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There will be no pickups on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. For both weeks pickups scheduled for Friday will be collected on Thursday.

All other service days will remain the same throughout the holidays.

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Number of Santa(s) aboard the Marathon Fire Rescue trucks on Christmas Eve. The route starts at dusk on Grassy Key and will wind its way west throughout the city, finishing up at 9 to 9:30 p.m. Chief John Johnson said revelers will be warned of the jolly guy’s imminent arrival with sirens, so as to discourage gatherings of large groups. (P.S., don’t wait at the end of a dead-end street.)

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FIREFIGHTERS

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The young men will go on shift starting Dec. 20 to begin their probationary year. SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly

Firefighters have Christmas shirts. Swoon!

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BUSINESS

MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 17, 2020 Key West has enacted a curfew for the long New Year weekend. No alcohol will be sold past 10 p.m. and all residents and visitors must be inside their homes and hotels by 10:30 p.m.

The popular countdown ‘drops’ are canceled.

CAROL TEDESCO/Florida Keys News Bureau

NEW YEAR CURFEW PROMPTS KEY WEST CANCELLATIONS Occupancy predictions drop from 95% to 40% for New Year weekend MANDY MILES

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News of Key West’s 10 p.m. curfew for the New Year weekend is spreading quickly and prompting significant hotel cancellations, according to lodging industry insiders.

City officials last week were concerned about hotel occupancy projections of 95% to 100% for the long New Year weekend — potentially 50,000 visitors passing the coronavirus while partying shoulder to shoulder.

Mayor Teri Johnston, with support from Commissioners Jimmy Weekley and Greg Davila, emphasized that she wanted to reduce the holiday crowd size to protect the community as much as possible.

Since Johnston announced the curfew on Dec. 4, occupancy projections for the New Year weekend have fallen to 50% or 60% and continue to

drop, Jodi Weinhofer, president of the Lodging Association of the Florida Keys & Key West, told the Keys Weekly on Dec. 11.

“I think we’ll be down to 40 to 50% for that weekend with the curfew in place,” Weinhofer said. “News of it is all over the industry and in all the trade publications and websites.”

The Associated Press picked up the curfew story, which has run on news websites and television channels in Tampa, Orlando, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Charlotte, North Carolina and dozens of other cities in Florida and the nation. But the Monroe County Tourist Development Council board, at their Dec. 15 board meeting, heard less dire reports from reservation databases that still showed strong New Year bookings.

In addition to the New Year cancellations, many canceled Key West hotel bookings for the two weeks prior, Weinhofer said.

“For two weeks before the curfew was ever announced, we were seeing more cancellations than bookings every day,” she said, adding that the pre-New Year cancellations are a result of what’s happening in other places, not in Key West. People are learning what rules are in place in their hometowns or workplaces, and those rules are impairing holiday travel plans, she

said.

A lot of places, including workplaces, are requiring 10 or 14 days of quarantine after someone returns from traveling, and people are realizing they can’t afford to miss two weeks of work after they’ve been away, said Weinhofer.

Hotel bookings for the New Year weekend are stronger in Marathon and the Upper Keys than in Key West, she said, pointing out that without the attraction of Key West’s New Year’s Eve events, there’s less reason for people to drive all the way down the island chain. No curfew has been announced for the rest of the Florida Keys.

According to Marathon Chamber of Commerce CEO Daniel Samess, most hotels and motels in Marathon were filled or booked to about 50% to 60% capacity, with the exception of Hawk’s Cay Resort, which is reportedly full.

“It’s unclear, though, whether lodging in Marathon will get a bump because of the Key West curfew. I don’t think there’s a definitive answer on that,” Samess said. “The booking window is tight, and we won’t know accurately until we get closer to New Year’s.”

Matt Sexton of Grassy Flats Resort and Beach Club said the holiday season at the boutique hotel in the Middle

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Keys is getting off to a slower start.

“But the starting around Dec. 22 it’s game on,” Sexton said. “And then we have the standard ‘hell week’ crowd through the 5th of January. We expect it to be every bit as crazy, if not crazier.”

Vacation rental occupancy in the Middle Keys has been strong since June, when county officials opened a roadblock, allowing visitors back into the Keys.

“It was like the floodgates opened,” said Leslie Christensen of American Coastal Vacation Rentals, which oversees about 100 properties in the Middle Keys.

“Bookings from Christmas to New Year’s are 100% rented,” she said, “with 10 to 15 calls a day looking for accommodations and wanting to get on the cancellation list.”

She said her clients are telling her they are much more comfortable staying in vacation rentals during the pandemic and don’t hesitate to question her about cleaning protocols. (The Grassy Flats motel suites go through a day-long cleaning process using a professional ionizing fogger and organic virucide before they are rented again.)

