DOMINATING ‘TIS THE SEASON Tree lighting ceremonies held in Tavernier, Conchs get standing ovation after crushing Marathon with Key Largo’s tonight. wins over Gulliver and Charlotte. See Story, 1B. See Story, 7A.

WWW.KEYSNET.COM WEDNESDAY,DECEMBER 7, 2011 VOLUME 58, NO. 98 ● 25 CENTS OUR SCHOOLS Schools facing further cuts By SEAN KINNEY million budget hole linked to Without action, state oversight primarily based on costs relat- $350,000 through opera- [email protected] the growth in charter school ed to hiring teachers to com- tional reductions Jara is still enrollment. looms as district reserves shrink ply with state class-size man- trying to identify. Facing a bleak financial out- Per state law, when the dates. That leaves the district fac- look, School Superintendent ratio of reserves to revenues asked Jara: “Can you contin- “I have no crystal ball,” Kinneer said at the Dec. ing a potential year-end fund Jesus Jara warned of more cuts falls below 3 percent, the dis- ue to deliver an educational adding the figures presented 13 board meeting, he will balance at $1.8 million, which coming and the threat that trict has to send official noti- program similar to what were, “very, very prelimi- present another budget is 2.43 percent of revenues. reserves could fall far enough fication to the Florida we’ve been experiencing nary,” and calculated based amendment for $1 million Kinneer said in the fiscal to trigger state oversight. Department of Education. with these financial con- on conditions for the current needed to pay for charter year starting July 1, he’s pro- Based on budget projec- If that cushion drops straints?” budget year ending June 30, schools students who jecting $80,549,162 in rev- tions presented at a Monday below 2 percent, the state “No,” Jara said, “We without the benefit of know- enrolled late, primarily at enues compared to an esti- meeting of the Monroe could empanel an oversight can’t. We can’t continue to ing countywide property val- Sigsbee Charter servicing mated $83,358,955 in County School District’s committee to direct district offer the same level of educa- uations or the disposition of military families in Key planned expenses. That Audit and Finance finances. tion that, in this district, has state funding. West. This comes after state means, to get above the 3 Committee, the district could The outlook, Jara warned, been historically for the last Under their current budg- funds were already allocated percent threshold that trig- start the 2012-13 fiscal year threatens the quality of edu- 10 years with another $7 mil- et, the county School Board based on early enrollment gers possible state interven- $2.8 million in the hole. cation offered in the Keys. lion or even $4 million.” planned to spend $80,052,314 estimates. tion, the district faces cutting And the committee heard Audit Committee Chief Financial Officer but has already approved With that will be a com- the district faces another $1 Chairman Stuart Kessler Michael Kinneer cautioned, $706,000 in further expenses, panion amendment restoring ● See Schools, 3A

FLOOD INSURANCE HOBIE WAVE NATIONALS Feds warn county of suspension tiations,” Mayor David Rice Price tag said. “We have been telling mounts to them for over a year that they’re putting us in an unten- $65 million able situation. Either FEMA doesn’t care or isn’t listening.” By RYAN McCARTHY County Administrator [email protected] Roman Gastesi said the pro- gram could cost as much as Monroe County officials $400,000 to operate annually, warn taxpayers could be on but that the real exposure the hook for an estimated $65 comes in takings cases, million in takings claims where owners claim their over the next 20 or 30 years if development rights have the county is forced to carry been “taken,” and seek com- out a new Federal pensation in the courts. Emergency Management The other big concern, he Agency mandate. added, is FEMA’s threat to In December 2010, a two- suspend the county from the decades long lawsuit flood insurance program. between FEMA and The Thousands of Keys mortgage National Wildlife Federation, holders depend on the flood Florida Wildlife Federation insurance for coverage that is and Defenders of Wildlife otherwise unavailable without was settled. The conservation the federal program in place. groups claimed FEMA and “Frankly we are shocked the U.S. Fish and Wildlife FEMA is threatening to place Service were threatening the on suspension from the NFIP. High winds contributed to exciting races during the Hobie Wave Nationals held in Key Largo Dec. 1-3. For race habitat of several endangered FEMA is ignoring the fact results, see Story 3B. Keys species. that the county’s appeal is But the settlement agree- pending at the court of ment stipulates that the coun- appeals in Atlanta,” Gastesi AQUEDUCT AUTHORITY ty - which was twice denied said during a Tuesday confer- the right to intervene in liti- ence call. gation - will be responsible Rice agreed, reiterating for determining whether the county was not involved FKAA: More concerns raised thousands of parcels are in in more than 20 years worth endangered species habitat of litigation. with utility attorney Kirk tation carries a lot more when you accomplish that and eligible for the National “We think we should have Neugent says Zuelch, who served for weight than just the county much in one meeting, it Flood Insurance Program. been at the table and that the voters may many years as State Attorney commission requesting we makes people wonder how County officials are essen- interests of the people should in the Keys. have an elected board.” you did it,” he said, adding tially claiming that FEMA is have been represented. We want a say The vote was 4-1 and nei- Neugent said he’s there’s little harm in a non- dumping on Monroe taxpay- don’t want to accept respon- ther action appeared on the received numerous calls on binding referendum. ers federal responsibility and sibility for them failing to By RYAN McCARTHY agenda as action items in the topic and that he was sur- “You can end up with a the massive liability that comply with the Endangered [email protected] advance. prised the Aqueduct did not board you’d rather not have comes along with it the settle- Species Act,” he said. Neugent said he feels that contact the county before it by either procedure. There ment terms. According to Chief Monroe County Com- elected officials are held changed leadership. The two is, however, a mechanism FEMA Mitigation Assistant County Attorney missioner George Neugent more accountable to con- are partners in hundreds of for the voter to come back Division Director Brad Loar Bob Shillinger, the county expressing concerns says he stituents and he wants resi- millions of dollars worth of on course if they feel the did not respond to a county was denied intervention in thinks voters should weigh dents to weigh in on the idea. wastewater projects. board is not being respon- letter raising concerns with 2005 by Judge Michael in on elected versus appoint- To that end, “I would think at least out sive to their wishes,” he said. the mandate for nearly six Moore at the U.S. District ed directors for the Florida He’s placed a discussion of courtesy they would have State Attorney Dennis months. In a letter dated Dec. Court for the Southern Keys Aqueduct Authority. item on the Dec. 14 commis- called the mayor. I’m not Ward told the Keynoter he 2 he states the county will be District of Florida. Moore Neugent said he’s received sion agenda. real happy with what hap- visited with Pat Gleason placed on probation from the denied another intervention numerous calls following the “A way of determining pened,” he said. Tuesday, an expert on federal flood insurance pro- attempt in August 2010, prior FKAA board’s Nov. 22 meet- that would be a straw poll as a Mayor David Rice agreed Florida’s Sunshine law over- gram on May 10, 2012 and to the settlement agreement ing in which longtime referendum. It’s pretty simple with Neugent and said he was seeing open government with suspended six months later. being finalized. Executive Director Jim stuff that could be attached to surprised by the Aqueduct the state Attorney General’s “It is disappointing FEMA The court approved the Reynolds abruptly resigned. the next election that comes board’s actions Nov. 22. office. Ward has pledged to has chosen to take this posi- At the same meeting, the up,” he said. “Going to the “I have nothing against tion after over a year of nego- ● See FEMA, 3A board replaced Reynolds governor with that documen- any of these people. But ● See FKAA, 3A

