GEORGE MURPHY, PG. 55 FRANK K^ ;_ ; _ Page 2 — February 1987 — Solares Hill Parvan, are you listening? You're next. Solares Hill — February 1987 — Page 3 FROM THE EDITOR The Bat was simply a joy. What a treat to have such a smooth orchestra (and jolly and it was ... an interminable drive. You during a friendly, rambling interview in the almost felt like you were being kidded, like Hello. conductor who, swept away in the small office at the Full Moon Saloon. John there couldn't be anything way out here. It It's time for kudos and laurels. We've ebullience of Strauss, danced as he led the .was 21 when he came to the island. "Now just went on and on and on. I got' to Key had three major events in the month of orchestra!), delightful staging, and. Profile: John Hellen I'm 41. Oh ... that's amazing. Half my West and was truly impressed, driving professional comic-opera performers. M3f$i^^ January and all went swimmingly. The big life." He pauses for a minute. Maybe he down Eaton Street to the Navy base, with event was, of course, the Literary Seminar. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. by Carol Shaughnessy has never put it in just those terms before, all the houses, beautiful wooden frame From all reports this was the finest ever held Key West lost a great friend a few weeks that he has been here for half his life. and memorable moments occurred. Phil ago. Woody Bescher's death stopped him His hair is shorter now; no flowing buildings. Caputo's address, Philip Burton reading from witnessing the opening of the brown ponytail with slightly split ends. "It was largely a Navy town. There John Ciardi, Jimmy Merrill bringing Simonton Street Beach for which he had Gone too is the shyness that gave him, were very few visitors. On Duval Street in Don't Head North Elizabeth Bishop's Key West poetry labored mightily for years and years. As a behind the bar, an air of nervous reserve. the evenings you were required to wear stunningly alive, and Rollie McKenna's tribute to this fine man, the County These days no matter on which side of bar your military outfit... so Duval Street was Without Them! wonderful photos were the most commented Commission would do well to unsnarl some you encounter John Hellen, you will see a just basically block after block of white on. Nice work, Lynn Kaufelt! (How about last minute red tape that has again put this comfortable man ... a man confident of his uniforms going from one bar to another. scheduling a symposium of Black writers project on hold. Many people have given ability to deal with his world and its There were bars, pawnshops, a couple of for the next presentation?) many hours of donated time to make this inhabitants, comfortable in his beliefs. bad restaurants, and one or two legitimate The Buskerfest was an undiluted beach a reality — Woody Bescher was one John is a partner and bar manager at the stores on Duval Street. Many, many stores triumph. Will Soto, Jolene Talarico and of the leaders — and it is so pointless as to flourishing Full Moon Saloon. He's were just boarded up, unused. Love 22 played instrumental roles in be almost cruel to hold back its finalization happily married. A homeowner. One of the "I was a boatswain's mate. I ran the producing what promises to be a great now. I hope many of Woody's friends will ones who knew all the high rollers during starboard crane on the Bushnell. As a annual event. contact the County Commission about this. Key West's hard-bopping seventies, knew submarine tender, its function was to And over at The Reach Frank Taylor The peremptory closing of Higgs Beach all the hot spots, too — and came out the service and supply the submarine force that launched the first Key West International Pier has rankled a lot of people and rightly other side a survivor. was here then. My job was quite nice, Film Festival. Frank had a few setbacks so. If indeed this pier has suffered Some of his compatriots in those days because the crane was the highest point on when some scheduled speakers failed to structural damage, rendering it unsafe, then played dangerous games. Some of them are the ship. And you had a beautiful view of show, but the excellent selection of films fix it up. This pier has been used by dead or otherwise not around anymore. the Gulf Stream and all the charter boats more than made up for this. I suspect that countless residents for years for easy access Some are living in the past, even now not going out fishing." this will be an annual event and with the to deep water swimming. It is especially realizing that toward the end of the seventies He recalls watching the demolition of admirable Frank Taylor in charge a useful for the elderly and infirm. It is there was a kind of loss of innocence in Key three large towers on the Navy base from ...footprints successful future for the festival is assured. traditional, and sorely missed. Why is there West, an unspoken command to evolve with his perch in the crane, and his developing friendship with Varnum Lewis, who was 610 Duval Street Old Town Some thought might be given to a sense of conspiracy on the part of some the island or forever remain behind. staggering these festivals, however. The John Hellen is one who evolved. Out of dismantling one of the towers ... and in his key officials to keep this pier closed? I hope John Hellen turn observing John from a position atop it. pickings were really too rich in some that we will have an article on this situation the raucous, often lawless atmosphere that instances, and scheduling conflicts prevailed in Key West a decade ago he has "We had lofty friendships in those days," for next month's paper. "January of '67 I was assigned here in John says, smiling at the wordplay. sometimes made it impossible to attend See you next month. gained a certain serenity, a wry humor, and the Navy ... the USS Bushnell. My first some events. Wonderful as it is to have an observer's quiet appreciation for the impressions of Key West were driving • "I've known (Varnum) longer than such richness of legitimate festivals, it is ironies of life. down the Florida Keys. Back then there anyone in Key West. He had a fishing boat still better to have some breathing room was hardly anything built along the Keys in those days; he used to take me out between them. 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For a bar open only two brief We'd go drinking after we got off our the hell out of me," John admits, laughing. years, the Anchor Inn remains fresh in an "Eddie had crawled into the cooler — he's a unfortunately drugs in the parking lot is little smoked-fish place to an early conspiratorial... it was hidden away, as we respective jobs." Wryly, John adds, "He awful lot of memories. know, and not everyone could find it. But taught me a lot about bar life." little guy; he's only five-three or four... what doomed the place." He pauses. "It prominence, never foreseeing what it would With his customary talent for "The decor of the Anchor Inn was a dark was a good bar. I mean, Bud and Dorothy become today." those who did stumble upon it knew that It was, in part, friendships with people observation, John Hellen recalls the they were in somebody's living room, they like Varnum that made John stay on the black, but every available square inch of were the paternal and maternal figures there. It wasn't long after leaving the Raw Bar Anchor. "I tended bar the last nine months wall space was taken up with local artists' They loved to drink and they loved people. that John hooked up with Vic Latham and weren't just in a bar. Sid and Vic never island when he got out of the Navy, instead it was open. It was one of those things that envisioned it as anything more than a of scurrying home as many of his work. Most of it was Monkey Tom's — They were forever going down and bailing Sidney Snelgrove, and became a permanent was just so free-wheeling— it was the only eyeballs, and floating rum bottles, and ships part of the beloved local institution known clubhouse." He has chosen that word ^contemporaries did. He worked at the old show in town, let us say. Prior to that, out people who were arrested for sleeping in sinking, and sunset scenes. There was public, or smoking a joint walking barefoot as the old Full Moon Saloon. carefully. "A place to be with their friends. General Store on Front Street and absorbed Captain Tony's had been the bohemian "I was in the Full Moon one day eating a a new Key West, this one seen without the enclave. Of the fifty or sixty people in town another painter called Russell the Cat Man. with only a pair of shorts on Duval Street." This man was mentally retarded, but he was When the time came, there was no one to cheeseburger. Sid sat down with me ... and barrier of a uniform. The hair got longer, with long hair in those days, they ALL went said, 'Hey, you think you might want to the independent ideals stronger. After a trek to the Anchor Inn. able to take care of himself. His sister had figuratively bail out Bud and Dorothy and given him a book of cat pictures, and pour some whiskey here at the Full Moon?' to San Francisco during what John refers to ".One story I remember ... our good the Anchor closed down — a victim, as the height of the flower child era, he Russell developed this art peculiar only to perhaps, of its own legend. I'm in the middle of a bite of cheeseburger; friend Eddie Worthington was also a him, of copying exactly on pieces of he said, 'Why don't you think that over for returned to Key West — and soon found bartender there. He looked like one of ZZ If the Anchor was the first stop on the 1 himself tending bar for the first time, for masonite the pictures in this book of cats. road that would lead John to his current a couple of days and let me know. I Top's members today; he had a beard down He'd bring his cat drawings and pictures in finished the bite of cheeseburger, and said, Bud and Dorothy MacArthur at the to his knees, long hair — but he was a position as a fixture at the Full Moon, then infamous old Anchor Inn. and people would buy them for the price of the Raw Bar was a further training ground. 'Sid, I've thought it over, and — Jeez, I'd bartender there. One night I was tending a few beers." love to pour some whiskey here at the Full It seems that those who remember the bar. I went out from behind the bar for Starting as a shucker and bartender, John John narrows his eyes, trying to find just soon became a manager there and stayed for Moon!!'" John laughs a little. So casually Anchor in the early seventies either speak of something. I came back a moment later and are major Key West alliances made. "So it with reminiscent fondness or deep Peter Badal, Eddie's good friend and mine, the right words to explain the Anchor's three and a half years. He well remembers mystique, and the human weaknesses that that's when I started working with Sid and distrust. It was the focal point for Key was in on this gag with Eddie. He ordered T. Hargreaves, matriarch of the Raw Bar. Vic. That was ... let's see ... nine years assortment inc West's freer element, the first "clubhouse." a Budweiser. So I went over to the cooler led to its downfall. "There were fights, and "Miss T. was a very gracious, nice woman. there were love stories, love triangles, pool ago? Eight and a half? Eight and a half, I 404 DUVAL • KEY WEST Yet it was sometimes called the Snake Pit, and opened the cooler door, and a hand Once again she was a maternal figure. guess. I've been with the Moon ever since. games and money trading hands ... Everyone that worked for her loved her. 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Nature Tours, Backstreet, Bagatelle, Bahama Mama's, Bahama Papa's, Bali Haf, Ballet School, Balloons, The Banyan, Bargain Books, Barnacle, Basket's A La Carte, Bay Trading, Be-Bop-A-Lula, Beach Advertising, Beachcomber, Bender-Tanis, Benetton, Benihana's, William Benson, Best Little Plant Shop, Big Pine Unisex Salon, Big Ruby's, The Bike Shop, Billie's, Bina's, Craig Biondi, Bird Construction, Bird in Hand, Biz-Tel, Mike Blanc Studio, Butch Blast, Blue Marlin, Bob's Flowers, Boca Chica Bar, Bod le & Associates, Body Shop at the Reach, Tom Born, Boston Ltd., Boulevard Travel, Boyd's Campground, Breath of Life, Brooks, Bubba's Bikes, Budget Travel, Jimmy Buffett, Burger King, Michael Burket, Buskerfest, Fred Butner, Buttery, Cafe Des Artistes, Camille's, Capt. Bob's Restaurant, Jeffrey Cardenas, Caribbean Soul, Carpet & Casuals, Carriage Trade Limousine, Casa Manana, Casa Marina, Cat House, Cavanagh's, Century 21, Channel 5, Chaser, Chelsea House, Marc Chidley, Children's Day, Chodzin Roofing, Christian Science, Civil Service Board, Claire, Cleaves and Thome, Ron demons, Club Southwinds, Sharon Cobb, Coca-Cola, Coconuts, Coconut Grove, Coconut Hotline, Coconut Telegraph, Coffee Mill, The Colony, Colour Group, Colours Key West, Commodore Antiques, Complements, Conch Pool, Conch Tour Train/Convalescent Center, Sara Cook, Inc., Cook's Bazaar, Cooper's, Copa, Cultural Affairs Commission, Culture Shop, Curry House, Bunky Cushing, Cypress House, John Daley, Dancin' Fool, Del Ray Art Center, Del Rio's Grill, Delphos, De Poo Hospital, Design Center, De-Zine Contractors, Dim Sum, Dining Out, Dion's Quik Mart, Joe Divito, Will Dogherty, Dollar Rent A Car, Domestic Abuse Shelter, Domino's Pizza, Rick Dostal, Lee Drechsler, Dalva Duarte, Roy Duncan, Durty Harry's, Duval House, Duval St. Salon, Early House, East Gulf Services, East Martello, Easter Seals, Eatery, Eaton Lodge, Econo Lodge, 801 concentration and it's a lovely feeling." They didn't make really much profit. There you twenty valium just because he likes Bar, Electronic Connection, Emeralds International, Entertainment Key West, FM107, Fantasy Dan's, Fantasy Fest'86, Fa raldo Enterprises, Farrington's, FastBuck were a lot of complimentary drinks, good you. What's that commercial on TV, 'My Although the demands of fixing up a times, secretive sessions in the office ..." pappy used to tell me the secret to having a recently-bought house with his wife have Freddie's, Thomas Favelli, Marko Fields, Fiorini, First Federal S & L, Five Sixes Cab, Flagler Place, Fleming St., Florida Challenger Race, Florida Concept Homes, FKCC, It was at the Moon that John really came good time is not getting carried away.' taken John's mind away from his writing, Fla. Keys First State Bank, Fla. Keys Memorial Hospital; Fla: Keys Nursing, Fla. Keys Printing, Footprints, Founders Society, Sandra Fowler, Front St. Hotel & Marina, into his own as a bartender. "I was real You've got to make sure that people have a he has plans to return to it. "After the Pat Froug, Fudge Factory, Full Moon Saloon, Galleon, Gallery G S G, Garden Kitchen, Gay Activists Alliance, Monica Geers, Tommy Giarrusso, Gideon Lowe, shy. Bartending's brought me well out of good time but don't get carried away." holidays, I keep telling myself... I'm going Gingerbread Square, Girl Friday, Gloria's Garden, Glymph / Harl, Goal-Line Sports, Dr. Goldner, Goldsmith, Gonzalez and Associates, Maria Goodale, Green Acres, my shell ... I really had very little He was written a humorous yet to begin again." He pauses, then Green Parrot, Greenpeace, B. J. Griffith, Grillo, Grocer, Fred Gros Gallery, Ned Guardenier, Guest House Collection, Gulf Stream III, Hair People, Half Shell Raw Bar, confidence in my twenties. It wasn't until I insightful piece for Solares Hill on the knowingly utters a phrase that should strike Sharon Hamilton, Harmonic Keys, Wilhelmina Harvey, Hats and Hammocks, Heaven Scent Florists, Heavenly Bodies, Helio Graphics, Help Line, Hemingway Days, got into my thirties that I started feeling responsibilities of bartenders and other a chord in the heart of any writer faced with Eddie Hemler, Herb Garden, Arnold Hermelin, Heron House, Richard Heyman, Hibiscus Motel, Scotty Hillman, Historic Florida Keys Preservation Board, Joseph somewhat secure. When they cache you ... service personnel —• and the responsibilities the start of a project, "But there's always a Hoffman, John Holt, Hospice of the Florida Keys, Hot Hats, Joseph Hull, Humm's Guide, Hurricane Floor Sanding, Impressions, Inside Out, Interior Designs, behind the bar, you are like a little fish in a of the customer being served. It should be holiday, isn't there?" International Health Research Foundation, Iris, Island Country, Island Gymnastics, Island Images, Island Imported Cars, Island Polygraph, Island Properties, Island bowl, with everyone just kind of looking at required reading for anyone attempting to be It's not really surprising that John's you ... you're going to have to interact. a professional server of food or drink. writing has had to take a backseat to other Shoe Box, Island Windsurf, It's A Breeze, Jabour's Trailer Court, Fred Jacobson, Jan McArt's Theatre, Jim Jolly, Jordon's Cafe, Junglia, Robin Kaplan, Art Kara, You can't stand there quietly and be looked In fact, a large part of the work John has undertakings for a while; when a Kareka, Kennedy Studios, Key Ambassador, Key Exposure, Key Lime Realty, Key Lodge, Key West Advertising, KeyWestAloe, Key WestAquarium, KeyWestArt& at. You're going to have to challenge had published in Solares Hill makes good combination of circumstances forced the old Historical Society, Key West Awning Service, Key West Bar and Grill, Key West Board of Rea Itors, Key West Business Guild, Key West Chamber of Commerce, Key people with conversation and be challenged reading for someone desirous of sampling Full Moon to move to a new location half a West Charicatures, Key West Construction, Key West Coupon Book, Key West Cultural Preservation, Key West Handprint Fabrics, Key West Harbor Service, Key back." the fiber of Key West. Whether describing block away and become in the process the West High School, Key West Island Bookstore, Key West Native Plant Nursery, Key West Natural Markets, Key West Optician, Key West Overland Transportation, There are bartenders who simply serve the ambiance of the old Anchor Inn or new Full Moon, John Hellen became a Key West Players, Key West Press, Key West Pro Dive Shop, Key West Resort, Key West Taco, Key West Types, Key West Window Tint, Key Wester, Keys Advertising drinks, and there are bartenders who take painting affectionate portraits of local partner. & Marketing, Kites, Knight Realty, Barry Kohn, L& M Bait, La Pizzeria, La Terraza, La Trattoria, Gordon Lacy, Lands End Marina, Langley Press, Las Palmas, Last Resort great pride in more facets of their craft than characters, John writes with precision and Somewhere around the time of the move, Marathon, Sabor Latino, Lattitude 24, Lattitude 44, League of Women Voters, Lido, Lighthouse Cafe, Lighthouse Court, Lightning Scuba School, Literary Seminar, mixing a palatable cocktail. John Hellen has wit. When he discusses writing, it is with Sid and Vic realized that their clubhouse had Lizard Licks, Loys Locklear, Logun's, Loro Verde, Louie's Backyard, Louvre, Love 22, Lucky Street Gallery, M/V Conch Republic, Made in Key West, Mahogany Boat described himself, on occasion, as a the slight incoherence and touch of rapture grown into a legitimate business, and ringmaster behind the bar, someone who common to people speaking of something needed to be treated accordingly. As John Works, Mail Room, Mallory Market, Meredith Maloney, W. H. Manville, Margaritaville Store, Robert Marrero, Martha's, Massage Therapy, Maxi Taxi, C. Gregory directs positive energy between customers they love. says, "We've got to be real with this one, so McDonald, Jim McLernan, Memory Lane, Michael's, Michael's Discount Liquors, Mirage, Moby Marine, Mole Hole, Monroe County Fine Arts Council, Monroe and makes sure that all the 'acts' in his "Writing ... well, I enjoy writing. it's a lot tighter ship over here than the old County Glass & Mirror, Monroe County Health Department, Monroe County School Board, Monroe County Sheriff's Department, Montessori School, Moon circus are having a good time. There's a true excitement — when you're place was. The overhead, the larger staff ... Islanders, Didier Moritz, Sam Moses, Movex / We Haul, George Murphy, Mr. Magic Murphy & Clan, Music Machine, Myron Manufacturing, Beth Nabio, Neptune "You have to check in on (your actually writing, you couldn't feel happier. plus it's a better location. I mean we are on Designs, New Horizons, Newman, Blitz & McConnell, Steve Nichols, Nichols & Hardy, Oasis, Ocean Key House, Ocean Publishing, Oceanside Marina, OGOPOGO, customers), make sure they're all right. The most difficult part is beginning, or Simonton Street, and there's a couple Old Island T-Shirts, Old Plantation, Old Town Bicycle Rentals, Old Town Garden Vilas, Old Town Key West Development, Ltd., Old Town Medical Center, Old Town You're dealing with a lethal substance here. having the concept. But once you get those thousand hotel rooms within a four-block Merchants Association, Old Town Trolley Tours, Olde Towne Resorts, Inc., Oldest House Museum, Onyin Skins, Orion Marine, P S Galleries, Eric Page, Rob Palera, Your ethical requirements are no less than a first few lines on paper, it sometimes flows area. Palms of Key West, Pancho & Lefty's, Papillon, Paradise Landscaping, Parks & Niles, Peaches, Pelagic, Pepe's, Perez Paint, Perkins & Son, Rob Perry, Peters Trailer, pharmacist's. A pharmacist, if you're magically. You can't keep up with it. The "Bars and restaurants are a very prescribed ten valium, is not going to give mind i i bf Photo-Sonics, Inc. Pier House, Pigeon House, Pines, Plastic Card Corp., Pleasure Chest, Poinciana Lounge, Polynesian Fishing Village, Tom Pope, Pro Fitness, important part of Key West. They're a part Professional Produce, Promethian Adventures, Property Management, Provisions of Key West, P.T.'s Late Night, Quality Inn, Quay Restaurant, R G M Publications, Rachael & Ebenezer, Rachel's Gallery, Ram Publishing, H. Ramos & Company, Reach, Capt. Don Reagle, The Real Estate Company, Red Barn Theatre, Reef Gear, Reef Raiders Dive Shop, Reef Relief, Regional Mortgage, Resort Works, Revivals, Bets Reynolds, John Richmond, Rich's Cafe, Rick's Cafe, Robert's Plumbing, Don Rockwell, John Rodger, Rod's, Rooftop Cafe, Rose of Sharon, Rose Lane Antiques, Rusty Anchor, Alisha Sabul, Sail Away, Sailorman Charters, Sally Rapp's, 1 Saloon, Sheila Sands, Sante, Ron Saunders, Sea Fox, Sea Gull Hotel, Sea Isle, The Sea Loft, Seafarer, 700 Duval, Shades, Shady Daze, Shark Key, Shin's Tae Kwon Do, Sign of Sanford, Simonton Court, Simpson Decorators, Singing Keys, Sixty Minute Photo, Wesley Sizemore, Sktwee Charters, Skyrider, Slacter Publications, Sloppy Joe's, (3\ VE^ AWEINTINETO -fi-e Beverly Smith, Ray Smith, Snow Flakes, Solana Village, Solar Technologies, Solares Hill Magazine, Carole Soulsman, South Sailboards, South Star, Southard Sails, AND 1T> Southard Square, Southard St. Produce, Southeast Bank, Southeast Ocean Inn, Southern Bell, Southern Exposure, Southernmost Runners. Spanish Gardens, Sparkles, Speedy Delivery Service, Spirit, Capt. Rick's Starbuck, Stock Island Lobster, Joan Strunk, Sun Cab, Sun-Solo Papaya, Sunbelt Medical Center, Sundancer Design, Sunlion, Sunset Watersports, Surf Shop, Swallows, Swept Away, Thomas Szuter, TNT Carpet Experts, TV Guide, Take It Away, Foth-Taylor, Mary Katherine Taylor, Tease, Tenders, Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center, Alice Terry, Thrifty Rent-A-Car, Timmy Tuxedo, Bruce Tolman, Tonto's, Captain Tony, Tradewinds, Treasure Salvors, Inc., Triathlon, Paul Tripp, Tropical Inn, Tropical Lines, Tropical Shells, Tropical Towels, Turtle Kraals, Turtle Walk& Co., United Street Realty, United Teachers of Monroe County, Dick Urban. Mark Van Laanen, Van Spyker, Village Cafe, Visible Difference, Voiia, Volpian, Wail 99 FM, Washington St. Motor Inn, Waterfront Theatre, Richard Watherwax, Molly Weaver, Weekend Passports, Sharon Wells, What's Happening, White House, White Mountain Graphics, \X/hite St. Gallery, Whitfield Jack, Why Not Ice Cream, Mike Wilbur, Curtis Wild, William Fleming House, William St. House, Ly!e Williamson, Willie's Store, Schooner Wolf, David Wolkowsky, Word Wizards, World for Children, World Properties, Wrecker's Museum, David Wright, Wyndam Resorts, Libby York, Gary Young, and Bela Zeky. for making 1986 our Most Successful Year!

