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WWW.KEYSNET.COM SATURDAY,JANUARY 7, 2012 VOLUME 59, NO. 2 ● 25 CENTS STATE LEGISLATURE Session opens on Tuesday By KEVIN WADLOW Tallahassee on Friday. “All of Since a redistricting plan the annual state of the state Senior Staff Writer those affect Monroe County, Don’t expect Keys-specific issues must be approved in time to address Tuesday morning. [email protected] of course, but not any more to get major play in Tallahassee plan for 2012 elections, that Saunders, as House than everybody else.” is expected to be the main Democratic Party leader, will Any issues specific to the The session begins two County will keep Ileana Ros- Rivera’s congressional dis- priority in the session’s open- deliver the party’s response. likely must take months early in 2012 so law- Lehtinen [as its congress- trict. Ros-Lehtinen has said ing weeks. “I don’t know what I’ll be a back seat in the Florida makers can finish work on the woman] or whether we’ll be she’d prefer the Keys remain Monroe County’s two saying because I don’t have Legislature session that statewide election redistrict- moved into somebody else’s in her district. state legislative seats — anything to respond to yet,” opens Tuesday in ing plan required after every district,” Saunders said. “I really have not gotten a Saunders’ House District 120 he said. Tallahassee. national census. The session The Florida Senate’s pro- good indication what’s going and Senate District 39 now In December, Scott issued “Redistricting, gambling is scheduled to finish March posed redistricting would to happen,” Saunders said. held by Democrat Larcenia his proposed $66.4 billion and the state budget are the 9, about the time the 60-day keep the Keys with Ros- “Committees are meeting Bullard of Miami — are not budget. It calls for $1 billion big three items,” state Rep. session normally commences. Lehtinen, but the Florida Monday and Tuesday so we expected to change signifi- more in education spending Ron Saunders (D-Key West) “The big question in redis- House plan could move the may know more then. We’ll cantly, Saunders said. said after arriving in tricting is whether Monroe county into U.S. Rep. David have to wait and see.” Gov. Rick Scott will make ● See Session, 2A DRIVING THE BASKET FLOOD INSURANCE FEMA: No negotiation on inspections Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and U.S. County lawsuit Sen. Bill Nelson. against agency In 1990, three environ- mental groups sued FEMA is imminent and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, claiming By RYAN McCARTHY that allowing flood insurance [email protected] in endangered-species habitat violates the Endangered No wiggle room, the Species Act. The feds and Federal Emergency Manage- three groups settled in 2010. ment Agency told Monroe The main component of County on Friday. that settlement: FEMA has Come this Thursday, the mandated that Monroe county will be formally noti- County be responsible for fied it’s on probation in determining if vacant parcels FEMA’s National Flood in the Keys are in endan- Insurance Program as of May gered-species habitat. If any 10 — putting more than are, those would be deemed 5,000 property owners at risk unbuildable and the county just three weeks before the could be on the hook for the start of hurricane season. land’s market value if the That’s the result of a Friday owners sued claiming their afternoon conference call land was taken through regu- Island Christian between county and FEMA lation. County officials say School guard officials — a session apparent- the overall price tag could be Shaka Smith (in red ly brought about through the ● See FEMA, 3A and white), a intervention of U.S. Rep. seventh-grader, gets bumped in mid-air MARATHON but makes the layup — and foul shot — during his 17-point 4 chief hopefuls game in Thursday’s 56-52 loss to Redland Christian. visit on Tuesday Story, 1B applicant puts you under Following that, pressure and I’d like to see Keynoter photo Hernstadt to how they do. If they’re by KEVIN WADLOW selected, they’ll be called on make decision to do that from time to time.” The city received 93 appli- By RYAN McCARTHY cations to replace William TRAGEDY AT MOLASSES REEF [email protected] Wagner, who’s Islamorada’s fire chief. Marathon shared Marathon City Manager him for three years before cut- Details emerge in fatal capsizing Roger Hernstadt will let his ting ties on Sept. 30. bosses and the public have a The four finalists are from stern of the Get Wet, said Lt. crack Tuesday evening at his Florida and have wide-rang- Duo wasn’t Jeff Fry, senior investigating top four candidates for the ing experience in fire rescue. trapped officer for the U.S. Coast vacant Marathon Fire Rescue “Each of them brought Guard. When the boat start- chief position. one or more unique qualities below deck ed to move, water moved Hernstadt told the that attracted me to them toward the stern and appar- Keynoter the decision on through their resumes or By KEVIN WADLOW ently caused the Get Wet to whom to hire is his alone, but interviews. They also repre- Senior Staff Writer sink quickly, stern-first. he wants the City Council and sent a cross range of cities [email protected] “The exposed hatches residents to have a chance to they’ve worked for, from combined with weather con- ask them questions first. large to small,” Hernstadt As winds increased the ditions allowed the vessel to “I just think it’s important said, adding he expects to seas at Molasses Reef, water take on a lot of water very to get as much input as possi- select a chief by Jan. 16. poured over the transom of a fast,” Fry said. ble, and that includes the Following are the finalists: dive boat Dec. 18. Aimee Rhoads, 36, a men- council’s reaction to the can- ● William Amador of Water was “down-flood- tal-health counselor from didates as well as anyone in Tequesta in Palm Beach ing” into the hull through The ‘Get Wet’ is salvaged following its capsizing. Final the public who comes to lis- “exposed” hatches at the investigation into the fatal event could take months. ● See Capsize, 2A ten,” he said. “Being an ● See Chief, 3A

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Crew aboard deck cover in a forward area aspect of it, vived by her husband, Pat, Energy Services, as well as A Massachusetts man another Marathon dive boat, of the 25-foot boat. She was so it’s and daughter Rowan, age 3. numerous Florida Keys who fell unconscious while Spirit, spotted Devasthali on her first scuba-diving trip. going to be “She will be missed by Electric Cooperative mem- snorkeling at Sombrero floating on the ocean sur- Another passenger, Amit a lengthy many,” Pat Rhoads said in bers in the Middle Keys, lost Reef off Marathon on Jan. 1 face over Sombrero Reef, Rampurkarl, 27, of New process.” an online post at www power Friday afternoon due RHOADES died two days later. about six miles offshore. York remained hospitalized Fry said .ScubaBoard.com. to what Keys Energy said Vinayak Devasthali, 28, The crew brought him in Miami this week, Fry he has not yet been able to “Aimee was a coun- was a problem on the end the of Norwood, Mass. was aboard the Spirit and began said. Four other passengers take a statement from the selor-therapist with a non- Electric Cooperative. being treated at Kendall rescue efforts while the U.S. and the crew escaped with hospitalized Rampurkarl. profit organization and The power went out Regional Medical Center Coast Guard responded. minor or no injuries. No criminal or civil used her job as a way to about 1:20 p.m. and came when he died Tuesday, the Devasthali reportedly Boat captain John charges have been filed. reach out and help people back on about 15 minutes Sheriff’s Office said. The regained consciousness at Nathaniel was able to “We’ll make a determi- in need,” Rhoads said. “I later. Miami-Dade County Med- Fishermen’s Community retrieve both Rhoads and nation of what happened can’t even begin to tell all Keys Energy supplies ical Examiner’s Office per- Hospital before being air- Rampurkarl from the for- and consider if there are of you what an incredible electricity from the Seven formed an autopsy but a lifted to Kendall. ward section, where they things that could have wife, daughter and sister Mile Bridge south. From the cause of death is pending Contrary to earlier reports, had been trapped by the been done to prevent it,” Aimee was to me and her bridge to the Miami-Dade test results. the captain of the Starfish deck cover. A large engine- Fry said. family. County line, it’s the Electric The death appears to be said this week that Devasthali hatch cover fitted with The Coast Guard has “At her memorial Cooperative. Keys Energy accidental in nature, said was not left behind at the reef. bench seats moved toward removed the bilge pump [Dec. 28], I spoke to so says the outage occurred Sheriff’s Office spokes- The dive boat was still tied to the bow as the water from the Get Wet to see if many of her clients and “when FKEC was perform- woman Deputy Becky Herrin. a Sombrero Reef mooring swamped the stern, further it was working. “We have friends who shared with ing breaker testing on their Devasthali was among a ball with snorkelers in the preventing escape. not done that testing yet,” me what a huge differ- transmission system.” large group of visitors snor- water when Devasthali was Contrary to some Fry said. “Even if the ence Aimee had made in keling off the Starfish, a recovered by the Spirit crew. reports, the passengers pump was working, it their lives, and what a were not below deck in the probably would not have huge hole her loss leaves. bow cabin, Fry said, and removed that much I know how they feel.” KEYS WEATHER the hatch did not “flip.” water.” Aimee Rhoads took a Session starts Investigation by the The “exposed” hatches morning classic in scuba From Session, 1A for Floridians.” PREDICTED TEMPERATURES Coast Guard and Florida could mean hatches were basics at the Jacobs The Legislature is not Fish and Wildlife closed but not sealed to be Aquatic Center before statewide, and $40 million required to follow the gov- DAY HIGH LOW Conservation Commission watertight, boating pro- going out to Molasses for Everglades restoration. ernor’s budget recommen- SAT. 75 62 into the fatal sinking will fessionals said. Reef on an afternoon Saunders praised the dations. SUN. 77 67 continue for several The Get Wet operated “Discovery Dive” pro- governor’s suggestion to “We will be watching months. from the Key Largo Scuba gram with an instructor. MON. 78 69 restore spending cuts made the state budget,” Monroe “There are a lot of peo- Shack, which opened in a “Ever since Aimee and County Administrator TUES. 79 70 last year, but added, “I am ple involved and we’ll try bayside motel near mile I got married [in 2006], concerned about some of Roman Gastesi said Friday. to talk to every one,” Fry marker 97.7 in mid-2010. It she’d expressed an inter- the governor’s recommen- “About 15 percent of the Forecast: Expect mostly est in scuba diving,” Pat dations, including what county’s budget — a good sunny skies through the Rhoads said. “This trip could be potentially harm- chunk — is supported by weekend. was to provide her that ful cuts to social services the state budget.” chance to do so.” and health-care programs “We want to make sure Visit KeysNet.com/weather we don’t have any unfund- for radar and extended forecast. ed mandates, which is always a concern,” Gastesi said. “You’ve got watch if BEACH ADVISORIES Key Largo 451-4788 | Key West 294-4788 | Big Pine 872-4788 any tax revenues are shifted 102481 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, FL 33037 or lowered without our The Monroe County knowledge or without com- Health Department tests If you don’t know insurance, pensation.” Keys beaches twice weekly come get to know us! A county bid to secure for the presence of enteric $200 million in sewer fund- bacteria. There currently ing has long been on the are no beaches with health table. “Right now it doesn’t advisories against swim- look good,” Gastesi said, ming. “but we’re working on it.” For more on this story, GETTING IT STRAIGHT go to www.KeysNet.com /News. Due to conflicting infor- mation provided, a Wed- nesday story about an injured snorkeler (who has since died; story, ?A) con- • Home • Wind • Flood • Auto • Motorcycle tained erroneous informa- • Boat • Life • Health • Long-term Disability tion. Starfish Snorkeling • Umbrella - You name it, We got it! did not leave Vinayak Devasthali, 28, at Sombrero Light on Jan. 1. Capt. Tabby Dean says all 48 customers JAN LAWLISS MEMORIAL MONDAY JANUARY 9th were in the water, and the 11:00 am at San Pablo boat was hooked to a 30725 S. Dixie Hwy. 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Amador has been a ● John Johnson of Lake including stints as chief at firefighter since 1992 and Worth in Palm Beach three Florida departments ‘unorthodox’ campaign was with the Palm Beach County. Johnson has been a (Charlotte County, Madeira Fire Rescue Department firefighter since 1981 and Beach and Minneola). By SEAN KINNEY from May 1994 through held numerous positions Tuesday’s council meet- [email protected] January 2011. with the Boca Raton Fire ing is scheduled for 5:30 ● Gregory Hoggatt of Rescue Department since p.m. at the Marathon Although it’s looking like Winter Garden. Hoggatt has 1988. He’s been a deputy Government Center. there will be a healthy field held numerous positions chief since 2005. Candidates are slated to of candidates vying to within the Orlando Fire ● Derryl O’Neal of speak starting at 6. replace Duncan Mathewson Department since 1995 and Minneola, just west of on the Monroe County School Board, the latest announced candidate prom- ised this week that his cam- FEMA stands firm paign would be “unortho- on May 10, Chief Assistant the situation and we stand dox.” From FEMA, 1A County Attorney Bob ready to assist Monroe Big Pine Key resident Shillinger plans to sue FEMA County,” said Nelson Larry Murray on Wednesday $65 million or more. and Fish and Wildlife in spokesman Bryan Gulley. filed paperwork to run for County officials have Washington, D.C., where the Ros-Lehtinen sent a Dec. 7 the District 3 Monroe said having to be responsi- agencies are headquartered. letter to FEMA Administrator County School Board seat ble for the FEMA inspec- He said it would allege Craig Fugate urging the held by Mathewson, who tions would cost $400,000 FEMA’s settlement “violates agency to negotiate with hasn’t committed to seek a annually in staff time — on a number of federal laws county officials. And in a Dec. third four-year term and last top of whatever possible takings cases might arise. including the Endangered 27 e-mail to several county month declined to reappoint Keynoter photo by SEAN KINNEY Species Act and Admin- officials, Monroe lobbyist Murray to a second two-year They also contend that Big Pine Key resident Larry Murray fills out paperwork istrative Procedures Act.” Carl Chidlow says Nelson’s stint on the School District’s since they weren’t party to “They said they can’t office was told FEMA would advisory Audit and Finance Wednesday to run for the District 3 seat on the School Board. the 1990 lawsuit, they give us any extension,” contact the county. Committee. shouldn’t have to be respon- tal fund to the operating “They’re in such a rush to County Administrator “It was disappointing,” During his time on the sible for its settlement. fund money raised through a get this referendum passed Roman Gastesi said of Shillinger said. “We fully committee, Murray was crit- As soon as Thursday’s let- half-mill (that’s 50 cents per that they’re seemingly will- Friday’s teleconference. expect a letter from them in icized for his abrasive man- ter arrives stating probation in $1,000 of assessed property ing to tell people what they the insurance program starts “We’re still monitoring the near future.” ner but proved a driving value) tax; projections indi- want to hear. Just tell the force behind a number of cate the levy would raise truth about it. Do you really significant audit findings. $9.8 million, which the dis- want a School Board that’s Just after filing, Murray trict badly needs, in the fis- looking for ways to spend said his campaign would cal year that starts July 1. If money?” he asked. stand out and offered up a approved, the money shift The only other filed can- potential slogan: “If you would be good for four didate is retired attorney want a School Board that years. Mark Peterson of Big Pine keeps doing what it’s doing, He rejected the board’s Key, who last month put don’t vote for me.” position that the shift would $50,000 in his campaign Murray, a Pennsylvania be tax-neutral and said that account. native, graduated from if the referendum fails, the Michael Cunningham of Michigan State University capital millage could be , executive with a Ph.D. in American raised to a full $1 per $1,000 director of the Marathon- economic history and went of assessed property value to based Florida Keys Area on to teach there and at St. offset the lack of the added Health Education Center, John’s University. operating revenue. If that has expressed his intent to Murray has criticized the happens, the capital money run. So has Dan Dombroski, School Board’s position on a would be put toward things the longtime executive * Jan. 31 referendum that will that could reduce personnel director of the Boys and ask voters to allow the dis- expenses, such as increased Girls Club of Key West. trict to move from the capi- reliance on technology.

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EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Mobile vendors OK dispensing vehicles active state licenses mission from the property owner, why Our schools show An ordinance submitted by the in Marathon. One is listed as the Aqua should the city restrict their hours of Marathon city planner to the city Ranch on , and another is operation? Code Enforcement can doc- Planning Commission states a vendor owned by the Island Restaurant. ument problems if they occur and fine we’re succeeding can conduct business for a maximum of Of the other two, one is basically a the scofflaw. two hours on any one site in 24 hours. sign behind a chain link fence as a barbe- The mobile vendors generate busi- Monroe County among the state’s This ordinance will be voted on by the cue trailer advertising Porky’s. The other ness for the city from local clientele Marathon City Council on Jan. 10. has not been given permission to operate that would not normally frequent a sit- best when it comes to students On the city’s home page, it adver- in the city for some unknown reason. down, brick-and-mortar establishment. tises as “a progressive ... community The mobile food trucks that service Our town was incorporated to help achieving in the classroom ... with a city government’s commit- construction sites will not be on a site small businesses thrive, not hinder or ment to ... improve our quality of for more than 20 minutes and then they drive them out of existence. If Code All good things come to he who waits. life, and expand our local economy. move on. If they do not have a license to Enforcement is following up on the Even if that’s an old saw, it proved to be true for We ... will work hard to help all operate in the city, code enforcement ordinances that are in place, there Monroe County schools this week as the state attain their goals.” can enforce the laws and collect tax rev- should not be proliferation. So why do released long-delayed report cards on Florida high Why does the city planner ordinance enue by having them apply for a permit. we need more government restrictions? feel this is necessary? According to the If they have a permit, choose to Steve Ferrise schools. operate outdoors all day and with per- Marathon Monroe County, for the sixth year in a row, state website, there are four mobile food achieved “A” status under the state’s grading for- mula, which scores such things as meeting higher standards in math, reading and science, as well as CELEBRATING OUR PAST measuring graduation rates, progress for the low- est-performing students and how well students performed on standardized tests. Overall, Monroe high schools ranked in the top tier among Florida’s 67 districts, along with Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Sarasota, Seminole, Martin and Broward counties. Education experts say a significant increase in the number of Florida high school students taking accelerated college-prep courses and dual enroll- ment classes helped boost overall test scores. The correlation between more challenging cur- riculum offerings and performance on college entrance exams is an important finding and some- thing school boards need to keep in mind, espe- cially as belt tightening continues. This year, for the first time, Florida students also took a more rigorous exam dubbed FCAT 2.0. FCAT stands for Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test and was introduced when Jeb Bush was governor in 1998. Jeb’s brother, President George W. Bush, intro- duced No Child Left Behind in 2001. That ties fed- eral education funding to measurable progress against standards set by each state. And President Obama has introduced an even more ambitious federal education policy, focused Photo courtesy FLORIDA STATE ARCHIVES on “improving teacher effectiveness,” better Mrs. William Warren breaks ground in 1935 at what would become the Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical assessment tools, and “improved student learning Garden on College Road on . Its creation was the work of the Federal Emergency Relief Administration, in America’s lowest-performing schools.” Part of that initiative, called Race to the Top, a New Deal program created in 1933 to put to work the needy and unemployed.The Relief Administration would be awarded more than $4 billion in a national compe- replaced by the Works Progress Administration,which had the same goal.At the time,the garden was 55 acres;today tition. States that won — including Florida — it’s 15, with eight of them open to the public. were recognized for innovations designed to raise academic standards, improve teacher support and County wrecks nature of facts that should have stopped this politicians is strangling the life out of evaluation systems, and successful intervention Ghettoizing the Florida Keys has project dead in its tracks. us. Desecrating our homeland and strategies to turnaround underperforming schools. been prioritized by many Monroe Representing the builders’ interests defiling the quality of our lives is a While it’s easy to get lost in the forest of com- County commissioners. Every imagi- was a former Planning Commission reprehensible act. peting state and federal education initiatives, the nable justification has been given to employee. The county’s growth man- John Donnelly bottom line remains: Are our kids better able to destroy the land we live on. Along ager supported the developer. Key Largo compete for jobs in a global economy? If not, what with their staff and Planning Our County Commission never are we going to do about it? Commission, they have created a vast requested that the density be reduced. Nonprofits win These initiatives help us measure progress wasteland of the fragile aquatic In fact, they rendered concessions and On behalf of the 26 Keys nonprof- toward that important goal. And with that, Keys ecosystem upon which we live. waivers to this outside construction it organizations listed on www The latest causality was a beauti- company that an ordinary resident .KeysReuse.com, I’d like to thank students, faculty, administrators and involved par- would never receive. everyone who donated unneeded ents deserve congratulations for earning top-tier fully forested campground, which included many ancient mahogany Cramming 128 families in close items to them. scores among Florida school districts on this latest trees. Located at mile marker 106 proximity to one another, living side KeysReuse.com had a great year report card. oceanside, this pristine hammock by side and on top of each other, is with local nonprofits receiving served as a resting place for all of our a recipe for disaster. Herding everything from office copiers to tel- migratory birds. impoverished families together is evision sets to sheets and towels. In This paradise beaming with peace not compassionate nor safe. The this time of financial stress, it’s heart- and essence has been completely chaos and calamity that will over- ening to know that our local organi- destroyed. All the life that once lived flow from this abomination into our zations were able to obtain things there has been killed. It has been communities will cause many citi- they really needed from generous reduced to a dust bowl. Come see the zens to suffer. donors. These donations consisted of A local government in violation of things that had been sitting in storage Wayne Markham ...... Publisher devastation for yourself. any federal or state constitution is an or might even have been destined for Larry Kahn ...... Editor In its place, we have stacks of mobile homes heaped on top of one illegal enterprise. Infringing and the trash. Melanie Elder ...... Marketing Director another. This nine-acre parcel of land, impeding upon a citizen’s right to live As we head into the new year, I’d Kathie Bryan ...... Financial Director which was never zoned to be devel- freely, while pursuing happiness, is a like to urge everyone in the Keys to Todd Swift ...... Production Manager oped in this manner, will have 128 standard that can never be broached. take a look at KeysReuse.com to see Carter Townshend ...... Circulation Manager living units squeezed onto it. We have not been protected from if there’s a local nonprofit that could Two scientists spoke before the the destructive decisions that have use what you no longer do. Thank you PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY commission in fierce opposition to been imposed upon us by the Monroe again for your generosity. Contents copyright 2012 Keynoter Publishing Co. this development. Their cogent argu- County Commission. The moral Michael Welber ments filled the room with a spectrum depravity of development-crazed Marathon

