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GABRIEL SANCHEZ

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“Back to school, back to school, to prove to dad I’m not a fool. I got my lunch packed up, my boots tied tight, I hope I don’t get in a fight.” Those famous words of Adam Sandler’s character Billy Madison, were the anthem of a generation now all grown up. Local kids have a lot to look forward to when the new school year starts. That includes everyone’s favorite – that’s right, school supply shopping (ok, maybe not everyone’s favorite). To get kids to put on their thinking caps, the Weekly asked locals...

“What’s one thing you would add to your school shopping list?”

“An iPhone 7, so we can be able to use them in class,” said Christopher Rodriguez.

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“A laptop, like the MacBook Pro,” said Jena Jones.

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ISLAMORADA ELECTION

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ampaign announcements for the Nov. 8 elections of the Village of Islamorada council seats continue. Journalist, author, and teacher at the Academy at Ocean Reef, Jill Zima Borski, has announced her candidacy for Seat 5 of the Islamorada Village Council. Borski previously served on the Council from 2008 to 2010. She will face off against current Councilman, and former mayor, Mike Forster. Forster has served the village from 2003-2006, 20122014, and 2014-2016. He was elected without opposition in his last two terms.

Borski, a graduate of Duke and the University of Indiana, says the biggest issue facing the village is “economic efficiency.”

“The council just set a millage/tax rate at 22 percent above last year’s rate.

Why? What additional benefits can we expect? Nobody on council is a fiscal watchdog. Nobody demands that certain departments (building and zoning; planning) are self-supporting, and that our village enterprise funds, like the marina, is operated with funds garnered solely from the residents who live there,” said Borski.

“Having served on council in 2008-2010, I have the experience, integrity and problem-solving skills to get things done. I was known for my consistent support of a central wastewater system to improve our water quality (it was state-mandated!), as well as for my environmental support (e.g. for endangered species like the key tree cactus). I helped bring money home from Tallahassee for land acquisition and the wastewater system.”

Forster, a restaurateur, currently serves as Board President of Florida Bay Forever, and sits on the Monroe County Canal Restoration Committee, and the Monroe County BP Horizon Assessment Committee to Rank allocating funds. He says the biggest issue facing the Village is sustainability.

“We need to whatever we can to restore the Everglades and Florida Bay to normal, and that starts with us as a community, and State, solving the issues with the fresh water springs up North. We need to do whatever we can to keep it as pristine as possible,” said Forster, who added he wants to continue to educate the community about the issues facing inshore water quality.

“In the past 8-9 months, looked at what has happened at the level of involvement of council members in water quality,” he said. “I have many in roads to continue the fight for what I feel is important for us here in Monroe County.”

The Nov. 8 election will decide which councilmembers will serve on the five-seat council. All five councilpersons’ terms are up, but only two seats have drawn challengers. As of presstime, Mayor Deb Gillis (Seat 1), Jim Mooney (Seat 3), and Chris Sante (Seat 4) are unopposed, however, candidates have until August 23 at noon to qualify.

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SCHOOL NEWS

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School Board District Three Race Ed Davidson and Mindy Conn for Monroe County School Board District Three at Monday night’s Hometown PAC at the Studios of Key West. They will be on the Aug. 30 ballot.

Old School vs. New School KRISTEN LIVENGOOD

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t Monday’s Hometown PAC meeting, School Board District Three incumbent Ed Davidson and challenger Mindy Conn went head-to-head in a debate regarding Monroe County’s school system.

Davidson, a Navy Top Gun Fighter Pilot from Vietnam and local charter boat captain, is known as the taxpayer watchdog on the school board and wants to continue to fight the bubba-system in Key West. He said missing money and political cover-ups should not be tolerated, “The school board is responsible for every nickel of tax payer’s money.”

Conn, a College Success Coach for Take Stock In Children and former New York State Assistant Attorney General, says she wants to incorporate her ABC’s into the school board: Accountability, Balance, and Community.

Regarding Superintendent Porter, Davidson said he wants him out, “He is no longer the person we need to lead us into the future.” Conn said that he’s done things right but has also made mistakes, “As long as one or two individuals on the school board continue to put him down and are unwilling to work with him, it is very hard for him to do his job.”

Davidson said there needs to be help retaining teachers past the first year. According to Davis, out of the fifteen new teachers last year, 14 left because they couldn’t afford it. “We need to pay teachers better and help with affordable workforce housing to keep people

16 schools in Monroe County 8 received an A grade, 5 of those were charter schools.

The district has a $206 million budget, 90 percent comes from taxes

here,” he said. Conn agreed that more needs to be done and rebutted that in the past four years nothing has happened.

Conn, a mother of two Monroe County students, says having her children in the district is an asset. “It gives me a view of what’s going on inside the school,” she said. Davidson said that the other school board members have or have had children and grandchildren in the schools, or wives and daughters as teachers in the system. “That only represents one-fifth of our taxpayer population,” he said.

“I particularity concentrate on the 80 percent of the taxpayer base…who do not have children in the schools and do not benefit directly. They are willing to fund the next generation, but they expect their money to be transparently spent and accounted for.”

Davidson closed by saying that this is a big business and full time job, and he will continue to be a watchdog for the community. Conn ended saying that she is representing 100 percent of the people, not just 80 percent.

