Mixer ties politics, Fantasy Fest

The candidates of Key West gathered Tuesday night at an Old Town bar mixer hosted by Girls Night Out, a women’s networking group founded in 2006 by Mary Lou Hoover.

This meet-and-greet for candidates combined those running for city mayor, City Commission and the Utility Board along with those run-ning for Fantasy Fest king and queen.

“It didn’t sound weird to me,” said artist and island

native Debra Yates, as she chatted up Commissioner Jimmy Weekley, whose peren-

nial opponent Tom Milone also attended.

And for the scores of women who turned out for the Girls Night Out candi-dates night at Grunts Bar, 409 Caroline St., where the

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Man airlifted after jumping from car

KEY LARGO: A man who jumped from a car going about 30 mph on U.S. 1 Sunday was airlifted to Miami, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Page 3A

WEATHER

Jack Haberle, fourth gradeGerald Adams Elementary School

See forecast on Page 2A

FLORIDA KEYS

ON THE RADIOToday marks 15 years since Hurricane Georges hit the Florida Keys. Former Emergency Management Director Billy Wagner talks about that experience along with City Commissioner and former KW fire chief Billy Wardlow, Sheriff Rick Ramsay, Mike Puto and Steve Miller. Tapes of callers to US-1 Radio that day will also be played.

NEWS: 7:30, 8:30 a.m., noon, 5 & 6 p.m.Evening Edition 5-5:30 p.m.

Obama, Bill Clinton tout health care law

NEW YORK: President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton took to the same stage Tuesday to promote the new health care law that Obama championed after Clinton’s own efforts to reform. Page 3A

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Coral ecologists Maoz Fine, left, and Emily Hall use LED lighting to study the effects of ocean acidification on two species of coral Tuesday at Mote Marine Lab on Summerland Key.


Angel Pulido of Hammerhead Termite Control on Tuesday moves tenting material covering the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum on Whitehead Street. The famed tourist attraction and the neighboring writing studio and bookstore underwent a 24-hour fumigation process and will reopen today at 9 a.m.

ATTRACTION REOPENS

Mote Marine Lab on Summerland Key is working this month with an interna-tional team of coral ecologists research-ing the causes and effects of a major

threat to corals throughout the world — ocean acidification.

Ocean acidification occurs with the lowering of oceanic pH levels due to increasing carbon dioxide in the atmo-sphere. Larger amounts of carbon diox-ide in the air are making the world’s

oceans more acidic, and in turn, reduc-ing the amount of calcium and carbon-ate in the oceans. Corals need both to form their hard skeletons.

Coral ecologists with Mote and the

Global teams study effects of acidification, pH levels on coral

Our changing sea world

SUMMERLAND KEY

BY TIMOTHY O’HARACitizen Staff

See CORAL, Page 8A

EARLY VOTING ✔

KEY WEST: Early voting runs through Saturday, says Supervisor of Elections Joyce Griffin.

Key West voters may come to the Elections Office, 530 Whitehead St., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

For more information, call 305-292-3416.

Early voting runs through Saturday

Two Idaho men and their company pleaded guilty in fed-eral court Tuesday to buying ocean wildlife illegally collect-ed in the Florida Keys.

Idaho Aquarium Inc. own-ers Ammon Covino and Christopher Conk, both 40, told U.S. District Judge Jose E. Martinez they bought $6,300 in lemon sharks and spotted eagle rays from Keys-based marine collectors.

Both pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate the Lacey Act and face a maxi-mum of five years in federal prison and fines up to $250,000 when they are sentenced Dec. 1 at the Sidney M. Aronovitz courthouse, 301 Simonton St.

Conk was already serving six years of supervised probation after pleading guilty in 2011 to shipping and selling live coral to buyers around the world,

Guilty pleas in sea life trading

See SEA LIFE, Page 3A

BY ADAM LINHARDTCitizen Staff

For all the bitterness and controversy swirling around the seven “furlough days” that have been in place for School District employees since 2011, the vote that ended them was swift and uneventful.

Meeting in Key West Tuesday night, the School Board agreed unanimously to do away with the furloughs, which have been referred to as a “pay cut,” by board mem-ber Ed Davidson and others, since they don’t seem to meet any board member’s defini-tion of “furlough.”

“So moved!” District 4 mem-

ber Ron Martin exclaimed as the roll was called. As the only board member with experi-ence as a Monroe County teacher and school principal, Martin has been particularly vocal about the cost-saving measure and his eagerness to make it go away.

But there was plenty of ver-bal backslapping on display during Tuesday’s vote as board members and Superintendent of Schools Mark Porter basked in the opportunity to do away with the single-biggest bone of contention between the board/district and the 940 or so district employees affected by the measure, including the teachers represented by the

United Teachers of Monroe union.

That organization has been locked in lengthy negotiating with the district over a number of issues, with more than 20 collaborative bargaining ses-sions already held. Privately, certain board members have indicated that they saw end-ing the furloughs — and thus putting more money in dis-trict employees’ paychecks — being held hostage to talks they saw as dragging out over minutiae.

On Tuesday, the district and board took that bargaining chip off the table and handed

School Board votes to end furloughs daysBY TERRY SCHMIDACitizen Staff

See SCHOOLS, Page 8A

Candidates for city election, royal office seek votes at Girls Night Out eventMixer ties politics, Fantasy FestBY GWEN FILOSACitizen Staff

Cates RomeroSee MIXER, Page 7A

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MARATHON — An alert motorist helped a deputy arrest a knife-wielding man accused of threatening to kill somebody at a bus stop Saturday, accord-ing to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

Chris Daniel Conrad, 50, of Marathon, was charged with aggravated assault with a dead-ly weapon and resisting arrest.

The road patrol deputy was flagged down at 2 p.m. near 55th Street and U.S. 1 by a motorist who said he just wit-nessed a man threaten another man with a knife at the bus stop, reports say.

When the deputy approach-ed, he reportedly saw one man putting something in a back-

pack. He ordered the man, later identified as Conrad, to keep his hands in sight, but Conrad reportedly refused, keeping his hands in the backpack.

The deputy allegedly found a knife in the backpack, and another man on the scene said Conrad had threatened to kill him, reports say.

Conrad was booked into the Monroe County Detention Center in Marathon, where he remained Tuesday in lieu of $10,000 bail.

Information in the Crime Report is obtained from reports provided by area law enforce-ment agencies.

If you have information that could help solve a crime in the Keys, call Crime Stoppers, (800) 346-TIPS.

IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST

• Job Fair, Key WestWinn-Dixie, Key West, will hold a job fair for all store positions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday at its store, 2778 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Online preregistration is recommended at www.winndixie.com/au/Careers; a report of open positions is available at the same address.

• Birding & Wildlife FestivalThe 15th annual Florida Keys Birding & Wildlife Festival runs through Sunday, with festival activities throughout the Florida Keys. Visit keysbirdingfest.org for more informa-tion.

• Decorated bra fundraiserWomankind seeks decorated-bra donations for its annual Womankind Brazaar, an auction scheduled for Oct. 21 at the Casa Marina. Donations can be dropped off at Womankind, 1511 Truman Ave., between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays until Oct. 16. Call 305-320-0608.

• Sanctuary input meetingsThe Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council’s Ecosystem Protection Working Groups will host the following regional public meetings to solicit input from the community:Lower Keys5 to 8 p.m. today at the DoubleTree

Resort, 3990 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, Marquesas and Tortugas5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the DoubleTree Resort, Key West.The groups’ objectives are available at floridakeys.noaa.gov/review/reserves.html.

• Celebrity chefs neededThe Literacy Volunteers of America seeks celebrity chefs and silent auction items for its fundraising Benihana Celebrity Chef Cook Off set

for Oct. 16, with dinner seatings at 6 and 8:30 p.m. Call Mary Casanova at 305-304-0578.

• Writers meeting, Key LargoLatitude 25 Writers Group will meet at 7 tonight at the Key Largo library, Mile Marker 101.4. Local writers of all levels are welcome at this monthly get-together to share writing and receive feedback. For informa-tion, call 305-451-4164.

• Pole Performance SpectacularInternational pole fitness and salsa

dance stars will perform at the Celebrity Gravity Pole Fitness fund-raiser at 8 p.m. Thursday at La Te Da, 1125 Duval St. Money raised will directly benefit the Florida Keys SPCA building fund. Buy tickets at the door or at Gravity Pole Fitness, 3722 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Call 305-453-6312.

• Yaniz’s office hoursKey West City Commissioner Tony Yaniz is available to speak to constit-uents from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at City Hall in Habana Plaza. To make an appointment, call Vivian Perez at 305-809-3844. Yaniz can be reached at [email protected].

• Upper Keys Republicans meetThe Upper Keys Republicans will

hold their monthly meeting at 6 p.m. today at Robbie’s Marina, 77522 U.S. 1, Islamorada. Mosquito Control Commissioner Phil Goodman will be the guest speaker. A $10 reception with hors d’oeuvres will be offered at 5:30 p.m. RSVP for the reception at 305-852-9292. The meeting is free.

• Marathon art gatheringWednesday Morning Artists’ Coffee, an informal gathering of artists and art lovers who discuss art, meets at 10 a.m. Wednesdays at 2000 Manor Lane, Marathon. Anyone interested in any type of art is welcome to attend. For more information, call Lois at 305-743-3546.

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Photo and text compiled by Tom and Lynda Hambright, Monroe County Library. Visit www.keywestmaritime.org for more rich maritime history of Key West and the Keys.

Citizens’ Voice“Citizens’ Voice’’ is a

forum for you to tell us what’s on your mind.

Call the “Voice’’ at (305) 293-7900

or e-mail to [email protected]. Some of the comments will be pub-lished daily.

TODAY IN KEYS HISTORY

Cruise ship information is provided by the city of Key West. For updated information, call 305-809-3790.

TODAYNo ships

THURSDAYMajestyPier B9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

FRIDAYVictoryPier B7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“Now that the silly homeless shelter is steamrolled, can we get an assisted living facility built? Please?”

“Why is it that the sea turtle nests on Truman Annex beach are being dug up before they are due to hatch? I know that several were dug up only a few weeks after they were laid. That is a shame; they will never return to the beach on which they were laid. And a shame that someone gets away with digging up a nest. Who monitors that?”

“The mayor will get his City Hall, but what will the rest of the com-mission be remembered for? Not much, unless one of them builds a small park, a pedestrian bridge or some other brick and mortar project.”

“The first black homecoming queen in Key West is on the prime-time Emmy-winning show ‘The Voice,’ and there is nothing in the local news about it? It is a huge plug for our small, one human family town, and we should fully support her.”

“To the caller who wondered if the patient records taken in the clinic raid were confidential: When it comes to the government, no records are confidential anymore.”

“The total collapse of the mayor’s 24/7 homeless care center scheme proved that you can beat city hall. Now leave mosquito con-trol where it is!”

“People who feed chickens are putting them at great risk of disease and car strikes. They will stop foraging and group together, spreading disease among the pop-ulation. Feeding them in parking lots or streets will get them killed by car strikes.”

“Last week, I was stuck in the Fort Myers airport waiting on an airplane. I met the loveliest lady who was there and her flight had been canceled, too. She was kind and considerate, bought me dinner and waited around to make sure my flight went. I just want to say thank you again to Laura. There are so few kind and considerate people in the world and she is definitely one of them.”

“Only Key West city workers would be allowed to wear earbuds and be on the phone while painting yel-low lines in the middle of Caroline and Simonton streets during busy hours of traffic, laying the fresh paint while cars drive right over it. Love this town.”

“So County Administrator Gastesi wants to buy Rowell’s Marina. Isn’t this is the same guy who wanted to buy stolen iPhones? I would question either his intelligence or his ethics or both.”

“Please do not change North Roosevelt now. Two-way traffic now will be a death trap. The city should know better.”

“Instead of building a homeless shelter on Stock Island, put the assisted living out there. Give the dog shelter a sweetheart lease for 100 years, and let them build their new facility. It would be a win-win.”

• Standing N. Roosevelt Blvd. project conditionsThe length of North Roosevelt, from the Triangle to First Street and Palm Avenue, is now two inbound-only lanes; two-way traffic, with a turn lane, is scheduled for Oct. 16. Throughout the project, pedestrians and bicyclists must use the path between the jersey barriers and the construction fence.Truman Avenue, from First Street and Palm Avenue to Eisenhower Drive, will remain two-way traffic throughout the project.• Key WestThere will be night lane closures week-days on North Roosevelt Boulevard until the project is complete; there will be single lane closures, day and night, on the boulevard Oct. 11 to 15.• Key West, Stock IslandOne north or south U.S. 1 lane at Mile Marker 4.1 will be closed from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Sept. 30.• Saddlebunch KeysExpect single-lane closures on U.S. 1 between Mile Markers 11.3 and 14.6 and Mile Markers 15.2 and 15.9 through February 2014.• Sugarloaf, Park keysThe north or south U.S. 1 lane at Mile Marker 17.5 will be closed from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Oct. 8.• Ramrod, Big Pine keysThere will be north and south single-lane closures on U.S. 1 between Mile Markers 27.4 and 29.5 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday night to Friday morn-

ing through January.

• Spanish Harbor, Bahia Honda keysThe north or south U.S. 1 land between Mile Marker 35 and 37 will be closed at various locations between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays until Dec. 20.

• Big Pine, West Summerland keysThe north or south U.S. 1 lane at Mile Marker 38.5 will be closed from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Oct. 3.

• Duck Key, LaytonExpect nightly single-lane closures on U.S. 1 between Mile Markers 59.9 and 68.2 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday night to Friday morning until December.

• Key Largo, Plantation KeyOne north and south U.S. 1 lane at Mile Marker 89.8 will be closed from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday night to Friday morning and 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays through Dec. 31.There will be intermittent north U.S. 1 single-lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. between Mile Markers 103 and 106 through Friday. There may also be north and south U.S. 1 lane closures between Mile Markers 99 and 103 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Friday morning.

• InformationFor real-time traffic information, con-sult 511 or 305-849-1847 or www.fl511.com.For questions, contact FDOT spokes-woman Paulette Summers at 786-510-3921 or [email protected].

ON THIS DAY IN:

1894 A hurricane that had traveled the length of Cuba passed over Key West, where winds were clocked at 104 mph and caused slight damage.

1933 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s launch Biscayne was conducting a survey of the main ship’s channel.

1934 Henry Ogden caught a Jewfish from Porter Dock at the north end of Duval Street that measured 7 feet and 2 inches long and weighed 485 pounds.

1934 Three officials of the Cuban government inspected the San Carlos Theater and school to determine the repairs neces-sary to bring the building up to standard.

1955 Gardner Cowles, president of Look Magazine, and his associate, David Salzman, bought a 182.5-acre tract on Cudjoe Key for $83,000.

1998 Hurricane Georges, a Category 2 hurricane, swept across Key West and the Lower Keys, causing moderate damage mostly to trees in Key West.

1999 The USCG Barbara Mabrity was in Key West for the week-end. The ship was named after the female keeper of the Key West Lighthouse for 38 years.

A motorcyclist who died early Monday crashed on U.S. 1. A headline in Tuesday’s edition misstated the location.

Also, City Commissioner Jimmy Weekley and contender Tom Milone are vying for the District 1 seat on the commission. A story header in Monday’s edition mislabeled the race.

The Key West Citizen corrects all errors of fact. If you find an error in fact in The Citizen call Sandra Frederick at (305) 292-7777, ext. 271. She can also be reached at [email protected].

KEY WEST 5-DAY FORECASTTODAY TONIGHT THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

Pensacola88/73

Tallahassee84/72 Jacksonville

80/71

Gainesville83/72

Daytona Beach85/73

Orlando83/75

Tampa82/77

St. Petersburg82/79

West Palm Beach88/76

Ft. Lauderdale88/77

Miami88/77

Key Largo88/80

Marathon90/79

Key West88/80

SUN AND MOONSunrise today.........................7:17 AMSunset today..........................7:20 PMMoonrise today ......................11:57 PMMoonset today .......................1:37 PM

MARINEWEATHERFORECASTScattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Southwest to west winds near 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.

88Clouds/sun/storm

day...again

80Partly cloudy with

a stray shower

88/80Moody cloudiness

with a thunderstorm

88/79Clouds/sun/storm

kind of day

87/78Partly sunny with hope that’s all

86/78Always a chance

of a thunderstorm

Fort Myers86/76

Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Sept. 26

TIDESKey West MarathonLows Highs Lows Highs

9/25 8:48 AM 1:45 AM 11:24 AM 5:20 AM7:58 PM 3:07 PM 11:21 PM 8:52 PM

9/26 9:55 AM 2:36 AM 12:18 PM 6:08 AM8:55 PM 4:16 PM ————— 10:10 PM

9/27 11:07 AM 3:37 AM 12:17 AM 6:58 AM10:12 PM 5:38 PM 1:17 PM 11:18 PM

9/28 12:12 PM 4:51 AM 1:26 AM 7:51 AM11:31 PM 6:47 PM 2:22 PM —————

9/29 1:03 PM 6:06 AM 2:41 AM 12:10 AM————— 7:33 PM 3:26 PM 8:50 AM

PRECIPITATIONSeptember 24 Actual Normal Record Last YearPrecipitation Trace” 0.22” 2.10” (1931) Trace”Month-to-date 3.80” 5.18” — 4.44”Year-to-date 39.31” 28.85” — 41.79”

KEY WEST AVG. WATER TEMPERATURE September 24: 86.5°F

CRIME REPORT

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The 2900 block of Riviera Drive is seen in the eye of Hurricane Georges, which passed over Key West as a Category 2 storm on Sept. 25, 1998.

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DAN KRAMERDan Kramer,

57, of Key West, Fla., passed away on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, at Lower Keys Medical Center with his wife and two daughters, Katrina and Jessica, by his side. Father John Baker and his best friend of 30 years, Carlos Rodriguez, were with him as well.

He was born on Sept. 7, 1956, in The Dalles, Ore., to Carl and Demetra (Dionas) Kramer. Dan

was the owner and operator of Dan’s Tropical Tree Service. Dan moved to Key West 36 years ago from The Dalles, Ore. He was a member of The Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea. Dan’s second home was on the water, where he enjoyed scuba diving, pro free diving, and spear fish-ing, which he had a great love for. He helped start and was a founding member of the Key West Soccer League. In high school, Dan was a wrestler and won the state championship. During college, Dan was active in soccer and diving. He was an active player in the Key West

Soccer League. He was a soc-cer coach for many years and coached his daughters and many children in Key West.

Surviving are his parents, Carl and Demetra Kramer of The Dalles, Ore.; wife, Karem Kramer of Key West; daughters Katrina and Jessica Kramer of Key West and Victoria Kramer of Washington state; brother Kevin Kramer of The Dalles; sisters Susan Field of Portland, Ore., and Rachel Kramer of Colorado; mother-in-law Reyna Ulloa, who was by his side for many months dur-ing and throughout his fight;

brother-in-law Miguel Ulloa in the Army in Afghanistan; and sisters-in-law Isis Pierce of Virginia and Jessy Ulloa of San Diego, Calif.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, at The Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea. A celebration of life will follow the church ser-vice at 915 Duval St., upstairs; everyone is welcome. The Dean-Lopez Funeral Home is entrusted with all funeral arrangements.

MAXWELL ‘POOKIE’ OLIVER BISHOP JR.

Maxwell “Pookie” Oliver Bis-hop Jr., 65, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Key West, Fla., pass -ed away Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, after a long illness from com -plications of West Nile virus.

Mr. Bishop is survived by his wife of 33 years, Bonita (Bonnie); two daughters, Shannah Albertini of Spring, Texas, and Christina Karl of Belton, Texas; three grand-

children, Laura Karl, Zachary Albertini Jr. and Sam Albertini. He is also survived by his brothers Jesse (Joanne) Bishop and Randy (Darlene) Bishop; his sister Rhonda Hartley; and numerous nieces and neph-ews.

Mr. Bishop graduated from Key West High School in 1967, served in Vietnam with the 117th Assault Helicopter Company assigned to U.S. Army Pacific, was a commercial

lobster man, operating his boat “The 5 B’s,” and retired lieuten-ant from Naval Air Station Key West Fire Department.

A private memorial service will be held in Key West at a later date.

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Paid obituaries are published once unless the family or funeral home is willing to pay for reruns. Obituaries up to six inches are $65; $75 with a photo. Those more than six inches will be charged $10 an inch. Free death notices list only the name of the person who died and where services will be held. Obituaries may be edited to conform with Citizen style and usage. E-mailed submissions are preferred. Send them to [email protected].

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KEY WEST

Williams speaks to garden clubThe Key West Garden Club will hold

its first meeting of the year at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at West Martello. Jody Smith-Williams, founding member, member-ship coordinator and treasurer of the GLEE Community Garden, will present “Secrets to Growing Vegetables in the Keys.”

She will offer tips on organic methods to start and maintain a garden. The pub-lic is welcome to the lecture.

Since helping to start the community garden in 2008, Smith-Williams’ passion has been growing food organically, sus-tainably and locally.

“Nothing is as rewarding to me as eat-ing food whose seeds I have sown and plants I have nurtured. The garden is a great teacher.”

RAMROD KEY

Benefit for Elaine WoodsonA benefit for Monroe County

victim advocate Elaine Woodson is scheduled at 6 p.m. Oct. 1 at Boondocks Grill and Drafthouse, 27205 Overseas Highway. Funds raised will help her with medical expenses.

Events will include a 50/50 raffle, bingo, silent auction and an Apple iPad raffle. The computer raffle tick-ets are available at:

• Monroe County Detention Center, 5501 College Road, Stock Island;

• Key West Police Department, 1604 N. Roosevelt Blvd.;

• Monroe County Sheriff’s Office substations at Cudjoe Key, Marathon, Islamorada and Plantation Key.

ISLAMORADA

Village offers free CPR trainingThe village offers free CPR training to residents

through the Islamorada Firefighters Benevolent Association.

