WWW.KEYSINFONET.COM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2014 VOLUME 61, NO. 3 G 25 CENTS KEYS WEATHER Cold blast is short-lived Keynoter Staff That month, the Keys 51 degrees at the Garden on Big Pine Key, 35 mph at saw two weeks of biting Still, strong wind gusts overnight Cove Marina in Key Largo. Florida Keys Marathon Think the past two days cold. It was so bad that fish- Monday, Tuesday kept Keys chilled Temperatures remained the Airport and 36 mph on were cold? Then you ermen were bringing to same from Key Largo to Upper Matecumbe Key. weren’t here four years ago. shore sea turtles they found and they could be returned ager Bette Zirkelbach. Key West. “Wind chills, an estimate “If it’s anything, it’s our floating or lethargic due to to the water. Rizzo said that from Peak wind gusts were 41 of how the air feels on first taste of winter,” said waters plummeting to as Still, it’s been cold. around 7 p.m. Monday to 8 mph at Naval Air Station exposed skin calculated Jon Rizzo, warning coordi- low as 47 degrees. The Monday night, turtles in the a.m. Tuesday, temperatures Key West’s Boca Chica from the combination of nation meteorologist for the Turtle Hospital in Marathon hospital’s outdoor pools dropped to a low of 53 field, 50 mph at Fort temperature and wind speed, National Weather Service in filled with around 170 deemed to be “critical” degrees on Ramrod Key and Jefferson in Dry Tortugas likely dipped a little below Key West. “But it’s not green and loggerhead sea were brought inside, in the Little Venice neigh- National Park, 34 mph in the January 2010.” turtles until the cold abated according to hospital man- borhood of Marathon, and National Key Deer Refuge See Weather, 2A
ALL-STARS SWEEP ISLAMORADA Sewer work resumes at dolphin site the attraction. Theater of Sea But when a check was workers stage taken to Islamorada offices Monday, it was refused. protest Tuesday “We’re trying to give them the money but they By KEVIN WADLOW refused to stop drilling,” Senior Staff Writer Theater of the Sea curator [email protected] Beverly Osborne said. “It’s like a bad movie. We just A staff protest at Theater don’t understand.” of the Sea and an offer to pay Theater of the Sea staff for delays did not stop fears that drilling a hole for a drilling on the Old Highway sewer pipeline beneath a bordering the Windley Key channel that feeds fresh sea- marine-mammal attraction. water to the attraction’s dis- Reynolds Water Islamorada play ponds could cut off the “is beginning the drilling this needed intake. morning,” Islamorada waste- The facility’s resident dol- water manager Greg Tindle phins, sea lions and sea tur- said Tuesday in a brief e-mail tles could become sick if the An all-star team of to the Keynoter. flow gets blocked or contam- under-17 girls soccer Theater of the Sea owner inated by bacteria released by P.F. McKenney Jr. thought drilling through the ancient players from the Florida his offer to pay $5,000 for coral bedrock, Osborne said. Keys Soccer Club swept each day of drilling delay had Contractors told Theater three games in the Orange been accepted over the week- Classic College Showcase end, says a statement from See Sewer, 2A Tournament, which gives college coaches a chance IN THE COURTS to get a look at Florida’s best prep players. Here (above), Coral Shores High’s Accused killer Noelle Perry heads a ball away from the action during a game against in court today Tampa, and (right) Hurricane Paris Gasser gets Helfrich the the best of a Team Boca Helfrich charged day after defender. Story, 1B in 2011 slaying Johanson’s body was Photos courtesy of elderly man found after FLORIDA KEYS SOCCER CLUB a statewide By SEAN KINNEY be-on-the- [email protected] lookout was UPPER KEYS issued. He More than two years after HELFRICH was driving an elderly man was found Johanson’s auto and had dead in his New Town Key taken Johanson’s phone Sailor rescued when winds disable boat West apartment, the man and credit card. By KEVIN WADLOW Largo, around 3 a.m., to help for repainting. After recent- and making no headway. I accused in his killing goes to A month after he was Senior Staff Writer in the rescue. ly losing his job in the sea- could not maintain any court today. arrested, Helfrich, who served [email protected] Crew aboard a 45-foot wall business, the 26-year directional control.” Tod Helfrich, 49, is charged state prison time from Sept. U.S. Coast Guard vessel Navy veteran planned a trip His sails were stretched so with first-degree murder, 19, 1999, to Nov. 22, 2001, for A lost battle against rag- from Station Islamorada had to the Caribbean. tight by gusty winds over 30 grand theft auto and fraudulent grand theft, was investigated ing seas forced a veteran been tracking Wilkinson’s “I knew there was weather knots that Wilkinson could use of a credit card stemming for sexually assaulting his Marathon sailor to abandon boat, a 1978 Bombay coming but I intended to be in not lower them. He called for from the death of Carl Keys cellmate. No charges his 31-foot sailboat before Clipper named Imma-nu-el, Miami before it hit,” help as the sloop was blown Johanson. Johanson was found were filed in that incident. dawn Tuesday. for several hours after he Wilkinson said. “I was making from Hawk Channel into dead in his apartment on Sept. Helfrich is set to appear “That boat was my only called for help. decent progress but Monday deep offshore water. 2, 2011, at the Henry Haskins today at the Freeman Justice asset and my home for 10 “The Coast Guard guys afternoon, the wind just died. I The Coast Guard boat Senior Citizen Plaza on Center before Monroe County years,” said Kevin were absolutely great,” literally was becalmed in the crew planned to put men Kennedy Drive. His throat was Circuit Court Judge Mark Wilkinson, 59. “The last Wilkinson said. “I cannot calm before the storm.” aboard to help handle the slashed. Jones for a hearing, a run-up thing I wanted to do was step speak highly enough about Winds steadily increased sailboat but seas up to 12 Law enforcement officials to his scheduled Jan. 27 trial. off into the ocean.” them.” but Wilkinson was confident feet made the transfer or have said Helfrich met A U.S. Coast Guard heli- Wilkinson, a Boot Key in his boat. “In a matter of a tow impossible, so a Coast Johanson at a Duval Street Randleman homicide copter had dropped a rescue Harbor liveaboard, said he few hours, the seas built and Guard helicopter was dis- gay bar in the days leading up On Monday, two other swimmer into the water, left Marathon early Monday the winds increased. I was to the murder. about 20 miles off Key to reach a Miami boatyard running my diesel engine See Rescue, 2A Orlando police arrested See Homicide, 2A
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NEWS BRIEFS KEY WEST KEY WEST District, union Cop put on leave to resume talks Cops call meeting Unionized Monroe County during investigation teachers will meet with a ing an “ongoing investiga- to address thefts School District labor attorney FDLE and DCF tion” in conjunction with on Thursday and Jan. 16 to confirm Arroyo DCF based on a referral Residents say They don’t have a suspect.” “My concern as a three- continue negotiations for a from Key West police. To address community time victim is that while the one-year employment con- investigation Arroyo is the school it could be concern, which has been cir- first two times I had a door tract covering the 2013-14 resources officer at Key culating through a Facebook open, the third time it was school year. Keynoter Staff West High School. Police work of one group page and an online through locked doors,” he The two sessions are set spokeswoman Alyson petition, Police Chief Donie said. “I had to harden my for 3:30 p.m. at Marathon The Florida Depar- Crean said Arroyo was put By SEAN KINNEY Lee has called a meeting to house. My wife still has High School. tment of Law Enforce - on paid leave Dec. 17. He [email protected] address the issue for 6:30 nightmares about having UTM President Holly ment and the state earns $49,036 per year. tonight at the city Ferry somebody in the house.” Hummell-Gorman maintains Department of Children Crean said Arroyo was Some residents of the Terminal, 100 Grinnell St. On Oct. 17 Boettger that a proposed contract pro- and Families are investi- hired in 1999, then close-knit Old Town neigh- Crean said Lee and detec- called police when he woke vision that would allow the gating the circumstances resigned in April 2011. He borhood surrounding the Key tives will be on hand to up and discovered $300 School Board to invoke that led to a Key West was rehired in December West Cemetery are on edge as answer questions and see missing from his wallet. He unpaid furlough days for Police Department school that same year. they believe some recent bur- “what they can find out from told them the same thing hap- teachers and other staff if resource officer being Arroyo’s personnel file glaries in the area are connect- the community.” pened the previous night, finances dictate it has placed on paid administra- doesn’t include any repri- ed and the work of one person. She also said that a statisti- Oct. 16. Boettger called expired. Bob Norton, the tive leave. mands. In 2000, he was But city police haven’t cal breakdown of the burgla- again on Oct. 26 after he district’s chief negotiator, Aside from confirming recognized by the Federal identified a discernable pat- ries being attributed to the so- woke up to find $150 and an says it hasn’t. the investigation, authori- Bureau of Investigation for tern or piece of evidence that called “cemetery thief” isn’t Apple iPad gone. On Oct. 30, the district ties would provide no “exceptional service in the suggests a single culprit, possible, as there’s not a fixed “What we’ve lost in Key and UTM reached a tentative other details. public interest” and in department spokeswoman area or start date to look at. West is not just our money and agreement that was never put FDLE spokeswoman 2006 he was named officer Alyson Crean said. But she did say police have our electronics but we’ve lost to the union membership for Gretl Plessinger would say of the quarter, Crean said. “The assumption that it’s increased patrols in the area. this wonderful feeling of safe- ratification because the only that her office is work- one suspect is made by some “I think there’s a real level ty and security,” Boettger said. Florida Education Associa- of the residents,” she said, of concern,” Olivia Street For more on this story, go tion, the union’s legal adding, “But I think [detec- resident Rick Boettger, a to www.KeysInfoNet.com. umbrella, didn’t agree with tives] are open to anything. reported victim, said. the furlough language. 80 expected In 2011, the board man- CRIME FRONT dated a seven-day unpaid fur- lough program that saved by Thursday $1.7 million per year for two years. Superintendent Mark From Weather, 1A region of 50 mph Alleged videotaper bonds out Porter and the board have occurred as the cold front Keynoter Staff voyeurism copied it to her computer, maintained that the furloughs 45 degrees in the Key moved through.” after the 16- “realized she was being video are gone but the language Largo area Tuesday morn- This cold blast will be A 44-year-old Islamorada year-old girl recorded and told her older allowing them to be imposed ing,” Rizzo said. short-lived, Rizzo said. man jailed Friday for reportedly sister,” Herrin said. The girls should stay in the contract. “The peak wind gusts “We are expecting allegedly secretly videotap- found the then told their mother. The union covers 525 occurred at most loca- temperatures to rebound ing a teenage girl in the bath- camera hid- On Jan. 1, Detective Manny teachers and 114 school- tions several hours after above 70 degrees [today], room of her Islamorada home den in a Cuervo was assigned to inves- related personnel. the cold front moved and even getting close to was freed on $15,000 bond clock in the tigate and found evidence that through, but before mid- 80 degrees by Thursday,” Monday in an appearance bathroom. “Adams was shown clearly on night [Monday]. The he said. before Circuit Court Judge ADAMS When the camera’s video recording KEYS WEATHER only exception was at At 2 p.m. Tuesday in Luis Garcia. she found it, she looked at it placing the device in the bath- Dry Tortugas, when the Hibbing, Minn., it was 9 Douglas Adams, whom closer and realized it con- room,” Herrin said. highest peak gust in our degrees below zero. PREDICTED TEMPERATURES Monroe County Detention tained a hidden camera, Herrin didn’t say how Center booking records list as a Deputy Becky Herrin said. Adams got the camera into DAY HIGH LOW “waste operator,” was charged She removed the digital stor- the bathroom or if he and the WED. 75 72 Big Pine death with a felony count of video age card from the device, girl’s family know each other. THURS. 81 74 FRI. 83 76 CRIME FRONT SAT. 84 76 might be drugs mother’s home in the Forecast: Expect partly From Homicide, 1A Facing DUI, investigator quits Seahorse RV Park during cloudy skies with a chance an apparent robbery, pos- Keynoter Staff Staples Ave. in a report. Cohens refused to of showers. accused Keys killers appeared in front of sibly related to a drug deal. after he submit to a breath test, The pair was in court Franklin Cohens, a backed a Rodriguez wrote. Visit KeysNet.com/weather Monroe County Judge Monday for a status hear- Monroe County State State Following a request from for radar and extended forecast. Wayne Miller. Marathon residents ing ahead of a trial sched- Attorney’s Office investiga- Attorney’s Vogel to Gov. Rick Scott, William Dieguez, who uled for March 17. Both tor arrested Dec. 18 for Office- Cohens’ prosecution has BEACH ADVISORIES turned 24 on Jan. 5, and have been in custody since allegedly driving under the owned 2008 been assigned to the Miami- Sean Roberts, 20 are their arrests. influence of alcohol, resigned Ford Escape Dade State Attorney’s Office Court records indicate his job as of Dec. 31. into a Kia because of a possible conflict The Monroe County charged with first-degree COHENS Health Department tests murder in the May 22, attorneys on both sides are That’s according to a pre- owned by of interest, Vogel said. Keys beaches every two 2010, shooting death of 18- going through the eviden- pared statement from State Ryan Darrah. It happened Cohens is due in court for weeks for the presence of year-old Big Pine Key res- tiary discovery process. In Attorney Catherine Vogel. around 8:35 p.m. arraignment Jan. 24 at 8:30 enteric bacteria. There cur- ident Frank Randleman. December, forensics experts She was in court Tuesday and When police arrived, they a.m. in front of Monroe rently are no beaches with Dieguez and Roberts were appointed to testify couldn’t be reached for fur- found Cohens with bloodshot County Judge Wayne Miller health advisories against are accused of shooting about DNA evidence. ther comment. watery eyes, and his “eyelids in Key West. Cohens is repre- swimming. Randleman in his grand- Key West police arrested were droopy,” Officer sented by attorney Sam Franklin Cohens, 48, at 2510 Alexander Rodriguez wrote Kaufman. CRIME FRONT CONTACT US Boat is likely
