TSse highest §§ point in Ksy West FREE VOL. X I , NO. 5 KEY WEST, FL MAY, . 1983 HOME WITHOUT THEM!! ...footprints 505 Southard Street Key West "' : i THE "PELICAN LANDING Fishing Club" continues to baffle. I have seen a copy of the application by Pelican Landing to the City of Key Most on January 21, 1983 for a business license for a "private fishing club" which was voided after approval by city building officials with the penned, notation that reads "not needed as per Blackie and David." Presumably the names refer to City Inspector "Blackie" Valdez and former Supervisor of Revenue David Fernandez and the reason would be that a "private fishing club" would not need a .business license. THEN ON JANUARY 26, 1983 County Tax Collector Harry Knight issued two occupational licenses to the Pelican Landing Realty Corporation at 915 Eisenhower•Drive to operate a 51-room hotel/motel and a marina service. facility, respectively. GOING ON NOW, in Official Records of Monroe County (0.R.869, pages 1938- 1978), there is a declaration of a condominium called "Pelican Landing - A Private Fishing Club Condominium, 915 Eisenhower Drive, Inc." which is listed in the heading as a corporation not for profit under the laws for the state of Florida. Further in the declarations it reads "No unit shall be used for any purpose other than for residential purposes..." Reading still further it says "No unit owner may establish full-time residence." As of this writing, 9 units have been sold as condominium.units, according to official records. MANY PEOPLE HAVE read in the daily paper notices of deed transfers showing transfer of ownership of complete condominium units at Pelican Landing. There is a letter on file at City Hall from this project's lawyer, Michael Halpern in which he states that permanent residents of Peli.can Landing would not be allowed under terms of their charter. CERTAINLY THIS IS an odd stew with seemingly contrary ingredients. People spend a large amount of money to purchase condominiums that they can't live in all year. It is a jiot.el. It is a private fishing club. Is it a residential facility in a commercial zone? Do people buy these units as condominiums and then rent them out as motel/hotel rooms? And isn't the manager living in an apartment on the parking floor making this a 6-story dwelling? WELT, I REMEMBER the evening when City Commissioner Richard Heyman stood to voice concern about this project and he was all but shouted down by some outraged members of his commission and building department official Jimmy Elwood. Maybe this time the shouting should go all the way to Tallahassee to find out what is happening here. Incidentally no Community Impact Assessment was ever done on this project. Brer wonder why "Critical State Concern" was imposed on Key West? {As we go to press, "Blackie" Valdez said that Building Inspector Jimmy Elwood was investigating Pelican Landing to determine what sort of license should be issued by the city as it apparently is not a private club). A WONDERFUL EASTER Day event was put on for the children of Key West at Bayview Park. In the picture Peter continued on page 8 OUR COVER ARTIST this month is Marsha Trent-Fletcher. She is first- mate on the S/V Silverking and paints for Helio-Graphics on Fleming St. fl cover I UU)r OJ po*!tc*JCfl> woya /torn Scolrtj Africa orW Cubo. luxuriant, o o t k fttonto oml M n ort (TOM oil omr t U world. It V M I KOTO (hot Mr. Homlnawoy " t o l < T" * " * " * * * * * " Tolt i , < " « n H l " » o l AMco. A Forowvll to Arms, t )w Fifth Column, Th* Snowt of KllliM»|oro, orri T h . Moiombot Affolr. Mr. Homintway woi rho ff/tt Important wr i t * to dltcovof «nd «Mko Koy Wool h i * ' l f m i l M i Covoti O H Act* l««lw)ln« Pool k*t Gwit H M > * Bring Your Camara For tetter Infomalltx conMt hmlio DMIMII, *07 WHohoad tl. now for forty years. She has been called the "Grande Dame of Key West," a term she abhors. "It burns the hell out of me," she says. "If anybody is the grande dame of Key West, it was Jesse Porter Newton," referring to civic activist and granddaughter of one of Key West's earliest residents. Perhaps Floy has simply recreated something of the salon society of 18th century France where a distinguished woman gathered artists and noted individuals at regular recep- tions -- with the distinction that Floy's receptions are likely to mingle beats along with the "haute Monde." THEN THERE IS the matter of her charm, a quality about which someone once observed, "If a woman has it she needs nothing else." Like many Southern women, Floy oozes with charm, but there is. also a serious side to her. For years she has been active in civic af- fairs . During the war she was a volunteer at the old Monroe County General Hospi- tal on Stock Island and on the executive board of the Old Island Restoration Foundation. One of her main concerns today is preserving the community col- lege. She feels that it is vital that we have an educational facility here for those who are unable to go outside Key West. LUNCHING AT HER favorite restaurant, the Sands, one day, she stops to chat with Tennessee Williams, exchanges greet- ings with Bill Wright, author of Pava- rotti -- My Own Story, is introduced by David Wolkowsky to a young lawyer from New York who has just purchased a house in Key West that might be considered for the next Island Days house tour, and when the Sands serves her favorite chocolate cake, called "Isadora Duncan," she says, "Aren't we awful?" laughing wickedly again. IF ANYONE HAD mentioned that choco- late cake is fattening, she might have added that she would worry about that tomorrow i Hjl MAKE THE COOK'S BAZAAR YOUR FIRST STOP FOR MOM! C o € IK* S A 71 A A 12 • FRESH COFFEE • COOKBOOKS • CUTLERY • CHINESE COOKERY. SPECIALTY FOOD ITEMS • BAKING GOODS • GIFT ITEMS • COOKWARE • SMALL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES • FOOD PROCESSORS • 1001 GADGETS, TOO FREE GIFT WRAPPING! 611 DUVAL ST. • 296-6656 LA GALERIA yt don/A • Bolivian & Peruvian tapestries • Pre-Columbian ceramics • Basketry «Jungle crafts • Sculpture • Bags and clothing of natural fibre 6O1 DUVAL ST. #4 (next fo Hack's on Southard St.) 294-7449 There's something new in store for you. We now carry Stride Rite: That's right, we're now authorized to carry Stride Rite, the, most respected name in kids shoes. And we're trained to fit them just right. Now you don't have to hunt around to find the shoes your kids get into.. They're right here. 5tride Rite COMING THIS MONTH AT "AWORUD FOR CHILDREN" 512 Angela St. Just off Duval Phone 6-4015 Hours 10:30-5:30 Visa, Mastercard Accepted 1 DECKING DUVAL ST. NURSERY LANDSCAPE DESIGN / INSTALLATION / MAINTENANCE 710 DUVAL / OLD TOWN / 294-3916 / MON-SAT 10 TO 6 TO TIIE Ooqs BY ATHENA TERRY ticket swirled down like a kite, landing into a pile of discarded, soggy, paper cups littered with cigarette butts and SOME PEOPLE LITERALLY "go to the dogs" by way of bad investments, while my nighbbrs, Lillian and Harry, "go to the dogs" figuratively, by way of a night's attendance at the Dog Track. Being retirees, they go only one night a month when their Social Security check arrives. Not that they gamble the whole check away, it's just that when they receive it, it's like a double shot in the arm, with visions of doubling some of their money by betting lucky at the Dog Track. AS I AM their only means of trans- portation I've become their one-night-a- month "drop off and pick up" chauffeur. Last night while performing the first half in my line of duty and listen- ing to Harry bragging about his "new system" of betting, I followed them in to catch a piece of this action. They were no trouble to spot, as they stood out in the crowd. In red pin- striped shirts, grey heads topped with white, drug store yachting caps, they sat huddled on a bench poring over the racing sheet. "OKAY, LILLIAN," HARRY was saying. "I got it figured for the Daily Double.. I marked down my birth year, slict yours in under, summed up them numbers on the right,' crossed them others out on the left as we ain't no southpaws and come up with numbers 2 and 8. So start rub- bing that rabbit's foot, while I go bet these two lucky numbers," and he took off, disappearing into long lines of anxious, green-fisted bettors, shoving it in at the betting windows '. In short time the frenzied betting crowd was piling up along the sides of the fence that separated them from the track as a bell buzzed loudly and the P.A. system blared: "Betting windows are now closed and the dogs have been placed in their