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NEWS BRIEFS TAVERNIER Registration fair Wednesday at FKCC Community opposed to Homeland Security Florida Keys Community County to decide More than 80 people College is hosting a registra- packed into a small room tion fair today (Dec. 7) from whether project inside the Tavernier fire sta- 5-7 p.m. at the Stock Island tion to voice opposition to campus. approved use the project during the five- This is designed for stu- member commission’s meet- dents interested in enrolling By DAVID GOODHUE ing Monday afternoon. Two for spring and summer [email protected] commissioners were absent. semesters. The plan calls for the Academic advisors, pro- The proposed conversion 8,300 square foot building at gram directors, financial aid of the old Florida Keys mile marker 91.6, oceanside, specialists and other college Electric Cooperative to be converted to a federal staff will be on hand to assist. Building in Tavernier into a office building that will The spring term begins Jan. U.S. Homeland Security house agents with the 9, following a holiday closure building is on hold for now. Department of Homeland from Dec. 17 until Jan. 3. The Monroe County Security’s Investigative divi- For more information, Historic Preservation Com- sion and the U.S. Customs including course schedules, mission unanimously voted and Border Protection visit www.fkcc.edu. Monday to delay deciding Marine Unit. Florida Keys Electric Co-op headquarters building slated for new Homeland Security whether the project meets the Government officials and offices. architectural standards of the representatives of the build- Traffic stop Tavernier Historical District ing’s owner, Tampa-based cells may multiply over time, project and field questions. proposed building’s designs brings arrest until the county gets more Hoover Properties, insist the and go unnoticed after atten- Solis said building plans make clear that the function details from the federal gov- building will not be a prison- tion over the building wanes. have not been submitted to of the facility is to secure A Key West man, stopped ernment about exactly what it er holding facility. But most “Mission creep is easy to the county because Hoover what’s going to be inside, after he was reported as a plans to build. of the people who spoke at visualize,” Agler said wanted to get the go-ahead including prisoners. reckless driver, was arrested Commissioner Bert Monday’s meeting and most Residents spoke out from the historic commis- “Without this configura- on drug charges Saturday. Bender said his board will of the letters read into the against the proposed 6-foot sion first. tion, this project will not Sheriff’s dispatchers take up the issue again once record by commissioners high wrought iron fence that The original intention of function,” Mulick said. received a call about a reck- county planning staff deter- cited the possibility of the would surround the 30-plus Monday’s meeting was for The building is designed less driver at 9 p.m. Saturday. mines whether the proposed building being used as a jail space parking lot. Another the Historic Preservation to “secure people who don’t The caller said a silver project meets the building’s as the chief reason why they sore spot: plans calling to Commission to decide want to be there.” Therefore, Hyundai was northbound at current approved use, which opposed the project. close the building’s entrance whether the proposed build- Mulick said the commission the 33 mile marker and was is to house offices. If not, The building would have on U.S. 1. In exchange, there ing’s architecture fit within should decide that the build- swerving in its lane. commissioners with the holding cells and processing would be an entrance on the historic district. But Nick ing does not belong in Deputy Nicholis Whiteman Planning Commission and offices, but no prisoner Sunrise Drive and an exit on Mulick, a Tavernier attorney Tavernier. reported the car passed him a the County Commission would be kept overnight at North Sunrise Drive. representing about 100 resi- “If a [prisoner holding short time later at 15th Street would need to approve a the facility, Special Agent Residents were also dents against the project, facility] is not planned,” in Marathon. conditional use agreement. Leo Morales, the head of angry that no representative said the commissioners were Mulick asked the three com- The duputy reported seeing Homeland Security’s South from the federal government also within their purview to missioners present at the the vehicle swerve in the road- Florida investigative office, or Hoover Properties attend- approve or reject the project meeting, “then why isn’t way, and pulled the driver said in a previous interview. ed the meeting. Hoover on the basis of whether the someone here from the com- over at U.S. 1 and 55th Street. But Tavernier resident Properties instead sent its building itself belonged in pany saying this is not Timothy Homrighausen, Richard Agler said he feared contracted civil engineer the district. planned.” 52, exited the vehicle and the one or two original holding Carlos Solis to explain the Mulick said some of the Whiteman said he could smell marijuana coming from CRIME inside the car. Homrighausen has been charged with possession of HODGKINS Offer to sell baby brings criminal charges illegal substances and posses- Methyl Gowell Hodgkins, sion of drug paraphernalia. 76, died peacefully on Bosque, Bosque reportedly set a reported finding Bosque and He was booked into jail. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the Ex-Keys mom Hospice House of a mother of time and place to take the two men in the act of pulling Androscoggin. She was three, was money but did not show up at copper wire from inside a comforted in her final days by reportedly the love and care of her jailed on a the Hialeah location. building at a closed shrimp KEYS WEATHER husband of 57 years, children asked $7,000 felony count Florida Department of farm. and grandchildren and her of attempt- Law Enforcement agents and In February, Bosque unshakable faith. Keynoter and PREDICTED TEMPERATURES Methyl was a kind and ing to Monroe deputies then arrest- signed an agreement to enter a generous woman with a wry Miami Herald staff arrange an ed Bosque at her Opa-Locka pretrial intervention program sense of humor. She enjoyed illegal adop- apartment. as part of the burglary case. DAY HIGH LOW life to the fullest and will truly be BOSQUE WED. 80 65 missed by friends and family. A former Monroe County tion in Authorities said the fact However, court records She was born Feb. 13, 1935, THURS. 70 62 resident charged with trying exchange for money. that Bosque had negotiated show local probation staff in Oakland, the daughter of to sell her 8-month-old son The investigation began the sale on several recorded filed a report three weeks ago FRI. 78 69 Carl and Annie Gowell of Belgrade. The family later for $7,000 was facing when Bosque called an phone calls left them “fearing saying Bosque “failed” the SAT. 79 69 moved to Auburn, where she renewed legal problems from acquaintance in the Lower for the child’s well-being.” program. On Nov. 21, attended the Auburn school system, graduating in 1953 a 2010 Keys arrest. Keys, where she used to live. “We are just so glad we Bosque’s burglary case was Forecast: Expect partly from Edward Little High School. Kenia Quiala Bosque, 30, The man alerted the Sheriff’s were able to obtain this infor- returned to the Monroe cloudy skies with a slight Following high school, she of Opa-Locka was arrested Office that Bosque “negotiat- mation in time to intervene County Circuit Court docket chance of showers. graduated from the Chamberlain School in Boston. early Sunday in Miami-Dade ed to sell her 8-month-old before anything could hap- for January 2012. While growing up, she spent County after an investigation child for $7,000 [in] U.S. pen to endanger this child,” The felony count of illegal Visit KeysNet.com/weather wonderful summers at the family cottage on Taylor Pond initiated by the Monroe currency,” according an Sheriff Bob Peryam said in a adoption will be prosecuted for radar and extended forecast. in Auburn. County Sheriff’s Office. arrest affidavit. statement. in Miami-Dade County. Methyl wa an accomplished Her three children, includ- “It doesn’t matter how BEACH ADVISORIES musician at an early age and music was always a big part of ing the infant boy, were difficult the circumstances The Monroe County her life. Indeed, it was when turned over to relatives. are,” Miami-Dade State she was playing the French Bosque, listed as standing Attorney Katherine Health Department tests horn for the Edward Little High Keys beaches twice weekly School band that she met the 6-foot-1, was living in the Fernandez-Rundle told the love of her life, Ralph ‘‘Woody’’ for the presence of enteric Lower Keys when she was Herald. Hodgkins, Jr. Methyl and arrested on Nov. 25, 2010, on “How could you possibly bacteria. There currently are Woody resided for may years in no beaches with health advi- Auburn on Dill Hill Farm, where a charge of burglarizing a think to do something so they and the familty raised Summerland Key property to cold, like selling off your sories against swimming. sheep, ducks and cattle. In 1989, they moved to Westport steal copper wire. child like a television set or a Island. Sheriff’s Office deputies couch?” CONTACT US For the past 15 years, they wintered in Marathon in the Florida Keys, becoming THE CITY OF KEY WEST Upper Keys permanent residents of 91655 Overseas Highway Marathon and active members of the Marathon Yacht Club. 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Keynoter he expects the case was for the judge to hear the expenses for next year. for in January, earlier in the The Florida Highway to be resolved “in the early case up here and he hasn’t The announcement process. I’m meeting with case against Patrol says Kogelis - whose part of next year.” ruled out that possibility,” comes during a current fiscal department directors and blood alcohol content was Key West-based Circuit Schuhmacher said. year that brought upward of principals right now.” Michael Mearns .125 percent - struck a Court Judge Mark Jones was Ramage could not be $9 million in expense reduc- School Board member parked 2006 Ford pickup assigned the case after reached for comment by tions, resulting in pay cuts Ron Martin, a former Coral By RYAN McCARTHY before running over shrubs Acting Circuit Court Judge press time. A pretrial hearing for administrators, seven fur- Shores principal, said, “When [email protected] and a curb, hitting a dock Ruth Becker recused herself is scheduled before Jones at lough days for all teachers you tell someone they don’t and landing in Dodge Lake. in July. Assistant State 10 a.m. on Jan. 5 in Key and staff and the delay of have seven days pay coming, The attorney for Mearns, 24, is accused of Attorney Paunece Ramage West; a tentative trial date is several planned perform- that’s a tough decision.” Marathon resident Michael “acting with reckless indif- filed the motion to have set for Jan. 23 at 8:45 a.m. ance-boosting initiatives. “Every time you set down Mearns says his client will ference” in the hours leading Becker removed, claiming Mearns, the son of former There’s also a worst case and talk about a budget cut stand trial if a negligent up to the crash. she is too close with poten- Marathon Mayor Randy scenario that would project a or a reduction, you need to manslaughter charge stem- But attorney Hal tial witnesses. Mearns and grandson of for- budget shortfall of more than say in your mind, ‘How’s ming from the February Schuhmacher, who represents Becker reduced Mearns’ mer Councilwoman Marjie $14 million if Keys voters this going to affect that kid in auto-crash death of 17-year- Mearns, said he plans to fight bond from $250,000 to Mearns, escaped the SUV don’t approve a Jan. 31 refer- the classroom and that old Amber Kogelis is not the charge “tooth and nail.” $50,000 in July and he was after it plunged into the endum allowing the transfer teacher?’ These teachers dropped by the Monroe “I can’t fathom a scenario released from jail. Marathon water, but Kogelis was still of $9.8 million in tax dollars right now,” Martin said, “are County State Attorney’s where Michael Mearns residents packed the court- trapped when deputies and from capital accounts to the working their butts off to Office. would agree to plea even no room in support of Mearns. paramedics arrived. She was general operating budget. educate our children and Kogelis, of Lower contest to any crime. From Schuhmacher said he dead at the scene. “Everything is on the keep a quality program Matecumbe Key, lost control what I see so far I don’t see a asked Jones at an October Mearns is accused of table next year (in terms of going.” of a 1998 Ford Explorer just criminal act at all. I’m pretrial hearing to hold the knowingly letting Kogelis after midnight Feb. 25 on a shocked there was ever any trial in Marathon. He will drive while drunk, and also curved portion of Aviation criminal charges brought file a formal motion when a knowing she had only a Boulevard in Marathon. The against him,” he said. trial date is settled on. learner’s permit that didn’t Probation threatened 24-year-old Mearns was the Schuhmacher told the “What I basically asked allow her to drive after dark. From FEMA, 1A ed an injunction list of some MONROE COUNTY 50,000 parcels where flood settlement in January 2011 insurance could not be and the county has an appeal issued because of endan- of Moore’s latest decision gered species. Gastesi seeks $3,600 pay hike pending at the U.S. Circuit Many appealed and were of his exten- tions about whether person- to his existing $650 per Court of Appeals for the 11th taken off that list, but a Drops request sion, but al use of a county car out- month car allowance. District. revised list of parcels could for county- concerns side of county business “It’s a justifiable number Shillinger explained dur- find some property owners arose after could. because when we looked at ing the conference call that — who were removed — owned vehicle his spotty No county employee the mileage I’m doing about if the county doesn’t comply back on the list. South uses county vehicles for 25,000 miles per year. Our with FEMA’s mandate, it On Tuesday’s conference By RYAN McCARTHY Florida driv- personal use, which led reimbursement rate is .44 would be placed on proba- call, Gastesi said that the [email protected] ing record Gastesi to pull the extension cents per mile, which comes tion from the program on commission would discuss between off the November agenda to out to $11,000,” he said. At May 10, 2012. Six months the county’s next step at the GASTESI Monroe County Admin- 1997 and investigate insurance issues. $650 per month, Gastesi is after that date the NFIP December monthly meeting. istrator Roman Gastesi’s pro- 2009 was made public. “It’s something that has- receiving $7,800 each year. would be suspended, he It’s scheduled Dec. 14, start- posed four-year contract It lists offenses from n’t been done before and it’s Commissioners have said. ing at 9 a.m. at the Marathon extension is back on the speeding and blowing stop too much of a hassle to do. told the Keynoter that traf- In addition, Moore’s Government Center near County Commission agenda. signs to having an expired An amendment to the insur- fic tickets wouldn’t affect 2005 ruling in favor of the mile marker 48.5, gulfside. The new deal would run registration and twice driv- ance is not worth it and I’ll their decision on Gastesi’s environmental groups creat- through May 2016 and ing with a suspended license just keep driving my own contract. The Dec. 14 com- increase Gastesi’s salary in 2009. car,” Gastesi said. mission meeting is sched- from $181,440 per year to While it was determined Gastesi said he spoke uled for 9 a.m. at the $185,040 per year. the traffic violations would- with commissioners, who Marathon Government ‘Long way off’ Gastesi requested the use n’t affect county insurance are apparently amenable to Center near mile marker From FKAA, 1A ing any change could be of a hybrid county car as part premiums, it raised ques- a $300 per month increase 48.5, gulfside. effective for the 2014 elec- be tough on Sunshine Law tion cycle. OUR SCHOOLS violations and looked into the “That’s assuming every- board’s actions. thing went like Neugent “There’s no requirement would like to see it happen,” that they put it on the agen- Saunders said. “It’s a major Contingency plan on taxes draws fire da,” he said of the firing and issue with a lot of impact. It’s September [when the 2012- voting public. stressed that scrutiny of hiring of a director. not one I’d like to see rushed Audit committee 13 budget is finalized] — if “It sounds like to me, what happens if the referen- State Rep. Ron Saunders, through the process.” member chides this millage fails.” and one interpretation that dum fails could damage the the House Minority Leader of According to Zuelch, the Audit Committee could be offered, is this: outcome at the polls. Key West, told the Keynoter Aqueduct Authority was cre- board chair Chairman Stuart Kessler ‘Mr. Voters, if you vote “Everybody knows there any change in the makeup of ated by the state in 1938. said the capital millage tax down the half mill operating ain’t gonna be no change in the board is a long way off. Only during a four-year peri- By SEAN KINNEY rate, “should be based on tax, we’re going to raise the taxes. Why you would keep He said it’s too late to file a od since then - from 1976 to [email protected] the capital needs of the dis- half mill capital tax.’ The floating this and trying to bill for the 2012 session 1980 - have board members trict. Not because we’re board, in effect, is going to put it out in front of the pub- scheduled to begin on Jan. 10. been elected. Monroe County School transferring money around say to the voters, ‘Screw us, lic, about something so crit- “You’re not looking at a The Dec. 14 commission Board Chairman John to make a political state- we’ll screw you.’ And ical, is beyond my compre- very quick change and that’s meeting is scheduled for 9 Dick’s contingency plan to ment.” that’s well how it could be hension. I view it as reck- just as well b/c it would look a.m. at the Marathon raise property taxes if a Jan. Larry Murray, the audit interpreted. less, irresponsible and just like a reaction to recent events. Government Center. 31 referendum fails drew committee member who “I think it’s a very plain stupid.” There’s good arguments on criticism from the School requested the discussion volatile political act,” The School Board meets both sides and I haven’t made D District’s Audit and Finance item be placed on the agen- Murray concluded. Tuesday, Dec. 13, begin- a commitment which I prefer,” Committee at a Monday da, expressed concern about Sloan Bashinsky, an ning with a 3 p.m. work- Saunders said. session. how Dick’s board poll activist and frequent candi- shop, at Coral Shores High The next legislative ses- Dick, as well as board would be perceived by the date for various office, School in Tavernier. sion is in March 2013, mean- members Andy Griffiths, Robin Smith-Martin and Ron Martin, and Superintendent Jesus Jara, JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON were all on hand for the dis- cussion. SAVE Next month Keys voters will be asked to continue for four years a Legislature- 20¢ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8TH THROUGH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11TH approved mechanism that allows the district to trans- fer a half mill (50 cents per Gallon EVERYTHING IS ON SALE! $1,000 of assessed property ($75.00 max) value) tax levy from a capi- with OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF tal fund to a general operat- ing account. CAR WASH REGULAR SALE CLEARANCE Capital funds pay for PRICED MERCHANDISE PRICED MERCHANDISE PRICED MERCHANDISE future school construction and other hard costs. 15% OFF! 25% OFF! 40% OFF! Operating funds pay for Tom Thumb in Marathon things like salaries, sup- Take 15% off all regular Take 25% off all sale priced Take 40% off all clearance US1 & Sombrero Beach Rd. - at the light plies, utilities and the like. priced merchandise. Use merchandise. Use your merchandise. Clearance Keeping that half mill your Savings Pass over and Savings Pass over and over. merchandise are those shift in operating accounts over. Discount taken at the Discount taken at the items that have been raises an estimated $9.8 register. Not valid on prior register. Not valid on prior reduced at least twice. Not million. purchases. purchases. valid on prior purchases. Dick said he wants board Valid 12/8/11 - 12/11/11 Valid 12/8/11 - 12/11/11 Valid 12/8/11 - 12/11/11 members to agree at a Dec. 13 meeting to raise the cap- ital tax from a half mill to a CUT AND full $1 per $1,000 of CUSTOMER APPRECIATION assessed home value. Making that commit- SAVE! SAVINGS PASS ment at the Dec. 13 meeting puts in place a possible con- ¡ Take 15% off all regular priced merchandise tingency plan - just in case Take 25% off sale priced merchandise the vote fails. “We need to put to rest Take 40% off all clearance merchandise that people think they can get a tax decrease,” he said. Valid 12/8/11 through 12/11/11 “I’d request you’d stop that ¬ nonsense.” USE OVER A clearance item is one that has been reduced “The message can get at least twice. Take discount off the lowest price. out,” Dick continued, “but I’ll tell you, it’s not going to AND OVER EXCLUDES PRIOR PURCHASES. happen. I will poll the board and ask them how would they vote come next KEY LARGO M. M. 98 1/2 Tel: 852-4515 MARATHON KEYS M. M. 50, Gulfside Village Tel: 743-5855 NET OPEN Mon. - Sat. 9:30 - 5:30 .COM Sundays Noon - 5:30 4A Wednesday, December 7, 2011 KeysNet.com Keynoter

SANTAS HELPERS OIL DRILLING Coast Guard updates oil response plan [Monday] included potential emergency-management and Task force eyes operations throughout the environmental agencies, impact of Cuba north Caribbean, including along with wildlife groups the Bahamas and Cuba,” said like the Dolphin Research oil drilling Lt. Kara Lavin, a Key West Center and The Turtle Coast Guard information Hostital. By KEVIN WADLOW officer. “Lessons learned from the Senior Staff Writer Available information Deep Water Horizon incident [email protected] suggests exploration drilling are being incorporated into in the Cuban Exclusive our local Florida Keys Area With exploratory drilling Economic Zone could “begin Contingency Plan and also for oil off the Cuban coast in early 2012,” Lavin said. the [International Offshore possible in the next few The Florida Keys Drilling Response Plan],” months, a Florida Keys task Contingency Plan “includes Lavin said. force convened Monday in scenarios for potential impact The International Off- Marathon to review local and worst case discharge shore Drilling Response Plan response to a spill. potential, and is designed to “primarily addresses the con- The Coast Guard’s Sector ensure a coordinated duct of offshore operations in Key West spearheads the response to mitigate any response to a worst-case dis- Alibeth Wilson and Rainer Bennett Florida Keys Area potential environmental charge originating from an settle in with Mrs. Claus at the Florida Contingency Plan, which impacts,” Lavin said. offshore source.” Keys Holiday Festival, held Dec. 2, at draws on expertise from 20 Before the Deepwater Spanish oil company Islamorada’s Founders Park. The two federal, state and local agen- Horizon spill that leaked an Repsol will be the first of youngsters won the ‘Little Miss Sugar cies, along with some non- estimated 200 million gallons several foreign companies to Plum Fairy’ and ‘Mr. Gingerbread profit groups. of oil into the Gulf of explore for oil in the Florida Mexico, most local oil- Straits aboard a giant Italian- Man’ contest. A man-made snow “The plan ensures readi- ness to respond to any possi- response plans focused on owned semi-submersible rig mountain was a hit as usual for this ble oil or hazardous sub- responding to a spill from a constructed in China and seventh annual winter fest, which stance that could impact the ship. Taiwan. offers visitors a taste of Christmas Florida Keys coastline,” says In preparing for the possi- The $750 million rig, past and present, including a very a Coast Guard district sum- ble arrival of Deepwater named the Scarabeo 9, is en popular train that carried children mary. Horizon oil in the Keys - route to the Cuban coast and and young-at-heart around the park The Monday session in none apparently reached is expected to arrive in late South Florida - officials real- December or January. grounds. The theme for this year’s Marathon was a quarterly update on drilling and spill- ized that assessments of Florida U.S. Senators Bill fest was ‘The Little Train That Could,’ a response status. available resources often Nelson and Marco Rubio are tribute to Henry Flagler’s railroad, Among issues reviewed were incomplete or outdated. among congressmen pushing which observes its 100th anniversary were “a discussion of inter- The Florida Keys Area legislation that would hold in January, 2012. Carolers and a tree national offshore drilling Contingency Plan now foreign oil companies direct- lighting ceremony, plus lots of food response planning efforts.” includes regularly updated ly accountable for oil spills were popular attractions.The event “The conversation information from numerous that pollute U.S. territory. was sponsored by the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce. KEY WEST Photos by DONNA DIETRICH Navy’s Blue Angels coming is a great, fun opportunity their first demonstration in Air show planned for the folks in the Keys and June 1946. March 23-24 at for those who make the air The formation flying show a destination trip and team is stationed at Naval Boca Chica Field travel from all over Florida,” Air Station Pensacola during NAS spokeswoman Trice its show season. However, By SEAN KINNEY Denny told the Keynoter. the squadron spends January [email protected] The last time the iconic through March training jets, F/A 18 Hornets, flew in pilots and new team mem- The storied Blue Angels the Keys was for a 2010 air bers at Naval Air Facility El Flight Demonstration show; before that it was in Centro, Calif. Squadron will thunder back 2004, but the team’s history “The Blues choose their into Key West on March 23 in Monroe County dates demonstration sites to help and 24, 2013, for the back much further: During assist in recruiting and reten- Southernmost Air the 1960s the Blue Angels tion goals, and the perform- Spectacular. spent the winter months at ances demonstrate the pro- The team of elite U.S. NAS Key West. fessional skills and capabili- Navy pilots will take to the The Blue Angels’ history ties of the Navy to the pub- skies around Naval Air dates back to the end of lic,” Denny said. Station Key West’s Boca World War II, when Adm. “Having found out now Chica Field for the free Chester W. Nimitz ordered that we are on the schedule show, announced yesterday the formation of a flight for 2013, we have plenty of in Las Vegas as part of a 34- demonstration team to time to plan a great festive city North American circuit. showcase naval aviation. weekend of flying the “Hosting the Blue Angels The Blue Angels performed Keys.” TAVERNIER Mariners named among top three culled from an initial field of organization, and being rec- Competed with nearly 1,200 institutions, ognized by them as one of 1,200 hospitals were honored at a recent cer- the best in the country sig- emony held in Washington, nals to everyone that in U.S. survey D.C. Mariners Hospital was Mariners Hospital provides one of only three rural hos- extremely safe, high-quality Mariners Hospital has pitals to be recognized as care right here in the Keys.” been named one of the “outstanding.” Mariners officials said nation’s top hospitals by the “We are honored to be the selection was based on Leapfrog Group, a coalition included in this elite group results of the Leapfrog of public and private pur- of top hospitals recognized Group’s national survey chasers of employee health by the Leapfrog organiza- measuring hospitals’ per- coverage. tion, which showcases the formance in areas of patient Founded a decade ago, commitment of the Mariners safety and quality. the group works for team to providing the high- Survey results are posted improvements in health care est quality of patient care,” at leapfroggroup.org. safety, quality and afford- said Rick Freeburg, For more information, ability. Mariners Hospital CEO. visit BaptistHealth.net. A total of 65 hospital, “Leapfrog is a prestigious Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, December 7, 2011 5A