Upper Keys Felonies charged for crab certificates 91655 Overseas Highway not salvageable owner, cates to the listed buyers. Tavernier, FL 33070 lifejacket before “I took a Keynoter Staff From Rescue, 1A Marisol “Mr. Lorenzo sold the Newsroom . . . .(305) 852-3216 leap of leap of faith” and A Big Pine Key man was Falcon. tags ... by fraudulently filling Advertising . . .(305) 852-3216 jumped into the ocean. patched. arrested Monday on felony When two out both stone [crab] tag Fax ...... (305) 853-1040 “They plucked me out “The boat was getting charges of faking paperwork buyers filed transfer applications and the Fax ...... (305) 852-0199 and I watched my boat severely pounded,” to sell 380 certificates for applications bill of sale, then forging Mrs. drift away,” Wilkinson Wilkinson said. “The only stone-crab traps. with the Falcon’s signature on them,” Marathon said. “I have absolutely way I felt safe was lie on Pedro L. Lorenzo, 48, is FWC last the warrant says. 3015 Overseas Highway no idea where it’s going to the cabin floor.” accused by Florida Fish and summer to The FWC tracks the sale (P.O. Box 500158) end up.” Eventually the heli- Wildlife Conservation Com - LORENZO transfer lots of trap certificates, which Marathon, FL 33050-0158 Wilkinson estimated copter pilot radioed, mission investigators of fail- of 300 and 80 certificates to were created to ensure the Newsroom(305) 743-5551 his boat — named for a “Captain, it’s time to get ing to properly register the them, state staff said the number of traps in the fishery Advertising . . .(305) 743-5551 biblical passage meaning off the boat.” sale of the certificates, which paperwork was not complete. is limited to a specific level. Fax ...... (305) 743-6397 “God is with us” — is Wilkinson filled a plas- is required for each stone- The warrant indicates Lorenzo’s bond was Fax ...... (305) 743-9586 worth about $45,000, tic bag with family photos, crab trap placed in the water. Lorenzo submitted transfer placed at $40,000 for four including $5,000 spent in his wallet and passport. He According to an arrest applications signed with felony counts of making an E-mail tucked the bag into his the last six months. [email protected] warrant, Lorenzo, using his Marisol’s name as seller. improper trap-certificate wife’s saltwater products Falcon said her signature on transfer, and four misde- Missing your paper? license, purchased 500 trap the documents was forged, and meanor counts of filing false We no longer offer same-day certificates from their legal that she did not sell the certifi- applications. redelivery for missing or wet papers. Customers can request a credit or next-day Paddy wagon standing by redelivery by calling 743-5551. After hours, call DABBERT From Sewer, 1A toll-free (800) 843-4372. Milton F. Dabbert was taken to his heavenly home on of the Sea staff that the Tuesday, December 17, 2013. FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER (ISSN COFFEY He was born on February 25, drilling is safe but did not 1921 in Saginaw, Michigan 8756-6427, USPS# 0201-620) is Marie Coffey, 90, of provide details, she said. and married Arloa Huebner published semi-weekly by Florida Marathon, FL passed away on “We don’t know it the risk who predeceased him in 2005. Keys Keynoter, P.O. Box 500158, Saturday December 28, 2013 Milton managed several is great or minimal,” Marathon, Florida 33050-0158. at her home in Marathon. She automobile dealerships before Osborne said. “But it’s not Subscription rates are $54.23 in was born on January 27, 1923 retiring to Marathon in 1994. the Keys. Your Keynoter home in McKeesport, PA. worth it to us to put our ani- He was a member of Martin delivery subscription includes Marie retired from the United Luther Chapel. He leaves two mals at risk.” States Navy. She has lived in the Sunday edition of The daughters and their spouses, Theater of the Sea Marathon since 1966, coming Miami Herald. Keynoter mail Julie Bartley (John) and Nancy from Annandale, Virginia. planned to have experts take subscriptions: $64.84 in Florida Warner (Richard). He also Surviving is her long lifetime coral samples and run other and $60.32 out-of-state. Please leaves his sister, Anita companion Al Wagner; call for all other rates, including (Marvin) Page and several tests to assure the intake daughter Cynthia Coffey overseas mail. Periodicals Postage nieces and nephews. He is channel would not be Armstrong of Chula Vista, CA; Paid at Marathon, Florida and best known as "G" the loving granddaughter Dorothy Marie harmed, while paying for additional mailing offices. grandfather to three grand- Randell-Valdes; great children: Kelly Warner delays, she said. grandson Thomas Andrew POSTMASTER: Address changes (Samantha), Allison Baltzersen Construction alterna- Barbusca. Funeral services to FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER, (Jasper) and Alexis Warner were held on Friday January 3, tives were discussed but PO BOX 500158, MARATHON, FL and four great-grandchildren, 2014 at the Dean-Lopez appear to be too expensive 33050-0158. Ian and Ivy Warner and Annika Funeral Home Big Pine Key, and Ava Baltzersen. for Islamorada to consider, Theater of the Sea staff gather Tuesday to protest sewer FL. Burial was held on Funeral services will be held Monday January 6, 2014 at she said. drilling that runs below a seawater intake used by the on January 9, 2014, 11am, at Palms Woodlawn Cemetery, “While we appreciate any Martin Luther Chapel, Mara- attraction. Naranja, FL. The Dean-Lopez thon, Florida and interment costly construction modifica- Funeral Home Big Pine Key CALL service on January 17, 2014 tions, the impact of this haste the park and its employees.” the Sea, said agency spokes- was entrusted with all funeral 11am at the Florida National CLASSIFIEDS arrangements. to move forward could be far The Monroe County woman Becky Herrin. “We Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. worse,” McKenney said in Sheriff’s Office stationed a do not anticipate having to In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made the statement. “We will hold jail-transport bus at the use it, but in our business to Martin Luther Chapel, them accountable for any Plantation Key Government preparation is important so 743-5551 325 122nd Street, Marathon, abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVYXYZ<>1234567890,./-=_+: damage done to the animals Center “just in case” of we just parked it up there.” Florida 33050. and any financial impact to protest arrests at Theater of Keynoter KeysInfoNet.com Wednesday, January 8, 2014 3A
IN THE COURTS D 4 years later, DUI death trial nears By RYAN McCARTHY May 2, considered legally drunk. ness in the Florida Keys any [email protected] 2010, three Hall and Snyder had longer,” he said. months after reportedly gone to the Dion’s That meant Hall was, by Michigan native and sea- he crashed a On the Run convenience store law, “off bond” and had to sonal Middle Keys resident 2001 Chevy near mile marker 47.5 for cig- surrender himself to Florida Richard Lee Hall could Corvette arettes and were headed south authorities. He was in finally face DUI-manslaugh- driven into a to their 11th Street homes. Michigan at the time and ter charges going on four metal pole Hall apparently lost control of drove to the Keys to turn years since he allegedly and fence the sports car and drove off himself in, Heffernan said. caused the death of 61-year- HALL along U.S. the road, striking a fence on Becker “graciously re- old Bernie Snyder in a 1. Snyder was tossed from the bayside of U.S. 1. evaluated the bond situation drunk-driving accident. the car and died; he wasn’t On Oct. 18 last year, Hall and Mr. Hall is currently out “He’s been spending [time wearing a seatbelt. was arrested on two felony on bond again. He’s been in Marathon] getting ready An April 2010, an arrest charges that he failed to Johnny-on-the-spot when for the case. The trial, if we warrant issued by acting appear for a court date. he’s been asked to be in don’t resolve it in another Circuit Court Judge Ruth Heffernan said the arrest was court,” Heffernan said. way, [should be] in the next Becker said Hall had a blood caused by a misunderstanding Hall’s trial has been three to four months I would alcohol content of .104 at with Hall’s bonding agency. delayed for numerous rea- estimate,” Hall’s attorney, 8:24 p.m. the night of the “He did not fail to appear. sons, including personal William Heffernan, said. crash. The crash happened at The bonding agency out of issues Heffernan has experi- Hall, 68, was arrested on 5:40 p.m. In Florida, .08 is Miami elected to not do busi- enced in recent years. KEY COLONY BEACH March 11 election qualifying opens By RYAN McCARTHY “Key Wovas is Paterson, [email protected] Colony a 20-year 75, retired Beach is well Keys prop- as a Key Barring last-minute entries, set up over erty owner Colony it appears three candidates will the years and who moved Beach city vie for two open seats on the it continues to Key employee in Key Colony Beach City to be a well- Colony full- August after Commission in March. run, dynamic time three seven years. Incumbent Geraldine Zahn little city,” years ago. She served is seeking a fourth two-year PATERSON Zahn said. WOVAS He said he ZAHN as an assis- term while newcomers Ed Zahn said her main goals would also like to help see tant city clerk. Wovas and Lyn Paterson are if re-elected would be to the city through sewer “I think I’m the best can- making their first forays into maintain the city’s “financial improvements and other cap- didate to run because I just the political arena. Com- stability” and to “continue ital projects. retired from City Hall,” she missioner John DeNeale our improvements to “I thought that my back- said. “This is my life and I declined to seek re-election. stormwater infrastructure and ground might be helpful to intend to stay here. I always Qualifying for the Key the city’s sewer system.” the commission in dealing like to keep active and con- Colony election began on The stormwater and sewer with the projects and moving tribute to the city I live in.” Tuesday and runs through project on Key Colony is the city forward,” he said. Paterson bought property noon Jan. 14. Should anyone more than $1 million in total. Wovas, 75, is a retired sen- on Key Colony Beach in else decide to join the race It includes a new reverse ior executive with CSX 1990 and has lived there full- Held on the grounds of the (the top two vote-getters are osmosis portion of the Transportation Co., a large time since 1995. She’s a for- elected), it would cost them a sewage treatment plant, North American rail company. mer Cabana Club and Exit $371.43 filing fee. The elec- allowing the city to re-use “It’s going to take some Realty employee. tion is March 11. water on city-owned proper- financial planning and what Paterson said a main focus Zahn recently took over as ties like its nine-hole par- I’ll call fairly important for her would be a more effi- Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce interim mayor/administrator three golf course. negotiations to bring these cient wastewater billing sys- 31020 Overseas Highway on Key Colony, replacing “That saves us a lot of projects to fruition,” he said. tem that could save the city Mile Marker 31 G Big Pine Key Commissioner Ron Sutton, money being able to use that Wovas added that his time money. She said it could be who stepped down for family instead of [Florida Keys is “limitless to be able to sup- “less time-consuming send- For more information contact LKCC: (305) 872-2411 G (800) 872-3722 reasons (although he is still a Aqueduct Authority] water,” port the community and ing bills out every three [email protected] commissioner). she said. that’s my interest.” months to 900 people.” CONCH KEY New firehouse getting stained glass By KEVIN WADLOW bers advised Melville that tion or major renovations Senior Staff Writer “they were looking for some- toward public art. [email protected] thing that reflects the island’s Three artists submitted pro- commercial fishing history and posals for the Conch Key fire- A proposal for three fire fighting,” Melville said. house. A county arts advisory stained-glass panels based on The Monroe County committee ranked Melville’s the island’s fishing and fire- Commission will be asked as the highest on quality, fighting heritage has been to approve the $14,000 proj- endurance, character, compati- selected for the newly expand- ect at its Jan. 16 meeting in bility and other criteria. ed Conch Key firehouse. Key West. Artists were given the Virginia artist Maureen The Art in Public Places option of submitting a design Melville designed the panels, program was enacted by for the top windows or for an to cover a top-floor window county law in 2001, and is outdoor sculpture. space measuring 12 feet by 4 largely administered by the The three panels in feet, in a submission to Florida Keys Arts Council. Melville’s “modern contem- Monroe County’s Art in The program allocates 1 per- porary glass” style depict a Public Places program. cent of money spent on most commercial fishing boat, County committee mem- of the county’s new construc- Dalmatians and crab traps.
