WWW.KEYSNET.COM WEDNESDAY,OCTOBER 2, 2013 VOLUME 60, NO. 79 ● 25 CENTS ELECTION 2013 Cates,Weekley re-elected By SEAN KINNEY mainly on addressing issues Both incumbents easily outdistance while Cates, for re-elec- [email protected] related to the city’s homeless a Realtor and tion in 2014. situation. their opponents from 2 years ago wife of For city Two incumbents to the “There are some tough Mayor commis- Key West City Commission issues right now with the elected official Jimmy programs in Old Town. Cates, got sioner and sailed to re-election Tuesday homeless situation,” he said. Weekley beat out another city Milone said, “I’ll continue 1,748 (29.33 Utility while the three-way race for “We’re going to move on to watchdog, local activist Tom to remain involved.” percent). Board mem- the Utility Board of Key the next issue. I push what I Milone, by a vote of 942 The contested Group 3 The city bers who West Group 3 seat will go to believe in.” (77.4 percent) to 275 votes Utility Board seat will go to a is normaliz- normally a Nov. 5 run-off. Romero, who fancies her- (22.6 percent). Nov. 5 runoff between the top CATES ing its elec- WEEKLEY serve four- Two-term incumbent self a city watchdog and is a Weekley, a former mayor, two vote-getters, Timothy tion schedule from odd-num- year terms, that will go down Mayor Craig Cates beat out retired IBM executive, said, said he “looks forward to Root and Vidal (he goes by bered to even-numbered years to three years for one time, Margaret Romero — in a “I’m not going away, folks. I’ll serving the public” as the one name), because none of to conform to the county, state setting the stage for another redux of the 2011 mayoral be at the next commission commissioner for Old Town, the three candidates received and federal timelines. That election in 2016, which will election — by 3,276 votes meeting. I think what played the city’s main tourist hub. 50 percent plus one vote. means Mayor Cates, who then return commission and (54.13 percent) to 2,776 into it was the homeless issue.” He said he will address Root, a contractor, earned would normally hold a two- Utility Board terms to four votes (45.87 percent). For the District 1 City numerous quality-of-life issues 2,391 votes (40.12 percent) to year term, will serve just one years, and the mayoral seat to Cates’ platform focused Commission seat, 24-year including residential parking Vidal’s 1,821 (30.55 percent) year and the seat will be up two years.

ELECTION 2013 FIRE DISPLACES RESIDENT Dredge study easily fails by huge margin An early- morning fire on 27th Street By SEAN KINNEY “I certainly expected a lot in Marathon [email protected] closer vote.” Jolly Benson, a spokesman on Tuesday The city of Key West will for the anti-dredging Key West destroyed a not seek to pursue a study of Committee for Responsible residential how widening its main ship- Tourism, said his next step is trailer.The ping channel in Key West to keep up the pressure. person who “We’re going to make Harbor to accommodate lived there larger cruise ships would sure we don’t have an issue affect the city’s economy that ever divides us like this got out safely. and environment. again,” he said. “We stuck Marathon At stake was a $3 million together and we didn’t sell Fire Rescue study that would have been out to any special interests.” extinguished performed by the U.S. Army Eric Bush, the Corps’ chief the blaze and Corps of Engineers — if the of planning policy for the the Keys Red Jacksonville district, earlier Corps agreed to do it — ana- Cross helped lyzing broad economic and this month told a standing- environmental impacts of the room-only forum crowd at the the displaced proposed dredging. Tropic Cinema that an initial resident. There were 4,531 (73.54 study completed in 2010 indi- Story, 2A percent) of voters saying no cates widening Cut B of the to requesting the study as ship channel from 300 feet to Photo courtesy opposed to 1,630 (26.46) 450 feet would have “likely SHERIFF’S OFFICE who voted to ask the Corps significant economic bene- for the study, fits” but also “significant Proponents, primarily the environmental concerns.” FLOOD INSURANCE Key West Chamber of The sanctuary would have Commerce and its affiliated to permit any dredging, but it political action committee, doesn’t have a permit catego- had couched a study as just ry for that activity. To create Rates likely going through the roof that, a factual analysis, not a a mechanism to allow dredg- decision on whether to actu- ing, Congress would have to plan to continue paying the ties in Monroe County effect Tuesday. The law ally commence with the pro- change the Florida Keys New law takes government’s bills, Keys affected, according to the eliminates subsidized rates jected $35 million dredging. National Marine Sanctuary effect, ending residents and others were hit Miami Herald. The break- from the Federal Emergency Chamber PAC spokes- and Protection Act, passed with another whammy. down: Management Agency’s woman Jennifer Hulse said the into law on Nov. 16, 1990. fed subsidies That’s the day thousands ● Unincorporated Monroe, National Flood Insurance referendum is binding only on Bush said any action from of Keys property owners 5,391. Program, which almost the current Key West City the Corps would be predicat- By RYAN McCARTHY started losing federal subsi- ● Key West, 3,453. every Keys homeowner with Commission and won’t go ed by a “head nod” from the [email protected] dies for their flood insurance ● Marathon, 1,446. a mortgage depends on for away with the election results. sanctuary. Sanctuary officials policies — meaning sky- ● Islamorada, 887. affordable coverage. “It’s a little disappoint- have not said that would nec- Tuesday, the same day rocketing rates are coming ● Key Colony Beach, 678. Owners of second homes ing,” she said of the results. essarily be forthcoming. virtually all of the federal and, as a result, could shock ● Layton, 41. and “pre-FIRM” houses will government closed down what had been an improving The reason: The 2012 bear the largest burden to because the U.S. House and real estate market. Biggert-Waters Flood Insur- VISITS ON HOLD Senate couldn’t agree on a There are 11,896 proper- ance Reform Act that took See Flood, 3A ISLAMORADA Firm threatens $420K weekly fine water treatment system — about it and the fines threat- Reynolds’ “claims for But manager the company that three ened in the document. delays are denied as invalid says company weeks ago threatened hun- Reynolds threatened and improper under the terms dreds of thousands of dollars financial penalties of up to of the [design, build and way off base in penalties against the vil- $15,000 a day if four specific operate] agreement and for lage for various issues hold- concerns were not remedied the reasons detailed in this By DAVID GOODHUE ing up the project. by Tuesday. That would mean letter,” Village Manager Ed [email protected] The “notice of delay” let- $60,000 per day per concern Koconis wrote Monday to ter sent out by Reynolds — or $420,000 a week. Mark Accetturo, president of This is Fort Jefferson in Dry Tortugas National Park about Islamorada officials hit Water Islamorada on Sept. 12 But the village responded Reynolds Water Islamorada, 70 miles from Key West — which closes Thursday as part back this week against the was detailed by The Reporter with a Sept. 30 letter detailing which is a company set up of the federal government shutdown due to the govern- company constructing the before several village elected why it disagrees with each of ment running out of money. Story, 6A village’s $98 million waste- officials said they knew the claims made by Reynolds. See Village, 2A