OUR SCHOOLS GULF OIL SPILL Senate committee eyes school insurance pool are generally less costly than ied the Okaloosa system Former Okaloosa single-employer pools with over several budget cycles superintendent fewer participants. and frequently cites them Gaetz said buying in a when comparing expendi- sees cost savings consortium would lead to tures in Monroe County vs. savings that could be better the Panhandle county. Florida News Service used to fund classroom Gaetz was elected to the needs. Okaloosa County School A Senate committee on The Senate Govern- Board in 1994 and served Monday approved a propos- mental Oversight and six years in that post before al that would create a health Accountability Committee being elected district super- insurance consortium aimed voted 9-0 to approve the bill, intendent in 2000. at Florida school district which has one more com- He served as the employees. mittee to clear before it Okaloosa County School State Sen. Don Gaetz (R- moves onto the full Senate Superintendent from 2000 to Niceville) said the plan for debate. 2006, when he ran for the would save schools a “sub- A House version of the state senate and won. He stantial amount of money.” legislation, HB 453, is sched- was reelected to the senate Gaetz, former schools uled to be heard Thursday, seat in 2010. superintendent in Okaloosa Dec. 8, in the House State Prior to his public service County, said small and Affairs Committee. role, Gaetz was vice chair medium-sized districts often Okaloosa County’s school (retired) and co-founder of face difficulty getting good district is frequently cited for VITAS Healthcare Corp. prices for health insurance. its low cost per student and Insurance pools that high achievement scores. Keynoter staff con- spread the risk across larger Monroe County School tributed to this article. numbers of policy holders Board Chair John Dick stud- In this April 21, 2010 file photo taken in the Gulf of Mexico more than 50 miles KEYS CONSERVATION southeast of Venice on Louisiana’s tip, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig is seen burning. A BP scientist identified a previously unreported deposit of flammable gas that could FWC graduates 11 new officers have played a role in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, but the oil giant failed to divulge the finding to government investigators for as long as a year, according to interviews and Monroe County will be He said out of hundreds Beach, Glades, Lee, Clay, St. documents obtained by The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File) getting a new officer of applicants, “only 13 were Lucie, Pinellas, and Miami- assigned to the Florida Fish selected to begin the class, Dade counties. Broward’s and Wildlife Conservation and 11 made it through the FWC office is getting three Commission. intensive training and physi- of the 11 officers. All the BP says evidence destroyed Shelton Bartlett is one of cal demands to graduate.” other counties are getting court-sponsored computer Federal and independent 11 recruits who recently The training included one FWC officer from the Cites reports forensic team to recover the investigations of the disaster graduated from the Florida firearms proficiency, wildlife latest recruit class. previously missing modeling results. have found fault in Public Safety Institute near identification, defensive tac- As FWC officers, they Halliburton did not return Halliburton’s cement job Tallahassee. tics, vessel and all-terrain will patrol more than 34 mil- undisclosed a call seeking comment but because it failed to properly “Everyone in this class vehicle operation, as well as lion acres of public lands in told other media outlets that plug the well. Halliburton was already law enforcement a focus on state and federal Florida, as well as over By CAIN BURDEAU the accusations were untrue. used a foamy cement slurry. certified before joining us,” wildlife and fisheries laws. 12,000 square miles of Associated Press The allegations in the In Monday’s court filing, said Col. Jim Brown, direc- “We are excited about water. 310-page motion ratcheted BP accused Halliburton tor of the FWC’s Division of what these individuals bring These officers, Brown BP in a high-stakes court up the showdown among BP employees doing an internal Law Enforcement. “We are to the FWC,” Brown said. said, will be protecting the filing on Monday accused PLC and contractors, investigation of the Macondo very pleased with the dedica- “The group represents a “Fishing Capital of the Halliburton of destroying Halliburton and Transocean disaster of discarding and tion and enthusiasm they wide variety of abilities and World” and one of the largest damaging evidence about Ltd. The three companies destroying early test results already display for the job.” experiences.” public hunting systems in the the quality of its cement have been sparring over they performed on the same The FWC academy teach- Four of the officers are country. In addition to slurry that went into drilling blame for the April 2010 batch of cement slurry used es basic law enforcement. military veterans, one having enforcing all state laws, the oil well that blew out last Deepwater Horizon blast, in the Macondo well. The final eight weeks con- served in both Iraq and FWC officers are authorized year and caused the nation’s which killed 11 workers and BP said Halliburton’s centrated on skills needed to Kuwait. to enforce federal fisheries worst offshore oil spill. led to the release of 206 mil- chief cement mixer for Gulf be an FWC officer, Brown Other FWC assignments and wildlife laws. BP accused Halliburton lion gallons of crude oil into projects testified in deposi- said. are going to: Broward, Palm of having intentionally the Gulf of Mexico. So far, tions that the cement slurry destroyed evidence about BP, the majority owner of seemed “thin” to him but IN THE COURTS possible problems with its the Macondo well, has foot- that he chose not to write cement slurry poured into ed the bill for the emergency about his findings to his the deep-sea Macondo well response and cleanup. bosses out of fear he would Animal rights activist enters plea about 100 miles off the Also involved are be misinterpreted. Louisiana coast. An oil well Anadarko Petroleum Co. and “I didn’t want to put any- Keynoter Staff teering with the whale rescue “This is really a rarely must be cemented properly Cameron International Corp. thing on an email that could effort, and formally charged used statute,” said defense to avoid blowouts. The first trial over the be twisted, and turned,” A Miami animal-rights by a Monroe County attorney Richard Wunsch of Also in the documents Deepwater Horizon disaster Rickey Morgan, the activist entered a not-guilty Sheriff’s Office deputy. Key West. “We have not been filed in a New Orleans feder- is scheduled to start Feb. 27 Halliburton cement expert, plea Nov. 28 to a felony Lagergren trespassed into able to find a whole lot of al court, BP accused in New Orleans. The first leg said in depositions. He count of disrupting an animal the MMC site and tampered case law on this particular Halliburton of failing to pro- is expected to take about worked at a laboratory in enterprise in Key Largo. with a fence, Miami officer statute.” duce incriminating computer three months and determine Duncan, Okla. Arnold “Chris” Lagergren, Javier Ortiz told local author- The case has been modeling evidence. BP the liability of each compa- “Upon reviewing these lat- 41, originally was arrested in ities. assigned to Circuit Court accused Halliburton of claim- ny involved in drilling the est testing results, Halliburton September near the Marine The whales were in a dif- Judge Luis Garcia at the ing the modeling is gone. Macondo well. There will be employees destroyed records Mammal Conservancy site on ferent holding area of the site Plantation Key Government BP asked U.S. District other phases over cleanup of the testing as well as the Key Largo, where two pilot at the time. Center. Judge Carl Barbier to penal- costs, punitive damages and physical cement samples used whales were being held for Federal wildlife officials A pretrial hearing has ize Halliburton and order a other claims. in the testing,” BP alleged. rehabilitation from a Lower declared the female whales, been placed on the January Keys stranding four months an adult and a calf, to be non- court docket but the defense earlier. releasable due to health and attorney said the case likely Some animal-rights groups age problems. The whales will take a while to work its have taken up Lagergren’s were later transported to way to trial. cause and have launched SeaWorld in Orlando, where “We’ll be taking desposi- Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season! online campaigns to financial- they remain. tions from all the state’s wit- ly assist his legal defense. In early November, prose- nesses and studying the facts Lagergren initially was cutors with the Monroe of the case,” Wunsch said. charged in September with County State Attorney’s Police reports describe two counts of trespass and Office filed an upgraded Lagergren as affiliated with two counts of criminal mis- felony charge on Lagergren the Animal Liberation Front chief for entering the MMC of disrupting an animal enter- organization, which advo- site at mile marker 102.2. prise - essentially defined as cates “direct action” against He was taken into custody an attraction, farm, laborato- animal captivity. at gunpoint by an off-duty ry or other operation that He is free on $30,000 Miami police officer volun- houses animals. bond. Traditional Turkey Dinner NEWS BRIEFS Generous portions for 8-10 people 12-14 lb. Oven-Roasted Bell & Evans All-Natural Turkey One fatality in two- listed in serious condition. Due to the investigation of All three men in the a fatality, all traffic on Homemade Mashed Potatoes & Turkey Giblet Gravy car crash on Cudjoe Lincoln were transported to Cudjoe Key was stopped. Green Beans Almondine Lower Keys Medical Center. The backup was reported as A passenger riding in a The police report shows no almost two miles in each 99 Sweet Potato Casserole vehicle involved in a head-on indication of alcohol on any of direction. $129 Cranberry Orange Relish crash Saturday on Cudjoe the drivers or passengers. Key has died from injuries. Holiday Stuffing & Dinner Rolls Police identified the victim as Shaun Russell Lumachi, The 33, of Long Beach, CA. 5 He is survived by his wife, 5County Traditional Cuban Pork Dinner Deziree. Real EstateTeam Lumachi was riding in a Generous portions for 8-10 people Lincoln driven by Erick Donna Steele 305.395.0856 8 lb. Cuban Pork Serato, 35, and George Rice, Sherry Fell 305.453.1770 68, also of Long Beach. :FMMPX
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EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Say thanks to troops seas regularly. As we enjoy the grace the other boys there. Thanks again. We Enforce rules to I recently spent a week at Quantico, and joy of the season, let none of us hope to see more activities like this for Va. visiting my son. While I was there, forget those who are in harm’s way. A the young kids. his wife informed me they recently little remembrance goes a very long Tom and Portia Whale control Python received news of the loss of several of way when you are so far from home. Marathon his Marine Corps buddies in Claudia Moriarty Invoke federal power to ban Afghanistan. Marine mom, Key Largo School Board giveaway We should not forget that as we are What is the Monroe County School commerce in dangerous snakes enjoying all the joys of the holiday sea- Kids’ program fun Board thinking? son, many of our sons and daughters Our 7-year-old son Myan was First it tries to cut sports out of the Killer pythons in the Everglades are not a joke, a are still in harm’s way. As we enjoy the recently involved in a skate camp for schools to save money. Then it cut out punch line or a great screenplay for a cheesy horror lights, the fellowship, the gifts the youths at the Marathon Community an entire period from the high schools Park’s skate park. We just wanted to (except Coral Shores, whose students movie. These large constrictor snakes are real and a meals, let us not forget them. We don’t have to agree with the war to support say thanks to the city of Marathon for had to share textbooks in order to danger to the ecological and economic vitality of the our troops, Marines, airmen and offering this camp. Our son had a terrif- afford their seventh period). The River of Grass. These invasive snakes are not natural sailors. ic time and learned so much. It was International Baccalaureate program is predators helping to maintain an ecological balance in Care packages are one of the most really amazing. dead, and then to top it all off, our dis- this environment. Rather, these snakes are gobbling important things in the deployed’s The lady that put this together, Tina trict leaders now want to give away deer and alligators whole and putting people in danger. lives. Let us not forget them through Belotti, was very nice and continually millions of dollars worth of property in The fight to eradicate them has become a drain of scarce this holiday season. Due to personal kept us informed of the status of the order to get thousands of dollars worth public funds. And at a time when restoring the deteriorat- situations, I’m not running my care camp the week before it started. She of parking spaces. ing River of Grass is environmental imperative No. 1 in package campaign this year but am was there every day helping to make Here’s a thought on the Glynn Florida, the killer snakes are a huge, creepy menace. asking everyone in the community to sure the camp ran smoothly. Archer Elementary School deal sale: do his and her part. The coach, Matt, was also very nice. Give me the property for free, I’ll sell it So why won’t the Obama administration sign a rule He was very patient and helpful to the and then with the proceeds of the sale that would ban the trade in these creatures? Ask everyone you know if they have a family member or friend over- kids in the class. Our son really liked hire a crew to move the buses around Such imported snakes have been sold on the Internet, seas. If you don’t know someone, there him. He worked a lot of one-on-one during the Key West road construction at swap shops or at flea markets to people wholly are several places you can help. There with the boys there. They also had a project. I guarantee that I’ll still be a unqualified to handle them. In South Florida, when these are two websites where members of the handful of other young men helping. millionaire after the roads are done. snakes outgrew owners’ ability to safely keep them at deployed post their needs and wants. They all were very nice and polite Does this current school administra- home, they did the easiest - and most irresponsible - They are www.anymarine.com and young men. tion hate government, students and thing possible: Released them into the Everglades. www.anysoldier.com. The Key Largo We live just a couple of miles from public schools in general, or just com- Others sometimes escaped during hurricanes. Moose Lodge has been collecting items the park and our son will be there quite mon sense? A group of Florida’s congressional leaders is calling and donating them to our local chapter often, working on his new skills and Chris Smith on the president to enact a rule barring commerce in dan- of Forgotten Soldiers who ship over- hoping to run into his coach or some of Marathon gerous snakes. In this highly polarized political climate that has stopped law-making in its tracks, the fact that this is a bipartisan group of officials alone should get Mr. GUEST COLUMN Obama’s attention. Sen. Bill Nelson and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, on the Democratic side, and Republican Reps. Allen West and David Rivera are The FKAA doesn’t need an elected board among those who are supporting the rule. Here’s want the As a successful and respected public get water to the sec- The answer is simple — the taxpay- rule would do: It would put nine species of deadly snakes, servant with more than 49 years of ond floor of a building ers. It’s another waste of taxpayer including boa constrictors, anacondas and pythons, on a service in public utilities in Monroe without a person buy- money. The County Commission has a list of banned “injurious species” under the Lacey Act. County, I have gained valuable insight ing a special pump. full plate without getting entrenched in The proposal to add the snakes to the list has been into what elements are conducive to The state had to matters over which it has no authority. under scrutiny for a long five years, predating the current having a utility board effectively serve step in, oust the elect- So now, because the executive administration in Washington. In 2006, the South Florida the community. ed board, bring in director resigned, there is a movement Water Management District petitioned the U.S. Fish and The primary element is strong lead- emergency funding building to once again seek an elected Wildlife Service, asking that Burmese pythons be classi- ership. Successful leadership in a pub- and temporarily place board for the FKAA. Don’t get me lic agency is achieved when there is BETHEL daily operations under wrong, I love elections and have been fied injurious. Eighteen months later, in 2008, Fish and confidence and balance between the the management of the South Florida successful in my four bids for Key Wildlife sought public comment on the proposal. board and executive team. Each side Water Management District. West City Commission, but I do not A year and a half after that, the U.S. Geological Survey must bring knowledge, positive energy With the return of an appointed believe it is in the best interest of the determined that constrictor snakes were a threat to the sta- and professionalism to the table board, water rates were reduced from water users to have the FKAA board be bility of natural ecosystems. In 2010, Fish and Wildlife because any breach in integrity or trust about $12 a thousand gallons to the elected. issued a proposed rule to label the nine species of snakes will negatively impact the success of current $5.47 a thousand gallons. Also, Our drinking water should not as injurious; and in March of this year, the White House the agency. many improvements have been made become a political prize. We have to Office of Management and Budget/Office of Information The Florida Keys Aqueduct to the system to ensure that an adequate trust the appointed board (as well as we and Regulatory Affairs received the final ruling. Authority provides an essential and supply of high-quality water is deliv- trust our elected boards) to make deci- This rule has been thoroughly vetted, scientifically life-sustaining product by the delivery ered to the Keys each day. sions regarding its executive team. and otherwise. It’s time to stop the trafficking in these of potable water to the Florida Keys The process for being a successful In recent years, residents of Monroe and it is a little known fact that the applicant for appointment to the FKAA County have witnessed a number of snakes. Many states, including Florida, are out in front FKAA is the only water utility in the board requires completing a detailed different boards and commissions have of the federal law, where they have made it illegal to state that falls under state oversight. and lengthy application. The applicants to make tough decisions regarding their breed, sell or possess these animals. The federal rule When the FKAA was created in the present recommendations from elected management teams and those decisions would stop movement into the United States and across 1930s, the legislators determined that officials. The qualified candidates have proven to be in the best interest of state lines. For instance, in 2003 Congress banned inter- because Monroe County did not have undergo extensive background checks, the community. A board or commission state sale of tigers, lions and other big cats. its own source of water, the utility reference checks, interviews and must have confidence in its manage- Adding the nine species of constrictor snakes to the needed to be treated as an agency of the intense review by the governor. The ment team and it is essential they be “injurious” list would go a long way in bolstering Florida’s state to assure that access to drinking outcome of this process results in the able to work together in a cohesive no-possession law, working hand-in-glove to crack down water from the mainland could not be FKAA having one of the most qualified approach to assure the agency best on this deadly scourge. In the fight to save the Everglades, blocked by special interests or govern- and professional boards in the county. serves the community. ments in other counties. Along with One has to wonder why the Monroe If you have a problem or just have the federal government should not throw good money after this, it was established that the FKAA County Commission would even dis- questions about what is really happen- bad. It’s time for the administration to prohibit trade in board would be appointed by the gov- cuss whether the FKAA board should ing at the FKAA, all of the board meet- snakes that have become a real-life horror story. ernor rather than elected. be appointed or elected when it has no ings are open to the public or you can — The Miami Herald Then in the 1960s, a local move- authority in this matter. For a county call any one of the members. I know ment was successful in having the commissioner to propose this matter be you will find each of the members to be FKAA legislation changed to become voted on in a referendum is irresponsi- very approachable, receptive to your an elected board. Within six years of ble since it would be a nonbinding vote inquiries and sincere in their responses. Wayne Markham ...... Publisher operating under an elected board, the and since the FKAA legislation, which Larry Kahn ...... Editor FKAA fell victim to gross mismanage- defines the board makeup, can be Harry Bethel served 16 years on the Melanie Elder ...... Marketing Director ment due to political maneuvering and changed only by the Legislature. Key West City Commission and spent Kathie Bryan ...... Financial Director was on the brink of bankruptcy. So who would pay for the cost of 49 years working at the Florida Keys Todd Swift ...... Production Manager Residents of Monroe County were holding a referendum, who would pay Aqueduct Authority and Keys Energy Carter Townshend ...... Circulation Manager placed under ‘“water hours,” which the legal fees associated with research- Services. He has served on several meant they had functioning water pres- ing and preparing the referendum ques- boards, among them the Key West PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY sure only three times a day for two tion, and who would pay for the public Bight Management District Board and Contents copyright 2011 Keynoter Publishing Co. hours each. Even during the water outreach to advertise and promote the the city’s General Employee Pension hours, there was not enough pressure to referendum question? Board of Trustees.

