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The voters of Monroe County answered the call to have a physician on the Mosquito Control Board, electing Dr. Stan Zuba for Mosquito Control District 4.

Zuba was the only Democrat elected in Monroe County partisan races. For more election coverage, see pages 4-5. GABRIEL SANCHEZ/Keys Weekly

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 11, 2016 GABRIEL SANCHEZ

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There’s a giddy thrill that comes with executing a good prank. You don’t have to be one of the Three Stooges or Ashton Kutcher to plan it out, either. As expected, the Weekly ran across a handful of pranksters who were finally ready to come clean about their misdeeds. The Keys Weekly asked locals …

What’s the meanest prank you’ve ever pulled?

Brian Olshefski said, “I found a hundred pounds of gun powder one time and placed a tiny bit behind my brother’s bench grinder in his workshop. Needless to say, it scared the heck out of him.”

“Back in college a few friends and I grabbed my roommate out of the shower, wrapped her in the shower curtain, drove her to the grocery store, where we shoved her in a shopping cart and pushed it into the main opening,” said Joanne Birdsall, of The History of Diving Museum.

John Watson, historian at the History of Diving Museum said, “My mom worked late as a nurse when I was young. One time when she came home to sleep I put shaving cream on her hand, and tickled her nose with a feather. I still feel bad about it.”

“Being on the boat fishing, we have a good laugh when an angler falls asleep in the fighting chair. So when we know they’re out cold, we sneak a five pound bucket on the line and let them fight to the bitter end,” said Capt. Skip Bradeen of the Blue Chip Too.

Tamika Martin, of Subway in Islamorada, said “I got pulled over with friends and the police asked we step out of the car.

I pretended to be a mute so I wouldn’t have to go through the inconvenience. It totally worked. That was bad.”

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ELECTION RESULTS

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Upper Keys officials celebrate wins Weekly Staff report

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ewcomer businesswoman Cheryl Meads bested David Purdo and Dave Boerner for Islamorada Village Council Seat 2. Meads’ two competitors had previously served as councilmembers. Incumbent Mike Forster defended Seat 5 against Jill Zima Borski, who also has previously served as councilmember. This will be Forster’s fourth elected term to the board, a total of 10 years of service.

Key Largo Wastewater Treatment Board incumbent Steve Gibbs garnered the majority of votes, earning him four more years. Wastewater will also gain “taxpayer watchdog” Sue Heim, a newcomer, to its board.

Dr. Stan Zuba defeated Janet Woods for Mosquito Control District 4 board seat.

Key Largo Fire Board and Emergency Services District Dan Powers defeated Frank Conklin for Seat 5.

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1. State Rep. Holly Raschein (R), a resident of Key Largo, handily defeated her opponent, Dan Horton. She and her supporters celebrate in Key West.

2. Cheryl Meads gathers her support team as she awaits results this past Tuesday. She won 39 percent of the vote in a three-way race.

3. Former State Attorney Dennis Ward (R) has been elected to serve a second, non-consecutive term.

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ELECTION RESULTS

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Winners U.S. PRESIDENT* (R) Donald Trump (D) Hillary Clinton

50.9% 44.1%

U.S. SENATE** (R) Marco Rubio (D) Patrick Murphy

51.6% 44.7%

KEY LARGO FIRE & EMERGENCY MEDICAL BOARD Dan Powers 53.4% Frank Conklin 46.5%

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES** (R) Carlos Curbelo 56.5% (D) Joe Garcia 37.5%

KEY LARGO WASTEWATER DISTRICT**** Gary Bauman 24.9% Steve Gibbs 34.9% Dennis Caltagirone 10.2% Sue Heim 29.9%

STATE SENATOR** (R) Anitere Flores 54.1% (D) Debbie Mucarsel-Powell 45.8%

ISLAMORADA CITY COUNCIL SEAT 3 Jill Zima-Borski 34.5% Mike Forster 65.4%

STATE REPRESENTATIVE** (R) Holly Raschein 64.0% (D) Dan Horton 35.9%

ISLAMORADA COUNCIL SEAT 2 Dave Boerner 26.8% Cheryl Meads 39.8% David Purdo 33.3%

SOLAR AMENDMENT NO. 1 YES 50.8% NO 49.2%

(****Top two vote-getters elected to office)

MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT NO. 2 YES 71.3% NO 28.7% COUNTYWIDE GMO MOSQUITO YES 57.7% NO 42.2% STATE ATTORNEY (R) Dennis Ward (D) Catherine Vogel (LPF) Shad Neiss

50.0% 46.7% 3.2%

PUBLIC DEFENDER (R) Robert Lockwood 55.3% (D) Trish Docherty Gibson 44.6% CLERK OF THE COURT (R) Kevin Madok (D) Ron Saunders

51.7% 48.2%

MOSQUITO CONTROL DIST. 1 (R) Jill Cranney-Gage 53.5% (D) Kathryn Watkins 38.6% (GRE) Oliver Kofoid 7.8%

MARATHON CITY COUNCIL*** John Bartus 27.0% Steven Cook 26.3% Bill Kelly 23.2% Daniel Zieg 23.3% DUCK KEY BEAUTIFICATION AMENDMENT YES 34.1% NO 65.8% DUCK KEY SECURITY AMENDMENT YES 40.7% NO 59.2% (***Top three vote-getters to be elected to office)

MOSQUITO CONTROL DIST. 3 (R) Brandon Pinder 57.8% (D) Steve Smith 42.1% MOSQUITO CONTROL DIST. 4 (R) Janet Wood 45.0% (D) Stan Zuba 54.9% *This is how Monroe County voted; Trump secured 279 electoral votes to Clinton’s 228. **District totals

UTILITY BOARD Timothy Root Carol Schreck

54.1% 45.8%

KEY HAVEN GMO MOSQUITO RELEASE YES 34.8% NO 65.1%

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 11, 2016 BRIEFLY 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 is 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 305453-8777.

St. Justin holds Oktoberfest

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Last Saturday, despite high winds, paddlers came out to support the Key Largo Warrior Paddle, whose goal was to raise $6000 to provide financial assistance to Team River Runner, a non-profit organization that brings Wounded Veterans to Key Largo every winter for a week of adaptive paddling and healing. The cost to bring one wounded veteran is $1,500.

