Stone crab season opens Saturday, Oct. 15
Robert the (haunted) Doll, pictured here with Key West’s Cori Convertito, gets a break from his protective exhibit case next week. He will visit the Keys History & Discovery Center on Oct. 27 with author David Sloan who will talk about the haunted artifact and also share other spooky stories. For more details, see page 15. CAROL TEDESCO/kismet-keywest.com
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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / OCTOBER 14, 2016 GABRIEL SANCHEZ
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Grab your leggings and UGG boots, fall is here. It marks the beginning of many enjoyable things. Cooler temperatures, changing of the sea grapes leaves, fun holidays, seasonally themed snacks, and lively sports come out of hibernation every October to the joy of many locals. Whether it’s the first pumpkin spice latte of the year, or the chance to wear your favorite hoodie, the Keys Weekly waited for the first cold(ish) snap to ask locals…
What’s your favorite thing about fall? Brian Alvarez, of Islamorada, said, “Football!”
“Football,” cried out Chris Bolitho. “Go Bears!”.
“Knowing that the weather is changing fast,” said Donna Shones of Ocean View Inn & Sports Pub.
Jenn Rubino said, “Football, or course.”
“The lack of tourists, beautiful October weather, and football,” said Michelle Short.
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SAVE THE DATE Saturday, Oct. 15 • Live music and coffee at the Key Largo Civic Club. • Zumba ‘pink’ event at 10 a.m. at Elks Lodge, Tavernier. • Witches’ Ride at 1 p.m. starts from 1026 Adams Drive, Key Largo.
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Tuesday, Oct. 18 • Garden Club of the Upper Keys monthly meeting at 11 a.m. at Francis Tracy Garden Center MM 94.
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ottie Hill’s passing on Sept. 26, 2016 leaves a huge void. She, along with her late husband Jack, founded the Key Largo Fisheries. She was the matriarch to the operation. Born in Miami in 1930, Dottie moved to Key Largo in 1966. She managed Tom Thumb stores, growing the franchise successfully in the Keys. And in 1972, Dottie, husband Jack, and her two sons, Tom and Rick, started a business out of their pick-up truck: Jack Hill Bait and Seafood. By 1976, operations grew and became the solid company it is today, Key Largo Fisheries. “My mom’s hobby was food,” said her son, Tom. “I grew up on her lobster bites.” The same lobster bites are still on the menu today. Dottie was also very involved at church. She founded the Jack Hill Child Care Center at the Key Largo Baptist Church and sponsored the Haitian orphan organization, Hugz 4 Haiti. “She was a beautiful person, she’s done a lot for people,” said Pastor Charles Rosenbalm from the Key Largo First Baptist Church, adding that more than 200 guests attended the services for Dottie on Oct. 1. “A lot of people loved her, she’s going to be missed.” In lieu of flowers, a donation in Dottie’s name may be given to the Jack Hill Child Care Center, 99001 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037.
Wednesday, Oct. 19 • BPW Political Forum at 5:30 p.m. at Hilton Resort, Key Largo. • Open house at 5:30 p.m. at Florida Keys Community College, Upper Keys Campus. Oct. 21-23 • “Ladies, Let’s go Fishing!” anglers presentation at 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Elks Lodge, Tavernier. Saturday, Oct. 22 • Fall Festival & Grow Show at 10 a.m. at Francis Tracy Garden Center, Tavernier. • 29 Points Trolley Tour at 10 a.m. at Islamorada Moose Lodge, Islamorada. • Key Largo Chamber of Commerce board installation dinner at the Marriott, 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 • The Key Largo Civic Club monthly potluck dinner and business meeting will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 • Annual Fall Festival at 1 p.m. at Burton Memorial United Methodist Church, Tavernier.
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Garden Club meets At Francis Tracy Center On Tuesday, Oct. 18 the Garden Club of the Upper Keys will hold its monthly meeting at the Francis Tracy Garden Center. The club will host a guest presenter, Rick Smith, Chairperson of GLEE Key West Community Garden. Smith will discuss his efforts in teaching gardening skills to Monroe School District students through the May Sands School Community Garden. Visitors are welcome and asked to bring a bagged lunch. Call Kathy at 305-519-0135 or email califkmac@ comcast.net with questions or for more information. BPW hosts Political forum On Wednesday Oct. 19, the Business and Professional Women will hold a political forum for candidates at the Hilton Resort Key Largo at 5:30 p.m. Candidates running will be asked tough questions affecting the Upper Keys community. Tickets are $25 presale, $30 at the door and are on sale at Doc’s Diner and Tolley & Hill. Hors d’oeuvres and bar. Guest attire is “Keys cocktail.” For questions, contact Audra Hill at 305-522-1697. Fall festival and grow show set On Saturday, Oct. 22, the Garden Club of the Upper Keys will host the Fall Festival & Grow Show at the Francis Tracy Garden Center in Tavernier. The festival will kick off at 10 a.m. and feature holiday crafts, vendors, silent auctions, raffles, handmade gifts, decorations, jewelry, a bake sale, and free planting clinics every 45 minutes. There will also be games, a pony cart ride, and activities for kids, including a Halloween Costume Parade set for 1 p.m. For more information contact Beverly at 305-451-8137.
