Fishing the Florida Keys

23 Days to Fishing the Florida Keys Reversing the trend Coral Shores, coming off two straight There’s plenty of action at the humps — losses to Marathon, upends the the blackfin tuna are nearly jumping into Dolphins in both teams’ football the boat. Captain’s column, 1B Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 season openers. Story, 1B

WWW.KEYSNET.COM WEDNESDAY,SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 VOLUME 58, NO. 72 ● 25 CENTS MONROE COUNTY Budget knife still slicing By RYAN McCARTHY Gastesi said he plans to The 4.2173 tax rate adjustments for most non- [email protected] unveil plans to merge the $200,000 more cut from the county, would be a drop from the union county employees. county Engineering and administrator says more is coming approved rate of 4.2267. At Gastesi said doling out the Told by the Monroe Project Management depart- 4.2173, the owner of a raises — which would be County Commission last ments into the Public Works jobs. One was senior direc- $78.7 million. $300,000 home would pay their first in five fiscal years month to cut his proposed Division. He said doing so tor and one was a senior Gastesi said he plans to roughly $1,265, or $4.2173 — would cost $782,000. $78.9 million 2011-12 budg- will save $201,000 annually. director for special projects. propose a 4.2173 property for every $1,000 in assessed The only employees et, County Administrator is “We’re doing a reorgani- They’re both $80,000-plus tax rate, which is 3.9 percent taxable value, in county excluded from receiving coming back this afternoon zation of Public works, salaries,” Gastesi said. below the current year. It property taxes. The tax rate raises are the 18 in the with some of those cuts. Engineering and Project Gastesi said a foreman would raise roughly $78 is aggregate and does not Deferred Retirement Option At a public hearing at Management. We’re going position would also be elim- million in property taxes. apply to all residents; some Program, or DROP. 5:05 p.m. today at the to propose to consolidate inated. The senior director “That’s what we’ll pres- live in special taxing dis- Under DROP, government Murray E. Nelson them functionally in order to jobs are currently vacant, he ent [today], expecting it to tricts. employees can retire after 30 Government and Cultural reduce overhead costs. We said. go down some more,” he The budget still includes Center in Key Largo, were able to eliminate two ... That brings the budget to said. 5 percent cost-of-living ● See Budget, 3A

DIGGING INTO A NEW MUSEUM BROOKS WHITE, 1948-2011 Friends: White left a big legacy al in 1997. Each year since, He was behind the group has added paving AIDS Memorial, stones bearing the names of those who died from AIDS political races complications the previous year. The memorial now has By SEAN KINNEY more than 1,000 names. [email protected] Joe Pais, deputy director of AIDS Help, remembers White Aside from being a big as “a good person” who would behind-the-scenes player in be sorely missed.” Keys politics, friends recalled “He took it on because it that Brooks White, 63, was was something that had to be deeply passionate about the done,” Pais said of White’s effect of AIDS on Key West work on the AIDS Memorial. and, more importantly, resi- “He was a good organizer; he dents living with the disease. was a person who paid atten- White, found dead in his tion to every detail of every Catherine Street home on project he was ever associat- Saturday, was the driving ed with.” force behind the Friends of the But also “was always in Key West AIDS Memorial, a the background doing the group that worked to establish the White Street Pier memori- ● See White, 2A SPORTS

Photo by ANDY NEWMAN/FLORIDA KEYS NEWS BUREAU Scores of onlookers watch as ground is broken Monday on the Irving R. Eyster Museum of Florida Keys History at mike marker 82.1 oceanside.The museum with conference center will be named for Eyster,93,considered one of the deans of Keys history. It’ll be 15,300 square feet and is planned for a spring 2012 opening.The Matecumbe Historical Trust, of which Eyster is president, is the driving force behind the project.

MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS Keys teacher pay far This is the Ted Williams stamp that’s coming out next year. exceeds the state average Splendid Splinter et crisis that resulted in cuts over the five years. raise, and delayed perform- To counter of more than $9 million. These are annual average ance pay until next year. ‘attacks,’ Dick “These people complain, salaries — highest in the “The union leadership is getting a stamp ‘Give me my raise.’ Nobody state — for Florida Keys trying to rally people up to unveils numbers has done what we’ve done teachers: $50,775 in 2006- complain,” Dick said, adding stamps to be released next for the teachers. I knew that 07; $54,083 in 2007-08; that he has received 14 e- Baseball great year features Williams along By SEAN KINNEY other districts weren’t giving $56,272 in 2008-09; mails on the subject just since Williams also a with Joe DiMaggio, Larry [email protected] raises, but I didn’t know it $56,674 in 2009-10; and Sunday. “If we don’t have the Doby and Willie Stargell. was this bad,” he said. $57,798 in 2010-11. money, we just don’t have Keys fisherman “Ted Williams deserves a In response to what he Drawing from numbers The budgeting cycle the money. But when I see stamp for more than just calls “personal attacks” from maintained by the School began last year under the what we’ve done in the past By KEVIN WADLOW baseball,” said Islamorada members of the United District and state watch of then-Superintendent five years and they’re com- Senior Staff Writer fishing guide Gary Ellis. Teachers of Monroe, John Department of Education, Joseph Burke and at one plaining about us?” [email protected] “He was a great American.” Dick, chairman of the Dick detailed that since the point featured a three-year UTM President Holly Williams remains best Monroe County School 2006-07 school year, the transition to performance pay Hummell-Gorman explained A longtime Islamorada known as one of the finest Board, is conducting a histo- average teacher in Florida from automatic raises. why Monroe County teach- resident who loved to tell hitters in baseball history, ry lesson of sorts. has received raises totaling Now, facing the bleak ers earn what they earn: fishing stories on local and in 1941 hit .406 — the Hours before the board $427, with a salary fluctuat- reality of the budget picture, “The reason we experienced docks gets honored with his last time any Major League was expected to adopt a final ing between $45,296 in 2006 Superintendent Jesus Jara a line of fairly successful own U.S. Postal Service hitter topped .400. budget for fiscal year 2011- and $45,723 in 2010. has mandated seven teacher negotiations, which resulted stamp in 2012. Williams — nicknamed the 12 on Tuesday, Dick unveiled Compare that to their furlough days — essentially in a long past-due correction Ted Williams played a lit- Splendid Splinter — played numbers that he says illus- counterparts in Monroe a 3 percent pay reduction — between the cost of living tle baseball, too. his entire Major League career trate part of the reason the County who, on average, reversed Burke’s planned A set of four Major School District faced a budg- received $7,023 in raises 1.5 percent across-the-board ● See Schools, 3A League Baseball All-Stars ● See Williams, 2A

