Page 2-August 1988-Solares Hill physically handle, to absorb without ill Stormont, Halloran will keep one eye on the Editorial-— effects. Big Picture and the other on budgets, the Solares Hill-August 1988-Page 3 All life as we know it survives on the environment, development. Halloran's has Greetings- basis of cycles. Our limited amount of been a healthy perspective — all- We received great feedback on "Some of matter is recycled over and over again. It's encompassing as opposed to self-serving. the Best of Solares Hill". Both writers and called nature. Religion acknowledges this, We need that. those written about shared their feelings too. But when the ashes in ashes-to-ashes Best wishes to Solares Hill Art Director about the old and not-so-old days. There are contain nonbiodegradable plastic paniculate Walt Hyla who will embark this month on a so many good writers and artists here, and or high levels of dioxins, our old reliable five-month artistic journey around parts of by Kathy Roach it's not just the professionals I'm talking cycles are incomplete. And that's called the country. Have a good one. And don't about, but also those who simply wish to pollution. It's ugly and it's dangerous. And forget your friends at home. Most of us slow down a bit as we grow express themselves. Thanks again for the it's getting too big to hide. Until September-trie election issue. older, leaving behind the more strenuous response. We'll plan on another one next We have become victims of the Ann Boese activities of our youth. Not so Dorris year. advertising age, in which packaging is many Evans. She is as busy now as she was 20 I attended two of the Hemingway Days times more important than the product This month's cover photograph is years ago and, as she says, "I haven't even Literary Seminar lectures, which I found inside. There's nothing we can do about "Drumming Up a Summer Breeze," shot by scratched the surface." scholarly but accessible to'those of us who Madison Avenue, but we can be selective in Franklin Kaiser, winner of the Solares Hill Dorris is the owner of Evans Sporting are fans, not connoisseurs. The video of the what we buy, our choices. For starters, we Cover Photo Contest. Congratulations, Goods and Evans Currency Exchange on 16 mm movie of Hemingway, Pauline, can all opt to purchase items with minimal Frank! See our center spread for more on Southard Street. She spends many hours Sloppy Joe Russell and friends billfishing in wrapping and we can ask our grocers to this and other winning photos. each week in the store taking care of her Havana Harbor in 1932 was fascinating. hold down on the plastics and Styrofoam. customers, many who are the children and Lots of smiling faces, belt shots and bear These decisions might be easier made once grandchildren of earlier customers. But hugs. Ashore, the main man slung a huge we're separating our trash at home. that's not the half of it. fish over his shoulder. It bobbed like a Jurors in federal court recently sided Did you know that at one time in Florida drunken lady as he walked it to market. with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and a person needed a license to be a Sure were, plenty of fish back then-pre- environmental groups against developers photographer? I didn't either. But Dorris catch/release days. What happened? Steve and Richard Eid, who had hopes of did. She was a licensed photographer Dorris Evans, ready to sell the winning ticket... Photo by Richard Incinerators. That's our lead feature this filling acres of wetlands behind Searstown. during World War II and for a time Watherwax. month, researched and written by Amy The birds and aquatic animals that live there thereafter. In 1944, she opened a portrait When the Pilkington Studio planned to In 1948 she and Frank opened the Evans Fischer. Looks like sooner than later, Key still have a home. studio — Portraits by Evans. move to Fort Lauderdale, Dorris and Frank Currency Exchange in the building West is going to face the facts about this Why in Key West? Dorris had visited Wayne bought the business located next to adjoining the studio and camera shop. Here mounting problem called trash and its Solares Hill is grateful that former City her mother and father (he was stationed at their camera shop. Dorris at that time was a they cashed checks, handled money orders by-product, pollution. Our situation is a Commissioner George Halloran is running Boca Chica) and found that there were only photographer for the Miami News, Key and took care of paying utility bills for their smaller version of what's happening to the in this election. He's running as a two photography studios here - each with West bureau, a job that often took her out of many customers. She still does. And in rest of our country-world, in fact. Republican, but at this level of government people waiting to have their pictures taken. the studio on assignment. When the paper 1956 she sold the studio and bought the Americans, in particular, are producing parties don't mean much. Priorities do. Dorris was working in Miami as a nightclub called, she closed the door, put up a sign, sporting goods store. more inorganic bulk than our earth is able to Along with County Commissioner John photographer, but she recognized the and followed the story. Dorris also began a For exercise during those years, and as a possibilities on the island and moved here. class of instruction in modeling for civic and charitable contribution, Dorris and That was the beginning of a long career as a photography, a class that attracted many Frank put on water skiing exhibitions for Key West businesswoman. young Key Westers. the March of Dimes at Garrison Bight. SUBSCRIBE i Mikli III Tl! Solares Hill is a community newspaper I°| published monthly on the slopes of Key ill BRING YOUR FILM TO US FOR Si West's highest point by Solares Hill gcog o CD I NATURAL FOOTPRINT SANDALS Publications, 4 Key Lime Square, Key i West, FL 33040.Telephone: 294-3602. ;:! I FREE Editor & Publisher 1 CD to I © Bill Huckel DEVELOPING 2J © •I P o Managing Editor ICD Offer Good Until August 15 Don't Head North CO Ann Boese -nl E Art Director U Coupon Must Be Presented With Film (QJ i COLOR PROCESSING ONLY Without Them! Walt Hyla i i I Art Department Assistant i ! 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Dorris also has been This year, again, Dorris will take advantage Solares Hill-August 1988-Page 5 Key West City Golf Champion and has held of the proximity to tour Norway and golf championships at Key West Country Sweden before the convention. After Club. She is a former bowler. She has Helsinki, next stop on Dorris' schedule was fished for tarpon, and in 1947 caught one Russia. At press time she is spending three weighing 25 pounds. The fish was small in weeks there, traveling to Yalta and back bv The dqg tarpon terms, but Dorris said it gave her a train to see the countryside. te me fight all the same. When she leaves on a trip, Dorris closes During the 1950s, Dorris became Evans Sporting Goods and Evans Currency interested in flying. So she took lessons at Exchange for a few weeks. "Let's face it" the Key West airport and qualified for her Dorris Evans' 1950 aircraft purchase she declares. "When I first went into intrigued friends and family. Here, her business, I worked for five years lone pilot's license. But flying someone else's sister-in-law prepares for a spin around plane was no fun; she wanted her own. So hours, seven days a week, without a the island. Phota courtesy of Dorris vacation to get started. Now I feel I can she bought a Beechcraft Bonanza. Evans. The relationship between Cuba and Key goof off a little bit." "Batista fell right after that," she says, Dorris admits to being a "prune picker" West back in those days was a close and "and you know the rest of the history of friendly one, with the Cuban Consulate Cuba." from Los Angeles. Last fall she attended ru^h -to wfc -k beaf jhtef t located in the San Carlos building on Duval her 50th high school reunion in San Diego Street and frequent visits back and forth by But Dorris' love for travel has taken her and, "had a ball. I think we were about 400 the mayors of Havana and Key West, as farther from home than 90 miles. She has strong, counting husbands," she marvels, well as by other dignitaries. Travel between been around the world in 30 days on Pan Her classmates were impressed with how Worn vjortbr-fi;) sk vo^ our island and Batista's was easy and Am and laughs that "it took me four months well she looks, "for my age." But she says inexpensive — round trip commercial airfare to recover." She visited China. She has it's the good Florida climate. "No matter was about $15 on what was commonly cruised the Caribbean and explored where I go I'm always glad to get back called "Q Airlines." countries in Central and South America. home because I feel good in Key West," Among her favorite memories is of going Dorris declares. "I plan to be here for the But Dorris did not fly commercially to through the locks of the Panama Canal. &SQ ^^rwSnti^jL Cuba; she flew her Beechcraft. "Last time I One of the few places she has not seen is rest of my life." was there I thought I wasn't going to get my South Africa. plane back. Some colonel down there fell in love with my plane." This caused some As a charter member of Zonta, the Olde minor difficulty in leaving the country. national business and professional women's Fortunately, Fred and Ignacio Carbonell organization, Dorris was a delegate to the Island Dine on the Ocean at SOUTH BEACH were with her on that trip. And the name 1984 convention in Sydney, Australia. Not REALTY, INC Carbonell carried a bit of weight in Cuba, to let a good opportunity pass by, she because John Carbonell was mayor of Key toured not only Australia, but New Zealand West at that time. They got out, and Dorris and Tahiti as well. The 1988 Zonta never went back. convention was in Helsinki, Finland. Although not a delegate, Dorris attended. $1.00 1 $2.00 OFF! OFF! 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The people of Key West panicked in record of safe, effective use in Europe. 1984 when city fathers learned the But American incinerators are often two Industry Standards Burned municipality was in danger of being fined to three times as large as European Let's look at the claim that incineration $10,000 a day if we continued to use the incinerators, and American trash is different reduces garbage volume by 90 percent, thus landfill on Stock Island. Back then, a mass from European trash. For instance, extending our landfill life 10 times longer burn, waste-to-energy plant looked like a Europeans don't rely on heavy packaging of than if we used just landfilling alone. It is good idea. Not only would it alleviate the food stuffs to the extent that we do, and true that the ash from trash burning is 90 need for another landfill, but it would also food packaging is a major portion of percent less in volume than it was in the create electricity. Everyone paid lip service municipal trash. Plus, Europeans recycle form of trash brought onto the site. But to recycling at the time, but no one really anywhere from 35 to 65 percent of their garbage is compacted in the landfill too. So thought it could work. Yet the facts trash, and then burn or bury the right away incinerator-industry figures are remained: our landfill had a maximum life non-recyclable remainder. We don't. skewed. Also, non-combustibles such as expectancy of five years, and Key West was There are several important arguments glass do not contribute to incinerator ash - producing ever-greater mounds of trash. against mass burn incineration — the method they are directly landfilled, decreasing | i<.ir n im s| To solve the problem, Key West used at Montenay. First, it does not landfill space. And finally, when the committed its wastes, at least 109 tons a decrease the volume of garbage by 90 incinerator is down for maintenance or SOUTHERN ITALIAN DINING day, to Montenay Key West Corp., and percent, as industry spokespersons will repairs, trash called bypass garbage is Catalyst Waste-To-Energy Corp. But today promise. On average, incineration created. This is garbage which is not SUMMER HOURS: we are finding our trash rates doubled, and decreases the volume of garbage by 60 incinerated; it is directly landfilled instead. DINNER 7-11 only about one-quarter to one-half of the percent. Second, incineration is also In reality, most American incinerators Closed Tuesday expected electricity is being produced (at a incompatible with recycling, and we can no extend landfill life expectancy by 2.5 times, higher rate than CES would normally have longer afford not to recycle. And, most not 10. 