— Keys Weekly staff THERESA JAVA/Keys Weekly 1. Giacomo Bossa, left, Adrianna Loayza, Dawn Prey and Karen Kennedy rally to raise funds for vets.

2. Despite high winds, paddlers came out to support wounded veterans.

3. Thad Rice checks his safety gear before embarking on the challenge this past Saturday.

4. Paddleboarders (and dogs) ready to contend with high winds set out from the Garden Cove kayak launch.

The St. Justin Martyr Church will host its Oktoberfest fundraiser event on Nov. 11–13 starting at 5 p.m. The fundraiser will have rides, entertainment, and food. Deadline for presale tickets is Friday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m.

Adults, students welcome for Mariners walk/run Mariners Hospital Gordon presents its 5k walk/run and 10k run on Friday, Nov. 19. The 5k walk will begin at Coral Shores High School and the 10k run will begin at the Treasure Village Montessori School. On Friday, Nov. 18 a pre-race meal will be served, and various health screenings will also be offered. Register in advance at Marinersrace.com ($30/$40 adults; $20 students). Race day registration starts at 6 a.m. and costs $35/$40 for adults and $25 for students. For information, email JamieN@BaptistHealth.net or call 305-434-1026.

Michael Heckart to speak at Garden Club The Garden Club of the Upper Keys will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. at the Francis Tracy Garden Center. Guest presenter will be Michael Heckart, author of “Nightshades: A Quick (and painless) Introduction.”

“Wicked Mike” is a collectorturned-vendor of rare edible and medicinal plants with a collection spanning all the continents. His aim is to take his collection public and to spread genetic diversity and knowledge, and to fund projects benefitting the needy.

Plants will be available for sale and the public is welcome. Call Kathy at 305519-0135 or email califkmac@comcast. net for details.

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LIVING ART

New shop opens in Islamorada

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ue Wright’s talent is in bringing her ideas to life. Whether its designing handbags from vintage fabrics or crafting handmade paper mâché Christmas sculptures from copper wire and reclaimed tissue paper, she has always had the ability to create beautiful things.

A gardener by profession, Sue worked as an estate gardener at The Garden Concierge in the Boston area before moving to Islamorada and taking on the position of resident gardener at the Village Square at Trading Post.

On Friday, Nov. 18, Sue will open a new shop with living art called Boo Kee Sue Botanics.

The shop will be located at the Village Square at Trading Post and will join the other shops and restaurants in residence including uCumbe, Miss Monroe Boutique, Bad Boy Burritos and Good Girl Juice & Café. Here

she will sell ready-to-go garden items that are easy to maintain with prices starting at just $40.

Her passion is in transforming a space with something living in every room. Working with a variety of design aesthetics, she specializes in creations that enhance and beautify areas of your home and garden.

In her shop you’ll find Kokedama — Japanese moss ball string gardens — and stag horn growing on cork bark. Everything in her store is unique, perfect for gifts or beautifying your own space. And for those of you not blessed with a green thumb, everything is very easy to maintain.

In addition to her container designs for sale, she’ll also be providing custom work and specialized plantings for clients.

Many of her designs will also be available for rentals for special events.

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opening of Boo Kee Sue Botanics on Friday, Nov. 18, with regular hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, go to BooKeeSue.com.

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ina Zimmerman likes whisky, specifically, Jameson Irish Whisky, which is apropos because she works at Dillon’s Pub and Grill. Her favorite drink to serve at the Irish pub in Tavernier is, of course, made with Jameson — the Irish Car Bomb.

The drink starts with a half-filled pint of Guinness beer with a shot glass filled with equal parts Jameson and Bailey’s Irish Cream. The shot is then dropped into the beer and “chugged.”

“Just don’t order the drink by this name if you’re anywhere near Ireland, though,” she advised. (Bad etiquette.)

Zimmerman pours a lot of Jameson for her customers and her coworkers. She said that it’s just about “the whole staff’s favorite drink.”

Zimmerman, who moved here nine years ago from Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, has been at Dillon’s since. When she’s not behind the bar or drinking Jameson, she’s at home petting her four beloved cats. Yes, four cats. Zimmerman confirmed she’s “at full capacity.”

Zimmerman also loves to garden. She grows vegetables and herbs and anything else she can keep going, including orchids.

Dillon’s Pub is located at MM 91 in the Tavernier Towne Plaza.

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Team M.E.A.T. have earned a spot in the World Food Championships this weekend. Chef George Patti is second from left and flanked to the right by partner Tom Smith and one of their line cooks Joseph Carroll. The event’s host and judges are on the outside.

Local eatery will compete in World Food Championships JASON KOLER

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eorge Patti and Tom Smith are cocky.

And for good reason.

Their burgers — an 80/20 blend of brisket and ground chuck — have won the awards.

“To be honest, it’s been dozens and we stopped counting,” says Smith in a matter-of-fact tone from his office at MM 88 in Islamorada.

Since the restaurant M.E.A.T. opened less than five years ago, Trip Advisor named their burger the No. 5 burger in the country in 2014 and for the last two years they captured the Judges’ Choice award at the Boca Burger Battle.

Founded in Islamorada, the duo opened a second eatery and taproom in Boca Raton in 2014 and enjoys a growing following on the food circuit.

At the most recent Boca Burger Battle, the crew of four alongside Smith and Patti served 700 burgers in about four hours.

“We knew it was going to be insane, so we had an air conditioner blowing on our people, so no one would fall-out,” Smith boasted.

The Islamorada resident and father of one attributes their rising success to several factors.

They smoke their own bacon, create their sauces in house (the wing sauce is another award winner), and blend their own burger mixture which Smith says gives it a “steaky flavor.”

He also credits the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce for their robust summer business and says the restaurant witnessed a notable

The Champ: ‘Mr. Sticky Fingers’ is brisket/chuck blend topped with smoked gouda, applewood-smoked bacon and a tempura battered banana served on a toasted bun buttered with a spicy peanut sauce.

uptick in business after M.E.A.T was featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.”

For their next performance, Smith and Patti take their talents on the road to compete for the title of the “Best Burger” in the World Food Championships.

