four years, the majority of the lessons, which 613 Eaton St., Key West, FL 33040 • (305) 296-1866 include piano, guitar, flute and sax, are held O/Music quence of notes—A-C-E-G—found on a for students aged six to 16. staff with a bass clef. by Joe Silva Asia looks intently at her book as Wendt Adults may also attend the school for the attends to another pupil. Timidly, she draws same low fee, but the focus is on the child- notes in her theory book, and then she erases ren. them slowly and uncertainly. Wendt was sparked to start the school Later, however, sitting next to her in- while she was teaching a general music class structor at the piano, Asia's fingers come at Mary Immaculate. (She now teaches guitar from music: she married, traveled and lived not including the private students. My goal is down harder on the keys than her more ex- HANDMADE CREATIONS in the enrichment program at Glynn Archer in Nashville, where she worked as controller to have about 150 students. Last year at least perienced classmates. With little reservation, elementary school.) for country singer Johnny Cash. After mov- that many came through the doors." she presses on to the end of her exercise. SENSITIVE 'GIFTS & CLOTHING "I thought it was too expensive for a lot ing to the Keys, she resumed her musical The money from student tuitions goes "Some children can start at age five and of kids to take private [music] lessons," says aspirations and began a five-year course of toward paying the instructors: Cheryl Kin- be great," Wendt says. "But it really depends 9^ Wendt. "I knew that a lot of kids really study—working with Key Wester Matthew kelaar, who teaches flute; Annie McDonell, on the child, on their ability to read. You wanted to study music." Jampol on guitar and Jacqueline Rosenblatt who teaches kodaly—u method of teaching heard how many times I've had to say 'all ft LOWER KEYS FRIENDS C3F ANIMAL^ But the usual rates of $20 to $25 an hour of Big Pine on piano—to prepare her for ear-training, notation and rhythms; Phyllis cows eat grass' today; if the children don't for private instruction, she says, were too work as an instructor. Pope who teaches puppet-theater workshop; know what letter the word 'cow' begins with * RAINFOREST ALLIANCE'; steep for middle-income families "who have About two years ago, Wendt assumed Matthew Jampol, who teaches adult guitar several children and can barely make their control of the Share Corporation, a project workshops; and, of course, Wendt who teaches guitar and piano. Ah, Yes, the Recitals • THE NATURE CONSERVANCY The remaining costs- - the annual rent and The 12-week semesters are scheduled to insurance on the studio is set at $10,000- - mirror regular school semesters; each comes ? • CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAI- have been covered by the proceeds from to a close with a recital that combines the fundraisers and two $1000 state grants. various student groups and also serves as a FRIENDS OF THE EARTHj "The grants come from the State Division fundraiser. In fact, the ensemble work is one of Cultural Affairs," says Wendt. "You have of the primary goals of the school. GIFTS THAT GIVE AGAIN! to fill out an extensive form, because there 'To me studying music is a learning ORIGINAL HAND PRINTED DESIGNS <305> 294-6480 are hundreds of applicants. I was amazed at process," says Wendt. "We focus on memory BYJOHNRANKINE 1124 DtJVAL ST, RO. BOX 110/ the first one 1 got, because I wasn't even and do a lot of group work." 913 DUVAL STREET • 294-0411 KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33041 operating yet. But (the state) liked the idea of Groups of her students have appeared on having a music school in Key West." Unfortunately, says Wendt, the state ran out of money to fund projects like hers after SOUTHERN MEDICAL GROUP the second grant. is pleased to announce the affiliation of

Individualized Attention Dr. KATHRYN L. PRICE The school's class sizes are small, usu- General Medicine and Family Practice a ally running from four to six students, which Patients seen on walk-in basis and by appointment helps ensure each child receives sufficient Dr. John F. Calleja, M.D. Dr. Elias J. Gerth, M.D. individual attention during one of the 45- Internal Medicine Internal Medicine minute or hour-long sessions. Pulmonary Medicine Critical Care Medicine Recently in a class, Wendt calmly shuttled Dr. William H. Greenwood, M.D. 1114 Duval St. • 292-4002 between the baby grand and the students, Anesthesiology wno were patiently trying to remember the Addictionology rants about where certain notes are placed on Fine Food at Family Prices the musical staff. The Key West Professional Building Entrees start at $7.50 - Specials Daily- "Remember, all cows eat grass," Wendt 1111 12th. Street, Suite 108, Key West, Florida 33040 Lucy's also serves breakfast & lunch says to Asia, a seven-year-old piano student, 296-2414 8:30 a.m. - 1.1p.m. ine words illustrate the particular se- Solares Hill • Feb. 27 - March 18, 1992 • Page 9 Page 8 • Feb. 27 - March 18, 1992 • Solares Hill —^ I m Bunny Population In Decline by Beth Forys V. at Duval Square

Af you have never heard of the "keys Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner bunny," you might be surprised to find there 1075 Duval Sauare • 294-2809 actually are rabbits native to the Lower Florida Keys and that they are endangered. This bunny is not the white pygmy rabbit your neighbor lost on Harris Avenue or the BIG Big and Tall group of European rabbits (Belgian hares) DUVALc^QUA Men's Apparel . that were once released up the Keys. It's a GUYS with a Tropical subspecies of marsh rabbit that has a dark, 14-C Duval Square Accent reddish-brown coat, a minuscule brown tail, Exclusive off-street parking * Various array of upscale shops (Corner Simonton & Virginia) FREE Alterations weighs less than two pounds and is found within 24 houra only in the Lower Keys of Florida. It differs 1075 DUVAL STREET • KEY WEST FREE PARKING OPEN 7 Days a Week< from other marsh rabbits in certain cranial 292-1797 and coat characteristics, and it is smaller in size. Sylvilagus palustris hefneri was named for Playboy Magazine publisher Hugh Hef- ner, because his corporation originally fund- ed part of researcher James Lazell's taxo- nomic work on the rabbit. After much pressure from local naturalists, the rabbit was EXPLORE THE ULTIMATE IN FUN GIFT IDEAS Listed as an endangered species at both the our specialty - GOURMET GIFT BASKETS state and federal levels in 1990. 1075 Duval St. - Duval Sq. #22 - 294-1733 Now funding for the little-known rabbit Duval Sq. at Simonton St. comes from a rather different source, the Our new Serving breakfast U.S. Navy. The Navy has commissioned ill me, a Ph.D. student from the University of Spring Collection lunch and light entrees Florida, to do a two-and a-half-year study on Your One-Stop Service Center Free Parking & Delivery the population, biology and habitat require- Has Arrived! "Home of 101 Services" For Orders ments of the marsh rabbit. The study was ing Navy property. rabbits use very specific areas of habitat, and :PLENTY. OF FREF.• PARKIN*;"AT BOTH LOCATIONS Telephone Fax motivated by the discovery of marsh rabbits Historically, rabbits have occupied the HI') PEACOCK PLAZA • SLASRSTOWN • 2t)4-')')52 that there is little overlap between rabbits in ...All Designer originals l on Navy lands. As a federal agency, the majority of the Lower Keys including Key their main areas of use. 1075 DUVAL ST. • DUVAL SQUARF • 2 )4-4')W 292-8350 292-8346 Navy must avoid planning any development West; and as late as the 1940s their numbers Only young male adults appear to travel in a handwoven fabric that might be detrimental to the rabbit. were reported to be abundant. The ensuing long distances, a behavior known as disper- that is cool, comfortable By using accepted rabbit censusing meth- decline appears to be from extreme loss of sal, which appears to occur at the onset of and perfect for the tropical ods, such as live-trapping and fecal pellet habitat. sexual maturity. Dispersal is thought to climate of Key West. counting, I have been able to estimate the The rabbit lives in the buttonwood transi- provide genetic interchange between popula- total number of adult rabbits in the Lower tion zone—an area of high marshes and tions and to allow for colonization in new Come in and let us show Florida Keys. After over one year of stu- grasslands that lies between mangroves and areas. you the new collection. dying rabbit populations from Big Pine to upland hardwood hammocks. Often prime _ My research also indicates that adult mor- Boca Chica, I estimated a total population real-estate, these areas have been under in- tality of the keys rabbit is relatively low com- #2C Duval Square • 294-5466 high of 400 rabbits in February 1991 and a tense developmental pressure in the past. pared to other rabbits. All of the rabbits I population low of 240 rabbits in November Other factors in the decline may have in- have trapped have appeared to be healthy, and 1991 cluded hunting, road kills, predation by feral many of the females have been pregnant. This decrease probably represents a sea- cats, and the introduction of exotic trees like Of the 23 rabbits I've followed, only five sonal variance in rabbit numbers, but I was Australian pine. (This tree's needles appear to have been killed. Three were hit by vehicles, disturbed to discover that a few of the inhibit the growth of plants that are important 1992 marks our Fifteenth Year of Banking Service to the rabbits for food and shelter.) and two were eaten by an eastern diamond- to the people of the Florida Keys. marshes known to support rabbit populations back rattlesnake. Four of the five were young Sound, progressive management and in 1989 (during the research for. the endan- In addition to estimating population size, males that died while they were dispersing. total committment to our customers gered species listing) have been destroyed. I am using radio telemetry to Study marsh Preserving safe dispersal corridors between have earned us the reputation as Less than one-third of the rabbits left are home-range size and habitat use. Radio tele- rabbit populations may be important to the The Top Performing Dank estimated to be living on public land, ino'ud- metry, or radio tracking, uses transmitters subspecies' survival. in Monroe County. attached to collars that allow researchers to follow specific animals and study their habitat The current population-peak estimate of 400 individuals indicates that the rabbit may We have made a sound investment in our use. Each tiny transmitter emits a distinct Keys communities, and arc proud to maintain radio frequency that the researcher can detect be in imminent danger of extinction. Some scientists believe that a total population size our Locally Owned, Independent Bank status. 1 * with an antenna, which is attached to a V receiver. of 500 reproductive individuals is necessary Our Board of Directors, Officers and Staff for long-term persistence. 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It developed the into Swift's photography store often and got Duval Street Market and what used to be Solares Hill • Feb. 27 - March 18, 1992 • Page 13 to know the family pretty well. Ed would Gloria's Garden. drop into my shop a lot and we'd talk about things we'd like to see happen to Duval Jack-Of-All-Trades Street. Mosher modestly describes himself as a "Those were the days—1967 and '68— jack-of-all-trades. "My daddy only went to UPPER DUVAL STREET when retail businesses began leaving down- second grade, but. he could repair anything town and moving out to the shopping center that was made," he says. "That's actually in New Town. Well, Ed and I had some what I do in the corporation I'm a the The Upscale End of Town ideas. After his haircut we'd stand outside handyman. Most of the time I can figure out my shop and look up and down the street. a way to fix something, to do something." Ed is really a visionary, and he'd say, Boy, He points to a computer on his desk. "I've can't you imagine a fountain here and a park FLAMINGO finally gotten brave enough," he says, "to CROSSING, there, and the old buildings looking good get on this computer and make it work for Home-Made again? me." The Oldest Newstand in Key West Tropical Ice Creams "We joined the Downtown Business and Mr. Moe says he misses being in the Out Of Town Nowspapors Greeting Cards •Frozen Yogurt . OLD KING MOE: Mosher recently posed as a Paperbacks Magazines •Tropical Garden Setting An Environmental Store Property Owners Association, Ed and I, to waiter to raise funds for the Leukemia Society. barber shop. Though he describes himself as •Made Fresh Daily • Free Tastings see if we couldn't, like Billy and Mrs. Appl- very much a private person, he says lie likes •Florida Keys' Finest Key Lime Pie 719 Duval Street • 296-4442 Pick's Shoe Store—just about across from 1200 Duval Street • 296-5032 erouth and others, spearhead doing some- people. He enjoys the hands-on things a Open daily noon-11 pm, Fri & Sat til Midnight thing with the old downtown. We attended a where Compliments is today. It wasn't easy New York Times - Wall Street Journal I 1105 Duval Street » 296-6124 work, but we sure got a good start to spruce barber does, things that let him "get in touch" couple of meetings and everybody thought with another person. our ideas were pretty good. So we planned a up the street. "After we'd done a couple of buildings "I still do a few shaves for my old cus- couple of work parties to paint and clean up tomers," he says. "I love to give shaves and some of the buildings and decorate the show Ed said, Moe, we ought to buy some of these buildings-because we're going to have to do facials. But most of my shop time is spent windows—to keep them from looking so doing the accounting." empty. come back next year and do it again. You The shop gets a good mix of customers, "The first work party gathered on a week- know the owners aren't going to do anything —they're retired or too old to be concerned. he says. There are the winter people who end. About six people came to-help: Ron come down each year. Then there are those Gamble and his wife, Jamie Bishop and her I thought it was a good idea. 1114 Duval St. • 292-4002 "As I remember, one of the first buildings • folks whose hair he began cutting back in HANDMADE CREATIONS Fine Food at Family Prices policeman husband (she has a shop now on '51—Donald Burry, Richard Curry, Mr. ENVIRONMENTALLY Flagler), Ed, myself, and one other person. we tried to buy was the Johnson Building. It Open 8:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. belonged to a large family, and the transaction . Pinder, and others. SENSITIVE GIFTS Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner' Put a little South in yo' mouth! None of the other 25 downtown merchants "The locals stabilize us all year long, and showed up. took quite a while. So we formed a company 1124 DUVAL STREET Open for Dinner Daily at 6:30pm and called it 'Ed, Moe and Bruce.' Then later the winter visitors and vacationers keep us 294-6480 "We started by painting a building that we put together a corporation and called it'J. busy," he explains. "We're even open week- 915 Duval • Old Key West • 296-6700 was at the corner of Duval and Angela Embry' with Mr. Cates, myself, my son Ed, ends to accommodate the cruise-ship people." streets, right where there used to be an and a couple of other people. Most of Moe's employees have been there archery range in a vacant lot. Then we did "After that we started buying other pieces for years, some off and on. There's Alex, of downtown property. Of course, lots of who's often found behind the counter when people laughed at us for buying a chain of he's not busy with the retail stock. Shy, quiet empty stores. We did a lot a physical work on Allen has worked in the shop for around 14 those properties, mostly before and after our years. And Josie started as cashier, then went regular jobs—Ed was running the camera to cosmetology school, came back and does a stores and I was barbering. little haircutting as well. Gary has worked in "We then formed Old Town Develop- the shop for 8 or 9 years; he left for a few ment Corporation. Chris Belland became the years and then returned. He