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WWW.KEYSNET.COM WEDNESDAY,DECEMBER 28, 2011 VOLUME 58, NO. 104 ● 25 CENTS MIDDLE KEYS Looking back at 2011

As is the case every year,the people of Monroe County saw it all the past 12 months. There were continued local government battles with the state and the feds,the nine-year head of the Keys’water utility suddenly quit (seemingly forced out),fiscal problems continued at the School District, Marathon got a new hos- pital operator and Key West dealt with its own issues. It’s always instructive to look at the major stories of the past year as a new year dawns, and that’s what the Keynoter is doing today,this coming Saturday and on our website, www.KeysNet.com. In today’s edition, you’ll find stories about distin- guished residents who died, what happened on the county front and where the village of Islamorada stands. On the web, you’ll see what happened the past 12 months at the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District. Coming are looks back at the past year in Key West, Marathon, the Mosquito Control District, the School District, Florida Keys Community College, the U.S. Navy, the environment and fishing.

2011: A LOOK BACK New year’s here, old issues remain FEMA, No Name, at homes covered by FEMA’s This photo,posted and shared on numerous Facebook pages,show the plane sitting in shallow water after the crash. National Flood Insurance The owner says he’s considering whether to continue his tour business, considering the aircraft sells for $395,000. Hickory House Program — apparently was resolved in October, another still problems more-serious one arose this month: FEMA considering By RYAN McCARTHY put the Keys on probation in [email protected] the insurance program, and Plane in crash possibly even suspending the Onerous mandates by the island chain from it, because Federal Emergency Manage- of endangered species habitat. ment Agency, the idea for a That’s big because the casino at Florida Keys National Flood Insurance Marathon Airport, an animal- Program insures thousands of is complete loss control scandal and the Keys properties whose own- never-ending battle over ers can’t get such insurance By KEVIN WADLOW Three get minor injuries Monday 1989 by the Waco Classic electricity on No Name Key elsewhere. And having such Senior Staff Writer Aircraft Corp. of Michigan, continued making county- insurance usually is a bank [email protected] when tour aircraft plunges into water is a modernized replica of a wide news in 2011. But those requirement to get a mort- classic model from the weren’t the only issues. gage. All three people aboard a engine Waco YMF airplane Fishermen’s Community 1930s. “The Waco is not a First, the resolution. sightseeing biplane that piloted by Alvin Reinauer, 37, Hospital for examination but rebuild or a kit plane but a FEMA and Keys For years, FEMA has crashed Monday in waters of Key Largo made an emer- soon released. Goodwin said brand new FAA-certified Just when one controver- mandated the county inspect off Marathon survived — gency crash landing in shallow the worst injuries were “a production aircraft,” the sial issue involving FEMA — homes it covers for illegally but the aircraft and its busi- water about half a mile off couple of scratches.” company’s website says. the inspection for possible ness may not. Tingler Island in Marathon All three people were FWC officers said the illegal downstairs enclosures ● See County, 2A Paul Goodwin, operator of around 2:30 p.m. Monday, picked up and taken to plane “experienced mechan- the Conch Air Corp., said the according to an initial accident shore by witnesses aboard a ical problems and started future of the decade-old aeri- report filed by Florida Fish flats skiff. The rescuers’ sputtering” before the crash, KEY WEST al tour firm at Florida Keys and Wildlife Conservation names were not immediate- related Officer Bobby Dube, Marathon Airport is uncertain Commission officers. ly available. an agency spokesman. in the wake of the accident. Maurizio Vidulich, 61, of “There was quite a com- The Federal Aviation “When something like this Melbourne and Nicholas motion out there,” said Liz Administration and the happens, you’ve got to weigh Garcia, 35, of Marathon Montgomery, who watched National Transportation whether you want to take the were riding in the front pas- the rescue from a Man-O- Safety Board will handle risk,” Goodwin said Tuesday. sengers’ seat. Garcia and War Drive home. The open-cockpit, single- Vidulich were taken to The airplane, built in ● See Crash, 4A 2011: A LOOK BACK

Year sees passing of notables Keynoter photo by SEAN KINNEY Construction crews on Tuesday take out existing sidewalks Dockside Islamorada from football, he went on to on Virginia Street while simultaneously pouring concrete Rudell, Romano, Lounge restaurant, become a Dolphins broad- for new, wider one the affected area is between Windsor sax man Clemons and, later, died in April caster. Lane and Varela Street. Keywood at age 62. ● Frank Romano, 88, of are among them Cabinet Mandich Key West died in May. He Distrib- was the founded the company Key By LARRY KAHN utors. He principal West Aloe, originally the Despite objections, [email protected] was an avid director of Key West Fragrance and pilot who Mad Dog’s Cosmetics Factory, but is ROMANO RUDELL sidewalks going in With each year comes the loved flying Restaurants best known for being among passing of well-known and his Cessna 172. Inc., the parent corporation the forefathers of Florida made in public meetings now beloved community mem- On the bug board, Rudell of Ziggie and Mad Dog’s at Keys tourism. Protestors giving way to graffiti. bers, and 2011 was no differ- was known for butting heads mile marker 83 bayside in After moving to the Keys put graffiti on Meanwhile, to make way ent in the Florida Keys. with some commissioners Islamorada. The restaurant, from New York in the 1970s, for the 5-foot-wide side- ● Dick Rudell of over spending issues, and he formerly known as Ziggie’s he ended up leading the concrete wall walks, which will comply Marathon, a 12-year mem- was the harshest critic of Ed Crab Shack, specializes in Monroe County Advertising with the Americans with ber of the Florida Keys Fussell, the 13-year director steaks, seafood and chops. Commission and transition- By SEAN KINNEY Disabilities Act, city crews Mosquito Control Board, who retired shortly after the He founded the Mad Dog ing to its successor, the [email protected] have removed several trees died in February at age 72 2010 election saw a changed Mandich Fishing Classic, a county Tourist Development and a number of other just three months after get- board without a majority two-tournament fishing Council. Although construction of encroachments including ting elected to a fourth four- bloc supporting him. event in Islamorada and He also was a co-founder new sidewalks on Virginia fences, walls and formerly year term. ● Former Miami Dolphin Miami. The Islamorada one of Fantasy Fest; the first one Street in Key West is well private parking spaces. In his 33 years in the Jim Mandich, a member of the raises money for Mariners was held in 1979. And he under way, some residents After complaints to the Keys, the Massachusetts NFL’s only undefeated team Hospital in Tavernier. there continue their objections native had owned the and the owner of a popular Following his retirement ● See Passing, 4A to the work with comments ● See Virginia, 2A

