Florida Governor Rick Scott Holds History-Making

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May 18, 2012 - May 24, 2012 Vol. 7 No 21
Florida Governor Rick Scott
Holds History-Making Cabinet Meeting
At Marathon’s Stanley Switlik School,
Is Welcomed by Principal Dr. Lesley Salinero
“The visit was a very
significant event for our
staff, faculty and students.
Governor Scott met with
us prior to the meeting and
spent time talking about
concerns such as funding,
education and about the
needs specific to families
in the keys. The teachers
and staff were pleasantly
surprised at Governor
Scott’s candor and openness to their inquires. He
additionally made the
teachers and students each
feel valued and appreciated with the consideration and attention he gave
their thoughts. It was a
very special day for our
school, being the host to
the Governor and Cabinet,
and the opportunity for
our students to see Florida
government in action
was priceless!” Dr. Lesley
Salinero - Principal of
Stanley Switlik School in
Marathon Key
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From left front: Memorial day
Essay winner 1st place- Vanessa Martinez, Second placeGiovanni Sandoval, in back:
Principal Dr. Lesley Salinero,
Florida Attorney General Pam
Biondi, Florida Governor Rick
Scott, and Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture, Adam
Putnam.
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National EMS Week – May
20-26 CEO Editorial/Letter
When asked to describe a hero,
many words come to mind. Adventurer, daredevil, conqueror, even
an idol. However, when asked to
describe an everyday hero, different
words come to mind. Brave, selfless,
caring, knowledgeable.
Anyone who has ever had to dial
9-1-1 or be rushed to the emergency
room with a life-threatening problem
has firsthand knowledge of the skill
and expertise our Emergency Medical
Services team provides. In honor of
the selfless work our EMS professionals give to all of us in Monroe County
on behalf of Lower Keys Medical
Center we want to thank them for
their service and dedication.
There couldn’t be a better time to
celebrate these everyday heroes. I am
in awe of these unique individuals
who thrive in stressful situations, all
while staying calm and performing
life-saving procedures in the process.
EMS professionals are used to being
on call and working holidays all in
the name of serving our community.
They are true public servants, which
is why they deserve special recognition.
This coming May 20-26 has been
designated National EMS Week. The
annual event is focused on bringing
together local communities and medical personnel to publicize safety and
honor the dedication of those who
are truly on medicine’s “front line.”
We can’t thank our partners in
EMS enough for their commitment
and ask that you join Lower Keys
Medical Center in celebrating and
thanking our EMS team during this
time.
Nicki Will, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Lower Keys Medical Center
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Letter o the Editor
Letter Carriers Food Drive - “Beyond
Belief!”
The 2012 “Stamp Out Hunger” Letter
Carriers Food Drive was a “beyond belief”
resounding success!
The Florida Keys Outreach Coalition
(FKOC), St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, and
the Loaves and Fish Food Pantry, thank all
of the Letter Carriers and caring citizens
who donated so generously.
This year, our hard working and
dedicated Letter Carriers picked up over
17,000 pounds of food, all of which stays
here to help needy local individuals and
families.
Now in its 20th year, the “Stamp Out
Hunger” food drive is the nation’s largest
single-day food drive, representing 1,300
local branches of the postal union.
Held each year on the second Saturday
in May, the event helps replenish food
banks and pantries in more than 10,000
communities. Last year the “Stamp Out
Hunger” national food drive collected
70.2 million pounds of food donations,
pushing the 19-year total to more than 1.1
billion pounds of food!
In many way, America is the land of
plenty. But for 1 in 6 people in the United
States, hunger is a reality. The need for
food assistance continues to exist in
every community, no matter how rich or
poor. According to the U.S. Department
of Agriculture’s annual study measuring
food insecurity in the United States, the
number of Americans living in food insecure homes reached nearly 49 million in
2011. Perhaps even more alarming is the
fact that over 28% of children in Florida
are food insecure.
Many people believe that the problems
associated with hunger are confined to
small pockets of society, certain areas of
the country, or certain neighborhoods,
but the reality is much different.
The sad truth is that many of our
neighbors in the Keys are struggling with
hunger. Most are hard-working adults,
children and seniors who simply cannot make ends meet and are forced to go
without food for several meals, or even
days.
On their behalf, we applaud and thank
everyone for caring enough to help make
a difference in our community.
(For assistance please call: 305-2930641 or 1-800-528-6595)
Sincerely,
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Rev. Donald Sullivan
Julian Marley & The Uprising to
headline Reggae Moon-Splash
May 26 at Higgs Beach
Son of Reggae legend Bob Marley, Julian carries the torch now...
Rotary Club bringing great event
to Higgs Beach!
The Rotary Club of Key West is
bringing another great Reggae Festival to Higgs Beach, on the sand and
under the stars, Saturday May 26th.
They have a fantastic line up of
bands, including: JULIAN MARLEY
& THE UPRISING: Son of the legendary Bob Marley, Julian brings his
9-piece band with him to Key West
for the first time ever. Julian is the
Marley that looks, sounds and writes
most like his father Bob Marley.
Keeping it all in the family is Julian’s
Bassist, Aston Barrett, Jr. -- he is the
son of Wailers original Bassist Aston
“Family Man” Barrett.
Keeping it festive and funky will
be two other bands we all know and
love; THE SPAM ALLSTARS
and SUENALO! Spam opened for
Yellowman at Higgs Beach last summer, and the response was so
positive that Rotary has brought
them back, and Suenalo! are the perfect band to round out an incredible
line up.
The event benefits The Rotary
Club’s “College Scholarship Fund” -helping needy Keys youth make their
way into college.
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So Much Happening In
The Florida Keys
Our cover story this week is about
the return of Florida Governor Rick
Scott to the Florida Keys. When the
self-described conservative Republican
governor was elected, most of us in
the Keys did not know what to expect.
Thanks to local Republican stalwarts
like Debby Goodman and Robert
Spottswood, Governor Scott was
invited down and has returned, this
time with good news of $50 million in
state funding toward Keys waste water
projects.
Governor Scott also made Keys
history by convening a Cabinet
meeting for the first time ever in the
Keys, at Principal Lesley Salinero’s
Stanley Switlik School in Marathon.
Robert Spottswood hosted a reception
for the governor at Marathon’s
beautiful Catch 53 Restaurant last
week, and just about all the who’s who
in Marathon showed up to welcome
Governor Rick Scott. Conch Color
has an exclusive photo story on the
reception and the visit. He also made
our cover for the second time.
I got to chat with Governor Scott’s
assistant, Brad Pieperbrink, and he
confided that he and the governor’s
staff were thrilled to be able to spend
a few days in the Florida Keys. And on
the flip side, the teachers and students
of Stanley Switlik School in Marathon
were ecstatic with their high profile
invasion. Most found the governor
very easy to talk to. Almost everyone
stressed how important a good
education is and pleaded with the
governor to prioritize it.
Governor Rick Scott obviously
likes the Keys and is listening to what
he hears here. I was with him during
most of the reception at Catch 53,
and I couldn’t help but notice how
he took time to chat with everyone
who approached him, and actually
seemed to listen what they had to say.
He answered every question and gave
each his own input to what they asked
about.
I was also humbled and impressed
when he called me by my name,
and was not afraid to ask me to take
photos. Who knew I could become
friends with Governor Rick Scott. I
have heard all the cynicism about his
massive cuts, but I saw on the news
last night that Florida is not one of
26 states facing bankruptcy, while
many states budgets are spiraling out
of control. The governor tends to
run our state like a business. And he
sounds like he is hearing the public’s
cry to re-prioritize education, while at
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the same time running a tight ship.
