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October 3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comOctober 3 , 2013 - October 9, 2013 • Vol. 8 No 41Key West Police Department’sLove Fund Ball RecognizesElaine WoodsonFor Her Years of Service andSacrifice as a Victims AdvocatePhoto by Kristen LivengoodO!Love Fund Board Member Officer Danyle Gray, Love Fund President Officer AreakaJewell, Board Member Sergeant Robert Allen, Victim’s Advocate and Honoree ElaineWoodson, , and Love Fund Vice President Officer Donny Barrios.Elaine Woodson, who is faced with a life threatening illness, receives a plaque for heryears of service and sacrifice in KWPD and MCSO. It reads, “Your endless availabilityand tireless energy have saved countless members of our community. You are a truelegacy and we love you.”

October 3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comErin Czerwinski Heads ForDartmouth CollegeErin Czerwinski who will graduatefrom Key West High School nextmonth will be attending DartmouthCollege in the fall. There she willjoin current sophomore Alexa Dixonfrom Islamorada. Erin is at the headof her senior class and quite excitedto be entering the Ivy League. TheDartmouth Club of the Florida Keysis honoring Erin and her family witha celebratory dinner at Square OneFriday May 24th.Next week the club will present theDartmouth Book Award to KWHSjunior Anika Yasmin.The Dartmouth Book Award ispresented to outstanding juniors atparticipating high schools who havedemonstrated highest academicsuccess, high moral character, madea positive impact on the life of theschool community, and excelled in atleast on e non-academic area. Winnersare encouraged, though notrequired, to apply for admission toDartmouth College. Erin Czerwinskiwon the award last year.Over the years the DartmouthClub of the Florida Keys has sponsoredcommunity events aimed atwidening the horizons of our localtalented student population.The Dartmouth Glee Club performeda joint concert with the KWHSChorus in the high school auditoriumwith record attendance.The Dodecaphonics group sang acappella at many of our local schoolsand gave a concert at the TropicCinema.And in July of this year the DartmouthBig Green Bus an environmentaladvocacy group crewed byDartmouth undergraduate studentsand powered by biodiesel will spendthree full days in Key West helpingenvision a sustainable future.Students in the Alternative EnergyProgram at KWHS have been invitedto participate in the event as well.Denny Named First State BankEmployee of the QuarterTara Denny, First State Bank ofthe Florida Keys Human ResourcesManager, was named the Bank’sEmployee of the Quarterfor her initiative, workethic, and positive attitude.Denny started withFirst State in 2001 as a PartTime Human ResourcesAssistant. In 2002, shebecame a full time employee,and was promotedto Payroll and BenefitsCoordinator in 2003. Shehas earned a Bachelor’sDegree in Business Administration,with a Minorin Management, from St.Leo University. She alsoachieved the Professionalin Human Resources certification.“Tara’s cheerful manner,professionalism, andstrong dedication to theBank make her a valuedemployee and we areproud to recognize her asEmployee of the Quarter,”said Kay Miller, Vice President HumanResources Director.

Barbara Kopple’s Poignant, RawDocumentary “Running From Crazy”Starring Mariel Hemingway A HighlightOf 2013 Key West Film FestivalTaking a deeply personal look atthe history of mental illness in herfamily, Mariel Hemingway, directedby Oscar winner Barbara Kopple,documents her personal journey to agreater understanding of her family’sstruggles and tragedies in the film“Running from Crazy.” The film isshowing Friday, Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m.at the San Carlos Institute, 516 DuvalSt. and is followed by a Q&A. Theevening fittingly culminates with areception at her grandfather’s historicHemingway Home & Museum at 907Whitehead St.“Being asked to participate in theKey West Film Festival felt very rightand ‘true” as my grandfather wouldhave said. I love that my grandfathercreated roots in places where peoplecare about living life to its fullest andthey certainly do just that in KeyWest,” said Mariel Hemingway.Kopple focuses the film on Mariel,First State Bank JoinsChamber at Annual EventFirst State Bank of the FloridaKeys joined other local businessesto support the Key West Chamberof Commerce at their 25th AnnualTrade Show and Business AfterHours.First State Bank’s booth featuredhelpful banking and business information,free giveaways, and 4 specialprizes for raffle winners.“We were honored to join ourfellow Chamber members in showcasingKey West’s diverse businesscommunity,” said Diane Gibson,First State Bank Vice President/Corporate Services Manager. “TheChamber Trade Show and AfterHours always provide such a valuableopportunity to connect with localresidents and fellow businesses.”The annual trade show is theKey West Chamber of Commerce’sbiggest event of the year. Over 400visitors attend the event highlightinglocal companies showcasing theirbusiness.First State Bank VP/Corporate ServicesManager Diane Gibson, Corporate ServicesRepresentative Charlie Mench, and AVP/Key West Winn-Dixie Branch Manager KarenMendez.October 3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comErnest Hemingway’s granddaughter,and her plight as she explores herfamily’s past of both mental illnessand suicide. While uncovering andexamining heartbreaks of the family’spast both long-held secrets arerevealed and truths come to light.The film’s raw openness also servesas a vehicle for Mariel to break thecycle for herself and her daughters aswell as bring awareness to the issue ofsuicide.“I am so excited to be a part of thefestival as I think my film will helpshine a light on some of the hardshipsnot only of the Hemingwayfamily but of many people’s familieswhen it comes to how we all try tonegotiate our lives through our genetics,our history and our surroundings,”Hemingway said. “I know theKey West Film Festival is going to bea fun and amazing week for me.”Ron Harrison Celebrates His BirthdayA small group offriends showedup at Square Onerecently to help RonHarrison celebratehis birthday. Shownare bartenderSharon Wolfe, JeanZeman, MichaelStewart, Glenn Collins,Corky MacKayand Mike Mell.conch color the florida keys 3 photographic chronicleTMSM