does a lot of the ICE CREAM & YOGURT managing partner, and I was more or less the barbering and sort of co-manages with Alex. TRY A SMOOTHIE handyman. We fixed up and improved about And many regulars will rememixx Peter, who FROM OUR NEW JUICE BAR! 23 properties. Then Ed and Chris said we used to go to Hawaii in the summer and 513A SOUTH STREET 296-2547 Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Specials had to do something to draw more, people. return to barter during season. The Conch Tour Train by that time was well known. Jerry Hernandez had a little business Future Plans & Mixed Emotions going that he called Buggy Rides. Well, Jerry What are Mr. Moe's plans for the future? wanted property on Duval Street, so we made "Well, I have mixed emotions about the a deal— a piece of property for an interest in shop," he says. "It's so much a part of me the buggy business. that I don't want to let it go. But there's a "Dear, let's call a Professional!" time when you have to let go. Mayt>e Alex or , RON'S SOUTH STREET "We didn't particularly like the vehicles i/i Virgin^ ST. Few realize that modem plumbing.is the largest Jerry was using, but they worked all right. Gary or someone else will want to take it SOUTHERNMOST WkTERSPORTS single factor in eradicating the plagues that killed over, possibly under a contract to manage or Then one day when Chris and Ed were CAR CLINIC J C • BEACH SUPPLIES most of the population in large cities and this was to buy me out. Perhaps Marina and I will Foreign and Domestic Repairs not many years ago. Modern sanitation practices traveling they spotted a trolley, liked the • SWIMWEAR looks of it, and decided that's what was need- travel. We have a summer home in North Low Prices on New Radiators • SNORKEL GEAR continue to be important and even in our time, Carolina that we go to every year. I'm dig- Go Where the Locals Go! poor practices have resulted in the outbreaks of ed here. That was the start of the Old Town 1300 Duval* 296-4615 51 IB SOUTH STREET illness. It is imperative that the water supply in Trolley." ging a basement there now- still fixing Visa, MC, Discover 296-0514 homes and businesses be safe and not contaminated stuff." by wastes water or other pollutants. The best way The development corporation is still very much in business, says Mr. Moe. It owns the It's hard to imagine that Mr. Moe will to protect yourself is to "Call a Professional. " ever completely leave the island he has loved large building bordering on Key Lime and played such a large part in developing UROJL Square, Key Lime Square and other prop- since 1951. §| ptown Duval Street captures the aura of Inc. We Bring You Key West's Old Town in a small, tasteful Plumbing Contractors slice. Here high fashion elegance snug- Office & Showroom The Good Life gles with down-home funk and neigh- bourhooUd service stores. Unpretentious local Corner of Flagler Aye & Kennedy Drive In Paradise Plant Design And Care , First mainstays fit comfortably besides polished new Tar Heel lading Co. in Habana Plaza storefronts. While Uptown Duval continues to 726 Catherine St ,,,,„ F°r Your Home or Business \ National 294-1111 MO7 Key Plaza Bank evolve and develop, merchants take particular . State certified CKCO19095 296-2411 pride in preserving the laid-back atmosphere Key West, Fla 33040 30S-291-0075 they say characterizes their area. Open Daily - 802 Duval St. 1075 Duval Street 17 (Each business is keved into the map. Check the 294-4817 bottom left corner of each box for the number) l^_Jl£y^i5kfL--' _i3O5V294:8589__ Page 14 • Feb. 27 - March 18, 1992 Solares Hill students were from military families. Solares Hill • Feb. 27 - March IS, 1992 • Page 15 West. If the city didn't support the project, he Ninety percent of school system funding said, he couldn't promise that the Navy Now that public passions have been would stay in Key West. (Earlier in the week, is provided through the local district school tax, paid by the citizens of Monroe County inflamed, perhaps Siler, George will be Currie released a report estimating the Navy s Better Study Numbers Needed asked to pay closer attention to the role of the fiscal impact on the City of Key West at over and based on the number of students en- military in the local economy. Better numbers J.D. Dooley by Geddy Sveikauskas a half-billion dollars, annually.) rolled. As Monroe County is assessed for persons are employed by the military (includ- are needed. Currie's input drew thunderous ap- payment of that tax, the 1088 military stu- ing the Coast Guard) in Key West. It esti- Meanwhile, what's the bottom line on the plause from the crowd, which included many dents, creating a cost of over $5.5 million, 1 he epic struggle over Peary Court has mates that 1050 additional jobs in Key West impact of the military? After all the benefits civilian employees of the Navy. Signs sup- are counted toward the assessment, and the recently seen loose figures tossed around by (or 7.2 percent of all non-military employ- and the service costs are calculated, it's likely porting the Navy were raised and American residents of Monroe County are taxed ac- both the Navy and the Keep-Peary-Court- ment) can be attributed to the military's pre- to come down to a judgment call. flags waved. When Last Stand supporters ap- cordingly. Green supporters. The truth appears to lie sence. So far, so good. In an economy dominated by one major peared, threatening remarks and jeers could Detractors claim that the federal govern- .somewhere in the middle. Later, the study estimates that only $4.6 industry, tourism, what's it worth for Key 5K) be heard throughout the room. ment contributes toward the expense of Naval The Navy's Economic Impact Study, a million in retail sales, or one percent of Key West to have another source of economic The next speaker, Harry Powell, who has children enrolled in the school system. That report by commanding officer Captain M.P. West's total retail sales, comes from the support? In our troubled economic times, the been the driving force behind the Keep Peary contribution, however, amounts to less than Currie to Key West "shareholders," purports military. But this data appears based on an answer has got to be: a great deal. M Court Green effort, was greeted by loud boos 10 percent of the total cost, leaving the re- to put into numbers the significant economic elementary statistical blunder. and threats. maining 90 percent to be paid by the citizens. impact of the Navy on the community. The likely error is contained in the GREENE Like Powell, Jim Farrell, who is vice "Excluding the Navy from impacts The study makes a count of the number following paragraph. See if you can spot it. president of Last Stand, tried to argue that created from the Peary Court project would of military personnel in the Key West area (Our italics will help you): the lawsuit was geared toward heading off seem to increase an already overburdened (3431) and civilian employees (1217). It "If 70 percent of the Key West jobs and STREET further burdens to the city by forcing the Monroe County tax base," said Jim Mc- multiplies the payroll (close to $125 million, 10 percent of the remaining 1019 military Navy to comply with federal regulations. It Lernan, president of Last Stand. "By sup- annually) of its employees by a gross income jobs elsewhere in the county are filled by Key was not an anti-Navy campaign, he claimed. porting the Peary Court project with what a multiplier (4.31) to "more accurately reflect West residents, then 837 employees reside in Farrell was cut off after three minutes by the federal magistrate has already determined to the economic impact or roll-pver effect of the Key West. Assuming an average household be an inadequate environmental assessment salaries paid to those who live in the Key size of 2.6 persons, these residents com- EVERY I he war over Peary Court continues. city clerk. While the local environment group Last Stand And so it went for the next hour and a would seem to do just that." West community." That calculation provides prise approximately 322 households. These is seeking injunctive measures to halt the half. Speaker after speaker extolled what a the now-famous half-billion-dollar annual calculations indicate a total of 424 Key West Peary Court Naval housing project in federal good neighbor the Navy has been and what a Kinder, Gentler Wells impact some city commissioners have been households are either directly or indirectly court, city commissioners have passed a res- disaster it would be if it left Key West. In other city commission activity, com- using to illustrate the Navy's effect on the supported by the military's presence." olution unanimously supporting the project. Speaker after speaker exclaimed how un- missioner Bethel sought approval for a kind- local economy. The writer, for some reason, has con- The resolution, meant to counter prior American and unpatriotic it was to contest the er, gentler shallow injection well by propos- The Navy study has also calculated all cluded that all 837 employees are aggre- city resolutions which were opposed to the Navy in such a way. . ing an amendment to the newly created ordi- non-payroll expenditures ($94 million) for gated in military households. That's not true. design and environmental assessment of the nance, which allows installation of the con- military activities. Much of this money, the It's more likely that closer to 837 households 160-unit housing project, has been sent to the The Right to Question Government troversial wells. Co-sponsors in the amend- study rightly concludes, goes to vendors and benefit from military jobs. federal court hearing of Last Stand vs. However, the question raised by the com- ment were mayor Wardlow and commis- contractors outside Key West—but it also The error above is compounded because DANCE Richard Cheney, Secretary of Defense et al mission's performance is not whether it is sioner Joe Pais. contends some of this filters back to Key its data is used elsewhere in the study—for suit. That lawsuit alleges that the Navy pre- unpatriotic to question the government, but is The new amendment calls for phosphorus West, anyway. instance, to arrive at the impact of tourism on pared an insufficient environmental assess- it un-American to attempt to deprive another stripping to a 1.5-parts-per-millton level and The military study has two major flaws: it Key West. ment. of his right to question the government? mandates that the wells be at least 150 feet assumes that the entire military payroll is City planner Strader said he had been un- The lawsuit, its supporters contend, is Within the resolution, co-sponsors Ward- deep, incased to at least 100 feet. The permit spent in Key West, and its multiplier of 4.31 aware of the mistake. "I didn't think about is unproven and unrealistically high. Says it," he said. "I don't think anyone did." MOW. not about patriotism, nor is it about whether low and Bethel cite the impending injunctive holders must report phosphorus levels one supports the Navy's right to build hous- action challenging the Department of De- quarterly. city planner Ted Strader, who used to be a In other instances, the Hammer, Siler ing. Instead, they say, it requests the court to fense's compliance with federal law as a In late January, commissioner Jimmy planning consultant, "We used to think we study makes assumptions when it could have determine if the Navy followed correct proce- reason for supporting the Naval project. Weekley proposed a similar amendment, but were pushing it when we got to a multiplier checked the facts with the military. Its con- dures concerning the project. A federal magistrate, however, has al- Bethel, following the direction of the mayor, of around 3." voluted calculation of spinoff jobs in Key On the night of February 19, the com- ready maintained that the environmental as- motioned to defeat the amendment when a The other study, Fiscal Impact of West, for instance, might have been better mission chamber was filled with constituents sessment concerning Peary Court was inad- numerical level for the stripping could not be Growth Management, Key West, Florida, based on hard data the military could have waving the American flag and bearing signs equate. reached. now in its final draft, is a more serious provided. GREAT MUSIC, LIGHTS, reading "Last Stand, Go Home," "Keep Also within the resolution, Wardlow and Environmentalists opposing the wells are attempt at providing a model of economic Peary Court Red, White and Blue" and Bethel claim that the Navy impacts the city impacts for Key West. This study cost the & VIDEOS, PLUS THE KEYS' not satisfied. CELEBRATE OUR 41st. ANNIVERSARY "Bend Over, Navy—Harry Powell's Behind with "over one-half billion dollars." This "That is an unacceptable level, and cur- City of Key West and the Key West Chamber BIGGEST DANCE FLOOR. You." figure is based on an economic impact study rent technology does not provide adequate of Commerce $100,000. Unfortunately, the KIOE'S Naval Air Station Boca Chica commander prepared and released by the Navy earlier this ability to strip nutrients to an acceptable section of the study picked up by the local BERBER* Capt. Michael Currie, who was among the month. That figure, however, includes mon- level," said Reef Reliefs Dee Von Quirolo, news—the impact of the military on the local first to speak, said that young men with low ies paid to contractors and vendors outside of whose organization is leading the fight economy—appears seriously flawed. SUPPLIES pay grades returning from the Gulf War had Key West. against the wells, "This is 50 times higher The impact study, which was conducted Moe(s Barber & Beauty Supplies WHERE THE no place to live with their families in Key than we recommended and tantamount to no by Hammer, Siler, George Associates of 294-9728 • 607 Duval St. • 294-5357 Navy's Cost to Taxpayers treatment at all." Silver Springs, Maryland, says that 4681 GIRLS ARE. Another document, the Hammer, Siler, Indeed, the outfall from the city's plant, [$15] SAVE George and Associates (HSG) Fiscal Impact which undergoes no nutrient stripping, re- Key West By The Sea ($15) Study, which was ordered by the city, out- leases a phosphorus concentration of only Limits Short Term Rentals LADIES DRINK ISLAND lines the burden that the Navy places on the 1.46 parts per million into the marine en- 1 citizens of Key West. Of the allocated city ex- At the Annual Meeting of members of Key West KEY HAVEN vironment. That amounts to .04 parts per mil- By The Sea Association, Inc. held on February FREE THURSDAY RENT-A-BOAT • penditures, 11 percent of the city's police lion less than what the city considers "nutri- 14,1992, the owners voted to limit unit rentals of 1 at Ed's Bay Point Marina § allocations and 9 percent of the general gov- ent-stripped" injection-well effluent. ' less than 30 days in order to preserve the CHEVRON ernment expenses are directly attributable to residential character of thecondominium. Boats 13 - 24 Ft the military. Florida is the only state that allows shal- 294-2548 low-injection wells, and there are more wells Effective April 1, 1992, unit rentals of less than A PARTY EVERY NIGHT! Rates start at $60.00 30 days will no longer be permitted unless they According to the city's own records, that m Monroe than any other county. Evidence •I is an annual expense of roughly $1.5 million, are direct rentals between the Owner and the Transmission Repair and CALL 293-0116 FOR I; shows that in three other counties the effluent Lessee or, alternatively, placed through the m.m. 15 US#1 Bay Point, Fl attributable to a group that does not pay Complete Automotive Service taxes. is making its way from deep wells toward KWBTS Association Rental Office. Unit rentals TONIGHT'S SPECIALS the fresh-water aquifers. Each day in Florida, of 30 days or longer can still be handled by Call George or Ed at Adding to that burden, estimated cost for Free Estimates • All Work Guaranteed more than 300 million gallons of untreated realtors and outside third parties. students in the Monroe County school system Atlas Tires, Batteries & Accessories sewage is pumped into the ground. Key West By The Sea apartments transferred or 745-3461 is $5088 per pupil. According to Peggy Da- Propane Tanks Filled Down the road, we