Class participants will learn to prevent, recog-nize and respond to breathing and cardiac emer-gencies and how to perform CPR in infants, chil-dren and adults. Those completing the class will receive American Red Cross CPR certification.

Research shows that heart attack victims have double the chance of survival if they are immedi-ately given CPR. Unfortunately, most Americans are not trained in this simple but crucial lifesav-ing skill. Seventy to 80 percent of cardiac arrest emergencies happen in the home. Be prepared to help your loved ones by taking a CPR class.

Classes will be scheduled when an adequate number of people are interested. For more infor-mation, contact Debbie Naiser at [email protected] or 305-664-6490.

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Mitch Andrews, a Conch, is the lead smoker at Charlie Mac’s, where he is often referred to as ‘Smoke Master.’ Andrews believes that despite the constant change, Key West is still paradise, and a great place to live.

Photo courtesy of Diane Johnson

From left, Lower Keys League of Women Voters members Barbara Nevins, Joy Taylor and Diane Johnson collect sig-natures Saturday to get the Florida Water and Land Legacy Conservation Amendment on the 2014 ballot. The group will be at the Florida Keys birding festival this Saturday at Curry Hammock State Park. For information, call 305-517-6801.

TOP WEB STORIES

1Milone challenges Weekley for second time

2Contractor threatens damages due to delays

3 A race redux for mayor ’13

424-hour homeless shelter slammed

5 Three vie for Utility Board seat

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A man who jumped from a car going about 30 mph on U.S. 1 Sunday was airlifted to Miami, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers say Joel Enrique Cabrera, 26, of Hialeah Gardens, was a passenger in a north-

bound 2006 BMW driven by Janely Stephanie Sanchez, 26, of Hialeah, at Mile Marker 104.

“The driver and passenger had a verbal altercation and [Cabrera] asked [Sanchez] to pull over to exit the vehicle,” an FHP press release states. “When [Sanchez] refused, [Cabrera] jumped from the vehicle while

in motion at approximately 30 mph.”

Cabrera suffered “severe head trauma” and was flown to Ryder Trauma Center in Miami.

Neither alcohol nor drugs were suspected to be factors in the incident, according to the press release.

No charges were expected to be filed in the case.

The crash occurred during a three-day run of multiple crashes, including a motorcy-cle wreck in which 18-year-old Phanupong Halak of West Palm Beach was killed early Monday after losing control at Mile Marker 106.

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according to federal court records.

Martinez allowed both men to remain free on the $100,000 bail they already posted pend-ing their sentencing.

Their nonprofit Idaho Aquarium Inc., in Boise, Idaho, also pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to violate the Lacey Act. The organization was represented by its director, Amanda Davison.

Davison told Martinez the nonprofit agreed to pay a total of $60,000 to the federal gov-ernment as per a plea agree-ment, but the organization will face up to $500,000 in fines when it is also sentenced in Key West, on Dec. 3.

Also on Tuesday, Martinez sentenced Ammon Covino’s nephew, 20-year-old Peter Covino IV of Eagle, Idaho, for destroying case evidence for his uncle.

Martinez sentenced the nephew to time already served, with two months’ home deten-

tion and two years’ probation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Thomas Watts-Fitzgerald had asked for a year in prison, but Assistant Federal Public Defender Daryl Wilcox cited the younger Covino’s clean record and his attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout during his argument for leniency.

Peter Covino canceled a shipment of nurse sharks and rays and destroyed texts, emails and other communications between two Keys men and his uncle, Ammon Covino, accord-ing to court testimony.

The Lacey Act makes it a fed-eral offense to import, export, transport, sell or purchase in interstate commerce any wild-life protected at the state level.

It’s the same law used to prosecute myriad Keys defen-dants in the lobster casita cases over the past five years.

Federal wildlife agents appear to be focusing their attention on the illegal aquarium wildlife trade, as the Covinos and Conk were only some of the first to plead in what’s been a widen-ing array of arrests.

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NEW YORK — President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton took to the same stage Tuesday to promote the new health care law that Obama champi-oned after Clinton’s own efforts to reform health care years earlier fell flat.

Joining forces under dimmed lights in a hotel ballroom in New York, Obama and Clinton laid out the law’s benefits and its connection to the economy while dispel-ling what they called disinformation about its downsides.

Clinton, acting as host, lobbed the ques-tions; Obama answered with the eagerness

of a guest on a daytime TV talk show.It was a pair of presidents in dark suits,

reclining on comfy, white chairs as they reflected on the effort that went in to passing the sweeping law, and the intense challenges facing its implementation. New exchanges where Americans can buy health insurance — a centerpiece of the law — open for enrollment on Oct. 1.

“I don’t have pride of authorship for this thing, I just want the thing to work,” Obama said. He added that he was confident Americans will be swayed by its advantages even though polls show they’re deeply wary of the law. “The devil you know is always better than the devil you don’t know.”

Clinton felt free to point out some of the

drawbacks in the law’s implementation, while making clear that Obama was not the one to blame. For example, he noted that the Supreme Court said states could not be forced to take Medicaid money to finance the expansion of health coverage.

“That’s going to lead to a cruel result, and there’s nothing the president can do, and it’s not his fault. That’s what the Supreme Court said,” Clinton said.

The hourlong appearance, sponsored by the former president’s foundation known as the Clinton Global Initiative, marks the start of a concerted campaign by the Obama administration and its allies to inform consumers about their options under the law.

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The U.S. economy is like a patient recuperat-ing from a very serious

infection. The worst is over but, if doctors stop the antibi-otics too soon, recovery could turn into relapse.

Fortunately, on Wednesday, the doctors — the Federal Open Market Committee — recognized the economy’s vulnerable state and decided to keep the medicine flowing.

Medicine, in this case, refers to the Federal Reserve’s bond-buying program, which has had the effect of lowering interest rates and therefore stimulating economic activity. The policy was initiated in the financial crisis of 2008 — the “infection” that wiped out tril-lions of dollars of net worth and more than doubled unem-ployment rates.

Though many families and individuals remain damaged, the nation’s economy has since managed a slow turnaround, with rising stock and real estate markets and an improv-ing job picture.

A few months ago, in fact, the recovery trajectory looked healthy enough for Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to hint that the extraordinary bond-buying effort — the Fed’s most aggres-sive intervention ever — could soon be tapered off. But then the patient’s vital signs started dropping. Job creation stalled, interest rates rose (threatening the housing recovery, as well as the paychecks attached to it) and data showed stagnant income for many households. Washington’s budget seques-ter began to kick in, further suppressing an economic rebound.

Fortunately, the team of doctors — meeting this past week as the FOMC — properly assessed the patient’s distress. Noting the nation’s low infla-tion rate, the FOMC made a prudent decision: extend the bond-buying program for a year or more. Nudge those interest rates back down.

As soon as the decision was announced Wednesday, stock

markets rose — good news for pension funds, taxpayers, workers and investors. That’s a transitory gain, however, and, if it isn’t accompanied by deeper, broader growth in jobs, the patient still won’t be out of the woods.

There’s also the very trou-bling potential for a govern-ment shutdown, as Congress convulses in another mis-guided attempt to “defund Obamacare.” Top Republicans announced Wednesday that they won’t OK a higher debt ceiling — expected to hit its limit in weeks — unless the health care law is delayed, the tax code is rewritten and the oil-sands pipeline from Canada is approved.

That’s not governing; that’s extortion. Such shameful tac-tics make our country look un-creditworthy and unstable in the eyes of the world.

In March, during another effort by some fellow Republicans, House Speaker John Boehner asked: “Do you want to risk the full faith and credit of the U.S. govern-ment over Obamacare? That’s a very tough argument to make.” That argument is even tougher to make now, as the opportunity for enrolling in the program’s health insurance exchanges opens on Oct. 1.

Polls indicate that Americans are confused and divided over the health care law. But it was, after all, the signature first-term achieve-ment of President Obama, who then won re-election. Its constitutionality has been affirmed by the Supreme Court. Increasingly, opponents are looking like obstruction-ists who don’t care how much damage they inflict as long as they get their way.

It’s a pity they don’t take a lesson from the Federal Reserve team, who put the patient first. Factions in Congress, by contrast, seems determined to kill it.

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In January 1938, Rep. Louis Ludlow, an Indiana Democrat, proposed a

constitutional amendment strongly supported by the public: “Except in the event of an invasion of the United States or its territorial pos-sessions and attack upon its citizens residing therein, the authority of Congress to declare war shall not become effective until confirmed by a majority of all votes cast thereon in a Nation-wide ref-erendum.” Although narrowly defeated, 209 to 188, it might have passed without President Franklin Roosevelt’s last-min-ute opposition.

During Barack Obama’s, shall we say, sinuous progress toward a Syria policy, he has suggested, without using the word, that isolationism is among his afflictions. During his news conference-cum-soliloquy in Russia, he said:

“These kinds of interven-

tions . . . are always unpopular because they seem distant and removed. . . . I’m not drawing an analogy to World War II other than to say, when London was getting bombed, it was profoundly unpopular both in Congress and around the country to help the British.”

He wisely dis-avowed (while insinuating) this analogy, lest Americans wonder which is more implausible, casting Bashar al-Assad as Hitler or himself as Roosevelt. But the term “isolationism” is being ban-died as an epithet, not to serve as an argument for U.S. military interventions but as a substitute for an argument. To understand the debate that roiled America before World War II is to understand why today’s reservations about interventionism are not a recrudescence of isolationism.

In “Those Angry Days,” a new history of the intense

nationwide controversy about whether America should enter World War II, Lynne Olson concludes that “by December

1941, the American people had been thoroughly educated about the pros and cons of their coun-try’s entry into the conflict and were far less opposed to the idea of going to war

than conventional wisdom has it.” Events, especially the fall of France, were most education-al. Before this, however, isola-tionism was broadly embraced as a rational response for an America situated between two broad oceans.

“Of the hell broth that is brewing in Europe,” wrote Ernest Hemingway in 1935, “we have no need to drink.” America’s military — what little there was: the Army’s size was 17th in the world, behind Portugal’s — largely agreed. The Neutrality Acts banned U.S. arms sales to countries at war and denied Roosevelt the

power to apply the prohibition only against aggressor nations.

FDR’s enormous domestic policy blunder — his attempt to pack the Supreme Court, for which he was resound-ingly rebuked in the 1938 midterm elections — made him extremely tentative about attempting to lead public opinion regarding U.S. involvement in Europe. Others were not bashful.

Yale University incubated the America First organization. An undergraduate, Kingman Brewster, later Yale’s presi-dent and U.S. ambassador to Britain, was a founder. Other Yale student-members includ-ed future Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart, future President Gerald Ford and Sargent Shriver, future head of the Peace Corps under his brother-in-law President John Kennedy, who as a Harvard undergraduate sent $100 to America First.

Olson writes that people from many antiwar organiza-tions with “Mothers” in their

titles swarmed over Capitol Hill: “Dressed in black, many with veils covering their faces, the women made life miser-able for members of Congress who were not avowedly iso-lationist. They stalked their targets, screamed and spat at them, and held vigils outside their offices, keening and wail-ing.” When an interventionist congressman said he refused “to sit by a traitor,” the offend-ed isolationist knocked him down with what the House doorkeeper called the best punch thrown in the chamber in 50 years.

In October 1940, conscrip-tion began — for 12 months. By August 1941, training camps were chalked with the acronym OHIO — “Over the Hill in October.” Four months before Pearl Harbor, the House extended conscription for a year. The 203 to 202 vote was secured only by Speaker Sam Rayburn’s parliamentary trick-ery.

Olson says that in 1940, when the intervention-

ist Wendell Willkie, the Republicans’ presidential nominee, campaigned, iso-lationists pelted him with “everything from rotten eggs, fruits, vegetables, rocks, and light bulbs to an office chair and wastebasket,” and “The New York Times ran a daily box score of the number of items thrown and those that found their target.” Montana’s Burton Wheeler, a senator since 1923, compared Lend-Lease for Britain with FDR’s program for plowing under crops to raise prices. He said Lend-Lease “will plow under every fourth American boy.”

It is preposterous to equate today’s mild debates about foreign policy with the furies unleashed by, and against, real isolationism. Yet again, igno-rance of history causes us to disparage the present.

George Will is a columnist with the Washington Post. His column appears in The Citizen on Wednesdays. His email address is [email protected].

C itizens of Key West, I would like to clear the air on some misinforma-tion about the homeless shelter I

have been proposing. It’s not the mayor’s shelter. It is Key

West’s shelter for the homeless. Anyone that has been in Key

West since 2000 knows what it was like before KOTS overnight shelter was built. The homeless were camping in tents and card-board huts on the boulevard, by the beach, in our parks and all over Key West. The police could not do anything about them because we did not have a shelter. So KOTS was built and we were able to move them from those locations.

When I ran as mayor the first time, I said I would address the homeless issue in Key West and I have not wavered. I started a homeless committee and discussed issues and solutions. The meetings were open to the public and minutes were taken. The need to improve the home-less shelter to become more efficient and effective was noted.

The idea of the mobile unit came up also. SHAL received a grant to purchase the motorhome and the city helped fund its operational cost. Case workers are able to go to the homeless that would not come out of the encampments and help them get the services they need, such as getting identification so they can receive state and federal assistance and help them get in contact with family to return to their hometowns.

We passed stricter camping ordinances, stricter rules to protect our parks and passed no-panhandling zones. But as much as we have done, we still have a huge issue.

Where we are today is KOTS has been challenged by a lawsuit that we may or may not win. The facility is on the sheriff’s property, where they may or may not

renew our lease. The sheriff tells us what hours it can operate, from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. with no one allowed at the shelter during the day. So, everyone leaves and are on the streets all day looking for food, drinks and just hanging out all over town.

Then they are fed on Flagler at the soup kitchen or take handouts throughout town. At the end of the day they try to

make it back to KOTS that opens at 6 p.m. They must arrive before 9:30 p.m. or they are not allowed in. Many just sleep wherever they can. To be proactive and not wait until we are forced to leave the sheriff’s property with nowhere to go, I proposed a shelter on the city’s property at Easter Seals. We

know the city needs at the bare minimum an overnight shelter.

I proposed the city selling the property to the Monroe County Land Authority, which collects sales tax in Key West to buy property for affordable housing. Then returning the property back to Key West with a deed restriction that it will always be used for affordable housing.

What is more basic affordable housing than whether you stay at the shelter or you’re homeless? Use the money from the sale to build the shelter with no money coming out of the city taxpayer’s pockets.

When the shelter is no longer needed, another type of housing could be built there. The purpose of the 24-hour shelter is they don’t have to leave in the morning to wander the streets all day.

At the shelter, social services could come to them, they will have less chance to get sick so the hospital won’t have indi-gent care cost of $14 million that has been stated by the hospital, which we all end up paying for.

Instead of taking them to jail for the municipal ordinance offenses, we could take them to the shelter. This would save our Police Department valuable time because it takes about two hours to make an arrest. It would also save the sheriff the cost of incarceration, which is paid for by

the city and county taxpayers. There will be an outside covered area if

they are intoxicated and inside area like we have now at KOTS if they are not intox-icated and behave. The soup kitchen has agreed to feed the homeless at the shelter and close the facility on Flagler.

The idea is to feed them at the shelter so they have to come there and also not allow them to camp on the streets, but give them the option to go to the shelter or jail if they are breaking the law. If a person is in jail, the jail has the responsibility for their med-ical needs. The sheriff spent over $1 million for the homeless last year, but at the shelter we won’t have that responsibility.

They have a location to keep their belongings when they try to find a job without having to carry everything they own on their back or hide it in the bushes. We will not allow them to sleep on the streets or live in the mangroves because we will have a location to take them 24 hours a day.

We know that many homeless want the opportunity to get back on their feet but we also know about 25 to 30 percent have addictions and mental issues that they may never overcome. The ones with the addictions will never get into some of the great programs for housing that the non-profits provide.

Unfortunately, the community and police still have to deal with that percent-age. Because Key West has enabled them in the past with our kindness and gener-osity, the problem continues and could increase.

I believe the shelter should be basic protection from the elements. I believe we should have a committee decide what other amenities a shelter should have.

We must work together with Sheriff Ramsay, the hospital, the Monroe County Health Department, the nonprofits and the County Commission to address this issue, which is not just a Key West issue, it’s everyone’s issue.

I Believe One Human Family is more than a bumper sticker.


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Today is the 268th day of 2013 and the fourth day of autumn.

TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1513, Spanish explorer Vasco Nunez de Balboa became the first European to see the Pacific Ocean.

In 1957, black students were admitted to Central High School in Little Rock, Ark., for the first time as U.S. Army troops stood guard.

In 1981, Sandra Day O’Connor was sworn in as the first female Supreme Court justice.

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TODAY’S NUMBER: 164 -- Major League Baseball games won by pitcher Tommy John after he underwent the first ulnar collateral ligament replacement surgery on this day in 1974. The procedure, now known as Tommy John surgery, has been performed on dozens of major league pitchers since.

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COMICS

PEOPLE IN THE NEWSLOS ANGELES — Bill Nye

“The Science Guy” is also the injured guy.

“Dancing With the Stars” producers say the TV person-ality is receiving medical atten-tion Tuesday after he was hurt during his most recent performance. No other details were pro-vided.

Nye and his professional dance partner performed a paso doble routine on Monday’s episode that received 17 out of 30 possible judges’ points.

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NEW YORK — Kaylee DeFer and Fitz of Fitz and the

Tantrums are the proud par-ents of a baby boy.

The lead singer of the rock band and the “Gossip Girl” actress welcomed Theodore Ignatius Fitzpatrick on Friday. The baby weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces.

Fitz, whose real name is Michael Fitzpatrick, said the couple had a doula to help with the birth. He said DeFer was “amazing” in the delivery room.

Said Fitz: “I’m so proud of Kaylee ... she is the rock star in the family.”

DeFer celebrated her 27th birthday on Monday.

Fitz, 43, has a few weeks at home with his new baby before his band kicks off a U.S. tour in Richmond, Va.

DeFer is working on a TV pilot.

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HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Her license suspended, Dina Lohan left a suburban New York courthouse in a chauf-feur-driven Rolls Royce on Tuesday after entering a not guilty plea on speeding and drunken driving charges.

Lohan, 50, was surrounded by a media throng usually associated with her troubled actress daughter, Lindsay, as she left a Long Island courthouse following her arraignment. She was released without bail until her next court appearance Oct. 23.

The only apparent family member accompanying Lohan to court was her mother, Ann

Sullivan.Judge Joy Watson released

Lohan without bail but ordered her driver’s license suspended, citing the severity of the alleged drunken driving charge.

State police arrested Lohan on Sept. 12 after stopping her for allegedly driving 77 mph in a 55 mph zone on a Long Island parkway. Police said her blood-alcohol level was 0.20, more than double the legal limit of 0.08.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Paparazzi and others who harass the children of public figures will face tougher pen-alties under legislation that California Gov. Jerry Brown signed Tuesday.

The bill from state Sen. Kevin de Leon, D-Los Angeles,

will boost penalties for actions that include taking photos and video of a child without consent and in a harassing manner.

Celebrities such as actresses Halle Berry and Jennifer Garner urged lawmak-ers to support SB606. Berry testified before several legisla-tive committees that her daugh-ter has been intimidated by aggressive photographers who follow them daily, often shouting as they snap pictures.

The measure also will help protect the children of police

officers, judges and others, who might be susceptible to harassment or unwanted attention due to their parents’ occupations, de Leon said.

Under the legislation, which goes into effect in January, violators could face up to a year in county jail and a fine of up to $10,000. Fines would increase for subsequent con-victions.Nye


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Obama: Harlem ‘cultural gem’Extolling the virtues of Harlem’s rich

cultural history, Michelle Obama host-ed a luncheon for the spouses of foreign dignitaries Tuesday in the historic New York City neighborhood she described as “quintessentially American.”

The first lady spoke to about 50 spous-es of chiefs of state and heads of govern-ment who are attending the U.N. General Assembly. The group toured The Studio Museum in Harlem, which was founded in 1968 by artists and civic and commu-nity leaders to provide space for modern and contemporary black art.

Obama discussed Harlem’s place in the early 20th century as the heart of U.S. black culture, pointing to famous writers and musicians like Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston and Louis Armstrong.

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Miss Piggy, Kermit reunitedMiss Piggy is finally joining

her love, Kermit the Frog, in the Smithsonian Institution’s collection of Jim Henson’s Muppets, and Bert and Ernie will have a place in his-tory, too.

Henson’s family, including his daughter, Cheryl Henson, donated more than 20 puppets and props Tuesday to the National Museum of American History to accompany the earlier donations of Kermit, Oscar the Grouch and early Henson cre-ations.

The newest donation includes Miss Piggy and some of her co-stars from “The Muppet Show,” including Fozzie Bear, Rowlf the piano-playing dog, Scooter and the Swedish Chef.

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Govt. seeks Fla. lawsuit dismissalThe Obama administration on Tuesday

sought dismissal of a lawsuit by a Tampa, Fla., businesswoman whose complaint to the FBI led to Gen. David Petraeus’ ouster as CIA director. If a federal judge allows the law-suit by Jill Kelley to proceed, the case could delve into the roles played in the Petraeus scandal by the FBI, the Pentagon and other parts of the Obama administration.

Kelley wants to find out who in the U.S. government leaked her name and some of her emails to the news media amid the uproar over Petraeus’ affair with Paula Broadwell, author of a biography on Petraeus. The leaks placed Kelley in the middle of an avalanche of unfavorable publicity and as a result, she shouldered the blame as the villain in the downfall of Petraeus and Gen. John Allen, the lawsuit states.

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Audrey Crabtree, 99, left, smiles Monday as Sarah Dierks pins a 1972 East High homecoming pin onto her jacket during an educa-tion board meeting in Waterloo, where she received an honorary diploma. Crabtree dropped out of a Waterloo high school in 1932 due to an injury and to care for her grandmother. She went on to run her own business for nearly three decades.

jukebox includes Tom T. Hall’s “Soldier of Fortune,” and Olivia Newton-John’s “You Made Me Love You,” it was typical, laid-back Key West.