October 3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comNonprofit and Volunteer ofthe Week HonoredThe Key West Writers Guild andvolunteer Suzi Byrd is this week’s KeyWest Nonprofit and Volunteer of theWeek.Each week, the Community Foundationof the Florida Keys chooses anonprofit and volunteer of the week,for an award sponsored by Island107.1 FM, Conch Color, the CommunityFoundation of the Florida Keys,Danger Charters and Square OneRestaurant. The Key West WritersGuild is a nonprofit that provides aforum for local authors to share theirwritings and receive encouraging andhelpful feedback. The Guild obtainsinformation about finding agents, thecurrent publishing industry and marketsfor writing. The Guild recentlypublished an anthology titled Voicesfrom Key West.Volunteer Suzie Byrd won thisaward because she organized meetingsfor the first time in the summerand led them when the organization’sPresident was away. Most importantly,when the President unexpectedlyresigned, Suzie agreed to take onthe office with no previous notice orpreparation.The Community Foundationof the Florida Keys also annuallysponsors the Unsung Heroes event,celebrating volunteerism and communityservice in the Keys. Since2001, CFFK has honored nearly 1,000volunteers for giving their time andtalents to nonprofits. Founded in1996, CFFK is making Key West andthe Florida Keys a better place to livenow and in the future by encouragingphilanthropy and matching these actsof caring to the community needs.Houston Wynnand SelectedDefensive Player of the WeekHouston Wynn graduated fromKey West High School in 2011 isFreshman at Vermilion CommunityCollege (Vermilion Ironmen) as aFreshman and has been selected asDefensive Player of the Week, September17th 2013.Houston was a defensive force forthe Ironmen in their 22-7 win vs. MState-Fergus Falls. Wynn had 7 tackles(3 solo), 3 sacks, 1 forced fumbleand 1 fumble return of 35 yards.conch color the florida keys 6 photographic chronicle

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THE FISHKILL – PART 1A Short Story byF. W. Belland“ We want yourA Concrete Restoration Company,specializing in concrete repair and painting.305-294-9119 • 1700 N RooseveltBing waited on the boat. Hope filled his soul theway wind fills the sail on a Key West mullet skiff. Slowand shimmery in the beginning, the hope crept intohis heart and ballooned it out so he thought it mightburst. It’d knocked Bing flat when the magistrate gavePapadad ninety days in the stockade for being drunk,but that was then and as time drew on the hope for hisfather rustled and became alive so now he could barelykeep it all in.Maybe the ninety days were best for Papadad, theboy thought. When he came out, came home, helooked good. His face was firm and healthy and hewalked all springy and energetic the way Bing liked.Because he was small for a nine year old, Bingclimbed up on the engine box so he could see Papadadwalking toward the dock from across the dirt parkinglot. Papadad walked from the Bluelights Caféand carried a paper sack. Bing guessed Papadad hadbought a bottle of whisky for their fishing trip but thatwas all right. Bing knew his great hope would carrythem. They would get to fishing good on the reef andPapadad would be too busy to drink much whisky. Alittle whisky was okay, Bing decided. And his hope wassuch that he felt he could will the old man to drink justa little. And maybe some beers too, for Bing had founda case of longnecks under the thick blanket of shavedice in the fish box.Galilee tipped with Papadad’s weight as the old manstepped from the dock to the gunwale and down intothe cockpit. Papadad named the boat Galilee whenhe’d been Bible reading and a member of the Pentecostals.He quit the Pentecostals but kept the namepainted on the stern and Bing liked it fine. It had agood sound and Bing thought if it came from the Bibleit was a lucky name.“We ready, boy?” Papadad stood outside the lineof shadow cut by the cabin roof. He looked big andgrand in the sunlight. His cap was on straight andhe’d creased the bill like a ballplayer. Bing could havehugged him, but said, “We’re ready.”Papadad stooped when he came out of the sun andinto the overhang. Bing felt proud that his old manwas so big.“Let’s get her started, son.”Bing helped Papadad pull back the heavy cover tothe engine well. They squatted over the four cylinderGrey. The Grey was old and ugly, crouched on itsmountings in the bilge. Papadad didn’t like the engine.He called it a hard starter and Bing was scared to deathof the big iron fly wheel with its sharp teeth. That flywheel could flat tear your arm off. Papadad openedthe fuel line and Bing watched honey colored gasolinefill the glass fuel ball. The old man cleaned the distributorcap with a rag and wasn’t scared of anything.Papadad inserted the handle into the flywheel andstrained to pull it around. He grinned up at Bing, hisbeefy face big and happy. He winked.“You want to spin it, son?” Bing loved it whenPapadad kidded. Papadad was a great kidder.“I ain’t man enough yet, Papadad. You know that.”“Well, someday you’ll be man enough. You will,won’t you?”“Yes, Papadad. Some day.”The veins knotted up in Papadad’s great arms. Hegave the wheel a tremendous wrench, once, twice; theengine coughed, caught, banged and caught again. Itroared until Papadad eased back on the choke. Bluesmoke wafted over them and Papadad kept grinning athis son. Together they replaced the cover and the Greymade a pleasant humming under their feet.“Cast off, boy.”It was cool on the water. Cold even. Darned cold,Bing thought. But he didn’t mind it. Papadad idledout to the middle of the channel. Bing watched howthe chilly wind ruffled at the bits of hair which stoodout from under Papadad’s cap, and how, in the wintersun he could see the beard stubble defined over hischeek. Without speaking, Papadad fished out twojackets from the gear locker and handed one to Bing.Bing dove into its warmth and faced the sun just likePapadad. It was wonderful.“Boy,” Papadad said. “Fetch me one of them longnecksfrom under the ice. And the opener.” Bingpushed himself off the side of the boat where he’dbeen leaning.“All right,” he told his father.The great stone ledge near the reef lay a few milesout and to the west. Bing could see the Gulf Streamrunning hard blue beyond. The ball of sun had anhour’s time left above the horizon when Papadadloosed the grapnel. He shut down the engine.Bing and his father rigged the hand lines. Thecold got worse and with the sun going down it gotworse still.Galilee rested bow to the wind, tide trailing offthe stern. In the last of the sunlight Bing staredhard into the surface of the water. Forty feet downhe saw the schools of mangrove snapper. He tosseda handful of salted glass minnows overboard. Thewater eddied around them, clear, and you could seethe silver bits of glass minnow spiral down. Bingand Papadad watched the fish rise to the bait, thenalmost as if they had one mind they shied away andsettled back in a lethargy. Papadad stood silent thensaid:“I’ll be damned. Never seen them turn away fromglass minnows.” He scratched under his cap tippingthe rim forward. “Maybe it’s the cold. Never seen itget this cold south of Miami. And hell it’s cold.” Hedrained off his beer. “Fetch the lantern, Bing.”Papadad fired the lantern and he and Bing casttheir lines over. The sun went. Again the fish rosein a cloud, turned and fell back toward the bottomwithout taking the baits. In the cold light of thelantern, Papadad stared into the water and drankat another beer. He screwed his face up and keptstaring even when it became too dark to see the fish.They both put on rubber slickers over their jacketsagainst the night. The cold came still and sharplike metal and Bing felt it creep into the holes of hisjacket sleeves and up the flesh of his arms. Papadadbrooded and finally went forward for his whisky.“I never seen the like, boy. I wish we had us athermometer.” He drank from the whisky bottle,then the beer bottle, and shuddered when he swallowed.“I’ll bet it’s close to freezing. Almost.” Hedrank again. Astern the trailing lines dripped daggersof phosphorescence among the bits of chum.No fish rose. The water stretched flat under theicy stars. The clarity of the sky made Bing shiver.Papadad put his arm around the boy. The rubber oftheir slickers made a creaky sound and Bing smelledthe sweet whisky on Papadad’s breath where it camewarm on his cheek. “Best you go forward, boy.Cuddle yourself up in the bunk for a spell.”“I better stay with you, Papadad. What if the fishstart biting?” The old man laughed, not unkindly.“Go do like I say, Bing. I’ll come for you if there’sfish.”Bing did as he was told. He felt he ought to stayup with Papadad, fish or no. But the closeness ofthe cabin felt good. He crawled into the bunk andpulled a salty smelling army blanket over himself.Maybe he would call out to Papadad once in a whileso he wouldn’t be alone with the whisky. In hiswarmth Bing caused himself to not think of whiskydrinking and thought instead of a yacht all varnishedand bright and the thought became a dream- he and Papadad owned the yacht and pilotedthemselves all the way to England or maybe Chinalike in a book. It would be grand. Then for a longtime Bing dreamed nothing.“Bing. Bing!” The boat was turned. They wereoff the stone ledge. Bing could feel it.“We’re off the ledge,” he said to the darkness.“I know.” Papadad was breathless, excited. “Islipped the anchor when I saw what I saw. We’redrifting landward.” He wavered unsteadily in thegloom of the cabin. The gas lantern had gone outand the sliver of moon was well up. It looked closeto daybreak. “For god sake, come on, boy.”To be continued next week, October 10th.This is a selection from the upcoming collection of shortstories by F.W. Belland and Chris Belland, entitled“Almost Havana”.