917 DUVAL • KEY WEST to pay). We are beginning to question the importantly, incineration threatens human We may soon be confronted with a new 296-7837 wisdom of incineration. health and the environment. dimension to landfilling incinerator ash. All dressed up and nowhere to go. As packaging becomes more important to consumers than the actual Mass burn incineration (in which The Environmental Protection Agency products, our already-heaping garbage unnecessarily multiplies. This is particularly apparent on an island, Consider too that incineration is the most where space is limited. From Solares Hill photo file. municipal trash is burned without separation costly method of trash disposal. It creates (EPA) is studying our nation's solid waste Diner's Club and Visa Accepted beforehand) and resource recovery (in very few jobs, especially when compared to problem and getting ready to issue updated incinerator ash as a hazardous waste. If the consider about incineration is its effects on which energy created in burning waste boils recycling, and most incinerators are built regulations. Environmental groups and agency wins its battle, ash will have to be human health and the environment. water to steam-run electrical generators) are with a life expectancy of about 20 years. concerned citizens are lobbying to classify hauled out of Key West by licensed Incinerators produce two kinds of waste — hazardous waste transporters. It will have air emissions and ash, both fly ash and to be dumped in a licensed hazardous waste bottom ash. Fly ash is "scrubbed," or disposal facility. And since no such facility removed by pollution control devices from exists in Florida, the ash will have to be the air emissions. Then it is deposited, full r hauled out of state. of toxins and heavy metals, with the Currently, some Long Island, New remainder of the ash, called bottom ash, EL LORO UERDE York, towns pay over $100 a ton to haul and, in the case of Key West's incinerator, their garbage to other states. If the ash is dumped on Mount Trashmore. reclassified as hazardous, their rates will Air emissions are produced through double. Even if incinerator ash is not burning wastes. Key West's incinerator reclassified, using the projection that our removes most of the particulates from the landfill will reach full capacity in the next emissions, but the hot gases are dispersed IT'S EASY TO decade, Key West will have to start hauling into our atmosphere. This is where we its ash anyway. introduce the term poly'chlorinated dibenzo- How much ash are we talking about? p-dioxins, or dioxin for short. Dioxins are RENT VIDEOS Average incinerators produce three tons of carcinogens, meaning they may cause ash for every 12 tons of trash burned. So cancer in living tissues. Scientists have been searching for an acceptable exposure AT A UNIQUE MEXICAN RESTAURANT we pollute the air, we continue adding to the landfill, and we get one ton of waste for level to dioxins, but so far no one has found Featuring authentic regional dishes every four tons we burn. Somehow this a level below which no adverse health from Mexico and the Caribbean does not seem very economical. effects occur. Dioxins have been called the most toxic An Out-of-Pocket Hazard compounds created by man. Presently the Why are incinerators considered EPA is calling for dioxin levels in soil not to incompatible with recycling efforts? exceed 75 parts per trillion. But a 1986 — Full Liquor Bar Incineration contracts contain a clause where study estimates that 90 percent of adult Largest selection in town. — Frozen Margaritas by the municipality guarantees a minimum Americans have over 1,000 parts per trillion — Saturday Special trash tonnage to the incinerator each day. If in their body tissues. the town fails to meet its quota, it still must Over 6,OOO rnovies "Comida Corrida" Dioxins: From Breast to Baby — Fourcoursesforonelowprice pay for that missing garbage weight. of all ratings available Consequently, if Key West embarked on an Since humans are at the top of the food intensive recycling program, and we chain, we receive higher concentrations of for rent or purchase. contaminants than the plants or animals we NEW SUMMER HOURS VISA/MC reduced our waste stream by 40 percent — a conservative and reachable goal — we would consume -- we get their build-ups of dioxin. COLE-HAAN Video cameras for rent. Tues.-Sat. 6 PM-11 PM (305)296-7298 be short 43.6 tons of garbage. Under our We also inhale and drink dioxin sources current contract, we would pay for it first-hand. In 1986 it was discovered that a 3106 Flagler / Habana Plaza • 294-4272 404 SOUTHARD ST. • KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040 anyway. It just doesn't make economical nursing infant in this country receives 18 1128 Simonton Street • 296-4O46 sense to spend money on a recycling times the dose of dioxin in one year than assortment inc. (corner of Catherine) campaign, and also spend money was once considered safe for a human to 404 DUVAL. KEY WEST "incinerating" recycled waste. receive in a lifetime. By far the most important factor to A study published in the Journal of the Page 8--August 1988-SoIares Hill Solares Hill-August 1988-Page 9 American Medical Association (April 18, One familiar heavy metal found in children will have lead levels in excess of 1986) examined dioxin-exposed patients incinerator ash is lead. Americans use 1.5 recommended standards. Imagine how and non-dioxin-exposed patients to see million tons of lead each year. We use lead pollutants from the Key West incinerator what, if any, adverse health effects could be in plastic items to stiffen them; we use lead and landfill are affecting students attending caused by dioxin exposure. The researchers in inks, paints, alloys, gasoline, solder and the elementary school adjacent to these found no differences between the two batteries. When lead is burned, it does not facilities. groups regarding medical histories, physical break down. Some of it goes up the A Department of Energy study identified exams, blood and urine chemistry, or smokestack, and the rest becomes part of 217 organic chemicals produced from mass neurological tests. But they did note that the bottom ash. From there it spreads burn incinerators. They checked the listings immune systems of dioxin-exposed patients throughout our environment ~ falling from in Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical were either reduced in number or impaired the sky, being washed out of a landfill with Substances and Dangerous Properties of compared to those of the non-exposed rain, leaching into groundwater, and Industrial Materials and found that 29 of the patients. becoming part of all the organisms that 217 chemicals were known to produce Experts agree that dioxins are created by depend on that water. cancer in animals or humans, and that no WEST )992- incinerating municipal solid waste, and that data at all was available for 88 of the 217 fioVi WE HAVE A 17,000 I Z,ooo they are harmful to animals. The arguments, When in Rome ... chemicals. Is no news good news in this |M THE STVTxo AHJ> BUY are over the amount of dioxins produced People acquire lead primarily from food. situation? cooR.se TH& House. 25, and which wastes produce the dioxins. Lead affects the liver, kidneys, intestinal Fortunately, we, as a community, can IS CGMTRAL- Another form of pollution is created by system and the central nervous system. fight this onslaught to our health. For one incinerator bottom ash. Heavy metals in ash Some scientists believe that the Roman thing, we can recycle, seriously recycle. residue are a constant environmental upper classes terminated themselves by The table, Waste Treatment Options (see problem. A partial list of metals includes eating with lead utensils, which caused them page 10), states common items which are in lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury, copper, to become sterile and unable to reproduce. our waste stream. nickel, silver, chromium and aluminum. Children are more susceptible to high Of the 18 items listed, 11 are recyclable, poo&u Each of these is known to cause adverse lead levels than are adults. Present three more are partially recyclable, and only ©1186 jjudi faadJ< health effects in humans, including birth "acceptable" levels of lead in children are 25 four items are non-recyclable, for a total I remember when I was a kid we used to how to handle the trash they create. They wastes. They do incinerate the remainder of defects, cancer, and central nervous system ug/dl (microgram per deciliter). Studies recyclable percentage of 84.3. At the same go to the grocery store and get money back are also charged for only trash they produce their garbage; however, they are extremely damage. Metals have also been linked to show that at this level, children's height is time, only two items listed are safe to burn, for empty soda bottles. Since I didn't — as opposed to paying a set rate — which concerned with the disposal of incinerator Lou Gehrig's disease and Alzheimer's affected, and IQ suffers. A study published four are non-combustible and the rest will understand that I had paid a deposit on the creates an economic incentive to recycle and ash. West Germany's Green Party is disease. in Lancet, a British medical journal, contribute to our pollution problems. Even bottles, I thought bringing the bottles back conserve. In Japan, there are strategically lobbying to build above-ground holding The Environmental Defense Fund has indicates that cognitive ability and learning landfilling these wastes can be threatening. was a really good deal. Now I understand located drop-off points for used batteries, facilities for incinerator ash. The Japanese conducted a study based on data from five skills are adversely affected by lead levels as We don't know, for instance, what five deposits, and I still think it's a great system. and citizens are indoctrinated into recycling have built high-tech landfills with deep steel states and two private firms which shows low as 10.4 ug/dl. That level is 2.5 times items would do if they were buried. We The Month To Think in grade school. Japan sets aside October as pilings, clay and sand liners, and drainage that municipal solid waste incinerator ash lower than the present American standard. know that it's safe to bury five others, and "The Month for All of Us To Think about systems to pipe off the leachate and treat it routinely contains high enough levels of In West Germany, often touted as the Experts in the EPA and also at the Center the rest pos'e a threat to our environment. most advanced waste management country Wastes Together." before it has a chance of contaminating cadmium and lead to be classified as for Disease Control now want that level Obviously, incineration is not a practical public water supplies. hazardous. These are not the only in the developed world, 99 percent of all Both Japan and West Germany require lowered to 10 ug/dl. If that new standard is solution to waste disposal. Recycling, on mandatory curbside trash separation into Americans could embrace these chemicals found in ash. accepted, 88 percent of American school glass bottles are recycled. Citizens are the other hand, makes sense. given a 40-page booklet informing them recyclable, food waste, and non-recyclable practices, and Key West should. We are a
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]Percent of i Solid Safe To Safe To ,* Material Waste Recyclable Burn Bury I Who Wants Yesterday's Papers? by Shawn Atkins 808 DUVAL • 296-5858 Paper, non-glossy 37.1 Yes Yes Yes Paper, glossy Yes No No pen 7 days a week serving from our all While you read this Solares Hill and savor a cold drink, keep in Glass 9.7 Yes N-C* Yes mind that the usefulness of these items doesn't need to end with the new Luncheon Menu featuring the best Ferrous 8.8 Yes N-C ? Overstuffed Sandwiches, Freshest Fish N-C Yes last sip or final page. Recycling can extend the life of many Aluminum 1.1 Yes materials, especially paper and aluminum. and our famous French Fries ... all very Yes Yes Yes Food/Yard Waste 26.0 Consider this. If you read Solares Hill year-round —12 issues reasonably priced. Seating available on Soft plastics 5.8 Yes No ? this year — you're, dealing with 4.5 pounds of newspaper. All our beautifully lush patio. Hard plastics 1.4 No No ? together, we publish 120,000 copies a year. It takes about 36 Wood 33 Some Some | For dinner call for reservations. Our Yes full-grown pine trees to manufacture the paper to produce all those Rubber/Leather 2.5 Yes No No copies. In the garbage, that paper is useless. Unfortunately, Key exquisite cuisine is recognized through' Textiles 2.1 Some No ? out the Keys. West has no recycling drop-off center. And the nearest station is in OTHER: 1.8 Marathon. The 44,000 pounds of Solares Hill paper would be Batteries Yes No No enough to fill one Monroe County Department of Pollution Control Household chemicals No No No tractor trailer. These are the vehicles the department use to transport Commercial chemicals Some No No old newspaper to a recycling mill in Georgia. Styrofoam No No No Here paper begins a new life. And the ink is removed for reuse. Furniture/Applicances Yes No ? Ink is the reason newspapers should not be incinerated. When Demolition waste Some No Some burned it becomes a hazardous waste. Ceramics No N-C Yes Like your cat, aluminum cans possess at least nine lives. The Reynold's Aluminum Recycling Center, 3117 Flagler Avenue, * Non-Combustible pays 34 to 41 cents per pound for aluminum. Sources include Source: Franklin Associates, Ltd. of Prairie Village, KS beverage cans and wrapping foil, even aluminum baseball bats. The center accepts the metal in all forms except aircraft parts or small island; our resources are limited. screenwire. Think of why you live here. Chances are it Recently, a student in the marine propulsion class at Florida Keys Community College brought a truckload of junked outboard has something to do with the healthy 'I environment, the beautiful clear sky and 6 motors to the center and walked out with $57,48. Recycling is easy blue waters. Maintaining its quality is going and profitable. Making cans from recycled aluminum requires just to depend on the priorities of Key West five percent of the cost of starting from scratch. citizens. Is it worth taking batteries to In January, Charles Knighton, Superintendent of Monroe specific drop-off points? Or setting out County Pollution Control, placed newspaper, oil and battery appliances and furniture on certain days of recycling tanks at landfills around the Keys. Key West residents the month for special pick up? Or the effort can bring their dead batteries and used oil to the Cudjoe dump for involved in separating trash? Only Key recycling. West has the answer. Today Key West has n"o recycling center. But last month ISIS Florida instituted a state statute that requires the City of Key West "one of a kind designs" There are no easy solutions to Key WHEN QUALITY West's solid waste crisis. There are no and Monroe County to create a door-to-door collection service for high-tech answers. At one time the city newspaper, plastics, aluminum cans and glass. The service must be Fine Costume Jewelry put into effect by July, 1989. The city and county have tentatively Fabrics believed an incinerator would just "make it go up in smoke." Clearly, this belief was agreed that Key West will house the new collection center. And, in COUNTS! Custom Clothing wrong. The only healthy, long-term the meantime, interested citizens may organize a station at any time. Custom Costuming solution is to change the way we live to Party Decorating accommodate our environment. We must Cards & Gifts reduce our consumption, recycle our Fine Art Gone are the days of big metal barrels resources. Then we can rejoice in an THE BEARDED IRIS and simple garbage disposal. Soon Key improved quality of life. Westers will separate paper, aluminum, TEES "A year 'round Christmas Shop" plastic and glass at home for recycling Integrity. later. Photo from Solares Hill photo file. 1207 Duval Street/ 294-0589 Reliability- TANKS THE MOUTH IS A WINDOW CIGNA TO YOUR OVERALL HEALTH! Experience. SHORTS Auto • life • Home • Business WE ARE HAPPY TO BE YOUR Hurricane Facts. PARTNERS !N THE PURSUIT OF SWEATS OPTIMAL ORAL HEALTH THE »LANe mmAt. ATHLETIC ASSSGIAVES1721 FlaglerAve. 