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 INSURANCE OUR SCHOOLS Citizens board chair Retired attorney files for school and long time executive practice law in Illinois, Peterson run director of the Boys of and Wisconsin, California and presses for rate hikes targets Dist 3 Girls Club of Key West. U.S. District Court. Dombroski, who also He said a recently now faces before they can erage in coast areas where incumbent’s seat lives on Big Pine, hasn’t unveiled initiative by Tells Cabinet raise rates every year. much of the state’s newest made anything official, but, School Board Chairman insurer needs He also blamed the leg- development occurs. Keynoter Staff in an interview with the John Dick and Key West islature for impediments on In Monroe County, Keynoter, said he was inter- Mayor Craig Cates to have more flexibility other changes that would Citizens Property Retired attorney and sub- ested in the seat and consid- the district give the city make Citizens less attrac- Insurance Corp. is the stitute teacher Mark ering a run. Glynn Archer School for use FLORIDA NEWS SERVICE tive to consumers and largest property insurer, Peterson of Big Pine Key on Peterson retired to the as a city hall contributed to reduce its exposure to pay covering 24,000 Keys Tuesday filed paperwork to Keys after spending 28 his decision to jump into Citizens Property claims in future events like property owners. run for a Monroe County years practicing real estate, politics. Insurance Corp. can make hurricanes or other natural Customers face a 12.5 School Board seat currently business and municipal law Peterson called that pro- some changes to reduce the disasters. percent rate hike for wind- held by two-term incumbent in the Chicago, Ill. area. posal “a financial blunder giant insurer’s exposure In a line of questioning storm coverage as their Duncan Mathewson. “Over the years there has that the students, parents but it is going to take leg- that likely raised the eye- policies renew. Mathewson, who could- been a number of legal and and taxpayers of Monroe islative action to make brows of builders, Gov. That’s because an exist- n’t be reached by press time, financial issues that have County can’t afford.” meaningful reductions to Rick Scott questioned why ing cap on increases, has not committed to seek- gone on with the School After retiring, Peterson the state-backed insurer. Citizens is even insuring imposed by the Legislature ing a third four-year term Board that I think they prob- earned his teaching certifi- Citizens now handles new homes. two years ago, is still hold- representing the Big Pine ably could have done a bet- cate from Florida Keys 1.5 million policies making Scott said that insuring ing back the dam. Key-Lower Keys area. ter job on,” he said. “That’s Community College and has it the largest windstorm new construction at below- Last year, Citizens filed Mathewson first won in kind of my area so I wanted “on and off,” substitute insurer in Florida. market rates is a disincen- a rate increase that would 2004 and was reelected in to run.” taught for the district at the Carlos Lacasa, chair- tive to depopulate the prop- have triggered hikes of as 2008. His term expires in Peterson received a bach- Academic Connections for man of Citizen’s governing erty insurer. much as 235 percent for 2012. elor’s degree in real estate Excellence alternative board, told Cabinet mem- Lacasa said the state’s commercial coverage and Also in the mix is Dan from San Diego State school and the recently bers Tuesday that legisla- construction industry is a 120 percent for residential Dombroski, a former candi- University and his law opened charter Key West tive action is required to huge jobs generator and policies. date for the Florida Keys degree from Western State Collegiate School. raise the cap that Citizens relies on Citizens for cov- Mosquito Control Board University; he’s licensed to Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, December 7, 2011 7A

Business Health insurance pool targets state’s small businesses member from Fernandina UnitedHealthcare —- have But some critics have long ees. Also, it would offer types Choices begins operating in Program aims Beach. “We’re building a indicated interest in taking questioned the program of health coverage that are July, however, it could face to fill void new marketplace.’’ part. because they fear it will lead not traditional insurance, questions because of the The Florida Health “We have big companies, to people buying inadequate such as allowing people to 2010 federal health overhaul. on coverage Choices board met Dec. 2 we have small companies, health coverage. buy certain amounts of visits That law —- which Florida and continued trying to we have companies all over Initially, Florida Health to doctors or clinics. and other states are challeng- By JIM SAUNDERS resolve issues needed to the state,’’ Bean said. Choices would be available Parts of the insurance ing in the U.S. Supreme THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA move forward. The latest: a industry have closely fol- Court —- requires each state dispute with a key contractor lowed the development of to have a health insurance Hatched in 2008 when about loading information ‘We have big [insurance] companies, Florida Health Choices, with “exchange,’’ which is a simi- Marco Rubio held power in into an online portal that will Florida Association of Health lar concept to Florida Health the state Capitol, the Florida serve as the program’s back- we have small companies, we have Plans President Michael Choices. Health Choices program bone. companies all over the state.’ Garner serving as chairman Florida Republican lead- expects to start offering Florida Health Choices of a “vendor steering com- ers, who adamantly oppose health-insurance plans to said earlier this year that it — Aaron Bean, chair mittee.’’ the federal health law cham- small businesses in July hoped to start offering cover- Florida Health Choices Board Also, insurance agents pioned by President Obama, 2012. age in 2011. But under the have worked to make sure have refused to create an Chairman Aaron Bean on latest timeline, employees of they don’t get left out when exchange. But it is unclear Friday acknowledged frustra- small businesses would be Lawmakers approved cre- to businesses with four to 50 people start buying coverage how Florida will comply tions with the pace of Florida able to start enrolling in ating Florida Health Choices employees and would offer through Florida Health with the exchange require- Health Choices, which sup- insurance plans in May and in 2008 when Rubio, now a coverage in the small-group Choices. ment if the Supreme Court porters have long touted as a June, with coverage taking U.S. senator and national insurance market. After busi- “We’re very anxious to upholds the 2010 law new type of “marketplace” effect in July. political figure, served as nesses sign up, their employ- see what the portal looks like Florida Health Choices for buying health coverage. Nevertheless, Bean point- state House speaker. The ees would be able to choose and how it works,’’ Tim officials are trying to distance But he also said officials ed to what he indicated are basic concept is to create an among different coverage Meenan, a lobbyist for the themselves from the federal want to make sure it is devel- encouraging signs. As an online market that will allow plans. National Association of requirement. oped correctly. example, 11 health plans —- people to shop for coverage In the future, Florida Insurance and Financial “We’re not an Obamacare “We’re building this from including major insurers such with more flexibility than in Health Choices would also Advisors-Florida, said during exchange,’’ said Bean, who absolute scratch,’’ said Bean, as Aetna, Blue Cross and the traditional insurance sys- be available to businesses the board meeting Friday. plans to run for a Northeast a former Republican House Blue Shield of Florida and tem. with fewer than four employ- Even if Florida Health Florida Senate seat in 2012.

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Florida Keys Electric Co-op powered up holiday light display at their Marathon station on Monday;Tavernier residents got to see the light fantastic starting Tuesday evening. The holiday displays will remain a nightly show through the holidays. Free at-home energy Bank; Shanti Cope, Island home the prize for communi- Décor, and Theresa Yong, ty contribution in the large audits offered Chub’s Subs and Wings. business category; Big Time CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Bait & Tackle won in the Organized Fishermen of Florida’s Bennett Orr presents $250 donation for Toyz for Keyz Kidz The Florida Keys Electric small business competition. to Monroe County Sheriff’s Detective Sgt. Linda Hartley Mixon and Capt. Chad Scibilia. Co-op is offering free at- Chamber names The Horizon Award went home energy audits and the award winners to Curly’s Coffee and to City of Marathon is encourag- Rob’s Car Wash. ing residents to sign up now. The Greater Marathon Former Marathon Mayor “Everyone knows that con- Chamber of Commerce Randy Mearns won the Best serving electricity can save announced winners in the Friend Award from the money,” the city says in its lat- 2011 Business Awards cate- Marathon Chamber directors. est Marathon Conservation gories: The top tourist attraction Matters newsletter. Keys Animal Hospital won prize went to Pigeon Key Energy audits pinpoint the customer service prize; Island Foundation; Take how and where energy is Centennial Bank won in the Stock in Children won recog- wasted and suggest methods beautification competition. nition in the Not-for-Profit for reducing power usage and Hawk’s Cay Resort took Humanitarian category. tackling energy waste. The city says its interest is “helping the City of MARATHON PLUMBING Marathon become a more sustainable community.” As part of that effort, the 305-304-3055 city partnered with Sea, Air, Land Technologies during the community’s recent birth- Experts in: day celebration, held at Marathon Community Park. Sewer Installation, Large & Small S.A.L.T. Services Inc. offered to conduct 100 free Backflow Preventer Certified energy audits for residents who signed up at the birthday Call Us, We Are The Best! event. Those are separate from the ones being offered ISLAND VILLA by the FKEC. GENERAL For more information, call FKEC at 858-8845 or visit: CONTRACTOR www.fkex.com/Green/ We can build ANYTHING... energy.cfm. COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL FREE ESTIMATE Chamber Tree AND CONSULTATION Lighting Dec. 7 John Esslinger 81681 Overseas Hwy. State Certified • General Contractor Islamorada, Florida The Key Largo Chamber www.islandvillageneralcontractor.com 305.664.8900 of Commerce is joining forces with the Murray E. Nelson Government and Cultural Center to host a free Community Appreciation and Tree Lighting Celebration 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7. Activities include arts and crafts, holiday treats, orna- ment making, tree decorating, eggnog drinking, carolers singing and bands playing holiday favorites. The awards presentation for the best decorated busi- ness will kick off at 7 p.m. For more information, call the chamber at 451-1414. The Chamber’s Light-Up Key Largo committee was led by chairman-elect Dawn DeBrule, Upper Keys Marine Construction. Other members who helped put the program together included: Cheryl Powers, Sea Tow Key Largo; Nola Acker, First State Bank; Peg Laron, Bay Harbor Lodge; Theresa Forant, First State 8A Wednesday, December 7, 2011 KeysNet.com Keynoter FAST FEET WILD BLUE The Keys chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Dolphins soccer team makes comeback plays Association meets at 11:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Against Archimedean Academy. See Story, 3B. aviation museum. See story, 4B

Sports & Outdoors ● Fishing Keys Life Community ● Lifestyle Florida Keys Keynoter WWW.KEYSNET.COM WEDNESDAY,DECEMBER 7, 2011 CLASSIFIEDS INSIDE 6B B SOCCER BASKETBALL Hurricanes play Marathon at 6 p.m. Wed. of transportation issues. Boys hold 3-4 On Dec. 2, the Canes record heading struggled in the second half in a 4-0 loss to Ransom into road trip Everglades. “We had five starters out By KEVIN WADLOW with injuries or other things,” Senior Staff Writer Bosque said. “When you play [email protected] a good team like Ransom, you can’t have that situation.” Coral Shores boys soccer Defenders Hunter Hurricanes try to even their O’Connor, Steven Chadwick, record and go one-up on a Jimmy Rhyne and T.J. local rival today at Marathon Fernandez did an effective High School. job of limiting the Ransom “It’s always a good game offense to a 1-0 lead at inter- when we play Marathon,” mission, Bosque said. Cane head coach Jorge “With so many starters Bosque said Monday. out, we were shifting players “A lot of times we don’t into different spots where know much about each other they weren’t used to play- except for what we see in the ing,” he said. “Ransom was paper, but the records really able to take advantage.” don’t matter much when the Relief goalie Robert game starts,” said Bosque, Lietaert played a solid half in the longest-serving prep soc- the net, Bosque said. cer coach in the Keys. “It’s a Coral Shores boys and local rivalry game.” girls teams play a home dou- The Hurricanes (3-4) and bleheader Friday against Photo by BERT BUDDE the Dolphins (5-2) square off Archbishop Carroll. It was a performance worthy of a standing ovation, and the 3-0 Conchs got one as they left the court. at 6 p.m. at the Middle Keys The boys take the field at field. George M. Barley Jr. The Hurricanes had to post- Stadium at approximately 7 pone a planned Monday road trip to Terra Academy because ● See Soccer, 2B Conchs get standing FISHING THE FLORIDA KEYS ovation from crowd seasons at the Bobby Anton Lopez - as well as 49-33. Back-to-back Menendez Gym. scoring and dishing off for Guieb opened the final victories in Gulliver, a private- impressive assists. period with six consecutive school power from Miami, The game was supposed points, and the Conchs hoop matchups arrived looking confident to be the first big test for the breezed from there. Other and with an array of coach- Conchs, but after taking a scorers included Lopez with By DICK WAGNER es that looked funereal in 12-10 lead late in the first 12, Wagner with 10 and Keynoter Contributor black suits and ties. (Key quarter, they never trailed. Guieb with 9. West coach Anton Lopez The 3-point-shot-minded On Saturday night, The buzz over the Key and his assistants were in Raiders fought back from a Charlotte came calling, West High boys basketball their usual athletic attire.) 12-point deficit to trail, 31- even bringing its cheerlead- team got louder over the On the court, the Conchs 25, at the half. ers. The crowd was smaller, weekend as the Conchs won were decidedly more athlet- But Key West opened the but the Conchs, with a pen- at home twice in impressive ic. Anthony Rice, Thomas third quarter with a put- chant for stealing the ball, style, defeating Gulliver Butler and Je’Quan Lopez back by Lopez and a spin- kept playing fast and big, Prep, 70-55, and Charlotte, dominated the offensive ning layup by Wagner, and led by Butler, who scored 79-67. boards, and cat-like guards before the period was over, all of his 16 points in the Friday night’s District Ryan Wagner and Tony the Conchs, with Rice (who second half. Rice scored 15, 16-4A victory over Gulliver Guieb harassed the Raiders had 16 points) and Butler Lopez had 13 and Guieb was witnessed by the - “They were magnificent at (who had 14) bullying in for and Wagner combined for biggest crowd in several attacking the ball,” said easy baskets, were ahead, five high-arcing 3-pointers. Peggy and Wayne Fox, from Ludington MI, proudly display their hogfish and kingfish caught with SeaSquared WRESTLING Charters. Sailfish run hitting Mismatch erupts in the stands Fight quickly on live ballyhoo quelled; Conchs Watch winds Captain’s humps. Column Give these lose to Pace and target venues some time By DICK WAGNER best spots to recover, Keynoter Contributor and the Three weeks of nearly fishing will At the instant Key West non-stop wind has really improve. High’s Angelo Guieb (all 93 shuffled the fishing deck and A real pounds of him) pinned his left a lot of anglers at the go-to right Monsignor Pace opponent to dock. now is end Saturday afternoon’s The good news is that Chris Johnson mackerel wrestling tournament at the fishing for sailfish is very fishing in the bay. It has Conchs’ gym, bedlam erupt- good when the wind blows been awesome. If you’re ed. A fight in the stands, north to northeast. They are looking to load your smoker fueled by foul language, biting well on live ballyhoo with Spanish mackerel, your spilled onto the mat, and as well as on kites with blue opportunity is right now. Guieb backtracked to get out runners and goggle eyes. And, if you’d like our recipe of the way. And, there are plenty of for smoked fish dip, drop us Moments later, Key West kingfish mixed in. an email at SeaSquared@ athletic director Ralph When the wind blows bellsouth.net. Henriquez tried to restrain Photo by BERT BUDDE east and southeast, it’s time In Marathon, the macker- one of the combatants, a huge Ninety-three pound Conch wrestler Angelo Guieb applies a hold to his Monsignor Pace to target dolphin. Even this el action is red-hot 8 to 10 Pace wrestler. “He threw me opponent in Saturday’s final match. late in the season, there are miles out in the grasses in 8 around like a rag doll, and I plenty of dolphin to be to 10 feet of water. Shrimp weigh 210 pounds,” at a Conch athletic event. ● There was the Conchs’ of hair. found while trolling weed or cut baits, such as blue Henriquez said later to three The most recent had 120-pound Jay Feathers, a ● There was Max Llama, lines at the reef edge. runners or pinfish, will do police officers. “I was afraid occurred at a girls basketball freshman from Oklahoma, third at the state meet last The reef has gotten pretty the trick. You will also have that if he had hit me he would game in November. pinning his opponent in an season and more muscular churned up with the steady success with small bucktails have killed me. This is way The skirmish sullied early match as his burly this year at 145 pounds, eas- winds of late. When condi- and spoons. too much for me.” more than five hours of spir- coaches and his teammates, ily recording a pin in the tions settle down, the snap- While you’re in the bay, Henriquez, in his mid- ited entangling of arms and who rose from their folding Conchs’ match with per and grouper bite should load up on good size, good 50s, was unhurt. The legs at the eight-team Key chairs, roared with delight. Archbishop McCarthy. “A be excellent. tasting mangrove snapper as wrestler calmed down and West Duals, which was won “It kinda feels unreal,” said regular duck-under, and then The same holds true for no arrests were made - but it by Pace and included the fol- Feathers, his feathery lashes the patches and channel ● See Fishing, 2B was the latest ugly incident lowing snapshots: blinking beneath a thick mop ● See Wrestling, 2B 2B Wednesday, December 7, 2011 KeysNet.com Keynoter