I hope the governor and his staff
get a little sand in their shoes so they
will keep coming back to the Keys.
Let’s hope so anyway!
I ran in to my good friend, movie
producer Anne O’Shea, while out
and about this week, and got to
congratulate her on her newest film,
“Any Day Now,” winning a top award
at New York’s TriBeca Film Festival a
couple of weeks ago. TriBeca is known
for bucking the pack and recognizing
the top independent films. “Any Day
Now” got rave reviews for its TriBeca
world premiere. Co-producers
Wayne LaRue Smith and Dan Skahen
were on hand to help enjoy the
adulation. Keys West’s own Randy
Roberts and Randy Thompson were
also there to bask in the glory. They
both had roles in the film. Congrats
to all for making Key West proud.
I also was on hand at Key West
High School this past week when
student volleyball player Olha
Morekhodova made a school record
by receiving the school’s first full
ride scholarship for volleyball. Just
recently I was there when Kendal
Galvan signed for the school’s first
division one college scholarship.
There seem to be more records made
by this year’s graduating seniors than
any class in recent memory. The
Class of 2012 has made us all very
proud!
Congrats also go out to Key West
High School’s fashion teacher Anika
Wong, who pulled off an amazing
student fashion show alongside her
student designers her first year in
the post. The school auditorium
was packed and the fashion students
produced an incredibly professionallooking show.
Wow! We finally have an AfricanAmerican Queen of Soul Queen
Mother, with Sirocco being crowned
Queen Mother 29 this week. You
go girl! She won this year’s contest
hands down.
I hope to see a good turnout for
this year’s Truman Symposium at
the Little White House this coming
weekend. This is a must for local
history buffs, and if not, it will make
one out of you. It did me! It’s not too
late to get tickets, just call the Little
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Wise Family Receives ‘Florida’s Memorial Day Resolution’
From Governor Scott & Cabinet
On Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the
Cabinet Meeting held at Stanley
Switlik Elementary School, Gov. Rick
Scott presented the ‘State Of Florida’s
Memorial Day Resolution’ to Dav-
id & Jeannine Wise in honor of Sgt.
Robert Allen Wise who was killed
in action on Nov. 12. 2003 in Baghdad, Iraq by an improvised explosive
device. Prior to the cabinet meeting,
Gov. Scott met privately with the
Wise family and close friends Jim
Crane and Cathy Crane where he
offered his condolences and thanked
them for Robert’s service to the
Florida Na- tional Guard and to his
country.
Jim Crane, Cathy Crane, David & Jeannine Wise in a light-hearted moment with Gov. Scott.
Proud father David Wise and Gov. Rick Scott discussing Robert’s service while viewing Time-Life’s
‘Last Letters Home’ book in which Robert is featured.
Jim Crane and his daughter-in-law, ‘Iraq War’ veteran Cathy Crane look on as Gov. Scott
expresses his gratitude as the ‘Commander In Chief’ of Florida’s National Guard for Robert’s
service and for his sacrifice to our nation.
Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi, Gov. Rick Scott, Commissioner Of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and Chief
Financial Officer Jeff Atwater present David & Jeannine Wise with the ‘State Of Florida Memorial
Day Resolution’ in honor of Sgt. Robert Allen Wise.
March G2G Associates
Announced
Lower Keys Medical Center
is proud to announce that Wally
Morales in the Respiratory Department, Maria Pellon, RN in
the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and
Cheryl Kirkpatrick, CRCST in the
Operating Room have won the
“Getting 2 Great” associate award
for March of 2012. These dedicated individuals are continually
recognized by our patients, always
exceed expectations, and model
the “Getting 2 Great” guiding
principles -- servant leadership,
never settling and always doing
the right thing. We congratulate
them all!
ates alike.
Cheryl Kirkpatrick, CRCST
has worked at Lower Keys Medical
Center for over 27 years and in that
time has proven herself a valued
Associate many times over. Cheryl
truly works behind the scenes to
keep the OR running smoothly.
She is highly respected by her coworkers and is always a resource
for many throughout the hospital.
Cheryl is a team player who makes
herself available wherever there is
a need, whether it be ordering supplies or sterilizing items when necessary. Her manager recently stated
that Cheryl is greatly responsible
for our patients having everything
they need for their surgery to be
completed successfully.
Wally Morales has worked at
Lower Keys Medical Center since
1990 as a Respiratory Therapist.
Wally is especially skilled with babies and the L&D department has
had the benefit of this expertise.
Recently a “Kudos” was posted
stating that he took the time to
sit down with a new unit clerk,
and explain the different medications she would see being used by
the respiratory department and
how to spot them. This associate
remarked that he “not only took
the time to help her, but set her up
for success in the future!” Whether
Wally is performing his duties
during a code or helping during
the delivery of a new baby it is
known that he is always there for
his patients and his fellow Associ-
Maria Pellon, RN began her
career on the Medical Surgical unit
and transferred to PACU several
years ago. Since that time she has
won rave reviews from the patients
and the families she cares for daily.
Maria always has a smile at the
ready for anyone she encounters.
Few nurses are mentioned as frequently as Maria is in our patient
surveys. Some recent comments
were, “Maria, OR nurse treated me
like I was her own mom, always
cheerful and definitely knows her
job” and “Maria gave great info
on recovery and anesthesiology.”
Maria always makes it a point to
check on her patients the day after
surgery, which is an example of
how she goes above and beyond
for her patients.
Please call our concierge at 305-809-4006
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Governor Scott at Marathon’s
Stanley Switlik School
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From left front: Memorial day Essay winner 1st place- Vanessa Martinez, Second
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The Stanley Switilk Hurricane Preparedness art contest winners: back row, State CFO
Jeff Atwater, Governor Rick Scott, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam, and
Stanely Switlik Principal Dr. Lesley Salinero. Students: kindergartner Reese Elwell,
1st grader Evan Tepexpa Zirio, 2nd grader Joe Cabrerea, 3rd grader Cailie Ranki, 4th
grader Genna Town and 5th grader Lauren Lawyer.
The Governor and his Cabinet presented the Honorary Switlik Dolphin Awards.
State CFO Jeff Atwater, Switlik Principal Dr. Lesley Salinero, Governor Rick
Scott, and the State Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam.
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Manuel Castillo and Com. Clayton Lopez presented Roosevlet Sands a proclamation honoring
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Key West Triumphs at New York’s TriBeca Film Festival
Photos by Anne O’Shea On Her I-phone
“Any Day Now,” written by Maxine
Makover’s son, Travis Fine, produced
by Anne O’Shea, and featuring Key
West’s own Randy Roberts and Randy
Thompson in supporting roles. Travis
Fine won the Heineken Award for
narrative film and received the best
audience film with a prize of $25,000.
Any Day Nows stars Alan Cumming
and Garret Dillahunt, who fight
a legal battle to adopt a teenager
with Down Syndrome. Depictions
of custody battles have become a
Actors Alan Cumming, Anne, Garret Dillahunt on location. Alan Cumming is a Tony
Award winner for his role in “Cabaret” on Broadway and an Emmmy nominee for the
CBS hit series, “The Good Wife.” Garret Dillahunt is currently starring in the Fox series,
“Raising Hope.”
