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eartache to heartache we stand, no promises, no demands…” Face it, you know when a date is going downhill like Alpine skiing at the Pyeongchang Olympics. Nothing is worse than a bad date – be it blind or first or pity, kind of like being on a train with no brakes.

But take heart, we have all had a bad date or two or three. So in honor of Valentine’s Day we asked locals…

What was the worst date you’ve been on?

“It was a first date, and I got sick in the car. I swear, I just couldn’t make it home,” said Colleen Dunne. “There was no second date.”

430 DUVAL STREET SHOP | SIP | SAVOR “Throughout the whole date I was staring at my future wife,” said Paul Menta. “And she was on a date with someone else.” (Awwww).

“It was a romantic picnic at Christmas time, with lights and everything,” said Julia O’Keefe. “Then he talked about his ex-girlfriend the entire time. I still remember her name was Dana.”

“We hadn’t met but talked on the phone for an entire month and it was amazing,” said Claudia Iordache. “Then we met and it was a complete disaster. He was 6’4” and I am 5’1” and it went bad from there.”

“It was a blind date,” said Steve McDaniel. “She turned out to be a midget.”

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CITY/STATE INSURANCE COLLABORATION SUGGESTED

Also: ‘False‘ statement to commission could be crime HAYS BLINCKMANN hays@keysweekly.com

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uesday’s Key West City Commission meeting took an unfamiliar turn toward the mundane, with several items prompting minor debate.

Early in the evening, City Attorney Shawn Smith tackled several issues.

Initially Smith asked about collaborating with the State Attorney’s Office on insurance and claims oversight.

Recently, State Attorney Dennis Ward has expressed an increasing need to monitor various insurance procedures following Hurricane Irma. Smith said city staff would like to assist Ward in scrutinizing certain claims – ensuring consistency and, moreover, that certain claims are being honored.

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JOAL RUSH RELEASES NEW CD

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riginally from South Carolina, Joal Rush has been performing all over Key West for 15 years. He has been invited to participate in the Key West Songwriters Festival for the last six years, and has become a local favorite in Key West, performing regularly at the Smokin’ Tuna, Hog’s Breath, and most recently Duval Central.

Anxious to help victims of Hurricane Irma in any way he could, last October, Rush donated funds to evacuees of the Keys from sales of his song “Lesson I Never Learn,” part of his new upcoming major CD release “Kaleido-

Romero asked the City Attorney what the punishment or potential criminal repercussions would be for citizens and speakers who make false statements during commission meetings.

Romero indicated that she had knowledge of several instances where “false and inaccurate statements” were made by those intending to sway votes and opinions.

Surprisingly to many in the room, Smith replied that making “false and inaccurate” statements to elected officials could potentially result in a misdemeanor offense. Smith was unavailable for comment following the meeting, but the Weekly will be following up on several elements of this story.

Other City notes: City Engineer Jim Bouquet announced plans for formal recommen-

PAUL BLATT/Contributed scope Emotions,” which he will release on Friday, Feb. 2.

Rush describes his new CD as “my best stuff to date.” I had a chance to preview the new songs back in October when he played them for me live acoustically, and I agree. This is his best yet!

“As a performing songwriter, you go through certain phases and different influences. For me, roots rock writers Ryan Adams, Tom Petty, Jackson Browne and Jason Isbell were big influencers. This album showcases more of that side of me and who I am musically and where I am today.”

Rush is quick to credit the help he got on this CD. “Lesson I Never Learned” was written with songwriter John Gurney after the two met at the Key West Songwriters Festival.

“Sweeter by the Day” was written by

dations to decrease speed limits within the city. Bouquet referenced a reduction down to 20 mph on Southard Street, with increased signage throughout the community.

Also, amendments to land development regulations for potential affordable housing property on College road will move forward, pending approval that plots of land will be able to house 40 units per acre.

“We have been talking about affordable housing for three years and we need to maximize use of land,” said Commissioner Sam Kaufman, who has remained outspoken on the city’s need for affordable housing during his term.

“It is not a good idea to stop moving forward because there are questions.”

The measure was passed with a 5-1 vote. Mayor Craig Cates was absent; Romero cast the lone dissenting vote.

Rush and local Key West songwriter Nick Norman; “Wreckless Heart” was written with Lewis Brice, another Key West favorite performer. Three of the songs on the CD were written with Joal and Andy Luadzers when they performed as the duo “The Grand Folks” in Charleston. Those songs include “Darlin’ Stay”, “I Don’t Want Anyone But You”, and “Sylvia”. “All of those songs are pretty rootsy with an acoustic sound and a haunting vibe,” said Rush.

Many people will recognize “Lesson I Never Learned” since it was featured with Rush’s Key West bar tour videos posted on Facebook.

These videos creatively promoted his songs as well as various Key West bars, bartenders and other musicians playing throughout Key West, helping raise awareness for some venues that regular visitors and fans of Rush’s had never been to before.

“Kaleidoscope Emotions” was engineered and mixed by Tommy Carnes and co-produced with Joal Rush in Nashville. The song “Rose Colored Glasses” was recorded here in Key West at the Ramble Room Studios at the Key West Theater, engineered by another Key West musician, Andrew Gunning.

The CD is available for download purchase as well as CD through Rush’s website joalrush.com.

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WEEKLY INTERVIEW

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HAYS BLINCKMANN hays@keysweekly.com

HOLDING (CENTER) COURT ‘I really haven’t worked a day in my life’

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aul Findlay is the ultimate player, passionate and committed. Pursuing tennis, photography, family and almost a lifetime in Key West, he has seemingly boundless enthusiasm. “I really haven’t worked a day in my life,” said the man who truly loves his job. From the age of 6 in Jefferson City, Mo., Findlay chose tennis and has been all-in since. He played his way through college, even teaching Missouri’s Governor and Senator Kit Bond and Senator John Danforth on the side. But when friends said “You gotta see this place” about Key West in 1979, and he met his beloved wife Yolande, that was it for him.

Now, Findlay has helped shape and nurture Key West tennis for generations – three in fact, as he lists names of revered families of grandparents, parents and children who have all faced him over the net. Island City Tennis at Bayview Park is synonymous with the Findlay name, and now son Yann is coaching too, making Findlay a Key West family man in every sense of the word.

His other passion is street photography.

Traveling the world, he brings home visions of Asia, France and Cuba, having shown at The Lemonade Stand and The Studios of Key West. While Findlay recognizes “change is just inevitable,” lately he has found a way to embrace it all by photographing his favorite subject, his grandson.

Full Name? Paul Williams Findlay.

Worst nickname? PF Flyer.

Do you have a life credo or motto? We can make ourselves miserable, or make ourselves strong; the amount of work required is the same.

How many years have you coached tennis in Key West? How many Key West

kids do you think you’ve taught? I have taught here for 36 years; no idea how many kids I have taught, but I’m now into the third generation of some families.

What has been your greatest joy looking back? What surprised you to learn?

My greatest joy has been watching my kids evolve into decent, happy human beings.

I learned that by allowing people to find their own way, with proper direction, everything tends to work out okay.

By now you must have seen everything.

What’s your funniest Bayview Park story? Actually, when the iguanas started falling out of the trees and onto the courts, that was interesting.

What’s some advice you tell every student? I tell them: in the words of my mom, “‘Can’t’ never did anything.”

Which TV, movie or superhero character is your alter ego? I’m pretty content being me.

What is your nerdiest passion? I have tried to avoid nerdy passions my whole life; however, I’m an avid reader.

What is your most treasured possession? My family.

If invisible, what would you do in Key West? Next question.

On what occasion do you lie? I try not to.

Favorite guilty pleasure? Eating large amounts of ice cream in the middle of the night.