Political candidates have fewer hours on the clock, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. this Tuesday and early voting in full swing through Saturday.

This year’s king and queen will be crowned Oct. 18 at the coronation ball, after the tally of who raised the most money for AIDS Help the prior eight weeks.

So on Tuesday for about two hours, Fantasy Fest royalty contenders Steven Sunshine Sunday and Diane May glad-handed more than 60 women, as did Mayor Craig Cates and his opponent, Margaret Romero.

“Can I help?” Romero asked a woman who was putting out paper cocktail plates next to black napkins and a fancy cheese platter.

She said she had done two radio appearances earlier in the day and appreciated the invitation from Hoover.

“I’m running a low-budget campaign,” said Romero, who is a Conch, like Cates, but has never held public office. Cates handily defeated her in 2011.

This event had no question-and-answer volleys, no stump speeches or microphones. Instead, candidates milled about meeting new faces or saying hello to old pals.

“We met every one of them; I just met Tim Root,” said Lynn Dalton, assistant manager of the Key West Art and Historical Society’s retail shops, as she nursed a beer seated at the bar. “They came to us.”

Root, a contractor who in 2011 tried to oust Steve Smith from the board of the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District, is one of three candidates vying for the Utility Board seat made vacant by the retirement of Lou Hernandez.

Another contender is Cheryl Cates, a Realtor and the may-or’s wife, who is a member of Girls Night Out and com-fortably moved through the crowd addressing many by first name.

Vidal, the third Utility Board candidate, was a no-show, although he had RSVP’d, Hoover said.

Missing this function wasn’t an option, said Weekley, Romero and the Cateses.

Cheryl Cates said she liked the Girls Night Out candidate event’s no-stump-speech-required format.

“It lightens it up a little bit,” she said of her first election, which over the weekend veered into “Mean Girls” territory on Facebook.

City Commissioner Tony Yaniz, a political foe of Mayor Cates, posted a comment on his Facebook page saying the mayor’s wife wasn’t qualified to represent Key West on the Utility Board.

“Unless standing...through-out the Bahamas with a dai-quiri in her hand during the Cates’ 2 month vacation in the islands counts for experience!” Yaniz posted.

Mayor Cates, who is retired and earns $16,000 a year from the city, likes to take off the month of July for vacation, which means missing the city’s annual budget hearings.

Yaniz’s Facebook comment exchange then prompted a man to chastise the mayor for having a “yacht” and a “silver spoon.”

A comeback emerged from one of the Cates’ daughters, who typed out a lengthy defense of her parents work ethic and charity contributions — only to have the “yacht” scoffer snap back that he would never again vote “for anyone named Cates.”

Attorney Robert Cintron tried to make peace, posting, “This is all quite unfortunate! What happened to one human family? Just a trite expression?”

Then Yaniz snapped at Cintron, who posted that he had grown confused over the argument and was bowing out.

So on Tuesday, candidates for king, queen and the local gov-ernment enjoyed the drinks-and-snacks vibe at Grunts.

The city’s most divisive issues — the homeless problem, channel-dredging to attract modern cruise ships, building Glynn Archer School into a City Hall to cost at least $17 mil-lion — weren’t dominating the Grunts’ outdoor patio or inside bar.

“I think we have way more fun,” said May, a queen candi-

date whose entourage sported pink “Diane for Queen” T-shirts and offered DoubleTree Resort chocolate chip cookies to attendees. “We only have one issue. That’s AIDS awareness.”

The event had its voting bloc potential, Hoover pointed out.

Girls Night Out has some 750 members on its Facebook page and an additional 1,600 on an email list, said Hoover, who estimates the membership reaches at least 2,300.

“This could sway an elec-tion,” she said while selling strips of tickets for the 50-50 raffle, the proceeds of which go to AIDS Help.

The candidates in both October elections worked the room in earnest.

Sandra Duffey, an AIDS Help case manager and Girls Night Out member, surveyed the room, where most women were still dressed in work out-fits, and saw both elections as having enough in common.

Duffey said, “We all have to live together on the same small island.”

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Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences in Eilat, Israel, have partnered to test the effects of ocean acidifica-tion and rising sea tempera-ture. The researchers gath-ered for two weeks at Mote’s Summerland Keys lab to fur-ther their research.

The ecologists focused on two species of coral found in the Florida Keys — Porites porites, commonly called fin-ger coral, and Porites astre-oides, commonly referred to as mustard hill coral.

Mote’s lab looked like a mini-disco tech as the two species of coral were exposed to bright red, blue and purple LED lights, mimicking differing scenari-os of sunlight. The ecologists also altered the pH levels and temperatures in the water to create different environmental conditions that corals in the wild could be exposed to in the future if pH levels and tem-peratures continue to rise.

The researchers are also looking at the corals on a microbial level and research-ing several other physiological parameters of coral to see how ocean acidification is impact-ing them.

“We are looking at this at so many levels,” said Maoz Fine, a coral ecologist and expert in the field of ocean acidification at the Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences. “That’s how we will understand how this system will respond to changing environmental con-ditions.”

The research could help Mote and other ocean con-servation groups determine what species and genotypes of coral fare better against ocean acidification and other stress-es. This would give them guid-ance on what types of coral to rear in the coral nurseries and replant back on the reef, said Emily Hall, a coral ecolo-

gist with Mote working on the ocean acidification study.

Mote, The Nature Conser-vation and the Coral Restor-ation Foundation have a half-dozen coral nurseries through-out the Keys, where they rear coral that is later planted on the reef or used for research purposes.

“This could allow Mote and others to focus its restoration efforts,” Hall said. “We can see what different species and genotypes do better or worse.”

Mote researchers plan to do similar work with Fine on Red Sea corals in December, Hall said.

“This partnership (with Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences) has allowed us to not only look at this with a global perspective, but also see how each of these reefs is responding to these changes,” Hall said.

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it directly to their workers, to the delight of one of the most visible of those employees.

“The motion carries. Bravo,” said Sally Abrams Smith, administrative aide to Porter.

Though the unanimous ver-dict does nothing to undo the damage inflicted on employ-ees’ bottom lines for the past two years, it prevents more damage happening for a third year. Porter has previously stated that the money to pay for the lifting of the furloughs will be taken from the existing, balanced district budget.

“Once again, I want everyone to recognize that it’s your neigh-bors and friends and people in your school communities that are buying back your furlough days,” Davidson said during debate on the measure, adding, “The government didn’t give a nickel for all our worker bees ... the School Board is funding this 100 percent ... this is really

a financial rectification from the community. We’ve cut some other corners to make this right. Good riddance to the furlough days.”

District 4 member John Dick concurred: “It was the board’s decision first,” he said.

Porter also expressed approval over the board’s vote.

“Thank you to the board,” he said. “[The vote] ends a two-year period that’s been very difficult. I do know that many of the tough decisions ... have in part contributed to our ability to do this ... . It doesn’t make everyone whole, but it was the right thing to do.”

Also at Tuesday’s meet-ing, the board voted to sign a new contract with employee drug plan provider Envision Prescription Options, a pass-through plan similar to the current scheme.

And an action item to cut a check to former district employee Bill Sprague was pulled from the agenda at the last minute by the superinten-dent, due, he said, to Sprague

being out of the country.Sprague served as the dis-

trict’s representative to con-tractor Coastal Construction during a part of the con-struction of Horace O’Bryant School, and was entitled to a percentage of savings real-ized during the project. Board member Davidson, however, has publicly rejected the math upon which Sprague’s request for compensation is based.

In addition, the board dis-cussed preparations for the superintendent’s annual review, as well as the fallout from Gov. Rick Scott’s decision to withdraw from the federal Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC), a move that caught many observers flat-footed, as it is seen as critical to the success of the upcoming Common Core Curriculum.

The superintendent also canceled a workshop sched-uled for Oct. 8. The board meets next at 5 p.m. Oct. 22 at Marathon High School.

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UNITED NATIONS — U.S. and Russian nego-tiators remain at odds on a U.N. Security Council resolution that would hold Syria accountable if it fails to live up to pledges to dismantle its chemical weapons stockpiles, American offi-cials said Tuesday, as President Barack Obama warned the world body that it risks its credibility and reputation if it does not act.

Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met for nearly 90 minutes at the United Nations and though progress was made in some areas, they were

unable to reach agreement on the text of a reso-lution that would meet Obama’s standard, the officials said. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss publicly the closed-door meeting.

Kerry told reporters after the meeting that the session had been “very constructive.”

Three senior officials familiar with the effort say negotiations remain a work in progress as the U.S. pushes for a binding, enforceable, verifiable arms-control regime that strips Syria of its entire chemical weapons stocks and facilities. The U.S. also is demanding that the resolution not contain ambiguities or loop-holes, they said.

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KEY WEST — The Key West High volleyball team scrapped for every point it could and at times showed the signs of improvement first-year coach Kim Butler said she is looking for this season.

However, most of those moments came with the Lady Conchs all ready down big — as numerous defensive and hitting errors costing Key West too many points on Tuesday afternoon in a 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 25-19) loss to District 16-4A foe Florida Christian at the Bobby Menendez Gymnasium.

“We just dug ourselves in a hole each game,” said Butler. “We get ourselves in these deficits and then when we do come back its a little too late.”

With the victory Florida Christian (8-5 overall, 4-0 District 16-4A) remains a top the district stand-ings, while Key West is still win less on the season.

“Our form was a bit sloppy at times today,” said Butler. “They are getting anxious arms and they need tight arms when they pass. We were just a bit too wild.”

The Lady Conchs began the day in a hole right off the opening serve, dropping the first seven points of Game 1. Key West would fight back to cut the lead to five at 16-11 and held that differential till 19-14, but the Patriots closed out the game scoring six of the final 10 points for the 25-18 win.

Once again, the Lady Conchs found themselves down early in Game 2, 14-8. They would get within striking distance, at 24-21, but the Patriots fin-ished the game on the next serve at 25-21.

“Serving in the second game was crucial,” said Butler. “We missed a lot of serves and we can’t do that if we want to win, espe-cially against a team like this that sides out well, we need to keep the pressure on them.”

The Lady Patriots opened Game 3 to a 10-4 lead, but the Lady Conchs quickly fought back, this time cutting the lead to 11-10.

Mistakes would prove costly for Key West from there as Florida Christian

pulled away to a 19-14 lead and finished with a 25-19 Game 3 final.

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TAVERNIER — The Coral Shores volleyball team came into the fifth week of the season with one thing on their minds; stave off a fourth consecutive loss at all costs.

After a rough patch that featured tough loss-es at the hands of district opponents Ransom Everglades, Gulliver Prep and Florida Christian, the Lady ’Canes team decided to put the focus back where it was needed; playing their game and doing it the best they know how, all out. That mentality showed with a 3-0 (25-8, 25-8, 25-14) victory on Tuesday afternoon against visiting Keys Gate.

Ellie Leopold and Brooklyn Irwin were tena-cious in the back defensively eating up anything and everything Keys Gate could hit at them. Leopold also lead them team again rattling off 14 kills, as coach Andy Thiery said, “picking her spots and putting them down.”

The coach also said senior leader and setter Amber Hanson — who has been a model of hard work on the court as of late — showed up again Tuesday doing a great job setting the table for all of the ’Cane hitters.

Melissa Helphrey picked up 3 kills on a light hitting night but served 16 points for the ’Canes in the two sets she played.

“Everyone got in, everyone did their job,” said Thiery. “It was 100 percent team effort from the first whistle to the last.”

Coral Shores (6-5) is back in action on Thursday when they host the Key West junior varsity at 4

Leopold Hanson

THE SIGNS OF IMPROVEMENTErrors prove costly for Key West in 3-0 loss to

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KEY WEST — As the Key West swim team prepares for a home meet this afternoon at 4 p.m. against Monsignor Pace, it might be the final season in a Lady Conchs’ swim cap for sophomore Kimberlee Reed and twin sister, Kristen Reed.

The Reed sisters are part of a Coast Guard family and could be relocating at the end of the school year.

The 15-year old said moving is not something she really enjoys, especially half way through high school, but she said she loves her home state of Virginia.

Q: Where all have you lived in your life?

A: I was born in Virginia and moved a lot. We actually lived down here when I was about three then we were in California, Virginia, Massachusetts and a lot of dif-ferent places.

Q: Do you like Key West?

A: Yes, but I miss Vir-ginia.

Q: Will you get to finish your high school career at Key West High School?

A: Actually, we may be moving soon. It’s either going to be next year or at the end of the school.

Q: How long you been swim-ming?

A: For the high school team, this year and last year. I’ve been doing like summer league since I was really young.

Q: What is your favorite swim-ming stroke?

A: Freestyle.

Q: Did you think you’d fare so well this early in the season?

A: No, not really, I thought I was going to be pretty rough, but I improved more than I thought I would.

Q: Was the 26 (seconds) a PR in the 50?

A: Yes, I was really surprised because I had been swim-ming like 28s. I don’t know how I pulled it off.

Q: You’ve raised the bar pretty high; think you can surpass that time?

A: I don’t know, we’ll see.

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BY RON COOKECitizen Staff

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Kimberlee Reed keeping Key West on the movePREP SWIMMING: MONSIGNOR PACE AT KEY WEST, FKCC AQUATICS CENTER, 4 P.M.

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Key West’s Sydni Swanson, left, gets her finger tips of a shot hit by Florida Christian’s Katie Reeder (5) as Lady Conch teammate Samantha Golden (6) follows the play on Tuesday afternoon at the Bobby Menendez Gymnasium.

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DT Marvin Austin signs with Dolphins

DAVIE — Defensive tackle Marvin Austin has signed with the Miami Dolphins, who placed backup defensive lineman Vaughn Martin on the reserve-injured list.

The 312-pound Austin was a second-round pick by the New York Giants in 2011, but he battled injuries and played in just eight games with them, all in 2012. The Giants released Austin last month.

Martin, a fifth-year pro, played as a reserve in the Dolphins’ first three games. They didn’t disclose the nature of his injury Tuesday.

Defensive tackle Paul Soliai, Miami’s best run-stopper, has been sidelined by a knee injury.

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ABOVE: Marathon’s Sydney Konrath returns a volley Tuesday as the Lady ’Fins took on the visiting Westminster Christian. Westminster won in three games, 25-11, 25-12, and 25-11.BELOW: Lady ’Fins junior John’nisha Qualls returns a ball above the net to the district rival Warriors. Marathon hosts International Studies on Thursday.

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Lady ’Canes stop skid at three games

Local Air Force member in top 48 at long drive event

United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Troy Teal, who works at Joint Interagency Task Force South in Key West, advanced through Day 1 of the World Golf Long Drive Competition on Monday at the Mesquite Sports and Events Complex in Mesquite, Nev.

Teal reached the Ultimate 48 with a long drive of 359 yard, and his first going for 358 yards.

Teal will hit again on Thursday with only the top 16 hitters reaching the next round. For more on the event visit, http://www.longdrivers.com/LIVESCORING.

GOLF

Woman completes five-month solo row from Japan to Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A 28-year-old British adventurer became the first woman to row solo across the North Pacific Ocean on Monday, arriving in Adak in Alaska’s Aleutians after 150 days and 3,750 miles at sea.

Sarah Outen celebrated with a bottle of champagne and greeted community members and supporters, her first human contact in nearly five months, the Anchorage Daily News reported.

She left Japan on April 27. It is part of her plan for a global trek by an ocean rowing shell, kayak and bike.

On Monday afternoon Outen came within a half mile of land before winds and current started pushing her onto the rocks. Her sup-port team decided it was safer to tow her into Adak’s small boat harbor.

In recent days she was nearly hit by a cargo ship after her radar failed. Outen also tweeted about whiteout fog and exhaustion-induced hallucinations in the final, treacherous miles to Adak.

Johnson wrote that Outen plans to return to the point she was towed in to shore in the spring of 2014 to continue her expedition by kayak.

Outen’s first attempt ended in 2012 when she and another ocean rower had to be res-cued near Japan after their boats were badly damaged in a tropical storm.

ENDURANCE

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Serbia’s Milos Nikic smashes a ball dur-ing a playoff match against Denmark in the Volleyball European Championship on Tuesday in Aarhus, Denmark. Serbia won.

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Marine News:

No matter what the season, there’s always something to fish for in the waters surrounding the Florida Keys and Key West.

The calendar here lists select tournament highlights, a compre-hensive schedule of Keys angling challenges can be found at www.fla-keys.com/fishing.

Now – Nov. 30: Key West Fishing Tournament. Key West. More than 40 species of fish are targeted during these eight months, with divisions for men, women, junior anglers (ages 10 to 14) and Pee Wees (under 10 years old). In a March kick-off event, anglers target 15 species and $5,000 in cash prizes is split between the top anglers. Contact Doris Harris at 305-295-6601, email [email protected] or visit www.keywest-fishingtournament.com.

Sept. 27-29: Take Stock in Children Backcountry Challenge. Key Largo. The annual challenge requires that anglers fish for trout and redfish. Proceeds benefit both

local Rotary scholarships and Take Stock in Children, a statewide scholarship program for children in grades seven to 12. Contact Mike Shipley at 305-852-4087 or email [email protected].

Oct. 1-3: Women’s Fall Fly Classic. Islamorada. The Women’s Fly Series includes both spring and fall angling challenges. Tournament rules mandate that the angler/guide team with the most species released earns the grand champion award. Species targeted are bonefish, redfish, snook and tarpon. Contact Jodie Reece by email at [email protected].

Oct. 5-7: Baybone Celebrity Tournament. Key Largo. The second of three tournaments in the annual Redbone Trilogy, the Baybone targets permit and bonefish to raise money for cystic fibrosis research. Among the celebrities who fished recent Baybone tournaments is legendary angler Stu Apte. Contact Susan

or Gary Ellis at 305-664-2002, email [email protected] or visit www.redbone.org.

Oct. 13-16: Bonefishing World Championship/Islamorada All-Tackle Bonefish. Islamorada. Only 25 competitors are accepted to participate, with one angler and a licensed captain per boat. The three-day challenge is said to separate great bonefish anglers from the wannabes. Contact by email at [email protected].

Oct. 18-19: Casting for Cats Women’s Backcountry Tournament. Islamorada. In this fundraiser to help control the Upper Keys’ feral cat population, female anglers earn points for catching bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook and redfish using bait, artificial lures or fly tackle. Points also are awarded in the “junk fish” category: ladyfish, sharks, jacks and spotted sea trout (speckled trout). Contact Sharon Mahoney-Ellenwood at 305-393-6174 or visit www.castingforcats.org.

All Aboard: If you have an outstanding catch or fishing news to report:

• Fax: 305-295-8016• Write: Daily Fishing Report, P.O. Box 1800, Key West, FL 33041• Drop it off at The Key West Citizen building (3420 Northside Dr.)• Email: [email protected]

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GLANTZ-CULVERMajor League BaseballNational LeagueFAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINEat Cincinnati -260 New York +230at St. Louis -135 Washington +125Pittsburgh -180 at Chicago +170at Atlanta -155 Milwaukee +145Philadelphia -145 at Miami +135at San Diego -125 Arizona +115Los Angeles -130 at San Francisco +120American Leagueat Los Angeles -145 Oakland +135at Baltimore -150 Toronto +140at Cleveland -280 Chicago +240Tampa Bay -150 at New York +140at Texas -300 Houston +250Detroit -200 at Minnesota +185at Seattle -115 Kansas City +105InterleagueBoston -135 at Colorado +125

NCAA FootballThursdayFAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOGat Georgia Tech 7 1⁄2 7 1⁄2 (41 1⁄2) Virginia Techat Tulsa 4 2 1⁄2 (54) Iowa St.Fridayat BYU 22 21 (59 1⁄2) Middle Tenn.Utah St. 10 10 (61) at San Jose St.Saturdayat Pittsburgh 6 1⁄2 6 1⁄2 (52) VirginiaN. Illinois 2 1⁄2 3 1⁄2 (58) at Purdueat Duke 9 1⁄2 11 (67) TroyUConn 2 1⁄2 Pk (48 1⁄2) at Buffaloat Ball St. Pk 2 1⁄2 (66) Toledoat NC State 24 24 (52) Cent. Michiganat W. Michigan Pk 2 1⁄2 (51 1⁄2) Kent St.at North Carolina 10 11 1⁄2 (59 1⁄2) East CarolinaFlorida St. 23 21 1⁄2 (52) at Boston Collegeat Vanderbilt 23 20 (55 1⁄2) UABat Illinois 24 24 1⁄2 (51) Miami(Ohio) at TCU 19 1⁄2 19 1⁄2 (52 1⁄2) SMUat Missouri 21 21 (62 1⁄2) Arkansas St.Iowa +3 1⁄2 1 (47) at Minnesotaat Colorado St. 11 14 (51 1⁄2) UTEPat Georgia 3 3 (61 1⁄2) LSUat Washington 7 9 (64) Arizonaat Alabama 13 1⁄2 16 (57) Mississippiat Oregon 31 36 1⁄2 (84) California

AMERICAN CONFERENCEEast W L T Pct PF PANew England 3 0 0 1.000 59 34Miami 3 0 0 1.000 74 53N.Y. Jets 2 1 0 .667 55 50Buffalo 1 2 0 .333 65 73South W L T Pct PF PAHouston 2 1 0 .667 70 82Indianapolis 2 1 0 .667 68 48Tennessee 2 1 0 .667 60 56Jacksonville 0 3 0 .000 28 92North W L T Pct PF PACincinnati 2 1 0 .667 75 64Baltimore 2 1 0 .667 71 64Cleveland 1 2 0 .333 47 64Pittsburgh 0 3 0 .000 42 76West W L T Pct PF PADenver 3 0 0 1.000 127 71Kansas City 3 0 0 1.000 71 34Oakland 1 2 0 .333 57 67San Diego 1 2 0 .333 78 81

NATIONAL CONFERENCEEast W L T Pct PF PADallas 2 1 0 .667 83 55Philadelphia 1 2 0 .333 79 86N.Y. Giants 0 3 0 .000 54 115Washington 0 3 0 .000 67 98South W L T Pct PF PANew Orleans 3 0 0 1.000 70 38Carolina 1 2 0 .333 68 36Atlanta 1 2 0 .333 71 74Tampa Bay 0 3 0 .000 34 57North W L T Pct PF PAChicago 3 0 0 1.000 95 74Detroit 2 1 0 .667 82 69Green Bay 1 2 0 .333 96 88Minnesota 0 3 0 .000 81 96West W L T Pct PF PASeattle 3 0 0 1.000 86 27St. Louis 1 2 0 .333 58 86San Francisco 1 2 0 .333 44 84Arizona 1 2 0 .333 56 79

Thursday’s GameKansas City 26, Philadelphia 16

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AMERICAN LEAGUEEast Division W L Pct GBx-Boston 95 62 .605 —Tampa Bay 88 69 .561 7New York 82 75 .522 13Baltimore 81 76 .516 14Toronto 72 85 .459 23Central Division W L Pct GBDetroit 91 66 .580 —Cleveland 87 70 .554 4Kansas City 83 73 .532 7 1⁄2Minnesota 66 90 .423 24 1⁄2Chicago 62 95 .395 29West Division W L Pct GBx-Oakland 94 63 .599 —Texas 85 71 .545 8 1⁄2Los Angeles 76 80 .487 17 1⁄2Seattle 68 89 .433 26Houston 51 106 .325 43x-clinched division

Monday’s GamesTampa Bay 5, Baltimore 4Texas 12, Houston 0Minnesota 4, Detroit 3, 11 inningsChicago White Sox 3, Toronto 2Oakland 10, L.A. Angels 5Kansas City 6, Seattle 5, 12 innings

Tuesday’s GamesCleveland 5, Chicago White Sox 4Toronto 3, Baltimore 2, 10 inningsTampa Bay 7, N.Y. Yankees 0Houston at Texas, lateDetroit at Minnesota, lateBoston at Colorado, lateOakland at L.A. Angels, lateKansas City at Seattle, late

Today’s GamesOakland (Straily 10-7) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 10-8), 3:35 p.m.Chicago White Sox (Axelrod 4-10) at Cleveland (Salazar 1-3), 7:05 p.m.Tampa Bay (Price 8-8) at N.Y. Yankees (P.Hughes 4-13), 7:05 p.m.