will pay for this," sold after April 1, 1992 will be restricted to a [$15 SAVE vila of the Monroe County School Board fi- minimum 30 day or one month rental period as a All major credit cards acccepted nance department, last year 1088 registered Quirolo said."I feel the city should have a more informed consultant." condition of the sale or transfer of the unit. U.S. 1, mm 4.5, Key Haven Page 16 • Feb. 27 - March 18, 1992 • Solares Hill Solares Hill • Feb. 27 - March 18, 1992 • Page 17 come-when-I-feel-like-it" type attitude seems financial backing for it fell through. Our to prevail. Is this your habit, too? Don't wor- backer was Gary's father, a Baptist minister. ry about it. The silent approbation at the tip of Baptists don't drink. When he heard of the the land makes it acceptable behavior to most. reputation of Key West—for partying and all The Magnet That Is Key West Do you dislike the cold of the north and that—he refused to invest here. He said, 'I 'The reason I stay here is that I can write and paint by Alma H. Bond relief from the pressures of modern living, the gloves, coats, hats, boots, etc. that living can't see myself supporting anything in that for we can do as we please more often than in there entails? Come to Key West, and be town!' without the physical hardships of getting around." spared the quadruple switches of clothing, if In Civilization and Its Discontents, psy- most other cities and towns of the United "We originally came down here for a va- choanalyst Sigmund Freud asks: what do States. "Cast off your shackles, and live the not the colds and flu, that the changes of cation and loved it," he continued. "It was people want from life, what do they show by life you were meant to," the "laidback" island season bring. Indeed, life down here is very open. We liked the climate. And it pre- their behavior to be the purpose and intention seems to call. easier; one is spared many of the pressures of sented a very good opportunity for a small His wife, Sandi, agreed. "I like the diver- here anymore." of their lives? "They strive after happiness; ordinary living. Although we are never com- business because of the amount of tourism sification of people. Many other places in they want to be happy and to remain so," he Practical Applications pletely the master of nature, in Key West in here. We could have made a lot of money. Florida are just like what you see in the North t Feel Good answers. But in this purpose, he says, we are Consider the practical applications of the winter at least, we can defeat its superior We gave up everything we had established in —it is the North transplanted. There it is all Most of these people intimated that they at loggerheads with the whole world. For if compromise in your life. power. Minneapolis—our business, our home—to structure, everybody belongs (or wants to like Key West because it makes them "feel each of us were to do what we want at all Do you dislike dressing up? Are you pursue our dream down here. And now we belong) to the same clubs." good." Just about everyone enjoys the superb times, the result would be chaos, if not total weary of buying, selecting, washing, keep- Case Studies have to leave." Martha Van Noppen, a writer and artist weather and beauty of the island. Even Mr. destruction. ing your clothes in repair? Wear what you To test the theory of compromise, I took a A short-spoken young man from Italy, who drives a taxi for a living, explained how Teshouva, the Italian businessman, indirectly Indeed, civilized man has exchanged a please in Key West. Avant-garde or thrift brief survey of what brings people to live in Roni Teshauva, feels differently about it. she feels about Key West. "1 first came down profits from the weather, as it enables him to portion of his potential for happiness for a shop rejects, long or short, neat or sloppy, Key West or to return here each year for the "Business, business, business," he said. here on vacation, and was immediately aware enjoy the fruits of his year-round business. safety net of security. (Otherwise, the very brand-spanking new or comfortably shabby: season. "It's simple enough. I'm here three years. I that it is a place where you can express your- Others mentioned the pleasure they ex- fabric of our lives would be dominated by the it seems that everything goes. Elaine Barton, a quiet, gentle woman, have five shops on Duval Street." self. You can be who you are and express perience in the people in Key West and of be- strongest and most ruthless individuals.) The On my first visit to Key West, I asked a who drives annually to Key West with her When asked why he selected Key West what you think. But I find it difficult to live ing accepted by the community. Martha Van downside to this security is that a person who realtor friend if I could wear shorts to the res- husband from their home in Little Rock, for business purposes, he answered, "I came here because everywhere on the island Noppen enjoys the freedom of expression cannot tolerate the amount of frustration taurant where we were lunching. "There is no Arkansas, replied, "I've always liked the air. here because the business is steady all year- employers pay the lowest possible wage in a she finds on the island. Sandi O'Brien, who imposed by society becomes unhappy, if not restaurant in Key West where you cannot I think the positive and negative ions do round." town where they've also created a high cost is happy to get away from the "structure of neurotic. "Everything I want to do is either wear shorts," my friend responded. something for you—give you a lift. Some- Frances Froelicher, an environmental .of living. the transplanted north," and Patrick Jones, immoral, illegal, or fattening," is a modern A woman taxi driver concurred. "If I thing is different about the beach. It elevates activist, comes here for three months every "Life here is the hardest struggle I've ever the mailroom clerk to whom Key West is an statement of the same philosophy. ! have a stain on my blouse, down here I wear my mood, makes both me and my husband year from her home in Baltimore. Her rea- known, and I'm almost 50 years old," she "open town," also bear out the supposition, The question arises: what is thejmagne- it anyhow," she said. feel good. I love the cool breeze, the sun, the son? "First of all, I love the climate and the says. "I have a master's degree in English, in widely differing ways, that people in Key tism of Key West that draws so many people Since Key West in general is relaxed color of the ocean, all the different shades of beauty of Key West. And I love my little and I have published numerous things, from West find relief from the constraints of civil- to settle here or to come back year after year? about such matters, our conscience—the con- green. After a few days your skin feels so Cuban house. Secondly, I like the people I short stories to a bibliography, and yet I can't ization. The answer: Compromise. A good part of science "that doth make cowards of us all"— much better you don't have to use hand lotion meet here. I'm an environmentalist, and I get any other job than driving a taxi. The only People often come here because they feel the human struggle centers on the task of need not bother us,. anymore." meet all kinds of people from all over the reason I stay here is that I can write and paint accepted on this beautiful and restful island. finding some sort of accommodation between Are you tired of punching the time clock, Patrick Jones, a young man who works world who are interested in [the environ- without the physical hardships of getting This makes most of them happy, a state that individual wants and the claims of the group. either literally or figuratively speaking? Here in the Mailroom on Duval Square, had this to ment. And third, people and groups here are around. So I guess I'll just stay here where I is probably more difficult to achieve in most Such a compromise can be found in Key people don't unless they have to. Rather what say: "The reason Gary and I moved here was perfectly willing to have a person active in the can express myself until I can't afford to live other places in the United States. ^1 West. Here even the best of us can find some is known as "Key West time" or the "1*11- to open up a guest house. Unfortunately the community even though I'm only here part of the time. If you want to work for it, the com- munity will welcome you, which is not true ParadlseCafe Louise Ferris, Accountant of many other communities I know." 1601 North Roosevelt Boulevard 1000 Eaton St. • Corner of Eaton &Grinnell Key West, Fforida 33040 A man of 35 with AIDS, who prefers to Home of the Island Legend Monster Sandwich remain anonymous, responded, "I'm sick. I joppa of florida used to vacation down here, and I always fine upholstery manufacturers planned to retire in Key West. Now, I have to Prime Roast Beef 4.00 THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE retire a little earlier than I. expected. 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Sm.75»Med.l.00»Lg. 1.25 • Seafood • Deli Monday thru Friday 6:00am-7pm * 294-7227 * 513 Greene St • FREE PARKING Sat. 6:30am-4pm • Sun. 10am-3:30pm 294-8046 WE DELIVER • 296-5001 |5 % 0ft 4 ention Th Fresh Seafood» RetaHjJMTQJesale. ALL ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE TO TAKE OUT L ^HS. l^[ «s Ad j Solares Hill • Feb. 27 - March 18, 1992 • Page 19 Page 18 • Feb. 27 - March 18, 1992 • Solares Hill beauty—it runs in the family. Son John jets down from NYC at the drop of a cocktail napkin and was on hand for the family reunion. Other guests included Sue and Ty Buford, Susan and Don Bennett, Ortiz /it f Beneviles, Hugh Bonney, June Nel- A Tropical Inn with a son, newcomers Joan and Tom Dal berg, Caribbean Style Restaurant etc. 900-904 Duval St • with Jane Phillips 305-296-0815 • 305-296-0637 Paul Geiger and David Huessle cele- brated two years of togetherness with a Valentine cocktail party in their garden. Pink Liquor Store balloons and orchids were everywhere. Pal Fine Wines & Spirits 1'he combination of Valentine's Day and Ed Parker was visiting from St. Louis and WE DELIVER Aquarian birthdays created a traffic jam of joined locals Mike Dively, Dr. Larry $20 Minimum parties all over town ... Seigel, John Roger, June Frame, Bob Anna Maria and Mauricio Mancioli Chapin, Joe Pais, Margie Lang, Joe 294-7073 Di Monte Faro (even the name reminds Leahy, Joan Miller, Larry Harvey, Hours: 11 a.m. -11,p.m. one of "La Dolce Vita") don't need a reason Charles Mueller and Lois Locklear. to have a party, they just love to entertain. Guess who had a birthday? Moi. Juani- THREE'S NO CROWD: Hostess Sondra Schneider (left) enjoys guests Anna Maria and Mauricio di They recently had a dinner party for their Key ta and Prescott Bigalow of Cincinnati lit Monte Faro at her recent cocktail party, West friends; their other friends are in Rome, enough candles to serve as a lighthouse bea- no prettier Valentine than Sandy West— Waterfront Playhouse. He's getting used to Mel Fisher Maritime where the hosts live part of the year, and con at their waterfront Sugurlcuif home. There president of Monroe County Big Brothers this kind of casting. "I'm a lot funnier in a couldn't make it. Those who could included: was a baton decorating the cake in honor of /Big Sisters. She was with her handsome dress than a tuxedo—this time I get to wear a Heritage Society Don DeFeo, June and Jerry Girard, the Conch Republic Band. Helping blow out steady Jeff Williams of Ft. Lauderdale. hoop skirt." Sandy Kinny, Paco Archillo, Nancy the cake and candles were Marybell and He's head of the same Broward County vol- It took weeks for Evie and Dick Museum and Roger Holtcamp, Carolyn and John Maschal, Mary Elaine and West unteer organization—that's how they met. Fuggitts' cat Bandit to forgive them for Jerry Cash, Ann and Ross McKee, Hochkiss, Ce Ce Perry and Kz/.ra Goldie Hawn's "Crisscross," filmed in leaving town for a holiday visit. The Fuggitts Jack Waterbury, Kathleen Ford, Dick Howard. Key West in 1990, is set for national dis- are planning lots of surprises for the ghost of and Kathleen Moody, Vidal—who Share the Edith and Al Amsterdam again tribution March 6. The Eden House was the Martello mystery night—this year's Foun- seems to be everywhere you want to be—and opened their Curry Mansion for the annual setting for many scenes. I stopped there for der's fundraiser which is scheduled for Sondra and Howard Schneider, out on Valentine fundraising benefit for Wesley brunch the other day. On my way through the March 28. the town after their grandchildren left. House and the Community Childcarc Center. lobby, I thought I was reaching for a foil glories. Remember when only men were The Schneiders entertained the week Tiny lights twinkled in red hearts as guests covered mint—instead it was a basket of bartenders? The three top winners of the third before, while their daughter and son-in-law grazed the wonderful buffet goodies, which condoms. They really mean it when they say, annual bartenders mixoff at the Holiday Inn She lay on the ocean floor for over 360 Lindsley and Rick Diel were in town were donated by local hotels and restaurants. "Have a good evening." Beachside were all female. Top prize went to years. She held in her hold the wealth of the new world and the hopes of the Spanish Empire. O » 500 DUVAL — 292-1435 from Massachusetts. Grandchildren Sarah Party sponsors from Prudential Knight Oops, not on my hoops! Actor Kelly Karen Willis followed by Callee Firth- and Lucas had as much fun as everyone Realty included Mufti Kieffer, Marleine Moore gets to play "a hooker with a heart of Manning and Carmel Koos. |sFji| For 16 years a man of adventure sought her. else. Tiny Sarah is a natural hostess and Paulson and Edward Knight. There was gold" in Camille, the next production at the Mel Fisher had the courage and the vision to find her. The Atocha! The spirited, legendary BEEF OR CHICKEN BURRITOS . MEXICAN SALAD "Golden Galleon" ta which disappeared W HMpMMMJpW|ipiM|HMpWBB Hi in 1622 and was J* found in 1985. 294-9658 O THE RED BARN THEATRE CH I Learn the /IV . Share the LU Acro$% from the Historic X tmm stories! / Iv.r glories! LANPS ESfD o Presents < VfUAGE DC TMSBMT ^WWW ;« W UJ O (3 > M • LU ^H /) \\ Wf D Wk. J \ x Mt X UI • Ui MTALL CD 0< Z < £ o X o HI M Now Open At #6 Charles St. • O NIGHTLY SPECIALS ft 8 Membership Available LU 293-0733 200 Greene St. • 294-2633 11A.M. to CHICKEN OR CHEESE ENCHILADAS* FAJITAS < 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily * Last film at 4:30 p.m. 10:30 Ph- WORLD FAMOUS WORLD FAMOUS T-SHIRTS Where locals Nitely Entertainment — Sunset to 2 AM Raw Bar • Restaurant •— 12 Noon to 11 PM Hilarious Musicai Revue always visit Happy Hour Daily — 5 to 7 PM Music & Lyrics by Mark Houston and visitors Wednesday Nite • Ladies' Nite — 9 PM Special Peel Your Own Shrimp Directed by Joy Hawkins always feel local Steamed In our own Island Spices Musical Direction by Michael Robinson 400 FRONT ST. 296-4222 Still Hungry? Have one refill on us! At the Red Barn Theatre "Across the Street from Sunset" 319 Duval Street Rear Featuring Blue Plate Specials Nightly Remember: 9 ATTENTION FISHERMEN • Feb. 19-March 22,1992 We will cook your catch - as you like itl Wed. thru Sun. - 8 p.m. Curtain HOG'S BREATH IS BETTER TH/IN FEATURING FOR THE LANDLUBBER Tickets $15 .NO BREATH AT AM;* CHARBRAILED STEAK & PRIME STEAK Call 296-9911 for reservations EST. 1976 Locations in Key West, New Orleans, Destin, Ft. Walton Beach Page 20 Feb. 27 - March 18, 1992 • Solares Hill Solares Hill • Feb. 27 - March 18, 1992 • Page 21 I Key West Furniture Repairs - Refinishing Buy & Sell Our Not-So-Secret Garden Insurance Estimates by Alyson Simmons 5 Showrooms of Antiques 1222 4th. St. (Behind Burger King) 1 294-8595 or 294-WOOD (9663) E John & Donna xcept for a low hum from the Florida Party in-the Woods Keys Aqueduct Authority plant, the air is The 4th Garden Party Fundraiser will be JVlarie and I take an early morning stroll. small foot. A fried egg. He feels it. "It's still. An egret stands under a rambling but- held Saturday, March 14th from noon to 4 still warm, just out of the skillet," he says. tonwood in a small clear pond. The dense \TheCoffeeMHI\ I never can accustom myself to men with p.m. to benefit the Key West Botanical women's names. Where in the world can this warm fried vegetation and damp natural mulch underfoot Garden Society. Featured entertainment in- We set out along Rest Beach, or at least it egg come from! Isn't that Jim McLernan's seem to absorb sound and light. It could be a cludes music by the Key West Island was called that in older, quieter times. Now digs back there? He is not so untidy he'd toss thousand years ago. Junkanoos, tours of the botanical garden, and m we pass handkerchief-sized parcels of shore- a fried egg out his window .. . But this eerie, ancient tableau is set amid a raffle drawing for prizes ranging from a day CoffeeMHI Dance & Aerobics line backed by condos. We move on, mutually deciding that it fell the modern bustle of today's keys. at the Russell House Spa to artwork and 916 AsheSt. - 296-9982 Marie writes. He says he sells his stories from a plane. The Key West Botanical Garden, nestled dinners for two at area restaurants. Admit- Stop by and pick up a free schedule! by the pound. "Oh, I didn't know you could I forgot to mention: Marie's dachshund, between the golf course and Junior College tance to the party is free, but the society llil^Li^HH^i^iHi-^1-^-^ .