If you could grant Key West one wish?

That we become immune to hurricanes.

What is your greatest fear? Hurricanes.

For lunch with one famous person, whom would you choose? Kurt Vonnegut.

Finish these sentences..

My friends and family would describe me as … easy-going, yet disciplined.

My autobiography would be titled … Roads Less Traveled I can never refuse … to hold my grandson.

When I go, I will go … without regrets, but raging against the dying of the light.

COMMUNITY NEWS

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SAVE THE DATE Thursday, Feb. 8 • Key West Art & Historical Society presents “The Bahamas–Keys Connection” at 6 p.m. at Old City Hall.

Writer, director, performing arts administrator and professor of theater arts Stephen Kitsakos will speak on Monday, Feb. 19. CONTRIBUTED

KITSAKOS TO SPEAK AT LIBRARY Artist highlights lecture series

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he Key West Friends of the Library will welcome writer, director, performing arts administrator and professor of theater arts Stephen Kitsakos as the next speaker in their lecture series on Monday, Feb. 19, at the Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St. Admission is free.

Seating starts at 5:30 on a first-come, first-served basis, and the lecture begins at 6 p.m.

Kitsakos’s work explores the connection between the healing power of the performing arts and the use of sacred texts to inspire contemporary storytelling.

He is the former executive director of the Artist in Residence Program at Holy Cross Kingston, a performance arts presentation program. Later, he was a member of the Theatre Arts Faculty at the School of Fine & Performing Arts at SUNY New Paltz, where he taught courses in theater, cultural studies, and performance. He has also directed, conducted and composed for many productions.

Writing the libretto for chamber operas, Kitsakos collaborated with American composer Sheila Silver.

Most recently he was commissioned

by American Opera Projects – again with Silver – to write the libretto for the opera adaptation of Khaled Hosseini’s bestseller “A Thousand Splendid Suns.”

The project received the exclusive opera stage rights to the novel about women in Afghanistan. It will have its world premiere in the 2019-2020 season at The Seattle Opera.

Kitsakos and his husband reside in Key West.

More information is at friendsofthekeywestlibrary.org.

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Friday, Feb. 9 • National Geographic photographer Don Kincaid speaks from 1 to 2 p.m. for Key West Photography Festival at Mallory Square.

• Anne McKee Fine Art Live Auction at 7 p.m. at The Studios of Key West.

Saturday, Feb. 10 • “So You’re Thinking About Running” campaign workshop at 8:30 a.m. at Marriott Beachside Hotel, Key West. $25, hometownkeywest.com.

• Florida Keys SPCA’s Parade of Paws from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Higgs Beach, Key West.

Sunday, Feb. 11 • Buddy Pass 5K at 8 a.m. from Higgs Beach, Key West. Themeruns. com.

• A cappella song stylists Western Wind performance at 4 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Key West.

• Free trivia at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Post, Stock Island.

Monday, Feb. 12 • Author Arlo Haskell speaks at 6 p.m. at Key West Theater.

Tuesday, Feb. 13 • Café Con Libros author talk: Ralph De Palma at 10:30 a.m. at The Studios of Key West.

• Aqua Idol from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Aqua Nightclub, Key West.

Wednesday, Feb. 14 • Kiss In from 5 to 6 p.m. at The Custom House Museum, Key West.

• Valentine’s Day Gala benefiting Wesley House from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Curry Mansion Inn, Key West.

Thursday, Feb. 15 • Windows 10 basics at 10 a.m. at Key West library.

• Team building meeting for “Little Pink Key West” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Key West By the Sea condos.

Feb. 16-17 • “Key West, We Love You: A LoveFilled Revue” at 8 p.m. at Key West Theater.

• Old Island Restoration Foundation house tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Key West.

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8 DAYS TILL THE ’80s Bringing the rock to Coral Head SARA MATTHIS

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reat White is one of the headlining bands in 2018’s Coral Head Music Festival set for Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 17-18 in Marathon. It’s the second annual rock and roll festival and the lineup is more eclectic this year, but that doesn’t mean fans won’t enjoy the offerings of the likes of Great White. It’s the opposite of “Once Bitten Twice Shy.” When the band rolls up to the music festival in the Middle Keys, it will have just finished a Monsters of Rock cruise from Miami to Jamaica, featuring the likes of Tesla, Winger and, of course, Great White.

Mark Kendall, the founding member of the wildly popular ’80s band, said the group has worked consistently throughout the years.

In fact, it just released a new album, “Full Circle,” that grew out of a previous rock cruise when he bumped into an old friend.

“Michael Wagener did our very first EP and album and we parted ways for no particular reason,” Kendall said of Wagener, the legendary producer behind such acts as Alice Cooper, Metallica and Ozzy Osbourne. “As I was walking away from him he called out, ‘Hey, why don’t we get together and do something again?’”

The result is something that sounds like the old Great White, with some nice surprises.

“Well, it’s hard to get away from yourself,” Kendall laughed, “but we got that blues and rock and ballad thing going on. But we stretched out a little bit on a couple of the songs. ‘The Cry of a Nation’ was born when I listened to ‘Papa Was a Rolling Stone’ — it doesn’t change key for a long time, or at least when you expect it to.”

The band plays about 70 to 80 gigs a year. Many are in casino halls, others are at music festivals. Sometimes bands of the same era go together on tour as a package, but it’s a far cry from the crazy ’80s when the band would spend almost a year on tour.

Great White has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide, has six Top 100 Billboard hits, nine Top 200 Billboard albums, two platinum albums, and clocked the top of MTV video four times. (Who can forget model Bobbie Brown in “Once Bitten”?)

The band’s day-to-day activities are a little different now, though. In fact, Kendall apologized for delaying the Weekly interview. (“I had to take my grandson to school today” and “I play pool at just under pro caliber.”) He said he has more time now to reflect about the music he’s made, the music he will make, and the influences that brought him to this point.

“I’ve met all, or most, of my heroes — Billy Givens, Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy,” Kendall said. “The one thing that impressed me is that they are all so soulful, and so down to earth. And sweet. And they don’t understand how much their work and their songs mean. It’s like you have to explain it to them.”

MARK KENDALL / guitars AUDIE DESBROW / drums (1985) MICHAEL LARDIE / guitars, keyboards SCOTT SNYDER / bass TERRY ILOUS / vocals (2011)

Kendall said the bands Great White has toured with have been just as generous, even when they were just “up and comers.”

Great White is expected to take the stage around 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17 at the amphitheater at Marathon Community Park.

For a full list of the other bands playing, and a schedule, visit coralheadmusicfest.com.

“Your dad shreds, bro.”

— what the friends of Mark Kendall’s son tell him about Great White skills.

Great White as a quartet in 1986. From left: Lorne Black, Mark Kendall, Jack Russell, Audie Desbrow.

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ernard Siler, a visiting law professor, practicing criminal attorney, historian and Civil War reenactor, addressed some 650 students at Horace O’Bryant Middle School in Key West on Feb. 5. Siler’s appearance, sponsored by Key West Art & Historical Society, Dry Tortugas National Park and Fort Zachary Taylor State Park, focused on the experi-

ence of African-Americans who served in the Union Navy during the Civil War. Siler, who has been featured as an expert in documentaries about the military tribunal that tried the Lincoln assassination conspirators, also gave presentations at Key West Collegiate Academy and Fort Zachary Taylor during Civil War Heritage Days.

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DOORS OPENING VISITORS BOOST KEYS REVENUE

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ith Pelican Cove due to reopen on Friday, Feb. 16, and Cheeca Lodge & Spa opening on Mar. 30, the number of lodging and hotel rooms available in Islamorada will reach the halfway mark of its pre-storm figures.