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 IN FEDERAL COURT KEY WEST Three admit massive City looks to avoid bond issue By SEAN KINNEY the bond issue. “I believe that 15-year option,” he said. [email protected] we have very aggressive cap- Ed Scales, an attorney for lobster conspiracy ital improvement projects in firm Grey Robinson, which Pressed by Mayor Craig the future here that could be lobbies for the city in Two Lower Keys men water products. the purchases involving more Cates, the Key West City pushed back slightly. We Tallahassee, said his office is pleaded guilty in federal Also Tuesday, Martinez than the legal daily limit of Commission on Tuesday would only have to borrow trying to come up with a court on Tuesday to felony sentenced Scott Greager, 48, 250. tabled a 15-year, $6.4 million $2 million and we could pay payment plan that’s agree- conspiracy and other charges of Stock Island to 90 days in The three also admitted bond issue, opting instead to it back in less payments.” able to state officials; the last related to the illegal taking of a federal lockup stemming that Greager made payments explore ways to avoid taking Cates wants to take more proposed plan calls for an lobster from the Florida Keys from the same case followed from an account in the name on debt to repay that sum to than $4 million from the initial payment of $587,000 National Marina Sanctuary. by a year of home detention; of Holiday to Maltz and the Federal Emergency city’s utility capital fund, followed by five annual pay- Rush Maltz, 36, of the prosecutors say he provided Werner, which they attempt- Management Agency. which contains about $7 ments of $959,000. and Titus key information in the prose- ed to conceal from the state FEMA gave the money to million, and borrow the “The real question,” Werner, 36 of Little Torch cution of Maltz and Werner. by issuing required trip tick- city officials in 1999 to repair remainder. Scales told commissioners, Key each face up to three Here’s what happened, ets in the name of an unwit- damage to the city sewer sys- City Utilities Manager Jay “and it’s a business question years in prison and fines up according to the U.S. ting third party. tem caused by Hurricane Gewin said that would likely ... what is the risk for wait- to $250,000 when they are Attorney’s Office: To further limit the likeli- Irene; the Florida Division of delay a planned lightning- ing for the Division of sentenced March 27 by U.S. From May 28, 2007, hood of detection, the co- Emergency Management protection project at the Emergency Management? District Court Judge Jose through around March 2009, conspirators regularly landed administered the so-called wastewater treatment plant It’s state government; they Martinez in Key West. Maltz Greager was the sole director, lobster that was attributed to Stafford Act dollars. on and infra- act when they want to act.” also faces the forfeiture of the officer, registered agent and harvests from two different However, in 2003, the structure improvements on Commissioner Teri proceeds of the sale of two owner of Holiday Seafood vessels, the See Vee and the grant application was audit- Greene Street, which is prone Johnston asked Gewin the boats used in the crimes. Key West on Tamarind Drive T-Craft, although both were ed and the money was “de- to flooding in heavy rain. risk if the city delays repay- Prosecutors say the pair in Key West. Utilizing a owned by Maltz and operated obligated,” triggering repay- Gewin recommended a ment beyond the state’s pleaded guilty to conspiring Florida wholesale dealer’s by the co-conspirators. ment. During the audit, 15-year financing structure timetable, which calls for to receive, purchase, sell and license issued in the name of Overall, prosecutors say, FEMA staff determined that through BB&T bank: payment in full by the end of transport lobster for distribu- the Seafood the conspiracy involved more damage to the sewers pre- “There will be no impact to 2012. He said if the city is tion without complying with Co., on numerous occasions than $263,000 in illegally dated Irene. utility bill rates and the hit by a disaster, “it could be Florida law, and illegal har- Greager bought spiny lobster harvested and sold lobster. “Do we really need the sewer fund reserves due to held against us” in terms of vest and possession of salt- from Maltz and Werner, with money?” Cates asked about this loan if we selected the accessing recovery funds. Keynoter KeysNet.com Saturday, January 7, 2012 5A Business RETAIL Keys family makes a career out of Publix ing the U.S. Coast Guard. adding “you get to see where organic products,” he said. to customers, he says, quoting Maloney leads Tim Maloney says he your money is at work locally.” He also points to the from the company mission Miami-Dade, owes his first big career His wife, Laura, became recent growth in vitamin- statement that “Publix is pas- break to his brother Dan, who active with the United Way in infused bottled water that has sionately focused on its cus- Keys stores was a manager at a Palm St. Lucie County, where she changed the soft drink cate- tomers.” Beach Gardens Publix. served as treasurer and where gory in stores. Maloney and his wife By WAYNE MARKHAM “Five days after I graduat- her husband volunteered on There are some differences have a 19 year-old son Evan, [email protected] ed from Coral Shores, I the allocations committee. in Publix stores that respond and two stepchildren, Kristin moved to Palm Beach Since moving to Key Largo, to local quirks. He cites Publix D. Vera and Ryan T. Duren, When Publix Stores’ new Gardens, lived with my Maloney has been elected to stores in rural areas of the both of whom live in Port St. district manager strolls through brother and began as a bag the board of the United Way of state where managers carry Lucie. Evan “works for the aisles of the Key Largo boy,” Maloney says. the Florida Keys and says he feed for ranchers and farmers Publix,” Maloney is proud to store, he frequently bumps into He worked his way up the plans to serve on the alloca- who make one shopping trip say, adding that’s the third familiar faces and names. ladder, rising from part-time tions committee here. into town. The convenience of generation in this Keys fami- That’s because Tim bag boy to full-time associ- Publix is a big supporter having animal feed along with ly to find a home at Publix. Maloney grew up in Key Keynoter photo by WAYNE MARKHAM ate, then into a management of the United Way. In 2010, regular pet supplies responds Largo, attended Island Tim Maloney oversees all of trainee post and eventually Publix employees raised becoming a store manager $23.3 million for the umbrel- ● Christian School and Coral the Publix stores in south “The Furniture Moving Specialists” Residential & Shores High, and began his with assignments up and la agency for nonprofit Commercial Publix career here in the Keys. Miami-Dade and Monroe down the Treasure Coast, social-service organizations. Maloney now heads up County. Many members of from Vero Beach to West When matched with $17.4 ● Delivery Service Publix operations in south his family have worked for Palm Beach. million from Publix Super ● Professional Miami-Dade and all of the grocery giant, including Maloney remembers his Markets Charities, the total Packing & Crating Monroe County. now, his son Evan. stint in Okeechobee as a store contribution was more than For him, it’s “coming manager and the similarities $40.7 million. ● Full Line of Packing Materials home again,” he says, reflect- Keys. His mom, Agnes, of that small-town lifestyle Maloney was promoted to FREE ESTIMATES ing on his family’s long ties worked at the Coral Grill in and what he experienced district manager after 20 years ● Local, Statewide to the Florida Keys (two gen- Islamorada for 25 years growing up in Key Largo. with Publix, overseeing 11 Key West 305-295-6683 & Interstate erations of Conchs) and the before finishing her career in “Everyone knows everybody; Publix stores in the Jupiter- Lower Keys 305-872-2575 ● International Services career path that took him to the bakery department at the it’s a small town,” he said. Palm Beach Gardens area. Upper & Middle Keys 305-289-6683 Key Largo Publix. ● other Florida posts before his Okeechobee is where That’s where he was post- Toll Free 877-344-6683 Licensed & Insured return to Monroe County. “We’re a Publix family,” Maloney became active with ed when Lee Holmes, a long- ● Indoor & Outdoor His father, Walter J. Maloney says, adding that his the United Way, helping co- time Miami Dade-Keys dis- 30677 Overseas Hwy. Big Pine Key ● Storage Maloney, was born in Key older brother Dan just retired found the first United Way trict manager, retired, creat- FL. Reg. Mover # IM26 US DOT # 966624FL West, as was his grandfather, after 40 years with the chapter in Okeechobee County. ing an opening for a Publix Walter F. Maloney. Tim was Lakeland-based food retailer It’s where he learned first-hand veteran to oversee the three born at a Miami hospital but and his other brother, John, the importance of local Publix stores in the Keys, his dad was a well-known was a meat cutter for Publix fundraising directly impacting plus all the stores in Miami- land surveyor in the Upper in St. Petersburg before join- community needs, he said, Dade from Eureka Drive UPPER KEYS south through Homestead. MARKETPLACE Recent Real Estate Sales There are lots of similari- SALES vs. LAST YEAR: 68 percent ties in food retailing despite Based on information from the Florida Keys Board of REALTORS®, Inc. (alternatively, from the Florida Keys MLS, Inc.) the obvious differences VETERINARY for the period Dec. 25 - Dec. 31, 2011. between the Keys and the Key Price Price Days Listing Office, Selling office, Treasure Coast he once Address Listed Sold listed Listing agent Selling agent served, Maloney says. Big Pine Key Both areas have a season- HOSPITAL 29373 Oleander Dr. $160,000 $144,000 308 Coldwell Banker Schmitt R.E. Co./Nira Tocco Coldwell Banker Schmitt R.E. Co./Kelly Kline al swing in business volume, 3617 Bahama St. $329,000 $270,000 130 Coldwell Banker Beata & Jim Sharpe, Jr. Century 21 Schwartz Rlty./Rhonda Williams only the Jupiter area’s peak is 175 Cahill Ct. $269,000 $253,000 49 Coldwell Banker Schmitt R.E. Co./Louis Paez Shoreline Properties/Sue Mooney largely a winter-only phe- Cudjoe Key nomenon, he said. Here in # 1064 Labat Ln. $298,900 $260,000 174 Sellstate Island Prop./Sanders/San Lorenzo Coldwell Banker Schmitt /Marsha Martin the Keys, he added, Publix 701 Spanish Main Dr. $449,000 $395,000 48 Exit Realty Florida Keys/Trish Brummer Exit Realty Florida Keys/Trish Brummer stores have a second “peak” 22644 La Fitte Dr. $329,000 $320,000 121 Coldwell Banker Schmitt, Beata /Jim Sharpe Coldwell Banker Schmitt/Dave Wiley Dr. Bob Foley & Staff 20871 8th Ave. $403,200 $402,300 87 Dolberry Realty and Mgmt./Deirdre Praught Truman & Co./Terri Spottswood in sales that mirrors summer vacation time when lots of 1103 Indies Dr. $379,000 $345,000 71 American Caribbean R.E./Jody Owen American Caribbean R.E./Lynn Lucas Florida families travel down 4402 Marina Villa Dr. $575,000 $550,000 26 Hawks Cay Resort Sales/Hawks Cay Team Hawks Cay Resort Sales/Kari Maino here for vacation. Locally owned, locally operated Key Colony Asked if the products sold Community Involved 501 12th St. $924,900 $900,000 163 Benham R.E. Group of SW Fl./William Nunez Coco Plum R.E./Unknown agent by Publix differ much by Key Largo region, Maloney explains that Restructured Fees 97501 Overseas Hwy. $279,000 $250,000 341 Glenn Hoover R.E. Services/Glenn Hoover Glenn Hoover R.E. Svcs./Glenn Hoover scan data gathered from the bar 628 La Paloma Rd. $456,100 $390,000 331 Coldwell Banker Schmitt/Sally Stribling Coldwell Banker Schmitt /Sally Stribling codes on grocery items helps 13 Hibiscus Dr. $199,000 $120,000 141 Marr Properties Inc./Terry Canto Marr Properties Inc./Terry Canto corporate buyers spot trends Visit us at: 121 Grassy Rd. $389,000 $372,500 50 Coldwell Banker Schmitt/Joe Talamas Marr Properties Inc./Terry Canto and anticipate where the food www.upperkeysvet.com 1500 Ocean Bay Dr. $154,900 $159,000 42 Realty World - Freewheeler/Claudetter Mell Marr Properties Inc./Terry Canto shopper may be heading. Key West Buyers’ tastes change, he 3312 Northside Dr. $140,000 $125,000 565 Realty Executives Fl. Keys/Karen Taporowski Real Estate of Key West/Mike Sullivan said, and Publix tries to stay 507 Amelia St. $479,000 $401,000 414 Preferred Properties/Laura McChesney Truman & Co Inc./Terri Spottswood 87801 Overseas Highway 914 James St. $410,000 $366,250 331 Tropical Properties R.E./Elaine Coyle Truman & Co Inc./Terri Spottswood alert to those market shifts. 307 Olivia St. $459,000 $425,000 152 Prudential Knight & Gardner/Kirsti Madeo Prud. Knight & Gardner/Martha Robinson That explains the recent Islamorada, FL 33036 117 Golf Club Dr. $235,000 $230,000 147 Compass Realty Branch/Robin Mitchell Compass Realty Branch/Robin Mitchell push for “fresh” and “organ- 3314 Northside Dr. $199,000 $180,000 101 Bascom Grooms R.E./Bascom Grooms Bascom Grooms R.E./Bascom Grooms ic” products that have 1418 Leon St. $1,150,000 $1,150,000 90 Marquis Properties Rlty./Rudy Molinet Marquis Properties Rlty./Rudy Molinet changed the produce and 616 Caroline St. $425,000 $415,000 79 Truman & Co Inc./Terri Spottswood Truman & Co./Wendy Zintsmaster Ph: 305-852-3665 806 Florida St. $315,000 $288,000 76 Realty Executives Fl. Keys/Darlene Thomas Prud. Knight & Gardner/Brenda Donnelly meat departments in Publix 3026 Flagler Ave. $329,000 $295,000 65 Truman & Co./Wendy Zintsmaster Bascom Grooms R.E./Bascom Grooms stores. “The Greenwise label Fax: 305-852-9646 800 Fleming St. $625,000 $585,000 66 Truman & Co./Roger Emmons Truman & Co./Roger Emmons is Publix brand and it recog- 807 Catherine St. $449,900 $439,000 59 Sellstate Island Properties/Melva Wagner Marquis Properties Rlty./Rudy Molinet nizes growing demand for 915 Eisenhower Dr. $399,500 $331,140 37 Truman & Co Inc./Terri Spottswood Sellstate Island Properties/Unknown agent 1800 Atlantic Blvd. $459,000 $415,000 24 Coldwell Banker/Victor Musmanno II Coldwell Banker/Victor Musmanno II Marathon 5001 Overseas Hwy. $1,100,000 $925,000 979 Coldwell Banker Schmitt/Brian Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt/Brian Schmitt 11600 First Ave. $485,000 $425,000 482 Exit Realty Fl Keys/M. Hill & P.Nardone Exit Realty Florida Keys/Susan Rich Vote by Mail / Absentee Ballots Are Now Being Mailed. 113 Stirrup Key Rd. $85,000 $64,100 240 Exit Realty Fl Keys/M. Hill & P. Nardone Outside Of MLS The elections office has started mailing the Vote by Mail Ballots for the 100 63rd St. $250,000 $235,000 150 Exit Realty Florida Keys/Stacie Kidwell American Caribbean R.E./Kristen Brenner 2450 Dolphin Dr. $629,000 $580,000 68 Marathon Vacation.com R.E./Jo Ann Cook Marathon Vacation.com R.E./Debbie Odom January 31, 2012 election. If you have requested a ballot be mailed to you and you have not received your ballot, please call the Supervisor of Elections 1931 Spanish Channel Dr. $179,900 $165,000 27 Coldwell Banker Schmitt/Nira Tocco Tropic Shores Realty/Debbie Halama offices at 305.292.3416, 305.289.6017, or 305.453.8740. 143 Azalea St. $384,900 $390,000 59 Coldwell Banker Schmitt/Charlotte Porter Marr Properties Inc./Lorie Leal Ramrod Key You may still request a Vote by Mail Ballot. For your request to be com- 27319 Jamaica Ln. $269,900 $260,000 101 Tropic Shores Realty/Debbie Halama Century 21 Schwartz Realty/Sandra Tuttle plete the following information is needed: the voter’s name, address, date of 27396 Tobago Ln. $359,000 $349,000 49 Coldwell Banker Schmitt/Lisa Ferringo Coldwell Banker Schmitt/Kelly Kline birth, address where the ballot should be mailed, and signature if the request is Stock Island 8 5th Ave. $110,000 $85,000 27 Island Group Realty/Margarita Villoch Tropical Properties R.E./Charles Roberts in writing. Please include your daytime phone with your request. You may call Sugarloaf the office with your request at: 305.292.3416, 305.289.6017, or 305.453.8740. 260 Sugarloaf Dr. $349,000 $305,000 248 Century 21 Schwartz Rlty./Linda Merkey Internet Rty of the Fl Keys/Gregory Maclaren Email requests may be sent to [email protected]. A request for absentee Summerland 23911 Henry St. $99,000 $93,000 224 Sellstate Island Prop/Sanders/San Lorenzo Sellstate Island Prop/Sanders/San Lorenzo ballot to be mailed must be received prior to 5:00 p.m. January 25, 2012. Harry L. Sawyer, Jr. Supervisor of Elections NOTICE TO REGISTERED VOTERS 530 Whitehead Street #101 Key West, Florida 33040-6577 Pre-election test of the automatic tabulating equipment for the Vote por correo / Ya se están enviando las boletas para electores ausentes. January 31, 2012 Presidential Preference Primary, as required by Florida Statute 101.5612, will be held at the Supervisor of La oficina de elecciones ha comenzado a enviar por correo las boletas para Elections Office, 530 Whitehead St, Suite 101, Fl, on Tuesday, votar por vía postal para las elecciones del 31 de enero del 2012. Si usted ha solicitado que se le envíe por correo una boleta y no la ha recibido aún, por January 10, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. favor, llame a las oficinas del Supervisor de Elecciones por el 305.292.3416, el 305.289.6017 o el 305. 453.8740. Harry L. Sawyer, Jr. Supervisor of Elections Usted aún puede solicitar una boleta para votar por correo. Para que esté www.keys-elections.org completa su solicitud, se necesitan los datos siguientes: el nombre completo del elector, su dirección, su fecha de nacimiento, la dirección a la cual ha de AVISO A ELECTORES INSCRITOS enviarse por correo la boleta y su firma si la solicitud se hace por escrito. Sírvase incluir su número telefónico diurno juntamente con su solicitud. Usted Conforme a las disposiciones del Inciso 101.5612 de los Estatutos puede llamar a la oficina con su solicitud por el 305.292.3416, el 305.289.6017 de la Florida, el martes 10 de enero del 2012, a las 10:00 a.m., se o el 305. 453.8740. Se pueden enviar solicitudes por correo electrónico a celebrará una prueba preelectoral de los equipos de tabulación [email protected]. Para poder enviar por correo las boletas para automática en la Oficina de Supervisor de Elecciones, 530 electores ausentes, es necesario que la solicitud esté en nuestro poder a Whitehead St, Suite 101, Key West, Fl, en relación con la más tardar para las 5 p.m. del 25 de enero del 2012. Primaria de preferencia presidencial del 31 de enero del 2012. Harry L. Sawyer, Jr. Harry L. Sawyer, Jr. Supervisor de Elecciones Supervisor de Elecciones 530 Whitehead Street #101 Key West, Florida 33040-6577 www.keys-elections.org Published Keynoter 1/7/12 Published Keynoter 1-7-12 6A Saturday, January 7, 2012 KeysNet.com Keynoter