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theentertainmentBOTTLECAP LOUNGETUESDAY - 11 PM - HOUSE MUSICPARTY DJ DINO AND FRIENDSFRIDAY 5 PM -HAPPY HOUR TIPSBENEFIT NON PROFITSFRIDAY & SATURDAY - VIP DJs -HOUSE AND TOP DANCE MUSICSCHOONER WHARF BARTHURS. 3MICHAEL McCLOUDNoon—5:00 p.m.TBA7:00- 11:00 p.m.FRI. 4MICHAEL McCLOUD & FRIENDSNoon—5:00 p.m.PAUL COTTON BAND7 P.M.—MIDNIGHTSAT. 5MICHAEL McCLOUD & FRIENDSNoon—5:00 p.m.PAUL COTTON BAND7 P.M.—MIDNIGHTSUN. 6MICHAEL McCLOUD & FRIENDSNoon—5:00 p.m.THE DOERFELS 6:30—11:00 p.m.MON. 7RAVEN COOPER & HEAVY KEVYNoon- 5:00 p.m.TOM TAYLOR 7:00—11:00 p.m.TUES. 8GARY HEMPSEY Noon-5:00 p.m.RAVEN COOPER 7:00—11:00 p.mWEDS. 9MICHAEL MCCLOUDNoon-5:00 p.m.TIM HOLLOHAN7:00—11:00 p.mAQUAWednesdays:Bobby Nesbit, 5:30-7:30Friday: Dave Bootle, 4:30 -7:30Every Night:Aquanettes perform ‘Reality is aDrag’, 9pmFriday and SaturdayAquanettes, 9 & 11pmOctober 3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comHaute Cuisine(Les saveurs du Palais) (PG-13)Fri - Thu: (2:15), 6:50Enough Said (PG-13)Fri - Thu: (2:00), 4:20, 6:20, 8:30Populaire (R)Fri - Thu: (1:45), 6:30The World’s End (R)Fri - Thu: (4:00), 8:45Lee Daniels’ The Butler (PG-13)Fri - Thu: (1:30), 4:10, 6:40, 9:00We’re the Millers (R)Fri - Thu: (4:30), 8:50Regal CinemaKey West 63338 N. Roosevelt BlvdAccommodations for the disabledThe Metropolitan Opera:Eugene Onegin12:55pGravityPG-13, 1 hr 31 min4:30pGravity 3DPG-13, 1 hr 31 min1:30p7:30p10:30pRunner RunnerR, 1 hr 31 min1:15p 4:15p 7:15p 10:05pCloudy with a Chance ofMeatballs 2PG, 1 hr 35 min1:20p 7:20p 10:20pCloudy with a Chance ofMeatballs 2 3DPG, 1 hr 35 min, 4:20pDon JonR, 1 hr 29 min7:40p 10:15pRush NEW!R, 2 hr 3 min1:10p 4:10p 7:10p 10:10pPrisonersR, 2 hr 33 min1:00p 4:00p 7:00p 10:00pVisit keysarts.com for details.Thursday, October 3Key West’s Got Talent - Shane forKing, 7 PM. Tropic Cinema, 416Eaton St. Key West. tropiccinema.com. A talent show featuring singers,dancers, magicians, comedians andother performers of all ages competingfor the Top Prize. Audience participationwill be a factor. Benefit forAids Help, Inc. Reception at 6 PM.Thursdays thru SaturdaysIn the Cabaret, 5 PM . The GardensHotel, 526 Angela St. 294-2661.gardenshotel.com. Featuring JohnBenson and Michael Robinson onthe piano.Friday, October 4Upper Duval Stroll, 6 PM. Specialart exhibitions and receptions at galleriesand shops along Upper Duvalfrom United to Truman. Participantsinclude Kate’s, The Southernmost ArtStudio, Carriage House, FrangipaniGallery, SoDu Gallery, Cocco SalemGallery, Island Arts, De La Gallery,Cork & Stogie, Alan S. Maltz &Archeo galleries.FridaysAmanda Johnson Painting-in-Residence, 6 PM. Two MonkeysFine Art, 518 Fleming St. 414-8396.AmandaJohnsonFineArt.com.Meet the artist & watch her paint.Salsa Dance Lessons & a little SalsaRueda too!, 7 PM. Paradise Health& Fitness Dance Studio, 1706 NRoosevelt Blvd. keywestdance.wordpress.com.Beginner to advanced.Drop in class every Friday, no partnerneeded.Saturday, October 5Island Time - MARC HouseFundraiser, 6 PM. Conch Flyer atKey West Airport, 295-7676. keystix.com. Dinner, live music by BubbaSystem and silent auction.SaturdaysPaint Your Own Pottery, 10 AMKey West Pottery Co, 929A TrumanAve. 900-8303. keywestpottery.comSunday, October 6Community Day Free for Locals,9 AM. Key West Art & HistoricalSociety, 281 Front St. 295-6616.kwahs.org.. Free for locals at all3 sites on the same day: CustomHouse Museum, KW Lighthouse &Keeper’s Quarters Museum, Fort EastMartello.The Love Lane Gang, 5:30 PMSalute, 1000 Atlantic Blvd. stevegibson9@hotmail.com.A broad musicalpalette such as swing, old schoolconch color the florida keys 10 photographic chroniclecountry, rockabilly & bluegrass.Key West Poetry Guild Meeting, 7PM. Smokin Tuna Saloon, 4 CharlesSt. J.M. Varela, 293-0902.Change in location for this meetingonly.SundaysKeys Chamber Orchestra Rehearsal,2 PM. Dallas McDonald SeniorCenter, 380 Key Deer Blvd, Big PineKey. 393-1327.. Open to all interestedmusicians to play & perform togetherfor various occasions.Jazz in the Gardens, 5:30 PMThe Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St.294-2661. gardenshotel.comMike Emerson & friends.Dance Party, 7 PM. The DanceFactory, 906 Kennedy Dr. Daina,304-8184. Ballroom & Latin Dance,Country & Tango Music. No partnerneeded.Monday, October 7SFSO - Blue Door String Quartet:Sumptuous Serenade, 6:30 PM.Square One, 1075 Duval St. 954-522-8445. southfloridasymphony.org.Beethoven: Serenade for String Trio,Op. 8. 4 course gourmet dinner.MondaysBeading Workshop & Meeting, 1 PMGuild Hall Gallery, Upstairs, 614Duval St. Jean Disrud, 304-8377.Argentine Tango Practica, 8:15 PMThe Dance Factory, 906 Kennedy Dr.Daina, 304-8184. All are welcome, nopartner needed. Come and observe tosee if you’re interested.TuesdaysAqua Idol, 6:30 PM. Aqua Nightclub,711 Duval St. 294-0555. aquakeywest.com. Come and vote your candidatesfor this year’s King & Queen ofFantasy Fest. Benefitting Aids Help.Wednesday, October 9KWHS Choir Fall Concert, 7 PMKey West High School Auditorium,2100 Flagler Ave.WednesdaysIbis Bay “Dive-In” Movie, Films beginat sunset. Ibis Bay Beach Resort, 3101N. Roosevelt Blvd. javastudios@gmail.comDailyDance Classes – Please Contactfor Complete Listings. Learn toDance with Lucy & Friends, Latin& Ballroom classes, 296-6348. keywestdance.wordpress.comTheDance Factory, 906C Kennedy Dr.296-5015. Ballroom classes, 304-8184.. CoffeeMill Dance Studio,916 Pohalski St. 296-9982. coffeemilldance@aol.com.Florida KeysCommunity College, 5901 CollegeRd. 809-3185. fkcc.edu . DallasMacDonald Senior Center, 380 KeyDeer Blvd, BPK. 745-2864. Line dancing,all levels, free.