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NEWS BRIEFS CRIME FRONT Hernstadt to hear sewer-work concerns Murder suspect Marathon City Manager has planned a meeting for has prison record Friday with Grassy Key resi- dents upset about the curb of getting pulled over in it in Orlando. stops and coral rocks installed Helfrich did him back He was booked into the as part of new central sewers. two-plus years down Orlando jail a little after 6 Those who want to address here,” p.m. Saturday. their concerns can meet up for grand theft Crean said. Crean said detectives are with Hernstadt from 1:30 to At this awaiting lab analysis of evi- 2:30 p.m. at the east end of By SEAN KINNEY point, dence gathered from the Morton Street to discuss pos- [email protected] Helfrich is homicide scene. sible options for ground-level charged “When there’s a serious infrastructure protection. Tod Geofrey Helfrich, HELFRICH with fraud- charge like this, they want the only suspect in the ulent use of a credit card, to be sure everything is in Course teaches Friday homicide of 66-year- grand theft auto and theft order,” she said. old Key Wester Carl Eric stemming from his use of Local law enforcement pain management Johanson, is no stranger to an auto, credit card and cell was working with the U.S. the criminal justice system. phone belonging to Marshals Service and The Monroe County Health Helfrich, 46, served state Johanson, who was found Monroe County State Department launches a series prison time from Sept. 19, bound and beaten. Attorney’s Office to coordi- of chronic-disease self-man- 1999, to Nov. 22, 2001, for Crean said detectives nate Helfrich’s extradition agement classes on Sept. 12. a grand-theft conviction. He know the particulars of the to the Florida Keys. The series runs for six also was sentenced to near- relationship between the The 199-unit Senior weeks, meeting from 9:30 ly three years of supervised two but “they’re not dis- Citizen Plaza, 1400 a.m. to noon starting Sept. 12 release. closing the particulars at Kennedy Drive, is managed at the Roosevelt Sands Center, When arrested Saturday this point.” by the Key West Housing Photo courtesy FLORIDA STATE ARCHIVES 105 Olivia St., Key West. in Orlando allegedly driv- “The investigation is Authority. It’s next door to This program, like one in ing Johanson’s car, he was very much open and ongo- the DePoo Psychiatric In Islamorada,Ted Williams (left) receives recognition, likely Marathon, is a partnership still on probation. ing. All I can really say is Hospital and across the when he was inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame with the Health Foundation Police spokeswoman that [police] knew at the street from Poinciana in 1997. Two years later, fellow Islamorada fisherman Curt of South Florida and based Alyson Crean said “there’s a scene that the victim’s truck, Elementary School. Gowdy — the Red Sox broadcaster who called Williams’ on a model developed at good possibility” Helfrich phone and credit card were Friday’s homicide was final at-bat in 1960 — would be inducted, as well. Stanford University. It covers will be charged with mur- missing, so they were able to the second one in Monroe topics such as nutrition, exer- dering Johanson, found track if they were being County this year. In May, an cise, dealing with difficult dead in his apartment at the used, which they were.” elderly Little Torch Key emotions, appropriate med- Henry Haskins Senior citi- That led police to issue a man killed his wife, then Williams had ication use, evaluating new zen Plaza on Kennedy Drive statewide alert for took his own life. treatments and speaking with around 2 p.m. on Friday. Johanson’s auto, which In 2010, Monroe saw your physician. “Now it’s just a matter resulted in Helfrich being five homicides. to be shushed To find out more, call Jillian Lorenz at 809-5611. From Williams, 1A and Susan Ellis. LOWER KEYS “When Ted lent his name, with the Boston Red Sox, that made a big difference in earning six American League being able to lure other KEYS WEATHER Traffic death toll up to 11 batting titles, two hitting celebrities,” Ellis said. Triple Crowns, two MVP Dave Purdo, an Islamorada PREDICTED TEMPERATURES Three die process,” E. Hunt two men who were sitting awards and 17 spots on All- fishing guide and village Scheuerman said. on the wall. The two, Star rosters. councilman, remembers “my DAY HIGH LOW at Key Haven The crash happened described as homeless, died He missed nearly five jaw dropped” the first time he WED. 91 81 about 3:25 a.m. at the Key “instantly.” years to military service as a met Williams at the original Haven boat ramp at mile The Jeep, meanwhile, THURS. 91 81 on Monday Marine Corps fighter- World Wide Sportsman shop. marker 5. The driver, Mark then went atop the seawall, bomber pilot (39 combat When Purdo later greeted FRI. 91 81 Keynoter Staff Dawood, 34, of Key West, spun and “fell into the SAT. 91 81 missions in Korea) and sea- Williams at Calusa Cove, “I plowed his 2004 Jeep into water 75 feet north” of the son-ending injuries. was stunned he would even The cause of an auto the ramp on northbound men Dawood struck. Forecast: Expect partly Curt Gowdy, the broadcast- remember my name. He was crash in which three people U.S. 1 “at an excessive One is identified as er who launched “The a fun-loving and boisterous cloudy skies with a chance died Monday — the dead- speed,” the Florida Lauren LaFlair, 57. The of thunderstorms. American Sportsman,” report- guy, and a great fisherman.” liest crash in the Florida Highway Patrol says. other’s name hasn’t been edly introduced Williams, who Islamorada native Juanita Keys since August 2009 — He sideswiped the released pending notifica- died in 2002, to the Keys. Russell Knudsen remembers Visit KeysNet.com/weather won’t be known until more guardrail, drove on the tion of next of kin. for radar and extended forecast. Williams bought a place of the boisterous part. Williams tests are done on the driver shoulder and “down the The deaths were the his own on Florida Bay, and and guide Jack Brothers would who caused it, says Monroe incline,” then rolled the ninth, 10th and 11th traffic became a familiar figure at visit a neighboring house, and County’s medical examiner. Jeep into the ramp. He slid fatalities south of Florida the Islamorada Yacht Basin’s their fishing tales would grow BEACH ADVISORIES “We’re still in the into the seawall and struck City this year. coffee shop. But always on louder and more “colorful” as his own terms — Williams’ the night wore on. The Monroe County COMMERCIAL FISHING irascible nature is legendary. “I had to shush Ted Health Department tests “He was a piece of work,” Williams more than once,” Keys beaches twice weekly said Ellis, who guided Knudsen said. “I told them we for the presence of enteric No-trap zones a work in progress Williams for a decade. “He had a baby sleeping. He could bacteria. The following didn’t look for recognition. be cantankerous, but he was beaches have health advi- Trade group: said Bill Kelly, executive Kelly said the revised But if Ted liked you, you had always nice to our family.” sories against swimming: director of the Florida Keys maps from the National a best friend forever. And he Ellis said he fished with ● South Beach, Key West. They need Commercial Fishermen’s Marine Fisheries Service had some really good friends Williams on a 10-day tarpon ● Smathers Beach, Key Association. were expected to be deliv- in the Keys.” trip off Homosassa that field- West. more review The South Atlantic coun- ered by July 29 so they could Williams, an early advo- tested the fishing rod that ● Sombrero Beach, Mara- cil is scheduled to consider be reviewed for problems. cate of catch-and-release would become Shakespeare’s thon. By KEVIN WADLOW the plan at Charleston, S.C., “The delays in getting fishing, helped launch the iconic Ugli Stick. Senior Staff Writer meetings Sept. 13 and 16. clearly defined maps have Islamorada Gold Cup Tarpon Would Williams be proud [email protected] “Considering the been considerable,” Kelly Tournament that expanded to become one of about two CONTACT US changes that have been said. “Because of remain- the popularity of backcountry dozen Major League players A draft plan aimed at made, this is hardly allow- ing issues, I’d be very sur- fly fishing, and was among to earn his own Postal Upper Keys protecting threatened ing sufficient time for our prised if the council can the first major celebrities to Service stamp? Ellis 91655 Overseas Highway Florida Keys corals from working group to recon- finalize this amendment” at fish the Redbone benefit laughed, “I don’t think he’d Tavernier, FL 33070 trap damage goes to a fed- vene,” Kelly said Tuesday. the September meetings. tournament founded by Gary give a....” Newsroom . . . .(305) 852-3216 eral fishery panel next Commercial trappers are Fishermen say the first Advertising . . .(305) 852-3216 week, but local lobster fish- willing to support the idea draft no-trap zones were Fax ...... (305) 853-1040 ermen say the proposals of a zoning plan, he said, drawn using studies on trap Fax ...... (305) 852-0199 need more work. but want to ensure the areas movement in shallow water. Funeral plans The proposal — are effective and correctly Most of the zones in the fed- Marathon Amendment 11 to the Spiny placed. eral jurisdiction are much 3015 Overseas Highway Lobster management plan of The South Atlantic deeper, with significantly still pending (P.O. Box 500158) the South Atlantic Fishery Fishery Management Council less trap movement, he said. Marathon, FL 33050-0158 Management Council — rec- originally gave tentative sup- “Our fishermen do not From White, 1A Brooks,” he Newsroom . . .(305) 743-5551 ommends creating a network port to a plan to create 25 put traps on coral,” Kelly said. “To me, Advertising . . .(305) 743-5551 of 52 relatively small areas larger no-trap areas, but with- said. “It’s less productive work and he never wanted he sort of Fax ...... (305) 743-6397 around known colonies of drew the proposal in the face and damages the habitat the credit. That’s the best epitomized Fax ...... (305) 743-9586 staghorn and elkhorn corals of widespread opposition. that is essential to the way to get things done. He what’s great in the Keys where no lobster The FKCFA hosted a species we harvest.” was a team player and he about the Key West traps could be placed. two days of meetings earli- Fishermen also are made things happen.” American 2720-A N. Roosevelt Blvd. “We only received an e- er this summer with fishery opposed to a proposed rule Numerous political candi- political sys- dates, including state Rep. tem — he Overseas Market mail version of the maps staff, conservationists and that would require trappers WHITE Key West, FL 33040 [Sept. 1], and they’re diffi- Florida Keys National to replace existing trap Ron Saunders, Key West just wanted Newsroom . . .(305) 296-6989 cult to review in this form,” Marine Sanctuary staff to ropes with color-coded lines City Commissioner Mark good people to be involved.” Advertising . . .(305) 296-6989 review issues in the plan. that would indicate what Rossi and former Monroe “I talked to him two or Fax ...... (305) 296-1287 “We’ve been very proac- fishery they were used in. County School Board mem- three weeks ago. I knew he tive,” Kelly said. “We were Kelly said that would ber Steve Pribramsky, hired was sick but I didn’t know E-mail able better define coral areas force the replacement of White to serve as their cam- how sick he was. I anticipate [email protected] — including coral-nursery 8,257 miles of trap line, paign manager. what he did was probably a areas that were not in the used on the 485,000 legally Pribramsky said he stayed result of that.” Missing your paper? original plan — and eliminate permitted lobster traps, at a close to White after hiring him A staffer at the Monroe We no longer offer same-day large sand areas that weren’t cost of more than $12 mil- to run a 2006 campaign; he County Medical Examiner’s redelivery for missing or wet protecting anything.” lion to the fishery. said White had been battling Office confirmed White took papers. Customers can The new plan suggests 52 “This is a very big unre- an illness, although he wasn’t his own life. request a credit or next-day zones along the Keys reef solved issue for us,” he sure of the specific malady. Police reports say a friend redelivery by calling tract that are smaller in size. said. “I thought the world of last saw him alive on 743-5551. After hours, call Thursday; the same friend toll-free (800) 843-4372. discovered the body Saturday morning at White’s home. FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER (ISSN White apparently used sev- 8756-6427, USPS# 0201-620) is eral different kitchen knives, a published semi-weekly by Florida pair of scissors and a box cut- Keys Keynoter, P.O. Box 500158, Marathon, Florida 33050-0158. ter to slash his forearms and