THE CABINET MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS Keys head to Tallahassee Keys high schools make grade By SEAN KINNEY staff. We’re very proud of the drop in our school grades. It’s By RYAN McCARTHY rooms would stimulate the is the reverse of how sewers [email protected] work they have done in not due to a change in [email protected] Middle Keys economy. have traditionally been han- Marathon.” instruction; it’s just due to the “An economic survey dled, which was having the All three Florida Keys This is the second round higher standards. It’s not nec- The city of Marathon is was provided stating that threat of reduced permits if public high schools earned a of school grades calculated essarily a reflection of what still in line to receive 100 100 chain hotel units would the work isn’t done. They also B or better when the state using a system devised in the has changed in the classroom new hotel room permit allo- generate more than 500 say an initial new hurricane Department of Education 2008 legislative session that and schools.” cations when Keys govern- short- and long-term jobs,” evacuation model hasn’t been released its annual school includes more than just stan- An analysis of results ments appear before the he said. Gov. Rick Scott factored in. grades on Wednesday. dardized test results. from the 474 statewide high state Cabinet Jan. 18. “and [the] Cabinet will make The state responded by Marathon High School Other factors taken into schools shows that 78 per- The two main reasons: the final decision.” demanding the county pro- improved from a B to an A, consideration are graduation cent of them earned either an Near completion of the Among those who could duce a financing plan for its while Coral Shores High rates, performance of stu- A or B, an increase from 71 city’s sewer system and the use the room allocations are planned $156 million School dropped from an A to dents in advanced curriculum percent last year. expected jobs those 100 the former Crystal Bay Cudjoe Regional wastewater a B. Key West High stayed tracks and college-entrance “It’s great to see more of rooms would create. Resort, which closed this system. The county has yet consistent with a B. and other post-secondary Florida’s high schools trend- Marathon, Islamorada year. It had 26 units but its to break ground on the proj- “A’s and Bs are always education exam scores. ing upward,” Gov. Rick Scott and Monroe County officials owner wants to remake it ect, which is mandated to be good,” Superintendent Jesus Jara said that in the next said in a prepared statement. appear before the Cabinet into a 100-room Marriott. complete by December Jara said following a confer- round of school grades, it “Education is critical to each year to specify progress Also in need of rooms is 2015. It would take in about ence call with state would be tougher for the improving lives, preparing made on state-mandated Roger Masters, who wants to 7,000 parcels from Big Pine Education Commissioner Monroe County School students for a job and attract- work plans centered on build an 80-room Hampton Key to Cudjoe Key. Gerard Robinson. District to maintain its scores ing employers.” installing central sewers, Inn; he needs another 33 The two sides met on He also noted that the dis- based on tougher scoring stan- Robinson, acknowledging along with other environ- room allocations to do so. Dec. 29 to clear the air and trict as a whole maintained an dards to be implemented on Scott’s proposal to increase mental issues. City Manager Roger discuss financing options for A average and lauded the the Florida Comprehensive education spending in 2012- The state Department of Hernstadt said he and other the Cudjoe system. The efforts of Marathon High Assessment Test. 13, said: “Florida’s strategy Economic Opportunity has officials would be on hand county planned to fund it Principal Hammond Gracy. “When the grades come of raising expectations and said the award — the state for a Wednesday Cabinet using system development “It has been awhile since out next year, we’re con- expanding opportunities for decides how many units can aides meeting in Tallahassee fees, revenue from a 1-cent Marathon has been an A high cerned about the possibility academic growth continues be built — is a way to recog- that precedes the Jan. 18 infrastructure sales tax in school,” Jara said, “and that’s that with the new [FCAT] cut to yield successful outcomes nize Marathon for signifi- Cabinet meeting. place through at least 2018, kudos to Mr. Gracy and his scores there’s going to be a for our high school students.” cant strides made toward “We’ll be there to clarify and state grants. completing its central sewer Marathon’s accomplish- “We talked about the work CRIME FRONT system. The sewers and ments and express our plan and the funding of the related stormwater and road- appreciation and willingness Cudjoe Regional and their paving in the city costs an to work collaboratively with constraint of having their bond estimated $122 million, and the department. We just capacity exhausted. I think the Cops: Pair set up McDonald’s robbery all of that is expected to be want to make sure we’re game-changer here is that it By SEAN KINNEY firearm; the McDonald’s From complete in March. there to speak for our- doesn’t seem like we’re going [email protected] cashier, Shanon Jackson, 24, there, Ricks The U.S. Census Bureau selves,” he said. to see any state money any was arrested Thursday and is said the man says Marathon has experi- Monroe County officials time soon or ever,” County As police investigated a charged with felony grand pulled a enced a 19 percent popula- have voiced concern to DEO Administrator Gastesi said. Tuesday robbery of the theft and felony burglary. chrome tion decline the past 10 years, about how the recommenda- For much more on this McDonald’s drive-through in McDonald’s, at 3704 N. revolver and to 8,297 residents. DEO tion to award the room alloca- story, go to www.Keys Key West, they were able to Roosevelt Blvd., was robbed ordered the spokesman James Miller told tions was made, saying in part Net.com/News. rule out that a fanged, tattooed a little after 8 p.m. robbery. the Keynoter that new hotel that awarding sewer progress gunman coerced Leroy Ricks When he was linked to the Ricks said into committing the crime and crime, Ricks told detectives JACKSON the gunman identified a fast-food worker that a black man with gold produced a photo of Ricks’ as being involved. fangs and a star tattooed on girlfriend, threatening, “If the Ricks, 26, is being held at his forehead approached him cops come looking for me, TEAM KCB RELAY FOR LIFE the Monroe County Detention wanting to buy marijuana, so you’ll get what’s coming to Center without bond on two Ricks invited him into his you and I’ll kill your girl.” ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT felony charges of grand theft white Ford Edge to go buy With that, Ricks told and robbery without a some pot. police, he robbed the place, Saturday, January 21, 2012 and the alleged pas- senger dis- At KCB Par Three appeared Put together your winning team to help us be into the a winning team in the fight against cancer!! night. Police $50.00 Per Person G Play: 9:30 linked Ricks to the rob- Includes Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Beverages BEST RICKS bery Call Geraldine Zahn at 289-3985 BALL! through his car and witness descriptions of the robber — or see Daryl at KCB Par Three he’s had previous run-ins with the police. Police spokeswoman Alyson Crean said upon review of surveillance footage from McDonald’s, along with witness inter- views, police found that Jackson, who had shown up for work that night although not scheduled, knew about the planned stick-up and cooperated. She also said Ricks is a former McDonald’s employ- ee and that Jackson is his girlfriend’s cousin. “Detectives realized there was no other person in the car,” Crean said, “and that the way things happened before [Ricks] arrived, 81933 Overseas Hwy. Islamorada, FL (305) 664-2665 Jackson kind of positioned herself. 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Sports & Outdoors Keys Life Community ● Lifestyle Florida Keys Keynoter Arts & Entertainment WWW.KEYSNET.COM SATURDAY,JANUARY 7, 2012 CLASSIFIEDS INSIDE 5B B KEY WEST BASKETBALL Ransom visits undefeated Conchs By DICK WAGNER raised eyebrows last month Big challenge containing “Right now, in our eye we strong rebounding and the Keynoter Contributor when, in a 74-53 victory over are 0-6,” he said, “and we’re ability to force turnovers. LaSalle, he had 20 points, star players Mourning and Singer going to be 0-whatever The Conchs have well- The Key West High 12 rebounds and 15 blocked before every game the rest of balanced scoring with three School boys basketball team shots. for Ransom will be another the ball a good portion of the the season.” starters averaging in double will try to stay undefeated His coach, Claude Division 1 prospect, 6-4 jun- game to combat our speed,” Key West, which has figures — Lopez (12.8), Rice tonight when it plays Grubair, told MaxPreps: “I ior point guard Sam Singer, Lopez said. “We’ll pressure outscored its opponents by an (12.0) and Wagner (10.0). Ransom Everglades, which is think he has a chance — the team’s leading scorer. the ball and try to not allow average of 19.4 points a Anton Lopez, in his first led up front by the highly when he leaves high school “This will be the toughest them to run down the clock.” game (66.7 to 47.3), will season as coach, said teams touted son of former NBA — to be an even more com- team we’ve run into yet,” The Conchs are 6-0 with send out its usual starting in Broward and Miami-Dade star Alonzo Mourning. plete player” than his father Key West coach Anton five games left on an abnor- lineup of point guard Tony counties are aware of the The game will be at 6 was. The elder Mourning Lopez said of Ransom, mally thin schedule, but Guieb, shooting guard Ryan Conchs. “We tried to add o’clock at the Bobby starred for the Miami Heat which is 7-7 and has played Lopez said he and his players Wagner, center Anthony Rice [powerhouses] Norland and Menendez Gym. and the team retired his No. some of the better teams in have only briefly discussed and forwards Je’Quan Lopez Pace to the schedule, but Alonzo “Trey” Mourning 33 in 2009. the state. the possibility of an unde- and Thomas Butler. It’s a unit nobody wants to play Key III, a 6-foot-7 sophomore, Complementing Mourning “I anticipate them holding feated regular season. that has won with speed, West,” he said.

ISLAND CHRISTIAN SOCCER CORAL SHORES SOCCER Heritage downs Lady Canes again By KEVIN WADLOW 2-1 in the first half. Senior Staff Writer “The score at the end [email protected] should have been 3-1,” Coach Paterson said, “but we Coral Shores High’s soc- gave up a couple easy ones.” cer Lady Hurricanes showed Heritage, with a goal by progress in a 6-1 loss former Upper Keys youth Wednesday at state power league standout Haleigh American Heritage. Stremanos, improved to 18- It was the second loss to 1-1. Coral Shores carried an Heritage this season, but 8-3 record into a Friday game Wednesday’s match in at Florida Christian (results Plantation in Broward pending at press time). County was nothing like the The Lady Canes finish the first, Hurricane head coach regular season this week with Arthur Paterson said. a 4 p.m. Tuesday game at “The score does not reflect Marathon High School, and a the way our girls played,” Jan. 11 trip to Coral Reef. A Paterson said. “We were bet- rescheduled game against ter prepared to play them, and Key West was possible but we were in the game.” not confirmed. “As far as soccer, intensi- “It’s refreshing to see that ty and doing most of the little as we get ready for the dis- things, this was one of the trict tournament, we’re really best games we’ve played as a starting to look like a team,” Paterson said. “Our girls Keynoter photo by KEVIN WADLOW team,” the coach said. Senior standout Jasmine came to practice over holiday Island Christian’s Jazmine Rivera (7) splits two Calusa Prep attackers to cut off a Colt attack in the Lady Eagles’8-0 win Paterson scored the lone break and trained hard. Tuesday. Rivera scored three goals for the Eagles (5-4-1). Coral Shores goal, making it They’re getting it.” Lady Eagles blank the Colts ISLAND CHRISTIAN BASKETBALL By KEVIN WADLOW layoff, boosting the ICS record kick just above the reach of uled to play Westminster Eagle hoopsters Senior Staff Writer to 5-4-1 headed into the last the Colts’ goalie for one of Christian on Friday (results [email protected] week of the regular season. her two scores. pending at press time). “We played some of the Sammie Egan, Jasmine Island Christian hosts fall to Redland On a chilly afternoon defensive people up at the Theodosiou and Alexandra rival Princeton Christian at 4 where fans huddled under forward and mid positions,” Montagne each scored a solo p.m. Tuesday and finishes the By KEVIN WADLOW its best performance in their blankets and players shivered head coach Sheryl Yost said. goal. Kaylyn Wyatt recorded regular season at Westwood Senior Staff Writer first game of the new year. in shorts, Island Christian “The kids did well after a the shutout in the net. Christian on Jan. 13. [email protected] Guard Shaka Smith and School’s soccer Lady Eagles two-week break.” It was a good way to start The top four finishers center Kadian Carter com- heated things up Tuesday Jazmine Rivera scored 2012, Yost said. “We had fan among the six teams in Still seeking their first bined for 11 points in a 15- with an 8-0 win. three goals in addition to support even in the cold, and District 16-A take the field at varsity win, Island Christian point third quarter that saw The Eagles easily blanked helping out on the defense. all the girls played and Marathon High School for School’s boys basketball the Eagles battle back from a visiting Calusa Prep despite Lauren Montagne dropped a had fun.” the circuit semifinals Jan. 18. Eagles seem intent on start- 29-24 halftime deficit to tie the cold and a long holiday perfectly placed penalty The Eagles were sched- ing anew in 2012. the game at 39-39 headed The Eagles held a fourth- into the fourth quarter. quarter lead over Redland Smith ended with a team- KEY WEST SOCCER Christian Academy at home high 17 points. Carter rebound- Thursday before falling, 56-52, ed well and dominated the to the visiting Falcons (4-2). paint for a 14-point game. Palmer shuts out the Conch girls “We fought hard but got Jeremy Dorn (six points) By DICK WAGNER would be a solid team and Paul, the images of too many man Hannah Leen. outrebounded,” said Marcus scored four straight points on Keynoter Contributor that’s what we got,” Key West balls popped over the net Paul also said that forward Ball, newly installed as ICS a pair of free throws and a coach Scott Paul, whose team still in his head. “We don’t Devin Mitchell played well. head coach. “That was the jumper off good ball move- Despite playing one of its dropped to 7-8, said Friday. have people who are creat- The Conchs, who played difference.” ment to put the Eagles up, best games of the season, the “They had fast forwards with ing shots.” Friday at Martin County in a Ball stepped in to lead the 51-50, with four minutes left. Key West High School girls good foot skills.” The Key West defense, game that ended too late for program when Bruce The Falcons scored on a soccer team lost Thursday to The Conchs had five though, was outstanding. today’s paper, will conclude Gendron resigned for person- free throw and putback to Palmer Trinity, 1-0, in scoring opportunities but, as “We were absolutely their three-game trip today at al reasons in late December. regain the lead at 3:30. Palmetto Bay. has been the problem most solid in the back,” Paul said, Jensen Beach. After an 0-4 varsity record Carter forced a Redland Palmer Trinity’s goal of the season, they couldn’t citing the play of Raquel They will end their home to open the season (the young turnover after a Smith free came on a 25-yard shot in capitalize. Schoneck, Robyn DeRoche, season at 6 p.m. next Friday Eagles got a victory over throw with 21 seconds left to the 55th minute. “We don’t have that go-to Kendall Galvan, Adriana against Ransom Everglades Marathon High School’s junior make it 55-52, but Redland “We expected that they person who can finish,” said Garcia, A.J. Wells and fresh- at home. varsity), the club put together held on in the closing seconds.

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She works with the Warrior Project’s Soldier National Marine Fisheries Ride through the Keys set Service and has monitored Documentary reveals for 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the elkhorn coral in the Upper Dockside Lounge on Keys for 10 years. Sombrero Boulevard in The free session is at the Marathon. There will be visitor center at John bands, a silent auction, 50- Pennekamp Coral Reef spymaster’s secrets 50 drawing and food. State Park, mile marker The actual Soldier Ride, 102.5 oceanside. Doors part of military veterans’ open at 7 p.m., the program A ‘rare peek’ efforts to transition to civil- starts at 7:30. To find out into America’s ian life, is set for Jan. 13 more, call Elena Muratori at through the Upper Keys and 451-1202. spy operations Marathon and then Jan. 14 through Key West. Oil-painting course ‘The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Lecture focuses under way Monday Spymaster William Colby.’ Unrated, 104 minutes. South on elkhorn coral Artist Amanda Johnson Florida premiere is Jan. 13 is offering a 12-week oil- at the Tropic Cinema, 419 Once a major reef-builder painting course at both Eaton St., Key West. in the Keys, elkhorn coral Marathon and Key West has dwindled to a rarity. schools. Cost is $25 per This documentary tells On Wednesday, Dana class to learn the funda- the story of William Colby, Williams will speak on “The mentals of oil painting. master spy and one-time Future of Elkhorn Coral in In Marathon, the course director of the CIA who died the Florida Keys,” the sec- starts Monday. In Key under mysterious circum- ond lecture in the 21st annu- West, the start date is Jan. stances in 1996. Colby spent al Delicate Balance of 14. To find out more, call his adult life wrapped in the Nature lecture series spon- Johnson at 809-3185 or cloak and dagger world of sored by the Dagny Johnson (312) 714-7427. lies, spies and secrecy. Produced and directed by 5301 Ocean Terrace, Colby’s son Carl, the film is President Ford (left), his Cabinet, other staff and Colby family members gather in the Oval Unit 4 a slow-moving but fascinat- Office in 1976 the day Ford presented William Colby with the National Security Medal. Marathon ing picture of a man who ultimately lived up to the KEYS prising to views and, if it wasn’t for he asked for a divorce after film’s title. “The Man FILM see so the archival film footage and nearly 40 years of marriage. Nobody Knew: In Search of many pic- photos, all that talking could But we learn nothing about My Father” is also an impor- tures of have made the film just his life after that. tant history lesson about a himanother dull documentary. Research shows that tumultuous time in 20th exist.) But But the well-edited collec- Colby remarried, started a Century America, a time in all the tion of audio and film profitable law practice, Congratulations to Ken & Brenda on their new piece when the CIA assassinated snapshots, footage, including spellbind- became a published author, of paradise! Looking to BUY or SELL your property foreign leaders, spied on even the ing recordings of President and was portrayed in a video here in the Florida Keys? Call me today! American citizens and plot- ones of Kennedy, Attorney General game called, what else, ted government coups him sur- Robert F. Kennedy, “Spycraft.” But the film around the world. rounded Secretary of State Dean doesn’t mention any of that. Spanning his career from by his Rusk and Secretary of And although director Colby Elaine Zimmerman Craig Wanous REALTOR® beginning to end, the film wife and Defense Robert McNamara implies that his father may (305) 289-6509 covers Colby’s experiences children, he has a distant 11050 Overseas Hwy., in World War II, his attempts look in his eyes, as if he is Marathon, FL 33050 to help stamp out commu- not really there. nism in post-war Italy, his These are not the usual ‘The Man Nobody Knew’ gives a rare part in the Vietnam War, his warm and fuzzy family pho- peek into some of America’s most 6012 Marina Villa Drive, appearances before numer- tos — he seems like a man Unit D026 - Duck Key ous hostile congressional apart, a man who needs no secret intelligence operations. hearings on the CIA, and one, not even his family. finally his unusual death. The film features a lot of We hear much about his archival footage and photos, discussing whether to sup- have taken his own life over family life highlighted by much of which has rarely port a coup against South guilt he felt about his epilep- numerous family photos. been seen. And be warned, Vietnam’s then-president tic daughter’s death, he Can you really put a price on peace of mind? (For a ‘superspy,’ it’s sur- some of the scenes are quite Diem, keep the film from doesn’t follow up on his sus- Top Producing Agent in Marathon YTD 2011 gruesome. turning into the usual talk- picions or give us any more Eventually you will buy, sell or list your house. We watch film of the ing-head documentary. information. Call me IMMEDIATELY 305-395-0814. 12th NO NAME RACE killing of a suspected Viet But the film does have a Or was foul play What happens when you imagine listing or purchasing your Annual 5K WALK/RUN Cong enemy, which helped few problems. involved in the mysterious property right NOW and moving forward with your plans? SATURDAY, JAN. 14, 2012 8AM turn U.S. public sentiment Director Colby’s narra- boating death of Colby? We at the against the war. There are tion is stilted and not natural, are left to wonder. Lela Ashkarian OLD WOODEN BRIDGE FISHING CAMP REALTOR® Big Pine Key, Florida scenes of brutal interroga- and adds little to the view- But these flaws aside, P.A., CRS, GRI, e-PRO tion techniques and several er’s knowledge of his father “The Man Nobody Knew” Coordinated by: Key West (305) 395-0814 Southermost Runners bodies in various stages of other than to show us that gives a history of the CIA death and dismemberment the son obviously didn’t and tells the story of a fami- 11050 Overseas Hwy., [email protected] Sponsored by The are shown. But the scenes know his father any better ly living with a man they Marathon, FL 33050 www.FloridaKeysLocation.com Domestic Abuse Shelter add to the authenticity of the than anyone else. Toward thought they knew but did- documentary, giving it a gut- the end of the movie, n’t. It’s a rare peek into some Come visit our online photo galleries For a registration form go to: and submit your own at www.domesticabuseshelter.com wrenching ring of truth. 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Church of God Marathon Church Of God Kirk of the Keys St. James First KEY LARGO 800 74th Street, Ocean Overseas Highway at 89th Street STOCK ISLAND MM 90.5 • 852-5996 Sunday Worship & Children's Church Missionary Baptist Ocean Reef Chapel Marathon, FL • MM 51.5 Key West Baptist Immanual Lutheran 10:45AM Staffed Children’s Sunday School & Nursery Olivia St. • 296-5593 Ocean Reef Drive • Sunday Evening Worship 6:00PM Temple Sunday Service 10 am Wednesday Night Bible Study 6:30PM Sunday Services St. Mary Star of the Sea 367-2049 A Pentecostal Ministry with a Prophetic Voice 9 a.m. Contemporary • 11 a.m. Traditional 2nd Ave. • 294-3411 MM 90.2 • ocean side www.kirkofthekeys.com Catholic Church of Christ " For God so loved the world..." and so do we! Tavernier 305-852-8711 Covenant Word Windsor Ln. • 294-1018 MM 100.7 • 451-1194 www.KeysLutheran.org Community Methodist Lord of the Seas MacDonald Ave. • Christian Science Key Largo Baptist San Pedro Catholic MM 48 • 743-5107 Lutheran 292-1119 Elizabeth St. • 296-8215 MM 106 • 451-1642 Church St Columba Episcopal Blvd. • 872-3612 Church of Jesus Christ St Justin Martyr Rev. John Peloso 52nd St. • 743-6412 KEY WEST First Baptist of Latter Day Saints MM 105.5 • 451-1316 Sunday 9 am & 11 am, Saturday Church of Christ San Pablo Catholic Key Deer Blvd. • 872-2542 Northside Dr. • 294-9400 Church of the Nazarene Vigil 5 pm, Mon., Thur. & Friday Von Phister St. • 296-3331 8:30 am, Tues. Communion 122nd St. • 289-0636 MM 100 • 451-1142 United Methodist St Paul’s Episcopal Service 8:30 am New Life Church of God Key Deer Blvd. • 872-2470 Duval St. • 296-5142 Lighthouse on the Rock MM 89.5 • 305-852-5372 MM 49 • 743-7165 White St. • 296-8844 MM 99.3 • 451-6212 Spirit and Truth Vineyard Christian Trinity Presbyterian Calvary Baptist Fellowship Cornish Memorial AME First Baptist Church Ministries 76th St. • 743-6838 Zion Simonton St. • 296-3318 MM 99 • 451-2265 MM 89.5 • 852-7975 County Rd. • 872-3404 New Mt. Zion Whitehead St. • 294-2350 Impact Community Seventh Day Adventist Missionary Baptist St. Andrews Orthodox Fifth St Baptist Seventh-Day Adventist MM 98.5 • 852-0899 ISLAMORADA Mission 42nd St. • 743-3300 5th St. • 294-2255 Fifth St. • 393-9554 First Baptist Church Key Deer Blvd. • 872-1453 Jehovah’s Witnesses Glad Tidings Unitarian Universalist TAVERNIER MM 81.2 • 664-4910 Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witness United St. • 296-5773 Georgia St. • 296-4369 United Methodist 98th St. • 743-3679 Kingdom Hall Grace Lutheran MM 81 • 664-3661 Seventh-Day Adventist MM 28 • 872-7000 B’Nai Zion St. James the Fisherman Loggerhead Ln. • 743-4796 Flagler St. • 296-5161 United St. • 294-3437 Episcopal Church Church of Christ United Methodist Chabad Jewish Center Coral Isles Church Holy Eucharist Sunday 8 & 10 26th St. • 743-5397 Eaton St. • 296-2392 Trinity Dr. • 295-0013 am, Tues. 10 am & Wed. 6 pm Sugarloaf Baptist Dr. Bonnie Frost, Pastor www.stjamesthefisherman.org Martin Luther Chapel Crane Blvd. • 745-2661 Metropolitan Salvation Army Contemporary worship and Community Children’s Church School MM 87.5 Bayside 122nd St. Gulf • 289-0700 Flagler Rd. • 294-5611 Calvary Chapel Petronia St. • 294-8912 Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Call for Islamorada 305-852-8468 our schedule of activities and The Salvation Army 17175 O/S Hwy.• 240-9673 Seventh-Day Adventist programs. 2805 O/S Hwy. • 743-9410 Peace Covenant Presbyterian Thomas St. • 522-3693 MM 90 • 852-5813 LAYTON BIG PINE KEY Flagler Ave. • 294-1223 Get Fit Family Boot Camp Burton Memorial Community Baptist United Methodist Layton Dr. • 664-2430 St. Peter Catholic First Baptist Church Southernmost Prayer and Southard St. • 294-4351 MM 93 • 852-2581 MM 30 • 872-2537 Ave F • 294-4118 Faith MARATHON Fleming St. • 292-6416 To place an expanded Keys Jewish St. Francis In the Keys Keys Chapel Orthodox paid listing, call the Community Center First Baptist Episcopal Presbyterian Unity of the Keys Classifieds department at MM 93 • 852-5235 62nd St. • 743-5134 Key Deer Blvd. • 872-2547 Coppitt Rd. • 294-8256 Virginia St. • 296-5888 (305) 743-5551. Keynoter KeysNet.com *Saturday, January 7, 2012 3B

