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VOL. XII, No. KEY WEST, FL SEPTEMBER 1984 forthcoming Sblares Hill. Faults and virtures, pros and cons, approval and disapproval, etc. One characteristic FROM The EdrroR of Richard's that will be shown is. his undeniable courage. Solares Hill salutes him for taking on his fellow LEWINSKY'S - TRADITION IN MEN'S CLOTHES by BUD JACOBSON HELLO - commissioners, Joey Balbontin and Jimmy Mira, for their unbecoming con- MARGARET FORESMAN ADVISED US that duct in the commission meetings. He is "IF THESE WALLS could only talk..." FRANK LEWINSKY OPENED a furniture Those were the years President the Key West Citizen had won the right and they have been wrong (see Hal Lewinsky, a tall, thin, store on Duval, two doors f rbrn the Roosevelt developed numerous public Florida" Press Award for the best Page Alden Solovy's Commentary in this issue) senior citizen of this city, shakes Strand theater, and then in 19 20 he works projects to get the people work- One presentation twice and had gathered and the city has been disgraced by this his head and muses with a smile on his built the two-story structure at Duval ing again, from East to West and North a second and a third place as well nonsense. lips, "that'd be the day - we'd hear and Smith Lane, containing two stores. to South - and in the farthest South, during her years at the paper. We had a lot of history and some of the He leased those to the Wolkowsky family, the Florida Keys, the giant program reported that they had won the award WE DON'T SALUTE Richard, however, choicest morsels of gossip from the and they opened The Broadway Shops - had to do with building the highway, only once. Good going, Margaret! for his tardy realization that the city old courthouse in the 1930s and .'40s." ladies' apparel in one and men's in U.S. No. 1, "the original one," paral- has (or had, unfortunately) an interest the other. lel to the Florida East Coast Railway PROGRESS IS CATCHING up with Big in the disputed alley that the Sands HE STARES DOWN the length of his At the end of 1929, The Crash hit, roadbed. The highway opened offi- Pine Key. Residents are petitioning Beach project has claimed. The city men's clothing shop toward the big "in Key West we were at rock bottom, cially in 1938 and was supposed to for safer traffic conditions there due should have fought for its alley at display windows fronting Duval on no foolin'. No money around; we were replace the old car-passenger ferries to the increase in injuries and deaths the hearing before Judge Gomez, but the corner of Smith Lane; and many of dealing in scrip. In those Depression that took as much as 12 hours to reach on the highway. They are asking for a instead it defaulted and the fight was the ghosts of those years, some of the • years, every Saturday my father would Miami. reduction of the speed limit on U.S. 1 left up to a group of interested cit- most powerful figures in Monroe County,' open, the store to the poor people in from the area of North Pine Channel izens who ultimately were found to be wander in and out of the "oldest men's town and they could come in, change LEWINSKY AND HIS good friend, to the Toppino batching plant. Also, without standing. Had the city joined clothing store in this county." their scrip for cash or get canned- Charles J. Curry 1(whose brother, they seek a traffic light at the in the battle for this alley, Key West "Guys like Bernie Papy, Howard goods. They looked forward to that." Kingman, was chief "baggage agent for intersection of U.S. 1 and Key Deer might have realized some much needed Wilson, Claude Gandolfo, just to Let your feet make Boulevard, improved lighting along extra revenue from its sale. mention a very few, were my customers, U.S. 1, and pedestrian crosswalks and they'd look around for something aplace for themselves. with appropriate warning signs and SEE YOU NEXT MONTH. or just stop and talk. We don't have signals. that any more."

NEWS AT KEY West Life magazine. LEWINSKY'S IS ONE of the last Don Nettleton, Graphics of Key West, stores of that period you'll find. footprints Marily Ferguson, type director there, Our cover artist this month is Carolyn High ceilings, green and beige and Frank Motta, art director form Seiler. Her work may be seen at Guild faded walls, a loft for storage, old (on vacation in Sept.) the new management team. This talented Hall Gallery, 614 Duval St. posters for Florsheim shoes and Arrow threesome will continue their functions shirts, natural wooden floors, big at the magazine as consulting pro- glass showcases, racks of shoes with duction manager, editor, and art IN MEMORIAL OF MY TEAMMATE, BILL BUTLER a hand-printed sign above them 610DuvaISf. director, as well as overseeing all saying: operations of the business. The "Don't Mash These Shoes - They three have over fifty years experience There'll be no cheering in the stands today, Aren't Tomatoes." in the field of graphics and communi- Bill Butler has passed away. cations. I have worked with all three Put down the ball that's the end of the game. THERE ARE MANY more pithy sayings of these people and I know that this, Baseba-1 has lost a great name. . like that tacked around the walls, will give an added boost to this Lower the flag on the center field mass. mostly the point is: get off your duff fast-rising magazine. Dust off home plate as a final tribute. and things'11 get better - they're Standing at the plate in that final inning , yellow with age and were included in"' I'M NOT THE least bit uncomforta- without the slightest chance of winning, shipping packages from Beau Brummel ble with the application for U.D.A.G. he slid on his spikes and got set to swing. ties. funds to help repair and restore the Bill was a ball player that gave, everything. Lewinsky leans back comfortably in magnificent Harbor House Arcade. This With two strikes on him he thought.he could hit one of the chairs. Business is a building is an important part of our but the greatest pitcher in the game of life, trifle slow these days, mostly because architectural history and plays a conqueror of misery, pain and strife, threw him of the drastically changed styles and large part in the commercial life of the third and final strike. The mounts man was the changed attitudes in Key West toward Key West the Mallory Square area. Good luck pitching fast. Just one more ball would be the last, clothing of any kind. GOLD Sg SILVER on your project. Bill Jones. as Bill Butler swung and missed. His star shined in this evening mist. Put up the'ball, that's the "YOU KNOW, YEARS ago we'd be sit- Lynn and "Hobby" Lewinsky hold a certificate of recognition end of the game. Baseball has lost a great name. ting here and the dudes from the cigar Exchange & Pawn WE ARE GOING to be doing an exam- factories would go strolling past, for 50 years of selling Florsheim shoes. ination of the first year of Mayor 'specially on a Saturday, and they'd IN 19 30, THE ladies' shop closed the FEC in Key West) got jobs on that Richard Heyman's administration in a Erskine .Sands be dressed, my friend." White suits, and Frank Lewinsky moved his furni- road and bridge project, "and we were white panama hats, little string ties, ture store in; the men's store remained darn glad to get 'em, believe me." oTb fancy shirts, silk socks. They looked the same. The two men, along with hundreds sharp. Most everybody dressed when they "I graduated from Key West High of tough old veterans of WW 1, labored walked down Duval. Not any more," he School in 1930, and a lot of my friends and sweated out there in the heat of smiles. from school are still here; I'm lucky the sun, swatted mosquitoes at night, KEY WEST'S £>«uj&< otrutr I ran BOOR Our mailing address: It was in the steamy hot summertime many of my friends are still around." surveyed for the highway and sang . NEWEST PAWN SHOP sussaurooN of 1904 when Lewinsky's father, Frank Lewinsky kind of liked mathematics, rousing choruses of "Working On the BILL PEARSON at Conch Coin Company is proud 513 Fleming Street Lewinsky, was drawn-to Key West from and off he went to Georgia Tech to Railroad." of the reputation of that company for honest and mm Rm.3 New York. Business was. good and there learn engineering in what is still one fair dealings with the public. He wants you to Key West, Florida was opportunity here - commercial of the country's best schools for that "ON LABOR DAY weekend in 19 35. know that he plans to continue that tradition in •33O40 fishing, sponging, cigar making were subject. J. rode the last train into Key West. booming. He was related to the 'There weren't too-many on board. One his newest enterprise—KEY WEST GOLD, SILVER HERE IS $15.00 FOR MY Wolkowsky family, the family of David. "I STAYED THERE two years-but the of them, though, was Georgie Brooks, J^PAWJV. SUBSCRIPTION TO 11 Wolkowsky who-had originally built the Depression only got worse, so I came the youngest state attorney in the his- ISSUE OF SOLARES Phone numbers are Pier House in the 1960s. home to Key West." tory of Florida. Good old George." WE LOAM CASH ON HILL. 294-1014 & 294-2400 ANYTHING OF VALUE NAME. YOU NAME IT—TV's, stereos, fishing equipment, In Marathon call tools, bicycles, radios, musical instruments, and, ADDRESS. of course, gold, silver, diamonds, coin collections, 872-2915 and bullion. If it's worth it, we'll loan on it. CITY .STATE ZIP 1/2 PRICE SANDWICH SPECIAL WE'RE HERE TO HELP WHENEVER POSSIBLE Enjoy your Super Sandwich at SO COME ON BY. Were open 10-6, Mon-Sat. Solares Hill is a community newspaper published every month on the slopes - Vi price with this coupon through- Habana Plaza of Solares Hill, Key West's highest point, by Solares Hill Company, 513 Fleming, 3110 Flagler Ave., (next to Uncle Garlin's) Room 3, Key West, Florida 33040. 29S-7323 out September.• Sandwiches that Your discount pawn broker EDITOR BILL HUCKEL are Super for Boating, Picnics, or EDITORIAL CONSULTANT BILL WESTRAY ART DIRECTION... .WALT HYLA OPEN DAILY TO 9 P.M. — 501 FRONT ST. BRING IN THIS AD AND hunch on the go! Uiih a ttttlo. kzlp &n.am out (,fUznd!> .... WE'LL LOAN YOU 10% MORE COFFER VALID WITH COUPON ONLY / THIS SPECIAL EXPIRES 9/3O) AT IVO ADDITIONAL CHARGE Solares Hill Co.,. Inc. ®SOLARES HILL, 19 84 ON THE HEELS of the last train They were almost all customers of into K*ey West roared the worst killer the men's shop - Papy, the king of the hurricane ever to hit the northern roost then; his chief lieutenant, hemisphere. The barometer reading was Howard Wilson; Ross Sawyer, clerk of the lowest ever recorded. The rail- the county; county commissioners like NAUTICAL JARGON road disappeared. The highway washed Frank Bentley, Gerald Saunders, and bv GERALD SEMLER out. Bridges were hurled into the others,' Lance Whitmarsh, head of the ocean. Over 400 men and women died. electric company and his assistant, At the western end of the highway, George Lucas; members of the Artman IF YOU HAVE the desire to become pier constructed on very tall pilings, and a boat that catches whales. (c) Three family; attorneys and judges like a sailor on the Seven Seas, you must (c) A structure used to haul a boat little old Key West was all by itself, 1 types of boats that John Wayne captained again - and for- a long time, t-oo. William V. Albury, Aquilino Lopez Jr., first become familar with the mariner out of water in order to make repairs. during World War II. "Somehow or other, we all made it." J. Y. Porter; banker, Willie Porter? Bob language. Here is a list of terms Dopp,' Iggy Carbonell, the owner of the and expressions that will test your (8) YELLOWTAIL: (a) What seamen (14) STARBOARD: (a) A piece of wood Strand. seafaring knowledge. call someone who is afraid to go to sailors used to navigate with at night. sea. (b) A good-eating fish that's (b) The right side of the ship when facing "YOU KNOW, WHEN Aquilino married (1) BULKHEAD: (a) Another name a member of the snapper family. (c) forward. (c) A football player named Lillian Lujan, I outfitted her father for an Admiral. (b) A large under- A small sail located near the back Roger who played for the Navy Academy and and brothers in suits for the wedding.' water coral formation, (c) A wall of the boat. later quarterbacked the Dallas Cowboys. "One guy, I remember, used to within a ship. come in after his wife, Pauline, ordered shirts for him - Ernest Hemingway. (2) DAVY JONE'S LOCKER: (a)< (9) GANGWAY: (a) What sailors yell (15) MIZZEN: (a) What the ship's He'd stand around and shoot the breeze. The third locker on the left at the when they're in a hurry. (b) A narrow gun crew is doing when they can't hit The last time he was in Key West, be- yacht club. (b) Any locker on board street along the waterfront. (c) An the target. (b) A female cook aboard fore he died, he came to say hello. a ship. (c) The bottom of the ocean. opening on the side of a vessel used for ship. (c) Third mast back from a ship's His friend, Dominguez, the bullfighter, loading and unloading. bow. was with him. That was nice." (3) WEIGH ANCHOR: (a) To find out how heavy the anchor is. (b) To (10) SKIPPER: (a) The ship's (16) FLUKE: (a) When the captain's ANOTHER BIG SHIRT customer is pull up the anchor and sail away. captain. (b) A high speed vessel that navigation is correct. (b) A large Sheriff Billy Freeman,"who orders his (c) "A game sailors play in which the bounces over the waves. (c) The name square sail. (c) Flat triangular pieces Arrow shirts six at a time. " David anchor is swung through the water of Admiral Nelson's dog. at the end of each arm of an anchor which Freeman is another old customer, along with a crew member attached. catches onto the bottom. with Charles Major, Sr. (11) GOOSENECK: (a) A neck dis- (4) SHRIMPER: (a) Any small order seamen acquire looking out for (17) LLOYDS OF LONDON: (a) A chain -STOP RACltf €t AltOWD! STORES ALONG DUVAL were owned by boat. .. (b) A vessel used to haul land. (b) A piece of metal hardware of fish and chips restaurants usually members of many of the old families marijauna. (c) A large seagoing used to attach a boom or pole to the mast, found along the waterfront. (b) Three like Arthur and Gladys Mulberg, Joe fishing boat used for netting shrimp. (c) What's left for the crew to eat. famous brothers who sailed around the Pearlman, Frank Holtsberg, Herman world together in a 6 ft. boat. (5) HIGH SEAS: (a) A series (12) BOOBY HATCH: (a) What a new- (c) Maritime insurance company which ONE MANATEES ARE and Ruth Holtsberg, and many more. o\ieR HuNr^eD Lewinsky and his wife, like many of large lakes in the Himalayas. (b) born booby bird does when it breaks out insures ships and their cargoes. KILLED OR jKlJUREO IN ROR.ICA WWERS Corchs, are fascinated by some of the The open waters of an ocean. (c) A of its egg. (b) The wooden cover over famous bar in Shanghai. a small opening on board a ship. (c) (18) SCUPPERS: (a) The name island's quirky habits, like nick- of Admiral Nelson's cat. (b) Heavy names - Mrs. Lewinsky has collected That part of the ship where the cap- /NTD TWESE PrXlLE AA/|HALS. Lewinsky's on fluvaJ Street (6) CROW'S NEST: (a) The tain 's quarters are located. rubber shoes worn by seamen during over 500 of them, including her hus- rough weather at sea. (c) Small THE MAIN PASTIME during the band's, "Hobby." Circuit Judge Helio place where crows lay their eggs. (b) Small platform or box at the (13) SUBMARINE, TRIPLE DECKER and openings in the side of a ship which Depression days in Key West, Lewinsky Gomez, too, is engrossed in the nick- WHALER: (a) A long sandwich made with allows water to run off the deck. TT> FRDTEO" OUR NARiME recalled, was for a lot of guys from name collection mania and hopes to top of a mast used for a lookout. (c) Both (a) and (b). leftovers from the ship's kitchen, an the courthouse and around Duval to publish them. extra thick ham and cheese sandwich and (19) LEE SIDE: (a) The side wander into Lewinsky's, into the sr-tey wesr- n.-y>o4o (7) DRY DOCK: (a) A marina a fish sandwich. (b) A vessel that can the Confederate Navy fought for. furniture side of the store, where LEWINSKY IS A life member of the travel underwater, a large sailing ship (b) The sheltered side away from the they'd sit around and "talk things that doesn't sell liquor. (b) A Elks Club and has been active in the continued on page " over. That's where you heard it all; Power Squadron, Civitan and in politics, business, gossip, scandal," B'Nai Zion Synagogue. Lewinsky laughs. JUST A FEW EXAMPLES: • Drinks half price at Louie's Backyard, The Rooftop Cafe, Bagatelle ... 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Macrame Vertical Blinds LUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS (/Sender -, of Key West itself. The total surveyed acreage of the island was • Levolor Biinds REALTOR 1.975 acres. FULL REAL ESTATE SERVICE It should be noted that not all of the bodies of water presently • Slipcovers THE BEGINNINGS OF KEY WEST known as the Salt Ponds were part of the original pond. The historic • Bedspreads Logunj LOBSTER HOUSE , 409 FLEMING ST. Salt Pond was almost completely impounded when the first settlers 296-6200 or 296-6231 arrived. Tidal flow occurred only through a very narrow channel to the • Picks Reed and (We are indebted to the Florida Keys property. The four original proprietors divided the island into four Brown Jordan Gulf side located near where the Riviera Canal's northern exit now Land Trust, Inc. and to Ross McKee for more or less equal parts. But these were not big chunks. Like present- Furniture SINCE exists. This impoundment and the high rate of evaporation during the permission to reprint this excellent day developers, Simonton, Greene, Whitehead and Fleming took their dry season were what gave the city founders, especially Fleming, the • Custom Draperies 1850 ,._„,. history of the salt ponds.) . share of building lots in the original 258-acre town plot at the north- Great Steaks & idea of commercial salt production. To the east of what was then one • Wallpaper west corner of the island. Then they divided up a non-subdivided big salt pond was a large shallow bight which opened out into what is Native Seafood series of square sectional tracts in the southwestern half of the island. Hours Bar-B-QRibs If we were able to turn back the pages of time to the beginnings now Cow Key Channel through a narrow neck. This was not a salt Monday thru Friday of Key West we would find two familiar things: public controversy and Saturday By Appointment Large Salad Bar unusual occupations. Among the latter were "wrecking" and the manufacture of salt from sea water in Key West's unique Salt Pond. 1021 White St. OPEN 5 TILL 11, 294-1500 The earliest controversy, of course, was over the ownership of the OPEN SATURDAY 5 TILL 12 island. John W. Simonton, a citizen of New Jersey, had purchased Key 294-1278 West from a colonial Spanish field artillery officer, Juan P. Salas, for Our prices competitive' MR. "A" AT THE PIANO $2,000. His claim was contested by one George Murray, but a U.S. with those of anyone nightly from 7 p.m. land claims board ruled in Simonton's favor on December 14, 1825 ir, tne Kays and a year later Murray signed quitclaim deeds over to Simonton's ON THE OCEAN Open 9 - 5 • Closed Sunday partners, William Whitehead and Pardon C. Greene. Thus, one AT THE FOOT OF SIMONTON STREET, KEY WEST wonders at the outset what would have happened, and how different might have been the history of the Salt Pond, if Simonton's claim There must be lots of worms in Cali- "Psstl M'sieur, want to buy some had not been sustained and another proprietor/ group had taken over fornia: Camino Real worms, Hidalgo dirty French worms? Tres cheap!" the island. ONE'S worms, worms rich in history. The However, as things turned out, John Simonton had taken physi- truth is, probably, that ever since THEN, THINK ABOUT the truckers. cal possession of the island on January 19, 1822. It was his good by HELEN- R. CHAPMAN Californians found gold, they refuse I assume that worms from Maine cross fortune that Salas wanted money more than real estate. As was often to dig for anything less. Maybe the country by truck. I can't con- the case with kings, the King of Spain was short of cash during the they'd show more enthusiasm for the colonial wars that ended with the cession of the territory of Florida and I READ A VERY SAD STORY in the ceive of them going Federal Express. its adjacent islands to the U.S. by Spain on February 22, 1819. So on work if they were given a more digni- No one could possibly need a worm paper the other day. The worm- fied title, such as Planarian Plucker August 26, 1815, the Spanish king discharged his debt to Salas not diggers in Maine can't live on their overnight, birds notwithstanding. only for back pay as an officer but also for unpaid services as secretary or Fluke Flicker. Annelid Analyzer Consider the danger involved in driving to the colonial governor at St. Augustine. earnings.. They're striking for a is nice. How about Rotifer Rotator? penny-a-worm raise. A worm-digger a semi full of worms. That's a.lot A second Controversy arose early in the settlement's history when who was quoted in this news item has BECAUSE OF ALL THIS DEMAND for' of worms! Suppose there's an accident, Commodore Porter, of pirate suppression fame, tried to impose his been digging worms for thirty-two higher pay, the price of worms will the truck jack-knifes and spills its own version of city planning on the fledgling town. His idea was to years. As rich as I think my go sky high, thereby worsening the slithering slime out onto an inter- copy the Parisian plan of L'Enfant which employed starlike patterns imagination is, it fails to envision already uncertain disposition of the state. Traffic skids across medians, of streets radiating from central plazas which could be controlled by fishermen. They may be forced to horrendous collisions occur. Insurance artillery in the event of civil unrest. Fortunately, this warlike sort of digging worms for thirty-two years. municipal plan failed, and Key West ended up with a typical grid plot It further staggers my imagination smuggle in Mexican worms, those not rates soar. The worm truckers will already in tequila bottles, causing strike. Eventually organized crime by the island's first surveyor, H.L. Barnum. His survey was rendered to realize that worm-diggers must into a map by William Adee Whitehead in February of 1829 as part of have a union if they're striking. graft between them and customs will become involved. This worm WhiteheadVduties as a "disinterested person" chosen to divide the I know Labor is big in this country, officials in order to procure good business will get completely out of island up among the original proprietors: Simonton, Greene. William but a worm-diggers' union? They're hand and all because Californians Whitehead and John William Charles Fleeming (Fleming). It is with getting four cents a worm now and won't dig their own worms 1 this first map of Key West that the history of the Salt Pond begins. our 32-year digger, quoted above, 1930's. Note the salt pond areas to the right. claims that after a single low tide, MAYBE I SHOULD go to Maine and: research a novel. It seems as if every OWNERSHIP flND EXPLOITfWIQN OF Finally they shared a series of long narrow tracts in the eastern third of pond but normal bay bottom lined with mangroves and filled with a he has scooped 2,000 worms. Eighty the island. These extended from the dry .land along the Gulf of Mexico score of small mangrove islands. It was in this convoluted area of tidal bucks a scoop ain't bad. How long American way of life has been written THE PONDS flats and mangroves that the most spectacular of K&y-West's wild birds about by somebody. I don't think the right across the Salt Pond to the Atlantic Shore. The total acreage of can it take to scoop 2,000 worms? From the beginning, the Salt Pond of Key West has been private the Salt Pond in those days was 340 acres, larger than the old town congregated, and it was here, rather than in the Salt Pond, that the I'm surprised everyone in the state worm-diggers of America have been given of Maine isn't out there moonlighting. their due, though. They're probably It's a pastime made to order for ' very interesting people. What com- small boys. pulsion forces them to dig for worms WORM-DIGGING, according to the for thirty-two years? Does this report, is a precarious occupation, occupation go from generation to dependent on ''seasons, tides and generation? Perhaps it's a family affair, a cottage industry, as it were. dispositions of fishermen as far quality worms. No self-respecting away as San Diego.". Well, yes, San Diego fisherman would succumb to I'm all for giving them their San Diego is pretty far away from a whisper on a street corner, "Psstl penny.raise, if only to supply the Maine and just why fishermen on the Senor, want to buy some good worms? Wall Street Journal with a great head- west coast have to import their worms Muy cheap'. " • Or back in Maine, a line: "Worm Terms Firm." from Maine is beyond me. It must mysterious Quebecien might step out depend on the Californians' dis- of an alley in Augusta and, slipping position, never mind the fishermen's. a small box from under his coat, murmur KEY WEST J

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Plans were made for filling the Salt Pond. fact, he did turn down offers from within the county, including one field trips in 1832. pass before our island will have upon it a man so able to bring to light been a good engineer, but he was not a successful businessman, and he $200,000 and gave back a $300,000 mortgage to the realty company. Then came the stock market crash and the Great Depression. from Charley Toppino, who was then starting his concrete manufactur- Audubon would often rise at 3:00 a.m. to take a boat around to the capability of our natural salt pond to which we look for the ultimate seemed unable to manage his newly-freed black labor force. He spent a William R. Porter was president of both the realty company and the Meacham's huge tract reverted to the realty company, and it was not ing business. "the long sand bank on the eastern extremity of Key West... leaving prosperity of the place." small fortune improving the works and then abandoned them in 1868. First National Bank of Key West at the time. He will figure prominently until the late 1940's that we hear about the Salt Pond again. Mean- In any event, Abe Golan, a Chicago attorney living in Miami, not a pond or lake or bog unexplored, often wading through mud up Unfortunately, Fleming died in 1832 before he could put his own In 1871 part of the works passed back into the hands of C. and E. Howe, in the subsequent history of the Salt Pond. while, however, the city went bankrupt and lost its charter. The 1§35 learned of the situation. Lacking the capital to proceed on his own, he to his knees, obliged to scramble over the roots of mangroves in plans into effect. However, Richard Fitzpatrick of South Carolina antici- but any further attempt to make salt in Key West ended with the hurri- Publisher Barron, who was the "blue sky" type, contributed an hurricane damaged the overseas railroad so badly that it was aban- enlisted the aid of Chicago investors Vincent Conley and Charles search of specimens." While Audubon explored his "virgin wilder- pated him by leasing the Whitehead sections of the pond in 1830 and cane of 1876. In 1906, Howe sold his Interest to W. D. Cash, and, subse- article to the Citizen of March 9, 1926, predicting that the real estate doned, but this tragedy inspired new interest in completing the Over- Helberg. Together they formed the Key West Improvement Company ness," Key Westers were running a commercial salt business only 200 hiring a black planter from the Bahamian island of Exuma named John quently, the Key West Realty Company bought his and the Livermore values of Key West might exceed $100 million in the future. (He was seas Highway. World War II intervened and helped to restore the and made the historic deal with Porter for less than half the amount of yards to the west. Hart to construct and operate a salt works for three years. The salt Estate's remaining interest and laid off the area into town building lots. short by about 1,000 percent.) He noted that Meacham was associated economy of Key West, so at the end of the war there appeared to be money that Malcolm Meacham had contracted to pay Porter 13 years Today, the two areas have become one, primarily as the result of bonanza never materialized. It turned out to be a tough business, at the Nothing came of this first attempt at real estate promotiqn, and the Salt with Joseph P. Day of New York, Anthony Drexel Biddle, Sr,, of Phila- prospects of renewed land development in thequiet little town. before. (This serves to throw some light on the catastrophic deflation development. A surviving part of the bay bottom bight is impounded mercy of the weather. Pond went back to nature. The mangroves multiplied, the birds nested, delphia and others in successful development schemes in the Palm caused by the Greaf Depression, especially in Florida where land- behind the four lanes of South Roosevelt Boulevard but remains the ducks visited and marine life was restored. The bricks of the East Beach area, He touted the original "Overseas Highway" (then under boom prices resembled those on the New York Stock Exchange from connected with the ocean by culverts. Another section of the bight is Martello Fort, which had been started before The War Between The 1926 to 1929.) Hart and his crews, which may have been slave labor, constructed a construction from Florida City as a toll road) as the instrument which connected with the Atlantic by the Riviera Canal and the bight itself is States and never completed, began to crumble, and if John James would transform the Florida Keys, and he noted that Key West was THE KEY WEST INTERNflTIONftL PURPORT The Golan group inherited the County's condemnation suit along now connected to the northern section of the true Salt Pond by the series of salt pans 50' by 100' in size by building dikes of coral rock Audubon had returned to the area in 1910, he would have found little two feet high across the pond. Down the center from north to south planning improvement of its own road around the Salt Pond to tie in ENTERS THE PONDS with the land, which embraced not only the airport site but the entire canal. Part of the bight has been impounded by a berm constructed by changed from 1832. with the highway. half of the Island of Key West east of Bertha Street, except for part of the development firm of Context-Marks. According to opponents of they constructed a canal from the Gulf to the south bank of the pond, They installed gates, filled the pond on flood tide and then impounded There was a moment in 1920, right after the First World War, when According to Barron, Meacham was planning a five-million-dollar During World War ll.Meacharn Field served as a military air strip. the Poinciana area. Of course, it included the Salt Pond and the bight. the project, the berm is illegal, and the matter has been in the courts a grandiose Palm Beach-like development was proposed for the shore development just for starters. "His dredges are ready to move in," A triangular concrete runway system was built together with dispersal Then began one of those financial paso dobtes for which' the Monroe since 1974. Thus, in discussing the Salt Ponds (plural) of Key West the water for evaporation during the dry season. The weather was not cooperative. Rains came early the first season and wiped out the "crop." area between Bertha and White Street, but nothing came of this. How- Barron said, and went on to indicate that an additional" 1,000 acres of pads. This involved a certain amount of fill, and both the bight and the County Commission is famous but which is too complex to relate today, one must remember that the ocean bight has been combined ever, the artist's conception of this development has been used for the filled land might result with an ultimate value of $50 million. Pre- original Salt Pond began to shrink. At the end of the war.the county here. However, the ultimate result was the sale of 156 acres to with the original Salt Pond. The second season, a few thousand bushels of salt were harvested. In 1834 a reduction in import duty on foreign salt led Fitzpatrick to aban- cover of this booklet because it presents such an idealized picture of sumably this would have included the Salt Pond. Barron went on to signed a lease with William R. Porter, who still headed the Key West the County by the Golan group for $150,000. This, in effect, left the don the works which at that time employed 30 men. the still-wild Salt Pond and the adjacent bight. trumpet that "the only values in the State of Florida are the values Realty Company. The lease was an interesting document because it Chicago syndicate in control of about 800 acres of Key West at a net created by man." He itemized some of these: "Several sub-divisions obligated Monroe County to pay all the taxes, including city taxes, on cost of $50,000. Yet salt was an essential of life in those days and, in the absence of the realty company's property. Porter, it should be noted, had been a Looking back, one is amazed that the still-wild Salt Ponds sur- THi SflLT INDUSTRY freezer plants, especially important to the fish plants of the Carolinas have started to cut up practically the whole of Key Largo." "C. Bascom Slemp, Secretary to the President (Coolidge], is interested in Key member of the County Commission at one time. vived this new potential threat, but they did. And the reason is not and Virginia. So, the following year, the Lafayette Salt Company, complicated. Messrs. Golan, Conley and Helberg chose to develop the The 340-acre Salt Pond was a real prize for the settlers of Key organized by John Slmonton, took over the pond. It, too, failed.