294-6696 RELYON PORTER-ALLEN Island's Aquathinics COMPANY Invigorating Water Exercise to Music Key Largo 451-1980 RADIO Marathon 743-9008 INSURANCE THE FLORIDA'KEYS RADIO STATION Classes at Classes at Key West 294-2542 SINCE 1891 A Private Place The Reach 104.7 309 Louisa St. 1435 Simonton St. David W. Freeman, C.P.C.U. Mon-SaMOam Tu-Th-F 5:30 pm William A Freeman, Jr. 532 DUVAL Call 296-5000 William A Freeman III, C.I.C. Gall 296-2096 - -OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR- Solares Hill-August 1988-Page 13 Page 12--August 1988-SoIares Hill heavily on that vote when they run up at his appointment, and then when he Within days, County Judge Richard Payne, against Hernandez. The chair they are both openly campaigned for Mayor Richard who has two terms behind him, jumped into vying for is the one to be vacated by Heyman, against Sonny McCoy, there the fray. He'll be challenged by attorney Political Whispers from the Birdcage Commissioner Wm. Billy Freeman. seemed to be a rising grumble of discontent Roger McClelland. Those are non-partisan "Halloran and Stormont on the county from the city watchers. races. There is a rumor going around that Same Rumors Become Reality, Others Flop ^_ commission will, we think, send a clear Ilchuk attracted controversy. He also another senior circuit judge, Ignatius Lester, by Bud Jacobson solid accomplishment in the county's school Brown, but now with Halloran in there, his message to backers of growth control in attracted contestants for his job. might take retirement, too, when he comes system which has stressed quality teaching campaign strategy might change. Monroe County, but we have to get out the Harry Sawyer, Jr., a Republican, will up in two years. BEFORE ALL THE local races are over and education. Halloran is known to have a fervently vote for George," noted one woman who face him in November. Before that, On the Upper Keys, Judge David in November, there'll be tons of money loyal group of backers in the city and his is will play a key role in the Halloran however, he'll look at some heavy gunfire Kirwan resigned from the bench and spent by the candidates, bruised feelings, AFTER A COUPLE months of arm- expected to draw sizeable support from campaign. from Sonny McCoy's camp as McCoy's attorney Jeff Overby was named to take the bitterness, exhaustion and, for some, sheer twisting by his close friends, former city Commissioner John Stormont, in the Upper Panico made the remark that the wife, Merili, a first-timer, will battle him in robes of circuit judge. There was some elation. The winners will count the votes commissioner George Halloran took the Keys. Both men are conservation minded. Halloran-Hernandez contest would be the the Democratic primary. In the city this gossip in town that he might not run for the and the losers, red-eyed and backsore, will plunge in county politics as a Republican. Stormont has strong backing on the North "race of all time" in the Keys. She may be could be rough for Ilchuk. If his vote in the chair, but when attorney Kenneth Smith try to keep a stiff upper lip. Halloran was knocked out of city hall by End (as the Conchs call it) and will face his wrong. The race of all time was the 1962 Middle and Upper Keys is not huge, he showed his hand as interested, and Weeks of rumors about the possible Commissioner Virginia Panico; his friends only challenger, Democrat Mary K. Reich, war when the late Representative Bernie C. might take a faE to Merili McCoy. qualified, then Overby decided to go for challenge for the Election Supervisor's blamed that loss on an illness in the family in November. Bill Cullen, of Tavernier, Papy was chopped by an upstart named Should he win, Harry Sawyer, Jr., with election to the six-year term. office coming from Tom Sawyer, one-term who had hoped to buck Stormont backed Charlie Ramos in the legislative fight. The wide reaching Conch family and friends The Mosquito Control Board election mayor of Key West, evaporated in the off after a long hard look at Stormont's voter turnout was over 70 percent. background, could set Ilchuk's nerves on drew two contests -- William (Bill) Huston reality, according to sources at First wide support in the Upper Keys. edge and cause a few grey hairs. But he's will oppose longtime favorite incumbent Federal, of not getting the okay to run If he prevails over Jones, Halloran will IN THE DISTRICT 1 tussle for county cool, as one of his friends said. Mike Warren and Bill Daniels will face off unless he vacated his well-paying job at the experience the hardest part of his campaign commissioner, Democrat Wilhelmina with Ray Hampson in Tavernier. bank. when he climbs into the ring against Harvey will be up against a retired Navy IN YEARS LONG past, the campaign On-again, off-again rumors about Dr. Commissioner Gerald Hernandez, in the man, Jerry Bever, a Republican, in the for sheriff was always a magnet for intense County officials who are home and dry Shirley Freeman, wife of the outgoing general election November 8. November general election. rivalry. This year, a lot of that fire seems without any opposition (they won't appear sheriff, W.A. Freeman, Jr., proved on the Harvey had been a county commissioner banked. on the ballot) include: Tax Collector Harry mark when she qualified as a Republican HERNANDEZ IS TIRELESS. He's an for two terms, and once was the mayor, Franklin D. Hernandez, once a major in F. Knight, Clerk of the Circuit Court Danny against incumbent Democrat School incumbent. He is one of the shrewdest Superintendant AJ. (Bookie) Henriquez. political analysts and he has big support You won't vote on them until November. from the development side of the Keys. But This could well be one of the tightest his building developer side came a cropper, "Halloran and Stormont will send a clear message to backers of growth battles in the county. Freeman will have the recently, when a federal court jury in Key considerable power of her husband behind West decided against attorney Michael control in Monroe County..." her. Even though he won't be in office Halpern, and his client, Richard Eid, who again, after about 34 years of service, his had filled wetlands without getting a Corps until she ran for the state legislature and lost the department under the late Bobby Brown, Kohlage, Property Appraisor Erwin Higgs, to Representative Ron Saunders, two years has lost twice in attempts to beat Sheriff State Attorney Kirk Zuelch, U.S. political strength rests among thousands of that required him to be out of town plus a of Engineers permit. friends he has all over the Keys. The group with Halloran, according to ago. Over the years, she has become one of Freeman; he'll make another stab at it this Representative Ron Saunders and Public campaign he never seemed to put his heart the most popular political figures in the time against Larry Meggs, now on leave Defender Randall Winter. Henriquez, for his part, now trying for into. inside information, will emphasize the his fifth straight term, can cite a record of Stormont strength in the Keys and count county as well as an astute reader of the from the department. Meggs has been This time in\the county, though, political winds. Her strength will be in the number two man under Freeman for several Halloran has to battle with an old opponent, Lower Keys and Key West. years, holding the rank of colonel. He's Doug Jones, in the GOP primary vote on Bever, a newcomer in the political game, been in the department since the days of the September 6. Jones had dropped an worked for Tourist Development Council late John Spottswood. election bid to Halloran once in the city; administrator Sandy Higgs in her Fleming Whoever wins in that Democratic associates of Jones have told some of their Street office and is a close friend of the primary, will head into a general election courthouse pals that he was going to take County Manager Tom Brown. contest against former County Judge Allison aim at the huge bureaucratic layer of DeFoor, who lives and is well-liked in the assistants under County Manager Tom ANOTHER POLITICAL BELLRINGER Middle and Upper Keys. DeFoor, will be the run for the office of Election according to Democrats in Key West, "will Supervisor. be the hardest man to beat." Incumbent Supervisor Peter Ilchuk, a HaftiooARCGa pro in the ranks, has some solid Upper THE LAWYERS IN town got all stirred POIIMCIANA Keys backing because he has made it his up this year when Circuit Judge Helio Annual Sale Aug. 13-Sept 5 duty to become well-known and liked there Gomez bowed out of a bid for re-election. LOUNGE 50% 30% 15% OFF — his constant efforts to register voters have won many friends. Where his light has LET'S GO COUNTRY dimmed, somewhat, has been in the Lower Keys and Key West. There was resentment "Where the Locals Relax" The only country music club in Key West!! 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She starts talking like With respect to roads, regulations require daughter's face down on the ground, white we had been animatedly conversing. Seems by Bill Westray fluctuating volume and temporary like Hurricane Donna in 1960 flooded out restrictions. that portions of US 1 and county road 905 THE LITTLE COMMUTER plane sits as a candle, lips crying, "Don't! Don't do LOS E- Unstable flow, momentary which lie within three miles of a parcel ready for departure on the airport tarmac on that!" She looks so decorative. It's as her Miami apartment. It drowned one of her SINCE ABOUT 1980 Solares Hill has parrots while the other parrot, standing on monitored and commented on traffic buildup stoppages, volumes at or near proposed for development and within six a bright/hazy Key West afternoon. While natural for her to stick on French fingernails capacity. miles for stretches proposed for a bridge are waiting to board, I am struck with the usual and use an eyelash curler as it is for her to its dead mate's shoulders, was trained to along the US1 corridor in Monroe County. One of our concerns is that congestion and LOSF- Forced flow at low speeds. able to operate annually at LOS D capacity. sudden sense of desolation that comes each have a liver and a pancreas. Her smile yell, "Call the operator, Call the operator." These portions are called areas of critical summer when leaving for a place up in the always is as sweet as a pressed flower We are now over Macon, Georgia, at over-development along any particular Volumes below capacity. Lines of segment of the highway from Florida City vehicles backing up. Short and concern. Each development (large and mountains. If you ask, "Is this because found in the pages of a Jane Austin novel. 38,000 ft. I open my.gift book of French long stoppages, with speed at zero small) proposed within such an area is Key West has such a life force?", my short Now the five other passengers load on. Impressionistic paintings, and I am staring to and including Key West directly impacts required to be reviewed to determine its answer would be, "Yes." The couple looking like Hitler and Eva raptly at Henri Matisse's "Reclining Nude the rest of the Keys. It's about 130 miles at times. from Florida City to the Monroe County impact in this critical area, and that plans be Braun ask why they have to use the steps Beside Goldfish." Matisse is my great UNDER THE MONROE County initiated to correct facility deficiencies — in and can't be thrown up in the sling. The favorite artist because what he is after, Courthouse in Key West. Over 100 miles this case the traffic problem. GOT THE HOUSEKEEPING of the road covering that distance are Comprehensive Plan, the Planning BLUES? person who sits beside me is Marilyn above all, is expression. Expression of life! Regulations also require that once a And, I have this passionate, feminine two-laned. There are no bypass roads of Department is required each year to prepare "Maid in the Shade" Monroe in a mustache. We are airborne and enthrallment for his draperies, for the any consequence. an "Annual Assessment of Public Facilities does the housework so you she launches into a tale of how she stayed in exquisite patterns, the designs that he gives Traffic is measured in terms of average Capacity." The latest "Assessment" was can have fun in the sun. one of the fancy new hotel suites in Key West where the trundle bed flips over and his rugs and shawls and hangings that daily traffic (ADT) which is defined as the completed and approved by the county becomes a dining table, and if you push a embellish his panels and embrace his number of vehicles passing a given point commission on January 19, 1988. It button, becomes a TV screen. She testifies exaggeratedly exotic women. The women's during a given time period greater than one covered transportation, solid waste that the mother of Gov. Martinez gave her a shapes and heads often defer to these day, divided by the number of days in that disposal, potable water, and educational voluptuous prints he created mostly during time period. Annual averages are referred to facilities. It concluded that potable water the 1940s when he turned out such as annual average daily traffic (AADT). The and educational facilities are generally awesome color explosions. capacity of a highway is measured in terms adequate to support planned growth in of level of service (LOS) with lettered Monroe County but that transportation and solid waste disposal facilities are THE CAPTAIN ANNOUNCES that we standards from A to F. These are: LOS A - Free flow, low volume, high inadequate. This commentary will address are beginning the descent for Atlanta while I transportation. admire "Woman In a Pink Blouse." Turn speeds. page. Over to "Large Still Life With LOS B - Stable flow, speeds somewhat The comprehensive plan along with Layers o[ fresh turkey, Eggplants." restricted. county development regulations require that leslybam Jane Burchett • Amy Burchett and tender pearl automatic pencil. We are somewhere We drive up the mountain through the LOS C-Stable flow but speeds more no building permit shall be issued after roast beef. over Florida Bay when she stops and asks, lovely, false light you get up there under a restricted by higher volumes. February 28, 1988, unless the proposed "And how are you, Hun?" But I refuse to stormy mountain sky just before hail falls. LOS D - Approaching unstable flow, development is or will be served adequately Maid in operating speeds affected by by public or private facilities. discuss my leg cast, a misfortune that A mountain lady friend comes through my Topped with leituce, concerns only myself. cottage door quiet as cream of wheat tomatoes, peppers. boiling. She possesses the soft colors of onions, the shade Take-out : pickles and licensed • bonded •insured NOW I AM aboard the 747 Jet leaving compassion and love. An historic woman Available black olives. Miami. I generally fall into terrified naps on in her looks. 