—m mxtt0 ^'^e ^ Truman Chevron.] do that," I say faintly. Henry the Eighth, tags along with us. This Road on Stock Island, is one of the two hopes to raise funds with the sale of T-shirts, His arm is so thin that it's like holding pooch is so smart that you have to spell remaining hardwood hammocks in the lower food and refreshments. The garden is located onto a dead spirit. Marie lives on Love Lane things out in front of him. Marie says, "A f- keys. Here, in this densely forested 11-acre on Junior College Road, just beyond Bay- with a lady for whom he has a deeply senti- e-m-a-1-e p-o-o-d-l-e lives there in 1800 tract, a handful of dedicated people have shore Manor. mental friendship. Atlantic. Praise God that p-o-o-d-l-e doesn't managed to preserve a piece of the real old She does spirit rapping, run out at us. Six male Key West dogs that Key West. Marie's arms and legs appear not to be impregnated this p-o-o-d-Ie were taken to Since its 1935 beginnings, the garden has points out, neither club is mutually exclusive, had a history of intense care followed by well attached to his wee trunk. His ears stick court, and, as compensation for the outrages and many people belong to both societies. GREENIES: Key West Botanical Garden Soci- out like two door knobs at the museum. His perpetrated over the winter season, they periods of neglect. Today it bears little resem- To take charge of the property, the new ety president Ellie Crane (left) and fundraising JT*\ Charles Ludlam's nose protrudes like a paring knife in an financed the p-o-o-d-l-e's mistress on an 80- blance to the original, larger parcel, which society entered into an agreement with the committee head Carolyn Cash are among 200 onion. His Walkman keeps playing over and day around-the-worid cruise on the Q.K.IL included out-buildings and greenhouses. city that replaced the old lease. society members dedicated to saving one of over six measures of Chopin's Preludes. Marie states that we would go to House- According to a 1935 Key West Guide Book, "We were not gaining anything from the two hard-wood hammocks in the keys. CAMILLE I have faith that I have got myself done boat Row to visit his niece, but her squeeze is which was published by the city, there was city with a lease," says Crane. "We were do- been problems of where the (property) lines up rather fetchingly, my cane decorated in the aboard having one of his mercurial swings of even an outdoor amphitheater, where the ing the city a favor by maintaining the gar- are," says Cash, "and this way we can avoid colors of the Conch Republic flag. I am not temperament. The fellow, a modern abstract city's movers and shakers "planned to present den," The agreement provides city services vandalism." averse to be seen with Marie. As always, he artist, simmers down only when lie strips off pageants, musical concerts and light operettas such as trash pick up and police protection; Recent surveys showed that the country wears an ascot fastened with a beautiful all his clothing, ties himself into a rocking during the winter months." the society maintains the grounds in return. had built a road and building on garden emerald pin. chair with seven scarves and rocks himself The pamphlet also indicates that the bot- Today the society boasts 200 members. property. "We gained a building," says Cash, Marie possesses the cold curiosity of a into a trance. He is listening to inner voices, anical garden served as an early recycling On Saturday mornings anywhere from five to adding that the society now has a place to center: four compost pits surrounded the child. He halts. Pokes at something with his Niece explains, In his paintings he chooses to 12 volunteers can be found planting trees and store tools, their shredder, and some newly portray human beings as blobs of color and garden, where "sawdust swept from the floor cleaning the grounds. Visitors on Saturday acquired stackable chairs. form. Actually, at Lane Gallery 1 saw his of a box factory, loggerhead sponge which may also meet the society's education chair- By the same token, the paved road will work—a charming, gentle design in various has little commercial value, seaweed swept man, Eloise Boon, who has labeled many of probably serve in the second major project hues of gray. The picture is la/.ily attractive, up on Key West beaches by incoming tides the trees and is happy to answer questions. slated to be funded with donations: to relocate A restful, comforting. and dairy fertilizer. . . " were combined to She is currently organizing a walking tour. the garden's main entrance. Soon two Latania I could live with this picture. yield a high-grade compost. "Key West Botanical Garden Society, palms will stand sentinel over an entrance Here, Marie and 1 turn about. We both I he botanical garden was forgotten dur- Inc. is a non-profit support group for this city gate that opens directly onto Junior College recognize that you have to have u non-aligned ing WWII. It was not until the early 1960s park," says Carolyn Cash, a long-term mem- Road. Society members hope the new en- \ ¥ attitude to live creatively in Key West. Marie that a group of local civic organizations re- ber, who has organized many of the society's trance will encourage more visitors. |R] Original Cheese Cake has avoided allowing his mother to shunt him claimed the garden from the overgrown fundraisers. While most city parks are sup- A Travesty on La Dame aux Camelias Plain, Chocolate Chip, Health Bar onto a track of propriety and boredom; he has weeds. Garden parties and fundraisers helped ported by tax dollars, the botanical garden is by Alexandre Dumas Fils Crunch, Apple Crunch found a convenient refuge for his "literary the city restore the gorgeous grounds. Con- funded by voluntary donations. By holding March 18-22, 25-29, April 1-5 life" with the spirit-rapping lady on Love crete walks (which have since been des- "garden parties," says Cash, "we can main- Lions & Tigers Curtain:8:00 PM • Tickets $12 Lane. troyed by hurricanes) were installed. tain the garden, and it is one less drain on the & Bears, Oh My! Directed by Cameron Murray taxpayers' pocketbook." Marie sallies away, an unprepossessing Then a sprawling 55 acres, the botanical And Whales & Dolphins AVAILABLE _ little figure, getting on living his own life and garden enjoyed about four years of intense The funds from this year's party, which will take place later this month, are slated for & Otters & Seals & All Kinds of his own way. care before again slipping out of the limelight Great Stuff! Upon departing, he givesjne a tail-feath- and into disrepair. Development encroached two projects. er tip off a tern. For luck. upon the tract of the land, and county and city The primary goal is fencing; property The Land of Ahs! facilities crept in on. all sides of the land, lines still come into dispute. "There have 925 Toppino Dr. • 292-6444 whittling it down to the existing 11 acres. The Greenpeace Store offers a "Peace Begins With Me" Finally, in 1972, the Key West Garden vast array of superb quality, affordable Club leased the land from the city. Under the and unique gifts that all share this club's care, the garden has experienced a very important message: renaissance. It has won a conservation award WE CARE ABOUT from the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs THE ENVIRONMENT. and has been recognized by the Nature Con- Of course all proceeds from servancy for its role in protecting the endan- "There are some stores in town I can never get your purchases go toward Any 20,30, or 401b gered Stock Island tree snail. It is also the enough of... Towels of Key West is Suburban one of those places." - Island Life Greenpeace Environmental home of three champion exotic trees. Campaigns. cylinder Refill 'This is not your common, garden-variety, Visit our Store and talk to us about (residential customers) JC41ie Crane first became aware of the silk-screened towel shop" Solares Hill the most recent developments, from garden's unique nature when she served as the new Marine Sanctuary Bill to the 726 Catherine St the botanical garden chairman. In the late ",,, a towel shop like you've never seen before" Persian Gulf. '80s she and some other members of the Key -Solares Hill 296-2411 West Garden Society took interest in the —— 806 Duval Street'——— m (clip this coupon) Stock Island tract, and the Key West Botan- Ail Environmental Store 305-292-1120 • 800-927-0316 tmmsmmam'mtBim )cal Garden Society was formed. As Crane 719 Duval Street 296-4442 ^

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featuring Nancy 3.(Three) Hoffman, will be Key Methodist Church and Big Pine Baptist Wrecker Race 1992 A Big Success presented at the Red Barn Theatre at 8 p.m. The third annual Key West Celebrity Church. The University of Miami, in con- Ahoy sailors. The Schooner Wharf Bar on March 9 and 16. Nancy 3. plays all the junction with numerous local physicians and presents the Wrecker Race Series for 1992. Waiters Luncheon at the Casa Marina was an leading roles, including the chorus, through astounding success. Vying for big tips, 14 sponsors, will provide area residents with You, your vessel and crew are invited to a the use of masks, hats, costumes, as well as free medical screening tests including: vision/ race of historic magnitude. All vessels will local celebrities dressed up and did just about her own vocal and acting agility. William anything to help collect over $11,000 for the hearing screening, oral exam, tuberculosis sail a course from Key West harbor to Sand Pickett at the piano will provide musical ac- screening, skin-cancer screening, height and Key in the tradition of wreckers of days past. Leukemia Society of America, Southern companiment. Nancy 3. is wintering in Key Florida Chapter. Mayor Dennis Wardlow and weight evaluation, gynecological exam, The three classes of racing boats will be West. She resided here in the 70s and has . blood pressure, podiatry exam and peripheral classic, monohull and multihull. Races will performed in several other Gilbert & Sullivan vascular exam, and others. Mammograms be March 1, 29 and April 26. The captains' operettas, including a leading role in the New and blood tests will be available at cost. This meetings will be 7:30 p.m. sharp at Schooner England Gilbert & Sullivan Society's per- year there will also be a pediatric clinic at the Wharf Bar the night before each race; rum, formance of "Iolanthe." For ticket informa- Key West location for school physicals and rations and grub will be served. Post-race tion, call 296-9911. immunizations. Spanish-speaking personnel awards ceremonies will feature live enter- will be available. tainment and awards. All sailing vessels are Sunday at LedaBruce invited to participate. For more information, Join local entertainers Bert Lee, Maggie Win A Boat! call Key West Seaport at 292-1727 or Becker, Christine Naughton, Meryl Strat- Inflatable Boats of the Florida Keys and Schooner Wharf Bar at 292-9520. IH ford, Larry Berk and Jacqueline Rosenblatt Achilles are raffling off an Achilles nine-foot, in an afternoon of theater, music and poetry six-inch boat to benefit Big Brothers/Big Need A Taxi? Call A Maxi! March 15 at 3 p.m. at LedaBruce Gallery, Sisters, Grace Jones Community Day Care mile marker 30.2 on Big Pine Key. The event Center and the Florida Keys Children's Shel- MAXI -TAXI will benefit the Key West Alliance for the ter. The drawing will be March 31, and par- Mentally III (KWAMI). Tickets are $15 and ticipants need not be present to win as the SUN CAB are available at the gallery (872-0212) or boat can easily be shipped anywhere. Tickets from Bob or Mary Magill at 294-9905. are available from the Key West Rowing 294-2222 FKCC Poetry Workshop Club and Builder's Choice as well as several other Middle Keys locations for $1 each or ,* Florida Keys Community College is of- seven for $5. Sportswear fering a poetry workshop beginning March Exotic Swimwear Enticing Lingerie FUNDRAISING PILLOW: Last year AIDS Help, Inc. raised funds by auctioning pillows decorated by 9. The class will meet from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Whiting & Davis Accessories celebrities. This year the non-profit organization's fundraiser will feature wooden serving trays, for six successive Mondays and will be Putting on the Green Custom Clothing & Swimwear decorated by celebrities including Bette Midler, Whoopi Goldberg, Madonna and Magic Johnson. conducted by K. Scott Strong. Strong has Spend a "weekend in Ireland" right here & Alterations WAITRON: Ken Williams pours up a joy juice. in Key West! The merchants of the Overseas Gift Certificates The course is open to those who have com- Motorcycles Only taught and lectured in subjects including lit- erature, poetry and fiction and is a pub- Market have decided to honor St. Patrick • 335 Duval Street Master of Ceremonies Tom Sawyer cajoled pleted volunteer training. For more informa- According to the Key West Police De- JSWEET • Key West, Fla. such notables as Moe Mosher, Kelly La- tion, call Steve Smith at 296-6196. lished poet. He is currently a freelance writer with a two-day family celebration on March MISCHIEF • 296-0777 partment, convenient, free, specially-des- 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. combe, Sonny McCoy, Elmira Leto, Susan ignated parking areas for scooters, motor- and a regular columnist for Time Out mag- Gibson and Ken Williams into lending their More AIDS Help, Inc. News azine. Workshop cost is $35. Students must There will be live entertainment and chances cycles and mopeds are now available in Old to sample an array of Irish and not-so-Irish talents as waiters and waitresses to help the AIDS Help, Inc. is gearing up for its Town. Loading zones on Duval Street and pre-register by March 6. Call 296-9081, ext. Leukemia Society fund their research pro- Third Annual Celebrity and Artist Benefit 282. delicacies from TGI Friday's, Shoney's, marked-off parking spaces on nearby side TCBY, the Bleeker Street Bagelry and Winn grams and patient aid. Auction March 29 at the Casa Marina Resort. streets bear signs saying "Motorcycles Only"; Instead of the pillows of last year and the Here's To Your Health Dixie. Girl Scout Troop #494 will also be they remain loading zones during the day, selling tempting baked goods and Shades of AIDS Help Needs Volunteers wooden boxes from the year before, this year with motorcycle parking available from 6 The 22nd annual Florida Keys Health \blunteer training classes will take place features wooden serving trays decorated by Fair will be Saturday, March 7 from 9 a.m. Key and ViewFinder Dive Center will hold p.m. to 6 a.m. They line every block from drawings for prizes. on Sunday March 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the celebrities including Bette Midler, Whoopi Angela to Front Street. Sidewalk parking is to 4 p.m. at Key West High School, Big Pine AIDS Help, Inc. offices in Key West. The Goldberg, Madonna, Luke Perry, Kevin illegal in the city and carries a $10 fine. If the training provides an overview of the organi- Costner, and Magic Johnson plus an assort- new areas are used, the police plan to add zation and the services it provides, volunteer ment of several local artists. The trays will be more areas. opportunities, HIV spectrum illnesses and put on display March 23 at the Lane Gallery, 1000 Duval Street, where they can be seen antiviral drugs, as well as the practical as- What Worries You? daily from 11 a.m..to 6 p.m. until March 28, AN OCEANFRONT pects of volunteering. For those interested in In the last two years, The Monroe Coun- working one-on-one with individuals ser- when they will be moved to the Casa Marina RESTAURANT ty League of Women Voters has completed m for the auction. iously ill with AIDS, a buddy training course local studies on water quality and child care. DINING will be held March 9 and 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. At their next meeting in April, members will Indoors or Under be considering what, if any, new programs THE GULF The Stars. should be adopted locally. To prepare for the T&STES RITSON& COMPANY NEW SUNDAY BRUNCH MENU FEATURING FINANCIAL PLANNING & annual meeting, the board must consider CC&r ideas. Send your ideas to P.O. Box 4381, Fresh Fruit ACCOUNTING SERVICES Peel & Eat Shrimp Entertaining Food and Drink. Marathon, FL 33050 by March 10. Oysters and Clams on the Half Shell Fajitas Cooked to Order rilled Florida Dolphin with Citrus Glaze Smoked Salmon and Local Smoked Fisr THE AfTERDECM TAX RETURN Dermatology One-Woman Show Feijao A La Limena Salad Sofrito-Style Roast Pork »"•-•"'"' A Transom's Height Above Cuban Black Beans & Spicy Smoked Sausage PREPARATION Collagen A one-woman rendition of Gilbert & Tri-Color Pasta and Seafood Salad The Water. Cocktails. 