i^uW^b^-Hu jtoJnW VMtol^a/ ^ww%aw»»<-> Solares Hill — February 1987 — Page 9 Page 8 — February 1987 — Solares Hill of the main attraction, second only to the wouldn't franchise this far south ... but I Methodist Church and the United Way, but sunshine and the diving and the water can envision a ... clean, well-lighted cafe, we do rely heavily on donations; YUZEN sports. People can't spend all their time in where my wife Jen and I are the proprietors The Wesley House 3rd contributions, and our annual fundraiser to the sun or on the water when they're in Annual Valentine's Day make any further improvements to our FUTONS ™" town. So a good resort area does have a He sounds almost embarrassed — a program. burgeoning population of interesting career bartender who has spent his life Benefit Bash Wesley House may be seen as a Light Weight different places to go. For an area so small, working late nights in smoky barrooms, microcosm of Key West, as every racial, I don't think there's anywhere (else) that dreaming of a well-lighted cafe. Actually, it ARE YOU READY FOR A PARTY? ethnic, and religious background is 100% Cotton features ... so many good restaurants, so "makes an obscure sort of sense. When the If you have attended before, I am sure represented between children and staff. many different types of bars and saloons." daily round of drinks and dramas that we'll see you again this year. If not, let me Wesley House has seen many The sleeping solution from It may be because of his belief in the characterized Key West in the early tell you a little bit about our plans ... improvements in recent years. We have Japan for you and your guests. importance of bars and restaurants as an seventies took its toll, thoughts turned to On Saturday, February 14, 1987, from adopted a'curriculum and we strive to offer integral part of Key West that one of John's comfort, to security. 6-9 PM, the magnificent Curry Mansion, a variety of enriching activities and On a platform or the floor, daydreams is that he and his wife, Jennifer, "We've all grown up," John Hellen owned by Edith and Al Amsterdam, will experiences to our children, many of whom folded away for the day, may someday open a place of their own. states. "You have to. I think our generation. host the 3rd annual fundraising party to would not otherwise have such assortment me "Jennifer and I have talked about perhaps is a little lucker; we didn't have to grow up benefit Wesley House Day Care Center. opportunities. 404 DUVAL • KEY WEST Choice of colors. trying to build ... a restaurant sort of at age 20 like our parents did. We got to If you have ever wanted to tour that We are also very proud of our nutrition franchise on the boulevard. There's this bop around the world for eight or ten extra grand mansion located at 511 Caroline program (we serve breakfast, lunch, and wonderful chain of little restaurants in New years and find ourselves. That was a Street, now is your chance! All the rooms afternoon snack daily), and it has been play area so necessary in the summer SiNqtE S150 England called Friendly Ice Cream. I know popular phrase ... finding yourself. will- be open and you are free to make merry called "the best in the state" by our months. this sounds schmaltzy — I've been in the Everyone's changed, and that's just natural. in and out of doors. Department of Education representative. MORE DETAILS ON THE PARTY ... bar business my whole life — but I really Peter Pan is a myth." The "Two Friends Jazz Band" of local The extra time and energy is put out to make Tickets are $15.00 per person or $25.00 DoublE $ 170 like Friendly Ice Cream, And it's just a fame will provide entertainment; the food our meals and snacks "from scratch" using per couple (any two friends arriving John leans back in his chair and smiles, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and together will be considered a couple), and it QUEEN $190 very clean, family-oriented fast food comfortable. He, for one, is not pining will be luscious and plentiful, donated by burgers and shakes and stuff, and they're after Peter Pan. Key West's finest restaurants. There will avoiding sugar, salt, and artificial additives. 'is considered a tax deductible contribution. real popular — full every noon. They be three open bars and, again, all beverages HOW WILL MY DONATION BE SPENT? Remember the excellent music, food, and have been donated by our local merchants. The funds raised in the 1987 benefit will refreshments! Be a sweetheart and attend Prices include delivery to your WHAT IS WESLEY HOUSE AND WHY be used to continue the playground and support a very worthwhile organization. door in 10 to 15 days. HELPLINE of Key West SHOULD I SUPPORT IT? beautification project begun last year. This HERE'S WHAT SOME OF THE KIDS THINK: Are you ready to explore the challenges and rewards which await you as a volunteer We are Key West's oldest and largest effort is long overdue, and all would agree YUZEN day care center. Twelve months per year that the playground at the corner of Varela Derrick Wilson, 4 years old: "I like KiMONO crisis line counselor? You can become a vital member of a team of friendly, caring and dedicated people who share a sense of fulfillment through providing an essential we provide tender loving care to 89 children and Virginia Streets is an eyesore. We have going places like the aquarium." community service. , while their parents go to work or school. never had the money to make these Dusty Brockmiller, 4 years old: "I think PORTER HOUSE The children are between the ages of 1-5 necessary improvements and we are hoping Wesley House is nice because I love my Corner of Caroline and Duval HELPLINE serves all of Monroe County 24 hours, 7 days a week. We are now for a large turnout on February 14. The teacher and like to run and play." '10 a.m. to 5 pm, 7 days - 294-4323 accepting applications for volunteer phone counselors. The next training classes begin years. Monday, February 9. When training is completed you are asked to man the phones only 4 Wesley House is the only state and proceeds from the 1986 benefit were used to Christopher Jones, 4 years old: "I like hours each week. 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Let purpose guide the little wills of men — location (my house, as fate would have it). In the meetings, persons with questions or The purpose which the Masters know and The sailor proved to be quite expert, and an by Valerie Ridenour problems can ask Ram Singh for advice, serve. excellent and kind teacher. My friend Ken SAILOR and it will be given. learned a lot that day, but so did I. As we ORTHOPEDIC FQOTBED SANDALS Jeanette is a practical, lovely woman, From the center which we call the race of spoke of thefts that had been plaguing the PART III beloved by Key West's other psychics, men compound, our Coast Guardsman informed Haunted by the High Price although she prefers to be called a Mystic. Let the Plan of Love and Light work out. us he practiced 'White Witchcraft,' and had ESPRIT of European Sandals? WHAT IS THE COSMIC LIGHT? Jeanette is one of the most giving persons And may it seal the door where evil dwells. been drawn to Gordon's gallery by the sign The Reverend Jeanette can tell you. It is of Merlin over the door. He had been EXPERENCE OUR QUAUTY, I've ever met. Her concern seems always to COMFORT & SAVINGS the Light that shines in each of us, our be on someone else's welfare. If you need Let Light and Love and Power restore the disappointed to find there was no coven Christ spirit, the essence of our inner being, help in your spriritual development as you Plan on Earth. closer than Miami, and felt much better after assortment inc. that enables us to heal ourselves and others he 'cast a spell' around our house to keep prepare to learn the lessons of this earth life, 404 DUVAL • KEY WEST and communicate with those on other planes so that you may go on to the next, be it here WHO'S RIDING THE BROOM? out thieves. He then went to seek out of existence. Key West is hard on Jeanette; or another spiritual plane (vibratory level), I was outside Gordon Baker's Greene Gordon, whom he 'knew' would she does not enjoy our heat, but she came or in another universe, you'd do well to Street Gallery watching Ken (a mutual understand his thinking on the subject. and carve its replica out of wood, with no here to fulfill a mission of love. Thursday consult Jeanette. She will probably save friend) work out with Num Chuks (an Gordon Baker is a Key West artist prior training of any kind. Growing up in evenings at 7:30 PM, you can go to the you a whole lot of trouble along your way. Oriental weapon used by martial arts whose drawings have been turned into Idaho is certainly a good beginning for Pavillion at Higgs Beach (weather The Reverend Jeanette is currently writing practitioners), when a young Coast posters, and whose woodcarvings of the spiritual growth, with nature showing off permitting) and find out for yourself what RA20R-CUT\ Satisfaction her dissertation for her Doctorate, and a Guardsman from the USS Tampa came up support posts at the bar at Rick's attract a lot her majesty at every turn. Gordon doesn't BOAT SOLE I Guaranteed the Church of Cosmic Light is all about. column for a national publication. to stand beside me. He grinned, watched a of awed attention. Gordon claims that even know himself if his powers and experiences Jeanette's husband, Roger, will be there. while, and when Ken picked up his sword, as a small child he could look at an object are related to what we term Witchcraft or He looks like an Apostle (which makes him The Great Invocation laugh) with his long red beard, laced with of the Church of Cosmic Light white. He was, until his retirement, Captain of the tall ship Western Union, a job taken GAS PRICES MAY GO UP over by his son, Scott. Jeanette and Roger From the point of Light within the Mind of will probably leave within the next few God BUT years for New England, but while they are Let light stream forth into the minds of men. Let Light descend on Earth. OPEN 7 DAYS 605 WHITEHEAD ST. here,.you'll want to watch Jeanette channel Ram Singh. 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Member FDIC 2106 N. ROOSEVELT BLVD. JOE Page 12 — February 1987 — Solares Hill Solares Hill — February 1987 — Page 13 FEBRUARY IS NATIONAL not. You be the judge. Here is a portion of magnetic force, those subconscious minds Gordon's story. operating on that kind of energy will be CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH Gordon sat playing his enormous drawn in that direction." • Water flouridation is our most effective weapon against Bamboo flute to quiet his hyperactive mind. When Gordon Baker says he believes in dental decay. If your family drinks bottled water, 22ND ANNUAL "From the Coast Guardsman's point of healing by white magic, he has good consult your pediatrician or dentist about flouride view my sign told him I was into the White reason. If you see Gordon today, bright, magic. I got started in self healing, to turn handsome, with the rippling muscles of a supplements. my consciousness over to a higher energy to body builder, you'd hardly believe Gordon • "Sealants" fill the nooks and crannies of young teeth to OLD ISLAND obtain empirical knowledge that can heal. had a colostomy when he was younger. Meditation, a constant thinking about a "They re-connected my rear end," Gordon RALPHLAUREN prevent decay where it starts. We strongly recommend higher energy, enables you to make your laughed. "They said they couldn't, that I preventive sealants for most children over six. body more like a crystal, an acceptable wouldn't grow hair, that I'd never play POLO • Good nutrition, thorough toothbrushing, and periodic vessel. If a person makes his thoughts an sports. They said I'd never have any acceptable positive energy, it works. A stomach muscles." You could wash clothes examination can belp our children maintain optimal oral person can go to church and listen to on Baker's stomach muscles. "I knew that assortment inc. health. wisdom, but it doesn't make him smart. rify belief in my higher energy would heal Someone can bring you the Light, like a me. You have to accept that there are things 404 DUVAL. KEY WEST pastor who touches you with the power of you can change and things you can't, and God in him, but it still starts deep within the not start stressing out over things you can't Drs. Goldner, Eaton, Mayfield person. They think they want that higher control. A lot of people would call white and the Yin and Yang. It has male and energy. They can be in Egypt calling it Ra; magic self-realization. Being able to be female characteristics. These two polarities, and Associates FESTIVAL they can be somewhere else calling it sorry when you do something wrong. when joined together, comprise the All of Mohammed; they can be a Muslim, or be Otherwise, you've got all this dirt on the the Almighty. The nature of these 1721 FlaglerAve. 294-6696 thinking it was Krishna. A lot of inside ... hatred, vengeance, bitterness ... characteristics is the female, the mother, the theologians think all of these the same dude, it's like a big roadblock. Empirical Earth mother, and today she is still known being the same spirit." knowledge hits that roadblock and it as 'Mother Earth.' We in the craft call her Convenient, Extended Hours Gordon continued, "But there's a higher disintegrates. The Word says if you have a the Goddess, the Lady. The earth is Including Saturday GIINTON SQUARE energy, a unity between all subconscious bad problem, it's because you didn't forgive emblematic of the Goddess, and is indeed IStJIii iiiifitg. minds. We're all part of the same thing." your brother over here. Go forgive your part of the Goddess. We all come from and Co-SpoNsoREcJ by Baker claims his beliefs came from, "sitting brother and your problem will already be return to- the Goddess. The moon is also alone for hours, days, weeks, on the forest solved for you." Whether God, white emblematic of the Goddess and the phases Key WEST ART CENTER, INC. floor, on Smathers Beach, in Mendecino, magic, or just self belief, something healed we go through in life, and of the starting For Adults our major concern is the Key WEST PUyERs, INC. California in some hole I dug to live in. I'd Gordon Baker, who today is a healthy and ending of all things. As the moon prevention of periodontitis (gum disease). be saying, God ... almighty highest positive athlete and versatile and talented artist. begins to wax, this is the maiden aspect of Through the recent expansion of our continuing care consciousness, highest energy, whatever it the Goddess, the new beginning, the is ... clean me. Cure me. Put me though all IS THERE A COVEN IN KEY WEST? crescent seen in the Western sky just after program, dental cleaning appointments are now available. the hell it takes to know who I,am; God I have found that there is indeed a Coven sunset. As the maiden continues to wax and wants us to take that log out of our eye, and — actually two — in Key West. This grow to fullness, then she becomes the if we were a clear crystal, an acceptable friend (who prefers not to be identified) told lady, the woman full of charity. Then she vessel, we'd be filled with metaphysical me, "In the craft (witchcraft) there is no starts diminishing and is only seen in the knowledge, the knowledge of all that is." central leader, just basic laws that everyone Eastern sky in the very early morning. About Key West, Gordon claims, "I was has to follow or suffer the consequences of Then she is known as the crone, the old sucked here. I had to be here. It wasn't not following them. There is no Avatar that woman, the grandmother. Then she dies like I decided to come. I didn't know. you can put all your problems on. You take and is reborn again as the maiden. Jimmy Buffett lived here. I spent a lot of responsibility for your own actions. The "This is our Goddess. She has many & COMPUTER CO. my time in Sun Valley, where Hemingway Craft is the old religion of Europe, names. 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But he had turned Sheri down. life," Fylyk stated, "right around the time She continued, "I was so ensconced in Caribbean it's spelled differently, but she's because they lived in the fields. In the my husband died. It was like the perfect negative stuff. He wrote me a letter and still the same Goddess. The Goddess is in threefold. You cannot harm anybody. If timing; the Spirit entered my life at that Celtic countries they lived out in the heath, you do, Karma will be swift." Anyone who said, between the negative emotional every woman. thus were born the words Pagan and point." Giving a friend a ride to a meeting patterns I was into and the drugs, I wasn't "Then there's the God, who is the purposely does you harm "cannot be a placed Sheri in a meeting where, "it seemed ready. (He hadn't been told these things.) Heathen." My source tells me a witch, no matter what they may claim." consort of the woman, and represented by mis-translation caused the word "witch" to like when I talked to him (John-Roger) I. But he cared a lot about me. I've always the sun. This is the God of the woods and mean evil sorcerer. Thus the translation was uplifted. He spoke from his heart all wanted to serve people," Sheri remembered. the fields and growing things, a God of the said, thou shalt not suffer a witch to live, WHO NEEDS INNER AWARENESS? the time. I started listening to'his tapes and "Even as a little girl, I always felt good hunt. This is the Lord of death and resulting in the burning of many innocent Sheri Fylyk has spent the last two years reading his books, and I could just feel the about that. I was going through a period of resurrection, the God who takes us through and deeply religious people. The word offering group discussion to interested healing taking place." indecision. I decided to slow down on the the gates when we die and leads us toward "witch" itself goes back to a Saxon word people in Key West on Tuesday nights at Sheri became a seminar leader after a few drugs." resurrection. The craft believes in meaning wise, and the religious leaders her home. Sheri is a very pretty lady, the years and began holding meetings herself, Sheri began to notice that with marijuana reincarnation and previous lives." People in were called wicken, which evolved in the head turning variety, but she's definitely not but still vacillated between depression and she began to get "psychic to the point of the craft are often confused with Satanists, I language's gradual changes to vicar. Craft just another pretty face. Sheri is serious doing drugs and weliness. "I feel that most trouble. I couldn't be around people who was informed. "Satanism is a rebellious people today are still subject to about her mission on this earth plane. In of us are looking for some kind of peace were upset, or maybe had an entity attached derivative of Christianity. Witches do not misinterpretation because of the lack of a addition to her Tuesday seminars, Sheri when we do a drug ... let's change what to them. I would pick it up and become worship the devil; they don't even believe in good system of information and language. I offers counseling sessions and teaches I'm feeling, I'm getting crazy. upset, paranoid. I decided to isolate myself the devil. Only Christians believe in the was further informed, "No witch would do meditation. "I help people tune into their Unfortunately, the euphoria, the with marijuana in a search for Self. For 643 DUVAL STREET, KEY WEST, FL33040 devil. 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DD Now open 6 520 Front St. • across from the Pier House PM Til 2 AM "The place for a friend to stay" Open 7 days • We ship 1015 Fleming Street, Key West, Fl 33040 CAROLINE ST./296-6472 296-6868 Page 18 — February 1987 — Solares Hill The diversity of media and styles Solares Hill — February 1987 — Page 19 T \j represented will offer the collector a variety residential areas during takeoff where a consequences. Of course any crash of any of choices seldom provided by a private maximum of 60 to 70 dB is allowed by the aircraft during a landing approach or in a gallery. Shown will be graphics, sculpture, city noise ordinance. Noise measurements populated area could have fatal photography, and paintings in watercolor, Editorial of 95 to over 100 dB have been.made at consequences. However, the size and oil and mixed media. homes along Riviera Drive and along South weight pf the larger jets (the 727 weighs Merit awards totaling $2,000 will be by Bill Westray Roosevelt Boulevard. The F-28 has also about 130,000 pounds) increases the presented by the Key West Art Center. The been measured at between 90 and 95 dB potential for more complete destruction of •merit awards will be judged by Dr. On Tuesday, January 20, the Key West along the landing path over Bayview Park occupied public buildings should an Marcilene Wittmer and Gerald Winter. Dr. City Commission adopted two resolutions and Key West High School. accident occur. The degree of threat would Guide your canoe silently Wittmer is a professor of art and art history concerning Key West International Airport Eastern Airlines operates mostly 19- be expected to decrease as the mass of the over clear, and chairperson of the Department of Art at jet aircraft operations. One called attention passenger turboprop aircraft which are aircraft decreases. protected tropical island watera. the University of Miami. Of the airlines to the Key West noise satisfactory, but at midafternoon has a 105- The purpose of the resolution to the with an experienced local naturalist Gerald Winter is a professor of art and ordinance, which jet aircraft operations passenger Boeing 727 flight, which has airlines is to secure the replacement of the Treat yourserl to a feast former chairperson of the Department of Art 1 seem to be violating. The other called upon been measured at 100 to 105 dB during large F-28 and 727 jets with the quieter, of the Lower Keys' at the University of Miami. Mr. Winter is a a collection of fine the Secretary of the Navy, and other takeoff and during its long, low approach smaller and more maneuverable turboprops. most serene natural beauty, • contemporary women's clothing in the Key Deer National Wildlife Refuge well known artist and his work may be seen government officials to enter into over Key West High School. It has been Eastern already has its Beechcraft 1900, in many private, corporate and museum ~~ - next to the Fo early House discussions leading to possible shared use Donl miss this 296-7284 " regularly observed and photographed which could replace the 727. Piedmont, unique experience1 collections. of the runways at Navy Boca Chica Field by passing 75 to 80 feet above the J-wing of through its subsidiary Henson Airlines, is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The winning art will be on display at the commercial jet aircraft. the school and although the FAA has stated already operating the much quieter 37- 545 per person ($41) (or 4 or more] artists' space area and can be identified by The problem seems to be this. Piedmont that its operations are safe, many observers passenger DeHaviland DHC-8 turboprop in Epipped Canoes & Lunch either a blue or red ribbon. The list of the Airlines is presently operating five flights a have become concerned that a small the Miami, Naples, Bahamas area, which for more information write winners will be posted by Saturday day with Fokker F-28 twin jet aircraft. The deviation from its landing path, or a landing seemingly could be extended to Key West. P.O. Box 62, Big Pine Key, FL 33043 afternoon at the Art Center. 65-passenger F-28 produces about 99 emergency could cause a collision with a Both of these are modern, state-of-the-art Call 385-872-2620 Over 40 purchase awards of $150 each decibels of noise on the surrounding school building that could have catastrophic airplanes. will be selected by merchants and individuals who support the festival with their participation as purchase award sponsors. The festival committee is most Dansk. Art Festival WHEN ROCK FEVER STRIKES Because Great Dining by Florence Recher