Subscription rates are $54.23 in AAAA thighs, leaving blood stains the Keys.Your Keynoter home LAWLISS and smears all over his house; delivery subscription includes Jan Lawliss detectives also found a binder Keys Sunday and the Sunday was born edition of The Miami Herald. October 27, 1952. Jan passed open to his life insurance pol- away a week ago last Thursday icy, and numerous prescrip- Keynoter mail subscriptions: in her apartment on Coco Plum, $59.53 in Florida and $56.16 out- Marathon, Florida. One of the tion medications. of-state. Please call for all other founding members of the Pribramsky said White rates, including overseas mail. Florida Keys Watercolor was an only child, preceded Periodicals Postage Paid at Society, Jan has won many Marathon, Florida and additional awards for her artwork and in death by his mother and mailing offices. handled the ‘‘People’s Choice survived by his father, who AwardAward ‘‘ at the watercolor lives in a South Florida POSTMASTER: Address changes society’s yearly show at the to FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER, Marathon Theater. She will be assisted-living facility. PO BOX 500158, MARATHON, FL missed by all her friends in the Funeral arrangements 33050-0158. Fl. Keys Watercolor Society. were pending Tuesday. Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, September 7, 2011 3A

MARATHON HERE’S TO YOU, MR. BEER SERVER GUY Budget hearing set for Thursday By RYAN McCARTHY are changing,” Hernstadt said. The city’s enterprise funds the next fiscal year in [email protected] The budget process in — marina, sewers and Marathon is 1.9999, which is Marathon this year has been stormwater — are financed 3.41 percent under the rollback Outside of “minor tweak- smooth, to say the least. with fees and not property rate of 2.0705. Rollback is the ing,” not much has changed Council members appeared taxes. rate necessary to generate the with the proposed fiscal year satisfied with the budget “I think [the budget] shows same amount of property tax 2011-12 budget Marathon City from the start and have made you how well things can go revenue as the current year. Manager Roger Hernstadt little in the way of sugges- when a team works together. At the 1.9999 rate, the rolled out on July 21. tions to tweak it thus far. We put together a fair budget owner of a $300,000 home in That’s likely to be the case The proposed operating in these challenging times. I Marathon would pay $599 in again Thursday when the City budget $8.8 million. That think they realize to provide a property taxes next fiscal year. Council meets for the first of doesn’t include special rev- good level of service to the Thursday’s meeting is two public hearings finalizing enue funds, the largest of public, these are the resources scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the the budget before it takes which is capital infrastruc- we’ll need,” Hernstadt said. Marathon Government Center. effect Oct. 1. “No net numbers ture at $5.6 million. The proposed tax rate for

YOUR PROPERTY TAXES Budget hearings ongoing countywide Monroe County property 12, Marathon Government 5:15 p.m. Sept. 14 and Sept. 5224 College Road, Stock owners get the opportunity Center, mile marker 48.5 21, City Hall, 600 W. Ocean Island; 5:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Keynoter photo by TODD SWIFT tell the Keys’ various taxing bayside; 5:05 p.m. Sept. 15, Drive. Key Largo office, mile agencies what they think of Harvey Government Center, ● Layton: 7 p.m. marker 100.7 oceanside. Crowds line up to sample more than 100 varieties of their proposed 2011-12 1200 Truman Ave., Key Thursday and Sept. 23, City ● Key Largo Fire Rescue beer at the BrewFest Tasting Festival on Key West’s budgets during public hear- West. Hall, mile marker 68.2 and Emergency Medical South Beach Saturday. The second annual Brewfest ings throughout September. ● Key West: 6 p.m. oceanside. Services District: 6 p.m. spanned the Labor Day weekend with events around ● Many of them take place Thursday and Sept. 19, Old Islamorada: 5:30 p.m. Sept. 12 and 19, Station 24, the city. The Southernmost Hotel Collection teamed Thursday. City Hall, 510 Greene St. Thursday and Sept. 14, 1 East Drive. ● Monroe County: 5:05 ● Marathon: 5:30 p.m. Founders Park Community ● South Florida Water with the Key West Sunrise Rotary to host the event, with p.m. Thursday, Murray E. Thursday and Sept. 13, Center, mile marker 87 bay- Management District: 5:15 proceeds going to the Rotary’s charitable efforts. Nelson Government and Marathon Government side. p.m. Sept. 20, 3301 Gun Cultural Center, mile marker Center. ● Mosquito Control Club Road, West Palm 102 bayside; 5:05 p.m. Sept. ● Key Colony Beach: District: 5:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Beach. KEYS RECYCLING ISLAMORADA We buy ALL scrap metals Fight night KO’d in Islamorada money for events held in the meeting Aug. 25, said com- ence at the TDC’s District Council: Park Keys approved $40,000 for ments they received from Advisory Committee meet- can’t be used for Key West promoter Si Stern their constituents were over- ing when the committee to put on his Fight Night whelmingly against holding approved the advertising for-profit events event in Islamorada. The the event at the park. money. He told committee boxing event has been held Councilman Don members that he would place By DAVID GOODHUE in Mallory Square in Key Achenberg said the original the issue on a future meeting [email protected] West the past several years intent of the park was to agenda. But his four col- and is covered by the cable hold events that generate leagues told him the matter Mon. - Fri. 8 am to 4:30 pm ● Sat. 9 am to Noon

