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2020 FLORIDA KEYS SEAFOOD FESTIVAL Wednesdaydnesday 1 January 15, 2020 ◆ Vol. 144 ◆ No. 13 ◆ 16 pages CAYO CONCH Veteran lawmakers remain busy Last legislative session for Flores, Raschein kicks off

BY TIMOTHY O’HARA Flores and it will be a busy one for the sion for both Raschein and Flores, from Key West Citizen two veteran state legislators. securing millions of dollars in fund- “Sharks? Yeah, umm, Raschein, R-Key Largo, referred to it ing for Keys projects to protecting Keys sure, I love sharks.” The state legislative session, which on Tuesday as “last one, best one.” local governments’ ability to enforce started Tuesday, will be the last one for “It’s going to be exciting,” Raschein their own vacation rental laws. In non- NATION outgoing Florida Keys state House Rep. said. Flores Holly Raschein and state Sen. Anitere There is a lot on the table this ses- See LAWMAKERS, Page 5A Raschein House will vote on submitting articles The House is prepar- Marathon ing to vote Wednesday to send the articles of acquires impeachment against President Shark Tales conservation Donald Trump to the land in swap Senate to start the with county historic

Pelosi trial, sev- BY JILL ZIMA BORSKI eral peo- Key West Citizen ple told The Associated Press. Marathon recently recom- Speaker Nancy Pelosi mended a conservation land met privately Tuesday at swap deal to Monroe County, the Capitol with House which was approved by the Democrats about next county’s Land Authority advi- steps, ending her block- sory committee. The prop- ade almost a month after erty value in the swap was they voted to impeach about the same, although the Trump on charges of number of parcels exchanged abuse of power and varied widely. obstruction of Congress. All the land is Page 3A subject to a conserva- FLORIDA tion ease- ment and 4 panthers found approval by dead in 2 weeks the Board of County Four Florida panthers Photos by ROB O’NEAL/The Citizen Commissioners. have been reported dead The Land Authority com- in the first two weeks of ABOVE: Visitors attend a 1 p.m. mittee also recently approved 2020. shark-feeding Tuesday at the Key West committing $800,000 to the Aquarium. The historic facility, which Three of the deaths Anchor Inn Motel affordable began as the first open-air aquarium were caused by vehicle in the country, was completed in 1935, housing site in Marathon, strikes, while the fourth giving much-needed jobs to locals upping its initial commit- was killed by a train, during the Great Depression, but was ment by $200,000 to be in the Florida Fish and closed later that year after the Labor line with a 75%-to-25% Wildlife Conservation Day Hurricane destroyed the Overseas split between county and Commission said. Railroad and any hopes of tourism. In the municipality, which is A total of 27 Florida 1943, the U.S. government leased the becoming protocol but has panthers were reported property for the military to be used as a not been approved formally killed in 2019, with 23 of rifle range. Three years later, the aquari- by the committee. those being from vehicle um reopened and is now open every day The committee approved from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and also features strikes. Page 3A a resolution in December sea turtles, alligators, tarpon and doz- ens of other species. The Great White authorizing acceptance of ON THE RADIO shark at left was caught off Nantucket conservation properties in in 1969, weighed 3,400 pounds and unincorporated areas on Key measured more than 16 feet in length. Largo, Big Pine Key, Middle Torch Key, Ramrod Key and LEFT: Rae Corley helps visitors feed the Summerland Key from the nurse sharks Tuesday afternoon at the City of Marathon, and con- Key West Aquarium at Mallory Square. currently approved a resolu- tion authorizing the transfer of conservation properties Kathryn Norris talks about on Grassy Key, Crawl Key Saturday’s “Fight for Your and Fat Deer Key to the Rights” March on Duval Street. Man charged with operating without contracting license City of Marathon subject to a conservation easement. Also on today’s show: BY TIMOTHY O’HARA contracting work he didn’t complete In April, Wardlow, working under Marathon defines the con- Judd Wise — Key West High • Key West Citizen and wasn’t licensed to do. the business name Wardlow Building servation terms for its parcels School • Jennifer McComb — Christopher Wardlow, 54, was arrest- Group Inc., entered into an agree- itself, which could include Community Foundation Prosecutors has filed criminal ed last week on a charge of contracting ment with a resident of the Key West workforce or affordable hous- • Rick Ramsay — Monroe charges against a Big Coppitt Key man without a license based on an arrest by the Sea condominium complex on ing, according to county Land County Sheriff for reportedly taking tens of thousands affidavit prepared by the Monroe Roman Gastesi — County • of dollars from a Key West resident for County State Attorney’s Office. See LICENSE, Page 8A See SWAP, Page 5A Administrator • Greg Veliz — City Manager • Chuck Bernier — Key West half-marathon course director • Liz Young — Arts Council Enforcement issues make fees, classes doubtful NEWS: 7:30, 8:30 a.m., noon, 5 & 6 p.m. BY KEVIN WADLOW Our visitors already are getting taxed and the (vacation al and state parks), at this Evening Edition 5-5:30 p.m. Key West Citizen destination) competition is f erce. Sanctuary off cials time NOAA determined the understand the importance of tourism. challenges were greater than Two controversial pro- the potential benefit gained posals — mandatory boat- ANDY NEWMAN COUNCIL MEMBER from a user fee program, and ing classes and user fees — therefore would not be eval- appear unlikely to be part The National Oceanic and but ultimately eliminated it the draft management plan. uated” in the draft environ- of the Florida Keys National Atmospheric Administration from further review,” says a “While user fees are success- mental-impact statement. Marine Sanctuary’s draft staff“ “considered develop- section of the sanctuary’s 581- fully implemented at adja- management plan. ment of a user fee program page Restoration Blueprint, cent public lands (nation- See ISSUES, Page 5A

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IN THE PUBLIC’S INTEREST: • Home tours to connect to the Internet, how to AROUND THE KEYS Old Island Restoration Founda- charge and care for new devices Editor’s note: To have your event listed in Around the Keys, e-mail tion’s annual Key West Home Tour and how to use some of the basic the who, what, where and when to [email protected]. will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on apps. Participants must have a Friday and Saturday, Jan. 17-18. device to bring to the class. Jan. The Key West Tickets are $35 in advance, $45 16 and 30, Windows; Jan. 22, An- Maritime His- • JIATF mission speech Stock Island. on the days of the tours. For infor- droids. Computer classes are free torical Society The Key West Maritime Historical mation or to purchase tickets, visit and open to the public, but seating will profi le the Society will profi le the work of • Medieval music concert http://www.keywesthometours. is limited. For information or reser- work of JIATF JIATF at a speaker event at 7 p.m. Early Music Key West will present com. vations, call 305-292-3595. at a speaker on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the “Dances and Divisions. A Wind event at 7 p.m. Discovery Center Auditorium, 35 E. Player’s Delight,” a performance of • Library computer classes • Coral camp on Wednesday, Quay Road. medieval and renaissance music, The Key West Library, at 700 Reef Relief will offer a Martin Jan. 15, at the at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Fleming St, is offering free com- Luther King Jr. Coral Camp from Discovery Center • Town hall meeting St. Paul’s Parish Hall, 401 Duval St. puter classes at 10 a.m. Thursday Saturday, Jan. 18 through Monday, Auditorium, 35 E. Monroe County Commissioner Tickets are available at the door or mornings. The classes will focus on Jan. 20 for children from 6 to 12 on http://www.eventbrite.com. For Quay Road. Craig Cates will host a town hall new devices, teaching the physical years old. For information about meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on information, email earlymusickw@ layout of buttons and features, registration and fees, call 305- Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Bernstein gmailcom. how to navigate home screens and 294-3100 or email reefrelief@ Park Community Center, 5751 5th, apps using fi nger gestures, how gmail.com.