Altogether, the number of rooms throughout the islands that make up Islamorada is 1,300. Only 63 rooms are needed to reach 650, or half. Some resorts or hotels have full room availability while others have only partial availability. To compare, 91 percent of Key West’s rooms are available, Islamorada currently sits at 48 percent.

Up and down the Keys, the availability and use of rooms has a direct effect on more than the economy; funding of tourism promotion depends on the revenue generated by the hospitality industry.

A “bed tax” of four cents is added to every dollar spent on lodging in Monroe County. Funds generated from the tax are used by the county to advertise the Florida Keys nationwide. Immediately following Hurricane Irma, the total number of rooms open in Islamorada was only 80, said Islamorada Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Judy Hull.

“The majority of those rooms, if not all,

were used to house recovery workers and displaced citizens,” said Hull. “Due to the lack of availability since then, we’ve seen the region have a downturn in bed tax revenue.”

Monroe County Tourist Development Council revenue reports indicate that of its five regions, Islamorada, which is District IV, has been affected the most by the shortage of rooms.

Compared to the previous fiscal year, tax revenues were down 76.8 percent in Oct. and 72.5 percent in Nov. That’s nearly $329,000 less than the year prior. If the trend continues, the Village of Islamorada could see losses of more than half a million dollars in the first quarter of the year alone.

The lack of tax revenue, though, does not indicate a lack of desire to visit the Keys.

Florida’s official state travel and vacation website, VisitFlorida.com, conducted research from Nov. 16 to Dec. 8 on tourist impressions in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. Some of the questions used were based on feedback on social media just after storm and were given to travelers intending to visit the Keys.

The results were surprising.

“Prospective tourists were asked about the likelihood of vacation in the Keys in the winter months. The survey showed that travelers haven’t shifted their likelihood of coming,” said Monroe County Tourist Development Council’s Kelly Fountain.

As the research was concluded, the tourist council began its month-long visitor profile study on Dec. 1. Questions related to water quality, visiting expectations, and motivation for visiting were included in the surveys. The surveys were conducted when visitors had already arrived in Monroe County.

Eighty percent of those surveyed say they were motivated to visit the Keys, in part, to stimulate the economy and 70 percent say their expectations of the Keys in the aftermath of Irma were exceeded, said Fountain.

“We asked visitors about the media’s portrayal of the after-effects of the storm.

Fifty-eight percent of respondents said the Keys were in better shape than the media had portrayed,” said Fountain. “Perceptions keep getting better the further we get away from the hurricane. Once they get here, they have a really satisfying experience.”

As the busiest months of tourism season pass, there is optimism that the situation in Islamorada will improve, said Hull. Tinsley Advertising, Monroe County’s advertising arm, has purchased ads in nine major cities for February and March and has begun an online marketing campaign that includes digital partnerships with the Chicago Tribune, Philly.com, and Boston. com. The reopening of each resort and hotel is something businesses and residents alike should rejoice over, said Hull. We’re halfway there.

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SCIENCE FAIR SENDS STUDENTS TO STATES Science grades improve in county

BECAUSE HURRICANES HAPPEN

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n the statewide science assessments over the past three years, Monroe County has improved from 12th place to 4th in the state, according to Monroe County School District’s Science Coordinator Melissa Alsobrook. “That is really due to the emphasis of project-based learning in the classroom,” she said. “The teachers are really embracing the use of the labs in the classroom.”

The STEM fair gives students an opportunity to really showcase what they are doing in the classroom. Started in 2012-2013 school year, the past three years, students have received special awards in their divisions. “The middle schools have really embraced this and they always place really well,” said Alsobrooks.

The regional fair was held Jan. 27 with 104 projects submitted. There were 57 elementary, 36 middle school and 11 high school projects submitted.

The main goal going forward is to have more of the work done in the classroom with the assistance of a science teacher rather than at home. “We all know when they go home, mom

and dad are up to midnight helping them with these,” said school board member Rob Martin.

“I am really glad to hear that this will move more toward the classroom,” said school board Vice Chair Mindy Conn, who has spent countless hours with her children at home working on these projects. “There used to be little to no opportunity for them to work on it in the classroom and at least in the middle school level, it is graded as a big portion of the science grade.”

Kirsten Haughey wins first place in the engineering category in the district STEM fair and will be showing her hurricane shower in Orlando later this month.

“I was super impressed with the projects I saw while judging the science fair. The research in the projects was really impressive.”

– Bobby Highsmith, Chair of Monroe County School Board

STATE QUALIFYING STUDENTS INCLUDE: Six individual slots and two team slots are awarded in Monroe County students. The regional fair includes all Monroe County public and charter schools. These students will move on to the state fair held in Orlando in March.

Senior Division:

Junior Division:

Zane Absten – Coral Shores - Bacteria on the Beach

JP Unger – Amazing Algae

Nicole Lera – Marathon High School - Head Games Kristen Haughey – Key West High School – Hurricane Shower Team: Stephen Franks and Micheal Panse – Coral Shores High School – Is the Tide on your Side?

Sophia Borders – Aro vs. Geo Olivia Sargent – Eroding Keys Team: Marquisha Abraham, Rain Banks, and Bethann Hewlett – 50 Days of Tomatoes

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ast spring, 15-year-old Kirsten Haughey spent a little time at the beach in Costa Rica. “Everything is so spread out there and most of the cars were equipped with metal contraptions on their cars they used to wash off before driving home,” she said.

Then Hurricane Irma happened. Tap water was controlled and pressure was low.

The sophomore is studying AP Biology at Key West High School and has always found that science and math are her strong suits. This year, while learning about pathogens on bodies, her project idea came to her: a hurricane shower.

“The hands and body are covered in the pathogens, and in the event of a hurricane they can be multiplied,” she said. “And, without a shower to wash off the pathogens, health problems can happen.”

The shower is made from PVC, unlike the metal ones she saw made in Costa Rica. “This would help with costs,” she said. “The shower was less than $100 to make and is very portable.”

Haughey had hers strapped to the top of her mom’s car with a garden hose attached. The top of the shower screws off easily to add bottled water, or tap water if available. She originally tested the pressure using just gravity, but then

“For their school STEM fair, Key West High School centered on the theme of hurricane preparedness and recovery this year.

Kirsten’s project, Hurricane Shower, was one of the more innovative and unique designs to be presented from KWHS. As a sophomore, going to the State Science and Engineering Fair will be a great experience that I hope will inspire her to continue pursuing an interest in science and participating in Monroe County STEM Fair in the future.”

— Melissa Alsobrooks, Monroe County Science Coordinator

found that with either a bicycle pump or CO2 cartridge the pressure was enough to actually get clean. “With the pressure, it flows at a steady rate,” she said.

Haughey showed the project at the district STEM fair, which took first place in the engineering category. She and the other winners will be traveling to the state STEM fair in Orlando later this month.

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Marathon student tests football helmets’ protection SARA MATTHIS sara@keysweekly.com

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enior Nicole Lera will represent Marathon High School when she attends the statewide science fair March 27-30 in Lakeland, Florida.

Her experiment tested the protection from concussion offered by different brands of football helmet.

Lera was a manager for the high school football team this year, and she’s no stranger to the field herself.

“I’ve goalied in soccer and had a concussion before,” she said, adding that concussions can cause irreversible brain damage, including the very serious CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy), a degenerative brain disease found in athletes, military veterans and others with a history of repetitive brain trauma.

She tested the helmets using the school’s high-end force sensors, which the physics class uses to measure collisions. But she also included some old-school technology — tiny metal disks covered in a sleeve of carbon paper. Larger impacts caused the carbon paper to “print” the image on the disk beneath it.