The first round takes place on Friday with the championship round going down on Sunday where they will slather a sesame seed bun with a blueberry-chioplote jam, cover the burger with smoked gouda and top it off with applewood-smoked bacon and tempura-battered banana set atop a bun buttered with a spicy peanut sauce. The creation is called “Mr. Sticky Fingers.”

Fans can follow their accomplishments via their Facebook page and Twitter account.

Those less interested in the awards, can sample the fare at MM 88 oceanside, seven days a week. We recommend a Nutella MilkShake and Truffle fries with any burger.

VETERANS DAY

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EVIE ENGELMEYER • Captain, U.S. Army Ordinance Officer • Served Honorably: 2007 – 2011 • Stationed: Fort Carson, Colorado • Currently: Human Resources Director, Village of Islamorada GABRIEL SANCHEZ

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he daughter of an airman of 27 years, Evie Engelmeyer decided to join the military on Sept. 11, 2001 while she and her family lived on Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany. She would go on to graduate from the Florida Institute of Technology’s Army ROTC program with a degree in forensic psychology and a minor in military science.

Captain Evie Engelmeyer, left, alongside her sister Captain Kelly Sams, United States Air Force.

While attending ROTC, the Army began preparing Engelmeyer for the transition into active duty life. Finishing in the top 10 percent of her class, the new Army ordinance officer chose her first duty station at Fort Carson, Colorado.

She was initially assigned to the Army’s 4th Infantry Division as a Casualty Assistance Officer. The 4th Infantry Division is composed of various brigades of armored and mechanized infantry. Engelmeyer’s duties also included planning all memorial and Purple Heart ceremonies for her soldiers.

‘It was a very humbling and eyeopening experience and a lot to take in, but you got to see a different side of the Army, the part that is compassionate and caring,” said Engelmeyer.

Then she was assigned to the 43 Sustainment Brigade as the Executive Officer for the 60th Ordinance Company. At that point, the Company was split between two platoons in Fort Hood and two in Fort Carson. The four platoons later consolidated in Colorado, later deploying in January of 2009 to Iraq.

While the Company deployed, Engelmeyer was selected to stay back and act as the Commanding Officer of the home detachment.

“At that point I transitioned from taking care of soldiers to taking care of solider families,” said Engelmeyer. “I tried to make sure every family had my individual attention when they needed it. We had a very small detachment, but we made a big impact on their family life. That’s important because that’s who is going to take care of

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our soldiers when they hang up their boots.”

Engelmeyer says her biggest accomplishment is getting the 60th Ordinance Company deployment ready, while still keeping a personal touch.

“The unit was one of the first with boots on the ground in the war and were still out there attacking. When I got there, some of the the people I met were on their fifth or sixth rotation with the Brigade. They would come home, be home less than a year, and then restart their training. It was crazy the amount of effort they put into it,” she said.

The 69th Ordinance Company operated out of Camp Liberty in Baghdad, Iraq.

When the day came to hang up her boots, Captain Engelmeyer witnessed another historic day in military foreign policy. On May 2, 2011, her final day of service, Navy seals killed Osama Bin Laden while conducting Operation Neptune Spear in Pakistan.

“The day I made my decision to join and the day I left are very fitting,” reflected Engelmeyer.

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VETERANS DAY

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WAR MOVIES Some picks for Veterans Day HAYS BLINCKMANN hays@keysweekly.com

“Now I want you to remember that no bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country.” — Gen. George Patton, “Patton” (1970) Dr. Jonathan Gueverra, president of Florida Keys Community College, poses with Jerry Wilkinson, right, a local Air Force veteran honored this past Saturday.

College salutes veterans Special honor goes to Jerry Wilkinson

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t our Community Day festivities on Saturday, we celebrated the many members of our vibrant community with whom Florida Keys Community College is privileged to serve and partner. One sector within our community deserves particular recognition, honor, and gratitude: military service members,” said Gueverra.

“I express my sincerest thanks to them and their families for their dedication and commitment, and for their continued service to protect our freedom.”

Gueverra singled out one particular local individual: Jerry Wilkinson, an entrepreneur, historian, philanthropist, artist, adventurer, and 22-year Air Force veteran.

Long before Jerry Wilkinson permanently joined the Keys community in the 1980s, he first ventured to Key West aboard a motorcycle in 1947.

While in Key West, the young Wilkinson quickly noticed a challenge in seeking lady friends as the swarms of sailors on the island had him sorely outnumbered. So he decided that if he couldn’t beat them, he should join them. He applied to the Navy, but did not pass the vision test. Fortunately, though, the Army Air Corp was right across the hall, and from there he embarked on his military career.

Eager and hard-working, Wilkinson soon climbed to the positions of drill instructor and eventually special electronics instructor. In those roles, he discovered his passion for teaching.

He enjoyed preparing scores of young soldiers—who were barely yet adults at the time — to be physically and mentally prepared for whatever their missions may bring.

In 1955, during the Korean War, Wilkinson was deployed to Guam. For two years, he was part of an Aircraft

Control and Warning Squadron that repaired disabled aircraft and returned them back to action. In 1958, post-Korean War and amid The Cold War, Wilkinson took part in a mission with our allies to build a “radar fence” around Russia. He studied Spanish in Washington D.C. before being sent to Spain for four years to train Spanish Air Force radar operators.

Wilkinson’s military career concluded with the Vietnam War during which he served two years as an Electronics Superintendent at a radar station in Alaska. He retired in 1970 as a Command Sergeant Major after 22 years of service.

That was just the beginning of Wilkinson’s adventures. He spent the next 10 years with his wife Mary Lou, rotating between Key Largo — teaching windsurfing; Colorado — guiding river raft tours; and California — taking college classes. With the GI Bill and a love for education, he ultimately earned seven associate degrees.

The Wilkinsons eventually settled in Tavernier in 1988. Very soon a new passion was ignited. He became enthralled with the rich history of the Florida Keys and began his quest to research, archive, and preserve records of the islands’ unique stories, culture, and ecology.

Earlier this year, Wilkinson donated $100,000 to the FKCC Foundation to establish a scholarship that will provide scholarships for worthy FKCC students in perpetuity. Wilkinson is a true champion for education and a treasure to our community and our nation.