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TRAFFIC COUNTS Solares Hill-August 1988-Page 17 MONROE rOUNTYFFQRTDA HTGHWAYIIS1 1981-1987* Maximum Maximum is now carrying about 19,000 AADT. Its Capacity Capacity capacity will need reevaluation when work The Big Blow: Will hurricanes and Key Station ADT ADT ADT ADT ADT AADT AADT To Maintain To Maintain Actual is completed. Peak-hour congestion today Number Location Lanes 1981 1982. J9§2 1984 19§5 19g6 1987 LOS C LOSD LOS is LOS F. West meet eye-to-eye In 198S? All the two-lane segments of US 1 from 107 Knight's Key (MM 47) to Boca Chica (MM 1 Jewfish Creek Bridge 2 9033 9560 11101 11517 9350 13100 15346 8800 14100 E cover and a kind of milky blue overcast in 106 9) were at LOS D in 1987 and have by Charlie Pepper 2 C-905(NorthofUSl) 2 1788 2675 1916 2202 2351 2090 2361 8800 14100 A the sky. 106 increased 35 percent in the last 6 years. 32 North Key Largo 4 10093 11525 14329 16842 12025 16017 17248 35300 43300 B THIS IS THE time of year when, one As that tropical storm turns into a gale, 105 94 North Key Largo 4 Plantation, Windley and Islamorada are at 15394 19293 21997 24758 20688 26088 17970 35300 44300 B morning, you wake up, flip on the weather winds rise to a full force hurricane and 95 62 Tavemier 4 LOS E with little relief in sight. 12786 14803 14813 15966 26662 31800 39000 C channel and while you're brushing your National Oceanic and Atmospheric 90 102 Plantation 2 Stock Island (Cow Key Bridge) at Key 15560 15385 17144 20195 15900 21270 21993 8800 1.4100 E teeth you learn about a "tropical low" out Administration or NOAA (it used to be the 86 101 Snake Creek Bridge 2 West was. at 31,075 AADT in 1987 -- an 11838 11403 12903 12777 11783 15609 16618 8800 14100 E there with circling winds, several hundred weather bureau) watchers give the beast a 84 64 South Key Largo 2 14060 LOS E -- and has rush-hour peaks of LOS 13566 16061 18135 14617 22231 19543 8800 14100 E miles east of Barbados. name, it occupies more and more space on 80 56 Upper Matecumbe 2 12298 F. The City of Key West has a continuous 10843 13162 13872 11875 14141 8800 14100 E "We'll keep an eye on it and report any page one and the ears of the citizens perk up 78 43 North Indian Key Bridge 2 8978'' 7658 automated monitor at this station. 8494 7695 8252 11486 8800 14100 D progress," smiles the cheery weather as they take heed. 61 111 * Duck Key 2 7975 7613 6755 5138 9599 8428 12100 14600 C broadcaster. 53 45 Key Colony Rd. Int. 2 13073 13825 SINCE FEBRUARY 1988, the county 14907 16741 18612 17706 17206 24700 30800 B The tropical low might be a depression TIME TO START looking after your 49 110 Marathon at 24lh St. 4 16005 15833 has taken steps to have all of the US1 17707 23394 17905 18688 18604 34900 37400 B covering thousands of square miles out boat. Haul it up on dry land; check the lines 47 55 Rt. 931 at Marathon 2 5700 5538 highway corridor declared an area of critical and tarps if you leave it at the dock. Time to 7516 5138 8800 14100 B there over the warm waters of the ocean. 33 16 North Big Pine Key 2 6045 5645 county concern. The final decision must be check out stuff in the house — got enough 7225 8078 8800 14100 C No danger yet, but keep an eye on it, drag 30 109 South Big Pine Key 2 7120 8588 made by the Board of County candles? What about batteries for the 8566 8275 9509 11404 9557 8800 14100 D out the old weather map and start the 24 108 SummerlandKey 2 5980 6258 Commissioners. It will be considered by 8128 1O303 NA 11400 8800 14100 tracking process. transistor radio and clock? Time to look in 17 107 SugarloafKey 2 7380 7953 D them soon. An affirmative decision would 7962 7654 NA NA 11042 8800 14100 In Key West, all of South Florida for the icebox without turning into one of those 12 106 Saddlebunch 2 6848 7495 D focus attention on new development which madly scrambling hoarders y~ou see 8523 9968 8483 10542 9167 8800 14100 that matter, suddenly the most popular 10 10 Big Coppitt Key 2 11712 11208 D is causing the problem. It would also bring scurrying through the aisles at Winn-Dixie, 12045 14244 11957 13679 10352 7400 13500 channel covers the weather. Soap operas 6 9 Boca Chica Key 4 16480 14930 D additional resources to bear at all levels of grabbing all the bread and staples. 16759 22860 15845 18058 19748 39200 48000 government to correct the problem. and kiddie shows take a back seat. Radios 4 8 Cow Key Channel, SI 4 25709 28289 A When the hurricane is tracked to the 29763 ?'-37857 28381 30082 31075 24700 30800 We strongly endorse the designation area (those marvels of another age) are listened 3 105 Key West, Econolodge 4 20513 22815 E Antilles and the outer fringes begin 22503 28893 21750 29790 26984 17300 27300 of critical county concern for the Highway to for coordinates, forward speed, wind 2.5 5034 200Ft.W.Kennedy 4 E pounding at the small islands, loosing 26731 24503 25793 11400 13600 US 1 corridor and urge our commissioners speed, formation of the eye if there is one. 1 5012 Truman & Whitehead 2 F Gradually the wind speeds increase and the hundreds of tons of water in sheets that 4743 5070 4544 7300 8800 C to follow the recommendations of their 2 71 FlagleratKWHS 4 11895 11382 12186 movement is steadily west and veers slightly make you feel like you're living underwater, 12180 9707 14960 13415 11400 13600 D planning staff and implement this measure 1.5 5017 Hager at Winn Dixie 2 9525 7300 north. storm tides rise like the lines on the 8800 E in accordance with the comprehensive plan. Dow-Jones in a boom market. Based on Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) reports. ADT means average daily traffic Around about this time, you're figuring AADT means that if the thing stays on course at that Imbedded in the mass of this low •; AADTs pressure hurricane are hundreds of small for 1985- average of entire year, usually lower than busiest quarter. speed, it'll take two or three days, maybe, Compiled and revised by W.H. Weslray. before you start seeing gathering cloud tornadoes. In incredible weight and force of section of US1 or C-905 begins to operate both tables are based on FDOT material. A at LOS D on a peak-hour basis, special in 1987, an increase of 108 percent in 6 composite table of this data is reproduced years to LOS C. attention is warranted to prevent it from below. From this table the trend in traffic falling below this standard. increase is clearly discernible. For example: Two-lane Tea Table (Indian Key Bridge) There's rumor of perfection... We have tabulated Florida Department of Two-lane US1 at Jewfish Creek has at MM 78 increased from 8978 ADT in Transportation (FDOT) figures for traffic increased from an ADT of about 9000 in 1981 to 11,486 AADT in 1987, for LOSD. 90S flow and density collected at some 27 FDOT 1981 to 15,346 in 1987, an increase of 70 Four-lane (undivided) Marathon at 24th stations along US1 since 1980. Since 1985 percent at LOS E. Street (MM 49) as already at LOS F back in the county planning department has been 1981 with 16005 ADT. With divided four-lane construction still underway for preparing a similar table. The results are Four-lane Tavernier at MM 95 has gone consistent -- and they should be - since another year or more, it is difficult to /VfTAU from 12,786 ADT in 1981 to 26,662 AADT evaluate in 1988. This segment, however,. SPEC/41S
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"I was in Bahama Village taking How long has it been since you spent the THIRD pictures and this gal was with her day in Old Town? A year? Two? Well, mom near Emma's store...I later that's just too long. There are things to see and places to go in Old Town. Why else PRIZE took enlargements over to the storekeeper because he knew the would that area of our island be so crowded $60 tripod from girl's mother since she came in all with tourists during what is commonly Photosonics known as season? the time." Summertime at Mel Fisher's Heritage Society Museum is a special time for "IS IT HAPPY Monroe County students with a B+ average. Pick up your report cards, kids, get Mom HOUR YET?" and Dad, and take a tour of the museum free! Spend a morning or an afternoon Martin F. McKinnell, viewing the magnificent treasures Mel and his Treasure Salvors brought up from the 23 years old, Neustra Senora de Atocha. And when you retail salesman have finished your tour, be sure to stop in at the gift shop for your free gift — a replica of one of the coins found. Just present your "Out of the ordinary, the dog was report card at the entrance, and an exciting just standing there...I was tour is yours. wandering around with my Have you ever been to Hemingway camera...This just proves what I've House? Well, we in Key West have a heard about Key West: even the chance to see in the flesh what many of our animals are laid back." countrymen can see only in a television mini-series — the actual house where Ernest Hemingway lived, the studio where he wrote (on the second floor the carriage FOURTH PRIZE house), the typewriter — antiquated by Five rolls of film with developing from Pro Photo modern-day standards ~ he used. Tours are conducted between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. every day -- the tour guides have an endless store "NO RUSH" of anecdotes dealing with the Hemingway of the 1930s. Be sure to ask about Franklin Kaiser Hemingway's method of entering the studio. And don't forget to look for the Through the Lighthouse Museum doors lie artifacts and relics from the days of wreckers "This was also taken with infrared film using a red filter...Again I was on the *v- and watermen. Photo by Richard Watherwax. beach behind this woman wondering if she was going to go S a swim » ^^A^-v penny embedded in the patio floor! i r Page 2--August 1988--SH Relishing We have all read about the renovation gardens are carefully tended, with brick by the Blue Angels. And the view of the taking place in Old Town. We have walks and orchid-filled trees. Many of the island from the top of the lighthouse is well watched the transformation of many unusual tropical plants are labelled for easy worth the climb. SH Relishing-August 1988-Page 3 dilapidated residences into beautiful identification for the novice gardener. Don't Whatever your interests, there is plenty Still thirsty? Wander across the street to this place on the corner of Caroline Street, examples of 19th century archicecture. But let another summer go by without to see and do in Old Town. Take a the elegant Pier House. Order something the Bull and Whistle. Is that a man on stage have you seen the house that started it all? investigating this tribute to Audubon. morning, an afternoon, or a full day to cool and tropical and linger on the Havana singing what I think I'm hearing? His name That house — now knoyyn as Audubon The Lighthouse Museum is another explore the downtown area of our island, Docks deck. You'll be delighted by the is Ben Harrison, and he's definitely off the House — is open to the public. A tour of the fascinating place to go. The military buffs and enjoy! funky island sound of Offshore and you can wall. "Affordable Housing," now that's a house and the beautiful gardens is a must among us will delight in examining the gaze at a spectacular view of the water with timely subject to write a song about. It's for history buffs, bird lovers, and antique hundreds of artifacts collected from beautiful boats passing by. kind of nice to just sit and listen. He's a collectors. The house is replete with submarines, ships, and all branches of the Time to do some dancing. Here we are gas. Great looking bartender, too. Audubon engravings, Chippendale service. You can look through a submarine in front of a place called Two Friends. Why This town sure has some great bars. furniture, and crystal chandeliers. The periscope -- see a plane that was once used are those people dancing in the street? Hey, here's the La Concha Hotel, and they Because they can't get in yet. It sounds like have a bar right on the street, Crazy Part 1: The Duval Crawl there's a Dixieland band inside. Hey, those Daisy's, and the entertainment is excellent guys know how to play. Just a Mellow here too. Maybe we should go up the Great Key West Pubs Crew — great name for a hot sound. Dance elevator and check out the view from the 'til you're silly. Top. There's the whole island below you Let's go find some rock and roll. Here's from sea to shining sea. Beautiful! Why, by Valerie Ridenour Sloppy Joe's, a perfect place to down a cold that's Ellie Russell singing inside. She's a one and get energized. What's that funky class-act entertainer — really belts out a Have you seen the T-shirt that says, "See looking place around the corner on Greene song. the Lower Keys on your hands and knees"? Street? It's Captain Tony's saloon, and Margaritaville is just down the street. The story behind the design may well have there's the Captain's hand-painted electric Kinda reminds you of a Hard Rock Cafe begun on the Gulf side of Key West and car, so the Captain is in. Now there's a with music. They always have a great continued to the Atlantic Ocean. In fact, it man who knows every celebrity in the band, and Mr. Buffett himself, in the flesh, may have started where the two bodies of universe and has had a movie made about comes in and sings a few tunes when he's water merge at the Ocean Key House his life. There's a sign on the stage that in town. Dockside Bar. reads, "Everybody's a star at Captain That was definitely a great drink. There are many bars that offer a beautiful Tony's," and that's how Tony Tarracino There's some super jazz coming from the place to watch the setting sun, and this is makes you-feel. If you're there on a Cafe Exile. The Small Mystery Band, with one of the best. Order your favorite libation weekend night you can listen to Curly and Phil Sampson on piano and bass, and Matsu and listen to some exciting jazz from Men Lil make old time country music better than on drums every night, and with Key West's and Machines. Elmo Hammer plays the anybody. Dancing the barefoot boogie at the own jazz singer Christine Naughton .on the best lyricon you may ever hear, and his Back on the rock block you hear some Rooftop Cafe. Photo by Richard weekends, is always a musical treat. partner for the evening will probably be great sounds coming out of Rick's. Great Watkerwax. There are some more great places across Kenny Drew, whose fantastic keyboard act downstairs. I wonder what's up on top. Square looks like an old time saloon, and the street, but it's time to take a break. Until playing will thrill any jazz lover. Aha! Now we can do some serious they serve good food. next month ... dancing. Great drinks, too. Maybe we Now that you've had a bite to eat, it's should find a place to rest up a bit. Foley time to continue the stroll. Let's check out