AP physics and honors physical science teacher

Chris Hayes said he was pleased with her work, which earned her a spot to move on to the State Science Fair.

“She went above and beyond,” he said.

Lera used a 10-pound medicine ball on the three helmets. She dropped it on the helmet from a standing height, then used moderate force, and then gave it everything she had, slamming it into the helmet.

While the Zenith helmet performed best, the results were still disquieting, she said.

“There was a significant amount of force transferring from the outside of the helmet to the inside in all cases,” she said.

The best helmet is the newest. Called a “bonnet,” it features a separate padding structure inside the helmet rather than cushions glued in place. The extra space, plus the structure of inverted cups inside the padding, performed the best.

She used a Labquest calculator to measure the force in G’s.

Some football teams are beginning to incorporate helmet sensors for regular play, although it is far from an industry standard.

MHS senior Nicole Lera said the helmet on the left, featuring a “bonnet” cushioning system inside, responded best in her science experiment. She has advanced to the statewide competition in March. SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly

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epresenting Monroe County in the Upper Division competition at the State Science Fair are Coral Shores High School students Zane Absten, Mike Panse and Stephen Franks.

The team of Panse and Franks won first place in the environmental sciences category for their project on tides. Absten won first for his presentation on bacteria at the beach.

“I started this project because I saw my little brother playing in the sand on a beach with a ‘No swimming’ sign,” said Absten. “I thought it might not have been safe for him to play in the sand if there was too much bacteria in the water to swim. Currently the beaches are closed based on the bacteria level in the water column at the beach, so I tested the interstitial water (the water mixed with sand) and the water at the beach from Key West to Jensen Beach. 271 Miles.”

Absten tested several locations, and was on the lookout for the enterococcus species of bacteria, which he said act as “indicator” bacteria for other possible harmful species of bacteria like E. Coli.

Treasure Village Montessori School students Olivia Sargent, Sophia Borders, and JP Unger will represent Monroe County in the junior division of the fair and present their findings. The junior division is made up of 6 – 8th grade students.

Sargent captured first place at Treasure Village’s competition, before a threejudge panel also awarded her with first in the chemistry category at districts.

“I wanted to test to see if the acidity levels of the ocean affect the erosion on limestone,” said Sargent.

An avid diver, Sargent said she was inspired by her surroundings to learn more about how the ocean and land interact. She hypothesized that the acidity of ocean water would affect erosion rates of limestone; though not visibly apparent, it would be measurable, she believed.

Sargent chose 12 limestone rocks to simulate the Florida Keys and distilled water with lemon juice to simulate ocean water. She recorded the initial mass of all 12 rocks with a specialized digital scale before beginning her experimentation phase.

“To test my hypothesis, I placed all 12 rocks into separate 50-millimeter beakers,” said Sargent. “Then I distributed water into the 12 beakers and divided them into separated groups. The first group, Group A, was the control group, and was given no drops of lemon juice. Group B had one drop of lemon juice, Group C had two drops, and Group D had 6 drops.”

She left all 12 beakers in an undistributed area for a week, and then measured the mass again. While changes in mass were small, they were indeed measureable.

Sargent found that the acidity does affect the erosion rate, and postulated that the more acidic the ocean was, the more the limestone would erode.

“I’m very proud of Olivia; she worked very hard,” said her mother, Amy Sargent.

“She is very interested in marine biology, and has been SCUBA certified since 10, so she takes extra interest in anything related to the ocean. Living here in the Keys has given her the opportunity to have her favorite hobby right in her back yard, so not only is it fun for her, it’s her interest in school. She put her heart and soul into it because it fascinated her.”

Two of the four high school projects representing Monroe County are from Coral Shores High School. Stephen Franks, left, and Mike Panse were awarded first place in the environmental science category. Zane Absten, right, won first place in the microbiology category. CONTRIBUTED

Treasure Village Montessori students Sophia Borders, left, Olivia Sargent, and JP Unger are representing Monroe County in the junior division of the State Science Fair.

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at Benatar said it best, love is a battlefield. So this week at The Weekly we decided to share some sage advice for all of you out there attempting to make that love connection.

No matter what, first dates seem unavoidable, so here’s our list of things perhaps one should NOT tell a first date in the Keys.

(See page 17 for more expert Valentine’s Day suggestions.)

1. “I think I have dated most of the bartenders in town.”

2. “I lived for a while on Smathers Beach; wasn’t that bad.”

3. “It’s hard to sleep at the jail because the animals make so much noise at night.”

4. “My third wife was a Conch, so that kind of makes me one too.”

5. “I’m going to run for mayor some day.”

6. “Captain Tony had the best outlook on love, kids, marriage.”

7. “I don’t know why but I always end up at Bourbon Street at 4 a.m.”

8. “That’s my favorite gas station food; I eat there every day.”

9. “I never wear clothes during Fantasy Fest.”

10. “I’ve only been in the crime report once.”

11. “I love how I can put my cat in a stroller and take him to a restaurant.”

12. NEVER reference degrees of Kevin Bacon and then say “We all just wait our turn here in Key West.”

13. Anything about your mom and your date in the same sentence.

14. “I think Donald Trump makes the most sense when…”

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TIPS FOR A SINGLE PERSON ON VALENTINE’S DAY 1. No drunk Facebook stalking.

2. Hang out with our publisher at Curry Mansion.

3. Yes, in answer to your question, do not wear red.

4. Not the day to take an STD test.

5. Remember: Unsolicited selfies (of anything) never ends well.

6. Don’t spray cologne onto your nether regions. It’s extremely

presumptuous and makes you smell weird at the urinal.

7. Trying to impress her with your cooking is a horrible idea.

Just buy nice wine instead.

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8. Don’t take dating advice from our publisher (see # 2).

9. Wash your car.

10. Indian food? Come on man.

— HAYS BLINCKMANN

TIPS FOR A MARRIED PERSON ON VALENTINE’S DAY 1. Nope, a new broom is not an appropriate gift.

2. Let her have the last glass of red wine, and yes, open up another bottle, you fool.

3. Just stay in and watch Netflix, you know it’s what you both really want.

4. Rent “Dunkirk” - no one can fight watching “Dunkirk.”

5. Shout loudly, “I’m Sorry” and see if you get lucky.

6. If she wanted lingerie, she probably would have bought it herself.

7. Don’t do anything that will remind her of what you don’t do on the other 364 days of the year (e.g. take the trash out, cook, man-scape, foot rubs, dishes, lawn work, laundry…).

8. Remember that ordering porn before sexy time is like a delicate business deal. Mutual consent is always a good policy.

9. Don’t tell Siri your safe word.

She can play evil pranks at the worst moments.

10. Put your phones down for 10 minutes and talk. That way you will remember why you’re always on your phones.

— HAYS BLINCKMANN

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t’s undeniable: Key West just loves a good love story, no matter how bizarre or scandalous, and the true tale of Count von Cosel’s love for Elena Hoyos doesn’t get any more scintillating and jaw-dropping.

Author, musician and connoisseur of wonderful weird tales of Key West, Ben Harrison has written “Undying Love: A Key West Musical,” premiering Wednesday, Feb. 14 at The Studios of Key West.

Lead actor Jamie Callahan playing Count von Cosel tangos with his love Elena Hoyos, played by Amber Good. HAYSBLINCKMANN/Keys Weekly

The production of this compelling bit of Key West history promises to be rich with humor, beguiling behavior and exceptional music.