Islamorada Village sports network ESPN. money for local nonprofit would be dead ● Council members have The advisory committee groups and charities, not for- on arrival if it ever came up 1280 107th Street Marathon, FL 33050 made it clear that a boxing to the county Tourist profit events. Turning for a vote. (305) 587-3993 ● LC# 47161-106485 promoter eyeing Founders Development Council Founders Park into “an Stern’s group must now Park as a venue will have to approved the money based engine that drives economic find a private venue by look elsewhere. on the idea that national cov- progress” would violate that November or he will not Two weeks ago, an advi- erage would be good for intent, he said. receive the TDC money to sory committee that recom- local business. Mayor Michael promote the May event. HEADHUNTERS mends county advertising But council members, Reckwerdt was in the audi- HAIR & NAIL SALON SEPTEMBER Union: Raises Gastesi: More SPECIALS were catch-up cutting coming HAIR From Schools, 1A chief negotiator [then Jara] From Budget, 1A Sheriff’s Office has 1/2 OFF insisted they would find the requested raises for its 463 here and the salaries of our money for those raises.” years of employment, then full-time employees. teachers, is that we were Burke’s role in pushing get rehired by government Union members would YOUR COLOR experiencing an extremely for the unfunded raises is again. If that happens, their receive an average increase When you bring a high turnover.” something Dick has pointed monthly Florida of 4.2 percent. friend for color! “We had teachers who out many times, calling the Retirement System bene- “Their salaries are [gen- Expires 9/30/2011 were attracted to the Keys now-nonexistent switch to a fits accumulate and earn erally] lower than the fire- came and taught for one year three-year performance con- tax-deferred interest. When fighters. The Sheriff’s and realized that working in tract a “resume builder” for DROP participation ends Office has put together a their teaching position, as Burke, who since July 1 has after the maximum five multi-year plan to recon- well as a second job, did not helmed the Lee County years, the participant cile their pay with the fire- NAILS offer the quality of life that School District. receives a payout and fighters,” Gastesi said. Book a Pedicure and this profession would offer “I asked Dr. Burke many begins receiving his or her Also included in the elsewhere in the state.” times, where are you getting monthly retirement. budget will be $495,000 to RECEIVE A She also took issue with the money for this raise and Gastesi said he expects restore Monday hours at all what Dick characterized as a he guaranteed me, John, commissioners to bring up five county public library MANICURE $443,000 “mistake” that we’ve got it,” Dick said. other employees who branches. That includes resulted in 15 teachers — 12 “Now Joe Burke is gone and should not receive raises. Big Pine Key, which has FREE! of whom no longer work for we’re stuck with a contract That includes the County never been open Mondays. Expires 9/30/2011 the district — receiving one- that we can’t afford.” Attorney’s Office, which Gastesi said he’s been in year raises ranging from “To compare our pay to was given across-the-board contact with numerous Call for your appointment today! $11,000 to $26,000. other teachers in other coun- raises last year, people local governments about “There was no mistake,” ties, who have been being paid capped at the top of their the idea of merging fleet 5177 O/S Hwy. • Marathon (Across from Wendy’s) Hummell-Gorman said via e- a livable wage all along, is salary range, and anyone management services mail. “The superintendent simply another attempt to who’s received “increases countywide to reduce [then Burke] and the district’s avoid accountability and for any reason” in recent expenses for all entities. 305-743-9917 deflect responsibility for this years. “In October we’ll have situation,” Hummell-Gorman Gastesi said the budget our first meeting on the NEWS BRIEFS said. does not include raises for public service alliance,” he Come visit our online photo galleries UTM has filed with the firefighters, while the said. and submit your own at Easter Seals state Public Employees www.KeysNet.com/Photos solicits designs Relations Commission a complaint alleging unfair D Easter Seals Florida Keys labor practices by the School has put out the call to artists District stemming from, Family Fun Day! to design the agency’s 2011 among other things, the fur- holiday ornament. lough days. 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EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR No respect for teachers commitment with the School District, contract in place clearly states how to Politics aren’t It is with dismay that I all too often working together to develop and appropriately bargain such impacts on read about and hear accusations implement a new teacher evaluation the employees. Instead, the letters of against public school teachers and system. understanding have been cast aside, for disasters their unions. Historically, UTM has had a col- and the district is paying a labor attor- We are accused of being fearful of laborative relationship with the ney to help unilaterally impose “And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into accountability and standing in the way School District administration. This changes and violate our collective bar- the ditch.” of improving education in America. In relationship has changed dramatically. gaining rights. This is not only disre- — The New Testament, Matthew, XV, 14 reality, teachers unions are helping We each know there are budget spectful to the employees that work in lead the way in educational reform, issues to be addressed. In June 2010, good faith for the district; it is a clear fighting for our teachers to have the UTM put forth and ratified two letters violation of a contract that has been Whether it’s hurricanes or floods, resources, materials and support nec- of understanding that were initiated to bargained in good faith. essary to deliver high-quality instruc- assist with a looming budget crisis in a It is because of its employees that partisanship has no role when tion to America’s students — especial- proactive manner. The employees, the School District has risen to the national emergencies rear heads ly in Monroe County. regardless of union membership, rank of eighth in our state. We have all In May 2010, the United Teachers voted to work for three days without earned respect yet we are disrespect- of Monroe invited a committee of pay and to provide for out-of-county ed. District officials must change their U.S. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., School District administrators to an teachers to be hired if they waived all approach and work with the employ- has decided a 40 percent cut in National Oceanic intensive three-day conference in but 10 years of experience. Both ees and their representative, the union. and Atmospheric Administration hurricane-hunter Minneapolis addressing the topic of measures would have saved the dis- Kimberly Lowell, teacher flights would be good for the country. reforming teacher evaluation systems. trict significant amounts of money. Key Largo School He also said last week that any emergency relief Since then, UTM has had an active If further measures are needed, the UTM vice president approved in the wake of Hurricane Irene’s destruc- tive floods would have to be offset with cuts to other parts of the federal budget. Dredging extortion Cantor clearly doesn’t care or even want to find Re: The story “Dredging costs like- out the kind of damage averted and lives saved by ly to reach into millions:” Monroe County is now realizing more accurate hurricane forecasting made possible that without proper channel dredging by NOAA’s experts. and boat-basin depth maintenance, our U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., said budget cuts local economy will be devastated. for NOAA flights won’t get off the ground in the Well guess what: This has been an U.S. Senate. Interviewed by Miami Herald ongoing problem with not only the reporters last week, Nelson said: “Why do we have county but with every individual prop- to keep going through these kinds of battles?” erty owner who has waterfront proper- Why, indeed. ty and needs to maintenance dredge to It seems even a blind man would realize that maintain a viable waterway or harbor. sending planes into the eye of budding hurricanes The bureaucratic culprit is the South Florida Water Management District, as they approach our shores helps emergency man- which has dictatorial control over agement officials better prepare vulnerable com- Florida waters. The city of Key West has asked the Monroe County Commission for $30,000 munities ahead of storms. That is one of the reasons that our Just witness Hurricane Irene, which demonstrat- in boating improvement funds to dredge the Sunrise Canal at Riviera Drive new governor, Rick Scott fired more and 19th Street. ed the accuracy of the National Hurricane Center’s than 130 district workers and is forecasts, sparing Florida a costly hurricane alert attempting to pare down its authority Engineers wants us to mitigate the tion” and see what it takes to do any and/or possible evacuation. Data secured by hurri- to stop business from progressing and removal of the seagrass, equivalent of work in Florida waters. cane hunters flying into the storm’s path allowed surviving in our state. hijacking us for more than $100,000, What really happens when you read emergency management officials in five mid- We have millions of acres of sea- money we do not have. We are being a permit application that says “termi- Atlantic states to order evacuations of low-lying grass and if you want to remove one told that we have to mitigate. For nated” because the applicant did not acre, you would think that you are God’s sake, the seagrass will grow complete the permit is that the district areas, staff up emergency shelters and move recov- destroying the planet. What about back just like it did when the basin was completely wore down the applicant ery assets into areas ahead of Irene’s arrival. destroying our businesses and our originally dug. How do you think it got financially because every report that U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., said “the cost of livelihood? Where does that rate in the there in the first place. has to be submitted costs thousands of the hurricane hunters operations [$42 million] pale scheme of things? There is no balance. If you want to see how difficult it is dollars, and the applicant finally gives in comparison to the lives and money saved with We applied almost three years ago to obtain a permit from the Water up because he or she is being beat to the increasingly accurate predictions that come for a maintenance dredge for our boat Management District, go to its web- death financially. from these flights.” basin, which is full of seagrass. You’d site, www.sfwmd.gov/ePermitting It is time this agency takes on a As if to underscore the importance of the feder- think we wanted to build the Empire /PopulateLOVs.do?flag=1. Type in business-friendly attitude or we will all al government’s role in disaster response, New State Building on the site. “Monroe County” and select a year continue to suffer financially. Jersey Gov. Chris Christie took issue with We finally prevailed over the dis- going back a few years. When the list Gino Angella Republican noisemakers from his own political trict but now the U.S. Army Corps of comes up, click on the word “applica- Hollywood, Key Largo party. “Our people are suffering now, and they need Downsize the trash cans yard. The city ordinance required that Hospital cares support now. And [Congress] can all go down there The Islamorada Village Council is except on pick-up day, all cans must On Aug. 26, I arrived home to a and get back to work and figure out budget cuts considering renewing Veolia ES Solid be kept out of sight. phone call from an elderly neighbor later,” the Republican governor told a crowd on Waste’s contract for 10 years. The My local concern is twofold. who had accidentally drunk turpentine. Sunday as he accompanied President Obama on a length of the contract seems to be the I live on Ocean Lane on Upper He was very worried and concerned tour of flood-ravaged New Jersey towns. sticking point with several council- Matecumbe Key, a very narrow dead- and asked me what he should do. Party politics pale when viewed through the men. What is overlooked, I believe, is end street. The narrow right of way I called the emergency room at eyes of those hit by hurricanes, tornadoes, earth- an issue that should receive careful will require that cans be placed on Fishermen’s Hospital and they gave consideration: Mega-sized garbage private property. This location is not a me the number to the poison control quakes and other natural disasters. problem with normal-sized cans. As Congress returns from its August recess, let and recycle cans picked up by robotic center. I called them immediately, then arms. However, most properties have over- went to the neighbor’s home and us hope that those with eyes to see won’t follow A close relative of mine lives in a hanging trees and I doubt there is relayed the information. Minutes later, the fool’s path of blind partisanship. Southwest Florida town. A year ago enough radius head room for the I returned home to find my phone ring- its city council signed a similar con- robot arm to pick up the mega-cans ing. Fishermen’s ER and radiology tract. The 90-gallon garbage cans and and dump the contents into the truck staff were calling to tell me my neigh- the 65-gallon recycling cans are more hopper (my relative reports that the bor and dear friend needed to come to than unpopular. Their use created a dumping process is prone to scatter- the ER to be seen immediately. He fol- ing trash). My second concern is Wayne Markham ...... Publisher political uproar and will probably be lowed their advice and went to the an election issue. The increase in the physical ability. How is my wheel- emergency room. Larry Kahn ...... Editor fee was a minor problem; the major chair-bound neighbor going to cope All is well today thanks to all of my Melanie Elder ...... Marketing Director problem was the size of the cans. with mega-cans? caring co-workers and family at Kathie Bryan ...... Financial Director After several elderly widows were Why is the council even consider- Fishermen’s Hospital. I feel that we are Todd Swift ...... Production Manager injured trying to move the cans to the ing a system that will cost us more so lucky to have the wonderful physi- Carter Townshend ...... Circulation Manager street, it was decided that people that and create a citizen uproar? Veolia cians and staff of Fishermen’s were physically unable to cope could works for us; we do not work for Hospital. They really do care and it PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY get a letter from their doctor and the Veolia. shows. Contents copyright 2011 Keynoter Publishing Co. company driver would move the can Bill Todd Susie Locher to the street and return it to the back Islamorada Marathon