COMMUNITY ELECTION SEASON NEWS
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This race between Kevin Madok (R) and Ron Saunders (D) is becoming the most contentious in the Keys arena. Madok defeated incumbent Amy Heavilin in the primary and now faces Saunders, an experienced politician, in the general election Nov. 8. Both have office-specific experience, and are keen to point out the differences in their abilities and philosophies.
CLERK OF THE COURT
1. Please explain, in layman’s terms, the duties of the elected Clerk of the Court and the responsibilities of the office. 2. You have both held positions of upper management within the county Clerk’s office. What were your primary responsibilities during that time? 3. After 28 years of the same county Clerk, the office saw a high turnover rate. How can you restore stability? 4. What makes you more qualified than your opponent to hold this office?
Kevin Madok (R)
Ron Saunders (D)
1. The Clerk is the elected official that safeguards the public tax dollars. The primary responsibilities of the Clerk are Chief Financial Officer and Auditor — maintain custody of all assets, pays all County bills, and audit all County departments and County vendors. The Clerk is also responsible for overseeing the recording of official records and managing court files and documents, in a timely manner.
1. The Clerk of the Court is the official record keeper of all court, county and property records, and most importantly to voters, reviews all Monroe County expenditures before making payment.
2. I helped run the Finance Department for eight years. My responsibilities included managing staff to assure the smooth operations in the day-to-day processing and payment of invoices, establishing and maintaining effective internal controls, and closing out the year-end financial records, overseeing the audit process and preparing the audited financial reports. I have an excellent record in administering these duties. 3. Stability can only be restored through effective leadership. Effective leadership is not possible without an intimate understanding of the office. I have the ability to properly train staff. I will not substitute outsourcing for a lack of training, supervision and staff retention. 4. My education, work experience and credentials align perfectly with the duties of the Clerk. My opponent has spent his entire career as a politician and lobbyist. There are no duties or responsibilities of a County Clerk that can make use of these political experiences. A Clerk that becomes political will lose his independence and effectiveness as a fiscal watchdog.
2. As Legal Counsel from June 2013June 2016, I supervised the 63 employees of the Clerk’s Office in the Courts and Recording divisions and handled all legal issues regarding the Clerk’s Office. 3. While representing Monroe County in the Florida Legislature, I served on the 12-member committee that determines state funding for Clerks. I will use my legislative experience and contacts to restore recent state funding cuts to provide cost-of-living salary increases and adequate affordable benefits to Clerk’s employees, which will help reduce turnover. 4. As a State Legislator, I was twice ranked as the most effective member of the 120-member Florida House. My leadership skills and communication ability will make me more effective in managing the Clerk’s 96 employees. My opponent has held a County job for the past four years making over $100,000 per year while supervising not a single employee. How will he independently review expenditures of his current employer and review county departments he says “his fingerprints are all over”? Unlike my opponent, I will have no conflict of interest in being an independent watchdog of our County tax dollars.
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“The way the community responded in such a short time was amazing. It really made an impression on me.” — Islamorada Village Manager Seth Lawless, on collecting hurricane supplies
Help from the Keys
Supplies sent home with the Bahamian ships after Hurricane Matthew sweeps the Caribbean
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n idea hatched at happy hour in Marathon resulted in the collection of 25,000 bottles of water and 1,000 diapers to be sent to hurricane-stricken islands of the Bahamas. The supplies were shipped out in the most efficient manner imaginable — aboard the nine ships of the Bahamian Defense Force sheltering in Key West Harbor to avoid the storm that swept past the Keys last week. In just a matter of days, City managers Charles Lindsey from Marathon and Jim Scholl from Key West were able to organize donations and the supplies set sail this past Friday under the watch of Bahamian Commander Carlon Bethel. Islamorada also contributed to the effort with 80 cases of water and hygiene products. The contributions were securely wrapped and packaged on two-dozen pallets, courtesy of Strunk Ace Hardware. “It was a bittersweet stay. We enjoyed Key West very much but we are anxious to get home,” said Commander Bethel thankful for the hospitality and supplies. “Key West City Manager Jim Scholl, the staff from Islamorada, the Navy and the Coast Guard — everyone did a good job,“ said Lindsey.
HAYS BLINCKMANN/Keys Weekly 1. Commander Bethel of the Bahamian Defense Force watches as supplies are loaded onto his ships. 2. Commander Bethel organizes efforts with Lt. Commander John “Stormy” Fairweather, surface operations and acting commanding officer.