BASKETBALL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WASTEWATER RATES FLORIDA KEYS AQUEDUCT AUTHORITY Home opener is big win “The positive atmosphere in defenders pressured the Canes face the gym was very exciting Cane offense into turnovers Bay Point Wastewater District Gulliver squad for both players and specta- that resulted in fast-break Sugarloaf Fire Department tors.” layups. 17175 Overseas Highway on Thursday Alberto Anderson scored “We have to take this per- 18 points, Terrell Taylor net- sonal and get back to work,” Sugarloaf Key, Florida 33042 Keynoter Staff ted 17 and Alex Gomex Sanderson said. “We got DECEMBER 12, 2011 @ 2:00 p.m. scored 13. knocked down tonight but I After splitting their first Returning starter Aldon assure you, we are getting two home games at Coral Todd scored nine points, and back up and ready to move Key Haven Wastewater District Shores last week, the boys Hever Viguera hit for seven. on.” Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority basketball Hurricanes The situation changed Gulliver (1-2) fell to Key regroup with a Thursday trip rapidly Dec. 1 when the West High School on Dec. 2. 1100 Kennedy Drive to District 16-4A rival Canes could not keep pace “Our guys were tired Key West, Florida 33040 Gulliver Prep. with St. Brendan, defending after three games in four DECEMBER 12, 2011 @ 4:00 p.m. The Canes (2-3) easily district runners-up, in a 68- days last week,” Sanderson topped Princeton Christian, 45 loss. said. “By Thursday, we 73-17, in the Nov. 30 home Junior center Will Ismer should be ready to go up Layton Wastewater District opener as three Coral Shores scored 18 points on 7-of-10 there and do our best.” Layton City Hall players hit double figures. shooting for the Canes while Archbishop Curley visits Defensively, the Canes Todd was 5-of-6, including Coral Shores at 7 p.m. 68280 Overseas Highway shut out the 2A Panthers in two 3-pointers, for 13 Friday, after a 5:30 p.m. JV Layton, Florida 33050 the second quarter and limit- points. start. ed Princeton to just five “It was track meet out Coral Shores Lady DECEMBER 14, 2011 @ 2:00 p.m. points in the second half. there and [the Sabres] were Hurricanes (0-2) play “It was nice to open up at in better shape than us,” Gulliver Prep at home at 6 Conch Key / Duck Key / Hawks Cay Wastewater Districts home with a win,” head Sanderson said. p.m. today. coach Jay Sanderson said. St. Brendan’s quick Hawks Cay Resort 61 Hawks Cay Boulevard Duck Key, Florida 33050 Lady Eagles at 3-2-1 DECEMBER 14, 2011 @ 4:00 p.m. From Soccer, 1B at home Friday. well.” Rivera kept the pressure on The Eagles took a 3-2-1 The purpose of the Public Hearing is to present and discuss proposed revisions p.m., after a 5 p.m. girls start. the Lady Warriors with seven record into a Tuesday game to FKAA Rules and Regulations specific to Wastewater Rates, Fees and Charges. The Lady Canes carried a shots on goal. Alexandra against Marathon High Additional information is available upon request from FKAA, Elvira Sawyer, 3-2 record into Tuesday’s Montagne fired two shots at School (results pending). Executive Office Coordinator, 1100 Kennedy Drive, Key West, FL 33040, scheduled home game the Westwood net. The Keys teams are slated to against Carrollton (results “Lauren Montagne, meet against Dec. 12 in (305) 295-2203, [email protected]. pending at press time). Brittni Dudley and Amanda Marathon. Coach Arthur Paterson Ihrig lead our defense,”said Island Christian hosts said his squad will use lessons ICS coach Sheryl Yost, “but Somerset Academy at 4 p.m. learned in a 7-1 road loss to really, all the girls played Thursday. undefeated district leader Gulliver Prep (12-0) Dec. 1. “I really don’t mind that one a lot,” Paterson said. ‘Technique wins’ “We were trying a new for- mation and game plan.” From Wrestling, 1B sive on top,” assistant coach “Gulliver got about four Joe Biondoletti said of soft goals on us and that put I locked up a cradle,” he Mulkeen, “and Sterling’s us on the defensive,” he said. explained. Later, Llama probably our best wrestler.” “We got to see what Gulliver injured the shoulder he had Hill lost only to the Conchs’ has, so now we’ll see what operated on in July, and was St. Pierre Anilus. we can do against them.” withdrawn from the final ● And there was the final match. match between Key West Lady Eagles tie ● There was Llama’s and Pace, both entering it A solo goal from Island teammate, 170-pound with 4-0 records. The Christian striker Jazmine Harolds Krumholcs, a sturdy Spartans won, 9-5, overpow- Rivera was enough to give blond native of Latvia, pin- ering the Conchs, who got the Lady Eagles a 1-1 tie ning someone in a matter of four pins - from D.J. Laguna, against Westwood Christian seconds as his mother, Krumholcs, Andre Guieb Diana, looked on. “I’m (Angelo’s brother) and, of proud of him,” she said. “He course, Angelo. So how does Observer crossword puzzle teaches me how to be he win in the 106 class, giv- strong.” ing up so many pounds? “Melting Pot” - Solution in the Dec. 10 Keynoter ● There was Coral Shoes’ “Technique,” came the ACROSS 61 Writer O’Flaherty nickname 19 Public records 75 Salamander J.D. Mulkeen and Sterling answer above the din of the 1 Reality 62 “Lafayette, we ___ 123 Simile for America 21 Where the Exe flows 77 Platform for a VIP Hill both going 4-1 for the post-match fight. “Pulled his 5 White House pet here” 125 Man ___! 23 Rowers’ regatta 80 Iroquoian Hurricanes, who finished leg to his ear. That was it.” 9 Parasitic fly larvae 63 Hasten 126 My Name is ___: 25 L-P filler 82 King of comedy fifth. “He was real impres- 13 Title for Tweed 64 Weather word Saroyan 28 Sniggled 83 Arias 17 Iberus River, today 66 Ride 127 Actress Burstyn 30 Gilbert Islands capital 85 Order’s complement 18 Armadillo 68 IOOF member 128 Pend end 34 Moolah 86 MD’s gp. 20 “La Damoiselle ___”: 73 County near 129 Paper money 36 Digger’s tool 87 Ghastly Plenty of bonito Debussy cantana San Francisco 130 First, last or maiden 38 Chesterton’s view 88 Barcelona bravo 21 Librarian’s stamp 76 Slide 131 Young woman of Americans 91 “... basso in kind and From Fishing, 1B Knee Deep Charters out of 22 Roosevelt sobriquet 78 Climber’s challenge 132 Atmosphere: prefix 39 Nobelist Wiesel born to ___”: Cowper Geiger Key Marina in the 24 “What a glorious 79 Greek letter 40 Hit the tarmac 93 Same morning ___!”: Adams 81 Art study DOWN 42 Schussed 94 Poet-critic Selden well. Lower Keys, has been hav- 26 L’Eglise ___ Dame 82 ___ Wednesday 1 Fiddlehead source 43 Cash or cloth ending 99 River in the Ozarks ing success with fishing for 27 Samuel Johnson’s 84 Picasso’s birthplace 2 Give ___: help up 45 Harem room 101 Polish The week’s best yellowtail snapper, and view of Americans 87 Bridge pro 3 Support 46 Dated 103 “To ___ is to die”: Back in Marathon for the added an 11-pound black 29 Odor 89 Had been told 4 Toast from a for- 47 Come down in Anon. winter fishing season, Capt. grouper to the catch on one 31 Tribe of Israel 90 Leopold’s partner tune hunter buckets 105 Standard item Bob Brown, of Sundance outing. 32 In progress in crime 5 Wide’s partner 49 Florida frond 106 Esteem, to Britons Sportfishing out of the 7 33 “___ I used to be”: 92 Famous JFK remark, 6 Samoan capital 50 Exchange premium 108 Envelope abbr. Mile Marina, put his anglers Casting Contest Thos. Jones translated 7 Rossini’s “La Gazza 51 Lord Northcliffe’s 109 Patriot Allen Capt. Spider’s Casting for 35 Tahiti et Martinique 95 Krazy ______” view of Americans 110 Fauna’s partner on sailfish, kingfish and dol- 37 Prize name 96 Sheltered 8 Surfaces 53 Trompe l’ ___ 112 Actor Tom phin. Charity is taking a week off, 41 Ridiculing 97 Went for a dip 9 Prior to 56 Out of control 113 Reese or Street Jim, from Indianapolis, but will return December 15 44 Night noise 98 Show doubt 10 ___ Palme: Swedish 59 Very unlikely 115 Fed caught his first sailfish - one at the 7 Mile Marina/Salty’s 48 Lopez theme 100 Thatching palms statesman 63 With it 116 Symbol of sainthood of two released that day. Waterfront Grill at mile 49 Lassie offering 102 Together, to Verdi 11 Alla ___: in Turkish 65 Slender 117 Cut copy Doug Brown, from marker 47.5 bayside in 52 “Dandy”of the 104 Somewhat strange style 67 Edge 118 Decorator’s choice: Marblehead OH, caught a Marathon. The fun contest American Revolution 107 Ike’s London hq. 12 “...take arms against 69 Portugal’s Vasco ___ abbr. huge 31-pound kingfish runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and 54 Leprechaun’s sod 111 Abated a ___ troubles” 70 Dieter’s target 119 Trav. courses along with plenty of bonito will benefit Toyz for Keyz 55 Moslem VIP 114 Baritone Pasquale ___ 13 Choir voice 71 Iris root 121 Sphere lead-in and a large dolphin that was Kidz. Please bring a new, 57 Water traps 115 Fiorello La Guardia 14 Auricular 72 Knows ___ fold: 124 Officeholders 58 Sidestepped 120 Pineapple 15 Splinter group drops out cooked for dinner that unwrapped toy. 60 Sparks or Rorem 122 General Wayne’s 16 Madrid Mrs.: pl. 74 Notion evening. Having no idea what to Capt. Chris Johnson spe- expect on their first Florida cializes in offshore, gulf/bay, Keys fishing trip with us on bottom, wreck and reef fish- the SeaSquared, Wayne and ing with SeaSquared Peggy Fox, from Ludington Charters out of the 7 Mile MI, were delighted with their Marina in Marathon. You catch of four gorgeous hog- can reach him at fish, including a whopper at 305.743.5305, SeaSquared 18 inches, along with a 25- @bellsouth.net and www pound kingfish. .SeaSquared-Charters.com. Capt. Kevin Wilson, of solution Crossword the Dec.Solution to 3 puzzle. Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, December 7, 2011 3B