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Box 500158, Marathon, FL 33050 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 743-6397 GOOD GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE NEWS BRIEFS Forum focuses on Two from Keys in politics school childhood obesity “There’s an old saying that idea that elected officials — “The biggest frustration is versation confirmed for me The topic of childhood They join 16 when the student is ready, the particularly rookies — can this apparent gridlock and that the potential savings can obesity will be addressed others in teacher appears,” said Katy learn to ask more pointed ultra-partisanship keeping be immense.” during a free seminar pro- Sorenson, the former Miami- questions, propose effective people from working togeth- In their first session Aug. vided by the Community crash course Dade County commissioner policies and work together at er,” Carruthers said. “A class 26y, the students lunched in Health Ministries in the who retired last year and a regional level to tackle big like this can really break the ballroom of the Hyatt Upper Keys, part of the By PATRICIA MAZZEI founded the program. “And I problems. through that.” Regency Hotel in Coral Pastoral Care Department [email protected] think that people that are Sorenson’s program is the Smith-Martin said he Gables with political veter- of Baptist Health South eager to learn seek that out first broad effort geared at hopes to bring out of it a “bet- ans including former U.S. Florida, on Sept. 15. In this school of sorts, the and can learn lessons.” fostering relationships ter understanding of how to Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart. “Childhood Obesity” coursework features walking The program’s inaugural among local officials. improve state funding for our After lunch came walking will be held from 6 to 7:30 tours of inner-city neighbor- class began meeting last week. “When you run for office, schools, share best practices tours of Miami’s Little p.m. in the main conference hoods, exercises on how to bal- The group comprises 18 state you have a certain mindset,” for inter-agency resource Havana and Overtown, room at Mariners Hospital, ance a mock municipal budget lawmakers, county commis- said Juan Carlos Zapata, a management and create a which some of the partici- mile marker 91.5. — and a guest speaker who has sioners, city council and school former Republican state rep- regional working group for pants from outside of Miami- The talk-show format pleaded guilty to charges of board members in their first resentative from Miami who improved government.” Dade had never seen. The will be moderated by Rev. extortion, perjury and public- term or first four years in elect- spoke to the program’s stu- Carruthers is more specific. neighborhoods themselves Pam Feeser of Community meetings violations. ed office in Monroe, Miami- dents in their first session. “We exchange informa- mattered less than the big Health Ministries. Panelists Welcome to the Good Dade, Broward and Palm “And then you get elected tion about contacts or meth- issues they represented: will include Pastor Tony Government Initiative, an Beach counties. In eight ses- and you realize how things ods that we can use directly Historic preservation and Hammon of Island Christian effort to improve the quality sions between August and really operate. Nobody really and immediately. For exam- community development. Church and Susan Dukar, of leadership in corruption- November, they will cover a prepares you for this.” ple, I had a long discussion Scheduled for a future Mariners Hospital dietitian. plagued South Florida. syllabus ranging from land use Sorenson, in collaboration with another commissioner class is a discussion with for- Mariners Chef Wes Brage At the heart of that lofty regulations to dealing with the with the University of Miami about how to partner with mer Palm Beach County will prepare a light meal goal is this question: Can media. and the John S. and James L. companies that can provide Commissioner Jeff Koons — during a cooking demon- public officials be taught to Keys participants are Knight Foundation, created us with energy-efficient LED who pleaded guilty last year stration. avoid the mistakes of their Monroe County Mayor the program to fill a leader- lighting without having to to several state corruption Parents and children are ethics-challenged forbears — Heather Carruthers and ship void she saw in local come up with a significant charges. A plea deal for five invited to the free seminar. and to better serve their con- School Board member Robin politics. She met with scores up-front capital investment. years of probation and an Reservations are required. stituents in an often-toxic Smith-Martin. of public officials to brain- While I had been familiar $11,500 fine allowed Koons To reserve a space, call political climate? Driving the program is the storm a curriculum. with this approach, this con- to avoid jail time. 852-1612. Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, September 7, 2011 5A Business