“What really got to me was he (von Cosel) truly loved her; even after after she was dead, he really

An original photograph of Count von Cosel. CONTRIBUTED

believed they were together,” said Harrison, who, once knowing the story, couldn’t let go. It’s the tale of Count von Cosel, who came from Germany to Key West in the 1930s, and while working as a radiologist, fell in love with his beautiful patient Elena Hoyos, who subsequently died. Stricken with grief, von Cosel became a recluse (somewhere on Flagler Avenue but the building does not exist today) and kept her body embalmed in a laboratory for seven years. The true story went on to become international news, equivalent to tabloid sensationalism today.

While singing back in the 80s at the Bull and Whistle, Harrison penned a folksy song about the

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macabre love story and it became his most requested song.

Intrigued, Harrison went on to write the full story of von Cosel and Hoyos in his book “Undying Love: The True Story of a Passion That Defied Death” in 1997. During the ’90s, Harrison was able to interview people who knew Count von Cosel and/or remembered the sensational story, painting a complete picture of this morose but beautiful love story.

“There are so many twists and turns, so many layers,” said Harrison. “It was the people’s opinion that was so captivating, because the public thought he was the most romantic person in the world.” At the time, Key West was a small, isolated fishing village post-Great Depression, so when more than 6,000 people came to Elena’s funeral after her body was discovered, von Cosel touted afterward that he helped put Key West on the map.

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“It has this ‘sounds awful but tell me more’reaction; the reaction is the same now as it was then.”

— Richard Grusin, director of Undying Love

Teaming up with Director Richard Grusin and Musical Director Larry Baeder, Harrison has put together a full-scale musical featuring more than a dozen songs, five musicians and a cast of 10 talented actors. This will be The Studios’ largest in-house production and has been in the making for over a year. The music will take the audience back to the ’30s’ jazzy, folksy, ragtime era, and projections of actual photographs from the time will enhance the backdrop. Harrison’s writing always plays on the edge of witty and deviantly funny, so it’s bound to be an original not to be missed.

Opening night is sold out, but tickets for all other performances are on sale now at $55 VIP, $38 general admission, $30 members and can be purchased at tskw.org or by calling 305-296-0458.

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What class has best prepared you for life after high school? Mr. Kremer’s psychology class; there is a point to his madness.

What advice would you give to underclassmen? It may seem like it will never end, but before you know it you will be getting your cap and gown. Be involved with anything you can, and strive for greatness.

What is your favorite social medium, why, and whom do you follow? Twitter.

I get to follow my favorite celebrities and express my feelings by tweeting whatever I want. It’s a great form of expression.

What do you want to be remembered for at Key West High School? Not only do I want to be remembered for my long, puffy, curly hair, but also that I am a good friend, good teammate and always positive.

Also, that I always wanted to see people smile.

What three things do you want to accomplish before your 10-year high school reunion? Getting myself financially stable, getting my dream job, and starting a family.

Do you think you will make the Keys your permanent home? Why or why not?

When I am done with schooling, I do!

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What organizations and activities are you involved with at Key West High School and why are they important to you? During my high school career, I have been involved with wrestling and cheerleading. I think it is important to get out of your comfort zone and try new things. Both teach me to work hard and discipline.

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NO HOME AWAY FROM HOME Not all daycares are back on line

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e’ve been juggling,” said Marathon resident Liz Samess.

She’s mother to two girls, ages 4 and 6. Like many families with young children, it’s been almost a daily struggle to arrange for child care since Hurricane Irma — whether that’s all day, or just an after-school program to bridge the gap until mom and dad are done with work.

“We’ve found friends and family that can help but, honestly, it’s just frustrating,” said Samess.

Out of the 32 childcare centers and home providers in the Keys monitored by the Early Learning Coalition, 24 were damaged by Hurricane Irma, according to the coalition, which keeps track of the situation because it administers a school readiness program.

According to the coalition, Montessori Island in Tavernier has permanently closed. The other childcare centers and home providers in the Keys spent weeks juggling new spaces and provisional inspections and licenses from the state Department of Children and Families to operate in loaned facilities.

For example, the Banana Cabanna of Cudjoe Key found a temporary home at Suglarloaf Elementary School in two borrowed classrooms. After about two months, the repairs were made to the childcare facility and the kids are home again. Kreative Kids in Marathon had a similar situation. It found space at the Adult Education Center, but it is set to be demolished for the construction of a new county library. It will be another two weeks before Kreative Kids has finished the repairs and inspections and the kids can come through the doors again.

“County officials were very gracious and gave us extension after extension,” said Keith LaFountain of New Assembly of God, the parent organization of Kreative Kids. “We’ve hired a crew to work all day and all night. We need to get four rooms and the hallway and bathroom complete.”

Kreative Kids is housed in the New Life Assembly of God church in Marathon. The repairs to the sanctuary, and even the completion of the church’s playground, started before the storm, will have to wait. LaFountain said although there have been teams of volunteers and donations, the church is still struggling to put back what Irma

wrecked. That childcare facility is not alone.

The coalition partnered with the Save the Children Foundation and provided grants totaling $19,000 to support 19 facilities in restoration and rebuilding efforts. The grants paid for roofing, windows, playground repair and to buy new refrigerators and air conditioners. One of the most esoteric needs? Shade. The ELC also helped to purchase canopies for many of the centers that lost trees resulting in playgrounds that were too hot for kids to play comfortably.

ELC and Save the Children also fed the families and childcare staff after Hurricane Irma, a total of $75,000 in Publix gift cards were handed out around the holidays with a $10,000 boost from Publix Super Market Charities. Despite those efforts, many children today still do not have childcare, or their families have packed up and left the islands for at least partly that reason.

“Before the storm, we served about 32 kids with fulltime care and 68 kids with our afterschool program,” said Maria Vaillant, director of Kreative Kids. “Before we closed our doors on Feb. 2, we had 20 fulltime and 36 after school children.”

ELC doesn’t have exact numbers on how many children are “missing” from childcare other than to say that at the height of the program it served 747 children and that number is now 459 at the last count in December.

“But that loss is due to a variety of reasons such as children aging out, parents having an increase of income and no longer qualifying or families transferring out of county or state,” said Laurie Dunn, a family support and early learning specialist for ELC. Valliant said Kreative Kids is missing children, too.

“Some families left because their kids were getting sick living in damaged homes. One family moved to Sebastian, another to Ohio, another to Michigan. Some of them lost their homes so they couldn’t come back.”

The Kreative Kids snap a photo before they are parted for a few weeks. The loaned space is no longer available, and repairs to the daycare are not yet complete. CONTRIBUTED

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BUY-A-BRICK and help furnish the new FLORIDA KEYS ANIMAL SHELTER HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE! • EVERY BRICK YOU BUY will help us to purchase the needed equipment to make the FKSPCA Animal Shelter a facility that we can all be proud of!

• WE HAVE RAISED $7.7 MILLION and can start building a new shelter now!

Some of Key West’s best dining secrets occur during the Winter, when our local restaurants offer up an array of tasty deals on everything from entrees, small plates, cocktails and apps.

So take advantage while you can and eat, drink and play like a local. Come hungry and leave happy.

• BUT WE NEED AN ADDITIONAL $1 MILLION for the necessary new fixtures, furnishings and equipment…everything from a washing machine and a generator to cat colony rooms and dog play yards.

• HONOR A BELOVED PET, family member or someone special with a personalized brick • CREATE A PERMANENT MEMORY and customize it with a message or dedication of your choice.

• AN EASY & AFFORDABLE WAY for EVERYONE to be a part of constructing the new Animal Shelter • A GREAT GIFT IDEA for holidays, birthdays or any special occasion!

• CONTACT TAMMY FOX @ 305-294-4857 or email her @ Info@FKSPCA.org to find out about other ways you can help.