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Samantha Arce, left, and Bill Broach talk as Elizabeth Jolin donates money to help Haiti. Approximately 8,000 diapers went to Haiti Thursday.THERESA JAVA/Keys Weekly
Couple collects for Haiti Community donation needed for next shipment THERESA JAVA
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urricane Matthew eviscerated Jeremie in Haiti, a town that was on the verge of being reassembled after a major earthquake in 2010. Now, six years later, it’s a double whammy — the death toll from last week’s storm has risen to 1,000, and there is now concern of a cholera outbreak. A young Keys couple — Timothy and Samantha Arce — have initiated a communitywide effort to collect supplies such as food, baby supplies, personal hygiene and first-aid items. These direly needed supplies were sent to Haiti on Tuesday, ahead of the other supplies still being collected, aboard a DC10 airplane chartered by a donor who wishes to remain anonymous. Timmy said that these supplies will go directly to needy Haitians — “not through the government.” The couple had sent materials over after the 2010 earthquake that they say never got there. In 2016, they have entrusted a personal friend to distribute what is collected in the Keys. “We just were fortunate with this storm,” said Timmy of the storm that missed the Keys. “And if some day we need the help, we hope somebody would step forward to do it.” The couple said the next round of supplies leave in three to five weeks aboard a ship. Kris Bastron, owner of Keys Moving, said he’d donate his time and truck again to get the items to the port. “I’m happy to do it,” he said. Bill Broach, Bud ‘n’ Mary’s marina manager where the supplies are being stockpiled said, “These people are great, they’re a wonderful couple, very giving.”
The Arces organize bags.
Tim Arce stacks baby supplies.
Tim Arce and Kris Bastron load the 24-foot box truck for the Opa Locka Airport.
Donations are still being accepted and are being collected inside the back barn at Bud n’ Mary’s at MM 70.8, oceanside. To organize the next shipment, tubs are needed for the cases of water, diapers, baby formula, canned and non-perishable foods, medical supplies, hygiene products, flashlights, batteries and tarps. Please bring things sealed and labeled in boxes or totes ready to be shipped. For more information, contact Samantha at 305-393-2725 or email samanthareidd@gmail.com.
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ENTERTAINMENT
The Family Band
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InTune GABRIEL SANCHEZ
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Married couple with kids branch from the Doerfel act
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Callie, left, TJ, Violet, Angelica, and Jakob Doerfel are the Family Band.
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amilies that jam together, stay together; that’s the Doerfel family motto. TJ and Angelica Doerfel had been playing duo gigs together before oldest son, Jakob, joined the act. As the years and blessings accumulated, the band has grown to include Callie and Violet. Together, they are the Family Band. Both TJ and Angelica played music since their youth. Angelica, a guitarist and vocalist, toured all over California as part of the Kids on Bluegrass music program; at one time or another she was a teenage ambassador, talent advisor, and program board member. While touring with family, she met TJ in Nashville. TJ, a banjo and Dobro player, was raised alongside four musical brothers in the Keys, known locally as the Doerfels. When their son, Jakob, was finally old enough, the couple added him to The Family band. Following in his mother’s footsteps, he’s also performed with the Kids on Bluegrass, playing mandolin and singing. The little girls, Callie and Violet, sometimes add their voices when they play locally. “Jakob has an iPod he’s always listening to,” said TJ. “He has his own musical taste, and favorite bands. He doesn’t listen to kid music or kiddy albums, he’s picky about music.” TJ said he practices as much as possible, and it’s natural for Jakob to join in. “We encourage practice and fun, but we don’t push them. We want it always to be a social thing they use to express themselves,” said Angelica. The parents said their kids like to perform music by The Wood Brothers, Carter Family and songs from the “O’ Brother, Where Art Thou?” soundtrack. “When he gets older, we want to play festivals and get back to
touring … if Jakob wants to. We have to wait and see what the kids want,” said Angelica. “Our family is so young, for now we’re keeping the home base steady, and having fun.” “It’s really special. When you have kids, you wonder what they are going to be like. I dreamed that we could all play together, and now it’s coming together,” said Angelica. “The reaction people have when they see us play together is also special. We have passed on a gift to Jakob and the girls they can express themselves with,” said TJ. The Family Band is a feel good experience that is guaranteed to remind music fans that even the smallest of voices can lift the heaviest of hearts. The Family Band is set to rock the Florida Keys Brewing Co. on Sunday, Nov. 6.
We never thought of ourselves as ‘cool.’ Those bands, at the time, when we first moved [to New York City], were so f*cking cool, and there was such a focus on them being cool. — Sam Harris, X Ambassadors
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Libations
Live Music BAYSIDE GRILLE Luke Sommer Glenn Band – Friday, Oct.14 Steve Venini Bayside Band – Saturday, Oct. 15 Dave’s Alter Ego – Sunday, Oct. 16 Dave Bowman – Monday, Oct. 17 Steve Webb – Tuesday, Oct. 18 Colbert Ultra Lite – Wednesday, Oct. 19 Steve Venini Band – Thursday, Oct. 20 Luke Sommer Glenn Band – Friday, Oct. 21 Steve Venini Bayside Band – Saturday, Oct. 22
Mariela Bermudez’s mojito is equal parts presentation and taste sensation. GARBIEL SANCHEZ/Keys Weekly
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t Habanos Oceanfront, the breezy scenery matches its chill libations. The seaside eatery is known for its yummy Cuban food, but it’s Mariela Bermudez’s mojito that steals the show. Muddled mint leaves and limes in a home-made simple syrup, get a “healthy” serving of clear Bacardi rum, before shaken and mixed with club soda. What really makes this mojito unique, however, is the organic mint leaves used to achieve the right amount of flavor. As for Bermudez, her sweetness comes from her three kids and a lively grandson. Now six years into her “Florida Keys experiment,” she says she couldn’t live in a more beautiful place. A Miami native of more than 30 years, Bermudez made the move down south to experience the world famous Keys sunset on a regular basis. A traveler at heart, she’s had her fair of share of sunsets around the globe. She traveled to Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Canada − and is currently planning a big trip to Greece and Israel. When she’s enjoying a refreshing drink, she’s usually sipping some sort of wine (depending on what she’s eating) and Long Island ice tea cocktails. Habanos Oceanfront is located at MM 73, Oceanside.