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Open 7 Days a Week 1 only S2.50) 294-4433 *ExcIudes sale items • Expires Sept. 1 a> * On glasses costing $40 or more 10:00 am.-7:00 pm. 5 L Ray Ban • Serengetti • Uvex • Revo Vuarnet • g Page 4-August 1988--SH Relishing SH Relishing-August 1988-Page 5 Cayo Casual or Skip the Tie and Jacket Kite Flying is Great Summertime Fun! by Joe Roach island that serves specialties native to the The Full Moon Saloon ... Kyushu ... Las Philippines. Palmas ... Crab Shack ... Rooftop Cafe ... When one of the most elegant restaurants Then there's Dickie's, where the Gringo's Cantina ... The Quay ... Portside (Henry's) in one of the town's most elegant emphasis is on simply good food with Key West... Lighthouse Cafe ... El Loro resorts (Casa Marina) runs an ad in local chicken, red meat — including steakburgers Verde ... the list goes on and on. publications with the headline, "Just - and fresh seafood. Paella Extraordinaire For more information, see the Solares Because Our Food Comes in Fancy Dress is the specialty at El Siboney and Spanish Hill Restaurant Guide. Doesn't Mean YOU Have To," you know foods of all kinds are also available. La it's the season for casual-and-comfortable, Cubanita features paella, boliche, pork, come-as-you-are dining at the famous and chicken, and seafood entrees. fabulous spots around town. Or visit Little Nicolena for an almost It's also off-season, when all us locals endless choice of pasta, salad, pizza, and have the place to ourselves — mostly. It's Italian desserts. Antonia's offers a big the time when the pace is a little slower, selection of antipasto, pasta, salad, soup, there's no push to clear the table, you can and other delicacies. The Queen's Table is' take your time to enjoy fine dining, known for chicken piccata, fish almondine, entertainment, and better service — and, in and many other delightful dishes. many instances, for less money. Don't forget the old favorites like The So go out on the town — your town — Deli, where you can order veal, pork, ham, for lunch, for brunch, for dinner. Take the chicken, fish, chowder, soup, Key Lime family — or just a companion — to the places pie. Half Shell Raw Bar serves conch you've always wanted to go and have what dishes, sushi, and other island favorites. E Y W E S you've always wanted to eat. Why not? Pepe's has been the haunt of shrimpers, Sure, you can get all gussied up if you Conchs, and knowing visitors for years KITE COMPANY ING like. But we're talking casual here ... laid who look for good food and great company. K T GRAND OPENING back... Key West comfortable. The island bulges with all kinds of fun Functional Flyers Try The Eatery, where you can sit at the places, good places to eat and drink and Decorative Windsocks southernmost table while having your fill of enjoy. So don't be a stay-at- home. Take Stunt Kites chicken, shrimp, ribs, and lots of other advantage of your season and take in our Turtle Kraals cooks up delicious dinners Innovative Designs SALE goodies as you gaze out over the ocean. other great places ... like ... Turtle Kraals and offers the best, imported beer selection HEAVENLY BODY KITES Key Lime Square is the home of Amy's ... Pancho and Lefty's ... Chick-Lets (at on the island. Photo by Richard 40? GREENE IN OUR NEW PERRY PLAZA SHOP Filipino Cuisine, the only place on the Higg's Beach) ... Pier House Market ... Watherwax. (305)296-2535 . 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ROOSEVELT BLVD. pnT SIDEWALK CAFE MMUMMM 916 Ashe Street SELECTION OF BEER & WINE 294-96G0 1114A Tnlman Avenue 294-0810 Tues.-Sat. 11 AM to 10 PM Sun.-Mon. 11 AM to 5 PM 296-9982 628 Duval Streer — 296-7696 SH Relishing-August 1988-Page 7 Page 6--August 1988-SH Relishing They're Your Resorts, Too A CONCHA Breakfast the Southernmost Way by Kathy Roach by Joe Roach bit as comfortable. The beaches and pools People come from all over this and other are just as inviting, and the chairs and Arise, Key Westers! Get out of the countries to enjoy — yes, lap up -- the loungers are definitely more available. house and relish some of the breakfast luxurious amenities of Key West's many What's different? The prices, of course. specialties our island is famous for. Don't world- class hotels and resorts. But you During the summer months the rates go be satisfied with the same old cereal, toast, don't have to be a tourist to take advantage down. We who are here year 'round can and coffee routine. These off-season of downtown Key West's hospitality. And take advantage of lower-than-season costs mornings are yours to savor at our leisure what better time to spend a night or a for a luxury weekend or midweek treat. with friends... so enjoy! weekend at a top-of-the-line hotel than After all, this is our town, too. Key West is blessed with a multitude of during the less crowded, more laid-back Many resorts and hotels are featuring places where one may go to break fast. summer months? summer season discount packages. Two They an assortment of breakfast-type We all know that "season" is a busy time nights for the price of one. Stay two nights Offerings available, ranging all the way from for local innkeepers as well as the myriad and get the third night free. Complimentary continental — both hearty American and shopowners in the Old Town district. But cocktail on arrival. Continental breakfast enticing European — to Cuban casual, with what of summer? Solares Hill has decided included. Special early-bird dinner prices. lots of stops in between. that summer is our "season," our time to Health facility packages. If you want to indulge yourself sinfully revel in the same luxuries that people come And while you're basking in the luxury and don't worry about paying the tab, the resorts and hotels. Usually these will apply In that case, be adventurous and try from Ohio and Oregon to enjoy during the of an Old Town resort treat, why not take in major resorts and hotels — like the La to Sunday brunches. someplace new — for kicks. winter months ~ when our climate is second Sunset at Mallory Square to watch the Concha, The Reach, Ocean Key House, Less expensive and more truly Key West And then ... there's the Cuban casual to none and theirs is usually unpleasant. entertainers? Or a sunset cruise on an kind of breakfast ~ delightful, different, and The food in the restaurants in Old Pier House, Hyatt of Key West, Santa are what might be called "middle ground" excursion boat? Many hotels and resorts LaConcha is proud to support our local arts community Maria, and Casa Marina ~ are for you. You breakfasting spots. There are wonderful very Key West. Chances are you've Town's various resorts is the same high feature snorkeling or diving excursions for can select from a multi-page menu and be things that come out of the kitchens of The sampled the food, the friendship, and the quality the year round. The rooms look out active guests. The concierge should be able served at your table. Or you can serve Eatery, Pepe's, Rich's Cafe, Gloria's novelty. Then, again, maybe not. Why not on the same Atlantic sunrises or Gulf to make your arrangements. yourself from a bountiful buffet. In Garden, Cafe Exile, Yesterday's, La join your neighbors, regulars, relatives, and sunsets — depending on your choice of Pick up the phone and make a addition, most of these establishments Bodega, The Islander, Camille's, passers-by at places like the Cuban Coffee resort. The entertainment lives up to reservation. Luxury in Paradise could be throw in a stunning view of the Gulf or the Croissants du France, Foley Square, and a Queen, La Cubanita, El Siboney, Dennis wintertime standards. The beds are every just a 10-minute walk away. Atlantic. This sort of breakfast is elegant, host of other favorite morning meeting and Pharmacy, Nestors, M&M Laundromat, luxurious, and expensive — but you really socializing spots. and the United Street Laundry Mat? Hearty owe yourself one every now and then. 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Florida's #1 Comedy Club comes to Key West! Michael D. Rowfett 35 years old, Coconuts Comedy Club SIXTH photo lab manager . featuring nationally known comedians from around the country, as seen on Carson, Letterman and PRIZE HBOICinemax & Showtime Comedy Specials. Dinner for two at "GRANDPA'S New comedians every week! . Amy's Restaurant ^Hilarious Stand-up comedy at its best!, ROCKING CHAIR" SHOWTIMES: "Sitting on the porch -JULY SO PLUTO Am "WATCHING OUT listening to Grandpa's Wednesday and Thursday 9:30pm stories makes nearly Friday and Saturday - 2 shows FOR CUBA" everyone think of 9:30pm & H:00pm fsabelie de Rezende, summer. Key West has AUG- B some of the best 2407 N. Roosevelt Blvd. 29H-URRY 22 years old, student Reservations suggested. Cover: $5.00 porches for lazy
We hope our Calendar of Events will benefit Personal, Professional one-on-one activities in the Lower Keys. A rewarding planners of special events as well as those wishing counseling available free of charge to qualified experience! To help contact John Cherrybon at to attend. We want to include all interesting events applicants by appointment. For info call AIDS 745-1737. taking place in Key West and the Florida Keys, and Help at 296-6196. we really do need your help. If you have an event Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Monroe you wish to include, please send information to: Anonymous HIV Testing. Mental Health County needs volunteers in the Sugarloaf to Calendar, Solares Hill, #4 Key Lime Square, Key Clinic, 513 Whitehead Street; see Norene. Marathon area. Please help! Interested parties West, Florida, 33040. Donation fee of $20 requested. 292-6701. should contact Patricia Knight, Executive Director, SPECIAL EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS 294-9891. Support Group Series. Mental Health 7 Sunset at the Lighthouse. Music by Clinic is starting a series of support groups to Friends of the Library now offers business the Solares Hill String Band and Old Island support the community. Marsh Wolfe EDD is in memberships at the nominal, tax-deductible cost of Harmony. Bill and Sue Sellers will supply charge of all the groups. Relationship group - S20 annually. Donations should be mailed to hot dogs, soft drinks, and goodies. Rick forming now - date and time to be announced. F.O.L., c/o Key West Library, 700 Fleming St., Pierce and Lopez Liquors are supplying Bud Learn how to develop healthy, supportive KW, FL 33040. Please include your business Lite. Watermelons will be donated by the relationships with yourself and then share your best name, address and telephone number. Waterfront Market. Bert Bender, project with others. Call Chuck Oakwood, 294-5237. architect, will make presentations of final Recovery Group being created now for those who Literacy Volunteers of America tutors drawings. On display will be watercolor of have over a year's recovery from alcohol and/or those who need to learn or to improve their skills as the Lighthouse by David Harris Wright. drugs - day and time to be announced. well as those who are learning English as a second $10 donation per person also entitles a free language. For information about being a volunteer visit to the lighthouse in February after Overeaters Anonymous meets in August — or participant call 296-3464. restoration. Tickets can be purchased at the every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at De Poo Hospital, Bike Shop on Truman, Full Moon Saloon, Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at Truman Annex Health Guardianship of Monroe coordinates the Grocer, Cavanaugh's, Cook's Bazaar and Center, and Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at De Poo. court-appointed guardians for our elderly who are Banana Boat Batik. The Lighthouse is at being victimized financially and/or physically by 938 Whitehead Street. 6:30 p.m. till ? Blood Drives. August 19, Hyatt-Key West, those responsible for their well-being. Call 12 Benefit for Helpline. Strand Theatre, 601 Front Street, 2-6 p.m.; August 22, 296-3464. 527 Duval St. Donations at the door, 10 Montenay-Key West Corp., Jr. College Rd., Stock p.m. to closing. Helpline - 296-0129. Island, 8 a.m. - 12 Noon, and at The Reach, League of Women Voters. August 13, 13 15th Annual Key West Jaycees Sirnonton Street, Key West, 2-6 p.m. August 30, Holiday Inn Beachside 11:30 a.m. Topic: Florida Muscular Dystrophy Telethon. Casa Florida Keys Community College, Stock Island, election laws. Peter Ilchuk - Supervisor of Poison because publication of Solares Hill Q: What about creative writing courses? Myself Marina Hotel. Call Steve Eid 294-2455 or 1-6:30 p.m. Elections. August 18 - Marathon High School, 7:30 was not coincident with the run of the play. A: Avoid them. Most are taught by failed Continued from Page 19 Alton Weekley at 294-5221. p.m. Topic: Candidate Forum '-- open to the But I hope that the playwright will allow me writers, or others who would be totally even sex is as interesting to them as how 25 Wesley House Pre-Kindergarten WATERSPORTS & TOURNAMENTS public. -*• to interview him for a future issue. incompetent to cope with life outside the much they got for their latest book, or how Graduation. 11:30 a.m. EDUCATIONAL Perhaps I should make one point here. welfare system of the university. If a good their accountant is. Art? That's miracle occurs and you find that rare, 26 United Way Campaign Kickoff Maritime Historical Society Offers a Registration for Florida Keys usually the last thing artists discuss. The It's natural for writers and artists to long for Luncheon. Casa Marina. Guest speaker program in Traditional Rowing and Seamanship. Community College. Registration Term I, recognition and success. Insecurity is a part wonderful teacher who actually knows real artists, that is. The phonies talk a good something and is eager to share it with you Dante Fascell - United States House of Participants meet every Tuesday and Thursday at August 18-24. Classes begin August 25. 5901 Jr. game. of the creative life and always has been. Representatives. To benefit United Way of Garrison Bight Marina, Key West or every Monday College Rd., Key West. 296-9081. Dues have to be paid. If this is ... well, someone has to win the Irish Q: You must feel fortunate to live in a place Sweepstakes. If you feel that you must be Monroe County. 