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Animal issues workers demolished side- The mandate arose out of In September, the county Key West City Commission walks while pouring con- built apartments below the the settlement of a 1990 law- Calling it the fruit of a got an unwanted legal result didn’t halt the work, some crete for new ones. flood plain when the home- suit in which FEMA and the bipartisan push, U.S. Sen. to its long-running dispute objectors took to expressing “We gave them a clean owner seeks a building per- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Bill Nelson on Wednesday with former Middle Keys their sentiments on a large slate,” he said, adding that mit for anything having to do Service were sued by three applauded the inclusion of animal-control provider white wall at Virginia and the demolition of the for- with that house. environmental groups claim- Everglades restoration proj- Linda Gottwald and her non- Watson streets. merly whitewashed wall is But in 2011, Gov. Rick ing that allowing flood insur- ects into the federal budget. profit Stand Up For Animals. The central tag read: awaiting a permit from the Scott signed House Bill 407, ance in endangered species Specifically, lawmakers The Third District Court “The Lorax would cry,” in city’s Historical Archi- which bans inspections for habitat violates the approved funding for 5.5 of Appeal in Miami over- apparent reference to a Dr. tectural Review Com- anything that doesn’t specifi- Endangered Species Act. miles of additional bridges turned Monroe County Seuss character that mission. cally relate to a specific per- The problem, the county along the Tamiami Trail, Circuit Court Judge David speaks for the trees in the Upon review of an mit — specifically, no look- says: Monroe was never a which will elevate portions Audlin’s August 2010 ruling 1971 environmental fable. Internet video of the paint- ing for an illegal enclosure party to the lawsuit so the of the trans-glades route to that froze more than Because the tagged ing, police were able to when, for example, inspect- mandate is illegal. Now, the allow more natural water $250,000 of Gottwald’s wall was on city property, trace some of the graffiti to ing for electrical. county plans to sue FEMA to flow into Everglades assets that the county claims it became the city’s area resident Sherrie Waltz The new law meant the get the settlement overturned National Park. is taxpayer money. responsibility to cover up who, along with husband county had to come up with a when it gets the notice of The federal spending bill It was the latest twist in a the vandalism following Gary Ek, was been very new program to satisfy probation in the flood insur- totaled $142 million, includ- dispute that started in 2010 the self-issuance of a cita- critical of the project. Waltz FEMA, and it did: Now, ance program. That notice is ing $96.9 million for when, after Gottwald request- tion from the city’s Code was given a notice to property owners can request expected to arrive in mid- cleanup projects in the ed more county money to run Compliance Department appear before Monroe an inspection. If one is done, January and call for proba- region and another $45.6 the shelter, County Admin- earlier this month. County Judge Peary Fowler a record is created in an tion beginning May 10. million for the Kissimmee istrator Roman Gastesi ordered On Dec. 21, a five-man on Jan. 5 to face a charge of owner’s chain of title stating River restoration. audits of all three Keys animal- city crew whitewashed the criminal mischief. what is and isn’t allowed at “This has been a pretty Marathon casino? control providers, who all fence at a cost of about Ek contends the neigh- that house. rough year for bipartisanship Monroe County Commis- work under county contract. $550, according to a police borhood supported mak- So now, even if someone in Washington on many lev- sioner George Neugent raised The Stand Up audit was by report prepared by Officer ing Virginia a one-way doesn’t request an inspec- els,” said Kirk Fordham, CEO more than a few eyebrows in far the most troubling. It Julio Gomez. By street, thereby allowing for tion, if there’s something of the Everglades Foundation. June when he floated plans showed Gottwald used taxpay- Christmas, the graffiti was the sidewalks while pre- illegal on the property, it’ll “The Everglades is really a for casino gambling at the er money on everything from a back, Lorax and all. serving some parking be found when ownership shining star in terms of a pol- county-owned airport in personal sport utility vehicle to On a site visit Tuesday, spaces, but city staff was- changes hands. icy area where we continue to Marathon. He hoped it could personal entertainment. Assistant City Manager n’t responsive. Now, FEMA’s holding see bipartisan support.” generate funding for state- Ultimately, Stand Up was David Fernandez inspect- the hammer down yet again: mandated sewer projects. replaced by the new group The agency has ordered the — News Service of Florida The Marathon City Safe Harbor Animal Rescue county to determine, when Council was cool to the idea. of the Keys. It runs the Stop by Stout’s this people apply for permits to And many note that the state Marathon animal shelter and Friday, Dec. 30 and build, whether the parcel is Constitution would have to is responsible for animal KEYS WEATHER in endangered species habi- be amended to allow it. control from mile marker 16 wish my beautiful tat. Pari-mutuel gambling is to mile marker 70 under a PREDICTED TEMPERATURES The county says it’s the the only type that could be $232,556 annual contract sister Diane a feds’ problem, not local allowed in the Keys, and that runs until June 30, 2015. DAY HIGH LOW government’s. And that’s New Rochelle, N.Y., resident WED. 71 60 HAPPY BIRTHDAY! important because if the John Van Lindt holds the No Name power THURS. 73 63 county determines someone only such permit in the Keys. There’s still no end in FRI. 76 68 We love you, Di. can’t build because of habi- It’s from the former Key sight to the decades-long tat, the landowner could sue West Kennel Club on Stock SAT. 77 70 legal battle over commercial Sandy and Patrick for the market value of the Island that closed in 1991. electricity on No Name Key, land, claiming a taking. So far, the gambling idea Forecast: Expect partly a Lower Keys island adja- The overall potential bill has gone nowhere. cent to Big Pine Key. cloudy skies with a slight could be $65 million or chance of showers. Owners of the island’s 43 homes have long been at odds Visit KeysNet.com/weather over whether Lower Keys for radar and extended forecast. OPEN MEETING utility Keys Energy Services should run power lines to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS off-the-grid island, whose homes are now run by either BEACH ADVISORIES FLORIDA KEYS ELECTRIC solar power or generators. COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, INC. The utility was nearing a The Monroe County deal with the No Name Key Health Department tests Homeowners Association in Keys beaches twice weekly THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2011 AT 9:00 A.M. March to run the lines, but for the presence of enteric the county sued, seeking a bacteria. There currently FKEC TAVERNIER HEADQUARTERS, BOARD ROOM legal ruling on whether it’s are no beaches with health Published: 12/28/11 The Keynoter, Marathon, FL 33050 obligated to issue permits to advisories against swim- run lines over conservation ming. land or for homeowners to “The Furniture Moving Specialists” G Residential & connect to power poles. 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Big Pine Key G Indoor & Outdoor PSC has jurisdiction over the Marathon, FL 33050-0158 FL. Reg. Mover # IM26 G US DOT # 966624FL Storage matter. Newsroom . . .(305) 743-5551 New XCVI Advertising . . .(305) 743-5551 Hickory House Fax ...... (305) 743-6397 Fabulous Jewelry Fax ...... (305) 743-9586 Often referred to by com- missioners as an albatross, Key West Gifts for Everyone the ill-advised 2006 purchase 2720-A N. Roosevelt Blvd. of the former Hickory House Overseas Market bar and restaurant property Key West, FL 33040 872-4491 on Stock Island continues to Newsroom . . .(305) 296-6989 Winn Dixie Shopping Center haunt Monroe County. Advertising . . .(305) 296-6989 on Big Pine Key. In September, the com- Fax ...... (305) 296-1287 mission rejected the only Open offer it received after issuing E-mail 7 Days a request for proposals to [email protected] rent or buy it; it was the third time since 2009 the county Missing your paper? 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Planning Center - Customer Pick-up Saturday, December 31st Sunday, January 1st 4A Wednesday, December 28, 2011 KeysNet.com Keynoter Just ‘one wter landing’ From Crash, 1A The airplane — painted fuselage, covered by modern yellow and red with “Rides” fabric. The airplane is 24 feet additional investigation into emblazoned underneath the long with an upper wing the crash. “This can take up lower wing — was lifted from span of 30 feet. A 2010 arti- to a year,” said an FAA the water by a salvor boat but cle in Flying Magazine said spokeswoman. likely is a total loss from salt- the Waco YMF models sell “I didn’t see it so I really water damage, Goodwin said. for $395,000. can’t tell you what happened,” “They’re all good for one Conch Air offered eight- Goodwin said. Reinauer “did water landing,” Goodwin minute rides from $55 per a nice job of saving it.... He said. “It happens.” person, with a 30-minute did a good job bringing it The recreations of the tour to Sombrero Reef and down and everybody walked Waco YMFs are built with Bahia Honda costing away. That’s what counts.” wooden wings and a steel $137.50 per person. Keys lose several friends From Passing, 1A Wharf in Key West; the Memorial, a group that Brass Monkey Lounge, worked to establish the was a big supporter of the Castaway, Dockside Lounge White Street Pier memorial Keys American Red Cross, and the Hurricane Grille in in 1997. It honors the memo- winning its Florence Marathon; and Woody’s, the ries of Keys residents who Spottswood Humanitarian of Lorelei and Cheeca Lodge in have died of AIDS and now the Year Award. Islamorada. has more than 1,000 ● Sax player extraordi- He also served many engraved on it. naire Clarence Clemons years as grand marshal of the ● Sylvia Montgomery, a lived on Singer Island, but Key West Christmas boat longtime volunteer in the over the past two decades he parade. Middle Keys, died in came to love the Keys and ● Brooks White, 63, of November at age 88. ended up buying a part-time Key West died in September. A Philadelphia native, home on Stirrup Key in He was best known as a Montgomery moved to the Marathon. He died from a political strategist, guiding Middle Keys in 1960. She’s stroke in June at age 69. numerous campaigns in noted for helping the non- Clemons, nearly 40 years Monroe County over the profit Monroe County Bruce Springsteen’s No. 2 decades. Domestic Abuse Shelter man in the E Street Band, But he also was a driving open its first shelter in the loved to play Keys venues, force behind the Friends of Middle Keys in July 1984. including the Schooner the Key West AIDS Montgomery was also known for her prominent role with the Fishermen’s Community Hospital Ladies Auxiliary — better known as the Pink Ladies. She spent some 25 years volunteering at the hospital. ● Also in November, the Super Boat World Championships saw their deadliest year ever when three racers were killed in crashes: Page Motorsports throttleman Joey Gratton, 59, of University Park, Fla.; and Big Thunder Marine owner/throttleman Bob Morgan and driver Jeffrey Tillman, both of Missouri.