More than 125 artists will compete for Means More Than over $9,000 in merit and purchase awards at the 22nd annual Old Island Days Art Festival scheduled for Saturday and Great Food. Sunday, February 21 and 22, from 10 AM to 5:30 PM, at Clinton and Mallory Square. The festival, which annually attracts thousands of art enthusiasts, has become a CALL popular highlight of Key West's Old Island Days celebration. It has grown from 1107 N. Roosevelt Blvd. modest beginnings in 1965 as an exhibit by Key Plaza Shopping Ctr. a few local artists to an exhibit of high Key West, Florida 33040 quality art by artists from every corner of the United States, appreciative for their continued interest and MON-FRI 9:00-5:30; SAT 9:00-3:00 support of the festival. Their support and that of the Tourist Development Council and the City of Key West contribute immeasurably to the success of the festival As co-sponsors of the festival, the Key West Art Center, Inc. and the Key West Players, Inc. further their goals to bring art to Key West in its many varied forms, from the visual two dimensional to the performing arts. The Key West Art Center, located in a restored 1890's building at 301 Front Street, offers in its gallery constantly SWEET changing exhibits, open daily from 10 AM to Set your table with Dansk at savings of up to 60% 5 PM; admission is free. During February on discontinued patterns, seconds, and limited ^MISCHIEF and March, there will be special exhibits by editions. Distinctive designs for dining, cooking, Glamorous Wm/s Judi Wagner, Maxine McMullen, Irma Our 6th Vear of entertaining, and giftgivtng. Quigley and Tony Van Hasselt. We ship UPS. Checks, To Make Trouble Creatiue, Original; The Key West Players, Inc., whose MasterCard, Visa. Our Specialties: Open 7 days. * Exotic Swim wear & Beach Coverups theater is the Waterfront Playhouse where Dancewear s Costumes they present a wide variety of musicals 8 Enticing Lingerie Sportswear § Lingerie e Accessories by Whiting & Davis concerts and plays, is now in its 47th season. They continue to offer the best of SuMmiuear » Custom Designs community theater for the enjoyment of Key 9 Breath-taking Selections West residents and its visitors. If You Don't See It - for Evening ... and Afterward Don't miss this year's art festival as it WE'LL MflKE iT! Now In Key West 335 DUVAL will be better than ever. Remember the Dansk Factory Outlet • Key West, FL DUVALWALK dates, Saturday and Sunday, Febuary 21 415 GREENE ST./KINO PLflZR 400 Duval Street, in the heart of Old Town 296-0777 and 22, Mallory Square, Key West ffl (305)294-0151 296-7326 Page 20 — February 1987 — Solares Hill KEY WEST ISLAND Solares Hill — February 1987 — Page 21 Enjoy the Key West Experience A HEALTHY BODY, S TORE DAVID KAUFELT in a relaxing BALANCED MIND & Island will be signing his new book and serene environment New Extended Hours MEW - USED - RARE UPLIFTED SPIRIT. City BOOKS FOR American Tropic MASSAGE Mon.-Sat. 10 AM to 9 PM March 2, 12-2 PM READERS & COLLECTORS by HOUSE Sun. 11 AM to 6 PM Patricia fleiss ^Massage _ WE'LL ORDER ANY BOOK (iaty A Unique onr Place SPECIAL ORDERS GIVEN SPECIAL ATTENTION to Stay" SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT for M. uuncan Mathewson, III will be at the store on Friday, February 20,1987 between 6-8 PM to sign copies of his new book, A New Age Cafe, Gallery, 414 Treasure of the Atocha and Healing Centre WILLIAM - 530 Simonton St. fkaftfi STREET Corner of Southard A Holistic Alternative (IN OLD KEY WEST! Gary Young, 294-4463 VISIT OUR RARE BOOK ROOM 294-6553 294-5702 1 st Editions - Many Signed Copies - Rare Hemingway," Tennessee Williams, Many Others FL LIC.If MA0004392 can be passed through sharing toilets, food, WE BUY BOOKS. touch, or working or living with someone WE ARE ALWAYS INTERESTED IN PURCHASING FINE LIBRARIES. A Perspective on with AIDS. People who refuse to share space with a carrier are being unreasonable. 513 Fleming Street * 294-2904 Pioneers Incidentally, someone with AIDS, whose PICK UP YOUR N.Y. TIMES AND WALL ST. JOURNAL HERE DAILY. immune system may not be able to fight For the long range needs of the City of civilian airlines, for example, Eglin AFB in by Sonia Green, AIDS Education Project infection, can be in more danger from Key West, a place is needed where the large Florida, and Marine Corps Air Station in someone else with just a common cold or jets, including the F-2, 727, and larger Yuma, Arizona with a mission similar to Had enough of cold depressing facts flu than vice versa. In the NBC TV THE Boeing 737, 757, or 767 could be operated Boca Chica. about AIDS? Certainly the media blitz is so program, men and women with AIDS could with safety and without noise impact. The fear provoking we have to use not be placed in shelters for the .homeless REAL ESTATE ; We call upon Piedmont and Eastern psychological escape tactics to stay sane — for their own protection, as they could not COMPANY latter never could be operated safely at Airlines to seriously consider replacing its KWIA according to the FAA. The only "I never get sick / don't do those kinds of be exposed to too much disease. ——OF KEY WEST lNO->— .jet transports with much quieter propjets. drugs / always been lucky ..." — and we RESIDENTIAL possibility in this respect would be the Navy We call upon the Navy to seriously It is heartbreaking to imagine the Boca Chica Field where a 10,000-foot convince ourselves that somehow we impossible ironies of the AIDS diagnosis: 1332 A DUNCAN STREET consider how it could accommodate limited belong to an elite group with a charmed life $169,000. runway already exists, and where buffer commercial jet transports in the future in the To be told you have this life-threatening zones around the airfield are being acquired beyond the statistics. What other weapon disease in the same breath as being advised This Old Town House was moved to its •economic interest of the Greater Key West present location near Tennessee Williams' to minimize noise impact. 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— R. Duncan Mathewson III, Publisher JIM PICKING — Wendy Tucker, Managing Editor Luani Plaza, •— Ron Harrison, Art Director — Jeanettc E. Bottoms, Production Manager — Michad Lewis, Yachting Editor La Cr^pcrie First Booksigning occasions: ORDER FORM Feb. 20, Key West, »m S ,S0FTB°UND EDITION - POSTPAID 6-8 p.m., Key West 28.50 PER HARDBOUND EDITION - POSTPAID • Steak ITALIAN Island Boiikstore, SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR LARGE ORDERS • Seafood J SPECIALTIES 513 Fleming St. NO. • Wine/Beer Feb. Zl, Marcuhm, J0 a-m- ~ 12 noon, The Bixik Embonum, 124DUVALST. 294-7677 5195 Overseas OPEN 7 DAYS SIDEWALK CAFE Higfcway, Marathon LUNCH 11:30 to 2:30 SELECTION OF BEER & WINE DINNER 7:00 to 10:30 The Key West Optician Sun.-Sat. J1 AM to JO PM • Sun.-Mon. II AM to 5 PM Ph. 294-741 r FRENCH CHEF/OWNER 628 Duval Street — 296-7696" • .... Hours: M-T-W-F 9 tc,5:3O: Thursday I to.9 Page 22 — February 1987 — Solares Hill Solares Hill — February 1987 — Page 23 this story must change. In the meantime, How many deaths does it take before we're prevalence rate per capita. The Pigeon House Patio held a fund-raising party January 12 for these pioneers are fighting their battles willing to make the effort to change? The Monroe County Public Health Unit AIDS Help, Inc.. More than $3,500 was contributed. Jak alone, winning victories in private not only If we want to sustain the practice of safe — AIDS Education Project — at 901B Warburton, President of AIDS Help, Inc., collected a $5.00 for themselves, but for those who follow ... sex as a lifelong habit it must be exciting, Duval Street (294-8302) is responsible for donation from more than 300 fun-loving guests. In addition, the Safe sex is now part of accepted practice erotic and fun, not just safe and boring; and education, counselling and testing. A waiters, bartenders, and piano players contributed their tips. An in the large gay communities such as New so it is planned to hold safe-sex workshops simple blood test is taken confidentially on a auction that took place helped in reaching the goal. York and San Francisco, who have had to in the Key West vicinity which are more numbers system where no name is taken; All money is used in Monroe County for individuals with AIDS, deal with the reality of large numbers of than just educational. This is a major life- the recommended donation of $20 can be ARC or HIV positive. These dollars cover food, expenses, friends and lovers with AIDS. Education change for us all, and naturally we have waived and home visits are available. If housing, utilities, personal expenses, physician services and has paid off and there has been a resultant many questions and doubts which must be your result is negative, then you can be prescribed drugs for needy PWA's and PWARC's. The increasing sharp decline in the incidence of other dealt with to feel motivated and happy about reassured that you are safe from contacts up number of AIDS patients requires continued support by the sexually transmitted diseases. Now it's it. to six months ago-. If your result is time for the rest of the country, including community. The Board of AIDS Help, Inc. wishes to express its The situation in Key West is that positive, you have up to a 30% chance of WILLIAMS appreciation to Nancy Loewy for planning this party, to the Pigeon Key West, to take heed and change one day developing an AIDS-related unhealthy attitudes and habits. although official statistics show a relatively House Patio and the many friends and volunteers who made this small number of cases since recording infection. You will receive counselling to FINE ARTS party a success. Is it a practical possibility? Education began (51), there are many unrecorded •help you decide about the test. All are On Febuary 14, a Red Party will be held at Papillon Bar. This is alone isn't enough — we have to act on it. cases, and they appear to be a very high invited to this pleasant office to ask CENTER their Valentine's Day Show featuring the White Glove Girls. questions, read and see videos. Virginia Donations will be accepted at the door for AIDS Help, Inc. TOP-K.'VII I) BY Vaupel, Health Educator for Monroe RwvungTimes County, works out of this office and is •FEBRUARY 1987- .V.A/.IM available to speak to individuals and groups. America's Frost-Free Please come and see us. A Support Group has been formed DANCE ALIVEI Southernmost City specifically for people with AIDS/ARC The Best in Classical Ballet, Contemporary BETTY M. BROTHERS which is functioning very successfully, and Works and Jazz. February 7 at 8:00 P.M. a separate group is planned for people with $12, $8, $4 Key West a postive antibody test. 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Gibson Her much delayed reply said: "I offend visitors, such display would be "Sixty years ago I knew everything; now consider a cover letter to be crucial because unfair to the other artists in the exhibit. I know nothing.; education is a progressive it serves as prelude to a work. In the case I've recently thought about my column It's really quite sad that we can view HCH DESIGNS discovery of our own ignorance." ~ Will of your letter I found that I wasn't able to murder, rape, incest, theft and assault, 704 DUVAL and the response it's generated. This Durant. enter the story ..." caused me to ponder both my writing and kidnapping, arson and extortion, corruption KEY WEST Perhaps in sixty years, if I'm lucky, I'll In other words I hadn't wooed her in places high and low, outrages of every FL 33040 WATERFRONT CAMPGROUND & TRAILER PARK my readership. 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There are, of course, wonderful that, now and then, they'll be confronted brilliance with genius. There's a story exceptions in both spheres, writers, teachers with something beyond sweet nothings. about how Thornton Wilder expounded at and editors possessed of talent and They should demand it! BENDER- length, before a group of people at dinner, dedication. They are lonely voices in the Quotation: on how he constructed his plays. He ghettos of Old Ivy and Publishers Row. "America is the only nation in history INC demonstrated how the whole of classical ignorance. Meanwhile ... Quotation: which miraculously has gone directly from TANIS and modern theater had influenced his Being far removed from the academic "The general tendency of things barbarism to degeneration without the usual ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW IN REAL ESTATE. work. Afterwards, someone asked scene, my writing experience has throughout the world is to render mediocrity interval of civilization." — Georges A Mythological Workshop by Sales • Rental • Management Tennessee Williams, who was just starting nevertheless allowed conclusions about the ascendant power among mankind." — ' Clemenceau. Russell Childs, Apprentice Runnemaster his great career, about his own writing academe as it affects modern literature. John Stuart Mill. All right, M. Clemenceau — you started methods. Mr. Williams mumbled Rather than a- "bright city on a hill," the Craig Biondi recently contributed two it!. Explore Your Human Potential something about "feeling" and sat down. English departments of our learning paintings to a group show held at his Consider the riot caused in Paris by the Converse With The Spiritual Theories are all very nice; they can institutions are creating a literary slum gallery. 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World War I, to the debut of Jean Cocteau's cropping up. A case-in-point: the court to print what everybody (including the make it to August first or so, but as for a many firms are paring down their lists of avant-garde ballet, Parade. At the time decision made in Tennessee on October 24th publisher) likes to hear. repeat performance next year ... forget it. potential customers who do not respond Parade appeared, with the war raging in of 1986, after a fundamentalist Christian What does bother me? Some readers Nature's Way — Check with our local nurseries or the county over a given period of time. Europe, it was expected that the more group brought suit against the use of certain don't seem to read at all, or, having read, do agricultural extension service (294-4641) to The world outside seems to be in pretty conventional spectators, those who might literary works (used in classrooms) which not take things in context. They flit and February Facts and make sure you are not being hoodwinked by much of a holding pattern right now, have been prone to offense, were off in the they found objectionable. hover, seeking only the honey or the bile Fancies overactive salespeople. Remember that weather-wise. Friends are complaining that trenches. The aristocratic, "enlightened" What were these perverse tomes? The which excites them. many of the plants we consider temperate their bananas are not being terribly supporters of the arts were at hand. The Wizard of Oz (for its portrayal of a good I played with quotes this time in order to by Alice Terry require a period of dormancy brought on by productive. Spring seems almost ready to opening still caused an uproar, with fist witch), The Diary of Anne Frank (for show what might be done, even in a casual cold weather in order to survive past the burst upon us, yet it is only February and so fights among opposing camps of artists, and Anne's suggestion that all religions are way, with the printed word, with ideas: The annual flood of seed catalogs has first summer. that cannot be true. However, my with bejeweled matrons threatening Cocteau equal), Macbeth and Cinderella (for their Partake, digest, be provoked. Spit out the frangipani is bursting with bloom and didn't with their hat pins. depictions of witchcraft and magic) — four begun once again, reminding us that it is A further word about catalogs. Be pips but not everything with it. And, keep indeed winter and February. One judicious about throwing out the old for the show even a glimmer of a bud all summer. The French reviled their best artists of hundred objections in all. A group of in mind that roughage is good for the Ominous muttering^ about a false spring the last century, made chicken coops out of people went to great expense and trouble to enterprising nursery glitzed up my copy new issue. Some catalogs are generous system. with a computerized assurance that with cultural pointers and garden planning. persist. All we can do is observe, pretend it Renoir's paintings, and allowed Rodin and enforce their standards upon others -— and a It's called thinking. is winter and enjoy our fabulous climate. his wife to freeze to death. court ruled in their favor! everything in their glossy hyped-up sales Others are resplendent with pictures and pitch would indeed bloom in Key West. serve as fine reference material. A warning: Bulbs to plant outdoors here and now are In recent times we've seen protest in Well, that was in Tennessee. It can't caladium, crinium, eucharis, gladiolus, France over the creation of the Picasso Nonsense! This nursery is located way up some catalogs will not arrive by mail if the happen here! Not with our swell north, and.we are in zone ten ... remember company has not received an order from haemanthus, montbretia, tuberose, and Museum, with supposedly knowledgeable community of affluent, sophisticated folks. zephyranthes. It is safe to plant seeds of people still insisting, at this late date, that that number. Some of the plants touted as you in the past year or two. Mailing and (And would someone please let Craig proper to grow in our sub-tropical area will • publishing are increasingly expensive and ageratum, sweet alyssum, China-aster, the greatest artist of the present century was Biondi out of the bathroom?) a fraud. Mon Dieu! If this is "civilization," Now, back to the reactions caused by my perhaps we've done well to avoid it. earlier columns, and my thoughts on the (However, allow me one last word about reading process itself. France; Any nation which can produce a If people chose to respond only when Claire Lacy, lovely and cultured lady that they are annoyed I can live with that. I'm she is, must be refined indeed.) especially grateful for the freedom of Quotation: expression I enjoy in Solares Hill, "I never knew a girl who was ruined by particularly since my intrepid editor often a bad book." - Jimmy Walker. holds opinions different from mine. Bill The issue of censorship in favor of the allows my column because, I feel, he "The niftiest casual clothes in the Keys ..." "A trendy shop ..." TIME MAGAZINE lowest common denominator is always knows that a newspaper has more to do than THE MIAMI HERALD "One of America's most exciting retail environments an absolute must for your visit." ENGLAND'S BBC TELEVISION .