OUR PETS How to win the battle of the cat carrier big cat through a narrow in a pillowcase. Yes, really. you can spray inside the carri- but they’re a better alterna- Use these tips door. You should also consid- This, in fact, is my preferred er or use as a diffuser in your tive than letting a beloved pet to avoid claws er a top-loading carrier. approach for cats that turn house the day you have to take go without vital health care. ● Keep the box out. One into 20-clawed monsters him in. of upset kitty mistake owners make is stow- once they realize what’s hap- ● Some cats love catnip. Dr. Patty Khuly has a vet- ing the cat carrier in the garage pening. Try enticing them into the erinary practice in South By DR. PATTY KHULY or closet until it’s time to go to ● Some cats respond well to carrier with it. Miami and blogs at Miami Herald the vet’s, thereby ensuring that Feliway, a relaxing pheromone ● Drugs are a last resort, www.dolittler.com. kitty gets an attack of nerves A recent study concluded on the big day. Some owners that U.S. cats are much less find that cats will accept the L.A.Times crossword puzzle likely than dogs to get regular carrier as a bed if they leave it vet care. The No. 1 reason for out all the time. “Secret“SECRET Retreat” RETREAT” - Solution - Solution in the in Jan. the 11classifieds Keynoter this canine-feline discrepan- ● Cozy up the carrier. Line it ACROSS amusement park 111 Recede 18 Decline, with “out” 83 Assembly line cy? 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What’s a Stressed-out cats usually component 66 Prior to 125 Delta preceder 33 Job ad abbr. 87 Former U.N. leader consider a dark spot more 19 Tiered treat 67 Cell in a network 126 Provided with 36 Concert band Hammarskjöld responsible cat owner to do? 20 Cause of some 69 Ideal conclusion? temporarily 37 Sic on 89 Hotel entrance Here are my tips: comfortable. droughts 70 Arrival of royalty, say 127 Frenzied 38 Hindu honorifics lineup ● ● Get the right box. Wrap the cat in a towel, 21 Offer one’s thoughts 75 Place for a peel 128 Comforting 39 2006 tennis retiree 91 “Is that a promise?” Unwieldy though it may be, a burrito-style, before inserting 22 Lace (into) 78 Words to one on companion 40 Some comedies 95 Angled fairways bigger box is sometimes the her in the box. This trick is 23 Lasagna ingredient the way out 129 Game trail 41 “Little Fockers”co-star 97 Crème brûlée only way to go. There’s noth- great for medicating cats, too. 25 Vogue publisher 80 Bygone intl. carrier 130 Scoundrels 42 As a companion ingredient ing worse than squeezing a ● Consider enclosing kitty 27 Dogie catcher 81 Relief givers 131 Meddle (in) 43 Took by force 98 Time pieces: Abbr. 28 So yesterday 83 Crunch unit 44 Complete 101 Moist towelette 29 Quaint curse 84 With it DOWN 45 Albéniz composi- 104 Barely managed, 31 Purpose 85 Appeared in a big way 1 Yuk it up tion “Cantos de __” with “out” MORE SAFE BOATERS 32 Field workers? 88 Marathon measures 2 Rossini specialty 49 Hi-tech titter 107 “The Mentalist” 34 Raymond James 89 Scoop holder 3 Watch displays, 50 Corp. alias airer Stadium player, 90 Where to find a lot briefly 51 Studly dudes 108 Taper off familiarly of corned beef 4 Hose fillers 54 Hold sway 110 Shells and such 35 Barely progresses 92 Marine predator 5 1906 Runabout, e.g. 57 Court tie 111 Flamboyant Dame 39 Many a ski house 93 Mosey 6 Unfriendly 61 Slowly, to Mozart 113 Smile from ear to 43 Gulf of Bothnia win- 94 In __: stuck 7 River near Karachi 65 Grass-B-Gon maker ear ter phenomenon 96 “Works for me” 8 It builds up in 68 Bit of gaucho gear 114 Tab-grabber’s words 46 More chilling 99 Surveyor’s drawing channels 71 Sitting in a cask, say 115 Fusses 47 Halifax hold 100 Take out, in a way 9 Having four sharps 72 “Consider it done” 116 Chiding sounds 48 “Beowulf”language 102 Prepared to 10 Feeder with fodder 73 Score in a pitcher’s 117 Tank or tee 52 Prefix with -frice eavesdrop 11 Italian flatbread duel, perhaps 118 Regret 53 Leafy recess 103 Mends, as a bad 12 It can help you 74 Accomplish using 119 Display on the wall 55 Late notice? stitching job carry a tune force 120 Latin lover’s word 56 Recorded, in a way 105 Comedian’s sidekick 13 “Collages”novelist 76 Future litigator’s study 122 Secret retreat 58 Nutritional figs. 106 Part of a line: Abbr. 14 Bring about 77 Items of value hidden in this 59 Good thing to 107 Port container 15 Blows a gasket 79 Speed demon’s puzzle’s nine avoid in public 109 Flying fig. 16 Victorian __ delight longest answers 60 How to enjoy some 110 Haywire 17 PX patrons 82 Fools 123 Phone bk. info U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 13-2 recently completed its latest safe-boating program, which met two nights a week for three weeks. The program involves textbook reading and lectures, group work in charting, navigation, and basic nautical knot tying. The final evening requires demonstrating the acquired knowledge through a written test. The graduates are (rear from left) Janie Gallagher, Arno Silva, Bill Duckworth, Leigh Furda, Jessica Bauser, Steve Cook,JoAnn Griffor,Jim Gallagher and John Mattern; and (front) George Wheeler, Heather Wheeler, Lucas Ponzoa and Donna Ferenci. Not pictured are J.J. and Tom Wiebbecke. The next class starts Jan. 10. Call Dottie Mattern at 731-7148. solution Crossword the Jan.Solution to 4 puzzle.

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DVD PLAYERS FOR PATIENTS LIVING BRIEFS Meditation Truman Waterfront. To find lic to meet. out more, call Rick Sall at course starts 743-9629. Boating course is Unity of the Keys scheduled Spiritual Center at 1011 Hospital looks at Virginia St., Key West, starts kidney disease U.S. Coast Guard meditation classes Monday Auxiliary Flotilla 13-03 of with instructor Gina Chronic kidney disease is Big Pine Key is offering a McMurray. more common than people boating skills and seaman- The four-week course realize. In fact, 26 million ship class beginning Jan. 16. meets at 7 p.m. Mondays. A Americans are diagnosed It’s a three-week program $20 love offering will be with it and millions more are scheduled Mondays and accepted. To find out more, undiagnosed, says staff at Wednesdays from 7 to 9:30 call Eileen Quinn at 296- Mariners Hospital in p.m. at the sip’s store in 5888. Tavernier. Venture Out, 701 Spanish Conditions such as high Main Drive, Cudjoe Key. Students’ recital blood pressure, diabetes and Spanish Main Drive is at vascular disease, and high mile marker 23 oceanside. takes place tonight alcohol consumption can Topics will include nauti- damage the kidneys. Loss of cal highway signs, rules of Students of Linda Lee kidney function takes place the road, navigation, course Byars will present a music over several years and can end charting, boat handling, recital at 6:30 tonight at Kirk of in permanent kidney failure. equipment, radio procedures the Keys Church Presbyterian On Jan. 12, the hospital and other safe boating skills. Church, 8877 Overseas The Fishermen’s Community Hospital Auxiliary has donated two DVD players to the hosts an informational ses- The cost is $55 per person, Highway, Marathon (across Emergency Department.They, along with movies supplied by employees, can ‘provide sion about kidney disease. materials included, and $80 U.S. 1 from Florida Keys The free event will feature a per couple with shared mate- a diversion and decrease anxiety and apprehension for patients and their families Marathon Airport). seminar from 5:30 to 6:15 rials. during visits to the ER,’said Emergency Department Manager Adrienne Curran. At the p.m., followed by an evalua- To sign up, call Jan presentation are (from left) registered nurse Jerilyn Town, Curran, registered nurses Longlining’s topic tion to determine if you have Kittsmiller at 744-0043 or Greg Caubl and Karla Putnam, nurse tech Bruce Stoll, and auxiliary members Diana chronic kidney disease. The 393-5303, or send an e-mail Baker, Sally Cherry, Joanne Schwartz and Rose Diezel. at Save-A-Turtle seminar and screening will to jankittsmiller@gmail be held in the main confer- .com; or Bob Eichholtz at Save-A-Turtle of the ence room at the hospital, 872-7505 (auxbob@bell Florida Keys hosts Cameron mile marker 91.5. south.net). Jaggard from the Pew To reserve a seat, call 434- Environment Group when it 3400. meets at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Teachers get in the Florida Keys Eco- free at the DRC Discovery Center in Key Bird center founder West. addresses Audubon The Dolphin Research Jaggard, from Fort Center on Grassy Keys say Lauderdale, will speak about Florida Keys Audubon thanks to teachers on Gulf of Mexico longline fish- hosts Kelly Grinter, founder Monday with free admission ing and its effects on sea tur- and director of the Marathon to the attraction at mile mark- tles and other marine life. Wild Bird Center, when it er 59. The Pew Environment meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednes- All they need to do is Group is the conservation day at the Key West Garden show their school identifica- arm of the Washington, Club in the West Martello tion and show up from 9:00 D.C.,-based Pew Charitable Museum, 1100 Atlantic Blvd. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Each Trusts, whose aim is to The Wild Bird Center is a teacher can bring one guest “strengthen environmental nonprofit organization dedi- who will also be admitted for policies and practices in cated to the rescue, rehabili- free. Admission includes ways that produce significant tation and release of ill, access to the Shawn and measurable protection injured or orphaned native Rodriguez Family Spray- for terrestrial and marine sys- birds. For the free presenta- ground, where people of all tems worldwide.” tion, Grinter will show the ages can play in jets and The Eco-Discovery center’s year in pictures and streams of water shooting Center is at the end of bring along non-releasable from colorful marine-life Southard Street, at the educational birds for the pub- structures. Keynoter KeysNet.com Saturday, January 7, 2012 5B

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A A A A A A A A A A P.M. the Monroe County waive informalities in any or all / / / Purchasing Office will receive proposals, to re-advertise for Ad 5892100 Ad 5919000 Ad 5995400 sealed proposals for the proposals; and to separately