Christensen said that while business has been good, it hasn’t been easy. More than ever, clients are canceling vacations at the last minute and then properties are rebooked with new guests.

“It’s been a bookkeeping nightmare, but we’re getting through it.

We’ve been reassuring all our guests: we’re open, wear your mask, wash your hands.”

Elizabeth Moscynski, Key Largo Chamber of Commerce president, said many folks are driving down for the holidays, judging by phone calls they’ve taken in the last few months.

“Our records indicate they are coming in from Palm Beach County, the West Coast of Florida, surrounding states like Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama and Louisiana,” she said. “As far away as Michigan, Illinois, Nebraska and Texas. Most if not all are driving to Florida and the Keys.”

Peg Laron runs Bay Harbor Lodge & Coconut Bay Resort at MM 97.7, bayside in Key Largo. While rooms are wide open currently, that all changes on Dec. 20, when occupancy at her resort rises to around 75%.

“We are currently sold out on the 28th and 29th, with a few rooms available until the third of January,” she said.

Meanwhile, back in Key West The Key West curfew will be in place from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, Dec. 31, Jan. 1 and Jan. 2. Alcohol sales will end at 10 p.m. All nonessential businesses will close at 10 and people will be banned from the streets and sidewalks unless they’re walking their dogs within 250 feet of their residence or going to and from work in an essential business or a religious service, the city’s directive states.

“It’s certainly going to be different with much fewer people,” Weinhofer said. “The hotel industry understands that the intent is not to hurt businesses, but to protect people. But the bars and restaurants, which really need the influx of holiday business right now, will be hit the hardest by this.”

Hotels and guesthouses are making guests and potential guests aware of the city’s curfew as soon as they make a reservation for the affected dates, Weinhofer said, adding, “No one wants a guest to be surprised or angry as soon as they arrive.”

As of Dec. 12, no Key West hotel website visited by the Keys Weekly mentioned the New Year curfew on any page prior to the submission of a credit card to complete a reservation, including a reservation for the dates - Jodi Weinhofer, president, Lodging Asthe curfew applies. But most sociation of the Florida Keys & Key West properties’ websites do state that free cancellations are available through Dec. 30 or Dec. 31.

— Sara Matthis and Jim McCarthy contributed to this report.

“I think we’ll be down to 40 to 50% for that weekend with the curfew in place, news of it is all over the industry and in all the trade publications and websites.”

This rendering illustrates the proposed new RaceTrac gas station and convenience store that would replace Fairway Market and adjoining businesses near 39th Street in Marathon. CARDNO/Con-

MARATHON TO GET A RACETRAC SARA MATTHIS

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n Dec. 14, Marathon’s Planning Commission approved a conditional use for a RaceTrac filling station and convenience store. It would be located across Overseas Highway from Marathon Community Park, where Fairway Market and other businesses like South Sea Boat Trailers are now.

The proposed site for the RaceTrac is on an L-shaped lot fronting Overseas Highway and extending down 39th Street. The 2.2-acre site will feature a 5,000-square-foot convenience store, 16 self-service fuel pumps and 3 high-capacity fuel pumps to the rear.

The commission voted 4-0 to approve the project and the developer did not seek any variances to city regulations. Planning Commissioner Mike Cinque was absent.

“This is a good redevelopment project in a part of town that needs a facelift,” said Planning Commissioner Matt Sexton, who also suggested the corporation might include a charging station for electric vehicles.

Commissioner Mike Leonard also asked for information about the environmental findings on the site and a “beefed up” landscaping plan to be forwarded to the Marathon City Council when it considers the project at a future meeting. Planning Commissioner Eugene Gilson asked for the presentation include a “wheels” diagram that would illustrate traffic flow through the site.

If approved by the council, the RaceTrac would stretch from the corner of 39th Street to the Homeland Security building.

“This is a quality company, first class all the way,” Leonard said, referring to RaceTrac. “I’m not trying to put an arrow through the heart of this, I’m just trying to understand the EPA side. Otherwise, it’s a tremendous project.”

The plans call for: • On-site retention and treatment of stormwater in underwater tanks. Currently, the site has none, according to Steve Hurley of Cardno, the agent representing RaceTrac.

• Heavy landscaping around the entire project while maintaining proper line-of-sight specs for traffic safety.

• Four driveways accessing the site: one on the west end of the property on Overseas Highway and three on 39th Street, including one that would allow large vehicles entry to the separate diesel pumps.

• An extra fire hydrant and access behind the convenience store building for Marathon Fire Rescue clearances.

• An extra inch of asphalt on 39th Street in expectation of higher traffic.

Hurley presented traffic studies that project an allowable amount of trips per day during morning and afternoon rush hour — one car every minute and a half in the a.m. and one car every two minutes in the p.m.