MOYER Brigid Moyer passed away at her home on Friday, December 16, 2011 surrounded by her family after a long term battle with cancer. Born on July 6, 1957 in Long Island, New York to the late William and Gertrude Meskel she was preceded in death by her siblings Jeanne d’Arc Bonfiglio, Mary States and Mark Meskel. A resident of the Florida Keys for almost 40 years she was the Association Executive for the Marathon and Lower Keys Association of Realtors for 26 years. She is survived by siblings Bernadette Bachman, Theresa Staskey, Paul Meskel and Bill Meskel; her children Barbara Cantrell, Brendon Fowler, Jennifer Moyer and Austin Moyer; her grandchildren Mason Cantrell and Addyson Beaumont, as well as her ‘‘favorite husband’’ Drew. A Celebration of Life was held at St. Peters Catholic Church in Big Pine, Florida on Thursday, December 22 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to VNA/Hospice of the Florida Keys. Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, December 28, 2011 5A MORNOE COUNTY SCHOOLS HAPPY New audit panel member leaving? NEW YEAR! following her appointment by However, the committee’s what she’s doing so she’s Time’s an issue, School Board member Duncan charter also says members weighing it real carefully.” ‘doubtful’ she’ll Mathewson. should have “no direct or indi- The audit committee “I met with her,” Gentile rect business interests” in the meets monthly during the day remain on it said, “and she’s a little con- schools system. Because the in Marathon. Gentile estimat- cerned about potential con- charter school is funded ed members devote anywhere By SEAN KINNEY flicts, not just with her posi- through the district, “You from three to nine hours “at a [email protected] tion, just trying to maintain could say there’s at least an minimum,” each month. what she’s doing and trying indirect interest,” Gentile said. Committee Chairman Appointed to the Monroe to keep up the responsibili- Hartman came in o the Stuart Kessler acknowledged County School District’s ties of the committee.” mix when Mathewson that unlike some advisory Audit and Finance Committee Hartman serves as budget declined to reappoint Big bodies, the panel he oversees on Dec. 13, it now appears director for the Big Pine Pine Key resident Larry puts in considerable hours “extremely doubtful” that Academy charter school. Murray to another two-year scrutinizing district practices. Hazel Hartman will serve on Board policy dictates that term on the committee. “This has turned out to be the advisory panel. School District employees “She hasn’t officially said, quite an undertaking. It’s just That’s from district Chief can’t serve on the committee, ‘absolutely not,’ but she’s not the nature of the beast that we Internal Auditor Ken Gentile, but Gentile said she isn’t an diving in,” Gentile said. spend a lot of time,” he said. who said he met with Hartman employee of the district. “She’s got a full-time job with CRIME FRONT Christmas not all cheery for some said. against whoever reported it. Ferraro, according to reports. The holiday In other crime reports The firefighters, who had The loud sounds apparently ends in jail from Christmas weekend: moved behind their truck, were made when Ferraro ● John Ferraro, 29, of Key said they heard three loud used a pipe to strike several for suspects Largo was charged with sounds they believed to be objects. resisting arrest Saturday after gunshots. ● Liveaboard boater Scott By KEVIN WADLOW frightening firefighters and Deputy Tony Conde Brady, 49, was arrested on Senior Staff Writer threatening a deputy, accord- arrived and approached the aggravated battery charges [email protected] ing to the Sheriff’s Office. house while carrying a rifle. Monday after he reportedly Firefighters said when The defendant challenged slashed at the throat of a West It wasn’t Santa and the they found an illegal outdoor him to put down the weapon Palm Beach man. elves a Key Largo man saw fire smoldering on Coral Way “and fight like a man,” For much more on this when he looked out onto his near mile marker 105, Herrin said. story, go to www.Keys boat early Christmas Day. Ferraro came out of a nearby Conde fired his Taser Net.com/news. Two Miami men — Victor house and made threats three times to subdue Matias, 26, and Terrance McCray, 21 — were arrested on felony burglary charges after the boat owner called Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies at 2:45 a.m. Sunday. DANCE IN THE NEW YEAR WITH FUN, JOHN BARTUS & STORMWATCH Four officers responded to BUBBLY, AND A HOT ROCK & ROLL BAND!!! GLENN FAAST, CHRIS THOMAS & CHRISTIAN DAVIS the call on Island Drive, off mile marker 104 on Largo New Years’s Menu Starting at $19.95 Sound. 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EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Kids, tobacco don’t mix Level field Congratulations to Students Working Against Tobacco activists across the Florida Keys. in education During the spring and summer of 2011, its members encouraged elected Charter schools provide choice officials in Key West, Marathon and Islamorada to approve resolutions and but they shouldn’t receive proclamations urging local retailers to suspend the sales of candy-flavored special treatment as they do tobacco products. Their success set an example for Before there was a federal Race to the Top for edu- SWAT chapters across Florida. Fellow cation reform, governors throughout the nation looked youth activists in no fewer than 25 to infuse competition into a stale public school system other counties have also succeeded in that was leaving behind millions of children, mostly in recent weeks in getting similar resolu- poor neighborhoods. Thus, charter schools were born, tions passed in their communities. becoming a public-private hybrid of a new system that Tobacco companies have been infusing cigarettes, cigars and smoke- has, indeed, brought higher standards, demanded results less tobacco with fruit and mint flavors and produced achievement. for years. Although tobacco industry In Florida — including the Florida Keys — there are reps frequently deny they’re flavoring many successful char- their products to attract a new genera- ter schools, but there tion of tobacco users, industry memos are troubling signs going back more than 40 years indicate The point of charters that a free market of otherwise. Reorganize stores so that tobacco prod- Bayjama festival that was held in was to free schools educational ideas can It’s interesting to note, too, that the ucts are displayed away from candy Founders Park on Nov. 26. As part of hurt the very children brightly colored packaging of these and out of reach of children, limit the admission to the Bayjama, concert from some of the products is hard to distinguish from the candy-flavored tobacco advertising on goers were asked to bring canned food charter schools were doors and counters, and ensure that all for entry into the park. This resulted in requirements that created to help. packaging of popular brands of hard candies, chews and bubble gums. clerks are checking ID and refusing three truckloads of dry and canned public schools must The problem is the What’s not for a kid to like? tobacco sales to anyone under age. food being delivered to Burton state law that has abide by, like class According to the 2010 Florida What can each of us do to help pro- Memorial. What a wonderful way to allowed financially Youth Tobacco Survey, 19.8 percent of tect our kids from an addiction as dan- provide entertainment and support to size limits. But at what troubled charter high school students and 5.3 percent of gerous to their health as tobacco use? the needy. point does this produce schools to open quick- middle school students across the Chris Tittel Kerry Foote ly only to predictably Florida Keys reported having smoked a Tobacco-Free Tavernier a drastically unlevel shut down and leave cigarette within the preceding 30 days Florida Keys playing field? students and their of the survey. Key West Saunders’ time is up families in the lurch. That’s 6.7 percent and .4 percent How long can nice hair and a pretty Another problem: higher, respectively, than statewide rates. Feder, ICE come through face keep state Rep. Ron Saunders of Clearly, we need to do more to discour- I would like to share with the com- Key West at the public trough? He has Some charter schools age Keys youth from picking up that first munity a sincere thank you that needs 16 years as a state representative and is cherry-pick the best students by sending out mailers and cigarette, cigar or package of chew. to go out toward Dave Feder and Island now considering going for more as a encouraging them to apply, leaving traditional public Youth activists and elected officials Community Entertainment of the state senator. schools with the most difficult students to teach. in Monroe County are stepping up to Upper Keys. Recently the food pantry This means we have a professional That’s not quite a level playing field, though the law the plate in asking the business com- of Burton Memorial United Methodist politician. I don’t think that’s what our requires that charter schools give all students equal munity to take on this cause. Church received a generous supply of founders had in mind. opportunity to enroll. A lottery system is supposed to I hope that businesses will do what- dry and canned food goods. Bob Horan make sure of that. But who checks the results of that lot- ever they can to show their support: This was made possible through the Endicott, N.Y. tery? Not the state — and school districts aren’t allowed to do so. African-American and poor students, meanwhile, are less represented in charter schools than Hispanics or County right to question more room permits non-Hispanic white and suburban students. As reported in recent a Miami Herald three-part Re: The Keynoter’s Dec. 17 editori- Authority, has institut- along with the Stan Mayfield/Department al about Monroe County protesting the ed and participated in of Environmental Protection legislation series, about 12 percent of charter schools that have state’s plan to give Marathon 100 hotel- the installation of more calling for $200 million, which still lan- opened in the past two decades have closed. In the room permit allocations as a reward for sewer installations guishes in Tallahassee, authorized but Sunshine State, that failure rate is double. progress building its sewer system. than anyone. This unappropriated. Why the disparity? If your perception of the letter from would include the That’s called a hot check in the Florida law has few regulations to check on finances Department of Economic Opportunity Little Venice project America where I live. This billion-dol- and academics at charter schools. In fact, during the Executive Director Doug Darling’s is cor- and the first advanced lar unfunded mandate would have been first few years of charters, Florida didn’t even require rect, and I would hope not, then your wastewater treatment finished if the feds and state govern- NEUGENT the schools to make public their students’ FCAT scores. comments in reference to his letter are plant in Marathon; the ment had done what they teased us The point of charters was to free schools from some nearsighted, if not blind to the big picture. county also received recognition of with 15 years ago. of the requirements that public schools must abide by, Unincorporated Monroe County as substantial progress in its work pro- There were two occasions where the well as every other municipality and gram from the state. county and municipalities asked the like class size limits. But at what point does this pro- affected party in the region has a right, Reward for unprecedented progress state to allow us to institute a revenue duce a drastically unlevel playing field? Florida seems if not a responsibility, to ask for an in wastewater — what about Key source to complete sewers and to be perilously close to that breaking point. explanation for DEO’s action in grant- Largo, Ocean Reef, Key Colony stormwater systems affordably and The Legislature can fix this mess while still reaching ing the 100 transient units to Marathon. Beach, Key West, Layton and unincor- equitably for all of our constituents, for educational excellence and competition. The goal The Monroe County Commission porated Monroe County? only to be denied. should be a high-quality education for all students — no did not say it was challenging or To insinuate the county has lit a fuse The State Revolving Loan Fund is exceptions. opposed to additional units. It asked, to a petard that has blown up in our tapped out, and the state and the feds “What gives?” The county of Monroe face is so off the mark. The 100 units at have reneged on earlier promises of — Miami Herald is still designated an Area of Critical hand for Marathon is not the issue. I’m financial support — although the coun- State Concern, a legal designation and sure you are aware that several lodging ty continues to search for funds to definition which the governor prom- owners in Marathon have serious ques- make wastewater treatment truly ised to respect. tions on this issue that go unanswered. affordable for Monroe County resi- Extrapolate and unfold the scenario. Am I opposed to 100 transient units dents. If the state exercises this type of action in Marathon? Absolutely not. Smart Monroe County has a capital fund- Wayne Markham ...... Publisher without defined parameters, criteria or growth promotes development in ing plan for the Cudjoe Regional sewer Larry Kahn ...... Editor rules, how do we know how to govern developed areas with appropriate infra- system. The county will live up to its Melanie Elder ...... Marketing Director responsibly? This action will be prece- structure. However, I am opposed to commitment to provide affordable Kathie Bryan ...... Financial Director dent-setting, circumventing a long- the big-picture issue of circumventing advanced treatment for wastewater in Todd Swift ...... Production Manager standing process of public input. And the process of public input without an the Cudjoe Regional service area. Carter Townshend ...... Circulation Manager remember, Marathon’s request was for appropriate explanation from DEO. However, since the feds and the state 1,000 units. Will the Keys be what the The county initiated the U.S. Army abandoned us, it’ll be on our terms. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY residents want in the future? Corps of Engineers’ formula to distribute Contents copyright 2011 Keynoter Publishing Co. Unincorporated Monroe, with its the promised $100 million for sewers to George Neugent is the Monroe partner the Florida Keys Aqueduct Marathon, Islamorada and Key Largo, County commissioner from District 2.

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 2011: A LOOK BACK In village, little sewer movement North America to design, that would be built behind Talks between the two And the feds build, finance and operate the plant. Veolia’s plan also entities became strained over target mayor’s Islamorada’s system. calls for the existing 350-gal- the summer after the Village The decision concluded lon-per-day plant on North Council gave a counteroffer finance records months of work by engineers Plantation Key to be upgrad- to use Key Largo’s treatment with Veolia and competing ed to be able to handle plant that district commis- By DAVID GOODHUE firm Reynolds Inc. from 46,000 gallons a day. sioners found insultingly low. [email protected] Indiana trying to win the job Veolia said it would cost Key Largo sewer officials of handling the multimillion- $98.7 million to design and estimated that a fair price to Photo by DAVID GOODHUE Even though Islamorada dollar project. In the end, an build the system. But operat- charge Islamorada to treat its chose to begin negotiations evaluation committee ing it and financing it over 30 wastewater for 10 years Federal agents serve a search warrant on Robbie’s Marina, with an engineering firm to appointed by the village years would cost $224.2 mil- would be $11.5 million. But owner by Islamorada Mayor Michael Reckwerdt. design, build, operate and scored one of Veolia’s pro- lion, according to documents the Village Council coun- Reckwerdt says he’s done nothing wrong but the agents finance its wastewater sys- posals the highest both tech- completed by the evaluation tered with $3 million. This carted away financial records. tem, village officials have not nically and economically. committee. prompted the five Key Largo confirmed they are commit- Veolia and Reynolds each But by choosing to negoti- sewer district commissioners Council’s last meeting that Revenue Service, the Bureau ted to building a centralized submitted several plans, but ate with Veolia, the Village to vote to end negotiations. Key Largo commissioners of Alcohol, Tobacco and sewer system in compliance the one the committee ranked Council made it clear that no Most of the Village have not contacted him, and Firearms and the FBI were with a state mandate. best calls for a 975,000-gallon- decision has been made to Council members, with the the potential deal may be a looking for that day. The Several members of the per-day treatment facility to be green-light the project. The exception of Mayor Michael non-starter. search warrant affidavit five-member Village Council built at the old Key Lime prop- council could still go with Reckwerdt, said later in the Wastewater news domi- remains under seal. maintain the system may be erty at mile marker 86.6. A another firm, or it could stick summer the counteroffer was nated the headlines in Reckwerdt, who is going too costly and if the state force main would carry with Veolia but insist that the a mistake, and acknowledged Islamorada coverage, but the through a divorce from his doesn’t pony up most, if not sewage flow from Lower firm draw up plans to pipe it may have killed what could other big news was a massive wife, said he has done noth- all, the money to build it, it’s Matecumbe Key, Upper wastewater to the Key Largo be the best way to treat raid by dozens of federal ing wrong. He attributed the not going to happen. Matecumbe Key, Windley Key Wastewater Treatment Islamorada’s wastewater. agents on Reckwerdt’s busi- raid to his shoddy record The Village Council and South Plantation Key to District’s plant at mile mark- They wrote a letter to Key ness, Robbie’s Marina on keeping, which he said he ended the year by voting to the 3-acre site. er 101.5. Largo’s commissioners Lower Matecumbe Key, in inherited from his parents, begin negotiations with The treatment facility But that option depends agreeing to the $11.5 million. early November. who operated the business French multinational engi- would have 90-foot shallow on Key Largo’s willingness But Councilman Don It’s still not clear what the before their deaths. neering firm Veolia Water wells and treatment tanks to discuss the proposal. Achenberg said at the Village agents from the Internal Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7A