“May such service, achievements, and generosity serve as an inspiration for all,” said Gueverra.

— Contributed

Who can forget famous war movie lines? Hollywood has made a movie out of every single possible war, some that were not even wars. It’s hard to choose the “best” because like war — it just all depends on well, everything—so here are just some ideas for binge worthy war films.

SAVE THE DATE Nov. 11-13 • St. Justin Oktoberfest at 5 p.m. at St. Justin Church, Key Largo.

Friday, Nov. 11 • Veterans Day; some offices will be closed.

• Marrvelous Pet Rescue Dinner and Auction at 6 p.m. at Snook’s Bayside, Key Largo.

Saturday, Nov. 12 • Key Largo 10k Bridge Run at 6:45 a.m. at Jewfish Creek Bridge run.

• Matecumbe Historical Trust’s ‘29 Points’ Trolley Tour at 10 a.m. at Islamorada Moose Lodge, Islamorada Sunday, Nov. 13 • Final Superboat Race Day. Tuesday, Nov. 15 • Ready Set College at 6 p.m. at the Murray Nelson Government Center, Key Largo.

Nov. 16-20 • Key West Film Festival Thursday, Nov. 17 • Key Largo Chamber of Commerce “Members in Motion” at 5:30 at Key Largo Chocolates & Ice Cream.

Saturday, Nov. 19 • The Smart Ride comes through the Keys, all day, watch for bicyclists on the road!

• INTENSE: Go for “Black Hawk Down,” the 2001 Ridley Scott Film had an all star cast about the 1993 raid in Mogadishu. Heart stopping drama.

Runner up: “Apocalypse Now,” 1979 Coppola and Marlon Brando showed us the heart of darkness in Vietnam, the horror, the horror…

Tuesday, Nov. 22 • Deadline for TDC funding applications at www.monroecountybids.com.

Saturday, Nov. 26 • Light Up Key Largo Tree Lighting Festival at 5 at Murray Nelson Government and Cultural Center, Key Largo.

Sunday, Nov. 27 • Sheriff’s Animal Farm open from 1 to 3 p.m. on Stock Island.

Wednesday, Nov. 30 • Coconut Castaways present storytellers and songwriters at 6 p.m. at Boondocks, Ramrod.

Get your dates to sara@keysweekly. com or kristen@keysweekly.com.

• HUMOROUS: “Good Morning Vietnam,” 1987, set in 1965 Saigon, Robin Williams explodes as an irreverent and poignant radio DJ during the Vietnam War. Hilarious and sad at the same time.

Runner up: “M*A*S*H,” 1970 Robert Altman Film about the Korean War — dark, dark comedy.

VETERANS DAY

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 11, 2016 WILLIAM “SAM” CREEL Radarman, U.S. Navy Creel was born in a military family. He was on the ground in Vietnam from 1961 to 1965.

“We all have an idea of what war is like and when you get there, it’s nothing like you can imagine. It changes you.

It’s a shock and as much of a shock it is going over there, it’s even more of a shock coming home. You’re not the same guy that left, and you never are.”

He’s made a lot of good friends along the way, and some he is still in contact with.

Personally, he thought it was an eye-opening experience, being exposed to so many Americans from different walks of life. Yet, they all had to work together to get things done. “What it did for my generation, as a society, was a very good thing.”

DANIEL BROWN Petty Officer Third Class, U.S. Navy

JOHN KELSEY Master Sergeant, U.S. Air Force

Brown was deployed to South America twice on drug trafficking missions.

He’s been to Panama, Columbia, Costa Rica and Mexico. Brown, aboard the U.S.S. Rentz in 2013, aided in an $80 million cocaine confiscation. The biggest lesson he learned from his service was how to play a role in a mission, “team-work.” He added, “We had to make it back home safe.” Brown also regarded the “chainof-command” as a lesson well-learned.

In crossing the equator, he gained his seaworthiness as a “shellback,” which Brown said was fun.

“The food wasn’t that bad and the toilet paper is like sandpaper,” Brown said. It is the camaraderie between his shipmates that he misses most and said he does keep in touch with a few of them.

Kelsey is a career military man, spending more than 20 years in the Air Force.

He’s had a lot of jobs; machinist, combat generators, superintendent of training of Air Force One. He even wrote for Stars and Stripes briefly. “It’s funny, it still comes down to honoring my country,” said Kelsey.

He’s been everywhere including Vietnam during the war.

“It was a tough time,” said Kelsey. “Whether good or bad decisions were made during the war, I didn’t question it. I did what I was supposed to do. Things I did were criticized later on, but I still listened to the commander in charge.”

Kelsey furthered, “No one benefits from war, but it’s a fact of life, it’s inevitable.”

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ONE STEP AT A TIME Long Walk Home charity shifting focus GABRIEL SANCHEZ

gabriel@keysweekly.com

W

hen Ron Zaleski first opened The Long Walk Home (TLWH) two years ago, he had realistic expectations.

Following his “walk” across the country to bring awareness to veteran suicide and PTSD, Zaleski knew his message had to keep resounding with folks.

A physically active veteran himself, Zaleski wanted to build a gym for his fellow veterans to exercise and relieve stress. It was with that goal in mind that Zaleski first rented the organization’s current building.

Since its inception, the role and scope of The Long Walk Home has grown. The foundation initially took on legislators — attempting to pass mandatory counseling for all military personnel. Then it began to serve homeless veterans seeking a place to eat, maintain their hygiene, and restore dignity.

The cost of continuing a full spectrum of services, on top of the rent, has burdened the nonprofit’s budget.

Almost all the money raised has been spent on keeping the doors open to its current facility, which alone costs the organization $36,000 annually. Zaleski said it’s time to refocus on its mission.

“I’m just shifting, I have the same goal, and am moving in the same direction,” said Zaleski.

Currently searching for less expensive rental space, Zaleski said TLWH will continue to offer both workshops and workouts, but can no longer offer homeless services. (Veterans have been referred to Monroe County Homeless Services Continuum-of-Care Inc.) He said he’s researching grants to bring aboard full-time paid employees.

This allows Zaleski, who essentially has managed every aspect of The Long Walk Home, to reform the foundation’s capabilities to best suit Monroe County veterans.