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MLSEASTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GANew York 15 9 6 51 47 36Sporting KC 14 9 6 48 43 28Montreal 13 9 6 45 46 42Houston 12 10 7 43 37 36New England 11 11 7 40 41 33Chicago 11 12 6 39 36 43Philadelphia 10 10 9 39 37 39Columbus 11 14 5 38 36 39Toronto FC 4 15 11 23 25 44D.C. 3 20 6 15 19 48WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GASeattle 15 8 5 50 38 28Real Salt Lake 14 10 6 48 53 39Portland 11 5 13 46 45 31Los Angeles 13 10 6 45 46 36Colorado 12 9 9 45 37 31Vancouver 11 10 8 41 42 38San Jose 11 11 8 41 31 41FC Dallas 10 9 10 40 40 42Chivas USA 6 16 8 26 29 54NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.

Friday’s GamesPortland 1, Colorado 0

Saturday’s GamesVancouver 3, Montreal 0Sporting Kansas City 2, Toronto FC 1Columbus 3, Chicago 0New England 2, D.C. United 1Houston 5, Chivas USA 1San Jose 2, Real Salt Lake 1Los Angeles 1, Seattle FC 1, tie

Sunday’s GamesNew York 1, FC Dallas 0

Friday, Sept. 27Philadelphia at Sporting Kansas City, 8 p.m.

CONFERENCE SEMIFINALSEASTERN CONFERENCEAtlanta 2, Washington 1Indiana 2, Chicago 0WESTERN CONFERENCEMinnesota 2, Seattle 0Phoenix 2, Los Angeles 1

CONFERENCE FINALS(x-if necessary)(Best-of-3)EASTERN CONFERENCEAtlanta vs. IndianaThursday, Sept. 26: Indiana at Atlanta, 7 p.m.Sunday, Sept. 29: Atlanta at Indiana, 3 p.m.WESTERN CONFERENCEMinnesota vs. PhoenixThursday, Sept. 26: Phoenix at Minnesota, 9 p.m.Sunday, Sept. 29: Minnesota at Phoenix, 5 p.m.

WNBA PLAYOFFS

NHL PRESEASON

Toronto (Rogers 5-8) at Baltimore (B.Norris 10-12), 7:05 p.m.Houston (Keuchel 6-9) at Texas (M.Perez 9-5), 8:05 p.m.Detroit (Scherzer 20-3) at Minnesota (Correia 9-12), 8:10 p.m.Boston (Peavy 11-5) at Colorado (Chacin 14-9), 8:40 p.m.Kansas City (E.Santana 9-9) at Seattle (Iwakuma 13-6), 10:10 p.m.

Thursday’s GamesTampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.Toronto at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.L.A. Angels at Texas, 8:05 p.m.Cleveland at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUEEast Division W L Pct GBx-Atlanta 93 64 .592 —Washington 84 74 .532 9 1⁄2New York 72 85 .459 21Philadelphia 72 85 .459 21Miami 58 100 .367 35 1⁄2Central Division W L Pct GBz-St. Louis 93 65 .589 —z-Pittsburgh 90 67 .573 2 1⁄2z-Cincinnati 90 68 .570 3Milwaukee 70 87 .446 22 1⁄2Chicago 65 92 .414 27 1⁄2West Division W L Pct GBx-Los Angeles 90 66 .577 —Arizona 79 77 .506 11San Diego 73 83 .468 17San Francisco 72 84 .462 18Colorado 71 86 .452 19 1⁄2z-clinched playoff berthx-clinched division

Monday’s GamesMilwaukee 5, Atlanta 0Cincinnati 3, N.Y. Mets 2, 10 inningsMiami 4, Philadelphia 0Pittsburgh 2, Chicago Cubs 1St. Louis 4, Washington 3San Diego 4, Arizona 1

Tuesday’s GamesAtlanta 3, Milwaukee 2N.Y. Mets 4, Cincinnati 2Philadelphia 2, Miami 1St. Louis 2, Washington 0Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, lateBoston at Colorado, lateArizona at San Diego, lateL.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, late

Today’s GamesN.Y. Mets (Matsuzaka 2-3) at Cincinnati (Latos 14-6), 12:35 p.m.Washington (Zimmermann 19-8) at St. Louis (S.Miller 14-9), 1:45 p.m.Pittsburgh (Liriano 16-7) at Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 3-2), 2:20 p.m.Milwaukee (Lohse 10-10) at Atlanta (Maholm 10-10), 7:10 p.m.Philadelphia (Hamels 8-14) at Miami (B.Hand 1-1), 7:10 p.m.Boston (Peavy 11-5) at Colorado (Chacin 14-9), 8:40 p.m.Arizona (Delgado 5-6) at San Diego (Kennedy 6-10), 10:10 p.m.L.A. Dodgers (Nolasco 13-10) at San Francisco (Zito 4-11), 10:15 p.m.

Thursday’s GamesArizona at San Diego, 6:40 p.m.Milwaukee at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

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E—J.C.Ramirez (1). DP—Miami 1. LOB—Philadelphia 6, Miami 7. 2B—Rollins (34), Ruggiano (18), H.Alvarez (3). SB—Ruggiano (15). IP H R ER BB SO PhiladelphiaMiner 4 4 1 1 2 3Stutes W,3-1 1 0 0 0 0 1J.C.Ramirez H,3 2 1 0 0 0 1Diekman H,10 1 1 0 0 0 1Papelbon S,29-36 1 1 0 0 0 0 MiamiH.Alvarez L,4-6 7 5 2 2 3 5Da.Jennings 2-3 0 0 0 1 0R.Webb 1 1-3 0 0 0 0 1Umpires—Home, Todd Tichenor; First, Jordan Baker; Second, CB Bucknor; Third, Dale Scott.T—2:55. A—19,375 (37,442).

WEB.COM TOURWEB.COM TOUR CHAMPIONSHIPSite: Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.Schedule: Thursday-Sunday.Course: TPC Sawgrass, Dye’s Valley Course (6,864 yards, par 70).Purse: $1 million. Winner’s share: $180,000.Television: Golf Channel (Thursday-Saturday, 3-6 p.m., 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Sunday, 3-6 p.m., 9 p.m.-midnight).Last year: Justin Bolli won at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, to earn a PGA Tour card as a top-25 finisher on the money list. James Hahn finished second, two strokes back.Last event: South Korea’s Seung-Yul Noh won the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship on Sept. 15 in Columbus, Ohio, to wrap up a 2013-14 PGA Tour card. Noh beat Edward Loar by five strokes.Notes: The tournament ends the four-event Web.com Tour Finals. ... The bulk of the field is made up of players in the top 75 on the Web.com Tour money list and Nos. 126-200 in the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup standings. The top 25 on the Web.com money list are assured PGA Tour cards for the 2013-14 season, while the other players are fight-ing for 25 additional cards through earnings in the finals. The series money leader will be fully exempt and earn a spot in The Players Championship. ... Trevor Immelman won the series opener in Fort Wayne, Ind., and Andrew Svoboda took the second tournament in Davidson, N.C.Online: http://www.pgatour.com

CHAMPIONS TOURFIRST TEE OPENSite: Pebble Beach, Calif.Schedule: Friday-Sunday.Courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links (6,837 yards, par 72) and Del Monte Golf Course (6,357 yards, par 72).Purse: $1.8 million. Winner’s share: $270,000.Television: Golf Channel (Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 12:30-2:30 a.m., 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sunday, midnight-2 a.m., 7-9 p.m.; Monday, 1-3 a.m.).Last year: Kirk Triplett won his first Champions Tour title, closing with a 66 for a two-stroke victory over Mark McNulty.Last week: Mark Wiebe won the Hawaii Championship for his second victory of the year, beating Corey Pavin with a par on the second hole of a playoff. Wiebe also won the Senior British Open in July in a playoff.Notes: Mark O’Meara won the PGA Tour’s Pebble Beach event five times, the last in 1997. He also won the 1979 California State Amateur at Pebble Beach. ... Tom Kite won the 1983 Crosby and 1992 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. ... Jeff Sluman won the event in 2008, 2009 and 2011. ... The final round will be played at Pebble Beach. ... Junior players will play alongside the professionals. ... The tour is off next week. Play will resume Oct. 11-13 with the SAS Championship in Cary, N.C.Online: http://www.pgatour.com

EUROPEAN TOURALFRED DUNHILL LINKSSite: St. Andrews and Carnoustie, Scotland.Schedule: Thursday-Sunday.Courses: St. Andrews, Old Course (7,305 yards, par 72), Carnoustie, Championship Course (7,412 yards, par 72) and Kingsbarns Golf Links (7,181 yards, par 72).Purse: $5 million. Winner’s share: $800,000.Television: Golf Channel (Thursday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.).Last year: South Africa’s Branden Grace won his fourth European Tour title of the season, beating Denmark’s Thorbjorn Oleson by two strokes. Grace opened with a 60 at Kingsbarns.Last week: France’s Julien Quesne won the Italian Open, beating Ireland’s David Higgins and England’s Steve Webster by a stroke.Notes: Louis Oosthuizen, the 2010 British Open winner at St. Andrews, is in the field along with Grace, Ernie Els, Retief Goosen, Padraig Harrington, Martin Kaymer, Charl Schwartzel and Vijay Singh. ... The final round will be played on the Old Course. ... The Seve Trophy is next week in France, followed by the Portugal Masters.Online: http://www.europeantour.com

PGA TOURNext event: Presidents Cup, Oct. 3-6, Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio.Last week: Henrik Stenson won the Tour Championship at East Lake in Atlanta to win the

EASTERN CONFERENCEAtlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GAToronto 6 4 1 1 9 19 16Tampa Bay 4 4 0 0 8 18 11Boston 5 4 1 0 8 16 15Buffalo 5 3 1 1 7 18 15Ottawa 4 3 1 0 6 12 8Florida 5 2 1 2 6 16 17Montreal 5 2 2 1 5 17 16Detroit 5 2 3 0 4 15 11Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GAColumbus 6 4 1 1 9 20 17Washington 5 2 0 3 7 16 17New Jersey 5 3 2 0 6 12 10Pittsburgh 5 2 2 1 5 15 19Philadelphia 5 1 3 1 3 12 15N.Y. Rangers 3 1 2 0 2 5 8Carolina 4 1 3 0 2 9 17N.Y. Islanders 5 1 4 0 2 10 17WESTERN CONFERENCECentral Division GP W L OT Pts GF GAChicago 5 3 0 2 8 16 14Minnesota 4 3 1 0 6 11 8Dallas 4 2 0 2 6 14 12St. Louis 4 2 1 1 5 15 15Colorado 3 2 1 0 4 7 6Winnipeg 6 1 3 2 4 12 19Nashville 4 1 2 1 3 8 14Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GAEdmonton 6 4 1 1 9 21 15Calgary 6 4 2 0 8 23 18Anaheim 5 3 2 0 6 12 13San Jose 3 2 0 1 5 8 7Phoenix 5 2 2 1 5 14 18Los Angeles 4 1 2 1 3 12 13Vancouver 4 1 3 0 2 11 13NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for OT loss.

Tuesday’s GamesOttawa 3, Toronto 2New Jersey 2, Philadelphia 1Tampa Bay at Nashville, lateDallas at Colorado, lateN.Y. Rangers at Edmonton, lateAnaheim at Los Angeles, lateVancouver at San Jose, late

Tonight’s GamesColumbus at Buffalo, 7 p.m.Nashville at Washington, 7 p.m.Montreal at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.Pittsburgh at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.St. Louis at Minnesota, 8 p.m.Phoenix at Calgary, 9 p.m.

GOLF

FedEx Cup. The Swede earned $11.44 million — $10 million for the FedEx Cup and $1.44 mil-lion for the tournament victory. He also won the Deutsche Bank Championship playoff event at TPC Boston.Online: http://www.pgatour.com

LPGA TOURNext event: Reignwood LPGA Classic, Oct. 3-6, Pine Valley Golf Club, Beijing.Last week: Norway’s Suzann Pettersen won the rain-shortened Evian Championship on Sept. 15 in France for her second straight victory and second major title. She beat 16-year-old amateur Lydia Ko by two strokes.Online: http://www.lpga.com

OTHER TOURNAMENTSMENU.S. GOLF ASSOCIATION: USGA Senior Amateur, through Thursday, Wade Hampton Golf Club, Cashiers, N.C. Online: http://www.usga.orgJAPAN GOLF TOUR/ASIAN TOUR: Asia-Pacific Panasonic Open, Thursday-Sunday, Ibaraki Country Club, West Course, Osaka, Japan. Online: http://www.jgto.org and http://www.asiantour.comNGA TOUR: Orange County National, Wednesday-Friday, Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge, Panther Lake Course, Winter Garden, Fla. Online: http://www.ngatour.comeGOLF PROFESSIONAL TOUR: Columbia Classic, Wednesday-Friday, Columbia Country Club, Blythewood, S.C. Online: http://www.egolfprofes-sionaltour.comWOMENU.S. GOLF ASSOCIATION: USGA Senior Women’s Amateur, through Thursday, CordeValle Golf Club, San Martin, Calif. Online: http://www.usga.orgSYMETRA TOUR: Symetra Tour Championship, Thursday-Sunday, LPGA International, Champions Course, Daytona Beach, Fla. Online: http://www.symetratour.comLADIES EUROPEAN TOUR: Lacoste Ladies Open, Thursday-Sunday, Chantaco Golf Club, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France. Online: http://www.ladieseurope-antour.comJAPAN LPGA TOUR: Miyagi TV Cup Dunlop Ladies Open, Friday-Sunday, Rifu Golf Club, Miyagi, Japan. Online: http://www.lpga.or.jpTHE LEGENDS TOUR: Legends Championship, Friday-Sunday, French Lick Resort, French Lick, Ind. Online: http://www.thelegendstour.com

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Glenn McClure, from Maryland, was a very happy angler after he caught this 340-pound bull shark fishing with Capt. Billy Wickers aboard the Linda D V.

Fishing tournaments coming up in the Keys

at Arizona St. 5 6 (50 1⁄2) Southern CalArmy-x +1 1 1⁄2 (55 1⁄2) La Techat Arkansas OFF OFF (OFF) Texas A&MOklahoma 2 1⁄2 3 1⁄2 (48 1⁄2) at Notre Dameat Boise St. 28 1⁄2 28 (56 1⁄2) Southern Miss.Miami 20 18 1⁄2 (48 1⁄2) at S. Floridaat Clemson 28 1⁄2 28 1⁄2 (58 1⁄2) Wake ForestTemple 10 1⁄2 7 1⁄2 (56 1⁄2) at Idahoat La-Monroe 10 1⁄2 12 1⁄2 (57) TulaneHouston 3 3 (63) at UTSAat Bowling Green 14 15 (53 1⁄2) Akronat Oregon St. 10 1⁄2 10 1⁄2 (60 1⁄2) ColoradoSouth Carolina 8 1⁄2 7 (53) at UCFFlorida 12 1⁄2 13 (45 1⁄2) at KentuckyStanford-y 10 10 (48) Washington St.Wyoming 10 1⁄2 11 (56 1⁄2) at Texas St.Navy Pk 3 (58) at W. Kentuckyat Rice 14 13 1⁄2 (52 1⁄2) FAUat Tennessee 21 20 (54 1⁄2) S. Alabamaat Nevada OFF OFF (OFF) Air ForceOklahoma St. 17 19 (57) at West Virginiaat Ohio St. 7 1⁄2 7 (54) WisconsinUNLV Pk 2 1⁄2 (54) at New MexicoSan Diego St. 17 17 1⁄2 (54) at New Mexico St.Fresno St. 17 1⁄2 18 1⁄2 (58 1⁄2) at HawaiiKEYx-at Dallasy-at Seattle Off KeyArkansas QB questionableNevada QB questionable

NFLThursdayFAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOGSan Francisco 3 3 (42) at St. LouisSundayPittsburgh-x Pk 1 (42 1⁄2) MinnesotaBaltimore 3 1⁄2 3 1⁄2 (44) at BuffaloCincinnati 6 4 1⁄2 (41 1⁄2) at ClevelandIndianapolis 7 1⁄2 8 1⁄2 (43) at JacksonvilleSeattle 3 3 (43) at Houstonat Tampa Bay 3 3 (40 1⁄2) Arizonaat Detroit 2 2 1⁄2 (47 1⁄2) Chicagoat Kansas City 4 1⁄2 4 1⁄2 (44) N.Y. Giantsat Tennessee 5 4 (39) N.Y. JetsDallas 2 1⁄2 1 1⁄2 (47) at San DiegoWashington 2 1⁄2 3 (46) at Oaklandat Denver 11 10 1⁄2 (57) Philadelphiaat Atlanta 1 1⁄2 1 1⁄2 (49 1⁄2) New EnglandMondayat New Orleans 5 1⁄2 6 1⁄2 (47 1⁄2) MiamiKEYx-at London

Sunday’s GamesTennessee 20, San Diego 17New Orleans 31, Arizona 7Dallas 31, St. Louis 7Cleveland 31, Minnesota 27Baltimore 30, Houston 9Carolina 38, N.Y. Giants 0Detroit 27, Washington 20New England 23, Tampa Bay 3Cincinnati 34, Green Bay 30Miami 27, Atlanta 23Indianapolis 27, San Francisco 7Seattle 45, Jacksonville 17N.Y. Jets 27, Buffalo 20Chicago 40, Pittsburgh 23

Monday’s GameDenver 37, Oakland 21

Thursday, Sep. 26San Francisco at St. Louis, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday, Sep. 29N.Y. Giants at Kansas City, 1 p.m.Seattle at Houston, 1 p.m.Baltimore at Buffalo, 1 p.m.Arizona at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.Indianapolis at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.Cincinnati at Cleveland, 1 p.m.Chicago at Detroit, 1 p.m.Pittsburgh vs. Minnesota at London, 1 p.m.N.Y. Jets at Tennessee, 4:05 p.m.Washington at Oakland, 4:25 p.m.Dallas at San Diego, 4:25 p.m.Philadelphia at Denver, 4:25 p.m.New England at Atlanta, 8:30 p.m.Open: Carolina, Green Bay

Monday, Sep. 30Miami at New Orleans, 8:40 p.m.

AP PRO32-POWER RANKINGSThe Associated Press Pro32 NFL Power Rankings, as voted by a 12-member panel, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Sept. 24, total points based on 32 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 32nd-place vote, and previous ranking: W L T Pts Pvs1. Denver Broncos (8) 3 0 0 349 12. Seattle Seahawks (3) 3 0 0 344 23. Chicago Bears 3 0 0 323 84. New Orleans Saints 3 0 0 314 65. New England Patriots 3 0 0 313 66. Kansas City Chiefs 3 0 0 286 107. Miami Dolphins 3 0 0 279 118. Baltimore Ravens 2 1 0 262 129. Cincinnati Bengals 2 1 0 257 1310. Indianapolis Colts 2 1 0 247 1511. Houston Texans 2 1 0 239 412. San Francisco 49ers 1 2 0 238 313. Dallas Cowboys 2 1 0 236 1414. Green Bay Packers 1 2 0 227 515. Detroit Lions 2 1 0 195 1916. Atlanta Falcons 1 2 0 193 917. Tennessee Titans 2 1 0 178 2018. New York Jets 2 1 0 158 2619. San Diego Chargers 1 2 0 142 1620. Carolina Panthers 1 2 0 137 2821. Philadelphia Eagles 1 2 0 133 1722. Arizona Cardinals 1 2 0 120 2123. St. Louis Rams 1 2 0 111 1824. Buffalo Bills 1 2 0 97 2225. Cleveland Browns 1 2 0 91 3126. Washington Redskins 0 3 0 69 2527. Pittsburgh Steelers 0 3 0 63 2728. Minnesota Vikings 0 3 0 58 2429. New York Giants 0 3 0 51 2330. Oakland Raiders 1 2 0 48 2931. Tampa Bay Buccaneers0 3 0 39 2932. Jacksonville Jaguars 0 3 0 11 32

3BTHE KEY WEST CITIZEN ◆ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

SPORTS

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

NBA

Heat taking training camp to the Bahamas

MIAMI — The Miami Heat are starting this season in the Bahamas.