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EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR See a croc? Call the FWC Passengers aboard Violence with guns For your readers’ information, but par- the ‘Stump Thumper,’ ticularly for writers to letters to the editor an airboat helmed by like Rachel Eakin (Dec. 4) and Barbara Capt. Mike Kent, get demands action Burrill (Jan. 4), Florida has an ordinance an up-close view of dealing with nuisance alligators. Here it is: “The Statewide Nuisance a 7-foot crocodile That includes Stand Your Ground, Alligator Program (SNAP) is adminis- during an airboat which needs amending so that it’s tered by the FWC’s Division of Hunting tour from Everglades and Game Management. SNAP is one Holiday Park. not applied in willy-nilly way of five components of Florida’s compre- hensive Alligator Management Miami Herald photo Anthawn Ragan Jr., charged with casually firing Program. Its mission is to address com- by MARSHA HALPER two shots after he and an accomplice robbed a plaints concerning alligators. North Miami nail salon in November, killing 10- “Persons with concerns about an swim in our canals, but everyone was crocs in our canals. year-old Aaron Vu and wounding his father, Hai alligator may call our toll-free afraid to go in swimming in them. We do have an excellent program Nam Vu, became the brutal face of the cold-blood- Nuisance Alligator Hotline at (866) After I called, it was fast service, here in Florida for dealing with nui- ed killer in 2013. Sad to say, he had plenty of com- 392-4286). Generally, an alligator may too. I called one day and the next day sance animals — a great use for our tax be deemed a nuisance if it is at least the trappers were at my house. They dollars and license fees. pany in a deadly year of shootings in South Florida. four feet in length and the caller had an 8-foot pram boat with them in Fred Zydeck Pedro Alberto Vargas went on a shooting spree at believes it poses a threat to people, pets the back of a pickup truck. They Little Torch Key his Hialeah apartment building in July, killing six of or property.” arrived while it was still daylight, but his neighbors before turning the gun on himself. Yes, it applies to American croco- close to sunset time. They said they had Editor’s note: The FWC website Ivan Wong told police he opened fire on his wife diles, too. headlights on their hats and they would says: “Despite its shy nature, a croco- and her family in Perrine in December, killing his I called the state Fish and Wildlife row up and down the canals after it got dile is still a predatory animal and brother-in-law. Then he got in his pickup truck and Conservation Commission because I dark, looking for them. could be dangerous. You should never ran over his wife, Mabel Figueroa, killing her and knew of this ordinance in January 2006, They told me the eyes of both the approach a crocodile, and if you see injuring his father-in-law and two other people. following hurricane Wilma that hit on gator and the croc would glow red in one that concerns you, you can call the So it went last year in much of South Florida — Oct. 22, 2005. Following the hurricane, the bright search lights they had. When FWC’s Statewide Nuisance Alligator we had a 7-foot alligator and a 6-foot they spotted them, they would net or Hotline [(866)392-4286] to report the drive-by shootings, homicides during armed rob- American crocodile in our canals in snare them. They had a long poled animal. Your information will be given beries, domestic killings, random acts of violence Jolly Rogers Estates on Little Torch Key. snare with them and a throw net. to a biologist who will speak to you that left behind grieving families and police man- The FWC sent out two experienced One night they got the alligator and about the situation. An FWC Crocodile hunts (thankfully, the Keys see few homicides). trappers. They live-trapped both of they were back the next night and Response Agent may be sent to do a site Despite what some may say, if the killers didn’t them and moved them to the caught the American crocodile. Since visit at your location to gather more have that deadly weapon in hand, many South Everglades. I called because usually we then, we have not seen any alligators or information, if warranted.” Floridians would still be alive in 2014. Yes, advocating for more gun-control laws, bet- ter background checks and other measures to GUEST COLUMN reduce firearms on South Florida’s mainland mean streets seems like a hopeless cause, particularly since Congress did nothing to curb gun ownership Who wants to be lieutenant governor? after the December 2012 shootings of 20 children Much has been written about replace the governor in among Tallahassee insiders that Brogan and six adults in Sandy Hook Elementary School Florida’s lieutenant governor. Not the the case of his death, had the governor’s ear and the juice to in Newtown, Conn., shocked the country. person — currently there is no one in resignation or inability get the job done. But just because lawmakers are cowed by the the job — but, rather, the position. to perform the duties After Brogan left the position, Bush National Rifle Association doesn’t make this There has been speculation about of the office. turned to former Senate President Toni nation’s love affair with firearms right. who would eventually fill the position Additionally, the lieu- Jennings, a well-respected and strate- An offshoot of that national love affair is that has been vacant for nine months tenant governor may gic political player. As lieutenant gov- since Jennifer Carroll stepped aside. have other duties as ernor, Jennings was skillful at using Florida’s flawed Stand Your Ground law. It allows While she formally resigned, it is wide- assigned by the gover- her relationships to shepherd Bush’s people to get away with murder. In 2005, the ly believed she was asked to do so. DOCKERY nor and the Florida top priorities through the legislative Legislature changed the law, eliminating the “Who will be the next lieutenant Legislature. process to final passage. requirement that civilians in threatening situations governor” is a fun political parlor The position comes with an impres- Most lieutenant governors didn’t should first try to retreat before defending them- game, yet it glosses over a sad reality: sive title, a nice suite of offices in close enjoy this type of authority and respon- selves. Now, it’s perfectly fine to “stand your Does it really matter? The position has proximity to the governor and a sibility. Additionally, the position sel- ground” and shoot first. been vacant for the better part of a year respectable salary of $125,000. dom led to higher elected office. The change was decried after George — and are we any worse off for it? Depending on the management style of While it can be much more, the posi- Zimmerman shot unarmed teen Trayvon Martin in The position has no formal duties or the governor, the lieutenant governor tion has generally been a dead end, a pri- 2012 (even though Zimmerman did not use the responsibilities. Once asked to join the can be given some challenging tasks or marily unchallenging ceremonial post in ticket, the candidate performs as head can become a ceremonial ribbon-cutter which loyalty and obedience to the gov- Stand Your Ground defense). But the Legislature cheerleader for the campaign and as a or funeral attender. ernor and other high-ranking officials sat on its hands. surrogate for the top of the ticket. There’s During the tenure of two governors, are rewarded with a nice title and salary So judges have become the last word on what not much public opportunity for inde- Lawton Chiles and Jeb Bush, several and, on occasion; a meaningful task. constitutes a justified shooting when Stand Your pendent thought or personal opinion. lieutenant governors seemed to enjoy Is it any wonder current officehold- Ground is invoked, and their rulings vary wildly, The lieutenant governor does not more of a true partnership in governing. ers aren’t clamoring for the position? meting out injustice at times. serve on the three-person Cabinet, and Lawton Chiles had already achieved Either beef up the position or do away It’s a dangerous folly of Stand Your Ground’s therefore does not get involved in any political success, culminating with a with it. Determining its importance self-defense provision, so loosely written that one of the weighty clemency issues or land- powerful chairmanship in the U.S. based on who’s occupying the individual’s shooting is justified while another’s acquisition decisions. Likewise, he or Senate. He surprised many with his Governor’s Mansion is no way to run shooting in similar circumstances is prosecuted. she is left out of the voting on rules and decision to run for governor. He chose a state. State legislators need to amend this law, period. procedures involving the 12 boards and Buddy MacKay as his running mate commissions that the governor and and entrusted him with great autonomy Editor’s note: A Florida resident, Cabinet oversee. The lieutenant gover- and responsibility. Barbara DeVane, is suing Gov. Rick — Miami Herald nor is not even needed to break a 2-2- Perhaps because of Chiles’ health and Scott for failing to fill the state’s No. 2 tie vote. In case of a tie, the governor’s advanced age or perhaps because he had job. The lawsuit, filed Monday, argues position prevails. little left to prove in terms of a political Scott is legally obligated to name a new Historically, the state did without a legacy, he shared the duties and power in lieutenant governor and asks the state lieutenant governor. Then in 1968 the a rare political partnership. As a result, Supreme Court to hurry along the position was reinstated. Jennifer MacKay was prepared to move into the selection process. In the lawsuit, Carroll served as only Florida’s 18th. role, albeit for a very short duration, DeVane raised concerns about the Richard Tamborrino ...... Publisher Nationally, five states do not have a when Chiles did, in fact, die in office. order of succession. If Scott can’t serve, Larry Kahn ...... Editor lieutenant governor, and in four other Under Gov. Jeb Bush, Lt. Gov. Frank Attorney General Pam Bondi is next in states the lieutenant governor is equiv- Brogan, the former education commis- line while the office of lieutenant gov- Kathie Bryan ...... Financial Director alent to the secretary of state. sioner, worked directly with legislators ernor is vacant. Todd Swift ...... Production Manager In Florida, the position is created in to craft some of Bush’s top policy prior- Carter Townshend ...... Circulation Manager our state Constitution and a few particu- ities involving education and the envi- Paula Dockery served in the lars appear in state statutes, but for the ronment. During those years, I remem- Florida Legislature for 16 years as a PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY most part there is little structure, author- ber having frequent work sessions with Republican from Lakeland. This is Contents copyright 2014 Keynoter Publishing Co. ity or responsibility enumerated. The Brogan on comprehensive growth-man- reprinted from the Miami Herald. lieutenant governor’s primary duty is to agement reform. There was little doubt
Letters to Letters of local interest are welcome, but subject to editing and condensing. There is a 400-word limit. Letters thanking an individual are welcome. Space does not permit publication of thank-you letters consisting of lists. Letters must be signed. Anonymous letters will not be published. Include a daytime phone number (which will not be published) where you may the Editor be reached if there are questions about your correspondence. Mail: Editor, Keynoter, P.O. Box 500158, Marathon, FL 33050 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 743-6397 MARATHON FLOOD INSURANCE Debris issue appealed FIRM sends off 1,200 petitions By RYAN McCARTHY Insurance Affordability Act The Cassidy bill, mean- By RYAN McCARTHY February,” he said. Lynn Landry and Ralph [email protected] and not a bill recently intro- while, would have little to [email protected] Arguments at the stand- Lucignano voted to overturn duced by Louisiana U.S. no influence on the Keys ing-room-only Planning the decision. Grassroots organization Rep. Bill Cassidy. and would pertain only to a The Marathon City Commission meeting last Marv Schindler, president Fair Insurance Rates in Wagner said the Afford- small section of the Biggert- Council could weigh in on month boiled down to Lopez of the Stirrup Key Home- Monroe is doing whatever it ability Act — he refers to it as Waters Act, which is aimed Discount Rock and Sand land-use consultant Sandy owners Association, said his can to make Florida’s feder- the “good bill” —would ben- at stabilizing the $24 billion owner Eddie Lopez’s pro- Walters claiming that a land- group’s appeal was a unani- al legislators aware of the efit the Keys, while the National Flood Insurance posed recycling and transfer use table in the code says mous decision of its seven- crippling effects the 2012 Cassidy bill (HR 3693) would Program deficit. station for construction and recycling facilities are “as of member board. The group Biggert-Waters Flood have little or no impact on Wagner said the Cassidy demolition debris by the end right” uses in industrial will make its own argument, Insurance Reform Act has what’s happening in the Keys. bill aims only to delay flood of this month. zoned areas. The proposed and a simple one at that. had and continues to have on “What [the Affordability insurance rate hikes for 18 The Stirrup Key Home - Aviation Boulevard site is “We’re going to make our Keys homeowners. Act] does is it extends all of months from the original owners Association on Dec. zoned industrial. case based primarily on what Since being enacted on these rate increases for four Oct. 1 effective date, and 23 filed an application with But the city argued a sep- the [land development regula- Oct. 1, the law has stuck years,” he said. “The pri- doesn’t address Keys issues the city appealing a Dec. 16 arate section of the code pro- tions] say. It’s pretty clear that many homeowners with mary purpose is so Congress such as pre-FIRM housing Planning Commission ruling hibiting “junk, salvage or you can’t have a recycling, staggering insurance premi- can require [the Federal and second-home ownership. that Planning Director recycled metal yards” takes construction and debris station um hikes and resulted in Emergency Management “What’s already started George Garrett was wrong to precedence. Garrett said he in the city limits,” he said. real-estate