RETAIL REAL ESTATE Home sales up double digits have remained at record factor is that sales are November sees lows and home prices increasing and, in large 11 percent rise appear to be stabilizing in part, that’s due to lenders many local markets across becoming more educated on over last year the state — all positive how to deal with distressed signs for the housing recov- properties more effectively By MICHAEL PELTIER ery.” and in a more timely man- News Service of Florida Another positive sign ner,” said Florida Realtors was that median prices fell chief economist John Continued low interest only slightly last month, Tuccillo. rates and more confident dipping $500 to $131,100 Florida’s experience consumers drove existing in November from the year mirrored that of the nation, home sales up in November before. In the condominium which saw a 12.2 percent by 11 percent over last year, market, sales in November boost in November from the according to figures were up 2 percent from a year before, according to released Dec. 21 by the year earlier. Median price the National Association of trade group Florida grew by 4 percent year to Realtors, which also Realtors. year to $87,700 in released national numbers Meanwhile, the median November. on Dec. 21. price for an existing home Along with price stabi- In all, 17 of 19 Florida remained relatively flat, a lization, potential buyers metro areas experienced continuation of a trend that are finding lenders more year to year grow in sales. This is the Marathon Kmart, one of three Kmarts in the Keys. The company hasn’t said Realtors say is a good sign open to making loans. Only Fort Myers/Cape which stores it’s going to close. that better days are ahead Meanwhile, interest rates Coral (-13 percent) and for an industry that could for a 30-year fixed-rate Panama City (-12 percent) use a little good news. mortgage averaged 3.99 experienced lower sales “In recent weeks, we’ve percent in November, down than in November 2010. seen encouraging reports of from the 4.30 percent aver- Particularly strong mar- Sears, Kmart jobs growth and improve- age during the same month kets included West Palm ments in Florida’s econo- a year earlier, according to Beach/Boca Raton, up 36 my,” said 2011 Florida figures compiled by Freddie percent; Tallahassee, up 25 Realtors President Patricia Mac. percent; and Fort stores closing Fitzgerald. “Mortgage rates “The more important Lauderdale, up 22 percent. would be cut. diminished layaways and a No word on Sears Holdings Corp., drop in clothing and con- LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE if Keys stores based in Hoffman Estates, sumer electronics sales. Ill., said that the store clos- Sears’ cited lackluster con- are affected ings would generate $140 to sumer electronics and home The last day to register to vote for the upcoming Presidential $170 million in cash from appliance sales for its 4.4 Preference Primary is Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Anyone who is Associated Press inventory sales. The retailer percent drop off. Sears’ anticipates additional pro- clothing sales were flat, not a registered voter by this date will not be eligible to vote on Between 100 and 120 ceeds from the sale or sub- while sales of Lands’ End Tuesday, January 31, 2012. Sears and Kmart stores will lease of real estate holdings. products at Sears stores rose close, the retailer said The company, which mid-single digits. Tuesday, after terrible holi- operates Kmart stores, Sears Holdings said that Harry L. Sawyer, Jr. day sales during what is the Sears, Roebuck and Co. and the declining sales, ongoing most crucial time of the year Land’s End, has seen rival margin pressure and rising Supervisor of Elections for retailers. department stores like expenses pulled its adjusted www.keys-elections.org Sears has yet to deter- Macy’s Inc. and discounters earnings lower. The compa- mine which stores will be like Target Corp. (there’s ny predicts fourth-quarter closed, but there has been a one in Key West) steal cus- consolidated adjusted earn- clear shift in where the tomers away. But the econo- ings will be less than half the ÚLITIMO DÍA PARA INSCRIBIRSE PARA VOTAR retailer will devote its my is put a sustained finan- prior-year period’s $933 resources. cial squeeze on its most million. It also anticipates a The company is moving loyal customers, those in the non-cash charge of $1.6 bil- El último día para inscribirse para votar en la Primaria de prefer- away from its practice of middle-income bracket. lion to $1.8 billion in the propping up “marginally The retailer had quarter for a valuation encia presidencial es el martes, 3 de enero del 2012. Cualquiera performing” stores in hopes announced numerous clos- allowance on some deferred que para esta fecha no se halla inscrito, no podrá votar el martes, of improving their perform- ings this year, but this is the tax assets. ance. Sears said it would largest group of closings to This figure is a key gauge 31 de enero del 2012. now concentrate on cash- date by far. Hoped for holi- of a retailer’s health because generating stores. day sales to not materialize. it excludes results from There’s a Sears in Key Same-store revenue fell stores recently opened or Harry L. Sawyer, Jr. West, and Kmarts in Key 5.2 percent to date for the closed. Supervisor de Elecciones West, Marathon and Key quarter at both Sears and Sears Holdings said it Largo. Kmart, the company said also plans to lower its fixed Published Keynoter 12/28/11 www.keys-elections.org “Given our performance Tuesday. That includes the costs by $100 million to and the difficult economic critical holiday shopping $200 million and trim its environment, especially for period, a time that most 2012 peak domestic invento- big-ticket items, we intend retailers depend on for a ry by $300 million from to implement a series of sales surge that will put them 2011’s $10.2 billion at the actions to reduce ongoing in the black. third quarter’s end. expenses, adjust our asset Kmart’s 6 percent decline Sears Holdings has more THE LAST AND THE FIRST base, and accelerate the in revenue at stores open at than 4,000 stores in the U.S. transformation of our busi- least a year was blamed on and Canada. 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Sports & Outdoors ● Fishing Keys Life Community ● Lifestyle Florida Keys Keynoter WWW.KEYSNET.COM WEDNESDAY,DECEMBER 28, 2011 CLASSIFIEDS INSIDE 4B B 2011: A LOOK BACK 2011: A LOOK BACK Canes seek success at collegiate level lacrosse team Coral Shores And at ICS, ever put on the field,” he said. v’ball team Two Lady Canes who helped Coral Shores win its is champion second straight district lacrosse championship — By KEVIN WADLOW Erin Mulkeen and Sarah Senior Staff Writer Brown — received nomina- [email protected] tions to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. More than two dozen ath- The Lady Canes, under letes in Coral Shores High program founder Mark Hall, School’s class of 2011 grad- went 9-4 and reached the uated with their eyes on Final Four of their state intercollegiate competition. league this spring. Julia “This is far and away the Lozano, a sophomore mid- largest group [of prospective fielder, scored 50 goals and college athletes] in school earned national recognition. history,” Coral Shores In other Hurricane high- Athletic Director Rich lights from 2011: Russell said after 25 ● Coral Shores’ girls soc- Hurricane seniors committed cer team went 17-6 last win- to various athletic programs. ter and reached the state Five players from the regional semifinals for the Cane boys lacrosse squad that fourth straight season under posted a program-best 11-3 head coach Arthur Paterson. record expect to play for In all four seasons, the Canes teams including the were stopped by nemesis University of Central Florida, Gulliver Prep. Keynoter photo by RYAN McCARTHY University of South Florida Cane graduates Cerene and University of Tampa this Arsenault and Maddie Marathon High graduate Marisa Brossard had a stellar freshman season at St. Bonaventure in upstate New York. year. Ingegno both received Devin Morris, bound for major-college roster spots. UT, set a Cane record 40 The Lady Canes and goals last spring. Gulliver’s Raiders were once Dolphin Brossard Boys coach Barney Rich again dueling for district was named the unanimous honors in late 2011. selection for Florida High ● Coral Shores posted its School Athletics Association best football season in years South Region coach of the with a 5-5 record. Senior continues tennis success year. Rich credited his club, tailback Andrew Garcia ran which included 12 seniors. And Roney promise for the future of a 3-3 doubles record, and turned in a winning record “This is by far the best ● See Upper Keys, 2B Dolphins athletics. was the first girl from St. this past spring at 14-10. The develops into Tennis standout Marisa Bonaventure to make the boys’ season ended disap- Brossard easily turned in the finals of the NCAA Eastern pointingly with a 10-9 loss FISHING THE FLORIDA KEYS great pitcher top achievement by any Regionals at Army. to Mater Lakes Academy in Marathon athlete in 2011. ● The softball team rode a the District 16-2A tourna- By RYAN McCARTHY The now-graduated Brossard senior-laden lineup and the ment semifinals. [email protected] won a District 16-1A singles pitching arm of seventh-grad- Senior Matt McKeon title and made a run to the er Jordan Roney to a 12-7 struck out 10 batters and The 2011 sports year was semifinals of the state tour- record and a visit to the state allowed just four hits and difficult for many Marathon nament before losing to one regional playoffs. The girls’ three walks in his final game High School teams. of the state’s highest-ranked season ended with an April in a Dolphins uniform. He Some teams were redis- 16-year-olds. loss to Florida Christian. was one of six seniors to grad- tricted into playing larger and After the season, Brossard The Dolphins graduated uate after the 2011 season. more daunting Miami-area signed with Division I Saint eight seniors and will rely in ● The girls soccer team is opponents, while several oth- Bonaventure University in the 2012 offensively on return- rebounding nicely this win- ers graduated key contribu- Atlantic-10 Conference. The ing starters Taylor Konrath ter from an injury-plagued 5- tors from the year before. school is in upstate New York. and Savannah Rodamer. 12-1 season a year ago. The But as their seasons wore Brossard finished her fall Roney will return to handle highlight of the season thus on, most teams showed sig- season at St. Bonaventure the bulk of pitching duties. nificant improvement and with a 6-3 singles record and ● The baseball team ● See Marathon, 2B 2011: A LOOK BACK Mostly success for the Conchs But sports