A A following: accept or reject any item or NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF items of the proposal and to SALE BY THE CLERK OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PALM VILLA PLAYGROUND award and/or negotiate a Ad/ 5871800 THE CIRCUIT COURT CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, EQUIPMENT AND SHADE contract in the best interest of MONROE COUNTY, IN AND FOR MONROE STRUCTURE PROJECT the County. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN FLORIDA COUNTY, FLORIDA BIG PINE KEY, MONROE THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL that the undersigned DANNY L. CIVIL DIVISION COUNTY, FLORIDA Dated at Key West, Florida, this CIRCUIT IN AND FOR KOLHAGE, Clerk of the Circuit CASE NO.: RFP-ENG-45-321-2012- 13th day of December, 2011. MONROE COUNTY, STATE Court of Monroe County, 44-2009-CA-001657-K CASE NO. 2009-CA-0349-M PUR/CV OF FLORIDA. Florida, will, on the 17th day of UCN: Monroe County GENERAL CIVIL DIVISION January, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. on U.S. BANK NATIONAL 442009CA000349XXXXXX Scope of Work: Purchasing Department THE FRONT STEPS OF THE ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE Proposer shall include site Case No. 2010-CA-000499-P MONROE COUNTY FOR THE LXS 2007-12N THE BANK OF NEW YORK plans, elevation drawings Publish January 7, 2012 COURTHOUSE, 500 MELLON FKA THE BANK OF showing the proposed Florida Keys Keynoter WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL WHITEHEAD STREET, in the Plaintiff, NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE playground equipment and SYSTEM FLORIDA, INC. City of KEY WEST Florida, FOR THE shade structure’s design, and Plaintiff, offer for sale and sell at public v. CERTIFICATEHOLDERS documentation of proposed / outcry to the highest and best CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE manufacturer’s equipment. Ad 6012900 vs. bidder for CASH, the following DONALD NEWCOMB; LOAN TRUST 2006-OC8, Type and details of equipment described property, situated in URSULA R. NEWCOMB; ANY MORTGAGE are outlined in the Request for MONROE COUNTY TOURIST MARCEL CAPO; UNKNOWN Monroe County, Florida, to wit: AND ALL UNKNOWN PASS-THROUGH Proposal. All site preparation is DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL - SPOUSE OF MARCEL CAPO; PARTIES CLAIMING BY, CERTIFICATES, SERIES to be included in Proposer’s DISTRICT ADVISORY ALBERTO L. GONZALEZ; Lots 18 and 19, IMBER THROUGH, UNDER, AND 2006-OC8, cost proposal. Project cost not COMMITTEE MEETINGS UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, SUBDIVISION, according to AGAINST THE HEREIN to exceed twenty six thousand TENANTS, OWNERS, AND the Plat thereof, as recorded in NAMED INDIVIDUAL Plaintiff dollars ($26,000.00). DAC I will meet on OTHER UNKNOWN Plat Book 3, Page 174, of the DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE Wednesday January 25, 2012 PARTIES, including, if a named Public Records of Monroe NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD vs. A pre-proposal conference at 3:00 p.m. at the Pier House defendant is deceased, the County, Florida OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID will be held on February 1, Resort in Key West. personal representatives, the UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CARMEN A. BOHORQUEZ 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the surviving spouse, heirs, More Commonly Known As: CLAIM AN INTEREST AS A/K/A C. ARABELI project site located at Mile DAC II will meet on Tuesday devisees, grantees, creditors, 1400 East 79th Street Ocean, SPOUSES, HEIRS, BOHORQUEZ; CARLOS Marker 30, Avenue B and January 24, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. and all other parties claiming Marathon, FL 33050 DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR BOHORQUEZ; UNKNOWN Palm Drive, Big Pine Key, at the Lower Keys Chamber by, through, under or against OTHER CLAIMANTS; AND TENANT NO. 1; UNKNOWN Florida. General Contractors of Commerce in Big Pine Key. that defendant, and all Pursuant to FINAL TENANT 1 N/K/A EDWARD TENANT NO. 2; and ALL are encouraged to be claimants,persons or parties, JUDGMENT OF RODRIGUEZ UNKNOWN PARTIES present. DAC III will meet on natural or corporate, or whose FORECLOSURE entered in a CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, Wednesday January 25, 2012 exact legal status is unknown, case in said Court, the style of Defendant(s). THROUGH, UNDER OR Requirements for submission at 9:00 a.m. at the Hawks Cay claiming under any of the which is: AGAINST A NAMED and the selection criteria may Resort on Duck Key. above named or described NOTICE OF SALE DEFENDANT TO THIS be requested from defendants, Charlotte Carpenter McCurley ACTION, OR HAVING OR DemandStar by Onvia at DAC IV will meet on Tuesday Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY www.demandstar.com OR January 24, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Plaintiff, pursuant to an Order of Final RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST www.monroecountybids.com at the Cheeca Lodge Resort in NOTICE OF SALE Summary Judgment of IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN or call toll-free at Islamorada. VS. Foreclosure dated December DESCRIBED. 1-800-711-1712. The Public Notice is hereby given that, 14, 2011, entered in Civil Case Record is available at the DAC V will meet on Tuesday pursuant to the Order or Final Paula R. Nardone, and P No. 44-2009-CA-001657-K of Defendants. Monroe County Purchasing January 24, 2012 at 10:00 Judgment entered in this Morgan Hill as trustees of the the Circuit Court of the Office located at The Gato a.m. at the Hilton Key Largo cause, in the Circuit Court of Hill/Nardone Realty Trust Sixteenth Judicial Circuit in and NOTICE OF SALE Building, 1100 Simonton Resort. Monroe County, Florida, I will U/A/D March 28, 2000; for Monroe County, Florida, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 Street, Room 1-213, Key West, sell the property situated in MONROE COUNTY TAX wherein the Clerk of the Circuit Florida. Technical questions All DAC meetings are open to Monroe County, Florida, COLLECTOR; John Doe; Jane Court will sell to the highest NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN should be directed, in writing, the public. described as: Doe bidder for cash on 18th day of pursuant to an Order or to the Director of Monroe January, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Summary Final Judgment of County Project Management ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are LOT 31, BLOCK 2, OF CROSS Defendant the front door of the Monroe foreclosure dated December Department, The Gato a person with a disability who KEY WATERWAY ESTATES County Courthouse, Lester 13th, 2011, and entered in Building, 1100 Simonton needs special SECTION 2, ACCORDING TO And the docket Number of Building, 530 Whitehead Case No. 2009-CA-0349-M Street, Room 2-216, Key West, accommodations in order to THE PLAT THEREOF, AS which is Number Street, Key West, Florida UCN: Florida 33040 or by facsimile to participate in these RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10-CA-000350-M 33040, relative to the following 442009CA000349XXXXXX of (305) 295-4321. All answers proceedings, please contact 6, AT PAGE 60, OF THE described property as set forth the Circuit Court in and for will be by Addenda. the County Administrator’s PUBLIC RECORDS OF Witness my hand and official in the Final Judgment, to wit: Monroe County, Florida, Office, by phoning (305) MONROE COUNTY, seal of said Court this 16th day wherein THE BANK OF NEW Proposers must submit a 292-4441, between the hours FLORIDA; TOGETHER WITH of December, 2011 LOT 30, AMENDED PLAT OF YORK MELLON FKA THE total of four (4), two (2) of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no later A MOBILE HOME SITUATED RIVIERA SHORES, FIRST BANK OF NEW YORK, AS signed originals and two (2) than five (5) calendar days prior THEREON, DESCRIBED AS A DANNY L. KOLHAGE ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION TRUSTEE FOR THE complete copies, of each to the scheduled meeting; if you 1990 BROA, WITH VEHICLE Clerk of the Circuit Court, Mon- ON THE ISLAND OF KEY CERTIFICATEHOLDERS Proposal in a sealed envelope are hearing or voice impaired, IDENTIFICATION NUMBER roe County, Florida WEST, AS RECORDED IN CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE marked on the outside, call ‘‘711’’. GAFLL07A20223BM; TITLE PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 88, LOAN TRUST 2006-OC8, ‘‘Sealed Proposal for Palm NUMBER 49266223; RP By: TAMMY L MARCIEL PUBLIC RECORDS OF MORTGAGE Villa Playground Equipment Publish January 7, 2012 NUMBER R0363244, WHICH Deputy Clerk MONROE COUNTY, PASS-THROUGH and Shade Structure Project, Florida Keys Keynoter IS AFFIXED TO THE FLORIDA. CERTIFICATES, SERIES Big Pine Key’’ addressed and AFOREDESCRIBED REAL Florida Statute 45.031: Any 2006-OC8 is Plaintiff and delivered, either by person or person claiming an interest MORE CORRECTLY CARMEN A. BOHORQUEZ PROPERTY AND by mail, preferably by special / INCORPORATED THEREIN. in the surplus from the sale, if DESCRIBED AS: A/K/A C. ARABELI delivery, registered mail to: Ad 5872200 any, other than the property BOHORQUEZ; CARLOS Property Address: owner as of the date of the LOT 30, AMENDED PLAT OF BOHORQUEZ; UNKNOWN Monroe County IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF 1492 Aquaduct Lane Lis Pendens must file a claim RIVIERA SHORES - FIRST TENANT NO. 1; UNKNOWN Purchasing Office THE 16TH JUDICIAL Key Largo, FL 33037 within 60 days after the sale ADDN., A SUBDIVISION ON TENANT NO. 2; and ALL 1100 Simonton Street, CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR THE ISLAND OF KEY WEST, UNKNOWN PARTIES Room 1-213 MONROE COUNTY, Parcel I.D.: 00468472-006300 Publish 12/31/11 & 01/07/12 AS RECORDED IN PLAT CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, Key West, FL 33040 FLORIDA Florida Keys Keynoter BOOK 5, PAGE 88, PUBLIC THROUGH, UNDER OR Phone: (305) 292-4466 CIVIL DIVISION at public sale, to the highest RECORDS OF MONROE AGAINST A NAMED Fax: (305) 292-4465 CASE NO. CAM10126 MR and best bidder, for cash, on COUNTY, FLORIDA. DEFENDANT TO THIS the steps of the Old ACTION, OR HAVING OR BANKUNITED Ad / 5910500 All proposals must be received Courthouse, 500 Whitehead Commonly known as: 1730 CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY by the County Purchasing Plaintiff, Street, Key West, Florida BAHAMA DRIVE, KEY WEST, RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Office before 3:00 P.M. on 33040 at 11:00 a.m. on January FL 33040 IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN vs. THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL February 14, 2012. Any 17th, 2012. DESCRIBED, are Defendants, proposals received after this CIRCUIT IN AND FOR Any person claiming an interest I will sell to the highest and best AARON M. HARBATH; COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA date and time will be ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN in the surplus from the sale, if bidder for cash at the Front automatically rejected. Faxed HEATHER A. any, other than the property Door of the Monroe County EDDY-HARBATH; VILLAGE INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS CASE NO: 08-6937-CA or emailed proposals will also FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, owner as of the date of the Lis Courthouse, 500 Whitehead be automatically rejected. AT HAWK’S CAY PROPERTY OTHER THAN THE Pendens must file a claim Street, Key West, Florida Materials may be delivered by OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, CITIMORTGAGE, INC. within 60 days after the sale. 33040, at Monroe County, INC.; HAWKS CAY PROPERTY OWNER AS OF Plaintiff, Certified Mail, Return Receipt THE DATE OF THE LIS Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the Requested, hand-delivered or COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, PENDENS, MUST FILE A If you are a person with a 17th day of January, 2012 the INC.; UNKNOWN PERSON(S) vs. couriered. Faxed or e-mailed CLAIM WITH THE CLERK OF disability who needs any following described property as proposals will be automatically IN POSSESSION OF THE COURT WITHIN 60 DAYS accommodation in order to set forth in said Order or Final SUBJECT PROPERTY; LOURDES A. SANDERS rejected. Hand delivered AFTER THE SALE. participate in this Judgment, to-wit: Defendants. A/K/A LOURDES SANDERS, proposals may request a proceeding, you are entitled, receipt. If sent by mail or by et al, at no cost to you, to the LOT 6, BLOCK 4, LIDA NOTICE OF DATED this 22 day of Defendants. courier, the above-mentioned December, 2011. provision of certain SUBDIVISION, FIRST envelope shall be enclosed in FORECLOSURE SALE assistance. Please contact: ADDITION, ACCORDING TO NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE another envelope addressed to DANNY L. KOLHAGE THE PLAT THEREOF AS the entity and address stated NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Clerk of Circuit Court Cheryl Alfonso RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK pursuant to a Final Judgment of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN above. Proposers should be 302 Fleming Street 4, PAGE 103 OF THE PUBLIC aware that certain ‘‘express Foreclosure dated December that under and by virtue of an Key West, FL 33040 RECORDS OF MONROE 13th, 2011, and entered in By M. Arguez ORDER GRANTING mail’’ services will not Deputy Clerk Phone: (305) 292-3423 COUNTY, FLORIDA guarantee specific time Case No. CAM10126, of the SANCTIONS AGAINST Circuit Court of the 16th PLAINTIFF entered by the delivery to Key West, Florida. It ENRICO G. GONZALEZ, P.A. at least 7 days before your ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN is the sole responsibility of each Judicial Circuit in and for Circuit Court in and for Collier scheduled court INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS MONROE County, Florida. Attorney at Law County, Florida on the 7th day Proposer to ensure their ENRICO G. GONZALEZ, appearance, or immediately FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, proposal is received in a timely BANKUNITED is Plaintiff and June, 2011, and by virtue of a upon receiving this OTHER THAN THE AARON M. HARBATH; ESQUIRE Writ of Execution issued in the fashion. 6255 East Fowler Avenue notification if the time before PROPERTY OWNER AS OF HEATHER A. above styled cause on the 19th the scheduled appearance is THE DATE OF THE LIS EDDY-HARBATH; Temple Terrace, FL 33617 day of September, 2011, I, Monroe County’s performance Florida Bar /861472 less than 7 days; if you are PENDENS MUST FILE A and obligation to pay under this UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN Robert P. Peryam, Sheriff of hearing or voice impaired, CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS POSSESSION OF THE 813/980-6302 Monroe County, Florida have contract is contingent upon an call 711. AFTER THE SALE. annual appropriation by the SUBJECT PROPERTY, levied upon and will offer for VILLAGE AT HAWK’S CAY In accordance with the sale and sell to the highest Board of County Americans With Disabilities DATED AT KEY WEST, In accordance with the Commissioners. PROPERTY OWNERS’ bidder for cash, subject to any FLORIDA THIS 20 DAY OF American with Disabilities ASSOCIATION, INC.; HAWKS Act, persons needing a special mortgages or liens thereon, in accommodation to participate December, 2011. Act of 1990, persons needing All submissions must remain CAY COMMUNITY the morning on the 1st day of special accommodation to ASSOCIATION, INC.; are in this proceeding should February, 2012, at 10:30 A.M. valid for a period of ninety (90) contact the A.D.A. Coordinator SHONTA MCLEOD participate in this days from the date of the defendants. I will sell to the at front door of the Monroe DANNY L. KOLHAGE proceeding should contact highest and best bidder for not later than seven (7) days County Courthouse, 500 deadline for submission stated prior to the proceeding via the CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT the Clerk of the Court not above. The Board will cash AT THE FRONT DOOR Whitehead St., Key West, FL COURT MONROE COUNTY, later than five business days OF THE MONROE COUNTY Florida Relay Service at 33040, the interests of automatically reject the 1-800-955-8771. FLORIDA prior to the proceeding at the Response of any person or COURTHOUSE, LESTER CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Monroe County Courthouse. BUILDING, AT 500 Plaintiff in execution, in the affiliate who appears on the Publish December 31, 2011; Publish December 31, 2011; Telephone 305-294-4641 or convicted vendor list prepared WHITEHEAD STREET, KEY following described property, January 7, 2012 1-800-955-8770 via Florida WEST IN MONROE COUNTY, January 7, 2012 subject to any and all other by the Department of Florida Keys Keynoter Florida Keys Keynoter Relay Service. Management Services, State of FLORIDA, at 11:00 a.m., on the liens, taxes, judgments, or 18 day of January, 2012, the encumbrances whatsoever: Florida, under Sec. Dated at Key West, Florida, on 287.133(3)(d), Florida following described property as December 16th, 2011. Statutes. Monroe County set forth in said Final Ad/ 6026700 Lot 5, Block 5, Harbor Shores Ad / 6052300 Judgment, to wit: Subdivision, a subdivision declares that all or portions of DANNY L. KOLHAGE the documents and work NOTICE OF according to the plat thereof NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: As Clerk, Circuit Court RESIDENTIAL UNIT D-016 OF recorded at Plat Book 3, Page papers and other forms of PUBLIC SALE deliverables pursuant to this VILLAGE AT HAWK’S CAY, 44, in the Public Records of Alex’s Auto Wrecking & Parts By: Tammy L. Marciel ACCORDING TO THE Monroe County, Florida request shall be subject to The vehicle(s) listed below will gives Notice of Foreclosure of As Deputy Clerk reuse by the County. DECLARATION OF be sold at public auction for Lien and intent to sell these PROTECTIVE COVENANTS, (a/k/a 202 West Canal Drive, cash at FLORIDA KEYS vehicles on 01/18/2012 9:00 SMITH, HIATT & DIAZ, P.A. Bid Security for the proposal, RESTRICTIONS AND TOWING INC., 1620 Overseas Key Largo, Florida 33037) AM at 111 US Highway 1 Attorneys for Plaintiff EASEMENTS OF VILLAGE AT / payable to Monroe County Hwy, Marathon FL 33050 at 107 Key West, Florida PO BOX 11438 Board of County HAWK’S CAY, A 8:00 AM on February 14, 2012 DATED this 28th day of 33040 pursuant to subsection Fort Lauderdale, FL WATERFRONT VACATION December, 2011. Commissioners in the amount in accordance to Florida 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. 33339-1438 of five percent (5%) of the HOME DEVELOPMENT, AS Statute Section 713.78 for Alex’s Auto Wrecking & Parts Telephone: (954) 564-0071 Proposal, must accompany RECORDED IN OFFICIAL unpaid towing & storage. Robert P. Peryam, Sheriff reserves the right to accept or RECORDS BOOK 1488, AT Monroe County, Florida each Proposal in accordance FLORIDA KEYS TOWING, reject any and/or all bids. Publish January 7, 11, 2012 with the Instructions to PAGE 190 OF THE PUBLIC INC. reserves the right to Florida Keys Keynoter Proposers. RECORDS OF MONROE accept or reject any and/or all BY: 2G2FS22S0S2230190 COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND bids. All vehicles/vessels are Rachelle Gates, Supervisor 1995 PONTIAC ANY AMENDMENTS Civil Process Division All proposals, including the sold as is. recommendation of the County THERETO, MORE KL1TD56637B077610 Ad/ 5872100 PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED Publish 12/31/11, 01/7/12, Administrator and the 1. 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A A A A A A A A A A A A 5, PAGE 82, IN SECTION 21, The date of first publication of having claims or demands TOWNSHIP 65 SOUTH, this notice is January 7, 2012. against decedent’s estate must RANGE 34 EAST, OF THE file their claims with this court PUBLIC RECORDS OF Personal Representative: WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER MONROE COUNTY, Eleanora K. Herzog THE DATE OF THE FIRST FLORIDA, AND BEING MORE 608 Verbenia St. PUBLICATION OF THIS PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED Satellite Beach, Florida 32937 NOTICE. BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: Attorney for Personal ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED COMMENCING AT THE Representative WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS CENTERLINE Richard E. Warner SET FORTH IN SECTION INTERSECTION OF GOLF Attorney for Personal 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA COURSE DRIVE AND DUCK Representative: PROBATE CODE WILL BE KEY DRIVE OF SAID PLAT, Florida Bar Number: 283134 FOREVER BARRED. BEAR NORTH 66 DEGREES RICHARD E WARNER, P.A. 56 MINUTES 00 SECONDS P.O. Box 501317 NOTWITHSTANDING THE EAST, ALONG THE 12221 Overseas Highway TIME PERIOD SET FORTH CENTERLINE OF GOLF Marathon, FL 33050 ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED COURSE DRIVE AND THE Telephone: (305) 743-6022 TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE NORTHEASTERLY Fax: (305) 743-6216 AFTER THE DECEDENT’S EXTENSION THEREOF, FOR E-Mail: DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. A DISTANCE OF 604.44 richard–rewarnerlaw.com FEET, TO A POINT, THENCE The date of first publication of BEAR SOUTH 09 DEGREES Publish January 7, 14, 2012 this notice is: January 7, 2012. 12 MINUTES 00 SECONDS Florida Keys Keynoter WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF MARSHALL KAPLAN 24.00 FEET, TO A POINT, / Personal Representative SAID POINT TO BE KNOWN Ad 6033100 17821 SW 84 Ave AS THE POINT OF Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 BEGINNING OF THE PARCEL NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR OF LAND HEREINAFTER QUALIFICATIONS Urban J. W. Patterson DESCRIBED; THENCE BEAR Attorney for Personal SOUTH 22 DEGREES 50 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Representative MINUTES 21 SECONDS that the Board of County Florida Bar No. 382035 EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF Commissioners of Monroe URBAN J. W. PATTERSON, 60.77 FEET, TO A POINT; County, Florida, hereby P.A. THENCE BEAR SOUTH 67 requests sealed ‘‘Statements of P.O. BOX 783 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 35 Qualifications’’ from artists or ISLAMORADA, FL 33036 SECONDS WEST, FOR A individuals interested in Telephone: 305-664-5065 A A A A DISTANCE OF 20.29 FEET, submitting artwork, and on TO A POINT; THENCE BEAR March 1, 2012 at 3:00 P.M. the Publish January 7, 14, 2012 NORTH 22 DEGREES 43 Monroe County Purchasing Florida Keys Keynoter MINUTES 36 SECONDS Office will open sealed WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF Statements of Qualifications for 60.79 FEET, TO A POINT; the following: THENCE BEAR NORTH 67 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 15 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES A A SECONDS EAST, FOR A BIANNUAL REQUEST MONROE COUNTY, DISTANCE OF 20.17 FEET, / BACK TO THE POINT OF FLORIDA Ad 6000900 BEGINNING. CONTAINING RFQ-ART-61-305-2012- AN AREA OF 1229.68 PUR/CV NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN SQUARE FEET, MORE OR that the undersigned, desiring LESS. Requirements for submission to engage in business under and the selection criteria may the fictitious name of College A person claiming an interest in be requested from of Marine Mammal the surplus from the sale, if any, DemandStar by Onvia at Professions located at 58091 other than the property owner www.demandstar.com OR Overseas Highway, in the as of the date of the lis pendens www.monroecountybids.com County of Monroe, in the City or call toll-free at of Grassy Key, Florida 33050 must file a claim within 60 days A A A A A A after the sale. 1-800-711-1712. The Public intends to register the said Record is available at the name with the Division of Dated this 16th day of Monroe County Purchasing Corporations of the Florida December, 2011. Office located at The Gato Department of State, Building, 1100 Simonton Tallahassee, Florida. DANNY L. KOLHAGE Street, Room 1-213, Key West, As Clerk of said Court Florida. Questions should be Dolphin Research Center, directed, in writing, to Elizabeth Inc. By Tammy L. Marciel Young, Executive Director, As Deputy Clerk Florida Keys Council of the Publish January 7, 2012 Arts, via email – Florida Keys Keynoter Is currently interviewing candidates If you are a person with director–keysarts.com ; by mail for the following positions: disability who needs any to Florida Keys Council of the accommodation in order to Arts, 1100 Simonton Street, particiate in court proceeding or Key West, FL 33040 or by fax to event, you are entitled, at no (305) 295-4372 OR to Donna FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER cost to you, to the provision of Bosold, Chair, Monroe County certain assistance. Please Art in Public Places via email – contact Cheryl Alfonso, 302 donna.bosold–att.net . All HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER Fleming Street, Key West, FL answers will be by Addenda. A A 33040, (305) 292-3423, at least BUSY BAIT SHOP looking for 7 days before your scheduled Artists who wish to be HVAC MECHANIC Energetic self-starter. court appearance, or considered must indicate their Experience and honesty a plus. immediately upon receiving interest by submitting two (2) Will train the right honest this notification if the time signed and dated original KITCHEN MECHANIC person. Apply in person 3740 before the scheduled sets of the written materials Overseas Hwy, Marathon. appearance is less than 7 days; plus five (5) copies and one REVENUE MANAGER if you are hearing or voice (1) set of visual materials in a CONCRETE INSPECTORS impaired call 711. sealed envelope marked on the No experience necessary, will outside, ‘‘Sealed Materials for train the right person. Fl. SOUS CHEF (SEASONAL) Submitted by: Biannual RFQ for Art in driver’s lic. and background Kahane & Associates, P.A. Public Places’’ addressed and check required. Pay based on 8201 Peters Road, Ste. 3000 delivered, either by person or exp. Prefer Marathon resident. Plantation, FL 33324 by mail, preferably by special Call for application, 743-5555 Don’t miss the opportunity to join a stable employer Telephone: (954) 382-3486 delivery, registered mail to: and community leader offering a professional Telefacsimile: (954) 382-5380 EXPERIENCED PAINTER Monroe County Good attitude, must have car. work environment and great benefits. Publish December 31, 2011; Purchasing Office Carpentry and concrete January 7, 2012 1100 Simonton Street, experience a plus. Florida Keys Keynoter Room 1-213 (305) 849-0293 Apply in person Monday - Thursday Key West, FL 33040 NAIL TECH, ESTHETICIAN & 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Phone: (305) 292-4466 HAIRDRESSER for Gioia’s Ad/ 6027100 Fax: (305) 292-4465 Hair & Nail Salon in Marathon. Located in Key Largo on N. County Rd 905 Rent, salary, commission, all IN THE CIRCUIT COURT All required materials must be options possible Call 289-0014 FOR MONROE COUNTY, received by the County Needed Responsible FLORIDA Purchasing Office before 3:00 For a full list of openings & to apply online visit: Reliable Lubrication Tech & PROBATE DIVISION P.M. on March 1, 2012. Any Sanitation Engineer including www.oceanreef.com/employment File No. 11-CP-264-K proposals received after this light Mechanical duties. Lower Keys date and time will be E.O.E./D.F.W.P. automatically rejected. Faxed REQUIRED: Driver’s license. REQUIRED: No dopers or IN RE: ESTATE OF or emailed proposals will also drunks. Serious inquiries only. JOSEPH FERRAINO be automatically rejected. 2525 Overseas Hwy, Marathon Deceased. Dated at Key West, Florida, this PHOTOGRAPHER P/T NOTICE TO CREDITORS 4th day of January, 2012. Our KW business is growing! We are looking for a wedding Coral Reef Park Co. The administration of the estate Monroe County specialty photographer to of Joseph Ferraino, deceased, Purchasing Department handle overflow for us. Exp’d or whose date of death was a really good amateur looking August 28, 2011, and the last Publish January 7, 2012 to learn. You must have digital John Pennekamp Division four digits of whose social Florida Keys Keynoter SLR camera w/flash. Exc. pay security number are 7565, is per wedding. Apply on-line Is seeking: pending in the Circuit Court for only: wedding.photographer.- Monroe County, Florida, No. 6033200 wanted–gmail.com. Please Probate Division, the address attach recent photos. Reservationist of which is 500 Whitehead IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Veterinary Technician Snorkel Boat Dive Master Street, Key West, Florida FOR MONROE COUNTY, 33040. The names and needed, compassionate animal FLORIDA lover with good people skills Scuba Instructor (Padi Certified) addresses of the personal PROBATE DIVISION representative and the needed for busy practice in Marathon. Full time, must be Snorkel Boat Captain personal representative’s File No. 44-2011-CP-116-P attorney are set forth below. able to work evenings and Division Probate weekends. Experience (Must be Dive Master Certified) preferred. Good wages and All creditors of the decedent IN RE: ESTATE OF benefits. Call Marathon and other persons having LEONARD M. ROBERTS, Veterinary Hospital at claims or demands against Deceased. 305-743-7099. Kayak Guide / Water Craft Supervisor decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Preferably paddle sports be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE The administration of the estate industries certified) LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER of LEONARD M. ROBERTS, THE TIME OF THE FIRST deceased, whose date of death PUBLICATION OF THIS was September 17, 2011; File NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER Number 44-2011-CP-116-P, is THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A pending in the Circuit Court for COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON Monroe County, Florida, Pickup Applications at THEM.