IN BRIEF REAL ESTATE Lower Keys honors trio of employees Legislative proposal aims Lower Keys Medical Center honored three employees with its Getting 2 Great awards for July. The winners were to speed up foreclosures Atavia Lopez-Dor, busi- ness office; Carrie Reich- are able to lobby the Attorney Tom Ice, of homeowner can never get the Still, with Florida’s ert, diag- Attorneys worry Legislature, it’s not fair to the Royal Palm Beach-based Ice home back,” he said. courts grappling with a nostic some clients homeowner,” said foreclosure Legal, said requiring the Another concern for fore- mounting foreclosure back- imaging defense attorney Roy plaintiff to specify its authori- closure defense attorneys is log of 260,815 cases, depart- may get run over Oppenheim, senior partner ty at the beginning of the case the hastened timeline for Drysdale said she is open to ment; and with the Weston-based could increase efficiency. uncontested cases. legislative solutions. Peggy By KIMBERLY MILLER Oppenheim Law. “The biggest “Currently, the banks are Lynn Drysdale, an attorney “The possibilities are Long- The Palm Beach Post problem I have is there is a not specific and will change with Jacksonville Area Legal always there that the two sides shore, sense in this that we can trust their theory of ownership on Aid, said some homeowners can work out something that medical For the third consecutive the banks in terms of bringing the fly, sometimes in the mid- are on a dual track system neither side is thrilled with but LOPEZ-DOR surgical year, Florida lawmakers will these actions. The irony is that dle of trial,” said Ice, whose where the bank is considering is a comfortable medium,” unit. attempt to fix the state’s fore- time and time again we’ve firm defends home-owners. them for a loan modification Drysdale said. “I’m not sure The closure court mire with legis- seen that we can’t trust them.” “Without specificity, litigating while also foreclosing on I’m thrilled with the methods three are lation that streamlines the Some provisions of the against the bank is like push- them. In those cases, Drysdale proposed, but that doesn’t continual- process and, in some cases, current proposal include: ing on a balloon. When you said the homeowner may mean deliberations can’t ly recog- gives banks quicker access to ● A lender could choose to make headway in one area, ignore foreclosure paperwork, occur to ensure we still have nized by repossession. foreclose without going to something pops up some- leaving their case uncontested due process in foreclosures.” patients The proposed legislation, public auction if what is owed where else.” in the eyes of the court. and asso- called the Florida Fair by the borrower exceeds 120 But Ice said he’s opposed ciates, Foreclosure Act, has yet to be percent of the value of the to a provision that would REICHERT always filed, but Rep. Kathleen property, but the lender is then allow a homeowner to seek exceed Passidomo, R-Naples, is pass- barred from seeking a defi- only monetary damages if a expecta- ing around a draft bill and ciency judgment against the house was wrongfully fore- tions and seeking input. borrower. closed on. This measure, Ice model the She said she’s received ● A borrower challenging a said, is mainly to protect G2G “hundreds and hundreds” of final foreclosure judgment title insurers who would guiding email responses to her request could only claim monetary have greater losses if the principles and is making revisions damages and not seek to home had already been (servant before filing it for considera- regain ownership of the home. resold to a third party. Credit Card & Debit Processing leader- tion during the 2012 session. Currently, a borrower can “This fails to recognize “We cater to the small business owner” ship, LONGSHORE But some foreclosure seek to reverse a judgment that a home is more than a Myers Processing, LLC, Locally owned and operated never set- defense attorneys fear the pro- and win back his home. mere monetary asset to the Free cost comparison ~ Low rates ~ No cancellation fees ~ Free Equipment tling and always doing the posed legislation will be a step ● A final judgment would homeowner because the 888-858-1477 s right thing). toward making Florida a non- have to be entered in uncon- Bud N Carol Myers Financial counselor judicial foreclosure state where tested foreclosure cases with- Lopez-Dor is a fifth-gener- banks don’t have to seek a in 45 days instead of the cur- ation Conch who has been court’s permission to foreclose rent 90 days. with the hospital for 17 on a struggling borrower. ● If a note is lost, the bank years. Others say there are posi- would have to describe why it Radiation technologist tive changes for homeowners has the authority to foreclose Reichert has been worked in the plan, but they are wary on a property and specifically in the radiology depart- about what it will look like identify the document that ment since June 2010 and after it’s vetted by Tallahassee grants it that authority. Banks was previously a personal power-brokers and business- are currently allowed to be trainer in Key West. friendly committees. more vague when describing Registered nurse “It’s fair to the people who that authority. Longshore has been pro- viding nursing care to patients at Lower Keys Medical Center for 13 years. 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year’s matchup wouldn’t be Size, depth the cakewalk it’s been in power team recent years. “They might be the same over Dolphins kids that ran around against us [before], but they’re well By RYAN McCARTHY coached; they’re disciplined; [email protected] they got a game under their belt. We’re young; I don’t Just about anything could know how many freshmen we have been considered an were starting out there,” improvement Friday, given Marathon coach Lance Martin the fact that Coral Shores said. High School lost its last two In the first quarter, the football matchups against Dolphins took possession at Marathon High School by a the Coral Shores 37-yard line combined score of 119-0. after a long punt return by sen- But the Hurricanes turned ior Trevelle Beckford. Senior the tables in a big way in Dwayne Ellis capped a seven- 2011, overcoming an early play drive with an eight-yard deficit and winning the Keys touchdown run with 3:13 left rivalry on the Dolphins’ home in the quarter. The Dolphins field, 25-13. led 7-0 after the extra point. Coral Shores overcame Marathon continued to some sloppy play early and its pressure the Canes defense, size and depth overcame a but failed to put points on the thin Dolphins squad in the board. The Dolphins punted end. after a Karlos Perez intercep- “Anytime you come to tion and the Canes’ Alberto Marathon and you’re fortu- Anderson picked off a pass in nate enough to get a victory, the end zone on the next drive. we’re very excited,” new The Canes wasted little Canes coach Ed Holly said. time capitalizing on the “As they got tired, we were turnover, working a trick half- able to capitalize on some back option play to perfection things. When we first came on its first play of the ensuing out, they were flying around drive. The running back ran the ball.” right on what appeared to be a Keynoter photo by RYAN McCARTHY Dolphins coach Lance running play, but instead Marathon High School senior Trevelle Beckford runs the ball during a 25-13 loss Friday to rival Coral Shores. Beckford Martin said he stressed to his ● ran for 49 yards and passed for 35 more, but the Canes’ size and depth was too much for the Dolphins. players all week that this See Football, 2B MIAMI HIGH 17, KEY WEST 14 FISHING THE FLORIDA KEYS Turnovers cost the football Conchs was assessed a personal foul Stingarees’ for roughing Reyes. That field goal gave the Stingarees a first- and-goal on the 6. seals victory Reyes had to leave the game, but his replacement, By DICK WAGNER Antwan Peterson, eventually Keynoter Contributor scored from a yard out and. With 6:15 left in the quarter, The film of Friday night’s the game was tied, 7-7. game, which Key West High Another fumble — this one football coach Jerry Hughes by Deonte Stemage on a punt watched on Labor Day morn- return — gave Miami a chance ing, only confirmed what he to win late in regulation. And already knew. the Stingarees appeared to “You can’t win with five have won when Velasquez fumbles and you lose four of Photo by BERT BUDDE kicked a 39-yard field goal them,” Hughes said, lament- Key West’s Clive Georges hauls in a 33-yard touchdown with six seconds left. Fishing remains excellent in Key Largo, as this catch ing the mistakes the Conchs pass from Tommy Ruffennach in the first quarter of Friday But while they celebrated, shows. ‘Fin Razer’ Capt. Bill Noble and mate Adrian it was ruled that Key West made in a 17-14 double-over- night’s game against Miami High. Demblans brought in this haul of dolphin, snapper, time loss to Miami High had called a time-out before amberjack and tripletail. before a big opening-night made possible by a 33-yard the momentum changed. the ball was snapped. crowd at Tommy Roberts touchdown pass from quar- “That was the turning point,” After another time-out Memorial Stadium. terback Tommy Ruffennach Hughes said. and with the crowd scream- The long night ended (making his first varsity start) Miami, led by running ing, Velasquez missed on his Tuna showing when the Stings’ Virgilio to Clive Georges. back Elvis Trujillo and quar- next attempt. That set up an Velasquez kicked a 27-yard It was still 7-0 at the half, terback Kelvin Reyes, overtime in which each team field goal in the second four- but on the Conchs’ first pos- marched into the red zone got four chances from the most consistency down overtime session. session of the third quarter, before being faced with a opponent’s 10 yard line. Long before that, the NaQuan McNeill lost a fum- third-and-11 on the 16. On Captain’s ing up in ● Hit the humps Conchs enjoyed a 7-0 lead, ble on his 40 yard line — and the next play, Anthony Rice See Conchs, 2B Column the more for blackfins shallow KEY WEST VOLLEYBALL areas. and skipjacks Sharks have This time of year, if an been a Venice sets down Conchs in three offshore trip is what their real prob- anglers book, most charter lem late- Venice High’s Hulme said. captains head in the general ly, but the First game direction of the humps. Danika Yoder Price led the Conchs with shallower They search for dolphin on is close but scores with five kills. She also had a service you get, ace and scored with blocks and their way to and from, and the less a tap shot Chris Johnson not final two quick two-handed push shots. concentrate on tuna at their likely despite the Morekhodova, a Russian-born destination. you are to encounter toothy By DICK WAGNER blocking transfer from Argentina, led the This past week, dolphin predators. Keynoter Contributor effort of team in digs and showed solid were found around floating I’ve also had reports of Key West’s skills in her debut. pieces of junk in weed lines some decent mutton snap- anywhere from 15 to 25 The Key West High School Britney Price. It was the third consecutive per mixed in with the yel- volleyball team picked a tough victory for the undefeated miles out. I know that seems lowtails. They’re biting live team to open the season Photo by Indians, but in late October like a broad stretch of real ballyhoo on heavier jig against. BERT BUDDE they won’t be going to the estate, but that’s been the heads drifted back in the Tall and talented, the Venice being down, 22-12. In a surge fidence, but we need to trust playoffs: They’ve been banned zone lately. There have also slick. High Indians, who have a sto- led by the jump-serving aces of each other on the court.” from postseason play for three been some nice wahoo and The mackerel are ried volleyball tradition, swept Olha Morekhodova and the kill The Conchs served well but years by the Florida High tripletail located on the increasing in numbers on the Conchs, 25-20, 25-11, 25- shots of Britney Price, the were overmatched at the net, School Athletic Association same weed lines. But the the reef, mostly ceros right 11, before about 150 fans Conchs closed to within 22-20 especially by 6-foot-3 middle because the team and coach most consistent offshore now with the occasional Saturday morning at the Bobby before the Indians ran off the blocker Bianca Echtler, who Brian Wheatley threw the sec- bite remains tuna — black- king, which is a sign of Menendez Gym. final three points. had 14 kills, including seven in ond-place trophy into Tampa fins and skipjack — at the good things to come. “That’s one of the best In the next two games, the third game. “We block and Bay after losing in last fall’s humps (underwater The patch reefs are hold- teams we’ll see this season,” Venice’s relentless attacking attack hard,” said Echtler, regional tournament. mounts). ing plenty of keeper-size Conchs coach Jessy Hulme wore down the Conchs, who at whose specialty was a running, The Conchs play at Coral On the reef, the yellow- yellowtails plus good num- said afterward, “but I did times let balls drop because of leaping kill shot from the end Shores in Tavernier at 6:30 tail snapper are beginning to bers of mangroves. There expect to win a game.” miscommunication. of the net. p.m. Thursday before returning bite more consistently as the are also quite a few short Key West’s best chance to “I saw a lot of good things, “With that shot, it’s hard to for a home match against fish have recovered from grouper coming up from the win came in the first game but we have a lot to work on,” track the ball, and the blockers Naples Lely at 11 Saturday their spawn. There are even when it battled back from Hulme said. “We have the con- are left out of position,” morning. some good-size fish show- ● See Fishing, 2B 2B Wednesday, September 7, 2011 KeysNet.com Keynoter Garcia TD wins it UPPER KEYS Sea trout biting From Football, 1B muster much offense the rest Football Eagles From Fishing, 1B docked at Captain Pip’s, put of the way and the Coral his anglers on yellowtail threw a pass downfield to a Shores depth began to show bottom on the patches. and mangrove snapper on wide open Vincent Chao. in the fourth quarter. get forfeit win The water in the bay the reef. Offshore, one of “We coached the kids not Andrew Garcia ran a ball seems to be getting a bit his guests landed a 40- to come up and they came in from 28 yards out to make The Eagles (1-0) now are rain-cooled lately, and the pound amberjack. up. Just a little too aggres- it a 19-7 game with 8:47 left Team travels slated to visit Miami mangroves are responding The SeaSquared hosted sive on our defense’s part,” in the fourth quarter. on Friday to Christian School’s Victors in well. I’ve also had reports groups from Georgia and Martin said. But the Dolphins were Northwest Miami on Friday. of spotted sea trout being Florida for trips to the reef, The Canes trailed 7-6 within six points with 3:42 the Victors Game time was not con- caught around the grassier with catches of yellowtail after a blocked extra point. remaining after Coral firmed at press time. The banks in the Marathon and mangrove snapper Marathon had yet another Shores’ punter bobbled a By KEVIN WADLOW Victors (0-1) lost a 39-2 con- area. coming back to the dock to chance to put points on the snap near his own goal line. Senior Staff Writer test against Donahue There is a size limit for be enjoyed as cook-your- board at the end of the first The ball fell to the ground [email protected] Academy on Friday, accord- spotted sea trout of 15 to catch in Marathon. half, but failed on a fake and hit a player in the back ing to www.MaxPreps.com. 20 inches total length. The Capt. Moe Mottice, of field goal. Martin said the when the punter attempted to Without a single snap, ICS’ Eagles visit limit is four per harvester Reel Lucky Charters at intent was to kick the ball. kick it forward. Island Christian’s School’s Donahue on Sept. 17. Coach per day. The season is Turtle Kraals in Key West, “They were sitting back Ramarlo Robertson football Eagles picked up Bruce Gendron’s squad closed November and says they hit the tarpon, thinking we were going to recovered the ball in the end the new season’s first win. plays its first game in December, so get out there barracuda, sharks and snap- fake it. A good snap and zone for a Marathon touch- The scheduled opponent Islamorada on Sept. 24 now. pers real hard not far from [putting] the kick in would down that made the score for the ICS opener on the against Oasis Academy. The mangroves and sea Key West Harbor. These have given us some momen- 19-13 after a missed extra road, Florida Christian The Island Christian trout can both be taken fish are responding to cut tum going into the half. point. Institute of Fort Myers, can- Lady Eagles (1-0) open their with live shrimp fished threadfin herring mixed They’re high school kids and The Dolphins were celed shortly before Friday’s home volleyball season at 4 below a popping cork. You with ballyhoo. it’s the first game and you unable to stop the Coral game. Florida Christian staff p.m. Thursday against want your shrimp to ride Offshore in 500 to 700 learn from your mistakes,” Shores running game on the could not be reached for rea- Calusa Prep. just above the tips of the feet of water, Mottice’s he said. next drive and the clock ran sons for the cancellation. grass for best results. Small anglers have been catching Coral Shores took a 13-7 down to 23 seconds when live pinfish will do the nice dolphin and wahoo on lead with 5:00 remaining in Marathon called its final same and often increase the trolled ballyhoo. the third quarter, scoring on timeout. number of bigger man- an eight-play drive after a Garcia put the game out Miami Beach next groves caught. Casting for Charity of reach with a 31-yard blocked punt set them up on couldn’t move the ball Capt. Spider’s weekly touchdown run on a fourth- From Conchs, 1B the Dolphins’ 33-yard line. against the Conchs’ aggres- The week’s best Casting for Charity contest Later in the half, down play with just 15 sec- Miami got the ball first sive defense, Velasquez Fishing on the Papa takes place Thursday at the Marathon lost its quarter- onds left. and scored on another yard came in and won the game. Pip’s out of Captain Pip’s 7 Mile Marina/Salty’s back tandem of Tommy Coral Shores (1-0) is run by Peterson. The Conchs Key West used its new Marina and Hideaway in Waterfront Grill at mile Dodamead and Beckford scheduled to host Northwest then tied it at 14-14 on a no-huddle offense, but the Marathon, Capt. Howard marker 47.5 bayside in within just a few plays. Christian at 7:30 p.m. Ruffennach pass to Rice in reviews were mixed. Kelley, Capt. Zach Willis Marathon. The fun contest Beckford suffered repeated Friday. The Dolphins are the corner of the end zone McNeill gained 61 yards on and mate Neil Apley hosted runs from 6 to 8 p.m., and cramps, while Dodamead slated to host Miami and an extra point by Orion 20 carries and Ruffennach families from Florida and this week’s recipient is the was hurt fighting for yards Country Day on Thursday at Jones. completed eight of 13 passes Minnesota. Marathon Wild Bird Center. on a quarterback keeper. 7:30 p.m. In the second overtime, for 70 yards and two TDs. Offshore, they had The Dolphins couldn’t the Conchs could not gain a “We got off 59 plays” in catches of gaffer-size dol- Capt. Chris Johnson yard. On fourth down, a 29- regulation, Hughes said. phin in the 15-pound range specializes in offshore, yard field-goal attempt by “Fifty-nine plays and seven and, on the reef, they caught gulf/bay, bottom, wreck Jones was blocked by a points.” yellowtail snapper. 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Carolyn Reid,Alison Thompson and Jan Walker will be on hand for Thursday’s screening,the only one planned for Key West. ‘Jan’s Coming Out’ has U.S. debut at Tropic Fresh from a huge suc- Walker may answer these cess at London’s 25th It screens Thursday night questions and more in a ques- Lesbian and Gay Film followed by Q&A session tion-and-answer session fol- Festival, “Jan’s Coming lowing Thursday’s screening. Out,” a new British docu- band watches soccer on TV, Bennett and Cathy “We couldn’t have mentary, makes its U.S. pre- herself watches “The L DeBuono, and comedians wished for a better venue miere at Key West’s Tropic Word” and wonders if she’s Dana Goldberg and Julie than Tropic Cinema in Key Cinema Thursday at 8 p.m. missing the real deal. Goldman. West for our U.S. premiere,” Presented by WomenFest Jan gets a divorce and Now that Jan knows she’s Reid said. “‘Jan’s Coming and the Tropic, the film will wastes no time finding out a lesbian, there’s so much Out’ celebrates being out, be introduced by writer and what the lesbian world is all more to learn. From loud and proud, as does director Carolyn Reid, pro- about: She goes on lesbian Manchester to West WomenFest. It’s a perfect ducer Alison Thompson and cruises, and visits lesbian Hollywood, she asks for and match and Key West is a per- title character and presenter conventions and lesbian and gets advice from every stripe fect location.” Jan Walker, all in Key West gay pride events. She meets of lesbian — young and old, Thursday’s “Jan’s Coming for Thursday’s opening night. and interviews scores of couples and singles. Is she an Out” screening is the only “Jan’s Coming Out” fol- famous and unknown trail- alpha or a beta? Butch or one at the Tropic, 416 Eaton lows the journey of the 50- blazing lesbians, including femme? Does she have to be St. Tickets are $10; get them something Walker who, actors Meredith Baxter (her anything at all? at the box office or go to while her philandering hus- childhood crush), Jill Reid, Thompson and www.tropiccinema.com. The Keynoter Classifieds 305-743-5551