- The THE flRRIVfiL OF DEVELOPMENT Largo City, a $60 million proposition." "Anglers Park promises 50- West. There was nothing quite like it anywhere else in the Keys because foot wide streets and is offering Interior lots for $3,000 and waterfront The '. ••<.:•;'.•, Commission, finding itself saddled with an onerous dry land instead of the ponds. company passed into the hands of Charles Howe, who bought out the Over the years, moreover, a substantial amount of the land con- it was not a tidal flat or a conventional wetland. Surrounded, as it was, \nfe skip now to March of 1926 when a stranger named Malcolm lots for $10,000 with 1/3 down." lease and a need for constructing a permanent county-owned airport other stockholders after the works were damaged in the hurricane trolled by the Chicago triumvirate was given away or sold. Today, almost entirely by dry land, it was only flooded by hurricanes or .Meacham came to town. It was the height of the 1920's land boom in Meacham's operations in Key West were a good deal more in the Key West area, made a tentative offer of about $100,000 for the of 1846. some thirteen separate private owners control the submerged land of extreme annual storm tides. Its principal outlet and inlet was a very Florida and promoters like Meacham and Joseph P. Day of New York modest than Barron predicted. He started out with safe and sure dry 282-acre site. This was turned down by Porter, who apparently wanted the ponds. In addition, the City of Key West. Monroe County and the narrow creek which would be Ninth Street on the present town map, if it Things began to look up. In 1850 the crop totalled 35,000 bushels, were making hay. Meacham was touted by none other than W. C. land, offering building lots on County Road (now part of Flagler) and $135,000 plus $20,000 for tax payments. The Commission then filed U.S. Government own substantial acreage. were not water. and Howe bought the Whitehead section outright. He sold a half in- Barron, the founder of Wall Street's Barroris magazine, who came Avenue "E" (now Eagle Avenue), at prices starting at $695, In 1927, a condemnation suit. While this was still pending, Porter rocked the When Congressman Dante Fascell dedicated Key West Interna- Even before the town was settled, the original proprietors took terest in 1851 to W. C. Dennis, who actually managed the works. Pro- from Havana in his private yacht to sing Meacham's praises to The Key construction started on Key West Boulevard (now South Roosevelt). In entire community by announcing the sale of all his company's, prop- tional Airport" on July 4, 1957, more than $1,150,000 had been note of the possibilities for salt production on the pond. They duction varied over the years from 15,000 to a record 75,000 bushels in West Citizen. September of that year, the fledgling Pan-American Airways started erties to a Chicago syndicate for $200,000. expended, in runway improvement, control tower construction and a considered it the most attractive potential industry.. The man most 1855. This was banner business news in newspapers as far north as work on their 25-acre "airdrome" on land leased from Meacham and History is silent on the exact circumstances of and motivation for What Meacham did was to buy the land that had been assembled terminal building. Since then the total investment in facilities has interested was John Fleming, who undertook extensive studies of sea Pensacola. In those years the Salt Pond was profitable. But Dennis died later to be called Meacham Field. It was simply a marl strip with a . this amazing deal, but various sources aver that William Porter, an by the Key West Realty Company from the Cash and Livermore inter- more than doubled because in the late 1970s the runways were length- salt production in Europe in preparation for starting the local business. in 1864, and the works were acquired the following year by Lieutenant ests and others. It totalled 1,000 acres, approximately half the island of small shed hangar adjacent to the East Martello. It was built on dry imperious and willful man, had conceived an animosity for the offi- land lying between the Salt Pond and the Cow Key Channel bight. In cials of his native county and city, and had let it be known that ened, taxi ways were widened, and more salt pond was filled. All this that boom year of 1927 everything looked rosy for Meacham and for he would not sell his huge tract to anyone from Monroe County. In was a matter of substantial satisfaction to Vincent Coniey, the sole

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10 to the Florida Keys Land Trust of the acreage on South Roosevelt been disturbed by earth-moving machinery, motorcyclists and camp- Boulevard that now comprises the Riggs Wildlife Refuge. This first gift ers, still contain a large number of hardwood trees up to 25 feet in was followed by a much larger donation in 1983 of 38-plus acres of height including buttonwood, gumbo limbo, Spanish stopper, wild Salt Pond land ori the north side of the airport adjacent to the Riviera dilly, poisonwood and black bead. There are also joewood, bay cedar NOW OPEN! Canal. This new gift, because of its strategic location, may conceivably and seaside mahoe, cinnamon bark, sea grape, strangler fig and wild 1M8 — start the chain reaction that will result In permanent protection of the banyan. Other species identified include the saffron plum, hog plum Salt Ponds in its wild state. and Darling plum. ' The donation was the result of the generosity of the heirs of Plants and shrubs of the hammock areas adjacent to the Salt omputer Maurice Spilky, a Chicagoan who purchased the tract from the Charles Ponds include; alligator weed, burmarigold, sandspur, dildo cactus, IORBA PORTABLES Helburg Estate. Receiver of the gift was the Mature Conservancy wh ich spurge, crowfoot grass, rubber vine, erithalis, false boxwood, moon conveyed the land to the Division of State Lands of the Florida vine, railroad vine, sky blue morning glory, bush lantana, bamboo "INEXPENSIVE WORD PROCESSING SYSTEMS" Department of Natural Resources. The department has asked the grass, Christmas berry, yellow root, white indigo berry, white tuber Florida Audubon Society to manage the property. So, given the mira- vine, sea purslane, necklace pod and wedelia. SOFTWARE FOR ALL PERSONAL & CP/M & MS - DOS SYSTEMS PACKAGE STORE cles that have saved the Salt Ponds since the beginning of Key West, who is to say that one will not happen again. Meanwhile the creatures The mangrove area additionally contains salt grass, saltjoint of nature enjoy life in the pond as always, oblivious to the human" con- grass, tidal grass, seaside gentian, beach morning glory, marsh elder, SALES • SERVSCE # TRAINING troversy that swirls around them. The second part of this report is samphire, cordgrass and dropseed. The ponds themselves contain devoted to that natural life. extensive grass beds. These vary according to the time of year, the ATARI e COMMODORE » TIMEX • TEXAS INSTRUMENTS LIQUOR^WINE & BEER amount of rain, the level of the water and the amount of tidal flow. *•?• -— -Kl W - The sea grasses observed include Ruppia Maritlma and Halodule Beau- "WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL" • 1 • * 1 * 303 MARGARET ST. - 1 tettei (LL.) r * f , Marine life in the Salt Ponds includes: small barracuda, blue Vi block off Duval at Fleming crabs, shrimp, sheepshead minnow, Florida Keys killifish, rainwater if' . •* • 1 ..killifish, key silverside, and sailfin molly. Also more than a dozen ,4 508 Fleming St. (in the heart of downtown Key West) 294-4457 •1- * ewWSI sir" i * species of mollusks and crustaceans and the small fry of various ocean •• n J •-, • *.f fishes. Thus the ponds are still of great economic importance because • they serve as an important nursery for the replenishment of commer- * j. '• i" J* cial ocean fish stocks in the Key West area. survivor of the Chicago trio as of 1984, and to the heirs of the other • /ftr two original investors because the deed of sale from the Key West A FRIENDLY HABITAT • o/t dvi\ta§. Improvement Company to Monroe County contained a unique clause. • One of the remarkable things about the Key West Salt Ponds is Mexican Food & Cocktails :-;•-* It specified that if the county should ever cease using the land for a si- how the wild life has adapted to the nearby presence of man. Key West public airport, that the land should revert to the original owners or their International Airport is a busy place but the waterfowl and wading descendents at the original cost plus the cost of any improvements. • birds take the noise of landing and departing aircraft in their stride. ca/ie fnq ml* ^ The ducks do not even pause in their feeding. Nesting takes place in » • spite of such predators as raccoons and Key West's large roaming dog *f * "•• I Mt*- and cat population. The most westerly of the ponds is sandwiched THE ERfl OF DREDGE flND FILL , < * 1 . between Key West By The Sea Condominiums, the new La Brisa Con- dominiums and the Key West High School. Yet it supports a large bird ivf — «r>v * , ITlost of the environmental impact on the Salt Ponds has been /** • ? • ' f population and abundant marine life. Still there are dangers. Only a governmental. In addition to Monroe County's airport construction, dozen years ago, large blue claw crabs were abundant in the Riviera some acreage was filled for construction of the Key West High School, ::/ ^".^ —I Canal and the adjacent ponds. Then the easternmost pond was im- for a city sewer lift station, and for the U.S. Government's former Hawk • pounded by a berm for a proposed development, and the crabs dis- Missile Battery site and for access roads leading to all these installa- Missis -^ appeared. They are seldom sighted today. tions. In addition, a substantial area of the original Salt Ponds was •• 1 niJItM. ^ ,: filled privately for what is now the Key West By The Sea !tof. .. • 1* Condominiums and for the sewer and utility maintenance road to I . ft* " that property. . '.- 1 A" - —Uj * *- CONCLUSION In 1972 the U.S. Corps of Engineers published new protective In the first section of this study, which reviewed the history of the guidelines for protection of tidal wetlands subject to the Corps' juris- * - 9 diction. The Salt Ponds are included in this jurisdiction, and no private i Key West Salt Ponds, the reader will have noted that time after time ISIS the ponds were threatened with extinction and yet somehow survived. fill applications have been approved since then. In 1974 the Governor & fj Open 1.2-12 Monday - Saturday of Florida and the Cabinet designated Monroe County and the City of Human fate and economics had a lot to do with this: if the early salt 1-12 Sundays Key West as areas of "Critical State Concern," under environmental J ?*" makers had been consistently successful and their markets had statutes. Since then the Department of Environmental Regulation and endured, things might be different today. If the land boom speculators "one of a kind designs" 509'A Duval 294-9215 other state agencies such as the Department of Natural Resources Mr i of the 1920's had been successful, the ponds might have disappeared and the Department of Community Affairs have exercised control over entirely under residential housing, commercial plazas, hotels and Quality Costume jewelry dredging and filling in bay bottom, tidal wetlands and transitional 3 apartments. If the post-World War 11 speculators had been bolder and & Accessories zones. These state agencies also exercise jurisdiction over the Salt possessed of more capital, they too might have been able to develop the Salt Ponds before federal, state and local environmental controls Tailoring & Dressmaking Pond. Although the "Critical Concern" designation was provisionally n were imposed. If the two attempts to operate jet aircraft out of Key When you think of interiors, lifted in the City of Key West, controls over wetlands remain. West had proved profitable for National Airlines and Air Florida, Clothing think of... Thus it would appear that Key West's remaining Salt Ponds is ECOLOGY OF THE KEY WIST SflLT PONDS respectively, the airport might have been further enlarged and much now safe for the enjoyment of future generations. But, as wise man of the remaining pond area destroyed. Special Gifts . have remarked, in addition to death and taxes, the only certainty in fl winter visitor to the Riggs Wildlife Refuge in the early morning this life is the certainty of change. Government policies can change; has a treat in store, As he or she parks the car and walks through the As it is, none of these things has happened. Substantial pond Fabrics conditions can change. One condition that is changing rapidly, as this gate onto the simple wooden platform, the mangroves close around areas remain. But the future is unclear. Most of the pond acreage is Greeting Cards PEiTAL report is written in 1984, is the pressure for more tourist and resi- and it is like walking into a different world. The sounds of cars still privately owned, and the owners continue to pay taxes year after dential accommodations in Key West. Just in the past three years on South Roosevelt Boulevard are muted and the visitor cornes Face year, hoping that present laws and regulations may change and permit Fine Art construction has begun or been completed on six major waterfront to face with the peaceful life oF the centuries-old Salt Pond, There them to develop their property in accordance with the city's zoning map and ordinances. Various conservation groups, on the other hand, Cosmetology & Couture mmmmm multiple-dwelling complexes: La Brisa; 1800 Atlantic Avenue; Casa are blue heron and white heron and a score or more of smaller Caselles and the Key West Beach Club on the Atlantic side of the wading birds; there are blue teal and mallards and merganzers and hope that a way will be found to save the ponds permanently now that Consultation Dr. Bill Goldner Dr. Mel Eaton island; and Reflections and The Galleon time-share developments on coots. There are fish a foot long jumping in the deeper reaches of the they have survived more than a century and a half of human develop- ment In Key West. The ghost of John James Audubon, presumably, 1721 Flagler Avenue / 294-6696 Largest selection of fabrics, the Gulf side. If building were permitted under present regulations on pond, and minnows of a dozen species swimming among the roots of THE BEARDED IRIS the Salt Pond north and south of the airport, developers would be the mangroves. would approve. vertical & mini blinds in the Keys. "A year -round Christmas Shop" Call us for a cosmetic consultation and team what standing in line at City Hall. Watching the migratory waterfowl is an experience. Because Also slipcovers and draperies. Just in the past three years, the balance appears to be swinging, However, this pressure is being offset to a degree by the realiza- most of the pond is only six inches to a foot deep, the ducks do not PROPRIETORS new bonding techniques can do for your smile. ever so slightly in favor of conservation. The recent 38-acre acquisition 500 Simonton Street, 294-9600 tion of owners of submerged pond land that building restrictions are "duck." Instead, they form up in squads of six or eight and literally by the Nature Conservancy, referred to in Part 1 of this report, may be William C.Soursand Richard S.Mundy General and preventive services are available not likely to be lifted soon. They look forward to an indefinite future of "vacuum" the bottom. Putting their heads down and paddling furi- just an aberration in the long-term trend toward development, or it Evenings and Saturdays for your convenience. rising taxes on the idle property, and several are presently considering ously with their feet while their bodies remain on the surface, they 1207 DL'VAL ST. / 294-O589 may be a first important indicator in favor of preservation. Certainly it the desirability of donating their land to a non-profit or governmental chase the small fry hither and yon, all the time remaining in tight for- demonstrates that Florida's Department of Natural Resources is aware body and taking the substantial tax deduction that would accrue from mation and throwing wakes like miniature power boat racers. of the importance of Key West's historic Salt Ponds. But, as with most such a gift. human endeavors, money enters into the equation, and acquisition of the remaining privately-owned parcels in the ponds promises to be a ' , In fact the first small opening wedge in private ownership of the Ocean birds such as terns, gulls, cormorants and pelicans also Salt Ponds came just a few years ago with the Riggs family's donation frequent the pond, but they know their place in the aviary pecking long and costly task. . . , order and maintain a respectful distance from the ducks and herons. However the Mature Conservancy, a national organization, and They do not feed in the pond but use it just for a rest stop before its relatively tiny neighbor, the FloridaKeys Land Trust, are now visi- resuming their daily hunt for schools of mackerel. ble factors in the monetary equation. Donations or bargain sales to Around the pond are mangrove fringes and buttonwood transi- these organizations may provide sufficient financial incentive.through tion growth. Some stands are badly infiltrated by Brazilian pepper and tax deductions, for many landowners to of er their propert ies.for public Australian pine but others are pristine. Here and there are small hard- use as a forever wild preserve. The next few years will tell the story 2 BEDROOM wood hammock areas. The southerly pond on which the Riggs Wild- Meanwhile, the Key West Salt Ponds endure as a natural domain life Refuge is located is only one of eight ponds that once were part of ruled over by the birds and animals that inhabit it. It is a domain which For ali yaur typing needs. the original Salt Pond and the original bight that existed before the human beings may also enjoy as observers and through which they GIRL FRIDAY KEY WEST filling and development, which are described in the preceding section, can explore by ™ff and canoe. The ponds constitute a natural studio 2 BATH occurred. Each of these ponds has differences in marine life which for the photographer and a natural laboratory for the biology classes Professional Typing & Bookkeeping Service • Temporary Personnel Agency depend upon the amount of tidal flow, propinquity to the Riviera of KevWes schools and of the Florida Keys Community College. It is. CanaUir to one of the ocean culverts, and the degree to which their ESTATES ever inlarg'epart tothese young people who will inherit the Key West of the banks or other adjacent land has been disturbed. H°* . 'he flora of future that we dedicate this brief and informal study. the ponds can be divided into the usual three categories: mangrove, TOWNHOMES transitional zone and hardwood hammock. Because of the airport 296-9878 MODil/SALES OFFICE development, including the World War II dispersal areas, and the NOW OPEN former Hawk missile battery site, and because of filling of the eastern 532 FLEMING ST. portion of the bight, there is a good deal of disturbed open dry land, REASONABLE RATES KEY WEST $65,000 occupying former submerged areas, which has become quite sterile PICKUP & DELIVERY 3201 Eagle Avenue and barren. Yet, there remains a large acreage in the wild state in which the indigenous fauna and flora continue to flourish. RELIABLE • CONFIDENTIAL • NOTARY PUBLIC - COPY MACHINE Key West, FL 33040 Excellent Financing Available At the eastern end of the airport there are substantial stands of hardwood trees and red, white and black mangroves. The forest Summer hours by appointment only . 9:00 A.M. til 5 P.M. • Monday thru Friday OPEN DAILY 10 am -6 pm canopy there rises to a height of 50 feet in spots. Dominant plant C305! SSS-28S7 species in the mangrove area are sea daisy, beach elder, saltwort, may- ten and perennial glasswort. The eastern hammock areas, which have 12 legislative action. Don't let that qualified candidates, a procedure that statement scare you - it does not refer then allows us to select from among 13 the best qualified candidates in This seems to be a good spot to the State Legislature. The County principle..of government "by the DO WE KANT Commissioners who Commission is^ in itself, a legislative November. to list the salaries paid for the people, of the people, for the people." SoME'ThouqhTS various elective offices: Clerk of will be guided by the honeyed words body. We might, otherwise, get government "of of developers, or do we want by GIL RYDER However, if we fail to vote, or the Circuit Court, $35,750; Sheriff, the people, by the Special Interests, $35,750; Superintendent of Public Commissioners who will regard it as WE MUST MAKE sure that we are even fail to vote sensibly, in Septem- for the Special Interests." their duty to protect the inarticulate, electing Commissioners capable of ber, we cannot regain that lost ground Schools, $39,164; Property Appraiser, All the elective offices are SEPTEMBER 4TH IS a crucial date $35,750; Tax Collector, $30,630; lawyerless, homeowners, who do not this year. That is the day of writing County ordinances that will be in November. The future of the Keys extremely important, but the County want to see their communities destroyed clear, concise, and effective, easily is at stake on September 4th. Supervisor of Elections, $28,891; Commission, our legislative body, Primary ELections, and the results County Commissioner, $16,166; by ugly construction and left with of the Primary Elections may very understood by the lay population and will be the controlling factor in the inadequate access to the waterfront? well direct the future of the Florida not open to varying interpretations EACH COUNTY COMMISSIONER is paid School Board Member, $11,26 3; next two years, and will decide how or legal quibbling as to exactly what $16,166.00 per year. That adds up Mosquito Control Commissioner, the Florida Keys will handle the growth Keys . $6,000. IT'S ALL OF TO YOU. Get the September 4th is the day for you, the words and phrases mean, or too long to a total of $80,830.00 per year for problem. They will decide how we are facts; vote in the Primary and again the voter, to play a strong part in discussions concerning intent and the Commission as a whole - not by going to pay for the new schools, in November. directing the course of history of purpose. any means too expensive for good IN MOST CASES, each candidate more teachers, more principals, more Remember: "The greatest evils the Florida Keys for the foreseeable Our Commissioners do not need to legislative government. Unfortunately, must pay a filing fee of 5% of the secretaries, more custodians, more are perpetrated by good men who do future. be lawyers, accountants, engineers, or the cost remains the same whether you job's salary - it's not cheap to policemen, more dogcatchers, more nothing." run for office. The filing fee is paved roads, more traffic controls, THE KEYS .ARE,, undoubtedly, going THE BIG ISSUE IS: WILL THE CITIZENS OF THE KEYS, THROUGH THEIR ELECTED OFFI- not returned to the losers. more emergency services, and the many to grow in. population. That popula- CIALS, CONTROL THE MANNER IN WHICH THE KEYS GROW, OR WILL THE CONTROL BE LEFT The cost of running for office other expenses that go with growth. tion growth will create business IN THE HANDS OF SPECULATORS AND DEVELOPERS. is heavy. That is why we should all opportunities which will, in turn, make campaign contributions to the YOU MAY THINK that the new rules create employment opportunities. The professionals of any sort. Neither do are getting good government or bad. candidates we favor. The salaries concerning our growth, prepared by employment opportunities will attract they need university degrees, but they You can have either one: good . shown are, of course, not all the the State, will take care of every- people seeking work who will, in must be men and women with sound common government or bad. The choice is salaries paid by your taxes - the thing - but they won't. Land Use KUDZU KONDOS KOVER THE KEYS themselves r add to the population. sense, well able to communicate and yours. cost is enormous. That knowledge Plans, Land Use Maps, Area of Critical All these people will need equally well able to be communicated It is the responsibility of alone should cause the voter to take Concern, etc., aren't worth the paper housing. The problem that the County with. each citizen to consider seriously a very serious interest in political they're printed on if we have County matters. Even if you can't bring the Commissioners who turn a blind eye The Kudzu vine Is a dangerous weed Commission will face, and have to the background, character and intel- That covers ground with amazing speed. solve, is how to provide all this EACH CANDIDATE FOR County Commis- ligence of each candidate, and then cost down, you can make a serious toward infractions? grant too many effort to bring the quality up. special exceptions and variances; or It starts in the middle and goes round for miles. housing wi thout destroying the sioner should understand that he, or judge who is best qualified for the Covers the farms and goes over the stiles, pleasant way of life, pleasant out- she, is applying for a $50,000 job office sought. lack the courage of their convictions when a lawyer says, "You'll be sued." Obeys no law or moral creed look, beautiful scenic water views, that pays only $16,0 00 but is, never- A SMALL CONTRIBUTION to your And it all begins with a tiny seed. and serene atmosphere that now exist. theless, a full-time job, and that the WE MENTIONED CRIME as a problem favorite candidate's campaign does We can't afford to have even one citizens, whether they are voters or but, though the County Commission not mean that you can dictate to the Commissioner who is weak-kneed, unaware It must be killed when it first appears, THEY MUST ALSO be prepared to not, will not excuse laxity or in- should interest itself in that area, candidate when he or she is elected,, of the issues and their complications, For it can't be controlled with machete or shears. deal with the disposal of vast amounts eptitude just because the job is under- it's a problem that must be handled but, if the small contributions do or who could be corrupted by money, Just like the condos that are spreading apace, of garbage, trash and sewage, and paid. by police agencies, the State not come in in sufficient numbers, love, booze, or favors. They'll be running us off - we'll lose the race. the provision of adequate potable Attorney's office and other parts of then a handful of large contributors water and reliable sources of IF WE SHOULD ever be fortunate the criminal justice system, with will obviously get the candidate(s) When Kudsu Kondos. Kover the Keys, electric power. They• must be ready, enough to get five such paragons in the cooperation of the County elected. Then the shoe is on the THE BIG ISSUE in this election We'll gladly trade for a plague of fleas. willing, and able to cooperate with office at the same time, we should be Commission. other.foot. Large contributors, not is growth - not whether or not our The sights and scents we all once knew the Sheriff's Department so that the eternally grateful to them for accept- balanced by small contributors, stick population will increase, because we Will be so much smoke, blown up the flue. Sheriff's Department will be able to ing the job, and we should also be FINANCES ARE ALWAYS a problem, out like a sore thumb, and we will will grow no matter how you vote. We'll offer up prayers to the powers that be, handle the crime that will surely thankful that we had the good sense and the Commissioners should have the find that the ones who pay the The big issue is,* will the citizens But prayers won't work - we'll have to flee. increase with the expanding population. to elect them. cooperation of the various department fiddlers call the tunes. of the Keys, through their elected heads, through the County Administra- officials, control the manner in ALL THESE AND many other problems THE PRIMARY ELECTIONS give us the tor., to assure that such finances OBVIOUSLY, THE CANDIDATES need a which the Keys grow, or will the will have--to be addressed through opportunity to wee'd" out the least will be handled in a sensible manner. bit of your money as well as your vote, control be left in the hands of Gil Rvder if we want to uphold the old American speculators and developers.