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_£= Solares Hill • Feb. 27 - March 18, 1992 • Page 27 Page 26 • Feb. 27 - March 18, 1992 ^SolaresJIill decides someday to beat me bloody, then I something to live for. A phone call, a letter, y—y^1 hope society places the blame where it be- an invitation to go someplace or do some- longs. thing—anything. Living With AIDS Living with AIDS is hard enough. We are all affected by AIDS. Those of us don't need to be exposed to hateful acts and by George Leidal who are infected have more to concern our- attitudes, and the stupefying loss of old selves with than some bully's exposure to our friends as evidenced by a silent answering An the 15 years since the AIDS virus first blood. machine gathering dust. [|j] affected me, I have seen many inhumane Consider the fag-bashing teens, who attitudes aimed at persons with AIDS. The hate homosexuals so desperately as to lie in condition is a lightning rod for hateful homo- wait in the dark to beat them up. How can phobia in- ways that didn't manifest itself our local judges condone that behavior by re- when homosexuals were "just gay." leasing such perpetrators on low bond? A recent example was chronicled in a lo- Most puzzling to me about physical vio- cal daily newspaper under the heading lence against gays is the stupidity of a straight "AIDS-infected man convicted of assault for man attacking a gay whom, he believes, has a spitting blood." greater-than-average chance of carrying the CARAMBOLA Subsequently, Ohio prosecutors accused HIV virus. a person with AIDS (PWA) of trying to kill Locally, PWAs face hurtful situations GALLERY three Hamilton County deputies and-a nurse every day. of Cheal's latest action, I showed how he by infecting them with the AIDS virus. The There's the pharmacist who hollers a charged me with using the wrong dates in my patient denied the charges, saying the jail patient's AIDS status to all who might hear, Gay Cunningham officers beat him bloody and taunted him for reports (because a slash was inserted in the abrogating his anonymity and, perhaps, fur- Oil on Canvas wrong spot changing 10/17 to 101/7) and that being homosexual. ther endangering his health. I failed to properly sign my reports because I Although the four counts of attempted Then there are the bureaucrats, who go Handpainted Furniture Readers Write murder were reduced, the patient was con- signed my birth name Theadora and not out of their way to make applications by victed of aggravated assault. He now faces v/rite or call your city commissioners to let Thea, as I am generally known and which is newly diagnosed individuals a miasma of red Anne McWey Wishes Paper Luck now my legal name. six months in prison plus a $1000 fine. It tape. (There is at least one in every agency them know you are opposed to locating a could have been 25 years, but the judge said Jewelry - Belts Dear Editor: homeless shelter at the Truman School. In fact, I purposely changed Theadora to "serving" PWAs.) If there weren't any ho- I must congratulate you on the last two is- Thea legally to insure that I would not violate he hoped some good could come from the mophobic bureaucrats, why would we need Exquisite Art To Wear Mitch Grabois case by showing police and the public that the V S sues with articles on Cuba. They were re- Key West any statute in using Thea on my campaign the help of AIDS Help, Inc. just to get bene- markable and extremely timely. We haven't literature. If anything, I was probably over- HIV virus that causes AIDS cannot be trans- fits to which all citizens are entitled. Ibm Woodruff mitted by casual contact. been getting anything similar here in New zealous. What hurts the most, however, is the Pottery Creations York or from Washington, D.C.! I am proud of how my campaign was The judge was right. The good that can silence from "friends" who can't handle the Of course, Key West must be alert and run and how my campaign reports passed the come from this is greater awareness of the news. Alone, living with a terrible illness, alerted to the possibilities, gond or bad, Ramsay Rams Cheal scrutiny of the elections office throughout, the miniscule chance of contracting AIDS by too many PWAs in this community just die of 814 FLEMING • (305) 296-2545 which may simply explode in your face at Dear Editor: campaign. Only once was 1 requested to cor- casual contact, In 15 years, 1 have not trans- loneliness—forgotten wrecks on a seashore OPEN MON- SAT, 11-5 any time. I, Thea Ramsay, disclosed today that on rect a campaign report, and that was done mitted the HIV virus to anyone, as confirmed of plenty. Good luck! '-• December 9, 1992—over one year after my immediately, in accordance with Florida law. by every partner. If a homophobic policeman It would take so little to give a PWA P. Spriesi narrow loss to A. Earl Cheal for the District 4 In reference to a $2000 loan my husband New York county commission seat—Cheal, improperly and I made to the campaign (which was prop- using official Monroe County stationary, erly disclosed on the cover sheet of the Remember When... charged my campaign with having violated appropriate report but not detailed in the Opposes Shelter numerous election laws. follow up sheets), Cheal's pettiness is You knew all your neighbors, Location Cheal's charges, submitted to both the pathetic. That was the nature of any errors, you worked together, played together, Dear Editor: division of elections as well as Attorney Gen- and we quickly and accurately clarified such you couldn't even walk through the I, like most citizens, am sympathetic to eral Bob Butterworth's office in Tallahassee, discrepancies when contacted by the elections also accused the Monroe County State Attor- local supermarket without seeing the plight of the homeless. However, loca- office. "ALL TALK RADIO ting a homeless shelter at the Truman School ney's office with willful failure to investigate Obviously, Cheal is vindictive now and is someone you knew! is simply wrongheaded. Truman School is a Cheal's allegations and stated-that he is trying again to put.up a smoke screen to fool That's when Old-Town was the town. stone's throw from Glynn Archer Elementary "bringing this action on behalf of his consti- the voters of Monroe County. He is clearly AM 1600 School, in close proximity to Horace O'Bry- tuents." upset that his group was found guilty of At Fausto's, we've kept that ant Middle School, and is along the route that Cheal's letter fails to make note of the fact serious election violations and by the fact that many children take to school. that it was Cheal's own campaign and the he is still under investigation for major "old town" feeling alive. Poinciana School and H.O.B. have al- PAC he founded that were .the parties found election violations himself. ALL TALK ready experienced problems with homeless to have violated the election code, resulting in Welcoming a thorough investigation, I individuals coming into their schools and en- criminal indictments and fines to the PAC and refer to the voluminous list of charges dangering children. A homeless shelter is a the recommendations that the Florida elec- brought against Cheal by his fellow Repub- magnet for homeless people. Unfortunately, a tions commission act against Cheal himself. lican, businessman Bill Cullen of Key Largo. ALL THE TIME significant percentage of homeless people, Referring to Cheal's off-the-wall antics Please note that Cheal was asked multiple due to illness or addiction, do not have since taking office—including his accusation times to correct substantial reporting viola- adequate behavioral controls. Exposing our that Ramsay was trying to poison his water tion, which he failed to do. children to additional potential danger makes supply and his attack on county employees, These violations amounted to over $7000 Financial • Health • Sports no sense. which he referred to as "overweight and lazy" in just one, two-week reporting period alone. Our children have a right to a safe en- in the now infamous "fat memo"—I say: In fact, Cheal repeatedly Heel on his original vironment. As adults and as parents, we "These are clear examples of his warped state as well as his amended reports right up to the have an obligation to exert control over our of mind." eve of his final vote. These lies concealed the Key West's Oldest environment in our children's behalf. Please To make clear the absurdity and pettiness nature and seriousness of his violations. 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Life's flotsam and ietsam essential and grossly under-appreciated sector AISLE SEAT are strewn around the stage—a doggie Valen- of the industry. by Jane Phillips tine, a stick of dynamite, a tennis trophy, a Recently in Key West, a Songwriters Pee Wee Herman ppppet and, of course, Series has been taking place Sunday nights at copies of The Enquirer, The Star, etc. 10 p.m. at the Schooner Wharf, located at The revue ran for six years in Kansas the foot of William Street in Key West Bight. City and has had a total of 25 productions, all The series was originated by Sam Anderson, west of the Mississippi. This is a first for the East Coast and is produced with special by Christine Naughfon a man consumed with the process of writing, playing and hearing new music. Performed in arrangement with Musical Theatre Inter- the bar's listening room, the series will con- Red Barn Revue Makes Audience national. tinue until May. i Laugh Heads Off You've seen the headlines, now see the The Sunday A recent evening's group featured Ander- T show, which runs through March 22nd. Call son, Marian Joy Ring and Bert Lee. abloid headline: "Six women hold audi- the box office for reservations at 296-9911. Anderson's sunny enthusiasm for life ence captive—with laughter!" The Red Barn prevades his songwriting. Witty and charm- Theatre's current production Six Women Three Lovely Dances at TWFAC Songwriters' ing, his is a great big personality with much with Brain Death or Expiring Minds Want to i The Martha Graham Ensemble, created to say and a gift for making it go down easy. Know is like a speeding musical train 10 years ago to continue Graham's technique As Mama would say, he's a real character. ride—the zany aspects of the modern wom- and repertoire, presented a thoroughly enjoy- Series His style is a tasty blend of blues and jazz, an's existence whiz by as some of the fresh- able evening of dance recently at Tennessee his clever lyrics full of onomatopoeia: Put est, wittiest, naughtiest, most outrageous off- Williams Fine Arts Center. by Christine Naughton on your red dancin' shoes/ And we'll go the-wall material I've heard in years. Under the direction of Yuriko, there were one-step, two-step, foxtrot, polka, be-boppa With crazy headlines like "Ancient Mum- three dance presentations with an inter- my Gives Birth To Elvis' Baby" threaded An the center of a room painted black, on bugalool We'll cut the rug down at the Roxy mission. The program was varied and well- 'til the cock-a-doodle-doo's/ So, darling, go throughout the show, the musical revue, • chosen. a stage softly lit by colored spotlights, four written by Mark Houston, is unbeatable songwriters with guitars sat in a circle. The put on your red dancin' shoes. ("Put On Your The first, a beautifully dramatic "Acts of Red Dancin' Shoes," 1991.) SINGING HIS SONG: Sam Anderson performs when it comes to topical humor. As the open- Light" (with costumes by Halston), which microphone traveled round robin, and each ing night audience was leaving the theatre, performed his song for the hushed crowd. Each a detailed and finished work, at the Songwriters' Series, which he also orga- premiered in 1981, was taken from a letter nizes. there was a chorus of "I've never laughed so written by Emily Dickinson in 1884. The listeners' faces tilted upward toward Ring's songs are stylized and do not fall LEAD SINGER: Jim Nabbie, 72, who joined the easily into category. She has learned by exper sharp imagery and focused intent: There is much." The second, a stylish, ritualistic "El Pen- the stage. They expressed distance, transfor- Nothing is sacred here, and everything is Ink Spots in1945, recently performed with his mation and an occasional smile or shake of iencing firsthand a variety of commercial and nothing you can buy/ And nothing you can itente" was based on purification ceremonies group at TWFAC. the head when a particular lyric hit home. A indigenous music forms, many from her own! And all your prized possessions/ Are fair game to poke fun at—including the of a southwestern sect, the Penitentes, and palpable energy flowed through the room: the eight years of living in South America. She just something you've been loaned/ And audience. Hooked on soap operas? You've was performed originally in 1940. familiar gestures are there. It's a class act, singular excitement of gist being unwrapped has a strong, clear voice, intense and precise what you'd give the world to know/ Are just got to see "All My Hospitals." Thinking Appropriately last was the joyful roman- just as it was when the original group formed —new music! delivery, and an amazing range. the things you've always known/ What you about attending a class reunion? Think again! tic "Diversion of Angels," based on a passage in 1935. Current lead singer, Jim Nabbie, Inquiring minds want to know: What hap- As human birth is essential to the survival Lyrically, Ring favors descriptions of thought were precious gems/ Were only of prose by Thomas Traherne, containing the joined the Ink Spots in 1945. Now he's 72 ordinary stones. ("On Your Journey Home" pens to former prom queens; how do people words "moving jewels"—a perfect descrip- years old. The pure clarity of his tenor range of the species, so is songwriting essential to places, people and emotions, and intertwines really feel about their children; can fake nails them with irony and symbolism: Well, the Living in the Stream, Fast Forward tion of this dance and the performers for the is amazing for a singer of any age. Productions, 1990.) really bring happiness? Remember super entire program. Others in the group are Sonny Hatchett, winter was coming and with music and my dolls Barbi and Ken? Not like this you don't man! I was heading for the north of Chile/ Put this series on your Sunday night It is from this ensemble that dancers are King Drake and Harold Winley. Cecilia wanted me to stay, it's true/ Her light (unless you're really weird). Their onstage groomed for the more mature Martha Graham Each musical number brought more schedule. It is an intimate and delightful orgy is priceless. had