296-3464. and Wednesday at Newfound Harbor, Little Torch where there are so many distinguished unacceptable, I suggest going into some Plan early for Fantasy Fest! "Pretenders in Key. All meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. for about Monroe County Fine Arts Council other line of work. Try real estate. You, taught, take several courses so that you'll at writers? least see that opinions can differ widely Paradise" costume contest entry forms and spectator one hour. Annual dues are $35. To join contact 1988-89 Arts Recognition and Talent A: I'm glad you asked! I used to believe too, may end up living on a private island ticket information are now available from: John Duke at 872-3526. Search. "ARTS" is a national program to and paying no property taxes to the city. among teachers. That goes for editors, too. that successful writers would tend to Read, read, read, and write, write, write. Pretenders in Paradise '88, c/o The Pier House, recognize the achievements of young artists in five remember their own days of struggle, and, Q: What other advice do you have for Attn: Gordon Ross, 1 Duval Street, Key West, Fl CULTURAL EVENTS, CONCERTS AND categories and is coordinated by the National aspiring fiction writers? Buy The Elements of Style and memorize it, out of their love for art, would be disposed so that you won't accidentally follow any of 33040 or call 1-305-296-4600 x 590. THEATER Foundation for Advancement in the Arts. Regular to offer at least moral support to those who A: First, never try to "figure out the application deadline is October 1, 1988. For marketplace." All the writers' magazines its rules. Trust your own instincts! If you have not yet won a following.' Silly me! HEALTH & FITNESS Ongoing Weekly Comedy Festival, information call the MCFAC office, 296-5000, ext. tell you to do this and they're wrong, possess real talent (and you already know if During the almost seven years I've been Monroe County Comprehensive Health Comedians from around the country, Jan Me Art 357. wrong, wrong. This applies to both short you do) then you may eventually rise from in Key West, I've seen no evidence Improvement Program Offers weekly screening ALWAYS HAPPENING stories and novels. The big, slick the ashes of obscurity and soar aloft like the Cabaret Theatre, Mallory Square, Thurs., Fri. & whatsoever that the resident literary to detect cardiovascular problems, diabetes, lung, Mon. Friends of the Library Lecture Series, Key magazines almost never print a story which mythical phoenix. But first, as with the Sat., 10:30 pm. demigods have any interest in, or sympathy breast and cervical cancers. Residents will receive West Library. Call 294-8488 for information. has any real kick, unless it's by a big name phoenix, you have to burn. for, the budding authors and poets of this an EKG, chest X-ray, blood tests for cholesterol and Yoga Class, Coffee Mill Cultural Center, Key writer. And most of the time they won't Q: We're running out of space for this Weekend Dancing. Jan McArt Theatre, 410 community. Beyond cocktail party chit- interview. lipids, glucose, hemoglobin, a urinalysis, blood Wall Street, Friday and Saturday, 7:30-10:30 p.m. West. Call 296-9982. n chat, that is. I hope someone writes an take it then. You will find yourself writing pressure check, pap test for women, self-breast A: Too bad, it gets better and better. No cover charge. Call Scott for details at 296-2120. Tues. Sweet.Adelines, Presbyterian Kirk of the angry letter in rebuttal, because I have down to the editors. exam, colon-cancer check, health history and Q: Mr. Gibson — this thing about ego ... Keys Church, Marathon, 7:30 PM. plenty to say on the subject. Oddly, the so-called "little publications" health-risk appraisal. Fee is nominal on a sliding A: Yes, my son? Callaloo Reach Reggae Concert Series. Old Island Harmony Barbershop Chorus, Old Lest I sound totally sour-grape, there are are often no better. It's a myth that journals scale of $5 to $40. For information or to make Stone Church, Key West. 7:30 PM. Q: I believe I know what you mean. But, In August at The Reach, Simonton Street, Saturday two professional authors, not generally are run by risk-taking young Turks. Many your appointment, call Lynne Stanley RNBSN, Wed. Pool & Dart Tournament, Big Pine Moose don't you think it would be good to tone it nights. August 6: Spice Roots; August 13: Zero listed among the creme de la creme of them are more timid than the slicks. between 11 a.m. and noon or between 4 p.m. and 5 Lodge, Big Pine Key. 872-9313. down a bit? Crew; August 20: Asante ~ all 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $2 (although they're certainly busy) who have As for novels, the publishing world is p.m. in Key West, 294-1021, in Marathon, Thurs. Preschool Story Hour, Key West Library, A: Listen, my friend. I am flawed. I've cover charge. taken a kind interest in my career. Perhaps run by a harried mob of editors terrified of 743-9456, and in Taveraier, 852-9216. 9:30 AM, 294-8488. that says something about "greatness." losing their jobs, frantic to anticipate what told my share of lies, I've let down friends upon occasion, I've taken the easy path too Key West Handprint Fashion Show, Casa Marina, Most local aspiring artists must find sorts of books will sell. It is impossible to Friends of AIDS Victims Group many times. I can be incredibly petty. As COMMUNITY INTEREST Key West, 12:30 PM. support from among their own ranks. The know, beforehand, what novels will sell. Therapy. AIDS Help, Inc. offers a group therapy far as character itself is concerned ... well, Afterschool Activities, Key West Library, 3:30 activities of the Red Barn Theatre come to Oh, the usual best-selling authors can be session for HIV+, ARC and AIDS victims, each let me put it this way. Until I married Alice, AIDS Help needs 3 simple touchtone PM. 294-8488. mind. A good example is the recent counted upon. But there are relatively few Monday evening 5:30-7 p.m., at the Women's I didn't really know what character was, or telephones to enable them to continue to answer Card & Game Night, Senior Citizens Center, Big production of the Bruce Peterson play, Box of them, and trying to copy them is deadly. Club, 319 Duval Street. Support group for friends, love. In matters of the heart she is worth calls when their phone computer shuts down. To Pine Key. 745-3698. Office Poison. No, write to please yourself. And, for families and lovers led by a professional ten of me. And perhaps we should stop donate call 296-6196. Fri. Key West Handprint Fashion Show, Hukilau, Mr. Peterson has surprised me, and I God's sake, don't worry about psychological counselor meets each Monday here, for words fail. Key West. 12:30 PM. regret that I've lived here this long without "significance." I predict that Steven King evening, 7:30-9 p.m., also at the Women's Club. Big Pine Athletic Association is looking Sat. Family Films and Crafts, Key West Library, getting to know such a witty, talented will be widely read long after Updike and For further information call 296-6196. for people to help in offering more girls' athletic 10:00 AM. 294-8488. person. I haven't reviewed Box Office ,Oates. are relegated to dusty shelves. , Solares Hill-August 1988-Page 25 Overall, the agency is rapidly intensive application process that takes from signed. Big and Little promise to spend time Page 24--August 1988-Solares Hill expanding."We are exploding right now," six weeks to four months. A Florida together for an entire year. Parents agree to said Knight. A new couples-match program Department of Law Enforcement be supportive. Finally, Big and Little wave gives selected Littles a Big Sister and a Big background check and Child Abuse good-bye and head for the putt-putt green or Monroe County Matchmaker Brother. "A couple shares a child," Knight Registry scan begin this thorough process. a secret shelling spot. said, explaining the basis for this alternative References from an employer, neighbor and Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program Creates Lasting Friendships program. "Sometimes the child does things Each Big Brother and Big Sister spends two friends help determine the applicant's three to five hours a week with his or her with the Big Brother...sometimes he does stability and home situation. Then, Knight by Shawn Atkins circumstances have landed her with a Little program adopted a new "doubles policy" things with the Big Sister." "And," Knight child. After the first month, the Big can Sister too, making her the first Big to have that allows brothers and sisters to share the conducts an in-home visit and compiles a invite the Little to his or her house, even to concluded with a smile, "sometimes they do lengthy applicant profile, "covering We went to play miniature golf and two little friends. same Big. Trent feels the policy is a good things all together." spend the night. Knight sees Key West as a [John] came up, he's just a tiny little thing, How did this happen? Trent remembers one because "the kids get to have someone everything from how you feel about school, wonderful place for the program because there with them that they know so In April, when Knight became director, education, religion to your personal habits summertime activities take place virtually and he just grabbed ahold of my leg and sat picking up her Little Sister Jane (not her real the agency had 12 working Big/Little there watching his sister play. That made name) at Jane's house for a day of well...they never feel uncomfortable and social history." Knight converts this year-round, alleviating the cooped-up because they have their brother or sister matches. Today Knight juggles 24 matches detailed portrait into a match profile feeling Knight experienced as a Big Sister me feel really close to him but I think he's a swimming. As they were leaving she and has 29 volunteer applications, along real sentimental type kid anyway. Things noticed John (also a fictitious name), Jane's there with them." highlighting the volunteer's strengths and during Indiana winters. Businesses and with 17 children preparing for Little Brother weaknesses. She presents this profile to the attractions here have been supportive, too. like that make me feel I am there for a little brother, sitting on the front steps Patricia Knight is Executive Director of or Sisterhood. Thirty-three percent of all reason and the kids really do feel some kind looking glum. One-on-one relationships Monroe County's Big Brothers/Big Sisters child and his or her parent for discussion. The Conch Tour Train and Magic Carpet volunteer applicants are military personnel. Golf have donated passes for agency use. of bond and this is not just something to do. were the program's norm. But Trent Program, one of 480 agencies in the United "Without the military support down here," A similar profile outlines the child's - Toni Trent, Big Sister consulted with Jane and they decided to States. Big Brothers/Big Sisters matches personality traits, needs and goals. If parent And program participants visit st)me Knight claims, "we would be lost." museums and dolphin shows for free. bring John along. Every weekend after that, adult volunteers 19 years or older with Contracts and Commitments and child approve of the volunteer profile, Toni Trent likes kids. That's why, when it was Jane and John who piled in Trent's children 6 to 17 years of age from homes then Knight shows the child's match profile But to Knight fun is only half of what Knight's first step in selecting a Big is to this program is all about. The Big the Navy relocated this single career woman car for an afternoon of video games or a trek with a need. This includes single-parent find an applicant who wants to befriend a to the prospective Big. With all in approval, to the Naval Air Station in Boca Chica, she to the beach. families, homes in which one or both Knight arranges a meeting in the child's Brothers/Big Sisters program is also child and become "an extension of this concerned with learning: "learning to do contacted Big Brothers/Big Sisters, a Trent recalls that Jane was jealous at parents are disabled or are in some way child's family." Volunteers undergo an home to introduce the new match. Now national program geared to improve the lives first, but this soon wore off "because at unable to tend to all a child's needs, and comes the commitment; contracts are something new...whatever activities the Big of young people by giving them an adult home she has to babysit for him." As it situations where both parents work two friend. In the lingo of the program, Toni is turned out, John was on the Big jobs. Military families in which one or both a Big. And during her first four months in Brothers/Big Sisters waiting list anyway. parents are away on sea duty for extended this role, she has twice become a landmark His father, who is separated from the periods of time qualify, too. In Monroe in Monroe County's Big Brothers/Big children's mother, wanted the kids to have a County child/adult friendships are especially Sisters Program. Not only is she the first female role model. 