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Y parar un pastel o ensenarle a eoser. puede llamar al senor O'Hara al Florida emplearlo, seria una gran idea asistir ahora que tengo la oportunidad de comuni- Esto no cuesta dinero. Solo tiene que Keys Memorial Hospital de lunes a a las clases de su preferencia. Aunt Lolly's carme con ustedes a travez de este peri- dar un poquito de su tiempo. iQue viernes al telefono 294-5531, y £1 odico, vuelvo de nuevo a poner mi granito conseguira Ud. con todo esto? con mucho gusto lo atendera. m 3S^ de arena y hacer una explicacifin un poco Una felicidad profunda y sin SI AUN NO HA TERMINADO el High Grocery mas amplia sobre lo que llamamos Big limites, al conocer que Ud. estara REFERENTE A LOS PROGRAMAS educa- Brothers/Big Sisters y la voy a hacer a ayudando a un nino o nina hispana que School. iPorque no lo hace ahora? cionales del High School ofrecidos a los Esta es una gran oportunidad para dar travez de un panfleto que me dio la necesita realmente de Ud. y Ud. puede adultos, puedo informarles que a partir AQUI ME TIENEM de nuevo mis esti- Directora de dicho programa en Monroe hacerlo mejor que otra persona. otro pa'so avanzado en la vida. No se will be closed de los dias 4, 5, 6, y 7 del mes de detenga, siga hasta llegar a la meta, mados lectores y con mucho interns, County la Seflorita Kit Jones la cual . Septiembre pueden inscribirse toda quiero dedicar la primera parte de este tiene su oficina aqui en Cayo Hueso, el AHORA AQUI MAS 0 MENOS llega lo que nuestro Mundo esta lleno de muchas aquella persona que quiera coger un oportunidades, y esta es una de ella. for vacation articulo, a la organizacidn llamada, panfleto dice asi: relacionada a este panfleto que han dis curso ya sea para .obtener creditos por "Big Brothers/Big Sisters de America. tribuido por algunos comercios de el diploma o alguna carrera vocacional Y cuando saiga este periodico a la cal.le, ya las mamas estaran muy Hace varios afios, yo escuchaba de "ESTOS-NINOS NECESITAN UNA nuestra Isla, pero si Ud. no lo tiene tales como Corte y Costura, Mecanica, Oct. 1 thru persona especial". . a su alcance con mucho gusto les doy Electricidad, etc. contentas porque sus ninos estaran vez en cuando anuncios por la radio, acudiendo a las clases, yo como mama televisifin, y periodicos sobre esta gran Esa persona especial es Ud. el telefono de la oficina aqui en October 16, 1984 Cayo la cual esta localizada en Peary tambien que soy me siento fellz, pues organizaclfin. Me acongojaba solo de ya es hora que de unas bien ganadas pensar los miles de ninos que viven en UD. PUEDE HACER MUCHO por la vida Court, y les contestara la Senorita Jones, ella se encargara de explicarles Si desea mas informaci6ri, puede vacacio nes estos ninos regresen a sus 728 SIMOMTON ST. hogares de padres divorciados,y de falta de un nino Hispano, quien esta creciendo llamar al High School al telefono sin uno de los padres, o sin los padres. mas detalladamente, por favor lea todo Escuelas a seguir aprendiendo, tenemos de comprensi6n y amor. Leyendo un dia 294-5212, Ext. 245 o 246. Las horas que recordar que ellos son el Futuro un articulo en el periodico, pude notar Muchos de ellos no reciben amor, consejos este articulo examinelo bien, y si tiene 296-3891 la oportunidad de ayudar a una criatura, para inscribirse son de 7 a 9 de la del Universe. cuan •maravillosa fue la idea de formar o companla. Lo cual muchos de ellos lo noche, y la persona debe presentar necesitan, Ud puede ofrecer a uno de aqul esta el telefono, 294-9891. esta organizaci6n la cual reuelve los su Social Security (Seguro Social). CON MUCHO CARIRO LOS DEJO, y problemas de tantos y tantos ninos en ellos cotnpania y quiza\ lo pueda ayudar El pasado mes de Agosto, el Alcalde Estos cursos tienen diferentes precios, a evitar problemas en la escuela, en la de nuestra Ciudad Mayor Richard Heyman espero tener muchos escritos agradables America, pues tambien llegfi cierto dia, tales como los que se quieren obtener a la disposici6n de ustedes. en que tuve una llamada telef6nica y la casa o en la vecindad. hizo una declaraeio'n sobre la enferme- para acumular creditos para el diploma persona que me solicitaba me pedia ayuda dad tan espantosa que muchas personas de High School son $5. . Los vocacionales i HASTA LUEGO'. para esta Qrganizaci<5n, yo, dispuesta a iQUE PUEDE UD. HACER? estan tan preocupadas llamada AIDS, £1 $10 menos el de enfermera que son $15. cooperar, le pregunto que clase de ayuda proclam6 ese mes como el mes de pre- cauci6n lo cual se han preparado varios Las clases de Ingles son todas queria, y solo me pidio que le hiciera gratis. unos anuncios por la radio en espanol UD. PUEDE OFRECER unas pocas horas programas. El Director de este programa sobre dicha 0rganizaci6n,yo, encantada de su tiempo cada. semana para compartir se llama Allan O'Hara el cual tuvieron COMPLEMENTS LA The Finest Jewelry CAPT* BOB'S LECHONERA Famous Shrimp. CONTINUING LIQUIDATION SALE: Dock Restaurant IS 2200 NORTH ROOSEVELT BLVD. 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EVERY DAY CALL 305-872-2620 156 7TH AVENUE, NEW YORK 10011 •(212) 255-1955^ "See you there" — ino & Miguel 16 17 satisfied myself with a wave and a smile. Hers. SEPTEMBER IS A good month to check Hopplwc| out the coolth* and garden breezes at Jordon's, 808 Duval. Good art, good food, good company, but whether the lazy Closed for vacation EVERYONE SAYS SEPTEMBER is the afternoon bridge is good depends on one- pits. It will be our first September self and partner. Aug. 6 thru Oct. 24 here, but my feeling is that everyone *Coolth: see Laurence Durrell's is probably right. "Constance or Solitary Practices." Gingerbread Gallery closed. PRINTS Lucky Gallery, also, closed. LACY GALLERY, 801 Whitehead Street, Artist's Warehouse, Karen, 10:30-5 except Sun. Imported paintings PAINTINGS closed. and lithographs and antique procelains. Northern Italian Cuisine Sign of Sandford too. A nice messy mixture of pedigreed stuff: 615 Duval Street, Key West CUSTOM FRAMING ours. Big news here is a just-in ARTIST MATERIALS FARRINGTON'S, 711 DUVAL, open shipment of 19th and 20th Century can- 294-6565 Tues.-Sat. 9-5:30, Although, Ned will vases from Paris. Browsing obligatory. be studying the latest techniques at SUMMER HOURS: 9-5:30 TUB.—SAT. the National Picture Framers" Conven- tion in Chicago, the gallery is featur- 711 DUVALST • 294-6911 ing local Don Van der Linder's FREE PARKING IN REAR (Skipper) watercolors. JACK BARON, 802 Truman, literal- ly cannot close; his tons of oriental continued from page 5 (25) SEXTANT: (a) A small impediments have arrived, blocking "CUT FLOWERS," 1 983 Cloisonne pocket guide sailors study before by Gael a Howard Silverblatt doors and windows. He paints bravely by GORDON LACY wind, (c) The extreme bottom of the boat. entering a port. (b) The ship's on in the dusk. second ranking officer. (c). An FRED GROS, 901 Duval, will be open instrument used to determine location RUTH KRAVITZ, HATIAN Gallery, with his stable of painters, not the (20) SICK BAY: (a) A harbor at sea. 600 Frances, has an overwhelming least of whom, himself, refreshed from full of derelict ships. (b) A small problem of a different sort: a giant his August stint as art judge at the Iowa 3x6 painting by the famous Prefet State Fair, going onwards and upwards (26) STUFFING BOX: (a) Where the PADROUTS Dufault, and the price is in line toward his grand November opening. ship's cook puts the stuffing. (b) A with the quantity; $9000. A go-see tiny locker where a sailor keeps his be- for this month. People are getting EAST MARTELLO, WAY out at 3000 S. longings, (c) A device used to prevent MEATS edgy about Dudley's continuing ab- Roosevelt, 9:30-5:00 daily, is well leakage where the propeller shaft goes sence. I predict we haven't long to worth a visit for the metal sculptures through the hull. 916 Kennedy Drive wait now... of our local man, Robert Windisch, much admired; with, as dividend, the oils and (27) MAYDAY: (a) An international THE STALWART KEY West Art acrylics by Middle-Keys Philadelphia seamen's holiday when sailors do the may- LUCKY STREET Center, 301 Front Street, 11-5, never abstractionist, J. L. Sicre. Good pole dance around the ship's mast. (b) misses a day, and faithfulness counts. double bill. The one day of the year when the Spring Meats and Poultry GILBERTE SWEENEY, ART Modern tide is. both at its highest and lowest, GALL E R Y AT THE GUILD Hall Gallery, 614 Galerie, Amelia St., 1-5 only, is a very (c) International distress signal. Duval, open 9:30-5:30, also, every day, Personal meat cutting service CONTEMPORARY ARTS AND CRAFTS productive artist in oils, collages and home of the 12 ultra-cooperating sculptures. Have a look at her "insult inlet on the coast of Anarctica. (c) (28) DINGY: (a) A naval officer Party Platters 322 MARGARET SI. / KEY WEST, FL 33040 / (305) 294-3973 artists. I tried to speak to notably- column," my this-month's thing. The hospital on board a ship. on his first cruise. (b) A native of a speakable-to Ann Irvine, but with the group of islands off the southwest coast for all occasions crowd buying up cards and prints, I (21) ROLL AND PITCH: A deck of Australia. (c) A small open boat. game played with a heavy wooden ball, (b) The way sailors walk when they've (29) BREAST LINE: (a) A row of COMB SEE OUR LINE Haitian kut Co. been at sea too long. (c) The move- singing mermaids. (b) The line you have OF PREPARED FOODS .ACY G/^LLERY | ment of a ship from side to side and to get in on board a cruise ship if you from bow to stern. want chicken instead of fish. (c) A line READY TO COOK: located near the middle of the boat, used Chicken Cordon Bleu (22) AYE AYE: (a) What an to secure the boat to the dock. admiral in the Mexican Navy says when Marinated Pork Roast he is told his ship has run aground, (30) FLOTSAM AND JETSAM: (a) The Stuffed Pork Chops Adami Henocque (b) A term used by seamen to acknow- twin daughters of Neptune. (b) The two Meatloaf ledge an order. (c) A large clumsy men who invented the navigational compass. Alechinsky Gregogna seabird. (c) Wreckage and cargo found floating and more ... Bas Rebeyrolle on the water from a wrecked or sunken ship. (23) SECURE ALL HATCHES: (a) Corneille Saint Phalle For everyone to shut up and be quiet, Dorny Soisson (b) To close all openings on board ANSWERS: 1. c, 2. c, 3. b, 4. c, BBQ SEASON Fassianos Telemaque ship. (c) To go ashore and collect 5. b, 6. c, 7. c, 8. b.,. 9. c, 10. a, 11. b, turtle eggs for breakfast. 12. b, 13. b, 14. b, 15. c, 16. c, 17. c, INHERE! Fromager Vasarely 18; c, 19. b, 20. c, 21. c, 22. b, 23. b, Hughes (24) TROLLING: (a) What seamen's 24. b, 25. c, 26. c, 27. c, 28. c, 29. c, We liave the finest wives are doing while the sailors are 30. c. out at sea. (b) Fishing by trailing steaks & ribs Open every day 10:30 to 6:00 a fishing line from a slow-moving boat. 600 FRANCES ST, • 296-8932 "(c) Finding the speed of a large sail- for your cookotit! ing vessel by dragging a crewmember through the water just ahead of the sharks.