Jack Middleton, Tom Andrews and Steve Carter show off teams also saw their catch from a trip to the reef with Capt. Kevin Wilson some down times and Knee Deep Charters. By DICK WAGNER Put your fishing gifts Keynoter Contributor It was a year at Key West High School when the base- to immediate work ball team became all the rage Captain’s 30. again, when boys basketball Hawk Channel, Column There enjoyed a resurgence, when bridges and bay also have girls soccer won another dis- been cobia trict title — and when indi- all are jumping on the reef viduals in track, wrestling lately. Pay and golf excelled at state If Santa brought you a attention tournaments. It was also a new rod and reel, you’ve got while year when school officials lots of options to put them to you’re yel- struggled to replace three the test this week. lowtailing coaches who had stepped In the Middle Keys, fish- and, if down. ing the bridge areas has been Chris Johnson you’re both- A sport-by-sport look at Photo by BERT BUDDE 2011: excellent for mangrove snap- ered by bull sharks, there Olha Morekhodova, from Argentina, developed into the Lady Conchs’ best-erver per and porgy. This is super may be cobia following ● Baseball: In late spring, fun for families, as the rods them. It pays to keep a live overflow crowds returned to volleyball player this past season. are constantly bent and the bait — pinfish or small grunt Rex Weech Field to watch Conchs finished 5-4, with offs for the first time in almost current team, in a new and fish box fills up fast with — at mid-depth on down to the Conchs — led by 14- losses to Miami powers a decade. more challenging district, delicious dinner fare. the bottom. year-old freshman Darren Norland and Jackson keep- The 2010-11 girls team struggled against powers Hawk Channel has been There are sailfish flags Miller and senior catcher ing them out of the playoffs was 9-9 under Pam Smith, American Heritage and providing its usual plethora flying on charter boats at Michael Henriquez — defeat for the seventh consecutive who resigned after the sea- Pembroke Pines Charter, but of fish. This, too, is very fam- nearly every marina from Belen for their first district year. The team got strong son. Randy Fabal, a teacher, Paul picked up his 150th ily-friendly fishing, with con- Islamorada to Key West. title since 2005 and then Fort performances from receiver was named late in the sum- career victory. stant action and a long list of While you’re live-baiting for Lauderdale in the first round Clive Georges, running back mer to succeed her, but he Boys coach Jason Clifford species to add to the catch the sails, you’re likely to of the state playoffs. The NaQuan McNeill and line- quit after a tumultuous sea- resigned after 13 seasons and list. catch bonus blackfin tuna, magic ran out in the home backer St. Pierre Anilus. son opener. Assistant coach was replaced by Rob Eggers, Reef fishing is offering up wahoo or dolphin. regional semifinal game ● Basketball: Coach Paul Tez Waters took over, and but the team has encountered kingfish, yellowtail and mut- If you choose to fish the when Archbishop McCarthy Davis resigned after the 2110- the 2011-12 team is 3-3 rough going in its new district. ton snapper — and grouper. bay waters, you’ll be reward- prevailed, 12-1. The Conchs, 11 boys team went 11-11 and entering the new year. ● Wrestling: Max Llama, This is your last chance to ed with and excellent bite for under coach Miguel was succeeded by Anton ● Soccer: Coach Scott one of six Conchs from the catch grouper for the next Spanish and cero mackerel, Menendez, finished 17-10. Lopez. As the year closed, the Paul’s 2010-11 girls team 2010-11 team to reach the four months, as the season is mangrove snapper and per- ● Football: “It was an up- team was undefeated, the talk won its sixth consecutive state meet, finished third closed throughout Monroe and-down season,” coach of the town and seemingly on district title but lost in the County from Jan. 1 to April ● See Fishing, 2B Jerry Hughes said after the a path to make the state play- regional quarterfinals. The ● See Key West, 2B 2B Wednesday, December 28, 2011 KeysNet.com Keynoter Durkin dominates DeMaria sets mark Lane’s drafted From Marathon, 1B have been in virtually every From Key West, 1B Twyman-coached Conchs From Upper Keys, 1B ● The Hurricane boys game despite a losing record. won the district tournament cross-country team legged far was a 5-2 win over ● The football team- after losing in the semifi- and sophomore Evan for more than 1,500 years. its way to the state meet in perennial District 16 power played solid defense against nals of the 140-pound divi- DeRoche placed 37th out of “All the players and coaches the fall season. and rival Westminster a difficult schedule, but sion at the Lakeland Arena. 96 golfers at the state meet. are very proud we were able Christian School on Dec. 9. labored offensively and fin- ● Volleyball: Playing a ● Softball: Under coach to get back to .500,” said Ed Island Christian It’s believed to be ished the season at 2-8. rugged schedule, the Conchs Steve Wells and sparked by Holly, finishing his premiere Girls teams at Island Marathon’s first-ever win ● The volleyball team finished 7-18 under coach the sparkling center-field season as Hurricane head Christian School made the over the Warriors. finished the season at 12-16 Jessy Hulme Archer and lost play of Raquel Schoneck, coach. biggest mark at the school in ● The boys soccer team after a semifinal loss to to Gulliver Prep in the first the Conchs went 12-14, ● Baseball outfielder Jake 2011. was 6-6-1 heading into its Palmer Trinity. round of the district tourna- winning the district but los- Lane hit .466 in his senior The volleyball Lady Christmas break. The team ● The golf team made ment. Olha Morekhodova, a ing to Cardinal Gibbons, 8- season for the 11-16 Canes Eagles claimed the ICS’ first plays a defensive style and great strides as its season senior transfer from 2, at home in the first round and turned down a Major district championship trophy relies on counterattack progressed. It didn’t show Argentina, proved to be the of the state playoffs. League Baseball draft offer in any sports program since chances to score goals. in the win column since best player in school history. ● Track: Brittany from the Arizona 2004, rolling to a 13-2 sea- Junior Riley Durkin has Marathon faced a number ● Cross country: Ryan Wagoner became the sec- Diamondbacks to seek a son under coach Sheryl Yost. been especially effective, of difficult opponents, but Wagner led a strong boys ond Conch girl state cham- spot on the University of The Eagles raised the netting 19 goals through the team consistently team and finished 34th in pion, closing her Key West Miami squad. District 16-2A crown before just 12 games this season. improved its scores each the state meet. For the girls career by winning the gold ● Latrice Johnson, one of jubilant home crowd after ● The Marathon basket- match. Marathon finished team, Tristin Milliken medal in the pole vault with the best female athletes ever defeating Colusa Prep. ball programs have strug- sixth in the eight-team emerged as the top runner. a vault of 11 feet. at Coral Shores, averaged Island Christian ended the gled early on this season, as District-1A tournament in ● Swimming: Senior ● Tennis: The Conch nearly 30 points per game season at the state regionals. both rosters are making due October and shaved 36 Dora DeMaria broke the boys team, coached by John for the 13-11 Lady Canes Last spring, the softball with largely young and strokes off its total from the school record in the 100- Moeller, was second in the basketball team in the sea- Lady Eagles rode the wave inexperienced rosters. year before. yard breaststroke — and district and played in the son that ended in February. of a 9-9 campaign to a sec- The girls notched their ● The swim team’s season then she broke her own regional tournament for the Johnson moved on to play ond-place district finish and first win of the year on Dec. ended in late October when record with a time of first time in 30 years. The volleyball for Miami-Dade an opening-round win at the 16, 59-9 over Colonial no swimmers advanced past 1:13.01 at the regional meet season ended with a loss to College. regional tournament. That Christian School, while the the District 12-1A meet at in Fort Myers. powerful Pine Crest. ● Coral Shores swim win over the District 15-A boys, with just two seniors, Founders Park in Islamorada. ● Golf: The George teams won their respective winner put the Eagles in the Monroe County champi- state’s Sweet 16 round, the onships in the fall season deepest playoff run ever for Observer crossword puzzle and sent six swimmers to the the softball Eagles. “Bookish” - Solution in the Dec. 31 Keynoter state championship meet. ACROSS 63 “Cats”author’s 119 Virginia politician God 73 Surrender 1 Raises monogram 122 Harry Kemelman 19 Fishing nets 74 Intense black 6 Snack 65 Manitoba Indian detective 21 Ogles 75 Original: Prefix 9 Switch label 66 Hair, in Heidelberg 125 Tree-lined walk 24 Rhetorical repeti- 77 “___ to my ears” Trio lands jacks 12 Pinnacle 67 Request 126 Facing the pitcher tion 80 Sugarcane shoot From Fishing, 1B time fishing the patch reefs 16 Brilliance 68 Except 127 Read my ___ 25 “Oberon”composer 82 Wine: Prefix in Hawk Channel, where his 17 Sports org. 71 Martha Grimes 128 Partner of polish 30 Resort hotels 84 Wise bird? anglers caught mangrove 19 Greek portico detective 129 Davenports 31 ___ Sea (east of the 85 Should have haps some cobia. 20 Oslo’s land, to the 75 Cuts down 130 Anglo-Saxon laborer Caspian) 87 Rex Stout detective and yellowtail snapper, mar- natives 76 “___ tu,”Verdi aria 131 Prevarication 34 Bony 88 Greek Cupid The week’s best gate, plenty of grouper and 22 Lamp cap 77 Distaff counterpart 132 Comic Caesar 36 Dolt 91 Beta Kappa leader Celebrating Christmas lots of sharks. Mottice had a 23 Dorothy Sayers 78 Off the mark 133 Concerning 37 Entertainer Adams 93 Gibbons Florida Keys style, Robert chance to fish one of his detective 79 Slip 39 Designer Cassini 94 Relatives of aves. Anderson and his buddy favorite spots in the 26 ___ soit qui mal y 81 Detoured DOWN 41 Diffident 96 Titled Scott from Jacksonville Northwest Channel, where pense 83 London suburb 1 Hebrew letter 43 ___ bear 98 Envelops headed offshore out of they had success with snap- 27 Put an end to 86 Teen angst 2 Iterative sound 44 MP’s problem 99 Large quantities Captain Pip’s Marina and per and grouper and even 28 Pass 89 Storms 3 Josephine Tey 46 Gloss alternative 100 Pool shots jumped a nice tarpon. 29 ___ monster 90 Airport abbr. detective 47 Brownie’s org. 101 Unfastens Hideaway in hopes of find- 32 Mortise’s partner 92 Endures 4 Diameters’ halves 49 Rub out 106 Scarlett’s place ing dolphin. They did, and Offshore, Mottice says the 33 Catch 95 Silly 5 Fr. holy woman 50 Classroom furniture 107 Sound off Scott also landed his first dolphin, wahoo and sailfish 35 Mil. coll. 97 Agatha Christie 6 Not GI draftee 53 Lei land 109 MCX minus DIII wahoo, a 30-pounder. were hanging around 250 feet 36 Poetically above detective 7 ___ of many colors 57 “___ bin ein 111 Hawaiian hard- Throughout the holidays, and ate trolled ballyhoo. 38 Spanish gold 102 Frequent stopper 8 Journalist Ida Berliner” wood the SeaSquared crew has The SeaSquared crew 40 Adds alcohol to 103 “___ what I say” 9 Baseball’s Mel et al. 58 Sweep the sea 113 Synthetic fiber hosted families from near appreciates your loyalty to 42 Neighbor of Tibet 104 ___ volente: God 10 Mountain wind 59 Uncanny 115 Scottish resort and far. We’ve fished the our column throughout the 45 P.D. James detective willing 11 At a distance 60 “Ruby Red Dress” 116 Location Seven Mile Bridge, reef, year and wishes you a happy, 48 Rumbled 105 CIA predecessor 12 Blue dye singer 118 Mature healthy and prosperous 2012. 51 Tricks 106 Wee dram 13 Michael Crichton 62 Actress Dunaway 120 Legume Hawk Channel and bay 52 Not me 108 Satiric magazine film 64 Part of QED 121 Top quality waters. Dozens of snappers 54 France’s longest river 110 “...nor iron ___ cage...” 14 Dorothy Gilman 68 Father Juniper 123 Without exception have become cook-your- Casting contest 55 Novel ending 112 Skier’s powder detective 69 Regions 124 Inc., in the UK catch at local restaurants Capt. Spider’s Casting for 56 Skier’s coverup 114 Melodic 15 Discharge 70 John Ball detective 125 “I wandered lonely along with grouper, cobia, Charity takes place Thursday 61 Forage plants 117 City on the Po 18 Hebrew name for 72 ___ Cité, Paris ___ cloud” hogfish and porgy. A few at the newly renovated sharks sparked the action. Salty’s Waterfront Grill, And my smokers are busy located at the 7 Mile Marina, with kingfish, amberjack, mile marker 47.5 bayside in Spanish and cero mackerel. Marathon. The fun contest Jack Middleton, Tom runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and Andrews and Steve Carter will benefit Keys Area had a great catch with Capt. Interdenominational Kevin Wilson of Knee Deep Resources. Charters out of the Geiger Key Marina at mile marker Capt. Chris Johnson spe- 10. They landed three cializes in offshore, gulf/bay, amberjack — 62, 55 and 48 bottom, wreck and reef fishing pounds — along with their with SeaSquared Charters out limit of yellowtail snapper. of the 7 Mile Marina in Capt. Moe Mottice, of Marathon. You can reach him Moe’s Custom Charters out at 743.5305, SeaSquared@ of the dock at Turtle Kraals bellsouth.net and www.Sea in Key West, spent a lot of Squared-Charters.com. solution Crossword the Dec.Solution to 24 puzzle.