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October 3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comSamuel’s House Fashion Show Preview atSouthernmost Point Guest HousePhotos by Kristen LivengoodThe Gentlemen in Paradise include Larry Blackburn, Mingo Castellano, Franky Gutierrez, CesarGuzman, Tom Hampton, Darren Horan, Mario Jerez, Lt. Ryan Johnson, Brandon Jones, Rick Lopez,Ruben Navarro, Steven Powell, Sheriff Rick Ramsay, Manny Rioseco, Greg Smith, VaughanSpencer, Vidal, Mark Watson and Commissioner Tony “Fat” Yaniz.Samuel’s House Executive Director Elmira Leto, Mona Santiago, Joy Rodriguezand Sho LichtensteinElmira Leto, Mindy McKenzie, Mona Santiago, Joy Rodriguez andHelen Garcia and Sho Lichtenstein.Bernadette Restivio, Elena Vigil-Farinas supporting the event from Key Largo with Tom Hamptonand Sue O’Brien.Alan Beaubien and Lena Mamone. Felix Torres and Tangela Lusain. Steven and Letisia Powell. Ruben from LA and LA Wood.

October 3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comBecky Balcher, Jimmy McCain and Alicia Durso.Lou Ferris, Gerilyn Barack, Suzanne Cohill, Jo Reif, Connie Leopold and Sherry Wilson.Rick Lopez, Tony Yaniz and Becky Balcher.Jody Brown, Scott Crowe and Greg Smith.Some of the money being raised.Rikk Kittleman, Terri Craig and Scott Pridgen.