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RETAIL & WHOLESALE HAND-PAINTED SILK & CANVAS 901 DUVAL / KEY \NESJ- FL, 33040/(305)294-0546 328 SIMONTON STREET KEY WEST. FL 33040/(305) 296-7493 19 18 next room. There's a tubercular Negro her old clothes and food. She was her friend Loren Maclver who at that times) alcoholism. 'named Milton, and in "the little crazy seemingly inexhaustible. When she time encouraged her to pursue her house" is Antonnica in a long, ragged left (or died) , the hospital, as all gifts as a painter, also. Poetess A KEEN READER, who reads authors for style, it would be a- deficient flannel nightie with a neck ruffle.. had predicted, closed. And, of Marianne Moore visited her in Key "The sun falls onto her; the hot island course, it is a matter of record that West. summer if I couldn't re-read Pamela Hansford Johnson's "Cork Street wind blows in on her straight from the it was moved to the corner of White embers of the huge red poinciana tree and Virginia Streets where presently I PICKED UP just-published Next to the Hatters" or Kingsley Amis' "Lucky Jim" or Peter de Vries' "Reuben, outside." Maria, the nurse, so Bishop Richard Lischer breathes warmth and "Elizabeth Bishop's Prose" when I was said, ran the place on $130 from its beauty into the historic old frame looking for Joyce Cary's "The Horse's Reuben" or anything and all by Graham THE FAMOUS POETESS, Elizabeth Greene or Lawrence Durrell's "The donor and whatever she could scrounge. building. The first marriage of J. Bishop,' after returning from Paris in Mouth." Bishop's book contains two Bishop also writes a short story, Y. Porter; a prominent lawyer who pithy stories about Key West. They Alexandrian Quartet." Bishop's tale, 19 35, lived nine years in Key West "Mercedes Hospital," blending fiction "Gregorio Valdes," about falling in practiced in another day in Key West, during the '30s and '40s. There was brought back all the Key West charms love with a primitive painting in a was to Edna, granddaughter of Gato, which I ordinarily try to block out, and fact, is of the Mercedes Hospital, not a lot of carrying on about her "Casa de Pobre," given to Key West by window of a barber shop on Duval Street. and their progeny today are Gato residency as there is today over a summertimes, up here on the mountain. This picture of royal palm trees in a heirs, heirs to the cigar fortune. When you allow your thoughts to mix a Cuban cigar maker millionaire and stable of lesser gifted writers who named after his wife, Mercedes. There, row of seven each side of a view, is Canny Gato, it is said, tied up the transplant to Key West. (This smart- Key West's doings and... images with next to an announcement of an operetta bequests in conservative allotments. the mountain's, it's like sitting on Elizabeth Bishop finds a saint, a poor alecky remark does not include nurse running all of it in "a soiled at the Cuban school, all covered with These Gato-Porter descendents live •playwright -Tennessee Williams nor a badly designed teeter-totter. dust, fly spots, and littered with in Miami." Or, it's like a dog trying to manage white uniform, dirty long white James Leo Herlighy nor Jimmy Kirkwood.) shoes, a Poor Box nailed to the wall of termite wings, and is bought for $3. Elizabeth Bishop, who died in 1979j two tails. Summer's life at the top (5,000 feet) gives a miss to Key the lobby and a yellowed picture of I HANG UP the telephone and after winning all the poetry plaudits Marti ascending to heaven. "Mr. Tommy," I IMMEDIATELY GET on the horn to refer to Bishop's "Mercedes Hospital." and prizes the world has to offer, West's gender confusion, vulnerabil- consult my Resident Key West Veri- ity to hurricanes and a localized there 14 years, sings hymns just to "Among Nurse Maria's saintly quali- quietly went about her business spite his cousin, "Mr. Sonny," in the fiably Historical Eminent Advisor, Beva ties, tenderness is lacking. In fact, through the lanes of the island with island epidemic of genteel (some- Sanchez, who happens to be visiting her it is the lack of tenderness that is grandchildren in Huntsville, Alabama. the consoling thing about her! I I can visualize Beva, straightening her realize that we suspect saints be- shoulders and clearing her throat cause of the ambiguous nature of all Even if you hate baseball, you'll like DELIGHT HER preparatory to straightening us out: good deeds, the impossibility of our "I, Beva Lacedonia, was born in this knowing why they are being performed. THE MARINE BANK'S house that became Mercedes Hospital! Maria hasn't any idea that what she is The house was temporarily in the care doing where she is needs explaining." of my father, Jose, who had been a - WITH captain in the Gato cigar factory. The SITTING HERE PONDERING, I house then sat on what is now Bayview consider all manner of thoughts about Park. The cigar king, Eduardo H. the nurse who may have been a sort of Gato, gave Key West the land and the saint. Perhaps we cannot ever grasp TRIPLE PLAY EMERALDS house also so long as the house was the comprehension of>what Love is. used as a charitable hospital. He and God? Anyway, the boughs that bear the his wife Mercedes had left for Cuba. most fruit,hang the lowest. And, it 1 Gato also gave his two sons houses, should be a comfort that psychoanalyst, Henry Grethel one across from the Margaret Truman Dr. Karl Menninger said, "Generous only at... Lauderette and one across from the people rarely are mentally ill." • MOST PRECIOUS AND Southernmost House on South Street. RAREST OF ALL GEMS. A nurse, Maria Guaquin did for all the A Republican, I feel quite ten- patients and begged everywhere for derly about Mercedes Hospital, Casa the things that they needed. She de Pobre, and its saintlike Nurse 24 HOUR stood at the doors of the cigar fac- Maria, as I believe surely in more tories, and workers threw money into personal charity. BANKING her box. Island people always gave 3 • EARRINGS With your funds earning at their highest DIRECT rate, you may want to celebrate a home run now and then, after banking hours. 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BOX 1737 • 400 SIMONTON ST. • KEY WEST 648 WILLIAM ST. 294-5745 the school so that our pre-schoolers OWNERS: RAUL & MARIA SANCHEZ may have the opportunity for a joyful beginning to their education. wrote: "Your conduct at our meeting Mira said the meeting could not be SPECTRUM SCHOOL - WHERE YOU ARE #1 Monday night (August 13th) was repre- conducted without a lawyer. Heyman by C.A. and P.K, ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN the learning GENTIEMAN JIM & BubbA-Tiw hensible . . .Your frequent outbursts and ruled that the commission work at the process is vital. We can't lose sight failure to follow Robert's Rules of moment was routine and the lawyer was SPECTRUM SCHOOL IS interested in of the fact that all humans share the Order were insulting to me, personally not needed at the time. The meeting YOU'RE SPECIAL HERE. You are need for reasonable acceptance and and to the commission as a whole. I part of a unique blend of students, the involvement of family and community "I'M A GENTLEMAN. I always have would continue, Heyman said. Again, in its student's curriculum. Outside happiness. Children must be permitted been a gentleman and I always will must insist that you refrain from per- Mira called for a vote on Heyman's teachers, parents and community folk the privilege of growing where their sonal attacks on other commissioners who"are found in and around Spectrum activities and studies are an important be a gentleman," said City Commissioner ruling. Mira voted against the ruling, part of Spectrum School. Spectrum individual worth is recognized, ir- Jimmy Mira. and threats of violence against them." Balbontin didn't answer when his name School. Going on its fourth year, respective of family, religion, race To Mira, Heyman wrote: "It is our duty, Spectrum School, located on Big School students and staff have initiated "I just want you to know that was called, and the other commissioners the section of this paper called or ethnic background. It is Spectrum as commissioners, to extend courtesy and voted to continue the meeting. Coppitt Key, has taken real life and School's wish to give children these you can call me Bubba-tin and I'm attention to those making presentations applied it to the education of its "Especially for Kids" where games, proud of it," said Commissioner Joe stories, recipes and information perti- privileges. before us...Your relaxed attitude to NEXT, TWO PAYMENT resolutions students who range in age from five Balbontin. the proceedings is more reflective of an to fourteen years. This alternative nent to "kids" of all ages is presented Commissioners Gentleman Jim and were passed. On both these resolutions in an artistic, imaginative manner. FALL CLASSES RESUME September 4th. unruly high-school student than an adult Mira voted no - meaning that the city to public and parochial school pro- There are presently a few openings Joey Bubba-tin! elected to the governing body of Key should not pay those bills - and vides academic instruction with a zest left in the kindergarten and elementary West." Balbontin abstained. It was left to for learning and living. The holis- THEY'RE MAD, THESE two City classes. Transportation is available So, the die has been cast. the three other commissioners to pay tic approach applied at Spectrum is to and from Key West, and car pools Fathers. They're mad at Mayor Richard the bills. In sum, Mira failed to vote evident in that its goals include Heyman. They let him know about it at intellectual, emotional and spiritual can be arranged in other areas of the REGULAR COMMISSION WATCHERS and once and Balbontin refused to vote Lower Keys. Anyone desiring more in- a commission meeting August 20th. members of the press corps knew that four times, even though in the past development, as well as training to formation should call the school at The rhubarb began a week earlier. the city attorney said it is patently build sound physical and manual At the August 13th commission meeting, the August 20th meeting would be hot. skills. There is an integration of 296-3252 as soon as possible, as class Fireworks were expected/ and fireworks illegal for a commissioner to refuse size is limited. both Bubba-tin and Gentleman Jim came. GehTtleman Jim and Bubba-tin to vote. . By., not voting, Allen once intellectual and practical knowledge ignored speakers by whispering, pas- here, where.the student-teacher ratio showed their true colors. No one was explained, a commissioner is- failing sing notes, and walking out of the disappointed. to live up to the duties prescribed never exceeds 10 to 1. room. In fact, Balbontin stood in the in the state constitution. hallway in front of the commission The show began early. At the A FAMILIAR FACE at Spectrum start of the meeting Mira asked that chambers making small talk and missed one of the last itams on the agenda - School is that of Pepper Kellum, who NOW OPEN 24 HOURS the presentation by one of the four along with her associate, Carol Ander- a discussion of "Conduct at City PREVAILING firms competing for the city grant Commission Meetings" - be taken first. son, tries to provide an environment 7DAYS A WEEK writing contract. where children can develop a positive He said the agenda change would allow WINDS: a larger TCI audience to hear this very self-concept and become strong, sen- THE BEHAVIOR OF Bubba-tin and sitive, skillful beings. The home- important and pressing discussion. As COMMENTARY BARKERS CHEVRON Gentleman Jim was less than distin- it stood, the discussion was slated like setting of the school helps to guished and was certainly unbecoming capture the curiosity, imagination for late in the meeting. Heyman, as AT THIS POINT Heyman wisely called Chevron of an elected official. These inci- meeting chairman, ruled that the agenda and intellect of the child, leading dents were nothing new. For months, for a recess and went to telephone to an exciting learning experience should stand as presented. When he Allen. Once Heyman knew that Allen the attitude of these two commissioners didn't get his way, Mira called.for a was on his way, the meeting was and fulfillment in day-to-day living. seemed to deteriorate, with an always These two certified teachers are aware vote to see if others agreed with reconvened. Again, Mira and Balbontin that children have needs that go beyond increasing number of outbursts, Heyman's ruling. When the roll call was objected to continuing without a law- the acquisition of specific knowledge, interruptions, whispering, note-passing, read, both Balbontin and Mira sat mute yer, Heyman called for a vote on pro- skills and habits. Children at LOOKING TOWARDS THE future, and walk-outs of the commission when it came their turns to vote. Even posed personnel rules. "I can't vote Spectrum School are encouraged in Spectrum School would like to open its chambers. though Gentleman Jim called for the without a lawyer," Balbontin said, their eagerness to grow and learn. doors to pre-school children and is vote, he refused to participate. With but just at that moment Allen arrived. Development flourishes here, in an presently pursuing information that 2440 N. Roosevelt Blvd. IN RESPONSE, Heyman sent the Commissioners Cates and Halloran agree- A shout came from the back of the room atmosphere that is friendly to them, could lead to a suitable location for two commissioners letters reprimanding ing with Heyman, the agenda stood un- - "The lawyer's here!" - and the where responsibilities are realistic a pre-school. Public input is en- (Across from Flippers them for their unprofessional antics changed and the meeting continued. audience broke into applause. Once and situations offer challenges with couraged in this area and anyone having 294-9525 Sea School) at public meetings. The letters were Allen took his seat, both Balbontin .satisfaction. access to a school site should notify strongly worded; Heyman was fed up with • JUST A FEW minutes later, Mira and Mira voted without asking one the disruptions from these two called for the meeting to be recessed. single question. If it was so im- commissioners. 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Again, there is no place ly referred to Halloran as Professor some high schoolers are unruly from for others should also be right for straighten up before sharing the and Gentleman Jim who so strongly for that kind of behavior on the Halloran and accused the mayor of time to time, and that is how Mira Balbontin and Mira. Still, they made letters with the public. Then, if that cried out for the lawyer. Obviously, commission. being afraid to see him in a cop's had been behaving. Mira took Heyman's accusations without proof and used failed, the next step might have been Mira and Balbontin were just using uniform. Balbontin said the ordinance words out ,of context, distorted the personal, unrelated matters to cloud to release the letters to the press. the situation to cause trouble. AT ANOTHER TIME during the meet- against commissioners serving under meaning, and then absurdly attacked the the true issue at hand. mayor with it. Publicly asking Balbontin and Mira to ing, Mira made the comment that he the- city manager did not apply to show respect is like asking the class: DURING THE MEETING there were and Balbontin were the only native him because he was made an auxiliary THE ISSUE IS simple: the,public clown to stop making faces at the at least 10 separate incidents in Key Westers on .the commission. cop before the ordinance was even BALBONTIN WAS ALSO in high style. deserves - demands - better behavior girls. All you do is egg him on. which Mira and Balbontin ignored the Commissioner Cates pointed out to Mira proposed. "As far as I'm concerned, First, he read Heyman's letter into the from Balbontin and Mira. That is not commission proceedings to whisper, that she, too, was born and raised here. I'm grandfathered in," Balbontin said. record. Balbontin used an affected tone to say that the other commissioners THE TIME FOR bickering is over. pass notes to each other, and carry "In case you've forgotten," she said. In other words, Balbontin is going to of voice, an obviously anti-gay stereo- are blameless. At one meeting Cates The business of city sewer improvements, notes over to the city attorney. In type aimed as a weapon against Heyman's made some unfortunate comments to building a solid waste incinerator, •addition, Balbontin walked out of the FOR MONTHS, THE ATTITUDE OF THESE TWO COMMISSIONERS SEEMED TO DETERIORATE, sexual preference. Balbontin's reading Halloran which were picked up by street and sidewalk improvements, in- meeting three times and Mira walked out WITH AN ALWAYS INCREASING NUMBER OF OUTBURSTS, INTERRUPTIONS, WHISPERING, was so ridiculous, embarrassing, and TCI microphones, Halloran has inter- creased police and fire protection, twice. No other commissioner behaved NOTE-PASSING, AND WALKOUTS OF THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS. obnoxious that neither Halloran nor rupted commissioners a couple of and revising the Code of 'Ordinances is this way. The other commissioners seem Allen could contain their laughter. times', and the mayor has, at times, just too important to be caught up in Both sat at the dais trying to repress to know that they were elected to "I'm a native-born Conch." Mira ignore the will of the commission to been reluctant to use the gavel to this malarkey. "Jimmy Mira has always participate in the proceeding, not to themselves. Next, Balbontin called keep the meeting in order. The been a gentleman," said Gentleman responded, "You haven't shown it too do whatever he feels like doing at Heyman a "dilletante badly prepared for ignore them with whispering and note many times. That's why I forgot." the moment. Apparently, Balbontin differences between these incidents Jimmy Mira. "I am an adult man, fully passing. The other commissioners seem office" and branded the past year under and the antics of Bubba-tin and aware of my duties as a city commis- Gentleman Jim just couldn't resist the does not believe the law applies to the new mayor as an "art deco admini- to know that they were elected to insult. He also couldn't resist the him. And he wants to be a cop! Gentleman Jim, however, are profound. sioner," said Joey Bubba-tin. Well, stay in the commission chambers during stration." Balbontin told Heyman "your With Cates and Halloran we're talking boys, it's finally time to prove it. mayor by calling Heyman's votes on the place as one-fifth of the commission the proceedings, not to willy-nilly Sand.= Project inconsistent. "You about a very few scattered moments. walk out of the meetings whenever they AMAZINGLY, THIS LAUREL and Hardy is equal to other city commissioners. Mistakes, not conscious efforts to vote for it, you vote against it, you routine was just the prologue. The I must not accept rebuke from,you." choose. vote for it. I feel like I'm watching disrupt meetings. And I have never vaudeville act began in earnest when' Finally, he ended with another thinly- seen them leave the commission a tennis match," Mira said. the discussion on conduct at city veiled attack on Heyman as a gay. FOOTNOTE: I PROMISED several AT ONE POINT, Heyman called for a chambers, for any reason, while the people that this month's column would commission meetings began. Mira lashed Balbontin had company in his attack on commission was in session. special commission meeting at 3 p.m. MIRA ALSO ATTACKED the motives out at Heyman's letter. "I felt that Heyman's sexual preference. Mira told be positive, highlighting the many the following Friday. Mira complained of the mayor's proposed ordinance you have taken a very cheap stab at me," good things happening in-the city, like Heyman, "Ygu are the first for many AS FOR THE mayor, he has worked that the mayor should have consulted which would prohibit commissioners Gentleman Jimmy Mira said. "I thought things in Key West." the drive led by Cates to improve the other commissioners before setting from working in any capacity under the Mayor Heyman was my friend." Mira diligently to prevent the sort of police protection, the diligent work of the time. In this, Mira was correct, circus side-show behavior which has Art Mosley and Tom Wilson is writing the city manager. Mira said the ordinance attacked Heyman's ability to conduct INSTEAD OF ADDRESSING the sub- and Heyman proceeded to ask the will of was designed to keep Balbontin from city commission meetings and added, typified commission meetings in the C.A.P. document (see Editorial in this the commission. Balbontin said he stantive issues of conduct at com- past. Save the August 13th and August issue), Balbontin's efforts to in- being an auxiliary cop. "It's vin- "he has no right to reprimand me." mission meetings,.both Bubba-tin and couldn't make the meeting because "I've dictive," Mira charged, even though However, Mira's behavior does deserve 20th meetings, he has done a creditable crease the Navy presence in Key West, got an appointment Friday at 3 p.m. with Gentleman Jim attacked the mayor in job. His reluctance to use the gavel and the excellent work of Dr. Frank Heyman explained his true motives as rebuke, and as the man in charge of needless innuendo, slander, and false- my pedicurist." Let's assume, for a trying to maintain an orderly chain commission meetings, Heyman was within has been as a courtesy to everyone Ferrin in advocating patient rights moment, that Balbontin really dpes pay hoods. On top of that, they displayed wishing to address the commission. and improving the quality of obstetrics. of command in city government (see his rights to take Mira and Balbontin a remarkable double standard. For someone to polish his toenails. What this column, August 1984, Solares to task. Perhaps the speeches have been re- I trust that by next month Gentleman he was saying, in so many words, was example, during the meeting several dundant, but everyone gets the chance Jim and Bubba-tin will have calmed Hill, for details). Mira claimed that speakers made comments which both that getting his toenails clipped and Heyman would benefit from the to be heard. down so that I can make good on that polished was more important than-con- MIRA QUOTED HEYMAN'S letter, the Balbontin and Mira found offensive. promise. ordinance. "This is not in the best part comparing the Gentleman's beha- The comments had to do with Bubbaism, ducting city affairs. If that is what interests of the city, but in the HEYMAN WAS 100 percent right in he believes, he has no business on the vio"r with that of an unruly high school and both commissioners demanded an telling Balbontin and Mira to clean best interest of Commissioner Heyman," student. Mira said that Heyman was apology and that the mayor stop commission. Now let's assume that he Mira said. Of course, Mira could not . up their acts. However, releasing does not have his own personal pedi- casting aspersions on all high school speakers from using insulting lan- his letters to the press was a bad explain how Heyman would gain from students, that Heyman branded all high guage. Yet, even though they would curist. After all, the fellow who the ordinance. .. idea. There's no doubt that this sort wants to be a gun-slinring cop doesn't schoolers as children. Wrong, Gentleman not tolerate insults, together they of thing makes attention-getting head- seem the shiny-toenai1 kind of guy. 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Sometimes until September, when their young are ing the fort and exploring the A NEW WAY TO SEE THE REEF stretching for many miles and whose conditions were almost intolerable, mature enough to make the long journey grounds/ all too soon you hear the AIR SNORKELINC - undulating sand dunes actually resemble with storms and diseases taking a back, which is a navigating feat sound of the returning seaplane which by VIC DAHN, JR. a complete underwater desert (which heavy toll in victims. Looking at the remarkable in its accuracy. There arrives to pick you up. But you still they are) and which move and change just Fort from inside the walls, it appears are others who watch all this activity. have a treat in store, because they A RECENT ADVENTURE exposed an LOCALS AND TOURISTS alike have a as the open-air deserts of America and incredible it could have been built. The soaring frigate birds which norm- rarely cover the same territory on each exciting, memorable way to "see" the built-in adventure awaiting them. Africa. A beautiful sight to behold. Though Union troops were garrisoned ally habitate the Marquesas fly to the trip so you have different things to living reef. This remarkable journey Departing and arriving Key West by Leaving the desert, it is not long be- there at times, it became famous as Tortugas soon after the arrival of the observe on your return flight. One I call "air snorkeling" because our water, you fly low over the island and fore you can see the 7 islands that a place to house Federal prisoners, nesting terns. They circle and soar in thing the pilot will point out is the crystal clear waters permit a novel you can even pick out your house if you comprise the Dry Tortugas. the most famous of whom was Dr. the air currents, ever watchful of a wreck of a sunken Spanish ocean liner view of the reef and reef life. live here. Coming back, the approach Samuel A. Mudd. Not knowing President careless move by a tern to expose its which departed Morro Castle in Cuba. The Key West Seaplane, operating almost makes it look like you are Lincoln had been assassinated, Dr. Mudd It had anchored in deep water off Half- out of Murray Marine on Stock Island, heading right for the runway at Key AS YOU APPROACH Fort Jefferson treated the broken leg of John'WiIkes the plane descends and banks slowly, moon Shoal. The ship was the 325- offers several round trips a day to West International, but a gentle turn Booth, the assassin. The doctor was foot Valbanera, and a hurricane in Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas, flies you past Sigsbee Island and then circling the Fort so that pictures sentenced to life in prison at the can be taken from the air. You can 1919 blew it aground and broke it in 6 8 miles west t>f Key West and the end landing in the clear waters- of Blue Fort. In 1867, yellow fever struck the two. All aboard perished in the of a string of Keys and underwater Lagoon Bay. spot the many boats and yachts that are Fort, and 270 of the 300 troops there anchored in the harbor of Garden Key, storm, and you can see it lying on its reefs - the last land mass of the died. After the prison doctor was side where she has been ever since. Continental United States . The four which is the home to Fort Jefferson. stricken. Dr. Mudd and Dr. Daniel pilots - Ross Sprague, Jerry Schnaedel- There are also boats tied up at the Whitehurst of Key West were pressed bach, Ralph Sorensen and Mickey dock, mostly charter boats from Key into service to treat the remaining WE NOW APPROACH the beginning of Frederickson have probably the most fun West and Marathon. You soon land in victims for which Dr. Mudd was given a our reef and the pilots point out the and interesting "jobs" in Key West. the clear waters of the harbor and taxi Presidential pardon. two huge gashes where two Navy Their narrated trips are run in to a sandy landing on the beach and there destroyers ran aground and channels safety and comfort. The airline is before you, in all its grand majesty, had to be dug to free them from the is the massive structure of the Fort PART OF THE charm of your visit tenacious coral hold on these large just one level down from a certified is the absolute quiet which prevails commercial airline. Flight reports itself. You will have two hours to ships. Approaching Key West and climb all over and inside the Fort. The at the fort (absolute from September passing by Mallory Square you can look are filed and they are always on radar to March) , but which is broken from from the control towers of Key West The seaplane loads up with departing pas- straight down Duval Street from end sengers and you watch it take off, leav- March to September by the calls of to end, and the 1-mile street doesn't International and NAS Boca Chica. The hundreds of thousands of nesting noddy 35-minute flights to the Tortugas both ing you to learn about the history and look that long at all. significance of this monument. The and sooty terns which nest on neigh- nest so the frigate can dive in to As you let down, you watch the outward and inbound offer some of the boring Bush Key during those months. swoop up an egg or an unhatched chick. most spectacular views of the reef to only people who actually live at the clear water come ever closer and with Fort are the National Park Rangers, who These migratory birds unerringly find Many times the terns set up such a an easy splash there is white water be seen. Flying at 500 feet enables their way back to this small island year ruckus and swarm to chase off the you to see the reef in great detail are very helpful in answering your around the pontoons as the plane questions. There is a ten-minute slide after year, traveling from South larger frigates that it is not all that taxis up to the ramp and your journey and even lets you see the marine life, America and Cuba. The sight and easy for the frigates to get a free including tarpon and hammerhead, presentation in the small museum which is over. Suddenly you feel reluc- Fort Jefferson details its conception during Abraham sound of these birds is staggering, meal. tant to leave the plane - you feel sharks along with giant sea turtles Flying outbound you fly over the and bird watchers from all over the like flying right back out there (after whom the Tortugas were named) Lincoln's term as President. To help last of our living reef for about 18 preserve the Union and provide a world come to the Fort to picture DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS, camping is again to the quiet and beautiful which start swimming away when they miles and soon are approaching our own their activities through telephoto permitted and there are many tables remote Tortugas, quiet, nature at its hear the sound of the plane's engine blockade of Confederate troops, both, Marquesas about 19 miles out and famous Fort Jefferson and her sister Fort lenses . Visiting Bush Key is pro- set about the fort. You must remem- greatest. as it passes through the complete for its great fishing. The coral and hibited during the nesting season. ber to bring trash bags with you for silence that is encountered when out Zachary Taylor here in Key West were sponges of the reefs are clearly vis- planned as our southernmost garrison, there are no facilities for trash. over the reef. The Tortugas were ible as well as many of the larger fish THE TERNS ORIGINALLY came from There is a well-marked snorkeling trail originally named Las Tortugas after although neither ever got to fire their (which are pointed out by the pilot). cannons in anger at an enemy. West Africa. They arrive at Bush Key and gear is provided so you can ex- these sea turtles, but soon became Shortly you are over the deep, dark in January but do not land. They cir- plore the crystal clear waters of the known as .the Dry Tortugas because of blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. It cle about and fish and mate at this reef and observe the myriad colorful the complete absence of fresh water is a sharp contrast with the light .. BUILDING A FORT on this remote period and it is not until March when collection of fish and the giant sea on the islands. green waters over the reef itself. key was a.miracle of engineering. 13- they flock to the island to build turtles there in abundance. million bricks had to be shipped in and CRABSMCK 9 METALL you WANT