Actors Randy Thompson, Garret Dillahunt, Miracle Laurie, producer Dan Skaen,
actors Isaac Leyva, Alan Cumming, and Randy Roberts at the cast dinner party.
Key West’s Wayne LaRue Smith and Dan Skahen were also producers of “Any Day
Now”.
Director/writer/producer Travis Fine, actors Randy Thompson
and Alan Cumming at the premiere after party.
cinematic staple, but few register with
the heartfelt emotion of Any Day
Now. The issues raised by this film
receiving its world premiere at the
Tribeca Film Festival remain all too
sadly relevant. Here are some pictures
Actor Isaac Leyva and producer Brian at the
premiere after party.
Producer Brian, actors Randy Roberts, Alan Cumming, and
guest Brent Barrett at the premiere after party.
Actors Randy Roberts, Alan Cumming, and Doug
Spearman filming the opening production number.
Doug also appears in LOGO TV’s “Noah’s Ark.”
of our Key West friends during the
production, premiere, and after party
of the award winning film “Any Day
Now.” This heart-wrenching film will
touch everyone. Keep your eyes open
for it at our local cinema.
Actor Anne in her trailer.
Producers Anne and Brian at the Tribeca
Film Festival.
Actors Frances Fisher, Randy Roberts, and Mindy Sterling on set
filming the courtroom scenes. Mindy Sterling appeared in the Austin
Powers films. Frances Fisher was in the epic “Titanic,” “Lincoln’s
Lawyer,” and many more.
Left:
Producer and
actor Anne
O’Shea and
actor Miracle
Laurie at the premiere after party.
Miracle also
starred in “The
Doll House.”
Dan
Skaeen
and Alex
at the after
party
Actor Don
Franklin and
producer/actor
Anne O’shea at
the after party
Governor Scott Releases
Sea Turtle From Rehab
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Florida Gov. Rick Scott, center, holds “Izzy,” a green sea turtle with Turtle Hospital staff veterinarian Doug Mader, left, and hospital founder Richie Moretti Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in Marathon.
Scott was visiting the hospital prior to releasing another green sea turtle, which had recently
recovered from surgery, off the Florida Keys Tuesday afternoon.
Some restrictions apply.
Florida Gov. Rick
Scott, right, and Richie
Moretti, founder of the
Florida Keys-based
Turtle Hospital, release
a 30-pound green sea
turtle named “Sas” into
the Gulf of Mexico of
Marathon, Tuesday,
May 8, 2012. The male
turtle had been treated
at the hospital since
Sept. 2011 for fibropapilloma, a herpes-like
disease that produces
cauliflower-resembling
tumors all over a
turtle’s body.
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As the healthcare debate rages nationally, one Key
West dentist has decided to do something tangible
to help individuals and families afford quality dental
care. “Statistically speaking, more than 60% of Americans don’t have dental insurance,” said Dr. Sandy Pape
from her dental practice building on 802 Truman Ave,
Key West. “This means that a large majority of people
here locally delay dental procedures, which is not
good for dental health or overall healthcare.” A recent
report by CBS News cited by Dr. Pape indicated dental
decay as a contributing factor in many seemingly unrelated problems... including employment problems,
heart disease and childhood school absences.
“Even here in Key West we see kids in our practice
who are in chronic pain because a simple cavity
was not caught in time. That cavity was not caught
because the parents perceived that they could not
afford dental care. By the time the pain for the child
is unbearable... the cost of solving the problem has
escalated two or three times over what it would have
been if caught a year earlier. This bothered me a
great deal and I decided to be part of finding a solution.” The solution that Dr. Pape helped develop with
other dentists across the country is both simple and
quite ingenious... and may prove to be a model for
healthcare reform across the board. “Numbers don’t
lie... and we found that we could create a system where
families could get earlier preventative and less expensive dental care.” The program is called QDP - Quality
Dental Plan (QualityDentalPlan.com), which is now
rolling out nationally across the nation thanks to Dr.
Pape and other forwarding thinking dentists.
“I sat down with my front office team and saw how
much money was going to insurance companies, claim
forms administration and collections costs. We also
calculated how many hundreds of extra dollars families
were spending by not catching potential problems that
we could have found during a simple annual dental
exam. When I began to run these numbers with other
dentists around America... we found that we could offer our patients free initial exams, free exam x-rays, free
teeth cleanings, free whitening, Botox treatments at
just $10 per unit and as much as 20% off our usual fee
structure simply by creating our own in-house dental
savings plan.” The result was QDP... and Dr. Pape is
quite proud of what she and the other dentists have
created. “This one simple step has allowed us to eliminate the insurance company middle man... and those
savings are going right back into the pockets of folks
here locally. I’m really proud to be part of this forward
looking cost-savings movement. This is a great system
for dental care everywhere.”
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This ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY
dance concert will feature a special
version of the ballet ‘Cinderella’ with
music by Prokofiev and choreography by Kim Schroeder and Joseph
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works performed by CoffeeMill
students, faculty, visiting artists and
members of the Key West Contemporary Dance Company! Tickets are
$15, $20, $25 and are available on
line at www.keystix.com.
305.296.9982 or coffeemilldance.
com
Photo: Nikky
Gasche of Mikayla
Gill in rehearsal as
Cinderella
Amber Bosco Celebrates Her 50th
Birthday at Cowboy Bill’s
Above:
Amber Bosco was surrounded by friends and family at Cowboy Bill’s as she celebrated her 50th birthday.
Amber seemed well on her way to recovery from her recent major operation.
Martha Nelson, Tammy Osterhoudt, Jean Galvan, Amber Bosco, Robin Black,
Angela Van Loon, Tiffany Freeman and Lesley Finigan.
Amber kept the dance floor jumping!
Left:
Longtime friends
Lesley Finigan,
Robin Black, Amber
Bosco and Tiffany
Freeman.
Right:
The birthday girls:
Gloria James,
Amber Bosco and
Neda Preston.
Longtime friends and colleagues, Amber,
Lesley Finigan and Jean Galvan.
Longtime friends and colleagues, Amber,
Lesley Finigan and Jean Galvan.
Leslie Holmes and Amber Bosco.
Amber with her beautiful daughters, Alissa and Briana.
State Rep. Ron Saunders, Amber Bosco, and Susan Goldstein.
Bubba Osterhoudt, Amber Bosco, Dale Finigan and George Galvan.
Conch Color publisher Tom Oosterhoudt with his favorite
Conch Color sports editor, Amber Bosco.
Above:
Amber and Liana
Blanco.
Right:
Amber Bosco and
Miguel Menendez.
First State Bank Honored by Waterfront Playhouse
Mariners Hospital Foundation Presents World Premiere Play
being of individuals, and promote
First State Bank of the Florida
the sanctity of life in South Florida
Keys has been inducted into the
and Upper Keys communities.
Mariners Hospital Foundation Pillar
Society honoring over a decade
of philanthropic support.
“We are pleased to recognize
the long-term philanthropic
support that First State Bank
has provided to the Mariners
Hospital Foundation and welcome them to the Pillar Society,”
said Rick Freeburg.
“We are honored to be recognized for our support of the
great work of the Mariners Hospital Foundation and proud to
join other local business leaders
as a member of the prestigious
Pillar Society,” said Karen Sharp,
First State Bank President/CEO.