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slamorada Fire Chief Terry Abel moved to the Village from the Virginia Beach area in 1993. The son of a Navy sailor, Abel spent more than 30 years watching his father serve his country. Today, he emulates the same attitude toward leadership and public service … but that wasn’t exactly in the plan. He relocated to the islands to join the Upper Keys charter fishing world. But less than a year into his Keys tenure, Abel walked through the doors of Islamorada’s all-volunteer fire department, and the rest is Village history. 1. How different are the duties of a young fire fighter from those of fire chief? More pieces of the same pie. When you’re the line guy, even shift captain, you know your slice of the world and have to be really good at it. As you move up, you have to see the whole picture and focus on keeping all the slices inside of the pie tin. 2. Having been around since the Village incorporated, are you a father figure to the young guys? I try to foster them and show them what I know. If we encounter something I don’t know, I try to put them in a position where they can learn. But I only give opportunities, the rest, each of them has earned. They’re selfstarters. 3. When you were young, did you have big dreams of being a fireman? Every kid wants to be a fireman! 4. What was it like growing up as a military ‘brat’? The structure, as far as discipline, was beneficial. My father would leave on military tours often, but thankfully, I had a large extended family that would step up and help out. 5. What advice would you give to a would-be firefighter? If at all possible, find a department where you can volunteer, and find out if it’s something you want to do. Early in my career I ran a few calls that were really bad fatalities and they freaked me out. Had it not been for a strong support structure, I might have walked away.
Islamorada Fire Chief Terry Abel likes to set stuff on fire. Don’t worry, it’s just meat for the table. GABRIEL SANCHEZ/Keys Weekly
6. If you weren’t a fire fighter what would you see yourself doing? Either still boating or cooking somewhere. I love to cook. I have four BBQ smokers on wheels that are trailer-sized. The fourth Tuesday of the month we cook for the soup kitchen of the Baptist church. 7. What are some of your favorite dishes to cook? Probably my pulled pork, though my ribs aren’t half bad either. I can cook comfort food that tastes good, if you want it to look pretty, maybe not so much.
8. What would you tell today’s youth about being good leader? Shut up and listen. They’re three sides to every conversation. There’s SIDE A, SIDE B, and somewhere in the middle lies the truth. So go through everything, get to the actual truth, and act accordingly. 9. What’s your favorite movie? It’s a draw between “Pulp Fiction” and “Jurassic Park.” 10. Last book read? John Maxwell’s “There’s No Such Thing as ‘Business’ Ethics.” 11. If you could have lunch with a famous historical person, who would it be? I’d have a beer with my dad. 12. What was the largest fish you caught in your charter fishing days? A 350-pound blue marlin, or a hammerhead shark as big as the boat. We weren’t sure how big he was, but we let him go. (Wise choice, Terry.) 13. What’s the inspiration behind that majestic mustache? It’s a “moose-stache.” It’s obligatory. 14. Describe what it’s like to be inside a live fire situation: Every fire is slightly different. You walk in hoping you have visibility, if not, you get as low as possible. You hope it’s not too hot, that you can find the glow, and pray that no one is in there. From there, get to the fire, hope your nozzle is on the right setting, put it out, and move out. It’s an adrenaline rush, it’s awesome. 15. How many cats have you rescued from trees? None. Have you ever seen a cat skeleton in a tree? They come down eventually. 16. Are there any firefighters that have been at the department since you first joined? Assistant Chief Jason Lyman. He joined a little before me, but we went through EMT and paramedic training together. He’s my best friend, so it works out well.
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Get spooky with Robert the Doll Key West artifact travels to Upper Keys museum
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WITCHES ON BIKES The witches coven convenes at the Caribbean Club in 2015.
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heck the new moon: Saturday, Oct. 15 is the third annual Key Largo Witches’ Ride. The charity event on two wheels continues to get more wicked every year. Good witch Pam Caputo, the event organizer, said the numbers have grown from 20 to about 100 participants. Turnout for the ride this year is expected to be even higher.