Probate Division, the address A A of which is 88820 Overseas All other creditors of the Highway, Plantation Key, FL Ranger’s Station decedent and other persons 33070. The names and having claims or demands addresses of the personal against decedent’s estate must representative and the (305-451-6301) file their claims with this court personal representative’s WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER attorney are set forth below. THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS All creditors of the decedent NOTICE. and other persons having

A A claims or demands against ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED decedent’s estate, on whom a WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS copy of this notice is required to Community Health of South SET FORTH IN SECTION be served must file their claims 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA Florida, Inc. (CHI), private with this court WITHIN THE non-profit corp., has 3 positions PROBATE CODE WILL BE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER FOREVER BARRED. for: Dental Assistant, F/T; THE TIME OF THE FIRST Pharmacuetical Tech F/T; PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTWITHSTANDING THE RN, P/T at our Marathon NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER Center. Competitive salary & TIME PERIODS SET FORTH THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED excellent benefits. E.O.E. COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON Apply in person, email, call or TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE THEM. AFTER THE DECEDENT’S fax resume to: CHI, 10300 SW DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. 216 St., Miami, Fl 33190; All other creditors of the Phone (305) 252-4872; Fax decedent and other persons (305) 254-4987 or email THamilton–hcnetwork.org. Keynoter KeysNet.com Saturday, January 7, 2012 7A

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A A A A A A A A A A A A TRAIL RANGERS REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES - RN The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail (FKOHT), is seeking 2 Trail Rangers to perform trail maintenance and operational duties. We are searching for an energetic individual to provide clinical oversight to Plantation Key Nursing Ability to operate and maintain landscaping and miscellaneous field equipment. Ability/skill center skilled within Monroe County. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to QA, auditing to operate and pull trailers a must. Duties to include, but not limited to, mowing, cleaning charts/ MDS/ triple check and acting as a resource consultant to facility DON etc... and maintaining trail, and daily trash pickup. Trail Ranger to work independently and with others. Position requires daily contact with co-workers, community, and recreational The qualified applicant will maintain a FL - RN license with a strong LTC regulatory background. users. Reporting location Key Largo and Islamorada. Work area is from Key Largo to Key Previous DON or Regional Consultant experience is required. CDONA certification is desirable. West. Extensive driving requires valid driver's license. This is a non-benefit position. It is This position reports directly to the Executive Director. This position requires hands on approach, an outside, 4-day work week of 10 hour days. Some weekends and evenings may be in addition to working with the DON of center. required. Must submit State of Florida job application (resume can be attached but is not required) to: [email protected], or mail to 3 La Croix Court, Key Largo, FL Please submit your resume and letter of interest to: [email protected] 33037, or fax 305-853-3574. For more information call 305-853-3571. Deadline for receipt of applications is Monday, January 16, 2012, 4:00 p.m. EOE/AA - Drug Free Workplace - Level 2 Live Scan / e-Verification.

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BOOK KEEPING Come join our great team and take part of our future at the newly renovated: Forest Tek Lumber is now accepting applications for fulltime employment in our book keeping department.86268 Must be familiar with A/P, A/R and general2 x 3.0 (42.5098)ledger. Experience with 632517 notice to owners and collectionsBOOKKEEPER a plus. Applicant must posses superior computerFOREST TEK skills, LUMBER>> be dependable and be able to multi-taskK0260GENERAL/MISCELLANEOUS in a fast paced environment. Now accepting applications for: Benefits include competitive pay, insurance, vacation and sick pay and paid holidays. Please fax resumes to 305.852.1768 or e-mail to [email protected]. Cook E.O.E. Servers Banquet Houseman Front Office Manager PT Security We offer competitive wages. To apply go to: www.hershacareers.com For any questions please contact Shelby Valles @ 305-433-9937 DFWP & EOE

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Accounting86357 Clerk 2 x 5.0 (70.8627) Flexible 625036Schedules ACCOUNTING CLERK (AM/PM ISLAMORADAAvailable), FISH CO. ExcellentK0280RESTAURANTS/BARS/HOTELS Benefits (Medical, Dental, 401K, & Holidays) NOW HIRING Apply @ Restaurant Administrative Office TOM THUMB DIETARY AID 81532 Overseas Hwy., MM 81.5 Bayside Food Stores, Inc. Exceptional Living, Exceptional People Islamorada, Fl 33036 Offers the following positions in NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE MONROE COUNTY Plantation Key Nursing Center located in * Managers & Manager Trainees Tavernier, is seeking a full time Dietary Aid. Equal Opportunity Employer * Assistant Managers We offer a benefits program. Drug Free Workplace Three shifts available: * Store Clerks 6am to 2pm To apply for the position, please submit your resume to 2pm to 10pm [email protected] 10pm to 6am To apply please call 786-295-5307 and ask for Ken Lee A A A A A premiere resort in Islamorada is We will train. interviewing for the following position No experience needed. NOW HIRING Competitive wages and benefits. DFWP. E.O.E. RECEPTIONIST Front Desk Exceptional Living, Exceptional People Housekeeper

A A A A Plantation Key Nursing Center is seeking full time NOW HIRING Receptionist. Must have great customer service Must be experienced, flexible, and be able to skills, phone educate, computer knowledge work weekends and holidays. ADMISSION COORDINATOR a must, able to multitask. To apply for the position, please submit your The selected candidate will enjoy a friendly work place Exceptional Living, Exceptional People resume and salary requirements to where smiles are part of the uniform, competitive wages [email protected] Plantation Key Nursing Center is seeking full time and an excellent benefits pkg. Admission Coordinator. Must have good people and customer service skills, computer knowledge Apply in person MM 83.5 a must, detail orientated, Bilingual a plus. To apply for the position, please submit your LOGO 86440 resume and salary requirements to Error:We 1are looking for experienced candidates to join our [email protected] professional team. We offer health insurance, 401K and friendly working environment. We are looking for exceptional people to fill the following positions. FT Front Desk Agent A A A A PT Night Auditor ADMINISTRATIVE ASST. Experienced Admin. Asst. Make BIG FT Room Attendants needed to support mgmnt. staff $$$$ AND 86440 at Key Largo resort. Good 2 x 3.0 (42.5098) communication & organization Bartender, Dancers FT Administrative Assistant skills, MS Office proficiency, 628734 HR knowledge required. Servers & Security Experienced admin asst neededOCEAN to POINTE support VARIOUS mgmt staff at Bilingual preferred. Please Key Largo resort. Good communicationPROVIDENT MANAGEMEN & organization skills, submit resume to: Housing available K0280RESTAURANTS/BARS/HOTELS keysemployer–yahoo.com. MS Office proficiency, HR knowledge required. Monday - Saturday Bilingual preferred. EXPERIENCED HELP ONLY • Breakfast Cook Call Mr Ford Apply in person at 500 Burton Drive, Suite 5216, MM 92.5 • Prep Cook • Line Cook • Host/Hostess 664-4335 Tavernier, FL 33070 or fax resume to (305) 853-5109 • Waitstaff We are an Equal Opportunity Employer • Bartender WOODY’S MM82 A A A A • Bus Person • GOODLIFE ORGANIC JUICE Housekeeper needed for 16 IMMEDIATE HIRING RESORT HELP Front of House Managers FRONT DESK CLERK • Dining Room Captains Immediate openings Apply in person: BAR & DELI hiring Counter unit motel in middle Keys • • Varied schedule, appx 35 hrs Person & Assistant Manager. with housing available for one Breakfast Servers Front Desk Reservations Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, 7 per week. Some computer • Dinner Food Runners Marathon 797-1707 Blvd, Marathon. Apply in person, 51870 person only. Must be exp. and knowledge. English speaking. Overseas Hwy, Marathon. have references. Non-smoker HIDEAWAY CAFE - Call Call 743-5246 or apply in Robert at 289-1554 between only. 305-393-2238 or e-mail SERVERS person 7050 O/S Hwy, Mthn. 10am-noon for appointment. resume to longkeygal–aol.com F/T, P/T, days and evenings. Please apply during business hours, Key Colony Inn, Key Colony Beach. 8B Saturday, January 7, 2012 KeysNet.com Keynoter

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great candidate to fill the A A following position. 1 x 2.0 (28.3333) next to Hospital 612347 Built Out Restaurant 225 EFI Mercury Janitor FRED’S BEDS Long shaft, under 500 hours. FRED’S BEDS>> Prime location! $3000. Ready to go with all gear. 508-922-1010 Ability to work outdoors required. K0590MISCELLANEOU Built Out Qualified candidate will be Ice Cream Parlor: responsible for the upkeep Located directly next

A A of public areas. to B&B Theaters BEAUTIFUL WET SLIP MM50 Apply in person at Retail Spaces Gulfside, Marathon 500 Burton Drive, Suite 5216, A A 850 - 4,200 SF Deep water access & canal G $250/mo. No liveaboards. MM 92.5 Tavernier, FL 33070 Commodore Realty or fax resume to (305) 853-5109 Water included. 305-923-3156 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer 305-365-2600 BOAT SLIP FOR RENT MM 99 OCEANSIDE $10 ft. Up to 40 ft. No liveaboards. Water & Electric. (305) 942-3055

A A A A DRY SLIP B-RACK MARATHON 1 BR, Park AT VACA CUT, Model RV. Fla room, 30’ dock, THE BOAT HOUSE. air, furnished. $1100/mo., plus 33’x10’. In & outs included. lot fee & util. 305-289-0540 $250/mo. 630-947-4344 MARATHON large 1 BR, MARATHON Private owner at w/add’l 10x24 enclosed room. Boat House/Coral Lagoon, Everything furn, incl. WiFi, 40’ wet slip for rent, includes cable, gated commty, security. elec & water. Also avail dry rack Pets OK. $855/mo. 289-1024 in boat barn. 305-289-0064 MM 106 - 3BR/2.5BA WANTED- DOCKAGE Key Largo, Pets OK, A A for nice 30ft. sailboat. Fenced backyard. Non-live aboard. ANNUAL GALWAY BAY $2000 per mo. F/L/S. Port Largo area. MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE Call 305-451-4502 305-394-3015 Sat only, 1/7, 8am to 11am. 3BR / 2BA GORGEOUS BAY 1361 O/S Hwy, Marathon. VIEW. Key Largo Village. 2 Lots of good stuff! marinas & private beach. Furn.

A A BIG YARD SALE All Util. incl. Avail. monthly Dec 706 Copa D’ Oro, Flamingo - Apr. Call Dino, 954-647-2576 20 FT. PUSH POLE Island, Mrthn. Lots of fishing & boat stuff, tools, misc. Pressure Kevlar, excellent washer (BRWN. A512ga 3 in.) condition, $350. Sat., Jan 7th, 8-2. A A Call 305-664-9760 MM 58 Grassy Key A CUTE LARGE, CLEAN 1BD neighborhood sale APT overlooking canal. Close 100 B Lobster certs Guns, knives, ammo, fishing to beach & high school in $100 each, cash only.

tackle, boating equip, kayak, Marathon. Pet ok. $900/mo. A A A A Beat the Feburary deadline! canoe. 500 pcs. Costume 305-481-7554 305-393-2515 jewelry, nautical, tools, ROCK HARBOR MM 98 2/1 A MOVE IN NOW from $250 upstairs duplex. New tile flrs, AA Dave buys permits furniture, antiques, 20 carousel week. MARATHON. Weekly horses, manequin parts, turbo wooded lot, lg front porch, no So Atlantic Snapper, Grouper, or monthly. Fully furnished. pets/smkg. Credit check req. Gulf Reef, K/Mack, Shark, charged Subaru Baja, lawn All utilities, cable & free WI FI furniture and much more. $950/mo, F/L/S. 305-394-0873 Sword, Tuna. included. 305-289-0800 $$$ in 48 hours! 904-262-2869 Sat 7am, Sun 8am. 57733 1BR/1BA. APT. MORTON ST. 305-849-4113 KEY COLONY BEACH, 9TH

A A MM 97.8 Oceanside. St. 2/2, ground level, full size Quiet location, No smkng. AAAA Sat Jan 7 at 8 am; 300 10th St, W/D, 37’ dock. Available Jan WORK ON THE OCEAN $850/mo. F/L/S. All types of permits for sale!! KCB. Pull-down stairs, queen 15th. 305-289-0064 Cabana Breezes now hiring: bedroom suite, twin bed, Call 305-942-8367 Rock Shrimp, King Fish, S • Servers • Bar Back lamps, printers, household MM 28 AAtlantictlantic Snapper, Grouper, Gulf • Busser • Food Runner items, bedding, and much more Furn effcy, for one fragrace free 6 Pack reef & pelagic, Apply 401 E. Ocean Dr., KCB. person. Long term. Commercial Gulf Reef Fish, $650/mo, utilities included ‡ A A Gulf Snapper IFQ’s, Long Line $400 deposit. 872-4042 Pkg. Many other permits avail. IMMACULATE 2BR HOME A A We buy, sell & broker all types

A A MARATHON 1 BR, 1 BA, Big Pine, pvt room/bath, & pvt of permits. Call before you buy PIANO YAMAHA, MODEL at 937 107th St. Unfurnished, entrance. No drug use or pets. or sell! Please call for prices. P22. Dark oak, upright, nice area. $950/mo., ‡ util. Ref’s req. $575 mo, sec, share Licensed & Bonded. All permits

AAAA excellent condition! Great F/L/S. Avail 2/1/12. Call 305- utils. Avail 1/15. Call 304-5192 guaranteed valid for transfer, Experienced Carpenter/ Christmas gift. $2500. Buyer 743-9644 for appt, M-F, 9-5. many ref’s avail. John Potts Jr. Handyman of 25 years, in all must move. 305-394-0873 MARATHON 321-784-5982, 321-302-3630 phases of repairs and www.shipsusa.com remodeling, looking to Private Collector Wants 1 BR in one half duplex. A A relocate to the Keys from North Rolex Dive watches and Pilot $775/mo. F/L/S. Please call ALUMINUM TANDEM Carolina. Looking for that Watches. Old model Military 743-2300. KEY LARGO MM96. Ocean BOAT TRAILER side. Direct ocean access certain someone who may be in clocks & watches. MARATHON 2 BR, 1 BA Fits up to 23’ boat. $750. w/Ocean views! Furn, 3br, 2ba / need of my services as well as Call 305-743-4578 waterfront unfurn duplex. All Located at MM99. a place to live for myself and my 2br, 2ba. Seasonal or annual. 305-942-3055 USED APPLIANCES & tile, W/D hkup, dockage. Bike Call 786-258-3127 wife of 25 years. Ready to FURNITURE We buy & sell. to beach! $1150/mo, F/L, $500 I NEED A SINGLE SOUTH move as early as April 2012. Byars Used Furniture sec. dep. 718-428-1374 MARATHON lrg 1 BR mobile ATLANTIC SNAPPER / Call William at (828)312-1929 home in gated community. & Appliances, 2771 O/S Hwy, MARATHON 2 BR, 2 BA GROUPER PERMIT. chopki–charter.net on Add’l 10x24 enclosed room. Marathon. 743-6506 canal, furn or unfurn, W/D. $15,000 cash, Corp.? Dave 100 Ton Licensed Boat Sleeps 6. Top notch security. 904-262-2869, 904-708-0893 $2200/mo incl util. 1st & last mo $1075/mo. 305-289-1024 Captain Looking For Work. rent req’d. 305-879-5004 or Liveaboard Docks Marathon, Clean cut, dependable & 305-879-6666 MM 93 OCEANVIEW HOUSE covered deck area, pvt bath punctual. Capt. Mike Spurlock, 3BR/2BA w/ Dock. Completely MARATHON house. Free W/D for residents. Big Pine. 970-260-5443 furnished inside/outside, pool 12 mo’s for the price of 10! Efficiency. Tiled floors, big table, grill, W/D, A/C. No smkng yard. $600/mo ‡ utilities. Check with us 1st! 731-3386 Avail. now. 954-444-2417 A A 305-797-9132 MARATHON - Commercial MARATHON STUDIO lot with dock and boat slip for , MM 25 sale. $225,000. Possible owner Seasonal furnished, or long 20’ dockage, A/C, full kitchen, ‡ A A financing. Call 305-743-7938 term unfurn. 2/2. Deep water full bath, tiled. $850/mo util dock. $ depends on terms. MM48. 561-212-6563 MTHN-Marine Storage: boats, A A

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100 years later, train’s legacy remains alist realized his railroad needed to reach lions of dollars later, Flagler, on Jan. 22, done for the road. Henry Flagler rode into Key West as the U.S. port closest to the 1912, rode his own railcar all the way “If nothing else, the railroad probably Key West Jan. 22, 1912 Panama Canal, under construction in through the Keys (although final construc- moved Keys society a step forward by roughly the same timeframe as the Key tion on the railroad would last several more about 20 years,” Wilkinson said. “Where By KEVIN WADLOW West Extension of his railroad. years). would the water pipeline and electric lines Senior Staff Writer Building a railroad across more than “The railroad connected the Keys to the gone if they couldn’t hang them off [email protected] 100 miles over swamp, thickly wooded mainland for the first time,” Monroe Flagler’s bridges?” islands and, most dauntingly, seemingly County Public Library historian Tom Wilkinson speculated the cost of build- Henry Morrison Flagler neither created unbridgeable miles of open ocean had Hambright said. “That probably never ing U.S. 1 without Flagler’s advance work nor discovered the Florida Keys. occurred to Flagler years before, said Jerry would have happened had it not been for would have made it an expensive drive. Yet after Flagler gave his famous Wilkinson, founder and president of the Henry Flagler. It took his private money to “The highway toll would have been much instructions to his railroad builders — “Go Upper Keys Historical Preservation do that. Who else could? No one could higher and lasted a lot longer.” to Key West” — the islands would be for- Society. come close.” ever and irreversibly altered. Corporate records show Flagler raised Key West gave travelers a destination Commerce grows Enriched by a mostly successful busi- the topic at an 1893 board meeting, three but the Southernmost City already was Marathon largely evolved as a railroad ness career capped by his stewardship of years before the Florida East Coast known. It was the third-largest city in work camp, later becoming a major freight the Standard Oil monolith, Flagler, in his Railway had reached the fledgling commu- Florida in 1905 with a vibrant cigar indus- and passenger port for shipping commerce 50s, turned to building resorts along nity that would become Miami. try and military installations. “Key West with Cuba. Florida’s east coast and running the Florida “How would he have that vision?” was a boom town,” Hambright said. Hundreds of railroad cars laden with East Coast Railway so vacationers could Wilkinson, a Flagler re-enactor, still won- “The railroad opened the Keys to civi- pineapples, molasses and sugar rolled off reach them. ders. lization and enterprise,” Wilkinson said. ships and onto a long railroad pier extend- Flagler held a shipping business as part Construction began on the Key West “Eventually the road was going to be built, of his personal empire. The canny industri- Extension in 1905. Seven years and mil- but Flagler’s railroad got a lot of the work G See Railroad, 2C