Mariners Hospital Foundation, celebrating
its 50th AnniMariners Hospital Vice President/CEO Rick Freeburg, First State Bank Senior Vice President Bette Brown and Mariners Hospital Director of Developversary, strives
ment Wendy Gentes. Mariners Hospital Vice President/CEO Rick Freeburg,
to improve the
State Bank Senior Vice President Bette Brown and Mariners Hospital
health and well- First
Director of Development Wendy Gentes.
At Schooner Wharf Bar
The Doerfels
Friday, May 18th – 7:00 p.m. ‘til Midnight & Saturday, May 19th – 7:00
p.m. ‘til Midnight
The Doerfels are an exuberant
musical family originally from New
York state. Early on, these young
musicians wowed audiences and critics with their bluegrass. Now they’ve
branched out into other music
genres, blending country, gospel and
bluegrass with a touch of blues and
rock, plus originals.
With an extensive line-up of arrangements with banjo, fiddle, bass,
cello, guitar, and humor, they form a
musical group of astounding virtuosity. Even the youngest members are
veterans of the stage.
One Keys reporter has said, “Seasoned musicians watched in awe….”
And music fans of all ages enjoy their
awesome shows. Come out and see
why “The Doerfels [are] a force to
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Photo by Peter Arnow
The Waterfront Playhouse proudly
presents the world premiere production of “Home Exchange” by Mr.
Conrad. who is the writer/producer
of the Emmy-winning TV series
“Monk” and “White Collar.”
“Home Exchange” runs through
May 26 (Thursday to Saturday) at
8 pm and is generously sponsored
by Fast Buck Freddies. The 2011/12
Waterfront season sponsors are Wodu
Media, Digital Island Media and
AT&T, the Real Yellow Pages.
“Home Exchange” explores what
happens when a brother and sister exchange the sister’s Manhattan condo
for a vacation in the ‘quaint’ cottage
of a British couple. As the brother
and sister settle in, they begin to uncover clues that lead them to suspect
a murder plot involving the British
couple
The play is directed by Bob
Bowersox and stars Michael Aaglan,
Brandon Beach, Tom Murtha, Nicole
Nurenberg and Joan O’Dowd.
Tickets and information for “Home
Exchange” may be found at WaterfrontPlayhouse.org or call 305-2945015. Check out our discount specials: “Spring Savings” on Thursdays
and Friday Night Date Night (Both
nights are 2 tickets for $60!)
Nicole Nurenberg and
Joan O’Dowd
Keys Federal Credit Union
Offers “Financial Peace”
Keys Federal Credit Union is offering “Financial Peace University”, a 13week personal money-management
course designed by Dave Ramsey,
nationally syndicated radio talk show
host and New York Times best-selling
author.
Classes begin Tuesday, June 5th at
6PM and will be held weekly at our
Key Plaza branch; 3022 N. Roosevelt
Blvd., Key West. Class materials are
only $89 if you sign up by May 30,
2012. A limited number of scholarships are available; to apply visit
www.KeysFCU.org.
Financial Peace University is a
life-changing program that teaches
you how to make the right decisions
with your money. Topics include
investments, retirement, real estate,
college planning, debt collectors,
credit reports and more! You’ll be
empowered with the practical skills
and confidence needed to achieve
your financial goals and experience
true financial peace! During the 13
18 photographic chroicle
week course, the average family pays
off $5,300 in debt and saves $2,700!
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Mary Lou Carn at 293-6500 or email
marylou.carn@keysfcu.org.
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Wyland Galleries to Host Michael
Cheval, Stephen Harlan May 17-20 and Bobby Nesbitt To The Studios of
Wyland Galleries will host two
acclaimed artists Thursday through
Sunday, May 17-20. Surrealist Michael Cheval and digital artist Stephen Harlan will introduce their latest images at Wyland’s two Key West
galleries in a rare “double feature.”
Cheval will debut his visions of the
absurd at the 623 Duval St. gallery,
while Harlan will unveil his intricately-crafted waterfront and architectural scenes at the 102 Duval St. location.
Both will be on hand daily and by
appointment.
Michael Cheval’s intriguing images
showcase his surrealistic worldview as
well as influences of eastern and western culture. Harlan’s pieces, painted
with digital “brushes,” are vividly
colorful with a masterful use of light
and shadow.
Don’t miss this chance to meet
Michael Cheval and Stephen Harlan
at Wyland’s Key West galleries May
17-20.
For more information, call the 102
Duval gallery at (305) 294-5240 or
the 623 Duval gallery at (305) 2924998, or visit www.wylandkeywest.
com.
“Magica
Lesson”
by Michael
Cheval.
Cheval will
showcase
his latest
absurdist
paintings at
Wyland’s
623 Duval
St. gallery
May 1720.
: “Early
Morning”
by Stephen
Harlan.
Harlan
will be at
Wyland’s
102 Duval
St. gallery May
17-20 to
introduce
his latest
digital images.
Key West
Gordon Ross will return to the
Studios of Key West this Friday, May
18th for his second concert of the
season featuring Michael Robinson
as his accompanist and percussionist
Skipper Kripitz. “It certainly has been
a busy season for Michael, Skipper
and myself. We have been working
on new numbers and features for
this show as soon as we finished our
March 9th concert. This show will
have some wonderful Laura Nero
songs, a few
Beatle songs,
some favorite
standard and
jazz numbers
and special
guest appearances by Bobby
Nesbitt and
Vicki Roush. It
should be quite
the evening!”
states Ross. A
special tribute
to Larry Harry
will be done by
Bobby Nesbitt .
Tickets are now
on sale and
have been sell-
ing briskly at the Studios of Key West
and at www.keystix.com.
Photo: L To R: Michael Robins,
Gordon Ross and Skipper Kripitz
return to the Studios of Key West on
Friday, May 18th at 8pm with special guests Vicki Roush and Bobby
Nesbitt. Tickets are going fast at
www.keystix.com. Tickets can also
be purchased at the Studios of Key
West (296-0458) located at 600 White
Street in the Old Armory Building.
The Fifth Annual Key West High School Fashion Class Fashion Show
Under the Direction of Anika Wong
Photos by Tom Oosterhoudt and Article by Nick Wright
“Between teaching Art at Glynn Archer,
teaching Art and Fashion Design at KWHS,
and directing the Fashion Show, I have to
admit there were days that I didn’t know if
I was coming or going. However, through
the chaos I could see the creativity and the
endless possibilities. It has truly been a
great experience to watch these girls develop
their talents and I’m very proud of them.
We have all worked hard to make this year’s
Fashion Show one of the best. What a great
team... What a wonderful night!” Fashion
Show Teacher and Director Anika Wong
This past Thursday, flocks of fashionistas flooded the Key West High School
Auditorium for the school’s fifth annual
Fashion Show. The event, started by
retired educator Cassandra Santana, has
turned into a showcase of the southernmost high school’s excellent vocational
education programs.
Once written off as carpentry class and
secretary school, vocational education
has morphed into an exciting option for
students, best illustrated by each year’s
sold out event. Anika Wong, in her first
year taking over, led the fashion class in
an exhibition of her students’ spring lines,
with designers introducing their vision
while student models strutted across the
stage in an extravaganza of aesthetics,
artistry, and splendor.
“It’s always an amazing experience,”
said junior Jessica Wright, who was modeling for the third consecutive year. “Ms.
Wong did an awesome job. The show
keeps getting better and better each year as
we keep learning new things.”
Although the fashion program gets
top billing, all vocational programs at Key
West High worked together to make the
event a success, with cosmetology, technology and even culinary students lending
their talents to the show.