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WEEKLY INTERVIEW

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onnie Hinck-Baldatti is a teacher at Bel-Aire Elementary in Miami-Dade County, making the commute every weekday from Key Largo. She teaches music and may be at the helm of the largest drum line in the state of Florida with approximately 35 kid-members.

“I think I may have stunted their growth, they’re carrying the same drums as college kids,” Baldatti said.

When not teaching music, Baldatti volunteers for the Civil Air Patrol, an auxiliary of the United States Air Force.

Formerly, Baldatti piloted for Pan Am, PBA in the Keys and Air Cargo America. She also enjoys all of the outdoor activities that the Keys have to offer.

“Bonnie is my friend and even more so, an excellent teacher. My son Harry is going to major in aerospace engineering because of her guidance at the Civil Air Patrol,” said Key Largo resident Shannon Normington.

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Bonnie Baldatti

1. Full name? Bonnie HinckBaldatti

10. What scares you most? The current presidential election.

2. Any nicknames? #1 UM Fan. I graduated University of Miami in 1978.

I’m a proud alumni. I am a board member on the Band of the Hour Association of Alumni and Friends.

11. What are your pet peeves? I don’t like slackers.

3. What is your favorite instrument? Percussion

13. Do you sing to yourself?

Sometimes in the car.

4. Do you have a favorite song to teach? Any drum line cadence. Fellow musicians will know that tune.

14. What is the biggest plane you flew? A Boeing 727.

5. What inspires you? Music, it reaches everyone’s soul.

6. If you were invisible for a day, what would you do first? Run around and scare everybody.

7. What book are you reading?

What on Earth am I Hear For? By Rick Warren.

8. What movie did you last see in the theater? Star Wars: The Force Awakens. I love the whole Star Wars catalogue.

9. What superhero do you most identify with? Wonder Woman

12. What is your guilty pleasure?

Dark chocolate.

15. What do you like most about living in the Keys? The way you feel when you arrive crossing over the “big bridge” to Key Largo.

16. Where was the best place you travelled to? Hawaii is the greatest place for me.

17. If you were going to the moon and could only bring one item, what would it be? A way back to Earth.

18. What is your spirit animal? A cat. I love cats, I have four.

COMMUNITY NEWS

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / AUGUST 12, 2016

ALENA MCNEW

(Editor’s note: The Weekly Newspapers turned the tables on school administrators and teacher this year. Instead of assigning students the inevitable “What I Did On My Summer Vacation” essay, the paper asked the grownups to write their own stories. We give them all extra points for good spelling, grammar, originality and timeliness — A+!)

Hoops Coach and Coral Shores High School teacher

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an, it sure must be nice to have summers off,” said every non-teacher on the planet. My response is always, “It really would be great! ... ... …Wait, are you talking about me?”

To be honest, a teacher’s job is never complete and we need the breaks we get in order to do the job done ten months of out of the year.

The rest of the time, our so-called “summer break,” is spent doing other equally important aspects of the job such as professional development, planning, and regaining our sanity.

Many people don’t realize how much of a toll that teaching takes on someone, but kudos to those of you who do. With that being said, amongst the online classes, lesson planning, research, school shopping and revising goals, we do make time for a bit of fun.

This summer, I had several adventures to help me regain my momentum for the next school year. They included snorkeling and swimming with what seemed like a million sting-rays and turtles in Grand Cayman, listening to live Jazz music in New Orleans, hiking in the mountains of Arkansas, traveling to Miami to several “old-school” concerts, and enjoying the simple paradise we call home, the Keys, by going to the sandbar with friends and family. I enjoyed geo-caching the stretch of islands, sleeping in a hammock oceanside, fishing the deep blue sea, barbecuing anything we catch, and enjoying the amenities around us.

However, now it is time to get back to the grind of teaching, which honestly to me, is just as exciting and fun as any other adventure.

Alena McNew spent plenty of time enjoying her own backyard.

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Porter: Teachers ready for start SARA MATTHIS

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week before the start of the school year, Dr. Ramon Dawkins, executive director of Human Resources for Monroe County Schools, reported that there were just three teaching positions left to fill. That is the result of a herculean effort because Monroe County School District officials were tasked with filling more than 100 positions.

“We lose about 100 teachers every year, on average,” said Superintendent of Schools Mark Porter. He said with 580 teachers districtwide, that represents a turnover rate of about 17 percent. The caliber of teachers, he said, is outstanding.

“This year we recruited a high number of teachers with more than 10 years of experience,” Porter said. “We’re attracting a different level of teacher; they are not all brand new, fresh from college.”

Many of them, Dr. Dawkins said, have South Florida roots, something he hopes will make the new teacher’s transition to the Florida Keys a little easier. They are more likely to be aware of the unique environment and challenges such as affordable housing.

Porter said the school district is expecting about 8,000 students this year, similar to previous years. The final number probably will not be established until the beginning of September.

“The students don’t always show up in the grade you were projecting, or place. We don’t worry on the first day because we figure that by Labor Day we have everybody that we’re going to see,” he said.

The other concern at the start of the school year, is the number of bus drivers. According to Randy Fabal, supervisor of transportation, the district has filled all the positions except for one in Marathon and one on Sugarloaf. Each driving position is backed up by a substitute driver.“But we have people who are in the process of training,” Fabel said. “It’s a minimum 40 hours of training to become a driver.”

There will be four new buses on the road this year, in addition, three more are on order for the next school year. Of the buses added to the fleet this year, three can accommodate students with disabilities (wheelchair).