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NEWS BRIEFS IN THE COURTS State wants input on mooring program Rental scammer gets two years The Florida Fish and But already, days that as he sat in the jury box at the tually all families and individ- nificance of what he’s done,” Wildlife Conservation Williams Plantation Key courthouse. uals defrauded by Williams Mulick said. “He literally Commission wants feedback he’s served has spent in Williams also “blemished — about 20 in total — agreed has nothing to his name but from cruising boaters, local county cus- the work” of legitimate to the plea and sentence. the clothes on his back.” boaters and other residents most of that tody since rental agents, Garcia said. Efstratiou read a victim’s Williams briefly answered in evaluating the state’s his October After facing a stack of letter into the record. “While Garcia’s questions about his anchoring and mooring pilot By KEVIN WADLOW 2011 arrest more than 200 charges at one you were stealing whatever understanding of the plea but program and related ordi- Senior Staff Writer toward that point, Williams accepted a you could from us, we were declined to make a statement. [email protected] felony sen- negotiated guilty plea to a working,” she wrote. “We are Stripped of his real-estate nances. WILLIAMS The FWC has posted a tence. consolidated count of con- not faceless.... We worked all license, Williams will move to brief online survey to accept Vacation-rental scammer Williams, 54, also was spiracy to defraud, amount- year for 10 days of vacation Southwest Florida to live with feedback. It should take John D. Williams ends his handed 28 years of proba- ing to more than $50,000. and you stole that.” his aging mother and seek about five to 10 minutes to extended stay in the Monroe tion, which could be short- He also pleaded to a Defense attorney Nick work while on probation. complete and will be avail- County jail in about a week ened if he repays about count of fraudulently using Mulick told Garcia that “I don’t think he got off able to the public through after pleading guilty to two $59,000 to defrauded vaca- the identification and license Williams formerly was “a lightly by any means,” Oct. 7. charges Tuesday on tioners and homeowners. number of another real- good and reputable” Upper Mulick said later, noting the The Florida Legislature Plantation Key. “You blemished this com- estate agent to create corpo- Keys realty professional long period of pretrial cus- established the anchoring Circuit Court Judge Luis munity — a community that rations and online vacation- “who suffered from what a tody with no bond allowed. and mooring pilot program Garcia sentenced Williams relies on tourism,” Garcia told rental websites. lot of brokers did” during the For more on this story, go in 2009. The intent was to to two years in custody but the handcuffed Williams, Assistant State Attorney real-estate crash. to www.KeysNet.com. explore potential options for credited him with the 722 wearing a blue prison jumpsuit Demetrios Efstratiou said vir- “He understands the sig- regulating the anchoring or mooring of non-liveaboard vessels outside marked AFFORDABLE CARE ACT IN THE COURTS boundaries of public moor- ing fields throughout the state. ACA navigators scarce for now Two plead guilty to Key West and Marathon, in conjunction with Monroe Basically, navigators are form the same service but County, are among the sites They’re charged designated to explain there are some differences illegal marine sales in the pilot program. with educating options under the new law. in functions and the source By KEVIN WADLOW a nonprofit, also entered a Romano said Woman- of their salaries. Ordinances enacted Senior Staff Writer corporate plea of guilty to a under authority of the pilot on health law kind is explaining the situa- “They’re in the back- [email protected] conspiracy count for the program will expire on July tion and taking contact ground-check and training actions of its former officers. 1, 2014, and will be inopera- By KEVIN WADLOW information for callbacks. process now,” said Two former executives of Current corporation presi- tive and unenforceable Senior Staff Writer “Our whole mission is Community Health spokes- the Idaho Aquarium entered dent Amanda Davison signed thereafter unless re-enacted [email protected] help people access health woman Tiffani Helberg. guilty pleas Sept. 24 arrang- the agreement that pledges to by the Legislature. care. For many people, this Community Health is ing the illegal sale of live “terminate any association” To access the survey and Florida Keys residents is the first opportunity hiring 19 assisters for its sharks from Florida Keys with Covino and Conk. for more information, go to seeking health insurance they’ve had in their lives to coverage area. waters. Idaho Aquarium will be www.myfwc.com/boating. offered through the get health insurance,” When the assisters are The conspiracy case required to pay $60,000 in Affordable Care Act’s online Romano said. ready, one will work from against Ammon Covino, 39, federal penalties and fines. marketplace found the sys- “Everybody has been the Womankind office in and Christopher Conk, 40, The aquarium also must KEYS WEATHER tem clogged or crashed in very gracious and apprecia- Key West, and another in spawned news stories in make a $50,000 “community Tuesday’s unveiling. tive,” Romano said. “No Community Health’s four states. service payment” to the Mote PREDICTED TEMPERATURES Staff at the Womankind one’s been upset that they Marathon clinic. The third Covino and Conk were Marine Laboratory on medical office in Key West didn’t get an answer today.” will be assigned to Key scheduled to begin trial Summerland Key, through DAY HIGH LOW — one of the few operating “It’s a big learning curve Largo, but a location was Monday at the federal court- the National Fish and WED. 86 79 “navigator hosts” for the for everybody, and I’m just not available at press time. house in Key West. Instead, Wildlife Foundation, for proj- online exchanges — found happy that it’s going to hap- “No one has to go crazy THURS. 88 79 they submitted plea agree- ects that benefit “conserva- themselves answering pen,” she said. “The fact over this right now,” FRI. 89 79 ments reached earlier this tion and restoration of marine questions not only from the that the system crashed Romano said. month with prosecutors in life and corals throughout the SAT. 89 79 Lower Keys, but from as far shows how great the need The enrollment period the office of U.S. Attorney waters of the Florida Keys as Orlando. is, here in the Keys and for health insurance offered Wilfredo Ferrer. National Marine Sanctuary Forecast: Expect partly “Our phone has been across the country.” through the online Covino is former presi- and the Florida Keys.” cloudy skies with a chance ringing off the hook because Community Health of exchanges is open through dent of the Idaho Aquarium Covino and Conch were of thundestorms. there are so few navigators South Florida, a nonprofit Dec. 15 for policies that in Boise, and Conk was listed arrested in February after anywhere right now,” said organization that operates a take effect Jan. 1. A new as secretary. Both entered being indicted on federal Visit KeysNet.com/weather Womankind Executive Marathon clinic and eight sign-up period will open in pleas to conspiracy to illegal- charges of conspiracy and for radar and extended forecast. Director Kim Romano. others in Miami and south early 2014. ly obtain three spotted eagle illegally purchasing protect- Government agency Miami-Dade County, is The Womankind contact rays and two lemon sharks ed marine life. workers have been referring training three “assisters” number for its assister pro- harvested from the Florida The spotted eagle rays and BEACH ADVISORIES callers to Womankind, who will work in the Keys gram is (305) 320-0612. Keys National Marine lemon sharks were captured although the person who to help residents enroll in For information on the Sanctuary. alive in the Keys by marine- The Monroe County will serve as an exchange the online marketplace. Affordable Care Act and Both species are fully pro- life collectors in mid-2012. Health Department tests “navigator” or “enrollment “Navigators” and the online exchanges, go to tected from harvest under The rays sold for $1,250 each, Keys beaches every two assister” has not yet arrived. “assisters” generally per- www.healthcare.gov. Florida law and require fed- the sharks for $650 each. weeks for the presence of eral permits to possess. Covino knew the harvest enteric bacteria. There cur- MARATHON Other counts were dropped was illegal but told the col- rently are no beaches with as part of the agreement. lectors to “just start doing it” health advisories against While the maximum sen- because the violations were swimming. Fire destroys mans trailer tence on the conspiracy count “no big deal,” his plea agree- 8 a.m. The building was “I’m sure it’s going to come could be five years in prison ment acknowledges. 83-year-old fully involved and the back accidental.” and $250,000 in fines, feder- News outlets in Idaho, CONTACT US now homeless crews made a good knock- According to Monroe al sentencing guidelines rec- Oregon and Texas — where down and protected struc- County Sheriff’s Office ommended by prosecutors Covino family members indicate Covino could serve operate or are building dis- Upper Keys from blaze tures on both sides,” spokeswoman Becky Herrin, Johnson said. deputies Mark Martin and from 10 to 16 months. play aquariums — covered 91655 Overseas Highway Conk, who pleaded guilty the story. Tavernier, FL 33070 By RYAN McCARTHY Gauger and two neighbors Brad Colen responded to the [email protected] were not injured, but were fire at 7:45 a.m. and removed in a separate 2011 case of The Portland Aquarium Newsroom . . . .(305) 852-3216 shipping protected coral in Oregon has been under Advertising . . .(305) 852-3216 transported to Fishermen’s Gauger and the two neigh- An 83-year-old Marathon Community Hospital for pre- bors from the area. species overseas without fire from former employees Fax ...... (305) 853-1040 proper permits, potentially who charge the facility suf- Fax ...... (305) 852-0199 man was left without a home cautionary examination. Firefighters ran roughly Tuesday when his 27th Johnson said one of the three 1,300 feet of hose from the faces a longer sentence of 18 fered an unusually high Street trailer caught fire just had asthma and had inhaled closest hydrant at 28th Street months since he was already death count among its fish Marathon on federal probation. on display. In his letter, co- 3015 Overseas Highway before 8 a.m. smoke during the fire. and U.S. 1 to Gauger’s trailer, Marathon Fire Rescue Johnson said the State but Johnson said the trailer is However, prosecutors owner Vince Covino main- (P.O. Box 500158) noted that Conk “has provid- tained the mortality is Marathon, FL 33050-0158 Chief John Johnson said Fire Marshal’s Office is considered a “total loss.” William Gauger was report- investigating the case but J.B. Hunt, a regional ed substantial assistance” not much different from Newsroom . . .(305) 743-5551 since his arrest. Conk also similar aquariums, and that Advertising . . .(305) 743-5551 edly taking his garbage out- no foul play is initially sus- advancement officer for the side when he noticed the pected. American Red Cross of forfeits his Ford F-250 truck, operational problems were Fax ...... (305) 743-6397 used to carry the sharks and corrected. Fax ...... (305) 743-9586 fire and called police. “It’s not believed to be Miami and the Florida “We got the call around arson at this time,” he said. Keys, said Gauger lived rays from the Boise airport. The Austin Aquarium, alone and “lost everything.” At the scheduled Dec. 3 planned for a December E-mail sentencing in Key West, U.S. opening in a converted [email protected] She said Gauger spent Tuesday attempting to get in District Court Judge Jose E. Texas furniture store, was Martinez could impose stricter cited for installing water Missing your paper? touch with family members. “We are providing him or more lenient sentences. tanks and improperly We no longer offer same-day Current directors of the housing live animals without redelivery for missing or wet with a place to sleep, and Alexia, Marc, Renee, Alana, food and clothes,” she said. Idaho Aquarium, founded as permits. papers. Customers can Arianna and Allan, Jr.; request a credit or next-day cherished brother of Fritzie redelivery by calling (Hal) Goldberg; dear 743-5551. After hours, call brother-in-law Thomas H. (Donna) Stone. Jerry will be toll-free (800) 843-4372. missed by all his dear friends. Firm: Not adversarial MAIATICO Services were held Monday, FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER (ISSN Lawton E. Maiatico, September 30th, 12 Noon at From Village, 1A for every day a portion of the week that the Sept. 12 letter, The Chapel, 8851 Skokie 8756-6427, USPS# 0201-620) is (AKA “Bug”) passed away on Middle Plantation Key collec- which he authored, was “not Blvd., Skokie (at Niles Center published semi-weekly by Florida September 14, 2013 at Legacy Rd.). Interment Memorial Park, locally by Layne Christensen tion system is delayed because intended to be adversarial.” Keys Keynoter, P.O. Box 500158, House in Ocala, FL. He was Skokie. In lieu of flowers, of Woodlands, Texas. the Florida Department of He said he has seen Marathon, Florida 33050-0158. born on August 8, 1945 in contributions to Mariners Subscription rates are $54.23 in Jesup, GA. He was a long One project being delayed Transportation has not issued Koconis’ response and plans Hospital Foundation, the Keys.Your Keynoter home time resident of Marathon, FL. is the installation of sewer permits, for every day work is to meet village staff “early 91500 Overseas Highway, delivery subscription includes He retired from Winn Dixie. Tavernier, FL 33070. pipes in the Venetian Shores delayed on the Middle next week.” Until then, Self the Sunday edition of The He is survived by his brother, Info The Goldman Funeral subdivision. The project is Plantation Key pump stations declined to discuss the Miami Herald. Keynoter mail Tracy Griffis and wife, Cissy; Group, Irwin Goldman Director, because village planners have specifics of Koconis’ letter. subscriptions: $64.84 in Florida nieces, Sheila, Regina and held up by an ongoing lawsuit www.goldmanfuneralgroup. and $60.32 out-of-state. Please Brenda; nephews, Robby and filed in 2010 by resident Jim not approved building per- “I’ll have a better LMNOPQRSTUVYXYZ<>1234567890,./-=com (847) 478-1600. _ call for all other rates, including Tony; great-niece, Emily and HIRSCH Bellizzi, who says all of the mits, and for every day ease- response later. We’ll sit overseas mail. Periodicals Postage close friends, Richard and Gerald Hirsch, age 78, Paid at Marathon, Florida and neighborhood roads are pri- ment acquisition on private down face to face to see that Wayne. President of Stone Capital, additional mailing offices. vate. The village does not roads is delayed. it gets resolved.” Arrangements are under the former Board Member of careHIRSCH of Countryside Funeral MAIATICOthe Chicago Mercantile want to dig up the streets until Koconis disputes specific Several council members POSTMASTER: Address changes claims made in the Reynolds at their meeting last to FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER, Home, Gerald Anthony, Hirsch, FL. age 78, Exchange, Lawton E. Vice Maiatico, Chair of the legal issue is resolved. PO BOX 500158, MARATHON, FL President of Stone Capital, (AKABaptist “Bug”) Health passed South away Florida on Koconis said this week letter. For instance, accord- Thursday lamented that they 33050-0158. former Board Member of SeptemberFoundation 14, Executive 2013 at Legacy that he’s aware that Reynolds ing to the village’s contract were not happy that they the Chicago Mercantile HouseCommittee in Ocala, (served FL. onHe the was with Reynolds, financial read about the letter in the Executive Committee for 13 is concerned about the issues Exchange, Vice Chair of born on August 8, 1945 in penalties should not kick in press before they knew about Jesup,years), GA. Mariners He was Hospital a long surrounding the delays, but is Baptist Health South Florida September 30th, 12 Noon at Foundation Executive timeBoard resident Member of forMarathon, 14 years FL. surprised by the financial for the Venetian Shores it. Mayor Ken Philipson HeandThe retired ChairmanChapel, from 8851 ofWinn the Skokie Dixie.Mariners threats made by the company delays until March 27, 2014, blasted village staff for not Committee (served on the Blvd., Skokie (at Niles Center Executive Committee for 13 Hospital He is survived Foundation by his for brother, 10 in the letter. not Tuesday, Koconis said. circulating the letter to coun- Tracyyears;Rd.). IntermentGriffis beloved and husbandMemorial wife, Cissy; of Park, the years), Mariners Hospital Skokie. In lieu of flowers, “Well, we were aware that “We’re simply going cil members “so the press Board Member for 14 years nieces,late Elaine, Sheila, nee Regina Stone; and loving Brenda;fathercontributions of nephews, Allan to (Beth) Mariners Robby Hirsch and things like Venetian Shores through the contract and doc- gets the right information and Chairman of the Mariners Hospital Foundation, Hospital Foundation for 10 Tony;and Penny great-niece, (George) Emily Facchini; and were no secret,” he said. uments and pointing out facts and we don’t look stupid.” closeadored91500 friends, Overseas Poppou Richard of Highway, Elizabeth, and that are in there, and they did- But Koconis said all years; beloved husband of the Tavernier, FL 33070. “Things like the daily late Elaine, nee Stone; loving Wayne.Alexia, Marc, Renee, Alana, n’t do that,” Koconis said. council members were sent AriannaInfo The andGoldman Allan, FuneralJr.; charges and fines, yes, I was father of Allan (Beth) Hirsch Arrangements are under the Wesley Self, Reynolds’ the letter on Sept. 13. The careGroup, of CountrysideIrwin Goldman Funeral Director, not expecting that.” and Penny (George) Facchini; www.goldmanfuneralgroup. Reynolds said similar design, build and operate original story on the letter abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVYXYZ<>1234567890,./-=_+adored Poppou of Elizabeth, Home, Anthony, FL. com (847) 478-1600. penalties would also be levied program manager, said this was published on Sept. 20. Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, October 2, 2013 3A KEY WEST Expect higher flood rates From Flood, 1A Mel Montagne, vice president of sales for Keys begin with. Pre-FIRM refers Insurance Services, said the to houses built before average annual flood pre- January 1975, when FEMA’s mium is $650 to $1,000. flood insurance rate map The increases are stagger- came into existence. ing, he said. Many of those older “They’re huge. I quoted homes were built at or one up in Key Largo for a below base flood elevation, local Realtor and the premi- meaning they’re considered um was $15,000 and I a liability. know that that pretty much The effects of the law killed the deal,” he said. could be disastrous to a Ava Bianchino, an Exit slowly but surely recover- Realty agent and board ing Keys real estate market. member at local nonprofit “Clearly, if these new Fair Insurance Rates in premiums go into effect it Monroe, said the rate hikes will have chilling effect on will also affect ground-level The proposed Stock Island Marina Village, billed as the largest deepwater marina in the Florida Keys, is set to open in the real estate market, and it homes whether they’re on about two weeks. Future development plans call for integrating the mixed-use marina with an 80-room hotel and already has to a certain the water or not. restaurant emphasizing the area’s historic working waterfront and commercial fishing industry. degree,” said Brian “They’ve pretty much Schmitt, broker at Coldwell devalued ground-level Banker Real Estate. “We’ve homes. Selling those, you’d certainly gotten quotes for have to [pay cash] to not Big plans for Stock Island people that look more like pay those kind of premi- mortgage quotes than insur- ums,” she said. “I don’t closure action wiped the for Stock Island Marina Transient slips go for ance premiums.” want to panic everyone, but Marina Village slate clean. Village, said 30 percent of the $2.50 per foot daily and In a Sept. 17 letter to this is going to be very planned to have New Stock Island Prop- approximately 34-acre proper- monthly rates are $23 per Florida senators Bill Nelson impactful to the Keys.” erties LLC, headed by princi- ty would be dedicated to foot per month plus a $100 and Marco Rubio, Gov. Rick Montagne also sits on many amenities pal Matthew Strunk, in 2010 working waterfront. “resident fee.” Scott notes Florida families the FIRM board and said bought a portion of the Old He said that means the Looking forward to the have paid $16 billion into the the group has formed a sep- By SEAN KINNEY Island site for $16 million and goal is to attract commercial Phase 2 portion of the develop- National Flood Insurance arate committee to combat [email protected] began construction on the fishermen to the cooperative ment, Smith-Martin described Program — four times their flood insurance increases. Stock Island Marina Village. fishhouse and market, plus an “integrated experience” for claim reimbursements — in FIRM concentrates most Once the proposed site of Phase 1 construction, set incorporating Stock Island’s visitors driven by local indus- the past 35 years. of its efforts fighting a $100 million, 500-plus for completion this month, nautical industry, including try and centered on a public And if Florida is a donor always-increasing wind- room mega resort/marina, includes 128 floating con- shipwrights, canvas fabrica- plaza like “Mallory Square.” state, many believe that storm insurance rates by the waterfront of south crete docks including space tors, carpenters and other Developer Pritam Singh, Monroe County is perhaps state-run Citizens Property Stock Island is now coming to accommodate yachts up tradesmen. who built Truman Annex the largest donor of the Insurance Corp., which car- together as a more conserva- to 300 feet; a dog park; com- Smith-Martin said previ- and Parrot Key Hotel and state’s 67 counties. ries the vast majority of tive project called Stock munity garden; high-speed ous iterations of a South Resort in Key West and “We build to stronger wind policies in the Keys. Island Marina Village, with fuel pump; gym; laundry Stock Island development Tranquility Bay Resort in building codes because FIRM was instrumental an emphasis on the area’s facilities; bathrooms with aimed to “gentrify. We’re Marathon, among others, is we’ve experienced floods to Citizens capping premi- historic working waterfront. showers; and a lounge area. taking a totally different also undertaking a rehab of for a long time, whereas um increases for Keys Formerly dubbed Old Phase 2, set for comple- approach — why don’t we do the former Oceanside other areas like the ones in homeowners to 10 percent Island Harbor, the water- tion in 2015, calls for a this in a way to preserve the Marina, which he purchased New Jersey and per year. front along Shrimp Road waterfront bar and restau- working waterfront?” from BB&T bank earlier this Pennsylvania damaged by leading into Hawk Channel rant, pool, nature trails, retail “The idea is to have a year for $5 million. [Hurricane Sandy don’t]. D was bought up piecemeal by fish house and an 80-room mixed community of resi- He plans an update of the To a large degree, I think developers, often at above “boutique fish camp.” dents, working waterfront marina and addition of a we’re paying for an event market prices, for about Robin Smith-Martin, direc- and transient visitors,” restaurant and 80-unit con- that occurred hundreds of $100 million before a fore- tor of business development he said. dominium development. miles away from us,” Schmitt said. MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS HOB forensic audit gets closer responses to a request for pro- fied public accountant and Thomas of South Florida LLC Three firms posals to perform the audit forensic auditor who former- was the other responding firm. to be presented and is working on setting a ly served on the School Pribramsky previously date to bring in the top three Board in District 1, bid completed what’s called an to School Board ranked firms of five appli- $98,000, according to attestation related to the three- cants for detailed interviews. Kessler — the highest by a year rebuild and didn’t find By SEAN KINNEY From there, the Audit and long shot. any discrepancies with con- [email protected] Finance Committee will And with no experience tractor Coastal Construction’s make a recommendation for performing post-construc- record-keeping but rather Plans to hire an outside the School Board’s approval. tion audits, Kessler said with the School District’s lack firm to audit the $38 million The details of the five bids Pribramsky’s firm is ranked of oversight and construction reconstruction of Horace are “still confidential, as a fifth of the five. management. O’Bryant Middle School in decision has not yet been The firms that will be Halfway through con- Key West are progressing with made,” Superintendent Mark invited back for interviews are struction, part of the school input from the Monroe County Porter said. Carr, Riggs and Ingram LLC, complex had to be School District’s advisory But audit committee mem- with offices throughout the redesigned to conform with Audit and Finance Committee. ber Stuart Kessler said that all Southeast; McGladrey LLP of Key West height regulations. Last week, the five-mem- but one of the responding Fort Lauderdale; and Bishop, Similarly, a foundation sur- ber panel met at Marathon firms bid around $50,000. Rosasco and Co. of Marathon. vey overlooked unsuitable High School to review five Steve Pribramsky, a certi- Harvey, Convington and soil that had to be trucked out and replaced with new fill KEY WEST costing some $300,000. Board members have described the pending audit Homeless plans disheveled as providing data that would support any future litigation No specifics, Easter Seals property.” Road paving to recoup construction costs. But just because that Also up for approval at The Audit and Finance only general group’s opposition could tonight’s meeting, set to begin Committee meets next on Oct. end, Cates’ colleagues on the at 6 p.m. in Old City Hall on 14 at Marathon High School. talk on issue commission aren’t too keen Greene Street, is a $1.3 mil- on the Easter Seals concept. lion expenditure for paving By SEAN KINNEY To that end, Commissioner projects in the 2013-14 fiscal [email protected] Billy Wardlow is sponsoring a year, which began Tuesday. CBSCF Bicycle Ride resolution on tonight’s meet- Projects scheduled for the Struggling with how to ing agenda that would direct coming 12-month period are address chronic homelessness city staff to stop all work on a Eisenhower Drive between in the Southernmost City, the move to Easter Seals. Palm and Truman avenues; & Roll Dice Run Key West City Commission And Commissioner Simonton Street from tonight will consider three Jimmy Weekley is request- Simonton Street Beach to Come and join separate but related items that ing, also via resolution, that Eaton Street; Duck Avenue speak to the issue. City Manager Bob Vitas between 16th and 19th streets; the fun at our Mayor Craig Cates has schedule in January a “home- Duck Avenue between 20th been pushing for nearly two less summit” involving the and South Roosevelt 1st Bicycle Ride years to replace the city’s commission, the social-serv- Boulevard; 5th Street between Keys Overnight Temporary ice umbrella organization North Roosevelt and Flagler & Roll Dice Run Shelter next to the Sheriff’s Monroe County Continuum Avenue; Dennis Street between Office on Stock Island with a of Care, and other stakehold- Blanche and Venetia streets; for Charity in 24-hour, seven-day-a-week ers, including representatives and Front Street between Key Colony Beach homeless service center at from Monroe County govern- Simonton and Duval streets. the former Easter Seals ment and the Sheriff’s Office. A full meeting agenda is building, owned by the city, “It’s all up in the air right available at www.keywest Saturday, October 5, 2013 on College Road. now,” Vitas said. city.com. KOTS is also on College Registration: 2 pm Tarpon Creek (Holiday Inn Xpress in Marathon) Road but on property owned by the Sheriff’s Office and next Kickstands Up: 3 pm to the Sunset Marina condos. Awards Ceremony: 5 pm at Cabana Club The condo’s homeowners FREE Burgers & Hot Dogs ● Pool Party association has fought for two years via a lawsuit to get the city to shut down KOTS, ENTRY FEE: $25/person which Sunset Marina attor- Includes 1 score sheet ● Extra score sheets available for purchase at starting line for $5 each neys contend was built in ISLAND VILLA violation of local, state and Contact Wanda Brock 305-304-8862 or Lara Rutskin-Martin 305-240-4905 federal building codes. GENERAL or stop by 11050 Overseas Hwy., Marathon Tonight, the commission CONTRACTOR is expected to vote on a set- RIDE & ROLL ROUTE Prize and 50/50 We can build ANYTHING... Raffle Tickets w tlement that, in exchange for Starting Line: Tarpon Creek COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL be available forill dropping the suit, ties the city 1st Stop: Sparky’s Landing purchase at to a two-and-a-half-year FREE ESTIMATE 2nd Stop: Leigh Ann’s Coffee House all stops AND CONSULTATION timeframe to close KOTS. 3rd Stop: Key Colony Inn From the settlement, the John Esslinger 81681 Overseas Hwy. 4th and Final Stop: Cabana Club (Awards Ceremony/Free Buffet) homeowner’s association State Certified • General Contractor Islamorada, Florida “shall not oppose relocation www.islandvillageneralcontractor.com 305.664.8900 All proceeds benefit the Coldwell Banker Schmitt Charitable Foundation a 501(c) non-profit organization. 100% of all funds donated stays in Monroe County and is used to help Keys residents in need. of the homeless shelter to the 4A Wednesday, October 2, 2013 Florida Keys Keynoter Opinion & Editorial

EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Apology is warranted Use budget surplus I have known Mike Puto since he was a young man in the early 1970s, when he and his friends were welcome for the essentials to play tennis at my residence on Sisters Creek. Instead of cutting taxes for rich, As a certified public accountant and US Tax Court attorney, I gave his state needs to invest resources family, pro bono, valuable profession- al advice, for which Mike has thanked where they are far more needed me on numerous occasions. Several years ago, I apparently irri- After years of belt-tightening that saw Florida law- tated Mike. He rewarded me as chair- makers slash funding for state services and repeatedly man of the advisory board at the last renege on legislative commitments made in earlier ses- Marathon Salvation Army lease sions, the state is projecting a surplus of $850 million renewal by recommending that they for the 2014-15 budget. Great news — especially for move out of Loma Alta’s building. anyone in elected office dealing with sagging poll num- Since this would not have been in their best interests, they (Salvation Army) bers and running for another term. chose instead to renew their lease. Which bring us to Gov. Rick Scott. Hardly had the Now Mike erroneously alleges surplus estimate been made public before Scott launched facts of which he has no knowledge. a “listening tour” around the state to figure out how to First, the building was not owned give away $500 million in the form of tax cuts. Whee! by Loma Alta Corp. Second, the Any tax reduction proposed by Scott and Florida’s owner, Loma Alta Associates, was not Keynoter photo by LARRY KAHN lawmakers must promote job growth and bolster the trying to sell the building. Third, the The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Marathon closes for good Oct. 15.The sign state’s economy. A tax cut that doesn’t do either can owners would have been pleased to on the window says everything is 50 percent off. wind up being costly and counter-productive, like the renew the Salvation Army’s lease, but 2011 reduction of more than $200 million in property quite correctly surmised — as indicat- the project, against which the owners a public apology to Loma Alta Corp. taxes collected by water management districts. The ed by the actions of the local Salvation had a previous strict policy. and Loma Alta Associates. His erro- Army officials — that its thrift store We would also like to add that sev- neous implication of Loma Alta resulting cutbacks on water cleanup operations and was planning to terminate. eral prominent members of Corp.’s involvement in the loss of the environmental oversight have proven unwise in a state Fourth, Loma Alta Associates was Marathon’s professional community Salvation Army Thrift Store in that depends on a clean environment and outdoor recre- aware that the hospital or its associates worked without compensation to see Marathon is totally without merit. ational activities. needed this space. In an effort to fill that this transaction came about for the Larry Ferguson, chairman Before promising to dispense revenue like so much this community need, we offered the benefit of the citizens of the Keys. Loma Alta Corp, election-year candy, the governor and lawmakers must medical facilities a sweetheart deal, At the risk of being crass, the hon- Marathon consider abiding by pledges made by the Legislature in even to the extent of owner-financing orable chairman, Mike, needs to make Lancaster, Texas years past. ● The Florida Forever Fund, designed to set aside pristine wilderness areas for future generations of lenging the government’s veracity. Floridians, has been milked by the governor and the Many are frightened they will be current crop of lawmakers for other purposes. targeted as enemies of this regime and denied the access they require to earn Last year, the state funded just $20 million of the $300 a living. An objective analysis of million that should have been directed to Florida Forever. political events is difficult to secure, This means the state is losing valuable resource land — as the media outlets all prescribe to including in the Keys — and water that it should con- their particular brand of coverage and serve for the benefit of everyone who lives in Florida. partisanship. ● The Sadowski Fund, the state and local housing Individuals proclaiming the trust fund that relies on revenue from documentary malfeasance of their government do stamp taxes, was also raided by legislators who swept so at much risk and peril to them- the $204 million available for appropriation into selves. Within our own government, Florida’s “rainy day fund” at the expense of families in we have seen retribution and retalia- tion taken against law-abiding citizens need of low-cost housing across the state. simply because their political beliefs Don’t get us wrong. Florida has a variety of taxes The lagoon at are in contrast to those of the ruling that legislators can examine for potential reductions that elites. lessen the burden on business and may improve the Hawks Cay is a popular Any citizen who identifies the state’s economy — if they’re done right. These include daytime attraction for abuses of an over-reaching govern- the corporate tax and the tax on commercial leases. visitors.There’s plenty ment is subject to the full force and Also worth considering: A proposal by Sen. Joe of room for big boats might of an administration that com- Negron to roll back vehicle registration increases — at the Duck Key resort. poses kill lists, spies upon its citizens increases strongly opposed by then-Rep. Ron Saunders and refers to the murdering of children of Key West — that were approved in 2009. It seems Photos courtesy in distant lands as collateral damage. only fair that if fees were increased when lawmakers HAWKS CAY RESORT Advancing the cause of liberty is a responsibility that must not be shied were desperate to plug huge budget holes during the Equity doesn’t add up that politicians would be insulated away from by a press that has guaran- economic recession, they should be lowered somewhat As a longtime resident of Monroe from the citizenry once they were teed constitutional protections. Too now that the economy is improving. County and Marathon, I keep up on elected. Their authority and privilege many have given their last full meas- Scott and legislators eager to curry favor with voters current events. Well, recently there would shield them from the decep- ure of devotion to establish and main- have an obligation to weig Florida’s needs and its future was an article saying Hawks Cay tions that may have been a part of their tain this right. before showering voters willy-nilly with money in an Resort was possibly being sold for political campaigns. John Donnelly election year. $125 million. Elected officials enjoy a plethora of Key Largo It wonders me how the assessed entitlements. It really distorts the — Miami Herald value is $17 million and the recently notion of them actually being public Ice cream was cool sold Pier House Resort and Spa in Key servants. It muddies the relationship It is with great apperception and West was assessed for $21 million and between the governed and the govern- pride to report that a recent ice cream sold for $90 million. Are there special ment. social at the Marathon Community conditions/taxes on these properties Those in power are quite aware of Park was a huge success. such as delays in rising assessments? the volatility that led to the formation A special thank you to all how Mark Trachtman of this nation. A free and constitution- attended both adults and children. We Wayne Markham ...... Publisher Marathon ally protected press would be the are blessed to have the wonderful Larry Kahn ...... Editor answer that safeguarded our unalien- entertainment that graced the park Richard Tamborrino ...... Advertising/New Bus. Dev. Dir. The press is failing able rights, thwarting the need for fur- stage. Island Harmony were fabulous, Kathie Bryan ...... Financial Director The American press was adjudicat- ther revolutions and wars of independ- The Plaids were amazing and our very Todd Swift ...... Production Manager ed specific constitutional rights by our ence. own Detective James Norman was Carter Townshend ...... Circulation Manager founders. It was hoped they might rig- Mesmerized by the celebrity status wonderful. Everyone had a great time orously expose the institutional of the powerful, the endearing press and so did I. Thank you and keep com- PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY excesses that are systemic within a corps has chosen to report the narra- ing to your park. Contents copyright 2013 Keynoter Publishing Co. powerful government. tives being put forth by this adminis- Charlotte Quinn The architects of this nation knew tration as fact, rarely probing or chal- Marathon