“It’s such a nice event,” said former
KWHS Teacher of the Year Holly Bell.
“The community really seems to come
out for the students.” This year, Ms. Bell
and her students were particularly pleased
with both the quality of the hors d’oeuvres
provided by the culinary students, and
with the quality of student service. Before
the stunning models took the stage, the
award winning Video Productions pro-
Vice president Taylor Park, president Alyssa McPherson, fashion class teacher and
show director Mrs. Anika Wong, secretary Allie Beeman , and treasurer Madi Berry.
Designer Alice Palay and her models on the move! Caroline Talbott, Robyn DeRoche, Erin Riley,
Miranda Acevedo, Alice Palay (designer), Lola Myateiva, Julianne Petro, and Clare Kehoe.
Emcee Zeb Mannix-Lachner, Natalie Stanley, vice president Taylor Park, president
Alyssa McPherson , Marliese DeMauro, and emcee Michael McLaughlin .
gram wowed onlookers with lasers darting
through the blackness, and high-definition video introductions for the models
and designers.
“We got to do some really cool stuff
with some donated technology,” said Ed
Smith, a former national championship
Television Productions teacher. “The lasers
produced a cool effect, and the kids did
a great job showcasing the models from
multiple points of views and angles. I
don’t think there are five high schools in
the country that can produce the kind of
show our kids were executing.”
In the end, the students of Key West
High School put on a show that rivals
performances in the world’s major fashion
hubs. Bravo!
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Ruth Bien-Aime, Carly Cherry, Rachel Wells, Kaylee Parker, Casey Schlottman, Alec Toranzo (designer),
Allyson McCall (designer), Sharrie Pearl, Monique Tuya, Sydni Swanson, and Michelle Konik.
Left:
Nena Gomez, Allie
Knowles, Krystal Killen,
Erika Pena, Designer Caya
Copper, Alexis Thompson,
and other models.
Right:
Ashley Green, Angela
Mingo, Simari Arias, Ashli
Mingo (designer), Deanna
Rivas (designer), Coral
Welch, Vanessa Lundi, and
Taylor Williams. Ashley
Green, Angela Mingo,
Simari Arias, Ashli Mingo
(designer), Deanna Rivas
(designer), Coral Welch,
Vanessa Lundi, and Taylor
Williams.
Marella Barroso, Marliese DeMauro, Designer Taylor Park, Natalie
Stanley, and Casey Schlottman Marella Barroso, Marliese DeMauro,
Designer Taylor Park, Natalie Stanley, and Casey Schlottman.
Designer extraordinaire Alec Toranzo.
Zeb Mannix, Aj Davila, Nick Patrocky, and Michael McLaughlin.
Left:
Katelyn Garcia,
Marliese DeMauro,
Ashley Hernandez,
Designer Alyssa
McPherson, Lindsey
Free, and Natalie
Stanley.
Right:
Katlin Rahming, Angela Martin, Jennifer
Valdez (designer),
Carli Malone, Cheyenne Wright, and
Ani Kresser.
Tori Fitzsimmons, Marlee Gil, Jessica Weiderecht, Lauren Albury (designer),
Alina Garcia, Victoria Pavon, Destiny Johnson, Sarah Gutierrez.
Taylor Park, Alyssa McPherson, Mrs.Wong, Allie Beeman,
and Madi Berry.
Kayla Geide, Montana Busche, Sahara Graft, Zack Wilkerson (assistant) , Madison Berry (designer), Jessica Wright,
and Adrianna Garcia.
Hannah Valek, Lindsey Free, Allie Beeman (designer),
and Gwen Pearson.
Alyssa McPherson and Marliese DeMauro.
Clare Kehoe, Erin Riley, Caroline Talbott, Robyn DeRoche, Alice Palay (designer), Lola Myatieva,
Miranda Acevedo, Julianne Petro.
Funky Wedges that all of Desginer Jennifer Valdezs’
Models wore.
Fabulous Glittery Pumps- check out how
high those heels are!
Left:
Looking regal
behind the
scenes...
Natalie Stanley and Glenn Evens.
Superintendent Dr. Jesus Jara and School Board member Andy
Blue Peep Toes with Bow worn by Griffiths congratulated new fashion class teacher Anika Wong on
the successful show that filled the school auditorium.
Fashionista Alyssa McPherson.
Left:
Designed by
Madi Berry,
worn by Kayla
Giede.
Right:
Natalie Stanlley and Taylor
Park.
Alexis Thompson and Clive Georges.
Now that’s a bow! Designed by Lauren Albury
and worn by Sara Gutierrez.
Marlee Gill and her mom, Assistant Principle Marla
Russell.
Alica Palay and her mom.
Caroline Talbott escorted by AJ Davila.
Katelyn Garcia.
The evening’s youngest models backstage, Emma Momaly,
Breanna Allen, and Whitney Smyth.
FLORIDA GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT VISITS MARATHON
AND HOLDS HISTORIC CABINET MEETING THERE
Hosts Robert and Elena Spottswood welcomed Governor Rick Scott at a
well-attended reception at Catch 53.
Top Keys Republicans were on hand to welcome the Governor. From left, Toni Appell, Carey
Goodman, Governor Rick Scott, Monroe County Republican Chair Debby Goodman, and the
Chairman of the State Republican Party, Lenny Curry.
Marathon City Manager Roger Hernstadt and his wife, Jessica, with Governor Rick Scott.
Marathon Councilman Mike Cinque and Karen Dennis with Governor Rick Scott.
Marathon Chamber of Commerce CEO Daniel Samess and his wife, Liz, with
Governor Rick Scott.
Governor Rick Scott with Tommy Mack and Lenny Curry, the Chairman of the
Republican Party of Florida.
State Board of Education Commissioner John Padget greeted Governor
Rick Scott. Padget was appointed by Scott to the State Education Commission, a first for the Florida Keys.
Governor Rick Scott with George Garrett, Marathon’s
Director of Planning.
Governor Rick Scott with Catch 53 owners, Maria and Peter
Hopwood. The event was held at Catch 53 in Marathon.
Governor Rick Scott with Marathon Councilwoman
Ginger Snead.
Marathon Mayor Peter Worthington with Governor Rick Scott.
Governor Rick Scott and “Mr. Marathon” Mike Puto.
Monroe County Commissioner George Neugent, Governor Rick Scott,
and Peter Rosasco.
Governor Rick Scott with Susie Hammaker of Key
Largo’s District Waste Water Committee.
Florida’s Governor Rick Scott in the Florida Keys.
Dennis Zecca, Governor Rick Scott, and Robert Leef. Dennis is the GM and Robert is
the owner of Marathon Marina and Boat Yard.
Governor Rick Scott with Brian Schmitt.
Governor Rick Scott with Erin Bell and Col. Rick Ramsay of the Monroe County
Sheriff’s Department.
Hector Torres and Florida Governor Rick Scott.
Capt. Bill Kelly, Director of the Florida Commercial Fishermen’s Association
and his wife, Barbara, with Governor Rick Scott.
Fury owner Scott Saunders, Governor Rick Scott,
and Randy Moore.
Carey Goodman with Governor Rick Scott.
Marathon Holiday Inn Express GM Lisa Kaminski with
Governor Rick Scott.
Doug and Linda Walker with Governor Rick Scott.
Debbie Aleksander from the Republican Party of
Florida and Brad Piepenbrink, special assistant to
the Governor. The governor’s worker bees were
thrilled to spend some time in the Florida Keys.