CSHS STUDENT OF THE WEEK

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SAMANTHA GUTIERREZ SENIOR Faculty and students at Coral Shores High School chose a Weekly Student by selecting candidates with good character, achievements and involvement. These students stand out amongst their peers and are recognized by the Weekly Newspapers.

What organizations and activities are you involved with at CSHS and why are they important to you?

I am involved with National Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, and Environmental Club.

These clubs are important to me because they allow me to be of service to my community and present me with many opportunities.

Who has been your biggest inspiration at CSHS and why?

My biggest inspirations is Mrs. Rehmann. She always sets a positive attitude and pushes me to excel in my studies.

What class do you think has best prepared you for life after high school and why?

I don’t have one class in particular, but all my science classes have better prepared me for my future career.

Do you tweet? Who do you follow on Twitter?

No I don’t. I use Instagram more.

I actually follow a lot of forensic pages, some are from the United Kingdom.

What are the biggest challenges facing the Keys? What would you do to meet these challenges?

The biggest challenges facing the Keys, I believe, are pollution and overfishing. I always try to attend beach cleanups as much as possible.

What are your plans after high school?

My plans are to go to college with a double major in biology and anthropology with a minor in forensics. I’m partial to North Carolina State University and University of Tennessee because of their renowned forensic anthropology programs.

Do you think you will make the Keys your permanent home?

Why or why not?

I think my career will require me to move around a lot. With that said, it probably will not be a permanent home. Although, I would love to keep a second home down here.

Otherwise, North Carolina seems like a place I would want to go, though I’ve never permanently lived there, it feels like a second home.

Finish this sentence: Living in the Keys has taught me… … the importance of helping as much as you possibly can. Since it is a tight-knit community, I always feel the need to lend a hand.

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ENTERTAINMENT SAVE THE DATE

Saturday, Aug. 13 • First annual Florida Keys Poker Paddle at 9 a.m. at Post Card Inn Beach Resort, Islamorada.

• Coral Reef Restoration Project at 9:30 a.m. at Amy Slate’s Amoray Dive Resort, Key Largo.

Wednesday, Aug. 17 • Immerse Yourself Series, Tech & Cave Diving at the History of Diving Museum, Islamorada.

• Monroe County School District start for students.

• Members mingle at 5:30 p.m. at the History of Diving Museum, Islamorada.

• Cave diving presentation at 7 p.m. at the History of Diving Museum, Islamorada.

Saturday, Aug. 20 • Special Olympics Florida Area 11 Swim Games at 8 a.m. at Founder’s Park, Islamorada.

• Special Olympics Swim Meet at Ron Levy Aquatic Center, Islamorada.

Wednesday, Aug. 24 • Zika outreach volunteer training from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Islamorada Fire Station 20.

Thursday, Aug. 25 • Key Largo Chamber of Commerce Members in Motion at 5:30 p.m. at Freewheeler Realty, Key Largo.

Friday, Aug. 26 • Coral Spawning Night Dive at 6 p.m. at Amy Slate’s Amoray Dive Resort, Key Largo.

Tuesday, Aug. 30 • Election day.

Thursday, Sept. 1-5 • Key West Brew Fest.

Tuesday, Sept. 6 • Adult Coed Kickball League at Founder’s Park, Islamorada.

Saturday, Sept. 17 • Swim for Alligator Light at 8 a.m. from The Moorings Village and Spa, Islamorada.

Saturday, Oct. 1 • Purple Pumpkin Gala at 6 p.m. at the Islander Resort, a Guy Harvey Outpost, Islamorada.

Saturday, Oct. 8 • Southernmost Marathon and Half at 5:30 a.m. in Key West. Expect morning delays at triangle.

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / AUGUST 12, 2016

ROCK STEADY

Bazin, a teacher and musician, has been orchestrating positivity

LIBATION

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he admits she was unsure of the job at the outset, yet Susan Bazin has been the band director at Key Largo School for 18 years now. Although she’s similar in stature to that of her students, she’s the ring-leader. Her motto is, “If any student has any kind of problem, I’m here to help, and if I can’t help, I’ll find someone who can.”

Raised by a single mom in Tampa, Bazin was singled out by the band director in the fifth grade … after she was caught throwing an eraser at the board. He took her under his wing and first tried her hand at the clarinet. No go. Then she tried the tenor saxophone, but that proved difficult to transport on a bicycle. Finally, the flute.

Bazin says she can play just about every instrument, although not all “very well,” but she does play the flute “proficiently.” We suspect she’s being modest, as she went to Florida State University on a scholarship.

Prior to becoming KLS band-leader, she worked at Disney World playing in the Liberty Day parade. She also joined a clown troop, playing the trombone and piccolo and became the beloved “Piklz,”, a name that is still emblazoned on her vanity plates.

Mornings start early for Bazin, she’s usually at the school by 7 a.m. to give lessons before school starts. This year, she’s teaching fourth through eighth grade, beginning and advanced band. She reserves rock ‘n’ roll for the lunch hour or after school. (playing or teaching?)

“I consider my classroom as a sanctuary, where anyone can come talk to me about anything. I’m very honest with my kids. If a student is struggling in another class, I tutor on Wednesdays. I hope to influence their lives in a positive way,” she said.

“My greatest achievement is when a student plays an instrument better than me. Eventually it does happen. In high school, students tend to take music a little more seriously. While they’re here, I just try to make it fun. If it’s not fun, than an 11-year-old would never do it,” Bazin said.

