16 Days to Fishing the Florida Keys Pension fund land deal? We’re halfway through hurricane season, The Key West police and firefighter pension and that’s good news for Keys fishing. fund considers trying to purchase the Pier Captain’s column, 1B House Caribbean Spa. Story, 2A Sept. 30 - Oct. 2

WWW.KEYSNET.COM WEDNESDAY,SEPTEMBER 14, 2011 VOLUME 58, NO. 74 ● 25 CENTS MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS Teacher arrest possible By SEAN KINNEY School District, declined to Sheriff’s Office, hotline caller is male or female or if the anew when a similar allega- [email protected] go into detail about what is “inappropriate teacher behav- tion was made via the dis- alleged to have happened and report ‘inappropriate’ behavior ior” included physical contact. trict’s new waste, fraud and A Key Largo School who was involved, but said The problem was first abuse hotline, which allows teacher will likely face crim- Tuesday that prosecutors involved have ties to employ- contact with students at the brought to Jara’s attention would-be tipsters to offer inal charges related to what from the Miami-Dade State ees of the Monroe County school, which is kindergarten toward the end of the last information on potential tight-lipped schools officials Attorney’s Office would like- State Attorney’s Office. through grade eight; he also school year by staff at the wrongdoing in the schools are calling “inappropriate ly issue an arrest warrant for “These are tough situa- said the teacher could face Monroe County Sheriff’s system while retaining teacher behavior with a stu- the teacher today. tions,” Jara said, adding that sanctions from the district up Office, who requested coop- anonymity. dent.” He said prosecution the teacher is still working to “termination.” eration in “monitoring” the Chief Internal Auditor Jesus Jara, superintendent would be farmed out of the but has been reassigned out Jara declined to say situation. of the Monroe County county because some of the classroom so there’s no whether the teacher or student The issue was brought up ● See Hotline, 2A

COUNTY COMMISSION KEY LARGO Final throes for Hickory House? July, with just the West Palm West Palm man Beach-based Florida Yacht makes an offer and Richard Buckheim of Key West responding. for county site Buckheim indicated he’d want to put a fish house and By RYAN McCARTHY dockage for commercial fish- [email protected] ing boats on the Maloney Avenue site, but county staff Despite getting the first says his dollar figures aren’t realistic offer for it they’ve specific enough. received in years, Monroe Florida Yacht proposes to County commissioners aren’t lease the property for $2,000 sold on a Florida Yacht monthly for four years, with Charters & Sales Inc. bid to an option to purchase after take over the Hickory House that time for $1.01 million. bar and restaurant property The proposal also includes on Stock Island. $700,000 worth of building The county bought the and dock renovation over the property in 2005 for $3.14 at four-year lease. the behest of then- “Considering the current Commissioner Dixie Spehar, market and the economy and and the move has been wide- the depreciated real estate ly scrutinized since. value it is a favorable offer. Originally intended for use as We really hope to move for- public waterfront, its laid ward,” company owner dormant for six years. David Sell said. Commissioners ignored The County Commission county staff’s 2009 recom- is scheduled to consider the mendation to tear the restau- bids at its meeting Sept 21 in rant down at a cost of rough- Marathon. ly $75,000, and decided in Sell didn’t want to discuss April to go out for a fourth plans for the property in The pilot whale known round of proposals for the detail, but said the property as 300 (above) rises on property. a stretcher Sunday at ● See Hickory, 2A The bids were opened in the Marine Mammal Conservancy in Key Largo. UPPER KEYS The whale was subsequently loaded onto a truck (left) and Sun worshipper taken to SeaWorld in Orlando (story, Page 3A). bares too much The day before, an animal-rights activist was Cops: Miami man heading to arrested for allegedly an event to trespassing at the exposes self mark the 2001 terror conservancy. through sunroof attacks. They were behind Photos by ANDY NEWMAN Keynoter Staff a Mercedes Benz. A Miami man out for For some some sun on Sunday got a lot MOMPELLER reason, Animal activist charged more exposure than you’d Mompeller, who was in the think: He was arrested for front passenger seat, decided is charged The Marine Mammal servancy when he blocked exposing himself through the to stand through the luxury Off-duty cop with four Conservancy was founded to Lagergren’s car and pulled a sunroof of a car traveling on car’s sunroof with his pants pulls his gun misde- treat stranded whales and gun on the suspect. U.S. 1 in the Upper Keys. down, displaying his private meanor dolphins and prepare them Monroe County Court It was an especially bad parts for all to see. on the suspect counts of for return to the wild. Judge Regan Ptomey set day for Julio Mompeller, 31, As he exposed himself, the trespass and However, two pilot whales bonds totaling $30,000 on who’s charged with indecent Mercedes driver reportedly By KEVIN WADLOW vandalism from a Lower Keys strand- the four charges, according exposure, because the person ran a red light at Sunshine Senior Staff Writer for alleged ing in May were turned over to court records. who saw him expose himself Boulevard and U.S. 1. [email protected] incidents at to SeaWorld after experts “This is a very politically around mile marker 90.5 was Deputies Todd Wyatt and LAGERGREN the Marine concluded that neither a calf charged situation, obvious- an off-duty state trooper in a Yunier Galvez pulled the car A Miami police officer Mammal Conservancy. nor a sickly adult could sur- ly,” said Richard Wunsch, car behind the one over around mile marker 85, arrested at gunpoint Saturday Police reports describe him vive if released. Lagergren’s defense attorney. Mompeller was in. and saw Mompeller in the pas- an animal-rights activist out- as affiliated with the interna- Javier Ortiz, described in “It does raise concerns,” The Monroe County senger seat, belt unbuckled. side a marine-mammal reha- tional Animal Liberation a Monroe County Sheriff’s Wunsch said. “Anybody Sheriff’s Office says the troop- Asked why he exposed bilitation site in Key Largo. Front organization, which Office report as an off-duty would wonder how you get er, with his family, was driving Arnold Christopher advocates “direct action” Miami police sergeant, was southbound around 9 a.m., ● See Mompeller, 2A Lagergren, 41, also of Miami, against animal captivity. volunteering with the con- ● See Lagergren, 3A