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“From Fantasy Fest to New Year’s, KEY WEST 5-DAY FORECAST Key West hosts many events and is TODAY TONIGHT THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY so busy due to the weather in the cold north. Please put yourselves in the cruise passenger shoes, for once. How excited they must have 79 72 79 72 78 72 79 73 80 70 been to see that their ship docked Mostly sunny; Partly cloudy Mostly sunny Mostly sunny Partly sunny; A passing shower here over the holidays or booked nice breezy Photo provided by Monroe County Public Library especially to see Key West to be Shown is today's weather. Temperatures are today's highs and tonight's lows. decorated so beautifully!” On this date in 1993, Julian ‘Yankee’ Kee, left, known to tourists Pensacola Tallahassee worldwide for selling shells at Southernmost Point, died at 82. Panama City 78/64 Jacksonville “The climate denier poster inti- 77/67 75/65 mates that climate scientists are 82/63 Forecasts and graphics provided St. Augustine lying about the man made causes 1848: The new Key West Lighthouse on Whitehead Street Apalachicola Cross City by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2020 81/58 77/60 of climate change. That would be was lighted for the first time. 72/63 Gainesville 98% of the scientific community ALMANAC MARINE 82/61 Daytona Beach lying because ‘everyone works for 1855: William R. Hackley recorded, in part, in his diary: Key West Monday TODAY: Wind E 10-20 80/61 a paycheck.’ He is right about lying Rose at 5:20 and walked to the Salt Ponds. Bath. At 9 A.M. TEMPERATURES Actual Normal Last Year Record knots. Seas 4-8 feet. Visi- High 82 74 81 83/1993 bility generally unrestricted. Orlando when Exxon Mobil sends another barometer 29.66, thermometer 65.5, wind northwest light, Low 76 64 70 41/1981 84/64 ‘paycheck’ to Washington to the weather cloudy. Received an invitation to dinner Friday next PRECIPITATION TONIGHT: Wind E 10-20 Tampa Winter Haven corrupt GOP politicians who’ll say Monday Trace 0.07 0.00 1.47/1993 knots. Seas 4-7 feet. Patchy 83/64 from Major William H. Chase and one for wife and self to a clouds. 81/66 anything for another big donation!” Month to date 0.01 0.83 0.06 17.64/1983 Melbourne ball to be given to the officers of the Sloop of War Princeton Year to date 0.01 0.83 0.06 62.92/1969 St. Petersburg 81/63 “Snowbirds vs. locals. Boomers by the Army officers on Wednesday night and I subscribed to TIDES KEY WEST MARATHON 80/66 Okeechobee vs. millennials. It’s all bigoted a ball to be given to the officers of the Princeton by the citizen. HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW 80/57 speech full of hate and needs to Today 12:40a 7:04a 1:42p 7:09p 12:38p 6:14a --- 6:33p Sarasota 81/64 end now. We have enough intoler- Walked up halfway to the Salt Ponds with Hatty and Charlotte 1/16 1:42a 7:49a 2:30p 8:25p 12:53a 7:05a 1:27p 7:39p West Palm 1/17 2:55a 8:37a 3:22p 9:48p 1:57a 7:58a 2:20p 8:49p Beach ance in the world and need to live [daughters]. Charlotte found a Hypo Campus a perfect spec- 1/18 4:23a 9:28a 4:19p 11:08p 3:09a 8:55a 3:17p 10:00p Fort Myers 81/65 up to One Human Family before we imen. Annie [daughter] has had swelling behind the right ear NATIONAL FORECAST TODAY 84/62 Fort Lauderdale ruin paradise with this garbage.” for four days, which proves to be the mumps. Marco Island 80/66 Seattle 80/63 “Angry Snowbird. Just arrived in 40/35 1902: Some of the leading African American citizens orga- Miami Key West and got my 2020 res- nized a grocery business known as the Mutual Mercantile WATER 81/66 idential parking permit, only to Billings TEMP. Company. The officers were: C.F. Dupont, president; Joseph 20/7 find that the fee increased to $20 Minneapolis 80 Key Largo 23/-7 Detroit Marathon 77/70 G. Brown, vice-president; Joseph Lang, secretary and James 41/28 a 100% increase from last year. New York Key West 79/72 San Francisco Chicago 52/44 To add insult to injury a fee was A. Fleming, treasurer. 54/48 40/18 79/72 Denver Washington imposed of $2 to use a credit card. 47/20 59/48 1954: Raymond Cabrera, a 27-year veteran of the Key West Kansas City To further add an insult, the previ- 42/15 SUN AND MOON Police Department, was named chief by the city commission. Los Angeles ous 2019 sticker was a nuisance 66/48 TODAY THU. exercise to remove without leaving 1971: Roger Foster, who admitted he killed charter boat El Paso Atlanta Sunrise 7:13 a.m. 7:13 a.m. 69/50 an annoying shadow of its former Capt. Douglas Trevor and his son Edward off the Marquesas 72/58 Sunset 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. self. I thought inflation was about Moonrise 11:20 p.m. none Keys in 1963, was found guilty of second degree murder. Shown are noon positions Houston Moonset 11:06 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 2%. Citizens, awake! Time to throw of weather systems and 78/67 Miami 1993: Julian “Yankee” Kee, 82, known to tourists worldwide 81/66 these Bubbas out!” precipitation today. Temperature LAST NEW FIRST FULL for selling shells at the Southernmost Point, died. bands are highs for the day. “If the four tourists are found 1995: John Hersey, who died at age 78 on March 24, 1993, Showers T-storms Rain Flurries Snow Ice Cold front Warm front Stationary front guilty of pulling the man from his was remembered when his home on Windsor Lane was dedi- -10s -0s 0s 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 100s 110s car and beating him, part of the JAN 17 JAN 24 FEB 1 FEB 9 penalty needs to be they are never cated as U.S. Literary Landmark. SPOT THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION Source: spotthestation.nasa.gov Date: Wed 1/15, 7:18 PM Visible: 2 min. Max Height: 23° Appears: 11° above S Disappears: 23° above SSE allowed in Key West city limits Photo and text compiled by Tom Hambright of the Monroe County Library. For more again.” photos of Monroe County, visit the Library’s photo collection at http://bit.ly/keyspix. HOW TO REACH US “What ever happened to the pub- To reach us at The Citizen, come to lic beach at the North end of ROADWORK our offices at 3420 Northside Drive; Simonton Street, now know as TODAY IN HISTORY fax us at 294-0768; or e-mail to Lagerheads “small private beach.’ [email protected]. You can also When will the city stop giving away • U.S. 1, Mile Markers 8.27 though 32.53 call 305-292-7777. On Jan. 15, 2009, US Airways Capt. Chesley “Sully” Roadway and fencing improvement project to restore shoreline along our beaches?” To reach our weekly newspapers: Sullenberger ditched his Airbus 320 in the Hudson River after the roadway and replace and repair existing fence on Big Pine Key. The “I wonder who got the first ticket Florida Keys Free Press: project is expected to be complete in August 2020. 305-853-7277 for running the first red light in Key a flock of birds disabled both engines; all 155 people aboard West?” survived. • U.S. 1, Mile Markers 20.42 though 23.48 SUBSCRIPTIONS On this date in: Florida Keys “‘Snowbirds don’t tip,’ now that’s Landscape improvement project to lay out planting beds. Expect shoul- 1892: The original rules of basketball, devised by James der closures. The project is expected to be completed in August 2021. One week ...... $4.25 painting with a broad brush.” Four weeks ...... …… $17 Naismith, were published for the first time in Springfield, Thirteen weeks ...... ……..$55.25 “I had visitors last week and ate Massachusetts, where the game originated. • U.S. 1, Seven-Mile Bridge Twenty-six weeks ...... … $110.50 out at five different restaurants Bridge rehabilitation project from Mile Marker 40 to Mile Marker 46.8. Fifty-two weeks ...... ….. $221 ranging from fine dining to a casual 1929: Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was born Spalling work under the bridge. Expect nighttime bridge closures and place at the Bight. Every single in Atlanta. daytime lane shifts to accommodate bridge repair and concrete pours Electronic edition (pdf) meal had terrible service. The three 1943: Work was completed on the Pentagon, the headquar- for the next six to eight months. Specifi c dates to be displayed 48 One week ...... $4 Four weeks ...... …. $16 places where I spoke to the man- ters of the U.S. Department of War (now Defense). hours in advance of closures. The project is expected to be completed ager all said the same thing. They Thirteen weeks ...... …. $52 1967: The Green Bay Packers of the National Football League in May 2020. Twenty-six weeks ...... ….. $75 can not get help. If we don’t take Fifty-two weeks ...... …. $120 dramatic steps to address housing defeated the Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football • U.S. 1, Mile Markers 59.73 though 85.96 One hundred and four weeks ..…. $208 here, even another 50 million in League 35-10 in the first AFL-NFL World Championship Shoulder, shore and path restoration project. The project is expected to TDC advertising isn’t going to help.” By mail (All U.S. locations) Game, retroactively known as Super Bowl I. be complete in April 2020. Thirteen weeks ...... … $80 “City Commissioners - when the 1973: President Richard M. Nixon announced the sus- Twenty-six weeks ...... … $160 women march for equality next pension of all U.S. offensive action in North Vietnam, citing • Snake Creek Bridge Fifty-two weeks ...... … $320 Bridge rehabilitation project at Mile Marker 85. Expect nighttime week, they are protesting your dis- progress in peace negotiations. crimination against women. Rewrite single-lane bridge closures to accommodate bridge repair. The project 1987: Entertainer Ray Bolger, perhaps best known for play- The Citizen is published daily by Adams your ordinances.” is expected to be completed in April 2020. Publishing Group, 3420 Northside Dr., Key ing the Scarecrow in the 1939 MGM musical “The Wizard of West, FL. Second class postage paid by The “Being a Baby Boomer myself I Oz,” died in Los Angeles at age 83. • Information Citizen. 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Rock musician Adam TODAY THURSDAY FRIDAY demands than others it’s a peculiar Jones (Tool) is 55. Actor James Nesbitt is 55. Actor Chad Lowe sense of entitlement.” Disney Magic Norwegian Sky Silver Wind is 52. Alt-country singer Will Oldham (aka Bonnie Prince Pier B Pier B Mallory NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS “Sorry, pally, but I as a snowbird Billy) is 50. Actress Regina King is 49. Actor Eddie Cahill is 42. 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The Citizen assumes no financial responsibility (I told you I prefer paralocal) do NFL quarterback Drew Brees is 41. Rapper/reggaeton artist for typographical errors in advertisements, but, not declare Florida residency to when notified promptly will reprint that part of Pitbull is 39. Actor Victor Rasuk is 35. Actress Jessy Schram is Cruise ship information is provided by the City of Key West. For save money on taxes. I prefer my updated information, call 305-809-3790. the advertisement in which the typographical New York residency because it enti- 34. Electronic dance musician Skrillex is 32. error appears. All advertising in this publication is subject to the approval of the publisher. The tles me to better health care ben- Citizen reserves the right to correctly edit or delete efits. You clearly aren’t aware that any objectionable wording or reject the advertise- your Medicare choices are based DEPARTMENTS ment in its entirety at any time prior to scheduled on your zip code. Unfortunately CORRECTIONS publication in the event it is determined that the advertisement or any part thereof is contrary to its Florida does not provide the best. RICHARD TAMBORRINO/PUBLISHER general standard of advertising acceptance. Do your homework. I do, however The Key West Citizen corrects all errors of fact. If you find an error in KEVIN DOWNEY/ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Phone: 305-292-7777, Monday though Friday, pay high property taxes.” fact in The Citizen call 305-292-7777, ext. 226. CHRIS SEYMOUR/MANAGING EDITOR from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. THE KEY WEST CITIZEN ◆ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2020 3A MILE MARKERS TAVERNIER KEY WEST STOCK ISLAND Art show may delay traffic Bus service delayed due Cates to hold first town to half-marathon meeting as commissioner The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is alerting motorists that they should expect There will be no bus service Monroe County Commissioner Craig traffic issues Saturday near Mile Marker west of Simonton Street between Cates will host a town hall meeting on 89. 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. Thursday, Jan. 16. The 37th annual Art Under the Oaks 19, because of the Key West Half- The meeting will be from 5:30 to 7 will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at San Marathon. p.m. at the Bernstein Park Community Pedro Catholic Church at Mile Marker The free Duval Loop bus in Old Center on Stock Island. 89.5. Town will not begin service that The public is invited to meet the The Sheriff’s Office expects traffic day until 11 a.m., according to city commissioner and chat with him about delays — both northbound and south- spokeswoman Alyson Crean. any comments, concerns, or issues on bound — through the area from approx- Additionally, riders may see how “we can all work together for our imately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. some short delays Monday after- future,” he said. Motorists are asked to plan accord- noon because of the Martin Luther County staff will also be on hand to ingly during those times. On-site park- King Jr. March. answer any questions. The town hall ing costs $5. Shuttle buses will run from For real time information on bus will not be televised. Coral Shores High School. Parking is not schedules and locations, download This is Cates’ first town hall meeting allowed on the U.S. 1 right-of-way. the Key West Florida mobile app, Contributed photo since taking office last month. He is For information, visit http://www. available in the App Store or on Monroe County Commissioner Craig Cates will host his first filling the term of Danny Kolhage, who sanpedroparish.org. Google. town hall meeting on Thursday. resigned from office in November.