“It’s evident that she really cares about her students, said Bridget Crossen, whose son plays contrabass saxophone in the school band.

“Clearly she puts her heart in it. The band truly does transition from the beginning of the year to the end. It becomes actual music.”

Rested from her trip to Scotland where Bazin played the flute at small non-paying venues, she says she’s excited for the new school year.

She toured Iceland last summer and is eager to visit Greece next. She described her tours as “musical exchange programs.”

Bazin, is also a member of Keys Community Concert Band and performs at Pops in the Park concerts, usually the last Saturday of the month at Founders Park. It’s a series of free music concerts, each geared toward a particular theme. Sign-up for the Community Concert Band is in November and practice is only once a week on Monday evenings. The group is open to all skill levels and collects a little money along the way to award to a high school senior pursuing music. “It’s just a little to give them a leg up.”

AT SCHOOL Bazin has planned out a class trip manifesto for the school year, including a trip to Kennedy Space Center at the end of March.

Every trip includes at least one live performance and the trips are paid for by students’ local fundraising efforts.

For more information about the Key Largo School Band, and if interested in the school band performing free throughout the school year, please contact Susan Bazin at 305-453-1255, Ext. 57380.

Disclaimer: Her hair is always fabulous. Don’t confuse her with her twin sister, Priscilla.

GABRIEL SANCHEZ gabriel@keysweekly.com

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ot August days call for a libation that is equal parts delicious and refreshing. Islamorada Beer Company’s Crystal Jones recommends a No Wake Zone Coconut Key Lime Blonde Ale to cool off. This custom brew is slow roasted, and has the right amount of coconut taste mixed with the zest of Key limes. “It’s made with the most love and that’s why I like it,” said Jones.

The brew is one of 10 the local brewery has on tap, with a mango blonde and bourbon brown ale still one way. “At the end of the day we just want our beer to match our lifestyle,” said jones.

Crystal, a North Carolina native, relocated to the Keys with her husband Zach after vacationing. She’s worked eight years in the beer industry, doing everything from distribution to now learning under Islamorada Beer Company’s brewer Stephanie Harper. Islamorada Beer Company is also preparing for the Grand Opening of their Brewery and tasting room at their Fort Pierce location.

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SKIPPER’S DOCKSIDE Lee Sharp – Mondays, Saturdays Bob Bonnen – Tuesdays Ronnie Molyneaux – Wednesdays Scott Youngburg −Thursdays Bobbe Brown – Fridays Mike DiMaggio – Saturdays Reggie Paul – Sundays LORELEI’S CABANA BAR AND RESTAURANT The Dana Collins Band – Friday, Aug 12 The Dropouts Band – Saturday, Aug 13 Webb & Davidson – Sunday, Aug 14 Daft Like Jack – Monday, Aug 15 Dennis Holmes – Tuesday, Aug 16 Billy Davidson – Wednesday, Aug 17 Billy Davidson – Thursday, Aug 18 The Dana Collins Band – Friday, Aug 19 Taylor King Band – Saturday, Aug 20 John Bartus – Sunday, Aug 21

Zika outreach looking for volunteers

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The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County will host a community outreach Tuesday, Aug. 23 at Ruth Ivins Center, 3333 Overseas Hwy. in Marathon and on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at Islamorada Fire Station 20, 81850 Overseas Hwy, second floor, to address mosquito-borne illness prevention. Training sessions go from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Following the training session, the trained volunteers will go to neighborhoods and businesses to share Zika Virus awareness information and mosquito bite prevention information in the community.

For questions, call 305-809-5607 or email DOHMonroe@flhealth.gov.

The Good Health Clinic recently hosted a volunteer awards dinner at the Island Grill of Islamorada. Special thanks and awards included: Stephen Burke, MD; Physical Therapy Department, Mariner’s Hospital; Charan Y. Donkor, MD; David Font-Rodriguez, MD; Jack M. Klem, MD; Pruett Dermatology; D’mitry Sandler, DPM; Tropical Optical; Justin Sporrer, MD and Abraham Wolfenzon, MD. The Good Health Clinic is located at MM 91 in Tavernier and is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eligibility guidelines and applications for service may be found at the clinic or online at www.thegoodhealthclinic.org.

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Your voice counts & we would like to hear from you E-mail your support and suggestions for Sunset Park to info@old7.org. Join us and let's make this park, at the beginning of the Old Seven Mile Bridge, a world-class attraction for everyone to enjoy.

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BOUND FOR POLAND

Youth exchange student to also be filmed for documentary HAYS BLINCKMANN hays@keysweekly.com

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ixteen-year-old Rachel Wilcox is about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. With poise and a devastating smile, Wilcox will travel to Poland to attend school for an entire year, sans her family — Rob Wilcox and Dr. Sharon Ward and her two brothers. She will live with a host family, a single mother named Elwira, and not return back to Key West until next July.

The trip has taken immense preparation. Since last December she has doubled her school work in order to save her place as senior upon returning and added three Polish language lessons a week, a language she never had spoken before this year. But Wilcox’s journey isn’t just about hard work or a sense of adventure, it’s a part of a larger story that someday will be told nationally.

It started when Wilcox was looking for a way to challenge herself outside of high school. After a lengthy application process,

she was the only student in Monroe County chosen to go to school in Olszten, Poland, as a part of the National Rotary Youth Exchange program and received a generous $1,000 stipend from the Key West Rotary Club to help with expenses.