really touched me tool But like a evening of musical discovery, and hey! free Dance Company. Members of the ensemble applause as soon as it was recognized. Old rainbow right before my eyes/1 let her slip All of this entertainment is created by a are Ian Butler, Gary Galbraith, Kaye Rich- favorites included "You Always Hurt The gumbo, too! Future participants include Billy sextet of fabulous females under the direction away and turn to grey. ("Cecilia" The Rising Davidson, Pat McCune, David Goodman, ards, Marvin Webb, Katherine Crockett, One You Love," "Don't Get Around Much Cost of Love, Black Dog Records, 1988.) of Joy Hawkins and Michael Robinson. Esperanza Gil, Amanda Thomas, Marc Anymore" and one of the hits of WWII Robert Hutto, Kathy Grier and Leanna Hawkins picks up where she left off a couple One of the island's better known song- Collins. Weiss, Adria Ferrali, Wenge Huang, Benita "Paper Doll." The Ink Spots have scored of seasons ago in the zany El Grande Coca Ward and Rika Okamoto. over seven million record sales to date, rxi writers, Bert Lee is a master craftsman. Cer- Again, the series will end when Ander- Cola." This multi-talented lady is sensational tain of his titles—"Blue Hotel" and "Trouble son departs for a road trip, which includes in the Zoo" come immediately to mind— in broad comedy. The Ink Spots: Sold Out! opening for Jerry Jeff Walker in Spartanburg, Actors Robin Deck and Chris Stone are sustain their places on the list of local South Carolina. He fervently hopes someone It was nostalgia night at the Tennessee MORRELL MUSIC Schooner Wharf Bar classics. Though Lee has flirted with fame on so good they make everything they do look Williams Fine Arts Center when an American will want to continue organizing it in his easy, when it's not. Deck can turn something 901-B on Duval presents a larger scale, he has yet to reach his widest absence. Interested parties and songwriters musical legend—The Ink Spots—appeared audience. as mundane as spots on a rug into a comedic before an enthusiastic sell-out crowd. The (on Olivia) wishing to take part in the series can reach gem; and Stone's deadpan parental message To these ears, however, success is only a Anderson at 296-1459. liil entertainers were greeted with applause as 296-0954 WRECKERS matter of exposure. Lee is both an excellent couldn't be done better. Paula Jo Chitty pops soon as they walked onstage in their pink guitarist and singer. His precise phrases up everywhere and is at her best in the tuxedo jackets. Mon - Sat 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. haunt the memory from first hearing; with saccharine sweet parody of Disney forest The group's sound is the same and the RAGE creatures. 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Stir in clam onings and garnish with cilantro or parsley and About 1 pound small red potatoes, peeled and diced juice, tomatoes with puree, tomato paste, and the fish -^ reserved cracklings or crumbled bacon. 1 medium turnip, peeled and diced stock or water, adding more liquid if you like a thin- Serve with oyster crackers, sea biscuits, or 1 pound ground conch, thawed if frozen ner chowder. Add bay leaves, thyme, allspice, and Cuban bread, and, if desired, lime wedges. For those Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste cayenne. Cover, bring to a boil, add the potatoes and who inevitably will want their portion hotter, put a Fresh chopped parsley or cilantro turnips, reduce heat, and cook until potatoes are done bottle of Tabasco or bowl of salsa on the table. As cooks used tomatoes and conch instead. The but not beginning to fall apart, about 45 minutes. for me, I sometimes like to top mine with a dollop of A. got caught with my Northern roots Heat fat in large, heavy Dutch oven with lid. Add Stir in conch, cover, and heat for another 5 minutes sour cream or even a little dry sherry. |shl showing again when a friend recently zingy, colorful concoction that resulted was a product of just one small geographic area surprised me with a container of home-made So What If It's __ ... . „rnrr| : 11 [n—irniMHi i IIMII inBiinwi. "chowder." In a flash, my tastebuds jumped and, in every way, was reflective of it. This to attention. It was a chilly day, and nothing was exactly as it should have been. I • • could have sounded more inviting at the Not Really If you'd like to try your hand at making RESTAURANT moment than a big bowl of thick, creamy your own conch chowder, here's a basic DIRECTORY clam chowder afloat with a pool of butter. recipe. Like chili-making, the best way to do this is anyway you want to—just hold the hot Before I had even gotten the lid off, I had Antonia's Restaurant, 15 Duval Street. More than a Mexican restaurant, side or outdoors on the water. Enjoy 11 a.m., lunch 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., dai- decided to make a batch of corn muffins to go Chowder? peppers in mine. Street. Excellent Northern Italian cui- El Loro Verde presents innovative yet A word about conch. It is true that none cocktails on the Afterdeck Bar. Open ly. Dinner until 11 p.m, Live entertain- with it. sine in friendly, elegant atmosphere. authentic variations of both Mexican from 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. 294-1061 ment weekends. 294-2042. When I peered inside, however, I saw of the conch you eat in the Keys today is Dinner served from 6 to 11 p.m, night- and Caribbean dishes. Popular for its for dining reservations. Savannah, 915 Duval Street. Fine that the contents were not creamy white but easy to eat, so smooth and warming that it from the surrounding waters. Because of ly. Visa, Mastercard. 294-6565. cafe' atmosphere, El Loro Verde now Lucy's, 1114 Duval St. Enjoy our Southern home cooking featuring dixie tomato red. Oh, Manhattan clam chowder, I has more than earned its spot at the top of the severe overfishing, most of it comes from the Baby's Place Coffee Bar, 1111 features a full liquor bar in its new din- American cuisine with a southern Ca- delectables like mouth-watering fried thought, and, somewhat crestfallen, set about list of great comfort foods. Bahamas. However, it is readily available in Duval Street. Serving the finest coffees ing room. 296-7298. jun influence in a relaxed open atmos- chicken, cornbread, collard greens, fresh readjusting my palate, Actually, it turned out Not until I moved to Manhattan did I our fish markets, where it usually arrives from the four corners of the earth, roast- Fiorini, 523 Eaton Street. One of phere. Serving breakfast from 8:30 to fish, and unbeatable mash potatoes. encounter Manhattan clam chowder. Made frozen. It has a flavor akin to that of its ed and ground on the premises. Enjoy Key West's oldest and most romantic 11:30 a.m,, lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 Dine in a grand old conch house or out- to be conch chowder. When I first trans- favorites like caf6 con leche, bucci, co- planted myself in Key West, I tried several with a base of tomato instead of milk, it is cousin the clam, but it is richer and con- restaurants. Fiorini's menu is unmistak- p.m. and dinner from 6 to 11 p.m. side in a tropical garden setting. Open also called red chowder. By its many critics, sidered a great delicacy by gourmets. Unlike lada and European blends and fruit and ably Italian with a hint of the tropics: Wine and beer available. 2924002. for dinner daily at 6:30 p.m. 296-6700. cups at restaurants and cafe's to get the idea, herb teas as well, Baby's also offers all- yellowfin tuna putanesca-, shrimp Square One Restaurant, Duval but I never became a fan. It all tasted like though, it is considered just another illeg- clams, though, its meat is tough and must be Mangrove Mama's, mile marker itimate offspring of a great original. The day breakfast, speciality sandwiches, Diane, yellowtail in cucumber caviar 20 on Sugarloaf Key. Featuring natural Square. Superb food and service in a vegetable soup to me. tenderized before eating. This can be done by pies, cakes, cheeses and Veuve Clicquot cream sauce, fettucine with basil, wal- warm and elegant setting—all at afforda- flavor of tomato, argue the critics, is too ro- marinating the meat for several hours in lime and local seafood served in an olde tyme Where I was brought up, chowder was champagne. Open early morning until nuts, and garlic. And for dessert try a Keys atmosphere. Dining inside in an ble prices. Open Monday through Satur- chowder, a thick soup usually featuring some bust for the delicate nature of the foods usu- juice and then pounding it vigorously, or by late night. 292-3739. genuine cannoli made fresh by Mama day: Happy Hour 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.; ally being featured. They also complain that old 1919 "Flagler building" or outside sort of delicately flavored seafood, chicken, grinding it. It's easiest to buy it already Bill's Key West Fish Market Fiorini. Open for dinner 7 to 10 p.m., under the banana trees. Enjoy the wine dinner 6:30 to 11 p.m. Reservations or even corn in a base of milk. Sliced onion with the addition of so many other vege- ground, and it costs only a few cents more (a and Restaurant, 2502 N. Roosevelt Tuesday through Saturday. 294-4720. bar with a large selection of wines by suggested. American Express, Visa, cooked transparent in the fat rendered from a tables, the need for the featured ingredient at. pound of meat sells for about $5). Boulevard. A local favorite serving the Flagler's, Marriott's Casa Marina, the glass. Open from 10:30 a.m. to 10 Mastercard. 2964300. piece of salt pork, chunks of new red potato, all becomes questionable—would anyone finest local seafood from 6:30 a.m. to Reynolds Street. Elegance, nostalgia, p.m. For dining reservations and enter- South Beach Seafood & Raw bay leaf, and a sprinkle of thyme leaves really notice its absence? Whatever had be- Conch Chowder 10 p.m., daily. Our new breakfast menu romance and an exquisite view of the tainment schedule, call 745-3030. Bar, on the beach at the ocean end of provided all the additional flavor and texture come of the rule "less is more?" S to 10 servings features seafood omelets. 296-5891. Atlantic. Beautiful food in beautiful Mary's, 808 Duval. Offers delicious Duval Street. Fresh Key West Seafood, Camille's, 703 1/2 Duval Street. A surroundings, blended into an extraordi- baby-back ribs, chicken, steak, oysters, necessary. The result was so delicious, so I agreed. By the time I got to Key West, Like most soups, you can do just about anything burgers—most notably the Mary Bur- local restaurant with the casual Key nary American dining experience. Fea- ger—in addition to other daily dinner, clams, nightly specials. Serving beer and its red chowder made with conch rather you please with this one-make it thinner by adding West touch, serving high-quality fare turing America's traditional recipes, in- lunch and breakfast specials. Everything and wine. Dine inside or outside on our than clams, the soup had taken on even more more liquid or thicker by using less or by stirring in for breakfast and lunch. Daily specials. beach deck . Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. flavors, primarily those of the newest rage— cluding seafood and chargilled steak. is fresh and made to order; beer and some flour. To thin it more, you could use tomato Entrees are reasonably priced, made of Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. wine are available. Indoor and outdoor serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. hot chili peppers. Unfortunately, conch juice; more clam juice, fish slock, or water; or even only the finest ingredients and cooked And a new Sunday brunch menu with a 294-2727. • , . chowder was just the sort of dish that any seating. Breakfast is served from 12 red or white wine. If you are watching your saturalcd- to order. The Sunday Brunch has be- local discount. Live entertainment in a.m. to 12 p.m. Open 24 hours. All Sugarloaf Lodge Restaurant, F bored chef with a passel of peppers on hand fat consumption, you could forgo the fat from the come a tradition for many locals. Open Flagler's Bar. Reservations suggested. major credit cards accepted. 296-7554. mile marker 17 on U.S. Route 1. Wa- could have a field day with, and they did. traditional salt pork or bacon and use vegetable oil or daily, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 296-4811. 296-3535. Palm Grill, on the corner of Franc- terfront dining serving breakfast, lunch Soon the words "hot" and "spicy" came to margarine instead. Don't forget about lowfal turkey Casablanca Cafe", 900-904 Duval Flamingo Crossing, 1105 Duval es and Southard Streets. American Is- and dinner from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. mean "avoid" to me, and I did. A food writer bacon either. Finally, to give the soup an added bit of Street. A tropical inn serving imagina- Street. The locals' favorite dessert spot land cooking using fresh herbs, native Specializing in fresh local seafood, prime rib and filet mignon. Still serv- with a scorched palate is of little value (not to bite, I put in a turnip; cabbage or fennel also provides tive Caribbean-style cuisine, fresh local features freshly-made-daily ice creams, seafood and the finest produce. Grilled seafood, stone crab claws (in season), sorbets, honey yogurts, sundaes, shakes ing the best drinks around. Dance with mention in pain). an interesting variation. meats, fish and vegetarian selections. It wasn't until I got a taste of my friend's shrimp, and such mainstays as prime and all-fruit vitari. Also enjoy Florida Creative and affordaMe. Dinner 6 to deejay Capt. Chuck on Friday and Sat- rib, steaks and pasta. Dine in a lush, Keys Finest Key Lime Pie in a tropical 10:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. urday nights. Piano music by John silky but still spunky version of said chow- 2 tbsps fat rendered from a small piece of salt der, which was so "down home" it even con- tropical setting. Also located on the garden setting. Open daily from noon to Sunday Brunch 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 Conroy every Sunday evening. Dolphin pork or several pieces of bacon, cracklings or grounds is Bogart's Irish Pub, 11 p.m. and midnight Friday and Satur- p.m. Sunday dinner 6 p.m. to 9 shows daily at 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 5 tained a handful of grated cabbage, that I p.m. A short drive back to the keys began to reevaluate it. bacon reserved which boasts the largest selection of day. 296-6124. p.m.Visa/Mastercard. Reservations sug- imported and domestic beers on draft. Full Moon Saloon, 1220 Simon- you'll remember. 745-3741. What did it matter that the soup more 1 medium onion, chopped gested. 296-1744. 1 medium carrot, chopped Open at 6 p.m., daily. 296-0815. ton Street. "Where locals always visit, Paradise Cafe", corner of Eaton and Tamarinds, at Duval Square, 1021 closely resembled a gumbo than a chowder? Conch Care", 1211 Duval Street. and visitors always feel local." Serving Grinncll Streets. Home of the famous Duval Street. Key West's newest caf6 It was really a dish onto itself, and it was a 1 rib celery, chopped 1 large clove garlic, minced Charming sidewalk ca("6 serving home- 11 a.m. to 4 a.m., daily. Lunch, dinner island Monster Mix. Featuring the big- offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our perfect example of regional cookery. Neither and late-night specials. Featuring a menu features eggs, grilled seafood, 1 small red bell pepper, chopped cooked meals. Desserts, beer, wine, gest sandwiches and the lowest beer milk nor clams were readily available here, so sundries, eat in or take out. Open 7 moderately-priced American menu, in- prices in Key West. Open for breakfast fresh salads, sandwiches, burgers, soups 1 small green pepper, chopped TIGHTHOUSF days a week for breakfast, lunch and cluding fresh seafood, meats, pastas, and lunch. Monday through Friday, and luscious desserts at affordable pric- 1 small yellow pepper, chopped dinner. Monday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.; salads and sandwiches. 294-9090. 