October 3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comJackie Herbst. Joan Pappy for Daren Horan with Helen Garcia. Patricia Toppino and Sherriff Rick Ramsey.George Fernandez, Lorie Rouse, Sue O’Brien, Jim Greene and Stephanie Hellstrom.Mindy McKenzie and Stephanie Kaple.Bartenders Roland Flowers and Kevin McChesney.Dr. Adrienne Curran, Rita Kemp and Mag mikesell.conch color the florida keys 14 photographic chronicle

October 3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comMurrayMarineMurray Marine Inc.YOUR FULL SERVICE MARINE FACILITY5710 U.S. 1 305-296-0364 MURRAYMARINEKW.COM24.34.456 81.44.123Key WestBomb Squad trains with the militaryMembers of the Monroe County Sheriff ’s Office Bomb Squad attended explosiverecognition/military installation security training with members of the Navy. TheBomb Squad conducts training jointly with the Navy several times a year.conch color the florida keys 15 photographic chronicle

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October 3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comGirls Night Out’s Candidate Meet and Greet at GruntsPhotos By Kristen LivengoodUtility Board Candidates Tim Root and Cheryl Cates.Tom Milone for Commission and Craig Cates for Mayor.Jana Gallagher, Beth Moyes and Laura Black.Lynn Dalton and Leslie Bevens.Above:Conchs Nicolette Sands andDebra Yates.Above:Commissioner Candidate Jimmy Weekly and Utility CandidateTim Root.conch color the florida keys 18 photographic chroicleLeft:Commissioner Candidate Jimmy Weeklyand Utility Candidate Tim Root.

October 3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comDonna, Lucy, Gail, Tim, and Charlotte.Jackie Herbst, Jodi Weinhofer, Rebecca Gleason, Tamo Frederick,Tanya Leto, and Cheryl Cates.Mayor Craig Cates with The Key West Citizen’s Gwen Filosa.Utility Candidate Tim Root and RaquelCrummitt.Girls Night Out Founder Mary Lou Hooverwith her husband Charlie Waite.Sandra Parker, Terri Craig and Cindy McCausland.Mindy Brewster, Paulette Musselman and Erica Chenelle.conch color the florida keys 19 photographic chroicle

October 3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comSaturday, October 5th, 6 to 10pmJohn Richman & The Conch Flyer StaffSaturday, October Presents 5th, 6 to 10pmJohn Richman & The Conch Flyer StaffISLANDPresentsTIMEISLAND TIMETo Raise Funds ForThe Monroe Association of ReMARCable CitizensTo Raise Funds ForThe Monroe Our Honorary Association Chair: of ReMARCable Cheryl Cates CitizensFull Prime Rib Dinner BuffetOur Music Honorary by: The Chair: Bubba Cheryl SystemCatesOutrageous Full Prime Silent Rib Auction Dinner Buffet featuringairfare Music & by: accommodations The Bubba System for:Two Tickets Outrageous to the Silent Master Auction Golf featuring Tournamentairfare & accommodations or for:Two Two Tickets Tickets to the to Master the or2014 Golf Super Tournament BowlA $2000 Shopping Spree or In New York AtEither Two Sak’s Tickets Fifth to Avenue, the or2014 Bergdorf Super Bowl GoodmansA $2000 Shopping or Bloomingdales Spree In New York AtEither Sak’s TICKETS Fifth Avenue, NOW ON Bergdorf SALE AT: GoodmansWWW.KEYSTIX.COM.or BloomingdalesTHE MARC TICKETS PLANT NOW STORE ON / 1401 SALE SEMINARY AT: ST.THE CONCHWWW.KEYSTIX.COM.FLYER @ THE AIRPORT.THE MARC PLANT(ask theSTOREbartender)/ 1401 SEMINARY ST.THE CONCH FLYER @ THE AIRPORT.(ask the bartender)FREE UPSTAIRS PARKING!!AIR CONDITIONED COMFORT!!FREE UPSTAIRS PARKING!!AIR CONDITIONED COMFORT!!(Providing life services for Monroe Countys Intellectually Disabled Residents)(Providing life services for Monroe Countys Intellectually Disabled Residents)BottleCap Tips forAIDS HelpTips will Benefit Aids Help, Inc. Duringa Q Mitch 80s Dance Happy Hour.Aids Help, Inc. will be the recipientof bartender’s gratuities earned duringa throwback to the 70s and 80sDance Happy Hour from 5 to 8 PMthis Friday, October 4th at The Bottle-Cap Groove Lounge. Aids Help, Inc.provides case managed healthcare,housing assistance and support servicesfor HIV infected residents of the FloridaKeys as well as HIV prevention andeducation.Q Mitch, everyone’s favorite humandisco ball, who is running for Queenof Fantasy Fest, will host and guestbartend with other dancing VIPs. Stopby before you head to Shane For King’sMonster Copa Bash and show offyour funky party duds. There will bea great raffle, silent auction and a few‘Q Mitch Style’ surprises. The Bottle-Cap Groove Lounge is located at 1128Simonton Street.Teachers Teach FutureTeachers at FKCCL to R: FKCC studentDevin Bishop,CSHS teacherMichele Zofchak,FKCC students KendylBaxter, LoganSpaulding, JuleeBlaine, PKS teacherLindsay Poetz,FKCC student AmyRautio, and FKCCInstructor SandiBisceglia.