2:15–2:25 PM INTRODUCTION th Miles Frieden, executive 30 ANNUAL KWLS director, KWLS SUNDAY JANUARY 8, 2012 KEY WEST LITERARY SEMINAR 2:25–2:40 PM “A HISTORY OF WEATHER” Billy Collins

YET ANOTHER WORLD 2:40–3:10 PM “ASK THE OPTIMIST” George Saunders

3:10–3:40 PM JOHNSON–MERRILL–RUSSO AWARD WINNERS Readings by Diana Khoi Nguyen, Christy Strick, Sabra Wineteer. Introduced by Robert D. Richardson.

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4:00–4:10 PM “UNEASY ABOUT THE SOUNDS OF SOME NIGHT- WANDERING ANIMAL” James Tate

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Monroe County historian Family day celebrates Flagler Tom Hambright and library Administrator Anne Layton It’s part of Rice check out the the railroad historic document. centennial

Pigeon Key, one of the 1829 check is found, Florida Keys’ hidden gems, takes center stage during will be preserved January’s Keyswide celebra- tion of the centennial of the The only known docu- Simonton originally bought Key West Extension of the ment to contain the signa- the island of Key West from Florida East Coast Railway tures of three of the four Key Juan Salas in Havana; he took — lauded as the most unique West founding fathers is get- in Whitehead and Fleeming as railway in the world upon its ting a bath — undergoing partners. completion. preservation at one of the The check, for $250 and Just over two miles west nation’s leading document possibly associated with of Marathon, Pigeon Key’s preservation facilities. Fleeming’s purchase of land, five acres housed more than The Florida Keys History is the only known document 400 workers who built Henry Photo by CAMMY CLARK Department of the Monroe bearing all three signatures; Flagler’s railroad in the early County Public Library has sent it’s not clear who it’s made out 1900s. The island was a base The old honeymoon house built in 1952 is one of the several historic buildings on an 1829 “First of Exchange” to to. It was exposed to humidity, camp with a commissary and Pigeon Key.The island housed workers building the Key West Extension of the Florida the Northeast Document creasing and atmospheric pol- one-room school during the East Coast Railway in the early 1900s. Conservation Center in lution for nearly 150 years bridge’s construction from Pigeon Key, largely Century round out the Pigeon Key is accessible Andover, Mass., for repair, before Etta Patterson donated 1908 to 1912. Following its unchanged compared with Flagler-era celebration. by ferry from a visitor center treatment and preservation. it in the mid-1960s to the completion, maintenance other islands in the Keys. Historical tours are to be at Knight’s Key, located at Known locally as the library for safe keeping. crews continued living on A day of family fun is offered of the island’s muse- mile marker 47, on the west Fleeming Check, the docu- The Document Conser- Pigeon Key. planned from 10 a.m. to 4 um that chronicles the con- end of Marathon, and boats ment was an early form of vation Center — which has A celebration marking the p.m., with attractions includ- struction of the final install- are to run continuously dur- financial exchange similar to treated copies of the centennial of the first train’s ing snorkeling, period games ment of the Key West ing the event. In addition, current bank checks. Its front Declaration of Independence, journey from the Florida for children such as sack Extension. Many of Pigeon limited dock space is avail- and back bear the signatures of among other things — will mainland through the island races and bobbing for Key’s original railroad able for personal boats. three of Key West’s four de-acidify, clean, mend and chain to Key West culmi- apples, treasure hunts, buildings and houses dating To find out specifics, go founding fathers: John William encapsulate the check. nates with events from Jan. woodworking, kettle cook- to 1909 still stand. to www.pigeonkey.net or Charles Fleeming (a.k.a. Preservation of the check 14 through 23. ing, a sing-along or two, and Entrance to the event is call 743-5999. For a com- Fleming), John Simonton and is being funded through an On Jan. 14, the public is square dancing. Live music, free, but a $5 to $10 donation plete list of Flagler centenni- John Whitehead. The other one anonymous donation to the invited to travel back in time entertainment and featured to the nonprofit Pigeon Key al celebrations, go to www is Pardon Greene. Friends of the Library. to the 1900s and explore foods of the early 20th Foundation is appreciated. .FlaglerKeys100.com.

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A A A A A A A A A A of which is 3117 Overseas FOR THE CERTIFICATE TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE Highway, Marathon, Florida HOLDERS OF CARRINGTON AFTER THE DECEDENT’S 33050. The names and MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