starting boxes for the first race and the first half of the Daily Double to be run on the Key West Course tonight! A N D Here Comes Swifty!" SWIFTY, THE SHAGGY mechanical rab- bit, came speeding around the track and as it scooted in front of the dog boxes the gates flew open with the dogs in hot pursuit. Number 2 dog was running about middle half way around the track when suddenly he jumped out in front keeping the lead a-11 the rest of the way into and over the finish line. A roar went up from the crowd and in its midst were Lillian and Harry jumping up and down like kids on a pogo stick, and I wondered why these two needed to be chauffeured to the track. JUST THEN A gust of Key West trade winds blew across the track taking Harry's ticket with it and I watched in utter disbelief as he and Lillian went running through the crowds after it. When the wind finally let go, the torn tickets, and there were Lillian and Harry down on their white, starched : knees, diving in and out like two hun- gry sea gulls. THE SECOND HALF of the Daily Double was under way with Swifty barrelling down the track and the dogs in hungry pursuit when Harry jumped up with the ticket. He and Lillian came flying back to the fence, only their dog was still running when the race ended. The Tote Board lit up like Christmas flashing a big payoff on the Daily Double and Harry turned 'screaming at Lillian: "We would have had that race if you hadn't lied all these years about your age!" And Lillian screamed back: "Oh, yeah? Maybe I should have married a •younger man!" THE THIRD RACE was coming up and the two of them, looking like street urchins in their track-stained outfits, stood out under the floodlights studying the racing sheet. "It's that number three dog," WITHOUT F1F&T CBTAtNi AN£ HIS WIFE, l JUST EOU6» Harry was saying. "Cause this is the third race and three is the last number on my Social Security. And if you can't bank on that, then them dogs is in trouble." THE DOGS FOR the third race were walked out for blanket and muzzle in- spection and when number three dog was led up he nonchalantly lifted his leg and relieved himself. . "I hope that dog ain't telling me something!" Harry growled, twitching his ticket. THE BELL SOUNDED, the betting win- dows closed, and Swifty set off down the track. Number three dog shot out like he had been shot from a cannon, fell back into third, then, at the very last, pulled himself up and over the finish line and I could hear Lillian and Harry screaming high above the crowd: "We won! We won!" and Harry grabbed Lillian off her feet and the two of them whirled around and around like drunken Cossacks. THE TOTE BOAED flashed number three dog as the winner, paying a total of four dollars. "We only win two dollars?" Lillian shrieked. "Don't knock it!" Harry yelled back. "That's one race we get to bet with their dough, and I'll sink that baby on the next Daily Double!" Anyone looking at Harry chomping away on a fat cigar, one foot poised on the edge of a bench, would have thought he had already won it. "LOOKEE HERE, LILLIAN!" he cried out,, scanning the racing sheet. "Look at number 5 dog! Name's Lovable Jack and ain't our parrot's.name Jake? We gotta bet him!" "I say number 4," Lillian answered. "Maud's Revenge, 'cause that's my sis- ter 's name." "And I'm sticking with Jack!" Harry shot back. "At least he ain't never learned to talk while your sister ain't never learned to shut, up!" "Don't talk like that about my sister!" Lillian yelled, knocking Harry's hat clean off his head. HARRY GRABBED IT, jammed it back on, and stormed off to the betting win- dows yelling back at Lillian: "I'd bet my bird any day against your sister!" As Swifty ran past the dog boxes, the gates flew open with number 5 dog in the lead and number 4 close on his heels. "Come on, Maud!" Lillian yelled. "We ain't betting on your sister!" Harry yelled back. "We're betting on our bird!" AS THE MECHANICAL rabbit and the frenzied dogs neared the finish line, Maud broke out in front nosing Jake back to finish second. "Are you satisfied?" Lillian screamed, storming away from the fence. "Your sister always was spiteful!" Harry screamed back. Across the P.A. system came the announcement — "The next race to be run will be the first race in the second Daily Double to be run on the Key West Course tonight" — and Harry took off running in and out of the betting lines yelling for Lillian. HE FOUND HER off limits, sitting on an overturned beer keg. "What are you doing way out here?" he yelled. "I've been looking all over the track for you! Quick, give me them winning bucks! This is the second Daily Double coming up and that number 4 dog and number 6 dog just lifted their legs and I gotta get this bet in!" "I haven't got it,!"Lillian answered. "WHAT DO YOU mean you haven't got it? I saw you put it in your,bag!" "I said ... I haven't ... got it!" CHRISTIAN SCIENCE A church service full of stirring new ideas. (And warm, friendly people.) A Sunday School a place to grow A Reading Room full of revolutionary new ideas. (And helpful, encouraging books.) And a Wednesday testimony meeting where the heating power of these new-old ideas Is told, and people can give their thanks to God. Now that we've introduced ourselves we'd love to have you come and share with us... any time you can. First Church of Christ, Scientist 327 Elizabeth St. Sunday Service and Sunday School 10:00 a.m. (Infant care provided) Wednesday evening meetings 7:30 p.m. Reading Room open in Church Building Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. All are welcome FLORIDA KEYS COMMUNITY COLLEGE/AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY-EQUALACCESS/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COLLEGE DIRECTED BY RAE COATES-MUSICAL DIRECTION BY STUART PARKER TENNESSEE WILLIAMS FINE ARTS CENTER APRIL 28, 29, 30, MAY 5, 6, 7 RESERVATIONS: 2946363 OR BON JOAN'S (622-B DUVAL) FREE TRANSPORTATION ON THE OLD TOWN TROLLEY 7:30 PICKUP AT THE PIER HOUSE - 8:00 PICKUP AT THE CASA MARINA TICKETS FOR THE APRIL 30 AND MAY 7 PERFORMANCES ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE. PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE FKCC SCHOLARSHIP FUND. 8 ; "You mean you lost i t? Yoji lost our betting money?" •! : "I d i d n ' t lose i t , " Lil l ipn shouted back'. f "Then where is, i t ? " _ ! Catching Harry s t raight ijn the eye Li l l i an answered: "I spent i t bn a hot dog." ! "YOU WHAT?" HARRY screamed. "You threw away our las t chance foaf the Daily Double on a hot dog whert we had them for supper?" ! "They taste better out," Li l l i an snapped back. \ "You blew two dollars fojr one hot dog when we ate a whole pound for less?" "I washed i t down with aj Mi l l e r ' s . " ( THE CIGAR FELL out of Hajrry' s mouth as he screamed even louder: "'we got a whole icebox full of Old Milwaukee and you splurge on a Miller's?" ; He grabbed Lillian's purse and went through it like a demolitioiji squad. "Ain't nothing in heresbut damned, old, yellow, sticky stamps!'! he yelled. "What good are they, anyway?" "They're my egg stamps\" Lillian yelled back. j "And you guard them li^e they was gold and throw away our bettsing money? How many eggs you think you'jre going to get anyhow?" \ "One dozen, Mr. SmartyU One dozen eggs for one quarter with ea^h filled page." j i HE SHOVED LILLIAN'S pu£se back midway, then stopped, his eyes bugging. "Eggs cost a buck a dozen," he said, "so them pages is each worth seventy five cents?" He dug into the purse scooping out handfuls of the pages, catching streams of loose stamps, yelling: "There ain't nothing like putting all them eggs in one basket!" and took off running for the betting windows with Lillian in hot pursuit. THE P.A. SYSTEM was blaring — "Less than one minute to Post Time!" — and Harry went dodging in and out of the lines of bettors, yelling: "Don't close them windows!" and Lillian was yelling: "Give me back my stamps!" as two black uniforms decked with silver badges headed their way. At this point, I had caught all the action I would ever need to catch, so I took off faster than the rabbit for the parking lot Where I knew I'd have to do some mighty fast thinking, m continued from page2 Rabbit (in private life, Tony Barroso of Key West Plumbing, Inc.) charms a little girl. Sandy Higgs co-ordinated this event and again the Old Town Trolley anil Burger King have sponsored a great community event. These two businesses were also the sponsors of the delightful children's events at Bayview Par:k during Fantasy Fest. STAN AINSWORTH