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NEWS BRIEFS KEY WEST TAVERNIER Big Coppitt woman hurt in car crash Manhole lifted when A Big Coppitt Key woman was flown to Ryder lines go ‘ka-pow’ Trauma Center in Miami on members on the line lost Monday following a morning About 1,000 power for about 45 minutes. auto crash on Stock Island. FKEC members No one was injured. The Florida Highway Southbound traffic on Patrol says Sharon Gillis, 61, lose power U.S. 1, just south of the was driving a 2000 Mercury Tavernier Creek Bridge, south about 7:50 a.m. when Keynoter Staff was slowed briefly while she crossed lanes and struck a crews put the 200-pound 2006 Isuzu driven by Dayner The force of a massive metal cover back in place. Sedano, 35, of Ramrod Key. short-circuit in an under- Three separate feeder Sedano had been stopped at ground power line flipped a lines run through an under- the traffic light at U.S. 1 and weighty manhole cover ground vault beneath the Cross Street. onto U.S. 1 in Tavernier highway at the approach of Gillis was ticketed for not Sunday. the bridge, Newberry said. wearing a seatbelt. A splice in a main feeder Sliced links connect the line failed, said Florida heavy power lines every Passport agency Keys Electric Cooperative few hundred feet. Keynoter photo by SEAN KINNEY Chief Executive Officer One of the splices appar- opens Saturday Scott Newberry. ently failed, Newberry said. This building contains the Pier House’s Caribbean Spa, a conference center and guest “Those high-voltage “It’s not something that Florida Keys Community rooms; the city owns the land and building, which is leased to the resort through a lines carry a lot of power,” happens a lot. It’s been sev- College is marking the U.S. deal that’s valid until 2020. he said. “When one of them eral years since we had a Department of State’s goes, it makes a pretty big problem,” he said. “For one Passport Day on Saturday by ka-pow.” thing, we don’t have that opening its Passport About 1,000 utility many underground lines.” Application Acceptance Pension Board eyes Agency for special hours. They’re from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Stock Island Pier House property Bid considered campus. From Hickory, 1A Two separate 2009 College staff will provide But the bid requests for proposals pro- passport information and Appraisals show widely different values would serve as a permanent duced just one lackluster bid accept passport applications. isn’t likely home for the Key West each that the commission Those interested in submit- There are two bidders interested in purchasing a branch of his charterboat quickly dismissed. One was ting an application are asked high enough piece of Key West-owned property that’s occupied by operation. to lease the property, 5948 to schedule an appointment the Pier House Caribbean Spa. “We’ve been in Key Maloney Ave., for $1 per by calling 809-3185. By SEAN KINNEY As expected, one is the hotel’s parent company West for 15 years. We run a year over 30 years, while the The college’s Passport [email protected] and the other, perhaps not so expected, is a pension bare-boat charter fleet, other was for $800 monthly Acceptance Agency regular- fund for Key West firefighters and police officers. mostly sailboats and power- over 25 years. ly accepts applications Although the group was The city charter allows for the sale of publicly boats,” he said. Bare boats Polled Monday, com- Tuesdays and Thursdays one of the two interested owned property if voters approve it in a referendum. are chartered without a cap- missioners felt almost from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. bidders, it doesn’t appear In 2010, city voters did that with the Caribbean spa. tain; customers provision exclusively that Sell’s offer likely that the portion of the That was followed by two appraisals of the property. Pier House Resort owned the boat. is legitimate but doesn’t Completed in June, they each returned three dif- “We’ve been at the offer enough return. by the city of Key West will ferent appraisals — measuring the price if the land operate under the manage- Conch Harbor Marina and Commissioner George and property were to be sold today unencumbered prices got so expensive, we Neugent said the county KEYS WEATHER ment of the Key West by a lease, which the Pier House has with the city; the Police and Firefighters couldn’t survive. We’re should sit on the property value if it went to the Pier House allowing uninter- now at King’s Pointe until it garners a fairer return. PREDICTED TEMPERATURES Pension Board. rupted hotel operations; and the value as a startup, The five-member board Marina. We love being in “I just don’t think [the bid standalone hotel. Key West and the Hickory is] going to stimulate the DAY HIGH LOW manages the $56.3 million According to the Appraisal Company of Key West, WED. 92 80 pension fund for 146 active House would give us an commission to support it. I those figures are $6.3 million, $3.6 million and $3.2 opportunity to be there per- don’t think I would. We’ve THURS. 92 81 city police and fire employ- million. ees and 88 pensioners. manently,” he said. lost our shirt on it, so the only FRI. 92 81 The same analysis produced by Lighthouse Realty The King’s Pointe thing we can do is hold it and SAT. 91 81 The Pier House’s parent Services returned $7 million, $4.7 million and $3.55 company and the Pension Marina agreed to purchase hopefully someone will think million. the Hickory House in they need it,” he said. Forecast: Expect partly Board are the only two Based on figures maintained by the Monroe groups that entered bids for August 2008 but cancelled For more on this, go to cloudy skies with a slight County Property Appraiser’s Office, the land is valued that contract. www.KeysNet.com. chance of showers and the property and building, at $2.88 million and the building is worth $3.17 mil- thunderstorms. which contains a spa, 22 lion, totaling $6.05 million. guest rooms, conference The Pier House has a sweetheart lease, executed in Visit KeysNet.com/weather space and a rooftop deck. 1965, and valid until 2020. The rent: $3,600 a year, or King abdicates for radar and extended forecast. The city doesn’t have to $300 a month — virtually nothing for the prime piece accept either one. of Old Town real estate. From Mompeller, 1A Richard Gervasi, 43, of The Pension Board bid Phoenixville, Pa., on Big BEACH ADVISORIES was $2.1 million; Pier — Keynoter Staff himself, Mompeller he said Coppitt Key at 1:30 a.m. He House Joint Venture, the he didn’t know. He was had argued with a friend, The Monroe County hotel’s parent, indicated it taken to jail. No court date then caused the scene in the Health Department tests would be willing to pay said, acknowledging the budgeted to put $300,000 has been set. middle of the highway. Keys beaches twice weekly $6.3 million. board entered a “low bid. into the pension fund this In addition to being on for the presence of enteric Plantation-based attor- Most pension funds these year. But because of an King of the world acid, he was drunk, bacteria. The following ney Stuart Kaufman, gener- days are investing in real underperforming stock A Pennsylvania man deputies said. They had to beaches have health advi- al counsel for the Pension estate. Due to the economy market, the city will have to Tasered three times and Taser him three times sories against swimming: Board, said the board wants and interest rates, invest- cough up an additional arrested in January for run- because he refused to coop- ● South Beach, Key West. to diversify its portfolio to ment consultants are telling $200,000 to $300,000, ning naked into traffic on erate and the first two fir- ● Smathers Beach, Key include real estate. boards they need to develop bringing the total to at least U.S. 1 and yelling he was ings of the Taser didn’t take West. The city and employees alternative investments.” $500,000. “king of the world” and him down. ● Sombrero Beach, each pay into the pension “We don’t have to enter- Basically, if the invest- “made of steel” — all while He was charged with Marathon. fund based on a percentage tain either one of the two,” ment account misses its tripping on acid — has suc- disturbing the peace and of the total payroll for the Assistant City Manager mark, the city has to step in cessfully completed pretrial resisting arrest. The charges CONTACT US employee group, in this Finigan said of the bids. to make up the difference so intervention, court records were dropped Aug. 5 after case firefighters and police. “What we need to do now is the fund is sustained. show. he completed his pretrial Upper Keys That money is invested to take those bids, analyze “Is it painful?” Finigan Monroe County Sheriff’s intervention. 91655 Overseas Highway form the pool that, in turn, them and a make a recom- asked of the dip in to Office deputies arrested Tavernier, FL 33070 is paid as benefits to mendation to the commis- reserves, “Yes. Is it a house Newsroom . . . .(305) 852-3216 retirees. sion on whether to accept of cards where we collapse Advertising . . .(305) 852-3216 Members of the Key one of the bids or reject on ourselves? No. Down Fax ...... (305) 853-1040 West City Commission both of the bids.” the road it’s going to require Arrest likely Fax ...... (305) 852-0199 appoint four members to the Kaufman said that if the both the city and the From Hotline, 1A they can take. It should Pension Board, two retired board is able to purchase Pension Board to work resolve itself or be resolved Marathon and two active; they are, the property — since it’s the more closely together to Ken Gentile oversees the this week.” 3015 Overseas Highway respectively, Tim Fahey, low bidder, that’s doubtful make sure we’re aware of hotline, which received five The other four hotline (P.O. Box 500158) Bill Fortune, Omar Garcia — it would attempt to con- what’s happening.” calls in the first two and tips include a report that a Marathon, FL 33050-0158 and Alfredo Vasquez. Those tinue leasing to the Pier Any changes to the way half weeks of availability. bus missed a scheduled Newsroom . . .(305) 743-5551 four then choose the fifth House under renegotiated the pension plan works Of the inappropriate stop, alleged nepotism in Advertising . . .(305) 743-5551 member, who is Terry terms. The Pier House pays would have to be agreed teacher behavior, Gentile hiring, a broken air condi- Fax ...... (305) 743-6397 Garcia. the city $300 in monthly upon through collective said: “I think the School tioner, and an accusation Fax ...... (305) 743-9586 “They’d like to invest in rent. bargaining. District has taken appropri- that an assistant principal their community,” Kaufman Finigan said the city ate action and all the action who pulls double duty as a Key West teacher isn’t appropriately 2720-A N. Roosevelt Blvd. allocating his or her time. Overseas Market “I’m comfortable with Key West, FL 33040 THE HEARING AID MAN the volume and the nature Newsroom . . .(305) 296-6989 [of the tips] at this point,” Advertising . . .(305) 296-6989 Gentile said, adding that the Fax ...... (305) 296-1287 Shannon, Bob Barnett, and air conditioner issue isn’t Bonnie Costa (Ken); necessarily in lock step with Missing your paper? granddaughter Katy Costa; what he intended. We no longer offer same-day sisters Barbara Brown (Billy), Ginnie Cannon (Jerry), Betty “I think the other ones are redelivery for missing or wet Filler, and numerous nieces good. I’m happy that the pub- papers. Customers can and nephews. lic is taking interest and feel request a credit or next-day Mary was an active member they have a means by which redelivery by calling of Burton Memorial Methodist to voice their concerns. I 743-5551. After hours, call Church for 20 years. She worked as a secretary for Dade don’t know where they toll-free (800) 843-4372. 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Most died at the scene, too young to have learned four misdemeanors after The Miami officer said at new home transport from the Marine but two adult males were survival skills essential to sur- being arrested by an armed Lagergren attempted to Mammal Conservancy in Key healthy enough to be vive in the open water. guy 100 miles from his tamper with an MMC Keynoter Staff Largo to Orlando late Sunday. returned to deep water. The larger animal, 12 feet jurisdiction.” fence, then fled. SeaWorld said the marine Five remaining whales long, suffers from curvature On Saturday, Sheriff’s On Aug. 21, former The two remaining sur- mammal made the trip with- were transported to the of the spine and lung prob- Office Deputy Sever MMC official Robert vivors of a pilot whale out incident. The whale has MMC for treatment, but lems. “Her injuries are too Hustad was responding to a Lingenfelser told deputies stranding near Cudjoe Key been placed in a pool with three were either euthanized severe to withstand the rig- 2:50 p.m. trespass report at that at 4:15 a.m., he saw two in May have been reunited at 301, the pilot whale calf that or died, leaving 300 and 301. ors of survival in the wild,” the Hampton Inn, adjacent men trying to dismantle a SeaWorld of Orlando. was transported from the 301 was the youngest sur- according to Micah Brodsky, to the MMC site at mile fence across a canal, mark- The 1,010-pound adult Marine Mammal Conserv- vivor. It’s been renamed Fredi MMC’s staff veterinarian. marker 102.2. ing an area used for animal Hustad said he saw a rehabilitation. The two ran COUNTY GOVERNMENT Dodge Challenger speed up off but Lingenfelser said he to cut off a Ford Mustang recognized Lagergren from that was headed toward previous encounters. U.S. 1 from a Hampton Inn Lingenfelser said an FBI 5 percent raises now appear likely driveway. agent told him that Gastesi pointed out that The vote was 3-2 to would generate the same “The driver of the Lagergren “is going to Previously, employees are now approve the raises, with revenue as this year. Dodge Challenger immedi- attempt to release any caged commissioners required to contribute 3 commissioners Kim Budget Director Tina ately identified himself as a animals [or] mammals into percent of their salaries to Wigington and George Boan said Monday that the law enforcement officer, their natural habitat.” had said no the Florida Retirement Neugent dissenting. county’s $78.7 million taking the driver of the Ford The FBI has described System. He said that makes However, it’s unclear operating budget would Mustang out at gunpoint the Animal Liberation Front By RYAN McCARTHY a 5 percent raise equivalent whether 125 county likely drop to at least $78 and immediately securing as a domestic terrorist [email protected] to 2 percent. employees in the Teamsters million. That’s because of a the driver with handcuffs,” organization known to be Commissioner Sylvia labor union would be eligi- $600,000 re-allocation of Hustad wrote. involved in crimes. While a final decision Murphy has been lobbying ble for any or all of the 5 some grant funds. Ortiz told the deputy that won’t be made until in favor of raises and did percent adjustment. The The third and final pub- he had just entered the D Thursday, it appears again Monday. She spoke commission debated lic budget hearing is sched- water at MMC to work with Monroe County Admin- briefly before moving to whether the “me, too” uled for 5:05 p.m. the 12-foot adult whale istrator Roman Gastesi was approve the 3 percent clause in the union’s con- Thursday at the Harvey when he saw Lagergren granted almost all of the “reimbursement” for all tract applies to them since Government Center in Key taking photos from across a cost-of-living pay increas- employees and the other 2 they’ve received raises West. canal. Lagergren, who had es for county employees he percent for any employee within the last three years. been warned previously to requested in his 2011-12 who’s not received a raise County staffers were budget. in three years. still reviewing the clause as The County The only employees of press time. Commission debated at Murphy proposed be Gastesi has said doling length on Sept. 7 over who excluded from receiving out the 5 percent adjust- deserves a raise and how raises would be the 18 ment across the board much. The result was employees in the deferred would cost $782,000. Gastesi and county staff retirement option program Because staff needs time crunching a lot of numbers and those capped out at to compute the latest com- in what may have been a their current pay grade. mission direction on raises, wasted effort. Under DROP, govern- no official action was taken At a budget hearing ment employees can retire to change the approved Monday in Marathon, after 30 years of employ- 4.2173 property tax rate. Gastesi laid out numerous ment, then get rehired. If That equals $4.2173 per scenarios based on differing that happens, their monthly $1,000 of assessed proper- raises, but it appears most Florida Retirement System ty value. employees would receive benefits accumulate and The tax rate is 3.9 per- the requested 5 percent. earn tax-deferred interest. cent less than the rate that FIRE SERVICE Wagner out as Marathon chief? Islamorada officials said at line to find a replacement. Councilman: the time that consolidating The Village Council is No fair shake emergency services through- scheduled to vote on the out the Keys could lead to issue at its Sept. 22 meeting. for the village better efficiency and coordi- nation during emergencies By DAVID GOODHUE like hurricanes. [email protected] Wagner said his situation with Marathon was supposed Islamorada officials are to be temporary after the asking why a temporary city’s chief, Dale Beaver, arrangement with the city of unexpectedly resigned three Marathon to share a fire years ago. He was supposed chief seems to have become to stay only until the City permanent. Council and city manager The two municipalities hired a permanent replace- decided in 2008 to share the ment, which still hasn’t hap- services of Islamorada Fire pened. Chief William Wagner III, Wagner receives more but Islamorada Village than $80,000 a year in salary Councilman Don Achenberg and benefits from each says the arrangement was municipality, he told the supposed to have come to an Village Council. end by now, and he said While Wagner made a Wagner should return to point to emphasize that working only for the village. “Marathon is treating me “We’re being taken well,” he said he would be advantage of,” Achenberg able to accomplish more if said at Thursday’s Village he worked for only one Council meeting. “I recom- municipality. “I can’t stay on mend we terminate the con- a project long enough to see tract on Dec. 31 and bring it to completion,” he said. our chief home.” He added that difficulties Marathon City Manager arise at times because of the Roger Hernstadt said a day number of supervisors he after the meeting that he was has, which include two city not aware there’s a problem managers, plus a strong until he was reached by the mayor in Key Colony Beach. press. Key Colony Beach is incor- “I didn’t know there was porated, but Marathon pro- any concern on the part of vides its fire and emergency Islamorada that they would medical services. like to bring the relationship Wagner said he spends to a close,” Hernstadt said. Mondays and Thursdays in The idea behind Wagner Islamorada, Tuesdays and leading both municipalities’ Wednesdays in Marathon, departments was discussed and “Friday is a floating in the summer of 2008 as a day.” cost-saving measure for both Hernstadt said that if the towns and as a way of five-member Village strengthening Marathon’s Council decides to Pull 21-member department. Wagner from Marathon, he County, Marathon and would like a six-month dead- 4A Wednesday, September 14, 2011 Florida Keys Keynoter Opinion & Editorial

EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Have your voice heard on rates Citizens Property Insurance Corp. officials in the Keys today to hear about windstorm costs If an arm of the government were to tell you to expect a 120 percent rate increase in fees you pay, you might have something to say about that. Well, here’s your chance. Representatives from the Citizens Property Insurance Corp. will be in Key West today for a public meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Harvey Government Center. The government-backed insurer of last resort proposed the 120 percent increase in windstorm insurance, but differences between Florida House and Senate legislation kept the serious rate hikes from becoming law this year. Instead, it looks like Citizens’ 24,000 Keys prop- erty owners will face a 12.5 percent rate hike for windstorm coverage. That’s because an existing cap on increases, imposed by the Legislature two years The state Department of Transportation is considering closing all access to the old Seven Mile Bridge, citing ago, is still holding back the dam. structural concerns. Already, the agency has halted auto traffic and fishing on the span. For how long? Who knows? On Monday, Citizens’ governing board voted for Save the bridge all made their voices known, and it access to the charming Pigeon Key, a 50 percent rate hike on sinkhole insurance after Can you imagine if one day, you worked. The big corporation backed is at risk for being closed and left to earlier approving rates that could have increased arrived at the historical old Seven down to a unified group that said no. its own demise. some sinkhole premiums as much as 2,000 percent. Mile Bridge, perhaps with your vis- I recently attended a meeting of a Please show your support to save If all this seems like fiscal madness, you might iting guests, family or your dog, and newly formed nonprofit corporation, this beloved treasure, the old Seven want to drag your aching back down to the Harvey it was closed with no access to the Friends of Old Seven, whose pur- Mile Bridge, by signing the petition Government Center today and let Citizens honchos public? pose is to ensure the rehabilitation, on the website www.friendsofold- know just exactly how you feel about this whole The day I signed the contract on enhancement and continued mainte- seven.org and attending the meeting my house in Marathon was the same nance of the 2.2-mile stretch of the with the Monroe County insurance mess. old Seven Mile Bridge between Commission to discuss this issue. As backdrop, you should know that Keys resi- day that the Brass Monkey was cele- brating the renewal of its lease and Knights Key and Pigeon Key. The meeting will be Sept. 21 at the dents already pay some of the highest windstorm continuation of its business. I was so Because funding for this project Marathon Government Center about rates in Florida. This, despite the fact that Monroe impressed by the solidarity of this has not yet been determined, this 10:30 a.m. Let’s show them our County imposed much tougher building codes community to stand behind an estab- historic landmark used for physical voices. before most jurisdictions. And tougher codes mean lishment it cared about. Radio activity, nature outings and viewing Deborah Linker less damage from high-wind events. shows, newspapers and boycotters the fabulous Keys sunsets, as well as Marathon Also, most insured losses in the Keys from hurri- cane damage have come from flooding, not wind. miles away from Pennekamp and cap- And flood insurance is a national program that tured eight or 10 privately owned cats. doesn’t impact Citizens rates in any way. Valerie Eikenberg Among several issues expected to be addressed Cudjoe Key today are inequities in the risk models that private insurers and Citizens use to decide who pays what Editor’s note: The National Key for insurance. Deer Refuge has a pilot program in Annalise Mannix, executive director of Fair which cameras are set up at various Insurance Rates in Monroe, notes that FIRM hopes areas to try to track feral cats, which to raise $35,000 to pay for a Keys rate model that the refuge considers a danger to will take into account the tougher building codes Lower Keys marsh rabbits. Manager and storm-hardening techniques widely deployed in Anne Morkill says cat food was used as an attractant just once, at an the Keys. already-known cat feeding station. Based on both of those factors, Citizens’ risks of massive payouts from windstorm damage in the Work for a cancer cure Keys are exaggerated, according to Monroe County The Strides Against Breast Cancer Mayor Heather Carruthers, one of the founders of Pink Party was an amazing success. I FIRM. The endangered Lower Keys marsh rabbit is a target of feral cats,refuge staff would like to thank Sheriff Bob There are $73.5 million reasons for Keys proper- says. Peryam and Chris Holland of the Ibis ty owners to attend today’s meeting. Bay Resort for an evening filled with That’s how much we paid Citizens in insurance Trapping’s a scam effort, the trapper placed her baited laughter, pride and hope. premiums last year. Add another 12.5 percent on top What a lame-brain experiment traps within 10 feet of a resident’s front We honored those who have gone being conducted by the biologist for porch to attract the resident’s cats into before and those who are survivors, of that — $9.19 million — and you can see why her traps. Even after being told by the FIRM is calling on everyone to be heard at today’s the National Key Deer Refuge, putting signed up teams for the 5K Strides out canned cat food on refuge land and resident that the cats were her pets, the Walk and brought awareness to our public meeting. setting up cameras to see if cats are trapper insisted she was trapping a fight against breast cancer. attracted by a freshly opened can. Why large feral-cat colony at this location. As a two-time survivor of breast spend thousands of taxpayer dollars to The trapper captured four or five of the cancer, I know the need to find a cure figure out a question that any second- homeowner’s pets, and the homeown- is great. It was amazing to have 175 grader could answer? er was forced to go to the animal shel- from Key Largo to Key West join in ter to get them back. This highly Wayne Markham ...... Publisher Here’s the question: If you put out the fight. My heart is full of love and canned cat food in the refuge, will cats unscrupulous method is commonly respect for all who have joined the Put Larry Kahn ...... Editor migrate to the refuge? Will they be used to boost capture rates. on Your Pink Bra Challenge. Melanie Elder ...... Marketing Director attracted by the scent of sliced beef Another unscrupulous method used Thank you to everyone for allowing Kathie Bryan ...... Financial Director with gravy or perhaps tuna and by trappers is to raid private property my life to be enriched from knowing Todd Swift ...... Production Manager salmon? Any second-grader knows the for domestic cats and pretend the cats and working with the American Cancer Carter Townshend ...... Circulation Manager cats will come. I wouldn’t call this the were trapped in the target area. Case in Society and those who support us. best available science the refuge likes point: A couple of years back, John Charlotte Quinn PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY to brag about; I would call it a foolish Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Keys unit president Contents copyright 2011 Keynoter Publishing Co. waste of our hard-earned tax dollars. hired two federal trappers to trap cats. Cancer Society During the refuge’s last trapping The trappers went to an area several Marathon