“I am excited about another culture and meeting new people, but dreading the first day of school. I have grown up with the same people my whole life,” Wilcox said with nervous excitement. But she forgot to mention a significant detail: the documentary film crew following her.

Let’s add modest to the list of endearing qualities about Wilcox. She will be featured in a documentary based on the best selling novel, “The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way” by Amanda Ripley. The original book was a study of American kids in three exemplary school sys-

Key West’s Rachel Wilcox, 16, has been practicing her Polish for the past eight months.

“I am excited about another culture and meeting new people, but dreading the first day of school. I have grown up with the same people my whole life,”

tems: Finland, South Korea and Poland.

Wilcox was chosen to be documented as a bright young American entering the Polish school system.

Filming has already begun in Key West and Wilcox is a natural, according to her mother, beloved local OB/GYN, Dr. Ward.

“I’m not nervous or scared. She’s a great kid and this will change her life forever. I am excited and just a little bit jealous,” said Dr. Ward with pride.

Headed out into the unknown, and having it filmed, takes courage and grace, two qualities Wilcox already has and will serve her well on her journey ahead.

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / AUGUST 12, 2016

Health and Faith subsidized

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am Feeser, doesn’t work with dolphins, the boisterous marine mammal, but she adheres to her mission statement, DOLPHINS to help people. The name is an acronym, for Different Options for Living Playing and Hoping In Nonviolence and Safety. If that’s too much of a mouthful, just know that Pam is here to help.

In 2002, Feeser was in an accident, when an Amtrak car train derailed just outside of Daytona Beach. She briefly died during that wreck but she survived. Her recovery took years, 23 doctors, and more than $100,000 towards her medical care. She says her faith is what got her through.

She’s originally from Hanover, Pennsylvania and has been in the Upper Keys since 1999. She has been an ordained pastor in the United Methodist Church since 2002, and is certified in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. What this means is that she’s a social worker or counselor and she specializes in faith-based counseling.

Feeser works non-stop. She’s operating Living Springs Counseling and Living Waters Rx Project, both DBA’s of DOLPHINS. Nestled in the corner of the Coral Isles Church’s annex in Tavernier, Feeser provides counseling on marriage, grief, and to current or past domestic violence victims. She provides parenting education. In fact, she’s the only in-person family parenting class approved by Monroe County Family Court. Her counseling services are free to anyone making less than $20,000 a year, or are based on a sliding scale. This allows clients to pay what they can afford.

The cost for non court-appointed families is $50 for the 8-week parenting class. The next class will be in September and it’s limited to ten people.

Classes are held from 6 – 8 p.m. “I just facilitate the class really, we are all the teachers This system gives courtordered parents the tools necessary to achieve success,” Feeser said. “My whole thing is it needs to be affordable for everyone. I’m generous about letting people come to class.”

Feeser also served 15 years as Ministries Manager at Mariners Hospital up until last year. The hospital would often reach out to her to find funds for patient’s prescription costs.

She met with Mariners’ social services department and brainstormed how patients could receive their needed medication without Baptist employees having to go from church to church or to local pharmacies. She lined up a somewhat automated program for the hospital and local pharmacies. Usually within two months of patients receiv-

ing their money-aided medications, she reaches out to them. She tries to wean them off her program and enable them to get back on their feet to lead a healthy and productive life.

Feeser holds an annual fundraiser, to help fund this program. Her organization believes that everybody should be able to tend to his or her mental and faith health regardless of insurance. She’s received two grants so far and has recently hired a grant writer with a 65% success rate. Every penny goes to assist Upper Keys residents who are not able to afford their medications. According to Feeser, her organizations have spent $3300 to aid clients and DOLPHINS has helped 48 clients. If you need help with medications, tell social services to contact Pam’s organization and they will help.

Her current office space is on loan to Feeser. It’s temporary. She needs to find affordable office space to continue her work. Monetary or in-kind donations are greatly appreciated. Contact her at.

IMMEDIATE OPENING The Weekly Newspapers are seeking a well-spoken, confident individual to manage Classified Ad Sales. Salary,

BOOKS Feeser published “Becoming: A Spiritual Journey,” in 2011 It’s her definition of spirituality divided into chapters. It’s aimed to help readers develop their own spirituality. At the end of each chapter, activities included to discover spirituality.

USA Best Books Award winner, NY Book Festival Award winner PASTA The Sons and Daughters of Italy have an annual "Pasta Nite." They donate $5 to DOLPHINS for every $10 ticket. Pasta Nite is Sept. 18, 2016. There are 2 seatings: 5 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling 305-942-4226 or the "Living Springs Counseling" facebook page or pamelafeeser.wordpress.com.

commission, vacation, plus many other negotiable benefits. 9-5 Mon-Fri Send your resume to: lesley@keysweekly.com

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BRIEFLY Gun laws seminarin Marathon A gun law seminar will be held on Sunday, Aug. 21 from noon to 3 p.m. at DAV #122, located at 7280 Overseas Hwy, Marathon. Topics include use of deadly force, stand your ground laws, where you can legally carry and law enforcement.

The course is $10. For more information, visit gunlawseminar.com.