REPORTED that over 400 Founder's memberships were sold tiiis year. Congratulations to Stan and all those involved in the support of the Tennessee Williams' Fine Arts Center. THE SWIMMING PIER at the end of Reynolds Street will be repaired be fore the end of the month. It will be 40 feet shorter than it was due to structural weaknesses. The "Pier Committee" reports that efforts to have this valuable facility replaced with a longer and safer structure are going forward. Commissioners Harvey and Fahrer have been supportive and funds for the pier have gone into the Public Work's budget as promised by Director of County Public Works, Ed Stickney. Grant money will be sought and, since the chances of receiving grant money are increased if good citizen interest • is shown, the Pier Committee is planning to have a party to raise money for this project in the next few weeks. For information call Manfred Ibel at 294-8369 or Sharon Brophy at 294-5990. MY APOLOGIES FOR all the typo- graphical errors in the Tennessee Williams' story last month. No excuses. WE WILL HAVE a report•with photos on April's successful 7th Annual Kite Festival in the June issue. SEE YOU NEXT month. ISLAND IMPORTED CARS ^V^^ CAFF. BOB'S FAMOUS SEAFOOD RESTAURAMT 2200 NO. ROOSEVELT BL. 294-9005 OPEN DAILY 11:30 AM TO 11 PM FOR SERVING FRESH SEAFOOD Shrimp Steamed; Stuffed or Fried Cqrich Fritters Ciams& Oysters Stone Grab Claws Red Snapper Swordfish Steak Chicken ' t Condh Chowder j & Lobster OPEN DAILY 11:00 AM TO 2:30 AM COCKTAILS & SALAD BAR 294-6433 CAFT. BOB'S SHRIMP DOCK RESTAURANT 908 CAROLINE ST. east tfS.Roatftvell&lvd. {at airport »ntrgnc«) galkry& IAJ museum The Key West Art And Historical Society presents Monroe County Student Art Exhibition May 1 \ May 8 Open House Sunday May f , 2 to 5 p.m. FREE TO THE PUBLIC i East Martello Gallery and Museum 3500 S. Rodsevelt Blvd. (At Airporjt Entrance) Key West, Florida .Oi • / \ Come In and see our own. line of freshwater and cultured pearls SuNfish RACE BY HOWARD CRANE, PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER KEY WEST SAILING CLUB IT'S TIME TO get off the pot, or perhaps get that pot of ferns off of that lovely little Sunfish you've been neglecting lately. Nbw's the time to dust it off, shine the bottom and get ready to enter the 8th annual Around The Island Sunfish Race on May 2 2nd. STARTING AT 10 a.m. from the north end of Simontbn Street, the idea is to circumnavigate the island of Key West faster than any other Sunfish sailor. (No short cuts please! Anyone found portaging his boat down 1st Street will be automatically disqualified.) AT THE START you must decide which way you will tour around the island, in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. Previous races have been won sailing in either direction so you must consider things like wind direc- tion and current. Even if you choose the wrong direction you'll have plenty of company. THIS WILL NOT be one of those "around the buoys" club races with frequent turning marks and somebody hollering "buoy room" to intimidate you. This race will be won by the sailor who prepares well and can make his Sunfish go fast on every point of the wind. EARLIER WE MENTIONED no short cuts 1 This means that every entrant /must sail around the northern end of Fleming Key and the north side of Sigsbee. There's no way that you can sail under the bridges at Cow Key Channel so you must jump out in the shallow water, collapse your sail rig, drag your boat under the bridges, put your rig back up and start sailing again on the other side. This should be a circus in itself and if I wasn't planning to be one of the per- formers I'd consider spectating in that vicinity. IF THE WIND turns light, figure on a fairly long day. Pack your lunch and bring your favorite beverage. The distance around is approximately four- teen miles and, allowing for tacking on the windward leg, considerably longer. The best finish time we know of, on a heavy air. day, was a bit over 2% hours'but anyone who can do it in less than 3 hours looks like a winner to me. WIN OR LOSE, it should be an exciting day for all who enter. We of the Key West Sailing Club, sponsors of the race, hope that a small armada of Sunfish sailors will show up. The more the merrier! You don't have to be a resident to be a participant. There is a small entry fee ($3.00) to defray the cost of trophies and the adminis- tration of the race. SO, JOIN US in the parking lot at the north end of Simonton Street on May 22nd and don't forget to bring a Coast Guard approved life jacket. Registration is between 8:30 & 9:30 a.m. Skipper's meeting is at 9:30 and the race starts at 10:00. See you there! (IF YOU HAVE any further questions call 294-1365 during working hours.) I Thrower Petroleum Maintenance Complete installation, maintenance and repairs of: Hydraulic Lifts Air Compressors S.T.P. Systems Fuel Facility Equipment Fiberglass Fuel Tanks & lines Steel Fuel Tanks & Lines Phone: 296-5586, 294-3700, 872-2915 513 FLEMING ST., SUITE 3, KEY WEST 33040 Don Thrower 24 hr. Service SALE MOW 1/3 OFF t Over 1000 original oil paintings Metal, wood and stone sculptures \ KEY WEST'S OWN Haitian Ant Co. "a beautiful experience" (open every day 10:30-5 • 600 Frances St. • 396-8932} £ liiliiiiiiilliilllll 1N-SHOP WATCH REPAIR • Ring Sizeing '• Diamond Setting • Casting • Broken China Repair • Clock Repair • Plating •" Antique Jewelry Restoration Key West's Only Watch Repair Shop (WHY PAY INSURANCE, SHIPPING COSTS, AND OUT-OF-TOWN JEWELERS' SALARIES) THE RED BARN THEATRE "A Souvensr..,(A Tribute to Tennessee Williams)" Compiled by Carol Calkins Directed by Richard Magesis MAY 5 -8 ; MAY 12 -15 (extension possible) 2ND ANNUAL SHOW BIZ BALL East Martello • May 28 319 DUVAL ST. (REAR) 296-9911 11 Rresexts WORD PLAY WORDS: pantaloons appearance insane reform extraordinary legal decision cobra ostrich antelope library Sahara PLAY: Use words from the list above to complete the sentences below. You will not neset tn your fsont yard and horse that will walk you over a path for a half-hour. leave it there. Don't give up; play, like everything else, takes R n d S Q m e w o r m 5 w n 0 w o u i d like to be eaten by the imagination. Think of play as doing your body a fish you catch, favor. You'd walk your dog, wouldn t you? So, walk y yourself! Know about handball? The YMCA will teach you. Take your body hiking in a state park. p|ncj t n 6 pjng.pQng table at your church or community center. Let your arms fly a kite. Have relays at your next family picnic. Jog your legs every day or so. 12 Saijdwiclj On the patio in Key Lime Square Deli. Seafood, and Vegetable Sandwiches Qurspecialtles: Lamb sandwich with mint and sour crea Fresh Florida •lobster sandwich Where The Gifts Are,. Someone very special's getting married and you really care. Give a little of the love, feel the love you want to share. Let them know you cared enough to go where the gifts are. WM.6SMBLE JEWELER 600 Dnval Street MEMBER NATIONAL BRIDAL SERVICE color/::::;::::'::':;' •Xv IvX the :•:•:•:•:•:•:• old town vXcard storee * a a 532 DUVAL OPEN DAILY SdSViA MATURAI I PROCESS FOR ihe Mswd ANCI Body BY COLLEEN MCGEE WITH THE GROWTH of the holistic 'health* movement, new ways of defining health have been developed. Health is no longer merely the absence of disease, it is a positive well-being. Some methods, that help people reach this goal deal with the proper structure and functioning of the muscular, nervous and skeletal systems. TWO OF THOSE methods are available in Key West: chiropractic treatments and a relatively new therapy caJLled Soma Neuromuscular Integration. DEBRA FLYNN, JIM Gerbracht and Michael Atwood are all chiropractic physicians but each brings a personal approach to his or her practice. The individual differences do not overwhelm their similarities however, and whoever you talk to, you will get the same ernest description of a drugless, natural healing technique that relies primarily on the body's own mechanisms to eliminate pain and facilitate healing. Another thing in common is that all 3 were motivated by Dr. Michael Nathanson, a chiropractic doctor who used to practice here. SCEPTICISM IS STILL the primary reaction when chiropractic treatment is mentioned. "Quacks who take too many x-rays of gullible people" is the way some people respond. But too many folks have experienced too much relief for that to be the whole story. *Holistic health is a philosophy which says that absence- of symptoms is not health; health includes a calm mind and a well-fed and -exercised