Ralph Lucignano, owner of the Marathon Deli and Plaza Grill
with Governor Rick Scott.
Governor Rick Scott with John Spottswood.
Mario and Margitta DiGenarro with Governor Rick Scott.
Governor Rick Scott with Conch Color publisher and editor,
Tom Oosterhoudt. Photo by Robert Spottswood.
Maggie Gutierrez, Republican candidate for Mosquito
Control District 1, with Governor Rick Scott.
Host Robert Spottswood introduced Florida Governor Rick Scott.
Happy
70th
Birthday
Chuck
Gilmore!
State Rep Candidate
Morgan McPherson
With Wife, Christina
Photo by Tom Oosterhoudt
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thrilled to have received an iPad, cases, and iTunes cards from the Silverliners group
in Key West. This donation will give students who do not have a voice the ability to
communicate. Through use of the iPad and a special communication program called
Prologue2go, nonverbal student have had a whole new world opened up to them.
Key West Pride 2012
June 6-10 2012
Sunset sails, sandy beaches, films,
comedy, pool parties, late night dance
parties, and a community focused
parade are just some of the special
events that create the fun of Key West
Pride 2012, June 6-10. Key West
Pride is set on a tropical island that is
legendary for its laid back style and
its open and accepting atmosphere.
Whether you’re looking to party
with friends, travel with family, or to
get lost in the magic of our tropical
island, rediscover Key West and learn
how one island’s One Human Family philosophy has created one of the
most integrated and unique communities in the world!
Events for the week include the
family-friendly street
fair on legendary
Duval Street, while
late night clothingoptional parties
will keep Key West’s
steamy reputation
alive and well. A
must see of Key
West Pride are the
annual Pride Pageants. These very
adult competitions
often leave little to
the imagination as
contestants heat-up
the runway in an effort
to earn the Pride titles:
Miss Pride (men dressed
as women), Mr Pride
(men barely dressed),
Ms Pride (don’t tell the
lesbians it’s a pageant).
All of this fun culminates as the community
joins together on Duval
Street for the lively Key
West Pride Parade, which
features a cross-section
of the Key West community and a 100 foot section of the famous “Sea
to Sea Rainbow Flag.”
Key West Pride 2012
also features Emmy
Award Winning Leslie
Jordan’s hilarious new
one man show “Fruit Fly,”
which answers
the pressing
question, “Do
gay men become
their mothers?”
Critics call the
talented Jordan
“Saucy, sassy,
and simply
sensational!”
We think you
will call it great
fun! Keynote
speaker for the
week is activist Erin Davies.
Her moving and
inspiring story
of refusing to
become a victim
to hate reminds us that it is not our
circumstances but our choices that
define us. Her documentary will be
shown throughout the week, and she
and the “Fagbug” will be honored
in the Key West Pride parade as the
Grand Marshall.
Visit the island that was the first
to market itself as a gay destination. Show us your Key West Pride.
We are showing you ours! For more
information about Key West Pride,
visit www.keywestpride.org. or www.
gaykeywestfl.com, or call 800-5357797. The Gay Key West Visitor Center is located at 513 Truman Avenue
in Key West.
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at the Reach Resort in Key West.
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support and show appreciation for foster parents.
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at the Tropic Cinema and
5/20 at 1:00pm at the Fish
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events will be filled with
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A smiling Larry Harvey, as we will always
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LARRY HARVEY, A TRIBUTE
by Bobby Nesbitt
In a town full of talent, Larry
Harvey was quite simply, the greatest entertainer Key West has ever
known. His passing last week may
bring the curtain down on a remarkable life but his legend will never
die. Larry’s career took him to the
capitals of Europe, places like Rome,
Vienna, Paris, but it was here in the
Southernmost city that he had found
his paradise. It was my good fortune
to meet Larry in 1976, when I was a
young pianist performing at the old
Ramada Inn restaurant on Roosevelt
Blvd. Larry was the number one
performer in town, singing with
Joanie Hammond (yes, on organ) in
the lounge. I remember hearing the
booming voice coming out of this
diminutive man, a voice that could
make Ethel Merman seem timid, and
I instantly fell under his spell like
all of Key West. The lounge at the
Ramada in the 70s was THE place to
be and Larry was friends with all. He
had an especially close relationship
with Wilhelmina Harvey (no relation,
but Larry liked to say they were “kissing cousins”). Up until Wilhelmina’s
passing, they would speak every
morning on the phone, gossiping
about the coming and goings of Key
West’s finest. “My dear”, he would
say, “we know where the bones are
buried”.
It was here in Key West that Larry
met the love of his life, a true gentleman named Alan Ferguson. It was
Valentine’s Day, 1986 and they met
at the old Pigeon House Patio on
Whitehead St., where Kelly’s is now.
They were sitting at the outside
bar, lovingly called Nancy’s Weenie
Wonderland (“make sure you put
that name in” Alan told me) and they
were inseparable from that time on.
We were all charmed by Larry’s
day job as tour guide at the
Hemingway House. In a grand
theatrical manner that would make
Barrymore or Olivier proud, Larry
would enthrall visitors with the stories of Hemingway. “Now pretend
you’re Loretta Young and sweep
through those doors” he would tell
delighted visitors as he guided them
through the house. In later years, he
could be found selling tickets at the
admission booth and up until a few
weeks ago, taking tickets at the front
door. He made so many fans over
the years, it is hard to say who was
the bigger star, Hemingway or Larry.
His singing performances,
though, are the stuff that legends
are made of. For years, he would
always bring down the house at
the annual Christmas concert at St.
Paul’s, singing the same song “The
Friendly Beasts”. It was as much a
Christmas tradition as “Silent Night”.
His appearances in the 80s at the
Waterfront Theatre in the Key West
Classics were outrageous. Larry
always wanted to outdo himself,
one year appearing as Madonna, the
next year as Lydia the Tattooed Lady,
complete with tattoos that melted
under the lights. No one laughed
more than Larry. But the one performance that will always stand out
in my mind, the one that audiences
expected and cheered was the duet
that he sang with another Key West
classic, Denys Fitzpatrick, the hit
song “I Remember It Well” from the
musical “Gigi” The curtain would
open, and there was Denys, looking dapper as Maurice Chevalier
in blazer and boater. Larry took
the role of Hermione Gingold, and
was done up in high drag, with an
outrageous hat upon which he had
placed two birds in a compromising position. Larry used to joke
how ironic it was that the title of
the song was “I Remember It Well”
since Denys would always forget the
lyrics and Larry had to throw him
his cues. After Denys’ passing, the
Chevalier role went to me, and I was
always happy to play second fiddle
to Larry’s incredible sense of timing
and musicianship.
All of Key West came out for his
milestone birthday parties. There
was the 80th and the 85th both at
LaTeDa. As Larry’s health started
to fail, we were all hoping that he
would see his 90th. “I can’t die yet”
he would say, “I’m booked.” And
indeed he did see his 90th, in a
huge celebration at Aqua. But it is
the celebration this year of his 91st
birthday, just a few weeks ago that
will live in my memory. Once again,
a huge party at Aqua was planned,
and we were all crossing our fingers
hoping that Larry would be able to
attend. His health had been failing
and he hadn’t sung with me since
Christmas. The big night arrived
and there, front and center, was
Larry, looking better than he had
in months. And his voice! He took
the microphone and hushed the
huge crowd with all his biggest hits:
“I Only Have Eyes For You”, “The
Second Time Around”, “Cabaret”
and on and on. So many entertainers showed up to sing to him,
there were speeches, gifts, accolades
and by the end of the night Larry
was exhausted. But there was one
more song I wanted to hear. It was
a song written by Jerry Herman
from “Hello, Dolly” and a song that
Larry made his own: “Before the
Parade Passes By”. I asked him if
he could sing it, and with a wink he
said “I’ll try!”. It seems fitting that
this song, a song about celebrating
life and enjoying every minute, was
the last song Larry Harvey would ever
sing:
“With the rest of them, with the
best of them I can hold my head up
high I’m going to raise the roof, I’m
going to carry on Give me an old
trombone, give me an old baton
Before the parade passes by!