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• All bricks will have a permanent home on the entrance path to the new FKSPCA Animal Shelter • Each 4”x8” engraved brick includes 3 lines of lettering with a maximum of 18 characters per line • I would like to order_____ bricks @ $250.00 each (Total - $_________________) • I am enclosing a check for $______________________ (Please make checks payable to the FKSPCA Brick Campaign) • Charge my:

Visa

MasterCard

American Express

Account Number:______________________________________________ Name on Card:___________________________________________ Expiration Date:__________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________ Telephone:_______________________________________________ Email:____________________________________________________

THE ANIMALS THANK YOU for helping to furnish their new Animal Shelter!

Please return this form with your check or credit card information to: FKSPCA, 5230 College Road, Key West, FL 33040 All engravings are subject to the approval of the FKSPCA. All text will be centered on the brick unless specified otherwise. For additional bricks, please photocopy

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this form. Additional order forms are available online at FKSPCA.org/Bricks The Florida Keys SPCA, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation, ID#65 0891564. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll free 1-800-435-7352 within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.

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THE KEYS TO THE CAPITOL

Officials talk up Keys in Tallahassee

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Marathon Mayor Michelle Coldiron, Monroe County Mayor David Rice and other local and county representatives listen at a news conference by state Rep. Katie Edwards-Walpole, of Broward County, on affordable housing funding. Coldiron and Rice also addressed the group, speaking about how Hurricane Irma has made affordable housing even harder to find in the Keys. SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly

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contingent of about 75 representatives from the Florida Keys headed to Tallahassee this week. Set for Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 6-7, the annual Florida Keys Day meeting is geared toward sharing Keys needs and issues with state powers.

The annual event grew out of a Leadership Monroe class project in 2009, when now-state Rep. Holly Raschein was still a legislative assistant for then-Rep. Ron Saunders. The event and itinerary is organized by her office.

“We have so many important issues on the table this year, especially regarding hurricane recovery issues,” said Erin Muir of Raschein’s office. “We were a little worried that the group from the Keys wouldn’t be as large this year, but the opposite is true. People are energized.”

Upper Keys resident Sue Woltanski of Common Ground, an education advocate, is going this year, as she has the past four years.

She is also currently enrolled in the Leadership Monroe class of 26.

“It’s a good way to bring Keys issues to the legislators, as well as hear what issues are important to Keys leaders,” she said. “I go because I believe education is an important issue for all communities, and that is not often a top concern represented up there.”

Florida Keys Days starts with a reception on Tuesday night, an icebreaker before a long day of presentations and meetings on Wednesday.

Muir said attendees will hear from many agencies, including the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the state’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, Florida Housing Finance Corporation Executive Director Harold “Trey” Price and Speaker Pro Tem Jeannette Nunez.

“Patronis’ presentation should be interesting because his office is heavily involved in insurance from the consumer’s standpoint,” Muir said. “And Nunez is the chairperson of the Select Committee on Hurricane Response and Preparedness.”

Some representatives of Keys municipalities break off from the schedule for arranged meetings with key legislators about specific issues.

Woltanski said one of the “don’t miss” events of Florida Keys Day is the courtyard party on Wednesday evening. She said the servers are often Florida State University students from the Keys, and local musicians also play.

“It’s a really Keys vibe. The party is a great place to lobby because it reminds everybody what the Keys is all about,” she said. “Plus, the free food is really good and everyone turns out.”

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MYSTICK KREWE

OF KEY WEST Bal Masque: Steampunk Carnival welcomes royalty

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— Weekly Staff report

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3. The theme is steampunk, which meant a variety of “Victorian Grunge” adorned the event.

1. Christie Fifer, left, Kristen Winters and Diane Eliopoulos party after the pomp and circumstance.

4. This year’s king and queen, Donna Harvey and David “DJ” Johnson, arrive in style.

2. From troupe Critters are Bob Pabian and Maria Sharpe. Their fearless leader, Laura Richardson, emceed the event.

5. Muses welcome the new king and queen to the stage.

6. The king and queen have their first dance.

6 7. Key West Mayor Craig Cates, right, thanks Mystick Krewe founders Val Marmillion and Juan Pasani for the masquerade ball, with Cates’ wife Cheryl, left.

8. Monroe County Commissioner Heather Carruthers and wife Coleen Fitzsimmons help take pictures at the party – The Weekly’s Kristen Livengood was on stage as a muse during most of the event. (Thanks, ladies!!!)

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CHECKS YOUR BUCKET LIST It’s still a Polar Plunge, even in Key West

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aking the plunge for Samuel’s House, Key Westers endured beautiful skies and a slightly chilly water temperature for the annual Conch Republic Polar Bear Plunge. The cooler – well, for us – water didn’t deter the raising of money for a good cause or the usual fun had by all.

— Weekly Staff report

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2. Mike Mongo and Paul Menta make sure to save da rum before cooling off.

3. Organizer Marsha Conley adorably rallies the troops.

4. A town that plunges together…

5. The Ladies of Boyd’s Campground come every year to support the cause.

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Festival founder and co-producer Clint Steckly, founder and co-producer of the KeyWest Food Truck Festival, will park his Triano’s Taco food truck at the Fort East Martello parade grounds on Saturday for the fest. CONTRIBUTED

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We are pleased to be the leading environmental services provider for Monroe County.

We have rolloff dumpsters and portable toilets to assist with rebuilding and repair for those affected by the storm.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL BACK IN KEY WEST

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he Fort East Martello parade grounds will be home to a familyfriendly musical feast on Saturday, March 10 from noon to 8 p.m., with the third annual Key West Food Truck Festival.

Festival founder and co-producer Clint Steckly will park his Triano’s Taco food truck on site along with Beach Bites and many other mobile vendors. Performers Fish Out of Water, The Copper Tones, Oracle Blue, J Sneez, and Mi Primo will serve up their own

individual flavors of musical beats throughout the day.

The festival includes a kid’s zone, a cash bar, lots of seating, and free parking. Friendly dogs on leashes are welcome, too.

Tickets are $5 at the door or at kwahs.org; proceeds benefit The Keys Hardest Hit relief fund, the Bahama Village Music Program, and Key West Art & Historical Society.

Kids under 12 are admitted free. More information is available from Shawn Cowles at 305-295-6616 x 111.

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We are donating a portion of all sales to local charities, and offering FREE DELIVERY anywhere in the Keys.

So far, we have written donation checks to these Keys organizations:

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Seeking self-motivated, dynamic individual for the position of Treasury Management Sales Representative II. Responsibilities include sales and servicing of Credit Card Processing, Remote Deposit, ACH, Online Banking and additional Business Banking products. Sales experience a must. Reliable transportation required. Apply online at KeysBank.com/careers Member FDIC

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The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is looking for a Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic to perform specialized maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, equipment, valves, diesel engines, pumps, treatment units, chemical feed systems, and collection systems at our expanding wastewater treatment facilities. MUST HAVE: high school diploma or GED; AND college level course work or Vo. Tech. training in pipefitting, mechanical, pumps and electrical. Must have a valid FL driver’s license. Must complete on-line application found at: http://www.fkaa.com/employment.htm EEO, VPE, ADA

Experience in high-end residential—including finish carpentry, drywall, windows/doors, understanding of building systems and construction techniques.

Kitchen & Bath Designer / Sales Person Must possess a strong sales background and knowledge of kitchen/bath cabinetry, flooring, plumbing, materials, finishes, and detailing. Working knowledge of AutoCAD and 20/20 a plus.

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DETENTION DEPUTY TRAINEE: The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is accepting Preliminary Applications for a Detention Deputy Trainee Academy starting May 2018. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will pay for your new career (tuition, books and salary). Preliminary Applications must be completed and received by March 1, 2018. Applicants may apply on line at www.keysso.net or contact Charles Slebodnick at cslebodnick@keysso.net or 305 292-7044. EEO/AAP.