SOCCER SOCCER Rodamer scores two in win her versatility as a striker,” “She had some good foot Spalten. Spalten’s shot hit Defense steps coach Chris Bull said. skills and can hit the long the crossbar and Rodamer up to control Archimedean is new to ball so we had a tough time scored the rebound to make the district this year and for- figuring it out. All the balls it 1-0. pace of game feited a Nov. 21 matchup to were going through her,” Twelve minutes into the the Dolphins. They also Bull said. second half, the Dolphins By RYAN McCARTHY showed up at 45 minutes late But Marathon adjusted its were defending and [email protected] for Friday’s scheduled 4 defense and largely con- Rodamer dropped back in p.m. start. trolled the pace of play, Bull between Archimedean’s Marathon High School’s “They were stronger than said. defense and midfielders. She Savannah Rodamer scored everyone had anticipated, “Our team did well to fig- stole a ball and fired a shot the only goals in a 2-0 win but that’s why you go into ure out how the other team from 40 yards out that went Friday over district rival these things saying you have was trying to attack and we high and just under the Archimedean Academy. to be ready to play. They shut it down and controlled crossbar for a goal. The sophomore provided might have a reputation, but large portions of the game. The Dolphins were the spark the Dolphins need- they might come out and be We showed a lot of heart in scheduled to visit Island ed with its two best players strong,” Bull said. getting the result,” he said. Christian School Tuesday, and starting goalkeeper The Dolphins struggled Rodamer’s first goal but results were not avail- unavailable for the game. early to contain Archimedean’s came in the 29th minute able at press time. Marathon “It was a nice showcase for top player, Feven Bedard- after she crossed a ball into hosts Westminster Christian Photo courtesy KAREN McKEON Savannah because it showed Khalid. the 18-yard box to Brandi School Friday at 6 p.m. Marathon High School junior Ricky Ceja plays a ball during Friday’s 4-4 tie against district rival Archimedean Academy. BASKETBALL Ceja assisted on three of fellow junior Riley Durkin’s four goals in the game. Lapse in Conch defense delivers loss showed, and the Raiders went and 30-21 at the half. Justine Arteaga and Down to the wire New coach on to a 56-38 victory that The Conchs, though, Aaliyah Lucky each had 6 offers praise spoiled Tez Waters’ debut and often looked confused on points, Shelisa Page had 4, dropped the Conchs to 0-2. defense and allowed Mikayla Stansbury scored 3 on 4-4 draw game despite score Waters, who replaced Gulliver to score 11 layups, and Alexsa Rahming added 2. goal, but he had a great Randy Fabal, who stepped five in the second quarter. In Afterward, Waters was Dolphins stage game with some good By DICK WAGNER down earlier in the week, the final quarter, the Raiders proud of her players. comeback vs. saves,” coach Jim Murphy Keynoter Contributor came onto the court with a turned to the 3-point shot, “Gulliver’s a great team, said. burst of enthusiasm. with Camilla Wirshind, but we did great as a team,” Archimedean The Dolphins trailed 2-0 Inspired by its new coach, Animated, a white towel Jequar Westbrook and she said. “We kept our frus- at the break, but responded the Key West High girls bas- slung over her red shirt, she Breanna Pulito all hitting trations under control. This By RYAN McCARTHY with two goals less than five ketball team got off to an 11- spent the game encouraging from beyond the arc. program has been under a [email protected] minutes into the second half. 4 lead against district oppo- (and consoling) her players. Watson, who finished microscope” - an unpleasant Ricky Ceja assisted Durkin nent Gulliver Prep last Key West, led by senior with 17 points, scored only incident involving a fan and Marathon High School on both goals. Friday night at the Bobby Shaniya Watson, who scored two in the second half as her Fabal had marred the season junior Riley Durkin contin- Archimedean responded Menendez Gym. 13 of the team’s first 15 points, teammates, for the second opener - “and we’re here to ued his torrid goal-scoring minutes later with a shot But Gulliver’s talent - and stayed in the game early, trail- consecutive game, failed to show what Lady Conch bas- pace Friday, scoring all four from 12 yards out to beat speed - advantage soon ing 18-15 after the first quarter get her the ball. ketball is all about.” Dolphins goals en route to a Crespo and take a 3-2 lead. 4-4 draw with district rival The Dolphins tied the game SOCCER Archimedean Academy. when Ceja again assisted Just eight games into the Durkin on a through ball to season, Durkin has netted 16 make it 3-3. Soccer squads drop weekend games to rivals goals for the 5-2-1 Dolphins. Archimedean scored on a Marathon played poorly crossing ball just after the in the first half against an second half water break, but Girls lose two, Archimedean team it knew Marathon erased its third nothing about heading into deficit of the game with just boys drop to Friday’s matchup. The five minutes remaining. 1-4 at start school is new to the district Seventh-grader Oscar and forfeited a scheduled Delgado took a fast throw-in By DICK WAGNER Nov. 21 matchup. and found Durkin inside the Keynoter Contributor Archimedean played a 18-yard box. Durkin beat his Key West’s physical style and scored a defender, and hit a sliding It was a lost weekend for Justin Hamilton pair of early goals on goalie shot in from 10 yards out to the Key West High girls and (in white) slides Ramarlo Robertson. Last tie the game at 4-4. boys soccer teams, neither toward the ball year’s starter Raymond Marathon is scheduled to of which could score a goal. during Conchs’ Crespo, who did well to host Coral Shores High The girls team, in an keep the Dolphins in the School at 6 p.m. today, and important District 16-3A loss Saturday game, replaced him. Westminster Christian game, lost on Friday at to Archbishop “I lose one of my top School Friday at 4 p.m. Archbishop McCarthy, 2-0, McCarthy. defenders when I put him in then lost on Saturday after- noon at Centennial, 1-0. Photo by BERT BUDDE McCarthy scored on two SAILING long kicks, one from 35 Scott Paul. to say the least,” Paul said. also missing some players yards, and the Conchs got Even more disappointing “But that’s the reality of who were on a trip with the Green wins only three shots on goal. was the loss to Centennial. youth sports.” choir, had their chances but “We were coming off “We weren’t ready to play,” The boys team (4-4-1, 1- couldn’t get the ball into the games against teams we Paul said. 4) lost to McCarthy, 2-0, net. the triple crown dominated, teams that don’t The Conchs dropped to Saturday afternoon at the Both teams will play 5-5 overall and 3-3 in dis- Back Yard. The Conchs, Friday night at Pembroke with “heavy air and fairly flat have the speed and structure trict. “It was disheartening, depleted by injuries and Pines Charter. Key Largo hosts seas in Buttonwood Sound.” McCarthy does,” said coach Hobie Wave Put-in-Bay Yacht Club from western Lake Erie won BASKETBALL Nationals five of the top six positions. Key Largo sailors com- There has only been one peting included Dave White Missed shots doom Dolphin boys team triple winner of the Hobie and Leah White. Leah is a Wave Nationals since its two-time past National Face rival Making things worse 17 at the half. The Spartans rebounds, while freshman existence until last weekend. Champion in the class, and was the suspension of sen- pulled away for good in the Nelson Rojas had seven Patrick Green of Put-in-Bay, husband Dave has finished Curley team ior big man Dwayne Ellis third quarter. points, four rebounds and a Ohio, won by 32 points over second place several times. for violating team rules. “We just came out flat in blocked shot. Peter Culver the second place boat. This year’s winds proved on Friday “We didn’t have a big the third quarter and they had five points and five man presence. I was not dialed it up a notch on rebounds. The Upper Keys Sailing too much and Leah White By RYAN McCARTHY Club of Key Largo hosted the managed a seventh place upset with our effort, but we defense and caused some The Dolphins were Wave National overall. Dave White finished [email protected] missed a lot of shots and turnovers,” Freeman said. scheduled to visit Championships over the in fourth place overall. couldn’t get back to stop the “Once everything starts Archbishop Curley three-day weekend Dec. 1-3 - Barb Short of Key Largo, Marathon High School’s fast break,” coach Kevin clicking we’ll be a pretty Tuesday, but results were the sixteenth year for this owner of Founders Park youth and lack of size were Freeman said. “They got a good team, but it’s going to not available at press time. Keys race weekend. Watersports, finished second exposed Friday in a 67-31 lot of offensive rebounds take a while.” The team is slated to host Winds were reported at in the Women’s Division, and boys basketball loss to a and points from put backs.” Senior guard Trevelle district rival Florida 15-20 mph on Friday for the 17th overall. Keys sailor strong Miami Country Day The Dolphins trailed 19- Beckford led the team with Christian School Friday at event, then jumped up to 22 Inger Hansen won third place team. 6 after one quarter and 32- 15 points and three 7:30 p.m. mph on Saturday. Sunday for the Women. winds eased off a bit, but The Wave Nationals are were gusting to around 20 sponsored by Catamaran mph. Sailor Magazine. For more, Sailors reported the condi- visit www.catsailor.com. tions were ideal for speed,

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MIDDLE KEYS Lawyers to sing for charity ● Tom “The Sham” Rap, blues, rock Wright and the Pharaohs fea- on the schedule turing Dave Kirwan and John All proceeds go Campbell. to the Salvation for fundraiser ● The Blues Brothers comprising Richard Warner Army’s charitable Keynoter Staff and Frank Greenman. projects in ● Wee Willie Heffernan and You can say whatever you his Screaming Harmonica. Marathon. want about lawyers, but at ● Bernadette Restivo and least in the Keys, some of the Starlight Singers (Lesley them have a sense of humor. Rhyne, Michelle Klinger and At least that’s the thinking Courtney Wright). Doors open at 6 p.m. and with the Salvation Army ● “Fast” Eddy Scales with the show starts at 7. Tickets Classic Rock Jam and Dance, classic rock. are $10. Food and drinks will a Dec. 13 fundraiser at Key ● Larry Erskine, the Justin be available for purchase, Colony Beach City Hall that Hayward of Big Pine. with all proceeds going to the Photo by ALI ADAMS, MARATHON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT features Keys attorneys get- All of the music will be Salvation Army’s charitable ting up on stage trying their from the 1960s, ‘70s and 80s. projects in Marathon. Children enjoyed making holiday arts and crafts Saturday, Dec. 3, in Marathon’s best at singing. They are: There are just two rules: No Seating is limited so reser- Community Park. A wide variety of winter crafts were available for children to make ● Rapper Heavy Hal “Big lawyer jokes, and no throwing vations are recommended. and enjoy over the holiday season. More arts and crafts programs are planned by the Poppa” Schuhmacher. anything at the performers. Call 731-3113. city’s recreation department staff in 2012.

LIVING BRIEFS Spiraling whitefly three bird species of concern Church on Key Deer in the Florida Keys — the Boulevard on Big Pine. workshops set white crowned pigeon, red- Ernie Hudson, from Sea dish egrets and great white Cloud Orchids of Orlando, Kim Gabel, environmental herons. The session is free will hold a question-and- horticulture agent for Monroe open to the public. answer session about grow- County Extension Services, ing orchids and will have a will conduct three free work- wide selection of plants shops on how to manage the Forgotten Felines available for purchase. Rugose Spiraling Whitefly in has adoption day The session starts at 7 the landscape. p.m. To find out more, call The workshop schedule: Forgotten Felines of Peggy at 744-0241. ● Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2-3 White crowned pigeon. Marathon has planned a p.m., Upper Keys Garden Christmas cat adoption day Club, Francis Tracy Garden Easter Seals issues Avian institute for Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 Experimental Aircraft Association members’ planes at Center, mile marker 94, bay- p.m. at the Purr-fect Thrift its 22nd ornament side, Tavernier. founder to visit Store, across U.S. 1 from the Florida Keys Marathon Airport. ● Monday, Dec. 12, 3-4 Marathon Community Park Easter Seals/Florida Keys Roosevelt Blvd, Suite F in Experimental Aircraft p.m., Marathon Government Ken Meyer, founder and at mile marker 49 bayside. has issued its 22nd annual Key West; and all First State Center, 2798 Overseas director of the Avian Research There will be free hot dogs, holiday ornament, a piece of Bank of the Florida Keys group meets Hwy., second-floor EOC and Conservation Institute in chips, homemade goodies art called “Holiday Eyebrow locations from Key West to meeting room, Marathon. Gainesville, speaks to Florida and gifts. House.” Key Largo. Easter Seals will The Keys chapter of the ● Monday, Dec. 19, 9-10 Keys Audubon members when Produced by the also ship gift ornaments. Experimental Aircraft a.m., Gato Building, 1100 they gather at 6:30 p.m. Dec. Orlando orchid Charleston Mint, the orna- Proceeds stay in Monroe Association meets at 11:30 Simonton St., first floor con- 14 at the Key West Garden ment is 24-karat gold over County and help provide a.m. Dec. 10 at the aviation ference room, Key West. Club, at the West Martello expert to speak brass. Only 375 are for sale; funding for services for chil- museum, which is located at For more information, go Museum on Atlantic cost is $23 plus 7.5 percent dren and adults with disabil- the east end of Florida Keys online to http://monroe Boulevard. The Big Pine Botanical sales tax. ities and other special needs. Marathon Airport. Burgers .ifas.ufl.edu or call Gabel at Meyer will discuss the Society meets at 7:30 p.m. They’re available at To find out more, call 294- and sandwiches will be 305-292-4501. conservation ecology of Dec. 15 at Lord of the Seas Easter Seals, 3718 N. 1089. served.

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VOICES FOR KEYS KIDS LIVING BRIEFS Angler Geotis U.S. 1 from Florida Keys Marathon Airport. to sign books Crane Point Hammock at Keys ‘staycation’ mile marker 50 bayside is is being raffled hosting C.J. Geotis from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 10 to sign The Florida Keys Healthy copies of his book “Florida Start Coalition, a nonprofit Keys Fish Stories.” that works to get newborns It’s a compilation of off to a good start working columns he wrote for local with families before, during newspapers the past few and after pregnancy, is raf- years. The coffee-table book fling a “staycation” package includes numerous photos of with all kinds of great things Keys fishing experiences. to do in the Keys. Cost of the book is $12.95. Tickets are $20 and will be drawn at the coalition’s Sunset paddle Dec. 13 annual meeting in Key Largo; you don’t need benefits FAVOR to be there to win. To get tickets, call 293-8424. The Friends and Among the staycation Volunteers of Refuges, a items in the package: Two- support group for the Keys’ night stays at the Ocean Reef national wildlife refuges, Club in North Key Largo, benefits from a Dec. 10 sun- Islamorada Hampton Inn and set kayak paddle through the the Eden House in Key West; The annual Guardian ad Litem appreciation dinner Nov. 18 at Hawks Cay Resort on Duck Key, which was sponsored Great White Heron National an Ocean Divers dive charter by Voices for Florida Keys Children, brought numerous supporters out for the evening. They include (from left) Wildlife Refuge in the for two; a night on Little Guardian ad Litem Director Alexsa Leto,and Kenneth and Kathy Lasseter.The nonprofit Voices helps the Guardian ad Lower Keys. Palm Island; a half day fish- Cost is $25, with pro- Litem program,which represents abused,abandoned and neglected children involved in the Keys court system,with ing with Jim Lozar; and gift ceeds going to outreach, edu- health, educational and social needs. certificates to numerous cation and volunteer projects businesses and restaurants. on behalf of the four refuges. It’s the perfect way to ISLAMORADA explore and enjoy nature Marathon Theatre while directly benefiting it. members meet The trip will depart from Wacky Sports Challenge the Old Wooden Bridge Marathon Community Fishing Camp near the No Theatre holds its quarterly Name Key Bridge at 4 p.m. general membership meeting Bring a flashlight. To reserve at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, coming in January a spot, call 872-7474. at the theater. Loretta Geotis, theater go to the National Kidney members. Trophies will be To register your team or Marathon church manager, said the gathering Raft lagoon, Foundation. The event is awarded to the top three for information about the gives anyone interested a kayak course co-sponsored by Coconut teams. The entry fee is challenge or the day’s activ- presents ‘Christmas’ chance to find out more about Cove. $100. ities, contact Fran Glick, “getting involved in creative on schedule The highlight of the day “You don’t need a team 305-434-1601 or e-mail: Kirk of the Keys activities throughout the year, will be the sports challenge, to come out to the chal- [email protected]. Presbyterian Church in have fun, and become a part Mariners Hospital in which teams compete in lenge,” said Fran Glick, the Mariners Hospital is part Marathon has a free “Listen of the theatre family.” employees will host the four events. Teams will day’s organizer. “We’ll of Baptist Health South to Christmas” performance For more information, call Wacky Sports Challenge navigate a unique kayak have live entertainment, Florida, the largest faith- at 9 a.m. Dec. 11. 305-743-04080 or visit: www (it’s a Keys thing) Sunday, course, paddle across the food and drinks; plus, based, not-for-profit health- The fun enactment of the .marathontheater.org. Jan. 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 raft lagoon, try to avoid the there’s a beach and a pool care organization in the Christmas story will be pre- p.m., at Coconut Cove water balloon burst and par- on the property. We’ve region. sented by youth members of Resort & Marina, ticipate in a matchless cap- planned the day so that For more information, the church and will include Upper Keys Islamorada. ture the flag event. Each everyone who comes will call 434-1020 or visit: audience participation. An gardeners meet Proceeds from the event team will have four or five have a great time.” BaptistHealth.net encore performance will be held on Dec. 14 at 6 p.m., The Upper Keys Garden WILDLIFE REFUGE where the children will be Club’s annual holiday pot joined by the church’s luck luncheon will be held at Chancel Choir to present 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, Christmas carols. Refresh- at the Francis Tracy Garden Lone Ranger retires from Refuge post ments will follow. Club, milemarker 94. There The church is at 8877 with restora- attended Steve’s retirement Klett also facilitated will be a silent auction and a Overseas Highway, across Crocodile Lake tion and dinner at CafÈ Largo in Key numerous education and out- short live auction. manager lauded preservation Largo. reach programs at the refuge projects. Volunteers said they will during his time as manager. at ceremony In recog- miss Klett’s presence and Prior to his post at MILITARY BRIEFS nition of his encouragement since “he Crocodile Lake, Klett served Steve Klett retired as service, col- made volunteers a dynamic more than 20 years as a Fish Key West grad fitness, and basic warfare manager of Crocodile Lake leagues part of the refuge manage- and Wildlife officer. principles and skills. National Wildlife Refuge dedicated a ment program.” His position will be filled KLETT completes training Airmen who complete last week. U.S. Fish and Blue Heron During his 10 years with by a temporary manager for basic training earn four cred- Wildlife officers and local sculpture and a butterfly the refuge, Klett supervised the remainder of 2011. Air Force Airman Easton its toward an associate in volunteers honored Klett’s sculpture (both made of the building of nests for Key Volunteer activities will L. Shew, a 2007 graduate applied science degree service with a dedication recycled materials by artist Largo woodrats; a garden continue in 2012, the park from Key West High, com- through the Community ceremony at Crocodile Lake. Lee Mielke. planted for the endangered staff added. pleted basic training at College of the Air Force. Known as the Lone Organizers note the but- Schaus Butterfly; the restora- Two woodrat, nest-build- Lackland Air Force Base in Shew is the daughter of Ranger, Klett served more terfly garden at the refuge tion of acres of wildlife habi- ing workdays are scheduled San Antonio, Texas. Marsha Fletcher of Tortuga than 20 years as a Fish and has grown into a serene set- tat, monitoring and reintroduc- for Jan. 7 and Jan. 21. Shew graduated after an Lane, Big Pine Key and Kyle Wildlife officer before coming ting for a small collection of tion of endangered species, Anyone interested in vol- eight-week program that Shew of Princeton Drive SE, to Crocodile Lake, where he artwork by Mielke and other and construction of peat unteering should contact included training in military Albuquerque, N.M. helped build a corps of volun- South Florida artists. mounds for egg laying nests Mary Baker, volunteer coor- discipline and studies, Air He is a 2007 graduate of teers that are actively engaged More than 40 people used by American crocodiles. dinator at [email protected] Force core values, physical Key West High School.