The two-time defending NBA champions are holding training camp at the Atlantis Resort, with practices from Oct. 1 through Oct. 4. The team will fly to the Bahamas on Sept. 30, shortly after convening in Miami for the annual media day.

It’s the first time since 2010 that Miami has gone on the road for training camp. That year was the first the “Big Three” played together.

NBA

League set for NY-NY All-Star in 2015

NEW YORK — The 2015 NBA All-Star weekend will be split between two New York arenas, with Madison Square Garden to host the game.

Barclays Center in Brooklyn will host the Saturday skills events.

The league has been work-ing with the Knicks and Nets for months on the plan to split the events. The New York Post first reported that MSG would host the game on Sunday night.

SAILING

Oracle wins 7th in a row in America’s Cup

SAN FRANCISCO — Skipper Jimmy Spithill and defending champion Oracle Team USA sped past Emirates Team New Zealand on the upwind third leg to win their aston-ishing seventh straight race and force a deciding 19th race in the longest America’s Cup ever.

All but defeated a week ago, Oracle Team USA tied the faltering Kiwis 8-8 on the scoreboard by winning its 10th race overall.

FOOTBALL

Bears up, Broncos stay atop AP ranking

The Chicago Bears have jumped five spots to third while Denver and Seattle remain atop the AP Pro32 power rankings.

The Bears climbed from No. 8 in the rankings released Tuesday after a 40-23 victory that dropped Pittsburgh to 0-3.

Denver remained atop the poll with eight first-place votes after the Broncos beat Oakland 37-21 on Monday night. For the complete AP Pro32 Rankings, see Page 2B.

Q: I’ve noticed the younger swimmers are taking a lead. Do you feel like others are watching you and wanting to follow your lead?

A: It’s good to have other people look up to you.

Q: I understand you took a fashion design class, is this something you might do in the future?

A: I took the fashion design class but I did not do anything for the fashion show, but I did model in the show.

Q: What do you like to do in your free time?

A: I don’t do much besides homework and swim. We go out in the boat snorkeling

and fishing.Q: What the biggest fish you ever

caught?A: It was a kingfish about 2 and half feet long.Q: Do you eat fish? A lot of folks don’t

eat seafood down here.A: It’s surprising people are like ‘I don’t like

seafood’ but you live in Key West? Q: Do you know where you’re next home

will be?

A: We’re not sure yet. They knew it was not going to be a four-year tour.

Q: You’ll get to finish the school year?A: Oh yes.Q: You will continue swimming?A: Yes.Q: Will you swim in college?A: It’s a possibility. I want to, but I’ve got to

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“We had moments where it would come together, but then we would get into runs where they just made one mistake after another and it doesn’t seem to click,” said Butler.

Ryann Appleby had three kills and four aces in the match to go along with an impressive 10 blocks, leading the Lady Conchs on Tuesday.

“She really was a great force at the net today blocking,” Butler said about Appleby. “She shut them down. The thing about Ryann is that she played last year, but she never played the back row, so she too is

new to passing and defense. So even though she’s our most seasoned player she, and we all, have growing to do.”

Key West will have a chance to continue working on its mistakes on Thursday when the Lady Conchs head to Coral Shores for a junior varsity and varsity match, the latter to begin at 5:30 p.m on the Lady Hurricanes’ home court.

“We are just behind the eight ball to start the season,” said Butler. “But from all the girls, even the ones that are on the bench for the games, I see improvement and that’s what we have to shoot for. Everything we do in games or in practice we have to work on getting better. I do see that improvement and even though it’s not tallying out into wins I do see them getting better.”

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p.m. and varsity at 5:30 p.m.“Perhaps the story line of the night for the ’Canes

was highlighted by a 7 point run to close out Game 2, 25-23, after being behind 23-19,” said Thiery. “It takes so much clutch play and all out determination to sus-tain a run in a match like this after falling behind a set. It was as if collectively the girls decided they would not go quietly, stared defeat in the face and decided it was time to fight for each point.”

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BY MARK LONGThe Associated Press

GAINESVILLE — Florida defensive tackle Dominique Easley wore a red sweat shirt with a gold football hel-met on the front and the word “BEST” underneath it on campus Tuesday.

Easley bought it in Miami because he liked the colors.

It seemed somewhat appropri-ate to throw on this week. The 20th-ranked Gators lead the Southeastern Conference in just about every major defensive category. Florida (2-1, 1-0 SEC) tops the league in scoring (14.7 points a game), rushing (55.3 yards a game) and passing (157 yards a game).

Coach Will Muschamp’s unit didn’t allow Toledo, No. 15 Miami or Tennessee to gain more than 220 yards and has been at its best on third down (19 percent).

Now, with quarterback Jeff Driskel out for the season with a broken right leg, the Gators might rely on the defense more than ever before.

“We’re not afraid to punt the ball,” offensive coordinator Brent Pease said Tuesday, summing up the state of the team.

The defense has played well enough for Florida to be unbeaten. The Gators held the Hurricanes to 212 yards, including 76 over the final 11 pos-sessions, but lost 21-16 thanks to five turnovers.

Nonetheless, the Gators believe they can play better. They want per-fection, which they define as a shut-out and three turnovers. They haven’t witnessed it in more than a year — a lengthy wait they would like to see end Saturday at Kentucky (1-2).

“Those guys have got to continue to play well,” Muschamp said. “You’re only as good as your next game. That’s

our mentality and we’ve got to under-stand that whatever we’ve done to this point really doesn’t matter.”

The Gators rank second in the nation in total defense, up three spots from where they finished last season.

It’s been somewhat surprising considering Florida lost seven defen-sive starters after 2012. But the team has experienced little, if any, grow-ing pains while replacing defensive linemen Sharrif Floyd, Omar Hunter and Lerentee McCray, linebackers Jon Bostic and Jelani Jenkins and safeties Matt Elam and Josh Evans.

Muschamp expressed concern before the season about how stout the defense would be up the middle.

But Easley has wreaked havoc on offensive lines. Middle linebacker Antonio Morrison has emerged as the team’s top tackler despite being sus-pended for the season opener. And for-mer cornerbacks Cody Riggs and Jaylen

Watkins have played well at safety.Several youngsters have made sig-

nificant impacts, too.Sophomore defensive end Dante

Fowler was named the SEC defen-sive player of the week after record-ing three tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and a sack against Tennessee. And freshman cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III intercepted two passes

in his first two games and broke up three more against the Volunteers.

“We know we can do better,” Fowler said. “We take defense really seriously especially after the year that we had last year. I know a lot of people had some doubts going into this year, so we wanted to play even harder and be better than last year. We wanted to be the best defense in the nation.”

BY TIM REYNOLDSThe Associated Press

CORAL GABLES — This time last year, Miami run-ning back Duke Johnson was starting to feel a whole lot of football wear-and-tear type of pain. Eventually, it got to the point where it not only ham-pered his play, but even kept him from walking around normally.

These days, nothing hurts.That might be a great sign for

No. 15 Miami, with the Atlantic Coast Conference schedule now looming just a little more than a week away.

Johnson and the Hurricanes (3-0) hit the road for the first time this season on Saturday, visiting South Florida (0-3). And Johnson figures to be well-rested — since the end of the Florida game, now almost three weeks ago, Miami’s top offensive weapon will have got-

ten all of nine touches. He can’t recall the last time he felt so fresh at this point of a season, high school or college.

“It’s huge,” Miami coach Al Golden said. “It’s such a big factor in terms of keeping our guys fresh. We only have five guys who are averaging over 45 plays a game right now and that’s huge. So that’s money in the bank, now. We’ve got to use it now. We’ve got to work hard and get stronger, not atrophy, not lose weight, do all the little things right.”

Johnson was the first one in the Miami training room the day after the Hurricanes grind-ed out a win over Florida, say-ing everything was sore. The Hurricanes didn’t play the fol-lowing week, and then Johnson was barely needed in the win over Savannah State, a 77-7 runaway, record-setting win for Miami.

He put on eight more pounds

of muscle over the offseason in anticipation of a bigger work-load. So far, the Hurricanes haven’t had to tax him much — but his results haven’t dipped, either. Johnson has a touch-down in all three of Miami’s games this year, extending his streak to seven straight going back to 2012.

“Knowing that around this time last year, I think it was my ankle that was the problem,” Johnson said. “I could barely walk, I could barely practice without it bothering me. I’m not battling any injuries right now. I’m 100 percent healthy.”

To say that, even three games into season, is rare, Johnson said.

“It’s not typical,” Johnson said. “But coach Golden is taking care of us, making sure we’re ready to go.”

Johnson ran the opening kickoff back 95 yards against Savannah State, carried the ball

eight more times for 59 yards after that, then got the rest of the night off. He had 20 total touches against Florida Atlantic and 26 against Florida, and had no qualms about getting only nine against the overmatched Tigers.

“The way coach takes care of us is something that makes him different from a lot of coaches,” Johnson said. “Most coaches probably would have left us in a little bit longer and had a chance of us getting hurt. He pulled the strings early, got us out, got us rested.”

What Johnson didn’t get after leaving the Savannah State game was the rest of the night off. Golden, he said, put him to work.

“Coach Golden was real strict about us coaching the other guys behind us to get in there, make plays and finish,” Johnson said. “It was good to see.”

Duke Johnson feeling rested after Miami’s first 3 games

LYNNE SLADKY /The Associated Press

Miami running back Duke Johnson (8) celebrates with fullback Maurice Hagens (33) after scoring a touchdown during the first half Saturday against Savannah State in Miami Gardens.

No. 20 Florida relying on stout defense once again

JOHN RAOUX /The Associated Press

Florida defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin directs his players during the second half Saturday against Tennessee in Gainesville. Florida won, 31-17.

LYNNE SLADKY/The Associated Press

Marlins’ Logan Morrison (5) is out at second as Phillies second baseman Chase Utley throws to first where Adeiny Hechavarria was out on a double play in the fourth inning Tuesday in Miami. Darin Ruf and Kevin Frandsen drove in runs without a hit in the first inning, and Philadelphia beat Miami, 2-1, on Tuesday night to hand the Marlins their 100th loss of the season.

KEYSWIDE CLASSIFIEDTHE KEY WEST CITIZEN ◆ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 20134B

LISTEN CLOSELY TO THE AUCTIONBy Phillip Alder

Thomas Fuller, an Englishcurate, author and historianwho died in 1661, said, “Ifthou art a master, be some-times blind; if a servant,sometimes deaf.”

If thou art a bridge play-er, be never deaf nor blind.Listen carefully to the auctionand watch closely every cardplayed.

In today’s deal, South didnot draw the logical conclu-sion from the auction. Lookat his hand. He dealt andopened one spade, West over-called one no-trump (strong),and North responded threediamonds. After East passed,what should South havedone?

West’s choice of overcallwould not have appealed to

everyone. It described thehand strength, but hid herfive-card major.

North’s three-diamondresponse described her handwell -- a good long suit andnothing else. (With a stronghand, she would have dou-bled for penalty.) South hadno extra values and no goodfit for diamonds, so he shouldhave passed, reaching a con-tract that could have beenmade.

Three no-trump, though,had no chance. West, think-ing that her partner had nopoints, led the heart two,which was theoreticallyfourth-highest. She purposelyfalsecarded.

South, thinking West hadthe spade ace and queen, wonwith his heart jack, played adiamond to dummy’s jack,and led a club to his queen.West won and continued with

the heart nine. South wonand played another diamond,but West took her ace andcashed her three heart tricks.East discouraged in spades,and South also pitched twospades. Then West accuratelyexited with a club, leavingSouth stuck in his hand. Thecontract went down four.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Talk about your concerns andfeelings and make a decision thathelps fulfill your needs in the yearahead. You have a lot of potential;you just need to make the moves tounlock it. Don’t hesitate to branchout and take some chances.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)-- Question beliefs that are notmeeting your expectations andchallenge what you are notsatisfied with in your life. Changeis brewing, and it must not beignored.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) --Visiting new places and meetingnew people will broaden yourperspective and help you gaingreater confidence as you venturedown a new path. Favorablechanges at home will unfold.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec.21) -- Put a little force behindwhatever you decide to do. Whatyou learn will help you makevaluable assessments that will leadto improvements in your home and

work lives.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)Take responsibility for a touchysituation and show everyonewhat you are able to do. Don’tlet opposition cloud your vision;you’ve got the skills to turn the shiparound.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.19) -- Don’t let pending issuesget you down. Step up and takecare of anything that is costingyou emotionally, financially orphysically. Your success will beimpressive.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) --Push to make the changes that willimprove your position and financialfuture. Deals can be made andcontracts signed during this cycle.Don’t let an emotional matter standin your way.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) --Don’t leave anything to chance.Discuss important mattersthoroughly before you makea decision. Moderation willbe necessary to avoid a stickysituation. Don’t fold under pressure.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)-- Focus on self-improvementrather than trying to change

others. Discipline and hard workwill bring you praise and greateropportunities. Take time to nurtureimportant relationships.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Beopen to suggestions and welcomeany assistance that’s offered.Working with others will ensurethat you get things done on time.A change in your social life will doyou good.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) --Take a unique approach, and youwill attract interest. Concentrateon the relationships you enjoy andconsider how you can use theseconnections to the max.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Dealcautiously with matters pertainingto your health and family life.Added pressure is likely to lead toarguments if you cannot come toan agreement. Prepare to modifyyour plans.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)-- Don’t back down if you’re upagainst a wall. If you know what’srequired to get something done,don’t hesitate to take charge. Arelationship will undergo someduress. Show compassion, butdon’t be gullible.

BRIDGE TIPSHOROSCOPES for today

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MARINER’S COVEIs accepting applications for Fishermen or other water workers for their * 1 bedroom

$1175 - $1400* 2 bedroom units

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BERTHA STREET2BR/1BA apartment.

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placement, cleanliness, and timeliness of

delivery. Contractor's pay varies and can grow

based on his/her ability to remain organized and

make strategic decisions regarding optimumlocation of vending

boxes. Additional delivery locations may be added.Applicants must possess

the following:*Dependabletransportation

*Valid Driver's License*Valid Auto Insurance*Clean driving record*Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Please email resume/inquiries to

[email protected]

230 HELP WANTEDMIDDLE KEYS

MAKE YOUR OWNMONEY!

Marathon Newspaper Delivery

Local newspapercompany is seeking an

independent contractor to deliver papers in the

Marathon area starting around 2 am, 7 days a

week. Contractor'sprimary duties include

receiving papers at specified drop-off

location, deliveringpapers to vending box

and business locations, returning unsold papers,

and optimizing sales through vending box

230 HELP WANTEDMIDDLE KEYS

THE SHERATON SUITES Key West

Is currently looking to fill the following positions:

*Front Desk – F/T*Front Desk Supervisor -

FT*Night Auditor- F/T*Line Cook – F/T

The Sheraton Suites Key West offer competitive

pay, benefits to full-time employees and growth

opportunity.*EOE & Drug Free Work

Place

Apply in person at:2001 South Roosevelt

Blvd.M-F, 10 am - 4 pm or

e-mail to [email protected]

THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

is accepting applications for a Clinical Supervisor /Treatment Manager in

Key West. This position is responsible for

supervising treatment services for clients

participating in Juvenile, Adult Diversion and/or Family Treatment Drug

Courts; and forsupervising five Drug

Court Counselors in Key West, Marathon and

Plantation Key. Regular travel throughout thecircuit is required. A

complete job description can be found at

www.Keyscourts.net.Position requires a

degree from a four-year college or university with

major course work in Psychology, Social Work

or a related field.Individual must hold a valid State of Florida

LCSW, LMHC, CAP, or an equivalent Floridalicense. Work experi-

ence in clinicalsupervision and

treatment management is required. The successful applicant will need strong interpersonal skills and be required to pass a complete background

check.Salary for this position is $45,000.00 a year with

Monroe County benefits.Interested applicants

should send a resume along with a State of Florida application to

[email protected] mail to Personnel,

16th Judicial Circuit, 302 Fleming Street, Key

West, Florida 33040 by Wednesday, October 4, 2013. State of Florida

applications can be found at www.Keyscourts.net.We do not discriminate

on the basis of race,religion, sex, age or

disability. If you needaccommodations to

participate in theapplication/selection

process, please notify us in advance at (305)295

-3652; to make call through the Florida Relay

Center, you can dial 7-1-1.

CARPENTERS AND HELPERS

Must have tools and transportation. Call

305-797-6435.

220 HELP WANTEDLOWER KEYS

SOUTHERNMOSTHOTEL COLLECTION

has the followingpositions available:

Must be able to work weekends.

*Reservationist - FT *Housekeepers - FT*Maintenance - FT

Must be experiencedin all aspects ofmaintenance.

Apply in person1319 Duval Street

Security Positions available at

The Key West Golf Club.Must possess excellentcustomer service andcommunication skills.

Must be able to ride a bicycle

Pay commensurate with experience.305-923-4633

Sales and MarketingCoordinator

Casa Marina Resort/Waldorf Astoria

Strong administrative skills required. Previous

experience in Sales,Marketing and Social

Media in the hospitality industry an asset.

Submit application at www.hiltonworldwide.com/careers

or apply at our HR office on the corner of

Seminole and AlbertaM/F/D/V EOE

REMINGTON LODGING AND HOSPITALITYIs now hiring for the following positions:

* Pool Server* Station Cook* P/T Lobby

Ambassador* Reservation Agent* Engineer* Revenue Coordinator

Please pick up an application at any of our properties and leave at

the front desk along with your resume.

Crowne Plaza La Concha430 Duval St.

The Inn at Key West3420 N. Roosevelt Blvd.

Southernmost House1400 Duval St.

No phone calls please.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT:

The Guidance/Care Center, Inc.

Behavioral Health Technician - MarathonCrisis Stabilization Unit.

Part-Time.Job opportunity # 208.

Behavioral HealthTherapist

Providing individual and group counseling for mental health and

substance abuse clients in the Marathon office.

Florida LicenseRequired: LCSW, LMHC

or LMFT. Bi-lingualpreferred. Full time.

Job opportunity # 188.

Front Office ReceptionKey West. Full time.

Minimum of two years in a professional support

staff position andproficiency in Microsoft

Office required.Job opportunity # 48.

All applicants must submit: 1) resume;2) three references;

3) undergo background, fingerprint, and drug

screening prior to any offer of employment.

Apply online at:https://careers.westcare.com

EEOC/[email protected]

Former applicants need not reapply.

F/T MAINTENANCEBoyd’s Campground,

family owned business since 1963. Competitive

wages w/medical & retirement benefits.

On-site living a possibility Duties required:Janitorial, yard &

maintenance Apply in person at 6401 Maloney

Ave. 305-294-1465


POSITIONS AVAILABLE

at*WESTIN KEY WEST*

*SUNSET KEY* *WEATHER STATION* *AND BANANA BAY*

Westin*Line Cook

Sunset Key *Restaurant Host

Banana Bay*Guest Service Agent

+ Previous applicantsneed not apply again.

+ Application hours are from 9am to 3:30pm.

+Can also apply on-line to:

[email protected]

Drug Free Work Place - An Equal Opportunity

Employer Apply in Person 245 Front Street,

Key West, FL 33040Tel: 305-294-4000Fax: 305-292-4348

PIER HOUSEWe are actively recruiting

for the following positions:

* Host/Hostess* Server* In Room Dining

Attendant* Front Desk Agent* F & B Supervisor* Room Attendant* Houseman * Nail Technician* Reservations Agent* Lobby Attendant* Revenue Manager* Spa Supervisor

Apply in person at 1 Duval St., Key West.Pier House is an equal

opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.

OUTBACK STEAK HOUSE KEY WEST

Now hiring for Experienced High

Volume Line Cooks and Recentexperience required with good

professionalreferences. Come bybetween 1pm - 3pm.

OFFICE CLERK

Refreshment Services Pepsi of Key West

Is seeking an experienced Office Clerk.

Responsibilities willinclude answering busy multi-line telephone, as

well as dispatching service calls and request

for product calls.Driver route work will also be required, but qualified applicant

will be trained for this.Computer proficiency is a

MUST for this position.The individual with the positive attitude and

great customer service skills will win this

position!!

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED,

basic bookkeeping skills, the ability to follow

written and oralinstructions.

If interested, there are two ways to apply:

On line at:www.refreshmentserv-

icespepsi.com

ORSend Resume with salary

requirements to:[email protected]

A & B MARINAis looking for a full time Assistant Dock Master.

Duties include dock maintenance, fueling

operations, assisting with arriving and departing vessels. Must have

clean record and be able to pass drug/background check. Previous Marina

experience a plus.Please call for appointment.

(305) 294 2535.NO WALK INS.


NEWSPAPER HAWKER

Applicants MUST be able to work seven days

per week and early morn-ing hours. This is an out-

side position and re-quires working in the

heat, cold, and rain. Ap-plicants MUST possess

the following to apply:

*Responsible**Self motivated*

*Consistent**Dependable*

*Ability to stand for long periods of time**Ability to lift 50lbs*

Please complete an ap-plication in person at The Key West Citizen, 3420

Northside Dr., Key West.NO calls please.

Navy Gateway Inns & Suites at NAS Key West

is seeking:Housekeeping ManagerFull-time w/full benefits

Send inquiries to:[email protected]

NGIS is an EEO Employer

MWR at NAS Key WestIs Seeking:

Full-Time w/full benefits * Marina Manager

Other positions available:* Childcare Assistants

(FT & Flex)* Housekeepers

(FT & Flex)* Maintenance Workers

(FT & Flex)* Bartender (Flex)

Send interest to:[email protected]

MWR is an EEO Employer

MORRISONGreat starts here

Great people, Real opportunities

Here's what's cooking...Morrison's account in

Key West, FL at Lower Keys Medical Center has full-time

hourly opportunities for:Cafeteria Line Cooks

(Cooking and sanitation exp req)

Café Cashiers(Money handling exp req)

To be considered you can

Call Katie Wyrwicki @305-294-5535 Ext.4470Or Apply in Person atLower Keys Medical

Center5900 College Rd.