RaceTrac has more than 650 locations through the Southeastern U.S. and employs more than 7,000. Its current president and marketing officials, Natalie Bolch and Melanie Isbill, are granddaughters of founder Carl Bolch Sr.

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CORONAVIRUS

MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 17, 2020

COVID CRAP*

Local utilities tracking virus in wastewater

By Sara Matthis and Jim McCarthy

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ampling wastewater is nothing new. For example, at the end of 2019 scientists found a record level of cocaine in London’s sewer system, making its way to the Thames River.

Now, wastewater treatment utilities around the U.S. — including the Florida Keys — are testing sewage for traces of COVID-19.

“We took our first sample back in August,” said Dan Saus, City of Marathon utilities director.

Saus is very clear about what the laboratory tests can and cannot tell us.

There’s no sci-fi magic that can trace wastewater back to a single household or person. It can, however, tell officials whether the virus is being shed into wastewater in particular neighborhoods, and whether the incidence of COVID-19 is increasing or decreasing.

Over the summer, Marathon tested five plants, five times. The tests measured two strains of COVID-19.

The results were described in “copies per liter” and took two weeks to process, so the results are not available in any type of real time, Saus said.

“We have numbers. The problem is, no one has a good baseline for what it actually means,” Saus said. “I talked it over with other utilities in the Keys who are also testing, and they had the same issues.

“I discussed it with our city manager and explained that it was important to build our own baseline so that we have something to go by in the future,” Saus said.

Of all the results received, he detected only one spike. That was in early August at the treatment center in the Coco Plum neighborhood. The city recently renewed the testing contract and will begin sampling again.

KLWTD wastewater COVID-19 RNA versus Key Largo and Islamorada cases from May to September. CONTRIBUTED

Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District started tracking COVID in its wastewater back in late May and early June when a checkpoint that kept outof-county residents away came down.

Since then, the district that serves Key Largo and Islamorada has tracked the results, which have shown correlations between RNA markers in wastewater and known positive cases.

Definition: Sewershed The area of land where all the sewers flow to a single end point.

Sewersheds with largely transient populations, such as areas with high tourism, may provide less stable signals which should be considered when designing a wastewater surveillance plan for public health action. Source: CDC

“We saw that happening when the checkpoint came down on the Stretch,” said Peter Rosasco, Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District general manager. “We saw an increase in markers in July as positive cases were increasing. Things leveled off and came down, then the infection rate went up as we started to see cooler weather up north and people coming down.”

Rosasco added they noticed a rather large increase in the number of positive cases and increase in RNA markers around the Thanksgiving holiday.

Back in April, Yale researchers in epidemiology and chemical & environ-

mental engineering began sampling local wastewater and extracting RNA from the samples to determine the concentration of the coronavirus in wastewater. It was to assess how far the virus spread in the New Haven community.

Besides getting a more accurate estimate of the likely number of actual cases in the broader New Haven population, the applied methods may lead to an early warning system for the spread of disease in the population.

Similar monitoring of wastewaters may be useful in other locales and settings as well to estimate number of corona infections in the absence of available testing of people.

“We’d like to use this data to help indicate where we are in the epidemic,” said Yale environmental engineer Jordan Peccia. “We’re also trying to find an innovative way to develop an early warning system for disease spread in the population.”

The targeted study of COVID-19 in wastewater is also conducted on university campuses. By collecting wastewater samples from distinct dorms, university officials are able to tell where the virus is spreading. At MIT, workers sampled exit pipes of several buildings. “With a dorm, a positive result could mean targeted follow-up measures like individual testing and quarantining,” according to a report from an MIT newsletter.

According to the most recent expert opinion, given good plumbing facilities, there is no evidence COVID-19 can be transmitted via stool. *Okay, the opportunities for puns and innuendos in this story are unlimited. But we are grownups.

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On Dec. 11, Marathon Yacht Club celebrated its “Lighting of the Fleet.” The Middle Keys institution is set to celebrate 70 years in 2021. BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly

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LIGHTING OF THE FLEET Marathon Yacht Club approaching 70th year

Carl Carlson, left, Don Swatik, Margaret Desfoses, Bill Weir, Rear Commodore Sandy Yenik, Commodore Rosemary Thomas, Joe Dowdell, Dave Ruesch and Vice Commodore Bill Warner.

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he Marathon Yacht Club is one of the oldest and most enduring institutions in the Middle Keys. In 2021, it will celebrate 70 years.

“Hopefully, we can have a party to celebrate,” said Rear Commodore Sandy Yenick.

“Yes,” echoed Commodore Rosemary Thomas. “I hope it will be safe to meet then.”

Marathon Yacht Club closed at the height of the pandemic, but has since reopened with strict guidelines in place.