Lower Keys Chamber hosts candidates forum

FIRST ANNUAL POKER PADDLE Locals Paddle for Vets GABRIEL SANCHEZ

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omorrow, Aug. 13, the first annual Florida Keys Poker Paddleboard run will take place, and Post Card Inn is graciously hosting the event, beginning at 9 a.m. and running until noon. After the paddling events, a finish-line celebration and barbecue will be held from noon till 2 p.m. The paddleboard event’s proceeds are to be donated to Folds of Honor and The Long Walk Home to assist local veterans and their families.

As of Thursday night, there were 85 paddlers registered for the event, with anticipation of that number growing to approximately 200 according to Allen Diaz, who is organizing the event. He’s not a veteran nor does he live in TONIGHT at 5:30 p.m. (Aug. 12): the Keys, but last year, he paddled from Key Largo Packet pick-ups are available at Florito Key West raising $6,000 for Wounded Veterans, a da Keys Brewing Company at MM 82, national charity.

Morada Way from 5:30 p.m. till about The route for paddlers will include five stops.

9 p.m. Entry is $60 through Aug. 12 Paddlers will be dealt a random card at each stop. and $70 the day of event. If you are interested in participating or attendThe winner is then determined by whoever has the ing the event and need more informabest five card poker hand. The paddle route stretchtion, please visit www.facebook.com/ es approximately four miles through shallow calm FloridaKeysPokerPaddle waters and sandbars.

Participants will begin at the Post Card Inn, TOMORROW (Aug. 13) at 9 a.m. paddle to the famous Sandbar, then head north to Postcard Inn the Hog Heaven Sandbar. From Hog Heaven, pad84001 Overseas Hwy dlers will retrieve their finals cards from Island Grill Islamorada, FL 33036 and, again, the Post Card Inn. After the Poker Paddle there will be prizes, entertainment, and food will be available at the finish line celebration. Craft beers from Florida Keys Brewing Company will be available.

A raffle is being held for different prize packages, including an original from Pasta Pantaleone, a dolphin swim at Dolphin Plus, and various gift certificates and more. Tickets are one for $5, three for $10 and eight for $20.

The Folds of Honor Foundation is a national non-profit organization whose mission is, “To stand in the financial gap of the more than one million dependents adversely affected by war, providing educational scholarships to the children and spouses of those killed or disabled while serving our nation.”

The Long Walk Home is a Key Largo based veterans charity and community outreach organization. The name “Long Walk Home” is a metaphor for the difficult and often ignored re-entry process for our servicemen and women, especially those who served in combat The organization provides outreach to our local community of veterans. More information can be found at www.thelongwalkhome.org.

The Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce is hosting a candidate’s forum on Monday, Aug. 15 beginning at 6 p.m. at Boondocks Grille & Draft House on Ramrod Key. Each of the candidates currently running for office have been invited to attend this forum. This is a great opportunity to learn about their views and opinions as they answer questions presented by moderators. There is no charge to attend, and this is open to the public.

Call the chamber with any questions at 305-8722411.

Learn the backstage ropes at Marathon Community Theatre A location scouting and production assistant beginners workshop will be held Saturday, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 14 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Marathon Community Theatre. Space is limited. The focus will be on technical and creative aspects of the entertainment industry. Maria Chavez of “Miami Vice,” “Magic City,” and “Bloodline” will teach the workshop and it is free for Monroe County residents, students, and production crew. To register, call 305-293-1800 or email ritatroxel@me.com.

Island Girl Mini Triathlon Tavernier Creek site The Island Girl Mini Triathlon is set for Sunday, Oct. 30. The triathlon consists of a 1 mile paddle, 6 mile bike ride, and 1 mile run on Old Highway in Islamorada. The paddle portion can be done from either a board or kayak. There are two different division for the category. There will also be a solo and relay division. Relay divisions are for 2 or 3 individuals, there is no age category. Solo price $40, Relay kayak and paddle $50. Call 305395-1551 for information.

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New board for Foster/ Adoptive Association

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rom April 2015 to April 2016, approximately 100 Monroe County children were placed in foster care. Children can sometimes be moved in the middle of the night and arrive in a new environment with few belongings.

“Many social service agencies are limited to the amount of financial assistance they can give children and their families,” said FKFAPA Chairman Richard Puente. “Our efforts are geared to supplement these needs with both financial and material assistance where and when we can.”

With a mission statement of “Every Child Matters,” the Florida Keys Foster/Adoptive Parent Association (FKFAPA) was formed as a non-profit organization in 2003 to network with social service agencies on behalf of foster, adoptive and at-risk children and their caregivers.

“I am grateful to the association for looking at what the parents and family members need,” said Wesley House CEO Beth Barrett. “Their officers and members have worked extremely hard to create a viable and thriving support system to families who have opened their homes to foster and adoptive children.“ This past Saturday, the FKFAPA held their annual meeting at the Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House to swear in a new board of directors and outline plans for the new year.

Pictured, from left: Lisa DelosSantos (board member), Holly Estes (vice chair) Chairman Richard Puente, Beth Harrington (secretary/treasure) and Wesley House CEO Beth Barrett.

Tax deductible donations can be sent to FKAFPA, PO Box 371861, Key Largo, FL 33037.

TDC FUNDS CORAL RESTORATION FOUNDATION The Monroe County Tourist Development Council (TDC) is funding the Coral Restoration Foundation through its 2017 project requests. The TDC’s support of Coral Restoration Foundation now extends to all five districts: Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, the Lower Keys, and Key West. With the TDC funding, Coral Restoration Foundation will outplant 7,400 staghorn and 1,360 elkhorn corals in 2017 with the help of volunteers. This restoration project is a subset of the overall efforts being lead by the nonprofit ocean conservation organization.