A A addresses of the personal 2005-OPT2 ASSET BACK representative and the CERTIFICATES, SERIES The date of first publication of personal representative’s 2005-OPT2, ANGIE LUCAS, this notice is December 28, Ad/ 5648700 attorney are set forth below. JOHN MARTIN, et al., 2011.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF All creditors of the decedent Defendants. Personal Representatives: THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL and other persons having Robert K. Miller CIRCUIT IN AND FOR claims or demands against NOTICE OF 2975 Overseas Highway MONROE COUNTY, decedent’s estate on whom a ACTION-CONSTRUCTIVE Marathon, FL 33050 FLORIDA copy of this notice is required to SERVICE - PROPERTY CIVIL DIVISION be served must file their claims Attorneys for Personal CASE NO. 10-CA 931 P with this court WITHIN THE TO: JOHN MARTIN Representative: LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER RESIDENCE UNKNOWN CUNNINGHAM MILLER P.A. FEDERAL NATIONAL THE TIME OF THE FIRST 2975 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, PUBLICATION OF THIS if living, including any unknown MARATHON, FL 33050-0938 Plaintiff, NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER spouse if either has remarried Telephone: (305)743-9428 THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A and if either or both of said Florida Bar No. 835471 vs. COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON Defendant is deceased, their THEM. respective unknown heirs, Publish December 28, 2011; A A A A JUAN N. SERRALLES, ET AL., devisee, grantees, assignees, January 4, 2012 Defendants. All other creditors of the lienors, creditors, trustees, or Florida Keys Keynoter decedent and other persons other persons claiming by, TOM THUMB FISERV ISS & CO., TRUSTEE having claims or demands through, under or against the FBO HARVEY SCHWARTZ against decedent’s estate must named Defendant or if she is / Food Stores, Inc. IRA, file their claims with this court not known to be dead or alive, Ad 5862600 Crossclaimant, WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER and whose residences are Offers the following positions in IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE DATE OF THE FIRST similarly unknown. MONROE COUNTY vs. PUBLICATION OF THIS MONROE COUNTY, NOTICE. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an FLORIDA * Managers & Manager Trainees PROBATE DIVISION JUAN N. SERRALLES, action to foreclose a Claim of * Assistant Managers a single man, ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED Lien on the following property in Three shifts available: Crossdefendant. WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS Monroe County, Florida, to-wit: File Number 11CP225K * Store Clerks SET FORTH IN SECTION 6am to 2pm NOTICE OF SALE 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA Unit /31, LAKE SURPRISE II, IN RE: ESTATE OF PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 PROBATE CODE WILL BE a Condominium, according to VIVIAN BOWIE PILANT 2pm to 10pm FOREVER BARRED. the Declaration of Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Condominium recorded in 10pm to 6am pursuant to an Order of Final NOTWITHSTANDING THE Official Records Book 1034, at NOTICE TO CREDITORS To apply please call 786-295-5307 Judgment of Foreclosure dated TIME PERIODS SET FORTH Page 596, of the Public and ask for Ken Lee June 16, 2011 in Case No. ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED Records of Monroe County, TO ALL PERSONS HAVING 10-CA 931 P of the Circuit TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE Florida, together with an CLAIMS OR DEMANDS We will train. Court of the Sixteenth Judicial AFTER THE DECEDENT’S undivided interest or share in AGAINST THE ABOVE No experience needed. Circuit in and for Monroe DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. the common elements ESTATE: County, Florida wherein appurtenant thereto, and any Competitive wages and benefits. DFWP. E.O.E. FISERV ISS & CO., TRUSTEE The date of first publication of amendments thereto. The administration of the estate FBO HARVEY SCHWARTZ this notice is December 21, of VIVIAN BOWIE PILANT, deceased, File Number ATTENDANT, BAYSHORE IRA is Defendant/Crossplaintiff 2011. Property Address: MANOR, KEY WEST and JUAN N. SERRALLES, is 31 Mangrove Lane, Key Largo, 11CP225K, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe A A (CSCOH011) $31,394.92 - Defendant/Crossdefendant, I Personal Representative: FL 33037 37,673.66 / 40 hpw. H.S. will sell to the highest and best EDWARD D. ROACH, SR County, Florida, Probate you and that you are required to Division, the address of which diploma or G.E.D., 2-3 yrs. bidder for cash on the 108 West 10th Avenue has been filed against you and serve a copy of your written Exp., C.N.A. preferred VET Courthouse Steps, Monroe North Wildwood, New Jersey you are required to serve a is 500 Whitehead Street, Key defenses, if any, to it on West, FL 33040. The names PREF AVAIL; E.O.E. County Courthouse, 500 08260 copy of your written defenses, if Jacynthe Richmond whose Deadline - OPEN UNTIL Whitehead Street, Key West, any, to it on SAMUEL A. and addresses of the personal address is 1232 74th St., representative and the FILLED; 292-4557; Florida at 11:00 o’clock A.M. on Attorney for Personal PERSAUD, ESQ., Plaintiff’s Marathon, FL 33050 on or hr–monroecounty-fl.gov the 13th day of January, 2012, Representative: attorney, whose address is: personal representative’s before January 27th, 2012, the following described STUART G. REINFELD, ESQ. 10631 N. Kendall Drive, Suite attorney are set forth below. and file the original with the HOUSEKEEPER property as set forth in said Attorney for EDWARD D. 205, Miami, FL 33176, on or clerk of this Court at 3117 Needed for resort in Marathon. Order or Final Judgment, ROACH, SR before January 30, 2012, and All persons are required to file Overseas Highway, 35-40 hrs/wk. Must speak to-wit: Florida Bar Number: 710253 file the original with the Clerk of with the clerk of this court, Marathon, FL 33050 before some English. Call 743-5246 or 7797 North University Drive this Court before service upon WITHIN THREE CALENDAR service on Petitoner or apply in person, 7050 O/S Hwy. Lot B, Bermuda Shores, Suite 206 Plaintiff’s attorney or MONTHS OF THE FIRST immediately thereafter. If you amended Plat according to the Tamarac, Florida 33321 immediately thereafter; PUBLICATION OF THIS fail to do so, a default may be MAINTENANCE PERSON plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Telephone: (954) 720-5678 otherwise a default will be NOTICE all claims against the entered against you for the Part time, possibly leading to Book 7, Page 11 of the Public Fax: (954) 720-9445 entered against you for the estate in the form and manner relief demanded in the full time. Apply to Keys RV Records of Monroe County, E-Mail: sreinfeld–bellsouth.net relief demanded in the prescribed by Section 733.703 petition. Park, 6099 Overseas Hwy, Florida Complaint. of the Florida Statutes and Rule Marathon. 5.490 of The Florida Rules of A/k/A 776 Michael Drive, Key Publish December 21, 28, 2011 Copies of all court TAXI DRIVERS Largo, FL 33037 Florida Keys Keynoter WITNESS my hand and the Probate and Guardianship documents in this case, Procedure. needed for Marathon taxi and the Mobile Home Title seal of this Court on this 19th including orders, are service. Must have neat Number 66178390 and day of December, 2011. available at the Clerk of the appearance and reliable. Identification 7593 ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Circuit Court’s office. You / Bilingual a plus. 305-896-3507 a Mobile Home Title Number Ad 5793600 DANNY L. KOLHAGE NOT SO FILED WILL BE may review these documents 66178389 and Identification As Clerk of said Court FOREVER BARRED. upon request. Veterinary Technician Number 7593B INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE needed, compassionate animal By: Laura Vorhes Publication of this Notice has You must keep the Clerk of lover with good people skills DATED at Plantation, Florida, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN As Deputy Clerk begun on December 28, 2011. the Circuit Court’s office needed for busy practice in this 8 day of December, 2011. TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS notified of your current Marathon. Full time, must be that the Monroe County School FILED BY: Personal Representative: address. (You may file Notice able to work evenings and DANNY L. KOLHAGE District will receive bids for the SAMUEL A. PERSAUD, Kimberly Shacklock of Current Address, Florida weekends. Experience As Clerk, Circuit Court Monroe following: ESQUIRE 24 Ironwood Lane Supreme Court Approved preferred. Good wages and County, Florida PERSAUD & NUNEZ Brentwood, Tenn 37027 Family Law Form 12.915.) benefits. Call Marathon ITN No. 505 10631 N. KENDALL DRIVE Future papers in this lawsuit Veterinary Hospital at by: Jennifer Settoon KEY LARGO SCHOOL SUITE 205 Attorney for Personal will be mailed to the address 305-743-7099. As Deputy Clerk MUNICIPAL SEWER MIAMI, FLORIDA 33176 Representative: on record at the clerk’s CONNECTION PROJECT TELEPHONE: Margaret A. Broz, Esq. office. Joan M. Schwartz, Esquire 1(786) 270-1659 11400 Overseas Hwy Attorney for Crossplaintiff Bid documents may be Suite 212 WARNING: Rule 12.285, A A 9341 S.W. 102nd Street requested from DemandStar Publish December 28, 2011; Marathon, FL 33050 Florida Family Law Rules of Miami, Florida 33176 by calling 1-800-711-1712 or January 4, 2012 Telephone 305-743-8440 Procedure, requires certain ALTUS HOME HEALTH, LLC (305) 598-9619 by going to the website Florida Keys Keynoter automatic disclosure of IS NOW HIRING... www.demandstar.com or by Publish December 28, 2011; documents and information. Physical, Occupational & Publish December 21, 28, 2011 going to January 4, 2012 Failure to comply can result Speech Therapists, Nurses www.keysschools.com The Florida Keys Keynoter (RN’s & LPN’s) CNAs, HHAs, Florida Keys Keynoter / in sanctions, including public record document is Ad 5840500 dismissal or striking of for Home Health Care available at the Purchasing pleadings. Services, covering the Keys. Department, 241 Trumbo IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR We offer competitive pay. No. 5790500 Ad/ 5787300 Road, Key West, FL 33040. MONROE COUNTY, Dated: December 15, 2011. 305-247-4995, visit: FLORIDA www.altushhs.com NOTICE OF SALE PRE-BID CONFERENCE: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CLERK OF THE MANDATORY PROBATE DIVISION CIRCUIT COURT FEDERAL LIEN CORP. will File No. 11-CP-57-M IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Tammy L. Marciel sell at Public Sale at Auction A pre-bid conference will be Division PROBATE Deputy Clerk A A the following vessels to satisfy held at Key Largo School: Case No.: 2011-DR-289-M lien pursuant to Chapter 328.17 104801 Overseas Hwy, Key IN RE: ESTATE OF Publish December 21, 28, of the Florida Statutes on Jan 5, Largo FL, 33037 on January Janet A Lawliss Jacynthe Richmond, 2011; January 4, 11, 2012 2012 at 10 A.M. 17th at 9:00am. ALL Florida Keys Keynoter PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS Deceased Petitioner Lot/: B28321 1981 SMITH; ARE TO MEET IN THE MAIN Reg/ FL4238KA; Hull ID/ OFFICE PRIOR TO 9:00AM. NOTICE TO CREDITORS and PRT450050181; Located at: A ANY PROSPECTIVE BIDDER Boat 4 Fun, Inc., 97951 NOT IN ATTENDANCE AT The administration of the estate Kristopher Richmond, Overseas Hwy, PO Box THE START OF THE of Janet A Lawliss, deceased, Respondent. 370888, Key Largo, FL 33037 MEETING WILL BE whose date of death was (305)852-2025; Owner: A EXCLUDED FROM THE August 26, 2011, and whose NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF

NATURES SANCTUARY, BIDDING PROCESS. social security number is A A INC., 88005 OVERSEAS HWY ***-**-8289, is pending in the MARRIAGE /152, ISLAMORADA, FL All bids must be received on or Circuit Court for Monroe ALARM TECH, EXP’D. Must 33036; Customer: SAME AS before 2PM Tuesday, County, Florida, Probate TO: Kristopher Richmond have good references, valid REGISTERED OWNER; JANUARY 31ST, 2012 Division, the address of which 18th Jefferson St. driver’s license. Work truck Lienholder: NONE; Lien specified in the bid documents. is 3117 Overseas Highway, Rockland, Maine 04841 helpful. DFWP. Call 743-2522 Amount: $10,543.00 The Monroe County School Marathon, FL 33050. The or fax resume to 743-2022. District reserves the right, at its names and addresses of the YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Any person(s) claiming any sole discretion, to accept or personal representative and action has been filed against interest(s) in the above vessels reject any and all bids and to the personal representative’s contact: FEDERAL LIEN waive informalities or attorney are set forth below. CORP. (954) 384-7171 irregularities when it is in the 25% Buyers Premium * ALL best interest of the Board to do All creditors of the decedent AUCTIONS ARE HELD WITH so. and other persons having A A A A RESERVE* LIC/ AB0000288 claims or demands against Monroe County School District decedent’s estate on whom a Publish December 21, 28, 2011 Purchasing Department copy of this notice is required to Florida Keys Keynoter be served must file their claims Publish December 21, 24, 28, with this court WITHIN THE 31, 2011 LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER Florida Keys Keynoter THE TIME OF THE FIRST Ad/ 5718400 PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER IN THE CIRCUIT COURT THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A FOR MONROE COUNTY, Ad/ 5836300 COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON FLORIDA THEM. PROBATE DIVISION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL All other creditors of the File No. 11-CP-60 M CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR decedent and other persons Division MONROE COUNTY, having claims or demands FLORIDA against decedent’s estate must IN RE: ESTATE OF CIVIL DIVISION file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER JOAN P. ROACH A/K/A JOAN CASE NO. 11-CA-712-P THE DATE OF THE FIRST PATRICIA ROACH PUBLICATION OF THIS Deceased. LAKE SURPRISE II NOTICE. CONDOMINIUM NOTICE TO CREDITORS ASSOCIATION, INC., ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED a Florida non-profit corporation, WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS The administration of the estate SET FORTH IN SECTION of JOAN P. ROACH a/k/a Plaintiff, 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA JOAN PATRICIA ROACH, PROBATE CODE WILL BE deceased, whose date of death vs. FOREVER BARRED. was June 28, 2011, is pending in the Circuit Court for PAUL VALET, GALE VALET, NOTWITHSTANDING THE MONROE County, Florida, DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TIME PERIOD SET FORTH Probate Division, the address COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, December 28, 2011 5B

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A A A A 81532 Overseas Hwy., MM 81.5 Bayside GRACE JONES DAYCARE EXPERIENCED HELP ONLY • IMMEDIATE HIRING Islamorada, Fl 33036 looking for a qualified teacher Breakfast Cook • C.D.A./45 state hours. Also P/T • Prep Cook • Line Cook Breakfast cook NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE • • Breakfast servers A A teacher, 3-6pm. Must be 18‡ Host/Hostess • and love children. 743-6064 • Waitstaff Dinner food runners Equal Opportunity Employer • HIDEAWAY CAFE - Call Our Best SERVERS and Bartender BARTENDERS make over • Bus Person Robert at 289-1554 between Drug Free Workplace • 10am-noon for interview. $50K a year. If you are Front of House Managers professional & personable, & A A Apply in person: treat your customers as if they SERVERS Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, 7 were your friends, then apply in Experienced & Reliable only! Knights Key Blvd, Marathon. CONCIERGE / MARKG REP person at Sundowners, Please apply in person, – Hammocks MM48. Rare MM 104, Bayside. Only taking Herbies, 6350 O/S Hwy, Mrthn. oppty due to promotions. applications for servers and Go around back at office. Locals only. Fill out app at front bartenders. Will train desk. Hourly ‡ Comm $$. correct individual. DFWP. LOGO Dummy122 YOU HAVE IT.