FLORIDA BRIEFS EU rebukes Iran over nuclear 4 Florida panthers found violations, sanctions possible THE ASSOCIATED PRESS EU foreign policy chief dead in year’s 1st 2 weeks Josep Borrell, who coor- BRUSSELS — Britain, dinates the agreement on THE ASSOCIATED PRESS France and Germany rat- behalf of the world powers, cheted up pressure on Iran said the pressure on Iran Four Florida panthers have been reported dead in the Tuesday to cease its viola- from Europe does not mean first two weeks of 2020. Three of the deaths were caused tions of a landmark nuclear international sanctions will by vehicle strikes, while the fourth was killed by a train, deal, stressing that they want automatically be slapped on The Associated Press the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to resolve differences through the Islamic Republic. Light shines on the U.S. Capitol dome in Washington recently. said. The remains of an adult female were collected last talks while starting the clock The aim of the move by Thursday near a Collier County farm worker village. An on a process that could result France, Germany and Britain adult male was found dead near railroad tracks in Polk in a so-called “snapback” of is “to find solutions and Sending articles of County on Jan. 4. An adult female was found dead Jan. 2 United Nations sanctions. return (Iran) to full compli- just south of the Spirit-of-the-Wild Wildlife Management The three countries, which ance within the framework of Area in Hendry County, and the remains of a panther of signed the international this agreement. he said. impeachment vote unknown age and sex were collected on New Year’s Day agreement in 2015 along with Hours later, Iran’s Foreign near Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Management Area in the United States, Russia and Ministry warned of a “serious Hendry County. China, said in a letter to the and strong response” to the set for Wednesday A total of 27 Florida panthers were reported killed in European Union’s foreign European move. 2019, with 23 of those being from vehicle strikes. policy chief that they had no However, Foreign Ministry THE ASSOCIATED PRESS of a politically divided nation choice but to trigger the deal’s spokesman Abbas Mousavi and an election year. Trump 1 person found dead after house fire “dispute mechanism,” given said Iran was is “fully ready WASHINGTON — The was impeached by the Iran’s ongoing transgressions. to answer any good will and House is preparing to vote Democratic-led House last CITRA — One person was killed in a Florida house The three said they reject- constructive effort” that pre- Wednesday to send the arti- month on charges of abuse of fire Monday morning, and a firefighter was injured, offi- ed Tehran’s argument that serves the nuclear deal. He cles of impeachment against power over pushing Ukraine cials said. Rescue workers responded to the Citra home Iran was justified in violating was quoted Tuesday by the President Donald Trump to to investigate Democratic following 911 calls, according to Marion County Fire the deal because the United official IRNA news agency. the Senate to start the historic rival Joe Biden and obstruc- Rescue. One caller said they had heard multiple explo- States broke the agreement The Europeans stressed trial, several people told The tion of Congress in the probe. sions from the home and that a resident was trapped by pulling out unilaterally in that they want to “resolve the Associated Press. The trial would begin in inside, the Ocala Star-Banner reported. 2018. impasse through construc- Speaker Nancy Pelosi a matter of days. Senate The house was completely involved in flames with “We have therefore been tive diplomatic dialogue” and met privately Tuesday at Majority Leader Mitch firefighters arrived, officials said. A district captain was left with no choice, given made no threat of sanctions the Capitol with House McConnell opened the knocked to the ground after making contact with a live Iran’s actions, but to register in their statement. Democrats about next steps, Senate on Tuesday scoffing power line. The captain was taken to a local hospital in today our concerns that Iran They also specifically dis- ending her blockade almost at what he called the “bizarro stable condition and later was upgraded to good condi- is not meeting its commit- tanced themselves from a month after they voted to world” of Pelosi’s impeach- tion, rescue officials said. The victim was declared dead ments,’’ the countries said in sanctions imposed by the impeach Trump on charges ment strategy that delayed at the scene. Fire officials didn’t immediately identify the a joint statement. U.S. of abuse of power and transmitting the charges for victim or what caused the fire. obstruction of Congress. weeks. KEEP CALM AND Pelosi suggested the House “Do these sound like lead- Missing teen got past airport security vote on Wednesday to trans- ers who really believe we are GET YOUR SPA ON mit the charges and name in a constitutional crisis, one ORLANDO — A 15-year-old girl who was reported Too much sun, sand, sailing, spirits, shopping and shenanigans? the House managers for that requires the ultimate missing told police she used a drink coupon to get past a Our licensed, skilled therapists have you covered from head to toe. the case, according to sev- remedy?” McConnell asked. security checkpoint at a Florida airport. 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TODD GERMAN DR. JONATHAN GUEVERRA MATTHEW HELMERICH W. ANN REYNOLDS PAUL TOPPINO KIMBERLEY DENNEY HIGHSMITH OPINION Import drugs to help lower prices s a candidate, Donald Trump campaigned Editorial A hard for lower pre- scription drug prices. As for lower prices, but the president, Trump hasn’t done Republican-led Senate is much to make those promis- slow-walking the bill because es a reality — until recently. Big Pharma has yet to warm Last month, U.S. to the idea. Secretary of Health and Kudos to DeSantis then, Human Services Alex Azar for pushing for legislation announced — and Florida that allows Florida to import Gov. Ron DeSantis celebrat- prescription drugs from ed — the start of a 75-day Canada when it wasn’t clear public comment period on if federal authorities would federal regulations to allow give the state permission to states to shop in Canada for do it. lower-priced prescription Trump’s proposed new drugs. initiative is still not a slam- This could be good news dunk, however. To date, nei- for Florida — if it’s done ther the FDA nor Canadian right. officials can guarantee the We hope it is, because the quality or safety of import- Great Recession: ‘Reparations’ gone bad state is already invested. In ed medicines. Cost savings addition to signing a law aren’t a sure-thing either, BY LARRY ELDER Reinvestment Act regulators gave Enter lawyers like then private cit- last summer allowing for thanks to the middlemen Syndicated Columnist banks higher ratings for home loans izen and attorney Barack Obama. In drug imports from Canada, operating in commercial made in ‘credit-deprived’ areas. Banks 1995, Obama, representing 186 blacks, DeSantis has requested $25 scale drug importation. ome of the Democratic can- were effectively rewarded for throwing filed a class action mortgage discrim- million in his 2020-21 budget Still, this situation is a didates for president support out sound underwriting standards and ination lawsuit against Citibank. The proposal to hire a contractor matter of life-and-death Sstudying reparations to blacks to writing loans to those who were at high case was settled, and his clients got to help get the program off for a growing number of compensate for slavery. But in many risk of defaulting. If banks didn’t com- mortgages. the ground. Also last sum- Floridians. The cost of pre- ways, America has made reparations ply with these rules, regulators reined But, according to the Daily Caller in mer, the Florida Agency for scription drugs continue to to blacks. What are race-based prefer- in their ability to expand lending and 2012, just 19 of Obamas 186 clients still Health Care Administration rise. Americans spend $1,200 ences if not a form of compensation deposits. had their homes. About half had gone submitted a proposal to a year on prescription drugs, for historical wrongs? Many cities “These new HUD rules lowered bankrupt and/or had their homes in federal officials, which it esti- more than people in other have “set-aside” programs that award down payments from the traditional 20 foreclosure. mates would save the state parts of the developed world. government contracts to minority percent to 3 percent by 1995 and zero Incredibly, at least two of his former roughly $150 million in pre- Are there other ways to contractors. President down-payments by 2000. What’s more, clients now believe banks should be scription drug costs. curb high prescription drug Lyndon Johnson in the Clinton push to issue home prevented from lending to people who The plan calls for a ven- prices? Yes. The federal gov- pushed his Great loans to lower income borrowers, otherwise cannot afford their homes. dor to work with licensed ernment already has a law, Society pro- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac made a One client said: “If you see some Canadian suppliers to export Section 1498, which allows it grams to “end common practice to virtually end cred- people don’t make enough money to specific high-cost drugs to fairly compensate patent poverty and it documentation, low credit scores afford the mortgage, why should you approved by the U.S. Food holders and avoid strict pat- racial injustice.” were disregarded, and income and give them a loan? There should be and Drug Administration to ent protections. But few think job history was also thrown aside. The some type of regulation against giving Florida. Once approved, the In the case of pharmaceu- of the federal phrase ‘subprime’ became common- people loans they can’t afford.” imported drugs would be ticals, HHS authorizes a drug government’s place. What an understatement.” Lending standards became so lax dispensed by local pharma- maker to produce a low-cost housing policy, par- But is it true that banks were dis- that virtually anyone who could fog cies to anyone with a pre- generic version, which the ticularly the Community Reinvestment criminating against minority borrow- up a mirror got a home. Then along scription. federal government could Act, or the CRA, as a form of repara- ers? came the recession, and a lot of people Federal law currently buy in bulk. Using this provi- tions. But that is exactly what it was CATO, in 1999, said despite wide- lost homes that they would not have places strict limitations sion of federal law is a better and still is. In many ways, the so-called spread accusations and lawsuits bought in the first place but for lax on importing prescription way to curb prescription Great Recession of the late 2000s was alleging discriminatory lending, the lending standards. drugs. But as need for drug drug prices in the long-term. a product of affirmative action and a facts show otherwise. CATO said: The result? According to the Federal price relief grows, so does the But right now, importing form of reparations gone bad. Really “Researchers using the best avail- Reserve, from 2010 to 2013, white need for bipartisan support drugs from Canada and bad. able data find very little discernible household median net worth — a to address the problem. other countries is the bright In 1999, almost a decade before the home-mortgage lending discrimina- household’s assets minus its liabilities The Democratic-led shiny object that has every- Great Recession, the libertarian Cato tion based on area, race, sex or ethnic — increased 2.4%. But black net worth House of Representatives one’s attention. Given the Institute issued a warning about the origin. ... fell from $16,600 to $11,000, a four-year has passed a bill allowing gridlock in Washington, it CRA, which President Jimmy Carter “Other well-structured studies also drop of 34%. As another of Obama’s the federal government — may be the best low-cost signed in 1977. The CRA was based found no evidence of redlining or former clients put it, “(Banks) were as it does for Medicare and prescription for what ails our on the assumption that racist lenders unwarranted geographic discrimi- too eager to lend money to many who Veteran Administration health-care system. denied mortgages to credit-worthy nation. Thus, the claim that lenders didn’t qualify.” recipients — to negotiate — Gainesville Sun would-be borrowers, particularly redlined or were biased in making In 1999, the Cato policy paper on the minority applicants. The act initially loans for the purchase of homes in CRA made the following recommen- IMPORTANT WEBSITES: merely sought data on banking prac- central cities is not supported. Nor did dation: “The Clinton administration tices to encourage lenders to practice the studies find that financial institu- wants an even stricter CRA. But more The Citizen City of Marathon tions discriminated against actual or than two decades of its operation sug- http://www.keysnews.com http://www.ci.marathon.fl.us fairness in granting mortgages. But President Bill Clinton, in 1995, potential borrowers on the basis of the gest that repealing rather than tighten- Monroe County Village of Islamorada added teeth to the CRA. Economists racial or ethnic composition of neigh- ing the act would be the economically http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov http://www.islamorada.fl.us Stephen Moore and Lawrence Kudlow borhoods.” and socially responsible thing to do.” City of Key West City of Key Colony Beach explained: “Under Clinton’s Housing What caused this narrative that rac- Too bad nobody listened. http://www.cityofkeywest-fl.gov http://www.keycolonybeach.net and Urban Development (HUD) sec- ist banks refused would-be minority Follow Larry Elder on Twitter @ retary, Andrew Cuomo, Community borrowers? LarryElder. Congress should be insulted but not surprised by military action BY GEORGE F. WILL wasn’t after what he called an “insulting and With a few exemplary exceptions, nota- and this exercise might be the beginning Washington Post Columnist demeaning” briefing in which executive bly Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, congressional of congressional involvement in decisions branch officials instructed Congress con- Democrats, too, have been situational eth- about war and peace becoming habitual. here are 99 better, or at least less cerning what it can debate: The briefers, who icists about their responsibilities regarding Presidential discretion is presumptively abject, senators. However, Lindsey included Secretary of State Mike Pompeo war. The Obama administration’s shambolic greatest regarding foreign relations. And T Graham, R-S.C., is inadvertently use- and Defense Secretary Mark Esper, warned intervention in Libya’s civil war, the costs of many aspects of the modern age — weapons ful by incessantly demonstrating the depths that making military action subject to con- which are still mounting, proceeded unac- of mass destruction; the swift, perhaps sur- to which senators sink when they jettison gressional authorization might encourage companied by congressional authorization reptitious and potentially intercontinental institutional responsibilities to facilitate Iranian aggression. Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., but swaddled in executive branch sophist- delivery of such weapons; the multiplication subservience to presidents of their party. asked whether, if the administration decided ries. Barack Obama’s Justice Department vig- of violent nonstate actors — have radically Consider the contrast between Graham and to take the extreme action of assassinating orously defended what no one denied — that altered the context in which the Framers’ Mike Lee, R-Utah, concern- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme presidents may initiate military action with- spare language in the Constitution’s per- ing Congress’ responsi- leader, it would at least notify Congress. The out congressional approval. The issue, how- tinent provisions must be construed: The bilities regarding war. briefers would not say so. ever, was that the administration then said Congress has the power “to declare war”; Recently, admin- Congress last declared war on June 5, 1942, that thousands of air strikes, which caused the president is commander in chief of the istration officials, in against Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania, numerous casualties over seven months and armed forces. what they evidently with a war already raging. This was 78 years had the intended result of regime change, Coons asked the briefers this: Suppose considered an option- and many wars ago. A power neglected, like did not constitute “hostilities.” that in coming months the administration al concession to infe- a muscle never exercised, atrophies. Now Last Wednesday’s briefing caused Lee to concludes that Iran, having shed the nuclear riors, gave a short (75 Graham says that even debating, not a decla- endorse Kaine’s proposal to direct the pres- agreement’s constraints, is about to acquire minutes), closed-door ration of war but merely the wisdom of past ident to stop engaging in hostilities against a nuclear weapon. Would you need authori- congressional briefing on military actions and necessary authorization Iran or any portion of its government or mil- zation from Congress prior to strikes meant military action against supposedly imminent for future ones, means “empowering the itary unless continuation is explicitly autho- to prevent this? The briefers would not agree threats from Iran. Presidential freedom to enemy.” Last April, Pompeo was asked in a rized by a congressional declaration of war or even to consultation with Congress, although unilaterally commit acts of war unrelated to Senate hearing: Is the 2001 Authorization for other authorization of force. Senate passage Coons several times restated and narrowed imminent threats would amount to an uncir- Use of Military Force against al-Qaida and of this would take Democratic unanimity the question. Congress should not be sur- cumscribed power to undertake not just other nonstate actors responsible for 9/11 and two more Republicans joining Lee and prised when the executive branch takes limited preemptive actions but to wage pre- sufficient authorization for the president to Kentucky’s Rand Paul in supporting it. The Congress’ responsibilities regarding war no ventive war whenever a president unilaterally wage war 18 years later against Iran? Pompeo House presumably would concur. Although more seriously than Congress does. decides this might enhance national security. laconically said he would prefer to “leave that Senate Republicans would subsequently George Will’s email address is georgewill@ Lee is famously mild-mannered but to lawyers” — presumably those he employs. sustain a presidential veto, virtues are habits, washpost.com. THE KEY WEST CITIZEN ◆ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2020 5A FROM PAGE 1