FLAGLER CENTENNIAL FLAGLER CENTENNIAL Historian recounts lifelong love Marathon was key International University and Bramson opens Barry University) confesses construction site exhibit, speaks a lifelong love of railroads. course, but it would have He came to Miami in Shipping hub been located just beyond in Key West 1947 and remembers accom- where the Marathon Yacht panying his father to the and rail head The Greatest Railroad Club now sits on 33rd Buena Vista Yard, which Street bayside. Story Ever Told: Henry was the main railroad’s hub preceded K.W. Flagler & the Florida East Indeed, without rail- near downtown Miami. Keynoter Staff road magnate Henry Coast Railway’s Key West “For three years, every Extension, by Seth Bramson. Flagler’s grand vision, Sunday my father and I There are plenty of sto- Marathon would not have The History Press. 160 would visit the yard and pages. ries about how Marathon even existed. climb all over the steam got its name. Historian and Few remember that for By WAYNE MARKHAM locomotives. And not once author Dan Gallagher says a period in the early did anyone ever chase us [email protected] the real story is far better 1900s, Marathon was the away or ask what we were than any of the made-up southernmost passenger doing there,” he said. ones. and shipping port in the Bramson never forgot In the wee hours of the In his book “Florida’s U.S., Gallagher said. that early fascination with Great Ocean Railway: Flagler’s engineers morning, Miami author Seth railroads and “in May 1957 Bramson took a phone call Building the Key West built a mile-long dock off walked into the F.E.C. ticket Extension,” he gives Knight’s Key with a that still gives him shivers office in downtown Miami nearly 25 years later. credit for the name to steamer and train termi- and asked for timetables. New York playwright nal that handled massive The avowed railroad That’s how it all started.” fanatic and historian was Witter Bynner, who came numbers of ships and to at the invita- goods between Marathon appearing on a Miami radio Big collection talk show; the subject was tion of J.R. Parrott, who and Cuba. Fifty-six years later, he happened to be Florida “No one alive remem- Miami history, and a caller describes himself as the phoned in and asked to East Coast Railway presi- bers seeing “senior collector of F.E.C. dent and general manag- Harbor filled with nearly speak to Bramson. railways, Florida transporta- “In that soft, sweet er. 100 construction vessels, tion memorabilia, Miami “Parrot invited Bynner or when Hog Key was Florida cracker accent, a memorabilia and Floridiana voice said: ‘Hello Mr. on a trip to the Keys ‘to the site of the biggest in America.” plot stations for the rail- machine shop and marine Bramson, my name is Among his prized posses- Margaret Grutzbach, and we road,’ ” Gallagher writes repair center ever seen in sions: The only bridge “When asked to generate the Keys,” Gallagher came [to Miami] in 1906 show, Grutzbach delivered and Historical Society at the builder’s plate from the old when I was 6 years old.’ ” a name for the station at writes. the stunner: She had kept Custom House, 281 Front St. in Key Vaca, Bynner pro- From 1908 to 1916, Thus began an odyssey her father’s journals and his The exhibit opens on Jan. Marathon. He also has near- recounted in Bramson’s lat- posed the name Marathon was headquar- photos taken during con- 22 — marking the 100th ly a dozen railroad uniforms Marathon, inspired by a ters for Flagler’s Key est book, “The Greatest struction. anniversary of Flagler’s complete with the original Railroad Story Ever Told: passage from Byron: West Extension Recalling that moment arrival on the first train to buttons and insignia, along ‘The mountains look on Construction Division, Henry Flagler & the Florida more than 25 years later, reach the Southernmost City. with two dozen passenger East Coast Railway’s Key Marathon — and headed by William J. Bramson’s voice takes on a Bramson will deliver a train hats worn by the vari- Marathon looks on the Krome, who remained as West Extension.” hurried and excited pace, lecture on the remarkable ous crew members. As Bramson discovered sea.’ ” chief engineer for the recreating the excitement he story of Flagler and the rail- He also has thousands of In a recent interview, Florida East Coast live while on the air with felt at the “stunning news” road he took to the sea in a other historic artifacts and Grutzbach, she was the Gallagher reveals another Railway until 1919. delivered in the wee hours talk sponsored by the memorabilia — a private bit of sleuthing he’s Construction workers daughter of Frank Rogers — of that 11 p.m.-5 a.m. call-in Friends of the Key West collection larger than the Henry Flagler’s chief stew- turned up about this peri- were initially housed in radio program. Library. That presentation is holdings kept by the state od in Marathon’s earliest tents built at Pull-And- ard on the construction of Some of those photos on Jan. 23 at The Studios of museum or even those the Key West Extension. Her days: Bynner stayed at Be-Dammed Creek, along with other Key West (for a complete owned by the Flagler the Marathon Hotel, which is now known as father was the first railroad memorabilia from the list of Flagler centennial Museum in Palm Beach. official to greet Flagler when which was the only Vaca Cut. Florida East Coast Railway’s events, go to 4C). The history professor hostelry in the Middle “The first store the first train arrived in Key early history are on loan Bramson, a college pro- proudly says that he holds West on Jan. 22, 1912. Keys in 1907. from Bramson and part of an fessor and author (he teach- G And then, on that radio It’s long gone, of See Marathon, 3C exhibit at the Key West Art es history at Florida G See History, 3C 2C Saturday, January 7, 2012 KeysNet.com L’Attitudes

FLAGLER CENTENNIAL Museum shows ‘Speedway’ exhibition to Sunshine” has its offi- Original cial opening Jan. 22 at silver, china the Custom House, 281 Front St., Key West. on display The exhibit introduces the Florida East Coast Once called the Eighth Railway workers, cooks, Wonder of the World, doctors, wives and chil- Henry Flagler’s railroad dren who came to Key that went to sea is the West to build the Key focus of the Key West West Extension, helping Art and Historical to create a marvel of Society’s main exhibit. modern engineering. “Flagler’s Speedway Several renderings and artifacts from the museum’s permanent col- lection and Florida East Coast Railway memora- Henry Flagler’s train car arrives in Key West on Jan. 22, 1912. The next day, a parade through the city celebrated the bilia from collector Seth landmark achievement. Bramson are on display, including a Florida East Coast Railway conduc- Groundwork laid for the future tor’s uniform, right down to the original cap and From Railroad, 1C true. uniform buttons. “Flagler predicted Key China, silver and serv- ing into the Atlantic Ocean, West would have a popula- ing pieces are displayed near what is now the 33rd tion of 50,000 by 1930,” along with several Street area. Manufactured Hambright said. “It didn’t 91298 Overseas Hwy, menus, “Havana Special” goods went to Cuba. make any significant change Tavernier, Florida 33070 stationery used in the It was no accident that in the population.” lounge cars, and the orig- the Key West Extension had NOW ALL DIGITAL! inal bridge plate from the the same railroad track ‘Cutting edge’ old Seven Mile Bridge, gauge as Cuba, Hambright The Depression and col- Check movies and dating back to 1911. noted. lapse of both the cigar Museum hours are By the late 1920s, industry and Cuban trade show times at our 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For Marathon pioneer William sent Key West’s population WEBSITE more information, call Parrish created a commer- into a tailspin. “The local 295-6616. cial fishing industry by turn- joke was that after the rail- www.bbtheatres.com ing railroad buildings into road came, it was the first or to call our fish houses and docking good way to get off the 24 HOUR MOVIE KEYS fishing boats where island,” Hambright said. steamships once tied up. Still, many ramifications Henry Flagler sits by tracks at one of the Florida Keys’ HOTLINE NET Dan Gallagher, a Middle of the Key West Extension railroad stations,apparently waiting for the train to arrive. Keys historian, said: “Best remain a century later. 853-7003 .COM of all, there was a train to One of the first U.S. But the Seven Mile in thousands of workers take fish to market.” Navy air stations was built Bridge and the other remain- every year, had to give them The railroad hastened the on Key West’s Trumbo ing oceanic spans from the a place to live and bring demise of the Keys agricul- Point in 1918, on land rent- last century also remind fresh water from the tural economy (which gave ed from the railroad. The what can be accomplished Everglades.” Plantation Key its name) but railroad also made it easier with manual labor and prim- “Everything they needed business already was in for the military to reach Key itive construction equip- — equipment, cement from decline, Keys historians West. ment. Germany, rock from New said. “That was pretty new “It was cutting-edge York — all had to be The mainstay pineapple stuff then,” Hambright said. engineering and an incredi- brought in. It had to get here plantations in the Upper “Aviation was only about 10 ble undertaking,” Hambright at the right time in an era Keys had been hurt by a years old at the time. So we said. “There was nothing with no cell phones or com- 1909-10 blight, Wilkinson might not have the Key here but mud. They brought puters. It’s amazing.” said. West Naval Air Station if “Cuba’s pineapples were not for Flagler.” better and cheaper,” Massive filling of wet- Hambright said. lands and using dirt to close Accuracy first Keys farmers tried natural gaps between the switching to winter vegeta- islands affected the environ- From History, 1C and freight traffic no longer bles, but farmers in Dade ment. justified the cost of main- County beat them to it since “It created big dams in the distinction — since 1996 taining the Key West they had new access to rail- places and probably caused — of being one of two offi- Extension,” he said. road shipping, too. a lot of wildlife destruction,” cial company historians for After the 1935 storm hit, “The railroad carried a Wilkinson said. “We proba- an American railway (the the company did restore 40 lot of stuff into and out of bly haven’t seen the end of other concentrates on Union miles of shoo-fly track (i.e., the Keys but most of the the environmental effects. Pacific history). temporary track) and used business was with Cuba,” “Maybe Hurricane Bramson gets upset that to remove its rolling Wilkinson said. “There was Wilma [in 2005] wouldn’t whenever others write about stock — cars and engines — a limit on how much the have caused so much dam- the Florida East Coast from the Keys. railroad could move effec- age if the surge had been Railway and make a com- “They didn’t get it back tively within the Keys.” able to flow around the mon first-timers mistake, by putting it on a car ferry,” The Keys railroad islands in a natural pattern.” erroneously referring to it as Bramson explains, adding enjoyed a heyday of only A major project related to the Florida East Coast that the Port of Miami and about two decades. The sys- the recent construction of Railroad. It’s “railway” — Port Everglades in Fort tem was financially hurting the new Jewfish Creek always has been — and a Lauderdale didn’t have car before the 1935 Labor Day Bridge was removing fill in historian like Bramson is ferry docks until sometime hurricane destroyed it. Lake Surprise to restore the quick to call out any trans- later. Not all predictions came natural water exchange. gressors. That and many other He also takes issue with anecdotes of history and the many stories told about how Flagler’s vision helped the Labor Day 1935 hurri- reshape the Keys will be Keys Movie Times cane and the railroad pulling shared with audiences at up stakes. Bramson’s three Keys Regal Cinemas The truth of the matter: appearances during the The company had been in Flagler 100th anniversary Searstown, Key West, 294-0000 bankruptcy since 1931, and observances. For more All shows that start before 4 p.m play only on weekends. economic conditions were information, go to The Devil Inside (R): 1:25, 4:30, 7:45, and 9:55p.m. such “the passenger traffic www.FlaglerKeys100.com War Horse (PG-13): 12:50, 3:50, 7:00, and 10:15p.m. We Bought a Zoo (PG): 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, and 10:00p.m. Girl With Dragon Tattoo (R): 1:00, 4:20, and 7:40p.m. Marathon Community Cinema Mission: Impossible (PG-13):1:10,4:10,7:20,and 10:10p.m. my week with Sherlock Holmes (PG-13): 1:05, 4:05, 7:10, and 10:05p.m. MERILYN Tropic Cinema Starring: Michelle Williams, 416 Eaton St., Key West, 295-9493 Eddie Redmayne and My Week With Marilyn R: 2:00, 4:15, 6:30, and 8:45p.m. Kenneth Branagh The Descendants R: 1:45, 4:00, 6:15, and 8:30p.m. Rated: R Being Elmo: PG: 4:00pm Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life:1:30, 6:00, and 8:30p.m. Showtimes: Hotel Rwanda PG-13: 6:00pm Fri - Thurs 7:00 & 9:30 • Sat & Sun 2:00, 7:00 & 9:30 Coming Soon Tavernier Towne PG-13 Marathon Community Cinema 91298 Overseas Highway, Bayside 1/13 • Sherlock Holmes 5101 Overseas Highway, Marathon, 743-0288 Phone: 743-0288 • Hearing Assistance Now Available My Week With Marilyn R:Weekdays: 7:00 and 9:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 2:00, 7:00 and 9:30 p.m.

Tavernier Towne Cinema Tavernier Mall,Tavernier, 853-7003 War Horse (PG-13):1:15, 4:35, and 7:40p.m. We Bought a Zoo (PG):1:05, 4:05, 6:50, and 9:35p.m. The Girl With Dragon Tattoo (R)1:10, 4:30, and 7:50p.m. Mission: Impossible (PG-13):1:00, 4:00, 7:00, and 10:00p.m. Sherlock Holmes (PG-13):1:20, 4:10, 7:05, and 9:55p.m. L’Attitudes KeysNet.com Saturday, January 7, 2012 3C

FLAGLER CENTENNIAL Communitywide book read honors Flagler island’s 100th anniversary comments to the One Island Library hosts observances of the train’s One Book blog at the author of arrival in Key West. www.oneislandone Flagler rode the first pas- book.blogspot.com. ‘Last Train’ senger train into the South- The schedule calls for ernmost City on Jan. 22, reading about 50 pages a Last Train to Paradise: 1912, an event that historians week, finishing up the week Henry Flagler and the later characterized as life- before Standiford will be at Spectacular Rise and Fall changing for the island city. the library. The author will of the Railroad that Crossed “I’m very much honored also do a book signing at an Ocean, by Les to have ‘LTTP’ chosen as Key West Island Books, 513 Standiford. Three Rivers this year’s One Island One 1/2 Fleming St., on Feb. 26. Press. 288 pages. Book,” Standiford said. “I’ve One Island One Book been in love with the Keys marks its third year in 2012. “Last Train to Paradise” and Key West since my first Previous programs have author Les Standiford is the visit nearly 30 years ago. focused on “The Last Resort” inaugural guest for the 2012 Writing the book was a joy by Alison Lurie (2011) and One Island One Book pro- and the warm reception it has “To Have and Have Not” by gram at the Key West library. received — from Conchs and Ernest Hemingway (2010). Standiford, who heads the non-Conchs alike — has For more information Creative Writing Program at been especially gratifying.” about One Island One Florida International The library, 710 Fleming Book, check the blog at University, will speak at the St., is hosting an online www.oneislandonebook library on Feb. 27. His book read-along as part of the .blogspot.com, or contact about Henry Flagler and the program. Beginning Jan. Kris Neihouse, circulation Florida East Coast Railway’s 22, all are invited to start librarian, at neihouse-kris@ monumental engineering feat reading “Last Train to monroecounty-fl.gov or was picked as part of the Paradise” and post their 292-3595

Kegs of beer are among the goods that came through the Marathon construction docks. Marathon was a base camp

From Marathon, 3C appeared in Marathon in 1909, a commissary for the F.E.C. workers,” Gallagher writes. “Also, that month, the first post office was established in Marathon.” In those days, Marathon even had a “Broadway,” Gallagher notes. It was a wooden boardwalk that connected the major buildings built near the wye track, near what is now 33rd Street bayside. On Jan. 22, 1908, pas- senger trains began run- This is the Marathon Hotel, the Middle Keys’ only public ning on a regular schedule lodging back in 1907. At the time, Marathon was the main from Miami to the base for construction of the Key West Extension. Knight’s Key Dock, Gallagher notes, adding: “The new mess hall structure.” “This was four years served meals, and visits By the late 1920s, before the rail line would slept in a comfortable Marathon pioneer William reach Key West.” hotel. There were daily Parrish created a commer- This quote from steamer trips from cial fishing industry by “Marathon: Heart of the Knight’s Key Dock to turning railroad buildings Key West Extension” cap- Key West, and weekend into fish houses and tures the bustle: trips to Havana. Special docked fishing boats “By mid-1909, the excursions also came where steamships once town of Marathon was a down from Miami to tied up. community of the profes- Marathon for day and “Best of all,” Gallagher sional engineers, account- overnight visits at a round said, “there was a train to ants and upper manage- trip cost of $1 per per- take fish to market.” ment of the F.E.C. son.” All that changed, of Railway. Many had pri- “Marathon would have course, by 1935 when the vate houses. Electric been developed a whole Labor Day hurricane lights were everywhere, lot slower,” Gallagher changed the course of the sewage system was said. “There was actually Keys history and ended complete, and toilets and nothing here, no buildings the life of the Key West showerhouses were work- or people at all, until Extension. ing. Flagler built the infra-