William Crossan, a homeless veteran, said TLWH has encouraged him to keep going.

“The culture here is a lot of caring.

Events in the Keys KEY LARGO • Key Largo School Band at 10:30 a.m. at Nelson Center Park, followed by ceremony at 11 a.m.

Guest speaker: Monroe County Judge elect, Sharon Hamilton.

Hosted by the Monroe County Department of Veterans Affairs, VFW Post 10211, and American Legion Post 333.

• Free lunch and one drink at VFW Post 10211, MM 102.

• Veterans BBQ lunch ($8) at American Legion Post 333, Seagate Boulevard in Key Largo.

William M. Crossan

Ron Zaleski

TLWH Schedule • Tuesdays: Spiritual group workshop @ 6 p.m.

• Wednesdays: Weekly meditation @ 7 p.m.

• Thursdays: Free acupuncture @ 10 a.m.

• Thursdays: Weekly workshop @ 6 p.m.

(Veterans only need a DD214 OR Veterans ID for the first visit.)

When I first arrived, Ron went over what he does, what he offers, and what he expects,” said Crossan.

“After coming here I feel like there is still humanity left, and it makes me feel really good. I wouldn’t have the opportunities I do have, if it weren’t for Ron … more people need to get involved.”

The current plan is to publish a book about Ron’s “walk” to raise money and the organization’s credibility. Workshops and monthly potlucks will continue as scheduled for the remainder of the year, as the organization searches for new headquarters.

To donate to the organization or sign up for workshops The Long Walk Home facilitates, call 305504-3795 or email info@ thelongwalkhome.org

ISLAMORADA • Veterans tribute at 11 a.m. at the Islamorada Fire Department, Station 20. Public invited.

GRASSY KEY • Free admission to the Dolphin Research Center for veterans, current military service personnel and their families with ID. MARATHON • American Legion post 154 ceremony at 11 a.m. features Color Guard, 21-gun salute, free burgers and dogs, and remarks from Post Commander John Dick. Public invited.

BIG PINE • Moose Lodge 1585 on Wilder Drive will coincide a short ceremony with the Society of the Honor Guard of Arlington National Cemetery at the Lodge’s flag pole at 11 a.m. Brief event open to the public.

KEY WEST • U.S. Navy-sponsored Veterans Day parade steps off at 4 p.m. from Duval and Catherine streets.

DARE I SAY IT

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 11, 2016

‘Did you kill anyone?’

MARCH HARE MARINE SERVICES CERTIFIED MARINE SURVEYS

Because there is such a thing as a dumb question

MASTER MARINE SURVEYOR SERVING ALL THE KEYS

office: cell: e-mail:

Weekly staffer Gabriel Sanchez, center, served in the Marines.

T

he difficult transition of both deploying and then returning from a theater of war is a long and humbling experience. Here’s what DOESN’T help: When someone asks, “Did you kill anyone?”

The first time someone asked me that, I didn’t know what to say. This person was a full-grown adult, who I assumed would know better. But then it continued to happen. I would say I’ve been asked that question at least two dozen times. Even more puzzling, is the perGABRIEL ception that veterans WANT to answer that question.

SANCHEZ Here’s the long answer, it’s complicated.

Let’s use the anecdote of “Petty Officer F:” … is a Marathon While working alongside a Marine Corps supply and native, Navy veterlogistics unit, Petty Officer F befriended a young female an, and struggling musician. He’s Marine who coordinated supplies for adjacent comliving proof that mands on base. The two would often work out together great things … are and practice techniques taught in MCMAP (the Marine short and have good hair (includ- Corps Martial Arts Program.) One day, while doing some mat-work together, the young Marine took a blow to her ing facial). Sixty percent of the head. The next day, her body was found slumped inside time, he makes of a portable bathroom stall. It was determined that she 90 percent of the had died from a brain aneurism the night before. deadlines.

The months that followed saw the Marine Corps, her family, and even his own leadership point the finger at Petty Officer F. Following a lengthy investigation, and months of blame seeking, the incident was deemed a freak accident. But this wasn’t the end of the ordeal for Petty Officer F. For years I saw my friend struggle with guilt, nightmares, PTSD, self-hate and depression.

So, imagine the difficulty Petty Officer F faces every single time someone asks him, “Did you kill someone?” It’s complicated.

Regardless of how war and its after-effects are portrayed in popular culture, I assure you it is very different. And while there are so many questions we can ask our veterans to better understand their experiences, asking someone if they took someone’s life, regardless of the situation, has no place. There is nothing to gain from this knowledge, there is no purpose in asking about the morbid details of someone’s death.

I challenge you to thank a service member this Veterans Day, and when the time comes to ask something, ask them “How many people did you help?”

That’s an order.

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Full & Part Time Positions.

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Rewarding stable jobs with excellent benefits!!!

The Florida Keys Country Club now has job openings for the following positions.

THEME: Famous Actors ACROSS 1. *”____ Attraction” (1987) with Michael Douglas 6. *Tom Selleck’s “Blue Bloods” network 9. Quarterback’s downfall 13. Every restaurant’s nightmare?

14. *Tommy ____ Jones 15. Charitable contribution recipient 16. *____ Eckhart 17. “The loneliest number” 18. Type of lyric poem 19. *Pryor or Gere 21. *Caine or Keaton 23. ___ Khan 24. Another word for island 25. World’s oldest national broadcaster 28. Odds and ____ 30. Responsible by law 35. Rod attachment 37. Turkey dance 39. ____ lightly 40. Tangerine grapefruit hybrid 41. Become established 43. British children’s author Blyton 44. Like a button, but more so 46. Stopped sleeping 47. Naysayer’s prefix 48. Comes next 50. Embarkation location 52. #6 Across icon 53. Tortoise’s competitor 55. *”____ Day Afternoon” with Al Pacino 57. *Lange or Chastain 61. The Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman 65. Arabian chieftain 66. “To Kill a Mockingbird” recluse 68. Have effect 69. Master of ceremonies 70. Pendulum’s path 71. Pine product 72. Grating voice 73. *____ Leoni 74. Be posted and reposted

DOWN 1. *”Cape ____” (1991) with Robert De Niro 2. Berry high in antioxidants 3. Cleopatra’s necklace 4. Hula dancer’s hello 5. Number of lines in print 6. Doofus 7. *Affleck or Kingsley 8. *Chevy Chase’s “____ Like Old Times” 9. Frosh, next year 10. Dwarf buffalo 11. Surrender territory 12. ____ over or capsize 15. Bending of the truth 20. Gives a tirade 22. Not well 24. Heavy hydrogen, e.g.