$163,000. These were swapped for the lands The Senate version of the takings bill will Swap within Marathon’s borders that were valued Lawmakers have its first committee stop Wednesday in Continued from Page 1A at $156,000. Continued from Page 1A the Senate Judiciary Committee, according Previously, at its November meeting to Raschein. Authority Director Charles Pattison. called to order by Vice Chairman Linda Keys specific issues, the two Republican The House will take up the bill in Civil The Land Authority Advisory Committee Cunningham, the land committee unani- state legislators will be voting on such critical Justice Subcommittee next week. makes recommendations to the Board of mously approved a resolution committing issues as playing college athletes, pay increas- The Monroe County government is seek- County Commissioners, sitting as the Land acquisition funding for the City of Marathon’s es for new teachers and hurricane recovery ing legislative appropriations of $20 mil- Authority governing board, on matters relat- purchase of the Anchor Inn Motel affordable funding that could benefit the Keys and the lion for water quality and $5 million for ed to property acquisitions. The committee housing site subject to conditions. Panhandle area of Florida. land acquisitions as part of the Florida was established in 1986. Pattison said in October, the committee Local Keys governments continue to focus Keys Stewardship Act, $750,000 for the ves- The committee consists of five members approved a resolution committing $600,000 on water quality and land acquisition needs sel pump out program, $3 million for the who serve three years. The committee’s toward the city’s purchase of the proper- and the importance of affordable wind insur- Overseas Heritage Trail, and $500,000 for composition is a resident from the City of ty; however, 75% percent of the purchase ance rates, as most Keys property owners are upgrades to the Guidance Care Center’s Key West, the Lower Keys, the Middle Keys price has been the norm and used with the covered by the state regulated and insurer of Baker Act Receiving Facility. and the Upper Keys; and a representative municipality of Islamorada, so the commit- last resort Citizens Property Insurance Corp. The City of Key West is closely following of a non-profit corporation or association tee preferred to increase the funding level to Raschein and Flores, on behalf of local a bill that could not only undermine its dedicated to the acquisition of land for con- $800,000 to be consistent. Keys governments, have filed bills that effort to protect the coral reef from harmful servation and preservation purposes. Garrett addressed the committee during would split the judgments and legal expens- versions of sunscreens but also keep the In total, 102 properties were exchanged the discussion, and Habitat for Humanity of es from expensive Florida Keys land takings city form regulating Duval Street cosmetic with 90% having wetlands. Marathon trans- the Middle Keys Executive Director Christine cases between the local governments and shops that have come under fire for their ferred 18 properties in exchange for 84 with- Todd-Young also attended because Habitat the state. high-pressure sales tactics. in the county. The lots had been acquired by for Humanity stands to operate the Anchor Takings case could be a big issue in the State Sen. Rob Bradley (R-Orange Park) the county and city through a point system Inn site when housing is built. The city next decade as some have speculated that and House Rep. Spencer Roach (R-Fort of the Rate of Growth Ordinance, which planned to acquire the property through the the Florida Keys may not receive any more Myers) have filed bills trying overturn the allocates points for land donations, and may Land Authority and, through a partnership state-issued Rate of Growth Ordinance City of Key West’s ban on sunscreen, which hasten acquisition of building permits. with Habitat for Humanity, agreed in August (ROGO) units, which are needed to turn also impacts the Southernmost City’s ability Marathon’s Planning Director George 2019 that the city would lease the property vacant lots in residential properties. to regulate cosmetic shops. Garrett had argued the land swap was a to Habitat for Humanity for an acceptable This means some property owners will not “Notwithstanding any other law or local more efficient use of resources and the com- price per year. be able to develop their land and could sue ordinance or regulation to the contrary, the mittee agreed. The 2020 budget of the Land Authority the local governments for a taking of their regulation of over-the-counter proprietary Pattison said the value of the county land is nearly $20 million. The committee is set land. drugs and cosmetics is expressly preempted was $360,000 but two properties were pur- to meet again Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the Currently, the state and the county have to the state,” the bills state. “This act shall chased through a Florida Communities Marathon Government Center. informally split such legal costs, but the bill take effect July 1, 2020.” Trust grant of about $196,000, netting [email protected] would formally codify the partnership. 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ing a user fee program were identified,” the man Clinton Barras said he remains “a strong mandatory boating program for vessel oper- Issues report says of administrative, collection and advocate of user fees. ... We can tap into all ators were similar. Continued from Page 1A enforcement hurdles. these visitors.” “The Sanctuary, unlike Everglades National A volunteer working-group “considered the Council member Andy Newman disagreed, Park, has a high number of access points Easy access to the water on both sides of need for innovative funding opportunities to saying, “Our visitors already are getting taxed (individual homes, boat ramps, marinas, etc.) the Keys means “it is not feasible to control fund coral and seagrass restoration activities.” and the [vacation destination] competition and does not require permits for access, mak- access to manage and ensure compliance During an open December discus- is fierce. Sanctuary officials understand the ing it more challenging to ensure user compli- with collection of user fees. Many challeng- sion among members of the Florida Keys importance of tourism.” es to implementing, managing and enforc- Sanctuary Advisory Council, board chair- Rationales for an indefinite delay on a See ISSUES, Page 8A 6A THE KEY WEST CITIZEN ◆ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2020 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN ◆ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2020 7A COMICS ROSE IS ROSE Pat Brady MOTHER GOOSE AND GRIMM Mike Peters

