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The Keynoter Classifieds 305-743-5551 WWW.KEYSNET.COM WEDNESDAY,JUNE 6, 2012 VOLUME 59, NO. 45 ● 25 CENTS KEY WEST 4-3 vote splits Commission SEAN KINNEY 2007-11, over Thaddeus Cohen, Bob Vitas gets nod over Cohen meeting, Lopez questioned mands from some of his com- [email protected] formerly a secretary of the Lonon about a 2009 incident mission colleagues. Florida Department of after close vote on manager in which a Harlingen, Texas- “Those were really damn- Bob Vitas, most recently a Community Affairs. area judge sued Lonon, then ing statement [Lopez] just village administrator in Commissioners Clayton eager to make their introduc- presidency, there has to be an city manager of Harlingen, made without any documenta- Illinois, will take over for Jim Lopez, Billy Wardlow and tions, Vitas said he would exchange of information.” allegedly asking for specially tion,” Commissioner Teri Scholl as Key West city man- Tony Yaniz had Cohen as their work with Scholl, commis- In addition to Cohen, Vitas set bond hearings for a promi- Johnston said. ager on July 1, pending a suc- top pick. When faced with the sioners and Mayor Craig beat out Gary La Venia, town- nent resident in violation of Mayor Craig Cates said he cessful contract negotiation. four-vote majority favoring Cates to understand issues fac- ship manager of Maple Shade, ethics policies. was “disappointed that things In a tight 4-3 vote, the Key Vitas, the trio ultimately ing the city before coming on N.J. and Craig Lonon, retired Lonon, who attended were brought up against a can- West City Commission on Mon- switched to make the vote board as the top administrator. after 30 years leading various Monday’s special-call meet- didate unsubstantiated at this day picked Vitas, who most unanimous. “When people change municipalities, mostly in ing, did not respond to those time and making him defend it recently served as village admin- Thronged after the meeting chairs,” Vitas told the Texas. specific allegations. But istrator of Lake Zurich, Ill. from by residents and city staff Keynoter, “just like with the During Monday’s public Lopez did hear quick repri- ● See VITAS,3A DEDICATED FUN SCHOOLS Keys students perform better on math tests percent of students statewide. Reading scores Students in grades five also beat and eight took the science test. Statewide, 51 percent of state average fifth graders scored a 3 or bet- ter and 46 percent of eighth SEAN KINNEY graders scored the same; [email protected] those numbers are unchanged from the previous year. Commissioner reacts, 4A In Monroe County, 59 percent of fifth graders scored Monroe County students a 3 or better and 56 percent of scored better than their peers eighth graders scored a 3 or statewide on the Florida better. Comprehensive Assessment This was the first time Test in reading, mathematics Florida students took the new, and science. more rigorous FCAT 2.0. Results released Tuesday In December 2011, the by the state Department of State Board of Education Education, showed 62 per- reviewed data showing the cent of Keys students tested impact of new achievement in grades three through 10 levels on students and scored 3 or better. schools. Statewide, that percentage Based on the data and scoring 3 or better was 57 feedback from educators, percent, up one percent from parents, and community scores reported last year members, the State Board when the tests were rated eas- raised the expectations for ier. Florida’s students and set new The state tests are scored achievement levels for FCAT on a scale of 1-5, with a grade 2.0. of 3 indicating proficiency. To view information Students in grades three- about the new achievement Keynoter photo by SEAN KINNEY eight took the math assess- levels for FCAT 2.0 Reading A group of Key West youngsters breaks in new playground equipment on Higgs Beach following a Tuesday afternoon ment with 63 percent of Keys and Mathematics, visit: ribbon cutting. The Atlantic-side park, owned by Monroe County, is slated for major long-term redevelopment. In students tested scoring a 3 or http://fcat.fdoe.org/fcat2/pdf/ better. That compares to 57 February, the County Commission approved $223,600 in funding for improvements to the play area. spring12ffs.pdf. DIVING Is fitness a factor in recent dive deaths? Since the deaths occurred is aging and people remain Robert Morey, 65, said water. He called for help. not responsive.” Aging dive from Thursday to Sunday, active in diving for longer they got into the water An ambulance took Anne The boat’s first mate no definite cause was avail- periods,” Pollock said. together but he wasn’t carry- Morey to Mariners Hospital swam to reach Dowicki, but population able from