Larry, the parade never passed
you by. It could barely keep up with
you, you were the leader of the band.
You entertained us, enchanted us and
made us laugh for decades. We love
you. “Ah yes, we remember it well”.
Services for Larry Harvey will be
this Saturday, May 19 at 11 AM at St.
Paul’s, corner of Eaton and Duval.
There will be a reception immediately
following in the parish hall. At 2 PM
there will be a celebration of Larry’s
incredible life at the Hemingway
House, corner of Whitehead and
Olivia St.
Left:
Larry with one of
his closest pals,
Bobby Nesbitt.
Right:
Anne McKee loved her good
friend Larry Harvey, who
appeared in her Christmas
at St. Paul’s Concert every
year since the concert started
28 years ago. This photo
was taken at the concert last
Christmas.
Left:
Larry belting out his animals song last
Christmas, singing to the very end.
Larry Harvey as Madonna in the Key West Classic Show at the Waterfront Playhouse in 1988. That’s his old pal Sally Lewis to his right.
Larry and his partner of many years, Allan.
Larry at his birthday party at Aqua last year with
his friend, Vera Schiff.
Larry Harvey was also friends with Key West’s newest singing sensation,
Howard Livingston and his wife, Cyndi.
Three late Key West icons, from left: Joe Leahy, Larry Harvey, Larry Harvey and Mary Ann Worth had been
and Denis Fitzpatrick in the 1990 Key West Classics.
friends for over thirty years.
Larry with another longtime friend, Commissioner Jimmy Weekley.
Larry with his friends at the 1988 Key West Classics.
Key West’s veteran singer/pianist Michael Thomas helped
Larry record a CD a few years back.
Larry Harvey with his good pal Carmen Rodriguez singing together
in the 1993 Key West Classics.
Larrry with his pal, Lynda Frechette.
Larry Harvey at 90.
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Larry with his Commissioner, Clayton Lopez.
Larry and his friend, Liz Lumb at Sarabeth’s
in 2011.
Larry at 92.
Larry at Pridfest decked out with a
rainbow hat.
A very recent photo of Larry by his pal
Melody Cooper.
Music in Paradise Awards Young Musicians
Music in Paradise presented its
2nd Annual Awards Concert at St.
Peter’s Episcopal Church this past
Friday, May 11 at 7 pm. It’s almost
a truism that Key West has talent.
What’s also true is that some of the
best talent in the city goes unrecognized and unheard. One goal of
Music in Paradise, beginning with
its inception two years ago, has
been to create increased awareness
and venues for the extraordinary
talent of our young people.
Each young artist at Friday’s
competition and showcase was
selected by his or her teacher as
“their best.” Or, alternatively, each
young musician recently has been
awarded with a superior rating at
the tough Florida state competitions. Students competing for the
$750 prize money included Jordan
Cress, flute; Sammy Fuller, marimba; John Koenig, bassoon &
piano; Travis Lowry, piano; Jeffrey
Matthews, tenor; Austin Rodriguez,
marimba; Brandon Rodriguez,
snare drum and Christian Yang,
violin. Additionally, Christie Cajina, euphonium; Taylor Gonzalez,
trombone; Kelly Rosch and Brock
Guzman, trumpet, joined forces as
a brass quartet.
Each gave stunning performances. The four judges—Donna
DeForrest, Tim McAlpine, Gayla
Morgan & Michael Robinson –
chose the winners not only for
musical excellence, but also performance style and presentation.
Sammy Fuller took the top prize
followed by Austin Rodriguez, both
playing marimba. John Koenig,
who’ll be attending the Florida
State University program in the
autumn came, away with the third
prize.
In addition to individuals in the
running for the prize three other
groups were showcased. The Music
in Paradise chamber ensemble began the program with Poulenc’s virtuoso “Sextour.” The Key West High
School Chorus showcased two of
the works which won superior ratings at the state level just last week.
The winners from the 2011 competition, Dominic Giardino, Natalie
Herndon & Katie Roman, prepared
new numbers for this concert.
The evening was also a testament to the teachers who have
mentored and helped these talented
young people develop their skills.
Teachers whose students were
represented at this year’s awards
concert included Lillian Caballero, James Carter, Paul Dagle, Ken
Fradley, Yehuda Guttman, Gary
Hernandez, Jeffrey Keesecker, Julian
Santacoloma, Linda Sparks and
Dean Walters.
Olha Morekhodova Receives Key West High School’s
First Ever Full Ride Volleyball Scholarship
Congratulations to Olha Morekhodova who has earned Key West Hight Schools’s first
ever full-ride scholarship for volleyball. Ohla moved to Key West prior to her senior
year and became an integral part of the Conch volleyball program. Her skills, determination and teamwork have made her an asset to the team. She will continue both her
education and volleyball career at Indian River State College.
Coach Jessy Archer is proud
of her senior volleyball players.
All seven are attending college,
most on scholarship. What a
great group of young women
who truly demonstrate Conch
Pride! Olha Morekhodova: Indian River State College - Full Ride
Volleyball Scholarship, Madison
Dorman: University of Florida
- Full Ride Academic Scholarship, Shaniya Watson: Indian
River State University -Possible
Full Ride Basketball Scholarship, Lindsey Cowpland: Undecided pending track scholarship,
Britney Price: Miami Dade - Full
Ride Take Stock Scholarship, Leci
Archer: University of Central
Florida, and Courtnie Coleman:
Valdosta State University.
Left:
Ohla surrounded by
her family,
teammates,
coaches
Jessy
Archer
and Elise
Filbrandt,
special
teachers Liana Blanco
and Neda
Preston and
Athletic Director Ralph
Henriquez.
Left:
Coach Jessy Archer
and Coach Elise
Filbrandt with Olha
Morekhodova.
Right:
Ohla with the entire
team.
Left:
Senior volleyball
players - Leci Archer,
Courtnie Coleman,
Lindsey Cowpland,
Brittany Price, Madison
Dorman, and honoree
Olha Morekhodova .
Right:
Ohla and her friends.
Bud Brewer Turns 80 With
Celebration at Sweet Tea
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& Lighting
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Bud’s friends at his birthday party included: Jim Scholl, Wendy Lefere, Ron Demes, Mary Demes,
David Paul Horan, John Dolan-Heitlinger, Karen Horan, Capt. Pat Lefere, Ken Wells, Lenny, Stan
Ryzad, Dan Probert, Preston Brewer, and Greg Wilson.
School Board Candidate Yvette Talbott Campaign Party
At The Southernmost House
Ann & Dennis Wardlow, Fred Varela, Pam Davila, Rene, Dawn Crane, Yvette Talbott, Jennifer Walker & Jim Crane.
School board candidate Yvette Talbott with two of her three beautiful daughters, Caroline and Lauren.