body. THE BASIC PREMISE of chiropractic is that misaligned or dislocated vertebrae are the source of pressure on nerves leading from that section of the spine. This pressure affects the functioning of the organ or'body part that is controlled by these nerves and when the pressure is relieved by adjust- ing the spine,, the symptoms and diseases caused by the malfunctioning nerve will disappear. CHIROPRACTIC ORIGINATED IN 1895 in Davenport, Iowa. Although massage and manipulation of the muscles and bones have been therapeautic techniques since pre-historic times, it wasn't until then that the philosophy of treat- ing diseases by spinal manipulations was spelled out by Dr. Daniel Palmer. In less than a hundred years the pro- fession has developed into a recognized healing art that is used by many people to maintain their health as well as curing diseases. A TYPICAL FIRST visit to the chiropractor's office includes filling out a medical history form that lists previous conditions and current symptoms. In addition there is a section on your health habits including sleep, nutrition and exercise. After reviewing your answers, the chiroprac- tor will give you a physical examina- tion. He or she will feel your spine, watch how you walk, stand and sit, and perform specific tests of muscle functioning. You may be asked to turn your head from side to side, bend in various directions and have va'rious reflexes tested. AFTER GETTING AS much information I i I $60.00 S/32.00 #&J to- c Am-e on Q/j/e/'eaftirtx Jfqy 20, fj&<3 as possible this way, the practitioner will take x-rays of your spine, which is one of the most controversial of their techniques among people who are concerned about excessive exposure and its effect on long-term health. Re- peated x-rays seem at odds with a treatment that stresses nutrition and natural healing processes. ; AFTER THIS INITIAL review, the chiropractor will make recommendations of a treatment schedule that will not only correct the initial dislocation of the vertebrae, but will also help the spine "learn" the new, correct place- ment by allowing weak muscles and nerves to strengthen and adjust to their new positions. HERE IN FLORIDA, chiropractors can recommend and provide several different treatment modalities. Hydrotherapy, ultra-sound and heat therapies can be prescribed. With additional training beyond their initial course work, chiropractors can . also provide accupuncture treatments. But they cannot prescribe drugs or use surgical techniques. EACH CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC in Key West uses slightly different approaches to their patients' total health. Debra Flynn at the Key West Chiropractic Clinic focusses much Of her practrice on pediatric services. "Children are so supple," she says. She tries to preserve the natural healthy posture and to teach them nutrition and other skills that will prevent them from developing the unhealthy habits that so many people have. JIM GERBRACHT AT the Keys Chiropractic Health Center also has a family oriented practice with special emphasis on nutrition and holistic health. MICHAEL ATWOOD has developed a holistic clinic with several medical doctors who work in the same building. Referrals are made to the podiatrist or dermatologist associated with his clinic if necessary. He is also licensed to practice accupuncture. ALL OF THEM stress positive health measures such as proper exercise and eating habits as well as regular chiropractic adjustments to maintain, good health. With the. growth of the holistic health movement and increasing awareness of the subtle long-term effects of drug therapies, chiropractic treatment is getting more attention as a first-line defense in the maintenance of good health. SOMA. WHILE CHIROPRACTORS manipulate the spine to restore health, their efforts are often impeded by muscles that have developed specifically to compensate for the misaligned vertebrae. Once an adjustment is made, these muscles often pull the spine back out of alignment. To help speed the return to a natural state, chiropractors often recommend massage treatments to relax and stretch, the muscles. DALE ALEXANDER, A certified Soma Practitioner, is associated with the Key West Chiropractic Clinic, but he provides more than a relaxing massage for his clients. Soma Neuromuscular Intearation is a therapy in and of itself. THE SOMA PROCESS is a. way of freeing the muscles so that we can stand taller with less effort and move with greater efficiency. In addition, self-awareness exercises help integrate the new feelings of self-confidence and self-esteem with the postural changes. By helping blend physical well-being 13 J&fo?tc&' o-ft an '/s /trice menu a// nip At f:<30 - //:0O Wednexdcw, \Jaturdciy and' SFried er- a/'A/ /fee at t/ie iaanp ? / , tuu/rJ'a at /.e/i t/aify 6":SO to f7.-00/>./». ./<>c"te U . J J .1 M Is . Have you met our friends Ralph, Calvin, Alexander, Jean-Paul and Giorgio? Ralph Lauren Calvin Klein Alexander Julian Jean-Paul Germain Giorgio Armani The Exciting World of Men's Fashion is at Key West's Premier Store. HESTER HOUSE LTD. MARRIOTT'S CASA MARINA RESORT • 294-8883 FRONT ENTRANCE • — 18 able type of person. Also a methodical one who will not slash upholstery and paintings. A very energetic type could combine this job with soap watching and leak sitting. Buckets could be emptied during commercials if one moved very fast. During alternate commercials, another room could be tackled in search of the elusive cash stash. yard Sale Arranger — Will organize S plan your yard sale, advise on what to sell S asking price. Percen- tage plus lunch. This calls for a particularly tactful person, or else a scene like below may ensue: Arranger: What's this piece of junk? Seller: That's a Tiffany lamp from nineteen-twelve. I'm not selling it. Arranger: It's ugly, but some nut might pay twenty bucks for it. . Seller: It stays! Arranger: Ah, now here's where we make some dough! Seller: That's my record collection. It stays! Arranger: Don't be dumb. You've got easy five hundred l.p.'s here. At two bucks apiece . . . Seller: No! They're collectors' items and out of press records. Arranger: Now this dress . . . Seller: {in tears) That's my wed- ding dress! It's thirty years old. Arranger: An antique! We can get fifty bucks for it. Seller: (hysterically) I paid five hundred and it's my wedding dress! WELL, YOU SEE how it could go. So this job, which could be profitable, year-round and fulfilling, requires a sensitive caring person. Ghost Writer — Do you have scathing letters to the editor on the tip of your wind s can't get them on paper? Let me help you speak out, express yourself. $5.00 per paragraph plus lunch at Pier House. How often have you heard people fuming about city government, dirty streets, CES, loud music, et al. ad infinitum? And how often have you sug- gested they write a letter to the editor? They never do. They want to, but just don't know how to scathe on paper. This is a golden opportunity for the creative writer who may or may not share the complainant's views and thus" can stay safely in the background. HEY, WHY AM I giving away this idea? All inhibited letter writers may contact me in care of this paper. Man, I can scathe anywhere! DOG CRAP!! THE ISLAND IS full of it. IN SMALL NEAT piles. On the sidewalk. In the street (brave dog) . IN THE VACANT lots. At the entrances to the open-air bars and saloons that dot the island (is nothing sacred?) IT'S EVERYWHERE, THE tang filling the air every half block or so, like a rattlesnake warning before he strikes. IF YOU STAY on the island long enough, you develop a sixth sense that computes all of the telltale warning signals and enables you to lightly sidestop the offending obstacle at the last minute without even missing a beat on your voyage down the street. IF NOT... THEN you end up con- tributing to one of Key West's dis- tinctive trademarks.. .a neatly formed pile that descends progressively into a small mound followed by a long skid mark...a lasting testimony (along with the residue on your sneaker or bare foot) to your inability to have developed a necessary island survival trait quickly enough: BY LOU PERULLO Garden Dining Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Cocktails 9 Entertainment Nightly Credit C ards Accepted 310 Front Street • 294-2042 TQM SCHMITT • PROPRIETOR RANT ANNOUNCING OPEN FOR BREAKFAST ATSOHMERSCAFE 7:30 AM-11:30 AM Mon.