25. *Lee or Willis 26. “Begin” and “began” partner 27. Irishman’s ancestor 29. *Carey or Barrymore 31. A in A = b x h 32. Source of sesame seeds 33. Everyone but clergy 34. *Redmayne or Murphy 36. Place in France 38. Thor Heyerdahl’s “Kon-____” 42. Clingy one 45. Employ again 49. Cul de ____ 51. *Redford or Duvall 54. Capital of Morocco 56. Doomed one 57. Audience’s rejection 58. *Stone or Thompson 59. Abbreviated seconds 60. Leak through 61. Chewed stimulant 62. Trojan Horse, e.g.

63. Smiley face 64. Texting button 67. Metal-bearing mineral

Full and Part Time positions for Cooks, waitstaff, bartenders for the Harbor View Cafe'.

Pro Shop and Cart Barn are looking for crew members for golf course maintenance.

If you like people, have great energy and would like to work in a wonderful environment apply in person 4000 Sombrero Blvd., for an application Tuesday-Friday

For information contact: Nelson Lopez, 954-336-4888

• Peer Specialist (PT) • Maintenance Specialist • Psychiatrist (PT, Contract) • Pharmacist (PT, Contract) • Maintenance Coordinator • Care Coordinator The Guidance/Care Center, Inc, a division of

HIRING! MARATHON YACHT CLUB

NOW HIRING Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

Bartenders /Servers Full/Part Time

is now hiring for evening shifts.

Apply in Person or

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy in Marathon

office@marathonyachtclub.com

OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT

Rare opportunity to lease a highly visible retail/office/business space on US 1. Adjacent to Walgreens and Publix with great exposure to the public. This 1000 Sq. Ft unit comes with central AC and a bathroom. $1,400.00 mo. (First and 1 month deposit.)

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. in MARATHON is looking for:

Office spaces FOR RENT starting at $250/mo.

Parking spaces also available.

Located on US 1, Cudjoe Key. 305-304-0776

825 33rd. ST Marathon, Fl. EOE

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. in KEY WEST is looking for: • Child & Adult Case Managers • Child & Adult Behavioral Health Therapists • Drivers (Key West & Key Largo) • Substance Abuse Counselor Visit www.guidancecarecenter.org or http://careers.westcare.com to apply.

EEOC/DFWP, Bilingual a plus; Drug & background screening required.

HELP WANTED Cooks Laundry Attendant Server Assistants GREAT COMPANY BENEFITS Please apply in person at 28500 Overseas Highway, Little Torch Key

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KEY WEST KIA A Wellings Automotive Company

AUTOS FOR SALE

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

FOR SALE-HOMES

LEGAL NOTICES

1963 Pontiac Grand Prix -almost entirely original parts and interior. Blue inside and out. Great condition. $12,500. For more details or more pictures, call 305-7337901. Located in Marathon.

Advertising sales professional sought for temporary position for local tourismcentric creative printed publication.

Could turn into longerterm. Compensation well above typical potential. Key West and Lower Keys. For more details contact sales@ wanderingdog creations. com or call 305-495-2820.

LOOKING FOR Wait Staff, Food Runners & Hosts. Established busy restaurant must apply in Person.

Sparky’s Landing, Key Colony Beach

Duplex For Sale in Marathon.

2BD/2BA each side. Excellent condition, long term tenants. $399,000 Financing available. Call 305-664-1286

Servers & Bartenders Needed Full Time Please apply during business hours. Key Colony Inn, 700 W. Ocean Dr. Key Colony

Ocean Front Condo for sale by owner on 2nd floor at Seaview Condominiums Marathon.

2BD/2BA, w/d hookup, only one in complex!

Ocean views from every room.

Large concrete boat slip, parking for trailer w/ small ramp! With some personal touches, this could be your dream home in Paradise! $300,000 (828)337-5070

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate upon whom a copy of this Notice is served within three (3) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE UPON THEM.

2826 North Roosevelt Blvd.

Key West, FL (305) 295-8646 www.KeyWestKia.com

WELLINGS AUTOMOTIVE 9200 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL (305) 509-7499 www.KeyWestKia.com

Call us and SAVE, SAVE, SAVE 2003 Ford Mustang Runs great $2,790

2015 Toyota Corolla Warranty, 34,000 miles $13,390

2015 KIA Optima LX 16,300 miles $14,990

2015 Nissan Altima 35,795 miles, white, like new $14,990

2016 Jeep Compass Like new, 18,650 miles $15,490

2014 Kia Sorento Low miles, like new $17,990

2015 Camaro Convertible RS $20,290

2015 Dodge Challenger SXT 14,000 miles, loaded $20,990

2016 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Like new $22,990

2016 Ford F150 Crew Cab Loaded, 15,800 miles $27,990

2013 Toyota Tundra Crew Cab Call for details!!!

Tax, tag and DOC fee not included in sale price.

KEY WEST KIA A Wellings Automotive Company 2826 North Roosevelt Blvd.

Key West, FL (305) 295-8646 www.KeyWestKia.com

WELLINGS AUTOMOTIVE 9200 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL (305) 509-7499 www.KeyWestKia.com

Call us and SAVE, SAVE, SAVE

AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used. Cars - Vans Trucks - RVs. Running or Not. CASH 305-332-0483 ED EMPLOYMENT Customer Service Auditors needed for Marathon and Key Largo areas. www.shopperjobs.com OR Mandi.Flinders@ shopperjobs.com OR 1-800-259-8551 Ext. 205 Accountant - Florida Keys Country Club. FT; Min 5 yrs exp, degree in accounting pref.

Includes, POS, F&B, Golf/tennis and hotel accounting and administration.

Full job description available.

Salary based on exp.