PEANUTS Charles M. Schulz SHOE Jeff MacNelly

DILBERT Scott Adams REALITY CHECK D. Whamond MODERATELY CONFUSED J. Stahler

GARFIELD Jim Davis

HERMAN Jim Unger MARMADUKE Brad Anderson

BEETLE BAILEY Mort Walker

BORN LOSER Art & Chip Sanson

ARLO & JANIS Jimmy Johnson

FRANK & ERNEST Bob Thaves

HEART OF THE CITY Mark Tatulli

THE GRIZZWELLS Bill Schorr

CUL DE SAC Richard Thompson

MONTY Jim Meddick

BIG NATE Lincoln Peirce

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July, the condo owner paid Office Investigator Frank remediating mold damage Monroe County Sheriff’s of asphalt workers arriving at License Wardlow a total of $35,100, Zamora wrote in the arrest expired. Office is receiving an uptick businesses or organizations Continued from Page 1A according to State Attorney’s affidavit. Also, his Monroe County in complaints about a scam in the Lower and Middle Keys Office spokesman Larry Wardlow is not licensed Building Department license involving another form of and doing work unsolicited, South Roosevelt Boulevard Kahn. to perform any contracting has had a “hold” on it since construction work — paving then demanding payment, to remodel his condo. The Wardlow “did demo work, work, Kahn said. He has sev- 2017, Kahn said. of parking lots in the Lower Sheriff’s Office spokesman proposal was for $40,350 tile work and some electri- eral complaints against him Zamora was contacted and Middle Keys. Adam Linhardt said. The and in four separate transac- cal work but did not com- with the Florida Department about Wardlow by Key West Some of that work maybe Sheriff’s Office reminds res- tions from February through plete the job,” State Attorney’s of Business and Professional police in October and worked being done by people who idents and business owners Regulation and that agency the case with Mark Terrell, an are not licensed contractors. to verify that any contractor ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS revoked his general contrac- investigator with the Florida The Sheriff’s Office has is licensed and report work tor’s license on April 23, 2018. Department of Business and taken three reports in the last that is unauthorized or under NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In addition, Wardlow’s certifi- Professional Regulation. three weeks regarding unusu- code. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at cations in assessing mold and The charges come as the al and suspicious incidents [email protected] 5:30 P.M., the Islamorada, Village of Islands Village Council will hold a public hearing at Founders Park Community Center located at 87000 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider the following item: with bigger boats” as risks to partners, the state, and the datory boat-operator course Issues Sanctuary resources already advisory council to devel- for people born in 1988 and SECOND PUBLIC HEARING Continued from Page 1A under threat. op and implement a more later. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF An online, voluntary boat- robust boater education Written comments on the ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA CONSIDERING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PURSUANT ance with and enforcement ing course for operating a program within the sanctu- Keys draft management plan TO CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA STATUTES, BETWEEN THE of a mandatory boater edu- vessel in the tricky waters of ary,” NOAA staff wrote. will be accepted until Jan. 31 VILLAGE AND COCONUT COVE RESORT & MARINA, INC., AND PAUL E. BATES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED cation requirement,” NOAA the Keys already exists. The federal agency noted at http://www.floridakeys. AT 84801 OVERSEAS HWY, WINDLEY KEY WITH REAL staff wrote. “NOAA acknowledges that the state of Florida, which noaa.gov/blueprint/. ESTATE NUMBERS 00094000-000000, 00093970-000100, At the December Sanctuary enhanced boater education has jurisdiction over more When options are nar- AND 00094010-000000; AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE VILLAGE OFFICIALS TO IMPLEMENT THE TERMS AND council session, members is needed and is committed than half of Keys Sanctuary rowed down, expected to CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE pointed to “more boaters to working with other agency waters, already has its man- happen later in 2020, a new MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ANY OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN round of hearings on propos- EFFECTIVE DATE als will be held in the Keys.

A copy of the item may be reviewed at the Village Administrative Center [email protected] and Public Safety Headquarters, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida. The intent of the proposed Development Agreement is to recognize undeveloped development rights on Coconut Cove Resort, including an additional 4,500 square feet of undeveloped non-residential square footage and to resolve the status of existing nonconforming uses on the Property. The proposed recognition of additional transient units is not anticipated to add new residents to Windley Key. The General Contractors & Engineers maximum building height will not exceed 35 feet per the Village Land Development Regulations.

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TRACK & FIELD SPORT SHORTS Robb Smith hired as Rutgers D coordinator SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Robb Smith has been hired as Rutgers’ defensive coordinator. Scarlet Knights coach Greg Schiano announced the hiring Tuesday, the latest move that brings back a former member of his Rutgers coaching staff. Smith spent four seasons on the Scarlet Knights’ staff. He also worked with Schiano at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Smith was Rutgers’ defensive coordinator and secondary coach in 2012. He was special teams coordinator and line- backers coach in 2011, special teams coordinator and cor- nerbacks coach in 2010 and special teams coordinator and outside linebackers coach in 2009. Smith spent the 2019 sea- son as a defensive analyst with Texas A& M. Before that, he served as the defensive coordi- nator at Minnesota in 2017 -18 and three seasons at Arkansas as the defensive coordinator and secondary coach. With the Buccaneers, he was a linebackers coach. Before his first stint with Rutgers, Smith worked at the University of Maine from 2002-08, the final three sea- sons as assistant head coach Photos by RON COOKE/The Citizen and defensive coordinator. His Marissa Kalsey let go of the pole and flew over the crossbar with a vault of about 12 feet, 3.5 inches in fight No. 3. coaching career began as a graduate assistant at Iowa from st 1999-2001. Event brings out elite, 1 time vaulters SPORTS ON TV BY RON COOKE Key West Citizen AUTO RACING 6:30 p.m. Despite a little tailwind that was appre- NBCSN — Dakar Rally 2020: Stage ciated by the 50 participants in six flights, 10, Haradh to Shubaytah, Saudi the second annual Pole Vault in Paradise far Arabia (taped) exceeded the expectations of Key West Track and Field president and event director Steve COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 5 p.m. Hanes. ESPNU — St. Francis at Farleigh In the inaugural event, the one runway Dickinson was erected on the concrete quay wall at the Truman Waterfront Park. 6:30 p.m. With strong winds forecast, the dou- ACCN — Boston College at Syracuse ble-runway competition was set up in the FS1 — Seton Hall at Butler SECN — Kentucky at South Carolina grassy area adjacent to the playground mak- 7 p.m. ing for a very comfortable setting. BTN — Indiana at Rutgers Between his stints as emcee, Hanes was The oldest competitor Howard Booth, 76, cleared CBSSN — Creighton at Georgetown basking the success of the event, with pro- 7 feet, 6 inches to put him No. 1 in the U.S. and ESPN2 — Virginia at Florida State ceeds going to the Key West High School the world in his age group for outdoor competi- ESPNU — Tenessee at Georgia track and field team. tion to go with his 2019 indoor No. 1 ranking. 8:30 p.m. ACCN — Notre Dame at Georgia Tech “The sun has come out at the Truman FS1 — St. John’s at Providence Waterfront Park and we’re getting ready to excitement about pole vaulting. I’ve talked SECN — Vanderbilt at Arkansas watch some of the best pole vaulters in the to more people on the streets who had no 9 p.m. world,” said Hanes on Saturday morning. idea we had a national pole vaulting event,” BTN — Penn State at Minnesota “It’s turning out wonderful. When you do said Johnston. “Steve did a great job of orga- CBSSN — Southern Methodist at Houston an event like this there are so many details nization and promoting the event. It’s going ESPN2 — Auburn at Alabama and you worry about everything but the only to get bigger and better every year. You can’t ESPNU — Wichita State at Temple mess-up I had was I forgot to go interview have a better group of people in town than 10 p.m. with Rick Lopez on Wednesday. It turned out athletes. It’s just a great group of people to PAC-12N — Stanford at UCLA Rodger Bozard, 47, had not vaulted since his great.” invite into Key West. And I hope they come high school days but with a little coaching from Key West Mayor Teri Johnson welcomed back year after year.” GOLF his son and Key West High vaulter, Gage Bozard, the crowd after the blessing of the pits and For the oldest competitor in the event, it 1:30 p.m. Korn Ferry Tour: The Bahamas Great the elder Bozard cleared 8 feet to take sixth in National Anthem. Exuma Classic, Final Round, Great flight No. 1. “It’s a terrific event. There is so much See EVENT, Page B4 Exuma, Bahamas 8 p.m. GOLF — Asian Tour: The Singapore Open, First Round, Singapore Runners set to explore Key West on Sunday NBA BASKETBALL 7 p.m. CITIZEN STAFF marks and harbor-front businesses. A ESPN — Brooklyn at Philadelphia 5K is scheduled to start at 7:15 a.m. for 9:30 p.m. The 22nd annual Key West Half- those who prefer a shorter course. ESPN — Portland at Houston Marathon & 5K is to draw several The event’s registration booth is to NHL HOCKEY thousand runners to compete Sunday, be set up from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday and 8 p.m. Jan. 19, in the subtropical island city’s noon to 6 p.m. Saturday inside the NBCSN — Philadelphia at St. Louis historic Old Town and scenic water- Turtle Kraals and outside the Half Shell front. Raw Bar, both located at 231 Margaret TENNIS Lauded repeatedly as one of the St. at the Key West Historic Seaport. 6 p.m. United States’ “bucket list” half-mar- Participants can pick up race packets ATP/WTA: Auckland-ATP, athons, the race typically attracts during that time and attend a race Adelaide-ATP/WTA & Hobart-WTA Quarterfinals; Australian Open American and international runners expo as well. Qualifying to test their speed and endurance in The following day, packets can be Key West’s balmy January climate. picked up between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. FIND IT ONLINE The sporting challenge beginS at The half-marathon begins at the cor- RON COOKE/The Citizen 7 a.m., with participants proceeding ner of Caroline and Grinnell streets at Once the rain subsided for the 21st annual Key West Half along a flat, fast 13.1-mile half-mar- the Historic Seaport and ends near Marathon, runners reveled in the cooler weather as they trudged athon course amid the island city’s down Atlantic Boulevard. The forecast for the 7 a.m. start of the Victorian architecture, historic land- See RUNNERS, Page B4 22nd annual event is light winds and mild temperatures.