-Sat. Sunday7:30Til l PM Brunch Specials all Afternoon LUNCH 11:00-3:00 RAW BAR 11 AM-5.30PM Daily on Patio Draft Beer & Wine DINNER 6 PM-11 PM Daily Specitilltinq In Local Seafood, Lamb, Cfllf Liver, Veal & S*eef Breeds Old Town Square 425 Front St. 294-6707 I 19 I For elegance without extravagance THE qiJEENS TRBLE THREE MEALS DAILY 7 DAYS A WEEK ; BREAKFAST v 7 a.m. to T1:30o.m. LUNCH Noon to 2:15 p.m. DINNER 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Cocktails in the popular WEST INDIES LOUNGE Noon 'til 2 a .m. AT THE SANTA MARIA MOTtl (305) 296-S678 1401 SIMONTON ST. KEV WEST, FlORfDA Guide Your Canoe Silently Into The Serene Beauty Of Protected Tropical Island Waters. See The Keys As The Indians Did, And Explore With An Ex- perienced Local Naturalist. EQUIPPED CANOES & LUNCH FOR MORE INFORMATION WRITE RO. BOX 62 BIG PINE KEY, FLA 33043 CALL 305-872-2620 TI IE SpAN FOR BAHAMA V i l l AGE BY PHOEBE REDNER COAN HAVE YOU NOTICED the brilliantly colored wrought iron span connecting. the two Bahamian pink columns at Petronia and Duval lately? If you haven't, you're in for an eyeful. ' • Long awaited, the work was begun in October, completed 3 months later, and assembled in March of this year with the help of Zel Bandler-Dawson a local artist. THE ARCHWAY NOW stands, crowned . with a Bahamian Crest, set into the iron work to royally welcome all to the revitalized Petronia Street area (Bahama Village). Adorned with a flamingo, a marlin, a.demi-sun, and replete with Key West conch shells', ' the welded sculpture was the effort of several local persons. j ZEL DAWSON, A real "Do your own thing" lady, met me one very sunny, ' day in front of the library to disduss the story. "We'll run barefoot through it," she had said. ONCE A CLINICAL psychologist, Zel has also taught school and done; ceramic sculpture and art work. She studied the craft of welding at Brevard Community College. At that college there remains her 4h foot vulture sculpture, which she reports has been weathering well. DON BRADFORD, WHOSE company built the imposing pillars, was familiar with Zel's work. A long-time friend, he recommended her and Roy Henson of Key Iron Works for the job. Of Roy Henson, Zel comments: "That man is beyond praise. He's totally pro- fessional." IN BEING.VERY much herself, Zel comes across like a breath of fresh air. She committed herself to the work at hand along with Henson—and saw it through, despite some difficult moments. Arduous hours were spent research- ing the crest, so her work would be a faithful representation. Paper patterns of the designs were applied to the 14 gauge steel. All the pieces were cut out from this, then assembled individually and bolted onto the shield for a 3-D effect. A chemical agent had to be used t.o strip the metal and prevent rust forming under the paint. The metal work was done at the shop and the painting at Zel's home. The overlay method created depth, as piece by piece was added, to the flat back- ground. The letters were welded individually onto the arch. ZEL AND THE Hensons (father Roy and son Steve) mounted part of the weld- ed sculpture the day the crest and arch were raised. ZEL REPORTS THAT everything was "well co-ordinated that day. Even the crane operator, who was practically hired by the minute" handled the pieces with great care. If even h of an inch had been miscalculated, the entire work would not have fit. THERE HAD BEEN problems with the metal paint, which Zel was using for the first time. "Outdoor metal paint doesn't like to blend. I had to coax it to achieve any artistic effect. "WE ALSO HAD some humidity to contend with at the time, and this is slow-drying paint to begin with'. The marlin sat on my kitchen table for 18. hours trying to dry with that wretched stuff. However, at one point, the conch shell bounded off the table which NOT JUST A GROCERY... , BUT A SOCIAL:CENTER 522 Fleming St. • PH. 296-5663 Open 8 am - 7 pm Mon-Sat 8 am - 6 pm Sundays c O unique boutique Designer Clothes Willi Wear Bern Conrad Dianne B, Trie Trac at Key West ic . ORIGINAL SILKS GENUINE VICTORIAN ANTIQUE CLOTHES KAMALI SWIMWEAR ACCESSORIES 111 duval st. - ph. 294-5929 - open 7 days - 10:3U-B:UU Florida National Bank is becoming ™~~ s Southeast Bank of the *»'* Florida Keys, N A f f Southeast Bank "* f ^ MEMBER FDIC Just to let you know that, as of March 1, 1983, all three Florida National Bank offices in the Keys became proud members of the Southeast Bank family. Making us part of the strongest bank in all of Florida, backed by over 80 years of innovative Southeast banking expertise and more than $7 billion in assets. We want you to share in our success and benefit from all that we, as Southeast Bank, have to offer. And while the name may change, we'll continue to be the bank you've always counted on just the same. Key West Banking Center 422 Front Street, Key West, Florida 33040 Gulfside Banking Center Key Largo Banking Center 3131 Northside Drive, Key West, Florida 33040 Mile Marker 100, Key Largo, Florida 33037 - PI'ZZA Takeout and Delivery Service Available OPEN DAILY TIL 4 AM 208 DUVAL ST. 20 PERFECT FOR MOTHER'S DAY La Femme Lingerie' SEARSTOWN SHOPPING CENTER 294-4707 iilii The span at Bahama village RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Featuring POLYNESIAN CUISINE STEAKS AND SEAFOOD DINNER 5:30- 11 P.M. LUNCH NOON - 3 P.M. Rum Concoctions in a Tropical Island Atmosphere 294-6912 U.S. 1 at Garrison Bight MR-GROCERS NOW OPEN For Your Convenience GROCERIES BEER WINE Coming soon: DELICATESSEN OPEN 9 TO 9 DAILY 1220V2 Simonton St. 294-6312 PAINTING AND CRAFT SUPPLIES Line of Grumbacher Artist Supplies • STENCILING MATERIAL •FELT • POM-PONS • MACRAME CORD • GLUES • INSTRUCTION BOOKS • •, CLASSES 10% discount to students 10-5:30 Mon-Sat 906-D Kennedy Dr. 294-2274 M A N F R E D I B E L A R C H I T E C T B 1 B J O H N S O N L A N E K E Y W E S T ° F L 3 3 O 4 O 3 O 5 •> 2 9 4 - B 3 B 7 MANY $-SAVING DESIGN IDEAS REMODELING EXPERT SINCE 1976 mm ITALIAN CUISINE 523 Eaton Street • Key-West • 294-4720 'ENTERTAINMENT K I6HM 1 423 Greene St. 2969417 Mexican Food & Cocktails Open 12-12 Monday - Saturday 1-12 Sundays 509 Vi Duval 294-9215 SHAMROCK ' TYPING SERVICE "WE MEET DEADLINES" . All Typing Needs » Temporary Office Help • Mail Forwarding > Light Bookkeeping Letters •. Legal Documents • Manuscripts Resumes * Surveys • Term Papers Mass Mailings • Statistical Reports • Specifications 296-7165 When you think of interiors, think o f . . . Jnteums Largest selection of fabrics, vertical & mini blinds in the Keys. Also slipcovers and draperies. 500 Simonton Street, 294-9600 i NOTARY PUBLIC gave me a tremendous respect for that paint. It did not even chip!" THE CENTRAL PORTION of the Crest is actually the new Bahamian coat of arms, granted to the Bahamas by Royal Warrant in December of 1971. A RISING SUN represents a new. day for the Bahamas—and for Bahama Village. This is along with the royal helmet (crown), and a Bahamian conch •shell, "Betty Bruce at the library was so much help, it was not to be • believed. Using the library projector, we were able to magnify postage stamp sized pictures on the wall to interpret and copy the various parts of the design, and discern its colours." THE NEW CREST replaces a pirate ship with the. Santa Maria. This was to denote Columbus' first sighting of the "Lucayans" (then the•name for the some 700 Bahamian Islands in the archipelago). Columbus had been seek- ing a new trade route to the Indies. ZEL SAYS, "YOU haven't lived until you try to find a picture of the Santa Maria. There are 5 different versions to be found." Zel studied the ship's planking, the sails, etc. of models, in order to select that version which she felt was most chronologically correct. She was most satisfied with how this portion of the Crest turned out, and plans to duplicate a Santa Maria for herself sometime. THE CONCH SYMBOLIZES the marine life of the islands, and the mantling of green palm fronds at the top is the symbol of the Islands themselves. The blue and white waves in curled iron represent the clear waters of the Bahamian archipelago. THE FLAMINGO SYMBOLIZES the lush tropical island, as does the marlin speak of the sea. The new Crest was THE PORTER ALLEN COMPANY insurance -since WILLIAM, A. FREEMAN s * . WILLIAM A. FREEJMM JR. PAVID W. FREEMAK Key West Ph 4-2.1542 REALTY WORLD, OLD TOWN REALTY INC. REALTOR Se Habla Espanol 605 Simonton St. Key West, Florida 33040 Telephone: 305 294-5525 WE COVER IT ALL FOR YOU: Complete sales department. Complete rental and property management department. Free maps available. Free complete list of properties for sale. See our color photo-display of the complete real estate market. carefully thought out by the artists and government. The Bahamian slogan: "Forward— Together—Upward--Onward" refers to the people elevating themselves. THE ARCHWAY'S COMPLETION has long been a vision and goal of Roy Grant, Neighborhood Improvement Association's director. "A lot of people have been taking pictures of the arch as they go by," he notices. "The people here at Bahama Village have many good feelings about the beautiful symbolism that now represents their community." YOU CAN SPOT the pure array of primary colors from the, new archway from two blocks away at Simonton Street. It's already a one-of-a-kind Key West landmark. Torches will light the area and flags will fly on high later on. THROUGH THE SPLENDID passageway move bicycles, people, ideals, and the street festivals which continue to move the ambitious project onward and forward. THERE IS A real gratefulness to be felt and expressed for all those kind people who committed themselves, donated time, money or energy, in order to make this dream become such a vivid reality. WE HOPE FULFILLMENT of the rest of the Bahama Village plans will follow as beautifully. 