Festivities begin at 1 p.m. at 1026 Adams Drive in Key Largo. The cost is $20, which goes directly to Hospice VNA of the Florida Keys. Adult beverages and lite fare will be available. The party then sweeps across town to The Catch restaurant and then to the Caribbean Club. The costume contest includes categories for the witches and their rides. For more information, call 305-394-0347.
n collaboration with the Key West Art and Historical Society, the one and only Robert the Doll will be coming to the Keys History & Discovery Center for a night of ghost stories with Key West author and ghost hunter, David Sloan. The event is on Thursday, Oct. 27; doors open at 5 p.m. and the presentation starts at 6 p.m. Sloan is the foremost authority on the history of the doll and has written the book, “Robert the Doll.” Reportedly the most haunted artifact in the Florida Keys, it is the only one in the island chain with its own Facebook page! The doll was originally given to Robert Eugene Otto on his fourth birthday, Oct. 25, 1904. The birthday boy promptly declared that he would now go by the name Gene and the doll would be named Robert. According to all accounts, Robert and Gene were inseparable.
What soon became apparent in the Otto house was that something out of the ordinary was occurring. When Gene was playing with Robert in his room, Gene could be heard having conversations that were accompanied by giggling. To hear more about the fascinating life of Robert the Doll, come hear David Sloan as he reveals the haunted history of this fascinating doll. After the program, David will be available for a book signing. Cost for non-Discovery Center members is $25 and includes admission to the movie and museum as well as light appetizers. A cash bar will be available. Reservations are recommended and can be made at 305-9222237 or info@keysdiscovery.com. The Discovery Center is in Islamorada, MM 82. — Contributed
BRIEFLY Matecumbe Trolley tours teach history The Matecumbe Historical Trust presents the “29 points of Interest” on the islands of Islamorada. On Saturday, Oct. 22, members will take guests through the Village on an approximate one-hour “trolley ride through time.” The tour will depart the Islamorada Moose Lodge at 10 a.m. Reservations are recommended due to limited space. Tickets may be purchase on site. Adults are $15 each, children 6 and under ride free. For more information contact Barbara Edgar at 305-3930940. Island Girl Mini Triathlon set for Tavernier Creek The Island Girl Mini Triathlon is set for Sunday, Oct. 30. The triathlon consists of a one-mile paddle, six-mile bike ride, and one-mile run on Old Highway in Islamorada. The paddle portion can be done from either a board or kayak. There will be a solo and relay division. Relay divisions are for two or three individuals, there is no age category. Solo price $40, relay kayak and paddle $50. Call 305-395-1551 for more information.
Moose Lodges hosts Bacon Bash & Chili Fest Chefs of all walks will feature samplings of their best bacon and chili inspired recipes. Sampling prices start at $4, but admission is free. The event is on Sunday, Nov. 6 starting at the Islamorada Moose Lodge, MM 81.5. The festival will have live music, art and crafts vendors, best bartender contest, libations, bacon-eating contest, hot-pepper eating contest, hog calling contest, and dunk tank. For more information, call 305-664-8120. Entry fee for chefs is $100 and $50 for craft and other vendors. For vendor space, contact Clay Crocket at 305-587-4111. Upper Keys honors Military and veterans A ceremony honoring American military members and veterans is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo. There will be a concert by the Key Largo School Band at 10:30 a.m. and a wreath-laying ceremony. The event has been coordinated by the Monroe County Department of Veterans Affairs, VFW Post 10211, and the American Legion Post 333. The ceremony is free and open to the public. For more information call 305-453-8777.
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Ghost Hunter David Sloan brings Robert the Doll for some scary stories on Thursday, Oct. 27. CAROL TEDESCO/Contributed
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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
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ammograms are scary. The potential lifealtering threat of breast cancer causes anxiety for every woman, sometimes even paralyzing them into not getting tested. But the excuses are running out when the options keep expanding. • MAMMOGRAPHY During a routine annual visit for women, when no symptoms are present, doctors usually prescribe a traditional 2-D mammogram. It’s a highly advanced technology and captures overlapping breast tissues in the image. The process usually takes about 15 minutes. In 2012, Fishermen’s Hospital in Marathon installed a new digital mammography unit. The special salon has added capabilities. “When we are doing diagnostic mammograms, we can do as many scans as are needed and also use ultrasound if we suspect there’s an abnormality,” said Larry Wise, radiology manager at the Middle Keys hospital. “We also have ability to do biopsies at the same point in time.” During the month of October, the hospital runs a $99 special that includes both the scan and the radiologist’s fee. Fishermen’s Hospital, the technician and the equipment under goes rigorous testing. “Any place that does mammography has to be FDA approved and there is an annual inspection of the record keeping, reporting, and communication with patients. I’m very happy to say the last two years, maybe three, we’ve had zero ‘findings,’” Wise said. “We run a good program.” • ULTRASOUND Both Keys hospitals offer ultrasound mammograms, but there’s a new service available to Keys women. Called HerScan, it’s a national company that performs ultrasounds in Florida, Georgia, Texas and Colorado. The service is mobile, women make appointments online, and the service is typically set up
This is the new mammogram control booth at Mariners Hospital.