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Housekeeper We offer a competitive wage and benefits program.

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Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

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

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

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

Call us and SAVE, SAVE, SAVE 2013 Chev Malibu $7,720 2016 Ford Focus 5 door $10,490 2016 Hyundai Elantra $11,990

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

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Call us and

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ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

Cars - Vans - TrucksRunning or Not. 3 0 5 - 3 3 2 - 0 4 8 3

Apply in person MonFri 10-11am at Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, Knights Key Blvd. Marathon

Court Address 450 S State St Salt Lake City Utah 84114

MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

Finding of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order On Motion for Alternative Service Case No. 164904784 Judge Robert Faust Commisioner Michelle Blomquist

CAMILO GUILLERMO ROCHE, Petitioner,

EMPLOYMENT STRONG male wanted to assist Senior Citizen in getting In/Out of swimming pool in Marathon. Approx. 1 Hour / 3-4 Days per week. 410-629-9232 TELLER - Big Pine Key. Full time (Mon thru Fri) and Part time (MonWed-Fri) positions available.

Cash handling experience and excellent customer service skills required. Good credit and HS diploma or equivalent required.

Excellent pay & benefits. Visit www. keysfcu.org EOE We are looking for an enthusiastic, supportive, compassionate person who has experience caring for children ages 6-13 with a genuine interest in working with children, a positive, friendly, fun attitude and the ability to clean, cook and drive if needed.

After School hours are 2:30-5:30, and camp when school is out is 9a3p. We are committed to providing nutritious meals, top quality care and homework help for students in our program.

Our goal is to enhance the lives of every child that attends our facility.

If you are a patient, caring professional with a background in child care, we hope you will contact us about this position. Drug Free & Background Check required. Please call 305743-6412 to apply.

Open Job Positions: Restaurant Manager, Wait Staff, Bartenders, Kitchen Staff, Apply in person or call for details: Key Colony Inn Marathon (305) 743-0100 E X P E R I E N C E D KITCHEN MANAGERNeeded.

KEYS FISHERIES RESTAURANTMarathon Good Pay and Benefits Apply Within. EEO & Drug Free-3390 Gulfview Ave. Now Hiring: SWEET SAVANNAH’S is now hiring for Afternoon and Evening shifts. Please apply in person 8919 Overseas Hwy. Marathon Experienced Help Only needed for all positions.

Get Well Paid and Trained.

Looking for Self Motivated-Reliable Person to Work Outdoors, Must Have Vehicle. Call (305) 304-7995 Ernest Rhodes Plumbing now hiring experienced plumbers & helpers. Must be reliable and have a great work ethic.

Valid driver’s license required. Apply in person at 10700 5th Ave. Gulf, Marathon or email resume to: eerp@bellsouth.net

HIRED

Looking to Hire: Reliable, Meticulous Cleaning Lady for a home in Marathon.

Please call (410) 6299232 HIRED

HOBBIES/COLLECT. PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive watches and Pilot watches. Old model Military clocks & watches. Call 305743-4578

HOMES FOR SALE DUCK KEY - BRAND NEW 3BR, 2BA on dry lot. Consider owner finance, offers and/or trades. 305-481-1316 TRAILER FOR SALE 28’ Travel Trailer for sale. Like new! Jolly Rogers Lot 47. Rent on lot paid thru 2/28/18.

Call 231-510-1238.

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LEGAL NOTICES In the District Court of Utah Third Judicial District Salt Lake County

Brandon S. Atkinson, Petitioner V Abigail M. Atkinson, Respondent The matter before the court is Petitioner’s Ex Parte Motion for Alternative Service of Verified Petition to Modify Decree of Divorce on Abigail M. Atkinson.

This matter is being resolved by the pleadings and other papers of the Petitioner.

Having considered the documents filed with the court, the evidence and the arguments, and now being fully informed, the Court Finds that the Petitioner has used reasonable diligence to locate and serve the person to be served, and there is good cause to believe that the person to be served is avoiding personal service or that their whereabouts are unknown.

The Court Concludes that Alternative Service of the document would most likely give notice to the person to be served. The Court Orders that the Motion for Alternative Service is granted.

Petitioner shall cause the document to be served on the person to be served by E-mailing the document to abbeyjones222@ gmail.com., and publishing the document once a week for 4 consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation where Marathon, Florida is located and filing proof of service.

The Petitioner shall effect service.

Signed and dated: November 13, 2017 Robert Faust Honorable Judge Publish: February 2, February 9, February 16 and February 23, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR

LEGAL NOTICES

Case No. 2018-DR15-M Division: Family

and MARIA SANJUANA BARAJAS VILLAVICENCIO, Respondent, NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: MARIA SANJUANA BARAJAS VILLAVICENCIO Respondent’s last known address: UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on CAMILO GUILLERMO ROCHE, whose address is 1220 51ST STREET GULF, MARATHON, FL 33050, on or before FEBRUARY 26, 2018, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 3117 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, MARATHON, FL 33050, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.)

Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: January 22, 2018 Kevin Madok, CPA

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Lisa M. Pierce Deputy Clerk

estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

Publish: January 26, February 2, February 9 and February 16, 2018

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 18-CP-03-M Middle Keys IN RE: ESTATE OF KENNETH L. BUCHANAN, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Kenneth L. Buchanan, deceased, whose date of death was November 17, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: February 9, 2018.

Personal Representative: Carlton Bernard Lahti 5701 Crosswinds Circle St. Augustine, Florida 32092 Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway Marathon, FLORIDA 33050 Telephone: (305) 7436022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: February 9 and February 16, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers The Weekly Newspapers are in full compliance with Chapter 50 of the Florida State Statutes on Legal and Official Advertisements. The Weekly Newspapers are distributed from Key Largo to Key West. Call (305) 743-0844, Fax (305) 743-0866 or E-mail: anneke@ keysweekly.com.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 HOUSEKEEPER needed for a 1 BR / 1 BA Morada Way Cottage- MM 81 Avail immediately -seasonal or 6 months Inquire for rental rate 1 BR/1BA Villa $2,750 Seasonal Office/Studio/Retail space avail $1,250 & Shared utilities

Call or Text 305-393-4433 Rentals@islandvilla.com

LINE SERVICE PERSONNEL FULL TIME

Greet and fuel aircraft.

Prior aviation experience preferred.

Clean driving record required.

Competitive wages, excellent benefits and a fun work environment.

Contact Kris Later kris.later@marathonaviation.com (305) 743-3717 EOE/Drug-free workplace

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

for the following positions:

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

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

small resort in Marathon.

20-30 Hrs. Must be able to work weekends.

(305) 433-1255 for more info.

JOB OPENINGS FOR

PAINTERS AND LABORERS CARPENTER-CARPENTER'S HELPER FOREMAN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT PAY BASED ON EXPERIENCE PLEASE SEND RESUME OR WORK HISTORY TO JAIME@CORNERSTONECONSTRUCTION.NET 88701 O/S HWY, TAVERNIER (305) 852-4185

Sparky’s Landing NOW HIRING

Wait Staff, Food Runners, Hosts, and Back of House Positions. Great opportunity to work year round!

Please apply in person daily at 3pm.

MM 53.5 Overseas Hwy-Adjacent to Holiday Inn Express

Sales Associates

DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE: The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is accepting Preliminary Applications for a Deputy Sheriff Trainee Academy starting May 2018. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will pay for your new career (tuition, books and salary). Preliminary applications must be completed and received by March 1, 2018. Applicants may apply online at www.keysso.net or contact Suzanne Alexander at salexander@keysso.net or 292-7044.