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Domino's 922 Truman Ave. Pizza Delivers' . 296-7795 Untied delivery area . < ..;Ou* driversi carry less ihari S2O0O ©19S6 Domino's Pn>a*lTic Solares Hill — February 1987 — Page 31 Page 30 — February 1987 — Solares Hill effervescent people who are enacting life and its ceremonies. Further, the colors, textures and designs of each painting are ACCOUNTING AND earned over onto the wide, wood frames. The final touch is an overlay of colored TAX SERVICES < Dresses "dots" in complementary colors which For Businesses and Individuals Wit accent the figures, giving them a stylized Off This quality. They are primitive paintings which Processed Professionally, tell a simple story in a delightful way. machoti While living in New York City, Baron Efficiently, and Timely was once honored by the American Folk Art European Resortwear SOUTHERN ITALIAN DINING Museum and his works auctioned off at Servicing Key West, Marathon 721 Duval St. Sotheby's. Locally his works have been and the Lower Keys 917 DUVAL 296-7837 KEY WEST shown and sold at East Martello Museum Key West, FL 33040 and Art Gallery, Gingerbread Square 10 am- 6 pm Gallery, Fred Gros Gallery, The Key West George Swimmer (305) 294-9950 Art Center, Marion Stevens' Art Unlimited, Phone: 745-2787 DINNER 6:00 - 11:30 i and at the Cove Gallery in Wellfleet, "one of a kind designs" Massachusetts. "The Birthday Party" will be open to Quality Costume Jewelry as wedding gifts. These included a cake members of the Key West Art and Historical stand, magazine rack, jewel box, mirror and & Accessories "The Birthday Party," a Society on March 3, 1987. Once again, the V writing box. Over 34 pieces were exhibited reception will be sponsored by Sue and Bill # vn Tailoring & Dressmaking Jack Baron Exhibit and most were sold the first night. Clothing Sellers, local Burger King franchise owners and art patrons. Some of the new titles: Special Gifts by June Brasgalla "Strolling Down Truman Avenue," "The in the U.S. suffer with agonizing Fabrics Christening," "Sunday in Bayview Park." Greeting Cards You did go to "The Wedding" last Even Minnie Mouse gets into the act! Fine Art March, didn't you? No, no, not Fergy and One may attend the opening by joining Back Pain. Cosmetology & Couture Andrew's wedding! They're foreigners! the Art and Historical Society for an annual We're talking about "The Key West Consultation fee of $15. The show will be open to the Wedding," right here in our home town! public for a month beginning March 4. Massage Therapy effectively THE BEARDED IRIS Jack Baron According to Lee Dodez, executive director "A year "round Christmas Shop" requests the pleasure of your company of the Art and Historical Society, Baron is PROPRIETORS at one of the more popular artists to exhibit at reduces muscular imbalances and William C. Sours ami Richards. Mu ncly "The Wedding" the museum. His works are priced within 1207 DL'VAL ST. / 294 0589 8 PM March 4, 1986 at the Martello Towers the range of the average collector. So read the unique announcement of an The Society is located at 3501 S. helps to re-establish the body's art showing last year which drew over 400 Roosevelt Boulevard and will be open daily guests, all members of the Key West Art from 9:30 to 5:00 PM. 1 and Historical Society. Jack Baron and own healing mechanisms. three friends, each dressed in white tuxes, arrived in a sedan decorated with tin cans, labelled, "Just Married." Guests were given Try Pain Relief A Iternatives souvenir "rice" bags as they strolled through a fascinating exhibit of 34 paintings and objects depicting a Key West black Jack Baron at work in his Key West Studio at wedding. . Who is Jack Baron and what was "Key Coffee Butler and the Junkanoo Band West Wedding" all about? entertained guests with island music. Two Baron, a long time resident of our town, large wedding cakes and an abundance of is an artist who has developed a style champagne carried out the wedding theme. reflective of the island — colorful, lively, The real "stars" of the event were the pleasing to the eye. He observes life as it paintings. The titles tell the story best: teems and swirls around him and captures it "The Best Man," "The Preacher," "Bride on canvas in his own way. and Groom with Dog," "Ladies Choir Using the brightest of colors, he works Key West's Only Outdoor Outside the Church," "I Caught the with acrylics, highlighted with pen and ink. Oceanfront Restaurant. Bouquet." Decorative objects, done in the His "Wedding" series, as well as his latest, same colorful style as the paintings, served DINING The Birthday Party" series, show happy, Indoors or Under The Stars. BILLY WEBB § BAR Live Music • THEAFTERDECK A Transom's Height Above The Water. 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Lonely and feeling sorry for problem." hour or so, it is cooked into crack and these sales are -generally used to support Key West — Part Three fighting. Her father eventually killed herself, Candy found pals from her drug After crack cocaine was first introduced distributed to the dealers. your own addiction. Whatever happens, Portrait of a Pearl Junkie himself. days at Stu's Bar, a now-defunct drug to our community (see "The Money in Today Candy recalls from jail, "I didn't you make certain that you pay the supplier "I was lonely," Candy says of her life hangout on Stock Island. Cocaine — From South America to Duval even think of myself as a dealer. I'm here from Miami. A while back, Candy's next by Frank Kaiser then. Her new boyfriend — seven years "You start off just having a good time •Street," Solares Hill, December, 1986), for sales and possession, but I never made door neighbor got behind in his payments her senior — seemed the answer to her with your friends. Then, pretty soon, dozens of addicts, including Candy, moved any money at it. I sold enough so I could and disappeared. His body was found later, December 12, 1986 - The Joint Agency problems. Although he didn't use heroin you're shooting day and night." This time into Pearle. No wonder. The trailer park's stay high. I never thought about what I did washed up on the beach. He left a wife and Investigative and Legal (JAIL) Unit himself, he supplied Candy with the drug around, Candy was injecting cocaine. "At location just off Route 1 makes it perfect for until I came to jail. I was just doing it." two kids. reported the arrest of an alleged drug daily. "It was his way of controlling me," first I thought that coke wouldn't get to me a drug supermarket. Interior streets are ill- "It" was getting rocks for $6 and selling "Sometimes you take jewelry in payment peddler at a Stock Island trailer park she says now. "And after that first time, I like heroin did. Then I fooled myself into lit and hidden from public road surveillance. them for $10; "it" was breaking up a $150 for crack," Candy relates. "It goes back up Thursday night after she allegedly just started living for the- stuff." Two years thinking that I was doing myself a favor by Multiple exits provide quick escape if chunk of crack cocaine into 50 pieces and to Miami to be sold; it's probably hot here offered "crack" cocaine "rocks" to later, when Candy was 15, they had a child, smoking crack instead of shooting it. authorities come in. Abandoned trailers selling the rocks for $500; "it" was selling a anyway. The same with boat equipment. undercover agents for sale. a boy who was placed for adoption. Shooting dope is so ugly. I didn't want to invite trespassers to shoot and snort couple of $800,ounces of cocaine every At Pearle, you can put in an order for Reportedly a repeat offender, Candace At 17, the young redhead experienced be a junkie again." But a junkie she cocaine. And trailer park management night. "It" kept her high. "It" fed her something and get it on the same day in ("Candy") Mense, 33, allegedly sold two her first arrest for possession of illegal became, and soon she'd lost her home, her apparently has done little or nothing to stop addiction. exchange for drugs." About extending "rocks" to undercover agents, after drugs. Although Key West police later two boats, her car, and all of her the drug and prostitution trade. "No one Candy remembers overdosing a number credit to fellow addicts: "You don't front which the enterprising woman "went dropped the charges, it was the first of belongings. watched the place," Candy recalls. "You of times. "With rocks you never know many people. Some of the girls are OK back and brought out eight more. Then many bouts with the law as heroin addiction Candy's addiction had taken her quickly could get away with murder." what you're doing. Suddenly you'll have because there are guys on the street who we took her to jail," reported a member dragged her down. Finally her life back to the point where only getting high Indeed, several deaths occurred. Two convulsions. Maybe you smoke a rock and will pay for their ass all day." of the JAIL team. bottomed when, at age 23, Candy served 90 and staying high mattered. Reluctantly she young residents, Brenda Williams and walk around the trailer park and 15 minutes A number of run-aways live at Pearle, He noted this was the sixth time the days incarcerated in Dade County Jail on a placed Cassandra with her younger brother. Claudia Perez, committed suicide. Others later ... SNAP! You just go. You never very young girls from New York, woman had been arrested this year. She prostitution charge. On her release, some of simply "disappeared." Life is cheap in this know when. Then when you come to, and Minneapolis, Miami. "Some of the Cubans THE PEARLE CONNECTION they tell you that you went into convulsions was charged with two counts of sale and the young lady's friends paid her way to Whether it be alcohol, heroin, or country's $120 billion a year illegal drug here like to get to the women. They give the delivery of the illegal substance. — Key Costa Rica, where she spent four drug-free market. and were crazy, you swear up and down rocks away until they've got the girl cocaine, an addict will steal or do most that nothing happened." She does recall West Citizen months rebuilding her body, mind and anything to feed his addiction. Today Key Hanging on the wall in the offices of the hooked." The girls,.some not yet in their. spirit. JAIL Unit is a map of Pearle Trailer Park, times when she'd come out of a convulsion teens, turn into what one resident calls West and county law enforcement officers and take off running, not knowing where "coke whores." It was one of these girls Twenty years ago, when Candy was 13 HAVING IT ALL definitely see a direct correlation between color-coded to show which trailers are years old, her boyfriend shot her up with suspected of dealing, which trailers have she was or even remembering her name. who, in a plea bargain, told JAIL Unit Candy's next eight years were the best of the recent cocaine "epidemic" here and the "You slowly come around and realize authorities about Candy's dealing drugs. heroin for the first time. "I'd never had so her life. She had a new boyfriend and, increase in theft of all kinds. "The crack been busted, — once, twice, or more, and much as a beer before," she recalls. "It was which are used for cooking the crack what's happened. It's so scary. Then you (State Attorney Zuelch points out that the although they never married, she lived with problem, especially, has increased crime," go back and do the same stupid thing all goal of any law enforcement unit is to make wonderful, though. I remember how him in apparent middle-class bliss. notes State Attorney Kirk Zuelch, the man cocaine. Soon after Candy moved into the everything bad evaporated; everything felt park with her new boyfriend, a fisherman over again." the step up to the next higher person, in this Backyard fish-fries and lemonade with the who created the highly-acclaimed JAIL case, let a person go on a possession charge so good." neighborhood kids, weekend picnics and Unit. This is certainly true in and around and doper named Noberto Labarca, the BEACHED BODY Born in Key West, the daughter of an mark representing their trailer on the JAIL The Miami connection provides the in order to get the seller.) In early boating trips, a car, a home of their own — Pearle Trailer Park on Stock Island. As September, JAIL people, armed with an alcoholic father, her family moved to New she had it all. They soon had a child, Sheriff Billy Freeman says, "Pearle isn't the Unit's map took on the colors of a rainbow. drugs to dealers at Pearle on consignment. Huevos mmm. SOUTHMD & mmmm. Rancheros 29*4198 . at any hour! v^r i^cp v MON., WED., THURS., and SAT. NIGHTS of Key West, Inc. FROM 8-TILL ... DJ. CHARLIE'S

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The new branch is being designed to meet the needs to participate in a drug treatment program. can't tell the drug pushers that he's going to tents and warehouses. At Glades (If conditions are violated, you face up to send them to jail. If you plan your crimes, Correctional Institution near Belle Glade, of its very special neighborhood. There will be 6 inside teller three years in prison.) - you may never go to jail under the point there are some 400 inmate beds in an old windows, 2 drive-up teller windows, 1 walk-up teller window (!) So, for Judge Fowler, the sentencing system." canning factory. Our state prisons are choice is somewhere between 12 and 30 And Det. Ben Lowe probably speaks for taking in an average of 400 more inmates and, of course, a GENIE, The Marine Bank's 24 Hour Automatic months in prison or community control. all of the men in his operation as well as the. than they release each month;"Florida State Teller. The judge must have "clear and convincing" JAIL Unit when he says of the sentencing Department of Corrections estimates a need As a full service location, the new branch will offer the reasons to deviate. guidelines, "I don't like them. I think the of an extra $33.2 million this year alone to complete line of financial services available at any Marine Bank SELL 200 ROCKS AND GO FREE first time a person sells coke he should go to handle the influx of new inmates. These sentencing guidelines are jail. It's a deadly drug." Florida today has more people in prison location including 100% Free Checking (really!), plenty of safety universally disliked by everyone with whom Ruth Weinstein, Candy's public than the entire Federal Prison System. And deposit boxes, Money Market Fund accounts, Discount Brokerage I spoke on the arresting and prosecuting defender, sees them sometimes working to building new prisons is expensive. To her clients' advantage. "In the 'theft' Services and much more. side of the judicial fence. State Attorney construct an 887-bed prison —; good for Kirk Zuelch was one of eight state attorneys category, a person can have up to 23 counts two months' worth of new prisoners — who spoke out and appealed the concept to of theft before he gets out of the probation costs $33 million,. about $37,000 per the State Supreme Court as ridiculous. area." Her problem is in the other direction. inmate. "If someone pleads to, say, two counts of We'll see you soon in "Sentencing should be based on previous MORE THAN HOPE. history, character, and danger to the sale of cocaine and they've never been in trouble before and can abide by the law and Candy sees the guidelines as too rigid. Old Town, Key West! community. The way it is now, we handle felony probation, they are still given "The law doesn't recognize that sentence by points instead of people." As either community control or prison. I've everybody's different. Some people sell an example, Kirk says, "Go out and pick never seen a judge depart below the drugs to kids. I never did. I wish to God someone up for selling crack right now, guidelines." that someone hadn't sold me drugs when I even if it's 150 or 200 rocks, and if it's a was a teenager." THE first-time offense he'll get probation. With To this Sheriff Freeman says, "Most drug dealers sell and sell and sell until. She's due to be sentenced on January the scoring system you can sell crack, one 29. Attorney Weinstein hopes that Candy is MARINE BRNK of the most dangerous drugs there is, and finally you catch them. Then the court system treats them like it's the first time placed on community control with the OF MONROE COUNTY walk right back out on the street again." requirement that she successfully complete Sheriff Freeman agrees. As an ex-state they've done anything wrong. In my opinion, every time you do something the local TASK (Treatment Alternative to From Key Largo To Key West, The Only Locally-Owned Bank legislator, he wrote letters to his former Street Krime) program. Carla Buzzell, colleagues in Tallahassee opposing the illegal you violate the law, whether you get Offering A Full-Service Trust Department caught or not. The discretion should be up director, has already spoken with Candy enabling act for the guidelines. "It and feels that TASK'S drug and alcohol handcuffs the judges," he explains. "They to the community-elected judge." MEMBER AND HOME o Of course, besides taking away the treatment program is appropriate for her. OF 10O /a FREE CHECKING said that the judges could go around the Says Weinstein: "My feeling is that being in guidelines if a good reason existed, yet arbitrary factor in sentencing, another reason for the guidelines is to reduce, or at prison is not going to help Candy confront almost every time a judge goes out of the the problems that she has." ' guidelines, the appellate court overturns least slow the increase of Florida's.-.prison Page 38 — February 1987 — Solares Hill Solares Hill — February 1987 — Page 39 In the meantime, Candy reads, writes Judge Richard J. Fowler sentenced Candy letters for her cell mates, and works in the to two years' Community Control "based laundry room. It keeps her mind busy, she entirely on the recommendations of the Dine on the Ocean at SOUTH BEACH &? says. She plans to get herself a job as a Department of Corrections," and required waitress. She likes people and thinks she'd her to participate in the TASK program as P.A. be good at it. 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It was all he could do to keep from *having daily local savings in bars, things, none of them related, just collected. restaurants, shops and services of by Michael Avery Once an item made it to the shelves Howard touching it. "The price?" Howard tried to use his $500, $800, $1,000, $1,500 yearly ? lost interest. He never picked it up after * ...having the opportunity for FREE Howard Vale was awakened by the that. He just collected. most disinterested voice but his hand * a monthly party where you win free church bells. He hated the bells, hated the reached out to the camera. He could not drinks, meals, vacation trips, boat travel vacations, that's right FREE! Howard rose, smoothed the covers, The February, Friday *... advertise in the Island Club town and, especially, hated Sunday walked to the bathroom and slammed the stop himself. rides, trips to Ft. Jefferson, plane mornings: Stupid people dragging dirty "Isn't it different," the old man said. He the 13th, Lucky 13 tickets, clothing, hotel stays +++? "personals" (PTP) for FREE ? FREE door against the "Sunday Noise." party will be held at the Rooftop advertising in MABEX and MORE. children down the streets to sit down to Finishing his toilet, he warmed a bagel in watched intently as Howard's hand closed * having almost 30 people working on over-rich meals, the deafening roar of lawn Cafe (NOT Curry House Mansion) 5 til your behalf to arrange incredible & *member subscriptions to ICI pubs. the tiny, folding kitchen. He ate it standing around the camera. "I believe it's of 8:30 pm...(official time, real time * AMIS 'D'ICI members, those who have mowers and the stench of new-mown grass. up, surveying his collection. German origin, and perfect for a gentleman YEAR ROUND savings on cruiseships ? At fifty-two, Howard was dissatisfied, is whenever the free-wheeling, free *• and great savings at hotels, inns, been members for three years, pay Howard left the apartment. This Sunday like yourself." spending crowd decides that Saturday annual dues of only $18 per year for lonely and bitter. In defense, he had drawn morning he was going to the Way Street Howard, lost in examining the camera, motels and resorts at great places, into himself and his life was as lifeless as the 14th really IS another day.) The such as Florida resort areas, in the their 4th and subsequent years! Flea Market, one of the biggest. As he missed the cold quality in the man's voice Friday the 13th is also the night of (less thanj^VE cents per day!). the accounting office where he worked. He drove through the beautiful countryside, he and the evil in his smile. Bahamas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, in lived alone, never socialized, had never the full moon! Will Jason be there?-! Europe, Cape May, Rehobeth Beach and kept his eyes on the road, his jaw set. He "The price," Howard repeated, ignoring *** Call recording at 296-3280 *** loved a woman. was not enjoying himself. He was working the old fool's prattle, yet mad at himself coming soon in Jamaica...and we mean The only thing that motivated Howard Lucky 13 Party Committee Members: REAL savings of 20 to 50 percent!!! on his collection. because the eagerness in his voice would Grover & Carol Sawyer, Frank " The was his collection. He did not collect any most certainly cost him more money. *...having eight people working full particular thing. He collected everything. Admiral" Busby, Vicki Sawyer, Wade - time for you to arrange special ICI "I guess I could let it go for ten dollars." Russell & Denise Jackson. PLUS the The camera was obviously worth much discounts on auto rentals, RV rental Howard was becoming frustrated. He incomparable, incredible "gang of more and Howard looked up, suspicious. lovelies" which pass as owner Tom had been^at the flea market for over an hour Gone was the evil. Now, there was just the THE MAN and the only thing he had to show for his Schnitt's and MJ's loyal, devoted Members may now receive FREE, FREE smile of a foolish old man. minions! (Will'Jack Moyer be there travel vacations anywhere!! Sound trouble was a thirty year old Zippo lighter he Howard raised the camera to his eye and TSLANDJCLUB had picked up for one-tenth its value. He with his "pockets loaded"?...Will I N T R N A I O N A L too good to be true? Information IN THE looked through the view finder. The flea MJ's grandmother let him use her quickened his pace, brushing by the other INC. available at the party. ICI trip to market look on a surrealistic look in the secret "mix"?) ALL are welcome!!! shoppers as they strolled between the tables. reduced image of the lens. The old man Grand Cayman coining up. GREY He passed an assortment of cameras, waited patiently. He had found his buyer. paused, then turned back. Cameras were VISITING? Interested in starting ICI TO JOIN ISLAND CLUB INTERNATIONAL in small, fine for collecting. This sign TlNaUT in local in your home town? NO franchise or the Key West chapter, or to receive This sign P^I in local FLANNEL* advertising means friendlier, license fee! Send query and a large FREE information, call 296-3280 and advertising means friendlier, Howard feigned indifference as he Howard did not remember driving home better service, from your better service, from your approached the table. He ignored the smile friends in local business. SASE with THREE 1st class stamps to: leave your name and mailing address friends in local business. SWEAT nor climbing the stairs to his tiny flat. He Nicole C. Daniels, ICI, P0 Box 933on message service, or come to the SUIT Summer land Key, Fl. 33042. Lucky 13 party at the Rooftop Cafe. was spotless, he turned out the lights, put enough for a few shots." The man took the on his pajamas and went to bed. In the money and the camera and disappeared into night he got up and looked at the camera the back of his shop. from his bedroom door.' Howard, fidgeting, walked back and The next morning, even before eating his forth. The man returned after ten minutes. bagel, Howard took the camera down from "There is only enough film for three the shelf and turned it over and over, pictures but we will be able to see if it admiring the workmanship. "It's perfect." works." He led Howard to the door, Inter arts He clicked the shutter. "I'll bet it still anxious to be rid of this customer. works," ; Howard stood on the sidewalk and THE KEY COLLECTION •Also, Howard felt excited, a feeling so looked at the sky. It was too late now for a rare that he laughed at himself. He was picture, not enough light. Of obsessed with the camera — a little boy Howard got very little sleep that night. with a new toy. He decided to take it to The next morning he left for work early work and stop at the photo shop on his way to give himself plenty of time to try his camera. His first shot was of the infest home. COTIOM THRtfltf RU6V 'Poetic license - The day dragged on slowly and Howard dilapidated, abandoned brewery across the could feel the presence of the camera nestled street from his apartment building. After he It's really in his briefcase. Finally, five o'clock came had parked at his office he decided to try an Russell Athletic and he hurried to the photo shop. The man action shot. He took a picture of the eight behind the counter was very busy but o'clock train as it pulled out of the station. Fleece. stopped in mid-stride when Howard held up He used the last frame on the filthy, old The best made. the camera. He, too, was taken with it and, woman who sold apples by the newsstand after careful examination, decided he might where he always bought his morning paper. They outfit 27 of be able to cut down 35 mill film and make it He was already late for work but he stopped the 28 NFL teams - work. by the photo shop and left the film, after "Leave it with me and come by demanding from the owner that he would and we outfit you! tomorrow on your way home." develop it by lunch time. "No," Howard's voice was adamant. "I The morning was torture for Howard but want the film now. I'll pay you extra." twelve o'clock finally came and he hurried "But I'm getting ready to close," the man to the shop to collect his photos. When he entered, the owner was all