in a brand-name hotel or resort. (On a recent visit to Marathon, HerScan set up at the Holiday Inn Express in a private space dedicated to the testing.) Because the services are scheduled when sufficient interest has generated multiple appointments, and there’s not a big overhead cost, HerScan charges only $195 per test which includes radiology analysis. HerScan does not require a prescription, and it does not accept insurance. There are many reasons why women would choose an ultrasound over a mammogram. There is no discomfort, no radiation and is safe for women with breast implants. “Many women with implants are afraid they will break during a regular 2-D mammogram, and many facilities require women to sign waivers saying they won’t hold the hospital liable,” said Toni O’Neill, public relations manager for HerScan. Although the ultrasound is usually a secondary test, administered after a regular 2-D mammogram, it has certain advantages over a 2-D mammogram. The ultrasound technology can “see” all the way to the breast wall (around breast implants, if present). And HerScan ultrasounds also examine the area of the axilla, or armpit, for potentially abnormal lymph nodes. • TOMOSYNTHESIS (3D) The latest and greatest in boob science, though, is the 3-D mammogram available at both the Lower Keys Medical Center and Mariners Hospital. Traditional mammograms only take a
single photo of the breast but the FDA approved 3D imagery takes multiple images recreating the full image of the breast. These x rays are “slices” of the breast that doctors can analyze from multiple angles determining such things as abnormal calcifications, a discreet mass, or architectural distortions. The imagery reduces the number of women “called back” for further exams or biopsies when an image isn’t clearly identifiable, especially common for women with “dense” breasts. “Studies have shown that cancer detection has gone up from anywhere from three to 10 percent with 3D,” said LKMC’s Dr. Sandy Schultz, “I am very excited because the most difficult cases to read are subtle, more normal mammograms.” Mariners Hospital’s JC Holmes, director of imaging services, likens the 3-D mammogram slice technology to “turning the pages of a book.” Holmes said the patient’s experience is similar to a regular, or 2-D, mammogram, where the breast is compressed between plates. “The 3-D imaging process is very similar to that of a traditional 2-D mammogram and takes only seconds longer,” said Holmes, who added that the hospital recently renovated its mammography suite to accommodate the new equipment as well as a separate women’s waiting area. — Sara Matthis, Hays Blinckmann and Theresa Java contributed to this Keys Weekly report.
WHAT ARE ‘DENSE’ BREASTS? Most commonly found in women in their 30s or younger, dense breasts essentially mean firm tissue. As women age, their breasts contain more fatty tissue than dense tissue. Women with dense breasts know who they are, as they usually require an ultrasound or 3-D mammography.
CONTINUITY MATTERS It’s not enough to just get a mammogram; women are encouraged to also bring previous test results (or approve their release) if they switch facilities. Calcifications within the breast are monitored from year to year to make sure there are no changes over time, increasing your rate for detecting cancer or decreasing your chance of a false positive. The American Medical Association recommends an annual mammogram for women 40 and older.
CSHS STUDENT OF THE WEEK
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SOPHOMORE
KATIE ROBINSON
Faculty and students at Coral Shores High School chose a Weekly Student by selecting candidates with good character, achievements and involvement. These students stand out amongst their peers and are recognized by the Weekly Newspapers. What organizations and activities are you involved with at CSHS and why are they important to you? I am on the cross country and tennis team at Coral Shores. I am also involved in student council. These activities are important to me because they involve working together and encouraging each other to reach a common goal. Who has been your biggest inspiration at CSHS and why? Mrs. Fry and Mr. Suarez have both been an inspiration to me at Coral Shores. As my cross country coaches, the have encouraged me to always give my best effort. What class do you think has best prepared you for life after high school and why? The class that has best prepared me for life after high school is AP Human Geography. It teaches you about different cultures around the world, and discusses real world issues. Instagram or Snapchat? What’s your favorite filter? Instagram. My favorite filter is inkwell. What are the biggest challenges facing the Keys? What would you do to meet these challenges? The loss of seagrass in the Everglades is harming the fish. The Keys depend on the Everglades economically, but more importantly, we have a responsibility to take care of the environment for future generations. I will support campaigns to try to restore the rate flow in the Everglades back to its natural flow. What are your plans after high school? I am attending the University of Florida, and will pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Do you think you will make the Keys your permanent home? Why or why not? Yes. I love the Florida Keys and would like to make it my permanent home. I enjoy diving, fishing, and the beautiful waters we have here. Finish this sentence: Living in the Keys has taught me… ... that we are privileged to be able to access and enjoy the beautiful reefs we have.
Pastor Charles displays the dental hygiene kits to be given to each patient during next week’s Mobile Dental Care.