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Each time Roger asked his love to "I never want to see you again in my please open the hatch or spell him whole life," she screamed, calling at the wheel, she would respond by FOXY'S ONE OF THE girls spent a few him "an animal" and punctuating her BY GORDON PEABODY screaming that he was "an animal." screams with a,poorly directed, but nights on the boat before her exams, As the storm continued, the waves grew and Roger was certain, it was love. clearly intentioned, kick. Roger PROM TALES OF THE WEST INDIES sleeping bag. until footing and balance were impos- tried to calm her down, but she was When the girls both arrived for the sible. Down below the girl was start- departure, an argument erupted between yelling to be taken "to the airport," THE SAILBOAT'S GENTLE rocking had ROGER TRIED TO move silently as he ing to get hysterical. Roger was so he pulled up the anchor and they them over the sleeping arrangements desperately in need of some rest, but Roger, sleeping like a log after the lit the stove and drew some water for and just who was going to be sleeping sailed over to the larger island that long offshore passage. The morning sun coffee. 'The hoped-for hot, steaming mug while the full-throated screams drift- was their destination. with whom. The argument became more ed up through the bolted hatch he streamed through the open hatch and the of morning wake-up landed in his stom- heated as exam tensions and old rival- sound of tinkling bells on grazing ach like a sucker punch. Salt water stayed x>n deck in his life harness ries were let out in angry screams . which was tied to the wheel. Her WHEN THEY DOCKED, Roger called a goats drifted down from steep green had contaminated the water tanks. Things quickly got out of hand and both hills •. He woke slowly as the events panic grew until Roger was jolted cab and she ran for it like a chicken Roger's stomach coughed the salty black girls went at each other in a slapping, after a June bug. There were no good- from the past few days lingered in his brew right back up, and he was thinking by the shattering of the hatch cover. clawing melee. People from the sur- "I'm getting out of here!" she yelled byes . Some of the local kids at the thoughts. As his eyes opened they that he never should have left the dock rounding boats in the marina had to were filled with a sky as tropical blue in a hoarse voice and tried to climb dock helped Roger clean up down below in the first place. Or, he reflected, help Roger break things up. Hands had and the boat was turned over to the .as the water they were anchored in. out of the hatch. Just then a GUILDHALL fallen in love. to be pried away from long hair and owner. Maybe he'd be able to stop off Stumbling into the forward cabin to make breaking wave swept across the deck 61-f DUVAL. band-aids put on necks and faces . The at Foxy's on the next delivery. •some coffee, the sight that greeted his ROGER HAD BEEN excited when he and into the open hatch. Before 296-669! girls were still spitting at each Roger's astonished eyes she was half- eyas came like a slap in the face. first contracted to deliver the forty- other when Roger told them he had to There was no order anywhere, sights and six foot sailboat from the States to washed, half-thrown, still screaming, I leave on this tide if he was ever going back down below. With these waves, smells of disarray, dampness and worse the Islands. His problems began when to keep his contracted schedule. The filled his senses. In one corner a he tried to get hold of some of his there was no leaving the wheel, and he new love of his life carried her belong- screamed for her to cover the open crumpled form slept fitfully, jammed friends for crew and found that every- ings aboard and threw her arms around between the folds of a soaking wet one was too busy to take two weeks hatch as every few waves sent white Roger's neck, while her girl friend water cascading down below. His only off. Against his better judgment, stormed off the dock. Roger was forced to advertise for answer was an echoing scream, by now crew in the local newspaper.. The totally incoherent. He was thankful boat was almost immediately besieged THE ROMANCE LASTED as long as the that the bilge pumps were able to get with vagabonds of every description good weather. When his girl friend was rid of the extra water, but everything HDRlbOD seeking a free passage south. Most on watch one night, a sudden squall below-decks was getting soaked.. . RESTAURANT & LOUNGE. of the people were quickly turned struck the boat. With the sails up, Featuring away as being either inexperienced, each gust of wind threatened, to tip them, into the water and the girl start- A DAY LATER,they limped into the POLYNESIAN CUISINE unqualified or just plain unfit. He tiny island Roger had promised to show would have kicked himself, though, ed getting hysterical. When she pan- STEAKS AND SEAFOOD icked and let go of the wheel, the boat his new love. . As high as it was wide, if he had turned the two coeds away. the island had a single road, but no DINNER surged like a drunken camel. Roger couldn't get her to come back up on vehicles. Where the turquoise water 5:30- 11 P.M. THE TWO GIRLS were just complet- met the lush green hillsides, there LUNCH deck all the next day. Their speed ing their first term at a local col- slowed as Roger was forced to lower was a small harbor with a, white sand NOON • 3 P.M. lege, and both of them said they had sail and get some rest. The girl had beach that boasted a restaurant-bar sailing experience. They wheedled and locked the hatchway from below and named Foxy's. Clearing customs con- Rum Concoctions in a cajoled with Roger to take them along, sisted of buying a cold beer for the Tropical Island Atmosphere Roger could hear her getting seasick. offering to do all the cooking and The winter storm that caught up with local officer who could always be even pitching in to do some of the found at Foxy's. Roger had hoped for PATAGONIA SHORTS 294-6912 them on the last leg of their trip dockside work. Roger finally relented almost finished them off . a nice romantic breakfast at Foxy's and signed them on board' for the voy- and a swim in the baby blue lagoon $29.75 U.S. 1 at Garrison Bight age. The girls celebrated by whipping afterwards, but his girl friend had EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE AT up an exotic dinner and filled his head WITH STEADY WINDS blowing at al- other thoughts when he woke her up. • with wine and dreams. They would have most forty miles an hour, the sail- While Roger finished coughing up the PERKINS & SON CHANDLERY to leave a week later than scheduled, boat flew along under shortened sails. horrible salty coffee, she woke up 901 FLEMING ST. • 294-7635 and turned over in her sleeping bag . Ernest Hemingway FRESH SHAMROCK COFFEE i\ HOSTESS Home and Museum BEANS A Registered National Historical Landmark TYPING SERVICE OPEN DAILY 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. 907 WHITEHEAD STREET, KEY WEST, FLA. 39 BONDED "We meet deadlines . FRUIT SHIPPER • All-Typing Needs • Temporary Office Help //SPECIALTY • Mail Forwarding I FOOD • Light Bookkeeping ITEMS Key West Conch • Transcribing • Typing Lessons

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("BILLY") FREEMAN CANdldATES intention of bringing my 42 years of DEMOCRAT, DISTRICT 3 COUNTY COMMISSIONER experience into the political arena. CHARLES HOWELL EIECTJON RouN'd-Up 1. Low intense use of land may pre- COUKTY COMMISSIONERS REPUBLICAN, DISTRICT 5 FRED PHILLIPS clude the need for big bond issues. COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 5 This would place less of a strain on • 1. Our primary obligation is to those county facilities until such time as 1. ' What are your reelings on the SOLARES HILL IS again recommending Grand Jury for his associations with REPUBLICAN tuture of the Keys - specifically, on citizens who currently reside here in proper costs could be charged to the candidates in the upcoming election. the developer of the controversial developers. HOWEVER,, let us WAIT for residential development? Monroe County. In dealing with future Port'Bougainville project while a Did not reolv . development, we must not overlook our A group of us who are involved the SCIENTIFIC STUDIES that the State 2. Do you believe that the County with the paper put our heads together seated Commissioner. While his of Florida and the-.County of Monroe duty to protect the rights of those opponent, William "Billy" Freeman, Building Department and the Planning persons already living and working here. and back those candi,diates we feel COUNTY COMMISSIONER have paid over a million dollars in. and Zoning Department need improve- are best able to serve the needs of is a newcomer to environmentalists he JOHN STORMONT planning - this should be the BEST Key West. As our readers know, we is no stranger to the political ment? 2. There is no doubt these departments REPUBLICAN, DISTRICT 5 DATA AVAILABLE.. I pledge to the people have a strong environmental bias, arena. He has served with great of Monroe County that I shall be guided 3. If there are delays in enacting have not performed in an acceptable and those candidates who have shown . distinction for over a quarter of a manner. A thorough review is in 1. Any development issue concerning a by the new LAND USE PLAN and MAP. to be the new County Land Use Plan, would you most concern for our natural sur- century as Supervisor of Elections particular portion of the Keys neces- made available soon. vote for continuing the moratorium on order; guidelines can be established roundings have an edge over those who in an office that has been scandal- and qualified personnel hired; close sarily affects intensity flov; con- OPINION POLLS Of THE PEOPLE, I new major development until the new have been less committed to preserving free during his incumbency. He is siderations in other parts of the Keys plan is in effect? supervision and follow-up procedures our environmental heritage . In the a practical, down-to-earth, intelli- understand, want single- family housing should be instituted. (i.e. water capacity, traffic, service with not more than two stories. In fact, case of an unknown, much scrutiny gent man who has impressed many peo- capacity), so overview criteria must 4. How would you improve the effec- is given his or her answers to our ple with the soundness of his views. my wife and I live in a cottage with a tiveness of the Code Enforcement 3. Some- delays in the Land Use Plans be universal rather than localized. yard, which we love, and have enjoyed questionnaire. In the case of an We endorse William "Billy" Freeman Because ecological considerations Board? are inevitable. In principle, I incumbent, we have the person's for this job. fifty years of life together. support the continuance of the mora- so critically limit intensive utiliza- 5. Without proper enforcement the new record to refer to to help us make tion, Keys development must be restric- torium. I see no reason to cause un- a judgment. 2. YES, INDEED I DO. One has only to County Land Use Plan and its ordinances ted by various caps placed on classifi- read newspapers, listen to radio or will be next to useless. What would you, due delay in those areas until the entire plan is approved. cations of housing and business regard- television,.or read county reports to- as commissioner do to ensure proper WHEN WE ENDORSE., it means that ing intensification and expansion. know that the MONROE COUNTY BUILDING enforcement? 4. Many things can be done to improve we all generally agree that this Naturally, a balanced determination DEPARTMENT has been riddled with scandal. the effectiveness, such as establish- person is the best one for the job. must be made to ensure viable economic It is no wonder that people express When we indicate a preference, it ROBERT DUNN ment of better procedures, logging of conditions to support a tax base as themselves as having no faith in govern- means that we all did not agree on COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 5 complaints, adequate staff, and put- established by the limitations. ment when they hear these stories. Then, this person, or that we felt some DEMOCRAT ting some teeth into the code en- Generally, as you are aware, the it would appear that some of the employ- forcement . restraint on an all-out endorse- limitations of environment have been met ees who were innocent (or claimed in- Did not reply. ment, but that he or she is the more or exceeded in a large portion of the nocence) had much blame placed on them. favored by our group. county. As your commissioner, I would We do have some candidates who A shift of emphasis toward project- permit qualified people to use my name COUNTY COMMISSIONER COUNTY COMMISSIONER do not answer our questionnaires. RAND WINTER ed non-residential tourist facilities, as a reference, but I would refrain MARY "KAY" REICH SAUL LANE This is self-defeating. Even though ENDORSED providing localized cores of rapid turn- from ordering that "so-and-so" be HIRED. DEMOCRAT, DISTRICT 5 REPUBLICAN, DISTRICT 5 some of these candidates know that WE HAVE THREE able attorneys over economics, rather than continua- This did not work in Hitler's Germany, we will not be picking them, our in this race, but only one of them tion of urban expansion and associated and I would not try practically brutal, 1. Future Residential Development, - 1. The Florida Keys, because they are readers do not always agree with us has escaped controversy. John Keane, business sprawl will tend to minimize political force to make officials I would support any residential unique, have a personality of their politically and would.be interested the incumbent, has been suspended ecological impacts overall. commit acts which were not for all of development that would enhance and own. Those of us who have moved from in seeing what the other candidates from office pending the outcome of the people's good. beautify the Keys, but not over- other areas to enjoy and savor this have to say. Any candidate who his trial - on charges of grand theft 2i Each department definitely needs I would try to INSURE"that the burden the existing service facilities. wonderland should not try to change does not answer is missing the chance and unlawful compensation. Hugh Papy improvement: Building Department, to more BEST QUALIFIED, AVAILABLE ELIGIBLES the "personality." As a Commissioner, for a free opportunity to get his had his lawyer's license suspended professional and less favored response (keeping in mind the Veterans' 2. County Building Departments - I I will be directly responsible to the views across to our large reading for one year by the Florida Supreme to building situations," Zoning Preference Act) filed for jobs in believe the Planning, Building-and public by being a Conservationist. A audience. Court in 1978. "Rand Winter was the Department, to more stringent application Building; Zoning and Planning. WHY? ^ Zoning departments need competent Conservationist is one who takes a Governor's choice to fill out Keane's of law; and Planning Department to more Because they are three of the most staffing and supervision, and I would systematic approach to future building., unexpired term, which he has done critical review "backbone." vulnerable departments of YOUR County work to achieve this end. one who CONSERVES FOR OUR FUTURE and with enough enthusiasm to seek the job The attitude of "we can't legally government. I reiterate - we want the one who will wisely use and at the same on his own. We see no reason why he do anything" in all areas can be BEST of everything for Monroe County, 3. Moratorium - I would favor con- time protect and restore our natural shouldn't and endorse him for this eliminated by employment of experienced and particularly in these three fields. tinuing the present moratorium until resources. position. county legal' staff in each area, who ZONING affects you greatly! specific guidelines are in effect to are aware of current legal justifica- insure that future development will 2. Most emphatically! Not only does \ tions for requirement actions. 3. YESl' be beneficial to all the citizens of it need improvement, it needs to be Quite naturally, with these func- Monroe County. ; completely revamped and restructured. tions being under the County Administra- 4. I believe that Monroe County's The Building Department should be a tor, County Commission direction to the Code Enforcement Board could be very 4. Code Enforcement Board - The department by itself. The Planning Administrator is a must requirement to effective were Countv officials, par- Code Enforcement Board is made up of and Zoning Department should be implement improvements. ticularly some of the COUNTY COMMIS- independent. Each of these depart- SIONERS, to stop promoting themselves vitally interested and active people JOHN STORMONT whose purpose was to ease the pres- ments should be responsible to a sin- 3. Most definitely. Interim plan de- via this Board. This group of appointed ent case load of the courts by deal- gle person whose job will be to en- ENDORSED fensibility precludes legal staff capa- VOLUNTEERS has called out for help, and ing specifically with zoning force the action? of these departments JOHN C. STORMONT has been serving ble of such defense, which doesn't I understand, that the County is- final- violations. Presently there are not to comply with all existing rules with great distinction on the County exist (never has). ly listening to their pleas for help. . enough cases being referred to them and regulations. The net result will Zoning Board. A planner for Monroe Current permissive planning I would hope to hasten such help - by the inspectors. I would work for be an end to "favoritism." Any County said he felt that Stormont WILLIAM FREEMAN, JR. philosophy, if allowed to control non- not only with this Board but with all much stronger supervision from the department is only as good as the was one of the few people who not moratorium interim development, would County Boards. I would not make an County Commission to see that the PEOPLE feel towards it. only understood what zoning matters ENDORSED negate any Land Use Plan advantages appointment to this Board based on present inspectors report every viola- meant, and could lucidly expound on IN THE SEPTEMBER. 19 84 Florida Keys when adopted. "politics" (or any other). My first tion immediately so that the Board 3. This question might be moot at them, but also consistently followed Magazine, publisher David Ethridge concern would be, "Is this person can be the effective tool it was this point of time. I don't think the law in interpreting them. He wrote in his column: "Several years ago, 4. A basic premise to Code Enforce- qualified?" My second concern would designed to be. ! that Tallahassee and its planners for has a proven record of awareness of our Sheriff William Freeman began a vigorous ment is that the laws are legally- be, "Would there be any apparent the Keys will perirfit us the luxury of County's needs and is bur endorsed attack on problems in his department. defensible. If current interpreta- conflict of interest?" I do not want 5. Land Use Plan - I have attended, a do-nothing moratorium. first choice for Commissioner, He took his lumps, lost some friends and tions of current laws prevail,, non- ANY shadows cast upon these fine almost all of the public hearings and District 5. allies, but came out with a department defensibility exists and laws must be groups of volunteers, who will al- meetings open to the public concern- 4. Code Enforcement must also be set which is widely respected in the rewritten before enforcement can take ways (I hope) be acting for ALL of ing the Land Use Plan and have read up as an independent department. When county." That's the long and short of place. Otherwise, competent legal the people" of our county - and NOT the entire proposal. As County this is' accomplished, it must be made a it Sheriff Freeman has given us a staff must replace existing staff to FOR ANY special interest groups. I Commissioner, I would see to it that department of the Sheriff's office who first-rate Monroe County law enforcement rigorously defend such laws. would ask for progress reports on actions and see that enforcement the guidelines would apply to all cases has the power of arrest.- This depart- aqency and we most wholeheartedly want Unfortunately, any new program, equally and that a.complete and compre- ment, toOywill be responsible to the such as Code Enforcement, must under- capabilities (legally) were placed with to keep him at the helm. Strongly the proper people. hensive study be made on each request same person as the Planning and Zoning endorsed. go evolution to achieve the stature before any decision even be considered. and Building departments. required for its purpose. The ul- timate goal of enforcement is not 5. As I understand, the new LAND PLAN 5. This question was answered in prosecution but deterrence. AND MAP for Monroe County will be 6. I would further like to state that adopted by your County Commissioners, my major goal as County Commissioner question #4. The penalties of non- As in most instances of county enforcement are only too apparent. government, lateral transfers to and I hope that as your County Commis- is to bring about complete cooperation sioner I will be voting on it. I between the various offices concerned Just look around! Do we have any achieve staff simply continue existing time left? WILLIAM_"BILLY" FREEMAN incompetency in the new situation. understand further that ONCE ADOPTED, with the Government of Monroe County by variances (changes) will be permitted establishing an open line of communica- ENDORSED 6. I would like to address the problem 5. Quite simply - hire legal staff onlv everv six or twelve months, etc., tion with the County and City of Key (dependent upon HOW Commissioners.vote) West. We have good laws in Monroe. of "confrontation politics." Monroe POLITICIANS OFTEN SAY "Let's who are (1) competent to write County is the biggest business in defensible ordinances and (2) deter- so this provision, if applied, will County that just, need to be enforced look at the record." In doing so it insure enforcement to some extent. properly. I will work toward bringing Monroe County. A businessman is re- makes our job very simple in District mined and motivated to vigorously county government back to Monroe County quired to make it work efficiently. 3. Incumbent Jerry Hernandez has had KIT JONES defend them (neither of which exist Further, inspectors must be presently). qualified, efficient, and without and out of Tallahassee. My other pri- To stay in business it must be con- 8 years of pointed anti-environmental PREFERRED orities concern a public transportation ducted in an orderly manner or else activity that ultimately earned him • employment conflicts, AND they I-'.UST system throughout the Keys and aff.ord- we will lose our profit. In this case a rebuke from the Monroe County continued on page 33 31 enforcement services to our community. will for the first time in the history SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS I intend to maintain honesty in law • of our county, patrol the streets of DENHIS WARDLOW 30 enforcement and would like to leave you Key West to combat the terrible crime DEMOCRAT perform efficiently on the job. Full mentioned reasons, I believe I should with the thought that quality law en- rate that exists. use of such an employment policy and be the Public Defender for Monroe forcement has no price. I believe I should be Supervisor of force will aid the county - our county. County. Elections because of my qualifications I will dedicate myself to the SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIOKS and experience. I offer an administra- next four years on the MONROE COUNTY Thank you for your time and SHERIFF tive and technical background to the COMMISSION as I have for the past 28 consideration. FRANK HERNANDEZ 1. Why do you feel you should be office, and I have worked in both years as Supervisor of Elections. For DEMOCRAT Supervisor of Efections? political and non-political areas to all of those years (seven times have PUBLIC DEFENDER promote voter awareness and participa- I been a candidate and seven times RAND WINTER 1. I want to be a Sheriff who serves 2... If there is any other issue you tion. I have established positive have I won over opponents, and some- DEMOCRAT the people with the best in-law en- would like to address, please do so. objectives for the continuance of the times unopposed), neither MY STAFF NOR forcement in partnership with the public integrity and efficiency of the super- I has ever been attacked. 1. Since being appointed the Public I serve. This is a public position that visor's office. These objectives are: I know Elections Laws forwards Defender in April by the Governor, I needs public trust, input, and coopera- SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS and backwards, AND I HASTEN TO ASSURE have made a good beginning towards tion to succeed. I want to give the R. L. "BOBBY" BROWN To establish definite hours for YOU that given a little time in YOUR restoring public confidence in the people of Monroe County superior law DEMOCRAT the supervisor in the Upper, COUNTY COMMISSION OFFICE, I will office, improving the staff morale, enforcement at a price we can afford. Middle and Lower Keys. KNOW those laws and regulations never and bringing fiscal integrity to the 1. I have served over 20 years in to be forgotten - BUT TO APPLY THOSE position. In four months under my 2. I will take my annual budget to all public office, and feel that my qual- To establish additional voter LAWS to the BENEFIT of ALL PEOPLE - leadership, the office is more effi- areas of the Keys to arrive at the level ifications and experience can serve precincts where needed. FROZEN DRINKS NOT JUST A CHOSEN FEWI of protection we can afford. I hope to 'the public best in this most important cient and better able to fulfill its To establish programs to edu- responsibility of delivering quality involve the people in redeployment of office. on our tropical deck JERRY HERNANDEZ legal services to court-appointed personnel and equipment in such a man- cate voters. COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 3 ner to effect efficiency and cost 2. I intend to bring the elections clients. I have achieved these To computerize record keeping. DEMOCRAT results while at the same time elim- savings without sacrificing the safety office to the people by year-round of people. educational programs. Trained staff Try the inating waste and frills, thus, re- I will be a FULL-TIME supervisor ' Did not reply. ducing the cost to the taxpayers. members from the supervisor's office banana and strawberry should offer this as a regular service working for all the Keys. 2. There are significant differences SHERIFF to the schools including assisting daiquiris! in both style and experience between BILL SHAW them in their own elections. Year- PUBLIC DEFENDER the three contenders for the position. REPUBLICAN round educational programs to the SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS While my opponents appeared for years general public should be offered. KIT JONES 1. Please specify why you think you 1. By providing patrol service to Key Seminars and workshops should be held REPUBLICAN should be the Public Defender. in local felony courts on an infre- quent basis, I have been a working West to help combat the crime, drugs, for all candidates, their treasurers 2. If there is any other issue you lawyer in those same courts on a the speeders and wreckless drivers that and other workers and the general 1. The Supervisor of Elections plays SUMMER would like to address please do. so. daily basis. I believe that my ex- use Roosevelt Boulevard and Flagler public should be invited to parti- the' pivotal role in American politics . perience and commitment will enable cipate so that the interest in the She' or he is charged in and by Florida Avenue as though there was no speed election process is kept high. limit. law with, among many other duties: SEAFOOD JOHN KEANE me to both make the office most ef- registration of eligible voters; over- fective and participate in the re- Besides introducing modern PUBLIC DEFENDER methods and educational programs for seeing all elections in the county; MENU DEMOCRAT forms necessary in the Monroe County 2. A large amount of the taxes are and aensratina and maintaining all criminal justice system. paid by Key West residents, but yet our citizens, I will continue to perform all the other important records related to those functions. Did not reply. the Key West residents receive not one cent of services from the Monroe functions of the office faithfully so Steamed Shrimp as to reflect fairness to all persons The quality of administration of SHERIFF County Sheriff's Department. Under a la Rick's PUBLIC DEFENDER Bill Shaw's administration, this will involved in the elections. the supervisor can help or hinder HUGH R. PAPY change very quickly. Green and white voting"activities in"the county. So, DEMOCRAT 1. In what way would you attempt to it is^crucial that z'as supervisor be Hot Conch Fritters improve the Sheriff's Department in patrol cars, as well as unmarked cars • In response to your question why I the next 4 years? should be Public Defender, my answer is 2. Is there any other issue you would Fresh Broiled Fish two-fold. First, I believe I am best like to address, please do so. qualified to serve the citizens of Every Day Monroe County as Public Defender. Secondly, I am an independent attorney WILLIAM FLEMINGHOUSE, and citizen with no ties to conflicting SHERIFF ® factions of our judicial system. WILLIAM FREEMAN . ' DEMOCRAT As a 26-year member of the Florida - FOOD TOGO- Bar Association and a former Municipal 1. I would continue the programs I Court Judge, I have the extensive ex- have started as Sheriff and concentrate AN HISTORICALLY SENSITIVE Food served till 3:30 a«m. perience so necessary in being a suc- on future plans I have developed such cessful Public Defender. as county-wide microwave communications RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM system; increasing the Crime Prevention The Public Defender's Office must Programs; the final building of the ENTERTAINMENT not become a counterpart of,or under any Jail Addition and staffing and continue RESTORATION IN OLD TOWN circumstance answer to, the. State At- to maintain the highest standards of Tuesday - Thursday torney's Office or the local or state integrity in the State of Florida. Select from a limited edition of distinctive politicians. As Public Defender, I will (Happy Hour) insure that the office remain indepen- . 