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INSURANCE Citizens board OKs caps on sinkhole premiums Large rate hikes Non-sinkhole premium Keys policyholder forum today increases are capped at 10 prompted outcry percent a year, although it’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has scheduled a also allowed to charge from consumers meeting with policyholders from 5 to 7 p.m. today at assessments on top of that, the Harvey Government Center, 1200 Truman Ave., making rate increases in the By MICHAEL PELTIER Come visit our online photo galleries Key West. Keys, for instance, more and submit your own at The News Service of Florida For those who can’t make it to Key West,the meet- like 12.5 percent. www.KeysNet.com/Photos ing will be broadcast on the county’s Channel 76. Responding to pressure Fair Insurance in Monroe hopes policyholders will from homeowners, lawmak- turn out with questions and comments for the coun- ers and some high-ranking ty’s primary windstorm insurance provider. state officials, Citizens Citizens’spokeswoman Christine Ashburn said the Property Insurance Corp. company will be represented in Key West by Susanne board members on Monday Murphy, chief administration officer, and Steve Bitar, voted to cap proposed sink- senior director of consumer and agent services. hole rate hikes at 50 percent Policyholders who need one-on-one help with for the coming year as they specific issues will be able to talk to one of several try to make the state-backed consumer representatives who are also traveling to program financially sound. Key West, Ashburn said. In attempt to sweeten what it concedes is bitter medicine, the board voted some of them are also part of lowing the 2004-05 hurri- 4-0, with two abstentions, to the push for the company to cane seasons has resulted, back off from a decision it blunt the impact in the face Citizens says, in an ava- had made in July to raise of complaints from their lanche of claims and an exo- rates in some cases by up to constituents. dus of private insurers from 2,000 percent and more than But even with the cap in the sinkhole market. $5,000 a year. place, Citizens policyhold- With 1.4 million policies The proposed rate ers seeking the voluntary in force, Citizens has increase was brought about coverage in some sinkhole- become a major provider of by passage earlier this year prone regions of the state the optional sinkhole cover- of SB 408, which among a will still see annual increas- age. Last year, the company slate of changes required collected $32 million in Citizens to charge rates that es of more than $700 for sinkhole coverage alone. sinkhole premiums, but paid are actuarially adequate. out nearly $250 million in Monday’s action would “Fifty percent is still too high, way too high,” said claims. allow the board to maintain State insurance regula- its earlier rate hike approval, Sen. Mike Fasano, R-New Port Richey. “In some cases, tors were scheduled to con- but give the insurer more vene in Tampa on Tuesday time to do it. we’re talking about rates going up close to $1,000 for to approve Citizens’ rates “As we do our work, that would kick in Jan. 1. members, we have to bal- folks who are barely getting ance two competing inter- by.” ests,” Citizens’ Chairman Sinkhole insurance rates Carlos Lacasa said before have been in legislative the vote. 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KEYS RECYCLING BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK We buy ALL scrap metals Park considers new closed area Some charter captains polling or paddling. The South Florida It’s due north from the Ocean Reef Club Biscayne National Park is Wildlands Association of Ocean Reef said they expect to attend a 6 updating its overall manage- endorsed adding more pro- to 9 p.m. Thursday session ment that was written 28 tections to Biscayne National community hosted by park staff in Key years ago. Park waters. Largo to learn more about the “This new general man- “This is a very modest By KEVIN WADLOW proposals. agement plan for Biscayne proposal by [the Park Senior Staff Writer “In general, I don’t like National Park is needed Service] and one which [email protected] closures,” said Glenn Cyatt, because much has occurred would impact only a small captain of the charterboat Mr. since 1983,” a park statement percentage of the park,” A new no-fishing zone Nice. “I think there are too says. “The population near Executive Director Matt Mon. - Fri. 8 am to 4:30 pm ● Sat. 9 am to Noon could be created in waters many closed areas these the park has greatly increased Schwartz said. 1280 107th Street ● Marathon, FL 33050 north of Ocean Reef as part days. This wouldn’t affect me and visitor use patterns, types He continued, “Over- (305) 587-3993 ● LC# 47161-106485 of a new management plan too much but I can see where and recreational interests fishing and damage to shal- for Biscayne National Park. it would bother a lot of other have also changed. Each of low seagrasses and coral Under the park’s preferred folks.” these changes has major reefs by powerboats inside alternative plan — one of The Key Largo meeting, implications.” park boundaries are under the five draft plans issued — the which includes taking public Park Superintendent Mark direct control of the National new marine reserve would comments, will be held at the Lewis told the Miami Herald Park Service. They are cover 10,522 acres north of Holiday Inn at mile marker that the protected-area pro- impacts the agency not only the Pacific Reef Light, about 99.7. A three-hour meeting at posals would help the marine can control but must. Let’s six miles from Angelfish Florida City City Hall begins environment. support that effort.” Creek on North Key Largo. at 6 p.m. today. “When you go to a coral Written comments, The marine zone in Alternative 4 also propos- reef park, you should expect mailed or online, will be Alternative 4, the preferred es to designate Jones Lagoon to see a healthy coral reef accepted through Oct. 31. plan, starts at Hawk Channel and other nearshore areas with lots of large fish of dif- For information and an due east of Turkey Point, and around Old Rhodes Key and ferent species,” Lewis said. online version of the five runs out to the park’s ocean- Totten Key as no-combus- “That’s not what visitors are alternative plans, go to side boundary. tion-motor zones limited to seeing now.” www.nps.gov/bisc. ANIMAL CONTROL Key Largo shelter provider to remain drop objections to the new Island and Safe Harbor Garrettson voiced con- Garrettson system, which is designed Animal Rescue of the Keys cern at the August County now accepts for more accountability. in Marathon abide by it. Commission meeting with “What I was trying to do Garrettson said his objec- what he called a “bureau- new rules is put a spotlight on [that] in tion to the new system was cratic” reimbursement-based these days when you’re try- “never really a big deal or billing system, instituted to By RYAN McCARTHY ing to get more efficient and argument” and that he will safeguard against spending [email protected] save costs, you don’t want handle the extra paperwork abuses that apparently hap- contracts where you’re cre- required. pened in the Middle Keys It appears Monroe ating a lot of paperwork. The County Commission with Stand Up for Animals County’s Upper Keys ani- [Kolhage] has every right to is scheduled to consider Director Linda Gottwald. mal-control provider will do what he wants to do approving an amendment to Gottwald spent county put aside disagreement with because of the problems the Humane Animal Care contract money on, among a new billing system and with the other shelter,” Coalition contract that other things, entertainment remain under contract Garrettson said. would put the new system in and meals, a county audit through June 2015. The new system requires place and extend the shel- found last summer. After an Humane Animal Care submitting invoices for serv- ter’s contract through June eight-year relationship, she Coalition President Tom ices rendered rather than the 2015. Garrettson and wife and the county parted ways Garrettson said he met with shelters receiving a monthly Marsha, the shelter director, shortly thereafter — and the county staff, including lump payment. Both the have an annual $270,324 county has asked the courts County Clerk Danny Society for the Prevention of contract with the county that to give it around $250,000 in Kolhage, and has decided to Cruelty to Animals on Stock is set to expire in May 2012. frozen Stand Up assets. KEY COLONY BEACH City to pay more for staff insurance insurance plan are the only a minimum of 50 employees the city roughly $8,000. Budget hearing recent changes the commission to be covered. Sutton said none of those set for today made to the budget, which is “We went to Blue Cross to changes would affect the roll- roughly $2.33 million. get a basic policy the same as back tax rate of 2.2465 at City Hall The city expects to raise we had with Cigna. It was a approved in July. The roll- $1.13 million in property taxes 43 percent increase. That ini- back rate produces the same By RYAN McCARTHY next fiscal year. Its largest tiated us changing to the amount of tax dollars as the [email protected] expenditures include $525,000 higher deductible and differ- current year’s rate of 2.0674. for fire and emergency med- ent prescription plan to get At the 2.2465 rate, home- The Key Colony Beach ical services through the city costs in line,” Sutton said. owners would pay $2.2465 City Commission meets of Marathon, and $480,200 for The end result is Key per $1,000 of assessed prop- today for the first of two pub- law enforcement. Colony will pay $687 per erty value. That comes out to lic hearings that will finalize The city’s 11 full-time month per employee for $674 for the owner of a the proposed fiscal year employees had insurance health insurance coverage, as $300,000 home in Key 2011-12 budget. coverage this year under opposed to $539 in the current Colony. Mayor and Administrator Cigna, but the city switched year. More costs would be Today’s meeting is sched- Ron Sutton said minor adjust- to Blue Cross Blue Shield recovered by switching dental uled for 5:15 p.m. at City ments to the employee health because Cigna now requires insurance plans that will save Hall. HIGHER EDUCATION Florida student loan defaults rise ago due to the economic versities. “Borrowers are strug- STAND OUT from the crowd State’s now malaise, higher interest rates Proponents of those gling in this economy,” said Right customer. Right product. Right now. at 10.5 percent, and the rise of for-profit col- schools say the higher James Kvaal, the deputy leges, which often charge default rates are a reflection undersecretary of education. the feds say higher tuition than public of their bigger populations He said the rise in the num- colleges. of low-income students, ber of students who can’t By LILLY ROCKWELL Florida’s federal student who take out more loans and pay their loans is a direct News Service of Florida loan default rates for fiscal don’t have family financial reflection of the high unem- year 2009 were 10.5 percent, support, than any perceived ployment rate. Call us today! More Florida students a big increase over the 8 per- weakness in their programs. To be counted as in can’t afford to pay their stu- cent default rate reported the Nationally, the number of default, a student had to (305) 743-5551 dent loans and are defaulting previous fiscal year, accord- students defaulting rose have been at least 270 days at higher rates than a year ing to the U.S. Department from 7 percent to 8.8 per- past due by the end of of Education. cent, the highest rate since September 2010. The default This puts Florida in the 1997. Arizona had the high- rate doesn’t include all bor- top 10 states for highest stu- est student loan default rate rowers, just those with loans dent loan default rates in the at 16 percent, with North that came due in the fiscal nation, and is seen as an Dakota and Montana the year 2009. indication of the state’s larg- lowest at 3.4 percent. Mark Kantrowitz, the er economic woes. Florida’s Typically a student who publisher of FinAid.org, a community colleges, for- doesn’t pay back a federal resource for financial aid profit colleges and histori- student loan that was taken information, said poor job cally black colleges had out to pay for college is opportunities for new gradu- higher default rates — with unemployed or doesn’t ates and higher student loan some as high as 25 percent make enough money to interest rates are to blame — than traditional state uni- afford the loan payments. for the rise in defaults. Coastal cleanup Fantasy fundraising Saturday marks the 26th annual Ocean The fundraising is well under way for those Conservancy Coastal Cleanup, and you can vying to become king and queen of take part in the Keys. Story, 4B Fantasy Fest. Story, 4B

Sports & Outdoors ● Fishing Keys Life Community ● Lifestyle Florida Keys Keynoter WWW.KEYSNET.COM WEDNESDAY,SEPTEMBER 14, 2011 CLASSIFIEDS INSIDE 3B B CORAL SHORES 41, NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN 6 Hurricanes now 2-0 “We started with a little kicker, went 5-for-6 on extra The defense bit of hangover” from last points. dominates week’s big 25-13 win at Holly praised the work of Marathon High School, head the offensive line — center the Eagles coach Ed Holly said. “The Benny Cosme, guards David coaches have been telling the Bogue and Tom Johnson, and By KEVIN WADLOW guys that with our schedule, tackles Justin Erickson and Senior Staff Writer we have to start fast and play Will Ismer. [email protected] hard every quarter.” “It’s taken a couple weeks A three-touchdown sec- to get the hang of it, but A Hurricane defense ond quarter staked the Canes David Bogue has stepped refused to let visiting to a 27-6 halftime lead. forward as a leader with the Miami’s Northwest Christian Junior runner Kodi understanding to make the go much of anywhere Friday Roberts battered his way to a line calls,” Holly said. while the Coral Shores High pair of 4-yard touchdown The Coral Shores defense School offense found its foot- runs. Roberts was the leading played a stellar game with the ing for a 41-6 victory. Cane ground gainer, carrying exception of Northwest’s one The unbeaten Canes (2-0) 10 times for 73 yards. He long run. bottled up Northwest’s escaped for long runs of 17 Tyler Smith, a 250-pound Eagles with just three first and 22 yards. junior tackle, recovered a downs and capitalized on a Andre Whitehead scored Northwest Christian fumble bounty of favorable field on two 21-yard runs around on the Eagle 6-yard line to set positions served up by the the right side, but a flag up a Roberts score two min- rugged defense to score five wiped out the first. The sec- utes into the game. offensive touchdowns. ond stayed on the board. Bogue, Johnson, Ismer Northwest drew to within A strong push by Coral and Smith anchored the front 7-6 after a 62-yard touch- Shores’ improving offensive wall while linebackers Ryan down run early in the second line helped quarterback Bahn and Henry Rroshi quarter. But any hopes har- Addison Duma-Kenny score roamed for big tackles. bored by the Eagles lasted 15 on a 1-yard dive. Cornerback Jimmy Rhyne seconds of game clock: Cane Eddie Dunn, a freshman proved an effective ground speedster Andrew Garcia who worked into the line- stopper and picked an Eagle returned the kickoff 78 yards backer rotation, took an fumble out of the air. And down the right side. offensive carry four yards on safety Chase Casaro swatted Keynoter photo by KEVIN WADLOW From there, the the capping touchdown as the away what could have been a Hurricanes owned the turf at fourth-quarter clock ran long Eagle pass completion. Coral Shores players Andrew Garcia (5) and Jimmy Rhyne celebrate victory in the George M. Barley Jr. down. Hurricanes’ regular-season home opener by dousing first-year head coach Ed Holly.The Stadium. Paul Pauchey, a freshman ● See Coral Shores, 3B Canes dominated Miami’s Northwest Christian, 41-6.