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 442009CA000569A001PK 4B Wednesday, September 7, 2011 KeysNet.com Keynoter Observer crossword puzzle TREE AUCTION APPROACHES “Movies, by the Number” - Solution in the Sept. 10 Keynoter ACROSS 49 TV host Jack 102 “___ with Love”: 14 1965 “number”film 63 Fragrances 1 Shortens 50 Cap- ___: head to Poitier film 15 Car dealer’s offer 66 UK component 5 Diminish foot 103 Violinist Stern 16 Edict 69 Designated 9 Cheese for a gourmet 51 Extension 104 Italian coastal city 19 Similar, in Seville 71 Actor/politico 13 Key Normandy town 52 Down Under Springs 105 Before Nam or Cong 20 Packagers Thompson 17 Shortly 53 Uncles’ relatives 106 Military groups 26 Imitated 72 DCCLII doubled 18 Dry 55 Small coin 107 Italian painter 27 Jeans fabric 74 Aware of 19 Mountain crest 56 Ballgame site Andrea del 28 Square footages 75 Donner or Khyber 20 Anchor 58 Craze 108 College in North 31 Harbor feature 77 Society page phrase 21 Schedule 60 1950 “number”film Carolina 32 Hullabaloo 78 Earth movers 22 “The Third Man” 64 Army offs. 109 Sicilian city 33 Particle 79 Famous name in Harry ___ 65 Adorns 110 Attractive 34 1961 “number”film the theater 23 Scandinavian 67 Never, in Nurnberg 111 Liberal or beaux 35 Variant of Theresa 80 Early morning sound 24 “... ___ of immortal- 68 Cheese from Italy followers 36 Car control 83 Boo-boos ity”: Keats 70 Use a divining rod 112 Ancient Greek district 37 Swiss river 85 Mechanical routine 25 1951 “number”film 71 HCH successor 113 Seines 38 Son of Noah 87 Truth 28 Chemical sugar 72 Twist’s wish 40 Contenders 88 Ermines 29 Auguste Dupin’s 73 At the peak DOWN 41 Furze or chaparral 89 Fret creator 76 Organic compound 1 Poet Crane 43 Tie, of a type 90 Seat of Jackson 30 Vivacity 77 1926 “number”film 2 Enough, once 44 Borscht ingredients County, Okla. 31 Primping person 81 Ancient Greek weight 3 Movie detective 46 Vexed, in Versailles 91 Sierra ___ 32 More healthy 82 Rep.’s counterpart Mr. ___ 47 New Mexican art 92 Dark, in poetry 36 Church law 83 Expressed displeasure 4 Obstacle colony 93 Senator Thurmond 38 “The Treasure of 84 Inventor Howe 5 Sickly appearance 48 “___ Gringo”: Peck 95 Ivan or Peter the ___ Madre” 85 Torn places 6 “I Shall ___ and go film 96 Resting 39 Bellowed 86 Declared now”:Yeats 52 Handle 97 Chest sound 40 Latest Bond 88 Eastern Europeans 7 Terza ___ 54 Ecole verb 98 Kitchen necessity 41 Skater John and 89 Calgary events 8 Paradise 55 Johnny Cash song 99 “Trail of the actor John 90 Olefin hydrocarbons 9 Type of shoe 56 Night sounds Lonesome ___” It’s pretty far off — Dec. 6 — but it’s time to start thinking 42 Chatter 92 Hollywood notable 10 Summer TV fare 57 Madison Ave. figures 100 Spring season about the eighth annual ReMARCable Table Top 45 After rot or leg 93 Environment for 92 11 Bikini description, 58 Lost energy 101 Zeta theta connectors 46 1941 “number”film Across in part 59 ___ for: expiate 103 McCullers’s “The Christmas Tree Auction at the Key West Westin Resort & 48 Any of three 94 Ogled 12 Width for 9 Down 61 Finished Heart ___ Lonely Marina benefiting the Monroe Association for English rivers 95 1946 “number”film 13 Mend with metal 62 Engage Hunter” ReMARCable Citizens, which provides services for Monroe County’s developmentally disabled residents.Trees can be sponsored for $100. To find out more, call Gordon Ross at 294-9526, Ext. 25. Here, Scott and Tammy Bringle of Royal Plus show their tree last year.