deals called off. Agency] to do the economic happening on Oct. 1 is not deny permits for the Aviation applied that description “We’re going to make our FIRM Executive Director impact study it was sup- affected one way or the Boulevard project. because no clear definition of own presentation and they’ll Chic Wagner said the group posed to have done under other,” he said. “The practical Garrett said the council recycling exists in the code. either accept it or they won’t. has collected more than the first iteration of Biggert- consequence is a much small- could hear the appeal as One of the prohibited uses If they don’t, then we’ll sue 1,200 petition signatures Waters before they issue er number would be helped.” soon as its scheduled Jan. 28 under the junk, salvage or the city and then we’ll have a since Thursday and filed higher rates.” The average Keys mort- meeting. That would come recycled metal yards is con- lawyer,” he said. them with the Florida con- “Already, people can’t sell gage holder had paid $650 to one week after the Planning struction and demolition Schindler said any other gressional delegation, which their homes; equity values are $1,000 per year for flood Commission memorializes debris. homeowners adjacent to comprises Sens. Bill Nelson tanking; people can’t afford insurance, but insurance its decision by resolution on The vote to overturn Lopez’s proposed recycle and Marco Rubio and 27 their bills. If they have mort- agents up and down the Keys Jan. 21. Garrett’s denial was 3-2, with yard are welcome to join the House members. gages they go into default. It are quoting new annual pre- “I’m assuming it will go commissioners Dan Zieg and association’s appeal, which is The petition urges the affects everyone who lives in miums as high as $43,000 per to [the council at its] Jan. 28 Lott Pansky dissenting. costing the association legislators to support the coastal Florida, especially year depending on the type of meeting, but could go to Commissioners Jim Tashjian, $1,500 in a city fee Homeowners Flood Monroe County,” he added. house and its location. Keynoter KeysInfoNet.com Wednesday, January 8, 2014 5A Business BUSINESS BRIEFS Hospital honors ment. Originally four for 201 work from NEW SIGN FOR THE GREEN TURTLE Blanchard, Have you noticed Fishermen’s Community Okla., Bolz Hospital in Marathon has the new sign in moved to honored four staffers as its Marathon in front of the iconic best employees of the year for May 2012. Green Turtle Inn at 2013, with the winners She gradu- mile marker 81.2 announced at the medical cen- BEZANIS ated from oceanside, ter’s employee appreciation Oklahoma City Community installed by Eye dinner at the Key Colony Inn. College. Catchers Signs on Robin Mearns, director Admitting Supervisor of cardiopulmonary, was Dec. 18? It features Rhonda Bezanis was named named manager of the year. the employee of the year. a green turtle A 23-year veteran of the The Big Pine Key resident outlined in neon, hospital, she was praised started with Fishermen’s in just as it has since for her leadership and dedi- 2006. She’s originally from 1958. Sid and Roxie cation. Mearns is a 33-year Texas. Siderious opened resident of Marathon Chief Executive Officer the Green Turtle who holds an associate’s Hal Leftwich also recog- degree in science from St. Inn in 1947. Now nized Charlotte Robbins for Mary’s Junior College in her 40 years of service to the it’s home to Florida Minneapolis. hospital. She has been a Keys Outfitters, Nurse of the Year honors member of the Dietary the Green Turtle went to Susan Bolz of the Department since 1973. restaurant and Surgical Services Depart- a wine and spirits shop. NOTICE OF MEETING FROM THE MONROE COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION CONSUMERS ADVISORY BOARD A PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD meeting has been scheduled for Monday, January 13, 2014, 6:00 PM, at the Harvey Government Center, 1200 Truman Ave., 2nd Floor, BOCC Chambers, Key West, Monroe Plan your finances County, Florida. This meeting is open to the public. For more information please contact Rosa Washington at (305) your home. Next list your Pulling together smaller payments on the card with 292-4432 or at [email protected] Try to save, debts, such as car loans, amounts may be more man- the highest rate, says Ken pay down debt mortgages or credit-card bal- ageable. Once you see that Hevert, Fidelity’s vice presi- ADA ASSISTANCE - If you are a person with a disability, who ances. Subtract your debts you’re able to meet that goal dent of retirement products. needs special accommodations in order to participate in this pro- when you can from your assets. after a few months, you’re Paying $100 more than ceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by Save it, and do this exer- more likely to stay on track for the minimum amount due phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 By JOSEPH PISANI cise annually or twice a year. the rest of the year, Love says. every month will help you p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711”. Associated Press Writing the numbers down pay it back faster and save will help you see how your net Pay yourself first money in interest payments, Published Keynoter 1/1/14, 1/4/14, 1/8/14 & 1/11/14 New Year’s resolutions worth is changing over the Make any savings automat- says Hevert. often involve eating better years, says Ernst & Young’s ic. Ask your employer to send and exercising, but you can Elda Di Re, who is a partner at a certain amount of your pay- Save more also use the start of the year the accounting firm’s personal check to a savings account. No matter your age, most to get financially fit. financial services group. If you manually move people should be putting 10 Making resolutions is easi- money to your savings percent to 15 percent of their er than keeping them, howev- Think small account, you’re likelier to income toward retirement, er. The Associated Press Aiming to save a big pot forget. “You should invest in says Hevert, who works for a talked to a few financial of money can be overwhelm- yourself before having a company that manages retire- experts about what you should ing and set you up for failure. chance to spend the money,” ment accounts. That could be be doing to keep your money Instead of resolving to save says Lisa Featherngill, a in a 401(k) account, a retire- goals for the year on track. $1,200 over the year, for exam- CPA and managing director ment savings plan provided Here are five money reso- ple, break that amount into of Abbot Downing, the by employers, or an individ- Exceptional Properties... lutions to consider for 2014: smaller goals, says Jerry Love, money management busi- ual retirement account. Exceptional Service! an independent certified public ness of Wells Fargo. People are living longer Know your standing accountant and a member of and pensions from employ- Leslie Leopold, 305.942.0215 Begin 2014 with an over- the National CPA Financial Pay down debt ers, which used to help fund Cheri Tindall, 305.664.7661 all view of your finances. Literacy Commission, which Tackle credit-card debt retirements, are disappearing, Figure out your net worth. aims to educate Americans on this year by writing down all Hevert says. “Retirement has Write down your assets — personal finances. For a figure the cards you have, their bal- become a do-it-yourself proj- bank balances, retirement like $1,200, focus on saving ances and the interest rate ect,” he says. accounts and the value of $100 a month instead. you pay. You should increase
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A 19-year-old her 45-year-old son in to Associated Press anything,” said Craig At least six people were weird now that a Miami- Bradenton woman was authorities for keeping a Pittman, a Tampa Bay Times struck by bullets falling from Dade officer is behind bars. charged with biting her baby alligator in their bath- You know you’re living in reporter who tweets about the sky during celebratory He was pulling over female boyfriend’s penis when he tub and a Palm Beach a weird state when there’s a odd Florida news and gunfire for New Year’s Eve, drivers and having sugges- refused to have sex with her. County man turned in his Festivus pole made out of beer blogged about the state’s the Miami Heat’s champi- tive conversations, asking The Hernando County son after he sent a text mes- cans displayed in the Capitol, penchant for oddness for onship and the Fourth of July. one woman if he could see school district’s chief finan- sage bragging about killing a man offers to trade a live www.slate.com. A Hillsborough County the scars from her breast cial officer resigned after an alligator with a machete. alligator for a 12-pack of beer, When you mix millions of deputy left a loaded pistol enhancement surgery. reports she posted sexually Among other animals in and a homeowners association tourists, transplanted resi- inside a bathroom stall at a There were other law explicit material to her blog the news was a 200-pound has to create a no-swimming- dents from around the world, movie theater, where a 9- enforcement officers who got during work and from school kangaroo on the loose in as-a-mermaid rule. a culture that’s often based on year-old boy found it. A Walt in trouble, like a Boca Raton board meetings. A 60-year- Lacoochee. Hillsborough Florida is the kind of state greed and strange wildlife, Disney World visitor on a police officer who resigned old Thonotosassa elementary County deputies executing an where lawmakers found it bizarre things are going to ride with her grandson found when his wife was charged school secretary received eviction notice found 22 dead necessary to pass a law that happen, Pittman said. People a loaded gun. with running a prostitution dozens of calls and texts from cats in the home’s two freez- bans using food stamps in come here to party, people Even when Floridians try ring. A Lee County deputy men looking for sex when her ers. Florida wildlife officials strip bars. It’s a state where come here to hide and people to use guns for good, they can and his girlfriend were number was mistakenly broke up a black-market dogs are trained to sniff out come to make a quick buck. get in trouble, like a shopper charged with growing mari- placed in an escort service ad. monkey sales ring in Miami. giant African land snails. It’s “Why would you want to at an Orange City Wal-Mart juana in their home. Two In other odd school news, a A Cantonment man died where three Miami-area may- live someplace boring like who helped a store security Tampa undercover police jar containing a fetus was after being run over by his ors were arrested on separate Nebraska compared to here, guard capture a shoplifter by officers were fired for spend- found in a Lee County class- dog, which jumped in the corruption charges in a single where every day when you firing four shots at the sus- ing several hours drinking at room, a Deltona substitute running vehicle and hit the month and an officer got in open the paper you’re going pect’s car. Then there was the a strip club while on duty. teacher was ordered to leave accelerator. A man who trouble for giving Miami Heat to see something astonish- Deerfield Beach Wal-Mart Florida’s strip clubs were after she heard imaginary stopped on Interstate 75 to star LeBron James a police ing?” Pittman said. “Weird employee who police said in the news often. In four voices yelling curses, a Santa help a turtle cross the road escort to a Justin stuff happens in other places, shot out a co-worker’s car separate incidents, men were Rosa Beach elementary school was bit by a rattlesnake. Timberlake/Jay Z concert. but not nearly as much and window because he was jeal- charged with child neglect called in a bomb squad when a Three thieves stole $8,000 It was, once again, a weird not nearly as often.” ous she was named employee while leaving children second-grader brought a worth of snakes from a year in Florida. of the month. between the ages of 4 months grenade for show-and-tell and Bradenton pet store by hiding “The rules are different We love guns A Broward County man and 7 years in cars while vis- a Miami teacher was fired them in their hoodies. here and people come down And Floridians love guns. was charged with pistol- iting strip clubs. One was a after she posted photos on A Monroe County deputy whipping a Dunkin’ Donuts former NFL football player. Facebook showing her posing found a Key deer wandering employee for getting his cof- Another former NFL star with students while holding around with a Doritos bag fee order wrong. A bullet made news. Chad “Ochocinco” bottles of booze. stuck on its head. And a pot- THE HEARING AID MAN fired at a Winter Garden gas Johnson was found in con- Social media did add to bellied pig born with fused, station clerk was stopped by tempt of court when he slapped Florida’s weird year. A unusable hind legs became a cell phone in his pocket. his lawyer on the butt in cele- Tampa woman was arrested an Internet hit after a veteri- bration after resolving a and charged with child neg- narian had a tiny wheelchair Sorry, wrong number domestic violence charge. lect after posting a picture on built for the piglet, named Cell phones weren’t so An 18-year-old Miami Instagram showing her dan- Chris P. Bacon. lucky for two criminals. A woman created a stir on gling her baby over a bal- Leon County deputies man was charged with mur- YouTube after she flipped off cony. A Coral Springs high used a stun gun to tame a 6- der in Broward County after a judge. She later explained school student became a foot-tall escaped llama and he pocket-dialed 911 and an she was under the influence Twitter sensation after tweet- also arrested a man they said operator heard him planning of Xanax and alcohol. ing a photo of himself grin- tried to rob a convenience the crime, and an Orange ning while standing in front store with a cattle prod. City tow truck driver also Love gone wrong of his pregnant teacher as she Among strange items pocket-dialed 911 and was A Jacksonville corrections went into labor. She went to found floating off Florida C.I.C overheard talking about officer was convicted of filing the hospital but didn’t have beaches: A purse containing $ 00 drugs. He was tracked down false tax returns with identi- the baby until two days later. $13,087.88, a burlap bag Nearly and arrested. ties he allegedly stole from with $700,000 worth of invisible Then there were simply inmates. A bailiff in Marion Animal tracks cocaine, a diamond ring in a 795 odd calls to 911, like the man County resigned after love Then there was the Miami