Key West, FL 33040EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Monroe Glass & Mirror is looking a few good

employees…

EXPERIENCED GLAZIER /HELPER

Must have a clean valid FL driver’s license.

Heavy lifting & operation of hand tools for installa-

tion of metal & glass.Will train for glazing if

you have strong construction

background. Apply 316 Simonton Street rear,

Key West M-F 10am – 2pm

OFFICE MANAGER/ASSISTANT

Looking for bookkeeping / administrative support.Must be a responsible &

detail oriented with strong organizational skills & the ability to

multi-task. Quick books experience

necessary, Construction background a BIG plus.

Submit resume to [email protected]

Both positions are Full time with Pay based

on experience. Local References Please

HOTEL FRONT DESK Fulltime position.Computer & Hotel

Front Desk experience required.

No smoking. Hourlypay & commissions.Southern Cross Hotel

Apply in person 10 am - 8 pm at 417 Eaton St.


MECHANICSTired of working flat-rate?

Looking for secureincome with benefits?

We are looking for full-time ASE certified technicians. Shift will

include weekends. Pay commensurate with

certifications andexperience. Clean

driving record is a must.Full benefit package available for all FTpositions, including

401(k), Medical Dental, Life, and 2 weeks

vacation. Apply online at:www.historictours.com or at 122 Simonton St. EOE & Drug Free Workplace.

M.A.R.C. HOUSEAdult Day Training

Program Program Coordinator/

Case ManagerF/T position

Generous benefits including paid Medical

Insurance, paid vacation.Some requirements:

BA in related field and 2 years experience, min.

age 18, Level 2 DCF background screening,

valid FL. DL andreferences required.English speaking.

Visit marchouse.orgto download application.

Email to:[email protected] or fax to 305-292-0078 EOE

INTERNAL AUDITORfor the Monroe County

Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, to

perform comprehensive internal audits of County government. Requires

Accounting degree.Prefer a CFE, CIA or

CPA. Strong writing & organization skills.

Please send cover letter and resume to:

[email protected].

INSURANCE AGENCY is looking to add a

personal lines CSR or someone with strong

administrative background to assist

agent/customer service representative in the processing of daily

business. Must have computer skills, willing to

learn personal lines insurance business and seek customer service representative designa-tion. Please send your

resume to [email protected].

HOUSEKEEPERSmall Bed and

Breakfast. Must be hardworking and a self

starter. Must work weekends. English & Czech spoken here.

296-7274.

ATTENTION SALES REPRESENTATIVES

GREAT EARNINGPOTENTIAL with Old Town Trolley Tours of

Key West and The Conch Tour Train. Full

time positions available for positive and

dependable people to sell our Old Town Trolley

and Conch Tour Train tickets. Must like outdoor work and have a flexible schedule. We offer good

hourly wages pluscommissions and a benefits package.

Previous applicants need not apply. Apply on line

at www.historictours.com.

apply in person at122 Simonton Street or 1805 Staples Avenue, #101. E.O.E. and Drug

Free workplace. Call 305-797-5131 with any

questions.

Maintenance Tech,Housekeeper,

Laundry Attendant,Breakfast AttendantApply in person in the lobby during business hours. Fairfield Inn &

Suites, 2400 N.Roosevelt Blvd. EOE


Historic Tours of America is Hiring!

BUYER - FULL TIMEResponsible for several

Gift StoresPrevious buying

experience and Travel required

RETAIL SUPERVISOR - FULL TIME

1 year of retail supervisory experience

preferred4 years of retail

experience preferred

JEWELRY RETAIL - FULL TIME

Hourly wage plus 5% commission on jewelry

MALLORY SQUARE RETAIL - FULL TIME

Hourly wage and commission potential

In world famous Mallory Square.

PART TIME -LITTLE WHITE HOUSE RETAIL

Sunday and Monday 8:30 to 5pm

WAREHOUSE RECEIVER/DRIVER -

PART TIMEMon - Fri 10am to 1pmValid Driver's License,

CDL not required

APPLY ONLINE:

www.historictours.com

LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY

EOE/DFW

FULL TIMEMEDICAL ASSISTANTPlease fax resume to

305-407-9991.

F/T RECEPTIONISTNeeded for dental office in Key West. Fax resume to 305-296-1719.

EXPERIENCED LICENSED

COSMETOLOGIST w/clientel for newly

opened salon. Bilingual a plus. Nail Tech also

needed. Call for more infor.305-240-1645.

DRIVERS DRN Moving is now

hiring CDL drivers for local and long distance

moves. Heavy lifting required. Background and pre-employment

drug screen.Apply in person at:Big Pine Storage

30677 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key.

DESK CLERKFull time at Boyd's

Campground.Competitive wages

w/Medical & Retirement benefits. On site living a

possibility, must be energetic & people

oriented. Good computer and telephone skills

required. Apply in person at 6401 Maloney Ave.

CARPENTERS HELPER,LABOR.MUST FOLLOW

DIRECTIONS,SOBER.Key West. $13 per hr.

394-2593

BED & BREAKFASTFRONT DESK

P/T Front Desk person, weekends required. Must be a hard working self-starter with local ref-erences and experience.No drugs, no alcohol, no drama please! 296-7274

BANYAN RESORT Looking for a part time

Bookkeeper. Duties include A/R, A/P, payroll,

monthly sales tax, quarterly reports, reconciliations,

answering phones, administrative support.Must have a positive

attitude, be responsible, detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task.QuickBooks experience

necessary.Salary commensurate

with experience.Apply in person

323 Whitehead St.


Administrative Ass’t Credit Services Team

KEYS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Assists in the administra-tive aspects of the Col-lections Department.

Some collections callsrequired. Strong

administrative/clerical skills, attention to detail, accuracy and the ability

to manage multipleclerical responsibilities.Highly proficient in MS

Word and Excel.Experience with credit

and collection accounts a plus. High school

diploma or equivalentrequired. Excellent benefits package.

Applications can beobtained at

www.keysfcu.org. Fax your application to 293-6056. E.O.E.


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KEYSWIDE CLASSIFIEDTHE KEY WEST CITIZEN ◆ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 5B

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DEAR ABBY: I’m 21, and my16-year-old sister is out of control.She told me she smokes marijuana,drinks alcohol, abuses painkillers andrecently mentioned she does coke.

Abby, she is beautiful, and I don’twant to see her do this toherself. She’s living with meabout an hour away from myparents because Dad is analcoholic and he abuses ourmother. I brought my sisterhere to get her away from allthat because I know what it waslike growing up there.

I’m having trouble givingher advice to stay away fromthose things because I didthem, and I feel like a hypocrite. Myparents can’t get through to her, either.Please help. -- TRYING TO BE A BIG SIS

DEAR TRYING: You’re lucky youwere able to straighten out withoutbecoming addicted to any of thesubstances you experimented with,but your sister may not be so lucky.Because she’s out of control, you MUSTstep in and put a stop to it for her sake.

Your sister needs counseling,and if she is going to remain yourresponsibility, it is imperative thatyou assert control. Talk to her schoolcounselor about getting her the helpshe needs. You may have to drug-testyour sister on a random basis as acondition of her continuing to livewith you. Kits are available at yourpharmacy.

Stop feeling guilty, stay strong, andyou may be able to steer your sisterback on the right path.

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 23-year-oldsoldier in the Army, currently deployedoverseas. I’m less than a month awayfrom returning home to my husband.However, I have not been faithful tohim during my tour. I have had sex with

several people over here, and if that’snot complicated enough, I appear tobe pregnant. I don’t know what to tellmy husband. I actually still kind oflove him. Advice? -- DEPLOYED AND PREGNANT

DEAR DEPLOYED: Youneed to make certain you arepregnant and that this is not afalse alarm. Whether you areor not, you have some difficultdecisions to make.

While it won’t be pleasant, youand your husband are due for anhonest conversation upon yourreturn. If you both “still kindof” love each other, forgivenessis possible, and couples have

been known to get beyond this andhave successful marriages.

DEAR ABBY: The “rule” that whitepants can be worn only from MemorialDay to Labor Day needs to beamended. I love my white pants. Theygo with nearly everything, and I almostcry when they must be stored awayfor another nine months. Ridiculous!My proposal would be to extend thegrace period so it begins on EasterSunday and lasts until Halloween. Howdoes that sound? -- MARILYN IN SAN MARCOS, CALIF.

DEAR MARILYN: You will bedelighted to know that according to“Emily Post’s Etiquette, 18th Edition,”that old rule about wearing white nolonger applies. What’s important isn’tthe color, but the weight of the fabric.

Here in Southern California,summer can start late and continuethrough October. Lightweightfabrics such as cotton and linen areacceptable during hot weather, andwhen the temperature drops, “winterwhites” in wool, corduroy, silk andsatin are common, although usuallyin off-white shades rather than a starkone.

ANSWER GRID FOR 9/24/13 CROSSWORD

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MARINE DIESELof the FLORIDA KEYS INC.

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Junk or Used Cars, Vans & Trucks

Running or Not!

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WINDOW CLEANING

Residential, Commercial & Property Management Accounts

Best Rates & Quality in Key West!

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Pajaro Cleaning Service

25 Years in Key West~ Best References ~

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HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES

LAWN MAINTENANCE

LAWN MAINTENANCE

Daily, Weekly, MonthlyReasonable PricesVery Dependable

Debris & Junk RemovalPlease Call Brian at

561-420-7959

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Residential and Commercial

PowerwashingHomes, Fences & Decks

305-896-4271

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PAINTING & DECORATING

Slips for rent atbeautiful Sunset Marina

30-45 feet. Concrete floating docks in well-

protected harbor.Shoreside shower and

laundry facilities.Well-stocked ship's store.

Please stop by Sunset Marina, 5555 College

Road, Key West, or call (305) 296-7101 for more

information.

669 DOCKAGE/STORAGE

RESTORED SILVER QUEEN

Live off the grid or dock side. Solar head, lighting, water pump. 2 A/C’s.15K 850-320-3441.

665 Houseboats

2007 CADILLAC DTS55,000 miles,

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620 Autos For Sale

2012 Mazda 3 iTouring Sedan.

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2008 BUICK LACROSECXL, black, 4 door, 34,000 miles, $9,600.(810)513-3223.

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2010 Kia SoulAuto, a/c, 80K miles.SAVE, SAVE, SAVE

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2011 Nissan Frontier2007 Buick Lucerne CXL2005 GMC Yukon Denali

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2007 Pontiac Grand Prix

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2009 Hyundai Accent Sedan GLS

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2002 Ford F150 Lariat Crew Cab

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Old Town Restaurant150 seats with full SRX

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534 COMMERCIALPROPERTY

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534 COMMERCIALPROPERTY

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526 BUSINESSOPPORTUNITY

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514 CONDOSLOWER KEYS

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460 COMMERCIALRENTALS

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KEYSWIDE CLASSIFIEDTHE KEY WEST CITIZEN ◆ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 20136B

United States Marshals ServiceSouthern District of Florida

Notice of U.S. Marshals Service Sale

Case #12-21503-Civ-Altonaga

By virtue of a Writ of Execution dated June 13, 2013 and issued out of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, notice is hereby giventhat I will sell by public auction for cashiers or certified funds check only, on Friday, the 18th day of October, 2013 at 12:00 P.M. at the Monroe County Courthouse, 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040 on the courthouse steps, the following real property:

Southerly 1/2 PF; PT 52, Block,9, Key Colony Beach Addition,according to the plat thereof as recorded in plat book 4 page 11 of the public records of Monroe County, Florida, together with

all the tenements,hereditaments and

appurtenance theretobelonging

or in any wise appertaining … aka:

380 9th Street, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051

The successful bidder shall deposit with the U.S. Marshal at the close of the sale, 10 percent (10%) of the bid price by cashier's or certified funds check. The balance must be paid within ten (10) days after the sale or upon confirmation of the sale by the Court, whichever occurs first. If the plaintiff is the purchaser of the item, the United States Marshal shall credit bid the Plaintiff's bid with the total sum including interest and costs accruing subsequent to this judgment, as permitted by 31 U.S.C. Section 3715. Failure to pay balance in accordance with the terms of the sale shall result in the forfeiture of the monies deposited and theitem may be re-offered for sale.

Judgment amount: $153,049.50

Dated this 28th day of August, 2013

/s/ Neil K. DeSousa, Acting United States Marshal

Attorney for Plaintiff:Max A. Goldfarb, Esq.19 West Flagler StreetSuite 703Miami, Florida 33130

September 11, 18, 25 & October 2, 2013Key West Citizen

NOTICE OF LAW OFFICE CLOSING

JERRY COLEMAN, P.L. will close its Key West office around the beginning of October 2013.

Anyone with outstanding matters with the firm should contact us immediately at 305-292-3095.

Our post-closing mailing address will be: JERRY COLEMAN, P.L., PO Box 11123, Fort Lauderdale,

FL 33339.

Jerry Coleman, Esq.For the Firm

September 18 & 25, 2013Key West Citizen

LEGAL NOTICE

THE FLORIDA KEYS COLLEGE CAMPUS FOUNDATION, INC., a direct support organization of Florida Keys Community College will hold its Board Meeting on Wednesday October 9th at 2:00 p.m., in the Board Room at 5901 College Rd., Key West, FL. A copy of the Agenda may be obtained by writing to the Officeof the Vice President, Florida Keys Community College. Anychanges to the date and time specified will be posted on the College website at www.fkcc.edu Executive SecretaryFlorida Keys College Campus Foundation, Inc.

September 25, 2013Key West Citizen

PUBLIC NOTICE

sale.

Dated August 29, 2013Amy Heavilin

Monroe County Clerk of Court, Clerk of the Circuit Court

By: Shonta McLeodDeputy Clerk

FLORIDA FORECLOSURE ATTORNEYS, PLLC4855 Technology Way, Suite 500Boca Raton, FL 33431

In accordance with theAmericans With Disabilities Act, persons in need of a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding, shall, within seven (7) days priorto any proceeding, contact the Administrative Office of the Court, Key West Courthouse, 500 Whitehead Street, Room 302,Key West, Florida 33040, Telephone (305) 294-4641, TDD 1-800-955-8771, or 1-800-955-8770, via FloridaRelay Service.

September 25 & October 2, 2013Key West Citizen

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE

SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE

COUNTY,FLORIDA - CIVIL ACTION

Case No:44-2008-CA-001883A001-KW

U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP. 2005-OPT2 ASSET BACKED PASS- THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-OPT2,

Plaintiff,vs.

JOAN SUSAN LOVETT A/K/A JOAN LOVETT, et al.,

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to a Final Judgment of Fore closure or Order dated August 16, 2013, entered in Civil Case Number 44-2008-CA-001883A001-KW in the Circuit Court for Monroe,Florida, wherein U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP. 2005-OPT2 ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-OPT2 is the Plaintiff, and JOAN SUSAN LOVETT A/K/A JOAN LOVETT, et al, are the Defendants, I will sell the property situated in Monroe Florida, described as:

THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LAND SITUATE LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF

MONROE, STATE OF FLORIDA,TO WIT: ON THE ISLAND OF

KEY WEST, MONROE COUNTY,FLORIDA, AND KNOWN AS

PART OF SQUARE FOUR (4) OF TRACT THIRTEEN (13),ACCORDING TO G. G.

WATSON'S SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF SAID TRACT

THIRTEEN (13), AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK ONE (1), PAGE

TWO HUNDRED AND NINE (209), PUBLIC RECORDS OF

MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

COMMENCING AT THE CORNER OF PACKER AND

VIRGINIA STREETS AND RUN THENCE ALONG THE

SOUTHWESTERLY SIDE OF PACKER STREET IN A

SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 222.73 FEET FOR A PLACE OR POINT OF BEGINNING;THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING

RUN ALONG PACKER STREET IN A SOUTHEASTERLY

DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 28.07 FEET TO A POINT;

THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES 100 FEET TO A

POINT;THENCE NORTHWESTERLY AT RIGHT

ANGLES 24.23 FEET TO A POINT ON A FENCE;THENCE

NORTHEASTERLY WITH A DEFLECTION ANGLE OF 87 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 30

SECONDS TO THE RIGHT AND ALONG SAID FENCE 100.06

FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND ALSO; ON THE ISLAND OF KEY WEST,

MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,AND KNOWN AS PART OF

SQUARE FOUR (4) OF TRACT THIRTEEN (13), ACCORDING

TO G.G. WATSON'S SUBDIVISION

OF A PART OF SAID TRACT THIRTEEN (13), AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK ONE (1), PAGE

TWO HUNDRED AND NINE (209), PUBLIC RECORDS OF

MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

COMMENCING AT THE CORNER OF PACKER AND

VIRGINIA STREETS AND RUN THENCE ALONG THE

SOUTHWESTERLY SIDE OF PACKER STREET IN A

SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 250.80 FEET;

THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES 59 FEET TO

THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PARCEL HEREIN DESCRIBED;THENCE

CONTINUE SOUTHWESTERLY 41 FEET TO A FENCE;THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES ALONG SAID FENCE

3.1 FEET TO A FENCE CORNER;THENCE

NORTHEASTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES ALONG SAID FENCE

41 FEET TO A FENCECORNER;

THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG A FENCE 3.1 FEET

BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at the, Monroe County Courthouse, 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, at 11:00 a.m. on 9th day of October, 2013.

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendensmust file a claim within 60 days afterthe

who needs any accommodationin order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, atno cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact: Ms. Holly Elomina 502 Whitehead Street Key West, FL 33040 Phone: 305-295-3644 Fax: 305-292-3435





COUNTY,FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION

CASE NO.: 44-2010-CA-000180-P

DIVISION:

WACHOVIA MORTGAGE CORPORATION,

Plaintiff, vs.

MARK D. SPILLANE , et al,Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED FORCLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale dated September 3, 2013 and entered in Case NO.44-2010-CA-000180-P of the Circuit Court of the SIXTEENTH Judicial Circuit in and for MONROE County, Floridawherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.1, is the Plaintiff and MARK D SPILLANE; WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; are the Defendants, The Clerk of the Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at FRONT STEPS OF MONROE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, KEY WEST, FLORIDA at 11:00AM, on the 16th day of October, 2013, the following described property asset forth in said Final Judgment:

LOT 10, BLOCK 3, AMENDED AND EXTENDED PLAT OF MATECUMBE OCEAN BAY

SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE,ACCORDING TO THE PLAT

THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 96, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF

MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,TOGETHER WITH A TRACT OF

SUBMERGED LANDS ASMORE

PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TOGETHER WITH, WITHOUT WARRANTY

OF TITLE, A TRACT OF SUBMERGED LAND IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN IN HAWK CHANNEL IN GOVERNMENT

LOT 1 IN SECTION 22,TOWNSHIP 64 SOUTH, RANGE 36 EAST, LOWER MATECUMBE

KEY, MONROE COUNTY,FLORIDA, MORE

PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FROM THE

INTERSECTION OF THE DIVIDING LINE BETWEEN

LOTS 9 AND 10 IN BLOCK 3 AND THE

SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE

ROAD 5 (OVERSEAS HIGHWAY), ALL AS SHOWN ON

AMENDED AND EXTENDED PLAT OF MATECUMBE OCEAN BAY SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE, AS RECORDED IN PLAT

BOOK 2, PAGE 96, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF

MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,RUN SOUTH 44 DEGREES 09 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE

SAID DIVIDING LINE BETWEEN LOTS 9 AND 10, A DISTANCE OF 294.4 FEET TO THE MEAN

HIGH TIDE LINE ON THE SHORE OF HAWK CHANNEL

(AKA ATLANTIC OCEAN) AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PARCEL HEREINAFTER

DESCRIBED;THENCE SOUTH 32 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST, A DISTANCE OF 200 FEET;THENCE NORTH 52

DEGREES 48 MINUTES EAST,A

DISTANCE OF 99.5 FEET;THENCE NORTH 31 DEGREES

39 MINUTES WEST, A DISTANCE OF 200 FEET TO THE SAID MEAN HIGH TIDE

LINE AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE DIVIDING LINE

BETWEEN LOTS 10 AND 11 OF SAID BLOCK 3;THENCE

SOUTHWESTERLY MEANDERING SAID MEAN

HIGH TIDE LINE A DISTANCE OF 100.8 FEET,TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING .46 ACRES, MORE OR LESS

A/K/A 75691 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, ISLAMORADA, FL

33036

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale.

WITNESS MY HAND and theseal of this Court on September 11, 2013.

Amy Heavilin Clerk of the Circuit Court

By: Laura VorhesDeputy Clerk

Ronald R Wolfe & Associates,P.L.P.O. Box 25018Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 F10015339 WELLSLPS-CONV-R-csarwark-Team 1 - F10015339

**See Americans with Disabilities Act

If you are a person with adisability

entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.Please contact Cheryl Alfonso, 302 Fleming Street, Key West, Florida, 33040, (305) 292-3423,at least 7 days before your sched-uled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is lessthan 7 days: if you are hearing or voice impaired call 711.




SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO. 44-2012-CA-000254P

M & T BANK,Plaintiff,

vs.

MARGARET T. THOMPSON A/K/A MARGARET THOMPSON;UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MARGARET T. THOMPSON A/K/A MARGARET THOMPSON;IF LIVING, INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANT(S), IFREMARRIED, AND IF DECEASED, THE RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES,AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANT(S);UNKNOWN TENANT #1;UNKNOWN TENANT #2;

Defendant(s)

NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above styled cause, in the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, I will sell the property situate in Monroe County, Florida, described as:

LOT 21, BLOCK 9, LARGO SOUND PARK, ACCORDING TO

THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3,

PAGE 111, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONROE

COUNTY, FLORIDA.

at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, At the Front Door of the Monroe County Courthouse, 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida at 11:00 a.m., on November 19, 2013.