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JUAN PABLO MAYA; If you are a person with Food Stores, Inc. UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF disability who needs any Offers the following positions in JUAN PABLO MAYA, IF ANY; accommodation in order to JOHN DOE AND; JANE DOE participate in a court MONROE COUNTY AS UNKNOWN TENANTS IN proceeding or event, you are * Managers & Manager Trainees POSESSION; entitled, at no cost to you, to the Defendants. provision of certain assistance. * Assistant Managers Three shifts available: Please contact Cheryl Alfonso, * Store Clerks RE-NOTICE OF 302 Fleming Street, Key West, 6am to 2pm FORECLOSURE SALE FL 33040, (305) 292-3423, at least 7 days before your 2pm to 10pm NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN scheduled court appearance, pursuant to an Order or immediately upon receiving 10pm to 6am Rescheduling Foreclosure this notification if the time To apply please call 786-295-5307 Sale dated August 5, 2011, and before the scheduled entered in Case No. appearance is less than 7 days; and ask for Ken Lee

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A A IN PLAT BOOK 5, AT PAGE Marathon, Florida 33050 AAAA Keys Electrical Contractor control systems. Send resume LICENSED CAPTAIN to run 55, OF THE PUBLIC – looking for an Experienced Clean Up - Building to:careers coastalsource.com charter fishing boat out of Key RECORDS OF MONROE Items believed to be household Service Journeyman with a Maintenance - Light ’ and garage items will be ELECTRICIANS West. Must hold a valid driver s minimum of 10 yrs. experience COUNTY, FLORIDA. Mechanical. Will train. disposed of at this site on and license and have transportation with knowledge of local area. No drunks, no dopers, no cell September 10, 2011; or as HELPERS. F/T. Must hold a current drug card. Above average starting pay A person claiming an interest in phones. Apply 2525 Overseas posted to satisfy owner lien for Valid Drivers License. Call 305-849-4675 and benefits offered. Please fax the surplus from the sale, if any, Hwy, Marathon. other than the property owner rent due in accordance with Call 305-743-2558 resume to 305-743-3589 as of the date of the lis pendens State Statutes 83.801 to DELIVER PHONE BOOKS FULL TIME SERVICE TECH SAILING must file a claim within 60 days 83.809. Seller reserves the and earn up to $125 a day. Windswept A/C & Appliances, INSTRUCTORS after the sale. right to overbid. All items or Key Largo to Layton. Go to in Marathon now hiring. Must We will train the right people. GET RESULTS spaces may not be available on www.tcdirectories.com/ have 5 yrs. exp. Please appy in Send resume/info to Dated this 24th day of August, date of sale. delivery or call 453-9475. person 2735 Overseas Hwy. floridakeyssailing– with the Keynoter’s 2011. comcast.net classified section. Publish August 31, September 305-731-8105 DANNY L. KOLHAGE 7, 2011 743-5551 Florida Keys Keynoter Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, September 7, 2011 5B

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UNITED THEY STAND OUR YOUTH Doctors KO kids boxing as too dangerous authors point out, boxing much more frequent. Report cites often gives kids and teens Repeated concussions, head, torso an appealing alternative to Fisher said, can lead to gang-related activity. The seizures, dementia and cor- injuries sport provides participants rupt the brain’s information with exercise, self-disci- processing abilities. McClatchy-Tribune pline and self-confidence, And as the paper’s along with a social environ- authors point out, younger Youth boxing is getting ment away from the streets. brains may be more at risk pummeled by pediatricians “I think that’s an incred- of damage. in a new policy statement ibly com- “The adolescent brain is opposing such pugilism as pelling still a developing too dangerous of an athlet- organism. ic activity for chil- There’s even dren. some evidence The position New United Way of the Florida Keys Chairman Andy Griffiths (left) presents plaques to that the brain statement from continues to the agency’s largest workplace donors for 2010, Publix managers Paul Bean (Key Largo), the American develop into Kevin Piper (Key West) and Steve Levine (Marathon). The presentation was at the Academy of the early Marathon Yacht Club on Aug. 25, when the United Way installed new officers. Besides Pediatrics and 20s,” Fisher Griffiths, they are Vice Chairman Mike Feltman,Treasurer Dale Bittner and Secretary Erin the Canadian said. O’Hara.The United Way provides funding to 15 Monroe County nonprofits. Paediatric Studies Society argues show that that the high high school LIVING BRIEFS risk of concus- football and sion could dam- soccer players Dance classes station operated from 1907 als will be supplied. The age young had more pro- until 1998. time requirement is about brains while longed memory set for September The Sept. 11 event was four hours. Once site coordi- they’re still dysfunction than conceived to remember nators are confirmed, developing. college players, Lucy Carleton and Leon those who died in the attacks cleanup locations will There’s only and that high Williams, dance instructors on the World Trade Center be posted online at one youth box- school athletes at the Paradise Health & and Pentagon, and honor www.signuptocleanup.org ing program in with a concussion Fitness Dance Studio in Key those who serve in emer- for volunteers to register. the Keys, run by take more than West, have scheduled three gency response. Firefighters Anyone interested should the Key West argument. I twice as much time for four-week classes for from New York City are contact Joy Tatgenhorst at Police Athletic think it’s very their brains to recover as September. expected to present to the the Florida Keys National League. very tough” to college athletes. Mondays from 8 to 9 museum two pieces of the Marine Sanctuary at “Pediatricians ignore the ben- Fisher also called the p.m. is Texas two-step, World Trade Center towers. 852-7717, Ext. 21, or joy. should strongly dis- efits of boxing, idea of training youth to Wednesdays from 7 to 8 There also will be a [email protected]. courage boxing participa- said Dr. Danelle Fisher, punch others rather than p.m. is intermediate cha cha moment of silence and the tion among their patients vice chairwoman of pedi- encouraging young people and Wednesday’s from 8 to viewing of a video that and guide them toward atrics at Saint John’s to focus on less violent, 9 p.m. is beginner nightclub. chronicles the creation and Adult spelling alternative sport and recre- Health Center in Santa teamwork-oriented sports No partners are needed. presentation of a Key West bee returning ational activities that do not Monica, Calif., who was “not so fantastically ideal.” Paradise Health is at art memorial in New York encourage intentional head not involved in the paper. “The bottom line is, 1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd. City following the attacks. Fishermen’s Hospital’s injuries,” coauthors Laura “Some of these kids, just boxing is violent,” she said. Call 296.6348 or send an e- 12th Not-So-Annual Adult Purcell and Claire LeBlanc, by getting them off the The paper recommends mail to 2610fog@bell- Spelling Bee to benefit both doctors affiliated with street, are so much safer.” that pediatricians steer their south.net to find out more. Cleanup leaders Habitat for Humanity of the the Canadian Paediatric “But while you’re get- patients away from boxing are being sought Middle Keys arrives on Society, wrote in the jour- ting them out of the neigh- to other sports, like swim- Firehouse events Sept. 16 at San Pablo nal Pediatrics. borhood where there are ming or basketball, and that In preparation for the Catholic Church in More than 18,000 chil- gangs, drugs and other dan- doctors educate patients, recall Sept. 11 26th annual International Marathon. dren younger than 19 were gers,” she added, “you parents and coaches about Coastal Cleanup on Sept. 17, Teams comprise three registered with USA want to make sure you’re the medical risks. The Key West Firehouse individuals or community people, and there are Boxing, according to the not also putting them at As to whether the Museum marks the Sept. 11, groups are needed to act as refreshments for sale. paper. This may not sound risk.” Pediatrics paper would 2001, terror attacks on the site coordinators for Awards are given for the top like a huge number when Even though other make a difference, Fisher U.S. with a variety of events. cleanups throughout the spelling team as well as best compared with the number sports, like football or soc- said, “Hopefully over time The memorial is set for 6 Florida Keys. team name and best cos- of school-age kids involved cer, may have higher over- we’ll see a decrease in p.m. Sept. 11 at the soon-to- Site coordinators will be tumes. in sports like football or all injury risk, boxing these injuries — and that’s be-open museum at Old Fire be responsible for distribut- Cost per team is $200. To baseball. specifically targets the hopefully going to be the House No. 3, Virginia and ing trash bags, gloves and register, contact Chris Todd But for disadvantaged head and torso — meaning proof in the pudding.” Grinnell streets. The historic other materials. 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