plastic bag and a brass urn 100% Digital OPEN FITS $995.00 arrested in Pinellas County letters he sent to a female man who walked into a con- containing ashes. that drunk-dialed 911 com- prisoner were discovered. venience store and offered a A Sarasota mall was evac- plaining his drug dealer was In other stories of love gone live 4-foot alligator in uated and shut down for two • Hearing Test mad at him. A St. Petersburg wrong, A Palm Coast man was exchange for a 12-pack of beer. hours after a man sprinkled CALL FOR APPT. • IN-HOME SERVICE man was arrested after accused of threatening to kill A man running from police some of his fiance’s ashes authorities said he dialed 911 his wife during an argument in Pinellas County was outside a store. Firefighters Nathan Trigoboff (H.A.S., Doctor of Education) about 80 times and asked for about cleaning the kitty litter attacked by an alligator while in St. Petersburg arrived at a THE OPTICAL SHOPPE DR. BOILINI'S OFFICE Kool-Aid, burgers and weed and Palm Bay police arrested a hiding at a water treatment home and the man inside to be delivered. man who bit his girlfriend’s plant. A 6-foot alligator walked wouldn’t let them in to fight 743-8316 451-1481 Drivers in Miami called thumb off while driving her to up to the entrance of an the fire. They broke down the 2375 O/S Hwy., Marathon Key Key Largo 911 after a truck driver work at a Taco Bell. Apopka Wal-Mart and stayed door and found about 100 stopped to pick up the dead An Orlando area prostitute there as the automatic doors marijuana plants about to go www.hearingaidman.com body that fell out of the pas- was charged with attempted repeatedly opened and closed. up in smoke. senger door. Driving in murder after nearly biting off A Deltona woman turned Soldier Ride is back The annual Soldier Ride, during which wounded military HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING veterans make their way down the Keys via bicycle, returns to Monroe County Friday and Saturday, starting in Key OUTDOOR FURNITURE SALE Largo and ending in Key West. Story, 4B IN STOCK - 20% to 40% OFF! 4801 O/S Hwy. | Marathon, FL | (305) 289-2038 Sports & Outdoors G Fishing Keys Life Community G Lifestyle Florida Keys Keynoter WWW.KEYSINFONET.COM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2014 CLASSIFIEDS INSIDE 5B B MARATHON BOYS HOOPS KEY WEST GIRLS SOCCER It’s all ones for Lady Conchs Memorial Stadium. Soccer team Key West will try to com- hopes to sweep plete a two-game sweep against both the Dolphins Fins, Hurricanes and the Hurricanes. In the Westminster tour- By DICK WAGNER ney, the Conchs’ 4-1 victory Keynoter Contributor over Mater Lakes Academy marked the re-emergence of The Key West High girls Libby Isherwood as a scoring soccer team returned from a threat. The senior midfielder 20-day layoff to go 1-1-1 at scored three goals — the first an eight-team tournament hat trick of her career. last Thursday and Friday at “It was the game she had Westminster Academy in been waiting for,” coach Fort Lauderdale. Scott Paul said of Isherwood, The tourney was a prel- who also assisted on a goal ude to the final week of the scored by Angela Niles. “She regular season, which, for has had a lot of back prob- the Conchs, begins at 6 lems, but she finally got her tonight at Marathon, contin- shot down. Those were well- ues at 6 Friday night at Coral placed goals.” Shores, and concludes at After losing to Coral noon Saturday against Springs Charter, 2-0, on Hollywood Chaminade- Madonna at Tommy Roberts See Soccer, 2B Keynoter photo by RYAN McCARTHY KEY WEST BOYS HOOPS Marathon High School senior Damian Chavez eludes a defender during the Dolphins’ 68-64 loss to East Lee High School (Fort Myers) on Friday. Chavez led the team with 16 points and added four assists. Conchs fall to East Lee was 583-285, and that he once Fins hang tough B’ball squad shared lunch with NBA Hall makes late push of Famer Nate Archibald. He also said that, in 2009, but not enough he won $234,000 on the TV game show “Deal or No By DICK WAGNER Deal,” showing the proof on in close defeat Keynoter Contributor his phone. “He was great, by the Jaguars, who beat squad that forced the under- offense; we passed the ball man,” he said of Howie 7-7 squad Key West the following sized Dolphins into many of well and took good shots,” East Lee County High Mandel, the show’s host. hosts 2 games night. Marathon was miss- those turnovers. But he said. School boys basketball coach The basketball game soon ing big man Cooper Chaplin Marathon did well to hold its It looked at one point like Brien Crowder was in a chat- began and, because of the this weekend for a second straight game own on the boards. the Jaguars were set to pull ty mood as his talented 13-5 weather, a scant crowd was due to injury. “Without a big presence in away, building a 26-16 first- team warmed up before on hand as the Jaguars’ By RYAN McCARTHY “I thought we played the post, Richie [Wells] and half lead. But quick threes Saturday night’s game against Winfred Ward dunked for a [email protected] well. Other than 13 Willie [Guerra] did a good by Damian Chavez and Key West, a game in which 2-0 lead. Ward and fellow turnovers between our two job of getting rebounds,” Mike Allen pulled the the Conchs would try for their senior starter Kendall Sawyer The Marathon High main ball handlers and miss- Freeman said. Dolphins back within four. first victory of the season. had recently starred in School basketball team came ing 12 free throws. I thought Ironically, Freeman said Chavez hit another three- A tall portly man of 55, nationally televised high up just short Friday against a we played a good game. It perhaps the Dolphins’ most pointer just before halftime with snow-colored hair and a school football all-star teams. talented East Lee High School was a good team effort; successful lineup during the that closed the gap to two demonstrative manner, he With little crowd noise, team out of Fort Myers. everyone contributed and we game was its smallest. points, 35-33, at the break. mentioned that his overall the sound of squeaking The Dolphins hung close played hard,” Dolphins “At one point our tallest The Dolphins took a 36- record in high school, junior in the 68-64 loss, despite coach Kevin Freeman said. guy was 5-foot-10-inches. colleges and small colleges See Conchs, 2B being significantly outsized It was an athletic Jaguars We moved the ball well on See Dolphins, 2B YOUTH SOCCER FISHING THE FLORIDA KEYS Keys girls sweep The upside: This snap sparks fishing at Orange Classic Snapper of having luck with cigar min- nows with some regularity. All-stars 3-0 Tropical Park, which scored all kinds Those live-baiting in any- first, right after the first water where from 130 to 200 feet of in showcase break. The Keys girls were heating up water on any kind of color showing some nerves with all change or weed line are hav- for colleges the college coaches around If you’re here on vacation, ing the greatest success. but held Tropical Park off to you may not be happy about Fishing for yellowtail A team of all-star Florida be down 1-0 at the half. this week’s cold front, but it’s snapper has been good, with Keys girls prep soccer play- A Marathon connection Captain’s just what the shallower reef depths of ers went undefeated at 3-0 in sparked the comeback with Column we need to 30 to 40 feet providing the the Orange Classic College Savannah Rodamer crossing shake up the most consistent catching. Showcase Tournament, over to Chandler Elliot, who fishing a bit. The channel humps in played Dec. 28, 29 and 30 in finished it cleanly into the net Water Hawk Channel are producing Plantation in west Broward. to know the game. Ten min- temps on Jeff and Ruth from North Carolina fished with Island Lure a wide variety of snappers as The Classic is a showcase utes after that, Rodamer the reef Charters last Tuesday, catching Jeff’s biggest fish ever, a well as hogfish and cero for prep players to show their struck her own goal with a have been 20-pound king, and large cero mackerel. They had so mackerel. And we’re starting skills to visiting college clean, low drive the went hovering in much fun they fished again later in the week and beat his to see a nice push of kingfish. coaches on all levels. More under Tropical Park’s keeper. the mid-70s. Charter captains tell me than 30 college coaches Goalie Pookie Del Pino Tuesday catch with 39- and 40-pound kings. This cool- the kings average 20 to 30 attended, according to Florida from Coral Shores High kept Chris Johnson downSailfish always seem to be the arena throughout the Keys. pounds, with more than a Keys Soccer Club Under 17 the team in it with a couple of should send our wintertime first to respond to a sharp Ballyhoo still reign few over 40. Your best baits Coach Pat Fazio and Assistant great saves. And with five fish visitors into a more cooling trend, so we’re look- supreme as the bait of choice, Coach Chris Bull. aggressive feeding mode. ing for increased action in that although some anglers are See Fishing, 2B First up on Dec. 28 was See Classic, 2B 2B Wednesday, January 8, 2014 KeysInfoNet.com Keynoter Key West losing streak at eight Game’s physical From Conchs, 1B Guard Chase Renner, who officiating as McDowell was Renner led the Conchs From Soccer, 1B and Selyne Casas kept had scored only two points in — had said late in the game, with 22 points (20 in the sec- Westminster at bay through- sneakers was pronounced, the first half, opened the peri- his 584th victory secured. ond half) and Jefferson had Friday morning, the out the second half, and the and the rain pounding on the od with two 3-point baskets. It wouldn’t happen this 16. Ward and Tarin each had Conchs came back later in Conchs finally got the tying roof produced a dull roar. An undersized guard, he time, but Crowder said he 23 for the Jaguars, and the day to ti e Westminster goal on a shot by Niles with East Lee went out to an seemed to be everywhere. He was reminded of a game in Sawyer added 13. Academy, 1-1. 30 seconds left in the game. 18-5 lead, in part because of passed to Michael Stern, who Georgia when three of his “Very scrappy,” Crowder Westminster “was all It was the freshman’s 27th missed Key West layups, dunked; then he got his own players surrounded a referee said of Key West afterward. over us in the first 10 min- goal of the season. before the Conchs’ Ziyah rebound and hit an eight-foot- in the last seconds of a game “They played hard, we utes, but we withstood the Key West played with- Jefferson made a 3-point er that cut the lead to 41-38. after he had told them to played hard. It’s a tough challenge,” Paul said. “It out Caila DeAbreu, its sec- shot. It was 22-11 after the Key West, which for the “guard the guy who’s hurt us place to play” was a physical game with a ond-leading scorer, whom, first quarter. Crowder, who third consecutive game never the most.” lot of hard tackles.” Paul said, was on vacation. long ago played at Wofford led, got as close as 41-40 Westminster had a 1-0 “She’s missed 10 games College, even got in on the when goal-tending was called halftime lead after a 30- this season,” he said. action, scooping up a loose on an Andre Patterson layup. Keys girls sweep yard shot bounced in front The Conchs, who have ball near the Jaguars’ bench After that, the Jaguars revert- of the goal and went in past one more victory than they and sending a perfect 1960s- ed to their explosive transition From Classic, 1B Boca. Fifteen minutes in, keeper Angela Martin. had last season, will take a era two-handed bounce pass games, and Tarin, Sawyer and Rodamer crossed it to the But Martin’s goal tend- 13-6-1 record into tonight’s to referee Glenwood Lopez. Cordell Downes all scored on minutes left, a Tropical Park middle, where it deflected off ing and the defensive quar- game. Next Tuesday, they The Jaguars, with 6-foot- drives to the basket during a player was shown a red card Niles; Elliot was on the back tet of Ashley Martin, will host the District 16-3A 8 Gerard Tarin scoring on a 13-4 run to end the quarter after taking down Keys co- post to score the first goal. Lindsey Free, Gaby Pozzi tournament. dunk and a 15-footer, extend- with a 53-42 lead. captain Brandi Spalten in the The Keys girls controlled ed their lead in the second Renner got the Conchs to box on a breakaway. Spalten the majority of play the first period to 28-13. But the within nine in the fourth missed the penalty kick but half, creating several good Conchs, with Nathaniel before East Lee again pulled the team won the game 2-1. opportunities. They convert- Chavez scores 16 Hayes hurtling through taller away. The game wound Next up the following day ed one before halftime to defenders to draw foul shots, down in a flurry of technical was Tampa FC. Key West have a comfortable 2-0 lead From Dolphins, 1B Chavez led the Dolphins and Alan Greager swishing a fouls and free throws. Key freshman Angela Niles at the break. with 16 points to go along 3-pointer, got to within 33-25 West scored the last seven opened the scoring with an But Team Boca woke up 35 lead in the opening with four assists, while at the half. points to make the final score effective finish that found its during halftime and came moments of the third quarter Rojas added 15 points and Then came the third quar- a more-respectable 83-69. way to the back of the net. out strong. However, the on a Jonathan Guerra three- 12 rebounds. Jonathan ter — “our best of the sea- “I can’t get out of Key Then a scuffle in front of the island team rose up, too, and pointer. He hit another that Guerra had 14 points, while son,” said Key West coach West fast enough,” Crowder net lead to a Tampa FC score the match was even for the gave the Dolphins a 43-41. Wells added eight points Tony McDowell. — who was as upset with the for a 1-1 halftime score. next 20 minutes. Then The Jaguars battled back and six rebounds. Play was pretty even the Spalten sent a beautiful ball and built a 66-56 lead with Marathon (7-7) is sched- second half but the difference behind the defense, right time running out in the uled to host a pair of maker was just before the where Rodamer could run on fourth quarter, but a Nelson District 16 opponents this water break. Rodamer had a to it and score. Rojas three-pointer made it weekend. The Dolphins are one on one with the keeper Team Boca scored in the a 66-62 game. slated to face Westwood and scored with a chip over last few minutes but the It was 68-64 with 1:56 Christian School at 7 p.m. the keeper and under the Keys girls held on for the 3- remaining, but neither on Friday, and Palmer crossbar for the 2-1 victory. 