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Witness, my hand and seal of this court on the 26th day of August, 2013.

Amy Heavilin, CPACLERK OF THE CIRCUIT

COURTBy: Jennifer Settoon

Deputy Clerk

THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY: Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra9204 King Palm DriveTampa, FL 33619-1328 Attorneys for Plaintiff

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS BY

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIESIf you are a person with adisability who needs any accommodationin order to participate in a court proceeding or event, you are

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.AS TRUSTEE FOR HOLDERSOF SAMI II TRUST 2006-AR7 is the Plaintiff and SWATI GOYAL, WALTER PRICE A/K/A WALTER D PRICE, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INCORPORATED AS A NOMINEE FORCOUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC and UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY are defendants. The Clerk of this Court shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the KEY WEST COURTHOUSE (ALL SALES), 500 WHITEHEAD STREET, KEY WEST, FL 33040, 11:00 AM on the 9th day of October, 2013 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

LOT THIRTY-ONE (31) OF VISTA DEL MAR A SUBDIVISION OF

TRACT THIRTY-THREE (33) OF A PLAT OF SURVEY OF LANDS ON THE ISLAND OF KEY WEST (PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 35) CITY

OF KEY WEST, MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,

ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT

BOOK 3, PAGE 124 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF

MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, EXCEPT

THE EASTERLY TEN (10) FEET OF SAID LOT.

Any person claiming an interestin the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendensmust file a claim within 60 days afterthe sale.

Dated this 11th day of July, 2013Amy Heavilin, CPA

Clerk of the Circuit CourtBy: Shonta McLeod

Deputy Clerk

Choice Legal Group, P.A.1800 NW 49th Street, Suite 120Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309Telephone (954) 453-0365Facsimile: (954) 771-6052DESIGNATED PRIMARY E-MAIL FOR SERVICE PURSUANT TO FLA. R. JUD. ADMIN [email protected]




16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR

MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA -

CIVIL DIVISION

Case No.: 44-2009-CA-002021-K

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSORTO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.AS TRUSTEE FOR HOLDERSOF SAMI II TRUST 2006-AR7,

Plaintiff,vs.

SWATI GOYAL; WALTER PRICE A/K/A WALTER D PRICE;MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INCORPORATED AS A NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSIONOF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY

Defendants.

RE-NOTICE OFFORECLOSURE

SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to an Order Resetting Foreclosure Sale dated the 9th day of July, 2013 and entered in Case No.44-2009-CA-002021-K, of the Circuit Court of the 16TH Judicial Circuit in and for Monroe County, Florida, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TO




COUNTY,FLORIDA - CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO.: 44-2013-CA-000576-K

DIVISION:

JPMC SPECIALTY MORTGAGE LLC,

Plaintiff,vs.

EMIGDIO A. GILL A/K/AEMIGDIO A. GIL, et al.,

Defendant(s)

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: EMIGDIO A. GILL A/K/A EMIGDIO A. GIL A/K/A EMIGDIO ANTONIO GIL, IICURRENT ADDRESS:UNKNOWNLAST KNOWN ADDRESS:1511 18TH ST, KEY WEST, FL 33040

YAMILA LOPEZCURRENT RESIDENCE:UNKNOWNLAST KNOWN ADDRESS:19524 CANAL DR.,SUGARLOAF KEY, FL 33042

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in Monroe County, Florida:

LOT SEVEN (7) OF PEREZ SUBDIVISION OF

GOVERNMENT LOTS SIX (6) AND SEVEN (7), SECTION

TWENTY-FIVE (25) TOWNSHIP SIXTY-SIX (66), SOUTH, RANGE

TWENTY-SEVEN (27), EAST AND GOVERNMENT LOT FOUR

(4), SECTION THIRTY (30),TOWNSHIP SIXTY-SIX (66),SOUTH RANGE TWENTY-

EIGHT (28) EAST; ON SUGARLOAF

KEY, MONROE COUNTY, FLOR-IDA, RECORDED IN PLAT

BOOK NUMBERED 3, PAGE 147

MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS..

Commonly known as 19524 CANAL DRIVE, SUGARLOAF KEY, FL 33042 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on Edward B.Pritchard of Kass Shuler, P.A., Plaintiff's attorney whose address is P.O. Box 800, Tampa, Florida 33601, (813) 229-0900 on or before October 18, 2013, (or 30 days after the first publication of this notice, whichever is later) and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Dated: September 9, 2013Honorable Amy Heavilin

Clerk of the Circuit CourtBy: Shonta McLeod

As Deputy Clerk

If you are a person with adisability who needs any accommodationto participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certainassistance.Please contact ADA Coordinator, 16th Judicial Circuit, Law Library, 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, phone (305) 292-3423 within 7 working days of your receipt of this notice; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8771.


NOTICE OF ACTION



COUNTY,FLORIDA - CIVIL ACTION

CASE NO.: 44-2013-CA-000590-K

DIVISION:

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC,Plaintiff,

vs.

ROBERT W. HYDE , et al,Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO:ROBERT W HYDELAST KNOWN ADDRESS:3307 PEARL AVENUEKEY WEST, FL 33040 CURRENT ADDRESS:UNKNOWN

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property inMONROE County, Florida:

UNIT 29, BLOCK 6, KEY WEST ESTATES, MORE

PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A PARCEL OF

LAND IN BLOCK 6ACCORDING

TO KEY WEST FOUNDATION CO'S PLAT NO. ONE

RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1 AT PAGE 155 OF THE PUBLIC

RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA; SAID PARCEL DESCRIBED AS

FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1 OF SAID BLOCK 6 AND RUN THENCE NORTH ALONG

THE EAST BOUNDARY OF THE SAID BLOCK 6 FOR A

DISTANCE OF 115 FEET;THENCE WEST AND

PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE SAID BLOCK 6 FOR A

DISTANCE OF 450 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;THENCE CONTINUE WEST

AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH

BOUNDARY OF THE SAID BLOCK 6 FOR A DISTANCE OF

37.5 FEET;THENCE NORTH AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST BOUNDARY OF THE

SAID BLOCK 6 FOR A DISTANCE OF 65.5 FEET;THENCE EAST AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH

BOUNDARY OF THE SAID BLOCK 6 FOR A DISTANCE OF

37.5 FEET;THENCE SOUTH AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST BOUNDARY OF THE

SAID BLOCK 6 FOR A DISTANCE OF 65.5 FEET BACK TO THE POINT

OF BEGINNING.ALSO KNOWN AS: UNIT 29,BLOCK 6, VILLAS OF KEY

WEST, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED IN OFFICIAL

RECORDS BOOK 7, PAGE 15,OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA.

has been filed against you andyou are required to serve a copy of your written defenses within 30 days after the first publication, if any, on Ronald R Wolfe & Associates, P.L., Plaintiff's attorney, whose address is 4919 Memorial Highway, Suite 200, Tampa, Florida 33634, and file the original with this Court either before service on Plaintiff's attorney or immediatelythereafter;otherwise a default will beentered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or petition.

This notice shall be published once each week for two consecutive weeks in the Key West Citizen / Keys News.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on this 9th day of September, 2013.

Amy HeavilinClerk of the Court

By: Shonta McLeodAs Deputy Clerk

Ronald R Wolfe & Associates,P.L.P.O. Box 25018Tampa, Florida 33622-5018NATIONSTAR-SPECFNMA---Team 6 - F13006598-F13006598

**See Americans with Disabilities Act

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certainassistance.Please contact: Ms. Holly Elomina 502 Whitehead Street Key West, FL 33040 Phone: 305-295-3644 Fax: 305-292-3435


NOTICE OF ACTION

FICTITIOUS NAME

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned desiring to engage in a business under the fictitious name Blossom Cafelocated at 408 White Street, Key West, FL 33040 intends to regis-ter the said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

DATED this 20th day of September, 2013

Sole Owner:DeLarosa Enterprises, LLC

by JoseDeLaRosa, Managing Member

September 25, 2013Key West Citizen

FICTITIOUS NAMES

LEGAL NOTICES

PET LIFE2013

Providing Information on How to Keep Your Pet Happy & HealthyWhile Living In The Florida KeysIS

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Paul Clarin Publisher • Tommy Todd Advertising Director • Edgardo Alvarado-Vazquez Layout and Design •

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ISLAND PET LIFE september 2013

12CARING FOR YOUR PETS:Good food, clean water and

plenty of exercise are necessary

for all pets.

13YOUR PET’S DIETPets need more than

food in their diet

7 CHOOSING A SITTER:Our pets need a lot of

attention in our

presence as well as in

our absence

8PET ALLERGIES:Our pets are

susceptible to

allergens

9THE ANIMAL FARMAT MCSO & THE AQUA RANCH:Hidden places to visit

on the Florida Keys

14HEAT PROTECTION:Take the necessary

steps against

overheating.

15EVACUATING FOR AN EMERGENCY?:Don’t leave your

pets behind.

ISLANDPET LIFE

5PET INSURANCE:New Medical procedures are

available for our furry family.

4PET LAWS:Check what

has changed

TRAINING YOUR PET:Boundaries and rules are

necessary for everybody.

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SENIOR PET CARE 101Senior pets need our

attention

16GROOMING TIPS:Our pets need to look

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The mission statement of Monroe County Animal Control is “to promote responsible pet ownership, animal care, and community

safety; increase adoptions, and reduce pet overpopulation. Animal Control strives to treat the symptoms of irresponsible pet ownership while seeking to eliminate the causes by compassionately using education and enforcement measures.”

To accomplish this ambitious mission, Monroe County engages the services of independent contractors to provide services seven days a week. From Key West to mile marker 16.7, animal control is managed by the Florida Keys SPCA; mile marker 16.7 to 70 is managed by Safe Harbor Animal Rescue of the Florida Keys (SHARK); and mile marker 70 through Key Largo is managed by the Humane Animal Care Coalition. These agencies provide animal shelter, control and licenses. They offer pets for adoption during regular business hours.

Dogs, cats and ferrets must be licensed and properly vaccinated for rabies. The one-year license fee for a dog or cat that has been altered is $10, while an unaltered pet license costs $35. Three year licenses, available only for pets that have received the 3-year rabies vaccine, cost $25/$75. Discounts are available for microchipped pets. Ferret licenses are $6 per year. Litters of cats and dogs also need to be registered in Monroe County before birth.

If your dog is found running “at large,” Animal Control may pick it up. Owners will have to pay a pick-up fee to retrieve their pet, and the fee escalates in cases when the animal is picked up repeatedly during a 12-month period. Additional fines or fees for owning an at-large animal will be assessed if the owner is unable to provide proof of rabies vaccine, and in cases when the animal is not altered.

A “nuisance animal” is poetically described in section 10-2 of the Key West Code as “an animal or poultry that howls, barks, meows, caws, crows, shrieks, squawks, or makes other bothersome noises, for continued duration, or upon three or more occasions during any nine-hour period from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., so as to disturb, across a residential or commercial property line, the reasonable peace and quietude of any person…” Using fewer florid terms, the Marathon Code expands the nuisance noise prohibition to “bothersome noises any time of the day or night.”

Despite the free-running “gypsy chickens” found around town, the citizens of Key West are permitted to keep live poultry only in screened coops or pens. Livestock such as cows, goats or sheep are allowed in very limited zoning districts.

Regulations county-wide prohibit owners from allowing their animals to defecate in areas such as school playgrounds and public parks, except in designated areas. Owners are always required to remove dog feces from public and private property. When a citizen wants to lodge an animal complaint, they can contact Animal Control, Code Compliance, or in emergencies the Monroe County Sheriff or Key

West Police Department.Dogs in outdoor restaurant areas are legal in

some parts of the Florida Keys. This is because pursuant to the Florida Statutes “Dixie Cup Clary Local Control Act,” Marathon and Key West have elected an exemption from FDA regulations that prohibit dogs in food service establishments. Local restaurants that want to accommodate domestic pets and their owners must apply for a permit, and comply with stringent regulations including signage, location, hand washing and adequate insurance coverage.

In unincorporated areas of Monroe County, the number of dogs, cats and ferrets is unrestricted, so long as animals are “properly licensed, vaccinated, housed and cared for, do not cause a nuisance, and other housing or association rules are complied with.”

In Key West and Marathon, pet owners are limited to four domestic animals, unless operating a licensed kennel or pet shop. The Key West City Commission is authorized to make specific exemptions to the number of domestic pets allowed, upon a finding of “historical, social or tourism significance,” which is one reason why the Hemingway cats have thrived to this day.

Animal Control is a broad-ranging subject, and more information can be found in Chapter 4 of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances, Chapters 10 and 109 of the Key West Code of Ordinances, and Chapter 5 of the Marathon Code of Ordinances. All of these regulations can be accessed online through the website: municode.com. Additional regulations regarding domestic animals are also found in State and Federal statutes.

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Many of us would do anything for our pets, even if that means spending large amounts of money at the veterinarian’s

office. Medical procedures, such as radiation and MRIs have most recently become available for our furry family members; unfortunately these procedures can be incredibly expensive. In this case, it might be time to start investigating pet insurance. Pet insurance is very similar to our health insurance; policies have co-pays, deductibles, and annual spending limits. There are several pros and cons to weigh when deciding to invest in a plan. According to the American Veterinarian Association, the majority of dogs and cats in the United States are not insured. Instead of investing in a pet insurance policy, some pet owners may choose to place emergency money in a savings account in preparation for any unwarranted veterinarian bills. If you believe pet insurance could be the right option for you, it is important to pay careful attention when shopping for the best policy.

Shopping for insurance is not a walk through the park, but this investment may save your little friends. While looking for insurance there are a few things that you need to know. In Florida, the insurer must be registered with state regulators. Evaluate different plans before making your decision. You should select several plans and compare them. Annual deductibles, reimbursement levels, and maximum benefits may vary by provider and policy. Do not hesitate to ask questions directly to your future provider. It is essential to find out if claim payments are written according to the insurance companies benefit schedule or your veterinarian bill. Scrutinize the plan, does it cover chronic conditions? If you are considering different polices, assess if the plan covers pre-existing problems such as hip dysplasia. Additionally, many plans have premiums that will increase as your pet ages. Similarly to our health insurance policies, it is common for pet owners to choose to pay out of pocket for basic procedures and allow pet insurance to protect our wallets against emergencies. Various policies will not cover common procedures, as they are excluded from the plan. You can find plans that cover basic procedures, prescriptions, and dental.

If the insurance policy you choose does not cover common procedures or if insurance is not for you, remember there are always ways to care for your pet economically. You can ask your veterinarian for free samples during visits. Also you should look for discounted vaccinations or flea and tick treatment. Additionally, be sure to take advantage of pet voucher programs, especially when the time comes to spay or neuter your dogs and cats. In Monroe County you can receive assistance to spay or neuter your pet through the SNAP voucher program.

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TRAINING YOUR DOG

Your family pet needs more than treats and an occasional walk. Like children, dogs need to understand that there are rules and

boundaries in their world. Boundaries ensure that your dog and your family and friends are safe. Rules provide a framework upon which mutual trust is built.

Ralph Major at Southernmost Training says “The four basic commands every dog and owner need to master are: down, sit, stay and come.” A typical group class with Major involves a group of six or more dogs of various breeds and ages, and their owners, who also vary from late teens to retirees. Karen Prince works with Major, and she says obedience class “Is really about training people.” Prince was given a dog for security after she was violently attacked several years ago, and she has embraced the lessons she learned with her dog. A canine companion can learn many useful behaviors including personal protection, or agility

training, but only with consistent training. There are different approaches to

dog training, but every trainer agrees that consistency is key. The best results will be obtained when you reward the dog for good behavior, and ensure that inappropriate behavior is not rewarded. Dogs learn through the immediate consequences of their behavior. Keep individual training sessions short, and work on just a few skills in each session. To avoid boredom, try doing five or ten repetitions of one behavior, such as “Sit,” and then switch to another behavior. Reinforce the skills that the dog has mastered by using those commands at various locations – indoors, outdoors, on walks, etc. – throughout the day.

Make sure that unwanted behavior is never rewarded. Turn away or look at the sky if your dog jumps up to greet or play with you. As soon as the dog sits you can then turn to give her the attention she wants. If a dog gets too rough during play, say “Ouch!” in a sharp tone and abruptly stop playtime. Make sure that the dog receives the same message from every member of your household. If a child ignores the dog when it barks, but grandmother gives the dog a treat for the same behavior – you will wind up with a confused or even stressed-out dog.

Any dog and their owner will benefit from formal training. Trainer Kaitlin Snider of Island Dog Training in Big Pine Key, travels up and down the Keys to provide dog training in private homes. She said it is important to begin training as soon as bring your dog home. “Dogs don’t understand why humans hold

grudges. They live in the moment, so it is necessary to immediately reward positive behavior.” If a dog has specific issues, such as aggressive behavior toward other animals, a professional trainer can teach both dog and owner strategies to stop the behavior. When you take your pet home from obedience class, repeat the techniques learned there, so the pet understands that the same behavior is expected and rewarded at all times.

Major and Snider both advise too that every dog needs to be trained how to walk. A dog that gets adequate exercise is less likely to resort to barking or chewing issues. Walking together provides you with a shared experience that will always enhance the lifelong bond between you and your four-footed friend.

TRAINING YOUR CAT

A search of the internet and the phone book yields no results for “Cat Trainers” in the Florida Keys. The ASPCA website suggests

using positive reinforcement, just as you would with a dog. Say “Sit,” and give the cat a treat or a scratch behind the ear if it obeys. Some websites

suggest using a spray bottle of water to train your cat to stay off kitchen counters, but with the caveat that you should never let the cat see you squirt the bottle, as it may run away, or worse, seek revenge. (Good luck!)

Punishing a cat verbally or physically creates stress, and stress is one of the most common causes of problem behavior in cats.

Up in Big Coppitt Key there is a woman who walks her cat on a leash almost every day. Down at the Key West Westin Pier at Sunset, Dominique LeFort and his Flying Housecats put on a nightly show that provides proof positive that cats can be trained. With decades of patience, consistency, and little bit of tuna, you too might be able to train your cat to walk on a leash or jump through a flaming hoop… if it happens to be in the mood to please you.

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CLAIRE HURD

Living on a remote island chain, it is almost certain that you will need to spend time away from your pet someday. Whether the reason

for a temporary separation is business, pleasure or a family emergency, it is important to make sure your pet is cared for in your absence.

If you are facing a double shift at work, or an overnight trip, you may rely on a friend or neighbor who can stop in to feed your pet. However, for longer trips, you should consider your pet’s safety and comfort, by placing the animal at a reputable kennel, or engaging the services of a professional pet sitter, to provide care in your absence.

To find a great pet sitter, ask your friends for recommendations. Ask around at the local dog park, ask your vet, at local pet stores, groomers, and open the phone book too. Professional pet sitters advertise online and in local newspapers. Check for reviews, on websites such as Yelp and Angie’s List.

As soon as you know your travel plans, call more than one pet sitter, and ask many questions. Be prepared also to answer questions that the pet sitter

will have about your pet and your expectations.The first question you should ask is whether

the pet sitter is available for the dates you will need them. If you want to visit your family for the holidays, book early. Many pet sitters are one-person operations. Make sure that they have additional staff on-call in case of emergency.

Alison Higgins, owner of Sustainable Pooch Pet Sitters, says that a pet owner should consider the high level of trust they need to place in a professional pet sitter. A pet sitter will have access to your house in your absence, and will assume responsibility for the care and comfort of furry, finned or feathered family members.

Higgins specializes in overnight stays, which affords dogs and cats the comfort of a person to play, feed, and keep them company for many consecutive hours. Sustainable Pooch includes a team of up to three additional sitters, which means that clients will get timely care even if an unforeseen situation (a broken car, for example), could interfere with your sitter’s on-time arrival.

Most pet sitters, however, will work with a client to provide a certain number and type of services -- such as feeding and walking -- per day.

Ask a prospective pet sitter about their fees and schedule for various services, and agree upon a written contract. A cat may be content with a daily feeding, a frog may require even less care, but a puppy requires a lot of time, attention and training. Discuss special medical needs, such as pills or insulin injections, to make sure your pet sitter has the knowledge and experience to maintain necessary therapy in your absence.

Ask also for written proof that a pet sitter is bonded and carries liability insurance. When granting access to your home, insurance helps to protect your assets and your pet, in the event something unexpected happens. A pet sitter is not the same as a home watch service, but most are willing to do additional small tasks, such as picking up mail and watering plants, which help to ensure the security of your home while you are away.

Finally, invite the pet sitter to your home, and introduce them to your pet. If possible, take a walk with the pet sitter and your pet(s), to observe how the pet sitter interacts with your pet. Your pet will thank you for introducing them to a new best friend -- the kind and caring professional who will provide for them when you are away.

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Tis the season to be sneezing! As autumn rolls around the corner we may find ourselves concerned with our own itchy eyes, but did

you know that the small and silent members of our family may be just as susceptible to allergens? That’s right; man’s best friend can suffer from allergies too.

Some pet allergy symptoms may go unnoticed or passed off as another problem, there are some signs that you may want to pay attention to. Continual head shaking, unwarranted licking or gnawing in a specific area or chronic diarrhea are all tell tale signs that your dog may have an allergy. Cat’s allergy symptoms are slightly different, we see discharge from the ears, patchy zones of hair loss, sneezing, and scabbing from excessive scratching. Although seasonal allergies such as pollen could affect your pet, it is more likely that they are suffering from different types of allergies. Some of the most common allergens that plague our furry friends include: food allergies, insect reactions from flea or ticks, and dust mites.