FISHING THE FLORIDA KEYS KEY WEST 40, NORTH MIAMI BEACH 28 Conchs even record at 1-1 away.” McNeill, Georges Key West scored early lead Conchs’ against the Class 8A visitors and led 21-0 at halftime. ground game McNeill scored two of the TDs and Anthony Rice By DICK WAGNER scored the other on a nine- Keynoter Contributor yard pass from Tommy Ruffennach. Less than 12 hours after “I was really concerned he had scored three touch- about that team, but when we downs and ran for just under got the jump on them so fast, 220 yards in Key West I think they were caught in Fishing buddies Doug Churchill and Jeff Padovan show High’s 40-28 victory over disbelief,” Hughes said. their dolphin and tripletail catch after a day aboard the North Miami Beach Friday But pass-minded North Miami Beach came back ‘Papa Pip’s’ with captains Howard Kelley and Zach Willis. night, running back NaQuan McNeill was watching a strong and, early in the fourth morning volleyball match in quarter, the lead was down to the school gym. 28-20. That’s when a player Storms stay away, His 5-foot-9-inch frame even faster than McNeill was attired in blue shorts and took over. a gray tank top that exhibited Clive Georges returned a the result of long hours in the punt 48 yards for a touch- but not the fish weight room. The muscles, down to make it 34-20. Then, the weed lines and floaters, though, were sore. “I’ll get after the Chargers had cut the Dolphin, tuna so keep a light snapper-type some ice and feel a little bet- lead to six points, the senior lead offshore; rod rigged and ready to go ter,” he said. — a track star in the spring with shrimp or a small piece His yardage output, — electrified the crowd with reef still hot of ballyhoo on a No. 1 or 1/0 amassed in 24 carries on the By BERT BUDDE a 95-yard kickoff return for a short shank or live bait hook. turf of Tommy Roberts TD that sealed the victory. We’re over the hump for Memorial Stadium, was his Key West’s NaQuan McNeill runs for a big gain during The Conch defense was Try not to get your boat the Conchs’ 40-28 victory over North Miami Beach on hurricane season — histori- too close to the tripletail, as career best, and his 80-yard led by St. Pierre Anilus, who, cally, Sept. 12 is the peak day you may put it off its feed touchdown in the second Friday night. switching from linebacker to — and before you get your first bait quarter was his longest as a the line because Roberto Val Captain’s I’mto it. When you see one, Conch. he said. he has,” coach Jerry Hughes was ill, had four sacks. Column happy to sneak up on it and throw a “The blocking was real Speed, though, isn’t nec- said Monday. “He doesn’t The Conchs, who report we bait as close to its nose as good, and the plays were essarily McNeill’s biggest need a big hole to get improved to 1-1, will play have not possible. Most times, the designed to get me outside, asset. through, and when he’s tack- host to West Broward at 7:30 had to tripletail will eat right away. where I could use my speed,” “He gives you everything led he doesn’t go down right Friday night. put our Some fish may be a bit stub- shutters born, but repeatedly casting on once. in front of them should elicit ISLAND CHRISTIAN 20, MIAMI CHRISTIAN 6 With any a strike. luck, The humps are still pro- we’ll ducing plenty of blackfin Eagles use ground game in big win slide tuna. Most fish range from 15 Chris Johnson right to 20 pounds and are being through caught on trolled baits as well Gilliland Ranger Gilliland and big yard interception return. The Eagles go on the the rest of the season with no as deep jigging. seventh-grader Shaka Smith Gilliland scored on a 5-yard road again Saturday to interruption to our fishing. The action on the reef and Smith each ran for 72 yards, said run and ran for the conver- renew a rivalry with The fish seem happy remains the same as it’s been head coach Bruce Gendron. sion. Donahue Academy of Ave about our good weather, too. for the past few weeks: The lead charge Island Christian (2-0) Cavanagh, returning at Maria, near Naples. Offshore anywhere from yellowtail snapper are begin- had trouble getting the sea- quarterback, threw just Donahue’s Shamrocks (2-1) 20 to 25 miles, there are plen- ning to bite more consistent- By KEVIN WADLOW son started. A Sept. 2 game three times, completing two outscored their first two ty of dolphin from schoolies ly, and there are even some Senior Staff Writer was forfeited by a Fort for 28 yards. opponents, including Miami up to 40-pounders. The vast good-size fish showing up in [email protected] Myers team, and the sched- The Eagle defense stood Christian, by a combined majority have been found on the more shallow areas. uled Sept. 9 game at Miami out in limiting Miami 74-2 before losing to Cape weed lines or floating debris. However, sharks have been a Island Christian School Christian was postponed Christian to six points, Coral Christian, 47-25, last This time of year, the sight real problem lately, but the ground it out Monday to until Monday after an Gendron said. “Kadian weekend. of birds working the water shallower you get, the less win its first actual game of extended lightning delay. Carter played a great game Meanwhile, Island surface does not necessarily likely you are to encounter the six-man football season, After all the false starts, on defense,” the coach said. Christian’s volleyball Lady indicate the presence of dol- toothy predators. beating Miami Christian, Gendron said, “it was a Dylan Ayres forced a Eagles (2-0) play a 4 p.m. phin, so don’t waste your Mixed with the ‘tails are 20-6. great win for the kids.” fumble and recovered it on Thursday home match time blind trolling in open some decent mutton snapper, Six-man football gener- Smith scored twice in his the ICS 3-yard line to pre- against Redland Christian water. Rather, troll down which are responding to live ally features the pass but the first game for ICS, catching vent one Miami Christian Academy at the Family Life weed lines for better success. ballyhoo on heavier jig heads Eagles relied on the run to a 23-yard touchdown pass score. Cavanagh ended Center on the Islamorada There has been a tremen- outscore the Victors in from Matt Cavanagh, and another Victor drive with an campus. dous number of tripletail on ● See Fishing, 2B Miami. going all the way with a 47- interception. 2B Wednesday, September 14, 2011 KeysNet.com Keynoter