Letters to Letters of local interest are welcome, but subject to editing and condensing.There is a 400-word limit. Letters thanking an individual are welcome. Space does not permit publication of thank-you letters consisting of lists.Letters must be signed.Anonymous letters will not be published.Include a daytime phone number (which will not be published) where you may the Editor be reached if there are questions about your correspondence. Mail: Editor, Keynoter, P.O. Box 500158, Marathon, FL 33050 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 743-6397 TEXTING LAW TAKES EFFECT MARATHON Spat develops over recycle site the recycling center. He told “I went to Greg Konrath “The land-use table lists Lopez says the Keynoter he did so and said I’ll sign a non-com- recycling facilities as uses as Marathon Garbage because the overall use is not pete clause. He said, ‘I’m of right in industrial zoning, allowed by city code. going to fight you until the which is what this property gets in the way “Under a specific section end,’” Lopez said. is,” she said. of Chapter 104 in the [land Greg Konrath told the Walters added that Garrett By RYAN McCARTHY development regulations], Keynoter no one from Mara- initially indicated the Aviation [email protected] construction and demolition thon Garbage Service has ever Boulevard site is compatible debris transfer stations are spoken with Lopez about his with a transfer station. So Discount Rock and Sand prohibited,” he said. plans for the recycling center. much so that she moved for- owner Eddie Lopez is push- A hearing was scheduled “I never talked to him,” ward with a state Department ing hard to convince residents for the Sept. 16 Planning he said. “He never went to of Environmental Protection and the Marathon City Commission meeting, but me and said any of that.” permit issued in May 2011. Council that his long-planned Garrett said it won’t be heard Konrath also denied exert- The permit is good for construction and demolition- until at least November. Lopez ing behind-the-scenes politi- five years and expires on debris recycling and transfer told the Keynoter he feels cal influence to prevent Lopez May 16, 2016. station on Aviation Boulevard that’s for “political” reasons. from moving forward with “The state permitting for a is beneficial. “There’s people that the project. “I haven’t put in recycling facility is hugely The 27-year Marathon don’t want it and say it’s one complaint,” he said. involved. We have a multi- resident has been advertising competition. It’s all political Walters said she dis- page permit that defines what Photo courtesy HEALTH DEPARTMENT in local newspapers and and that’s why they haven’t agrees with Garrett’s inter- we can and cannot do and given it to me and it’s not pretation that the project exactly how the property will Andrew Bulla (right), injury prevention coordinator at the hired land-use consultant Sandy Walters to drum up right,” he said. doesn’t meet code because be managed,” she said. Florida Department of Health in Monroe County, helps support for an appeal to the Lopez was referring to the LDR chapter he cites According to Walters, and promote the ‘Put It Down’ campaign Tuesday at Key West city’s advisory Planning Marathon Garbage Service deals with “junk, salvage or alluded to in Lopez’s full- High School. The Health Department partnered with Commission. owners Ron and Greg recycled metal yards.” page advertisements promot- several agencies to raise awareness among teenage drivers City Planning Director Konrath, who have a “This is not a junkyard; ing his plans, Marathon about the law against texting and driving that went into George Garrett in June Monroe County contract to not even close,” she said, Garbage does not handle Tuesday. With Bulla are (from left) Nancy Barta, Donny denied Lopez a permit for a haul garbage and recyclables referring to a “land-use “construction” materials like in the Middle Keys. table” in the LDRs. those Lopez intends to. Barrios and Laura Estevez. “stormwater component” of Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, October 2, 2013 5A Business Redland Orchid Sale HEROES’WELCOME October 4, 5, 6, 2013 &RIDAY 3UNDAYsAM PM WIN one of Four Orchid Collections! Pick up an entry coupon & have it stamped at three of our nurseries during the sale weekend. 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TEXTING AND DRIVING Lawmaker: Strengthen new texting law Beach) planned a press con- In Sachs’ favor is the fact police can add on driving same, but law enforcement million to promote the ban, Texting now only ference to announce she that the texting ban ultimate- while texting as a secondary could simply pull over drivers but there have been some minor offense plans to file a bill to strength- ly passed overwhelmingly: violation. for texting without spotting measures to promote it such en the state law. 39-1 in the Senate and 110-6 The penalty is $30 plus other potential violations. as message boards on high- By AMY SHERMAN It took about five years for in the House. court costs for a first offense Florida is the 41st state to ways, school campaigns and and ROCHELLE KOFF Florida to pass a texting and The texting law that went and then doubles for the sec- enact such a ban but the events such as Sachs’ press [email protected] driving ban that some traffic into effect Tuesday does not ond offense. majority view texting while conference. safety experts have criticized allow police to pull over a Sachs’ bill, which she driving as a primary viola- AT&T, which has a driv- Tuesday, the first day of as weak, raising questions driver solely for texting — planned to unveil Tuesday, tion. In Florida, drivers can ing-while-texting simula- Florida’s new law banning about the chances of officers need to witness would make texting while continue to text at a red light tor, is holding several texting while driving, state strengthening the ban just another violation, such as driving a primary offense. The or use a talk-to-text device. events in Florida to pro- Sen. Maria Sachs (D-Delray one year later. running a stop sign. Then, penalties would remain the Gov. Rick Scott vetoed $1 mote the new law. AT&T will partner with the Dori Slosberg Foundation to host an event with the sim- ulator at Deerfield Beach High School today. Dori is the late daughter of state Rep. Irv Slosberg (D-Boca Raton). Dori died in a car crash in 1996 when she wasn’t wear- ing a seat belt. In 2012, texting con- tributed to at least 189 crash- Mammograms es in Florida, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. But that number save grandmothers. could be under-reported since texting while driving wasn’t illegal last year. Sachs represents coastal Broward and Palm Beach counties. In 2012, she ran in one of the most expensive and high profile Senate con- tests in South Florida and beat Republican legislator Ellyn Bogdanoff. Republican activists have targeted Sachs’ seat — she doesn’t officially have a chal- lenger and has raised about $43,000. SHUTDOWN Keys federal parks close Congress’ inaction is reason Keynoter Staff

The Florida Keys and surrounding areas aren’t immune from the U.S. gov- ernment’s shutdown because the U.S. House and Senate couldn’t reach agreement on how to pay the nation’s bills. The shutdown for most government services went into effect overnight when Monday turned to Tuesday. Among the effects: Seventy miles off Key West, Dry Tortugas National Park Each year, breast cancer claims the lives of countless moms, and its Fort Jefferson are daughters, sisters, wives, best friends, even husbands and sons. closed beginning Thursday morning. At Baptist Health South Florida, we’re committed to helping women The Dry Tortugas is popu- and men live longer, healthier lives. With an early detection survival rate lar for the historic fort and as a snorkeling and camping of 89 percent*, digital mammography is still the best screening tool destination. Visitors usually for breast cancer - and our diagnostic centers feature advanced digital access the park via a two- hour, $165 ride on the Yankee technology, compassionate professional care, board-certified radiologists Freedom III catamaran. and a physician team specializing in breast health. That’s caring for a Park Manager Linda healthier tomorrow. Friar said campers on the island have until Thursday to vacate the park. Call 305-434-1588 in Monroe, 786-573-6000 in Miami-Dade, “In order to get that in by getting your mammogram today place and get our staff off, it 954-837-1000 in Broward or visit BaptistHealth.net to schedule takes two days,” she said, your mammogram today. adding that five of the 11 staff members would be fur- Please have your prescription ready when scheduling your mammogram. loughed barring a federal resolution. At Everglades and Biscayne national parks, As part of our ongoing commitment to expanding care in entrances did not open this Share your story, share your strength at our community, we’re offering special pricing for patients morning and only basic fire- EmbraceTomorrow.BaptistHealth.net without insurance from October 1-31, 2013. fighting and law enforcement #EmbraceTomorrow activities will continue. Military installations will Screening mammogram: $50 | Diagnostic mammogram: $100 remain open but civilian Defense Department work- ers have been told not to go to work. Women age 40 and over should have a screening mammogram every year, and those at high risk due to family history or other factors should speak with their doctor to determine if earlier or additional testing is necessary. *Source: American Cancer Society. GET RESULTS with the Keynoter’s classified section. 743-5551 MONROE MIAMI-DADE Baptist Medical Plaza Baptist Medical Plaza Homestead Hospital BROWARD at Brickell at Miami Lakes 975 Baptist Way Baptist Diagnostic Center Mariners Hospital 2660 Brickell Ave. 14701 NW 77 Ave. Baptist Medical Plaza 91500 Overseas Highway 15955 SW 96 St. South Miami Hospital at Coral Springs Tavernier (MM 91.5) Suite 101 Baptist Medical Plaza Baptist Medical Plaza 6200 SW 73 St. 6264 West Sample Rd. at Coral Gables at Tamiami Trail Baptist Mammography 10 Giralda Ave. 14660 SW Eighth St. Baptist Medical Plaza Center at Macy’s, The Falls at Davie 9100 SW 136 St., Second Floor Baptist Medical Plaza Baptist Medical Plaza 4741 South University Dr. at Doral Baptist Outpatient Center at Westchester 9915 NW 41 St. 8840 Bird Rd. Baptist Medical Plaza 8950 North Kendall Dr. at Pembroke Pines Second Floor 15885 Pines Blvd.

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Sports & Outdoors ● Fishing Keys Life Community ● Lifestyle Florida Keys Keynoter WWW.KEYSNET.COM WEDNESDAY,OCTOBER 2, 2013 CLASSIFIEDS INSIDE 5B B CORAL SHORES 38, FLORIDA CHRISTIAN 0 Hurricanes improve to 5-1 By KEVIN WADLOW Miami Country Day has been Tough LaSalle comes calling going and things went our on the field.” Senior Staff Writer forfeited due to injuries suf- way.” Linebacker Eddie Dunn [email protected] fered by an undermanned to Tavernier on Oct. 11 The Hurricanes’ starting and quarterback Daron Spartan squad. The game will defense forced two turnovers Govan have exceptional Coral Shores High be logged as a 2-0 win for the Conference champion three quarters, the Hurricanes to maintain the shutout. games, with defensive tackle School’s football team posted Hurricanes. LaSalle (5-0). blistered the Patriots for 28 “Under coordinator Jack Logan Rowe intercepting a two shutout wins the past That gives Coral Shores The Canes put themselves points in the final period. Niedbalski, our defense has Florida screen pass. The team week, a big one on the field (5-1) more time to heal up in the conference chase last “It really was an exciting, been unbelievable time and also recovered a fumble. Friday in Miami and another and prepare for a 7:30 p.m. Friday with a 38-0 road win well-played football game, time again,” Holly said. “Our The Canes unveiled a new in the scorebook at midweek. Oct. 11 showdown in over Florida Christian (3-2), 10-0 going into the fourth,” starting unit has allowed only addition to the offensive This Thursday’s sched- Tavernier with defending last year’s league runner-up. Cane head coach Ed Holly four offensive touchdowns in uled home game against Southeast Football After a tight game through said. “Then we got a drive the 18 quarters they’ve been See Hurricanes, 2B

DEFINITELY A KEEPER WESTMINSTER 48, MARATHON 21 Dolphins lose big to Lions only suited up around 25 The 2-3 squad [players] and five of those goes to Ransom kids were” junior varsity call- ups, he said. But those kids Thursday night played hard and I compli- ment them for that.” By RYAN McCARTHY The Lions opened up the [email protected] scoring early on a 30-yard touchdown run on the third An undermanned but game play of the game to make it 7- Marathon High School foot- 0 after an extra point. ball team lost to Southeast The Dolphins (2-3) drove Football Conference opponent to the Westminster 15-yard Westminster Academy in Fort line on their opening drive, Lauderdale on Friday, 48-12. but struggles this year with Dolphins coach Lance the kicking game led Martin Martin said injuries and sus- to go for it on fourth down. pensions left Marathon with- The team came up short. out five regular starters and it Westminster added anoth- showed against a quality er quick touchdown and led opponent. 14-0 after the first quarter. “They just had far too Marathon made it 14-6 on many kids and athletes for us to chase around. I think we See Dolphins, 2B PREP CROSS COUNTRY