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A A A A A A ∞∞A A A A Pursuant to the FINAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN SUMMARY JUDGMENT MONROE COUNTY, / On the island of Key West, pursuant to an Order to entered in a case in said Court, FLORIDA Ad 5451200 known on William A. Reschedule Foreclosure Sale

A A the style of which is: CIVIL DIVISION Whitehead’s map of said dated November 16, 2011, CASE NO. 2009-CA-1843-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Island delineated in February entered in Civil Case No. FLORIDA BAY CLUB SALE BY CLERK OF THE A.D. 1829, as part of Tract CAK082029 of the Circuit Court Ad/ 5124500 CONDOMINIUM BANKUNITED CIRCUIT COURT Eighteen (18), and now better of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit ASSOCIATION, INC, Plaintiff, known and described as Lot in and for Monroe County, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Plaintiff Notice is hereby given that the Five (5) in Square One (1) of Florida, wherein the Clerk of THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL vs. undersigned, DANNY L. said Tract Eighteen (18) the Circuit Court will sell to the CIRCUIT VS. KOLHAGE, Clerk of the Circuit according to Diagram of the highest bidder for cash on 20 IN AND FOR MONROE DONNA P. BARNETT; Court of Monroe County, Land Purchased by George day of December, 2011, at COUNTY, FLORIDA LAUREANO P PEQUENO; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF Florida, will, on the 28 day of W. Nichols, Esq., from Mrs. 11:00 a.m. at the front door of PROBATE DIVISION RITA MARIA PEQUENO; DONNA P BARNETT; December, 2011 at 11:00 Von Pfister, part Tract 18, the Monroe County UNKNOWN TENANT NATIONAL CITY BANK; o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead recorded in Plat Book 1, Page Courthouse, Lester Building, CASE NO. 2011-CP-190K Defendant PACKER STREET Street, Monroe County, in the 42, Monroe County, Florida, 530 Whitehead Street, Key CONDOMINIUM City of Key West, Florida, offer Public Records: West, Florida 33040, relative to In re: And the Docket Number of ASSOCIATION, INC; for sale and sell at public outcry COMMENCING at the corner the following described Estate of which is Number UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN to the highest and best bidder of White and Seminary property as set forth in the Final JEROLD E. TIMPSON, a/k/a 11-CA-000120-P POSSESSION OF THE for CASH the following Streets, and running thence Judgment, to wit: JEROLD EDWARD WITNESS my hand and the SUBJECT PROPERTY; described properties situated in along Seminary Street in a TIMPSON, Official Seal of Said Court, this Defendants. Monroe County, Florida, to wit: Southwesterly direction UNIT 49, BLOCK 9, KEY a/k/a JEROLD TIMPSON, 17th day of November 2011 / ninety (90) feet; thence at WEST ESTATE, MORE Deceased. NOTICE OF Unit 411, MARINER’S CLUB, right angles in a PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED Danny L. Kolhage FORECLOSURE SALE as shown on the site plan Southeasterly direction AS FOLLOWS: A PARCEL OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS Clerk of the Circuit Court attached as Exhibit ‘‘B’’ to the forty-six (46) feet and three LAND IN BLOCK 9, Monroe County, Florida NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Declaration of Covenants, (3) inches; thence at right ACCORDING TO THE KEY The administration of the estate pursuant to a Final Judgment of Conditions and Restrictions for angles in a Northeasterly WEST FOUNDATION CO’S of JEROLD E. TIMPSON, a/k/a By: M. Arguez Foreclosure dated November Mariner’s Club, recorded in direction Ninety (90) feet; PLAT NO. 1, AS RECORDED JEROLD EDWARD TIMPSON, Deputy Clerk 17, 2011, and entered in Case Official Record Book 1659, thence at right angles in a IN PLAT BOOK 1 PAGE 155 a/k/a JEROLD TIMPSON, No. 2009-CA-1843-K, of the Page 1981, more particularly Northwesterly direction OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS deceased, whose date of death Florida Statute 45.031: Any Circuit Court of the 16th described as Lot 11, Block 4, along White Street forty-six OF MONROE COUNTY, was August 13, 2011, and person claiming an interest in Judicial Circuit in and for KEY LARGO NORTH, (46) feet and three (3) inches FLORIDA, SAID PARCEL whose social security number the surplus from the sale, if any, MONROE County, Florida. according to the Plat thereof, to the point of beginning. BEING DESCRIBED AS is xxx-xx-5381, is pending in other than the property owner BANKUNITED is Plaintiff and recorded in Plat Book 7, Page FOLLOWS: the Circuit Court for Monroe as of the date of the Lis DONNA P. BARNETT; 22, of the Public Records of ALSO KNOWN AS: on the County, Florida, Probate Pendens must file a claim UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF Monroe County, Florida, as Island of Key West, known COMMENCE AT THE Division, the address of which within 60 days after the sale. DONNA P BARNETT; modified by the Notice of on William A. Whitehead’s NORTHWEST CORNER OF is 500 Whitehead Street, Key UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN Withdrawl of Certificate of map of said Island delineated LOT 12 OF THE SAID BLOCK West, Florida 33040. The Publish November 30, POSSESSION OF THE Ownership and Dedication. in February A.D. 1829, as part 9 AND RUN THENCE EAST names and addresses of the December 7, 2011 SUBJECT PROPERTY; of Tract Eighteen (18), and AND PARALLEL WITH THE a/k/a 97501 Overseas personal representative and Florida Keys Keynoter NATIONAL CITY BANK; / now better and described as SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE the personal representative’s PACKER STREET Highway, Unit 411, Key Lot Five (5) in Square One (1) SAID BLOCK 9 FOR A attorney are set forth below. CONDOMINIUM Largo, FL 33037 of Said Tract Eighteen (18) DISTANCE OF 375.00 FEET; ASSOCIATION, INC; are according to Geo. W. Nichols THENCE SOUTH AND All creditors of the decedent Ad/ 5239500 defendants. I will sell to the Pursuant to the Final Judgment subdivision of a part of Tract PARALLEL WITH EAST and other persons having highest and best bidder for of Foreclosure entered in a Eighteen (18), recorded in BOUNDARY OF THE SAID claims or demands against the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF cash at THE FRONT DOOR case pending in said Court, the Plat Book 1, Page 42, Monroe BLOCK 9 FOR A DISTANCE decedent’s estate on whom a THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL OF THE MONROE COUNTY style of which is: County, Florida, Public OF 65 FEET TO THE POINT copy of this notice is required to CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR COURTHOUSE, LESTER Records: COMMENCING at OF BEGINNING; THENCE be served must file their claims MONROE COUNTY, BUILDING, at 500 MARINER’S CLUB the corner of White and CONTINUE SOUTH AND with this court WITHIN THE FLORIDA WHITEHEAD STREET, KEY HOMEOWNERS Seminary Streets and PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER WEST IN MONROE COUNTY, ASSOCIATION, INC., running thence along BOUNDARY OF THE SAID THE TIME OF THE FIRST PROBATE DIVISION FLORIDA, at 11:00 a.m., on the a Florida non-profit corporation, Seminary Street in a BLOCK 9 FOR A DISTANCE PUBLICATION OF THIS File No. 2009-CP-257-K 13 day of December, 2011, the Southwesterly direction OF 55 FEET TO THE SOUTH NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER following described property as Plaintiff, Ninety (90) feet; thence at BOUNDARY OF THE SAID THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A IN RE: ESTATE OF set forth in said Final right angles in a BLOCK 9; THENCE WEST COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON GLORIA C. PARDAL, Judgment, to wit: vs. Southeasterly direction ALONG THE SOUTH THEM. Deceased. Forty-six (46) feet and three BOUNDARY OF THE SAID UNIT 3, OF THE PACKER CRISTAL COLEMAN, (3) inches; thence at right BLOCK 9 FOR A DISTANCE All other creditors of the NOTICE OF ACTION STREET CONDOMINIUM, A CITIBANK, N.A., AS angles in a Northeasterly OF 37.50 FEET; THENCE decedent and other persons (Formal Notice By CONDOMINIUM TRUSTEE FOR THE direction Ninety (90) feet; NORTH AND PARALLEL having claims or demands Publication) ACCORDING TO THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF thence at right angles in a WITH THE EAST BOUNDARY against decedent’s estate must TO: Marcia Anderson and DECLARATION OF BEAR STEARNS ARM Northwesterly direction OF THE SAID BLOCK 9 FOR A file their claims with this court All unknown heirs, CONDOMINIUM RECORDED TRUST, MORTGAGE along White Street Forty-six DISTANCE OF 55 FEET; WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER beneficiaries, creditors, ON JUNE 30, 2004 IN PASS-THROUGH (46) feet and three (3) inches THENCE EAST AND THE DATE OF THE FIRST devisees, or all others who may OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK CERTIFICATES, SERIES to the point of beginning. PARALLEL WITH THE PUBLICATION OF THIS have an interest in the above 2020, PAGE 847, OF THE 2006-4, and JOHN DOE AS SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE NOTICE. estate: PUBLIC RECORDS OF UNKNOWN TENANT IN Commonly known as: 1304 SAID BLOCK 9 FOR A MONROE COUNTY, POSSESSION, White Street, Key West, DISTANCE OF 37.50 FEET ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH Florida 33040 BACK TO THE POINT OF WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS Petition to Determine ALL APPURTENANCES Defendant. BEGINNING SET FORTH IN SECTION Homestead Status of Real THRETO INCLUDING AN ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA Property, Revoke/Cancel UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN And the Docket Number of INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS Any person claiming an interest PROBATE CODE WILL BE Warranty Deed and Quiet Title THE COMMON ELEMENTS which is No.: 11-CA-710-P FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, in the surplus from the sale, if FOREVER BARRED. regarding the following OF SAID CONDOMINIUM AS OTHER THAN THE any, other than the property described real property: SET FORTH IN THE WITNESS my hand and the PROPERTY OWNER AS OF owner as of the date of the Lis NOTWITHSTANDING THE DECLARATION. Official Seal of Said Court, this THE DATE OF THE LIS Pendens must file a claim TIME PERIODS SET FORTH Lot 4 of Cutthroat Harbor 15 day of November, 2011. PENDENS MUST FILE A within 60 days after the sale. ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED Estates, a subdivision of A person claiming an interest in CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE Government Lot 7, Section 28, the surplus from the sale, if any, Danny L. Kolhage AFTER THE SALE. If you are a person with a AFTER THE DECEDENT’S Township 66S., Range 28 other than the property owner Clerk of the Circuit Court disability who needs any DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. East, Plat of which is recorded as of the date of the lis pendens Monroe County, Florida ORDERED at Key West, accommodation in order to in Plat Book 4, at Page 165 in must file a claim with 60 days Monroe County, Florida, this 17 participate in this The date of the first publication the office of the Clerk of the after the sale. By: M. Arguez day of November, 2011. proceeding, you are entitled, of this notice is November 30, Circuit Court in and for Monroe Deputy Clerk at no cost to you, to the 2011. County, Florida Dated this 17th day of DANNY L. KOLHAGE provision of certain November, 2011. Florida Statute 45.031: Any As Clerk of the Circuit Court assistance. Please contact: Personal Representative: has been filed in the person claiming an interest in Eugenia H. Timpson above-captioned estate and DANNY L. KOLHAGE the surplus from the sale, if any, By: Shonta McLeod Cheryl Alfonso 302 Fleming 30349 Prince Road you are required to serve a As Clerk of said Court other than the property owner Deputy Clerk Street Key West, FL 33040 Big Pine Key, FL 33043 copy of your written response as of the date of the Lis Phone: (305) 292-3423 to it, if any, on Bonnie J. Helms, By Shonta McLeod Pendens must file a claim Published in: Keynoter Attorney for Personal petitioner’s attorney, whose As Deputy Clerk within sixty (60) days after the On Dates: Nov 30, 2011 & Dec at least 7 days before your Representative: address is 3845 Seaside Drive, sale. 7, 2011 scheduled court CONELY & CONELY, P.A. /103, Key West, FL 33040, on If you are a person with appearance, or immediately P.O. Drawer 1367 or before December 23, 2011, disability who needs any Publish December 7, 14, 2011 SAPURSTEIN & BLOCH P.A. upon receiving this Okeechobee, Florida 34973 and to file the original with the accommodation in order to Florida Keys Keynoter Attorney for Plaintiff notification if the time before By Tom W. Conely, III clerk of this court either before participate in a court 9700 South Dixie Highway the scheduled appearance is Florida Bar No. 096482 service on petitioner’s attorney proceeding or event, you are Suite 1000 less than 7 days; if you are Telephone: (863) 763-3825 or immediately thereafter; entitled, at no cost to you, to the / Miami, FL 33156 hearing or voice impaired, otherwise, a default will be provision of certain assistance. Ad 5241100 Telephone: (305) 670-9500 call 711. Publish November 30, entered against you for the Please contact Cheryl Alfonso, December 7, 2011 relief demanded in the petition, 302 Fleming Street, Key West, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF In accordance with the DATED AT KEY WEST, Florida Keys Keynoter without further notice. FL 33040, (305) 292-3423, at THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT American with Disabilities Act, FLORIDA THIS 18 DAY OF least 7 days before your IN AND FOR MONROE, persons needing a special NOVEMBER, 2011. Dated November 18, 2011 scheduled court appearance, FLORIDA accommodation to participate or immediately upon receiving should contact ADA Shonta McLeod / Ad 5350500 Lisa M. Pierce this notification if the time GENERAL JURISDICTION coordinator no later than Seven Deputy Clerk before the scheduled DIVISION (7) days prior to the proceeding DANNY L. KOLHAGE NOTICE OF SALE Danny L. Kolhage appearance is less than 7 days; at (813) 272-7040 or VIA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT Monroe County Clerk of Circuit if you are hearing or voice CASE NO: 2008-CA-1864-K Florida Relay Service at COURT B & B RECYCLING gives Court impaired call 711. 1-800-944-8771. MONROE COUNTY, notice of foreclosure of lien and MARINE BANK, f/k/a MARINE FLORIDA intent to sell this vehicle on Publish November 23, 30, Submitted by: BANK OF THE FLORIDA Publish November 30, January 3, 2012 at 11:00 am December 7, 14, 2011 Kahane & Associates, P.A. KEYS, December 7, 2011 Publish December 7, 14, 2011 at: 75 INDUSTRIAL RD. Florida Keys Keynoter 8201 Peters Road, Florida Keys Keynoter Florida Keys Keynoter BIG PINE KEY, FL 33043; Ste.3000 Plaintiff, pursuant to subsection 713.78 Plantation, FL 33324 of the Florida Statues. vs. / Telephone: (954) 382-3486 / / B & B RECYCLING reserves Ad 5475700 Telefacsimile: (954) 382-5380 Ad 5456300 Ad 5496800 the right to accept or reject any KEY WEST INVESTMENT and/or all bids. Notice of Public Auction Publish November 30, GROUP, LLC, a Florida limited IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Pursuant to Ch 713.585(6) F.S. December 7, 2011 liability company, RAYMOND THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL 2000 Plym 4DR United American Lien & Florida Keys Keynoter VAZQUEZ, CAROLINE CIRCUIT IN AND FOR CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VIN/ 1P3ES46CXYD636969 Recovery as agent with power VAZQUEZ, ALLEN E. PEREZ, MONROE COUNTY, MONROE COUNTY, of attorney will sell the following ANN MARIE PEREZ, TENANT FLORIDA FLORIDA. Publish December 7, 2011 vehicles(s) to the highest NO. 1, TENANT NO. 2, and Florida Keys Keynoter bidder subject to any liens; net Ad/ 5491500 TENANT NO. 3, CASE NO.: CAK082029 CASE No. CAP09261 proceeds deposited with the clerk of court; owner/lienholder Telecommunication Facility Defendants. SEC.: THE BANK OF NEW YORK has right to hearing and post MELLON FKA THE BANK OF Ad/ 5204900 bond; owner may redeem Sprint Nextel Corporation NOTICE OF SALE THE BANK OF NEW YORK NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE vehicle for cash sum of lien; all proposes to collocate on an PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 MELLON FKA THE BANK OF FOR THE BENEFIT OF NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE auctions held in reserve. existing 500-foot tall guyed NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE CWMBS, INC., CHL SALE BY CLERK OF THE tower located at 26351 Old NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN FOR THE MORTGAGE PASS- CIRCUIT COURT Inspect 1 week prior – lienor State Road 4A in Ramrod Key, pursuant to the Final Judgment CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THROUGH TRUST 2007-19 facility, cash or cashier check; Monroe County, Florida. entered in this case now CWALT 2004-06CB, MORTGAGE Notice is hereby given that the 15% buyer prem; any person Wireless telecommunications pending in said Court, the style PASS-THROUGH undersigned, DANNY L. interested ph (954) 563-1999 antennas will be placed on the of which is indicated above. Plaintiff, CERTIFICATES, SERIES KOLHAGE, Clerk of the Circuit tower and related electronic 2007-19, Court of Monroe County, Sale date December 30, 2011 cabinets will be placed next to I will sell to the highest and best v. Florida, will, on the 21st day of – 10:00 am 3411 NW 9th Ave, it. In accordance with bidder for cash in the Monroe PLAINTIFF, December 2011 at 11:00AM on /707, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309 regulations implementing County Courthouse, 500 CAROL CROITORU; RIVKA THE FRONT STEPS OF THE Section 106 of the National Whitehead Street, Key West, CROITORU ; ANY AND ALL VS. MONROE COUNTY 24612 1979 MG vin/: Historic Preservation Act, Florida, at 11 a.m. on the 13 UNKNOWN PARTIES COURTHOUSE, 500 GAN6UL212028G lienor: Zip Sprint Nextel hereby solicits day of December, 2011, the CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, MICHAEL BURKE, ET AL. WHITEHEAD STREET in the Automotive of Key West, 5630 public comment concerning its following described property as UNDER, AND AGAINST THE City of KEY WEST Florida, Maloney Ave., Stock Island, FL proposal. In order for your set forth in said Order or Final HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S). offer for sale and sell at public 305-292-6915 lien amt comments to receive full and Judgment, to-wit: DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE outcry to the highest and best $3017.14 timely consideration they NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD NOTICE OF bidder for CASH the following should be received at the Lot 5 of Block 19, of KEY OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID FORECLOSURE SALE described property situated in Licensed & bonded address below within 30 days WEST REALTY COMPANY UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY Monroe County, Florida, to wit: auctioneers flab422 flau 765 & of the date of this notice: FIRST SUBDIVISION, of Tract CLAIM AN INTEREST AS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 1911 Stephen Higgins, 21, and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, SPOUSES, HEIRS, pursuant to the Final Judgment Unit A9 Week 23 of THE Project Manager Key West, Florida, as DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR of Foreclosure dated FLORIDA BAY CLUB OF KEY Publish December 7, 2011 Environmental Compliance recorded in Plat Book 1, Page OTHER CLAIMANTS; JOHN November 7, 2011 in the above LARGO, a Condominium, Florida Keys Keynoter Services, Inc. 43, of the Public Records of DOE AND JANE DOE AS action, I will sell to the highest according to the Declaration 421 Hobbs Street Monroe County, Florida. UNKNOWN TENANTS IN bidder for cash at Monroe, of Condominium thereof, Tampa, Florida 33619 POSSESSION, Florida, on December 28, recorded in Official Records shiggins–ecsconsult.com Commonly known as: 1913 2011, at 11:00 A.M., at Book 871 at Page 1215 of the Ad/ 5211600 Seidenberg Avenue, Key Defendant(s). courthouse steps - 500 Public Records of Monroe Publish December 7, 2011 West, Florida 33040 Whitehead St., Key West, FL County, Florida. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Florida Keys Keynoter NOTICE OF SALE 33040 for the following THE 16TH JUDICIAL AND described property: Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, December 7, 2011 7B