KEYSNEWS.COM — AND SPORTS TOO 2B THE KEY WEST CITIZEN ◆ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2020 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS CHAMPS!

Sue Ogrocki/The Associated Press LSU quarterback Joe Burrow holds the trophy as safety Grant Delpit looks on after the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 13, in New Orleans. LSU won 42-25. Burrow, LSU beat Clemson 42-25 for title

NEW ORLEANS — From small-town 10-7, the Tigers sprung receiver Tee Higgins Ohio kid to Louisiana legend, Joe Burrow on a 36-yard reverse for a score to make it capped his record-breaking, Heisman- 17-7 in the second quarter. winning season by bringing a national It took LSU 5:19 to wipe that out and championship to LSU. take the lead, with Burrow and his favor- Burrow threw five touchdown passes, ite receiver, Ja’Marr Chase, doing most of ran for another score and finished off one the damage. The Heisman winner hit the of the most accomplished seasons in col- Biletnikoff Award winner with a long ball to lege football history by leading the top- set up a quarterback draw from 3 yards out ranked Tigers to a 42-25 victory against No. to make it 17-14. 3 Clemson on Monday night in the playoff Burrow and Chase hooked up for a final. 14-yard touchdown with 5:19 left in the “He’s one of the greatest players in LSU second quarter and LSU fans erupted as history,” Tigers coach Ed Orgeron said. “He’s their Tigers took the lead for the first time, done so much for the state of Louisiana 21-17. They never looked back. and LSU. We are so grateful to Joe Burrow.” Chase finished with nine catches for 221 The senior quarterback from The Plains, Gerald Herbert/The Associated Press yards. Ohio, delivered the Tigers (15-0) their first Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (No. 16) leaves the field after the NCAA College Football The SEC Tigers weren’t done. Burrow led Playoff national championship game against LSU in New Orleans. LSU won 42-25. national title since 2007 and fourth overall, LSU on a 95-yard drive, taking a hard shot breaking a few more records along the way on a long run before finding Thaddeus in what was already an historic season. “I hate how it finished,” the sophomore for LSU. Just like Burrow. Moss, son of former NFL star receiver His five TD passes and 463 yards passing said. “But man, we did some really amazing After tossing his fifth touchdown pass of Randy Moss, standing alone in the end are the most for a BCS or College Football things.” the night, a perfectly placed jumped ball zone. That made it 28-17 with 10 seconds Playoff title game. So were his six total The Tigers (14-1) had won Lawrence’s to Terrace Marshall Jr. from 24 yards out to left in the half. touchdowns. first 25 starts. make it 42-25 with 12:08 left in the fourth, Clemson defensive coordinator Brent “This is what I wanted to do from the “It’s been a long time since I’ve stood in Burrow signaled TD and strolled to the Venables flummoxed LSU for most of time I was 5 years old, was hoist this trophy. front of a team after a loss,” Clemson coach sideline. the first quarter, with tight coverage and And bringing it back to Louisiana,” Burrow Dabo Swinney said. The Superdome is LSU’s dome away hard-to-decipher blitzes. Burrow, Chase said, then caught himself. “I guess we’re On this night, Lawrence (18 for 37 for from home, about 80 miles from the Tigers’ and Co. put up 269 yards in the second in Louisiana, but staying in Louisiana, we 234 yards) was no match for Burrow — the Baton Rouge campus — and it was rocking. quarter. weren’t going to let someone come in here Ohio State transfer who threw all of 16 TD The LSU band broke out its unofficial “Coach Venables is great at what he does, and steal this from us in our home state. passes last season with LSU. anthem, “Neck,” and as the Tigers bounced it just took us a while to get it figured out,” “We have a great fan base that came out His ascent has been dizzying and unprec- and waved towels on the sideline, Burrow Burrow said. and supported us. We were going to keep edented. Running a version of the New just sat on the bench, bobbing his head and Did they ever. LSU dropped 628 yards this thing right here.” Orleans Saints’ offense brought to LSU waving one arm. and six touchdowns on a Clemson team Under a shower of sparkling white, by 30-year-old assistant coach Joe Brady, Joe Cool. Just doing his thing. Next stop: that came in allowing 264 yards and 11.5 gold and purple confetti, Burrow raised Burrow and an array of talented receivers The NFL draft, where he will likely be the points per game. the CFP championship trophy toward the transformed these Tigers into one of the first pick in April. “Weapons all over the field. We’ve been Superdome roof. The party was on — no most prolific offenses college football has The final score was lopsided, but it was seeing it all year,” LSU safety Grant Delpit doubt already raging on nearby Bourbon ever seen. far from easy for LSU and Burrow. said. “Just seeing how many weapons we Street. The Saints’ Drew Brees, Burrow’s idol Clemson pushed LSU into the deepest had on offense is just crazy.” Burrow became the first major college growing up, could not have done it better. hole it had to climb out of this season in the Over the last three games of his spec- quarterback to throw 60 touchdown passes This was Orgeron’s vision for LSU when first half. Two weeks after Lawrence ran for tacular season, against Georgia in the in a season and LSU snapped defending he was promoted from interim coach in a career-best 107 yards against Ohio State, Southeastern Conference championship national champion Clemson’s 29-game 2016. There was plenty of skepticism about he opened the scoring with a 1-yard jaunt game and Oklahoma and Clemson in the winning streak. For the first time in his the Cajun who had failed in his first crack around right end in the first quarter. playoff, Burrow passed for 1,305 yards and college career, Clemson star quarterback as a head coach with Mississippi. After B.T. Potter kicked a career-long 16 touchdowns. LSU won those games by a Trevor Lawrence was on the losing team. Orgeron has proved to be the perfect fit 52-yard field goal for Clemson to make it combined score of 142-63.

Two sports journalists honored at Superdome Schools with most national championships in the Associated Press college football poll: NEW ORLEANS — The Superdome in New Orleans honored two sports journalists who 11 Four recently died with a tribute Monday night Alabama — 1961, 1964, 1965, 1978, Minnesota — 1936, 1940, 1941, 1960. in the press box during the College Football 1979, 1992, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017 Nebraska — 1970, 1971, 1994, 1995. Playoff national championship game between Eight Three Louisiana State and Clemson universities. Notre Dame — 1943, 1946, 1947, Clemson — 1981, 2016, 2018. Seats were reserved for Carley McCord and 1949, 1966, 1973, 1977, 1988 Florida — 1996, 2006, 2008. Edward Aschoff, the Lafayette Daily Advertiser Seven Florida State — 1993, 1999, 2013. reported. LSU won the title game over Clemson Oklahoma — 1950, 1955, 1956, 1974, LSU — 1958, 2007, 2019. Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser via AP 42-25. 1975, 1985, 2000. Texas — 1963, 1969, 2005. Carley McCord, right, interviews Acadiana head McCord, 30, died in a plane crash in coach Matt McCullough, left, last year. Five Two Louisiana last month while headed to the Miami — 1983, 1987, 1989, 1991, Army — 1944, 1945. Peach Bowl to see LSU play Oklahoma in when the New Orleans Saints played the 2001. Auburn — 1957, 2010. Atlanta. She was a sports reporter for WDSU- Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the NFL Southern Cal — 1962, 1967, 1972, Michigan — 1948, 1997. TV in New Orleans and appeared as a sideline playoffs on Jan. 5, according to the Advertiser. 2003, 2004. Penn State — 1982, 1986. reporter for ESPN. Aschoff died Dec. 24, on his 34th birthday, Ohio State — 1942, 1954, 1968, 2002, Pittsburgh — 1937, 1976. McCord had also been honored with a after battling pneumonia. He was a college 2014. reserved seat in the press box at the Superdome football reporter for ESPN. THE KEY WEST CITIZEN ◆ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2020 3B SPORTS ON THE WATER Upcoming Florida Keys fishing tournaments CATCH OR TIP TO SHARE?