21 Bmosely • • r I T O . . . soi wrap up your business d a y . . . meet old friends and make new friends.DUVAL ST., KEY WEST ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT HOUR S to 7 i FEATURING THE connie bonko COLLECTION 111B DUVAL STREET 2 9 6 - 3 6 8 8 KEY WEST'S ranw- cms* Sun in Taurus, after 21 in Gemini. Venus in Gemini, after 8 in Cancer. Mercury in Taurus, retrograde,turning direct on the 25th. Saturn in Scorpio, retrograding into Libra on the 7th. Jupiter in Sagittarius, retrograde. Mars in Taurus, after 16 in Gemini. Uranus in Sagittarius, retrograde. Neptune in Sagittarius, retrograde. Pluto in Libra, retrograde. North Node in 27 degrees of Gemini. THE NEW MOON on May 12 in Taurus is aspecting the 12th-house of the Key West chart, conjoining the Planet Mars in the heavens. OUR CO-RULER, Mercury is also transiting this sector of the chart. This stellium of planets opposing the Natal Jupiter and Mars in the house of work and health may trigger disagreements and dissension between opposing factions. OUR RULING PLANET, Saturn is in retrograde motion in the constellation Libra this month, squaring the Sun in Capricorn in the natal chart of Key West. Creative endeavors now in progress may experience some financial setbacks. This is a temporary situation that will improve by late August, 1983. THE FULL MOON on May 26 in Sagittarius.is aspecting the 6th House sector of our horoscope. The culmination of pending problems in the building trades is one of the possibil- ities of this Full moon. Discipline and conformity will become the natural order of things. Many improvements will be seen in the area of "services." (/Sender-ZJanii, *3nc. REALTOR FULL REAL ESTATE SERVICE 409 FLEMING ST. 296-6200 or 296-6231 Open 9 - 5 • Closed Sunday 4 9 * 524 Duvai St. ai Appelrouth. Ln. Natural Foods Vitamins Minerals Body Care Cook Books longest-established Health Food Stor« in K«y Wet« $iiK« 1973, 10 yean on Dvvai St. Emma Gates, Owner Joe Monzon, Manager Phone:294-1808 ARMY Imagine an Adventure in Sailing Aboard ';•:': v " • • • : - • < : ' • : • • / •.• • a t ! ' : : . . • • . • . - . ' . • • • • ' ' • . ; • } . Authentic 130 ft. Wood&v Sailing Shijj; 35 y y edu act io rial neLos paper, p n reH^rnifvci -9rom Key OOest X aave my vSTbicieyrte ̂ ovYte eft coas you-50 di laenHy V n K e _ y -kbily ' ppy + leif O.nWv\/e.r«sary i ssue ITK y t us fc>€_ a_b lei ro 5 Kojre rnoLdc-Thii STAGE NAME REAL NAME )]• Woody Allen Allen Stewart Konigsberg ;•;• Poris Day Doris Kapalhoff )'• W. C. Fields Claude William Dukenfield sj- Jerry Lewis Joseph Levitch )'• Wlarilyn Monroe Norma Jean Baker J- Roy Rogers Leonard Slye j;j. These people aren't movie stars, but they »•». changed their names. Why do you suppose they 'it did that? ; l 1-AMOUS NAME REAL NAME ••'- Billy the Kid Henry McCarty • . AJolph Hitler Adolph Schicklgruber )'. H.irry Houdini Ehrich Weiss ;'i, Sugar Ray Robinson Walker Smith P Was CL a.pe,r (-Oa-X a dâ -V* ecd" TV-V Wave. c\ " V\as n o SPELLING BASEBALL You can play this game with the whole class or just with one friend. If you have enough people for two teams, pitch tha words to players who try to spell them. One correct word means one ; layer moves one base. It will take 4 correct words to score a u n , Each team is allowed three outs (misspelled words). WORD LIST: disc leisure community non en e timel'pepei underhand audioncu umpire exercise pitcher t iophy batter neaky scuff aboli had pla tic fnsbep tretrh If you are playing with just one other person, divide up the list.of words. You read off words to your opponent until ho or she misses 3 words. Each correct word will give you one base. Again, it takes 4 bases to make a tun. tackling congratulate uccess poll volleyball o ganize unattractive , ., . rcfeiee h f k i n 9 tadmm interfere n twork association equipment broadcast cam.n.'le channel clvllongmg defense toamriLjIes engine machine disqualified exorcise saftbatl distance health exponsivo barrier ithletic chtdule idvait i ng urge tennis courts tournament . competition season lite 11 mnance |."IV 111 liuidlos in ig wtion I Lctaculnr opportunities Occident salaries discus Olympics operation championship bnheaded illug.nl gamblers 11; a CJLIC jtlituric bowling So You Hove o Problem Draw lines to match the problem with the agency you should call to get help. All the phone numbers will be listed in the telephone Dircctoiy. PROBLEM Your g. uage is not being picked up You wnnt to report n firs You need a transcript of your high school cjiados You cii'J not receive your income tax refund check You want to apply for Food Stamps You wnnt to find an outdoor basketball court You went to know the location of your noarest branch library You think you see someone sneaking around your house Your .welfare check did not arrive Your father has had a heart-attack at your house You w,-,rit to got a blood test to get married AGENCY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT COUNTY GOVERNMENT AMBULANCE SERVICE BOARD OF EDUCATION HEALTH DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC LIBRARY. DEPARTMENT OF bANITATION PARKS AND RECREATION OEPARTMENT POLICE Wf.l.FARE DEPARTMENT, COUN T Y GOVERf JMLNT 36 \O AVE.F, A W CLV pr\ y educarHona a c a d e m i c \A5Tr\jic. CurriculuLm \Y^ a sv^ess- Tree GenQ, va. I , also Land V Construction an̂ Dri II iinot nauimq0 >oca GWica u I d -Time Ke/ 3 -" ! I P/A OLQ5; C Teaoa p h Ca\\e And 37 b y T 0 M GEORGE GUGLEOTTI MAY IS A month of first and Ijasts for us here in Key West. The fir^t buds on the Frangipani and Poinciana trees , the first stirrings of summer heat. The lasts are the final productions of the theatre season; i OUT AT THE Tennessee Williamfe Fine Arts Center, the last production of their season (and the last under the aegis of Dr. William Prosserh is the energetic, anti-war, counter-! culture musical "Hair." Directed! by Rae Coates, with musical direction by Stuart Parker (co-incidentally, jthis pair brought us the first musical of the season, the successful Waterfront production of "Godspell.") Performances will be April 28, 29, 30 and May, 5,6, 7 at 8:30 p.m. There is free trans- portation via the Old Town Trolley. For further information call the' TWFAC box office at 294-6363. j THE KEY WEST Players, whosej official season ended with "Born Yesterday", have opened the door? of the Waterfront Playhouse on Mallry Square to the Key West Dance Theatre, who will hold their annual recital - this month. There will be five | performances, May 18 thru May 22 tat 8:30 p.m. There will also be a | matinee performance geared especially for children on Saturday, May 21,1 at 1:00 p.m. Opening night tickets j will be $10.00. This, includes a I reception following the performance. Other nights, tickets will be $6.