CORAL SHORES VOLLEYBALL MARATHON VOLLEYBALL Lady Canes win Lady Fins split second straight two the one who set up Taylor Cooper,Thiele senior setter Shanna They defeat for all of her kills,” coach Morehouse coupled with International, Teresa Konrath said of power team consistent team serving and Roney. passing, he said. “We set- fall to Palmer “We looked very organ- over Crusaders ized in this match and it tled into a really nice grove By RYAN McCARTHY By KEVIN WADLOW and played cohesive vol- was a good showing for [email protected] WANT RESULTS? Senior Staff Writer leyball,” Thiery said. “It us,” she said. Monday’s match 2008 TO 2011 [email protected] was a nice team win.” Julia Lozano, Laura The Marathon High against the Falcons was a School volleyball team WE HAVE SOLD MORE THAN A big night at the net by Irwin and Amanda Ruano different story. That team A HOME EVERY 5 DAYS! each scored five serving split a pair of matches features one of the top hitters Kelsie Thiele and Friday and Monday AMAZING IN THIS ECONOMY!! Lakelia Cooper powered aces. prep volleyball prospects The Cane JV squad, against International in the country in Paulina WE HAVE ALSO HAD RECORD SALES!! Coral Shores High School Studies and rival Palmer to its second straight vol- coached by Chad Gardner, Prieto, who’s committed OUR PROPERTIES GET SOLD AND CLOSED. swept a two-game match Trinity School. to play for four-time leyball victory Friday. The Dolphins (2-5) NO NONSENSE. NO GAMES. The Lady Canes (2-2) against the Dade Christian defending NCAA champi- JV. Danielle De Toro had defeated International in on Penn State University ONLY RESULTS. rolled to a 25-9, 25-12, 23- three games (25-6, 25-20 25, 25-17 decision over the strong serving game for in the fall. WE SELL IT ALL! REGULAR SALES, SHORT Coral Shores. and 25-17) Friday before “She was hitting mis- visiting Crusaders of Dade losing to the District 16 SALES, FORECLOSURES, DISTRESS SALES. Christian. Coral Shores had a siles, but even then our rematch with District 16- power Falcons (25-10, 25- kids were digging the WE UNDERSTAND EVERY $$ MATTERS! Cooper scored 17 kill 10 and 25-9) on Monday. shots and Thiele made 14 4A leader Gulliver Prep at ball,” Konrath said. “I home Tuesday (results Jordan Roney led the have to give these kids kills. Hurricane head coach Dolphins with 15 assists Andy Thiery noted that a pending at press time). credit. They came off the Coral Shores plays a Friday and won 13 points court saying we have a job combined 31 kills from two on her serve. Taylor players in a four-game con- Thursday home match to do and we’re going to against St. Brendan, a dis- Konrath had eight kills do our best.” test is unusually high. and won seven service A 26-assist night from trict opponent. The JV Roney and Rodamer starts at 4 p.m., followed points, while Savannah had six digs each in the by varsity around 5:30 p.m. Rodamer won 13 points match, while sisters Taylor CITY OF MARATHON, FLORIDA The Lady Canes visit and Samantha Bonilla won and Sydney Konrath each eight. 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050 Florida Christian on notched five. Cassidy Van Phone: (305) 743-0033 Friday. “Her setting abilities Voorst had three kills. were outstanding. She’s CONCURRENT NOTICE NOTICE AND PUBLIC EXPLANATION OF PROPOSED ACTIVITIES OCCURRING IN THE 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN; Yellowtail bite remains strong NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT; AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS From Fishing, 1B found short dolphin. fishing on the Papa Pip’s These notices shall satisfy three separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be Changing strategy, he had out of Captain Pip’s Marina undertaken by the City of Marathon. drifted back in the slick. great luck with blackfin and and Hideaway in Marathon. As we edge closer and skipjack tuna that he found Captains Howard Kelley NOTICE AND PUBLIC EXPLANATION OF A PROPOSED ACTIVITY IN closer to fall, the mackerel under birds at the 409 and Zach Willis put them THE 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN AND WETLAND increase in numbers on the hump. on good catches of dolphin reef. Mostly ceros right now, Capt. T.J. Yzenas, of each outing. To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals with the occasional king. Island Lure Charters out of Also fishing on the Papa The patch reefs are hold- Captain Hooks Marina in Pip’s, Jeff Padovan and This is to give notice that The City of Marathon has conducted an evaluation as required by ing plenty of keeper-size yel- Marathon, had good trips Doug Churchill limited out Executive Orders 11988 and 11990 in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 to deter- lowtails plus good numbers both inshore and offshore on dolphin plus four nice- mine the potential affect that its activity in the floodplain and wetland will have on the environment. of mangroves. There are also this week. He reports a size tripletail. They were The City of Marathon has been awarded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds quite a few short grouper good yellowtail bite on the fishing at the edge of the under the Small Cities Program (Contract #11DB-C5-11-54-02-H16) administered by the State of coming up from the bottom reef, with a few muttons Gulf Stream about 25 miles Florida Department of Community Affairs. The funding is provided by the U.S. Department of on the patches. thrown in and the cero and off Marathon. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the CDBG program and will be used to provide In the bay, the mangrove king mackerel bite heating Capt. Moe Mottice, of residential sewer lateral connections to existing single family housing units. The specified activity snapper bite continues and up. Offshore, his repeat Reel Lucky Charters at will be undertaken on structures that currently exist within the floodplain areas. there are more and more sea clients, Aaron and crew Turtle Kraals in Key West, trout showing with each from Jacksonville, caught fished in the Gulf and It has been determined that there is no practicable alternative other than to proceed with the fol- passing day. blackfin tuna and nice caught nice big mangrove lowing activities: gaffer-size dolphin. and yellowtail snappers, The week’s best Dave and Melanie with some red groupers Installation of sewer lateral connections and the abandonment of the associated septic system for Islamorada’s Capt. Greg Harmon, from Jensen mixed in. His anglers had single family homes located throughout the City of Marathon, Florida. Poland fished offshore and Beach, had a fun few days fun catching and releasing Goliath grouper and sharks This activity will have no significant impact on the environment for the following reasons: on ultralight tackle. 1.) The projects are located at existing developed sites; and Casting for Charity 2.) Runoff will not be increased from the sites as a result of the undertaken activities. • TOTAL NUDITY... And remember, Capt. Spider’s Casting for Although the projects are located in the 100 year floodplain, the improvements cannot be undertak- Distinctive and Charity takes place en in any other location due to the scope of the projects. There is, therefore, no practicable alterna- Tasteful tive. The proposed improvements and rehabilitation conform to applicable floodplain protection Thursday at the 7 Mile standards. The proposed action will not affect natural or beneficial floodplain values, and residents • Florida’s Most Marina/Salty’s Waterfront of the community will benefit from the project. Failure to provide these improvements could result Beautiful Women Grill at mile marker 47.5 in continued risk to the public health, safety and welfare - specifically children, the elderly and low bayside in Marathon. The income families. • Private Table fun contest runs from 6 to 8 Dances Available p.m. and this week benefits Additional agencies involved in this project include the Florida Department of Community Affairs, • Full Liquor and the Marathon High School the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Federal Emergency Management Maritime Scholarship Agency, and South Florida Water Management District. Food Served ’til Fund. Close Written comments must be received by The City of Marathon at the following address on or before Capt. Chris Johnson spe- 09/30/2011: 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. Please direct all comments to the • Open ’til 4am cializes in offshore, gulf/bay, attention of Ms. Susie Thomas, Community Services Director, City of Marathon, Florida. A more • Couples Welcome bottom, wreck and reef detailed description of the project is available for citizen review at the City Hall of the City of fishing with SeaSquared Marathon, Florida, 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida. Charters out of the 7 Mile Keys Hottest Happy Hour Marina in Marathon. You REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS can reach him at 743-5305, On or about 10/03/2011 the City of Marathon will submit a request to the Florida Department of 4-8 pm No Cover • 1/2 price Appetizers SeaSquared@bellsouth Community Affairs for the release of 2010 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant .net and www.SeaSquared- funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act, as amended, to undertake 2-4-1 Dances • 2-4-1 Drinks Charters.com. projects to provide the installation of sewer lateral connections and the abandonment of the associ- Tuesday - Locals Night ated septic systems for single family housing units. Funding will be requested in an amount of $750,000.00 for single-family activities to provide financial assistance to the following projects:

Installation of sewer lateral connections and the abandonment of the associated septic system for single family homes located throughout the City of Marathon, Florida.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT An Environmental Assessment (EA) was conducted for the project and it has been determined that performing the activities relative to this project will have no significant impact on the human envi- ronment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at The City of Marathon, 9805 Overseas Hwy., Marathon, Florida 33050 and may be examined or copied weekdays from 8:00 A.M to 4:00 P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Marathon. All comments must be received by 09/30/2011. Comments will be considered prior to the City of Marathon requesting a release of funds. Comments should specify which notice they are addressing.

RELEASE OF FUNDS The City of Marathon certifies to the Florida Department of Community Affairs and HUD that Ginger Snead in her capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The State’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Marathon to use the CDBG funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Marathon certification for a peri- od of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not exe- cuted by the Certifying Officer of the City of Marathon; (b) the City of Marathon has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the State; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmen- tal quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the Florida Department of Community Affairs, CDBG Program, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100. Potential objectors should contact the City of Marathon to verify the actual last day of the objection The complete Florida period. Keys news and Date issued: 09/14/2011 Published Keynoter 9/14/11 information source. Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, September 14, 2011 3B KEY WEST VOLLEYBALL Lions to test Hurricanes Lady Conchs still winless From Coral Shores, 1B On a second-half series, Coach says defensive end Terrill Taylor v’ball team The Conchs’ limited Northwest to just Matti Reid three yards by making three lacks urgency sets the ball straight tackles. The Eagles for Olha then tried to pass on fourth By DICK WAGNER down from their own 4. The Keynoter Contributor Morekhodova incompletion set up a one- (4), who play Cane drive. After Naples Lely swept approaches “We’ve been able to rely the Key West High volleyball for a kill shot on our defense in games thus team, 25-21, 25-21, 26-24, against far,” Holly said. “Their play Saturday morning at the Naples Lely. has been about what we Bobby Menendez Gym, Lely expected. They’re filling coach Daniel Selvey praised gaps and giving a great Photo by effort.” the Conchs. BERT BUDDE “Scrappy — they touched Everybody suited up on everything,” he said. tered down the stretch after by Johnson and a service point the Coral Shores sideline got But Conch coach Jessy pulling even at 19-19. by Shiree Dangler (the return in the game, Holly said. Hulme, whose team is 0-3 in “We have no sense of was wide) gave the Trojans “We’re very proud of that,” Keynoter photo by KEVIN WADLOW matches and has won only one urgency,” Hulme said. the game and the match. he said. “We’re very excited Defensive back Jimmy Rhyne (15) dodges two game (against Coral Shores The third game was a Afterward, as the Conchs that these young men can Northwest Christian Eagles along a cheering sideline come out do what they’ve last Thursday), wasn’t buying thriller. Behind the blocking of contemplated the defeat with after picking a Northwest fumble out of the air in Coral it. Lindsay Cowpland and the ice bags on their shoulders, been taught and be success- Shores’ 41-6 win Friday. “We did not play well at hitting of Courtnie Coleman Hulme said, “Losing today is ful.” all,” Hulme said. “We made and Britney Price, the Conchs unacceptable. That was a team two games. The opener was a “They are a senior-laden mental errors, and players erased a six-point deficit. [Lely improved to 3-3 and was Trip to Naples hard-fought 41-31 loss to club,” Holly said. “They’re aren’t taking responsibility.” Victory seemed imminent 18-6 last season] we should The Hurricane defense capable Moore Haven pro- predominantly a power-play Key West once again fiz- after Price took a perfect set have beat.” knows it will be tested Friday gram. A running game car- running team but if you try to zled late in games. from Matti Reid and nailed a Key West, which played on a trip to First Baptist ried the Lions to a 55-21 pack eight men in the box, In the first game, a kill shot crosscourt kill shot for a 24-22 St. Brendan in a match late Academy of Naples. decision over St. Stephen’s they can throw.” by Olha Morekhodova got the lead. Tuesday that was completed Baptist’s Lions “might be of Bradenton last weekend. Conchs to within two points at Then came the collapse. too late for today’s paper, will the most explosive offensive 23-21, but then the Trojans A kill by Lely’s Mary play at Marathon at 6:30 p.m. team we see this year,” Holly quickly scored two points for Gibler and a tap shot by today before returning for a said Monday. the victory. Then in the second Jessica Johnson tied it at 24- weekend tournament Friday First Baptist has scored game, the Conchs again fal- 24. Then after a time-out, a tap and Saturday. 86 points in splitting its first MARATHON GOLF Dolphins lower scores again By RYAN McCARTHY and was the first time in three Credit Card & Debit Processing years the inexperienced “We cater to the small business owner” [email protected] Dolphins broke the 200- Myers Processing, LLC, Locally owned and operated stroke barrier as a team. Free cost comparison ~ Low rates ~ No cancellation fees ~ Free Equipment A loss is never good, but Friday’s match was better, 888-858-1477 s Bud N Carol Myers Marathon High School coach but Freeman said there’s still Kevin Freeman has good rea- room for improvement. son to be pleased with his “I was excited we came young team’s performance down again, but I wasn’t Friday. overly excited because we The Dolphins lost to could have played better. Miami Country Day, 178- Their [No. 1 and No. 2] shot 192, but lowered their total a 38 and 39, but after that, team score by four strokes their golfers were in the 50s. from a Sept. 7 match against We were better than their last Key West High School and four ... but we just couldn’t Ransom Everglades. match that 38 and 39. It was That match was played on just too low,” he said. the back nine at Sombrero For the complete story go to Country Club in Marathon www.KeysNet.com/sports. The Keynoter Classifieds 305-743-5551

