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'One-eyed Jacks': ADS Global's Ron McKay (left) and friend Frank Squilla get their 'pirate' personas going at the Hanover Charities 'Shipwrecked' Sugar Cane Ball on Saturday, February 18 at the Round Hill Hotel and Villas in Hanover.
Peg Watson (left) and Veronique Pittman are very colourful.
Coyaba's Kevin and Joanna Robertson pose for Outlook.
From left: General manager of Round Hill, Omar Robinson, chairman of Hanover Charities, Katrin Casserly, and designer Vanessa Noel.
Former United States ambassador to Jamaica Brenda LaGrange Johnson, Island Outposts' Chris Blackwell and Rose Hall Development's Michele Rollins make a happy picture at the Sugar Cane Ball.
Seated from left: Tryall's Kim Herlinger and Tony and Sheila Hart. Back row from left: Sue McManus and Paula Kerr-Jarrett are enjoying each other's company at the Jarrett at the Hanover Charities Sugar Cane Ball.
Scotia Investments' Roger Grant and Dr Tracey Wright of Globalivity are looking cosy.- Photos by Janet Silvera
Maritime and Transport Services' Kim Clarke and Sonja Voisin of Gulf Shipping relax at the ball.- Photos by Janet Silvera
John and Paola Byles stay close together.
Newly-weds Dr D.K. Duncan and wife Beverley donned their pirates attire for the ball.
From left: Fennella Holland, Denise Taylor and Josef Forstmayr.
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Janet Silvera, Senior Gleaner Writer

WESTERN BUREAU:On the order of Captain Vanessa Noel, a large contingent of 'shipwrecked pirates' invaded the island of Round Hill on Saturday, February 18 for the annual Hanover Charities Sugar Cane Ball.

"Attend at your own risk," read the order, but the only thing at risk was the large number of treasure chests that lined the entrance to the fabulous setting created by the genius of a decorator, hotelier Joanne Robertson.

By the time first mate Josef Forstmayr cast the anchor on the seaside terrace of the Hanover resort, all 'pirates' had arrived, the two sheets were hoisted to the wind and a silent auction and art exhibition were in full swing.

For 55 years, Hanover Charities has been responsible for a multitude of good works among the local community in the area, its overriding mission - to improve the education and health of the community.

In the last 10 years, probably the most aggressive in its history, Hanover Charities has raised over US$1.4 in order to fund school feeding, the elderly and indigent programmes throughout the parish.

"Together we can make a difference and influence the betterment of society around us," declares Katrin Casserly, committee chair.

Those who helped to make it happen again this year included: Dr Candace Hart, Jennifer Flanagan, Dorothy Harker, Jeanne Chisholm, Ann Delisser, Sue McManus, Nicole Dormeuil, Patricia Falkenbuerg, Ann Guarla, Emma Grinley, Hope Markes, Simone Maffessanti, Shelagh Routh, Manuela Goren, Lolita Isaacs, Nora Johnson and Margaret Hodges.

janet.silvera@gleanerjm.com