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 6:30 es, presented in an innovative manner SOUTHERN ITALIAN DINING Padron's Meats 2 bottles (8 oz. each) clam juice Tuesday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 Half Shell Raw Bar, Land's End a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 with a Caribbean flavor. Enjoy dining 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes with puree, broken p.m.; Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 7 Village, foot of Margaret Street. Serv- p.m. Free delivery. 296-5001. inside or outside in our relaxing oasis. A Key West Tradition up p.m. 294-7227. ing lunch and dinner til? Freshest Rich's Caf6, at the Eden House, Breakfast 8 to 11:30 a.m., lunch 11:30 Dinner 6-11 Come see our complete 2 tbsp tomato paste Dim Sum, 613 1/2 Duval Street in shrimp, fish and lobster direct from 1015 Fleming Street. A relaxed tropical a.m. to 4 p.m., dinner 4 to 11 p.m. Takeout available. 294-2809. line of ready-to-cook 1 qt fish stock or water Key Lime Square. A gourmet Asian re- their own fish market at the shrimp garden setting with outdoor specials; staurant serving exotic Chinese stir- docks. Cash only. 294-7496. serving special German beer and wine. Turtle Kraals, Land's End Village, gourmet items including 2 bay leaves 1/2 tsp dried thyme fries, Indian curries and Thai, Indone- Jimmy Buffett's Margarita- Breakfast and lunch, daily, 8 a.m. to 2 foot of Margaret Street. Harbor view sian and Burmese specialties. Wine and ville Cafe\ 500 Duval Street. Opens p.m. 296-1183. dining for lunch and dinner. Great ham- Homemade sake bar. Open 6 to 11 p.m., Wednes- 11 a.m. for lunch, dinner, and late night Rittenhouse Deli, Duval Square burgers, seafood—check out the music. • Stuffed pork chops day through Monday. 294-6230. rock and roll, starting at 10:30 p.m. at Simonton Street. Serving breakfast, Visa/Mastercard. 294-2640. 917 DUVAL •. KEY WEST Dos Lobos, 6 Charles Street, just Serving fresh seafood, meats, salads & lunch, light entrees and desserts on our Yo Sake, 722 Duval Street. Neo- 296-7837 • Chicken Cordon Bleu one-half block west of Duval. Real Key West favorites: Conch chowder/ lovely deck. Open daily from 7:30 a.m. Japanese inside or torchlit garden din- • Meat loaf South-of-the-Border cooking. Tacos, fritters, squid rings and the famous to 11 p.m. Free parking and delivery. ing; traditional Japanese and original is- • Many other items chimichangiis, enchiladas, burritos, faji- Cheeseburger in Paradise. 292-1435. Call 292-8350 or fax your order to 292- land creations. Full sushi bar. Dinner Diner's Club and Visa Accepted » tas, chili and much more. Good cook- Louie's Backyard, 700 Waddell on 8346. nightly, 6 to 11:30 p.m. 294-2288. m 916-B Kennedy Dr. 296-9732 EXOTIC ASIAN CUISINE ing, very reasonable prices, and patio the Atlantic Ocean. Featuring interna- Rooftop Cafe\ 310 Front Street, in ill hi\u Curriej, Chinese Stir Fryi Thai, himthn 8 Burmese SpeeUlili.J tional cuisine in a restaurant ranked the heart of old town offering rooftop 6131/2 DUVAL ST. (REAR) 6:00 - 11:00 294-6230 dining. 293-0733. El Loro Verde, 404 Southard among South Florida's best. Dining in- and indoor seating. Breakfast 9 a.m. to Page 40 • Feb. 27 - March 18, 1992 • Solares Hill Solares Hill • Feb. 27 - March 18, 1992 'Page 41 ciety 4th Annual Garden Party noon to 4 3/12 • HARC Workshop 5 p.m. at the 29.7 on Big Pine. Artists from throughout Community Education Series dealing p.m. at the botanical garden on Stock Island Old City Hall. Call 292-8100. the Keys display and sell their wares. Call with the disease of addiction meets every on Junior College Road past Bayshore Man- 3/12 • Civil Service Board Meet- 872-8864. Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon in the Tower CALENDAR • FEB. 27 - MARCH 18 or. Featuring a day of food, refreshments ing 7:30-p.m. at the Old City Hall. Call Breast Cancer Support Group Building of South Miami Hospital. Call (305) and fun in a beaurtiful setting. Free. 292-8100. holds meetings at South Miami Hospital the 662-8118. 3/15-3/18 • Florida Research Wa- 3/12 • Spring Break Advisory fourth Tuesday of every month from 7:30 to Community Guitar Orchestra meets ter Conference at the Delta Orlando Re- Cultural Events Task Force Meeting 11 a.m. at the Old 8:30 p.m. Call (305) 662-9611. in Key West at the Share School of Music on sort in Orlando. For more information, call 1- 2/27-3/1 • Lend Me a Tenor direct- 2/27-2/28 • Vocal Choral Work- City Hall, Call 292-8100. Breezeswept Beach Estates Civic Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Big 800-432-2045, ext. 6003. ed by Bruce Peterson at the Waterfront shop with pianist Derek Hyde and Emily 3/16 • Last Stand Annual Meeting Association holds meetings at 7 p.m. on Pine Group meets at the United Methodist 3/17 * Time Management for En- Playhouse. For ticket information, call 294- Lowe at Florida Keys Community College. 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Old City Hall. the third Thursday of each month in the Church on Mondays from 6 to 7 p.mAll gui- trepreneurs 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays 5015. For information, call Lois at 296-9151. 3/17 • City Commission Meeting 7 Youth Center of Big Pine Key Methodist tar players are invited. Call 294-5299. through April 7 at Florida Keys Community 2/27-3/22 • Six Woman with 2/27-4/1 • HRS 20 Hour Daycare p.m. at the Old City Hall. Call 292-8100. Church. Call 872-2861. Depression and Manic-Depression College, Call 296-9081, ext. 495. Brain Death or Expiring Minds Worker Training Course on Mondays 3/18 • Citizens Advisory Task Cancer Support Group for Family Group meets 3 to 4:30 p.m. on the sec- 3/18 • Australian Gold Spring Force Meeting 6:30 p.m. at the Old City Want to Know directed by Joy Haw- and Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Call 296- Members meets Thursdays from 4 to 5 ond Friday of each month at the Mental Break Body Building Competition at Hall. Call 292-8100. kins at the Red Barn Theatre. Call 296- 9081, ext. 282. p.m. in the 6th floor family lounge of the Health Care Center. Call 292-6843. the Holiday Isle Resort in Islamorada. For in- 9911 for ticket information. 2/27 FKCC Annual Book Sale 8:30 3/19 • Monroe County Planning South Miami Hospital. Call (305) 662-8196. Eating Disorder Group meets every formation, call (305) 664-2321. 2/28-2/29 > Annual House and a.m. to 8:30 p.m. each day at the Florida Commission Meeting 10 a.m. at Mara- Cancer Support Group for Cancer Friday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Mental Garden Tours Fundraiser sponsored Keys Community College library. thon Jaycees building. Call 292-4422. Patients meets Tuesdays from 4 to 5 Health Care Center. Call 292-6843. p.m. in the 6th floor family lounge of the by the Old Island Restoration Foundation. 2/29 • Celebrity Waiter Dinner Meetings 3/19 • Key West Planning Board Early Recovery Group meets Wednes- South Miami Hospital. Call (305) 662-8196. Owners of five Key West homes open their 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Beachside. All 2/28 • CES Bid Opening Session 10 Meeting 5 to 10 p.m. at the Old City Hall. days from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Mental Card & Game Night, Senior Citizens doors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. Call proceeds benefit the American Heart Asso- a.m. in the Louis Carbonell Board Room lo- Call 292-8100. Health Care Center. Call 292-6843. Center, Big Pine Key. Call 745-3698. 294-9501. ciation. Tickets are $60. Call 294-3158. cated in the William Arnold Service Building, Florida Right to Life meets the first Children Problem Solving Group 2/29 « Gioachino Rossini's "II Bar- 3/1 8 Wrecker Race classic, monohull 1001 James Street. Call 294-5272. Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the for ages 8 to 12 years meets Thursdays biere di Siviglia" 1 p.m. on KEY 93 ra- and multihull sail race from Key West Har- 3/2 • Women's Aglow of Key West O Key West Baptist Temple, 5727 Second ngoing from 3 to 4 p.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. at the Men- dio. bor to Sand Key. First in a series of three Meeting 6:30 p.m. at the Gerald Adams Avenue, Stock Island. Call Patti Baldwin at Adult Children of Alcoholics meets tal Health Care Center. Call 292-6843. 2/29 • The Byrds in concert from 8 to races. Captains meeting will be held at the Elementary School on Stock Island. Featur- 296-7337. Mondays at 7 p.m., Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. and Childbirth Classes begin monthly at 10 p.m. at the Old Havan Docks, Pier House. ing Monica Dumell as guest speaker. Guardianship of Monroe County Schooner Wharf bar 2/29 at 7:30 p.m. For Thursdays 8:30 p.m. at Holy Innocents Key West and Big Pine locations. Sponsored Call 296-4600. 3/3 • City Commission Meeting 7 helps disabled adults and elderly residents more information, call The Schooner Wahrf Church, 901 Flagler Avenue. Call 294- by The March of Dimes and FKCC. The 3/6 • Piano Concerto with Rodofo p.m. at the Old City Hall. Call 292-8100. in decision-making, To volunteer or for more bar at 292-9520. 8912. course is affordable for everyone. Call 296- Brito at the San Carlos Institute in a ben- 3/4 • Board of Adjustment Meet- information call Elizabeth Covino at HRS, 3/7 • "Awareness Into Silence," a "A Course in Miracles" study group 9081, ext. 282. efit for the American Cancer Society. For ing 7 p.m. at the Old City Hall. Call 292- 292-6728; Betty Cambell at Florida Keys day of total meditation with Niro and Paul meets at the Crystal Loft, mile marker 29.7 reservations, call 294-9575. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Hyatt's Bottling 8100. Codependency Group meets Tuesdays Memorial-Hospital, 294-5531; or Liz Kern at 3/7 • Giuseppe Verdi's "Rigolet- on Big Pine, every Monday at 7 p.m. Call Court. Cost $35. For information, call 294- 3/5 • Monroe County Planning Com- from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Mental Hospice, 294-8812. to" 1:30 p.m. on KEY 93 radio. THE MIKADO: A one-woman performance of this Gilbert and Sullivan 872-9390. 7244. mission Meeting 12:30 p.m. at the Key Health Care Center. Call 292-6843. Helpline the 24-hour Monroe County Cri- 3/9 • Gilbert & Sullivan's The Mi- work, featuring Nancy Hoffman March 9 and 16 at the Red Barn. AIDS Help needs volunteers to assist in Community Learning Center at 3/7 • 22nd Annual Florida Keys Largo Library. Call 292-4422. sis Intervention telephone service needs vol- kado, a one-woman performance featuring Bar Wars Sunday feature two-for-ones the office, as well as to be buddies to peo- Harris School offers Adult Basic Edu- Pirate's Den • 300 Front Street. Adult Health Fair 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Key West 3/5 •• Tree Committee Meeting 5 unteers to man the phones. Training will be Nancy Hoffman 8 p.m. at the Red Barn until midnight. Call for events and concerts. ple with AIDS. Call Steve Smith, director cation, Job Preparation and Placement, entertainment nightly, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. High School and Big Pine Methodist and p.m. at the Old City Hall. Call 292-8100. provided. Call 292-8445. Theatre. Call "296-9911 for ticket informa- 293-0016. of volunteers, at 296-6196. English as a Second Language, GED Prepar- Peek A Boo Lounge • 300 Southard Baptist churches. Free screenings and other 3/9 • HARC Meeting 5 p.m. at the Old Island Wellness at 530 Simonton tion. Coconuts Comedy Club • The Top at AIDS Help Support Group Meet- ation, Vocational Evaluation and Counseling, Street. Live adult entertainment nightly, 8 low cost health services. City Hall. Call 292-8100. Street, offers a variety of regularly sched- 3/13-3/14 • A Day in Hollywood: A La Concha at 430 Duval Street. Call 296- ings for PWAs, ARC, HIV+, familes, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to p.m. to 4 a.m. Call 294-0959. 3/7 • Saint Mary's Flea Market 7 3/10 • Special Development Review uled coursesss and activities. Monday: Daily Night in the Ukraine, a musical double 2991. friends and lovers are held each Thursday 3:30 p.m. Free to eligible applicants. Call Poinciana Lounge • 3432 Duck Avenue. a.m. in the ballfield of Mary Immaculate Committee Meeting at the Marathon Li- R & R at noon; Tuesday: T'ai Chi Ch'uan at feature by Dick Vosburgh and Frank Lazar- Crazy Daizy's at La Concha • 430 at 6 p.m. at 2700 Flagler Avenue. Call 292-6762. Call 294-6800. School on Truman and Windsor Lane. Spaces brary (tentative, call to confirm). Call 292- 10 a.m. and Daily R & R at noon; Wednesday: us at the Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Cen- Duval Street. Call 296-2991. 296-6196. The Quay • 12 Duval Street. Call 294- available for $10. For more information, call 4422. ter. Call 296-9081, ext. 326. Flagler's at The Casa Marina • Anchors Aweigh Club, Alcoholics 4446. 294-1031. Event will continue every Satur- 3/10 • Board of County Commis- 3/15 • Key West Alliance for the 1500 Reynolds Street. Call 296-3535. Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meet- Ramada Inn Top O'Spray • 3420 N. day at the same time. sioners Meeting 9 a.m. at the Key Largo THE RED BARN THEATRE Mentally III (KWAMI) Benefit 3 p.m. Full Moon Saloon • 1202 Simonton ings daily at 404 Virginia Street. Call Roosevelt Boulevard. Call 294-5541. Library. Call 292-4422. Presents at the LedaBruce Gallery, mile marker 30.2 Street. Call 294-9090. 3/8 and 3/15 • Miss Pepsi Spring 29.6-7888. Red's Place • Corner of Duval and Caro- 3/11 • Board of County Commis- on Big Pine Key. An afternoon of theater, Green Parrot • 601 Whitehead. Call Break Bikini Contest at the Holiday Isle Audubon Society of the Keys meets line, behind The Bull. The Carl Davis Group sioners Meeting 9 a.m. at the Key Largo Directed By David Spangler classical music, poetry and jazz. Refresh- 296-6133. Resort in Islamorada. Call (305) 664-2321. the second Monday of each month at 5 p.m. plays blues-plus nightly from 9:30 to ? Library. Call 292-4422. ments and door prizes. For information, call 3/8 • AIDS Help Volunteer Train- at Indigenous Park. Call 294-4927. Harbour Light's Barrelhead Bar • Rooftop Cafe" • 310 Front Street. Voc- 3/11 • Development Review Com- 294-9905 or 872-0212. ing Course 4 to 8 p.m. at the AIDS Help Blood Pressure Screenings (free) Garrison Bight Marina. Call 294-9343. alists Cathy Grier or Leanna Collins alter- mittep Meeting 1 p.m. at the Marathon 3/16 • Gilbert & Sullivan's The Mi- office in Key West. For information, call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the regis- Hog's Breath Saloon • 400 Front nating nightly either 3 to 9 p.m. or 9 p.m. to Public Library. Call 292-4422, kado, a one-woman performance featuring 296-6337. tration area of the emergency room of Street. Nightly entertainment from sunset midnight. Call 294-2042. 3/11-3/12 • South Florida Water Nancy Hoffman 8 p.m. at the Red Barn 3/9 • An Overview of Financial South Miami Hospitai. Call (305) 662- until 2 a.m. No cover charge. Call 296- Schooner Wharf • 202 William Street. Management District Meeting 8:30 Theatre. Call 296-9911 lor ticket informa- Concepts 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays 8118. 4222. Every Thursday jam session with 10 to 15 a.m. to 2 p.m. in West Palm Beach. Call 1- tion. through April 6 at First State Bank, 1201 Blue Moon Trader Art & Craft Islander Restaurant • 528 Front musicians. Every Sunday from 8:30 to 11:30 800-432-2045. 3/17-3/21 • A Day in Hollywood: A Simonton Street. Call Florida Keys Commu- Market every Saturday at mile marker Street. Call 292-7659. p.m. songwriters group where local song- Night in the Ukraine, a musical double nity College at 296-9081, ext. 495, Mangrove Mama's • MM 20 Sugarloaf writers sing their latest. Call 292-9520. feature by Dick Vosburgh and Frank Lazar- Key. Tim McAlpineand Ron Somner jazz 3/9 • Music for Pre-schooler In- 4 Sloppy Joe's • Corner of Duval and us at the Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Cen- dinner every Friday night from 7:30 to structors 8 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Greene Streets. Entertainment beginning SINCE 1890 ter. Call 296-9081, ext. 326. 