Issue #41 — Friday, December 20, 2013
THANKSGIVING DAY TRAGEDY: Increasing Doubts About What Really Happened To Charles Eimers
Charles Eimers was finally going to realize his dream: leave Michigan and spend a winter in Key West. It was Thanksgiving morning and at 61 years of age Eimers had made it to the Southernmost City. But before his first day in the ‘tropics’ was over he would mysteriously die in the hands of police, Read More...
Prayer in Marathon: Does the Public Want It?
It’s been well publicized that the city of Marathon recently passed a resolution that calls for a non-denominational prayer at the beginning of its meetings. The council members said they were responding, in part, to a “lot of emails” on the subject and moved forward with a vote of 4-1. They got exactly 12 emails Read More...
THE DAY THE POLICE CHIEF WAS TRICKED INTO RESIGNING
Because I edited Key West The Newspaper (KWTN) for 18 years before retiring last year, the new editors have asked me to periodically look back at some of the more sensational and/or unusual stories we covered back in the “old days.” Today, I will re-report to you the story of how controversial Key West Police Read More...
GREEN Reactor: The GREEN MILE-stones
As we reach the end of 2013, let’s do the “milestones” thing: This is my 20th new GREEN Reactor column in The Blue Paper. It’s also my 70th newspaper column or article (most of which involve GREEN issues) published continuously over the last few years in papers here in Key West. A few weeks ago Read More...
Gravity and Justice For All … Lower Florida Keys Shitgrinder Rebellion
Aw shit … This all falls on mechanically retarded me to try to explain why it it a terrible idea to use shit grinder pumps in the Cudjoe sewer district anywhere gravity sewer systems can be used. (more…)
DEATH IN PARADISE: A YEAR LATER [CHARLES EIMERS MEMORIAL] NOWHERE TO RUN: NEW VIDEO DEVASTATING TO KWPD CREDIBILITY [CHIEF LEE DEPOSITION VIDEO] EIMERS IN-CUSTODY-DEATH UPDATE: MISSING VIDEO SURFACES KATHY SMITH, LEAD FDLE INVESTIGATOR IN CHARLES EIMERS CASE PUT ON ADMINITRATIVE LEAVE KWPD & FDLE, PARTNERS IN CRIME? CHARLES EIMERS UPDATE: Police, Death, and Missing Videotapes Read More...
NOWHERE TO RUN: NEW VIDEO DEVASTATING TO KWPD CREDIBILITY [CHIEF LEE DEPOSITION VIDEO] EIMERS IN-CUSTODY-DEATH UPDATE: MISSING VIDEO SURFACES KATHY SMITH, LEAD FDLE INVESTIGATOR IN CHARLES EIMERS CASE PUT ON ADMINITRATIVE LEAVE KWPD & FDLE, PARTNERS IN CRIME? CHARLES EIMERS UPDATE: Police, Death, and Missing Videotapes THE BURGLAR, THE VIGILANTE, AND THE AXE OF Read More...
Here we go again, thirteen more victims of a deranged killer with a gun. I don’t care anymore! Why should any of us care? It seems to be a popular American past time, like football or NASCAR. Why all the righteous and fevered outrage every single time this happens? We never do a thing about Read More...
Serpentine Leadership Maintains Status Quo–World Counterparts Thrive
It’s unfortunate that some employed by our school district aren’t measuring up to the enormous responsibility that has been entrusted to them. It’s frightening that the fate of our nation rests in their hands. Placing flawed, corrupted and incompetent individuals with our students is a staffing practice enjoyed by too many school systems. Cronyism and Read More...
Ignorant, Education Deficient, or Just Plain Lazy?
The conversation following a posting on FaceBook; a link to an article posted on WesternJournalism.com called “In 2014, The Obama Dictatorship Will Be Complete”. (Un-named facebook poster#1) OH LOL ! More conspiracy horseshit huh ? The next article I expect to see is how Obama is the anti-christ…..that will be a hoot ! ….but in all seriousness, this website Read More...