1 victory and a sweep of team would score the rest Trinity School at 3 p.m. on The Keys’ final game on their three games. of the way and East Lee Saturday. Dec. 30 was against Team held on for the win. Don’t worry, winds wil lay down From Fishing, 1B exceptions until May 1, the week fishing in the bay, While fishing with so all grouper caught must producing good catches of Medero in 200 feet of water, for the larger ones are live be released. mangroves, sea trout and Ralph and Melina, from blue runners (which you can mackerel. Pennsylvania, caught a dou- typically catch right on the The week’s best Capt. Ariel Medero, of ble-header wahoo by trolling spot) flown on a kite or hung Capt. T.J. Yzenas, of Big Game Sportfishing at the Billy Baits. on a float back in your slick. Island Lure Charters out of Hammocks/BlueGreen When the warm weather The cero and Spanish Captain Hook’s Marina in Resort in Marathon, reports prevailed, Capt. Diego mackerel, along with the Marathon, says the fishing the sailfish bite has been Cordova, of Flat Out medium-size kings, are tak- has been great on both sides steady, along with consistent Sportfishing, was able to get ing shrimp on a jighead of the islands. Oceanside, he catches of blackfin tuna, Mike and Kyler Stephenson fished quickly through your caught yellowtail, lane, man- wahoo and even some dol- out flats fishing. Mike caught chum slick. grove and mutton snapper, phin. The cero, Spanish and and released a 17-pound per- From the bridges out to hogfish and large lemon king mackerel are starting to mit and they landed a few Florida Bay, the mangrove sharks. In the bay, there’s a show in heavy numbers on pompano that were filleted bite remains excellent, with hot bite of Spanish mackerel the reef and in Hawk for dinner. The Stephensons plenty of fish in the two- to in addition to mangroves. Channel. And on the bay have been fishing with three-pound class. Capt. Larry Bell and Blue wrecks, there are lots of Cordova since Kyler was 6. As a reminder, grouper Magic Charters out of Keys Spanish mackerel, kingfish, He celebrated his 20th birth- season is closed with no Fisheries in Marathon spent mangrove snapper and cobia. day on this trip. The SeaSquared Charters crews rang in 2014 with lots of channel, bridge and bay fishing. Mangrove snapper was the primary catch along with loads of Spanish macker- el for the smoker. Other species caught included hog- fish, yellowjacks, yellowtails and sea trout. Our anglers also had fun with some sharks. The charter boats at Captain Pip’s Marina were busy, with Capt. Zach Willis, Capt. Bob Kidwell and deckhand Roy Boston putting their groups on good catches of mangroves, yellowtails, yellowjacks, hog- fish and mackerel. Fishing seminar The Marathon Boat Yard and Marine Center kicks off its 2014 seminar series Thursday with Capt. Scott Walker, who will discuss “The Secrets to Sailfishing in the Keys.” Join them from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at their show- room at 2001 Overseas Highway in Marathon (next to West Marine). There will beverages, popcorn and drawings for prizes. Capt. Chris Johnson is a member of the Yamaha National Fishing Team and specializes in offshore, gulf/bay, reef/wreck, sailfish, shark and tarpon fishing with SeaSquared Charters out of Porky’s Bayside Marina in Marathon. You can reach him at 743-5305, http://SeaSquaredCharters .com and http://Facebook .com/Marathon Fishing. Web extras Prep sports have resumed since the break for the holidays, including these you’ll find at www.KeysInfoNet .com/sports: G The Key West boys soccer team has a rough outing at the Westminster Academy tournament over the weekend. G The Key West wrestling team finishes in the middle of the pack at the Green Cove Springs Rotary Invitational. Keynoter KeysInfoNet.com Wednesday, January 8, 2014 3B Living LIVING BRIEFS New Apple systems ing the markers, rules of the Jan. 21. Contact Phil Stern at road, safety equipment, state 453-6492 (USCGAUXClass discussed Thursday rules, weather and other nec- [email protected]) or Bob SPEAKING PROGRAMS essary local information, Eicholtz at 872-7505 (aux Those interested can learn and more. Some fees apply. [email protected]). about iOS7 and Mavericks, G Key West: Starting Jan. G Key Largo: Starting Jan. the two new operating sys- 11. Contact Kathy Braud at 25. Contact Jim Marcotte tems from Apple, when the 304-7170 or captkbro@ at (850) 291-6895 (james Upper Keys Mac User Group yahoo.com. [email protected]). hosts Joe Lytton and Taylor G Marathon: Starting Jan. Many insurance compa- Amon from Small Dog 14. Contact Dotti Mattern at nies offer discounts on boat Electronics in Key West. 731-7148 (dmatt103@bell insurance to owners who The free session is set for south.net). successfully complete such 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the G Big Pine Key: Starting boater safety programs. Key Largo library, mile marker 101.4 oceanside in ANOTHER ONE SOLD BY Trade Winds Plaza. No reservations required and BLUEWATER BOAT BROKERAGE! refreshments will be served. We’re selling boats and Keys flotillas need listings! If you’re teach safe boating considering selling or U.S. Coast Guard Aux - buying, iliary flotillas throughout the contact Keys have planned safe- BlueWater boating classes for through- Boat out January. This beautiful 37’ Cruisers Yacht was listed Brokerage Each year, Monroe today. County has more boating and sold by BlueWater Boat Brokerage. Miami resident Felix Rodriguez (left) was given the order by the Bolivian government to accidents than any other (305) 872-3123 have his men kill Che Guevara (center) on Oct. 9, 1967. Rodriguez was later involved in county in the state, authori- [email protected] the Iran-Contra scandal in the 1980s in which arms were sold to Iran for the release of ties say. The classes teach American hostages, with the proceeds going to Nicaraguan rebels. Rodriguez speaks in boat handling, understand- www.bluewaterboatbrokerage.com Marathon on Jan. 23. Lectures give broad insight Rodriguez will talk about his new voices on their way up. Writers, spy many adventures as a Cuban G Jan. 27: Lee Smith among those patriot fighting against writes short stories and nov- Castro, as an American sol- els. She’ll read from her giving talks dier fighting in Vietnam and newest, “Guests on Earth,” as a CIA operative in Central set in the 1930s in a mental When the winter season and South America. asylum, where fact and fic- arrives, it means the launch of He was there when Che tion are intertwined. lecture programs throughout Guevara was killed by G Feb. 3: Hal Crowther is a the Florida Keys. Following Bolivian forces in 1967. widely published journalist are four of them. G On Jan. 30, Marathon and humorist who writes photographer Larry Benvenuti about politics and controver- Sanctuary will talk about his latest trip to sial issues in the South. He Registration is open for Cuba, last July and August is working on a book about Florida Keys Community 2013. He will also detail the H. L. Mencken. College’s Sanctuary Seminar, logistics of organizing a trip to G Feb. 10: John Leslie, a six-week non-credit lecture Cuba either as an individual or known for his mystery series series hosted by Florida Keys with a group. set in Key West, now takes National Marine Sanctuary. The lecture series contin- readers to a horse farm in The course is open to those ues Thursdays through March Texas. “Border Crossing” interested in learning more and is free. Talks start at 2 tells the story of a young about the ecological and cul- p.m., with doors opening at boy’s journey to manhood as tural resources of the sanctu- 1:30 for coffee, tea and coffee. he faces crucial events in ary. Lectures are Tuesdays contemporary America. from 6:30 to 8 p.m. from Jan. College series G Feb. 17: David Garrard 14 through Feb. 18 at Florida Florida Keys Community Lowe. Popular author and Keys Eco-Discovery Center, College is launching what it cultural historian offers a lec- at the end of Southard Street calls its V.I.P. Lectures Series, a ture with slides. “The in Key West. new endeavor at the Tennessee Invention of the Riviera” fol- Topics: Williams Theater at the col- lows Cole Porter, Picasso, G “Finding Sea Truth: lege’s Stock Island campus. Gerald and Sarah Murphy, Marine Weather Spotting in The series begins at 6:30 the Fitzgeralds and others to the Florida Keys,” Kenard p.m. Jan. 16 with “After the South of France in the “Chip” Kasper, National Ponce: Rethinking the Early 1920s and ‘30s. Weather Service in Key West. History of La Florida and the G Feb. 24: Painter, teacher G “Ships and Their Stories: Keys” by Dr. J. Michael and traveler Valerie Hird shows Creating Maritime Art,” Francis, a history professor slides of her trips to North David Harrison Wright, mar- and the Hough Family chair- Africa and the Middle East and itime artist and historian. man of Florida Studies at the tells how her experiences have G “How Tourism Affects University of South Florida influenced her artwork. the Dolphins Near Key West,” in St. Petersburg. G March 3: Author Robert Jessica Powell, marine mam- Francis will explore the Stone will read from his lat- mal biologist. “forgotten past” and evolu- est work, “Death of the G “Meet the Mosquito: tion of a colonial society cre- Black-Haired Girl.” Breaking the Dengue Cycle,” ated by Europeans, Africans G March 10: Hy Conrad. Bob Eadie and Dr. Mark and Indians in Florida. Along with his mystery fic- Whiteside, Monroe County G Next is at 6:30 p.m. Jan. tion and numerous books of Health Department. 30 with Ana Isabel Sanchez crime puzzles, Conrad is G “Prehistoric Snowbirds: Salmeron, in the Education known for his innovative We are not the first?,” Office at the Consulate scripts for the quirky TV Michelle Williams, Florida General of Spain in Miami, detective series “Monk.” Public Archaeology Network. on Spain’s global influence. G March 17: The dean of G “Diving the U.S.S. G Then at 6:30 p.m. Feb. public opinion polls, Lou Monitor: A Civil War 26, it’s William Irwin, biology Harris, delivers his annual Submarine,” Brett Stafford, professor and chairman of the political forecast with insider Florida Keys National Department of Mathematics, views of national and interna- Marine Sanctuary. Biological and Physical tional issues that concern us all. For more information, Sciences at Florida Keys contact the Eco-Discovery Community College. He’ll Center at 809-4750. To regis- talk about “Aquaponics: ter for the course, contact the Sustainable Agriculture college Community Educa- Begins at Home.” tion Department at 809-3185. The tuition fee is $19 for all Key West six lectures. Billy Collins, two-term poet laureate of the United Marathon library States (2001-03), starts the The 2014 Speakers’ Series Friends of the Key West RENTING? of the Friends of the Library 2014 lecture series on Marathon Library kicks off Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Studios on Jan. 16 at St. Columba of Key West, 600 White St. BUYING? Episcopal Church, 451 52nd Doors open at 5:30 p.m. St. in Marathon, with Key Collins’ awards include his West High School baseball selection by Poetry Magazine SELLING? coach Ralph Henriquez. as its 1994 poet of the year Henriquez, who led the and the 2005 Mark Twain baseball team to three state Award for Humor in Poetry. Use the titles, was named in July to He is a distinguished profes- succeed Miguel Menendez, sor of English at Lehman who stepped down after eight College (City College of New Keynoter seasons and a 120-94 record. York) and a distinguished fel- The 2013 Conchs started 11- low at the Winter Park Classifieds for 3 but finished 12-12 and lost Institute of Rollins College in in the district semifinals. Winter Park. all your real Henriquez returns as G Jan. 20: Carey Winfrey Conchs coach this year fol- has spent a year filming and lowing a stint at Belen Jesuit interviewing writers who estate needs. Prep in Miami. He also has spend extended time in Key worked for the Atlanta Braves. West. His video includes top 743-5551 G On Jan. 23, Felix American authors as well as 4B Wednesday, January 8, 2014 KeysInfoNet.com Keynoter LIVING BRIEFS WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT Deer group hears at the Big Pine United Methodist Church, 280 Key from fishing guide Deer Blvd., Big Pine Key. Soldier Ride returns to Keys Cost is $10 for adults and Fishing guide Michael $6 for children and includes Veterans bike Vaughn will share his photog- spaghetti, garlic bread, home- raphy and experiences on made desserts, beverages and over two days, Florida Keys waters when the door prizes. Proceeds help Key Deer Protection Alliance send the scouts to summer end in Key West meets Thursday night. camp in North Carolina. Vaughn has been guiding The Soldier Ride, an and fly fishing in the Keys annual event planned by the for nearly four decades. He’s Open-mic night national Wounded Warrior been active in the Marathon Project, returns to the planned Sunday Florida Keys this week. Guides Association, Florida Riders in a Keys Fishing Guide It’s an opportunity for The Key Largo Civic Club military veterans who’ve previous Association and the Lower will sponsor an acoustic open- Soldier Ride Keys Guides Association. been wounded in battle to mic coffeehouse from 4 to 7 show their physical skills as cross the The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Sunday at the club, 209 p.m. at the Lower Keys they rehabilitate. They use Seven Mile Ocean Bay Drive, around state-of-the-art adaptive Property Owners Association mile marker 99.5 oceanside. Bridge. Building on Bogie Road on hand cycles, trikes and bicy- Singer-songwriter Bryant cles to accommodate their and ride to mile marker 84, 2:15 to swim with dolphins. 35) Maritime Museum & Big Pine Key (turn right off Diersing will host the program Watson Boulevard just past various injuries and disabili- where they are expected to A fishing and snorkel trip National Historic Landmark and play some of his favorite ties, as well as unmodified arrive at 10:30. is planned for Saturday, at Trumbo Point in Key West. the No Name Pub). Refresh - ballads. Other local musicians ments will be served. road bikes for riders not Then 12:15 p.m., they along with Old Town Trolley The Soldier Ride pro- have been recruited. Admission requiring adaptive equip- ride across the Seven Mile tour around Key West. gram began in 2004 when is free, and refreshments and ment. Bridge from the Marathon Sunday, they get on their civilian Chris Carney cycled Sheehan to sign beverages will be provided for Friday, they depart at firehouse at Florida Keys bikes again at 10:30 a.m. at more than 5,000 miles coast- a small donation. ‘Alligator Man’ 8:30 a.m. from the Veterans Marathon Airport, and visit Naval Air Station Key West’s to-coast in support of the Call Betty Clark at 451- of Foreign Wars at mile the Dolphin Research Boca Chica field and end at Wounded Warrior Project. 