EEO/AAP.

Full & Part Time / Set Schedules Starting Wage $12.00 per hour

Available Shifts: Full Time 12:30pm-9:30pm with two consecutive days off or Part Time 6:00pm-9:30pm (Minimum 3 days a week)

Great Benefits!

Fun work environment Apply: www.ronjonsurfshop.com EOE/DFWP

Keys Auto Center is now part of the Warren Henry Auto Group. "Automotive News: Best Dealership to work for" for five years in a row!

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

We are now hiring for the following positions:

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN • SALES CONSULTANT • SERVICE CONSULTANT • FINANCE & INSURANCE MANAGER • PARTS CONSULTANT • SERVICE & PARTS CASHIER • ACCOUNTING/BILLING CLERK (PT OR FT) Apply online at: careers.warrenhenryauto.com We offer health, dental, vision, life, disability & 401K contribution!

PUT YOUR CAREER IN GEAR! 1618 N. Roosevelt Blvd • Key West, FL 33040 • 305-294-5126 EOE/ADA

JOB OPENINGS The Hyatt Place

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

Engineer • Banquet servers Night auditor • Room attendants Front desk host

is now hiring for Afternoon & Evening Shifts.

Excellent benefit package

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

at the Faro Blanco Resort in Marathon is hiring

Apply on line at

Spottswood.com/careers

EOE m/f/d/v

BANQUET CHEF MAINTENANCE ENGINEER SECURITY GUARD ROOM ATTENDANTS AYS AGENT NIGHT AUDITOR Excellent Benefit Package EOE M/F/D/V SCAN FOR JOB

Apply on line at Spottswood.com/careers

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BIG PINE ACADEMY A public charter school for pre-kindergarten through 5th grades, Big Pine Academy was devastated by Hurricane Irma.

Through the help of volunteers led by David Reeves, the cafeteria and other areas were converted into classrooms and the Academy reopened 18 days after the hurricane hit. The neighborhood school has survived!

Pictured: David Reeves and Sarah Butler Keys Weekly, Ocean Wellness Spa, and CFFK.

AROUND THE HEMISPHERE WEAVER PLAYS IN KEY WEST, BRAZIL DARYL BROOKE

www.keysweekly.com

O

riginally from West Virginia, Chris Weaver is an international performing musician who is no stranger to Key West. He’s been coming to Key West a few times every year for 10 years.

“I’m going to be here a lot more,” he said. “Key West used to be my vacation spot, and now I’ll be working here most of the time. I love the people here and am having fun!”

Weaver will be performing solo on a regular basis, and with his band, the Chris Weaver band, once a month at Duval Central – a new venue on Duval Street of which he is an owner. “I’m playing more now in Key West, because I can.”

Weaver has a big voice, and a big heart, and he lets it all out on stage.

He has recorded three CDs: “Standing in Line,” American Dreamer,” and more recently “Live in Brazil.” Weaver is more popular in Brazil than here in the states, after his collaboration with the Brazilian star Sorocaba from the famous duo “Fernando & Sorocaba.” While vacationing in Nashville, Sorocaba saw Weaver on stage and invited him to Brazil to work and perform together.

“As far as my original material, more recently I have the Brazil stuff. We are signed to the San Paolo label and my first single

will be released in March. Kind of an electronic rock thing. Everything I’ve wanted to do musically, including playing in front of large stadium crowds, I’ve been able to do in Brazil.”

For his 10th-year band anniversary, Sorocaba held a major concert in a cornfield, and invited Weaver to perform the song “Madrid” with him. “Madrid” is the top song in Mexico and Brazil. You can see Weaver and Sorocaba perform this on YouTube.

Weaver is excited to be spending more time in Key West, now that he’s opened up Duval Central. “That’s my pet. We are first and foremost a music venue.

We have a great stage and sound system, and are planning to hold concerts. We will have a variety of local and national acts, all of it quality music. I want to thank all the locals who have given us a chance as a new business in Key West, and especially Ginette from “IV in the Keys” has been a big help.”

Weaver will perform Friday night, Feb. 9 at Duval Central. Locals Andy Wescott Band will play Thursday and Saturday night, and The Naturals play Sunday night.

Duval Central will host a Locals Decoration party on Feb. 20, with music by Marshall Morlock.

Bring something from home and help decorate Duval Central!

You can find out more about Weaver at chrisweaverband.com.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

Now Hiring for Breakfast Accepting applications for all shifts Apply in person at

NOW HIRING

Marathon, Big Pine, Key West and Stock Island Locations

ASSISTANT MANAGERS $12-$16 per hour

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$30-50K per year, based on experience

Immediate Openings available at all locations.

FT Employees are eligible to participate in our health, dental, vision, Life Insurance. PTO and Profit Sharing is available to every member of our team (conditions apply).

HOW TO APPLY: Go to mytomthumb.com or call Cleveland (786) 295-5307.

THEME: VALENTINE’S DAY ACROSS

1. Nerds 6. *Dad’s Valentine 9. *Seal with a kiss and do this 13. Marconi’s wireless telegraphy 14. Nightcap rocks 15. Relish tastebuds’ sensation 16. Fervor 17. “Le ____ des cygnes” 18. Togetherness 19. *Botanical Valentine’s Day gift, pl.

21. *Romantic taper 23. *Princess Jasmine’s love interest 24. Per person 25. Rub-a-dub-____ 28. Distressed cry 30. Asphalt alternative 35. Native-American storytelling tradition 37. Sound of impact 39. Royal headgear 40. Morally reprehensible 41. Type of rug 43. Tennis serving whiz 44. Painter’s support 46. Dust allergy trigger 47. It “was made for you and me” 48. *He played Lara Antipova’s lover, 1965 50. Swerve 52. Is, no longer 53. Fireplace part 55. Corn unit 57. *St. Valentine, e.g.

60. *Author of earliest Valentine’s Day reference 64. Chinese silk plant 65. Fluffy accessory 67. Window treatment 68. Change the Constitution 69. Annoying pop-ups 70. Implant 71. It can turn pumpkin into carriage 72. Fishing mesh 73. Relieves

DOWN

1. Steffi of tennis 2. “Me and ____ and the Dying Girl” 3. Cocoyam 4. Native of American Great Plains 5. Very much 6. 0.001 inches, pl.

7. Mozart’s “L’____ del Cairo” 8. Hajj destination 9. Head-hiding place 10. Bad to the bone 11. Post-it slip 12. Like some martinis 15. Broad-brimmed beachwear 20. Watts events, 1965 22. Make a scene 24. Hard to pin down 25. *Avian symbol of love, pl.

26. “Umble” Heep 27. Crafter’s wood 29. Impulse 31. Iranian coin 32. Cockatoo’s cousin 33. Rome’s Colosseum 34. *Paper greetings 36. Suggestive look 38. *Valentine’s Day Get-together 42. Medicinal worm 45. Up in the air 49. Tsetse, e.g.

51. Traveling entertainer’s helper 54. Opposite of rural 56. Aung San Suu Kyi’s home 57. Vicki Lawrence’s Thelma Harper 58. Echoed by the flock 59. Source of zest 60. Those in a play 61. Uber competitors 62. “The Three Musketeers” dueling sword 63. Bolsheviks 64. Like sashimi 66. Schiller’s “____ to Joy”

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

is now hiring for Afternoon & Evening Shifts.

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

We Buy Gold Locally!

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

Drug Free

Apply at:

2735 Overseas Highway Marathon 305-289-1748

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let’s do business - (305) 453-6928 Cooper’s Paint & Body & Auto Mechanics

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Here Today, Here Tomorrow.

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