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Inc. 1405 DUVAL STREET 294-2727 Page 26-August 1988-SoIares Hill Solares Hill-August 1988-Page 27 headquarters predicted that, given her Misconceptions, Knight says, about the likes, they take the Little under their wing current budget, Knight will have to limit her Big Brothers/Big Sisters program are and the Little learns a whole new activity..it matches to 30—a number that leaves many abundant. "A lot of people have a false idea might be metal-working or painting." A Big children without a Big. that [it] is like foster parenting," she said. is not a substitute parent "or Santa Claus or Matchmaker, matchmaker... But the director thinks of herself as a a babysitter." A Big is a personal friend to a But skimpy funds haven't diminished matchmaker, not a social worker. In the child, a role model who is, according to Knight's goals. She plans to open an office Keys her biggest problem has been finding Knight, "all theirs, [someone who will] in Key Largo this August that will ensure Little Sisters and recruiting men, especially listen to them when they say something." Big Brothers/Big Sisters viability through- Black men, to be Big Brothers. Knight Puppet Power out the county. Although the program is plans a program for high school students Schools are an important aid in locating young, originating in 1981 by then-United beginning with a 10-month commitment prospective Littles. Knight tours Monroe Way Executive Director Sam Lancaster and instead of the usual year. Participating County schools with Stevie, a puppet who operating out of the Holy Trinity Lutheran students, exempt from the requirement that tells kids about the program and all the Church on Roosevelt Blvd., its progress on they be 19 years old, will be matched with adventures they could have if they had a Big a national level is evident. Recently it was younger children, providing an influence Brother or Sister. The State Attorney's selected as-one of 15 Big Brothers/Big that Knight hopes will help in Monroe office, the Juvenile Alternative Sentencing Sisters agencies to be pilot members in an County's fight against drugs. Program, Home Resource Center, other Empower program designed to train While Knight sees the role of a Big as a people in the program and the Guardian volunteers to spot and report child abuse. "special person filling special needs," it is Ad-Litems, appointed by the courts to Knight said the issue of child abuse, Toni Trent who most simply sums up her oversee a child's general welfare, provide whether sexual, physical or mental, is reasons for being a Big Sister: "I have a big prospects also. But the majority of referrals nothing new. With the aid of Angie sister and I am so glad I have her...I always comes from parents. Devereaux, Director of the Family Resource wanted a little sister of my own." The foundation for the Big Brothers/Big Center Program, she instituted a mandatory For more information about Big Sisters program began in 1903 as a church training session on child abuse for Brothers/Big Sisters, call Patricia Knight at mentoring program for young men. Later It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a Big Brother pointing out secret volunteers months ago. 294-9891. this evolved into the Big Brothers program. compartments to Little Brothers on a tour of the Boca Chica Naval Air Station. Although, in 1958, a Big Sisters program Photo by Brian Woodman. developed independently, it wasn't until the operates on less money than any other areas, the Monroe County program has 1970s that the two programs merged under service agency in the county. difficulty locating corporate sponsors.To the guidance of the United Way. The Confidentiality is one of the reasons the Knight the problem appears circular. current program's outreach is vast, program lags behind in its ability to raise There's a lot of money to be had from Join this resident cat at the Lighthouse extending into 17 foreign countries. money. Because the rules require that government and humanitarian organizations. Museum on Whitehead Street as the Key Through its affiliation with United Way, Littles and their families remain anonymous But without corporate support, it is West Art and Historical Society launches Monroe County Big Brothers/Big Sisters "we don't have that network of mothers, impossible to hire grantwriters. Without the its Lighthouse restoration project with Mceives $17,000-80 percent of its funding. aunts, uncles, and cousins getting involved grantwriters, no grants. "Sunset at the Lighthouse," a fundraiser on Sunday, August 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fundraisers contribute to the remaining to help us raise funds." In her search for Bigs and Littles, For information call 294-0012 or 20"percent. But Knight laments that with an Another factor is that, unlike Big Knight's expenses have tripled. The 296-3913. Photo by Richard Waiherwax. annual budget of $20,000, her agency Brothers/Sisters programs in metropolitan national Big Brothers/Big Sisters
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I can only conclude that Key Home and Museum whose table we were, performed wryly and very stable one, Craig Biondi, has sold his West does not like Art and in fact A Registered National Historical Landmark has been decommissioned, weapons and house and studio here and is moving to HOW MANY OF you Conchs, old and battle boats to be sent to other museums with style. A real pro, manager of the discourages it to the point that one of our OPEN DAILY 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. Ocean Key House, Gerry kept the evening Miami Beach, where he bought a home to best is going to Miami Beach. So long, 907 WHITEHEAD STREET, KEY WEST, FLA. neo-new, can look into your hearts and specializing in the genre and we shall have a be nearer the "market." A crying shame, affirm that you have been to the top of the solely "lighthouse" museum, the keeper's in motion, single-handedly. Speeches were Craig, others may be joining you in greener made, plaques awarded to people who had this. Craig loved this island and his friends pastures. Lighthouse? Eighty-eight steps up to a view cottage restored, back to what it was in and there are few in public life who have of ocean and city and sky unrivaled in Key 1905, the gardens revitalized and enticing. made contributions over-and-above-duty to What I was raving about last month was the Arts, some on the artistic side, others on upheld Art and his own beliefs and Key not as printed and, unfortunately, corrected, West. Credit for all this change is due to Susan West's interests more than he. Key West Did you know that our Lighthouse, built Olsen, very much present at the June 6 the commercial. I was very happy that our Madame Butterfly, but M. Butterfly, the dear (mine, anyway) and controversial wants, I gather, to become an international winner of the Tony in Drama as well as the in its present location in 1847, is the only Art Mecca. And why not? It is only that no American lighthouse inside city limits? Or Parvan was honored. I long ago chose Critics' Award for Best New Play. We are sides and am solidly for the Arts Council one here really loves Art. In three years of not as idiot as the corrections made us out to that it is third oldest Florida example of importing contemporary and affordable art masonry construction? Or that it is lit each and the Festival of the Continents and be ... forgive. evening at 5:00 p.m. and can be seen at sea Parvan. And for our Mayor, who accepted for seven miles although out of official his plaque with all the aplomb and elegance service? Were you aware that this year is synonymous with his name, Richard the Bicentennial of American Lighthouses Iieyman. Austin Laber received an award and that we are at the head of the line to be presentation, overseeing production details, by reason of his generosity to the Arts represented on a stamp, the denomination of active and decorative but not making Council which he lodges and supplies with which I am ignorant? If accepted, the fame speeches. services at The Reach, where in addition, he of Key West will proliferate in a manner Have you hugged a lighthouse lately? angels the annual Film Festival. Nota bene: undreamed of even by the TDC. Gird your loins, come on down, climb the This hotel, which has outraged so many, Chairman of the Lighthouse Committee, big 88. On August 7 at 6:30 a great bash hosts the Summer Pops and two years ago Tom Pope, introduced with great elan the here: food, drink, all your friends present, the extraordinary Red Barn version of architect Bert Bender who unfolded his music by the Solares Hill String Band, Jacques Brel is Alive and etc.... and is the plans for the restoration of this precious and SoMo's best and surely America's most only hotel in the Keys with a thorough and heretofore neglected landmark to a small original and fun music, with beer comprehensive library of Florida authors Massage Therapy effectively Take a leisurely tour of the home and gardens of available to its guests. OK, Mr. Laber, the late Nobel Prizewinner, Ernest Hemingway. group of adherents who were duly exhorted generously supplied by Rick Pierce and It was here that Mr. Hemingway wrote For Mike Jully of Lopez Liquors, hot dogs in come in from the cold ... Whom the Bell Tolls, Green Hills of Africa, A by Rick Fowler not to open their wallets, Farewell to Arms, The Fifth Column, The Snows but to contrive, wheedle and stick-their-feet- abundance by Sue and Bill Sellers of Burger The dance floor was upstairs and a tango reduces muscular imbalances and of Kilimanjaro, and The Macornber Affair. Mr. King renown, a "Lighthouse in America" Hemingway was the first important writer to dis- in-doors for the better glory of the was not forthcoming in the immediate future cover and make Key Wfest his home. He owned video from the Georgia Coastal Historic the home from 1931 to 1961. Lighthouse. Enthusiasm was rife, drinks and, confronted with mystifying gaming Covers One Acre Including Pool & Guest House flowed under the customary tutelage of Ruth Society, a chance to buy the new and great tables, we threw in our hands and snuck helps to re-establish the body's Munder and Max MacQuillan and lovely Bender-designed T-shirts. Restoration home to loll around naked in our AC food was devoured under the Banyan Tree. starts in September, so get on over here to bedroom with a long cold Scotch and soda. Lighthouse director Cullen Chambers see it before the facelift. The Council raised $20,000; and with all own healing mechanisms. described the process involved in restoring; due thanks to the Pier House, let next year's even paint clippings had to be sent for THE MERE IDEA of the 1st Mayor's Ball be held at Jan McArt's where the sound analysis to official agencies to track down Ball had me fantasizing: Claire's long black is perfect, coolness is possible along with Try Pain Relief Alternatives the original colors. "Mauve and Lime and white dress, my summer black-tie, a space to dance, which is actually what Green," he grinned to much suddenly 50s orchestra, our slipping slimly onto the "Ball" means (well, in that context anyway). sucked-in collective breath. Actually the dance floor between the caviar and the And it might be possible to slither around at Lighthouse in 1905, the year to which it is curried duck for a gliding tango. But the dance floor between a thick, cold being restored, was black and white. Now mostly in that smouldering week in early Vichyssoise laced with sherry and LOWEST what could be chic-er or more befitting for June we dreamed of doing all this in Supremes de Volaille in sherry-lemon sauce our cosmopolitan community than black on contemporary air conditioning. Actually on Pilaf which would preclude the white? there was neither orchestra nor dance floor vegetarian set hiding chunks of meat under PRICED and though our waiter assured us the AC slices of bread or crumpled napkins. Or on was on Max, I saw a svelte neighbor in the floor. tuxedo fanning himself with the Pier House PICTURE wine list. The caviar turned into sweet fruit WE ARE NOT gallery hopping this soup and the curry into meat and vegs. month. 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Likewise, the International New bother in the first place? likes, channeling is really a brand new name Thought Alliance (INTA), which is the To begin with, many of the ideas and for an old hat. Now, instead of contacting umbrella organization for such religions as concepts that have been lumped together and Uncle Henry, it's a ten-thousand-year-old Unity, Religious Science and Divine Protect and Strengthen called New Age are really not new at all. Somebody who doesn't even have a body! Science, continues to take strong positions Your Immune System With ... Take meditation, for instance. All the Personally, I think Uncle Henry was against any members or member churches mystics throughout the ages, including more interesting. At least he was a real who have become New Age instead of New HOMOEOPATHY Jesus and Buddha, have taught some person who ate and drank and sinned and Thought. process whereby anyone can become one lived and died and was reborn like the rest In other words, these organizations The Safe, Drugless, Natural Way with the I Am that was before Abraham. of us. I have trouble relating, and certainly would apparently deny you the freedom to to Get and Stay Well! FORUM By Renate Perelom Jungian psychologists tell us that man's talking with, anameless energy being who believe in such things as channeling, search for God is something as natural as just "is." But then, I would probably have astrology, numerology, and personal R. Donald Papon, D.Hom., D.SC. constantly creating choices that either result our desire to eat, have sex and sleep. Of had trouble talking to a burning bush as contact with the world of spirit. 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'£ & Si 3 li x a s '4 i. ~i i -i ;; i S •-' C \ a 1988-Page 39 Solares Hill—August Page 34--August 1988-Solares Hill through December, 1989. Very often Pluto computers and other 21st century technical intrigues, crime or explosive activity. When and the Filmores and you have New An Astrological Overview is associated with criminal activity or Pluto crossed Jupiter (planet of wealth) in Thought. miracles. activity which occurs in subterfuge and Will there be an avatar and when will he 1987 to 1988, the island virtually exploded New Age, however, seems to have of Key West's involves coercive powers. Uranus may with an exaggerated profit motive. Like the begun almost as a counter-culture movement or she appear? Definitely, it is not Reverend bring to light some covert activities. This Calendar Moon or Sai Baba. According to tradition, rise and fall of dynasties, nothing lasts in its that included TM, the Beatles, Maharishi, Future Trends may involve politics, but just as easily may present form. The purpose of life is Alan Watts and God only knows what else. such a master will appear at the age of 30. involve celebrities or our own tourist trade. On August 12, 13 and 14, Rev. Bryan If 1962 were the time, then we are continual change and evolution. I have But why did it happen when it did? The by Sioux Rose A possible big drug bust is likely or some lived in Key West for only 20 months and Graham and Frieda Graham host a three-day answer seems to lie in the fact that as a looking to 1992 for this event. No doubt examination of the criminal justice system. weekend that promises to empower people such a person would have already been born Because a city is an entity and therefore have not seen the many changes my friends planet we have actually entered what the Changes in the values of Key West may tell me Key West has passed through. Yet in all areas of life. They offer experiences ancient Indian mystics called a new age. in the East, though this too may just be has a birth date (based on its incorporation that bring the head and heart together. symbolic. date, usually), it can be mapped in terms of become a political issue. Sometimes money as an astrologer, I feel that the upcoming An astrological age is an astronomical is a poor exchange item for the intangibles cycles will be more significant than many Included will be meditations, world and astrological phenomenon that occurs In conclusion, the New Age is certainly a its own developmental trends. Records mastery, mind mapping, the beautiful were not kept with accurate times in past of life — which many have sought in Key recently completed cycles. through the precession of the equinox, or great deal more than being "out on a limb" West. A radical review of priorities is in process and much more. For information backward movement of the sun through the and lovin' it. It seems to me that rather than events so that Key West actually has three Pluto will be in Scorpio, forming a contact the Metropolitan Church at charts. There is a standard chart, January store for our little island during the next positive angle to the Key West sun (power various signs of the zodiac. Such an age being an outer movement of crystals, several years. 