Contact Tara at 305743-6586 or tara@ keyscpa.com. EOE. Warehouse Crew D’Asign Source is looking for a Temporary Warehouse Crew member. Must have reliable transportation, be on time and organized.

Must have a valid driver’s license & CDL. Starting pay $15hr, overtime available. careers@ dasignsource. com Volunteers needed at Crane Point Hammock and Museum Nature Center in Marathon.

Contact 305-743-3900 or 305-393-9501 for more information.

Full-Time Salaried Position in Key West Office.

The Porter-Allen Insurance Company is looking for an experienced Customer Service Representative.

Licensed preferred 2-20 or 4-40 Florida. Monday-Friday 8-5. Please call David or Elizabeth at (305)2942542. Fax (305)296-0054.

BARRISTAS & FOOD PREP Full-time/Part-time day & night shifts. Server for Evening Wine Bar also needed. Apply in person at Leigh Ann’s Coffee House, 301 Sadowski Causeway, Key Colony Beach.

Florida Keys Diesel Repair, Inc. located at 531 107th Street, Marathon, is now hiring qualified diesel technicians.

Caterpillar or Cummins Certified Diesel Techs need only apply. Requirements are 5 years minimum experience on Cummins or Caterpillar engines, at least one certification on one of the described engines, proficiency in SIS or QSOL also required. Please contact us at 305-289-2070 I r r i g a t i o n / Landscape Lighting Specialist D’Asign Source is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Irrigation/ Lighting Specialist. 3 or more years of lighting and irrigation design, Installation and maintenance e x p e r i e n c e .

C o m p e t i t i v e compensation and benefits. careers@ dasignsource.com Seeking stable happy energetic personality for PT sales position in fun gift shop.

Must be year-round Marathon resident; retirees welcome.

Stop in to schedule appointment at 11528 Overseas Highway Marathon Construction Foreman wanted. Needs Vehicle. Pay commensurate with experience. Call 305304-7995 Looking for i n d e p e n d e nt worker.

Must have vehicle Great pay and training included. Call 305-304-7995 NOW HIRING: Sweet Savannah’s is now hiring for evening shifts.Please Apply In Person. 8919 Overseas Hwy in Marathon

NOW HIRING Lunch & Dinner Shifts, Full Time Only with Experience. Apply in person, Grassy Key Outpost, MM 58 EXP. HELP ONLY needed for all positions. Apply in person Mon-Fri 1011am @ Sunset Grille & Raw Bar Knights Key Blvd. Marathon

FISHING MISC. ALL TYPES OF PERMITS! Rock Shrimp, King Fish, Atlantic Snapper, Grouper Gulf, 6 Pack Reef & Pelagic. Commercial Gulf Reef Fish, Gulf Snapper IFQ’s, Long Line pkg.

Many other permits avail.

We buy, sell & broker all types of permits. Call before you buy or sell! Please call for prices. Licensed & Bonded. All permits guaranteed valid for transfer.

Many ref’s avail. John Potts Jr. 321-784-5982 or 3 2 1 - 3 0 2 - 3 6 3 0 w w w. s h i p s u s a .co m

FOR RENT COMMERCIAL 2 Office Spaces For Rent in Marathon. One office is approximately 500 square feet and the other is approximately 600 square feet. Contact number is 305 743 5142. .

FOR RENT HOMES

REDUCED: Beautiful SeaWatch Condo - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath with Den for possible 3rd Bedroom. Fully Furnished, Basic Cable Included.

No Pets. Great Workout Room & Pool. $2,750 per month (negotiable). Call Bonnie at ACRE Sales 305-393-2691

FOR RENT RV LOTS RV Lots for rent.

MM 103, Morris Avenue.

305-522-6598

FOR SALE HOMES

JUST LISTED: 2/1.1 Move in condition Townhouse in Key West. Olympic size pool, great backyard, & HOA fees uner $1k/yr.

Best deal in KW! Pric ed at $345K. Call Terry Garcia (305) 923-5124 Engel & Volkers FL Keys

HOBBIES / COLLECTIBLES SELLING OLD NAUTICAL items.

Lanterns, Chelsea Ship Clocks, Ship Wheels, Binnacles, Vents, Signs & 1/2 Hulls.

ALSO BUYING. Call Lou 603-455-6106 PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive watches and Pilot watches. Old model Military clocks & watches. Call 305-7434578

LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 16-CP000108-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY M. TURNER, DECEASED. NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Ancillary Administration) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: The ancillary administration of the estate of DOROTHY M. TURNER, deceased, File No. 16-CP-000108-P, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Monroe County Courthouse, 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the ancillary co-personal representatives and that ancillary personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is NOVEMBER 4, 2016.

Ancillary Co-Personal Representatives: JOHN T. TURNER, III 2555 Route 9, P.O. Box 607 Ocean View, NJ 08230 DOUGLAS S. TURNER 2465 Route 9, P.O. Box 607 Ocean View, NJ 08230

LEGAL NOTICES Attorney for Ancillary Personal Representative: MARTIN R. MALLINGER,ESQ. FLORIDA BAR NO. 351407 Landis & Mallinger, P.L. 980 North Federal Highway, Ste 302 Boca Raton FL 334322704 Phone: (561) 391-5506 Fax: (561) 391 -5676 martin@ landisandmallinger. com Publish: November 4 & November 11, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers

YARD SALES MULTI-family Yard Sale SAT & SUN, Nov. 12 & 13 from 8am-3pm.

Multi-family Yard Sale.

Everything from furniture to children’s items!

Happy Apple Home Pre-School, 300 123rd Street, Gulf, Marathon YARD SALE, Sat. & Sun. Nov. 12 & 13, 8am-12 noon. NO EARLY BIRDS. 126 N. Indies Dr, Duck Key. Collectibles, Holiday decorations, furniture, lots of good stuff.

JOB FAIR

Fri, Nov. 18th - Sun, Nov. 20th 10am-7pm If you are interested in working in a busy and exciting atmosphere, come join us at this event! We are hiring Full Time and Part Time Sales positions with afternoon/evening shifts available, and hiring an Assistant Store Manager.

There will also be onsite interviews!