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A A A A A A TOM THUMB Food Stores, Inc. Offers the following positions in MONROE COUNTY * Managers & Manager Trainees * Assistant Managers Three shifts available: * Store Clerks 6am to 2pm 2pm to 10pm 10pm to 6am To apply please call 786-295-5307 and ask for Ken Lee We will train. No experience needed. Competitive wages and benefits. DFWP. E.O.E.

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A A A A Services at 1-800-955-8771 Lot 20, Block 2, of Lake (TTY); if you are voice Surprise Estates, according to impaired, call the Florida Relay the plat thereof as recorded in Services at 1-800-955-8770.’’ plat book 4, page 162, of the public records of Monroe Prepared by: County, Florida. Gladstone Law Group, P.A. 1499 W. Palmetto Park Rd, Any person claiming an interest Suite 300 in the surplus from the sale, if Boca Raton, FL 33486 any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis Publish December 7, pendens must file a claim within December 14, 2011 sixty (60) days after the sale. Florida Keys Keynoter The Court, in its discretion, may enlarge the time of the sale. Notice of the changed time of sale shall be published as provided herein.

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By: LAURA VORHES A A Deputy Clerk of the Court Finish carpenter wanted. Full ‘‘If you are a person with a time, benefits eligible. Must disability who needs any have valid D/L, reliable accommodation in order to transportation, drug free. participate in this proceeding, Please send your resume to: you are entitled, at no cost to info–dasignsource.com you, the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the IMMEDIATE OPENING ADA Coordinator, Ms. Judy GATE ATTENDANT Nights &

Greene at 502 Whitehead wknds. Middle Keys. Please A A Street, Key West, FL 33040; fax resume or letter of interest telephone number 305-664-5268 or call 664-4860 CAREGIVER NEEDED 305-295-3127 two (2) working FOR Special needs Sr. Couple PLUMBERS NEEDED days of your receipt of this in Islamorada. PT Sundays & A A A A notice; if you are hearing Full-time immediate openings. Mondays. CNA preferred. impaired, call the Florida Relay Experienced only. Apply in Call Nancy 305-852-7354 person – George’s Plumbing 9585 Overseas Hwy., Mthn GET RESULTS

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PLANTATION VILLAS 1BR CONDO, unfurn. Avail. Jan, long term. W/D,Pool, No smoking, F/L/S, water/cable incl. $950/mo. 219-863-2487 Prestigious Indigo Reef, A premiere resort in Islamorada is Marathon. 3 BR, 2-1/2 BA, gated, pool, workout room, interviewing for the following position dock space, covered parking. Front Desk Avail now! F/L/S 305-289-0064

A A Housekeeper MM 53.5 - KEY COLONY BEACH - ROOMMATE Must be experienced, flexible, and be able to WANTED. Mostly furnished. No smoking or pets. $475/mo work weekends and holidays. ‡ utilities. Call 617-365-1092 The selected candidate will enjoy a friendly work place

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A A A A fully furn. Pool, tennis, beach. 30 day minimum rental. $4,000 mo ‡ security dep. Call owner Housekeeper 305-852-3898, 305-664-7273 KEY LARGO MM96. Ocean P/T position for a reliable & competent person. Exp. side. Direct ocean access w/Ocean views! Furn, 3br, 2ba / preferred. Must be able to work weekends & holidays. 2br, 2ba. Seasonal or annual. Call 786-258-3127 Apply in person. MARATHON/COCO PLUM On the water! 1 BR, 1-1/2 BA condo at Coco Plum Terraces. Rock Reef Resort Furn, dock, tennis, pool. $1800 A A /mo. or $500/wk 732-233-5320 BOAT SLIP FOR RENT MM99 MM 98 Bayside MM 93 OCEANVIEW HOUSE Ocean side. $10 ft. Up to 40ft. 3BR/2BA w/ Dock. Completely No liveaboard, Water & furnished inside/outside, pool Electric. (305) 942-3055 table, grill, W/D, A/C. No smkng DOCKAGE AVAILABLE Avail. Jan 1st. 954-444-2417 KEY LARGO BAYSIDE 3BR / 2BA GORGEOUS BAY MM 101. UP TO 45’.

A A A A VIEW. Key Largo Village. 2 CALL 305-451-1241 MM95-Snapper Lane 2/1 marinas & private beach. Furn. MARATHON Private owner at CBS Stilt hm,Tiled Floors, All Util. incl. Avail. monthly Dec Boat House/Coral Lagoon, Scrnd porches, Fenced Yard, - Apr. Call Dino, 954-647-2576 40’ wet slip for rent, includes W/D,Unfurn., No Smkng., elec & water. Also avail dry rack $1300 F/S. Avail 12/7. in boat barn. 305-289-0064 Call Ethan 337-254-0714 A A NEED LIVE ABOARD SLIP SUMMERLAND KEY A A A A With proximity parking for a 42’ Oceanfront 2/2, W/D, A/C, sailboat with 5.5’’ draft. Owner dock, boat basin, beach. Heart Of Marathon is long term resident & $1,750/mo. Pets considered. Office or retail. 1000 sq ft. Next business owner. Please email 561-371-9838, 561-588-4919 to Publix, the new Walgreen’s details to bobw–saltservice.net and marina. 561-743-3745 2BR/2BA OCEANVIEW or call 305-393-3291 CONDO. SEAGULLS. Marathon Quaint retail office Avail. now. Call Ellie, commercial space for rent. 850 Keys Country Realty & SF, highway frontage/visible. Dev. 305-394-2901, 853-7218 (305) 923-3855 A A Mrthn US1-3Spaces Avail. AA Dave buys permits 1st, 1500 sf; 2nd, 1000 sf, 3rd, So Atlantic Snapper, Grouper, 800 sf. All can be combined or Gulf Reef, K/Mack, Shark,

A A rent separate. $1/sf ‡ util, Sword, Tuna. GRASSY KEY 3/2 canal front taxes & insur. 305-923-9542 $$$ in 48 hours! 904-262-2869 home. Dockage, unfurnished, QUAINT OFFICE BUILDING

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A A MM 99.2 Bayside w/ long Section 8 OK. $1450/mo. estab. legal office. 1200 sq. ft. All types of permits for sale!! KEY COLONY BEACH Utilities incl. 305-735-4434 Multiple sm. offices. $900/mo. Rock Shrimp, King Fish, S 2 FAMILY SALE MM 103 2/1 Beautiful, ‡util. Tanya 305-393-0634 AtlanticAtlantic Snapper, Grouper, Gulf Fri & Sat, 8am - 3pm, 420 5th completely remodeled mobile 6 Pack reef & pelagic, St. Lots of ladies & men’s home. Large lot with 60 ft of Commercial Gulf Reef Fish, clothes, misc. hshold items. dock space. $1,200. Gulf Snapper IFQ’s, Long Line Call Steven (786)236-8550 A A Pkg. Many other permits avail. We buy, sell & broker all types RV LOTS FOR RENT of permits. Call before you buy

A A Marathon or sell! Please call for prices. In Adult Park A A Licensed & Bonded. All permits COMPLETE FURNITURE Please call 305-743-6519 guaranteed valid for transfer, FOR 2BR HOUSE FOR SALE. A MOVE IN NOW from $250 many ref’s avail. John Potts Jr. Like new. In storage at Big Pine week. MARATHON. Weekly 321-784-5982, 321-302-3630 Key. $1500. Call 954-558-0688 or monthly. Fully furnished. www.shipsusa.com for more information. All utilities, cable & free WI FI included. 305-289-0800 ALUMINUM TANDEM Fox 16 GA double barrel BOAT TRAILER shotgun, 60’s vintage, $290. BEAUTIFUL APARTMENT Fits up to 23’ boat. $750. 12 GA buckshot 2 aluminum Beautiful 1 BR, 1 BA, 2nd story A A Located at MM99. pistol cases. designer studio. Overlooks 1 305-942-3055 1100 FPS pellet gun w/new acre landscape w/pool & spa in Cudjoe Gardens/Cudjoe Key Boat Trailer target/trap. $75. 321-439-7171 secure BPK. Screened outdoor 2 lots for sale, 80’ each, on up to 25 feet porch & 2 sundecks. $1500/mo canal. All permits. Ready to Private Collector Wants single axle incl all util. Small pet maybe. build. $90,000 ea. Will finance. Come join our great team and take Rolex Dive watches and Pilot Ref. F/L & sec. 305-395-1968 Torshion suspension Watches. Old model Military 305-942-3055 $900 OBO 305-395-2046 part of our future at the newly renovated: clocks & watches. Liveaboard Docks Marathon,

Call 305-743-4578 AAAA covered deck area, pvt bath AAAA VENETIAN SHORES USED APPLIANCES & KCB 2/2 FURN CONDO CANALFRONT LOT with house. Free W/D for residents. FURNITURE We buy & sell. Large Sandy Beach, Fishing concrete seawall & davits. 12 mo’s for the price of 10! Byars Used Furniture 731-3386 pier, Pool, Tennis, Cable TV, $375,000. Call owner Check with us 1st! & Appliances, 2771 O/S Hwy, W/D incl. No pets or smoking. 305-852-3898, 305-664-7273 Marathon. 743-6506 MTHN-Marine Storage: boats, Beach Resort and Marina 6‡Month min. $1,350/mo‡- trailers, campers, any clean elec. F/S. Ref. 305-289-4680 Now accepting applications for: storage OK on wheels. Best KEY LARGO MM 102 - 2 BR, 2 rates in town. Check with us BA, unfurn, upstairs apt in 2 first! Call Emil, 731-3386 family home, $1125/mo. ALSO furn efficiency, $600/mo. F/L/S ‡ util for both. 305-393-3400

A A PT Security A A LOOKING FOR LONG TERM RENTAL IN MARATHON 23’ LEGACY CC 1999 w/2006 MARATHON 1 & 2 BR triplex, 200 HP Evinrude E-Tec, Front Desk Agent oceanfront on 98th St; OR AREA 2BR, 2BA or 2BR, 1BA. IDEAL TENANTS older couple Garmin GPS, depth finder, A A 4 BR, 2 BA gulfside home on cd/radio, trailer. Reduced! Gulfstream Blvd. Both with relocating to be near family; no $12,500. 305-393-5727, Mrthn Autos wanted. All years. Night Maintenance ocean access & tiki hut. pets and no smoking. Call Junk-Used. Car- Van- Truck. Call 954-263-7311 305-743-2561, leave message 28’ Bayliner Trophy Twin 350 Run or not. MARATHON, 1 bdrm apt, Volvo Penta I/B’s, tower, dive Banquet Houseman MARATHON 2 BR, 1-1/2 BA, pltfrm, Garmin GPS, Lowrance Call 305-332-0483. 2471 Dolphin Dr. Carport, W/D, 500sq.ft , ground flr. Currently We offer competitive wages. Furn (or unfurn.), $1150/mo. FF, etc. Ready to fish- reduced! Fla room, newer cabinets. $9K OBO. 305-664-1415 Cute home, must see! Incl util. 1 month Sec Dep. with Paradise Towing is buying junked cars. $1500/mo. 305-509-7030 1st mo. pd in adv., lease, Ref 34’ CRUSADER. 3116 Turbo required. 423-775-5731 Cat, 400 hrs. since rebuild. Call (305) 731-6540 To apply go to: www.hershacareers.com Marathon 3br, 3ba, 2 masters. Furono depth finder, auto pilot, 2000 HYUNDAI TIBURON Screened pool. 200’ wide MARATHON 1 BR APT For any questions please contact Newly remodelled, across from marine radio, RM chart plotter, RUNS GREAT. canal. Dockage for up to 3 duel helms, anchor puller, large $2,500. Shelby Valles @ 305-433-9937 boats. Coco Plum area. $2800, Sombrero Beach! Large deck, W/D incl. Dock avail. Storage live well, ready to fish! Call Laura 305-942-3745 DFWP & EOE minus $300 for electric, $2500 Motivated seller. 305-743-6275 Key West monthly, yearly. 239-340-5731 unit. $1050/mo. 305-664-1982 MARATHON EFFICIENCY 39’ SEA RAY 1984 WORK ON THE OCEAN Marathon Estate Home 4 br, SPORTSFISHERMAN. Make BIG 3.5 ba. 5,000 sq ft. Prestigious A/C, newly painted. Shared

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