smiles and told of the old man selling the cameras, but went immediately to one of the shelves and protested. found it difficult to hide his eagerness when "Here, I'll give you twenty dollars. It him the camera, although it needed a good carefully placed the camera on display. It cleaning, seemed to be in perfect working he saw what a wonderful collection it was. seemed to dominate the room. As Howard will only take you a moment." Howard There was an original Brownie that looked held out the money. There was a fanatical order and of very fine quality. prepared a light supper, he kept looking "Where is that building?" he asked as he like it might still work, a vintage Polaroid over his shoulder at the camera. He felt like eagerness in his manner that was almost that came with a little pencil attached so one frightening. handed Howard the prints. the lens was always aimed right at him. Howard ignored the question. It was the could sign the pictures. But one camera When he had eaten and the little kitchen "Alright, alright. But I can only make Solares HUI — February 1987 — Page 43 Page 42 — February 1987 — Solares HOI photo of the brewery alright but it showed a be my witness, I seen it with my own eyes, cruel satisfaction on his face. He told the beautiful, new building in perfect repair, all she just seemed to shrivel and sort of fold in driver to take him back downtown but to the windows unbroken. The train was even on herself like an old paper and she fell take his time. There was no need to hurry more surprising, for it was shiny and the dead." now. He knew what he would do. He gold trim on the engine could have been Howard looked at the photo of the young laughed out loud when he decided the next painted yesterday. girl and back at the sheet-covered body. photo he took would be of the office But the last picture was the most Dazed, he started to leave when the building where he had been a prisoner for astonishing. Instead of the old crone who headlines of the paper caught his eye. so many years. sold apples, there was a photo of a beautiful "Train wreck — scores dead and injured." Howard had the driver drop him in the young girl in a lovely white dress, a basket As he bought a paper, his hand shook. middle of town. He had an hour to wait of shiny apples over one arm, and the face The morning train, the one he had taken a before the camera and film would be ready of an angel. picture of, had wrecked on its way out of and he spent it walking around deciding on Howard, when he was able to control his town. Witnesses said the whole train targets. There was a shine in his eyes that excitement and confusion, asked the man if seemed to just crumble and disintegrate. made people on the sidewalk move away. he could make him a whole roll of film. "Impossible," was the only comment by Now Howard knew why men would be The man said he could do it, it would be railroad officials. kings, what it must feel like to be the UVALP expensive and he suggested Howard leave Howard forgot about returning to work. president. But, they were nothing the camera so he could give it a proper He hailed a cab. There was a new strength compared to him, now. He laughed out going over. Howard reluctantly agreed with in his voice, a strong bearing in his manner loud. God, he would make them pay. the understanding he would pick it up in that had never been there before. The smile COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL two hours. He would leave work early so that played at the corners of his mouth was there would be enough light to take more not unlike the evil smile of the man who When Howard opened the door of the photos. sold him the camera. He gave the driver the === COMPLEX_ He left the shop, his head swimming photo shop, the bell rang and the owner address of his apartment and told him to looked up from what he was doing and with the possibilities that this marvelous hurry. If this was true — and he would camera presented. He stopped at the know when he saw the brewery — then he smiled. "You're early, but your camera is newsstand because he had forgotten to buy would be the most powerful man in the all set. I've just finished loading the film. his morning paper. There was a large world. What a weapon he possessed! If Here, now, you're in a good light," he said, crowd gathered around what looked like a this was true, he could get even with a lifting the camera to his eye. "Let me get a body covered with a sheet. world he had always hated. shot of you." "What's happened?" he asked the man When they were still blocks away from who sold the papers. his apartment, the police stopped them and CLICK. "Oh, it was horrible, just horrible. The said they must turn around because a old woman, you know the one who has building was beginning to fall apart and was been selling apples for years, well she was in danger of collapsing into the street. standing there making a pest of herself like Howard did not need to ask which building she always does when, suddenly, and God it was. He leaned back in the seat, a look of

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This volume was first by Gordon Lacy sources to thank for a delightful evening, Finster, of Georgia, will open a show of his other public situations. published in France in 1826 and consists of well sung, charmingly.costumed and I think cut-outs, collages, paintings and Karen at Artist Warehouse will be 1065 life-sized portraits of birds and SoMo now has its very own film festival an overheard remark says it all, "Jeez, a real ideographs. The star of the show will be a showing Sandford's watercolors, done in animals and is supposedly of great beauty. and I think we can be proud of its live orchestra ...!" Culture is seemingly life-sized cut-out of a young Abe Lincoln. Spain last summer, as well as some of her It behooves us all to go have a look. beginnings; I overheard some commentary with us this season and.it behooves us all to The Reverend, incidentally, just won a recent Key West work along with sculptor Joe Pais, at the Lane Gallery, has had the on the seating and some projector touch wood and hope that all these boons to Grammy for his album design for the Rudi Prazen's new wood sculptures. splendid idea of showing local painters' difficulties but I was plunged into another our island life will not go the way of the Talking Heads' "Little Creatures." On the Susan Oleson of East Martello has nude work that most local galleries shun. era when cinema was fun and exciting and powerboat races. The Met broadcast Die 26th of February, there will be a book organized the first exhibit at the Lighthouse This show will be Sunday, the 15th of one had to work for rewards received. Fledermaus in December with a contralto in signing by Carole Munder, whose book of Museum for the 15th of February. The title February, at the Lane, 810 Duval St., and American cinema, the movies, have become the role of Count Orlovsky and this text and photos based on a Voodoo story is "Remember the Maine," and will show will continue through the beginning of entertainment, the lack of quality cross-dressing adds some spice. Parvan won a competition sponsored by the Nexus many artifacts of this famous ship, March. In connection with this subject, compensated for by eating and drinking. said he wanted Vicki Roush to sing it but Press of Atlanta, so let's all turn out and including the chalice that New York is after the rather daring (for Key West) show Thanks are due to Austin Laber for the Vicki was up north with her family for the support Carole. lending us for the show. The highlight will of Simone at the White Street Gallery last Reach, Dan Talbot of New Yorker Films, On March 3, at East Martello, the result be the role of Key West in the Spanish- month, Alice Terry was heard to exclaim and especially to Roger McNiven and Frank of Jack Baron's last year's wedding show American war, which made a significant that "the prude barrier has finally been Taylor who did all the organizing. Frank is will not be divorce as I so glumly predicted port of the city. On the 3rd of February at pierced, if not thrown on its back ..." also'the'power behind the gem of a library at at the time but rather birth and the show is to East Martello at 7:00 PM is the annual Our Florida Keys Community College the Reach. He tells me that there will be a huge birthday party with favors and reception for the Florida Keys Watercolor has been recently offered the remarkable WHITE STREET continue to be foreign films shown all year presents for all comers. It will be a big Society, a juried exhibition, and the cocktail present of a sculptural park by the renowned long. Hooray! show resplendent with objects and many party will be hosted by Dr. Charles Smythe artist, Noguchi. That he would single us GALLERY . Then .there was The Bat which I paintings and Jack has been working full and Carter. Vineyard. • • . • out is quite exceptional and will put the 901 White Street holidays. A shame ... I also asked him time for this show for a year now. At The White Street Gallery, on the same College on the map culturally, fDCDf about the orchestra (Jeez ...) because there Farrington's has had a visit from their evening but earlier, Alice Terry will be internationally. was no credit given in the program and they French artist, Jean Olivier Heron, who is receiving at the opening of her new show of The Key West Art Center will be Alice Terry were very good indeed. I can only gather the creator of the series "How Ships Are watercolors. Terry's works are fast showing Judi Wagner's watercolors in a February 3-16 that Parvan was winging it and had people Born" ("Comment Naissent Les Bateaus"), becoming history in South Florida, and the one-woman show from the 1st of February coming in from all over at the last minute so which Farrington's has had such success Lacys hope everyone on their way to East through the 28th, when Maxine McMullen Herocque ARISTOS that for program purposes everything jelled with. Heron has supplied them with some Martello will drop by for a cheering glass takes over with her watercolors. On the GALL R Y too late for the printer, a problem he has of the original works and rotogravures on and a look at this remarkable artist's latest 21st and 22nd, the by now institutional From February 17 resolved by last minute fliers to be inserted. French stock papers in sepia inks and work. On the 17th of February, the gallery Sidewalk Art Show will take place at the He is pulling it off and I anticipate the next included some other series on how knots, will celebrate the return to Key West of bottom of Front St. This popular yearly 11:00-5:30 Barbara A. Cooper performances with glee. children and planes are born. Heron, Andre Henocque with a one-man show of event needs no harangues on my part to get At The Gingerbread Gallery, Sal Except Thursday and Saturday (3O5) 2U& founder of the French Yachting Magazine, works that he painted here last year during people to turn out, just let's not have any 219 S1MONTON / OLD TOWN KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33O4O Salinero showed simplified still lifes and was himself born on the Atlantic isle D'Yeu his first American show. Henocque's rain. highly colored screens and a nifty glass- and is currently working on a project "How painting looks, at first glance, as if it were Barbara Cooper of Aristos is pleased to topped table; Ron Clemons is his one-man The Bible Was Born." quickly achieved; such is not the case for his open a show called "Dimensions in Fibre" show, between his long-legged and light- Over at the Guild Hall Gallery, Judi design is meticulously outlined and and no, it is not about cereal, but wall hearted ladies, each one a starlet, featured a Bradford says that they are welcoming a composed and the oils structured in such a hangings in fibre by Ohio artist Gale Lenert, large assemblage of artifacts from his youth new permanent member, Bonny Freeth, way that the whites become almost on the 5th of February. On the 18th and adolescence lit by a neon sign and who with her husband created "Sign' luminous. - - through the end. of,the month, the gallery probably the hit of the show was a papier- Language," and who will be showing the Audubon House, from the 31st of will be showing the latest work of Henri La mache circus lady suspended by her teeth abstract side of her work at the gallery. The January through the 28th of April, will be Chapelle, to my mind a painter with a very COMPLETE LINE OF over a net. Stuart Vaughn, one of my pets, featured artists of the month are Gary showing volume number 4 of the original wide range of styles and techniques. He ARTISTS MATERIALS opened very successfully. His colors seem Zimmerman with his hand-painted mirrors Double Elephant folio, on loan from the takes risks and is full of surprises. • ORIGINAL WORKS BY KEYS ARTISTS lighter and the composition looser-than his and Tony Van Hassle • who paints on-site Historical Association of South Florida, Helen and Ben Harrison's gallery on • MARIO SANCHEZ EDITIONS earlier work. A lovely show. Jay Gogin • AUDUBON BIRD PRINTS watercolors. White Street is one of SoMo's most cheerful • ANTIQUE MAPS Be CHARTS will be showing his new ceramic pots from "It's the first year I've enjoyed it!" said spots, lots of colors and textures. Helen • MUSEUM-QUALITY MATERIALS the 9th of February through the 22nd and on • NEEDLEWORK FRAMING Lynn Kaufelt, referring to the 5th Annual works in wood and the results are smooth, • ALL WORK DONE IN OUR SHOP the 23rd through March 9th the gallery will Literary Seminar which she so well seamless and touchable. She is showing a CUSTOM WOOD show Jim Salem's latest oils and acrylics on organizes with her husband, David. It was, new Matthew Lineberger marl stone outdoor & METAL FRAMING canvas. in fact, so successful this year that each piece and some of Norma Diallo's rather 71 1 DUVALST. 294-691 1 The Lucky Street Gallery exhibited the session was attended by 400 people and I extraordinary calabashes. As a side line, FREE PARKING IN REAR • MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED large soft-focus lithographs of northern have had many reports on the magic of Ben has musical supplies and accessories scenes and landscapes of Russell Chatham, James Merrill's reading of Elizabeth and a full stock of strings, whatever that almost upstaged by Robert Gaston's larger Bishop's Key West work. Richard Wilbur means. read from Wallace Stevens and "sterling" I neglected to cite the title of Joe Pais' was one overheard comment. nude show at the Lane Gallery, so here it is: "Magnificently accented, Philip Burton's "Poetry of Zodiac and Other Heavenly voice reading Jon Ciardi's poetry bathed us Bodies." I suppose the next step is for East in beauty." Philip Caputo's 20-minute Martello to instigate another version of the address was so enthralling that it will be "Artists See Themselves" show. Nude. reprinted in the Florida Endowment for the Humanities, in Florida Keys.Magazine, and also in Solares Hill. The photographic UJHlT€H€flD STfl€€T POTT€fSV exhibit at East Martello by Rollie McKenna ROSE LANE was a smashing success. The studies of the Stonewear Porcelain Raku writers who have touched Key West are ANTIQUITIES —— A GALLERY — masterpieces that convey the essence of the 1011 Itlhitehead Street Pre-Columbian Pottery &_ Gold specializing in subject and reaffirm the truth that LUCKY STREET Key West. R. 33040 Primitive Art from Africa ivood sculpture . local art photography can attain nobility. Other 305/294-5067 Noon to 5 P.M. Or By Appointment furniture and musical accessories reactions I have had include "enriching," GALLERY 524 Rose Lane • 294-1873 Ben & Helen Harrison "exciting," "glamorous," and "glitzy," the Charles Pearson / Tim Roeder • • "Just off the 300 Block of Duval" 825 White Street . ,.. 294-0609 sole criticism being the sound system at the ART / DESIGN / BOOKS college; "bur as with'the projectors at the 919DUVALST. KEYWEST.FL 33040 (305)294-3973 Page 46 — February 1987 — Solares Hill Solares Hill — February 1987 — Page 47 Based in Key West, the Citizens' the catalyst. Her brazen determination . to participate in developing the pilot are $5 raffle chances on a $1000 cash prize Observance is a civic-minded group of comes from nearly 40 years of dedication to educational program and write grant that will be drawn at the Launching Democracy: Learn it professionals, academicians, artists, and a single cause — the common good of the proposals for further development. It also Ceremony. and Love it activists committed to finding solutions to people. She says her motivation stems from provided the seed funds through February "This is our one and only chance to raise citizen/government-related problems here. a self-interest in ensuring a free and 1987, when the observance officially is the $10,000 needed to continue our by Ann Boese Peyser says these problems are caused ;by a manageable society for her children and launched. Thereafter, if the program observance," Peyser says. "Since we are general inability of citizens to tap iinto grandchildren. appeals to the community, financial support the only citizen-run observance in the Few would call Key West "Mainstreet, today's high-tech information systems. Beginning as a Deputy Probation Officer must come from the community. nation, we depend on citizen support. USA." Yet some say that under the That's why the Citizens' Observance has in the Los Angeles County Probation PIECES OF THE PLAN Maturing ourselves to operate a mature and independence and individuality that prevail made special plans for the National Department, Peyser has penetrated the fields The Citizens' Observance plans to reach rational democracy means acting on the here, and in the rest of Monroe County, lie Bicentennial Observance period — officially of education and human services. Her past its program goals through comprehensive reality that commercial and government circumstances common to small towns and designated from 1986 to 1992 by Congress positions include Founder and Associate school and community involvement. agencies cannot and will not fund what isolated regions all over the country. And — in Monroe County. While the rest of the Director of the Center for Research and (Already groups are forming work-study citizens must do for themselves." these' are circumstances that can influence nation focuses on the history of the Education in American Liberties at programs to develop educational materials For selling a $100 book, raffle solicitors the future. Constitution and Bill of Rights, watching Columbia University in New York City and and to experiment with computers and will receive either a 10% commission for "Monroe County is out of balance with television programs documenting owner of Minna Post Peyser and telecommunications.) It encourages citizens themselves or their organization or two free its environment and ecology. We need to constitutional history and visiting national Associates, a consulting firm specializing in to join the observance. Membership is chances. A $100 prize will go to anyone reorient our economic growth for long-term landmarks, citizens here may be learning to public and education policy development for established through a tax-deductible who can identify, beforehand, the object harmony with the environment," says Minna Peyser use computers and developing other skills. democratic socialization. In 1976 she was donation of no less than $1. Members will that will be used for holding raffle stubs for Minna Post Peyser, Chairwoman of the Key more to tap into cable, telephone, and Monroe County is the site for a five-year Democratic candidate for Congress, receive a newsletter that includes the drawing. Kim O'Connor is chairwoman West and Monroe County Citizens' computer network systems here than in educational program called "Our representing New York's 25th information on educational programs, social of the raffle sales committee. Tickets and Commission for the Constitutional Miami, for instance. We have no National Constitutional Future." It is designed to congressional district. events, and meetings. It will also provide books can be picked up or purchased at her Bicentennial Observance (Citizens' Public Radio. Trash disposal and building update public knowledge of the Constitution When Congress began planning the information for ordering material published office at 402 Appelrouth Lane, at the Observance). "Our communications are restrictions cause problems. We are slow in and to develop communication skills that focus for the National Constitutional by the observance and suggest related Solares Hill office in Key Lime Square, or "nferior to those in other areas. It costs developing." will enable Monroe County citizens to Bicentennial Observance in 1980, Peyser activities. by phoning Georgiana Peteck at 745-3102. explore their options for development. initiated the National Coalition for an If the Citizens' Observance sounds Information-Communication Age Constitu- Right now, interested television viewers complex, it's because it is. Over the next Program fundamentals include identifying can tune into a series on TCI, channel five, and defining long-term public concerns, tional Bicentennial Observance and the five years small, goal-oriented group Ecodemocracy Network. The organization called Our Constitutional Future. The panel projects will spring up throughout the Keys. educating citizens about how to interact with -discussion series, hosted by Peyser, runs and influence government, and exploring proposed to Congress that the citizen's role Groups and individuals interested in more in a computer-assisted government and Wednesdays from 6 to 7 PM. Each show information should contact Citizens' and implementing the communication tools economy be the focus of the observance. covers one aspect of the Citizens' Observance, Box 1972, Key West, FL, available here. If the Citizens' Observance Congress opted for an historic theme; the Observance and features local authorities 33041, orcall 296-2443. succeeds, Monroe County will be a model coalition was invited to the Smithsonian and concerned citizens. Guests have for the 428 official observance communities Institution to present three forums on their included journalist George Murphy, across the country. idea. environmentalist Bill Westray, and social studies coordinator Jean Sanford. WHY MONROE COUNTY? "Washington, Madison, Jefferson, most Look to Peyser for the answer. She's of our Constitutional founders, in fact, RED, WHITE AND BLUE DAY made statements about education being the Not all Citizens' Observance gatherings 1! T!'f f' bedrock of a democratic society. We pass are nose-to-the-grindstone. On Sunday, this idea along from generation to Feburay 22, emcee Commissioner Jace TAPE RPE generation," says Peyser. "But we never Hobbs, dressed as Thomas Jefferson, will Ernest Hemingway — For The Selection You Deserve — put money into educational research and open the Launching Ceremony for the RECORDS & TAPES*COMPACT DISCS development of our human resources to Official Bicentennial Observance. This old- Home and Museum BLANK TAPES • STEREO NEEDLES fashioned picnic and celebration will be on A Registered National Historical Landmark : make democracy work under new SPECIAL ORDERS DAIL Y! ' conditions. The Citizens' Observance is a the Truman Little White House lawn and OPEN DAILY 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. wide-open opportunity for citizens to correct run from 11 AM to 2 PM. In a red, white 907 WHITEHEAD STREET, KEY WEST, FLA. 298*6655 this flaw in the American system." and blue atmosphere of banners, balloons, 924-B KENNEDY DRIVE SHOPPING CENTER and a kite-flying exhibition, the event (ACROSS FROM ZAYRES) After the forums, 30 coalition members regrouped to form The Ecodemocracy features the first of 12, three-minute aiiliiiliiilAAiUilAUI Foundation, Inc.; Peyser was elected dramatizations of our founding fathers — president and treasurer. The foundation's Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and purpose is to gather research and case Alexander Hamilton. The Florida material on how commercial, financial, Endowment for the Humanities awarded the Integrity. government, and military sectors are using Citizens' Observance a $4,975 grant for computers and other information systems. three scholars to research and write the Its goal is to apply their findings to citizen scripts and for local actors to perform them Reliability. development. Peyser says this will help put throughout the observance at schools and citizen/government relations back into organizations. CIGNA balance. "In the dramatizations, the founding Experience. In 1985 Peyser came to Key West to fathers explain the meaning of their original Auto • Life • Home; Business visit her children who are in business here. statements back in 1787, how they view our During her stay, she discussed the future- society and government today, and what THE oriented observance idea with Richard they see in store for us in the future," says Heyman, who was mayor at the time. Peyser. "George Murphy is the director." Heyman enthusiastically supported its Former representative Joe Allen is PORTEHALLEN development in Key West. Peyser chairman of the observance ceremony and established her primary residence here. will make a major address. Entertainment, COMPANY A citizens' organizing committee for the music, food sales, contests, and Key Largo 451-1980 observance was created through a series of horseshoes, croquet, and other old- Take a leisurely tour of the home and gardens of 5^^^ INSURANCE the late Nobe! Prize winner, Ernest Hemingway. Marathon 743-9008 public meetings. With the active support of fashioned games will run throughout the It was here that Mr. Hemingway wrote For Key West 294-2542 Whom the Bell Tolls, Green Hills of Africa, A SINCE 1891 former mayor Wilhelmina Harvey, the city • ceremony. Farewell to Arms, The Filth Column, The Snows and county commissions established the RAFFLING FOR THE FUTURE of Kilimanjaro, and The Macomber Affair. Mr. David W. Freeman, C.P.C.U. Hemingway was the first important writer to dis- Citizens' Observance Commission and Through February 18, the Citizens' cover and make Key \Atest his home. He owned William A Freeman, Jr. appointed commissioners in April, 1986. the home from 1931 to 1961. ZfCrOff/ Observance is selling "future options for Covers One Acre Including Pool & Quest House William A Freeman III, CI.C. The Ecodemocracy Foundation, Inc. agreed' developing America's third century." These Page 48 — February 1987 — Solares Hill Solares Hill — February 1987 — Page 49 2S§SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS§5SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS shell fish market RUSTY ANCHOR In Key West most people that enjoy the true flavor of seafood prefer RESTAURANT &. LOUNGE to buy their fresh fish and seafood items from HALF SHELL FISH MARKET, When you go out to have seafood, you want outstanding seafood,} BUSINESS DIGEST located at 5 Land's End Village in Key West, phone 294-5028. 