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SERVERS NEW WHITE iPHONE 4, still in Carolina Skiff Specialists All F/T, P/T, days and evenings. box, with all attachments inc sizes & models: Sea Chasers, Please apply during business new pink case. Asking $500. Bennington pontoons & Hydra- hours, Key Colony Inn, (305) 289-7633 Marathon sports. Call Ft. Myers for West Key Colony Beach. Coast pricing! 800-955-7543 PIANO YAMAHA, MODEL Small resort in need of P22. Dark oak, upright, dependable, outgoing excellent condition! Great HOUSEBOAT individual for a front desk Christmas gift. $2500. Buyer 2003 50ft Myacht Tracker. position. Must have basic must move. 305-394-0873 Many upgrades. Must see. computer skills, good phone $33,000 OBO. 305-394-3642 voice and able to function in Private Collector Wants high speed environment. Rolex Dive watches and Pilot Please call between 9am-5pm, Watches. Old model Military 305-664-5130, Long Key. clocks & watches. A A Call 305-743-4578 WAITSTAFF WITH EXP, F/T. BOAT SLIP FOR RENT Good hours, good pay, good USED APPLIANCES & MM 99 OCEANSIDE people! Apply in person to FURNITURE We buy & sell. $10 ft. Up to 40 ft. Marathon Yacht Club, 825 33rd Byars Used Furniture No liveaboards. Water & Street; Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. & Appliances, 2771 O/S Hwy, Electric. (305) 942-3055 Marathon. 743-6506 WORK ON THE OCEAN DRY SLIP B-RACK Cabana Breezes now hiring: AT VACA CUT, • Servers • Bar Back THE BOAT HOUSE. • Busser • Food Runner 33’x10’. In & outs included. Apply 401 E. Ocean Dr., KCB. $250/mo. 630-947-4344 MARATHON Private owner at Boat House/Coral Lagoon, A A 40’ wet slip for rent, includes elec & water. Also avail dry rack Affordable Waterfront 1/1 in boat barn. 305-289-0064 Furnished manufactured home. MM 63, Oceanside.

A A 45’ dock. $1500. 305-872-2750

Looking for a Local BIG TORCH KEY, MM 25 A A Business? Also see Seasonal furnished, or long 20 FT. PUSH POLE The Florida Keys Business term unfurn. 2/2. Deep water Biscayne Bay Directory in every issue of the dock. $ depends on terms. Kevlar, excellent Keynoter! 305-457-9804 condition, $350. Painting and Drywall Repair, HOMESTEAD 2BR 1BA newly Call 305-664-9760

no job to small. 30 years exp. remodeled, tile thru-out, new A A Fl. Lic. /CBC1258504. appls. Large backyard. Fenced 200 B Lobster certs Insured, 305-731-4986 doghouse area. $800/mo. MARATHON Effic, very quiet, $100 each jonesscott32–gmail.com Call Erica (786)444-6133 conch, furn. All incl. $798 - 10% discount for cash $989/mo., min 3-6 mo. Rent/ Marathon 3br, 3ba, 2 masters. A A A A 305-393-2515 lease. ALSO 2br,1-1/2 ba, lrg, Screened pool. 200’ wide 400 ’B’ LOBSTER TAGS MM 106 - 3BR/2.5BA KEY COLONY BEACH dock avail. No pets. $975/mo. A A canal. Dockage for up to 3 ‡ $125 EACH Key Largo, Pets OK, 1BR, 1BA, on stilts, canal view. util. unf, F/L. 305-610-8002 boats. Coco Plum area. $2800, OR BEST OFFER Fenced backyard. A/C, W/D, storage. Looking for a Local Service? minus $300 for electric, $2500 MM 101 BAYSIDE 1/1 ON 305-394-2818 $2000 per mo. F/L/S. F/L/S. $875/mo. 440-477-7203 Also see monthly, yearly. 239-340-5731 CANAL, nice view of canal. Leave message The Florida Keys Business Call 305-451-4502 NO CALLS BEFORE 9:00 AM $850/mo. all utilities included, MM 107 AA Dave buys permits Directory in every issue of the 3BR / 2BA GORGEOUS BAY KEY LARGO MM 102 - 2 BR, also W/D. Call 305-303-9889 or 2/2 Unfurnished. HO park. So Atlantic Snapper, Grouper, Keynoter! VIEW. 2 BA, unfurn, upstairs apt in 2 786-488-7399. $1100/mth. $500 sec. dep. Key Largo Village. 2 Gulf Reef, K/Mack, Shark, family home, $1125/mo. ALSO Water incl. marinas & private beach. Furn. MM 87.2 EXECUTIVE BAY Sword, Tuna. 305-394-1150 All Util. incl. Avail. monthly Dec furn efficiency, $600/mo. F/L/S 2BR/2BA Unfurn. Townhome. ‡ $$$ in 48 hours! 904-262-2869 - Apr. Call Dino, 954-647-2576 util for both. 305-304-0541 Gated, Pool/Tennis, Beach. MM 97-Oceanside, 2BR / 2BA MARATHON 1 BR, 1 BA, Yearly rental. No pets. 32 Ocean Dr. in the Harborage. $1300/mo. 305-495-8955 AAAA Pool, boat ramp, clubhouse. at 937 107th St. Unfurnished, ‡ All types of permits for sale!! Yearly lease avail. or a min. of 6 A A nice area. $950/mo., util. Prestigious Indigo Reef, Rock Shrimp, King Fish, S A A mths. seasonal. 305-451-1241 F/L/S. Avail 2/1/12. Call 305- Marathon. 3 BR, 2-1/2 BA, AtlanticAtlantic Snapper, Grouper, Gulf A MOVE IN NOW from $250 743-9644 for appt, M-F, 9-5. gated, pool, workout room, 6 Pack reef & pelagic, BEDROOM FURNITURE week. MARATHON. Weekly dock space, covered parking. Commercial Gulf Reef Fish, 2 FULL SETS 1-King bed, & MARATHON-1BR or monthly. Fully furnished. Efficiency. Ocean View! Boat Avail now! F/L/S 305-289-0064 Gulf Snapper IFQ’s, Long Line

2-Twin beds, with headboards. A A All utilities, cable & free WI FI Pkg. Many other permits avail. Very good condition. Call Mike dock, private entrance. No ROCK HARBOR MM 98 2/1 included. 305-289-0800 We buy, sell & broker all types 847-366-5972, Key Colony Bch GRASSY KEY 3/2 canal front smkg, no pets. $900/mo upstairs duplex. New tile flrs, of permits. Call before you buy home. includes utilities. 219-405-2313 wooded lot, lg front porch, no Dockage, unfurnished, or sell! Please call for prices. EZ access to Ocean & Bay. pets/smkg. Credit check req. $950/mo, F/L/S. 305-394-0873 Licensed & Bonded. All permits Section 8 OK. $1450/mo. guaranteed valid for transfer, Utilities incl. 305-735-4434 many ref’s avail. John Potts Jr. LOGO Dummy122 321-784-5982, 321-302-3630 Error: 1 A A www.shipsusa.com

KEY LARGO MM96. Ocean ALUMINUM TANDEM side. Direct ocean access BOAT TRAILER w/Ocean views! Furn, 3br, 2ba / Fits up to 23’ boat. $750. 2br, 2ba. Seasonal or annual. Located at MM99. Call 786-258-3127 305-942-3055 YOU HAVE IT. I NEED A SINGLE SOUTH MM 93 OCEANVIEW HOUSE 3BR/2BA w/ Dock. Completely ATLANTIC SNAPPER / furnished inside/outside, pool GROUPER PERMIT. table, grill, W/D, A/C. No smkng $15,000 cash, Corp.? Dave Avail. Jan 1st. 954-444-2417 904-262-2869, 904-708-0893 Liveaboard Docks Marathon, covered deck area, pvt bath house. Free W/D for residents. A A 12 mo’s for the price of 10! Check with us 1st! 731-3386 Drive In Warehouse MTHN-Marine Storage: boats, Space available. trailers, campers, any clean Call John, 305-587-7529 storage OK on wheels. Best rates in town. Check with us Heart Of Marathon first! Call Emil, 731-3386 Office or retail. 1000 sq ft. Next SO. ATLANTIC SNAPPER / to Publix, the new Walgreen’s GROUPER FEDERAL and marina. 561-743-3745 FISHING PERMIT, LEASE. Mrthn US1-3Spaces Avail. Call for details, Dave 1st, 1500 sf; 2nd, 1000 sf, 3rd, 904-262-2869, 904-708-0893 800 sf. All can be combined or rent separate. $1/sf ‡ util, taxes & insur. 305-923-9542 RETAIL, OFFICE OR LIGHT COMMERCIAL USE ON BIG PINE KEY, MM 31.

2 units 600 sq ft each. Us Hwy 1 A A frontage. 305-394-3563 Autos wanted. All years. Junk-Used. Car- Van- Truck. Run or not. Cash or donate for

A A tax write off. 305-332-0483 RV LOTS FOR RENT Marathon Paradise Towing In Adult Park is buying junked cars. Please call 305-743-6519 Call (305) 731-6540 1989 CADILLACE ALLANTE 40,000 miles. Red. Excellent Dummy1223-12:44:51 condition. $8,000. Will take Somebody4 x 12.0 (169.412) else trade for Jeep. MM 99. 305-942-3055 Dummy 1993 CADILLAC ALLANTE

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AAAA Sunset Hammocks condo 94220 Overseas Hwy /6A RENTING? no longer need? Furn 2/2.5, w/ boat slip, living area 1,640 SF. $459,000 Owner finance. 305-525-4105 Sell it in the classifieds! Ralrey–bellsouth.net BUYING? A A SELLING? (305) 743-5551 or Cudjoe Gardens/Cudjoe Key 2 lots for sale, 80’ each, on canal. All permits. Ready to build. $90,000 ea. Will finance. Use the [email protected] 305-942-3055 Keynoter Classifieds for

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1994 MAKO CENTER all your real CONSOLE w/ Twin 200 Yam., full elect. Outrigger & Downrigger. Spare set of estate needs. outriggers and SS props. Full boat cover, like new. $18K, OBO 305-522-5029 743-5551