Bottle Cap Hosts Key WestPreschool Co-OpPhotos by Kristen LivengoodOctober 3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comLeft:The board and someof the teachersfrom the Key WestPreschool Co-Op.Right;Volunteers TaylorMcNally, ShannonRamos, Sally and GregZerfass.Left:Education supportersJohn Padget andJacob Dekker.Right:The Co-Op’s PastorLarry and wife Karenwith Director KatieCatena.conch color the florida keys 21 photographic chronicle

October 3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comBack in the Day...“No Tickee, No Laundry”Penni Wise,Beth Eliotand SherryWilsonwww.ZontaKeyWest.comZonta Key West continues the planning for the ABC Walk/ Run which will be November 2nd. The ABC Walk/Run isZonta Key West’s biggest fundraiser of the year, which raisesfunds to provide mammograms to underinsured women.Don’t forget to save the date!Zonta ABC Walk/Run CommitteeSara Evans and Nicole Belles`HeatherDerouinand MarilynDouthettThis weekend at SchoonerWharf Bar… Paul Cotton BandPAUL COTTON BANDFeaturing Paul Cotton from POCOFriday, October 4th, 7:00 - Midnight,Saturday, October 5th, 7:00p.m. – MidnightPaul Cotton and his band are backthis weekend for a very special “don’tmiss” performance.Country rock band Poco’s mainsongwriter, lead vocalist and leadguitarist, Cotton’s 45-year careerhas yielded countless albums andacclaim, and his staying power isendless. Born in the deep South andraised on the south side of Chicago,the soulful influences of his roots canstill be heard in his songs.With local musicians Din Allen,Russ Scavelli, Joel Nelson, and GregShanle, this band performs favoriteslike Poco’s “Heart of the Night” and“Crazy Love”, plus originals, BuffaloSpringfield and Illinois Speed Presshits, and New Orleans-influencedtunes with a southern tinge.This rockin’ show will be a hit forall generations!For more information, please call(305) 292-3302. Join us on Facebookor visit Schoonerwharf.com.Utility Board Approves Fiscal YearBudget 2014 Budget; Includes Energy BillRate Reductions For Fifth Straight YearThe Utility Board held their final publichearing on September 11th and approvedKeys Energy Services (KEYS) Fiscal Year(FY)* 2014 budget and five-year financialplan, during their regularly scheduledmeeting on Wednesday, September 25th.The approved FY 2014 budget for KEYSis $100.4-million. The budget takes intoaccount a one-percent base rate decreasefor KEYS’ customers during FY 2014.KEYS has reduced energy bill rates sinceFY 2009 by 3.45-percent.“With the understanding the Boardrequested a balanced budget and a ratedecrease, KEYS’ staff identified projectswhich could be postponed or eliminatedwithout affecting reliability,” said LynneTejeda, KEYS’ General Manager & CEO.In FY 2009 a residential customerwith 1,000 kilowatt-hours** of consumption,a typical usage cited when makingcomparisons, had a bill of $156.17. In FY2014, that same customer will have a billof $137.33 if their consumption remainsunchanged.In other business, the Board approvedvarious insurance renewals for the upcomingFY.• The Board approved the renewalof Property, General Liability,Automobile Liability, and Worker’sCompensation Insurance with FloridaMunicipal Insurance Trust (FMIT),administered by the Florida Leagueof Cities, in the estimated amount of$269,359.• The Board also approved therenewal of Equipment BreakdownCoverage with FMIT and HartfordSteam Boiler Inspection and InsuranceCompany for an estimated premium of$139,885.18.The regular meeting of the UtilityBoard took place at 5:00 p.m., September25th, in the Louis Carbonell Board Roomof the William Arnold Service Building,1001 James Street, Key West.

KEYS Warns Customers OfLocal ScamOctober 3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comKeys Energy Services (KEYS)has once again been made aware ofa local scam that is targeting utilitycustomers with the aim to have energybill payments wired to fictitiousaccounts.Under the scam, customers areinformed that their electric accountis scheduled to be disconnected fornon-payment. They are then instructedto wire the payment to afictitious account to avoid immediatedisconnection of service. The scammersappear to be using the pressureof having service disconnected as ameans to have victims erroneouslywire money.“If customers are unsure of the authenticityof a call and need to verifyits legitimacy, they should contactKEYS at (305) 295-1000 and askto speak with a Customer Servicesrepresentative,” said Lynne Tejeda,KEYS’ General Manager & CEO. Shewent on to add that, “at that timethey can check the status of theiraccount and verify their accountinformation.”KEYS has been made aware thatthe scam has targeted several localbusinesses over the past severalmonths. Well informed employeesprevented the fraud from beingperpetrated, but all KEYS’ customersare advised to remain vigilant toavoid falling prey to the scam.Nathan E. Eden, Esq., WasRecently RecognizedNathan E. Eden, Esq., was recently recognizedin the Legal Leaders 2013 SouthFlorida Top Rated Lawyer publicationbeing distributed by The American Lawyer& National Law Journal. This publicationis being distributed in The MiamiHerald, The Wall Street Journal and theDaily Business Review.Raven Cooper At SchoonerWharfMonday, October 7, noon-5pmTuesday, October 8, 7pm-11pmRaven Cooper is a favorite localmusician – a talented guitar playerand singer with a wide range of vocalstyles. Her diverse singing abilityrivals an earthy Janis Joplin, orchestralJulie Andrews and bluesy Billy Holiday.Playing an eclectic mix of jazz,country, blues, and more, Raven hassomething for everyone in the place.Join us for some truly unique entertainment!For more information,pleaseLa Brisa Condo with ocean view and rare transient license.This 2 bedroom/2bath condo fully furnished,covered parkingbay and rentals in place. Located across from the beach in agated community.Robin Roy Lockwood, MDOffice Surgery for Carpal tunnel,Trigger finger, Dupuytren’sOrthopedic Surgery1111 12th St.#212, Key WestPhone: 305-296-2212RobinLockwoodMD@gmail.comCakes for ALL Occasions•Specialty Orders•Cookies•Cupcakes•Dinners to Go1014 White Street • 305 296-4162