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Sunchaser Casuals thanks their Rich. Varied services at Keys Music include equipment repair, piano tuning ( One of Florida's finest Italian restaurants serving Northern Italian many customers. steak sandwiches, a salad bar, a raw bar with oysters and clams, seafood, and band placement for area musicians. Stop in soon! hamburgers, hot dogs and, of course, their famous onion rings. specialties and fresh local seafood is ANTONIA'S, AN ABSOLUTE MUSTS SSSSSSSSSSS^sSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS ^^SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS They're open Sun.- Thurs. from 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 A.M. and on Fri. WHEN VISITING KEY WEST, specializing in homemade Pasta, Fettucini, Rav-« ">{&. Sat. from 9:30 A.M. - 3:0U A.M., and have a drive-thru window ioli and Seafood Lasagna, and varieties of great wines, individually selected^ THE PATIO & HOME DECORATING SHOPS OF MARATHON fito pick up some late night munchies! Be sure to try their NEW DOWNTOWN Antonia's features a casual, romantic atmosphere, located in a restored LOCATION at 12 Duval, phone 294-7733. They invite you to stop in and conch style building at 615 Duval St. (parking in rear). Reservations are THE FAMILY JEWELS necessary and all major credit cards are welcome. They are open fron A huge variety of home patio' and pool furnishings meets your select the cheeses and fixings you want and create your own special Sub. Mr. Submarine thanks their many regular customers. 6 P.M. - 11 P.M., 7 days a week - they never close! eye when you shop either location of THE PATIO & HOME A "MUST SEE" IN KEY WEST The owners, Antania Berto, Phillip Smith, and Claudia Salvadore wan DECORATING SHOPS OF MARATHON. Their shop at 2900 Over- "THE FAMILY JEWELS has original jewelry For that special gift you'veX to thank their many customers and welcome any new ones! seas Hwy. is the exclusive dealer of Lloyd Flanders heirloom been looking for in Key West at 513 Duval St., phone 296-0291. They areO wicker. Also featured here is durable European resin and cast especially proud of their enameled conch Valentine pendant, an original^ "OUR 9TH BANNER YEAR" SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS aluminum furniture - perfect for the Keys climate. The Gulf side creation exquisitely designed. Other unique items are their Treasure CoinsS PHONE 296-5558 FOR RESERVATIONS ATLANTIC KEY WEST Village location carries Rattan, leather and upholstery ensembles framed in silver or gold, their design line of conch shell bracelets and jew-0 in fashionable colors and unique designs. A full-service acces- elry and their collection of dolphin jewelry. Take a little bit of Floridsr A MB ULANCE SER VICE sories selection including lamps, dhurrie carpets, window treat- back home with you with a beautiful endangered Manatee pendant. Ann We all have our favorite restaurant where we go when we want ATLANTIC KEY WE5T provides a first response emergency care ambu-H ments and the largest selection of silk flowers and trees in Hernandez-Mravic and her experienced goldsmith, Bozena, have many years really good food and exceptional service. Oh your next special evening, lance service for the city of Key West, as well as non-emergency andO the entire Keys enable you to select a decor that is right of professional expertise in the jewelry designing field. Jewelry repair and(j the management and staff of CLAIRE invite you to dine with them. They air transport. For emergency service dial 911, for non-emergency dialj for you. pearl knotting are also specialties. 5top by The Family Jewels and see whyX would like to become your favorite restaurant. They are located at 900- 296-2401. They are fully equipped to get you where you want to go,] Stop by soon and the courteous personnel at The Patio their customers are growing in number. 904 Duval St., phone 296-5558 for reservations. Gourmet dishes and standard comfortably, safely and economically 24 hours a day. : Home Decorating Shops will be glad to help! Phone 743-2776 for pool SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS^SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS^ESSSS&SSSSSSS- ^favorites are served and the preparation is outstanding. Very reasonably We recommend this company for the fine service they offer the people j) id patio information; 743-2740 for interior designing assistance! opriced cocktails are served in the bar where you can enjoy vintage tunes of Key West. !SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS ED'S WELDING SERVICE $on their juke-box. Regardless of your machinery problems, consult ED'S WELDING SERVICE,® CLAIRE now features lunch and is now open from Noon - 2:00 CRAB SHACK located at Singleton Dock #3 in Rockland Key, phone 294-0301 or 294-(J' 5A.M. Claire is a restaurant you owe it to yourself to try. Marvin Paige 5444. They specialize in acetylene and heliarc welding, enabling them to5 jand the entire staff thank their customers and wish all residents and visitors "WHERE THE CATCH IS ALWAYS FRESH" work on all types of metal, including aluminum. X Happy New Year. I At the CRAB SHACK, preparing fresh, gourmet seafood dishes is their Ed Brown and his personnel have unbeatable experience, enablingO 5SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS&SSSSSSS } specialty. Fried shrimp, lobster, clams, oysters, scallops, Florida snapper them to repair marine, residential or commercial machinery with threes KEY HOUSE HOTEL ^and stone crab (in season) are regulars on their menu. You'll eniov vour mobile units. Ed's Welding can even save you transportation time. Contact^ If you love Key West and are looking for luxury accommodationsS Jmeaf at the Crab Shack located at 90B Caroline St. in Key West phone Ed's Welding Service for all of your machinery repair. ^294-9658. Their service is friendly and efficient, with prices to' Dlease LET'S GO COUNTRY IN KEY WEST for your next vacation, be sure to stop by Key West's new hotel, OCEANS ) everyone. H>«=C*HI 5SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS KEY HOUSE HOTEL, located at Zero Duval SL, phone 296-7701. G At The POINCIANA LOUNGE Their gracious one and two bedroom suites are equipped with completev < In order to serve their customers better, they are adding a charming The POINCIANA LOUNGE features good drinks, friendly folks and Great kitchens, Jacuzzis and private terraces. Located where the Ocean meetsK (outdoor gazebo patio! Be sure to stop in soon! i Country-Western entertainment. Alyce Milan and Kerry Fowler, the owners/ the Gulf, Ocean Key House Hotel has a swimming pool and a 400 foot? THE FULL MOON SALOON j managers, invite everyone in Key West to visit them often. They have dock with charter fishing, sunset cruises and private luxury charters avail-j! i top country bands on Tuesday thru Saturday from 9:30 P.M. till . . J Be able. Snorkeling and pleasure boating are also offered. | sure to stop by during Happy Hours from 11 A.M. - 1 P.M. and 5 P.M. Relax and enjoy their Dockside Bar (with live entertainment) andj THE CRAFTY OWL Enjoy the fun and excitement of Key West by. dropping in at THE; i - 7 P.M.; Well drinks and domestic beer— only $1.00! Raw Bar for a casual and refreshing way to spend the afternoon and savorfj FULL MOON SALOON located at 1202 Simonton St., phone 294-9090. Relax \ They cater to the most fun loving people in Key West. We are pleased DOG K SIDE the sunset. As evening approaches don't miss THE KEY ROOM with good friends, food and drinks in their friendly, easy-going atmosphere.X I to point to this popular lounge as the place where you can really enjoy HI s SAW GAS the intimate ambiance of the KEY ROOM LOUNGE, Your one-stop shopping center for needlework supplies in the Key They are open from 11 A.M. - 4 A.M. and pride themselves on offering 2 featuring live entertainment. If all of this sounds ^JHf West area is THE CRAFTY OWL, located at 906-F Kennedy Drive, phone I yourself to the fullest. Poinciana Lounge is located at 3432 Duck Ave. like a lunch and dinner specials as well as great drinks at reasonable prices. Treaty ) (4 blocks N. of Kennedy Dr.), phone 294-6800. Come in soon and see why dream, call Ocean Key House Hotel at W 294-7794. They feature a large assortment of yarns, a complete line of yourself to the best of Key West at the Full Moon Saloon soon. They thankfi 296-7701 or visit "The Best Of Key West" soon. •„„„ DMC floss, fabrics and instruction books along with custom basic patterns their many customers. j they're so popular with local residents and visitors. Y0U TUSN iH and graphs. Supplies for needlework, counted cross-stitch, crewel work, ssssssssssssssssssssssss SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS5 rug making, etc. can be found in stock here. Make them your headquarters for your needlework and other supplies. THE QUEEN'S TABLE 5SSSSSS5JSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS mrster 0 Have you treated yourself to a dinner out recently? If you haven't L. VALLADARES h SON j there can be no doubt where you should go, where the atmosphere is ele- Fine food and . drink are favorite topics of conversation, and at LA Jgant without extravagance, where the food is delicious yet moderate in TRATTORIA, fine food and drink are a most enjoyable reality. This out- FEATURING A SELECTION OF OVER 3,000 PAPERBACKS jprice and where the service is efficient yet unhurried. standing restaurant is a favorite night spot for particular people who know! At L. VALLADARES & SON, located at 120Q Duval St. in Key West, Donut £ \ This is what THE QUEEN'S TABLE, located in the Santa Maria Motel and appreciate the very best in food. As one of the finer restaurants in) hone 296-5032 - you'll find an enormous selection of out-of-town • news- " uC ijat 1401 Simonton St. in Key West, phone 296-5678 offers. They feature Key West, they feature fine Italian and French cuisine prepared in waysC apers such as the NEW YORK TIMES and the WALL STREET JOURNAL, No bake shoP makes donuts tastier than MISTER DONUT, open 24 % 93 meals 6 days a week: Breakfast from 7 A.M. - 11:30 A.M., Lunch from that will delight the most particular person. \ laqazines and paperbacks. The staff here is always ready to help you „?""' iocated aL 3026 N. Roosevelt Blvd. in Key West, phone 296-5322. «• XNoon - 2:15 P.M., and Dinner from 6 P.M. - 10:30 P.M. They are open La Trattoria is located at 524 Duvai St. in Key West phone 294-7863-G nd what you need! ^th a natl°n.al reputation for their quality donuts, and delicious coffee,^ OSundays for breakfast and lunch, but they are closed for dinner. Here Virgilio Vitale, the owner, invites you to dine here soon. They're open fromV They are open seven days a week, 8:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. Stop in oJfn^v r?Ai/r ln Key West also has a wonderful selection of WEDDING AND* Xyou'll dine in enjoyable surroundings on the best food prepared to your 6:00 P.M. till ... 6 days a week, closed Sundays (except on holidays).?) ion and see why they are called "The Oldest Newstand in Key West." 'Y CAKES- ln addition, they now serve biscuits and gravy. ft Qtaste. If you enjoy outstanding food, this is a restaurant you owe it to yourselfft to try! Virgilio Vitale and his staff thank his customers and wish everyone^ SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS^ They, were named "the best motel restaurant in town" by the New fiYork Times! a Happy New Year. Solares Hill — February 1987 — Page 51 age 50 — February 1987 — Solares Hill

Several holistic and spiritual workshops and Cheryl Williams will present a free, and decor will be discussed. On Sunday, WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LOWER KEYS are being offered in Key West in February. open-to-the-public presentation on "Psychic February 15, from 1:00-5:00 PM, "Mental On February 6 and 7, Tom Coatsley, an Phenomena and Life After Life," at Unity of and Spiritual Laws," a workshop devoted to experienced seminar leader of psychology the Keys, 3424 Duck Avenue, in Key West. understanding "God Power" in all of us and Just My Opinion If so, what action should be taken? As Such law, or law to that effect, should and metaphysics, will present a two-day Love offerings will be accepted for Unity. the effective "application of these laws, will an interested "man in the street" and a lay drastically reduce malpractice premiums person with no expertise in the matter, I which, in turn, would make it possible for workshop called The Spirit of the Planet On Friday, February 13, Pam and Cheryl be presented. by Gil Ryder Earth. On February 6, the workshop will will present a message circle-psychic Call 296-2585 for information and offer the following: The State Legislature medical professionals to reduce their fees, to take place from 7:30-10:30 PM, and on reading for each person attending, from reservations. There seems to be a great deal of excited should enact whatever legislation is required the benefit of the patients and/or their Saturday, February 7, from 10:00 AM-4:00 7:30-10:30-PM at 410 Carolina Street. comment issuing from the various news to limit malpractice insurance claims insurance companies. PM. The workshop deplores the spiritual On Saturday. February 14, from 1:00- media concerning the general collapse of settlements to monetary losses of the News items tell us that neurosurgeons relationship bet ween qae individual and the 5:00 PM, "The Power of Color," a trauma treatment facilities in and for South complainant and/or complainant's and some others are now paying as much as planet through meditation and nature presentation on how color affects your life, Florida including the Keys. dependents, caused by the proven one hundred thousand dollars a year for contact. will be offered at 410 Caroline Street. It would appear that the news concerning malpractice on the part of medical insurance. That looks like one thousand On Wednesday, February 11, from 7:30- Color therapy, color diets, and the personal trauma treatment facilities is in and of itself a nine hundred twenty-three dollars and three 9:30 PM, psychics and mediums Pam White and professional use of color for wardrobe traumatic condition — as perhaps it should cents a week.- (Check that out — I'm not a be. math whiz either.) The odd part of all this is that I do not It becomes pretty obvious that if doctors hear any comment on the subject from the have to pay that kind of money for various people I meet — and in the last insurance (I know, of course, that some Florida Keys Watercolor Society Show month I have been conversing with quite a doctors pay less), they can't work on you at lot of people. a price you can afford, and it may very well The East Martello Art and Historical Society will open the Florida The subjects of conversation remain be that a neurosurgeon will be needed to Keys Watercolor Society exhibit with a reception and party at East pretty standard: food, sex, politics, institution(s), personnel and/or others save your life one day. BUSINESS DIGEST Martello Museum on February 3,1987, at 7:00 PM. environment, cost of living, and the Iran- directly involved with the cause of the If all the neurosurgeons and CLIP AND SAVE AdsSold And Pinccd Dy Sunset Media Services, Inc.C The members of the Watercolor Society will submit Contra business plus personal items such as complaint. gynecologists quit practice and go in for approximately 150 paintings to be judged by Miles Batt, of the new babies, deaths, divorces, etc. Any further claim for monetary award plumbing and house painting to avoid the American Watercolor Society, Fort Lauderdale. Mr. Batt will Are the news media people correct? Are for pain and suffering, loss of sexual hassle, I think we'll have a number of BENDER- TANIS probably pick about 1/3 of the paintings to be hung at East Martello we becoming involved in a disastrous gratification, loss of appetite or other alleged problems with the health and wellbeing of Are you bewildered by" the maze of real estate firms that offer their for the show. Mr. Batt has had 30 years in the art field and has won situation or is the disinterested man in the loss(es) must be pursued in different.suit(s) some of our citizens. ervices in this area? BENDER-TANI5 is a firm you can look to. for the 95 national awards for his own paintings. against individual(s) or corporation(s) Trauma patients are the victims of :ind of help you need. They are located at 605 Simonton St. in Key West street right in ignoring the situation? 296-6200 or 296-6231) and their recent purchase of Old Town Realty A four-day watercolor workshop will be held in conjunction with Are we being bombarded with a lot of allegedly involved and allegedly at fault, and personal violence, like a bullet in the brain las increased their staff to one of the largest in Key West with over 20 the show, which runs until March 1, 1987. Classes will be held in media hype, the purpose of which is to the law must spell out that such claims may or accidential violence: plane crashes, train Sales Associates. Recent acquisition of J & B Real Estate has also given | Key West.on February 3, and on Pigeon Key on February 4, 5, and not be covered by insurance, but if found crashes, and automobile crashes. hem a Summerland Key office at M.M. 24.5 (745-3400). Their offices , force the state to take corrective action to ire modern, with computerized bookkeeping allowing for thorough and j 6. rectify the apparent wrong in the malpractice justified, must be settled by the individual(s) There may be trauma caused by natural iccurate service to both the buying and selling public. They can help you \ The reception and party on February 3 will be generously insurance system? or corporation(s) named in the suit. con'tonpgS4 ind an affordable home that offers what you need and warit or they will j ind a buyer for the home you wish to sell. Furthermore, because of the j sponsored by Dr. Charles Smythe and Carter Vineyard. Catering will be provided by Hukilau Polynesian Restaurant. Call East lavernment's new • Land Use Plan, Bender-Tanis has made it a point to j boats have been identified as having the Jeff Fisher, who administers the Florida •ecome vacant land specialists. i Martello Museum, at 296-3913, for information. The personnel at Bender-Tanis are highly trained in the real estate( potential to prop dredge in Niles Channel. Boating Improvement Fund monies at the ield and they also pride themselves on courteous professional consumer, Along the Lower Keys Citing water quality standards, pollution discretion of the County Commission. The issistance. regulations, and dredge and fill statutes, the interviews reveal the scope of a problem and BSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS by Bill Becker letter threatens civil and/or criminal penalties a conflict that can't be ignored. Anyone who has flown over the Keys up to $25,000 per day per violation and one GATES ELECTRIC, INC. knows how the sea, the sky, and the islands year in jail for future documented incidents can combine to form some amazing vistas. of prop dredging. BB: What is the problem, as you see it, For any electrical wiring and repair work you can caunt on CATES i ILECTRIC, INC. (William T. Gates - President) located at 1020 Von Phister J Remember The Maine —- Key West From a few hundred feet up, particularly in The State and Federal governments have with prop dredging? it. in Key West, phone 294-1777. They are experts in residential and com-1 the backcountry, the vast expanses of Grau: Over the last few years it has become nercial wiring. You can rest assured you're getting the best contractors] and the Spanish-American War seagrass shoals sparkle, formed by the ebb apparent that prop dredging in the Keys is ivailable in the area. ^ i and flow of the tides, framed by deeper, accelerating and becoming a bigger problem Serving Key West for over 31 years, you .t$3in depend on Gates Elec- j The East Martello Art and Historical Society will present a ric, Inc. for professional work and courted^; service. They thank their ( darker channels. for various reasons. I think it's due to reception and party on February 15, 1987 to open an exhibition of :ustomers. Unfortunately, the seagrass beds also Bill Becker is larger boats, a bigger population down here SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS artifacts from the USS Maine. The reception and party is generously with more people coming, and probably sponsored by Curry Mansion Catering Service of Key West, and bear the scars of men, and their sometimes News Director misguided machines. Long, thin, looping for US- 1 Radio uneducated, novice boaters who are causing will be held at the Lighthouse Museum, 938 Whitehead Street, from the problem ... a combination of all. It is ANGLERS SEAFOOD HOUSE 3 to 5 PM. It is open to the public, and there is no admission white furrows criss-cross the flats, bearing (104.7 FM) lasting testimony to numerous boaters' becoming a severe problem, an acute "THE PLACE FOR TASTE" charge. scored two fairly recent precedent-setting problem in many areas of the Keys. The people of Key West choose their favorite seafoods from the menu <; The USS Maine was blown up in the harbor of Havana, Cuba, miscalculations. Responsible boaters will f Key West choose their favorite seafoods from the menu of ANGLER'S? pay attention to the tides, use charts, read decisions to back up the threats. Last April, BB: What problems are created by prop EAFOOO HOUSE, located at 3618 N. Roosevelt Blvd. in Key West, phoneO February 15,. 1898, setting off the Spanish-American War that freed the water, and know the limitations and Marathon fisherman Mario Jimenez was dredging of seagrass beds? 94-4717. They are open Sunday - Thursday from 11 A.M. - 10 P.M.J Cuba from Spain. Some of the men who perished when the USS fined $13,000 for the deliberate prop Grau: Seagrasses are ecologically and riday and Saturday from 11 A.M. - 11 PM. and feature a complete bar.O Maine was blown up are buried in Key West; others are buried in draft of their vessels. While grounding on a ram conch fritters and chowder to shrimp, their menu is complete. Inf grass flat may subject a captain to the dredging of a grass bed near Coco Plum to economically very important to the ddition to seafood, they feature steak, chicken and spaghetti as well asf Havana and at Arlington National Cemetery. snickers of his crew and other skippers, provide easier access to a dock. And the economy, to commercial fishing and water complete salad bar. C Key West Art and Historical Society has the largest collection of government biologists are seeing it as an Michaels Contruction Company, contractor quality. They are a primary source of food, They offer favorites including fried shrimp, lobster, clams, oysters,c artifacts in the United States of the USS Maine. The artifacts from iorida snapper and grouper- - all at family prices. And don't forget to? increasing problem. Cumulatively, they on the Niles Channel Bridge, was found a base of the food chain for many y their PRIZE WINNING KEY LIME PIE: I Martello Museum will be brought to the Lighthouse Museum for the say, it has become a serious insult to the guilty of dredging — with tugboat commercial species: crab, fish, lobster, Enjoy your favorite dish soon at Angler's Seafood House. They thank}. first time for this exhibit. The impressive list of artifacts includes natural ecosystem. propellers — twenty-seven acres of shrimp. They are a nursery area. They help leir many customers. such items as a signed photo of the Captain of the Maine, Captain maintain water quality by holding in the 5SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Of particular concern is the increasing seagrass beds through national wildlife Sigsbee. The Convent of Mary Immaculate had set up a hospital in, refuge waters. sediments. They filter the water for Key West, and it was the Convent that donated so many of the number of larger commercial fishing boats. Moore M. Biologists say the problem has become The letter was signed by Environmental pollutants and nutrients. The benefits of PAGE'S PAINT STORE artifacts to the museum. Additional artifacts of the USS Maine have seagrasses are well known. Recent studies PAINTS been loaned for this exhibit by private citizens and other institutions. particularly acute on the bayside of Niles Specialist Randal Grau of the DER branch Channel, between Ramrod and Summerland office in Marathon. I interviewed Grau on are showing they are more important than PAGE'S PAINT STORE, family owned and operated for over 80 years The exhibit will open at 3 PM, immediately after the Veterans of even originally thought several years ago. cated at 1114 White St. in Key West, phone 296-3422 or 296-5500 offei Keys. Sixteen commercial fishermen the problem. I also spoke to the president te of the most complete selections of quality Benjamin Moore exterioi Foreign Wars Annual Remember The Maine Ceremony at the recently received certified letters from the of the State Organized Fishermen of BB: What is the specific problem at Niles id interior paints, stains and varnishes, in addition, they have a large^ cemetery. Florida Department of Environmental Chamiel?r . , ,.-,,.,,... lection of wallpaper for every decor. They also have painting accessory Florida, Bill Moore of Big Pine Key, and make the job easier. Call for more information and see Barry for expert^ Regulation (DER) notifying them that their Monroe County Marine Extension Agent lor matching. .'. 5SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS? • « - . . .!-..»