Fishing on Huntress Charters out of 11th Street in Marathon, Rick Sherman and Brad Picarillo landed this nice Conch Milliken 45-pound dolphin. Unlike this beast, the dolphin have been small as of late. breaking out FISHING THE FLORIDA KEYS teammates Jane Welzien And Hurricane (23rd in 21:32), Chloe Chadwick still Savoie (21.44), Catherine Tuna are the main constant Richardson (22:35) and showing speed Sahara Graft (23:33). The At the reef, The week’s best average time of those five Wayne and Emily Smith By DICK WAGNER was 21:51, which eclipsed snapper action from Jacksonville have Keynoter Contributor the school record by nine been married for 60 years. seconds. remains strong As a surprise anniversary Paced by senior Tristin “It was definitely a huge gift for Emily, Wayne Milliken, who finished ninth accomplishment,” said Offshore, the tuna bite at booked a stay at Captain out of 137 runners, the Key coach Terence White. the humps remains the most Pip’s Marina and Hideaway West High School girls Milliken moved to within consistent action, with most in Marathon and booked cross-country team broke 16 seconds of Morgan blackfins coming in at the two full days of fishing the school team record in the Nelson, who went to the top 10n-pound mark. These fish aboard their 29-foot Topaz large-schools division of of Key West’s all-time list in are being taken by trolling with Capt. George Griffin. Friday’s Flrunners.com 2009. Earlier this season, small tuna darts way back They brought along Invitational at Chain of Milliken ran a meet at the behind the boat. Emily’s sister, Dot Markham, Lakes Park in Titusville. Key West Golf Club in The occasional larger and her husband Bill. The Milliken’s time in the 21:59 seconds, beating tuna — fish more than 20 group had a great time and 3.1-mile race was a person- Nelson’s mark on that pounds — are being caught caught blackfin tuna and yel- al-best 20 minutes, 33 sec- course by a second. on live ballyhoo. lowtail snapper. onds, and she became the “She gets stronger and There has also been a The SeaSquared and the first Conch girl to win a stronger with each race,” pretty decent number of tuna Klimax had a fairly busy medal at the event by finish- White said of Milliken, who roaming the open waters. week for September, with ing in the top 15. Captain’s These fish seven trips to the reef plus Milliken was followed by See Running, 2B Column can be a one combo shark/snapper challenge trip in the bay. to catch The reef trips produced KEY WEST SWIMMING but, if you good catches of mangroves, can stay out yellowtails and muttons in front of with a few porgy and rock Despite loss, Conchs these fast- hind thrown in for interest. moving The Vissicchio group,from New York City and Boca Raton, We also had a few almost- set school record schools, had a banner morning on the reef with SeaSquared keeper-size grouper we had you can to throw back. Collier team by less than a Charters, catching a mess of giant mangrove snapper up Chris Johnson pick away Mike Barrett and Freestylers second. That broke the record at them using small, dark- to six pounds. Casey Greathouse, from set the mark of 1:34 set against Marathon colored tuna darts. your initial spot is unproduc- some fish seen spraying bal- Winchester, Va., had a blast on Aug. 28. We’ve had scattered tive, don’t waste too much lyhoo. To target the sails, use in Florida Bay catching and with 1:33:97 The four also enjoy swim- reports of dolphin, mostly time there and move on to fresh, live ballyhoo fished in releasing 11 lemon sharks ming against one another, as schoolies, found on floating another where the yellow- the 100-foot depths just off plus bringing back some By DICK WAGNER was evident again Saturday debris and weed lines. tails will eat. the edge of the reef. mangroves to eat. Keynoter Contributor when Green (53.50) edged On the wrecks, the There are also still a few There’s plenty of snapper Allen (53.77) to win the 100 amberjack are biting well, mutton and mangrove snap- action on the patch reefs, Capt. Chris Johnson is a Barron Collier swept Key free. Allen also won the 50- along with the occasional per mixed in. The muttons with mangroves and yellow- member of the Yamaha West High in swimming yard freestyle in 22.71, just mutton snapper. Live baits, and the larger mangroves tails dominating. More than National Fishing Team and Saturday at the Florida Keys off his 22.48 personal best such as pinfish and ballyhoo, respond well to live ballyhoo a few keeper red grouper are specializes in offshore, Community College pool, and a half-second behind work well. presented on the bottom in coming off the patches, too. gulf/bay, reef/wreck, shark but the Conch boys 200-yard Luke Knight’s school record. The yellowtail snapper the yellowtail slick. Small Finally, in Florida Bay and tarpon fishing with freestyle relay team lowered Green, a junior transfer bite remains good on the jigheads work best for this. and the gulf, the mangrove SeaSquared Charters out of the school record it had set in from Georgia, also won the reef, with the 60-foot depths As we move into our fall bite remains good, with Captain Pip’s Marina and August. 100 breaststroke by 11 sec- providing the most depend- pattern, we’re seeing more some fish pushing three and Hideaway Marathon. You The undefeated (6-0) team onds. Bujak was second in able action this past week. and more keeper grouper on four pounds. Again, fresh can reach him at 743-5305, of Derrick Allen, Marcus the 200 individual medley We’ve had to move around a the reef line. ballyhoo is the bait of http://SeaSquaredCharters.c Brisson, Chris Bujak and and third in the 100 butterfly. bit to find schools that And the sailfish activity choice, but shrimp will om and http://Facebook Isaiah Green swam the event respond to our baits. So if is getting better, too, with work easily. .com/MarathonFishing. in 1:33.97, edging the Barron See Conchs, 2B 2B Wednesday, October 2, 2013 KeysNet.com Keynoter

KEY WEST GOLF Wins elusive for Conch golfers Canes, Conchs the play was too slow, it was Brown, didn’t finish because scores on our own course.” Ransom again decided to play just nine. he had to attend class, said “I haven’t seen intensity run again defeats team Ransom shot 169 to win. Key West coach John Moeller. in practice,” he said. “The From Running, 1B isher, placing 46th in The winless Conchs came in The next two Conchs only one working hard is By DICK WAGNER 18:02. The next Hurricanes at 192. were Patrick Roesser (50) [Roesser] — he puts his time was 1:05 behind winner were Jesse Wollangk Keynoter Contributor Key West was led by sen- and Johnny Hornyak (57). in every day.” Abigail Grant of Tampa (19:02), Rex Zimmerman ior Evan DeRoche, who shot It was Ransom’s second The Conchs were coming Sickles High. (19:06), Pablo Gonzalez- Key West High’s golf team 37, though that wasn’t good victory over the Conchs — off a three-team match Sept. The Key West boys team Quevedo (19:47) and was supposed to play an 18- enough to beat Ransom’s the Raiders won, 156-187, on 23 in Miami in which they finished 10th of 22 teams Kenneth Stokes (21:45). hole match Monday afternoon Daniel Tannenbaum, who Sept. 18 in Miami. tied Coral Gables with 176, with an average time of The Coral Shores girls at the Key West Golf Club. shot 36. Moeller wasn’t happy 16 shots behind winner 18:16, and the Coral Shores team competed in the However, because it No. 2 Chase Renner shot with Monday’s performance, Coral Reef. boys squad (19:33) was small-schools division and turned out to be too hot and 48. The No. 3 player, Scott saying, “I expect better 18th. had an average time of Everett Wagner finished 25:40. Darian Gibson was POWERBOAT RACING 14th in 17:23 to lead the 65th in 24:35, followed by Conchs, followed by Jerry Darian Gibson (24:27), Burgess (18:22), Zachary Chloe Stokes (24:35), Ivy Lightfoot (18:28), Leif Summers (26:06), Marissa Races back in Key West in November Cisneros (18:31) and Steve Bogue (26:11) and Kyia Unlimited class, which Hobson (18:34). Herlth (27:02). Three days draws powerful contenders In his usual come-from- Key West will run of speed competing at speeds that can behind fashion, Wagner Friday at the Cardinal exceed 165 mph. passed 15 runners in the Gibbons Invitational and are planned On non-race days, power- last mile. He was 2:25 Mills Pond Park in Fort boat enthusiasts can view the behind winner James Lauderdale, while the Powerboats manned by boats, watch in-water testing Zentmeyer of Sickles. Hurricanes will compete in leading American and interna- runs and mingle with racers Steven Chadwick was the Junior Orange Bowl at tional racing teams are to thun- and crews at the race village the first Coral Shores fin- Thompson Park in Miami. der through the waters of Key on Key West’s Truman West Harbor during the Key There is no shortage of good viewing spots to watch the Waterfront, at the end of West World Championship, Key West World Championship powerboat races. Southard Street past Thomas slated Nov. 3 through 10. Street and Truman Annex. Boats are to race on a 6.2- The course layout provides with a parade of race boats In addition, parties and Canes strong mile course that features both spectators close-up views of down Duval Street beginning events are planned for racers rough and calm waters during the high-speed action. at 4 p.m. Nov. 3. and fans. in early going the season-ending event According to race organizer The excitement builds General-admission tickets acclaimed as the Indianapolis John Carbonell, boats will be through the week with races are available, as are all-inclu- From Hurricanes, 1B going both ways, along 500 of the offshore powerboat within 50 yards of race fans at Nov. 6, 8 and 10. Three sive VIP spectator passes for with several other guys,” racing circuit. The challeng- the Truman Waterfront grand- races are scheduled per day, the Truman Waterfront backfield with 6-foot-5 Holly said. ing course is a primary reason stand area as they roar into the each featuring boats from grandstands and hospitality tight end Anthony Rice Paul Pauchey hit a 37-yard for the island city’s reputation outer harbor. multiple classes. tent. Other popular viewing sharing snaps at halfback. field goal seconds before half- as one of the world’s premier The Key West World Among spectators’ areas include waterfront Rice escaped for a 46- time to make it 10-0. racing venues. Championship is to kick off favorites is the Superboat hotels and Mallory Square. yard touchdown late in the A Cane drive early in the first quarter for Coral fourth ended with a 9-yard Shores’ first score. “That run by Dunn. Holly called for Dolphins look was the one big play by an onsides kick, looking to Conchs host either team in the game,” catch the Patriots by surprise. Holly said. “Florida Christian’s a for rebound With the Cane passing good team so we knew they McCarthy today attack still a work in progress weren’t going to roll over,” From Dolphins, 1B passing for 106 yards and a — Florida Christian inter- Holly said. “We had the From Conchs, 1B dredth of a second in the 50 touchdown, while Fantroy cepted two Coral Shores momentum and wanted to free. When she saw that a 47-yard pass from quarter- had five receptions for 101 throws — coaches decided strike while the iron was hot.” Despite these efforts, the Collier’s Bryn Nottidge had back Max Elliott to Shemar yards and a score. Chaplin Rice “needs to touch the ball Govan recovered the short Key West boys team was defeated her, 28.43 to Fantroy, but the Lions scored carried 10 times for 41 yards. more to be productive.” boot. Coral Shores marched edged by the Naples school, 28.44, she angrily slapped three more times in the sec- Marathon is scheduled to The Hurricanes already down to score on a 12-yard 145-138, and fell to 4-2 on the water. ond quarter and led 34-6 at visit Ransom Everglades were stacked at running run by George Jacobsen. the season. Key West’s next-highest the half. School on Thursday at 7 p.m. back with George Jacobsen, With the Patriots stag- The Conch girls team — girl finisher was Story Senior running back Much like the Dolphins, the Henry Jacobsen and Dunn, gered and winded, Coral which lost, 170-113, to Magidson, who was second Cooper Chaplin added a Raiders are fielding a young but the addition of fresh- Shores added two more late drop to 2-3 — was led by in the 500 free in 6:46. Dolphins touchdown run in team this season. man Shaka Smith and Rice scores on an 8-yard run by freshman Daniela Filette- The Conchs will the second half, but “We match up well against provides breathing room, Rice and a 15-yard scamper Morffi, who won the 100 swim at home at 3:30 Westminster pulled away with them and hopefully we don’t Holly said. by Smith. backstroke in 1:09 after fin- today against visiting a pair of touchdowns that put make the turnovers and mis- “We’re down to 27 “Our guys on both sides of ishing second by one-hun- Archbishop McCarthy. the game out of reach. takes and put together a good healthy players. Henry, the ball went out and did what Elliott finished 7-for-11 ball game,” Martin said. George and Eddie all are all they had to do,” Holly said.