1730 if you are interested in marker 102.3 in Key Largo Center on Grassy Key at the USCGC Ingham (WPG- James Sheehan is to dis- performing. cuss and sign his fourth legal thriller, “The Alligator Man,” Saturday at 11 a.m. at Hooked 2 quit-smoking Observer crossword puzzle on Books in Islamorada. sessions planned “HOLIDAY HONOREE” - Solution in the January 11 Keynoter The plot: Roy Johnson, the victim who’s one of the ACROSS 55 Malice 101 The honoree 23 Nimbus agriculture The Keys Area Health 1 Highway exit 56 Clad like a Halloween 104 American educator 24 NE city 66 Mixes a liquid, eg. richest and most-hated cor- Education Center has sched- 5 Close as an envelope ghost Michelle ___ 29 Opera’s ___ Gluck 67 Very small amounts porate criminals in America, uled two stop-smoking clin- 9 Titleholder, colloquially 58 Plant used in per- 105 Needed for the prom 31 Dravidian language 69 Aegean island has been dubbed “the alliga- ics, one for Big Pine Key and 14 Letter-shaped beam fumery 106 Implore 32 Fashion designer Bill 70 “___ Children”: TV soap tor man” since he went miss- the other for Tavernier, both 18 Seaweed product 59 Little lad 107 Ingrid in “Casablanca” 33 Leaf-to-branch angles 72 He was a Hur ing and pieces of his clothing 19 Mediterranean island 60 Kind of tube 108 ___ off: riled 34 Where honoree was 74 Amulet, for one on Jan. 18. group 61 Once over lightly 109 Stock issue term assassinated 77 Hide for fine leather were found in a local swamp. The Tavernier one is from 20 Certain tanker 62 Rich cake 110 Actress Goldie 35 Tartan wrap 79 Firm up Billy Fuller had every reason 10 a.m. to noon at the 21 Ripped 63 Nun 111 Lunchtime 36 Touches on adjacent 80 Before in the world to want Johnson Monroe County Health 22 Where honoree 65 Home of the Minotaur land 81 Actor Delon dead and all the evidence Department, 50 High Point enrolled at 15 66 Mozart’s jealous rival DOWN 37 Marx’s plea to workers 82 Santa’s ninth reindeer leads to his doorstep. Road, Tavernier. The Big 25 West Point initials 68 Sheep shelters 1 Branches, to botanists: 38 Poet’s concern 83 Hollered Hooked on Books is at 26 Example 69 What honoree fought L. 39 Collection of related 86 Looked daggers Pine one is from 1 to 3 p.m. 27 Ham it up against 2 Balanchine ballet items: suffix 89 Flat-bottomed vol- mile marker 81.9 oceanside. at the Big Pine Vineyard 28 Victim of persecution 71 Weep audibly 3 The “Red Planet” 41 Young eel canic crater Community Church, 100 30 “Waiting for the Robert 73 Unique 4 Sham 5 Bearnaise, for 42 “Body all ___ an’ 91 “I ___ Right to Sing the Boy Scouts cooking County Road. ___” 74 Tropics staple one racked . . .”: Blues” Participants will receive 31 Across: Prefix 75 Architect/sculptor 6 Threatening word, Hammerstein 92 “Borstal Boy”play- 32 Long iron shackle bar Maya with “or” 45 Act components wright spaghetti Saturday two weeks of free nicotine 33 Ain’t, more formally 76 Cream of the crop 7 Had a bite 48 Sudden outpouring 93 A bit too brief replacement patches and 35 Newsreel pioneer 78 One kind of ear? 8 Constellation called 51 Highway for Horatio 94 American Wimbledon Boy Scout Troop 573 of counseling from a tobacco 36 Light metallic element 79 Honoree’s assassin “the Lizard” 52 Maris or Moore winner, 1975 the Lower Keys is hosting an treatment specialist. 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Housing available Ad# 837812 Please visit our career center at MANDATORY PRE-BID Monday - Saturday MEETING - January 13, 2014 Notice of Public Auction Ad# 848650 www.iberiabank.com 8:00 A.M. Key Largo School, Pursuant F.S.328.17, United Call Mr Ford 104801 O/S Highway, American Lien & Recovery as IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF EEO/M/F/D/V Key Largo, FL 33037 agent w/ power of attorney will THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL 664-4335 sell the following vessel(s) to CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BID OPENING - January 28, the highest bidder. Inspect 1 MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA WOODYS MM82 2014 10:00 A.M. MCSD Ad- week prior @ marina; cash or CASE NO. ministration Bldg, 241 Trumbo cashier check; 18% buyer 44-2008-CA-002034A001-KW Road, Key West, FL 33040 prem; all auctions are held w/ Ad# 848809 reserve; any persons interest- DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST Bid Documents may be ed ph 954-563-1999 COMPANY AMERICAS AS NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE requested from Demandstar TRUSTEE FOR RALI by calling 1-800-711-1712 or Sale Date January 24, 2014 2006QA6 The vehicle(s) listed below will by going to the website @ 10:00 am 3411 NW 9th Ave Plaintiff, be sold at public auction for www.demandstar.com #707 Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309 cash at Florida Keys Towing or by going to vs. Inc., 1620 Overseas Hwy, NeedNeed to to make www.KeysSchools.com/rfp. V12100 1968 Betram outboard Marathon FL 33050 at 8:00 The public record document is pleasure gas fiberglass L31ft NANCY CORBETT, et al AM on FEBRUARY 5, 2014 in Defendant(s). accordance to Florida Statute some extra cash? available at the Purchasing R/O unknown Customer: JHR some extra Department, 241 Trumbo Wappler Lienor: Islamorada Section 713.78 for unpaid Road, Key West, FL 33040. Marina Asset Holdings 80461 NOTICE OF ACTION towing & storage. Florida Keys Deliver our newspapers Towing, Inc. reserves the right cash? Overseas Hwy Islamorada All bids must be received on or TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE, to accept or reject any and/or 7daysaweekbetween4:00 a.m. and before dates specified in the Licensed Auctioneers HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, all bids. All vehicles/ vessels Deliver our newspapers 7 days a bid documents. The Monroe FLAB422 FLAU765 & 1911 DEVISEES, GRANTEES, are sold as is. 7:00a.m.inMarathon County School District ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, week between 4:00 a.m. and reserves the right, at its sole Published January 1, 8, 2014 TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER 1. 2008 CHEVROLET discretion, to accept or reject Florida Keys Keynoter PARTIES CLAIMING AN VIN: 2G1WB58K081198580 any and all bids and to wave INTEREST BY, THROUGH, 8:00 a.m. in Marathon or Key West informalities or irregularities UNDER OR AGAINST THE Published January 8, 2014 Potential Income of $350 per week when it is in the best interest of ESTATE OF THOMAS M. Florida Keys Keynoter the Board to do so. Ad# 847441 CORBETT, DECEASED PotentialFor moreIncome information of $350 per call week Please contact Suanne Lee, NOTICE OF PUBLIC RESIDENT: Unknown Purchasing Supervisor, with AUCTION For moreCarter information at (305)440-3208 call Carter at (305)440-3208 any questions regarding this LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: bid. Suanne.Lee@KeysSchool Auction to be held on 30363 FLAMINGO LANE, BIG s.com or (305) 293-1400 Ext 1/21/2014 at 8:00 A.M. at PINE KEY, FL 33043-5117 53360. All American Towing & Tire, Inc., 711 Largo Rd, Key YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED LOST YOUR PET? Published January 4, 8, 11, Largo, FL 33037 in accord- that an action to foreclose a OR 2014 ance to FL statue section mortgage on the following FOUND A PET? Florida Keys Keynoter 713.78 for unpaid towing & described property located in CALL US TO PLACE A storage. MONROE County, Florida: FREE AD THE KEYNOTER 743-5551 1996 FORD F150 TRUCK LOT 10, BLOCK 5, TROPICAL Ad# 827897 VIN# 1FTEF15NXTLA12321 BAY THIRD ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT FRED'S BEDS COMPETITIVE Published January 8, 2014 THEREOF, RECORDED IN SOLICITATION / BID Florida Keys Keynoter PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 81 OF 100s of Beds OPENING/INTERVIEWS THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF Factory Direct to You MONROE COUNTY, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN FLORIDA. New Tropical Wicker Ad# 847454 TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS Bedroom and Living Room CLIMATE CONTROLLED THAT the Monroe County has been filed against you, and GRASSY KEY MM 59 STORAGE School District will be receiving IN THE CIRCUIT COURT you are required to serve a Dinettes, Futons, Recliners Annual Lion Lair MH park wide Call Fred’s Beds, bids for the following: FOR MONROE COUNTY, copy to your written defenses, garage sale. Sat, 8am - ? Simmons Beautyrest 305-743-7277 FLORIDA if any, to this action on Phelan Something for everyone! COMMERCIAL SPACE RFP 2014528 PROBATE DIVISION Hallinan, PLC, attorneys for www.fredsbeds.com Workers Compensation & Key Largo plaintiff, whose address is FREE DELIVERY ~Warehouse - $500 3rd Party Liability Claims File No. 13-CP-84-M 2727 West Cypress Creek Administrative Services Middle Keys Marathon MM 53.5 743-7277 15X28 WITH BATH Road, Ft. Lauderdale, FL ~Large Office - $500 33309, and file the original with Big Coppitt MM 9.5 295-8430 BID OPENING - January 27, IN RE: ESTATE OF 15X28 WITH BATH the Clerk of the Court, within Call (305) 522-6598 2014 2:00 P.M. MCSD Admin- PETER FRANCO, JR. 30 days after the first publica- istration Bldg, 241 Trumbo Deceased. tion of this notice, either before HEART OF MARATHON Road, Key West, FL 33040 or immediately thereafter, PRIVATE COLLECTOR Retail or Office.1000 sq ft. NOTICE TO CREDITORS WANTS Rolex Dive watches House for rent 4 bedroom 2 February 7, 2014 otherwise a bath house for rent in Next to Publix, the new INTERVIEWS - February 3, and Pilot Watches. Old model default may be entered against Marathon. $3500.00 a month Walgreen’s and marina. 2014 Beginning at 9 A.M. The administration of the you for the relief demanded in Military clocks & watches. need first and last months to 561-743-3745 MCSD Administration Bldg, Estate of Peter Franco, Jr., the Complaint. Call 305-743-4578. move in. 904-397-0410 MARATH ON 912 sq ft 241 Trumbo Road, Key West, deceased, whose date of FL 33040 death was October 23, 2013, is KEY LARGO MM96. 3/2 commercial building/retail This notice shall be published storefront. Excellent visibility & pending in the Circuit Court for once a week for two consecu- home, Oceanside. Direct Bid Documents may be Monroe County, Florida, frontage on hwy. $1475/mnth tive weeks in The Keynoter. GOLF CART ocean access w/ocean views! + tax. (305) 900-0113. requested from Demandstar by Probate Division, the address Furn/unfurn. Yearly lease. OFFICE SPACE MM 98 calling 1-800-711-1712 or by of which is 3117 Overseas DATED: WANTED $2350/mo. 786-258-3127 going to the website Highway, Marathon, Florida Call 305-923-4175 KEY LARGO MM96. 3/2 Small office 10x15 www.demandstar.com 33050. The names and $275 per mo. AMY HEAVILIN, Clerk home, Oceanside. Direct or by going to addresses of the personal rep- AC Space – 10x15 Clerk of the Circuit Court ocean access w/ocean views! www.KeysSchools.com/rfp. resentative and the personal $275 per mo. Furn/unfurn. Yearly lease. The public record document is representative’s attorney are Call ( 305) 522-6598 By /s/ Shonta McLeod $2,350/mo. 786-258-3127 available at the Purchasing set forth below. Deputy Clerk of the Court Department, 241 Trumbo Road, Key West, FL 33040. All creditors of the decedent Copies furnished to: Retail or Office space on Big and other persons having Phelan Hallinan, PLC KEY LARGO Park Model for MM 90 waterfront w/ 40’ dock All bids must be received on or claims or demands against sale. Handicapped designed, Pine Key Location with 2727 West Cypress Creek Upstairs unfurn 2BR, 2BA highway exposure at MM 31 before dates specified in the decedent’s estate on whom a Road 1 BR, furnished. Never lived in. with office. Cent air & heat. bid documents. The Monroe copy of this notice is required Contact Marty $875 305-394- Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Lot rent $500/mo. $15,000. $1500 + utils. 3563 [email protected] County School District to be served must file their Owner financing available. 305-522-6789 reserves the right, at its sole claims with this court WITHIN Movant counsel certifies that 305-522-5841 discretion, to accept or reject THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS a bona fide effort to resolve MARATHON - 1100 sf. any and all bids and to wave AFTER THE TIME OF THE this matter on the motion 2 BR, 2 BA, new kitchen & informalities or irregularities FIRST PUBLICATION OF noticed has been made or bath. All tiled. Dock, 60’ free MARATHON when it is in the best interest of THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS that, because of time consid- flowing canal w/HD davits. 1BR, 1BA mobile home. the Board to do so. AFTER THE DATE OF SERV- eration, such effort has not $265,000. 305-849-0507 On the water! $900/mo., ICE OF A COPY OF THIS yet been made but will be F/L/S. (305) 743-5623 Please contact Suanne Lee, NOTICE ON THEM. made prior to the scheduled BOAT YARD: General & Purchasing Supervisor, with hearing. mechanical maintenance, any questions regarding this All other creditors of the fiberglass & gel coat repairs. bid. Suanne.Lee@KeysSchool decedent and other persons If you are a person with a KEY LARGO MM96. 3/2 Must have drivers license. s.com or (305) 293-1400 Ext having claims or demands disability who needs any ac- home, Oceanside. Direct Marathon area. 305-434-5473 53360. against decedent’s estate must commodation to participate ocean access w/ocean views! file their claims with this court in this proceeding, you are CARPENTER/HELPER Furn/unfurn. Everything Must have transportation, tools Published January 4, 8, 11, WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER entitled, at no cost to you, included! 786-258-3127 and a valid driver’s license. 2014 THE DATE OF THE FIRST to the provision of certain Marathon area. Florida Keys Keynoter PUBLICATION OF THIS assistance. Please contact Marathon - Luxury 1br, 1.5ba Call 289-8331 NOTICE. Cheryl Alfonso, 302 Fleming 12th floor, furnished unit in HOUSEKEEPERS Ad# 837778 Street, Key West, Florida, Bonefish Towers. Avail March Marathon. Saturdays. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED 33040, (305) 292-3423, at 1, 2014 - Feb 2015 - monthly Seasonal welcome Notice of sale Rainbow Title WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS least 7 days before your only. $2200/mo. 732-233-5320 Call 305-743-8446 & Lien, Inc. will sell at Public SET FORTH IN SECTION scheduled court appearance, Sale at Auction the following 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA or immediately upon receiv- NEED RELIABLE PROBATE CODE WILL BE Atlantic View Lot MM 53 60’ x appliance delivery & vehicles to satisfy lien pursuant ing this notification if the 110’ 3rd St Key Colony Beach to Chapter 677.209/210 of the FOREVER BARRED. time before the scheduled RV LOTS FOR RENT installation / service tech. Ocean View. Build now! trainee. Clean driving record a Florida Statutes on January appearance is less than $199,000 440-503-4273 in MARATHON 23, 2014 at 10 A.M. *Auction NOTWITHSTANDING THE seven (7) days: if you are [email protected] Adult Park. must! Call (305) 664-3662. TIME PERIODS SET FORTH will occur where each hearing or voice impaired, Please call 305-743-6519 POOL TECHNICIAN vehicle/vessel is located* ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED call 711. TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE needed. Clean driving record. Lot#: 014975 1977 Grey Must be available Saturdays. Bonanza Travel TL, VIN# AFTER THE DECEDENT’S Published January 8, 15, 2014 DATE OF DEATH IS Middle Keys. Call 849-5934 235373438 Located at: Florida Keys Keynoter 4/2 Home For Rent 4/2 MARATHON Unfurn effcy apt. BARRED. Galloway Bay Mobile Home upstairs home for rent in Key A/C. No smoking, no dogs. Temporary PT or FT General Park, 1361 Overseas Hwy, Largo. double lot fenced in Share W/D. $700 + electric, Laborer The date of first publication of yard. Marathon, FL 33050 Lien cable. $500 deposit. for new business venture in Amount: $8,675.00 a) Notice to this notice is January 8, 2014. homeownwer’s park. W/D. Marathon. Includes light Utilities and cable included. 305-900-0113 the owner or lienor that he has construction and landscaping. Personal Representative: MM100 B/S MM 101.7 OCEANSIDE a right to a hearing prior to the CALL Pets ok. Year lease. F/L/S. Long-term employment Brian P. Franco Effcy apartment for single scheduled date of sale by filing $1,850 305-834-6277 possible. $10-$12 per hour. with the Clerk of the Court. b) 16 Lamson Road CLASSIFIEDS occupant. All utils included. No Drugs/Alcohol. Please call Owner has the right to recover Barrington, Rhode Island CANAL FRONT! 2 BR / 2 BA $700/mo. First & Last. 305-743-2247 x3 for more possession of vehicle by 02806 WOW LOOK !!! MM 99 O/S, dockage 451-4122 information. available. Water, electric & CONTINUED IN NEXT COLUMN CONTINUED IN NEXT COLUMN cable included. $1600 / mo. 743-5551 F/L/S Call (305) 942-3495 KeysInfoNet.com abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVYXYZ<>1234567890,./-=_+:” 6B Wednesday, January 8, 2014 KeysInfoNet.com Keynoter The Keynoter Classifieds 305-743-5551 COMMUNITY HEALTH of SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. (CHI) Victim Advocate Openings in Key Largo, Marathon and Key West Private, non-profit corp. Is proud to announce our newest The Domestic Abuse Shelter, a crisis center for victims of location at 91200 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida. domestic violence and sexual assault, has openings for full-time and part time Victim Advocates for the Middle and Lower Keys, emergency shelters and outreach offices in Key Largo and Key We now have the following positions available: West. Candidates interested in these positions need to be willing to work a • Certified Nurse Midwife, F/T. Job #887 varied schedule that could include nights, weekends, and holidays to assure participants needs are met for the 24-hour facilities. The outreach offices hours • Patient Care Technician OB/GYN, F/T. Job #888 are 9 - 5 pm, with evening hours as needed. Responsibilities for these positions • Gynecologist (OB/GYN Physician) F/T. Job #890 include coordinating and providing a range of services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. A bachelor's degree in social work or related field is • Care Coordinator, F/T. Job#891 desired with experience working in a human service organization. Survivors of • Nurse II - Family, F/T. Job#892 violence or abuse are encouraged to apply. The Domestic Abuse Shelter is an • Patient Financial Service Specialist, F/T. Job #893 equal opportunity employer (EOE). Interested persons should send resume w/ letter of interest to: DAS, PO Box 522696, Marathon Shores, FL 33052 or email • Patient Care Technician, F/T. Job #895 to [email protected] by January 9, 2014. • Pediatrician, F/T. Job #898 All viable candidates for employment with DAS have to complete the state coalition mandated 24 hour Core Competency Training scheduled for January 13, • Environmental Service Worker, F/T. Job #899 January 14, and January 16, 2014 before employment can begin. Training hours • Therapist (Mental Health Specialist II), P/T, Job #9676 for the three days will be 8:30 am - 5:30 pm at Iberia Bank, Marathon, Florida. • Behavioral Health Consultant (Mental Health Specialist II), F/T Job #9677 Sorry, there is no variation available on the training schedule for the Core Competency Training scheduled for January 13, 14, and 16, 2014. • Staff Psychiatrist, P/T. Job #9679 • Case Manager (Mental Health Specialist - 1, P/T. Job #9680 19’ Wellcraft Fishermen console, 65 HP Suzuki. with trailer, $4950, also TO M THUMB 22’ Aquasport, 115 Yamaha, Food Stores, Inc. trailer, $5450. 309-678-7744, 23 FORMULA Offers the following positions in "B" BRACKET MONROE COUNTY 200 HP YAMAHA * Managers & Manager Trainees $6800. (305) 852-1770 Competitive salary & excellent benefits. Affirmative Action/E.O.E. * Assistant Managers Preference and appoinments will be given to eligible veterans and spouses. Three shifts available: * Store Clerks 43 Fish/Dive Boat 2003 43 Apply in person, on-line at www.chisouthfl.org, call, or fax resume: 6am to 2pm Fish/Dive boat, with 485hp CHI 10300 SW 216 St., Miami, FL 33190; 2pm to 10pm Cummings QSM-11, Seriously for sale, owner has new boat. Ph: (305) 252-4872; Fax: (305) 254-4987; 10pm to 6am Located in Palm Bch, call Jim@ 954-296-7303 ask To apply please call 786-295-5307 $159k $159,000 954-296- and ask for Cleveland Mathis 7303 [email protected] EXPERIENCED HELP ONLY We will train. μ Breakfast Cook No experience needed. Carolina Skiff Specialists All POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT: μ Prep Cook, Line Cook sizes & models: Sea Chasers, The Guidance/Care Center, Inc. μ Host/Hostess Competitive wages and benefits. DFWP. E.O.E. Bennington pontoons & Hydra. μ Waitstaff sports. Call Ft. Myers for West μ Bartender Coast pricing! 800-955-7543 Behavioral Health Therapist # 187 μ Bus Person Providing individual and group counseling for mental health μ Front of House Managers and substance abuse clients in the Marathon office. Florida Apply in person: Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, 7 MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 24’ Columbia Sailboat 1968 License Required: LCSW, LMHC or LMFT. Bi-lingual preferred. Knights Key Blvd, Marathon. MARATHON New: roller furling, O/B motor. Full time. Good liveaboard. $3,000 OBO. Experienced wait staff and The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is MM 99 oceanside. Dockage line cook needed for available. 305-942-3055 Per Diem RN - Marathon #253 breakfast & lunch. Must know looking for a Wastewater Florida licensed RN to provide Services on Crisis Stabilization / grill, min 5 yrs exp. Apply in person 1240 O/S Highway, Maintenance Mechanic to perform Detox units. Marathon, FL. Ask for Angelo. specialized maintenance and repair of Boat slip for rent $200/mo. IMMEDIATE HIRING buildings, grounds, equipment, valves, Up to 30’. Can accommodate Client Advocate - Dining Room Bus Person/ up to 40’ catamarans, etc. No diesel engines, pumps, treatment units, chemical feed liveaboards. Water & electric Assists individual with mental illness in accessing Food Runner - Breakfast & Line Cooks systems, and collection systems at our wastewater included. (305) 942-3055 community services. Marathon Job #257. at Hideaway Cafe. Call Robert 289-1554, 10am-12pm. treatment facilities. Qualifications: high school diploma or Behavioral Health Technician-Marathon Now Hiring, Part & Full Time: GED; supplemented by college level course work or Vo. 1 DAVE BUYS PERMITS Crisis Stabilization Unit. Servers with experience, Tech. training in pipefitting, mechanical, pumps and elec- So Atlantic Snapper, Grouper, Part Time #252 Bussers, and Dishwashers. Gulf Reef, K/Mack, Shark, Apply in person to Key Colony trical. Must have a valid FL driver's license. Salary Range Sword, Tuna. $$$ in 48 hours! Full time #323 Inn, 700 W. Ocean Drive, KCB. $45,379. - $66,853. Location: Marathon, FL 904-262-2869, 904-708-0893 NOW HIRING: SERVERS, Application found at: www.fkaa.com All types of permits for sale! Program Coordinator, Personal Growth Center, LINE COOK & DISHWASHER Rock Shrimp, King Fish, S Marathon. #354 Apply in person Deadline to apply: 5:00 p.m. on 01/10/14 Atlantic Snapper, Grouper, BRUTUS SEAFOOD Gulf 6 Pack reef & pelagic, Provides daily supervision of staff and monitors service 6950 O/S Hwy, Marathon EEO, VPE, ADA Commercial Gulf Reef Fish, delivery to adults in the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Day Gulf Snapper IFQ’s, Long Line Pkg. Many other permits avail. Program. BA/BS required. We buy, sell & broker all types ELECTRICAL GAS & of permits. Call before you buy Driver – Marathon #400 MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN or sell! Please call for prices. for restaurant & commercial Licensed & Bonded. All per- Maintains and drives vans to transport clients. laundry equip. repair. Exp’d mits guaranteed valid for trans- CDL w/passenger endorsement required. preferred but will train the right fer, many ref’s avail. John person. Must have valid D.L. Potts Jr.321-784-5982, 321- All applicants must submit: 1) resume; 2) three references; & tools. Call 305-743-0086 Immediate opening for a 302-3630. www.shipsusa.com 3) undergo background, fingerprint, and drug screening EXPERIENCED & RELIABLE, HVAC Service Technician MTHN-Mari ne Storage: boats, prior to any offer of employment. appliance repair tech. trailers, campers, any clean Apply online @ http://careers.westcare.com Must have valid Great Pay - Paid Holidays - Paid Vacation storage OK on wheels. Best [email protected] drivers license & tools! Sick Pay - Medical Insurance rates in town. Check with us EEOC/DFWP Call (305) 664-3662. first! Call Emil, 731-3386 Former applicants need not reapply Apply in person or fax resume SHRINK WRAP FLORIDA 171 Hood Ave, MM 91.5, Tavernier Boats, Auto and Home Protection. Heavy Equipment Mechanic Phone-305-852-2960 G Fax 305-852-852-0656 Mobile Unit. Call for free est. Marathon: Discount Rock & (786) 277-2245 Sand is looking for a skilled WANTED: History (American Heavy Equipment Mechanic or World) professor/teacher Full Time, Mon-Sat, familiar to prep advanced 8th grader with Komatsu, Kobelco, who wishes to attend Oxford Caterpillar, John Deere, and for history section of SAT 2 Mustang brand machines. with in depth comparative Bilingual a plus. Please call for captain work wanted owner analysis and rhetorical operator of 65ft commercial interview, Mon-Fri 8:30am- discussions. Late afternoons or 4:30pm. 305-743-5680 fish boat in new england, μ early evenings. Call Tim, AAA AUTO ALL YEARS! A premier resort in Islamorada is DISCOUNTROCKANDSAND seeks works around the 305-619-7756 Junk-Used. Cars-Vans-Trucks interviewing for the following positions: @YAHOO.COM marathon area for winter Running or not. Cash. months, 100ton unlimited 305-332-0483 Part Time Security Guard radar endorsed towing coast Part Time & Full Time needed in Marathon. guard license merchant PARADISE TOWING Security license needed. mariners sctw certified clean is buying junked cars. Houseman Call 305-684-0033 sober 20 + Call (305) 731-6540 [email protected] 516-459-9603 Housekeeper See us online at [email protected] 1998 PURSUIT 247 CC T-150 Yamahas. Groundsman KeysInfoNet.com Trailer. Loaded. Low $20’s OBO. Maintenance Person 419-356-3901 Experience Preferred service directory The selected candidate will enjoy a friendly work place where smiles are part of the uniform, and competitive wages are offered. we’re at your service Apply in person MM 83.5 call us: 743-5551 | [email protected] Bluegreen HOSPITA LITY ASSOCIATE The Hammocks At Marathon for condo rentals in KCB. Must has the following positions have customer service, office, D’G Cleaning Service Windswept A/C & Appliances TIKI HUTS available: computer experience. Part- Call anytime! Maintenance Technician time. Email resume and "Shut Your Windows NEW & REPAIR Full Time Experienced Line qualifications to: Reasonable prices. Shut Your Doors, Cook [email protected] Houses, vacation rentals, 305-664-0009 Front Desk Clerk You Ain't Gonna Be Hot No More!" HOUSEKEEP ER for small offices. Lic & Ins. P/T Bartender Lic # CYC00000002 resort in Long K ey. 731-9817 or 942-1171 Lic CAC056989. 289-1748 Apply in person: Dependable and able to work 1688 O/S Hwy, Marathon. weekends. Must be able to CABINETS MM48.5 speak & understand English. EOE/Drug Free Workplace KITCHEN KORNER Please call 305-664-4740 daily PEST CONTROL Real Wood Cabinets at Bookkeeper / Front Desk between 9-5 or email Charter Pest Control [email protected] Your Local Company. Particle Board Prices! Asst. Manager combo position, I write Web copy If you need Quick books, conscientious All types of pest control. Call FRED'S BEDS RESORT HELP Ocean Reef to Key West. brilliant and SEO-optimized detail oriented non-smoker for A/C - ARTIC TEMP MARATHON 743-7277 web copy for your online Immediate opening! Contact us at 305-451-3389. Key Largo Dive Resort μ Front Desk Reservations Res & Comm’l, Marine, Sales, business, contact me. MM 104, email resume to: μ Dock Hand/General Repair, Refrig, Ice Mach. [email protected] Maintenance Lic#CAC 053827, 743-5288 My web page: Marathon, 305-797-1707 http://writingwebpages.blogsp Customer Service Clerk P/T, ELECTRIC - Kelly Electric FL KEYS EXPRESS SHUTTLE ot.com for concession stand at Bahia Serving the Middle Keys since WiFi, Private SUV, Limo & Luxury Honda Park MM 37. Must be a 1980! Fair prices, dependable! Van Avail. We cover the Keys, MIA, 561-509-6540 team player! Will include some Lic# EC525 μ 743-6098 [email protected] Dishwasher, Full Time. FLL Airports & Cruise Ship Ports. retail, food service & water Plumbin g - Ernest E. Rhodes Also Prep Cook. Great Pay! www.floridakeysexpressshuttle.com; sports. 305-872-3954 Lic# CFC1427241 Apply in person Leigh Ann’s [email protected] 10700 5th Ave, Gulf, Marathon 305-743-7454 abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVYXYZ<>1234567890,./-=_+:”Coffee House, 301 Sadowski 743-7072 Causeway, KCB. 743-2001