Key West Police Department’s Love Fund Ball at Westin Key WestPhotos by Kristen LivengoodThe Key West Police Department Love Fund Ballis a fundraiser that recognizes the men and womenwho serve this community. The Love Fund supportsofficers, civilian members of the KWPD andtheir families after they are faced with a catastrophicevent, serious injury, or death in the line of duty. Italso includes scholarships for children of local officers.The Love Fund fills a special need. It comes tothe aid of the police department members and theirfamilies when no other resources are available duringtimes of extreme hardship.Danielle Gray, Areaka Jewell, Robert Allen, Susan and Tracey Howanitz and Donny Barrios. Susan and Traceywere honored for boosting morale and their constant contributions of time, energy and tasty treats. They constantlybrighten the officer’s day.Diggy Chavarria, Areaka Jewll, Danyle Gray, Robert Allen, Ricky Jackson and Donny Barrios. Ricky is one of the PALcoaches and is responsible for running and maintaining the boxing program. He is a true inspiration and mentor.KWPD Love Fund Board Member Officer Danyle Gray with husband MattMassoud. Matt sang the National Anthem at the event.Brian Leahy, Jon and Cathy Crane, Erin Bell and Monroe County Sherriff Rick Ramsey, and Michelle Maxwell.conch color the florida keys 24 photographic chronicle

THEPORTER-ALLENCOMPANYINSURANCESince 1891Call ForAppointment2 DaysOnlyOctober 4th or 11th$9 a Unit Botox*CDR Greg Wilson, USN, Executive Officer, Naval Air Station Key West; CAPT AylwynYoung, USCG, Commander Coast Guard Sector Key West; CAPT Steven McAlearney,USN, Commanding Officer Naval Air Station Key West.ELIZABETH M.FREEMANPresident513 SOUTHARD ST., KEYWEST, FL 33040PHONE305-294-2542305-879-2465Dr. John W Norris III MD508 Southard St., Suite 103FAX305-296-7985www.SkinOfKeyWest.com*While Supplies LastPresenting of the Colors.Congressman Joe Garcia’s Key West Aide Jen George-Nichol and CommissionerTony “Fat” Yaniz.SMALL INCISION - BIG RESULTSKey West OrthopedicsBoard Certified Orthopedic SurgeonsDr. Robert Catana, D.O. Dr. David C. Perry, M.D.Advanced Sports Medicine& Joint ReplacementLatest Techniques in Arthroscopic &Reconstructive Surgery. On Site MRI & Physical Therapy305-295-97973428 N. Roosevelt Boulevardconch color the florida keys 25 photographic chronicle

The Royal Ball at The Gardens HotelAn Affair Honoring the Past Kings, Queens, Dukes, Duchesses, Princes and PrincessesPhotos by Kristen LivengoodLeft:2012 King MarkPatterson andQueen Liz Ketchum.Left:Former King ChrisElwell with KingCandidate ShaneHall, decked outin his signaturemustache/beards.Lori Rouse, Claire Angermann, Queen Candidate Diane May, Gail Lima and Fran Decker.Tami Fredrick, Tom Ryan, Q-Mitch, Steve Aube and AIDS Help’s Scott Pridgen.

Stephen Aube, Henry Florez and King 2011 David Taylor.Gail Lima, Porcha and Gina Maseratti, Melody Moore and Bob Bowersox.Only Official Female Duke ever 2011’s Elaine Chinnis. Queen Candidates Q-Mitch and Diane May. Duchess 2009 Stacy with Karl Stahl.John Padget, Jacob Dekker, AIDS Help’s Scott Pridgen, Michael Ruiter, Guy Ross, Eric Haley.Patti and Ken Robertson with Brian and Madeline Bates.conch color the florida keys 27 photographic chronicle

October 3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comPatriciaToppinoClasses Beginning Now For Men & Women1 p.m. - 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. & 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. , 7:15-8:15 p.m.Modays, Wednedays & Fridaysat Patricia’s home with outdoor private dressing room & showerAn Isometric Tone & Aerobic Workout!A complete excercise program for any age. Doctors recommend this typeof exercise for some heart conditions, hip replacement and pregnancies.Great for your back. Firm-up and lose inches with no impact!305-294-7840 or 305-395-0605Raquell & Joseph AppointedTo Chamber BoardDiane Tolbert CovanMember of the Florida Bar (1977- Present)Member of the New York Bar (1983 – Present)Florida Bar Health Law Board Certified (2001-06)1901 Fogarty Avenue #1, Key West, FL 33040(305) 293-1118 Diane@covanlaw.comIf your health insurance company doesn’t pay you or yourdoctors on time and in full, Diane Covan can make them payyour claims, plus extra money to you.The company -- not you -- will pay Diane’s fees and costs.Call 305-293-1118 or go to Covanlaw.com to learn your rights.Raquel Crummitt with JSA Promos & Print and Joe Violi General Manager ofthe Casa Marina were appointed to the Key West Chamber Board of Directorslast week.conch color the florida keys 28 photographic chronicle

Amber Finney CelebratesBirthday at Square OneOctober 3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comKelly Holding, Kristen Livengood, Guin Martinez, Birthday Girl AmberFinney, Chelsea Joseph, Enjoli Ferrell, Jackie Pasquale and Kelly Callion.Precious in the LuggageMona Santiago’s love Precious doesn’t want momma to leave on vacationso she is insisting to be packed up in the luggage.Arguello Promoted To SergeantPlease feel free to contact us formore information at:305 296-8297Sheriff’s Officemember VictorArguello was promotedto sergeantat the Key WestDetention Center.Here he is, withMajor TommyTaylor and SheriffRick Ramsayaccepting hispromotion.conch color the florida keys 29 photographic chronicle

October 3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comSunset Social Drinking Club Hosts FURY Fundraiserfor Two-Year-Old TiberiusPhotos by Kristen LivengoodSunset Social Drinking Club’s Eddie Chapman, Debi Hindsley and Ben Hennington with FURYPresident Scott Saunders.Sunset Social Drinking Club Hosts Ben and Debi admire Eddie Chapman’s Tiberius Superhero Cape.Ben Herrington meets up with a bachelorette party and the Drinking Club’s event after the FuryFundraiser at Tattoos and Scars.Rebecca Porter, Somny Shaffer, Jennifer Woodward, Justin Robillard, Brandi Darbonne, DedraLing and Bonnie Crockett. And, birthday photo bomber Maria Claus.Tom’s Mafia girls Heather Smith, Lourdes Torbisco and Raquel Crummitt with Greg Smith.Danette Nelson and Danna Moudy.conch color the florida keys 30 photographic chronicle

October 3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comJodi Weinhofer and Scott Barry.Steve and Erica Chenelle, Cyndy Benson, Ron Hammer andSteve Calderwood.FURY’s Mike Story, Rob Porter and Captain Jenna Moeller.Roger and Kathleen Gillis, Janet Whalen-Dunning and Lucia Deruvo.Aqua’s Kimbal Ingram and Silver Key Lingerie’s Carrie Keagler.Michael and Nicole Yancey and FURY’s Eliza Warren.Betty Lightcap out with friends for the event.