Dental care rolls through the Keys THERESA JAVA
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he Key Largo First Baptist Church hosts the Mobile Dental Care clinic next week — Thursday to Saturday, Oct. 20-22. The bus is sponsored by Florida Baptist Convention and travels around the state filling cavities and offering other basic dental services. The visits are free for those with no insurance and meet financial requirements. Earlier this week, the bus was at Sugarloaf Baptist Church and early next week it will be parked outside the Islamorada Baptist Church. Pastor Charles Rosenbalm of Key Largo First Baptist Church said the service is very accessible. Patients fill out some paperwork that covers general medical conditions and that’s all. This is the first year that the mobile dental clinic will stop in Key Largo. When there, staff will
coordinate with local dentist Osmani Diaz and his staff (Jeanette Belcher and Jeanette Garcia) who will donate their time on Friday, Oct. 21 from 8 a.m. to noon. Diaz’s office supplied the dental kits which will be passed out, as well. “We want to help the whole community,” said Jeanette Belcher. Call the Key Largo First Baptist Church office between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, to schedule an appointment. The phone number is 305-451-2265. In addition to the mobile dental bus, the Key Largo First Baptist Church hosts Wednesday night Samaritan Suppers and Bible study, and Sunday services. SCHEDULE • Thursday, Oct. 20: 2 to 6 p.m. • Friday, Oct. 21: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Saturday, Oct. 22: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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Screw the worms! Release the flies! SARA MATTHIS
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n Monday morning, an “incident command” meeting took place in Marathon with members of federal, state and local governments. The round table included many different agencies ranging from the state Department of Agriculture to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife, to the state Department of Health to address the screwworm outbreak in the Keys. Officials suspect the disease appeared in the Keys sometime in July, but wasn’t officially identified until late September. Approximately 76 deer Key deer have been put down. There will be a public meeting about the situation on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. at Big Pine Community Center, 31009 Atlantis Dr. At the moment, officials are most concerned about educating the public about the threat to their pets. The disease, if caught early, can be treated and this is not a situation where vets would either quarantine or euthanize animals. “We don’t want residents to be reluctant to bring in their pets to be examined. If you have concerns, bring it in. It’s not a death sentence,” said Jenn Meale, communications director for state Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam. Marathon veterinarian Dr. Mike Dunn has successfully treated one case that originated on Big Pine Key. “We picked out the maggots, preserved them for state analysis, and used some antibiotics,” he said. “The dog we saw in our office is doing great.” He said he was initially flummoxed by what he was looking at. And that may explain how the screwworm spread.
“It can affect dogs, cats, rabbits and pigs — any vertebrate. But if caught early, it’s very treatable. If you suspect your pet has screwworm, call you veterinarian immediately.” – Doug Mader, Keys Veterinarian
“I thought, ‘What the heck is this?’ It took me about an hour to figure it out,” Dunn said. “It’s just something we don’t see everyday, because the screwworm has been eradicated in the United States for so long.” Dunn said the active ingredient in heartworm medicine (ivermectin) is also a proven deterrent. “It another level of protection, not 100 percent, but pretty good,” Dunn said. On Monday, local Keys officials added special insight to the state and federal eradication plan. First, the feral cat population on Big Pine Key needs some type of monitoring and bilingual messages are needed. In addition, those present suggested a special screening station on Big Pine Key. That has been set for Sunday, Oct. 16 (See ‘checkpoints’ sidebar). Currently, residents and visitors traveling north are required to stop at a checkpoint in Key Largo at MM 106 to have their animals examined. It’s unknown how the infection came to the Keys. Theories range from diseased animals travelling with refugees or pets traveling with owners from the Caribbean. Although widespread screwworm infections have been tamped down, pockets of the disease exist in Central America, Cuba and Barbados. Officials caution the Keys outbreak will get worse before the spread comes under control.
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THE SIGNS
THE RISK
The biggest risk is for wild animals on Big Pine Key and No Name Key — Key deer and feral cats. It’s less likely to transmit to indoor animals (pets) and human infection is extremely rare. Most at risk are animals with open sores, especially if they are outdoor animals. The screwworm flies normally only travel a few miles, but in some cases (such as a hurricane) can spread beyond that perimeter.
THE SCIENCE
In 1959 the screwworm was officially eradicated in Florida, using the sterile fly technology developed by Edward Knipling and Roland Bushland that was first tested on Sanibel Island. It was then deployed in the rest of the country and eradicated in the Southern United States by 1966 and in Mexico by 1991. The sterile flies being used to stop the spread in the Keys originate in Pamana, where they are lightly irradiated to make the male flies sterile. They are released into the wild to mate with the females which only mate once in a lifetime. The sterile flies, in pupae state, will be placed in traps around Big Pine Key and No Name Key, and allowed to hatch and fly away. Because the flies are sterile, there is no chance they can become established in this habitat.
Check your pets for open sores; if they exist, cover the wounds to prevent the flies from landing. Screwworms eggs and larvae are cream colored and may be visible in an open wound. A mature infection site is described as pouch-like and deep as the parasites literally “screw” themselves into the live flesh. It also emits a foul odor. Some cases of screwworm manifest as a bump or lump, however. It is extremely painful. After a few days on the host animal, the larvae will fall off to pupate, burrowing into the ground to begin a new lifecycle.
THE CHECKPOINTS
The first is a mandatory checkpoint for residents and visitors who are traveling out of the Keys with their animals. The checkpoint is located at MM 106, right before the beginning of the 18-Mile Stretch on the oceanside. It is open seven days a week, 24-hours a day. There is also free screwworm screening for pets in the Big Pine Key Winn-Dixie parking lot from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16.