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The The story shows how the one of Coca-Cola’s earliest cleanup will begin at the two forge a tentative secret bottling plants? parking area on the west friendship that draws each Inside the 2,500-square- end of the bridge on the other into the alien world of foot warehouse on Simonton ocean side. the other. Street, the island chain’s soon-to-be first federally licensed distiller, Paul Menta, discovered decades-old Coke bottles and bottle caps under the cement floor as it was being dug up for plumbing. With all the rum running and bootlegging in its colorful past, it’s surprising that this island city is just now getting its first legitimate spirits man- Miami Herald photo by CAMMY CLARK ufacturer: Chef Distilled. Kiteboarder and chef Paul Menta is opening the first legal rum distillery in Key West. During Prohibition, Spanish Marie Waite, Willie when he found the perfect Few around makes enough rum to fill 110 Twisteye Demeritt and oth- location to lease: The ware- There are now 21 licensed (750-milliliter) bottles. ers made boatloads of house where Coca-Cola was craft distilleries in Florida, money smuggling rum the bottled from 1903 to 1984. including two in Miami and Expansion plans 105 miles from Havana to The labels on his main one in Hialeah, according to Legal Rum will be distrib- Key West and on to main- product, Legal Rum, will bear the state Department of uted throughout the Keys at land South Florida. Other mug shots of people arrested Business and Professional first, and eventually in South entrepreneurs made their in Key West for bootlegging Regulation. That’s fewer Florida, with a bottle costing own contraband rum, trying during Prohibition. “We want than half the number of about $21 retail. In Key West, to stay a step ahead of feder- to use everything local, so microbreweries (55) and Menta plans to sell five-gal- al raids and local busts. why not local criminals?” wholesale wine manufactur- lon barrels to restaurants and Prohibition “was not too Menta says. ers (58) in the state. mini-barrels to tourists. strictly enforced here,” says His signature drink will be “We’re about 20 years He also hopes to turn the MARKET & EATERY Key West historian Tom a Legal Rum & Coke. His behind where microbrew- distillery into an attraction 11711 Overseas Hwy. Hambright. “Most of the twist on the classic: The eries are,” says Mitch Abate, where visitors can take a (at the base of the Vaca Cut Bridge) 743-9196 arrests that showed up in the white rum will be poured a Colorado master distiller tour, taste samples and learn Marathon papers were done at sea by over cubes of frozen Coke. who is mentoring Menta. about Key West’s rum- the Coast Guard.” “The rum slowly mixes “Nationally there were like soaked history. WE ARE BACK OPEN and Celebrating Menta wants his product to with the soda as it melts,” he 250 when we started [in Once the distillery is opera- OCTOBERFEST All Month Long! capture the spirit of the island. says. “It’s a cool way to 2008], and now there are tional, Menta looks forward to “Some of my rum is going drink it.” close to 600.” focusing on the creative side of Offering German Beers on Draft: to be raw and unfiltered like If the federal permit arrives The growing craft industry the business. He’s come up Tucker “Fest Beer” • Spaten Octoberfest • Erdinger Octoberfest the people of Key West,” he in time, Menta will make the got a boost this year when the with a “cherry bomb” (cherries says. “We’re not concerned first batch on Friday. state Legislature passed a law soaked in chocolate rum) and Homemade German Sausages about age. Down here, it’s The fermenting process that allows small distilleries is experimenting with Spanish Roast Pork & Sauerkraut kind of a timeless place.” takes three to four days, to sell directly to the public. lime and crème brûlée rums. Menta, 47, may seem an turning sugar, yeast and “We’re going to call them He’d like to use mango and Sauerbraten • Dumplings unlikely CEO. His usual water into a “wash” that’s rations,” Menta says of the Brazilian pepper honeys from Pork Schnitzel • Potato Pancakes attire is board shorts and a T- ready to be distilled. two-bottle-per-customer a local beekeeper for infusions. shirt, his curly, shoulder- “It’s alive,” Menta says. annual limit the law imposes. Menta is certain he’ll try And More! length hair tucked under a red “When the C02 blows off, Menta plans to use local something with Key limes, Along with our regular menu Key West High School base- it’s bubbling and makes its ingredients including demer- too. And, of course, he says he ball cap. On windy days, he’s sounds.” ara sugar grown in South will be making a Fantasy Fest & great daily specials. at Smathers Beach, perform- Two shiny, 200-gallon Florida and Spanish limes rum and a hurricane rum. ing trick jumps high above copper stills are ready to go. picked in friends’ backyards. “When the barometric Specializing in steaks cut to order the waves. One is for stripping out impu- He traveled to Abate’s pressure drops is when you (Choice & Prime Steaks) By night, he’s a chef who rities; the other is to smooth Downslope Distillery in want to be making rum,” he ★ Certified Angus Beef has cooked at swanky places the rum to bring out body and Centennial, Colo., to learn to says. “You get a much rich- ★ Freshest Fish & Seafood in Town such as Grand Cafe on Duval flavor. Troughs are in place to make rum from sugar rather er, fuller-body taste out of ★ Specialty Sauces Spices & Rubs Street and now is turning out soak five-gallon American than the more typical rum. So when it’s storming ★ Baskets & Platters ★ Beer & Wine Mexican favorites as chef- oak barrels in seawater. molasses and to fine-tune his and a hurricane is coming partner at the Amigos Tortilla Just getting to the starting recipes. Abate is coming to and everyone is boarding up, Open Monday - Friday 10-6:30 • Saturday 10-4 Bar on Greene Street. line has been arduous. Menta Key West to help with the first we’re going to be in here www.floridalobster.com Menta learned how to had to navigate the permit- few batches, each of which cranking out batches.” make beer and liquor in 10th- ting process at the local, state grade science class at a tiny and federal levels, assemble Quaker school, Media- all the distilling equipment Providence Friends, near and get it installed according Philadelphia. The chemistry to strict codes. of it fascinated him. Though “I now know why there not much of a drinker, he are not a ton of craft distiller- says his interest grew as he ies out there,” he says. “It’s encountered brewing and the most nerve-wracking, winemaking in Europe and ridiculous-in-the-beginning homemade hootch produc- investment you’ll ever make tion in South America during in your life. You’ve got to get his travels as a chef. a place, put together your equipment, get bonded — An idea is born and then you are allowed to Three years ago, he began apply for your license.” kicking around the idea of Menta says he and his part- starting a distillery in Key ners have spent about $300,000 West, where he has lived so far. “To me, it is like a mil- since 1984. He got serious lion dollars,” he says. LVSURXGWRZHOFRPH .LP5DELWR-6KRZ THE HEARING AID MAN WRRXUUHDOHVWDWH VDOHVWHDP

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RELIGION Animals are blessed Sunday animals. national Resources, Mara- ice. The Celtic liturgy will Two churches St. Francis was never thon’s food bank. Pastor Debra emphasize the beauty of celebrating ordained a Catholic priest but Maconaughey will preside. God’s creation. The music nonetheless, on July 16, The church says all ani- will be drawn from the solution Feast of Assisi 1228, he was pronounced a mals will get a St. Assisi prayers and songs of the saint by Pope Gregory IX. medallion — and that all ani- saint known as God’s trou- Animal lovers can ensure It’s customary for Catholic mals smaller than elephants badour. Father Chris Todd their pets are blessed for the and Anglican churches to are welcome. will preside. year going forward. hold ceremonies blessing The church is on 52nd There will be good for Two Keys Episcopal animals in his honor. Street bayside, behind the Dot humans and animals alike, churches have planned cere- In Marathon, the blessing is Palm landscaping company. and like at St. Columba, monies to bless animals on from 3 to 5 p.m. and will On Big Pine Key, the each animal will get a St.

Crossword the Sept.Solution to 28 puzzle. Sunday, the day following include a pet parade, crafts and blessing’s at St. Francis in Assisi medallion. the feast day of St. Francis games, with proceeds benefit- the Keys Episcopal Church The church is at 1600 Key of Assisi, the patron saint of ing Keys Area Interdenomi- start with the 8:30 a.m. serv- Deer Blvd.

LIVING BRIEFS Car-seat safety each appointment takes about Keys Marathon Airport. To Simonton St., Key West, Oct. 30 minutes. New car seats find out more, call Suzy 7 or 21. on tap Saturday will be available for Keys Curry at 743-6437. ● The Big Pine Academy, families as needed; a dona- mile marker 30 oceanside, or The Florida Keys Healthy tion of $25 is requested. the Marathon Home Depot, Start Coalition has what it Several plant mile marker 49 oceanside, on calls a Child Safety Seat Day clinics planned Oct. 19. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Strides Walk All run from 9 a.m. to Marathon Home Depot, mile is on Saturday The Monroe County noon. To find out more, call marker 49. Cooperative Extension 292-4501. Certified child passenger What’s called the Service’s Master Gardeners safety technicians will be Marathon Strides Walk to Program has planned several available to help parents prop- raise awareness for the free plant clinics for this Pool complex shut erly install children’s car seats, American Cancer Society month to identify what might due to maintenance inspect previously installed and breast cancer is planned be ailing your plant. seats and answer child passen- for Saturday in Marathon. Bring a plant sample to: The Founders Park Pool ger safety questions. It’s free to enter. ● The Murray E. Nelson complex at Founders Park in There will also be chil- Registration is at 7:30 Government & Cultural Islamorada, including the dren’s projects, prizes, face a.m. at Marathon City Hall Center, mile marker 102 bay- children’s splash pad, is painting and more. at U.S. 1 and 98th Street. side, from 9 a.m. to noon closed through Friday for Assistance is on a first- The walk starts at 8 a.m. and today or Oct. 16. maintenance. The complex come, first-served basis and runs the length of Florida ● The Gato Building, 1100 remains Saturday. Observer crossword puzzle Celebrating “ANIMAL KINGDOM” - Solution in the September 28 Keynoter ACROSS 66 Capital of Eritrea DOWN 42 English Channel 80 Shooter ammo 1 Result of an accident 68 Cats 1 Bobwhite feeder 81 German article Women in Business 5 Ghost, for one 72 Detects 2 Writer France 43 Promoted, in a way 82 Blood component 11 Lido sight 73 “___ on one turn” 3 Anthony or Winston 44 “Across the sands of 83 Tributary to the National Women in Business Week October 21st - 25th 17 Oppidan 74 “For want of ___...” 4 Likes ___” Ubangi 20 Red, green or yellow 75 Easter or even 5 Offspring 45 Family member 86 Anat. network Put your Business in the Spotlight! 21 Tub thumper 76 Primate 6 Entertainer 46 Except 87 Boiling KEYS WIDE COVERAGE 22 Bears 77 More devious 7 ___ Royal, sunk 1941 47 Sot 88 Flatter Publications: 25 Newspaper informa- 79 Game bird 8 Shoulder cuff 48 Vetch 89 Bridge boo-boos • Florida Keys Keynoter tion 82 Cougar 9 Faye or Ralph 53 Vacuous 90 Winners’list ending • Key West Keynoter 26 “The Witch of ___” 84 Unique person 10 Go over 54 Berle to his friends 91 Delays 27 East Indonesian 85 Contract letters 11 Bashful 56 Potato containers 92 RV haven Saturday, October 19th island 86 Horse 12 Relating to judges 57 Famous name in ten- 93 Up-to-date people • The Reporter 28 Part of a car: abbr. 96 Failed negotiations 13 Sale offering nis 94 Any or no add on Friday, October 18th 29 Carlos and José 97 MGM lion 14 Paying 58 Nautical order 95 Bride’s followers also on our Website at 31 Tapirs’features 98 Nil 15 At this time 59 Wiring 100 Div. of a shop 33 Fred or Adele 99 Shortened 16 Alder tree 60 Scepter’s companion 102 Run, as dye 37 Apollo’s mother 101 Steady 17 Epic 61 Milland or Bolger 103 Peter of films 39 Quintana ___, Mex. 105 Job for a dog owner 18 Yet to come 63 Palmas or Cruces 104 Goddess of the 40 Like the Trinity 109 Sheltered place 19 Pierre’s refusal 65 Suit maker dawn Only $56.00 41 Cows 110 Indonesian sail boat 23 Certain extractor: 66 Writer Rand 106 Corner 49 Lizzie Borden’s 112 Unfettered abbr. 67 Boarding places: 107 Joel Mc___ of films weapon 114 Concerning 24 Goddess in Caesar’s abbr. 108 Deborah or John Your business card 50 Jerome of music 115 Dogs time 68 Thirty third Pres. 111 San ___ here or provide us 51 City south of 120 Convince 30 OED word 69 “___ on parle fran- 113 Bath, for one with your photo Moscow 121 Red dye 32 Mary of the stage cais” 115 ___ Lillie and ad copy and 52 Pants stuff 122 Forming a ring 34 Eye affliction 70 National hero of 116 NYC time we’ll create the 55 Tom and Patricia 123 Iron age culture 35 Writer Santha Rama Hungary 117 Old English uncle card for you. 57 Followers of lambdas 124 Not penalized 36 Means of transport 71 James of music 118 Dictator ___ Amin 58 Acidity 125 Athletic accessory: 38 Isles north of 76 Ms. Madigan of films 119 Pen fluid Actual size of ad 62 Long in the tooth var. Scotland 78 The Common 64 ___ a new pin 41 Owned Market: abbr. Deadline: Monday, October 14th at 5:00 PM

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Owner: The McClatchy Company, a Delaware Corporation, 2100 Q Street, Sacramento, CA 95816. Stockholders of record holding 1% of more of the total amount of stock of The McClatchy Company are: Kevin S. McClatchy, William B. McClatchy, Theodore Mitchell and Leroy Barnes, as trustees of the trust for the benefit of Charles K. McClatchy, c/o The McClatchy Company, P.O. Box 15779, Sacramento, CA 95852- 0779; trust for the benefit of James B. McClatchy, c/o The McClatchy Co., P.O. Box 15770, Sacramento, CA 95852-0779; trust for the benefit of Sue M. Stiles, c/o The McClatchy Company, P.O. Box 15779, Sacramento, CA 95852-0779; Molly Maloney Evangelisti, c/o The McClatchy Co., P.O. Box 15779, Sacramento, CA 95852-0779; Kevin Sorenson McClatchy, c/o The McClatchy Co., c/o The McClatchy Co., P.O. Box 15779, Sacramento, CA 95852-0779; Adair Rideout McClatchy, c/o The McClatchy Company, P.O. Box 15779, Sacramento, CA 95852-0779; and Cede & Co., c/o The Depository Trust Company, P.O. Box 20, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10004-9998.