Ron Jon Surf Shop

503 Front Street • Key West, FL 33040

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE We are now hiring for the following positions:

Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Drivers Applicants must apply in person to be considered.

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

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Air Conditioning Service Technician / Installer

Detention Deputy Trainee: The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is accepting Preliminary Applications for a Detention Deputy Trainee Academy starting January 31, 2017. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will pay for your new career (tuition, books and salary).

Preliminary Applications must be completed and received

by November 18, 2016. Applicants may apply on line at www.keysso.net or contact Charles Slebodnick at cslebodnick@keysso.net or 305 292-7044. EEO/AAP.

Tellers • HR Representative Accountant I • Credit Analyst II Portfolio Analyst • Loan Admin Officer Consumer Loan Manager Loan Processor • Loan Closer We offer 401k, 401a, profit sharing, educational reimbursement, health/dental plans, short/long term disability, and life insurance, as well as paid time off and holidays for full time employees.

Plantation Key Nursing Center

Appliance Service Technician Competitive wages & benefits 100% medical • Matching 401K Vacation • Paid Holidays

located in Tavernier, is seeking

Drug Free

Apply at:

2735 Overseas Highway Marathon 305-289-1748

Must have Photoshop, Premier, IMovie, Microsoft Office experience and be able to multi task

Full time or Part time Guest Services

305-296-8535 Equal Housing Lender • Member FDIC • EOE-M/F/V/D

12 hr shifts days and nights available $500.00 sign on bonus for all new applicants

Now Hiring Full time and Part time Photo Tech

Apply Online @KeysBank.com

C.N.A.

Please send resume to

info@floridakeysaquariumencounters.com or apply in person.

We offer a competitive wage and benefits program.

To apply for position, Please submit your Resume to BOL@PLANTATIONKEYNC.COM

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The Hammocks at Marathon

FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES $250 Sign-On Bonus!

• Repair and Maintenance Engineer • Recreation-Activities Associate Camp Counselor Experience Outdoor activities a plus.

Management positions @ Fairvilla's Sexy Things (524 Front Street, Key West Florida 33040)

THE MOORINGS

MM 81.5 Seeking self-motivated people for

General Housekeeping Fax Resumes to 1-305-664-4242 or pick up an application at 123 Beach Rd. Islamorada

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.

GREAT BENEFITS:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 4 weeks’ vacation, 401k match & much more.

TO APPLY:

Online: jobs.bluegreenvacations.com In Person at The Hammocks: 1688 Overseas Highway, Gulf Side, Mile Marker 48, Marathon Or Call Carlos 305-743-9009 eoe

HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

Servers, Busperson, Prep Cook, Bartender and Food Runners.

Please apply on line at www.spottswood.com/careers or on site 13201 Overseas Highway. EOE m/f/d/v

Immediate opening for a HVAC Service Technician Upper & Middle Keys.

Great Pay • Paid Holidays • Sick Pay • Medical Insurance • Paid Vacation

Apply in person 171 Hood Ave • MM 91.5 • Tavernier p 305-852-2960 • f 305-852-0656

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 11, 2016

let’s do business - (305) 743-0844 Rent the Legendary Keys Cruisers $45 per week includes baskets-locks-lights

We also rent Kayaks

Free Delivery, Free Pick Up & Free Snow Removal Marathon and Key Colony Beach

305-743-3204

www.bikemarathonbikerentals.com

All Keys Real Estate

Brenda Alexander

Broker Associate

Selling The Florida Keys...

10055 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 305-481-5156 (Direct) www.KeysIslandSales.com Brenda@KeysIslandSales.com Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

NEW & REPAIR

305-664-0099 www.TikiHuts.com

STATE CERTIFIED THATCHING CONTRACTOR CYC 000002

Karen Raspe, P.A. karen@acresales.com 305.393.9010

9141 Overseas Hwy. Marathon, FL 33050

Kitchen Cabinets Sales REAL Wood Cabinets at Particle Board Prices KitchenKorner/Fred's Beds 1333 O/S Hwy, MM 53.5 • 305-743-7277

Ceramic Tile We Do Porcelain Installations!

Marble Licensed & Insured Granite Tops FREE ESTIMATES U.S.1 & 109th St, Marathon Floor & Wall Tiles (Across from Beall’s Outlet) Carpets Lic#SP-3562 289-3019

DOT PALM, Inc. LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICES

SP 3636

TREE CLIMBER WANTED F R E E E S T I M AT E S FREE

MULCH

WWW.DOTPALMS.COM

s ’ a n a D AIR CONDITIONING Lic # CAC 1818326

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL www.danasairconditioning.com

Ice Machines • Pool Heaters • Service Agreements Phone: (305)289-9498 Fax: (305)743-8810

Only $35 Puts Your Business Card Here

Business Cards Published In 10,000 Copies Weekly

LEARN HOW TO DANCE Ballroom & Latin Dance Private & Group Lessons First Lesson Free!

Theo & Ganine’s DANCE CENTER 305-766-3428 Gulfside Village #40

The Weekly Newspapers www.KeysWeekly.com 305-453-6928 hollie@keysweekly.com

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 11, 2016

A Celebration of Grand Expansions!

Saturday, November 19th 11 am - 4 pm Ocean Gardens Plaza 82237 Overseas Highway MM 82.2 Join in the fun! Live music with Kenny Channels and complementary Green Turtle's Famous Fresh Catering. Plus beer, wine, olive oil tastings and cooking demo.

Treasure Hunt

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10 items every hour

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60 total

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Over $7,000!

Meet Islamorada Beer Company’s brewmaster and various factory reps. SUN 103 local radio personality Capt. Matt Bellinger will be hosting a live on-site broadcast. Tons of free “swag” including free sand dollar seashell just for coming!

Plus enter to win a real silver treasure coin!

Find Your Treasure Giveaways Include Nautical Home Décor Items

Holiday Wreaths & Garland

Ocean Gardens and Green Turtle/Kaiyo Gift Cards

Queen Conch

Two night stay at the luxury Royal Palm at The Caribbean Resort

Bottles of Aiena Pinot Noir & Chardonnay

Olive Morada Gift Basket

Free BBQ, beer, wine & olive oil tastings are limited to the first 150 guests.

Islamorada Beer Gift Basket

Driftwood