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"My Mother Didn't to cash evidence, have borrowed money WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LOWER KEYS from the evidence locker. Though the force Some of us less informed about the rest Name Me 'Chief" of America may think that the choice to move from Oregon to the tropical paradise co n't from pg 51 damaged or altered speed governer, the Somehow I don't feel that the 35 mph A Profile of Key West's we all love would be an easy one. happenings, such as stroke or heart attack vehicle would be confiscated by the solution will ever receive popular support New Police Chief: However, Lake Oswego - according to (no, I'm not a medical expert, either), but I municipality, county, or state whose because working solutions are always so Rand McNally's Places to Live sports a doubt that such trauma patients would exist policeman made the arrest, and the dull and tedious and people desire Thomas Edward Webster better climate than ours, it's rated in the top in sufficient numbers to be clogging the policeman would receive a bonus of 10% of excitement — sirens screaming, helicopters twenty-five in America. emergency rooms. the book value of the vehicle or $100, arriving to pick up the torn and mangled and by George Murphy Not much different in temperature from It would probably be safe to assume that whichever was greater. — ah, finally, the hearses to pick up the Key West (their average mean is 69-72°, in times of peace (militarily) the vast This system would probably strike most dead. NOTE: ours 77°), Lake Oswego is nonetheless majority of our trauma patients are the people as more traumatic than the trauma At press time, City Manager Joel Koford graced with "the seasons." Eighty miles According to statistics, compiled by Who acknowledged that, though final contract victims of unintended accidental violence. problems, and any elected legislator who Knows, traffic accidents cause about from the Pacific Coast, it is situated in a Most of that unintended violence is caused voted for it would find himself out of office details were still being ironed-out, an 160-mile-long valley protected by the 50,000 deaths a year in America. Half, or announcement was pending, of the Thomas Webster by private and commercial automotive at the next election. 25,000, of these deaths have been Cascade Mountain Range. Nicknamed "The vehicles on the roads and highways. Such a system would work, but people appointment of Thomas Webster of Lake even has an evidence clerk, normal Police Banana Belt," it doesn't snow there either. determined to be caused by drunk drivers. Oswego, Oregon as the new Key West policies regarding the handling of evidence There's a solution to that problem also: do not care about realism; they'd rather Many people are outraged, and properly so, have all private and commercial road and believe that seat belts and, eventually, air Chief of Police. have obviously been less than rigid. highway vehicles equipped with sealed by these figures and are organizing in He is expected to take over the post the City Manager Joel Koford claims that bags will solve the problem. various ways to get the drunken driver off Webster spoke with Solares Hill last speed governors that would restrict each I think it would be pretty traumatic if first week of April. That same week, he'll there are no. procedures for such common week from Oregon about his background, vehicle's speed to 35 mph. the road-and keep him off. have to turn down his newly elected matters as reporting, interrogation, firearms his attitudes and philosophies, and what someone (drunk or sober) bumped my car Most of us can readily agree with that In order to make such a system effective, through a bridge guard rail and I found position as President of the Oregon procedures, and handling certain funds. those may mean to the Department. we would need legislation specifying that a concept and, if we can't help, at least wish Association of Chiefs of Police. Some Department directives, including "I'm coming down with no preconceived myself under water with an expanded bag them luck — maybe they can actually save vehicle observed on roads and highways trapping me in the seat while the car settled Webster's eight-page resume is very those directed at narcotics, are from a notions and I hope there are no exceeding 35 mph should be stopped by a comfortably on its roof. I would at least be 25,000 lives a year if they stay with it. impressive, especially in comparison to manual 30 years old. preconceived notions about me," he said. municipal, county or state police officer and a bit disoriented and would be wishing that some of the other applicants - most notably "I like to work. I've been described - and immediately impounded. If the owner was the car that caused my problem had been a Miami homicide Lieutenant who claimed Local novelist Thomas Sanchez, nearing I think of myself - as a meticulous person to have "a vast knowledge of narcotics found guilty of possessing a vehicle with a limited to 35 mph. to be continued §| completion of his Key West novel Mile but I'm not a nitpicker and I don't consider being that I have experienced all sort of Zero, has referred to the city as "Dodge City myself a technician. I'm people-oriented and co n't from pg 51 different. Legally, we look at prop I don't think the problem has increased any different type drugs," and had a "first place on the Gulf Stream." I focus on personnel and policies. I'm a Grau: In the last couple of years we've dredging two.different ways: one is willful — the boats are a little bit larger and we are trophy in the production, transportation, and With that analogy in mind, you can firm believer in Team Management. documented more boats and larger boats and deliberate; the other is accidental. We fishing a few more traps. Everything down illegal use of Quaaludes." almost hear the modern-day rustlers and "I will judge people by their record and using the channel on the bayside of the are not looking to make an enforcement case here is getting bigger and larger, and we wranglers at the local saloons sharin' a by their competency. My hiring practice has bridge, going out to the Gulf. A deep water on an accidental grounding. What we are chaw and wonderin' what the new always been 'Who's best for the job?1 and I channel starts at the bridge and heads north, have to go right along with that in order to talking about is the willful, deliberate, survive. In a police department that some Marshal's gonna be like. document it. I expect people to be but it gradually shallows out into a long, repetitive acts. islanders have called "entrenched" and accountable and to be able to document their low grass flat, probably averaging three to BB: Is there a solution? A New Breed, the rumors say. "dynastic," Thomas Webster will make It seems they're right! actions. four feet of water. There are a number of Moore: I think there's a very easy solution. history in April by being not only the first For several years now we've been asking Key West will be the third city in which "I give them the authority, I give them boats that are using that area that are Bill Moore is a commercial fisherman non-Conch but also the first "outsider" in the direction - the parameters within which I drawing more than that amount of water. for a marking of the channels. We don't the long history of Key West to be hired as Tom Webster has served as Chief and it will and president of the Organized Fishermen of want the seagrasses dredged up. Our living also very likely be the third department he expect them to operate - but I do give them Therefore, they are prop dredging. Some of Florida. Police Chief. the that authority. it is quite significant. Very large cuts going comes from this system. We don't want reorganizes. BB: How do you see this problem? this^ruined any more than anyone else does. But his time may have come. "I don't hold close rein on my officers, through there. It's occurring daily and Moore: The prop dredge problem that Webster has an A.A. in Police Science, a but I expect them to be accountable and I seems to be increasing. We've documented We've been asking continuously for the Law enforcement is hard work and B.A. in Criminal Justice, a B.A. in it especially recently in the last year or so. seems to be coming up here — being markers and we've been continuously, more hold them accountable." addressed at all the associations and public confidence in its agencies is of critical Sociology, and he completed coursework "I know what my authority is. I know I BB: What do you hope to accomplish with or less, ignored. We've asked DER; we've importance. Yet, despite the often difficult, for an M.A. in Criminal Justice the letters to the fishermen? organizations by the regulatory agencies — mentioned it to the Army Corps; we've can exercise that authority if I choose or is something that has been on-going. They sometimes dangerous, and too-often Administration. He's been to the FBI choose not to. I prefer to be prudent in my Grau: I hope the fishermen understand asked the Monroe County Commission and thankless efforts of Key West's Finest, the Academy, the Secret Service Academy, the what the problem is and why we're looking had a tremendous problem one time with the Extension Agent. We just don't seem to exercise of authority." some big tow boats and barges in Niles be getting anywhere with it. I think the Department in recent years has unfortunately DEA Narcotic and Dangerous Drug at it. Hopefully, they will be willing to had its share of scandal. Academy, and is an FBI Firearms Master. I asked Webster if he intended to cooperate with us. We'll listen to their Channel. That's a channel that the solution is simply to mark the channels and fishermen have historically been using.. allow.fishermen to use those channels. Two years ago, in the now-historic He went from Patrolman to Detective to reorganize the Department. suggestions to help lessen the problem out "Bubba-Bust" trial, Deputy Chief Raymond Chief in the first 2 1/2 of his 19 years in law there. Boats using it is not the problem. That prop dredging was really significant Even in places of extra sensitivity they could "I don't know that reorganization is in and we certainly don't condone that sort of put signs, "Do not go out of the channel... Cassamayor and two veteran detectives enforcement. That's quite an achievement in order. I will have to look at.that. But I have It's just that if a boat is too big and there's and of itself but what makes it even more not enough water in there, where they are thing. Our problem is that we do have to go $50 fine, or whatever. We would support received Federal Prison sentences. Chief reorganized the Temple Terrace and Lake to and from the fishing ground with our that.. We don't want to lose the seagrasses. Larry Rodriguez, recently pressured into impressive was that he was attending the Oswego Departments. actually making contact with the bottom — University of South Florida at the time plowing through seagrass, etc. — we're boats carrying traps as we've always done. ,, , to- be continued ' resigning, was named in that case as an "Those reorganizations have included unindicted co-conspirator. earning two B.A. degrees bestowed significant management training, going to have a problem. simultaneously. BB: What about marking channels? Would Sgt. William McNeill, who'd offered management and personnel selection ... that head off the problem? Big city got you down? It's just a testimony against Cassamayor, was soon how to judge the performance of the short drive through Paradise to the ... Though he's headed to town from Grau: To some extent I think it would help. /' "Scanilia-Tomi" "u \ afterward "demoted" to a foot patrol. department, Marking channels is a good method J HJORTH Threats on his life are said to have been Oregon, Tom Webster is a South Floridian, "I don't see myself as a prima donna and especially if there are boaters who are not £ Lower Keys Reel Fishing handled by the ex-Chief with routine a Dade County boy. I don't care for prima donnas. A police Day & Night trips ( "Florida's home," he says, "and the familiar with the area. But I think there are - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - indifference. After having finally resigned department should be a well-greased Offshore • Bottom • Wreck Keys are very special to me... I spent 75% some boats using that area, regardless of a - Specials Every Day - as a partrolman, McNeill claims to have machine where everybody keeps everyone Fishing suffered enough harrassment that he's suing of my free teenage time in the Keys, from informed. marked channel, that are still going to prop - Cozy Tropical Atmosphere - Scuba & Snorkeling I dredge. We would still consider that a the city. Largo to Matecumbe, from Islamorada to "I believe in close communication and - Beer, Wine - I t to the Looe Key Sanctuary f, Key West. It'll be good to get back." violation that needed to be dealt with. GOING FISHING? 1 % ft Another officer's eye was injured at the continuity, in a firm chain of command and LET T target range when a practice round BB: Commercial boaters or recreational We'll pack your lunch \ , ^GALLEY GRILL COOK YOUR CATCH Forty-two years old, with a son Matthew responsibility." boaters ... which group is more at fault and cook your catch! it .25&SN exploded, an allegedly inferior round, throughout the Keys? y purchased from a local source friendly to in 7th grade, and a wife, Linda, who enjoys "I run an open Police Department - open Open 7 Days, 7 AM-2 PM, 5 PM-10 PM LOCATED AT . sailing, he allowed the decision to seek the to the public and the media. That's MM 25 745-3446, Summerland Chevron Station Police officials - another possible lawsuit. Grau: If you look at the Keys as a whole, More recently, Florida Department of job and possibly move to be a joint one. important to me. But you've also got. Jo there is probably more damage occurring Summerland Key MM 25 "My family is in agreement," he says. remember that, we're labor-intensive; an el. i (Next to Galley Grill) ..... Law Enforcement (FDLE) agents have been 1 from recreational boats than commercial i'iidtS 'of ,evidence- .••"My son isrnow-'talking. about jet-skis.;. boats. A lot of times the reasons are 1 Page 56 — February 1987 — Solares Hill Solares Hill — February 1987 — Page 57 people-intensive. We're also the most Oswego into twelve recognized information or making arrests. His role is in visible. We ride in marked cars and wear neighborhoods with organized Watch identifying and assisting children with uniforms; of course, there are reasons for Programs. We go to them, at a central problems or potential problems. that, but it does make us the most visible location on a regular basis, and we advise "It's often a hard program to sell but, arm of government and, because of that, we them what to do. We ask the leaders to after a year or two, schools will do almost have the highest liability risk. mobilize neighbors or at least make them anything to keep it going. We've helped a "I see the Police Department as a part of aware of what their crime patterns are. lot of kids." the city's operations. Quite often I've seen "I always encourage people not to be "A Member of the Community" Police Departments holding themselves apathetic or embarrassed; We've even gone to far as to label one program 'Neighbors Over the years, in both Florida and aloof from other city departments and from Oregon, Webster has been actively involved the community they serve. I do not believe Should Be Nosy.' "Don't get me wrong, if my neighbor in community organizations where he's in that. lived and worked: Little League, Jaycees, "I don't want the people and the media to wants to invade my personal privacy, I'll have something to say about it, but if my Youth Sports, Boy Scouts, Big Brothers, judge us by our mistakes but by how YMCA, Rotary Club, United Way, Friends serious and frequent and reoccurring they neighbor knows me and my family and there's a strange car in my drive way with of the Library, and Art and Historical are. And by how they're addressed. I've Associations. never had a problem saying 'We messed Georgia plates and I'm not home, I'd thank up.' But I've also asked them to listen to him for asking that it be checked out. So "I won't come to Key West just for a what if it turns out to be my visiting cousin job. I come because I want to and because how I plan to address it. Is it an honest they want me. Therefore, I will not only do mistake or has there been some gross from.Atlanta? No harm done. I'd thank him Left to right: Ron Harrison, Duncan Mathewson, and Wendy Tucker ' negligence?" and he's got no reason to be embarrassed. my job, I'll become a part of the On the other hand, what if I were being community. The Atlantic Alliance for Maritime SEAFARERS will be published in a "My mother didn't name me 'chief; She coffeetable format with about 280 pages and Target Proofing robbed? Thank God he called. Heritage Conservation, the largest non- "That's the sort of thing we have to named me Tom Webster, I have a family life profit educational organization in the United color photographic plates. It will be and I have a community. It's through States dedicated solely to the conservation available in either hardbound ($28.50) or Webster believes firmly in public encourage and don't give up. "Hard core criminals, the repeat community organizations like these that you of our fragile maritime cultural history, softbound ($17.00) covers. (Prices include Traditional 74' Schooner information and education. In Lake get to know your community and meet announces the publication of the first issue domestic postage and handling — add Cnpacity 44 Passengers Oswego, the Police Department even has a offenders in armed robbery, burglary, the U.S. Coast Guard "Inspected, So Certified dopers, represent 2% of our population. people. And you help them, you raise of their journal, SEAFARERS, $5.00 for international orders.) Ten percent regular column called "Police Beat" in a money. You endorse them. It's what I can discounts are available for members of The local newspaper. The other 98% of us can do so much more SEAFARERS is an annual volume of if we work together." help do to give something back to my articles and entertaining stories that deals Atlantic Alliance for Maritime Heritage ~ Afternoon Salting ~ "A lot of Departments shy away from community. with the different facets of our maritime Conservation. their crime statistics; They don't want to "I like to do different things. I don't just heritage in a way that bridges the gap Duncan Mathewson is the publisher, Reef Trips - Call for Information say, 'Last month we had forty burglaries.' School Liaison Program like to be a Police Chief. Sometimes people between academics and the general public. Wendy Tucker the managing editor, Ron "I'm the opposite. I say that the people get hung up on their power or status or SEAFARERS offers the American diving Harrison the art director, and Jeanette Sunset Crui.se 5 to 7 pm - $ 15.00 out there can help M. There are not enough Public education and awareness has led authority. I think a little humility is public a chance to get an inside look at Bottoms is the production manager. Available Jor Charter Anytime cops to go around. I need all the eyes and Webster to establish other programs as well. important." shipwreck archaeology through accounts For more information and to order your A&B LobsterHoitseDock ears we can find. In both Temple Terrace, FL and Lake and information about life at sea centuries copy now, write SEAFARERS Journal at 700 Front St. "Let's say you're a burglary victim on Oswego, OR, Webster has established "Oregon's been great," he says. "I can't ago. Box 1528, Key West, FL, 33041. | the 400 block of Main Street. What was "School Liaison" Programs under which a say that I'm anxious to leave. 