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A A All creditors of the decedent Publish September 14, 21, DISTRICT III ADVISORY and other persons having 2011 COMMITTEE (DAC III) Ad/ 3831400 claims or demands against Florida Keys Keynoter (From the West End of the decedent’s estate on whom a Seven Mile Bridge to the LOST/ABANDONED Long Key Bridge) copy of this notice is required to / PROPERTY NOTICE TO ALL be served must file their claims Ad 3831700 of the INTERESTED PERSONS with this court WITHIN THE MONROE COUNTY TOURIST LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER DISTRICT II ADVISORY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Florida Fish and Wildlife THE TIME OF THE FIRST COMMITTEE (DAC II) Has an opening for an Conservation Commission PUBLICATION OF THIS (From the City Limits of Key ‘‘At Large’’ representative - took custody of a 12 foot, NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER West to the West End of the Any resident who is not orange and Yellow, two THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A Seven Mile Bridge) directly involved in a tourism seated kayak. The vessel was COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON of the business and who shall found lost/abandoned on THEM. MONROE COUNTY TOURIST represent the general public 9/6/11, on the Bayside, in DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL and shall live or work within Buttonwood Sound on state All other creditors of the has an opening for an the tax collection district for waters in Monroe County . decedent and other persons ‘‘At Large’’ representative - which they are applying (The Pursuant to Florida Statute having claims or demands Any resident who is not operative word within this A A A A 705, the property will be against decedent’s estate must directly involved in a tourism description is directly. This FLORIDA. any, other than the property disposed of unless a claim by file their claims with this court business and who shall word means someone who is owner as of the date of the lis the rightful owner or the lien WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER represent the general public not in business, nor whose CASE No. CAP09000419 pendens must file a claim within holder is received by 12/5/11. THE DATE OF THE FIRST and shall live or work within business or economic sixty (60) days after the sale. Send claims in writing to: FWC, PUBLICATION OF THIS the tax collection district for activity are dependent upon DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL The Court, in its discretion, may Division of Law Enforcement, NOTICE. which they are applying (The tourists) TRUST COMPANY AS enlarge the time of the sale. 2796 Overseas Highway, Suite operative word within this TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN Notice of the changed time of 100, Marathon, FL 33050. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED description is directly. This Any person wishing to HOME MORTGAGE ASSETS sale shall be published as Attention: Officer Hoover, WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS word means someone who is participate on the District III TRUST 2007-2 MORTGAGE- provided herein. 11-8133. SET FORTH IN SECTION not in business, nor whose Advisory Committee of the BACKED PASS-THROUGH 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA business or economic Monroe County Tourist CERTIFICATES, SERIES DATED: Publish September 14, 21, PROBATE CODE WILL BE activity are dependent upon Development Council within 2007-2, 2011 FOREVER BARRED. tourists) the district so noted above, may By: M. Arguez Florida Keys Keynoter request an application from the PLAINTIFF, Deputy Clerk of the Court NOTWITHSTANDING THE Any person wishing to Administrative Office by calling participate on the District II (305) 296-1552. All VS. ‘‘If you are a person with a / TIME PERIODS SET FORTH Ad 3796700 ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED Advisory Committee of the applications should be disability who needs any TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE Monroe County Tourist submitted to the address ANGEL CABALLERO, ET AL. accommodation in order to IN THE CIRCUIT COURT AFTER THE DECEDENT’S Development Council within shown below: participate in this proceeding, FOR MONROE COUNTY, DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. the district so noted above, may DEFENDANT(S). you are entitled, at no cost to FLORIDA request an application from the Department DAC you, the provision of certain PROBATE DIVISION The date of first publication of Administrative Office by calling Monroe County Tourist NOTICE OF assistance. Please contact the File No. 11-CP-49-M this notice is September 14, (305) 296-1552 and submit an Development Council FORECLOSURE SALE ADA Coordinator, Ms. Judy Division Middle Keys 2011. application to the address 1201 White Street, Greene at 502 Whitehead shown below: Suite 102 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Street, Key West, FL 33040; IN RE: ESTATE OF Key West, FL 33040 pursuant to the Final Judgment telephone number Personal Representative: / MILDRED A. MARSHALL Wendi Johnson, PR Department DAC Fax : (305) 296-0788 of Foreclosure dated June 13, 305-295-3127 two (2) working A/K/A MARY MILDRED 536 Windy Road Monroe County Tourist 2011 in the above action, I will days of your receipt of this MARSHALL, Mt. 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The CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR Any person claiming an interest names and addresses of the MONROE COUNTY, in the surplus from the sale, if 4B Wednesday, September 14, 2011 KeysNet.com Keynoter Living COASTAL CLEANUP “”On The Water Reef Relief, DRC hit the water countries and locations have YOUR AD HERE Both plan cleaned 145 million pounds of Publication dates: shoreline trash from the shores of lakes, st streams, rivers and the ocean Wednesday, September 21 and cleanups on just one day each year.” Saturday, September 24th Additionally, the Dolphin The Ocean Conservancy’s Research Center hosts a Copy Deadline: International Coastal Cleanup cleanup at the Tom’s Harbor th returns on Saturday for its Bridge, mile marker 60.6, Thursday, September 15 26th year, and several event- from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday. Actual ad size: 3.2” x 1.7” connected cleanups are The goal is to collect discard- planned for the Florida Keys. ed trash, monofilament fish- Both days for $56.00 Reef Relief (294-3100) is ing line and other debris. planning a cleanup of waters Participants should wear or one day for $31.50 at No Name Key from 10 clothes, hats and shoes that a.m. to 1 p.m. Kayaks are can get wet or dirty, and bring Your ad will appear in the Florida Keys Keynoter, being provided by Big Pine a water bottle. Dolphin Kayak Adventures. Meet at Volunteers can still sign up for one of the cleanups. Research Center staff will Key West Keynoter, and on our website, the Old Wooden Bridge supply trash bags, bug repel- KeysNet.com, in the Classified Marine section. Fishing Camp, next to the No Monroe County, go to the past 25 years, Ocean lent, gloves and cutting tools. Name Bridge, and look for www.signuptocleanup.org Conservancy’s International Meet at the parking area Contact Classified Dept. at 743-5551 the Reef Relief sign. and click on the interactive Coastal Cleanup has become on the bridge’s south side. or email to [email protected] There are other cleanups map for the Florida Keys. the world’s largest volunteer For more information, call from Key Largo to Key West. According to the Ocean effort for ocean health. Nearly Courtney Coburn at 289- To find out specifics for Conservancy’s website, “Over 9 million volunteers from 152 1121, Ext. 231. FANTASY FEST Royalty candidates looking for cash to be crowned queen. ● Ongoing: Win a trip to Eaton), Key West Insurance Fundraising Whoever raises the most Key West. Tickets are $50 for (646 United) and Cypress efforts help money organizing fundrais- a three-day/two-night stay at House (601 Caroline). ers for AIDS Help will be the Artist House on Fleming Benefits Taylor. AIDS Help crowned king and queen of Street. Benefits Ketchum. ● Ongoing: Raffles for a the 10-day festival, taking ● Ongoing: Raffle for 42-inch flat-screen television Dave Taylor, Stephen place in late October. man’s and woman’s Sun and liquor baskets, $5 per “Sunshine” Sunday and Following are some of their Cruz 1 bicycles, $5 per ticket ticket for $20 for five. Rebecca Schilling are run- Key West events. or $20 for five. Tickets avail- Benefits Sunday. ning for king of Fantasy Fest ● Ongoing: Bingo at 801 able at Eaton Bikes, 326 For a complete listing of 2011, and Liz Ketchum and Bourbon, every Sunday. Southard St. or 830 Eaton St., events, go to www.aids Surrey Westrupp are looking Benefits all candidates. Restaurant Store (1111 help.cc. LIVING BRIEFS Constitution Day aim to educate participants on will also include a voter regis- ship Corp. of Evanston, Ill., their rights encourage habits tration drive conducted by the awards the scholarships — celebrated Friday of being a good citizen. Monroe County Supervisor of around 8,300 with a combined The program will feature Elections Office. value of $34 million — each Florida Keys Community as speakers Monroe County year. Some 1.5 million students College celebrates Constitu- Court Judge Wayne Miller nationwide applied for 2012 tion Day with students, facul- and Tampa attorney Gwynne Wiatt chosen scholarships, and Wiatt made ty and staff on Friday from 11 Young, president-elect of The as merit finalist the semifinalist list of 16,000. a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Florida Bar. They’ll speak Scholarships will be lobby of the Tennessee about the U.S. Constitution Marathon High School awarded in the spring. The Williams Theatre on the and its significance in our senior Marina Wiatt has winners are chosen based Stock Island Campus. everyday lives. been named the Florida on, among other things, aca- Coordinated by attorney Key West’s Citizens Keys’ only semifinalist for a demic record, performance Stephen Muffler, an FKCC Review Board has donated 2012 National Merit on standardized tests, serv- business law instructor, free pocket Constitutions to Scholarship. ice to the community and an Constitution Day activities distribute at the event, which The National Merit Scholar- essay. The Keynoter Classifieds 305-743-5551

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 44-11-CP-176-K A A A A A A Division Lower Keys THEM. Richard E. Warner, Esq. HANDYPERSON NEEDED Attorney for Scott G. Oropeza, Must have valid driver’s license All other creditors of the PR IN RE: ESTATE OF and speek English. Self-starter, decedent and other persons Florida Bar Number: 283134 FLORENCE M. MILLER, reliable. $9/hr. Call 743-7277, having claims or demands RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. Deceased. Marathon. against decedent’s estate must P.O. Box 501317 NOTICE TO CREDITORS file their claims with this court 12221 Overseas Highway SAILING INSTRUCTORS WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER Marathon, FL 33050 We will train the right people. The administration of the estate THE DATE OF THE FIRST Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Send resume/info to of FLORENCE M. MILLER, PUBLICATION OF THIS Fax: (305) 743-6216 floridakeyssailing– deceased, whose date of death NOTICE. E-Mail: comcast.net 305-731-8105 was July 16, 2011, and whose richard–rewarnerlaw.com social security number is ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED xxx-xx-7268, is pending in the WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS Publish September 14, 21, Circuit Court for MONROE SET FORTH IN SECTION 2011 A A County, Florida, Probate 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA Florida Keys Keynoter Division, the address of which PROBATE CODE WILL BE OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR is 500 Whitehead Street, Key FOREVER BARRED. Only if you have a proven West, Florida 33040. The record as a positive, extremely names and addresses of the NOTWITHSTANDING THE reliable, self starter capable of personal representative and TIME PERIODS SET FORTH interacting with and supporting the personal representative’s ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED a wide range of individuals and attorney are set forth below. TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE diverse job requirements Email AFTER THE DECEDENT’S resume to knowles32–live.com