By contributing to the Coral Restoration Foundation, Monroe County is helping to restore our reefs. The Florida Reef Tract is the third largest barrier reef in the world and directly impacts the tourism and diving industries in the Keys.

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Yellowtail Inn Now Hiring: FULL TIME, PART TIME FRONT DESK RESERVATIONIST Candidate must be friendly and outgoing with excellent customer service skills. Basic computer skills and proper phone etiquette required. Bi-Lingual a plus. Some weekends and evening shifts required.

Please apply in person.

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IMMEDIATE OPENING The Weekly Newspapers are seeking a well-spoken, confident individual to manage Classified Ad Sales.

Salary, commission, vacation, plus many other negotiable benefits. 9-5 Mon-Fri Send your resume to: lesley@keysweekly.com

THEME: FAMOUS ACTRESSES ACROSS 1. *Grace Kelly was first actress on a U.S. one 6. Brow shape 9. *Audrey Hepburn starred in “My Fair ____” 13. Dugout vessel 14. Ciao in the U.S. 15. Post-employment insurance 16. “Welcome to my humble ____” 17. *Thompson of “Some Kind of Wonderful” 18. Like a neon sign 19. *She portrayed Crawford 21. *Actress with most Oscar nominations 23. Hawaiian wreath 24. Pauper’s permanent state 25. A great distance away 28. River in Bohemia 30. Crazy ____ card game 35. Words from Wordsworth 37. Makes mistakes 39. First sound of the day?

40. Lymphatic swelling 41. *Geena or Bette 43. Red carpet purse 44. Turns grape into raisin 46. Mongolian desert 47. Post-deductions amount 48. Singer ____ Bocelli 50. One on drugs 52. “Be quiet!”

53. Shining armor 55. Gloppy stuff 57. *Star of seven Woody Allen movies 60. *Katharine or Audrey 64. “Bring back!” to Fido 65. *Kate Winslet starred opposite him in “Titanic” 67. Suggestive of the supernatural 68. Absurd 69. As opposed to St. or Blvd.

70. Dismantles 71. Facial protrusion 72. *Kathleen Turner star of “____ of the Roses” 73. “Thou ____ not...,” in the Bible

DOWN 1. Common tropical marine fish 2. Not to be mentioned 3. At another time, to Romeo or Juliet 4. Most frequent value, statistics 5. ____ Aloysius Herman 6. Competently 7. Pastrami holder 8. ____ and desist 9. Opera house box 10. Up to the task 11. Between stop and roll 12. Swerve 15. Opening between esophagus and stomach 20. Was sick 22. Golf peg 24. Like a certain Nellie?

25. *She’s also known for workout videos 26. Bedazzle 27. Made over 29. Toot your own horn 31. Mountain valley 32. Dislikes intensely 33. It’s a fact 34. *This Maggie is a Dame 36. Nostradamus, e.g.

38. *Magda, Zsa Zsa and Eva Gabor, e.g.

42. Military blockade 45. Be full of anger 49. In the past 51. Stanley and Helen on “Three’s Company” 54. Jon Voight to Brad Pitt 56. African sorcery 57. Bingo-like game 58. Greek H’s 59. High school breakout 60. Field worker 61. Celestial bear 62. Cambodian money 63. Empty ____ 64. Shark part 66. *Mendez or Langoria

HIRING! The Hammocks at Marathon

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AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

Cars - Vans - Trucks. Running or Not. CASH 305-332-0483

EMPLOYMENT

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

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

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Call us and SAVE, SAVE, SAVE 2008 Kia Sedona 62,000 miles, clean car!!! $8,995

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Looking for independent worker. Must have vehicle.

Great pay and training included.

Call 305-304-7995 Mechanic, P/T or F/T! SMALL ENGINES Some exp. helpful. Long term employment for the right person. Islamorada.

(305) 852-0600 GRACE JONES DAYCARE. Teacher needed; 45 State Hrs, Professional-Caring individual. Summer-School year. (305) 743-6064 Iris.

The Porter Allen Co. Insurance Agent is looking for a experienced customer service rep.

Licenced preferred 2-20 or 4-40 Florida 8-5 Mon - Fri, Salary position.

Please call 305-294-2542 or fax 305-296-0054. Ask for Elizabeth or David Servers & Bartenders Needed Full Time Please apply during business hours. Key Colony Inn, 700 W. Ocean Dr. Key Colony NEED HELP NOW! Leigh Ann’s Coffee House is hiring a Full-time Barista and full time Dishwasher.

Apply in person. 301 Sadowski Causeway, Key Colony Beach, MM 54, Ocean 305743-2001 Seeking stable happy energetic personality for PT sales position in fun gift shop. Must be yearround Marathon resident; retirees welcome. Stop in to schedule appointment at 11528 Overseas Highway Marathon Key Largo School Crossing Guard - Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is accepting preliminary applications for School Crossing Guard.4 hour work days with split shifts of 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon.Hourly rate is $14.06.

Applicants must fill out the online pre-application at: www.keysso.net Contact Charles Slebodnick at (305) 292-7044. EEO/AAP LOOKING FOR Wait Staff, Food Runners & Hosts.

Established busy restaurant - must apply in Person.