{)0. For the matinee, tickets will be j ! $2.00 for children and $4.00 for j adults.. The. nine Key West dancers I1 will blend their dancing to the j \ original music of three local j < musicians - Kopavi. ! j OVER AT THE Red Barn TheatreJ ! their final production of the season, "A Souvenir. . . (A Tribute to Tennes|s;ee Williams) " compiled by Carol Calkin's and directed by Richard Magesis wil|l open on May 5 and run Thursday thru Monday for, at least, two weeks witih the possibility af an extension. j During the first week, there will be two benefit performances.for ZontaJ May 7 and May 9. ! i THE RED BARN is also beginning preparations for i ts second annual Show Biz Ball, which will be held on May 2 8 at the East Martello Towers.i Be sure not to miss this treat. For further information call the Red Bapi box office.at 296-9911. A SEE YOU THERE!! Is managing your own rental property costing you money? Does it take too much time? J Are you charging the right rent? \ Do you get the best maintenance j service and prices? If you're not sure, get the j rental and management specialists. of Key West, hu: P.O. BOX 11?,? • 400 SIMONTON ST. 294-3600 • 296-7766 MLS LOWEST PRICES AT: BUDGET TRAVEL 11O7 Key Plaza* 294-9531 : "Your Friendly- Reliable Travel Agency" ^S^^^&^r^^.^feg^f^ll^^i' ?• L_n 0 Q SUNDAY, MAY 15 ON THE SHRIMP DOCKS FOOT OF MARGARET ST. NOON SUNSET 50CDRAFT\ • -FREE OYSTERS' • $1.00HEINEKEN !• KEY LIME PIE BAND RON-.HATFIELD & THE BIG COPPITT COWBOYS 39 38 GETTING READY FOR VACATION? GET YOUR PASSPORT PHOTOS NOW Set of 4, reg. $10.00, Now Vi price $5.00 (ANY MONDAY, TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY BETWEEN MAY 1 AND MAY 15) * COUPON * COUPON * COUPON * COUPON • COUPON * COUPON * COUPON * COUPON GIVE MOM A WALKMAN SONY WALKMAN This coupon worth $20.00 OFF _ _ . ANY MODEL SONY WALKMAN PURCHASED S O N ^ f * BETWEEN NOW AND MAY 8 (MOTHER'S DAY) UJflLKfTlfln j * COUPON * COUPON * COUPON • COUPON * COUPON * COUPON * COUPON * COUPON PROCESSING SPECIALS * MAY 2 - M A Y 15: 20 exp. slides and 8mm movies . . . . $1.48 36 exp. slides $2.48 MAY 16 - MAY 30 8" x 10" enlargements $1.99 PHOTO-SON1CS 408 DUVAL STREET 296-8576 QUALITY NEED NOT BE EXPENSIVE THE NATIONALLY KNOWN SHIRLEY GADOL COLLECTION 15 NOW IN KEY WEST AT FACTORY PRICES The Gadols are the Originators and Manufacturers of beautiful embroideries designed for the Florida Keys •Wrap and A-Line Skirts and Coordinates •Shorts, Slacks, Jackets, Cover-Ups. •Tennis and Golf Skirts with very Attractive embroidered animated Motifs •Exciting Men's Marine Shirts •Infant and Toddlers wear TWO LOCATIONS IN KEY WEST Gadol's Factory Store, Kino Plaza 294-7491 Conch Resort Wear, 612 Duval St. 294-6097 JIM PICKING Luani Plaza The Key West Optician Ph. 294-7411 Hours: M-T-W-F 9 to 5:30: Thursday I to 9 Cap Sun Your key to the Key. T/2 hour guided tour of 60 of the most unusual historical sites Package Store Local Cocktail Bar 1128 Simonton Street 296-2807 SINCE 1946 you ve ever seen. The Key West Conch TourTraln Mallory Square, Roosevelt Blvd., and Duval & Angela Streets Depots 9AM-4PM (305)294-5161. A Womctco Attraction. Key West Conch coteeon of gokf and silver corahs in Key Wss*. Custom Jewelry: Original signed designs by one of America's finest craftsman. "A BEAUTIFUL FLORAL TRADITION" 294-4651 «s WHrre STREET .^\hrmm. THBUKA BY BILL WESTRAY HURRICANE EVACUATION IN THE FLORIDA KEYS WE HAVE HAD occasion to review the Draft Hurricane Evacuation Study (Draft Technical Data Report - March 1983) prepared by Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, Inc., Consulting Engi- neers, for the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers covering the Lower Southeast Florida areas, including Monroe County. The main objective of the study is to calculate the evacuation order time, measured in hours, before the eye of a hurricane strikes land, which will allow all threatened residents to reach a chosen, safe destination. The evacuation order time includes pre- paration-to-travel time, travel time, and pre-landfall hazard time. The principal hurricane hazards are high winds, storm surge, and rainfall flooding. Winds of 74 mph to 155+ mph are contemplated. Maximum storm surge of 8 feet for the Lower Keys to 12 feet (above mean high water) for the Upper Keys have been recorded in past storms. Rainfall as great as 20 inches in three hours has been recorded in recent years. FOR THE STUDY the normal five categories of storms were divided into two situations, (A) winds of 74-110 mph, and (B) winds of 111-115+ mph. For Monroe County the threatened residents, called population-at-risk, was determined to be (A) 29,200 and (B) 32,100 respectively, for the Lower Keys, and 98,000 for the Middle Keys, and 15,200 for the Upper Keys for both the A and B situations. The pre- landfall hazard times (just before the eye hits land during which evacuation should be stopped due to high winds and/or storm surge) were determined to be up to 14 hours for gale winds and' 5.5 hours for storm surge for Monroe County. The Barnes Sound section of U.S.I, just north of Key Largo, where the largest new develop- ments are planned, was considered one of the most critical sections of the two-lane evacuation route due to storm surge and flooding. SEVERAL ASSUMPTIONS based on behaviorial surveys were made: That about 25 percent of the population will not evacuate even when given an evacuation order; that 7 0 percent of available private automobiles would be used during an evacuation; that about 20 to 25 percent of evacuees would go to Red Cross Shelters; that 20 to 30 percent of the evacuees would start to mobilize and leave before the evacuation order is given, (3 to 5 hours must be added to the evacuation-order- time if prestart assumption proves incorrect). There was evidence from the behaviorial survey that the general public has a misconception about hurricane hazards, probably due to the fact that the keys have not experienced the direct impact of a full hurricane in a number of years. IN MONROE COUNTY, the variables appear to have much greater impact than elsewhere in the Southeast Region, and these variables result in a relatively wide range of resulting data and conclusions. TRAVEL TIME, THE elapsed time from when the first evacuating vehicle enters the highway until the last vehicle reaches its destination, is estimated at from 6 to 20 hours, a three-fold variance, whereas in Dade and Broward Counties there is only a one-hour variance. The other big variable is evacuation-order-time, and this may vary in Monroe County from 17.5 to 31.5 hours, a nearly two-fold variance. The footnote to,the study says that 3 to 5 hours must be added to these times if the assumption that 20 to 30 percent of the evacuees would start before the evacuation order were not true--so we may be looking at 20.5 to 36.5 hours for an evacuation-order- time . DR. NEIL FRANK of the National Hurricane Center in Miami has told us so many times that the accuracy with which the Center can forecast the point at which the eye of the hurri- cane will hit land is within a radius of 50 miles about 12 hours before the storm makes landfall. Forecast accuracy drops to about a 100-mile radius 24 hours before landfall. So if the Center forecasts 12 hours in advance that a storm will hit Marathon, the storm could hit anywhere from Key West to Key Largo, reguiring evacuation of the entire Florida Keys. BUT THE REQUIRED EVACUATION ORDER TIME MIGHT BE ANYWHERE FROM 17.5 HOURS TO 31.5 HOURS WITH ONLY 12 HOURS AVAILABLE. The serious consequences of this problem are obvious, thousands could be stranded in the open on the highway. With the amount of new residential development that we have seen in the last five years, and are facing in the future, it becomes more obvious that the feasibility of complete over-the-road evacuation of the Keys is very questionable. New concepts of shelters and refuges must be evolved to preclude disaster. Furthermore every proposed new development must be viewed very critically in terms of impact on hurricane evaluation. flDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDQ all roads lead to DID. Monster s ^ T—juir ~. DUVAL after the bar. we're open 24 hours. Key Lime Sq, on the 600 block of Duval UNIQUE CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES FOR MEN AND WOMEN BATHING SUITS • TROPICAL SHORTS SARONGS • COTTON T-SHIRTS SUNGLASSES • STRAW HATS TROPICAL SHIRTS • GIFTS UNIQUE SELECTION OF TACKY POST CARDS NEW LOCATION! 