2. I believe that I have built and dent.to best serve the citizens of maintained one of the finest and most and spacious one and two bedroom Friday & Saturday Monroe County. Perhaps my opponent(s) respected law enforcement agencies in cannot make the same promise or claim. the State of Florida, if not the nation. residences'in the conch-style tradition evenings I believe the issue, in any Sheriff's As the Public Defender's.Office office, is integrity of not only the ® Sleeping Lofts That Enlarge Living Space must remain an office of the public, the Sheriff but all Department members. The Public Defender must be of the highest members of the Sheriff's Office are 202 Duval Street, Downtown Key West 294-5711 integrity, cost-conscious and possess above reproach and are dedicated pro- • 14 Foot High Exposed Wood Ceilings genuine concern. For all of the afore- fessionals who provide quality law ® Wrap-Around Balconies, French Doors • Air Conditioning and Ceiling Fans • Complete Appliance Package • Secluded Pool and Cabanas • Off-Street Parking • Walking Distance to Everything •••.Priced from $159,000 CUSTOM • Ideal Corporate Retreat 800 FLEMING STREET 296-3143 KEY WEST CHARTER & TRADING CO., inc. #8 Lands £nd Village Key West, Fla. 33040 33 -32 1. No . continued from page 29 a qualified, progressive individual for Big Brothers and.Big Sisters of WE'RE OF THE opinion that the with an understanding and desire to Monroe County. - 56 other, counties in Florida make CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE better use of juries than we do. Too position of Supervisor of Elections meet the spirit as well as the letter should not, if possible, be held by a of the law. I am that individual. often a jury is called in and there is My other work in Monroe County has 1. Do you think that our local court nothing for them to do and the criminal politician. Both former Sheriff "Bobby" included: system is operating efficiently? court uses more juries than the rest of Brown and former Key West Mayor Dennis Prior to filing for election I 2. What would you do to reduce the the courts put together. Wardlow are two of the best, known began preparing myself for office. I - Counselor and Instructor, Florida Keys politicians in the county; political ha.ve spoken with Mr. Billy Freeman, Community College. -*-. backlog of court cases? - Cases await trial for two years new-comer Kit Jones has her work cut out our supervisor of 28 years. I am - Teacher, Monroe County School Board. 3. If there is any other issue you for her to.become known to the voters. happy to say that he has stated to me and longer while defendants sit in jail - Qualification by the State of Florida would like to address, please do so. at $40.00 a day in taxpayer expense. Her credentials are excellent; par- he will assist me in any way he can to as a Social Worker. ticularly pleasing is the work she has administer the office. I am becoming - Lobbyist for voters of all descrip- done registering voters as a Deputy GERALDINE CARON familiar with the workings of the sys- CIRCUIT JUDGE - 90% of the people in jail are tions: old/young, male/female, racial waiting for trial - there is at present Supervisor of Elections. Though un- ENDORSED tem through contacts with other super- majority/minority, rich/poor, Conch/new- BILL G. CHAPPELL no method to have their cases-tried tested, she is our obvious preference WE'VE HEARD UNUSUALLY high visors, and keeping up with develop- comer. DEMOCRAT first. for this position. praise for School Board incumbent ments in our own system - especially - Advisor to several civic organizations. Geraldine Caron from local educators. the transition from our old methods - Victims and witnesses of crimes It sounds like she is the sort of to the new computerized ones. Mr. 2. My goals are: 1. Yes. I think it not only operates conscientious, hard-working, concerned Freeman had the forethought to begin are told to reserve months at a time efficiently, but continues to improve. out of their lives waiting on un- - and intelligent person boards cry out phasing in the new system. Absentee - to come close as is humanly possible to Many innovative ideas have been inte- for. Add to this her Ph.D. and you voting in this election is by : certain trial dates and further pen- 100% registration of eligible voters grated into our court system during my alized when a case is continued. have our endorsed candidate for the computer. He tells me that Key West in Monroe County, and; 16-year tenure as a judge in this School Board. elections in 19 85 and countywide - to create a model elections system - circuit. "elections in 1986 will be by computer. one that is convenient, economical and - This is not efficiency. I am preparing now to insure that it practical. 2. I do not agree with the premise REFERENDUM is a smooth transition. that there is a backlog of cases, 2. - Insure jail cases are tried first, VOTE YES Then, all of the people will speak. particularly in the criminal justice They will, through their-other elective and establish and enforce a no con- From 19 81 until declaring for division,over which I now preside. If tinuance policy. VOTE YES ON the referendum. representatives, decide the future for there is a delay in the case being The referendum calls for an interim election, I was a Deputy Supervisor Monroe County - whether it be making an RICHARD FOWLER of Elections. I was the founder (with brought to trial, it is not because - Since most cases are disposed of board comprised of 4 directors of environmental preserve of it or a the Court has not set a trial date, ENDORSED the South Florida Water Management other community-minded people through- parking lot; or, I fervently hope, a by plea, a defendant must be allowed out the Keys) and the first president but rather because either the state to enter that plea more often,than SOMETIMES IT'S TIME for a change. District to serve with the 5-man healthy community guided with vision, attorney or the attorney for the board of regular Monroe County of the League of Women Voters of Monroe and a place in which all its residents the once-a-month as is presently the Monroe County jail has a too-large and County. In my role as a Leaguer and defense is not ready for trial and asks case. .too-expensive population of prisoners residents for a period of 18 months. will live and function actively and for a continuance. During this period the new Monroe a Deputy Supervisor, I personally happily. languishing while waiting for trial. registered a substantial number of - Establish a regularly scheduled Much has been said about this backlog County directors should be able to the approximately 2,000 new voters I am not a member of any political 3. Judicial personnel are continuously motion calendar to avoid hearing them of cases, but nothing much has been learn the ropes of water management through the League's voters service "buddy system," but stand on my own involved in ongoing studies regarding the morning of trial which causes done to alleviate it. Challenger, from the more experienced South efforts. merits: my history, ability, honesty, improvements in-the entire system. victims, witnesses, and jurors to wait Richard Fowler, has cojne out with a Florida group. Vote yes. and understanding of the office Serving as I have, as Judge of the needlessly. strong platform to help remedy this issue I am a graduate of Southern which I seek. In my campaign I have Juvenile Court, Criminal Court of (see his reponses to our questionnaire) Methodist University in Dallas. been and will continue speaking to any Record and Circuit Court, both crim- - End the policy of setting all and has established a first-rate civic or social group about the office, inal and civil divisions, has cases for the first Monday of the reputation in the State Attorney's As a businesswoman in Dallas I my qualifications and plans for it. given me the opportunity to be per- month which causes double scheduling, Office. It is time for a change. We helped turn a. losing concern into a sonally involved in bringing many of untold confusion and further delay. endorse Richard Fowler for Circuit profitable one. In three years' time My promise to the voters is a these improvements to our Circuit. Judge. we built it up to $5 million per year simple one; to administer the office - Most of all, efficiency in any of the Supervisor of Elections for gross profit. CIRCUIT JUDGE system is the result of hard work and Monroe County in an up-to-date and constant attention. The energy and people-oriented manner. RICHARD J. FOWLER Currently, I am Executive Director DEMOCRAT dedication must be put into the court system to make it work. "JAZZ ON THE 3. The Circuit Court also acts as the Of Key We^f, Appeals Court for misdemeanor cases (drunk driving). Those cases have been S/S NORWAY" ISLAND 517 Eaton St • 296-7744 left unresolved and justice unserved SAILING OCTOBER 2O S. 27, 1 984 for 2, 3, and 4 years. Those appeals must be decided promptly. Mel Torme, Joe Williams, Ruby 6raff, Clark Terry, GLINIG HARRY KNIGHT Bucky Pizzarelli, Zoot Sims, Woody Herman, "For Sale" Wild Bill Davison, Benny Carter, Ken Davcrn ENDORSED and many, many more.... all on a seven-day cruise GROUP IN ALL THE years that Harry Knight has been Tax Collector we (on the world's largest cruise ship, the S/S Norway) have heard nothing to suggest that to St. Thomas, Nassau, and an out-island. Now offers he hasn't been doing a good job. For information, call your cruise expert at Sure, we've heard some grumbling COMPLETE PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE about him over the years, but it has from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily including Saturdays been at a minimum and his professional BUDGET TRAVEL conduct has not been challenged. on a walk-in basis, We're very comfortable in .endorsing 294-3531 OPEN DAILY Harry Knight for another term. 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Our Staff Members: - C'l Zoned HP-2 Zoned Neighborhood Commercial Historic preservation Commercial DR. JOHN W, BUCKNER 900 block Truman Ave. 700 block Duval St. Orthopedic &. Hand Surgery CBS Bike Shop, 1,000 sq. ft. approx. Store, 1st Floor, 1,200 Sq. Ft. approx. DR, PATRICK! KAMISH frame house, 1,500 sq. ft. approx plus plus two 2nd Floor apts. Keq West GOLD is back Reconstructive & Plastic Surgery 3rd floor attic 775 sq. ft. approx. Off street parking Restoration project.'.'.' Rear garden . DR. RAY KAPLAN Room for pool Room for pool. Reconstructive & Plastic Surgery Sale or (sale/lease back Sale/lease back of Cmnmercial DR. PATRICIA T. MAJOR of commercial space only.) space only Internal Medicine Call for appointment with Richard Van Hout We are located at or Dana Severns both REALTORS. 2330 NORTH ROOSEVELT BLVD. STEREO 294-4657 Neal Hirsch Broker « Open Sat. & Sun. 11-2 p.m. "A WAIL of a sound I" 35 34 believe that FKEC wants to keep all very slowly. They put in about 10.5 daylight deliveries in congested areas, population (permanent, seasonal and Commission has decided to buy an in- its power for the big new developments MGD into the pipline every day, but one-way paired streets, and better tourist) in 1980 , and will reach about cinerator system at a cost of $12.8 in the Middle and Upper Keys (Port sell only about 7 MGD. About 3.5 traffic signs. We anxiously await the 44,00 0 in 199 5. Another finding was million. It is subject to a referen- Bougainville, Carysport, Garden Cove, MGD (33 percent) gets lost into the DOT study and-.recommendations, to see that while the census population dum by city voters on the ballot this etc.). If CES were to try to build ground through leaky pipes or other- what they recommend. PRESENT SOLUTION - EDITORIAL by BILL WESTRAY dropped from 27,563 in 1970. to 24,382 fall. When operational, it will reduce 80 miles of new highlines (50 MW 138 wise. FKAA'has an impact fee policy NONE. A CRITICAL ISSUE. in 19 80, almost all that loss was in the daily volume to 1/10 of the present KVA) it would cost around $50.-55 mil- that is reasonably close to the true navy personnel and dependents (6500), need. To say this another way, it lion. No plans have been formulated for cost of providing service. They charge WE CONCLUDE ON the point that we THE CITY'S LONG-AWAITED CITY ACTION while the actual civilian population will extend the remaining useful life this except for the Seven Mile Bridge nearly $2000 for each new hookup, or have made a good start with the new PLAN was completed and hand-delivered increased by about 3,000 during that of the dump to last another 5 years. portion. All tieline work completed so expansion living unit. They also CAP. We have a long way to go. The to the local Florida Department of same ten years. In any case, a steady If the plant is late in being fin- far by CES is within the present service charge to- run new lines to new cus- Florifi?". Department of Community Affairs Community Affairs (DCA) planner about population growth of about 2.5 percent ished, we may find the dump is already area and would be needed whether the tomers. The trouble is, they haven't has the next move, and will have until 12 minutes before midnight on Monday, per year is forecast for the next 10 full and we would have to find another tieline is built or not. If CES aban- consistently enforced this policy for . February-6, 1985, to help get a new August 6, last. We were fortunate years. place to haul the ashes from the in- dons its tieline plans and looks in- the last ten years, and when they re- comprehensive plan in place for the enough to be present in City Planner, cinerator. The residents of the Lower stead at new generators in Key West it cently tried to collect back fees from City. But their capacities are limited Art Mosley's office as the final pages Keys have already screamed very loudly will cost about $16 million per 10 guest houses and other tourist and sea- too. We suggest that a joint task were being pulled out of the City's new THE STUDY GOES on to assess-the megawatt generator. We need about 50 sonal residential expansion accommoda- present and projected impacts of this that they don't want Key West's garbage force of City and DCA planners, working word processor, and run off and col- in their back yards. PRESENT SOLUTION - megawatts - that's $80 million. The tions in Key West, they created a near .together at the Truman Annex offices lated by the Xerox machine. This gave growth on utilities and other public CAP estimates new major residential revolution. THIS ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN services. In particular, sewers, CONDITIONAL AND QUESTIONABLE. of DCA and the county planners, drawing us the opportunity to read the entire developments in the next 10 years at RESOLVED. Meanwhile, both old and new upon the combined planning disciplines 150+ page document as it was being garbage, electricity, water, police, about 4,382 new living units. CES residents enjoy some of the highest and fire services are addressed. ELECTRICITY - Present capacity - 110 of each and all the young professionals, assembled and delivered to DCA to meet estimates power needs for these new water rates in the Unite'd States, over the consultants, and old experienced the August 6, deadline growing out of Traffic is discussed, but results of to 120 megawatts (MW) peak with all living units at 5 kilowatts (KW) per $6 per thousand gallons, as we struggle the Spring Traffic studies by Florida auxiliaries on line. Largest units one bureaucrats, might without undue inter- the City's redesignation last February, unit, plus a fixed additional amount to pay off the $63 million loan for the ference, produce products that would -as an Area of Critical State Concern. Department of Transportation (DOT) (1) 37 MW steam turbine, three (3) for each development project. Just for new pipeline. PRESENT SOLUTION - FAIR, were not available as yet. 15 MW old steam units, one (1) 22 MW be acceptable and beneficial to all. the living units a new demand for 22 WITH EQUITABLE SOLUTION OF THE IMPACT Key West cannot produce a viable plan in GT peaking unit. Present peak demand megawatts is created, costing at least FEE .QUESTION AT ISSUE. THE PLAN IS an excellent work WE BELIEVE THAT THE CAP REPORT is about 6 8 megawatts according to the ..a vacuum, nor can the county. The $35 million. Allowing for contingency city, the county, the regional authority, product and should be regarded as an CONFIRMS THE CONCERNS THAT WE HAVE BEEN CAP. City Electric System (CES) being excellent framework within which the reserve and replacement of existing old the independent boards and commissions WRITING ABOUT IN SOLARES HILL FOR an isolated island system with no out- POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES - The CAP city action plan may proceed-. In par- side tieline connections, has for years (CES, FKAA, FKEC), each have responsi- ticular the demographic study covering SEVERAL YEARS. THAT IS, THAT OUR GROWTH A GREAT DEAL OF ORIGINAL EFFORT WENT INTO THIS DEMOGRAPHIC PART OF THE CAP bilities in this matter, and are the housing and population trends since AND CITY PLANNERS TOM WILSON AND ART MOSELEY ARE TO BE LOUDLY COMMENDED FOR mandated under Area of Critical State 1980 through 1995 are of great value. WE HAVE CONTINUALLY ARGUED THAT THIS [TRAFFIC] IS THE MOST SERIOUS PROBLEM THIS TREMENDOUS EFFORT. OF COURSE, MAYOR RICHARD HEYMAN WAS THE DRIVING FORCE Concern Guidelines to cooperate and This is the first thorough update in FACING THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT-OF KEY WEST AND THE FLORIDA KEYS. BEHIND THE PROJECT. discharge their responsibilities. IT'S this area since the Milo Smith plan of units, and power for new commercial reviews manning standards in other CALLED INTERAGENCY COORDINATION 1 LASTLY, 1969. One plan is the difference be- IT TAKES WILLING AND INFORMED LOCAL IS AND HAS BEEN OUTSTRIPPING OUR ABILITY maintained a double contingency policy. development, we are facing costs in communities, and concludes that the City tween the 1980 Official Census of less this direction of $50 to $60 million. is overstaffed in these service areas. GOVERNMENT TO ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING. THE than 25,000 (24,342) compared to the TO RELIABLY SUPPLY OUR PRESENT POPULA- This means the amount of electricity REAL JOB IS NOT DONE, IT IS JUST GETTING TION, AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ENORMOUS that it can generate with its two PRESENT SOLUTION - NONE (A REAL CAN OF The police chief disputes this conclu- estimates of over 30,000 by various WORMS). sion, on the basis of the transient and STARTED. LET'S KEEP IT MOVING! other authorities. The difference INCREASE IN THE COST OF UTILITIES largest units off the line. This is THROUGH RATE INCREASES, AND SERVICES based on having one large unit out of seasonal nature of the demand. We appears to be the way the population was WATER - In this area we are probably in believe that this area needs more study, counted. The census takers apparently THROUGH TAX INCREASES, AND THAT WE DO service for maintenance, and losing a NOT KNOW HOW WE ARE GOING TO SUPPLY OR second large unit unexpectedly. The better shape than in any other utility and defer comment. PRESENT SOLUTION - counted only permanent residents, and area. The Florida Keys Aqueduct AT ISSUE. largely ignored seasonal (part time) PAY FOR OUR FUTURE NEEDS IN ALMOST ALL two largest units generate about 59 OF THESE AREAS. megawatts. Losing botlv units at Authority (FKAA) has fulfilled the and.transient (tourist and other predictions of the South Florida visitor) residents. The CAP counts all the same time leavs a maximum capacity TRAFFIC - We have continually argued Regional Planning Council in 19 79 and that this is the most serious problem of these and rightfully concludes that SEWERS - We have no sewage treatment of about 61 megawatts. Therefore, during any period when a peak demand become the "catalyst of explosive facing the future development of Key all three categories have about the system and need one. A primary treat- development in the Florida Keys." We same impact on our utilities, streets, of 6 8 MW or more would be required, West and the Florida Keys. U.S. 1 is ment system including, partial sewer_ have a 36" diameter pipe coming out of already grossly overloaded at many police, fire and other public service pipe replacement will cost $28 million. CES could not "hold the load" in a double contingency situation. The CAP Florida City with,a capacity of at key points along its length. Traffic needs . This would seem to explain that We don't know where to put the treat- least 19 million gallons per day while the census data seemed to show says that CES is considering dropping fatalities grow each year. DOT efforts ment plant. We talk about putting it (19 MGD), and probably as much as 24 to widen key points of congestion, that our city was declining in popula- next to the ocean in Fort Taylor its double contingency policy in favor of a single contingency policy. This MGD with additional pumps and pres- and create turning and passing lanes have tion, utility usage and traffic counts State Park. The state and many others sures. The pipe size is reduced pro- kept climbing, indicating steady wouldn't provide more electricity; it been helpful, but they seem only to be object. We also need a secondary gressively to 30", then 24", then 18" stop-gap solutions to the most pressing population increases. A great deal treatment plant and further repairs to would only increase the number and length of blackouts. CES has approved in diameter as it runs down the Keys. bottlenecks. DOT did traffic counts in of original effort went into this our collection (sewer line) system. However, it is still capable of deliv- demographic part of the CAP and city plans to overcome this deficiency by Key West last spring and was supposed This will cost many million dollars ering about 6 MGD to Key West, where to have some interim solutions to our planners Tom Wilson and Art Mosley are more. Meanwhile, developers want to tying into the mainland "grid" network to supply about 50 megawatts of power the present daily demand is slightly planners in July. They slipped. to be loudly commended for this dispose of sewage by pumping it into over 3 MGD. The new pipeline cost tremendous effort. Of course, Mayor from FPL nuclear plants and other We're waiting. But building goes on. the ground (injection wells). There is "about twice as much as was forecast; Large projects are still approved with Richard Heyman was the driving force real danger that sewage pumped into mainland sources. But the Florida Keys Electric Cooperative at Marathon which $63 million for 80 miles instead of great acrimony between commissioners behind the project. He conceived the the ground will contaminate many of $42 million for 130 miles as they plan and "bird-dogged" the resources controls all the power lines north and between citizens. We believe that the shallow wells in use around the promised. But we got it. The there.is a need for more off-street to get it moving. . • city. PRESENT SOLUTION - NONE. of Seven Mile Bridge (about 80 miles of main transmission lines to Turkey distribution system is still lousy parking, elimination of curb parking Point), has refused to allow CES to use and seems to be getting better very, and restrictions on truck traffic and PROBABLY THE MOST significant GARBAGE - Our present dump is nearly its lines for the planned tieline. CES finding and prediction coming out of overflowing. It has enough remaining plans to go to court over this contro- the demographic study is that our city capacity to last until June 19 86, ac- versy but hasn't done so as yet. We • has! grown from about 30,000 total cording to the CAP. The City The Green Machine The Green Machine GOOD NEWS! Our remodeling is practically complete. The problem is resolved with the The choice of professionals The quality Chainsaw for 10 years - heavy duty/ with ail the latest features. U.S.D.A. (We raised our ceiling 5"!) string trimmer/brush cutter/ Good Bar-BQing tree prunes. FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT Here is the combination Saws with all the quality trimmer-cutter-pruner Model 7200 features: solid-state preferred by professional ignition; anti-vibration landscapes. Features WEST PROVISION powerful 1,3 HP engine mounting,- automatic (WHOLESALE - RETAIL) with solid-state oiling,- front and rear ignition. 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The letter, from John DeGrove, is being forced to pay those workers DCA secretary, said "the problems and the money they should have been paid., major flaws (in the grant)...rendered the in the first place; a total of $30,000. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE application, as submitted, ineligible." Since the grant has been spent, that UPDATE: CITY GRANT WRITING by Alden Solovy money will have to come from local < IMPROPER payments to Bensko. The tax dollars. The cost to the city city paid $1,200 to Bensko for obtaining will be much higher because the city A church service THERE'S MONEY OUT there, and Michael Halpern, told- the commission a weatherization grant. The fee was paid must attempt to locate all those full of stirring new ideas. lots of it. that Bensko would not make a presenta- with grant funds as Bensko's contract employees and calculate what they (And warm, friendly people.) That has been the theme of the tion. Rather, Bensko would stand on called, for him to receive a percentage are owed, as well as the federal recent drive by the City Commission his record. That record, Halpern said, of all grants which he.acquired for the withholding taxes, a task which is A Sunday School to improve the quality of grant writing includes acquiring more than $11 million city. Subsequently, the state said that expected to take hundreds of staff a place to grow coining from the government of this in bonds and $7 million in social service the fee could not be paid from the grant, hours, time which residents must pay city. There is literally millions grants. Including the additional $3 so the city had to reimburse the state the for in tax dollars. A Reading Room of dollars for the asking from state million grant applications outstanding, $1,200 from its General Fund. full of revolutionary new ideas. and federal sources, as well as private Halpern said the Bensko record includes DRAWING commissions before (And helpful, encouraging books.) foundations. attracting more than $20 million to Key WHILE BENSKO was city manager he also the city received the grant funds. And a Wednesday West. drew his commission as a grant writer, Bensko was paid in excess of $8,000 THE PROBLEM, explains City even though that violated federal laws. for work on the beach restoration testimony meeting Commissioner George Halloran, is that BUT THAT record has also been The city had to use more than $10,000 in grant applications. However, that where the healing power of these new-old riddled with problems, said Halloran, ideas is told, and people can give their you have to know how to ask .for the thanks to God. money the right way. In the past, who made the original motion to terminate former city manager Bob Bensko has the city's contract with Bensko. Halloran DUE TO THESE PROBLEMS, HALLORAN LED A DRIVE TO GIVE BENSKO THE 60 DAYS NOTICE Mow that we've handled grant writing for Key West. said those problems include: REQUIRED BY HIS CONTRACT. Now, the city commission is negotiating introduced with a national grant writing firm -- FAILURE' to file quarterly reports ourselves which will help the city go after the as outlined in the Bensko contract. Those General Funds to repay the grant funds grant •— targeted for Rest Beach — big bucks. reports were to outline new grants which which were given to Bensko. has not yet produced one cent for the we'd love to have you come and share city. with us ... any time you can. Linton, Mields, Reisler & Cottone, the city might be able to obtain. Ltd., of Washington, D.C., was ranked POOR GRANT management. An Urban FESTIVAL EVENTS DUE TO THESE problems, Halloran First Church of Christ, Scientist the best of four firms making presenta- — CONSISTENTLY bringing grant Development Action Grant for improvements FOOD FEST FUNDRAISER tions to the City Commission at a applications to the city commission at to the Pier House was approved and used led a drive to give Bensko the 60 327 Elizabeth St. days notice required by his contract. CASA MARINA SUNSET APPLAUSE CONCERT meeting August 13. Details of the the last moment and then rushing them during Bensko's tenure as city WITH PETER ALLEN contract are being worked out, and through the approval process. On one manager/grant's writer. However, even On August 20, the city commission voted Sunday Service 3-to-2 to terminate the contract with PIER HOUSE PRETENDERS IN and Sunday School final action is expected by the such grant, an application for $750,000 with multiple warnings from the federal PARADISE COSTUME CONTEST commission this month. Along with from the state Department of Community government, construction workers were Bensko. Commissioners Joe Balbontin 10:00 a.m. and Jimmy Mira voted against breaking SLOPPY JOE'S TOGA PARTY (Infant care provided) providing grant writing services, the Affairs, the application was denied because underpaid under laws governing wage and hour requirements. Now, the city off the contract. KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND IN city will ask the. firm to train staff it arrived at the state offices after the CONCERT AT THE STRAND Wednesday evening meetings members in grant writing techniques. deadline. (The city subsequently filed THE COPA PRESENTS Thus, many of the smaller grants which 7:30 p.m. a lawsuit to get the grant, an agreement IRENE CARA LIVE ONSTAGE the city currently does not apply for calling for the grant in the next year's ZAYRFS CHILDREN'S COSTUME PARTY Reading Room open will be handled in-house at City Hall. funding cycle was reached, and then the AND COMPETITION in Church Building The result is expected to be a boon . lawsuit subsequently dropped.) OLD TOWN STREET FAIR Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday to city coffers, as well as additional TEA-DANCE AT LA TERRAZA money for citizens through grants like — INCONSISTENCY in the quality of OCEAN TO OCEAN DUVAL ST. DASH from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. the state's Weatherization Program. grant writing. On the same DCA $750,000 GRAND PARADE grant, which was a day late, the state CHILDREN'S DAY AT BAYVIEW PARK Ail are welcome BENSKO'S FIRM, Group Seven Manage- department sent a letter of criticism ment Consultants, was also slated to about the contents of the application. give a presentation at the August 13, The letter called the" grant application meeting. Instead, Bensko's lawyer, "confusing, unstructured, and very poorly NOW SN OUR NEW LOCATION GRAND OPENING Using supermarket shampoo?