Sparky’s Landing, Key Colony Beach NOW HIRING: Sweet Savannah’s is now hiring for day and evening shifts.Please Apply In Person. 8919 OverseasHwy in Marathon Construction Foreman wanted. Needs Vehicle.

Pay commensurate with experience. Call 305-3047995 NOW HIRING Lunch & Dinner Shifts, Full Time Only with Experience. Apply in person, Grassy Key Outpost, MM 58 EXP. HELP ONLY needed for all positions.

Apply in person Mon-Fri 10-11am @ Sunset Grille & Raw Bar Knights Key Blvd.

Marathon.

COLLECTIBLES

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PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive watches and Pilot watches. Old model Military clocks & watches.

Call 305-743-4578

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Hiring for the following positions:

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Licensed & Bonded. All permits guaranteed valid for transfer. Many ref’s avail. John Potts Jr. 321784-5982 or 321-302-3630 www.shipwusa.com

Maintenance Staff

HOMES FOR RENT Key West - Beautiful 2/2 with a pool available Sep 1. Midtown. Call Steve 747-4468.

Marathon - Beautiful 2/1 apartment. Gated waterfront property.

Furnished or unfurnished.

Access to garage and dockage for an upcharge. First, last and security. 6 months minimum. 954-554-4190.

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MM 81.5 Seeking self-motivated people for

Busser • Server

Food Runner • Kitchen Utility Host / Hostess

Apply online at Spottswood.com/careers or in person at Faro Blanco Resort

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

HELP WANTED Desk Clerk House Keeper

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Full & Part Time Positions.

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Air Conditioning Service Technician / Installer Appliance Service Technician

Management positions @ Fairvilla's Sexy Things (524 Front Street, Key West Florida 33040) Applicants must be open minded & personable with the ability to lead others.

Should enjoy interacting with customers, and be a responsible self-starter with computer skills & the ability to focus on details.

Reply to this job posting by sending all of the following to Cherie@fairvilla.com: Letter of interest on the available position • Current resume & your availability & include your favorite joke PLEASE NOTE: Emails that only include a resume without a letter of interest will NOT be considered. • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

General Manager Restaurant General Manager Servers, Busperson, and Food Runners.

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Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

is now hiringfor day and evening shifts.

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HIRING • TOP PAY for Experienced & Licensed Electricians • Benefits • Over 36 years in Marathon • Voted Best Electrical Contractor • Confidentiality Assured • If you know someone who would like to take their profession to the next level please call: Kelly Electric 305-743-6098 Kelly6098@aol.com

Rewarding stable jobs with excellent benefits!!!

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. in MARATHON is looking for: • Medical Director/ Psychiatrist

• Care Coordinator/LPN • Direct Care Worker The Guidance/Care Center, Inc, a division of

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. in KEY WEST is looking for: • Driver • Behavioral Health Therapist II • Child Case Manager Visit www.guidancecarecenter.org or http://careers.westcare.com to apply.

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

Now Hiring Certified Technology Experts!

No closing and no hard “selling”!

Primary goal of our Technology Experts is to provide a fun and educational experience for customers who come into Niles Sales & Service.

The Expert will accomplish this by handling walk in store guests, answering questions, and educating our customers about all the technology our vehicles have to offer by conducting fun and educational demonstrations.

Responsibilities include: Staying up to date on all Nissan and Gm factory training Greeting customers that come to the store Demonstrating vehicles and aiding in vehicle selection and encouraging our customers to get behind the wheel Co-piloting test drives Provide high quality customer service to our customers and the community Requirements Strong communication skills Great attitude Be reliable, willing to learn, and possess the drive to figure out and handle challenges as they present themselves Valid Driver’s license Basic computer and technology skills Absolutely NO automotive sales experience needed

Email resume to sbender@nilesauto.com

Help Wanted FL Licensed Barber or Hair Dresser for walk in hair cuts

Call 305-289-4622

Front Desk Part Time, Advocate Program Marathon office Computer skills and organizational skills required.

Bilingual, English/ Spanish helpful.

Good customer service and telephone skills are required.

Starting rate $11 per hour.

Contact Gary at (305)394-4522

NOTICE Pursuant to the provision of Chapter 194.035(1) of the Florida Statutes, the Clerk of the Value Adjustment Board is now accepting applications from individuals who are willing and qualified to serve as Special Magistrate for the purpose of taking testimony and making recommendations to the Board.

“A special magistrate appointed to hear issues of exemptions and classifications shall be a member of The Florida Bar with no less than 5 years’ experience in the area of ad valorem taxation. A special magistrate appointed to hear issues regarding the valuation of real estate shall be a state certified real estate appraiser with not less than 5 years’ experience in real property valuation. A special magistrate appointed to hear issues regarding the valuation of tangible personal property shall be designated member of a nationally recognized appraiser’s organization with not less than 5 years’ experience in tangible personal property valuation.”

All applicants must complete the Florida Department of Revenue’s Value Adjustment Board Training to qualify for serve.

Please forward resume to: Nicole Rhodes Nrhodes@monroe-clerk.com Or by mail: Amy Heavilin, CPA Clerk to the Value Adjustment Board PO Box 1980 Key West, FL 33041-1980 *Deadline for submission is September 1, 2016

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

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

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

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STATE CERTIFIED THATCHING CONTRACTOR CYC 000002

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MECHANICAL STATE CERTIFIED AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTOR

The new degree of comfort

Erick Ruiz

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Participating Independent Contractor

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