432 GREENEST, OPEN TO TO 10/ 294-8190 WEST DANCE THEATRE BY AMY LEE DE POO KEY WEST: HAVEN for w r i t e r s , refuge for the weary and outpost of the out casts, the island that has i t a l l , including i t s own dance company. In fact, it is quite the dancer's paradise. What? Surely you jest, one night think. A cultural dance spectrum in Key West, home of the lackadaisical and laissez-faire? Yes. I wouldn't have believed i t myself but I spent some time listening to five enthusi- astic members of the Key West Dance Theatre wax eloquently on the joys of dance recently and from the tone of their conviction, dance is here to stay. I ARRIVED AT the studio a few minutes early and observed the t a i l end (no pun intended) of a rehearsal session for the piece hoedown by Fran Kreinces. It is interesting to note how many times even a small sequence of steps must be repeated to get them right. Patience and attentiveness surely must be one of salient a t t r i - butes of a dancer. I CAN REMEMBER when I was about six, and although I could be very attentive, my patience was a l i t t l e thin, and I clearly was not cut out to be a dancer. My grandmother brought three pairs of pink satin toe shoes from Italy for my two sisters and my- self. The idea was to start us on ballet lessons and probably a world career on the stage. After a few days of walking on our toes in her living room, which was essentially bare, we were a l l trundled off to a dance class. Naturally the toe shoes had to be left behind in favor of the traditional black slipper but I thought i t would only be a matter of days be- fore I was able to do EVERYTHING en pointe. Seated, left to riqht: Marjie Farber, Alison Tradup, Gary Gonzalez, Martha De Poo. Second row: Tom Eversole, Jim Cox, Penny Af ollot, Fran Kreinces . Top: Lauren Christos. MOMENTS AFTER WALKING i n t o t h a t dance c l a s s (we were l a t e ) w i th a l l t h e l i t t l e girls lined up at the barre performing strange exercises to even stranger sounding words, I knew I was in the wrong place. I certainly had no inkling of what was taking place and the teacher did not stop to explain— which wasn't her fault. I always wondered why my grandmother hadn't warned us what to expect. Nevertheless, I waited on the steps unt i l she came to pick us up and made i t clear I was never going back. My s i s te r s enjoyed similar humiliation and they too shared no hopes for the Bolshoi. AFTER CONVERSING WITH these dancers, i t became clear that six is not the ideal age to start a child in dance. Although i t can be done to familiarize the child to movement at that age, i t i s usually beneficial to begin formal training a t the ages of eight to ten. Asking the girls about "born dancers" they expressed the point that perhaps one in a million is genetically superior in dance and that hard work, dedication, discipline and a love for the art can take a person into a world that is inf ini te ly g r a t i - fying and always changing. This is quite reassuring to those of us who have offspring who are not leaping and pirouetting a l l over the place. THE CHILD CAN benefit enormously in dance training by learning to balance mind and body. Dancers not only have to be athletes, they must have mental competence also to remember the endless combinations of steps and moves. Put this all to music and you are going May 1983 CUVAJL $3.50 Summer showtime is 9:00 only Summer showtime is 9:00 only 15 - 21 The crew ot surgical unit MASH 4077 offsets the gruesome realities ot the Korean War by devastating the com- pound with outrageous practical Jokes. Their wacky pranks range (com exposing a straitlaced major during her shower to boating the funniest football game ever played. M ' A ' S ' H stands as one of the most original and enduring comedies ever made. 8 - 1 4 MTH CENTURY-FOX PRESENTS A RALPH BAKSHI FILM WIZARDS 22 - 28 "YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN T>J» vtmama parajy ot the faned horror B e rs BrooHs's most vnatnmtr C V M Mm aro one ot lr« mosi sucsosslul comedies ot all time uene Wider s»s as !?* a-jprsd creator ot a super-necked. taiMjanang nwsur. ames by rwr«bKkK Igor (Marty Woman), and enganed to the T p 9 s « n » «ttw mothw. A MtirlcaHy clsvsr script —WSsani Vfojf, Cue • . . . . . . . . . 2 9 - 4 NOW KEY WEST HAS: * AUDIO REPAIR AND SALES * A MUSIC STORE * PROFESSIONAL RECORDING Just about any type or brand of stereo equipment! We buy, sell & trade used equipment. Instruments, accessories, electronics. REPAIRS, SALES, RENTALS, CONCERT SOUND REINFORCEMENT. Records, demos, ads; in our studio or on location. ALL at one place! SIMPSON SOUND 1O18 TRUMAN AVE. 296-4288 to experience quite a thorough workout. Either that, or you are going to be terribly confused! (Hopefully these dancers can take a little humor.) I WAS ALSO curious about what initially gets a dancer started. The five dancers I spoke with, Francine Kreinces, Penny Mollot, Alison Tradup, ' Marjie Farber and Martha de Poo (my sweet, delicate and long-suffering sister) did not come up with five different reasons as I had expected. Three of them cited their mothers for offering them a variety of choices and they instinctively leaned toward dance, one knew it when she was only two years old and one was asked by a friend to attend a class that was just starting . up in Key West. Once they were drawn to it, they were hooked. Martha claims that the reason she kept going back for lessons was she couldn't believe how bad she was! Now she>is grace personified, so it must work! IT IS INTERESTING to note that through the dedication of these dancers the Key West Dance Theatre has survived five long years here, performing during that time at the Tennessee Williams Pine Arts Center, Greene Street Theatre, Red Barn Theatre and the Waterfront Playhouse. They are a non- profit group but they must rent space, to choreograph, rehearse and perform. Presently they rent their space from the New School of Dance, but they are totally separate from that profession- ally. They all have regular jobs and/or families to attend to, but they still manage to make the time to work on new choreography, rehearse for a performance or participate in local musicals. THEY FEEL THE advantages of Key West having its own dance company are the access of culture for citizens (who don't have to drive to Miami to receive a dose), a healthy example for children, since dancers cannot abuse their bodies, and an elevation above the mundane offerings of television. Granted, such involvement so totally with dance can be wearing on family members as Fran points out, and there are times when it gets tough, but,they wouldn't have it'any other way. Dancing is part of life and it enriches the life of the dancer and those around her or him. ALTHOUGH ALL THE dancers in the company have trained at one time or another in large cities such as New York and Paris, they prefer the less competitive air of a small town. They stress that it is a joy to work in this company because there is no rivalry, no jealously and no petty in-fighting. They each get a chance to choreograph and express themselves artistically. There is not just one person holding the reins. This makes for a very pleasant and genial atmosphere and it is conducive to creativity with no temper tantrums. Also, there is great variety here, not just one style of dance stressed to the detriment of another and in this way all styles can be utilized to full advantage. Ballet, ja2z, mime, modern and Zulu Warrior Spring Fertility Rites all have a home here. THE ALL-PERVASIVE passion among these girls seems to be choreography. Choreography is to dance what paint is to artists and they don't hesitate to explain how the seed of dance is for- ever struggling in their subconscious to flower in the conscious. I found this quite revealing in the notion that there are some people who just have a deep affinity for dance and hence, THINK in terms of dance all the time! Alison relates that her mind constantly wanders to dance even when she is socially relaxing with friends just listening to music. Fran has been pondering the execution of dance steps for a children's story. Martha breaks into dance at the mere sound of my melodic voice! Now that's artistic sensitivity. Ideas for a dance can even come from dreams, but mostly it is the music that inspires the move- ment, a step is added here and there, it is worked and re-worked and pretty soon a dance is born. One can see thai there is a lot of satisfaction and fulfillment to be had from dance. THE COMMUNITY is soon to benefit • from the long hours of work and inspiration these dancers have put forth. The Key West Dance Theatre is performing at the Waterfront Playhouse, May 19-22, beginning at 8:30 p.m. and admission is $6.00. There will be a special children's performance on Saturday, May 21, starting at 1:00 o'clock. Admission is $2.00 for children under twelve and $4.00 for adults. There will be a varied'••of feriri of ballet, modern and jazz with three mime pieces. Original "uisical accompa- niment will be provided by Kopavi. Wonderful enjoyment is all there for the taking. TROPICAL ROBINS LlzaAdi, tiu>t and tltteA us With

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