No matter what the season, there’s always something the high-flying acrobatic fish, known for tail-walking the waves. Only cir- cle hooks can be used. “The Presidential” typically awards sophisticat- • Fax: 305-295-8016 to fish for in the waters surrounding the Florida Keys and ed sculpture trophies to top anglers who release the most sailfish. For • Write: Daily Fishing Report, Key West. The calendar lists select tournament highlights. information, call Lisa Thornhill at 305-517-4512, email at LThornhill@ P.O. Box 1800, Key A comprehensive schedule of Keys angling challenges can cheeca.com or visit http://www.cheeca.com/experience/fishing. West, FL 33040 be found at http://www.fla-keys.com/fishing. Jan. 29-30: IFC Sailfish Tournament in Islamorada.Presented by the • Drop it Islamorada Fishing Club, the event is the last leg this year of the three- off at The Key Through July 31: Key West Fishing Tournament. Anglers of all ages pronged Florida Keys Gold Cup Championship series and typically West Citizen and abilities can target more than 40 species of fish in the Key West draws a field of up to 30 boat teams of elite sport fishermen. Kickoff building Fishing Tournament, a free-entry multi-division challenge that takes is 1/29 and fishing day is 1/30. A total cash payout for a full field at (3140 Flagler place Dec. 1 to July. 31, 2020. The tournament features divisions for the IFC Sailfish Tournament could reach $30,000. For information, visit Avenue) men, women, junior anglers ages 10 to 15 and Pee Wees under 10 http://www.theislamoradafishingclub.com. • Email: years old — making it ideal for extended families and multigenerational Jan. 30-Feb. 1: Cuda Bowl in Key West. Shallow water flats anglers jwcooke@ groups who want to share the angling experience. For information, visit and guides are invited to hook-up and fight their barracuda rivals. keysnews.com http://www.keywestfishingtournament.com. Event will be headquartered at Hurricane Hole Marina, Stock Island. Jan. 16-19: Key West Kingfish Mayhem. Big fish, big money! Come Prizes and trophies are to be awarded for top angler and guide in light fish for some of the largest kingfish in Florida Keys waters in this new tackle spin and fly divisions. For information, call Loren Rea at 305- tournament. Fishing headquartered at Stock Island Marina. First prize 360-6969, email [email protected] or visit http://www.cudabowl. could earn $15,000 cash, based on a 50-boat field. For information, com. call Jimmy Wickett at 954-605-8284, email info@meatmayhemtour- Jan. 31-Feb. 1: Swamp Guides Ball in Islamorada. Sponsored by naments.com or visit https://www.meatmayhemtournamentsfl.com/ the Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association, this all-release event offers key-west-kingfish-mayhem. team and individual awards to anglers for bonefish, redfish and snook. Jan. 20-21: 31st annual Al Flutie Over the Hill Rip-Off Sailfish Anglers fish the shallows of the Florida Keys and the saltwater fringes Tournament in Islamorada. Dubbed “almost too much fun for old guys of the Everglades. Social events are to be headquartered at the Lorelei to handle,” the tournament is locally referred to as the Flutie, wel- Restaurant & Cabana Bar. For information, visit https://fkfga.org. comes anglers age 50 and over. Proceeds benefit “Catch the Cure” for Feb. 4-5: Poor Girls Sailfish Tournament in Islamorada. This regional Cystic Fibrosis and the Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens, charity competition raises monies to spay and neuter feral cats in the providing life services to Monroe County’s adult intellectually disabled Upper Keys. Trophies are awarded to first-, second- and third-place le challenge, awards await the grand champion team (boat), first run- residents. For information, visit http://www.marchouse.org/index.php?/ teams, grand champion and runner-up grand champion anglers as well ner-up and second runner-up team, captain and mate. Other awards content/fundraisers. as for the largest dolphin fish, kingfish and tuna, among others. For are presented for the high-point angler; outstanding catch; largest Jan. 24-26: Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Tournament in information, visit http://castingforcats.org/poor-girls-sailfish-tourna- tuna, dolphin fish; kingfish; and hard luck. Proceeds benefit Keys char- Islamorada. Second in the Gold Cup series. Anglers put 20-pound line ment. ities. For information, call Tammy Gurgiolo at 305-240-9337 or email and light-tackle skills to the test during the two-day challenge against Feb. 7-9: Islamorada Women’s Sailfish Tournament. In this light-tack- [email protected].

PRO FOOTBALL REST OR RUST? Bye week hazardous for Chiefs and Ravens, but KC survives

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS was picked off twice and lost a fumble against Tennessee. he San Francisco “I need to improve on 49ers and Green Bay everything, whether it’s T Packers used their running, throwing the ball, bye week to rest, relax and pocket poise, everything,” recharge. Jackson said. Now they’ll meet in the TEXANS TUMBLE NFC championship for the For a while Sunday it first time since 1997, when appeared as though the Reggie White, Brett Favre and fourth-seeded Texans would that Pack bested Steve Young be hosting the AFC champi- and Ken Norton Jr. onship next weekend. The R& R from the first- But they imploded after round bye proved more like jumping out to a big early rust, ruin and rubbish in the The Associated Press The Associated Press lead and O’Brien faced the AFC, where the Ravens and Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers talks to Seattle Seahawks’ Russell San Francisco quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) celebrates heat for his fake punt that Chiefs, the top two seeds, fell Wilson after an NFL divisional playoff game on Sunday in Green after the 49ers beat the Minnesota Vikings, 27-10, in an NFL Daniel Sorensen sniffed out into 22-point and 24-point Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers won 28-23. divisional playoff game on Saturday in Santa Clara, California. in time to stop Justin Reid holes, respectively, in their shy of a first down, giving return to action over the the Chiefs a short field for a weekend. quick touchdown en route Kansas City overcame to scoring 41 consecutive the 24 points they spotted points. Houston thanks to last “We felt like we had to season’s NFL MVP, Patrick manufacture some points, Mahomes, and some debat- manufacture some yards and able decisions by Texans it just didn’t work out. When coach Bill O’Brien in a wild you’re playing a team that 51-31 win. is that explosive on offense, Baltimore didn’t bounce you’ve got to try and keep back, bowing to Tennessee scoring,” said O’Brien, who 28-12 with its first loss since also took heat for kicking a Sept. 29, rendering moot a short field goal on fourth- fantastic season and calling and-inches rather than going into question quarterback The Associated Press The Associated Press for the first down and poten- Lamar Jackson’s playoff Tennessee running back Derrick Henry (22) celebrates during Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates as he tially a 28-0 lead. panache. the second half of an NFL divisional playoff game against the comes off the field after an NFL divisional playoff game against The Texans became the Behind Derrick Henry, Ravens on Saturday in Baltimore. The Titans won, 28-12. the Houston Texans on Sunday in Kansas City, Missouri. first team in NFL history who’s on the greatest eight- to lead a playoff game by game stretch by any running 24-7. part to safety Rahim Moore’s mance from Jackson, their Jackson set an NFL record at least 20 points and then back in the history of a BALTIMORE BOWS OUT ill-timed jump that allowed second-year QB who turned for yards rushing by a quar- lose by at least 20, and the league that’s celebrating its Now the Ravens know how Jacoby Jones to haul in a the NFL upside down with terback (1,206) and led an 24-point lead they squan- centennial season, the Titans the Broncos felt eight years 70-yard touchdown pass his unmatched mobility and offense that compiled more dered tied for the fourth-big- are in their first conference ago when Baltimore upset from Joe Flacco in the final improved pocket presence. yards on the ground (3,296) gest in playoff history. championship game in 20 Denver in double overtime minute of regulation. They had 12 players picked than any in league history. Houston quarterback years. on its way to winning Super That, and coach John Fox’s to the Pro Bowl, tying a Although he accounted Deshaun Watson came to his The Chiefs reached their Bowl 47. decision to have Manning record, and five All-Pros. for more than 500 yards of coach’s defense when asked second straight AFC title Riding Peyton Manning’s take a knee with two time- And they lost in the divi- offense against the Titans, if he’s the right man to lead game at Arrowhead Stadium successful comeback from outs and 31 seconds remain- sional round. Jackson committed three the Texans. thanks to a 51-7 run engi- neck fusion surgery that ing, playing for overtime “This game is going to be turnovers and was twice “You might have doubt, neered by Mahomes and led to his release from the instead of a last-second the one that we’ll remember stuffed on fourth-and-1 runs but I don’t,” Watson said. “I helped along by O’Brien’s Colts in 2012, the Broncos retort. because it’s the last one,” in falling to 0-2 in the play- love that man, and I’ll always decisions not to go for it on entered the playoffs riding The 2019 Ravens went coach John Harbaugh said. “I offs. play hard for that man. You fourth-and-inches from the an 11-game winning streak 14-2, the best regular sea- told them, in the end, there’s In addition to finishing all can say what you want to Kansas City 13 and then to and earned the AFC’s top son in franchise history, only one team that gets to sixth in the league in rushing, say in the media, but as long try a fake punt on fourth- seed with a 13-3 record. But earned a No. 1 seed for the be the one true champion — Jackson threw for 3,127 yards as I’m at quarterback, he’s and-4 from his own 31 min- they lost for the first time first time, and received a and that’s not going to be us and 36 touchdowns with cool with me. He’s got my utes later while still ahead in 98 days thanks in large record-breaking perfor- this year.” only six interceptions. But he heart.”