296 -WOLF taken? What time of day? We want your 'well educated and very flexible officer' is "Key West however offers me neighbors to be alert to both help you and housed in the school system, treated as a opportunities for great personal and protect themselves from the same thing. We faculty member, and even teaches classes. professional satisfaction. I've done about want the citizens to know and we want their "This policeman is a liaison officer. He everything I can do here and, at 42, I've got help. often works out of uniform. He maintains a a few good years left. "I'm a firm believer in "Target low profile, and has a schedule, teaching "I'm looking forward to coming to Key Proofing," making yourself less of a target classes on drug abuse, the law, civics. He West," he said, "to exercise my trade, so to for crime. That goes from simple matters addresses social problems primarily. speak. Being the Chief of Police is a like locking your doors to knowing the local Sometimes he acts as a counselor to the difficult job but I see the people of Key "Fisher's gold show crime patterns; are you where you shouldn't students; other times, he's a counselor to the West as friendly and I'm a "friendly person. be out of ignorance! faculty on problems of anti-social behavior. I want to do a good job and my only hope is a treasure to behold "Neighborhood Watch Programs are He meets with parents and with the PTA. that people will support my efforts and MEL FISHER'S very important. We've established Lake "His last interest is in gathering always judge me by what I'm trying to do." |[§ Treasure SAUNA 294-3509 917 Simonton St. 294-3002 rn Exhibi& t JACUZZI ,f Authentic Treasure SHOWERS Gift Shop AN'OIE WHAT YOU WILL SEE • Certified 1715 Mounted Silver Coins - $290 each ViTMA • 18-K Gold Toothpicks, $90 to $95 each G° KEY WEST TAEKWON DO AND MORE. . . 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Dr. F. Issac Lowe. Sunday worship 11:00, Sun- to his ministry to be a little non-traditional in AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL Church Directory day school 9:30 am. that he actively works toward eliciting a ministers of the faith, and not mediators Bethel A.M.E. Church: 223 Truman Ave., 294-9951. First United Methodist, 600 Eaton St., 296-2392. Rev. of Key West Sunday worship 11 am, Sunday School 9:30 am, prayer David H. Schants, Jr. Sunday worship services 8:30 and through which God should be reached. meeting Tuesday evenings at 7:30. St. Mary Star of the Sea, Truman Ave. & 1010 Windsor 11:00 am, Sunday school 9:45 am. by Jolene Talarico ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Lane, 294-1018. Sunday Mass 10:30 am, Spanish service Fleming Street United Methodist, 729 Fleming St., Reverend Teagle further explained that a Glad Tiding Tabernacle: 1209 United St., 296-5773. Sunday evening 6:00, daily Mass at 8:00 am. 296-2812. Rev. Charles.H. Ketchum. Charles C. Elliott, pastor. Sunday worship 10:30 am and Ley Memorial United Methodist, 1304 Truman Ave., lot of the Southern Baptist methods and 6:30 pm, Sunday Children's Church 10:30 am, Wednes- CHRISTIAN SCIENCE 296-3313. Walter R. Matthews, Jr. Sunday school 9:45 general traditions need to be refined to better day night youth service 7:00 pm, Thursday mid-week ser- First Church of Christ Scientist, 327 Elizabeth St., am, Sunday worship 11:00 am. Bible studies: short term vice 7:00 pm. Nursery available for all services. Helping 296-8215. Sunday services 10:00 am and 7:00 pm, Sun- at various times. Meet Pastor Charles "Chuck" Teagle and serve the needs of a contemporary Hands child care center for ages 1 thru 4. day school 10:00 am. Reading room open Tuesday and the fellowship of the First Baptist Church of fellowship: "Tradition is good. In order for Thursday. NON-DENOMINATIONAL BAHA'I Cosmic Lightbearers, 721 Waddell Ave., 294-0294. Key West. Rev. Jeanette Bottoms. "We are a small group of New Age it to remain good, it must have a basis for Baha'i Faith, 718 Duval, 294-2060. CHURCH OF CHRIST change. Change is important in order to Church of Christ, 1710 Von Phister St., 296-3331 or seekers who currently use the natural settings of Key West Pastor Teagle came to Key West about BAPTIST 294-2202. as our place of worship. Thursday 7:30 pm, Higgs Beach keep progressing. And I like to keep people Greater Keys Baptist Church, Fifth & Seidenberg, Lower Keys Church of Christ, 1609 Patricia St., 294- gazebo. three years ago with previous pastorates in on their toes." 296-3648. Dennis Clark, pastor. Sunday school 9:45 am, 3042, 82-9721. Sunday Bible study 10:00 am, Sunday Gospel Chapel, 720 Southard St., 294-4351. Marathon and other locations in the states of Sunday services 11:00 am and 7:00 pm, Thursday service worship 11:00 am, Wednesday worship service at7:00 pm. M.C.C. Universal Fellowship, 319 Duval St., 7:00 pm. 294-8112. Florida and Minnesota. Established on December 20, 1842, the St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 312 Olivia, CHURCH OF GOD Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness, 1005 First Baptist Church was one of three 296-5593. Fred L. Carter, DD, pastor. Sunday worship Church of God, 1419 White St., 296-8844, R.W. Tum- Seminary St., 294-6739. Rev. Sheri Fylyk. Taped A son of a Baptist pastor, Reverend 11:00 am and 6:00 pm, Sunday school 9:30 am. mond, pastor. Sunday worship 11:00 am and 7:00 pm, seminars by John-Roger, Tues. evenings 7:30 pm. different denominations to establish Big Coppitt First Baptist Church, Ave. F, MM 10, Sunday school 9:45 am, family night Thursday at 7:30. Teagle, or "Chuck" as he prefers to be 294-4118. Randy Kitchens, Pastor. Sunday worship 11:00 PRESBYTERIAN called, had never experienced the calling to churches in Key West within a span of five am and 7:30 pm, Sunday school 9:45 am, prayer meeting EPISCOPAL Peace Covenant Presbyterian, 2610 Flagler, 294- years. Nearby at Duval is St. Paul's Wed. evenings at 7:30. Holy Innocents Episcopal Church, 901 Flagler Ave., 1223. Sunday service 11:00 am, Sunday school 9:15 am. the ministry until his college years, and has 296-3286. Rev. Neal H. Brown. Sunday services 7:30 and Trinity Presbyterian USA, 717 Simonton St., 296- Fifth St. Baptist Church, 2318 Fogarty Ave., 294- 10:00 am, Sunday school 9:15 am, Holy Communion Episcopal Church, and on the other side, on 2255. Rev. R. Hetherington. Sunday worship 11:00 am 3318. Rev. Albert W. Moses. Sunday service 11:00 am, been a pastor now for about sixteen years. Wednesday evening at 7:30. •Sunday school 9:30 am. the corner of Simonton, is First United and 7:00 pm, Sunday school 9:45 am. St. Paul's, 401 Duval St., 296-5142. Rev. Jack B. First Baptist Church, 524 Eaton St., 296-8544. Charles Meyer. Sunday worship 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 am; Sunday QUAKERS There are three Southern Baptist Methodist "Old Stone Church." All three Teagle Jr., Pastor. Sunday worship 11:00 am and 7:00 school 9:00 am, Wednesday services 7:00 and 9:00 am. Quakers, Sunday 10:30 am. Information 294-1523. Churches in the city of Key West plus seven enjoy active communities of followers. pm, Sunday bible schoo! 9:30 am, Wednesday evening St. Pete's, 800 Center St., 296-2346. Rev. Morbert M. service 7:00. Cooper. Sunday services 11:00 am, Sunday school 10:00 SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST others throughout Monroe County. On a Key West Baptist Temple, 5727 Second Ave., Stock am; Mass on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:00 am. Seventh-Day Adventist, 1006 Thomas St., 294-4077. national level, the Southern Baptist Ministry One of the interesting facts about First Island. Morris Wright, pastor. Sunday worship 10:50 am SYNAGOGUE Baptist Church is that it was the home and 6:30 pm, Sunday school 9:45 am, senior citizen Sun- JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES Congregation B'Mai Zion, 750 United St., 296-5739. represents over 14 million Americans and is day service 2:30 pm, Wednesday evening prayer service Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Halls, 1117 White St., Rabbi Sol Landau. Services on Fri. evenings at 8:00. the largest Protestant Convention in our church chosen by President Harry Truman 7:00. 294-0482. UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST while quartered in the historical "Little Sugarloaf Baptist Mission, meeting at Sugarioaf First Congregational, 527 William St., 296-8633. Rev. country. Elementary School, 45-2204. Rev. Mark Beasley, pastor. LATTER DAY SAINTS V. K. Relyea. Sunday services 11:00 am and 7:00 pm. White House" on the naval base. Sunday school 9:45 am, worship service 11:00. Vacation Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 3424 Sunday school 9:45 am. The bonds that envelop this convention response from those to whom he preaches. bible school for children ages 3 thru 12 July 14-25 Mon. ISorthside Dr., 294-9400. Sunday services 9:30 am, Sun- UNITY Visit Pastor "Chuck" Teagle and his thru Fri. 9:00 am to 12 noon, at Sugarloaf Elementary day school 10:50 am. Unity of the Keys, 3424 Duck Ave., 296-5888. Sunday are twofold: First and foremost is to As a leader of the church, it is his belief that School. LUTHERAN 11:00 am, Tuesday evening course in miracles 7:00 pm, he is a shepherd to aid the flocks to the fellowship at 524 Eaton Street. New faces Thursday 11 am basic Unity principles. educate the people in the Person and work are always welcomed. CATHOLIC Grace Lutheran, 2713 Flagler Ave., 296-5161. Rev. of Jesus Christ. The second is World discovery and acceptance of Jesus Christ as St. Bede's Catholic Church, 2700 Flagler Ave., Paul N. Rauscher, pastor. Sunday worship services 9:00 WESLEYAN METHODIST 294-2984. Rev. Thomas F. Mullane, pastor. Mass Monday am, Sunday school and adult Bible class 10:15 am. Holiness Wesleyan Methodist, 800 Eisenhower Dr., Evangelism, to proclaim Jesus Christ their personal Savior through learning the 10:30 am at Senior Citizen Plaza; Tuesday thru Friday Elementary school for three-year-olds thru sixth grade. 294-4742. Raymond Shreve, pastor. Sunday worship throughout the world. truths contained in the Bible. And it has 9:00 am in the church; Sunday 9:00 am, 11:15 am, 7:00 Holy Trinity, 3424 N. Roosevelt Blvd., 294-1305. 11:00 and 7:30 pm, Sunday school 9:45 arn, Wednesday pm in the church; Vigil Mass Saturday 7:00 pm. Donald Johnson, pastor. Sunday worship 11:00 am. prayer meeting 7:30, Thursday evening service at 7:00.

KEY WEST FURNITURE Bicycling Baha'i 1NSIDE@OT Furniture Repairs * Refinishing U hod Chicago. Staying here four Sunday, 2:00 PM days, Jerome visited with local Baha'is and • REV. JEANETTE BOTTOMS stayed with the Marcials, who own For information: 294-0294 to DRUGS. Emeralds International. LEAH Not being allowed to proselytize, Jerome The Earth Is One Country... Informed Families "simply makes available to people the Friday, 6:30 PM ELIMINATE THE WORRY OF Monroe County teachings of the Baha'i Faith." These are WHAT IS IN YOUR WATERI 2601 S. Roosevelt Blvd. the oneness of God, the common 3424 Duck Avenue • 296-5888 INSTALL AN N.S.A. Suite 122C-K.W.B.T.S. foundation of all religions, the oneness of Open Mon.-Fri., Noon-6 PM Weekly Talks. .. 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Legal Services 294-4641 x358 • Sausage (if you like Polish sausage you'll love the way we smoke this Kielbasa.) Boy Scouts 745-3987 Monroe County Social Services 294-8468 National Switchboard for But Mary is also a self-portrait, Leonora seeing herself not as others City of Key West Recreation Dept... 294-3721 saw her. ... Our select cuts of meat are all slow smoked over real Hickory wood with a Girl Scouts .. 745-3737 Runaways 1-800-621-4000 barbeque sauce extraordinaire. HEALTH Red Cross 296-3651 Of course people will wonder how a woman could have come up Monroe County Public Library..... 294-8488 Al-Anon 296-6616, 294-5531 Salvation Army 294-5611 with the wonderful inventions attributed to Leonardo. Why not a "I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT JIMMY'S" Ala-Teen 296-6616 Jimmy CHILD ABUSE Single Parent Hotline 1-800-638-9675 woman? Florence in the 15th Century can't have been much fun for a Alcoholics Anonymous 296-8654 Victim Witness Assistance woman, what with pestilential plagues, rats, mosquitoes, and heaven #6 CHARLES ST. at DUVAL Child Abuse Office, FKMH 294-5531 Alliance for the Mentally 111... 294-5237 (Arowd the Comer from Rick's) Child Protective Services, HRS .... 294-9513 Program 294-5165 knows what else running amok. Leonora was very practical to invent Blind Services 1-800-342-1828 Welcome Home Ministries 296-2366 KeyWest Child Protection Team, FKMH 294-5531 Chemical Dependency Unit, a flying machine, even if it never got off the ground. Eat in or Cony Out Coalition Against Child Abuse 294-5531 Zonta 296-4357 Delphos 294-5531 Vietnam Vets of Key West 294-9802 As far as the Leonardo self-portrait is concerned, this is really the Guardian Ad-Litem 296-7518 Childbirth Educ/Midwifery ,;::, 294-4536 last self-portrait Leonora did. She was getting a bit long in the tooth Parenting Classes, FKMH 294-5531 Easter Seal '. 294-1089 AIDS Education Project., 294-8302 Parents Anonymous ... 296-HELP, 294-LINE and suffered from gastritis caused by eating too much spinach. This Family Planning 294-1021 resulted in her surly temperament in old age which shows clearly in Puppet Show 294-5531 Hello Baby 294-5531 Reporting, HRS ... 1-800-342-9152, 294-1050 the self-portait. • Volunteer Child Advocacy Team ... 294-5531 Helping Hand Stroke Club 294-5531 In my next essay on art history, I will probe the mystery of Hospice 294-8812 Thomas Gainsborough and the real identity of The Blue Boy.

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Page 62 — February 1987 — Solares Hill Enjoy a sailing adventure aboard U.S. Coast Guard inspected and he only accepts proposals that interest been collected. him. The gratuitous gift of Mr. Noguchi's Hsici&ael & Eb&m®m®t The Noguchi Sculpture The proposed Sculpture Garden has been design and the generosity of concerned a germinating idea for over a year under the donors create positive ramifications. COME ABOARD AT LANDS END Garden auspices of David Wolkowsky, a friend and Without a doubt, the enormous prestige MARINA FOR A CRUISE YOU'LL admirer for over forty years of Mr. awarded to the college and the community LONG REMEMBER. SAIL ON THIS by Paul Cherry Noguchi; Edward D. Lewis, architect; and would only benefit the cultural pride of the mm 65' MAINE COASTING SCHOONER. Lester Collins, landscape architect. All students and the citizens of the city. JOIN THE CREW ON DECK ... The internationally renowned sculptor, Though Key West now offers many cultural TAKE A SPELL AT THE three men have devoted endless hours ":•/ BREAKFAST. h:^/_ Challenger and its crew that met disaster on Directors of the Tennessee Williams Fine asset. Considering the "Domino Theory," • rxaB^^-rrnr-mmamw* Sunset Cruise: 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. the Sculpture Garden may upgrade the January 28, 1986, has offered his services Arts Center, at its last meeting in December 7:00 aiii^ to 11:30 a'mV Day Sail-$20...Sunset Cruise-$25...Senior Citizens-20% Off...Children half price. without remuneration to design a Sculpture of 1986, formed a committee to further image of the college throughout the state and the nation by bringing attention to the work Bring your own lunch or pick up a box lunch from the RAW BAR right at Garden, a 35 foot high by 145 foot wide investigate the feasibility of undertaking Cocktails in the popular mound to be sited in front of the Tennessee such a project. David Wolkowsky was and by possibly helping the college in future the waterfront. Coffee, tea or soft drinks on board. Sunset Cruise - Williams Fine Arts Center which is located chosen Chairman of the Noguchi Garden endeavors to raise money for other projects. wine & cheese on the grounds of Florida Keys Community Committee. The other members are Will Yet there are still concerns about the I AT THE SANTA MARIAMOTEI. iaO5>Z9b 5ft78 The Rachael & Ebenezer is available for private charter. College campus. The proposed Sculpture viability of such a project. Dr. Seeker, Benson, David Tackett, Jim McLernan, ' 1401 SiMONSTON ST. KEY WEST. FLORIDA Write or telephone DIRIGO CRUISES. 39 Waterside Lane, Clinton, CT Garden will be designed to enhance the Steve Widup, Peggy McClain, and President of the Florida Keys Community entrance to the Fine Arts Center and to College, is honored by Mr. Noguchi's offer "...the best motel restaurant 06413 or telephone 1-800-845-5520... Petronella Collins. or come to the ship at LANDS END MARINA for information. create a sheltered garden reaching to the Mr. Lewis estimates the project cost at and would be elated by the advent of in town. The Queen's Table." lagoon. approximately $100,000, which includes additional landscaping since landscaping is -NY: Times (Jan. 31,1982) Mr. Noguchi has designed the Art the cost of adjusting the landscape and not part of the college's budget but his Jobs for Senior Citizens Garden of the Paris UNESCO building, the installing the Sculpture Garden. The primary concern is to those of his faculty Art Garden of the Israel National Museum material to be used would consist of fill, and his students who are not entirely in Do You Struggle With The Monroe County Senior Community The program is administered locally by the in Jerusalem, and his works can be found at stone, soil, and Japanese grass and would agreement with the design. Some members Service Project provides part-time Monroe County Department of Social the Albright-Knox Museum in Buffalo; the be virtually maintenance free. of the college community have voiced their Apathy? employment for Senior Citizens, 55 years ServicesCurren. t job openings in Key West Whitney Museum, the Metropolitan The construction of the Sculpture Garden opinion by calling the project a symbol of and older, with limited incomes. Seniors include: Librar' y Clerk"' Trainee"~ ,tr Chil~" d Car^^e Museum of Art and the Modern Museum of would be by donors' contributions only. the city's dump, or "echoing the dump." A locally produced TV broadcast will work 20 hours per week at $3.35 per hour Worker, Bookkeeper Trainee, and Clerical Art in New. York; the Art Institute of, There will be no cost to the Florida Keys Due to the enormity of the Sculpture explore "Apathy and Its Solution." Experts in various County offices and non-profit Assistance. On-the-job training and Chicago; and the Beinecke Rare Book and • Community College nor any monies raised Garden, the traffic routes would have to be give professional and personal views in this Manuscript Library at Yale University. agencies° The Senio. r Community Service trojeci placement assistance are provided, by the Founders' Society in support of the redirected, which would be in conflict with live, phone-in show, on Wednesday, The Senior Community Service Project Other of his works are displayed in Munich, College and the Fine Arts Center will be the present ordered structure. There would is funded by Title V of the Older Americans For more information, contact Project Mexico, Osaka, Toronto, and Honolulu. February 11, 18, and 25, 6-7 PM, on local Act through the National Council on Aging. Director Mary Williams at 294-8468,ext,l 53 used in the funding of the project. The also be a loss of night parking to Channel 5. The list is endless. Mr. Noguchi's fees project is also so designated that no work accommodate the large night enrollment. range up to a million dollars for a project will commence until the estimated cost has The project would eliminate approximately twenty to thirty parking spaces. Another factor Dr. Seeker considers is the possible ecological problem the Sculpture Garden may cause due to its proximity to the lagoon. WORLD 937 Fleming Street Cor. Flaming & Grinnetl Regardless of their decision, the present dilemma between those who favor the project and those who do not will remain a PAOMRTKS question of debate. What will not be Wholly Owned Subsidiary Of Island Properties Of Key West Inc. debatable is the appreciation and the COMPLETE HOME admiration the community of Key West HEALTH CARE SERVICES feels toward the offer made by Mr. NIGHTLY POST TIME 8:00 PM DEPARTMENT Noguchi, whose reputation is highly Featuring SATURDAY MATINEE 1:15 PM SALES AND RENTALS regarded with reverence. •Wheelchairs BERENSON'S »Walk«s The Finest Properties •Commodes KEY WEST KENNEL CLUB •Hospital Beds "Southernmost Track in the USA." •Trapeie Bors In The Caribbean, •Traction Stock Island Phone: 294-9517 •Suction Machines •Canes •Crutches The Continent •Inhalation Therapy •Ostomy Supp'i*' •Orthotique Supports And Around The World. •Dressing Supplies •AmesGlucemeter® We are constantly told that we LORIA'S aw the-finest store in Key West. 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