11:30 p.m. Sam Anderson on guitar every March 20 at Florida Keys Community Col- daily at 2 p.m. Call 294-5717. Whitehead & 3/18-4/5 • Camille directed by Came- Saturday from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Island lege. Call 296-9081, ext. 282. Square One Restaurant • Duval Southard ron Murray at the Waterfront Playhouse. dancing with The Survivors on the last 3/9 • Poetry Workshop 6:30 to 9:30 Square. Joe Lowe on piano Thursday- Streets For ticket information, call 294-5015. Sunday of every month. Call 745-3030. p.m. Mondays through April 13 at Florida Saturday evenings. Call 296-4300. Margaritaville Cafe" • 500 Duval Keys Community College. Call 296-9081, Stephen's Bayside Cafe" • 1970 N. Street. Live entertainment. Call 292- ext. 282. Roosevelt Blvd. Call 294-5066. Entertainment . 1435. 3/10 • AIDS Education for Cosme- Beach Club Bar • The Pier House, 1 Du- Sun Sun Pavilion at The Casa Mari- tologists and Barbers 8 a.m. to noon at Martha's • S. Roosevelt Blvd (A1A). Call na • 1500 Reynolds Street. Call 296- va! Street. Call 296-4600. 294-3466. FKCC. Call 296-9081, ext. 282. 3535. The Bull & Whistle Bar "Corner of Memory Lane • The Econolodge 2820 N. 3/10 • Choral Education 7 to 10 p.m. Duval and Caroline Streets. Happy Hour at Roosevelt Boulevard. Call 294-5511. The Top at La Concha • 430 Duval Tuesdays through May 5. Call 296-9081, The Whistle, 5 to 9p.m. daily. Nick's Bar and Grill • Hyatt Key Street. Call 296-2991. ext. 282. Captain Hornblower's • 300 Front West 601 Front Street. Mel and Tracey Turtle Kraals at Lands End Marina 3/11 • Grants Writing Workshop • 1 Lands End Village, Call 294-2640. Street. Jazz on the patio every night. Call Wed-Sun.7to11p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Florida Keys Com- Comedy Pdsfcarcf Two Friends Patio Restaurant • 294-4922. Nightfall • The Reach at Simonton and munity College. Call 296-9081, ext. 282. 512 Front Street. Call 296-9212. Captain Tony's Saloon < 428 Greene the Beach. Mickey and Squirt 5 to 7 p.m. 3/11 • Recorder Ensemble Training Viva Zapata • 903 Duval Street. Call Street. Call 294-1838. Wednesday through Sunday. Complimen- 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through April 1 at 296-3138. Club Havana » The Pier House at 1 Du- tary hors p" oeuvres and a spectacular sun- Florida Keys Community College. Call 296- At the Red Barn Annex val Street. The Byrds on March 9 from 8 to set nightly. Call 296-5000. The Wine Galley • The Pier House at 1 9081, ext. 282. 524 Eaton Street in the Old 1st, Baptist Church 10 p.m. Call 296-4600. Ocean Club Lounge • The Reach at Duval Street. Call 296-4600. 3/12-4/16 • A Series of Six Child- Wed. thru Sat. - 8 p.m. Curtain ClubLand «The Strand Theater, 527 birth Classes in Big Pine. $5 registra- Simonton and the Beach. Larry Smith on pi- Tickets $15 mE_nyomjM,KEY$- Duval. Multi-media dance party Wednesday ano 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. tion fee. Call 296-9081, ext. 282. through Sunday. Thursday is Ladies' Night. Drink specials.and canapes. Call 296-5000. 3/14 • The Key West Botanical So- Call 296-9911 for reservations Solares Hill • Feb. 27 - March 18, 1992 • Page 43 Page 42 • Feb. 27 - March 18, 1992 • Solares Hill ning Mab with their eyes. "I don't know Hussein's scud missiles, the rocket scientists Daily R & R; Thursday: T'ai Chi Ch'uan at 10 illnesses gather with KWAMI members. Ramada Inn. For membership information Kevj West how those guys ever ended up queer," Mab who put us on the moon. Send them to a.m. and Daily R&R at noon; Friday: Daily R& Group meets Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at call 294-7467. or 296-3926. said. "They were born to be Shriners. They Detroit on loan, but tell them not to come R at noon; Sundays: alternating schedule, Peace Covenant Church, 2610 Flagler Ave- Marine Archaeology Expedition. disapprove of me because I'm too flaunting." home until they have designed The Car of Call 296-7353 for details. nue. Call Helen Gerbracht at 294-4875. Third Sunday of the month. Each session fo- "Who was the woman in the back seat?" The Year 2000—only we want it by 1993. If Just Say No supper club meets Mondays La Leche League of Big Pine Key meets cuses on wrecks and the coral reef environ- I said. we can pool our talent and money to save the from 4 to 6 p.m. 292-8248. the second Monday of every month at 10 a. m. ment. Membership fee goes torward semi- "Big Foot?" Mab said. "Just their own Cadillac Sheiks of Kuwait, why can't we do Key West Community Band meets in in the Big Pine Baptist Church. Call Joanne nar and monthly newsletter. Call 800-468- it to save ourselves? And my kicker is we'd the Key West High School Band Room Wed- at 872-2861 for meeting information. 3255. runner-up Judy Garland." nesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Anyone who can Last Resort Codependents Anony- Meditation and Relaxation Support He put on his Charles Jourdan high heels charge the auto industry ten percent, payable play and read music is invited. Bring your mous meets Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in the Group for Oncology Patients meets and told me about a Japanese tourist he'd met in stock. When Detroit gets rich again, that own instrument. For information, call June rear of Metropolitan Community Church, the second Tuesday of every month from in the Hyatt bar. "He said they were going to cuts all our taxes." MacArthur at 294-9329. 1215 Petronia Street. Call 294-8912. 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the 6th floor family lounge bankrupt Detroit, and turn America into a vast He smiled. "And to head this economic Key West Garden Club Ramble The Law and You with Attorney Fred of the South Miami Hospital. Call (305) farm for their lettuce. I turned him down." war on Japan, I want a tough/hard, smart Work Sessions held every Tuesday and Butner, "Live from Key West." Wednesdays 669-0400. Quality Time—Parenting News for AToonerville Tourist Train came by. The* military man as vice president—General Col- Friday from 10 a.m. until noon at the Garden from 8 to 9 a.m. Radio debates. Guests in- Monroe County Public Library, the Keys, a half-hour television talk show in Powell." Center (West Martello Tower). The public clude judges, attorneys, law enforcement focusing on family issues presented by driver stopped, ostensibly to point out an Fleming Street, offers preschool story hour ab anfl I were sitting in the sun on the architectural feature of a house next door, but "Next," Mab said, "I would legalize is invited. Call 294-3210. officers and lawmakers. Broadcast on AM on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.; Saturday movies MOMS inc. on TCI Channel 5 Wednesday IVi Key West Maritime Historical So- 1600 WKWF Talk Radio. Number to call in nights at 7:30 p.m. For more information, front porch of Betty Bennett's house on not unmindful of Mab's own local color. drugs. First of all, that takes the profit out of 10 a.m. 294-8488. Mab merely saw them as a captive audience, it. Why send our money to Colombia and ciety Traditional Rowing Program during broadcast: 294-1600. Monroe County District School call 294-4837. Southard Street, having a conchy eleven meets every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Literacy Volunteers of America Board Meeting is held the second Mon- Recorder Class for the children of Ba- o'clock cup of coffee. He's been living with and went on to do a number. Red China? Legalize it, tax it, and save fifty north'side of Garrison Bight Marina on the meets 7 p.m. on the last Monday of each day of each month in the board room of the hama Village at the Martin Luther King Jun- Betty since his job at the bank ended, when "Any of you catch the less-publicized billion a year. Then I would put free hard 32' long boat Wilhelmina. Memberships cost month and offers volunteer training pro- Administration Building, 242 White Street, ior Community Center. Call Lee Thompson the bank also ended (in a merger). Wearing second half of the president's mission to drugs in garbage-can amounts on every $10 per year for individuals and $25 per grams as well as workshops. LVA also of- Call 296-6523. for more informatio; 292-8248. his lucky rhinestone-and-pasteboard tiara, Tokyo?" he said to the goggle-eyed passen- street-corner, and invite the junkies to over- year for families. Call Capt. John Duke at • fers one-to-one tutoring for adults in basic Mulch for Gardening is free to anyone Recycling Drop Off Center, located gers. "He was assuring them the USA would dose on the house. The drug laws are sup- 292-7903 or 872-3536. reading and math, GED preparation, or "Happy New Year 1937," and combing out. a who wants it. Provided by City Electric on Stock Island, is open daily. Accepting posed to save the dopers from themselves. Key West Rowing Club meets the first English as a second language. Call 294- long Rita Hayworth fall, he was telling me continue to defend Japan no matter what. System, the mulch pile is located on Atlantic clean, separated glass, newspaper, aluminum Tuesday of the month at 7 p,m, in their his- 4352. about the death of his 84-year-old Aunt Almost fifty years since the war, Russia too But they are killing us. Let's get rid of the Boulevard at the intersection with Stevens and plastic. Call 292-4433. toric boathouse at the Land's End Marina. Martha. weak to fight Madonna, and we still keep crackheads once and for all, close half our Literacy Volunteers of Monroe Avenue. Schizophrenia Support Group For membership information, call 292- "She'd had a stroke," he said. "When she 40,000 troops there, spending our money, jails, and walk our streets safe at night." County is seeing volunteers to help in Old Island Harmony Barbershop meets alternate Tuesdays 1 p.m. to 2:30 7984. working with the media and in teaching oth- f p.m. at the Mental Health Care Center. Call came to, and saw all the tubes and pipes up defending them." Mab did a bump-and-grind. A roly-poly in baby blue jumped from the Chorus, Old P ^ne Church, Key West, train to take Mab's picture from an arty, Key West Sports Car Club meets at ers to read. Students are also needed. Call meets Tuesday /:30 p.m. 292-6843. her nose, in her arm and down her throat, she "Bring the boys home!" he said. 8 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of Lisa Snyder at 294-4352. Open Poetry Reading meets the first SCORE-Key West (Service Corps of got out of bed. She was half-paralyzed, and By now he was walking up and down crouched angle. Mab knocked the camera to every month in the back room of Wag's re- Lighthouse Program, 5825 Jr. College Sunday of the month. Bring original work Retires Executives) offers free business fell. But she pulled the electric cord out of the alongside the train, touching up his lipstick the ground. "Not without permission," he staurant on N. Roosevelt Blvd. Road, Key West offers drug and alcohol re- only. Also prose, music, dance; listen or per- counseling to the public and will assist any- wall. 'Don't you dare touch me,' she said to with a little brush and hand-held mirror. said. "I'm going to be your_next president. Kiss AA (gay preferred) meets every habilitative services for adolescents (age form. Free, refreshments served. 296- one in furthering their business plans. Call the nurses and interns who came running. "When I'm elected," Mab said, announ- . Not your Aunt Nelly." Monday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8:30 13 to 17)—individual and group counseling, 0785 or 294-1848. Mike at the Chamber of Commerce for an 'It's my life,' she said, and that night she cing he was running for president, "the first p.m., plus every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the education, prevention, tutoring, vocational, Ovarian Cancer Support Group appointment, 294-2587. died." The slogan on Mab's T-shirt read, rear of Metropolitan Community Church, day treatment and outpatient services. Call thing America will do is mount a campaign to meets the first and third Wednesday of Small Business Counseling third Fri- "life's Too Short Not To Be Gay." save Detroit. I'd mobilize our real talent: the 1215 Petronia Street. Call 294-8912. 294-5237. every month from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the day of each month at Bamett Bank of the KWAMI Come Back Club-Project Lower Keys Friends of Animals South Miami Hospital. Call (305) 662- Keys, Tavernier. To make an appointment, A convertible rolled past playing '60s guys who designed the stealth bomber, the Return, a self-help social club where peo- helps animals that are victims of misfortune. 7146. call 352-2661. Counselors are members of disco music, the occupants carefully shun- smart engineers who knocked the crap out of ple with emtional disturbances and mental Group meets 7 p.m. Tuesday evenings at the Overeaters Anonymous meets in the SCORE. chapel at DePoo Hospital Tuesday and St. Mary's Flea Market every Saturday be- Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 8 ginning at 7 p.m. in the ballfield of Mary Im- TENNESSEE WILLIAMS RNE ARTS CENIER p.m. Use emergency room entrance. Call maculate School on Truman and Widnsor Sharon 296-8802 or Patti at 745-2033. Lane. Spaces available for $10. Call 294- proudly presents Pool & Dart Tournament, Big Pine 1031. Moose Lodge, Wednesdays. Call 872-9313. Stress and Anxiety Management A CRAZy, ZAW MUSICAL COMEDY Pool and Dart Tournament at Stick & Group meets every Tuesday 5:30 p.m. to 7 Stein in Key Plaza. Blind Draw Tournament p.m. at the Mental Health Care Center. Call every Saturday at 8 p.m. Eight ball every 292-6843. Thursday at 8 p.m. Nine ball every Sunday Survivors of Incest Anonymous The New York Times says at 8 p.m. meets every Wednesday from 7:30 to 8:30 it's, "Excellent consistent, Pool Party every Sunday at the Key p.m. in the rear of the Mental Health Center. Wester Resort, A1A on the Ocean. Live mu- For details call 296-4357. popular and special." • sic with the Survivors, food, fun and exotic Survivors of Sexual Assault Sup- swimming. Call 296-5671, port Group meets Mondays at 8:30 p.m. Prenatal and Postnatal Exercise at the holy Innocents Episcopalian Parish A Day In Classes are held Monday through Satur- Hall, 901 Flagler Avenue. For more informa- With an emphasis day from 10:45 to 12:15 p.m. and Tuesdays tion, call Christine Smith at 292-3400. tfolipraod and Thursdays from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. at Sweet Adelines, Presbyterian Kirk of on fresh local the South Miami Hospital. Call (305) 662- the Keys, Marathon, Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. seafood. Tune in everyday to 5335. T'ai Chi Chu'an Exercise Class, in- Preschool Story Hour for 4 and 5 structed by Will Jones, is a "soft" form of You'll find it special Classic Lunch year olds, 9:30 a.m. every Thursday at The physical conditioning. Classes are at 10 a.m. too. Monroe County Library, 700 Fleming Tuesday and Thursdays at Island Wellness. Noon til 2 pm Street. Call 292-3595. Toddler Story Time for 2 and 3 year Problem Solving Group meets Thurs- olds 9:30 every Friday at The Monroe Coun- days from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Mental Health ty Library, 700 Fleming Street. Call 292- Care Center. No charge but referral re- 3595. 2 hours of the best quired. Call 292-6843. Transportation Program, available to Classic Rock N Roll Problem Solving for Teenagers those over 60 years old, weekdays 8:45 a.m. Group meets Tuesdays 4 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. In Key West call 294-8468; from the 70's & 80's on at the Mental Health Care Center. Call 292- Middle Keys call 743-9089; Upper Keys ztoe muceny 6843 Reservations Suggested. call 852-3204. 1208 Simonton/Key West PWA's Living Room, a support group WAIL 99,5 March 13-14,17-21,1992. Ticket® $10,15,20 Writers' Walk, about one mile, takes 305-294-0717 at Florida Keys Community College on Stock Island, Key West, Florida for PWA's, HIV +, friends and family, is place every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The cost is 8 PM Curtain • Ticket Information &Resesrvatioiis: 296-9081, ext 326 held every Monday night at 5:30 p.m. at 816 $10. Meet at the Hemingway House, 907 Fleming Street, Suite 2. Call 294-5332. Whitehead Street. For reservation/ticket 5420 MacDonald Ave Quaker Worship Meetings every Sun- information call 745-3640. day at 10:30 a.m. in the garden in the rear of Women's Issues Group meets Thurs- 296-7575 618 Grinnell Street. For more information, days from noon to 1 p.m. at the Mental MMdM call Sheridan Crurhlish at 294-1523. Health Care Center. Call 292-6843. • • ' Page 44 . 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