NFL POSTSEASON GLANCE WILD-CARD ROUND DIVISIONAL ROUND CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS SUPER BOWL Saturday, Jan. 4 Saturday, Jan. 11 Sunday, Jan. 19 Sunday, Feb. 2 Houston 22, Buffalo 19, OT San Francisco 27, Minnesota 10 Tennessee at Kansas City, 3:05 p.m. (CBS) At Miami Gardens, Fla. Tennessee 20, New England 13 Tennessee 28, Baltimore 12 Green Bay at San Francisco, 6:40 p.m. NFC champion vs. AFC champion, 6:30 (FOX) p.m. (FOX) Sunday, Jan. 5 Sunday, Jan. 12 Minnesota 26, New Orleans 20, OT Kansas City 51, Houston 31 Seattle 17, Philadelphia 9 Green Bay 28, Seattle 23 PRO BOWL • SUNDAY, JAN. 26 • AT ORLANDO • AFC VS. NFC, 3 P.M. (ESPN) 4B THE KEY WEST CITIZEN ◆ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2020 SPORTS

Pole Vault in Paradise Results

Flight 1 Jill Marois 4.05m Humberto Valdez 10’0” Alexandra Pevtsova 3.90m Paul Golibart 9’6” Marissa Kalsey 3.75m Ashlyn Hubbard 9’0” Kenzie Shell NH Jazlyn Perlawff 8’6” Joey Wardlow 8’6” Flight 4 Rodger Bozard 8’0” Austin Miller 5.60m*** Howard Booth 7’6” Carson Waters 5.45m Deborah Hindsley 7’6” Audie Wyatt 5.30m Brenda Babits 7’0” David Bell 5.30m Nelson Saywer 6’6” Garrett Starkey 5.30m Karen Rieger 6’0” Michael Cyphers 5.15m Sean Young 5.00m Flight 2 Nate Hiett 5.00m Flay Deates 3.75m DJ Horton 5.00m Don Curry 3.60m Tray Oates DNC Gary Hunter 3.60m Tony Brown 3.00m Flight 5 Steve Hanes DNC Jason Olivera Jr. 3.90m Jeff Brower DNC Ethan Hunt 3.75m Eric Richard DNC Elijah Newman 3.60m Parul Babits DNC Sylar Hall 3.60m Gage Bozard 3.30m Flight Celebrity Ethan Hritz 3.30m Jimmy Bass 7’0”** Olivia Rodriquez 2.85m Elle Taylor 6’0”* Adrienne Salemme NH Joey Cooke 6’0” Emilio DNC Britt Meyers 6’0” Rick Lopez 5’0” *World Drag Queen Record (Bungee) RON COOKE/The Citizen Flight 3 **Key West Island Celebrity Jimmy Bass, Assistant CEO at Lower Keys Medical Center, crushed the record of 2 feet, 6 inches set by Rick Lopez in 2019 Noah St. Pierre 4.80m Record with a vault of 7 feet and first place in the celebrity competition. Dillion DeChristopher 4.35m ***Key West Island Men’s Nati Shephard 4.20m Record

so much better than on the Event concrete deck. Continued from Page 1B “It gives you more room all around. This is an improved was a landmark day for Howard location and the two runways Booth, 76. instead of just one last year,” “It was a good day. I’m still said Booth, who has plans to working on a sore hamstring return in 2021. so my run wasn’t what I’d like Booth’s vault catapulted him it to be but overall it was good,” to the top of his age group explained Booth, who vaulted 7 worldwide. feet, 6 inches. “The conditions “In spite of it not being a were fine — just on the edge of great day for my vaulting, it’s too windy — but most of the still the world’s best for 2020

RON COOKE/The Citizen RON COOKE/The Citizen time there was a good tailwind, for my age group of 75-79. I am Key West Mayor Teri Johnston welcomed The media was well represented in the celebrity flight with Britt Myers, left, and [it was a] well organized ranked No. 1 in the U.S. and the the crowd at the second annual Pole Vault publisher of the Key West Weekly; Rick Lopez, General Manager of Florida meet.” world in indoors, now outdoors in Paradise. Keys Media and Voice of the Conchs football; and J.W. Cooke, Sports Editor Booth, who competed in for my age group.” for The Key West Citizen. 2019 event, said the layout was [email protected] Happy Valentine’s Day

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RON COOKE/The Citizen Valentine’s Day The conditions were less than favorable for the first 30 minutes of the 2019 Key West Half Marathon, but the rain let up for wheelchair athlete William Lehr, who led runner Bryan Stansberry (No. 4 overall), near mile No. 3 on South Roosevelt Boulevard. Small Heart with: $15 Large Heart with and a Photo: $25 75 and older, as well as the top overall com- Runners petitors and those in the masters division. Continued from Page 1B All finishers in the half-marathon and 5K will receive finisher medals. Call or Email Misty Today! Caroline and Margaret streets. The half-marathon entry fee is $120 per An awards ceremony and party will follow person, and the 5K entry fee is $55 per per- 305•292•7777 ext.213 the race, with entertainment by Howard son. A military discount is available; con- Livingston & the Mile Marker 24 Band. tact [email protected]. Each [email protected] Awards await the first- through third- entrant receives a race shirt. place male and female finishers in five-year For event information and registration, age groups ranging from 9 and younger to visit http://www.keywesthalfmarathon.com. THE KEY WEST CITIZEN ◆ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2020 5B KEYSWIDE CLASSIFIED DEADLINES • LINE ADS NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS CANCELLATIONS NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS® Monday Edition ...... 4pm Friday 0UJHZLVMLYYVYZWSLHZLJOLJR`V\YHK[OLÄYZ[KH`P[appears. All word ad rates are placement fees and non-refundable (for Monroe County requires that Contractors that advertise must Tuesday Edition ...... 10am Monday 0U[OLL]LU[VMHULYYVY^LHYLYLZWVUZPISLMVY[OLÄYZ[ frequency days canceled). Ads may be removed from the PUJS\KL[OLPYWLYTHULU[JLY[PÄJH[LVMJVTWL[LUJ`U\TILY Wednesday Edition ...... 10am Tuesday incorrect insertion of an ad. The Citizen does not assume publication with placement fee remaining. If you have questions concerning requirements, please call the Thursday Edition ...... 10am Wednesday responsibility for any reason beyond the cost of the ad itself. Friday Edition ...... 10am Thursday Monroe County Building Department at (305)289-2564. Weekend Edition ...... 10am Friday Yard Sale Map ...... 4pm Wednesday 292-7777 Mon-Fri 8AM - 5PM • Proven to Work for Over 140 Years 010 050 100 140 200 250 400 500 6000 7000 960 1000 ANNOUNCEMENTS LEGAL NOTICESCESCES TRANSPORTATIONT BOATS MERCHANDISE YARD SALE RENTALS REAL ESTATE - COM. REAL ESTATE - RES. SERVICES HELP WANTED SERVICE DIRECTORY

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Financial Third Republican scams on files for District 5 rise in Keys Sinking Free Press Staff commission seat

FLORIDA KEYS — The BY THERESA JAVA in November. Monroe County Sheriff’s Free Press Staff Key Largo pet store Office is seeing an increase owner Robby Majeska of a variety of financial KEY LARGO — While confirmed Monday that scams, from Craigslist rent- still early in the election he plans to file his candi- al posts to a telephone IRS/ season, a third regis- dacy paperwork with the Social Security scam. tered Republican is seek- Monroe County Supervisor Nine scams have been ing the Monroe County See FILES, page 2A reported to the sheriff’s Commission District 5 seat office since Jan. 1 dealing with financial fraud totaling tens of thousands of dol- lars, according to sheriff’s spokesman Adam Linhardt. On Jan. 2, a Big Coppitt Key man reported his credit card information was sto- len. Unusual activity fol- lowed and the card compa- ny froze his account. That same day, an Ocean Reef Club resident reported that $15,000 had been transferred from his bank account to a differ- THERESA JAVA/Free Press ent account that had been Robby Majeska, a Key Largo business owner and local wastewater fraudulently created in board official, plans to file for the Monroe County Commission his name. The withdraw- District 5 seat. He is pictured Monday morning outside county als from his money mar- offices in Key Largo. ket account began on Dec. 6, and on Dec. 10, money sensationKEVIN WADLOW PHOTO began being transferred A diver explores the massive shipwreck reef Spiegel Grove soon after the retired military ves- from his checking account. sel was opened for recreational scuba in 2002. Islamorada officials gave tentative approval There were three money to serve as permit holder for a potential shipwreck sinking as a tourism draw. Arraignment of Zieg, market transfers and eight checking account trans- fers, all totaling $15,000, Council interested in artificial reef Clavier postponed Linhardt said. The victim said all the money was BY KEVIN WADLOW ative effect on the environment at all.” BY TIMOTHY O’HARA Clavier and Zieg were transferred via a money Free Press Staff At the request of the Islamorada Free Press Staff slated to go before a judge transfer app called Zelle. Artificial Reef Committee and This is the second recent on Tuesday, Jan. 7, to be ISLAMORADA — A new artificial reef Joe Weatherby of Artificial Reefs scam stemming from the MARATHON — A crimi- formally arraigned on the International, three Village Council use of Zelle. A Key Largo could provide benefits to tourism and nal arraignment hearing for criminal charges of steal- couple reported sending relief for the beleaguered Florida Keys members all expressed support for the Marathon City Councilman ing and disposing of a $1,950 total to a suspect- reef, Islamorada Village Council mem- village to act as permit holders for a Dan Zieg and City Clerk sign owned by Marathon ed cat breeder for a kitten bers agreed Jan. 9. potential project, pending legal review Diane Clavier has been City Councilman Mark using Zelle. The first pay- “It’s a proven fact that it’s working by Islamorada staff. postponed until later this Senmartin. The sign, ment of $1,050 was for the throughout the Keys,” Councilman Jim “I’m 100 percent behind it,” Mayor month, and their attorney which was placed in front kitten. The second payment Mooney said of a proposal for a future Mike Forster said during last week’s has filed a motion asking of Senmartin’s pawn shop, of $900 was for a special sinking of a large ship. “It would work council meeting. “I don’t see a downside that the charges against stated “Drop Doc Zieg.” with the environment. ... I have a lot of them for stealing a cam- See REEF, page 8A See ARRAIGNMENT, page 9A See SCAMS, page 3A interest and think it would not be a neg- paign sign be dropped.

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