Simonton Street Trailer Park: News From A Former Resident
I’m here in Panama City Beach. Joe Cleghorn caused me to leave my whole life behind. I scoured Key West, and found nothing that wasn’t a joke, rent wise and space wise. One “studio” I found, on United Street, was a room in an old house that had been broken up into apartments. The ‘studio” Read More...
I hope Mr. Cooper will write an article saying that forcing Americans to buy automobile liability insurance should be illegal. True, I can avoid such insurance by not driving, but the government has no right to force me to buy such insurance as a condition of driving. From my experience working at the Florida Keys Read More...
I hope Mr. Cooper will write an article saying that forcing Americans to buy automobile liability insurance should be illegal. True, I can avoid such insurance by not driving, but the government has no right to force me to buy such insurance as a condition of driving. From my experience working at the Florida Keys Read More...
Clean Water Advocates from Panhandle to Keys Launch Floridians’ Clean Water Declaration Campaign
Orlando: Clean water advocates representing every corner of the state came together today to announce the launch of the Floridians’ Clean Water Declaration Campaign. The Declaration, already signed by 46 organizations even before the official launch, is a positive vision to inspire people to work together to find solutions to Florida’s water quality and quantity Read More...
It’s Christmas with The Love Lane Gang
Remember The Drifters’ doo-wop version of “White Christmas?” Or Brenda Lee’s rockabilly rendition of “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree?” How about Elvis’ rhythm-and-blues “Blue Christmas?” The family-friendly foot-stomping Love Lane Gang continues to create their musical ruckus all around town this week, tossing in these old Christmas favorites with their all-season repertoire from Tom Waits, Read More...
Florida Keys Council of the Arts Cultural Calendar Thursday, November 6 thru Wednesday, November 12
Visit keysarts.com, Cultural Calendar for more listings and events throughout the Keys. Key West Happenings ARTISTS RECEPTIONS / EXHIBITIONS Thursday Polar Opposites Opening Reception, 6 PM Lucky Street Gallery, 540 Greene St. 294-3973. Luckystreetgallery.com James Barr-Nobles, B. Lucy Stevens. (more…)
VNA/Hospice Honors Lower Matecumbe Mermaids
The Lower Matecumbe Mermaids were honored at the 2013 Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Florida Keys Annual Meeting and Celebration for their fundraising efforts for the agency. Every year, the Mermaids hold a Christmas party and fundraiser in order to raise funds for VNA/Hospice. These funds assist VNA/Hospice in caring for residents and Read More...
NAVY LEAGUE COMMISSIONING COMMITTEE FUNDRAISER AT THE BOTTLECAP
The Key West Navy League Commissioning Committee invites you to a fundraiser in support of the Coast Guard Fast Response Cutters upcoming commissioning’s. Please join the fun at the Bottle Cap Groove Lounge, 1128 Simonton Street, on Friday, 10 January, 5-8PM. There will be music, free food, a silent auction, 50-50 raffle, AND celebrity bartenders Read More...
Southernmost Magnolia, the Key West version of the renowned New England band Magnolia, plays a unique blend of Cajun, country, and bluegrass music. Led by singer and guitarist Maggie Moniz, with local fixtures Steve Gibson on mandolin and Chief Billy on bass, and world-famous Chuck Sherman on pedal steel, they play good time music sure Read More...
The holidays are just about upon us, and the City of Key West wants to remind folks of some changes next week: · Parking will be free on December 24th and December 25th · Bus service will be free on December 23rd and 24th · There will be no bus service on December 25th · Trash Read More...
Though every entry into this year’s Holiday Parade was a winner the moment it brought a smile to a child’s face, four entries earned special recognition from the judges. Best Commercial – Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority Best Non Profit – Basilica School of Key West Best Youth Group – Boys and Girls Club – Big Read More...
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