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Florida Keys Keynoter Average No. of No. Copies of Issue Date for Circulation 9/14/13 Copies Each Single Issue The last day to register to vote for the upcoming City of Marathon Issue During Published Preceding 12 Nearest to Months Filing Date General Election is Monday, October 7, 2013. Anyone who is not a Total No of Copies (Net Press Run) 13,458 12,588 registered voter by this date will not be eligible to vote on Tuesday, Total No of Mail Subscription 575 586 Total No of Paid Distribution 5,461 5,126 November 5, 2013. (Outside the USPS - Paid HD SC) Total Paid Distribution 6,036 5,712 Total Free Distribution (not mail) 4,793 4,311 Total Distribution 10,829 10,023 R. Joyce Griffin Copies Not Distributed 2,629 2,565 Total No of Copies 13,458 12,588 Supervisor of Elections I certify that the statements made above are correct and complete www.keys-election.org Wayne Markham, Publisher Published Keynoter 10-2-13 Published Oct. 2, 2013 Florida Keys Keynoter Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, October 2, 2013 5B

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g charges on your vehicle: 2780 E. Oakland Park Blvd Ad# 690170 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306 Ocean Side 2005 BMW M3 Primary E-Mail Address: Double Lot IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VIN: WBSBL93435PN62114 [email protected] A MUST SEE! THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL STYLE AND COLOR: 2 door, Secondary E-Mail Address: in Paradise CIRCUIT silver with red interior [email protected] Ad# 683932 IN AND FOR MONROE Telephone: (954) 561 5808 167 FONTAINE DR. COUNTY, FLORIDA Stored at #7 Corner of IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Gonzalez Lane and Angela St., Published October 2, 9, 2013 PLANTATION KEY THE 16TH JUDICIAL CASE NO.: CA P 11 000054 Key West FL 33040, in an Florida Keys Keynoter CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR amount of $267.84, for rent at MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, $249.14 per month plus sales CIVIL DIVISION LLC, tax for September, 2013. The CASE NO. lien claimed by the business is 44 2011 CA 000129 A001KW Plaintiff, subject to enforcement pur- suant to FS 83.805 and unless DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL v. redeemed, the vehicle will be TRUST COMPANY, AS sold at public auction or other- This Two story 3140 SF house sits on TRUSTEE OF THE INDYMAC BARBARA HACKETT; wise disposed of at #7 Corner INDX MORTGAGE TRUST Handsome Reward! Leading a 15,025 sf double lot. ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN of Gonzalez Lane and Angela MLS# A1832523 2006-AR25, MORTGAGE to the return of missing 15 year PARTIES CLAIMING BY, St., Key West FL 33040 at Plenty of dock for all your boating PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI- collection of gemstones, taken THROUGH, UNDER, AND 10:00 am on October 25, 2013. CATES, SERIES 2006-AR25 around 6/22 from a home in needs! It includes a flats boat with lift, AGAINST THE HEREIN UNDER THE POOLING AND Key Largo. Very sentimental 2 sets of davits & ramp! Two completely independent units. NAMED INDIVIDUAL Deborah A. Henson SERVICING AGREEMENT value. 305-794-0663 DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE Steve R. Henson List Price: $1,299,000 Call (305)450 7631 DATED JULY 1, 2006 NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD 1415 Atlantic Blvd. Plaintiff, OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID Key West, FL 33040 UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY Looking for extra money! vs. CLAIM AN INTEREST AS Published October 2, 9, 2013 Do you live on a canal with no SPOUSES, HEIRS, Florida Keys Keynoter boat? I need to rent a boat slip IVAN GARMAS; UNKNOWN DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR for 56’ from Nov. thru April pre- Be a voice for Abused and SPOUSE OF IVAN GARMAS; OTHER CLAIMANTS; fer Marathon O/S. Please call DIONNE L. SHIPLEY; (269) 870-4861 BEACON REEF Ad# 694802 Neglected Children INDIAN MOUND ESTATES CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. ASSOCIATION, INC; LOST/ABANDONED VOLUNTEER TRAINING PROPERTY NOTICE TO UNKNOWN PERSON(S) Defendant(s). IN POSSESSION OF THE ALL INTERESTED PERSONS SUBJECT PROPERTY; NOTICE OF SALE will be held Thursday 10/3/13 Defendants. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission took NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE custody of a West marine LOST YOUR PET? pursuant to an Order of Final at Rick Roth building SALE Inflatable boat, and 2 alumi- OR Judgment of Foreclosure dated num paddles. The vessel has FOUND A PET? Call 305-292-3485 August 16, 2013, entered in a model number: RU260 and CALL US TO PLACE A NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Civil Case No. CA P 11 FREE AD pursuant to a Final Judgment displaying the HIN number of 000054 of the Circuit Court of WMPB 6654J809 . The vessel THE KEYNOTER 743-5551 of Foreclosure dated May 13, the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit in 2013, and entered in Case No. was found lost/abandoned on and for Monroe County, Flori- 9/26/2013 , near Anchorage 44 2011 CA 000129 A001KW, da, wherein the Clerk of the FRED'S BEDS 1 BR / 1BA MM 101 B/S of the Circuit Court of the Marina in Key Largo on state New construction, CBS home. Circuit Court will sell to the waters in Monroe County. 16th Judicial Circuit in and for highest bidder for cash on 8th No smoking, pet negotiable. MONROE County, Florida. Pursuant to Florida Statute 100s of Beds $800/mo. F/L/S References day of October, 2013, at 11:00 705, the property will be dis- DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL a.m. at the front door of the Factory Direct to You required. (305) 230-1899 TRUST COMPANY, AS posed of unless a claim by the Monroe County Courthouse, rightful owner or the lien holder Islamorada/Plantation Key New Tropical Wicker Key Largo avail immediately! TRUSTEE OF THE INDYMAC Lester Building, 530 White- INDX MORTGAGE TRUST is received by December 25 MM90, 145 Ocean Dr, Ocean. Bedroom and Living Room 2/1 apt. on canal-ocean access head Street, Key West, Florida 2013. Send claims in writing to: Sat Only, 8 AM. Tools, All appl. in 4 unit bldg, 2nd flr., 2006-AR25, MORTGAGE 33040, relative to the following PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI- FWC, Division of Law clothes, furn, pictures, sports Dinettes, Futons, Recliners scrn porch. $1200 mo +util, fls described property as set forth Enforcement, 2796 Overseas memorabilia,lots of good stuff! Ref req. Pam, 954-303-9758 CATES, SERIES 2006-AR25 in the Final Judgment, to wit: Simmons Beautyrest UNDER THE POOLING AND Highway, Suite 100, Marathon, MARATH ON 1/1, overlooking SERVICING AGREEMENT FL 33050. Attention: Officer www.fredsbeds.com UNIT 214, BEACON REEF, A canal. Close to beach. DATED JULY 1, 2006 is Ed Maldonado, FREE DELIVERY CONDOMINIUM, ACCORD- No pets. Water, electric & Plaintiff and IVAN GARMAS; FWC-13-OFF-3127. ING TO THE DECLARATION cable included. 1 person. UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF Marathon • MM 53.5 • 743-7277 OF CONDOMINIUM DATED $850/mo F/LS. 305-972-2987 IVAN GARMAS; DIONNE L. Published October 2, 9, 2013 Big Coppitt • MM 9.5 • 295-8430 MARCH 5, 1982 AND SHIPLEY; UNKNOWN Florida Keys Keynoter RECORDED APRIL 28, 1982 PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION IN OFFICIAL RECORDS PRIVATE COLLECTOR OF THE SUBJECT PROPER- WANTS Rolex Dive watches BOOK 852, PAGE 1805, OF BIG PINE KEY - Upstairs TY; INDIAN MOUND THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF Ad# 698286 and Pilot Watches. Old model ESTATES PROPERTY Military clocks & watches. duplex apt. 2BR, 1BA MONROE COUNTY, FLORI- on canal. Reliable tenant only. OWNERS ASSOCIATION, DA, TOGETHER WITH AN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Call 305-743-4578. INC; are defendants. I will sell FOR MONROE COUNTY, $1500/mo, includes all utilities. UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN F/L/S Call 305-469-0992 to the highest and best bidder THE COMMON ELEMENTS FLORIDA for cash AT THE FRONT MM 102 2 BR, 1BA Duplex OF THE CONDOMINIUM DE- PROBATE DIVISION FOOD TAKE OUT RENTAL DOOR OF THE MONROE CLARED IN THE DECLARA- in stilted home. Small laundry COUNTY COURTHOUSE, formerly The Dog House, for TION OF CONDOMINIUM TO File No. 13CP89P area with W/D, furn/unfurn, rent. MM 106. Also, storefront LESTER BUILDING, at 500 BE APPURTENANT THERE- covered parking. Call Paul WHITEHEAD STREET, KEY w/ garage bay, Formerly Half TO, TOGETHER WITH ALL IN RE: ESTATE OF (954) 444-2417. Breed Motorcycles, for rent. WEST in MONROE County, APPURTENANCES THERE- MARGIE N. BROOKS, FLORIDA 33040, at 11:00 Also, garage bays for rent. TO; INCLUDING, WITHOUT Deceased. (609) 792-4105 ask for Rich. A.M., on the 16th day of LIMITATION, THE RIGHT OF October, 2013, the following BIG COPPITT 3 BR / 1 BA MARATHON 1BR, 1 BA. EXCLUSIVE USE OF THOSE NOTICE TO CREDITORS 39 First St. Cent. A/C, tile & No described property as set forth AREAS, SPACES OR smoking or pets. Yearly lease. in said Final Judgment, to wit: wood flrs, W/D. Huge back yd. PORTIONS OF COMMON The administration of the w/ hot tub + 16 ft fiberglass $850/mo, includes cable. W/D Available office or desk space. ELEMENTS OF THE CONDO- estate of Margie N. Brooks, facilities available. References. Attractive professional building. LOT 19, BLOCK 6 INDIAN boat, motor & trailer. $249K. MINIUM, DECLARED IN THE deceased, whose date of Call Moe @ (305) 517-6871 required. 305-600-7705 Hwy frontage, Marathon. Call: MOUND ESTATES ACCORD- DECLARATION OF CONDO- death was June 16, 2013, is MARATH ON 1 BR MOBILE 305-731-1183; 305-731-9751 ING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, MINIUM TO BE LIMITED pending in the Circuit Court HOME For rent. Must have CLIMATE CONTROLLED RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK COMMON ELEMENTS OF for Monroe County, Florida, 4, PAGE 132, OF THE PUB- security and references. STORAGE THE UNIT. Probate Division, the address KEY LARGO Park Model for Call 305-743-6519 Call Fred’s Beds, LIC RECORDS OF MONROE of which is Clerk of the Circuit sale. Handicapped designed, MARATHON 305-743-7277 COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 83201 OLD Court, Probate Division, 88820 1 BR, furnished. Never lived in. Private lot. Semi- HIGHWAY UNIT 214, Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Lot rent $500/mo. $15,000. furnished. W/D. Single MARATHON US 1 A person claiming an interest ISLAMORADA, FL 33036 Florida 33070. The names and Owner financing available. responsible adult. No smoking. Commercial Space Avail. in the surplus from the sale, addresses of the personal rep- 305-522-5841 No pets. $700 + utils. F/L/S. 1000 sf, $1/sf + util, taxes & if any, other than the property Any person claiming an inter- resentative and the personal References. 305-942-0524 insur. Yard space also owner as of the date of the lis est in the surplus from the representative’s attorney are available. 305-923-9542 pendens must file a claim sale, if any, other than the set forth below. within 60 days after the sale. Mobile Home Lot For Sale property owner as of the date RV LOTS FOR RENT All creditors of the decedent In Key RV Park, of the Lis Pendens must file a in MARATHON Dated this 28th day of May, claim within 60 days after the and other persons having Marathon. Adult Park. 2013. sale. claims or demands against $89K. decedent’s estate on whom a 305-743-5164 Please call 305-743-6519 AMY HEAVILIN ATTENTION: PERSONS copy of this notice is required As Clerk of said Court WITH DISABILITIES to be served must file their FIRST MORTGAGE LOANS claims with this Court WITHIN FOR SALE. Discounted 25%. Water View Lot KCB By Shonta McLeod If you are a person with a THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS 60’ x Master Bedroom for Rent Currently paying 7.25%. As Deputy Clerk 110’ lot, 3rd St KCB. Ocean disability who needs any AFTER THE TIME OF THE Needed Oct 1 - Someone to [email protected]. View. Build now! $199,000 No accommodation in order to FIRST PUBLICATION OF share a clean, quiet single (305) 743-5164 If you are a person with disabil- Agents 440-503-4273 participate in this proceed- THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS home in Big Pine Key. Master [email protected] ity who needs any accommo- ing, you are entitled, at no AFTER THE DATE OF Bdrm w/full bath, furnished. dation in order to participate in cost to you, to the provision SERVICE OF A COPY OF Large fenced yard, deck, pool, a court proceeding or event, of certain assistance. THIS NOTICE ON THEM. kitchen & parking. A/C, w/d, ARTIST’S WORKS WANTED you are entitled, at no cost to cable, Wi-fy, utilities included. Local artists’ painting and craft Please contact: HOUSES FOR RENT you, to the provision of certain Cheryl Alfonso All other creditors of the dece- No pets. Inquiries contact after works wanted for display in assistance. Please contact 302 Fleming Street dent and other persons having MM 104 O/S 3/2. $1800/mo. + 5pm weekdays, anytime Fri- new shop in Lower Keys. Cheryl Alfonso, 302 Fleming Key West, FL 33040 claims or demands against de- util. MM 100 B/S Water view! Sun. $850. 305-395-0170 Call (305) 745-3981 Street, Key West, FL 33040, Phone: (305) 292-3423 cedent’s estate must file their $2200 / mo. + util. [email protected] Space Available in Beauty (305) 292-3423, at least 7 days claims with this Court WITHIN Call (516) 655-5321 Salon in Marathon, for hair, before your scheduled court DATED AT KEY WEST, 3 MONTHS AFTER THE KEY LARGO MM96. 3/2 nails or esthetician. Rent or appearance, or immediately FLORIDA THIS 19th DAY OF DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- home, Oceanside. Direct commission. Many upon receiving this notification August, 2013 CATION OF THIS NOTICE. ocean access w/ocean views! MARATHON possibilities. 305-289-0014 if the time before the sched- Furn/unfurn. Yearly lease. 1BR apt in home, for mature uled appearance is less than 7 Gwen Douglass ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED $2350/mo. 786-258-3127 woman. $1,000/mo includes days; if you are hearing or WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS utilities. Call 305-684-0033 voice impaired call 711. AMY HEAVILIN, Clerk, CPA SET FORTH IN SECTION CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA Submitted by: COURT PROBATE CODE WILL BE Kahane & Associates, P.A. MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA FOREVER BARRED. 8201 Peters Road, Ste.3000 Plantation, FL 33324 Published September 28, NOTWITHSTANDING THE Telephone: (954) 382-3486 October 2, 2013 TIME PERIOD SET FORTH Telefacsimile: (954) 382-5380 Florida Keys Keynoter ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED Designated service email: TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE notice@kahaneandassociates. AFTER THE DECEDENT’S com DATE OF DEATH IS File No.: 10-20979 OWB Ad# 693187 BARRED.