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FLAGLER CENTENNIAL Readings, re-enactments, gala and more on tap Keys pull out all stops for anniversary Virtually the entire Florida Keys will participate in 100th anniversary events that commemorate Henry Flagler’s arrival on the first train to Key West on Jan. 22, 1912. Here’s a partial sched- ule, starting Jan. 8 and run- ning through Jan. 23. For a complete schedule, go to www.flaglerkeys100.com. Jan. 8 “Flagler’s Train: The Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad,” a one-hour docu- mentary produced by WPBT Channel 2 in Miami, will be shown at the Murray E. Nelson Government and Cultural Center, mile marker 102, Key Largo. Seth Bramson, the com- pany historian for the Florida East Coast Railway, will talk about the railroad and its impact on the Keys. A reception is planned at 4 p.m. with the screening at 5. Those interested in attending must RSVP to Kristina Gutierrez at WPBT at (305) 424-4025 or send an e-mail to: [email protected]. Jan. 12 WPBT Miami airs A parade celebrating Flagler and the arrival of the first train takes place on Jan. 23, 1912, the day after that arrival. “Flagler’s Train: The Florida said Mark Baker, WPBT a Florida East Coast the railroad’s arrival 100 Keys Over-Sea Railroad” producer. Railway car of the period. years earlier. from 8 to 9 p.m. on Channel “Flagler’s Train” was The show begins at 11 a.m. 2 throughout South Florida. produced in partnership with Bring folding chairs or Jan. 22 The documentary chroni- the Monroe County Tourism beach blankets. The stage is Henry Flagler makes a cles the imagination and Development Council and just past the park’s Sand & return appearance in the achievements of Henry Flagler Real Estate Services. Sea Center. For more infor- Florida Keys with two Morrison Flagler, who spear- mation, call 872-2353. shows at the Marathon headed the development of Jan. 14 Community Theatre. the Key West Extension of , once the site Jan. 21 Paul J. Jellinek, who has the Florida East Coast of frenzied work camps The historic Casa Marina been performing as Flagler Railway. deployed to build the Seven in Key West, a Waldorf in various venues throughout Featuring archival photo- Mile Bridge, opens its his- Astoria resort, hosts a cos- the Southeast, takes the graphs, personal correspon- toric buildings from 10 a.m. tume ball from 6 to 10 p.m. stage at 3 and 8 p.m. dence, original drawings of to 4 p.m. The 100th anniversary His one-man show, in the project and newspaper Continuous ferry service event includes open bar, din- two acts, recounts the fasci- articles of the day, the docu- will provide transportation to ner, entertainment and lots nating story of the man who mentary traces daily reports the island. Private vessels of dancing. Tickets cost started it all with the cre- of the human struggles and can also land, but dock $100 per person. ation of the Florida East technological achievements space is limited. Admission A silent auction is sched- Coast Railway and its Key needed to complete the fees are waived on this day, uled to benefit Friends of West Extension. Florida East Coast Railway. which will include historical Old Seven, a nonprofit Active in theater for more “The much-celebrated re-enactments, period games group striving to save and than 40 years, Jellinek has event marked the official and demonstrations for chil- maintain the historic old portrayed Daddy Warbucks opening of the Florida East dren of all ages. Seven Mile Bridge in in “Annie,” Don Quixote in Coast Railway’s Key West Activities include sack Marathon, which remains “Man of La Mancha,” Nicky Extension — connecting races, wheelbarrow races, one of the largest historic Arnstei in “Funny Girl,” and Key West to the mainland,” bobbing for apples, a treas- legacies of Flagler’s Key Bo Decker in “Bus Stop,” ure hunt and kettle cooking. West Extension. The old among others. Originally Entertainment includes Seven Mile is in major disre- from Vermont, Jellinek now Old Island Restoration Foundation square dancing and sing- pair and millions of dollars lives in Palm Coast, Fla. alongs. Food and beverages are needed to rehab it. Jellinek wrote “Wild QV^Q\M[aW] will be available for pur- To reserve seats, call Dreams,” the title of his chase. A donation of $5 to Nancy Aspinwall at 292- Flagler presentation, in col- Watch the Flagler Centennial Parade $10 for the Pigeon Key 8920. The Casa Marina is at laboration with Jill Kamp from the porch of the Oldest House at 322 Duval Street Foundation is requested. 1500 Reynolds St. Melton, founder and artistic director of the American January 22, 2012 at Noon Jan. 15 Jan. 22 Showcase Co. in Alexandria, The Crane Point Museum Key West’s Flagler Va. Tickets $20 and Nature Center in Centennial Parade kicks off The theater is at 5101 Includes wine & cheese • Come in costume if you like Marathon offers free admis- at 1 p.m. in remembrance of Overseas Highway, sion from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the town’s big parade held Marathon. Tickets cost $20  A hobbyist train exhibit, 100 years earlier when per person. Call 743-0994 or Don’t forget the popular along with the regular muse- Henry Flagler rode the first go to www.marathon um exhibits, will be on dis- passenger train into the theater.org. Key West House & Garden Tours play. A concert featuring Southernmost City. January 20-21, 5-8pm (Free Conch Train this tour only) music of the Henry Flagler The parade route begins Jan. 23 era begins at 5 p.m. at Higgs Beach and will con- Historian and author Seth February 17-18, 10am-4pm For visitors who want to tinue along Duval Street, Bramson will be the featured March 16-17, 10am-4pm see what Flagler’s crews concluding at the Custom speaker at the Friends of the encountered when they House steps, where a Flagler Key West Library series, 6 H arrived at Key Vaca, Crane re-enactor will address the p.m. at The Studios of Key Tickets $25 for each tour Point is a good botanical crowds. West, 600 White St., Key treasure trove. The 64-acre An expanded “Speedway West. Purchase all tickets online at oirf.org or call 305.294.9501 tropical hardwood forest, to Sunshine” exhibit chroni- Bramson will lecture owned and managed by the cling the railroad’s history about the Florida East Coast Proceeds benefit the preservation of the Florida Keys Land and Sea will be unveiled at the Railway and the Key West cultural and architectural heritage of Key West Trust, boasts 2.5 miles of Custom House, 281 Front Extension. He’ll sign his trails and wooden walkways St., following the parade. new book, “The Greatest crisscrossing the hammock. More than half the Railroad Story Ever Told: For more information, Flagler memorabilia in this Henry Flagler and the call John Henderson at 743- exhibit comes from the pri- Florida East Coast Railway’s 3900 or send an e-mail to vate collection of Seth Key West Extension.” [email protected]. Bramson, official company The Miami professor historian of the Florida East holds the distinction of being Jan. 20 Coast Railway. The celebra- the Florida East Coast 12th No Name Race Bahia Honda State Park, tion will include remarks Railway’s official company Annual mile marker 36.8, will host a from historians, city officials history. 5K Walk/Run Flagler re-enactment play on and other dignitaries, repli- a stage designed to look like cating the event that marked Saturday, January 14, 2012 G 8 am at the Old Wooden Bridge Fishing Camp 29th Annual on Big Pine Key, Florida

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HITTING THE KEYS FLAGLER CENTENNIAL Dredges reshaped Key West’s future Trumbo was an When you look at a map of early Key West, The fill area was island before you quickly realize that Flagler’s crews built known locally as causeways built causeways that connected Trumbo’s Island, Keynoter Staff Trumbo’s Island to Key West. The Navy began named after complaining that those One of the biggest sur- filled causeways were Howard Trumbo, prises for those charting hampering naval opera- who directed the the history of Key West as tions. a railroad town is this: James C. Meredith, massive project There was no place to Flagler’s construction for the Florida put Henry Flagler’s rail- engineer in charge, shut East Coast road on the narrow island, down Ke--y West opera- so Flagler’s engineers tions, pulling crews back Railway dredged and filled nearly Henry Flagler’s personal rail car, called Rambler, crosses the Jewfish Creek Bridge in Key to Marathon and moving Construction 134 acres now known as all of Flagler’s construc- Largo on its inaugural run to Key West. Trumbo Point that houses tion ships to Miami and Division. portions of the U.S. Navy Knight’s Key. FLAGLER CENTENNIAL base and U.S. Coast Newspaper headlines Guard Sector Key West. reflect the panic that hit When it was initially Key West, Gallagher Four years later, on built, the fill area was writes, noting that rumors Jan. 22, 1912, Henry Flagler: From merchant known locally as at the time had the Florida Flagler rode the first train Trumbo’s Island, named East Coast Railway end- to cross the Knight’s Key after Howard Trumbo, ing at Bahia Honda or Bridge, passing Pigeon to transportation pioneer who directed the massive Knight’s Key. Key on its way to Key project for the Florida In November 1907, West, where he arrived at Panama Canal In building the FEC’s throughout the Florida Keys East Coast Railway Meredith closed the Key 10:55 a.m. Key West Extension, then was finished. Construction Division. West Extension office. Virtually the entire was big force widely called the Florida The inaugural train from The work began in But political pressure town turned out to greet Keys Over-Sea Railroad, he Miami pulled into the Key 1906, but wasn’t complet- increased from Key West the famous man. Bands behind train remained undaunted despite West terminal Jan. 22, 1912, ed until 1916, according interests and eventually, played, speeches were near-overwhelming con- carrying Flagler in his luxu- to Dan Gallagher’s book, Gallagher writes, “the made and history was Henry Morrison Flagler struction challenges, storms rious private car. Stepping “Florida’s Great Ocean Navy backed down.” written that day. never lived in the Florida and widespread skepticism out, he was greeted by dig- Railway.” In between, Keys, but he left a more about the project’s feasibili- nitaries, citizens, school- there was a showdown of lasting and valuable mark ty. children and Key West sorts between railroad on the island chain than “It is perfectly simple,” Mayor J.N. Fogarty — all executives and the Navy, Keys Cruisers many lifelong residents. he said early in the process. cheering his fantastic Gallagher writes. In the early 1900s “All you have to do is build accomplishment. In 1907, the Navy Flagler, affiliated with John one concrete arch, and then Frail and almost blind, began complaining about Car Show D. Rockefeller in the another, and pretty soon you he stood with tears stream- dredges taking marl from 2nd Saturday Night Each Month Standard Oil Co., conceived will find yourself in Key ing down his face. “I can a location near Fleming and oversaw the construc- West.” hear the children,” Flagler Key, which was slated to MM 101.3 Key Largo Under the direction of said, “but I cannot see tion of the Key West be a torpedo boat base, www.KeyLargoArbys.com Extension of the Florida Flagler and his team, a them.” Gallagher writes. East Coast Railway, paving series of bridges and Later, summing up the the way for the Keys’ evo- viaducts took shape that realization of his dream, he lution into the destination ultimately stretched more said simply, “Now I can die that is internationally recog- than 100 miles out into in peace.” He did so in May nized today. open water. Completed in 1913 at age 83. presents “Flagler was a great 1912 after seven years of Over the next two man, and through the Keys unrelenting labor, it cost decades, the Key West The Dixie Swim Club everybody loved him,” said Flagler an estimated $50 Extension carried thousands million and required unpar- of passengers between Minnie Dameron, 86, of Five southern women, alleled vision and unswerv- Miami and Key West. Get Key West, who took several friends from a college trips on the railroad as a ing perseverance. Though it was not rebuilt Tickets young girl. “They were so According to a volume after being damaged in a swim team, gather each happy to see a train going to released in 1912 announc- 1935 hurricane, Flagler’s Now! year for a long weekend- come through, they could ing the railroad’s debut, railroad is still lauded for its no husbands, no kids, hardly believe it. Bless Flagler possessed those monumental impact as the no work. qualities in abundance. centennial of its completion Flagler — he put that Hilarious and touching through.” “Add to this the fact that is celebrated in the Keys. Mr. Flagler has, to an “The Keys were, with by Jessie Jones, repartee. Born in 1830, Flagler $18 Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten Wooten wrote worked as a merchant, in unusual degree, the ability the completion of the rail- to draw and bind men to road, a completely different hundreds of the grain and distillery busi- episodes of himself and to inspire them world,” said FEC historian Presented by special arrangement with nesses and in salt produc- Dramatists Play Service, Inc. The Golden Girls tion before becoming a with faith, devotion and and author Seth Bramson. Director- Alicia Merel G Producer- Bob Rowand major stockholder in the loyalty,” the volume’s “The successful completion fledgling Standard Oil, sub- unnamed author stated, of the Key West Extension January 5 - 28, 2012 sequently helping guide the adding that Flagler also had added to Flagler’s legacy to company to vast success. “a determined and consis- the point that today the 8:00 pm Thurs-Sat G Sun matinee Jan 15 -3:00pm In 1883, after the death tent regard for good and name Henry M. Flagler is 305-743-0994 of his first wife, Flagler permanent work” and “a the single greatest name in 5101 Overseas Hwy G Marathon married again and honey- wise and well-guarded dis- the history of Florida.” mooned in St. Augustine. regard of the cost.” Shortly afterward, he began By early 1912 Flagler The Monroe County 2:15–2:25 PM INTRODUCTION th Miles Frieden, executive developing Florida’s hotel was in his early 80s and in Tourist Development ANNUAL director, KWLS and transportation facilities, poor health, but his railroad Council provided this 30 KWLS report. charting a course he would from mainland Florida SUNDAY JANUARY 8, 2012 KEY WEST LITERARY SEMINAR 2:25–2:40 PM “A HISTORY OF WEATHER” follow for the rest of his Billy Collins life. YET ANOTHER WORLD 2:40–3:10 PM “ASK THE OPTIMIST” He began by construct- George Saunders ing the 540-room Hotel 3:10–3:40 PM JOHNSON–MERRILL–RUSSO Ponce de Leon in St. • TOTAL NUDITY... AWARD WINNERS Augustine and purchasing Readings by Diana Khoi and expanding the regional Distinctive and Nguyen, Christy Strick, Sabra railroad. Tasteful Wineteer. Introduced by Robert D. Richardson. Less than a decade later, • Florida’s Most under Flagler’s direction, 3:40–4:00 PM BREAK the line renamed the Florida Beautiful Women 4:00–4:10 PM “UNEASY ABOUT THE East Coast Railway had • Private Table SOUNDS OF SOME NIGHT- been extended down the Dances Available WANDERING ANIMAL” coast to West Palm Beach. James Tate Along the route, the railroad • Full Liquor and 4:10–5:00 PM CREATING A UNIVERSE: visionary built a series of Food Served ’til LITERATURE OF THE FUTURE WHEN WRITERS PLAY GOD luxury hotels to accommo- Close Margaret Atwood, Michael date train passengers. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT 2PM Cunningham, Dexter Palmer, Miami was the next destina- • Open ’til 4am Gary Shteyngart Ringleader: Margaret Atwood tion reached, but Flagler • Couples Welcome SUNDAY JANUARY 8, 2012 didn’t stop there. BOOK SIGNINGS: Margaret Atwood, Billy By 1905, realizing the LIMITED SEATING Collins, Michael Cunningham, value of the Florida Keys’ Dexter Palmer, Gary tropical climate and trans- Keys Hottest Happy Hour EARLY ARRIVAL IS ADVISED Shteyngart portation possibilities when SAN CARLOS INSTITUTE the Panama Canal opened, 4-8 pm No Cover • 1/2 price Appetizers he had determined to extend 2-4-1 Dances • 2-4-1 Drinks 516 DUVALSTREET his rail line through the Tuesday - Locals Night Keys to Key West. KWLS.ORG • (305) 293-9291 6C Saturday, January 7, 2012 KeysNet.com L’Attitudes L’Attitudes KeysNet.com Saturday, January 7, 2012 7C

FLAGLER CENTENNIAL The Key West Extension, year by year

1895: Following in the States formally acquires the three bedrooms, a kitchen, believe the Key West put money into repairs. From greatness footsteps of the previous Panama Canal Zone. In salon and private bath. Extension has shifted the 1936: The Key West to financial winter, another hard freeze July, the rail line to Following a Jan. 23 Gulf Stream in any way. City Council and the Key hits Florida. It ruins citrus Homestead is completed. parade to commemorate the 1928: A road opens West Chamber of insolvency crops and vegetable farms 1905: Early in the year, opening of extension, a ban- from Miami through Card Commerce pass similar res- as far south as Palm Beach, preliminary surveys and quet is staged in the marine Sound Road in North Key olutions calling for the The following was put leading the way for William mappings of channels and barracks where a message Largo. Travelers can contin- abandonment of the Key together by the Key West and Mary Brickell and Julia water over the Keys are com- from President Taft is read ue to Key West via a time- West Extension and “to pro- Art & Historical Society Tuttle to convince Flagler pleted. The FEC Railway and Flagler makes a brief consuming and often unreli- ceed without delay” to sup- and Seth Bramson, a com- about the potential of devel- begins construction of the speech. able ferry-and-road system. ply the Florida Keys with pany historian of the Florida oping Miami. extension from the mainland Regular passenger serv- 1929: Wall Street stock satisfactory and adequate East Coast Railway and The Brickells offer to Key West and completes ice begins Jan. 22 with a 5 exchange crashes in transportation via an over- author of “The Greatest Flagler half of their hold- the first rail section connect- p.m. departure from Key October, beginning the seas highway. Railroad Story Ever Told: ings on the south side of the ing Homestead to Jewfish West to the mainland. Great Depression. In September, the U.S. Henry Flagler and the Miami River. Tuttle offers Creek in Key Largo. At 11 a.m. Jan. 26, the 1931: Having defaulted Interstate Commerce Florida East Coast Flagler half of her land State Bill 11 becomes first excursion train leaves on its mortgage bond inter- Commission approves the Railway’s Key West north of the river plus 50 law granting the FEC Key West for to est payments, the FEC application from the FEC to Extension. acres of her land for a rail- Railway rights to build the help familiarize Key becomes a ward of the fed- abandon the Key West 1830: Henry Morrison road terminal, shops and Key West Extension and Westers with a new way to eral bankruptcy court in Extension and in October Flagler is born in Hopewell, yards. granting the company a travel at moderate prices. Jacksonville. bids for construction of sev- N.Y., on Jan. 2. In September, the name 200-foot right of way down Some 123 passengers make 1933: The Florida eral sections of the 1831: In a report to the of the Jacksonville, St. the Keys. the trip, which, after a short Legislature creates the Overseas Highway are U.S. Senate, a Key West Augustine and Indian River 1906: The FEC stay, returns around 6:30 Overseas Road and Toll opened with high hopes for newspaper argues a strate- Railway is changed again, Construction Division p.m. The round-trip fare is Bridge District to complete a completed highway before gic advantage of building a this time to Florida East begins building a landfill $2.60. a highway from Lower the close of the 1937-38 railroad to Key West and Coast Railway. for a railroad terminal in In 1922, the coach fare Matecumbe Key to Big Pine winter season. that the island town can 1896: Flagler’s rail line Key West that eventually from Jacksonville to Key Key to eliminate ferries. The U.S. Public Works serve as a great naval base. from Jacksonville to Miami covered 134 acres of land. West is $20.34 and 1935: The September Administration offers to 1870: Standard Oil is is completed on April 15. 1907: Central Supply roundtrip exactly double. Labor Day hurricane devas- lend the Overseas Road and incorporated in Ohio and Jefferson Browne, collector in Islamorada is fully opera- Bramson estimates the fare tates the Upper and Middle Toll Bridge District $3.6 becomes the largest oil of customs for the Port of tional. Roadbed is finished from New York City to Key Keys, killing more than 400 million to acquire 45 miles refiner in the world. Key West, lays out an on Stock Island. West — using several dif- and rendering Key West of right of way and other Notable Standard Oil princi- almost complete route for 1908: A bridge to span ferent rail lines — was inaccessible by a direct land properties of the FEC pals include John D. the railroad to follow to the seven-mile stretch of approximately $77. route for the first time since between Lower Matecumbe Rockefeller, Flagler and Key West in an article for water below Marathon is 1913: Henry Flagler 1912. Miles of embankment and Big Pine Key stations Samuel Andrews. National Geographic. planned. On Jan. 22, the dies May 20 at age 83 at are washed away and in to convert the route into an 1878: On advice of his 1897: The FEC Hotel first regularly scheduled Whitehall, his home in some places the railroad automobile highway. physician, and due to his Co. acquires a hotel known train from Miami to Palm Beach. track is washed a great dis- 1938: On July 2, the wife’s illness, Flagler trav- as the Hotel Key West. The Knight’s Key (Marathon) 1914: Plans for the tance from the roadbed. The Florida Keys Overseas els to Florida for the winter hotel eventually becomes arrives and the Key West Casa Marina Hotel in Key bridges, however, survive Highway officially opens to and stays in Jacksonville. known as the Jefferson Extension is a half-finished West begin, but ground is with minor damage. Key West using the FEC 1885: Flagler makes Hotel and the FEC Hotel dream. not broken for four more The U.S. is in the grip of abandoned right of way and his first purchase of a rail- Company does not have a 1910: Workers drive years. Panama Canal opens. the Great Depression and standing bridges as the road, buying the presence in Key West until the first spike at the Key 1921: The Casa Marina the FEC, still in receiver- route for a highway through Jacksonville, St. Augustine plans for the Casa Marina West end of the Florida East opens Jan. 1 for its first sea- ship, is not in position to the Keys. and Halifax River Railway, Hotel begin in 1914. Coast Railway on the son that runs through April. a narrow-gauge line that 1901: Flagler, 71, mar- Trumbo Island railhead. 1926: The economic ensures delivery of supplies ries Mary Lily Kenan, a 34- 1912: A Pullman sleep- boom in South Florida and to three hotels Flagler is year-old North Carolina ing car train leaves New the Keys goes bust. Monroe Casual, Gourmet Dining building in St. Augustine. debutante. York City Jan. 20, headed County citizens overwhelm- That railroad is later 1903-04: William J. for Key West. On Jan. 21, ingly approve a $2.5 million renamed the Jacksonville, Krome surveys the FEC engineers place the bond issue to launch con- Sunset Dinner St. Augustine and Indian Everglades to see if a cross- final steel plate girder (span struction of an “Overseas River Railway. state railroad is possible. 36 of the Knight’s Key Highway.” Special 1889: The Florida His two surveys show that it bridge) permanently in 1927: A severe winter, $15.95 Legislature sets aside 10 mil- would not be and Flagler place. followed by a cool summer Now only lion acres of land to be deed- directs him to survey a FEC engine 201 arrives in northern Europe, causes per person ed to entrepreneurs willing to route to Key West. in Key West at 2:45 a.m., charges that dredging and “Formal yet Must be seated by 5:15 build new railway lines. 1904: Flagler decides the first engine and crew to filling for the Key West warm setting... 7 nights a week 1891: Flagler has a to build the Key West cross the Bahia Honda Extension bed had caused a (except holidays) conversation with Jefferson Extension of the railroad, Bridge and test tracks in the change in the path of the Attentive– L’Attitudes review Service” Feb. 1, 2002 4:30 - 5:15 pm Browne, then president of but no official announce- Lower Keys. The first FEC Gulf Stream. Europeans the Florida Senate, regard- ment is made. During that train arrives in Key West at charge Flagler with displac- “The only thing we overlook is the ocean.” ing the merits of building a time, surveyors and engi- 10:30 a.m. Jan. 22 with ing their climate control, Open 7 days a week • Dinner 4:30 - 10pm • Breakfast 7:30 - 10am rail line to Key West, espe- neers work to provide Flagler, now 82, and his but the U.S. Hydrographic Reservations 289-1554 At Beautiful Rainbow Bend Resort cially if the Panama Canal Flagler with data and infor- wife Mary Lily Kenan in Bureau and the Weather • Credit Cards Accepted • Mile Marker 58, Grassy Key becomes a reality. mation. In May, the United his luxurious office car with Bureau find no reason to

WORKERS VILLAGE

This is a large railroad workers’camp in Marathon in 1909,when construction of the Key West Extension was well under way.

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