October 3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comRotary Meeting ScenesPhotos by Raquel CrummittThe Rotary Club of Key West thanks the City of Key West for their assistance inthe July 4th Fireworks! L to R: Ian Whitney- Co-Chair, Commissioner Tony Yaniz,Commissioner Mark Rossi, Mayor Craig Cates, Mindy McKenzie- Co Chair.Above:Mayor Crag Cates, Guest Speaker at theRotary Club of Key West.Above:Rotary Club of Key West Meeting, thanking the Cityof Key West – July 4th Committee Co-Chairs- MindyMcKenzie, Ian Whitney, Commissioner Tony Yaniz &Commissioner Mark Rossi.Left:Rotary Club of Key West thank you to the Fury fortheir continued support! L to R: Mindy McKenzie-Co-Chair, Scott Saunders, Owner-Fury, Eliza Warrenof the Fury & Ian Whitney-Co-Chair.conch color the florida keys 32 photographic chronicle

October 3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comLeft:The Rotary Club of Key West thanks Moe Mosher ofHistoric Tours of America for their continued support.L to R: Mindy McKenzie-Co-Chair, Moe Mosher-HTA,Ian Whitney-Co-Chair.Right:A heartfelt thank you to BeckiBalcer for all of her hard workon the silent auction! L to R: IanWhitney-Co-Chair, Becki Balcer-Silent Auction & Mindy McKenzie-Co-Chair.Above:Left to right, Inspector Henry Hamilton, AttorneyPatrick McCullah, Bureau Chief Mike Rice and SheriffRick Ramsay.Right:Virginia Panico – RotaryClub of Key West SergeantAt Arms!!conch color the florida keys 33 photographic chronicle

October 3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comScenes from Key West Chamber LuncheonPhotos by Raquel CrummittLeft:Left to Right: Chamber Members JerryBolduc, Preston Brewer, NAS KEY WESTCO Captain Steven McAlearney, and NASKey West Business Manager Ron Demes.Right:Support the Study PAC Members JenniferHulse and Michael Morawski.Left:Rodney Gullatte from Firma IT Solutionsand Hard Rock Café Diane Eliopoulos.Right:Optometrist Dr. Dedra Ling ,Rodney Gullatte, and Our Keysowner Michael Finger.conch color the florida keys 34 photographic chronicle

October 3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comChamber President Elect Robing Lockwood, and Waldforf Astoria CasaMarina Resort General Manager Joseph Violi.Casa Marina Resort General Manager Joseph Violi and Raquel Crummitt.Airport Director Peter Horton was the guest speaker at the SeptemberChamber Luncheon..Slide Presentation from the Key West International Airport Presentation .A little humor from Airport Director Peter Horton.Some of the many animals found at the airport.conch color the florida keys 35 photographic chronicle

A DayOctoberTo3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comRememberEvent Coordinator Monica Munoz and Red Shawl Lady Isabel ThornHTA Vice President of Marketing Piper Smith along with the Executive Director of the HarryTruman Little White House, Bob Wolz and the Owner of the Butterfly and Nature Conservatory,Sam Trophia set up for the event.Event Coordinator Monica Munoz and Michaelangelo PalusoThe boy scouts were on hand to help the seniors to the ballroomA Red Shawl Lady happily pinning a carnation onto on of the guests.Red Shawl lady Isabel Thorn waiting for the next guest to arrive.Left:Students of the KeyWest Violin Studioserenade the guestsas they arrive to theballroomconch color the florida keys 36 photographic chronicle

October 3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comHunter Oropeza.HTA company owners Ed Swift and Chris Belland thank Paul Dagle and his Key West ViolinStudio for their fabulous performance.The massive crowd gathered at the Grand Key for the event.Ed Swift introduces the Executive Director of the Truman Little White Houes, BobWolz to do the invocation.Executive Director of the Truman Little White House, Bob Wolz blesses the attendees.Key West Blessed Community Choir performs.Trolley and Bone Island Shuttle drivers Robert and J were on hand.conch color the florida keys 13 photographic chronicle

October 3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comMayor and First Lady, Craig and Cheryl were on hand with Cyndy and Howard LivingstonBesties Monica Munoz and Ryan Star GageHTA CEO Chris Belland and his beloved wife Piper SmithFormer Commssioner Percy Curry and his wifeRight:City CommissionerClayton Lopez,Ed Swift, HowardLivingston, MayorCraig Cates, formerMayor SonnyMcCoy, and ChrisBelland singHappy Birthday!conch color the florida keys 38 photographic chronicle

October 3 - October 9, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comThe Southernmost Dance Theatre II and the FKCC Professional Ballet Programperform their first number The Blue Danube Waltz.The Southernmost Dance Theatre II and the FKCC Professional Ballet Program pose for apicture accompanied by director Allison Mayer.Howard Livingston Performs with Bubba Low Notes.First Lady Cheryl Cates came up and sang Always Walking After Midnight by Patsy Kline.Nancy Swift with Bobby BernreuterJanice Long, Bobby Bernreuter, Layfield Long, Clayton Lopez and Nancy Swift.Left:Guests from Key WestHealth and Rehab wereexcited to play bingo.Right:Isabel Thorn presentedEd Swift and ChrisBelland a sign used inthe 1980s and 1990s bythe Red Shawl Ladiesto greet passengers disembarkingoff the cruiseships.conch color the florida keys 39 photographic chronicle

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