Published September 25, NOTICE OF NON-JUDICIAL The date of first publication of October 2, 2013 SALE this notice is October 2, 2013. Florida Keys Keynoter . To: the Estate of Roger Personal Representative: Seagrist, 1203 Newton St., Brenda B. Silverman Key West, FL 33040; and 7331 NW 49 St 2064 Herschel St., #305, Lauderhill, FL 33319 Jacksonville, FL 32204 KEYS Attorney for Personal Steve R. Henson and Deborah Representative: A. Henson are in possession Robert L. King, Esq. NET and claim a lien for storage Florida Bar No. 162957 .COM CONTINUED IN NEXT COLUMN CONTINUED IN NEXT COLUMN abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVYXYZ<>1234567890,./-=_+:” 6B Wednesday, October 2, 2013 KeysNet.com Keynoter

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Financial Personal Banker – Banking Center Sales Tavernier, FL, Big Pine Key, FL and Marathon Key, FL Personal bankers work in the banking center (branch) and are responsible for offering and selling financial products and services to both individual and small business customers/clients. Personal bankers are the financial 2007 32’ Heartland Travel OFFICE DEPOT Trailer Slide out, spare tire, liaison to customers/clients for building, deepening, and retaining long-term waterproof canvas cover, relationships while providing world class customer service. MARATHON awning, 2 (30 # LP bottles w/ covers) ducted a/c, am/fm cd Required Skills: NOW HIRING: player, solid hardwood • Minimum of one year successful sales experience in a salary plus incentive cabinets, booth dinette/bed, 3 PART TIME TEMPORARY HELP burner range w/oven, gas/ environment with individual sales goals where you routinely met or exceeded electric refrigerator, double defined goals and accountabilities. Cashiers • Stocking • Sales kitchen sink, microwave. Full • Minimum of one year of customer service experience bath w/garden tub, 4 rear bunk October 20th - November 9th, 2013 beds, master queen bed, • Skilled in assessing customer/client needs, providing solid advice/ jackknife sofa, $14,000 305- recommendations, and building customer relationships based on mutual trust in 796-7735 order to optimize sales opportunities to new and existing customers/clients Apply in person: • Ability to build solid relationships with teammates, business partners and 4555 Overseas Hwy, specialists by fostering teamwork, partnership and collaboration • Applies strong critical thinking and problem solving skills to meet customer’s or Call (305) 289-7751 needs. • Demonstrates initiative, a commitment to continuous learning, and the ability to adapt to changing demands and requirements AAA AUTO μ ALL YEARS! • Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong influencing skills Junk-Used. Cars-Vans-Trucks • Pass personal banker pre-employment assessment TOM THUMB Running or not. Cash. 305-332-0483 To apply, please visit www.bankofamerica.com/careers Food Stores, Inc. Bank of America is an equal opportunity employer. Offers the following positions in MONROE COUNTY * Managers & Manager Trainees * Assistant Managers Three shifts available: NANNY AVAILABLE 24 yr old * Store Clerks 6am to 2pm in Marathon. Exp. with infants, special needs & all ages. Great 2pm to 10pm ref. [email protected] or 954 -296-4217 Make BIG 10pm to 6am City of Marathon To apply please call 786-295-5307 Skilled Carpenters $$$$ Wastewater Plant Operator and ask for Cleveland Mathis & Laborers Wanted ELECTRIC - Kelly Electric Bartender, Dancers Please see website for additional info: We will train. Serving the Middle Keys since No experience needed. 1980! Fair prices, dependable! Tools & Transportation Servers & Security www.ci.marathon.fl.us Lic# EC525 μ 743-6098 a must! Competitive wages and benefits. DFWP. E.O.E. Housing available Plumbing - Ernest E. Rhodes Plantation Key Area Lic# CFC1427241 Monday - Saturday 10700 5th Ave, Gulf, Marathon Call (305)852-8000 743-7072 Call Mr Ford 31 FT, NEW 350 ENGINE. Dive platform, dive ladder, tank 664-4335 racks, electric anchor puller. $12,000. (305) 393-0234 A/C - ARTIC TEMP WOODY’S MM82 40’ Ocean Sport Fish 19991991 Res & Comm’l, Marine, Sales, Immediate opening for a Twin 3126 Cats, 420 HP Repair, Refrig, Ice Mach. HVAC Service Technician each. 1100 original hours. Lic#CAC 053827, 743-5288 Many extras! Call A/C - Windswept A/C POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT: Great Pay - Paid Holidays - Paid Vacation 561-718-4325 for details. & Appliances - "Shut your The Guidance/Care Center, Inc. Sick Pay - Medical Insurance 42’ POST SPORT FISH 1976 windows, shut your doors, you Twin diesles (671) Detroits, ain’t gonna be hot no more!" μ Apply in person or fax resume very little hours. Lic # CAC056989 289-1748 Behavioral Health Technician - Marathon # 208 Will trade 26’ - 29’ center 171 Hood Ave, MM 91.5, Tavernier CABINETS - FRED’S BEDS Crisis Stabilization Unit. Part-Time console. 305-608-8786 KITCHEN KORNER Phone-305-852-2960 G Fax 305-852-852-0656 Real Wood Cabinets; Particle Behavioral Health Therapist # 188 Board Prices. Mrthn. 743-7277 Providing individual and group counseling for mental health Boat slip for rent $200/mo. Concrete Designs and substance abuse clients in the Marathon office. Florida MM 99 oceanside. Up to 40 ft. Protect & beautify any License Required: LCSW, LMHC or LMFT. Bi-lingual preferred. catamarans, etc. No concrete surface. Custom art- Full time. DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER liveaboards. Water & electric work by Ed Moran! Deco has a FT opening for a included. (305) 942-3495 Lisa coatings, stained pavers etc! All applicants must submit: 1) resume; 2) three references; PHYSICAL PLANT & Lic# SP3136. 305-923-0654 3) undergo background, fingerprint, and drug screening www.keysdecoconcrete.com prior to any offer of employment. EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST: Boat Slip Rental Long term PEST CONTROL Charter Pest Control Duties may include, but not limited to: rental 35’x13’ slip. Monthly rent Apply online @ [email protected] $15.00/ft. Marathon at Vaca Your Local Company. http://careers.westcare.com Assist in construction projects, attend to electrical, cut. 508-246-4800 All types of pest control. plumbing and automotive needs, assist with main- [email protected] Ocean Reef to Key West. EEOC/DFWP Contact us at 305-451-3389. Former applicants need not reapply tenance of DRC buildings, equipment, vehicles and Looking for extra money! Plumbing Contractor boats. Candidate must have general “handy-man” Do you live on a canal with no Above All Plumbing boat? I need to rent a boat slip skills and be able to work outdoors in the Florida Comm/Res. Lic # CFC050551 for 56’ from Nov. thru April pre- heat. Must have a clean driving record. Tavernier 786-290-0800 fer Marathon O/S. Please call Benefits include medical insurance, (269) 870-4861 TIKI HUTS 401(k), vacation and paid holidays. NEW & REPAIR 305-664-0099 Job description available at www.dolphins.org. 1 DAVE BUYS PERMITS Lic# CYC 000002 Need to make E-mail your resume to [email protected]. So Atlantic Snapper, Grouper, EOE Gulf Reef, K/Mack, Shark, Sword, Tuna. $$$ in 48 hours! some extra cash? 904-262-2869, 904-708-0893 F/T SECURITY GUARD NEEDED in Tavernier. 2000 43’ TORRES LOBSTER Deliver our newspapers Small Resort in Middle Keys Must have security license and 6140 LUGGER DIESEL. $115 firm. 305-522-3649 in need of groundskeeper. 40 transportation. Please call in early morning hours hours. Some experience 305-684-0033 29’ COMMERCIAL Y & G preferred. Must speak and 300 HP John Deere, low hrs. understand English. Call MECHANIC - For small RENTING? in Islamorada . engines. Some exp. helpful. Fishing & trap pulling. 305-664-4740 or email Full electronics. $20,000 obo [email protected] F/T, long term employment for the right person. 305-522-2702, Islamorada Temporary FT General BUYING? Must have own vehicle. 305-852-0600, Islamorada All types of permits for sale! Laborer Rock Shrimp, King Fish, S Potential Income of $500+ per week Includes light construction and Monroe County Schools Atlantic Snapper, Grouper, landscaping in Marathon. AC/Refrigeration Mechanic Gulf 6 Pack reef & pelagic, SELLING? Long-term employment needed for upper keys area. Commercial Gulf Reef Fish, For more information call possible. Pay commensurate Great benefits, paid vac., holi- Gulf Snapper IFQ’s, Long Line with exp. Please apply to days and sick time. Contact Pkg. Many other permits avail. Carter at (305)440-3208 [email protected]. Jeff Barrow, 305-360-1424. We buy, sell & broker all types Use the [email protected] of permits. Call before you buy or sell! Please call for prices. Keynoter Licensed & Bonded. All per- Licensed 2-20 or 4-40 mits guaranteed valid for trans- Insurance Agent Needed Part-time automobile drivers fer, many ref’s avail. John Classifieds for Part-time or Full-time work in on a variable schedule to drive Potts Jr.321-784-5982, 321- Marathon. Submit resume to: another person’s car to and 302-3630. www.shipsusa.com all your real [email protected] from the Key Largo/Miami area. Must have a good driving Have a Florida VSPL-RS-CD. record. Please reply to Will lease. Everybody on the estate needs. Attn: KR913, P.O. Box 500158, boat is covered. Bluegreen The Hammocks Marathon, FL 33050 Call David Hagan 904-262-2869;904-708-0893 743-5551 At Marathon WOW LOOK !!! has the following positions MARINE SOLAR Need to make available: 480 Watt system $1089 P/T Experienced Line Cook Two panels, 30 amp Prostar P/T Bartenders controller, two 12 inch some extra cash? Maintenance Person batteries, 2000 watt inverter. Apply in person: Also complete stock of panels, 1688 O/S Hwy, Marathon. controllers, inverters, cables. Deliver our newspapers EOE/Drug Free Workplace SOLAR DO IT YOURSELF EXPERIENCED HELP ONLY 101000 US -1, Key Largo, Fl. in early morning hours μ Breakfast Cook 1997 16’ SILVER KING 305-900-9596, Fri, Sat. Sun. μ FLATS BOAT Yamaha 115hp, Prep Cook, Line Cook MTHN-Mari ne Storage: boats, μ Host/Hostess 2 bait wells, custom poling in Islamorada and Marathon. μ platform w/Stiffy push pole, trailers, campers, any clean Waitstaff storage OK on wheels. Best μ Bartender spare prop, trim tabs, Garmin μ GPS, custom deck lights, float rates in town. Check with us Must have own vehicle. Bus Person first! Call Emil, 731-3386 μ Front of House Managers on aluminum trailer, Key Potential Income of $500+ per week Apply in person: Largo. $9,000 305-796-7735 YANMAR 4JH3E DIESEL Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, 7 engine. Needs repair. Knights Key Blvd, Marathon. 19’ PROLINE FLATS BOAT Great for parts. For more information call Loaded w/ extras, new trailer. Call (801) 556-6245 Well maintained, $8000 O.B.O. Located in Sugarloaf Key. Carter at (305)440-3208 PART TIME SALES Call Jim @ (810) 523-4987 3-4 days per week, including Sat. Must have neat appear- ance, be a team player and enjoy working with the public. Call to schedule appointment. Key Bana Resort Apparel, KCB, 289-1161.

EXPERIENCED & RELIABLE, CALL appliance repair tech. Must have valid CLASSIFIEDS Plumbers and Plumbers drivers license & tools! Helpers Apply in person at Call (305) 664-3662. WOW LOOK !!! 10700 5th Ave Gulf Marathon between 9:00 and 11:30. Must 743-5551 have drivers license and able CLASSIFIEDWOW LOOKADS 743-5551 !!! abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVYXYZ<>1234567890,./-=_+:”to pass drug test. Willing to train the right person.