“We have the ability to save a very important, endangered subspecies of the white tail deer — the Key deer. If we can successfully eradicate the blow fly, we can preserve the animals for future generations, a chance to view the precious animals. —Adam Putnam, state Commissioner of Agriculture
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ODD FACTS What’s the layman’s term? Blow fly.
REPORTING 1-800-HELP-FLA 800.435.7352 Non-Florida residents can call 850.410.3800.
COCHLIOMYIA HOMINIVORAX The scientific name of the New World screw-worm fly.
2.7 million Sheep in North Africa infected with the screwworm in the 1980s. PURPLE SPRAY Older generations of Americans, or world travelers, recognize livestock painted with this purple spray to ward off screwworms. It’s not safe to use on small animals, such as domesticated pets.
1.9 million Number of irradiated sterile male flies to be released in the Keys each week, for an estimated 25 weeks.
Stages of life
Egg, larva, pupa, and adult, the entire lifecycle lasts an average of 21 days. The eggs, 100 to 400 laid at a time by the female, can hatch in less than a day.
NOMENCLATURE The larvae have spines that resemble a screw threads, enabling them to burrow.
BY THE NUMBERS • How many deer have been put down? 76 • How large is the herd? 1,200 • Where are the reported cases? Big Pine Key and No Name Key • How many pets have been infected? 4 • How many pets have been put down? 1
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LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2016-CP-107-P IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM WHEAT WOODWORTH, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of William Wheat Woodworth, deceased, whose date of death was April 9, 2016, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, Florida, 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this Court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: October 7, 2016. Personal Representative: Lisa Woodworth 7297 Moffett Drive Warrenton, Virginia 20187 Attorney for Personal Representative: John T. Prahl Attorney Florida Bar No. 501484 12376 SW 82nd Avenue Pinecrest, FL 33156 Telephone: (305) 2343680 Fax: (305) 234-3605 E-mail: John@JohnTPrahl. com Publish: October 7 and October 14, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2016-CP-103-PK Middle Keys IN RE:
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LEGAL NOTICES SHERRY ZWERDLING, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of, SHERRY ZWERDLING, deceased, whose date of death was September 9, 2016, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
LEGAL NOTICES estate of Betty Merriman a.k.a. Betty G. Merriman and Betty W. Merriman, deceased, whose date of death was March 15, 2016, and whose social security number is XXXXX-6785, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
LEGAL NOTICES NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: October 14, 2016. Personal Representative: Charles Merriman 347A Pleasant Valley Road, P.O. Box 385 Potsdam, New York 13676 Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert E. Korn, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 127998 Bernstein Hodsdon Tannen & Korn, P.A. 2700 N. Military Trail, Suite 100 Boca Raton, Florida 33431 Telephone: (561) 910-6671 E-mail Address: bhtkorn@ aol.com Publish: October 14 & October 21, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers
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NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: October 7, 2016. Personal Representative: Jack Hildreth 294 Woods Avenue Tavernier, Florida 33070 Attorney for Personal Representative: Tom Woods, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 0525197 116 Porto Salvo Drive Islamorada, Florida 33036 Phone 305.664.2200 Fax 2205 Primary: tom@ tomwoodslaw.com Secondary: eserve@ tomwoodslaw.com Publish: October 7 and October 14, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2016-CP000063-M IN RE: ESTATE OF Betty Merriman a.k.a. Betty G. Merriman and Betty W. Merriman, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the
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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • Casa del Sol Beach Resort Now Hiring: FULL TIME, PART TIME FRONT DESK RESERVATIONIST Candidate must be friendly and outgoing with excellent customer service skills. Basic computer skills and proper phone etiquette required. Some weekends and evening shifts required. Excellent Salary
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Please apply on line at www.spottswood.com/careers or on site 13201 Overseas Highway. EOE m/f/d/v
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The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is looking for a Distribution System Operator to perform entry-level, semi-skilled work, involving the repair and maintenance of FKAA water distribution and transmission systems. Employee must ensure safe work practices, maintain water flow, and test the water supply. Qualifications: H.S. diploma or GED; supplemented by 1 yr previous experience and/or training as a pipefitter with a public utility, construction comp, or plumbing company. Must have a valid FL CDL “A” license w/in 12 mos of hire date. Must obtain a FDEP Level 3 license w/in 18 mos of hire date. Salary Range $38,726 $59,296.98, with excellent benefits. Location: Middle Keys. Apply online at www.fkaa.com Deadline: 5:00 p.m. on 10/21/16. EEO, VPE, ADA
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Management positions @ Fairvilla's Sexy Things (524 Front Street, Key West Florida 33040) Applicants must be open minded & personable with the ability to lead others. Should enjoy interacting with customers, and be a responsible self-starter with computer skills & the ability to focus on details. Reply to this job posting by sending all of the following to Cherie@fairvilla.com: Letter of interest on the available position • Current resume & your availability & include your favorite joke PLEASE NOTE: Emails that only include a resume without a letter of interest will NOT be considered. • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
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