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LANDS END VILLAGE, FOOT OF MARGARET STREET 521 FLEMING ST. * 296-2O2O 333 SIMONTON ST / 294-2828 39 38 you now and waited for you if you had away from this ragweed. I'll bet she and wraps Billy's hand in both of hers. man who waited at the car with a black to go to prison. I'd wait for you all hasn't been taking the allergy medi- "You forgot to say1'luckiest,'" bag in his hand. my..." The coughing choked off the cine I prescribed for her. Help me she says with a smile. "Billy," the girl called up the rest of her words. carry her to the road." "We were both very lucky," Billy UNTIL DEATH DO US PART hill. "Billy, listen to me." says solemnly. Then he tells the story. by RICHARD MARSH BILLY SAW THE clergyman dimly "YOU MEAN SHE'S NOT ..." At the end, he nods and says, "Yes, "PATRICIA, what are you doing through the red fog that was descend- "Just fainted from all the we were very lucky that day." "YOU'LL NEVER take me alive." powered rifle with a telescopic sight. here?" The voice sounded less harsh ing over his eyes. excitement. Shaken up a bit. A few than before. There was a movement "Then marry me now, before it's bruises.. Looks like she bit the in- THEN HE GRINS mischievously, and, THE DEFIANT VOICE echoed among "WE DON'T know for sure, Ken," among the rocks. too late. There's a preacher standing side of her mouth when she twisted because the ritual never varies, a .the rocks halfway up the hill. the lieutenant next to him said. "I see where he is," the corporal right here." her ankle in the gravel up there, but chorus from around the room joins ""That's all right with me,.kid," "We're sot the judge and jury." said. . - "Oh, Billy. Yes, yes. Hurry." there's no loose teeth." him when he adds, "Because the preacher murmured a tightlipped state police "Take it easy, Ken," the lieutenant She coughed again and gasped desperate- never sent us a bill." corporal crouched behind a boulder. A BUSINESS-SUITED man wearing a warned. "The captain knows what he's ly for air. A YOUNG MAN, who had hoped to "I went to police academy with that captain's badge walked up to the car doing. " The clergyman looked at the captain. pursue his romantic intentions with The captain shrugged and nodded. cop you killed." He cocked a high- that stopped at the side of the road "BILLY," Patricia said in a Patricia once Billy was out of the and opened the passenger door. A way, read the article on the front young woman with a fresh, pretty face shaky voice. "I want you to give THE CLERGYMAN'S VOICE quavered at page of the evening paper. He phoned stepped out quickly and cast a worried yourself up. They'll kill you if you the end of the abbreviated ceremony the police with information that un- glance up the hill. don't. " when he came to the line "until death locked the airtight case against INUNDATED Her soft brown eyes widened at "No way." Defiance returned to do us part." A tear rolled down his Billy. the sight of the state police officers the voice. "I'm not going to the cheek when they repeated the line It's a holiday custom now, in a stationed behind a litter of rocks and chair for something I didn't do." together, and their hands, cushioned certain household, for one of the Concrete isn't neat. boulders at the foot of the hill. "You can prove you're innocent by a clump of weeds, clasped more curly-headed youngsters scattered in Just rub it across your cheek. .. G&ZE Rifles, shotguns, and revolvers, all in court." tightly. front of the fireplace to say, "Grand- Cold heavy masses, four stories and cheat, aimed toward the hill, gleamed in the "It's getting dark," said Billy. .' pa, tell us that story about when Grow, leap up, while we sleep. "NO, I CAN'T. It's a perfect bright sunshine. She brushed a honey- "I can't see." -you and Grandma got married." Saijdwicl? frameup. They have an airtight case This little land, born of mangroves and heat On the patio in Key Lime Square coloured wisp of hair away front her face and allowed the captain to take against me. When I get out of here, PATRICIA'S EYES glistened moistly And coral creatures too tiny to speak, DeH, Seafood, and Vegetable Sandwiches her arm and lead her from the road I'll send for you, and we can get in the sunlight. BILLY PLACES his hand on Patricia's. Took a hundred thousand years to rise from the deep, Our specialties: into the boulder-strewn area. married and start a new life together "Oh, Billy, Billy." She turned "I was young and hot-headed," he To hold an inglorious feat, in concrete. Lamb sandwich with somewhere else." begins, "and madly in love with the mint and sour cream. toward him, throwing her hand across Fresh Florida "HOLD YOUR FIRE, men," the captain "Billy, it won't work. They prettiest and bravest and truest girl lobster sandwich. said loudly enough to be heard on the think you killed a policeman. They'll in the whole world." Baxter Wood hill. "We're going to try and settle never stop looking for you. You have • this without anyone getting hurt." He to give yourself up." PATRICIA LAYS DOWN her knitting spoke quietly to the girl, then walked back to the road and stood next to the "NO WAY. Even if it's not the chair, it's twenty years minimum. With nothing to look forward to when Whole New Looks for Women & Men! I get out. I don't expect you to wait KEY WEST twenty years to marry a forty-year old New Address! ex-con." "Billy, please listen..." Check Out Our Back-to- COSTA "Will they let you come up here RICA? and kiss me goodbye?" Schoo! Fashions! Key West SHE LOOKED back at the captain. He shook his head firmly. She began Lowest Prices At to climb the hill. his chest, and coughed again. 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: Celebrating 15; years in Key West 120 Duval St. • Key West, FL (305) 294-4044 43 volved with the Commission to go and an aesthetic asset to the city and comply with the decision of the 42 around and check whether or not the state" and the additional responsi- Commission, and in fact, many people you walk around Key West are not hits your own yard, that is. Then it's people are complying with their bility of "fostering the planting, do whatever the Tree Commission tells indigenous to the island; they were different. Then they just don't give decisions. growth, and protection of trees." A them to do. Unfortunately, however, brought in and planted by people who a damn," says Fran Ford. Along with , It isn't as though the tree is defined as "a woody plant because of the lack of any punitive TREE CofviMisssoN cared enough to take the time and spend Tim Fahey, Ray Blazevic, Mufti Kieffer, Commission wants to rule Key West• having one erect perennial stem or controls in the mechanism, compliance by ELLEN SUGARMAN the-money to establish these trees down, and Joel Koford, Ford has the somewhat with an iron fist, a Thou-Shalt-Not- trunk at least nine inches in diameter is.not exactly the order of the day. here, usually around their own houses. dubious distinction of being one of our Cut-Trees attitude. There are sit- at a point four feet above the ground, 'Tree Commissioners. It is a-difficult uations and many particular trees "Commissions are made by fools like me, Generally speaking, the large trees were a definitely formed crown of foliage HISTORICALLY, THE SANDS episode planted at least forty years ago; in job. First of all, it's always dif- that will not elicit a Nay from them. But onlv God can make a tree." and a height of at least ten feet." stands out as one of the most some cases, longer, for trees such as ficult to sit on a City Commission. "Oh, we don't just say you can't cut The ordinance clearly states that "no flagrant abuses of the system. The the so-called Tree of Life (sap. Personalities clash — and Key West is down trees. That would be dumb!" person shall remove any tree in the Sands applied for and was granted SOMETIME IN EARLY June, I met a Lignavitae) which is the slowest growing full of personalities, feathers get says Ford vehemently. "We will city, as defined herein, whether situat- a permit to transplant two trees. friend for a drink. Like myself, she • tree in the island. Although there's ruffled, and-the work of the commis- issue a permit if it makes sense." ed on publicly or privately owned They used that permit to bulldoze had only lived in Key West for half a a myth that in the tropics you just sion isn't always easily accomplished. property, nor create any condition in- the entire, property, leaving all the year. Like myself, she was really put it in and it comes right up, it's In the.case of the Tree Commission, THERE ARE GUIDELINES that help jurious to any such- tree without having uprooted trees to lie in. the sun for feeling the heat. In fact, that not necessarily true. For that reason, it's been particularly hard for the make them their decision, things first applied for and obtained a permit ten days. Not one tree was ever afternoon, she was in a state of raving it's a good idea to do what you can to Commissioners to carry out their like the size of the tree, how old from the building official..." transplanted; all- of them were lost. hysteria. preserve and respect the big trees, and chp^ge - the preservation and protec- it is, how healthy it is. They "Barbarians, ignorant savages," that, basically, is the job of the City tion of the large trees in Key West - talk to experts like Cliff Rogers, THE WAY THIS works is simple. because the Tree Commission has •RECENTLY., THERE WAS another she ranted, speaking of the people she Tree Commission. City, Landscape Coordinator, or Janet People setting out to do any work on episode involving the cutting down of had bought her house from, "imagine - Bunch, Monroe County Horticulture their property,that will involve a tree that brought home once again they lived there sixty years, sixty Extension Agent. They ask how they feel large trees are supposed to be advised the powerlessness and futility of years 1 And in all that time they MEANWHILE, UNTIL THESE THINGS [THE TREE COMMISSION LAWS] GET MORE DEFINITION, • about the particular tree, is it dis- when they come before the building the Tree Commission as it now stands. never planted a tree." WE ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING GLORIOUS SHADE TREES ALL OVER KEY WEST. eased? Is it important? Should it be department for a permit that they Some local people wanted to cut down saved? They discuss it among them- will first have to go before the two large trees - 50 year old BECAUSE THERE WERE no trees on selves and weigh the situation and then Tree Commission to determine the fate Sapodillas - to put in a swimming pool. the property, my friend's house was •ENVIRONMENTALISTS IN THE '70s and absolutely no power to enforce its vote on the permit - like any other City of the trees. (Of course, slip-ups Even before their application was an oven and the surrounding yard '80s, nature lovers throughout history, rulings. At present, it's a paper Commission would. can easily occur at this point if a presented to the Commission - and sub- resembled nothing so much as a parched poets and artists and photographers and tiger. It can tell people what to do person fails to mention that any sequently turned down - one of the desert. Being new to the neighbor- most of us at some time or another have or not to do, issue permits or deny GUIDELINES INCLUDING A list of par- large tree is going to be affected trees was pruned mercilessly. Then a hood, my friend may have been over- thought that trees are among the very permits, but it. cannot put any teeth, ticularly important trees were estab- by the proposed work.) The next stop work order was ordered and a red reacting. But there certainly is a best of Nature's handiworks. That is, into its actions. So, the lished in the ordinance that set up the step is to make application for a tag was put on the job. But that great deal to say for having shade we probably feel that way until said Commission has to rely mainly upon Tree Commission. At that time, the Tree Permit. A typical request is didn't stop anything. In no time, trees in the tropics. In this trees become a nuisance by getting in the good will of fellow citizens or Garden Club went around the city and the following, taken off a currently the'mutilated tree was simply cut down. climate, every large shade tree is our way, making a mess, tearing up a in their powers of negotiation, and made a list of trees that were special pending application: And that, it seemed, was that. important. A shade tree can dominate sidewalk, filling our sewer lines with be content to act in fact only in an and should be protected, trees of a "Three large trees are in your yard and make it nearly fifteen advisory capacity - although it their roots, interfering with something certain age and size and their location, danger of causing damage to THIS IS AN interesting case in degrees cooler than it is out on the we want to change or accomplish, on certainly was not established as an "historically significant trees." The an historic house by wind street. And it can lend considerable advisory board. If the Commission point. Two otherwise law-abiding, our property. At that point let's say ordinance states that the Tree Commis- and impact and by close well-respected and very well-liked shade to your house as well. And our relationship with the" tree changes instructs a person not to cut down sion has the responsibility of "... proximity to the house, almost nothing is as comforting as a tree, and that person goes home and citizens resorted to an act of law- in a significant way. We want to do providing for permits to remove certain causing moisture accumula- lessness. Their behavior was, in fact, retreating to the well-shaded veranda something to drastically alter the in a fit of pique cut down that tree, trees on public and private property in tion and rot." with a cold drink and watching the no one can stop him. Furthermore, quite out of character. They decided situation and sometimes, if it goes the city of Key West...whereas, Key The applicant then comes before the it was their property and they really world go by. far enough, we suddenly discover that no one can do anything after the fact West is an island community and its trees Commission for their ruling. If to make that person pay for the abuse. wanted that tree down and nobody was we are simply over it. We want the and other vegetation are important to permission is granted to remove the going to stop them from doing that. BESIDES LENDING SHADE and tree out, and that's final. its residents; and, whereas, it is tree, a permit is issued; if per- So they opted to disregard the rule of serenity to a property, large trees "WHAT ARE YOU gonna do after desirable to preserve and maintain mission is denied, then the party the City. also add value. Any realtor will "OH, PEOPLE'.S RESPECT for the large it's cut, embarrass them in the certain trees in the city...all trees does not get a permit. At this tell you that the•landscaping - in trees is growing all the time. 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44 THE TREE COMMISSION has a real tough role here in Key West when it comes to private property. How can it say to people, "You can't." How must it balance and negotiate this stance? Many people have the attitude that TELEPHONE ANSWERING SERVICE when it comes to their own property they'll do exactly what they want on it. A man's home is his castle, and — We specialize in personalized service — all that. As Cliff Rogers explained, — Use your number or ours — "With the private property thing, you often get a real explosive type of response - 'They can't tell me BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL MEN & WOMEN what to do on my own property.'" HAVE RELIED ON OUR SERVICE FOR OVER A DECADE AND SO IT goes. And, to be fair, • COURTEOUS • PROFESSIONAL • WAKE UP SERVICE there seems to be a point to both • PROMPT • COMMERCIAL • CLASSIFIED ADS sides of the debate. • EFFICIENT • RESIDENTIAL • 24 HOUR SERVICE The question remains, why have a • EXPERIENCED • VACATION • PART TIME SERVICE Tree Commission at all if you don't • TYPING give it some clout and if people a sunglass emporium • 306 front st. • open 7 days • MAIL FORWARDING don't have to listen to it? Why "SB HABLA HSPAiiQi." should these citizens expend all for the wate^ and we have been assured 513 FLEMING STREET, ROOM #3 KEY WEST their time and energy sitting on a by the State for years that water access commission when everyone can just would never be denied us. thumb their noses at them? Our city LETTERS TO TIIE EdiTon hand here: the whole question of public is committed to protecting the large PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM NOT refer- trust versus private property. When you trees, so what can be done to demon- ring to developments here. Nor has this strate the importance of that commit- I WISH TO THANK the "Solares Hill" years. We set out to find the site for comment anything to do with environmen- own property, do you also own the our dream: to build our own home. When large trees on that property? Can any- ment? and Bill Huckel for the opportunity to tally sensitive areas. THESE BLANKET PRO- comment on the Editorial in the August we "found" the Keys, we knew this was the HIBITIONS COVER MOST ALL THE AREA OF THE Our fifth year. one, even the City itself, dictate what place. We fell in love with a point of you can and cannot do about those trees? COMMISSIONERS WANT MORE power. Edition. The Editor follows community KEYS . events closely, and I believe operates land on Little Torch Key on a natural Do large trees represent part of the They want to be able to levy fines deep-water harbor. In effect, this taking of the land OUR TRADITION FOR FINE community's holdings, as the ordinance out of the best of motives, but happens has been accomplished with no provision and even lift licenses of the people The land was for sale but the 125 FOOD ANO SPIRITS CONTINUES. states, are they "an asset" of the city? who cut trees for a living, in the to have a drastically different view of / for property owner compensation. This THE FRESHEST LOCAL SEAFOOD AND Who owns the trees? One could ask, things. acre- block would take much of our money. is quite a different situation that re- event that they disregard the permit Using environmentally knowledgeable con- SELECTED MEATS AND POULTRY. who owns the Earth? There are those who situation before taking down a large While the Taxpayers' League does duction of property values through proper believe that the Earth, the things of favor carefully controlled and environ- sultants, we formulated a plan to be able zoning regulation. Even our county land tree. "They should have to ask to to place a small development on the land, Nature, don't belong to us at all - see the property owner's permit before mentally sensitive developments, we planners, their "expert consultant" and that instead we are charged with their are absolutely opposed to paving the recoup most of the cost of the land, re- most of our county commissioners have they agree to cut in the first place." serve a portion for our home and donate care and protection. If you happen to They also want a stricter ordinance, Keys with high rise- a la Miami Beach. tried to get these rules modified, both, have something that is of value to the Our current membership is composed the rest to the Florida Keys Land Trust. at public hearings and by direct with more of their powers spelled out. Being a member of the Audubon Society, community on your property, are you They want punitive measures to make of taxpayers from all walks of life, correspondence. responsible to the community to care for all income levels, retired folks, and an avid naturalist photographer with a the commission effective. (As one passion for boating and diving, I was Only token changes were made, but it? In the case of mineral rights, and Commissioner put it, "They're supposed youngsters actively working for a the absolute prohibitions of property certain valuable resources, it has been living--and we welcome anyone who proud to be able to create our own nature to have a permit and a license to cut preserve and to live right in it. use have been maintained. Up to now, legally determined that those things down a large tree. All they really shares our concern for the future of it was only in communistic governments don't belong to the property holder. need down here is a saw.") the Keys. that property owners had their lands , In some places, like Miami, for in- NOW COME THE PROBLEMS. First, the confiscated with no compensation. "No person should be able to philosophical ones: Unbeknownst I had stance, where there is an extremely remove a large tree without approval THE TAXPAYERS' LEAGUE Of the stringent tree code, the answer to this Lower Keys and Key West was formed pri- crossed over into being a land owner. I AM NOT SURE that the Governor of the Tree Commission. It's as Worse yet, I was spouting words like is much more clear-cut. simple as that," says Ford. marily to secure the average man's intended to stop all further use. of place here by assuring that we could building here, developing there. There land in the Keys, and it is probably not be forced to leave by excessive are certain factions in the Keys that not within the State's capability to associate the word "developer" with WHEREAS NOT LONG ago there was talk taxation and the high cost of living enforce such harsh restrictions. But such as utilities. greed and irresponsibility. The same the fact remains that anyone who trims of mass resignations, and the Commission way that some racial and religious minor- lost one of its most active members, Bea The editor's statement blaming a branch off a native bush in his yard our present high utility cost on the ities had had bigoted slurs heaped upon is a criminal. It is obvious that the Howton, over this very issue, Commission- them. It is ironic that the Keys have a ers today are feeling a little more fictitious "massive developments" is politicians in Tallahassee did not do totally erroneous when applied to the loud group of protestors who live in their homework on this one. optimistic about things. "I'm not going fairly ugly developments and who bad- Lower Keys. This can be verified by Some people may feel that we made to leave," says Ford, speaking for her checking with the utilities themselves. mouth all future projects—even the good fellow Commissioners as well. "I'm in ones. an investment and it turned out to be a They are operating at 50% to 60% capa- bad one--so don't cry about it. high hopes that we can get this thing city and are looking for business. Next, come the real problems. This BAGATELLE ironed out. But, from our standpoint, this wasn't Outside of the Key West Sewer and group of "no growth" protestors in con- an investment; it was a purchase. The THE ISLAND RESTAURANT Solid Waste disposal, future growth junction with some paid lobbyists for same way you would buy a stove or a car. We give GETTING THE THING ironed out is was properly planned for and when that the Audubon Society, have succeeded in the present assignment of Peter Ilchuk, If someone stole your car, you would get growth was blocked, financial shortages bringing down upon the county a series angry and ask the government to help you Lunch and Dinner • Noon to 11 p.m. who has been charged with the job of occurred and rates had to be raised. of Laws—the latest is called "The you credit rewriting the bylaws of the Tree 1 find the crook. Well, the State Govern- 115Duvat,OldTown These rates will continue to in- Principles for Guiding Development '. ment stole our land. Who do we turn to? Commission. "We wanted to tighten it Although these laws duplicate those Reservations 294-7195 up a little bit, bring it into line with crease, mainly because of a highly vocal The State advises us to go to court. special interest minority in the Keys of the Corps of Engineers, the Dept. of This seems to be the only alternative. for your the other City Commissions and Boards. Environmental Regulations (DER), and the We're giving it a permitting and fining which continues to preach the "no growth" philosophy. These people have Countv Land Planners, for the most part" WE ARE TRYING to inform the property system." Ilchuk has finished the draft they discourage bad development—and for owners and taxpayers of the 'Keys that Master Charge, Visa & American Express success. and it needs to be reviewed by the City their place in the sun and resent hav- ing to share these islands with new- that we support'them. But contained in . their land has been taken. Possibly, to- Attorney and come before the Commission this 26 page document are a few sentences gether, we can do something to correct and then be approved by the Tree comers. But they are doing a lot of Ask your Southeast banker about harm in the process, both to us and which use the word prohibit in a-general this injustice. Commission itself. It is expected that Notice again, I am not referring to Executive Credit today. to themselves sense, i.e. "Removal or trimming of any this will be accomplished sometime^ in . native vegetation is PROHIBITED for any developers but to private property own- October. ers. A developer wouldn't get caught in .WE,THE TAXPAYERS of Monroe County, reason" along with specific prohibitions Meanwhile, until these things get affecting all types of land. a situation like this. He has a business CASH REGISTERS more definition, we are in danger of will suffer when land which had been to run and he'd be long none. held by private individuals for years SALES •• SERVICE • SUPPLIES losing glorious big shade trees all over REMEMBER D.O NOT LE'v anyone blind Key West. (some for generations) will be removed THE RESULT BEING that .out of 125 KENT • LEASE from the tax rolls. Since the services acres, all of it above sea level, and you to the facts by using the "environ- (schools, sheriff, roads, etc.) will with more than 6 0 acres so barren that ment" as an emotional weapon to foster not be reduced, the-rest of us must no trees or shrubs will grow, there is the anti-growth philosophy. Read the From basic cash registers make up the millions of dollars of lost no place that I am going to be allowed rules for yourself. . to complete computer- liSoutheast Bank revenue—and we will. -" You can verify to put a house—unless these rules are Most true naturalists and environ- linked systems for: this with our County Property Appraiser.. modified. But I am not singled out, be- mentalists agree that man is a part of Restaurant & Lounges cause these rules make .