the Monroe That can be “a concern,” ing enough weight to sub- where she was pronounced found he was not breathing. now a focus County Medical Examiner’s particularly for those who merge, according to a dead. Resuscitation attempts on Office by press time. gain weight and let their Monroe County Sheriff’s • John Dowicki, 66, from the boat’s emergency return By KEVIN WADLOW Older divers do need to physical fitness lapse, said Office report. Venice, Fla., was on a to shore were not successful. Senior Staff Writer be constantly aware of Pollock, author of several While Robert went to get Saturday morning snorkel Dowicki was pronounced [email protected] added strain that diving puts research papers on diving more dive weights, his wife trip, on a commercial boat dead by paramedics at the on their hearts, said Neal and fitness. told him that she would meet out of John Pennekamp dock. Spearfishing death, 3A Pollock, a physiologist and “People don’t need to him on the bottom and start- Coral Reef State Park. • The body of Raymond A grim week in Florida research director at Divers hang up their flippers if they ed her dive. Dowicki joined his wife Lent, 62, of Oswego, Ill., Keys waters saw two scuba Alert Network, an interna- do the things necessary to After about 20 minutes, and a group snorkeling at was recovered around 12:30 divers and one snorkeler die tional diving health and avoid being forced to hang Robert entered the water and Grecian Rocks, at the reef p.m. Friday, about 26 hours within a four-day span. safety organization. up their flippers,” Pollock found his wife at a depth of about five miles off Key after he disappeared on a Circumstances in each of Pollock declined com- said. about 40 feet. She was not Largo. scuba trip to Davis Ledge off the separate and unrelated ment on this week’s three This week’s deaths: breathing, he told Deputy Members of the vessel’s Plantation Key. incidents vary but one com- deaths since only limited • Anne Morey, 64, of Matt Koval. crew saw him drifting away, When Lent had trouble mon factor stands out - the information has been Monterey, Tenn., perished He inflated her buoyancy Sheriff’s Office spokes- submerging, he reportedly three victims, all visitors to released. during a dive in a rock quar- compensator and brought woman Becky Herrin said. swam back toward the the Keys, were between the “In general terms, we ry just yards off U.S. 1 in her to the surface, but could “They yelled to him and ages of 62 and 66. know the diving population Tavernier. not remove her from the threw him a line, but he was ● See Dive, 2A INDEX Printed on 100% Classifieds . .6B recycled newsprint Living . .2B CONTENTS © 2012 Grouper catch Queen's visit Business . .7A KEYNOTER PUBLISHING CO. The pace is picking up for The Keys played host to dolphin and grouper, Queen Elizabeth II Opinion . .6A captains report. back in 1991. A Jubilee Sports/Outdoors . .1B Story, 1B. remembrance. Story, 6A. Crossword . .2B 7786790 22222 2A Wednesday, June 6, 2012 KeysNet.com Keynoter NEWS BRIEFS MARATHON Party planned for business owner Zip-line controversy brings state Cameron Lisa Cameron, owner of “A review; critics challenge Crane Point Cut Above” in Marathon’s Town Square Mall, will be the subject of City Community opponent of the attraction. would create 21 jobs. ect with the Crane Point site a benefit hosted by Marathon Public meeting Services Director Susie She’s also a member of The block grant visit. The monitoring will businesses June 20. planned Thomas said the meeting Keep Crane Point Natural, requires the 21 jobs take up a substantial amount Dubbed a “Misery Loves was arranged at the request another local group that remain for at least one of the day on Thursday,” he Company” party, plans call for Thursday of DEO. formed in opposition to the year, or the city would said. cooking by the owner of Frank’s “They requested the zip-line. have to pay back $35,000 Miller said Howard and restaurant, beverages served up RYAN MCCARTHY meeting and that I set up a “Keep Crane Point to the state for each job Wilburn would briefly visit by Collector’s Corner owner Stan [email protected] place for it. It’s not going to Natural asked the DEO for not created. Crane Point Crane Point to examine the Haines and others. be a real detailed meeting. a meeting because we has said it would cover the site. Cameron is recovering from Crane Point Hammock’s They’re here for a site visit wanted to express our feel- cost of up to four jobs “DEO staff will be visit- strokes at the Key West Health proposed zip-line course and it’s something they ings about putting a zip- (equivalent to $140,000) ing [Crane Point] to ensure and Rehabilitation Center.
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