294-8912. This course is sponsored by occurs every 2,000 years, bringing with it channeling and the stars, what New Age is 10, 1828 (Noon), a chart for January 8, point) in late 1989 and into 1990. This Unity churches. really talking about is individuation. In 1828 (2 p.m.), and a third chart for January Saturn, ruler of Capricorn, was in its continues the theme of great change, but the characteristics of the sign which rules it. weakest sign, Cancer, when Key West was " Tradition also holds that at the beginning other words, each person must find his or 18, 1828 (2 p.m.). My analysis will makes it progressive and protective on some The Sanctuary is offering Tuesday her very own spiritual master. therefore be based on the strongest common incorporated. Cancer is traditionally levels. 1 of each age, an avatar, or great soul, will be associated with private homes and family classes, all at 7 p.m. — Monica Geers free born who will bring a new religion or But it's not going to be found "lo here" points among these charts given to me by Jupiter in Taurus in spring of 1988 saw a presentation on hypnosis, Bill Lee's Course or "lo there" or in any particular New Age different astrologers. matters. The dearth of decent housing is a great deal of land development within the spiritual teaching to humanity. In the past, built-in pressure point in the Key West birth in Miracles, and Carol Christine's Yoga. such ages were heralded by Buddha and or New Thought church or dogma. Nor is In all three, the sun (focus of energy) is island and money pouring in. This trend Call Gary Young for more information at it going to be found in astrology, crystals, in Capricorn. Capricorn is the sign that chart. This pressure point will be opposed continues somewhat around December Jesus, the last age being the Piscean! by the movement of Saturn in 1989. It will 294-4463. The Course in Miracles also It is not surprising then that at the or a five- thousand-year-old entity who is teaches lessons of patience, perseverance, through February. But in later 1989, the meets at Unity of the Keys on Thursdays at beamed in from another dimension. Rather, and hard effort. Capricorn believes that be felt (but not at a peak) during March and inconjunct relationship between Jupiter and beginning of the Piscean Age, we find early April of 1989. The peak will be December 6 p.m. Call Bill Lee for more information at Christians using the fish (the astrological it's going to be found in the only place it things must pass the test of time. the Key West Capricorn planets again points 294-3756. ever was found, or could be found — Interestingly enough, Capricorn is the sign 1989 and into 1990. Here is where housing to revamping many systems that developed glyph for Pisces) and the disciples being issues reach critical levels and politics must fishermen. I wonder if these disciples were within. To seek it elsewhere would be like set for the most dramatic astrological out of overgrowth and a perspective that do more than simply debate the issues. focused on immediate gain, rather than long We welcome Dr. R. Donald Papon to the also called new agersl the living Zen tale in which two fish meet "lessons" over the next several years. Key West community. His talents as a and the one asks the other, "Excuse me. Saturn, ruler of Capricorn, will be re- The Key West Mercury (our term benefits for all. Coming now to the present, we find communications, capacity to broadcast an homeopathic physician, minister, author and ourselves in the Age of Aquarius. Exactly Could you tell me where the ocean is?" entering Capricorn (where it was from In the Divine Plan, there are many lecturer will help fuel creativity, health, and February 14-June 11) on November 13 and image), Neptune (our spirituality and mysteries. Everything ultimately unfolds in when this age began, we do not really New Age really isn't new at all. But tendency to be an escapist resort) and our well-being to Key West. who cares? I would rather wear a pair of remaining in this sign until February, 1991. the Good. What I can say with confidence know. Some would say in February, 1962. Uranus (personal uniqueness) and sun are is that those who stay in Key West for the One thing is certain ~ astrologically it is old, comfortable, broken-in shoes anyway. In personal horoscopes, the entrance of To be included in the calendar, contact Saturn into someone's own sign is marked all in Capricorn! next several years will bear witness to great ruled by Uranus, a planet of dynamic, often The identity of Key West will move Renate Perelom at 294-3602. unpredictable change. Not surprising is the by personal crisis. The crisis may represent changes. Sometimes the changes occur a vital shift in life priorities; but it can also through several sequences of changes. most in areas that cannot be tangibly fact that Uranus also rules astrology, Saturn will bring a note of serious hypnosis, ESP, spiritualism, space travel, mean a major reshaping of the life plan. measured. Pluto is the next planet that symbolizes re-evaluation of the island's goals and endings leading to new beginnings. In the direction from 1989 to 1991. Then Uranus WHEN YOU THINK OF INTERIORS THINK OF Key West chart Pluto is in Aries which, to will begin passing over some of these / Expertly Guided me, explains why so many rebels choose to points. Uranus brings the unexpected, and ICE COLD BEER 1 Tours & Shark live here. Aries strikes out as a pioneer and it is noteworthy in revolutions of one sort or another, historically. We might see people And other frozen beverages p=- GOOD EMPLOYEES " WanJa Feedings Daily tries to conquer new territory with might indigenous to the tropics and muscle. This Pluto in Aries will be in a rebelling for new values; we might see ARE CRUCIAL Residential • Commercial square (challenging) relationship with . nature taking a step in restructuring some of Happy Hours 10 am-1 pm $1.00 OFF the lifestyles that have been built up. We . Industrial Adult Admission Saturn during December 1988. 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But unless they acquire Leslie; 255 pages; Simon and Schuster, ending suggests a sequel — in the Travis The Key West Island Bookstore will STOP SMOKING more items to auction at the August 13 event, the group may fall short of their New York; $3.95. Magee vein, perhaps. By the final pages of host a Blood on the Keys booksigning expectations. Blood on the Keys, when all the plot strings reception on August 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. Support local writers. Attend. PERMANENTLY & FOREVER "We need between $55,000 and $60,000 worth of auctionables to raise $48,000," said In Blood on the Keys, author John pull together, the reader is left with a solid Proven Methods § Jaycee President Michael Wolpert. That's their goal this year, their 15th at raising funds Leslie has woven a complex tale of murder, feel of the smell and even the taste of Key for MDA. West. John Leslie's novel is as much about CaR for a free consultation lust and revenge set amid the docks and Just about anything-big or small-can and has been auctioned. Clothing, art, services, narrow streets of Key West. 294-8787 gift certificates, bicycles, cars, hand-made crafts, dinners-for-two, dinners-for-four, Leslie's story begins in Miami with the landscaping—it's all perfectly acceptable and very much needed. Donations are now traditional offshore coke deal. The tax-deductible. Drug Enforcement Agency steps in and "Last year we auctioned a Teddy Bear for $l,200--that was given to Jamie, the MDA Charlotte Haas, a leggy young blonde and poster child, a gorgeous $3,000 necklace, and a drawing done in number two lead pencil unwilling witness to the transaction, is on a brown paper bag," recalled Wolpert. "The drawing sold for $6,000." Mario Sanchez compelled to flee to Key West. It has was the doodler. become obvious to Charlotte that Charley Those without items can donate an hour's worth of their salaries. DePoo Hospital and Swell, the cocaine dealer, means to SUSAN Florida Keys Aqueduct are among local businesses participating in this option. The way it eliminate any and all witnesses with ruthless works is an hour's wage goes to MDA, not your paycheck. Interested employers and dispatch. employees may contact Jeff Rowe at 296-8427. She seeks refuge with her aunt Maggie Several local restaurants, including Aunt Rose's, the Hukilau and Rip's Ribs, are Haas, a Key West realtor, and Maggie's supporting the telethon by donating a portion of the proceeds from certain menu items. boyfriend, Warren Snow, a fisherman. VERNON ITALIAN For sixteen hours, six telethon phones will ring—hopefully, nonstop-on Saturday, Charley Swell, another paperback "trained SPECIALTIES August 13, beginning at 10 a.m. Headquarters are at Marriott's Casa Marina Resort, and in Vietnam" villain, follows Charlotte to people are invited to attend. Or tune in to TCI, Channel 5 for live coverage. Those Key West intent on ensuring her silence interested in donating items or manning the phones should contact Michael Wolpert at and, while he's in town, pulling off a major 294-1366 or 294-1616. Items must be donated by August 10. real estate deal. SIDEWALK: CAFE SELECTION OF BEER & WINE This may sound like a stretch in plot, but Tues.-Sat. 11 AM to 10 PM Sun.-Mon. 11 AM to 5 PM stranger tales have appeared on the second 628 Duviil Struct — 296-76% page of the Key West Citizen. John Leslie, a longtime Key West resident, has done his research well. His tables chairs china closets endtables lamps silver jewelry local characters are as convincing as his locales. By extensive use of familiar places, he manages to catch the special ambience of R/MVIPND, WES& ASSOCIATES. INC, Key West. The Pier House, Shorty's Diner TAKE A PEEK and half the streets in Key West capture our Member New York Stock Exchange SIPC local flavor. This works at times, but occasionally Blood on the Keys reads like a Key West travelogue. While this style can VERN'S be appreciated by locals, it may seem STOCKS AND BONDS somewhat dull and overdone to outsiders •a not needing directions across town. IRA AND PENSION PLANS •a PLACE Interestingly, Leslie, in his tale, also 2 addresses some of Key West's unique TAX-ADVANTAGED INVESTMENTS problems. He smoothly stitches in the story i 903 Simonton St., Key West of our real estate battles. Old Conchs, with OPTIONS -MUTUAL FUNDS their traditional values, pitted against the younger breed who want it all today. The 294-9639 new generation ever ready to "sell out" to Offices Throughout Florida the developers from up north -- sealing the Concerned About You and Your Financial Weil-Being fate of all those dependent on making a mmdrm GOOD, CLEAN USED FURNITURE living from the Keys. The land of the Your Experienced FINE ANTIQUES "Condo," and its sterility, do not allow for YOUR the independent and often fragrant island and Impartial "3 We buy out entire houses, fisherman. Choice for FLORIDA KEYS BROKER apartments, or individual items. Leslie's character development is both Convenience • No Pressure convincing and enjoyable. Maggie Haas and Warren Snow could be one of a dozen Key West: 294-9575 • Furniture • Good Books couples sipping happy hour Margaritas at Perry's Plaza, 3706 H.N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West • Linens the Hukilau. And the real estate wheeler COUNTY • Glassware dealers could be the same pencil necks who • Kitchen Items • Vintage Clothes I regularly grace our city commission Toll Free: 1-800-826-7401 (Inside Florida) meetings. Toll Free: 1-800-327-5964 (Outside Florida) •Tools •Jewelry JUDGE The only character who seemed a little • Etc., Etc., Etc. stock was Charley Swell. The Viet-vet- Paid Political Advertisement candlestick holders bicycles water skis china wicker hooks „ borderline-wacko bit is a tad old by now, Solares Hill-August 1988-Page 39 lage 38--August 1988-Solares Hill SolaresHill RES T A URANT G U I D E Entertainment Key West CUBAN B's Restaurant 1500 Bertha STEAKS & SEAFOOD CONTINENTAL Cuban CofTee Queen Cafe ., 512 Greene A & B Lobster House 700 Front Billie's 407 Front EL LORO VERDE Dennis Pharmacy .1229 Simonton Angler's Seafood House ,3618 N. Roosevelt The Buttery 1208 Simonton El Cacique 125 Duval Bill's Key West Fish Market....25O2 N. 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Approach upwind orupcurrent with eye splice The greatest advantage to such off the buoy. at end. buoys is that they greatly reduce anchor damage io the living 2. Smaller boats are encouraged V coral reef. to tie off to one another, there- by allowing larger vessels Mooring Buoy: The efficiently-designed mooring access to buoys. Remember, 46cm diameter, buoy system requires only a small the larger the vessel, the more white polyeth- core drilling into dead coral. The potential damage to the coral ylene plastic fil- eyebolt is cemented into the core (if an anchor is used). led with poly- and the buoy line is then attached urethene. to the eyebolt. The polypropylene 3. Larger boats must give out pick-up line is treated for sun- extra scope to create a horizon- resistance and is easily replaced tal pull on the buoy. when necessary. The buoy itself 4. 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The mooring buoy system designed by John Halas is the state-of-the- Rocks, twenty-five at Sand Key, art system which REEF RELIEF has adopted for use at Key West-area ten at Rock Key, ten at Eastern Dry A captain is responsible for the welfare of his vessel whether reef zones, it is currently in use at the Key Largo Marine Sanctuary Rocks, five at Western Sambo and and Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary. five at Pelican. anchored to the bottom or tied to a mooring buoy. FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT 1987 1987 Income Expenses State. County Direct Assistance to & City Grants People With AIDS S129.824. = 57% 5124,928 = 55% Research and Education $11,956. = 5% Reserve for General Operating ••People With AIDS Personal Contributions Fundraisers & Management Housing . $21,842. = 10% : S5O.6O0. •= 22% S90.853. = 40°c Total Fundraising Costs Total $227,459. S12.253 • 5°o S6.480. = 3ac $227,459. We are making a difference Detailed audit report available for inspection AIDS HELP, INC. P.O. 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