Caroline Talbott, Brittney Hardin, Michelle Cohen, Pam Davilla, Yvette Talbott, Lauren Talbott & Alyssa McPherson .
Carrie Hieliesen, Yvette Talbott & Mary Maxwell.
Spencer Bryan, Anola Mira, Yvette Talbott, Jen & Tom Walker.
Dr. Fred and Diane Covan with Yvette Talbott.
Left:
Patty Cabrera,
Maryanne, Pete
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Talbott, Beth &
Scott Oropeza.
Salome Sands-McIntosh, Yvette Talbott & Acelia Cucci.
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Symphony Hosts Chamber Music Concert
First Summer Series for Classical Music Lovers
Left:
The Symphony’s first
chamber music concert
featured musicians:
Whitney LaGrange, violin,
Arthur Cook, cello, Jeffrey
Chappell, piano, Marda
Todd, viola, and Hideki
Sunaga, bass.
Right:
A promising nice-sized
crowd attended the
Symphony’s first summer
chamber music concert
offering. The Symphony
will be presenting yet
another concert next
month. Classical music
lovers should be delighted
with this series.
The Art Keeps Coming
At Art Gone Wild
On Duval
Right:
Artist Lisa Wilson shows her latest
work at Art Gone Wild.
Far Right:
Artist Arthur Wilson takes the lion
out of the jungle and into the gallery.
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Sirocco Crowned Queen Mother XXVIIII
A Queen Mother With Soul!
Above:Left:
From left back, Emcee Christopher Peterson, contestant Josie
P. Katt, contestant Elle Taylor,
Queen Mother XXVIIII Sirocco,
contestant Ida B, former Queen
Mother Just Whitney, and emcee
Randy Roberts. In front, escort
Mark Watson, pageant coordinator John “Ma” Evans, and escort
Alex.
Above:
From left, emcee
Christopher Peterson,
Elle Taylor, Josei
P.Katt, Queen Mother
XXVIIII Sirocco, Ida B,
former Queen Mother
Just Whitney, and emcee Randy Roberts.
Left:
Newly Crowned
Queen Mother XXVIIII
Sirocco being congratulated by Hospice
CEO Jody Gross.
Left:
First runner-up Elle Taylor, the
newly crowned Queen Mother
XXVIIII Sirocco, and former
Queen Mother Just Whitney.
Right:
Sirocco belted out a
soulful version of the
classic Motown hit,
“Something’s Gotta
Hold On Me” for her
talent number to take
this year’s crown.
School Board Candidate
John Welsh Campaign Party
Photos by Matt Kennard
Doug Walker, candidate John Welsh, Letesia Powell, Dan Dombrowski, Becky Davila, Marie Galloway, Kerri McLean, Leslie Holmes, Ann Marie Thurber. Back row: Randy Tynes, Gene Drum, Cissie,
Ed Salazar, Silvia Almeda, Nancy Thiel, Russell Britton, Joann Webster, Holly Hummell, Bobby
Menendez, and Lori Kelly.
Left:
School board candidate
John Welsh.
John Welsh and his eager campaign team are ready to roll!
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Dave Talpasz Appointed General
Manager of Tavern N Town
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The award-winning Tavern N Town restaurant, located at the prestigious
Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel, has named Dave Talpasz as General
Manager. Tavern N Town is known for setting high standards in service and
exceeding culinary expectations; Dave’s successful work experience is sure to
continue this tradition. Dave joins forces with the hotel’s creative culinary
master and award-winning chef, Kevin Montoya. “Dave brings a passion for
service excellence and is the ultimate host; he is looking forward to meeting
and getting to know the Key West community,” said Chef Montoya. Dave has
held leadership roles in distinctive restaurants in Gainesville and most recently, Orlando.
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and Roberta’s cousin.
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as the students with brand new iPads to use this coming school year. The
thankful faculty included: Eileen Dolan-Heitlinger, Monica Allen, Principal
Beth Harris, Danielle Gould, Beth Kilroe, Gene Drum, Erin Luciani, Sydney
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Photos by Matt Kennard.
Thirty-three graduates of Florida Keys Community College’s nursing program recite the Nursing Pledge during a traditional
Nursing Pinning Ceremony held in Tennessee Williams Theatre on May 4.
FKCC nursing program graduates Paul Hann, Sherilynne
Smith, Danny Molleda, and Kaitlin OConnor proudly show off
their newly-earned nursing pins.
Newly-engaged and newly-graduated nursing students Doug
Ortiz and Haydee Tejada presented each other with their
nursing pins.
Left:
FKCC Nursing
program graduate
Stefani Sergi passes
along the flame of
her nurse’s lamp to
classmate Heather
Rupert.
Right:
Stefani Sergi (right)
chose her mother to
present her with her
FKCC Nursing Pin.
FKCC nursing program graduates Paul Hann, Sherilynne Smith, Danny
Molleda, and Kaitlin O’Connor proudly show off their newly-earned nursing pins.
FKCC nursing program graduate Audrey Laudillay received her
nursing pin (and several hugs) from her son, David.
Sheriff Honors Employees of
the First Quarter
Sheriff Bob Peryam and
members of the Sheriff ’s Office honored employees of the first quarter
Friday in a special ceremony held in
Marathon. The Sheriff ’s Office Employee of the Quarter Awards honor
those who perform their duties in
an exemplary fashion. They are
nominated for the award by supervisors, fellow employees or anyone
in the agency who thinks they are
deserving of
the honor. The
first quarter
awards for
2012 went to
the following
employees:
Deputy Sheriff
of the Quarter:
Detective Sgt.
Linda Mixon,
Major Crimes
Unit; Detention Deputy of
the Quarter:
Adelaide Killen, Main Jail
Laundry Officer; Support Employee
of the Quarter: Jo Socha, Internal
Affairs Executive Assistant; Reserve
Deputy of the Quarter: Reserve Lt.
Bob Smith, Lower Keys District;
and Cadet / Explorer of the Quarter: Explorer Angel Muino-Tijerina.
Pictured from left, Det. Dep. Adelaide
Killen, Res. Lt. Bob Smith, Det. Sgt.
Linda Mixon, Exec. Asst. Jo Socha
and Sheriff Bob Peryam.
Boy Scouts Help Out with
Local Postal Food Drive
Robert Cullember Troop 578, Andrew Edge Pack 583, Dylan Grantham Troop 573 with
Mimi Grantham help collect food for the Keys Postal Food Drive.
Please feel free to contact us for
more information at:
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Troop 573 of Big Pine helps Big Pine Postal Food Drive sort food brought in from the food drive.
The Dancing Classroom Interschool Dance-Off
Dancing With The Star Students!
Photos by Tom Oosshterhoud
Dancing Classrooms is made possible by the Educational Coalition for Monroe County, in collaboration with Monroe County School District, the Florida
Keys Council of the Arts, and the American Ballroom Theatre. This residency
was also sponsored by the Key West Sunrise Rotary. Many thanks to Christina
Belotti and Tina Belotti
At Dancing Classrooms Finale
Tina and
Christina
Belotti are
the magical
mother/daughter team who
make Dancing
Classrooms
possible in the
Florida Keys.
This year’s judges for the Dancing Classrooms finale competition included, from left: Col. Rick
Ramsay, Denis Hyland, Rosemary Enright, Mark Todaro, the honorable Judge Tewgan Slaton, and
Marathon Councilman Mike Cinque.
The exhibition dance team.
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