All creditors of the decedent DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. A A Computer knowledge and and other persons having competency required. A A A A claims or demands against The date of first publication of ALARM TECH, EXP’D. Must have good references, valid FRONT DESK CLERK WORK ON THE OCEAN decedent’s estate on whom a this notice is September 14, F/T or P/T, experience Cabana Breezes now hiring copy of this notice is required to 2011. driver’s license. Work truck helpful. DFWP. Call 743-2522 A A necessary. Apply in person, SERVERS and BAR BACKS be served must file their claims 351 E. Ocean Dr., Key Colony Apply in person, Personal Representative: or fax resume to 743-2022. with this court WITHIN THE BARTENDER & SERVER Beach, 8-5, M-F. 401 E. Ocean Dr., KCB. LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER Scott G. Oropeza, PR FULL TIME SERVICE TECH 815 Peacock Plaza Needed for new upscale MARKET / RESTAURANT THE TIME OF THE FIRST Windswept A/C & Appliances, restaurant in Marathon. Please PUBLICATION OF THIS Key West, Florida 33040 in Marathon now hiring. Must help needed. call Catch 53, 305-289-0303 Cooking experience, NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER have 5 yrs. exp. Please apply in ext. 104 or cell, 305-923-4297. THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A Attorney for Personal person 2735 Overseas Hwy. BILINGUAL A MUST. COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON Representative: Marathon. Call 305-735-4132 Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, September 14, 2011 5B

LIVING BRIEFS MISSION TO JAMAICA Donors sought $8. All proceeds stay at Garden Club on Atlantic Switlik. Boulevard. Thirty members of the Key for read-a-thon To find out more, call Bats are shy, gentle ani- Largo Baptist Church have teacher Sarah Adams 289- mals that fill a vital role in traveled to May Pen, Students at Stanley 2490, Ext. 59360. maintaining balanced ecosys- Jamaica, to bring the Switlik Elementary School tems. In Florida, they are the are participating in a school- most important natural con- community much-needed wide read-a-thon on Oct. 7 Beauty of bats troller of night-flying insects. shoes, school supplies and to raise money for their discussed tonight Marks will present a slide clothes.Their trip is in classrooms, and donors are show on bats around the connection with Associate sought for sponsorships. Florida Keys Audubon world, illustrating their Pastor Josh Morris and his You can donate $2 for hosts a free presentation by diversity, unique behaviors family moving there to take each hour of the read-a-thon, Cyndi Marks of the Florida and benefits to humans. over the pastorship of the which lasts four hours, so Bat Conservancy at 6:30 She’ll bring some actual bats the total donation would be tonight at the Key West with her. Gravel Ground Church.

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Also see clocks & watches. Sound. No pets. Fam. nbrhd. A A A A The Florida Keys Business Call 305-743-4578 1Yr. lease, utilities incl., 305-743-9876 Directory in every issue of the schools close by, $825/mo. A MOVE IN NOW from $250 KCB Remodeled 2/2 half MM 102. Downstairs 1/1. Furn Keynoter! TEARING DOWN HOME! F/L/S 305-522-4863 week. MARATHON. Weekly duplex, grd level. W/D. pvt BRING YOUR TOOLS! ALL $850, Incl Util F/S. or monthly. Fully furnished. beach access. 35’ dock, open No pets or smoking. 1 person. MUST GO! Appliances, All utilities, cable & free WI FI waterviews. No pet, furn $1200 Cabinets, Furn., Fishing gear, 305-904-8866 or included. 305-289-0800 unfurn, $1100. 305-553-0503 305-970-4344.

Toys, & the Kitchen sink. A A 197 Camelot Dr. Tav., Sat, A PERFECT LOCATION! Key Largo - Port Largo 2/1 MM 90- BAYSIDE UNFURN. 9/24 –8am. 305-281-3007 KEY LARGO MM 101.5- 1/1 Neat, clean 1/1, on the water. grnd fl, 2 story home. Partially Garden Effeciency w/scrn. $895/mo, New bath, updated MM 74.5. Screen porch, yard, USED APPLIANCES & furn. Dock avail. $1200/mo incl porch. Water, elec., cable & kitchen, Screened patio, boat beach, park. Util, W/D inc. No util & cable. 954-699-1957 W/D incl. Reduced. $900mo. A A FURNITURE We buy & sell. ramp, clean, 786-218-0509 smkrs. $875mo. 305-664-9283 F/S 852-4245 or 852-4750. Byars Used Furniture LONG KEY Triplex unit, on A BIG FRIDAY ESTATE SALE & Appliances, 2771 O/S Hwy, MARATHON 2/1 screen BRING BOAT Marathon 1 canal. 2BR, 2BA, furn. WATERFRONT MM105 8-3 pm. 6 rooms of furn. Tools, Marathon. 743-6506 porch, furnished, lg shed. person studio/effcy on the $1200/mo F/L/S. Marsha Furn. 2BD/1BA downstairs shelves, dishes, odds & ends. Cable incl. Parking for 2 cars. ocean. $1,000/mo. Dockage & Martin, Coldwell Banker Apt., covered parking & All to sell! 1503 Westward Ho W/D. $950/mo ‡ util. F/L/S. utils incl. No smoking, no pets. Schmitt R.E., 305-289-6522 dockage avail., $1075, incl. (Gulf), Marathon. Rain or shine. 305-587-1512, Keys RV. Call Rich 219-405-2313 cbl, WI/FI. F/L/S 305-451-1380 MARATHON 1/1, SPACIOUS. MARATHON MOVING SALE DUCK KEY Spacious 2 BR, Waterfront! Full kitchen, screen Inside & outside. Xmas items, 2 BA condo. Unfurnished. porch, laundry room, tiled, walk Coco Cola collectibles,

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F/L/S. 305-731-9591 FERRETS (2) and 8pm. 305-395-0816 Pet considered. 305-304-7986 FREE TO A GOOD HOME 305-310-1762 leave message 6B Wednesday, September 14, 2011 KeysNet.com Keynoter Observer crossword puzzle LIVING BRIEFS “Seeing Things” - Solution in the Sept. 17 Keynoter Readers group starting Sept. 29 at the hos- pital, mile marker 91.5 bay- ACROSS 55 Optical phenomenon of the same element 13 Pirate midshipman talks ‘Abundance’ side. 1 Pinnacle of broken 56 Ammonia compound 107 Greek letter 14 Foreordained 71 Lubricated The program is designed glacier ice 57 Traduce 110 Spring flower 15 Chief gods of 72 Levels The Marathon Library to help children attain and 6 House: Sp. 58 Heavy hammer 112 A swine Teutonic pantheon 74 Drowses Book Discussion Group 10 Known to slip 60 Type of orange 113 Easy gait 16 Space agency: abbr. 75 Doubly maintain a healthy weight 14 Door section 61 Accomplished 117 Automaton 17 British statesman 76 Winks meets at the library at 10 a.m. and body size and become 19 Scent 62 Czar’s official decree 118 Roman poet 18 Mother of Castor 77 Plant organ on Oct. 7 to discuss more active and fit. 20 Rara ___ 63 Akin 119 Military cap and Pollux 79 A giant grass “Abundance,” a novel about “Many children and ado- 21 Reverberate 65 Hesitations 120 More unusual 29 Groups of three 80 Thin metal disk Marie Antoinette by Sena lescents who are overweight 22 English author, 66 Long overblouse 121 City in Vermont 32 Plunder 81 Winter vehicles Naslund. are not physically ill,” said Charles 68 Fastens 122 Network 33 Dominion 83 Yellow bugle genus The author sheds new James Cordell, Wellness 23 Restrict 70 American poet 123 Woody plant 35 Abound 86 Marine seaweeds light on the queen who was Center manager. “However, 24 Ethiopian lake 73 Swimming 124 Loses moisture 36 Recushion 88 Salamander loved by her adopted country being overweight puts them 25 Evening for Pierre 76 Chief stress 125 Porticoes 37 Texas shrine 90 Purposive of France, only to become a 26 Ancient chariot 78 Surpasses 126 A kind of gun 38 Morning song 91 Applaud at risk for more serious long- 27 Choppers 82 Black and blue 127 Sauce: dial. var. 41 Mouthlike opening 93 Mariners victim of the revolution and term health issues, such as 28 Malt and hops 84 Pack 128 Cubic meter 43 A rogue 95 Inexpensive cigars the violence and cruelty it diabetes and heart disease, 29 Prongs 85 Learning 44 Carpenter’s tool 98 Three-legged stand engendered. To find out high blood pressure, high 30 One Supreme lady 86 Of a bristle DOWN 45 Blinds 100 Short stalks more, call Fran Spinelli at cholesterol and sleep apnea, 31 More sallow 87 Football team 1 To season 47 A dogma 102 Greek market place 731-6044. as well as psychosocial diffi- 34 Christian or Helen 89 Particular printing 2 A Great Lake 48 French coins 103 The choice part culties such as peer teasing 36 Male sheep 91 Waxy ointment 3 Caesar’s city 49 An obstacle 105 Musical drama San Pablo starts and depression. We believe 39 A lowgrade 92 City on the Ganges 4 Friendliness 51 Fed savings device 106 Chic this program, which sheepskin 94 Fragrance 5 Wife of Peter the 53 To appease 107 Spheres religion classes 40 Wrong: prefix 95 Tilted Great 54 Summer annoyance 108 Castle ditch includes group exercises for 42 Expires 96 Redactors: abbr. 6 Iberian language 57 Brief comic sketches 109 Spanish river children and nutritional con- 43 A Dutch cupboard 97 Hit hard 7 Santa Catalina resort 59 Frankie ___ 111 Arabian gulf Religion classes at San sultation for children and 46 Exaltation 99 Wapiti 8 Tendon 62 Croatian river 114 French cheese Pablo Catholic Church in parents, will help improve 48 Blemishes 100 Pierce with dagger 9 A king of Judah 64 High explosive 115 Gaze askance Marathon for kids in pre- children’s overall health.” 50 A suite 101 Naval rank: abbr. 10 ___ Arnaz 67 Plays down 116 Scottish-Gaelic school through ninth grade The hour-long sessions 52 Inventor’s protection 102 Dress 11 Sacred images 69 Austere 119 Gold measures: abbr. start on Sept. 25 at 10:15 start at 6:15 p.m. and will be 53 Noxious potions 104 Two or more species 12 A protection 70 First year a.m. at the church, 122nd held Mondays and Street oceanside. Tuesdays. For more infor- To sign up your child, mation or to register, call call 289-0280 (leave a mes- Cordell at 434-1662. sage), send an e-mail to [email protected] or go to http://sanpablo1.hyper Cat adoption mart.net, where you will day Sept. 24 find the registration forms in English and Spanish. Forgotten Felines of Marathon holds a cat adop- Hospital offers tion day on Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Purr- weight management Fect Thrift Store across U.S. 1 from the Marathon Mariners Hospital’s Community Park. Wellness Center holds a free The goal is top adopt out six-week weight manage- cats rather than kittens. To ment program for over- find out more, call Jessica weight or obese children Mintz at (305) 240-5266. solution Crossword the Sept.Solution to 10 puzzle.

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