Changing your animal’s food may be a quick fix to combat their allergy. If food is not the issue, you may try other tactics such as wiping off their paws with a cool, clean, damp rag after walks. This helps to remove any allergen they may have picked up outside. Also, you may prevent allergens from being

tracked through the home by taking off your shoes too. If it is insect bites are the cause of your pet’s allergy, you can find many great over the counter products to treat fleas and ticks or discuss with your veterinarian a monthly prescription of flea and tick medicine. Dust mites are a common allergen that can afflict our pets. Dust mites are microscopic critters that thrive in humid, dark places such as wall to wall carpeting and bedding. A protein found in dust mites body parts and feces are the cause of the allergic reaction experienced by our pets and our selves. By allowing our pets on our furniture and bedding we are actually exposing them to the mites. Dust mites allergens are difficult to rid from our home because the allergen does not go away by simply killing the mites. Prevention is always the best way to help your pet, but if it is a little too late, you may take a few steps to speed up their dust mite allergen recovery. Once a month throw their toys and bedding in the wash machine. You should use hot water and a mild detergent to sanitize their belongings. Vacuuming and steam cleaning is a great way to pull the mite partials out of your fabrics. Freezing your pet’s toys will also kill dust mites. Furthermore, bathing your dog or cat once every two weeks in a pet shampoo that contains oatmeal or aloe will help to soothe their itchy skin. Remember, it is important not to over-bath because dry skin will be more irritating for your pet. If these remedies do not ease your pet’s discomfort, you might consider scheduling an appointment with your veterinarian for a pet allergy test. The allergy test varies in price by local veterinarians, but it a sure way to contest allergy season.

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY RACHEL SIMPSON

Undeniable, The Florida Keys has a vibrant animal presents. In Key West we have all heard the neighborhood roosters or spotted

a notorious stray kitty and as we travel up the mile markers we watch cautiously for the endangered Key Deer. Yet, who would have known that our precious little chain of islands is home to a remarkable petting zoo or a fourteen acre Aqua Ranch.

The Animal FarmNestled under the parking garage at the Stock

Island Detention Center you will find the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Animal Farm. The Animal Farm originated as a refuge for ducks. Since then it has grown. For the past seven years, supervisor Jeanne Selander has cultivated the farm to what we have the privilege of visiting today. Abandoned, abused, confiscated or donated, each animal on the farm will have a place to live and be cared for in a safe environment. Jeanne and her team of non violent inmate-trustees care for more than two hundred animals on a daily basis. Their commitment to properly care for each animal is a time consuming passion. The trustees spend eight hours a day and seven days a week on the farm. On the other hand, Jeanne calls the farm

home. She says that it is her labor of love and even when she is not on the premises you may find her traveling with the animals for community events, or brainstorming improvements. The Animal Farm

Let’s visit the Animal Farm at the MCSO and the Aqua Ranch at Long Key

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attractions; giving us island dwellers the opportunity to glimpse at animals we otherwise may never see. On the farm you can expect to observe different breeds of horses, pigs, and goats. The farm is also home to different types of exotic animals including. Some of the exotic animals that are unique to the farm are, Tucker and Winnie the kinkajous, a feisty pizza crust eating lemur, a family of Patagonian cavies, large land tortoises, a variety of reptiles, and many more. The most exciting attraction came by surprise when the pair of sloths, Maggie and Mo recently gave birth to a healthy baby sloth named Maddie. Jeanne says that although she is feels close to all of the animals, she and the sloths have the best connection, especially because they travel with her to all of the community events that she presents. Currently, Jeanne has turned her attention to designing a perfect habitat for the new prairie dog collection. Jeanne is the only employee of the farm, and says that she is proud to carry on the legacy of Sheriff Roth. The farm accepts donations but admission is free. It is open every second and forth Sunday of the month.

The Aqua RanchThe scenic drive towards that mainland can sometimes

feel like patterns of beautiful water and patches of mangrove foliage. One may never realize that hidden behind that foliage on Long Key there is a fourteen acre salt water lake titled the Aqua Ranch. In contrast to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Animal Farm, the Aqua Ranch is a for profit marine restoration aquaculture facility. The mission of the Aqua Ranch is to promote the restoration of marine life in the Florida Keys. Kristin Kurtz and Charlie Barra lease and operate the Aqua Ranch. Together they spend minimally

four hours a day on the ranch feeding their shark collection, growing sea grasses, and non-mechanical bio-filtration systems. Once matured, the bio-filtration systems can then be placed in our canals to improve water quality. The Aqua Ranch also subsidizes their facility through farming spinney lobsters, oyster cultures and honey bees.

After spending an afternoon with the duo, one can tell that their dream for the Ranch is to become a fully functioning apex predator research facility; which would allow the public to take tours, cage dive, and feed their

collection of sharks. On the ranch you will see lemon sharks, nurse sharks, bonnet head sharks, and goliath grouper. Kristen is the shark trainer, she says that she truly feels a bond with her sharks and considers them her pets. Frequently she dives with the sharks without the use of a cage. One particular nine foot lemon shark by the name of Stormy has even given her a dorsal fin ride. Kristin says that “sharks are the new dolphins!” The Aqua Ranch is in their final stages of permitting. Kristin and Charlie hope to be open to the public in the beginning of next year.

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Services Provided Under Contract to Monroe County• Adoption services• Animal Control, with 24-hour availability• Cruelty and neglect investigations• Rabies Vaccinations

Additional Services Provided• Low-cost and free spay/neuter clinic• Free behavioral counseling for cats and dogs• Microchipping• Private pet euthanasia services• Private cremation of deceased pets

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Saturday10:00am-2:00pm

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Healthy pets everywhere need proper food, shelter, exercise and vaccinations to protect their well-being, and the health of their

owners. Amber LaFleur, manager at Pampered Pet in Key

West, says “A balanced diet is the best preventative care.” Veterinarians and food scientists have determined the varied nutritional requirements of pets over the lifespan, and a good pet store offers a broad variety of products for discerning owners. Generally, store staff has knowledge of their product lines, and can help you select the right food to meet the needs of your growing puppy, obese cat, or aged pug.

Along with good food and clean water, your pet needs plenty of exercise. Dr. Cynthia Sandhusen of Doc Syn’s Veterinary Care in Cudjoe Key, says “motion is lotion,” it improves joint fluid production, and is vital for cardiovascular health, so your pet can have a long and active life. She provides a mathematical comparison: if a 25-pound dog gains 3 pounds, that is comparable to a 160-pound person gaining 19 pounds. Maintaining your pet at a healthy weight is important for disease prevention, protecting joints and muscles, and as a hedge against heat stroke.

Dr. Geoff Bailey of the Key Largo Animal Care

Clinic recommends annual checkups for dogs and cats. Regular vaccines (rabies, parvovirus, bordetella and others for dogs; rabies, FVRCP and others for cats) are essential. In the tropics, parasites are common and treatable. Occasionally, parasites (think worms) may be visible in your pet’s feces, but mostly they are not. A microscopic fecal check will reveal the presence of parasite eggs, so your vet can prescribe appropriate medication.

Heartworm, which is transmitted to dogs by mosquitoes, can be fatal. Dogs in the Florida Keys should be tested for heartworm annually, and take a heartworm preventative year-round. Heartworm medicine generally protects against a broad spectrum of parasites that thrive in a warm climate. Flea and tick prevention is also essential for dogs and cats year round in this area that never freezes.

Veterinarian Cynthia Sandhusen says that “coral allergy is a myth,” but there are plenty of allergens and parasites in the Keys that may cause discomfort for your dog or cat. If your pet scratches often, you should consult a veterinarian to determine why, and how to effectively treat the condition. Always rinse your pet after swimming, and brush frequently to avoid mats. While some owners shave long-haired pets during the hot summer months, many groomers advise that long coats actually provide some insulation from the summer sun. If your dog has little or no hair, sunburn is a real concern.

Bad breath is one common indicator that your dog is in need of a dental check-up. You can keep

your dog’s teeth and gums healthy by brushing their teeth once or twice a week with dog toothpaste on a child’s soft toothbrush or a gauze pads. Periodontal disease, an infection between tooth and gum can result in tooth loss and spread infection throughout the body, so you should also have your pet’s teeth evaluated and cleaned periodically by a veterinarian under general anesthesia.

The Florida Keys’ close proximity to the Atlantic and the Gulf provide great opportunities for pet exercise, but require extra vigilance to prevent drowning or injuries. When you fish, keep lines secure and do not leave bait on the hook to tempt hungry pets.

Dr. Bailey says that heatstroke is a real concern in the Florida Keys. Do not leave your pet in the car -- not even parked in the shade with the windows cracked. Dr. Sandhusen says that it is wise to exercise during the coolest parts of the day, and a good idea to bring water along, to hydrate your dog periodically along the way, rather than waiting until you get home.

Pet owners should also be aware that there are common plants and household poisons that pets may inadvertently ingest. Keep rodent and insecticides out of the reach of pets. Anti-freeze and many cleaning supplies are toxic as well. Throughout the Keys, there is a rare chance that domestic dogs or cats may encounter the non-native Bufo toad, which secretes a highly toxic substance from glands at the back of its head. Symptoms of poisoning may include drooling, head-shaking, loss of coordination, convulsions, and seizures. If you suspect your pet has ingested poison, contact your vet immediately. The ASPCA also operates a national pet poison control hotline at 888-426-4435.

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Many of us take vitamins and supplements on a daily basis to protect our bones, and immune systems, although pet

supplements can be a debatable product. Does our pet need similar protection? The answer to this question is variable and because of this there are some details to you should pay attention when discovering what is best for your furry friend.

The first thing to consider when deciding if vitamins are a healthful option for your pet is their diet. If you feed your pet a commercially processed dry food, they are already ingesting the right amount of vitamins and minerals. On the other hand, if you feed them a homemade dog food, supplements might be necessary. A balanced diet does not need additional supplements and adding them could be harmful. For example, giving your large breed puppy too much calcium can cause skeletal problems down the road. Did you know that an excessive amount of vitamin A damages blood vessels or that too much vitamin D will cause a dog to stop eating? Moreover, herbal supplements that are commonly seen on the pet store shelf can actually obstruct their medication. Even if pet supplements must be FDA regulated, many pet owners are oblivious to these sorts of details prior to buying over the counter supplements for fluffy.

Instead of tampering with a product that could potentially harm your pet, try adding other food groups to their diet. Fruits and vegetables will prove to be a great source of powerful antioxidants and essential vitamins or minerals. Carrots, broccoli, and spinach are all rich in nutrients and pet safe. Cantaloupe, apples, pears, and oranges are amazingly healthful for dogs and make a great sweet treat. With Halloween around the corner you may be surprised to know that a few teaspoons of pumpkin added to your pet’s diet is great for their intestinal health. Additionally, as island dwellers, many of us have access to fresh fish. Do not hesitate to introduce fish into your dog’s diet because the fatty acids and fish oil that it contains will reduce inflammation and make your pet’s coat shine. Pet pro-biotics are another highly recommended way to give your pet a healthy boost. Pro-biotics are friendly bacteria that your pet can ingest. The friendly bacteria will help to promote a healthy digestive track protecting the lining of the digestive track from infectious pathogens and stimulating your pet’s immune system.

When it comes down to your little friend’s health, research is crucial. If you do choose to use pet supplements be sure to read the labels and know exactly what to look for. Try to purchase brands that advertise commissioned clinical research and control checks on their product. You might even call

the product distribution and ask questions such as how long has the manufacturer been in business or who formulated the product? Furthermore never give your pet human supplements and remember if there is ever a problem with your pet’s health, call the veterinarian!

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Keys residents know we still have two months of high temperatures before our fall season arrives in the Keys. Humans know how to

beat the heat, but what about your dog? Pets can suffer from heat just like people.

There are steps you can take to help ensure your dog doesn’t overheat in hot weather. Dawn Bolka is a registered veterinary technologist and full time veterinary technology instructor at Brown Mackie College in Michigan City. She offers insight into keeping your dog safe during the hot months.

“A dog’s normal body temperature is 101 degrees, and sometimes up to 102.5 degrees,” Bolka said. “Match this base with rising temperatures, and a pet can get hot quickly.” Fortunately, your pet has two ways of cooling down. “Panting through the mouth is a form of sweating. Dogs also sweat through the bottoms of their feet,” she continued.

One of the first things Bolka recommends doing for your pet is take time to brush out the undercoat. Dogs shed twice a year — once in the fall to lose the summer coat and once in the spring to get rid of the winter coat. “Most dogs like the brush. Removing the extra hair helps to keep your dog cooler,” said Bolka.

Two of the most important things you can give your dog in the summer are water and shade. “Never leave a dog out in the sun — even in the backyard — without an ample supply of drinking water,” Bolka continues. “A shady area should be within easy reach, providing the dog with a place to get out of the heat. When given the options of both sun and shade, dogs know when to take them.”

Another way to protect your dog from summer heat is to be aware of the ground temperature. “Pavement can get hot enough to fry an egg,” says Bolka. “Taking a dog out for a mid-day walk is a common mistake dog owners make, and it

can result in burnt pads. It’s best not to walk or run your animal in the heat of the day.” Much like pavement, sand at the beach gets hot. Bolka advises giving your dog access to a grassy area, or protecting the dog’s feet with booties. Pool decks are another culprit to consider. Bolka’s rule of thumb is: If it burns your feet, it will burn your dog’s feet.

It is not a good idea to shave a dog during hot weather. “A dog’s summer coat actually insulates the skin, offering protection from harmful ultraviolet rays,” said Bolka. However, it is possible for a dog

to experience sunburn. “If your dog has a black nose, the nose is protected from sunburn,” she continues. “A pink nose is more susceptible to UV rays. You will sometimes see a dog bury his nose in dirt, caking mud on it for protection. As long as dogs have shade and water, they tend to do well.”

Another bad idea is to leave your dog in a car on a hot day, even with the windows cracked. The American Veterinary Medical Association, reports that temperatures in a car can rise 20 degrees in just 10 minutes, and 30 degrees in half an hour. “Heat builds up fast inside a sitting car,” Bolka says. “A dog can suffer heat exhaustion in just 20 minutes.”

Heat exhaustion is defined by DogChannel.com as a life-threatening condition that “occurs when a dog’s respiratory tract cannot evacuate heat quickly enough.” Signs that a dog is in heat distress include excessive panting, thick saliva, dark red gums, and non-responsiveness. “A dog experiencing any of these symptoms should be taken to a veterinarian immediately,” Bolka says. “You can offer water, and place wet washcloths on the dog, especially around the head and paw pads.” The Indiana Veterinary Medical Association cautions dog owners not to use ice or extremely cold water on a dog with symptoms of heat exhaustion. A veterinarian can run tests to find out if any internal damage has occurred.

With a little knowledge and a lot of common sense, you can help ensure your dog safely enjoys Keys weather year round.

— ARA contributed to this report

It’s never a wise idea to leave a dog unattended in a car in the Florida Keys, even during the winter months. Temperatures can hit 130 degrees in just a few minutes.

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You can — and should — evacuate with your pets. It will take only a little extra effort and planning.

If traveling by car, never leave your pets unattended in a vehicle. If you will be staying in a motel, make reservations in advance at animal-friendly facilities.

During emergencies, such as hurricane evacuation, most motels will accept pets if you have kennels. If not, search for a local boarding facility upon arriving at your destination. Travel with current photos of your pet and if you lose the animal, immediately contact animal shelters in the area.

As stressful as evacuation can be, it is much less stressful for your pet than being left behind to fend for itself.

Take identification, collar, tags and leash. Also pack vaccination and medication records including a rabies certificate and a health certificate. Bring a one-week supply of food, medications, water and dishes.

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Whether you’re pet is a large breed or a teacup, eventually they are going to need to be groomed. Although it may be easier

to send your furry family member to a groomer, you can save money and form a closer bond by having a spa day for your pet at home. In order to properly care for your pet, you will want to collect a few products prior to the grooming date. Purchase a dog or cat shampoo, these shampoos will not strip the oil out of your pet’s coat. A blow dryer, a hair brush, a towel and cotton balls are essential grooming tools. You will need a set of dog nail clippers, it is important that you do not use your own nail clippers, as they could injure your pet. Other products that may be helpful for grooming include ear cleaner, eye cleaner, and a doggie tooth brush. Finally grab a handful of treats because positive reinforcement will make the process run much more smoothly.

Start by using the hair brush. Brush your pet from the top of their head and neck and move down towards their paws. This removes loose hair and frees tangles. After brushing their fur use scissors to clip away any unmanageable knots. Next take the eye cleanser and a cotton ball to wipe any gunk or discoloration away. The trickiest part of grooming your pet can be cleaning their ear, so bust out the

treats! Clean ears are imperative to the grooming process so start by looking in your pet’s ear. A healthy ear should have no odor, even if it has some wax. You should know that cold water or cleanser can hurt the sensitive ear canal.

Start cleaning their ears by warming the cleanser in the palm of your hand. Dab the warmed cleanser with a cotton ball and gently swab the inside of their ear. Avoid forcefully scrubbing their ears, this aggravates the fragile skin and could cause damage. After the ear looks clean you can place a droplet of rubbing alcohol in the canal. Rubbing alcohol will kill any remaining yeast, bacteria, and mites. Next you should brush your pet’s teeth. A pet tooth brush is different from ours because it looks like a piece of rubber that slips over your index finger. The rubber has small nubs that will remove tarter and buildup away from your pet’s teeth.

Choose a pet tooth paste or simply lubricate the brush with water. Slip the brush on your finger and work around the teeth from one side of their mouth to the other. After you are finished with their teeth, move on to clip their nails. When giving your pooch a manicure, it is best to clip a small portion at a time. Each time you clip pay attention to where their skin is attached under the nail. You should try to avoid clipping the skin, but if you accidently clip to far you may use a sprinkle of corn start to help clot any bleeding.

Finally it is bath time. You may wash your pet in a tub or shower. Begin by thoroughly rinsing your pet in water before lathering them in shampoo. Wash off the remainder of the shampoo and wrap them in a towel to dry. After towel drying use your low heat blow dryer to remove any excess water left in their fur. Voila! Your homemade spa day will make your furry family member happy, clean, and save the both of you a trip to the groomer.

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If you are a fortunate pet owner, there is a very good chance that you will see your youngest pet through its senior years. While preventive

care is important for animals of all ages and stages, senior pets need close monitoring for conditions that require special attention to ensure their golden years (and yours!) remain comfortable.

Cynthia Sandhusen, DVM, of Doc Syn’s Veterinary Care in Cudjoe Key says, “Pets can’t talk and tell us how they feel.” A sick pet may eat. They may wag or purr as emotional expressions, but it does not always mean they are feeling fine. Sandhusen says that responsible pet owners should pay attention to any changes in their pet’s behavior. Around seven years old, dogs should begin to get senior wellness check-ups twice per year, including periodic blood and urine exams.

Taking into account the old adage that one year is equivalent to seven years in a dog’s lifespan, a lot

can transpire twelve months. Giant breeds, such as Great Danes tend to age quickly, and may begin to exhibit geriatric issues as early as age five or six, while small breeds, such as Chihuahuas may stave off “old age” until their teen years.

Age increases your pet’s risk for cardiac and respiratory disease. Diabetes, arthritis, thyroid conditions and periodontal disease also become more common among geriatric pets. Changes in water consumption, urination or physical activity may indicate disease. A cat that is eating very well, but loses substantial weight may have a thyroid condition. Blood tests need to be done to confirm any diagnosis, and help your vet determine the best course of treatment.

Maintaining a healthy weight is an important factor in disease prevention and control. Extra fat is a factor in the development of diseases such as diabetes. Fat also acts as insulation, which can make senior pets more subject to overheating in the Florida Keys’ tropical climate. Extra weight puts additional strain on the aging spine and joints.

Your older pet’s quality of life can often be improved through dietary changes, medication, or minor adjustments in the home. If your pet has joint issues, consider installing a ramp if the house has stairs. Carpeting or floor mats are essential on tile or hardwood floors, so the dog can maintain good footing. Older dogs need regular exercise to maintain the muscles that support aging joints, and to maintain a healthy weight.

Senior pets can also experience hearing and/or vision loss. You may notice this only when the pet misses stair steps or runs into furniture. In dogs and cats, the lens on the eye becomes more opaque with age; or it could be a cataract which may be treated. Doc Syn recommends that pet owners maintain good lighting in the home, so pets with low vision can see better. Keep an eye on senior pets near water, because diminished vision and hearing may increase the risk of falling into the family pool or backyard canal.

Supplements for joint health, such as glucosamine and chondroitin, can be helpful for arthritic pets, but it is important to work with your vet to ensure the correct dosage, and quality of the medication. NSAIDS (such as aspirin or ibuprofen) are often prescribed for pets -- but in formulations specific to animals. Never share human medicine with your pet.

Geoff Bailey, DVM, of the Key Largo Animal Care Clinic, says that every dog needs up to date vaccinations, and at every age, flea and tick and heartworm prevention is essential. Spaying or neutering is a good idea, even for an older pet.

Neutering substantially reduces prostate concerns, and spaying minimizes a female pet’s risk of mammary cancers and uterine infections.

With a healthy diet, exercise and regular check-ups you can ensure your pet will have a long and enjoyable life.

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We’ve all heard about super foods that we should be adding to our diet because of their antioxidant and nutrient-rich

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Michele Dixon, a health and nutrition specialist with Petcurean, offers her list of five ingredients to consider for your pet’s diet. Some can be found in premium quality recipes for cats and dogs, like NOW FRESH, which is available at pet specialty stores.

Pumpkin -- We know that pumpkins are great for carving and delicious in pies, but pumpkin also is a source of fiber for pets that is high in vitamin A and beta-carotene.Cranberries -- For many of the same reasons that they are good for humans, cranberries also are good for our pets. They are high in anti-oxidants and also are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K and manganese, which aids in pet urinary tract health.Papaya -- This delicious and exotic tropical fruit is rich in vitamin B, which aids in cell metabolism, and contains papain, an enzyme that can help in a pet’s digestion.Chickpeas -- Many of us enjoy chickpeas in salads, hummus and falafel balls. They also are good for our pets because they are rich in prebiotics, which stimulate the activity of bacteria in the digestive system and aid healthy digestion.Cottage cheese -- This versatile food is a good source of riboflavin, calcium, phosphorus and selenium for our pets. Cottage cheese contains only small amounts of lactose, so a very small amount would not be an issue for intolerant dogs.

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