\TO distinction as the environment and that we have a place Why do I claim that the county will in the Keys. If we use a little common Hotels & Motels lose millions of dollars in tax revenue? to the size of the land. A single lot . & General Retail To answer that,I would like to use my - owner with native vegetation growing on sense and consideration for our surround- property as an example,since it was re- his property couldn't legally build ings, we shouldn't even have to feel ferred to in the August Editorial. either. guilty for being here. Al Fried,- Chairman FDR INFORMATION GALL: In addition, the chances of getting Key West Banking Center, 422 Front Street, Key West, FL 3304013051294-4601 MY WIFE AND I were fortunate to be access to the water are about 0 in the . . Lowe.:: i'.oys Chapter of VOLPSASy SASH GuUtide Banking Center, 8181 Northuide Drive, Key West. PI. 33040 (305) 294-460! able to sell a successful small business Lower Keys. .These rules prohibit that, the ..iv.'.payers League RESISTED GO. Sweda which we.had built over a period of too. The main reason we are all hare is -.::: :y'- Inued on oage 46 296-6698 International 11QO TRUMAN AVENUE Litton Member FD1C. 46 47 continued from page 45 The Taxpayers League was formed by Bud Post building laws and guidelines. If he can't re- of Post Buckley Shue and Jernigan and the writer alize the profits that he originally anticipated, BILL WESTRAY COMMENTS ON AL FRIED LETTER was present when Bud Post announced its forma- it's TOUGH. We once bought shares in a gold REGARDING HIS AUGUST EDITORIAL ON THE tion. It was built to help the big new develop- mine and lost. We bought oil leases and lost. TAXPAYERS LEAGUE ers, primarily in North Key Largo. I'm sure We invested in treasure hunting, got a little Solaces hill display Classipe6s that other less affluent residents and workers back, and have some paper shares left that WITH RESPECT TO FRIED'S contention that have been lured into the organization under the MIGHT be worth something some day, but maybe we have excess capacity in our utilities, such false premise that more building will reduce not. We took a flyer and lost and we don't cry ALTERATIONS BUSINESS LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE as electricity, water, garbage disposal, etc., taxes and rates, but professional planners like about it. We didn't invest in land speculation OPPORTUNITIES police, roads, etc., and that if we could just Dr. Art Marshall and Dr. John DeGrove know that so we haven't lost there. We did buy a home in buMd more living units, the rates and taxes this is FALSE, and we challenge Al Fried to a developed subdivision that is worth 5 times would come down, he is just "WHISTLING DIXIE". authoritatively cite a single community where what we paid for it; but the dollars we paid Our editorial in this issue addresses this major new development has cut these costs. for it (based on the gold standard) are worth issue directiy, based on the findings in the 1/10 what they were worth when we bought our new City Action Plan, and we stand on that MY WIFE AND I TOO had the opportunity to home here in 195^. editorial. We urgently need 50 megawatts of buy marginal wetlands in the same area as Al We believe that Al Fried should get his new power to support new development, and new Fried's holdings for next to nothing back in the facts straight, and stop crying when he's made landscape, power sources will cost us 550 to $80 million mid fifties. We looked at it and told the sell- a mistake. Our professional planning consul- "one of a kind designs" interiorscape which WE will have to pay in the future. We er that it could never be built upon. Fifteen tants have told us that we're already overbuilt. 505 Southard Street QUALITY COSTUME JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES and professional plant care overbuilt the waterline, and are paying dearly years later, the County Comprehensive Plan pro- Post Buckley has told us that we could need up CLOTHING • FABRICS 294-1334 TAILORING • GREETING CARDS for it. Had we built a smal ler 1ine, we would hibited the kind of development that Fried wants to 3*1 hours to evacuate the Keys. Dr. Neil DRESSMAKING * F1ME ART be paying less today. Our streets and highways on Little Torch Key. He has no vested right to Franke of the National Hurricane Center has COSMETOLOGY & COORIRE CONSULTATION ISEZND are critically overloaded in Key areas. build as he pleases; he must conform to existing warned that he can't reliably forecast the point of landfall in a storm within a 50-mile radius 513 fleming rm 4 296-8866 within 12 hours, and he warned that we could HOLMES i face the loss of 10,000 lives in the Keys, or PAINT & BODY SHOP along the West Coast of Florida if a Category 5 24-HOUR TOW SERVICE hurricane should Kit. The reason is over- Insurance Work Invited All Makes & Models There's more for you development. The last category 5 storm was 1130 Ouval Street TOP BUDDE'S the Labor Day storm of 1935. It could happen 294-4353 _jng> EY aga in. ARPET FLORIST SHOP, OFFICE SUPPLY WE DELIVER Office & Computer Supplies LEANERS NATIONWIDE Office & Computer Furniture THE FACTS ARE THESE: We are deficient in 925 WHITE ST., KEY WEST The finest selection o1 Art Supplies here at your electricity, roads, sanitary and storm sewers, table and floor lamps, track STEAM 294-4651 garbage disposal, county police and fire ser- lighting, ceiling fixtures, Complete line for vices. We have more than enough water, but a yard lighting, outdoor office, school & home needs CLEANING fixtures & chandeliers WE DELIVER lousy distribution system that loses about one- Residential & Commercial in the Florida Keys. Luani Plaza Family Financial Center third of all the water it carries. We have a SEARSTOWN^ ii_-i^ 296-6201 284, surplus of schools, but have a new baby boom moving down on us. We have a surplus of hospi- LIGHTING OFFICE MACHINES tal beds. Across the board, we probably would CHECKING PLUS INTEREST need to spend over ONE BILLION DOLLARS to meet 1025 WHITE ST. the infrastructure needs of new development EY Need An Statement Savings already approved or applied for. Slowing down ARPET the building is the only way to allow the exist- 100's of remnants Office Machine? IRA/Eeogh Retirement Plans ing infrastructure to meet present needs and from $20 avoid or postpone the exorbitant costs of SEARSTOWN OUT OF TOWN RENT ONE! Tele-Cash 24-Hour Bill Paying building more roads, bridges, generators, sewer 294-4071 NEWSPAPERS Adding Machines plants, pumping stations, police, and fire MAGAZINES Typewriters Home Improvement Loans stations, etc. in the immediate future. We PAPERBACKS Cash Registers '.:- must follow the basic guidelines of Critical STATIONERY Many brand names Concern by not letting development outstrip the Payroll Savings A WORLD Dive Your Own Pearl CARDS BUY OR LEASE utility and public service infrastructure. And FOR Our own complete Guaranteed Cultured TOBACCO those of us that are concerned about all of this service department Safe, Insured Savings Certificates CHILDREN GUM 8, CANDY are not the minority, Mr. Fried, WE ARE THE Pearl in Every Oyster ALSO COMPLETE LINE OF COULD Fine clothing, Open 8-8 7 days Home Loans MAJORITY. Q.E.D. shoes and 115 Whitehad Street OFFICE SUPPLIES, FURNITURE accessories Key West, Florida THE LAST NEWSTAND for children IN PIRATE'S ALLEY ACROSS Safe Deposit Boxes FROM KINO PLAZA OSHKOSH 294-6652 Home Equity Loans and Stride-Rite Shoes, Jordache — and much more. FREEJOB KEYS OFFICE EQUIPMENT Regular Savings Accounts NIGHT FLOWERS TRAINING PROGRAM OFFICE SUPPLIES 535 Eaton (corner Simonton) 402 Duval St. Offered by 294-3036 24-Hour Tellers FREE PARKING Florida Keys Community College 294-0030 11-12 I remember the first night CLERICAL Postage-Paid Save-By-Mail that you kissed me SPECIALISTS PETE'S in a moonlit alley... DATA ENTRY OFFICE Direct Deposit of Monthly Checks then walked me COMPUTER SCIENCE to my door... SECURITY GUARD PRODUCTS Travelers Checks & Money Orders and returned with COCKTAIL & FREE Tuition, books and supplies. Earn SAILS cinnamon flowers TE College credits. EmployabiiitySkills Training. • Supplies IS COMING Transportation, Meal and Child Care • Furniture to spice those thoughts EVENING WEAR allowances provided. Job placement . of you. CLEANERS follows training. Funded by SFETC and • Equipment Southard Sails tnc. the South Flofida PIC. • Full line Your Professional K Custom Sails BRIDAL SALON ENROLLMENT LIMITED, CALL NOW! service department Dry Cleaning and 294-8483 and 294-8484 V\ All Types of Copyright 1984 Saffra>Milano Laundry Service 531 WHITEHEADST. \\ Custom TUXEDO RENTALS p'Rst SAME DAY SERVICE 294-6558 \&L Awnings savings & loan association of the fla. keys Monday-Saturday 1019 WHITE ST./296-5567 20% off on all 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (FORMERLY HOUSE OF JEANS) ^ Closed Sundays & Holy Days industrial awning 1101 Truman Ave. fabrics & sail Corner of Grinnell cloth with this ad. 294-1818 11-11/ THE 326 Southard Street FRUITS Key Westr FL 33040 294-4492, 296-5158 PORTER ALLEN SOUTHSIDE PRODUCE STAINED GtASS •a * ...i JkJ^^ COMPANY BALLOONS Purveyors o/ YOUR insurance -since t QUALITY FRUITS YOUR & VEGETABLES 1010 Kennedy Drive U.S. 1 & Westshore Df. U.S. 1 & Chatman St. 5200 Overseas Hwy AD Wholesale — Retail 510 Southard St. Summerland Key Big Pine Key Marathon AD 9:30 to 5:00 Key West 745-3292 872-3260 743-5587 With deliveries 6 days a week WILLIAM A.FRBErMW Sf\ "513 294-5113 COULD COULD We ship fruit baskets 11;>9O Overseas Hwy. B27S7 Overseas Hwy, Taverniar Towns Port Largo Plaza WILLIAM A. pRE£rAAH OK SERVING KEY WEST Marathon Shores Isiamorada Tavemier Key Largo PAVIP W. FRBEMAK 'TO BIG PINE 664-4491 852-3237 451-3222 BE 743-6581' BE 294-4697 404 Southard St HANDCRAFTED STAINED GLASS HERE 10-6 MON.-SAT. 101BTRUMAN AVE Monroe County's Largest Financial institution HERE f Come on in ^294-0538 i and see us! 49 48 mime and female impersonator. Keys Memorial Hospital, was held at the continued from page 54 In a write-up of Gordon in the Casa Marina. It was attended by repre- Key West Citizen a few years back, the sentatives from around the state, and as Helping Hand Stroke Club: 3rd writer wrote: far away as Texas. Wednesday every month, 2:30 p.m., FOR Gun G&y CoiUMUNny GORDON ROSS' NEW SHOW classroom, FKMH. Information: "Gordon Bondesen is what one might term O'Hara stated, "I'm delighted with Karen Coler, 6-6401. THURSDAY GORDON BONDESEN, known to local a 'self-made' performer, but with God-given the interest and support shown by this Bulimia Group: Call 4-HELP or 6-LINE people as Gordon Ross, is presenting talent. He was associated with dancers and community. We have been able to prevent CALENDAR OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED, EVENTS Island Circle Meeting - 8 p.m. a show "The Women in My Life": a Night learned how to move gracefully in his early the hysteria and undue concern that was Natural Childbirth Preparation Classes: #One Saloon - Movies of Theatrical Illusion and Song, August prevalent in other areas of the country. Beginning every two months. Discussing SUNDAY years; and when he was in high school he saw Copa - Cabaret Night 31 and September 1 at 8:30 and 11:00 PM a talented artist of mime, Michael Laurent, I think .this is due to the willingness of Labor, Delivery, Breathing, the Coaches ;Lighthouse Court - Movie perform at the Fontainbleau Hotel in Miami. people here to check out rumors instead Role. Call 294-3490 for information. Papillon - Tea By The Sea Dance 7-10 p.m. /1114 Duval Video DJ Nite of spreading them." #0ne Saloon - Movies Thus inspired, he began working with Claire - "Sisters at Sea" Ladies Tea recordings of famous artists such as Liza ; Prenatal Exercise at the Coffee Mill, Copa - Complimentary Buffet 5-8 p.m. "Our work isn't finished yet," 916 Ashe St., Thursday 4-5 and Sat. Metropolitan" Community Church, 319 Duval Minelli and perfected their movements and Pigeon House Patio - Randy Wall 9-12 facia], expressions and this gradually devel- O'Hara explained. "A lot remains to be 9-10. All 294-3490 for information. 11 a.m. FRIDAY oped into what is presently in Key West, done. But as long as people know they La. Te Da Tea Dance 4 p.m. headed by Gordon. can get the information they want just by Overeaters Anonymous: YMCA, Sigsbee Lighthouse Court - Movie #One Saloon - Movies Gordon has worked out all the costuming calling me at the hospital or at home, Park, Thursdays 8:30 p.m. Lighthouse Court - Movie to perfection also, and his rendition of we have come a long way (FKMH 294-5531 MONDAY Copa - Dancing Carol Channing, Bette Midler, Carmen Miranda, ext. 4704 Monday-Friday; 294-8302 evenings Old Plantation - Contest _ Diana Ross are superb to name a few. His and weekends)." #0ne Saloon - Movies Pigeon House Patio - Randy Wall 9-12 Liza Minelli rendition particularly from Old Plantation - Show night •SATURDAY 'Cabaret' is absolutely marvelous. O'Hara told us that he will send in- Lighthouse Court - Movie Next fall should this group schedule formation to anyone who asks for it. He #One Saloon - Movies a concert, don't miss it as they are has an extensive collection of brochures, TUESDAY Lighthouse Court - Movie excellent." booklets, and newsletters available, as Old Plantation - Amateur Strip Nite well as an impressive library of books on #One Saloon - Movies Copa - Dancing THIS PROMISES TO BE GOOD related topics that are available to help Club Key West - \.price lockers 6-11 p.m. Pigeon House Patio - Randy Wall 9-12 entertainment and the show should answer most any question. Old Plantation - Wet Briefs Contest be a great success. Lighthouse Court - Movie Island House - Steak Cookout 7-9 p.m. Michael's (contest) Pigeon House Patio - Randy Wall 9-12 AIDS MONTH ROUNDUP WEDNESDAY AIDS AWARENESS MONTH was a huge # One Saloon - Movies success! .The entire month of August was La Te Da - Tea Dance 4 p.m. punctuated with events that helped our Michael's - The Dating Game community become more aware of this Lighthouse Court - Movie OFGlNGERpEAaSQUARE mystery disease called AIDS. Copa - Dynasty - 8:30-12:00 free drinks Pigeon House Patio - Randy Wall 9-12 CAR6S Allan O'Hara, Coordinator of the gay & LesBi An Books, at the Red Barn Theatre. The stars in- AIDS Education Programs, in affiliation gifts. iTlAQMnes & ARt clude Carol Channing, Bette Davis, with Florida Keys Memorial Hospital, Bette Midler and special guest, Perri utilized radio, television, newspapers Halevy. Well, the glamorous and and community seminars to help provide a talented Perri Halevy will be there greater understanding of what can be done 901-0 DUVAL ST. (REAR) in the flesh but the other ladies will to help reduce the impact of AIDS. The be mimed by Gordon. He is very well highlight of the month, the three-day KEY WEST, FL 296-5356 known to local audiences as a talented AIDS Conference, sponsored by the Florida Key West's Newest, Most Elegant Concept Here's What We've Got In Accommodations

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cA\ildrer\ IS W rr\\-\ecA y BOCA CH1CA BILL 55 54 EVENTS Oldest House Museum: 322 Duvah St., 294- Frienas Worship Group (Quakers), in- 9502. Antique lovers will enjoy this quiries, Sheridan Crumlish, 294-1523. excursion into the furniture, house- Key West Power Squadron: Safe boating wares and decorations of Old Island in- Key West City Commission, meetings 1st courses, free, registration September teriors "way back when." Be sure to and 3rd Mondays at 8 p.m., City Hall, 4 & 5, K.W.H.S. 7-9 p.m. Classes visit the kitchen out back. corner Simonton. & Angela streets. begin September 25, 7:30 p.m., Tues. & Thurs., Horace O'Bryant School Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum:296- Child Abuse: Question, referrals, 5311 or 294-1575. 907 Whitehead St. reporting information and general GAIIERIES & MUSEUMS Open daily 9:39 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. information. Call Barbara Hunt at A registered National Historic Land- F.K.M.H.. 294-5531. Artists Unlimited, 221 Duval St., 296- mark. This site possesses exceptional 5625. Hours 12 to 5p.m. or by appoint- value in commemorating or illustrating The Movement of Spiritual Inner ment. A delightful gallery in a Conch- the" history of the-United States. Awareness, Tuesday nights, 8:30 p.m. style setting with an international 1005 Seminary Street. Tune in to reputation. your true self. Join us for one of. the positive things happening in Key Artist Warehouse: 814 Duval 294-7141 West. Call 294-6739 Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon thru Sat. Key We s t Womans Club, regular meetings Featuring local artists and Karen MONROE COUNTY LIBRARY 1st Tuesday of each month, 2:30 p.m. Clemens. Framing shop also. Adult' movies: 319 Duval St. 9/19 7 p.m. Balloon Safari Hail-a-book program, costs you only East Martello Gallery & Museum, 3500 S. 8/12 6:30 p.m. The Bermuda Triangle 29 cents, for mailing. Library, 4-8488. Roosevelt Blvd., 296-3913. A "fort- . museum" with some of the most interest- Children's movies: Marathon Lions Club, dinner meetings ing facts of Key West history and lore. 9/1 Deep Sea Doodle; Foot Stomping 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, Indies Resort, Duck Key, 7:30 p.m. 9/7-10/3 Robert Windisch & Jorge Silve Music; Mowgli's Brother 9/8 Alphabet; See; The Chicken in PRESENTS Times Square Marathon Shrine Club, luncheons every 9/22 The Boy & The Boa; Las Cadio the Friday, at high noon. All Shriners wel- Farrington Galleries: 711 Duval St. Lion Shot Back; The Walrus & come. 294-6911. An artist-supply gallery fea- The Carpenter Monroe County Commission: turing new work by Mario Sanchez, in- 9/29 Hook, Line & Sinker; Snow White; cluding his woodcarving "Bucket of Fish" 9/7 10 a.m. Plantation Sub-Courthouse The Seven Wishes of Joanna 9/11 Key West Public Hearings and the new biography on him by Kathryn Peabody Proby. The Lower Keys Property Owners Assoc. Located at the west end of the No Fred Gros Gallery: 901 Duval, 294-9545 Name Key bridge on Big Pine Key, bingo, A BREAKFAST BUFFET 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Daily. Contemporary every Wednesday, 6:00. Call 745-3613. Art and Tribal Art. United Humanitarians, low-cost spay pro- gram now in effect; please call 296- Gingerbread Square Gallery: 910 Duval The League of Women Voters of Monroe 5106 for information. St., Information 296-8900. Appoint- County: Lower Keys meetxng every 4th ments, 294-2165. Sat. For info call Dore Skinner 296-6254, Wesley House Board of Directors, meet- Middle Keys unit meets every 3rd Thur. ings second Tuesday of the month, 5 Bacon Scrambled Eggs Sausage For info call Doris Abram at 743-4166. p.m., 1100 Varela St. , 296-5231. Guild Hall: 614 Duval St., 296-6076. , Upper Keys unit meets every 3rd Thurs. Home Fries French Toast Open 9:30 to 5:30 daily. Exhibiting For info call Evelyn Gilsey at 664-4134. Key West Singles: For information call Hot Cakes an outstanding array of original art AL-ATEEN: Friday, 8:30 p.m., Sigsbee 296-3423. by Key West professionals Barbara Bauer, YMCA. Grits Corned Beef Hash Baked Apples Judi Bradford, Ralph Freer, Adolph Gu- BINGO: Starting 7:15 p.m. Thursday cinski, Ann Irvine, Fran Kebschull, Max- nights at Sugarloaf firehouse at mile ine McMullen, Wayne Pelke, Irma Quigley, marker 17. Chipped Beef Gravy Blueberry Muffins Sausage Gravy Norma Renner, Naya Rydzewski, and AL-ANOH-MEETINGS IN KEY WEST Carolyn Seller. Featuring oils, COFFEE MILL: 915 Ashe St. 294-8072. Sigsbee Park YMCA 296-6616, meets acrylics, watercolors, drawings, There will be 2 free classes on Sat- Tuesdays and Fridays at 8:30 p.m. Biscuits Prunes Rolls prints, porcelain, burnished sawdust- urdays starting in March. They are AA meets same time. AL-ANON-key West fired pottery, stoneware and other Jewelry making for kids (ages 7 - 60) group St. Ann's Hall meets Mondays at Fresh Fruit Mix Orange Juice Pineapple Chunks media. 2:30 - 3:30. African Dance for kids 7 p.m. AA meets 8:30 p.m. AL-ANON- Mem- (ages 3 - 60) 3:30 - 4:30. All are orial Group FKMH, 294-5531 ext. 3495, Haitian Art Co.: 600 Frances St., 296- welcome to attend. Poetry, 8 p.m. meets Wed. at 8:30 p.m. AA meets same Coffee Tea 8932. Paintings of renowned Haitian 1st and 3rd Sundays. time.AL-ANON-St. Bede's Group meets Thurs. 12:00 noon St.Bede's Catholic artists including Ezene Domond, Jack- Florida Keys Chapter, AARP, No. 1351: 4.99 Church 2700 Flagler. son Lovinsky, etc. Open 7 days, 10-6. Located in the Armory, Southard and White Streets, 294-4641, Ext. 361. Jordons Cafe S Art Gallery: 808 Duval, AIDS Screening Clinic, Saturday, April Meetings 2nd Monday every month, 7:30 7th. Call Beverly Smith for appoint- 296-5858 Open 7 evenings a week. p.m.; Blood Count from 6:15 to 7:15; ment 296-3048. Key West Art Center: 301 Front St., Bingo Wednesdays 1:30 p.m.; Duplicate 294-1241. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bridge 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; Thursday, •Alcoholics Anonymous: 404 Virginia St. daily. Exhibiting works of 90 artists 1 p.m.; Saturday bridge party 1 p.m. Clubroom open 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily. throughout the Keys. Meetings: 8:30 p.m. nightly; 7 p.m. Key West Poetry Guild: Summer, 1st Sun., Wed., Fri., noon Mon. - Sat.; Breakfast Buffet: 8-11 am•• Mon.-Sat. / 8-2 pm • Sun. and 3rd Sundays, Monroe County Beach 10:30 a.m. Sun.; 11 p.m. Fri., Sat- Lacy Gallery:801 Whitehead St. Open Gazebo. 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. except Sundays. Open 6 am - 4 pm Daily Imported contemporary art works and Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc., call NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Friday night, 6-HELP, 4-LINE. French antique porcelains and china. 7:00 p.m., 2318 Fogarty Ave., 5th St. Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. If Zonta Help Line: 296-HELP. Call any Lighthouse and Military Museum:938 you have a drug problem, come to us. time when you need help or referral Whitehead, 294-0012, The highest view service. 296-4357. of Key West can be had here, along with City Electric Utility Board: meetings a survey of aircraft and wartime me- 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 5 p.m., Board The new Chemical Dependency Treatment mentos . Room, 930 Caroline. Program (for alcohol/drug abuse) opened 1405 DUVAL STREET 294-2727 June 1 and f.k.m.h. For information call Lucky St. Gallery: 322 Margaret St. Big Coppitt Key Firehouse, bingo, Fri. 294-5531 ext. 3496. nights, 3 p.m. 294-3973, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Daily. La Leche League: Every 3rd Tuesday, Contemporary Art. M.M. 24.2, Summerland Key, 10 a.m. DINE ON THE OCEAN AT SOUTH BEACH Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority; Call 745-2274. Moira: the art gallery at 11 Key Lime 9/21 - 10 a.m. Cheeca Lodge, Islamorada Sq., 294-1254. Original art and fram- Classes on the Ovulation Method of ing. Open 10 to 5 p.m. Fertility Awareness: Avoid or achieve •VFW AUXILIARY #60 21, 2nd & 4th Sundays, pregnancy naturally. Instructor Perkins Chandlery: 901 Fleming Street, Post Hall, 803 Emma St., 8 p.m. Registered Nurse certified by The 294-7635. Showing the following artists:: Ovulation Method Teachers Association. Rollin Barker, A.S.M.A.; 17. White, Viet Nam Vets: Thursdays, 296-6843. For information, call 296-7214. primitive wooden sculpture. continued on page 49 56 Your Advertising is the only thing most people know about you. [•'• Solares Mill Design Group is ready with the "Success of Great Design". 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