“While we have ‘reciprocal’ agreements with other Florida yacht clubs, we are limiting the dining room to members only, or those who are staying with us more than a week to cut down on the number of visitors,” said Thomas. “Guests are welcome at our outdoor tables — we’ve made them fancy with linen tablecloths — or order takeout.”

The bar and dining room are still operating at 50% capacity and there’s a small bottle of hand sanitizer on every table, but the club is still a thriving social concern. It has trivia night, Mahjong lunches twice a week, bingo and game night. On nights when dancing is an option, like the annual New Year’s Eve party, it happens between the tables to maintain social distancing. The dining room is open for lunch Wednesday and Friday and dinner Tuesday through Saturday.

While many of the members own boats, some of which are housed at one of the club’s 21 slips, not everyone is a water fanatic.

“You don’t need to own a boat to belong. I don’t. I don’t even swim,” said Thomas, laughing. “I think what’s nice about the Yacht Club is that we’re not very concerned about ‘turning tables,’” said Thomas. “Our guests can come and spend the whole evening here.”

Yenik compares the club to “Cheers,” the establishment where everyone knows your name.

“People come through the door and are immediately greeted with calls from every direction,” she said.

Throughout the pandemic, the institution has been able to take care of its staff and continue its philanthropy with endeavors like scholarships for local students and a “giving tree” to benefit the Middle Keys community. And the path to commodore status is thorough and methodical.

“I think the leadership sets Marathon Yacht Club apart.

Stepping into the roles, takes time. Here there’s a years long path to become Commodore,” Yenik said. She’ll assume the top role in 2022. In 2021, Vice Commodore Bill Warner will take the helm.

As always, the Marathon Yacht Club is looking for new members. For more information about the benefits of membership, call 305-743-6739.

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There is considerable overlap between participants, and captains who go all out are rewarded with cash and prizes.

A special shout-out to photographer Kathleen Fontes, who captured these images. — Weekly staff report

1. The Izzy Rose won best in class at the KCB parade and best overall for the BKH parade.

2. Flat Rate, a sportfisherman, looked nothing short of stately.

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HINDSIGHT 2020

WHAT A YEAR

MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 17, 2020

SARA MATTHIS

sara@keysweekly.com

Locals reflect on a challenging year

Editor’s note: The coronavirus pandemic brought some of the first cases to the Florida Keys in March and changed our island life in ways no one could have imagined. A checkpoint kept visitors away and the virus at bay, but also affected jobs, business, income and mental health. Policies were changed to address the increasing spread. Meetings and fundraisers were moved online, and we all became experts at Zoom, Google Meet and using our webcams as mirrors before “joining” a virtual event. The Keys reopened to visitors in June and workers returned to jobs in hotels, bars, restaurants and retail stores, and aboard dive, snorkel and fishing boats. Each week, in our Hindsight 2020 feature, the Weekly will highlight locals’ reflections on a year of unprecedented changes and challenges.

LAZ FLORES & MARIA FENOLLAR

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Husband and wife are both in the hospitality industry. He manages The Reef Resort in Marathon.

This 2018 Marathon High School graduate didn’t let COVID-19 derail his plans.

The Keys Weekly’s postal carrier moved to the Keys in 2009 from Florida City. She has two children with her husband Andres. “It’s great living in the Keys, it’s such a paradise,” she said.

Describe your 2020 in 3 words: Where’s my refund?

What canceled activity or event did you miss the most?

We were planning a backpacking retreat in Costa Rica. The borders closed before we could make it.

What Netflix or other TV/ movie programming did you discover or rediscover during the pandemic? During COVID-19 quarantine we had lots of Netflix and Amazon TV time. We re-watched all the seasons of “Prison Break.”

Do you have/did have COVID? Laz: No, I had two scares, but came back negative.

Maria: No. What's your pandemic pet peeve? Nose out (mask only covering the mouth area).

What's one good thing that came out of this period for you?

We re-evaluated our priorities, and spent more time with family.

Describe your hopes for 2021 in 3 words: Where are you?

Describe your 2020 in 3 words: Adversity, growth and blessings.

What canceled activity or event did you miss the most? I missed the Songwriters Festival in Key West; I was really looking forward to seeing Luke Combs in concert.

What Netflix or other TV/movie programming did you discover or rediscover during the pandemic?

“Longmire.”

Do you/did you have COVID? I tested positive for antibodies early in the year.

What's your pandemic pet peeve? People who don’t get moving before the sun comes up; you might as well stay in bed all day.

What's one good thing that came out of this period for you? I was very fortunate to find work during the pandemic that was flexible enough to allow me to attend the Joe London Fire Academy on Grassy Key. By the end of this year I will be done with my fire training and finishing up final testing for my certification.

Describe your hopes for 2021 in 3 words: Adversity, growth, and blessings.

Describe your 2020 in 3 words: Stressful, stressful, stressful.

What canceled activity or event did you miss the most?

Gathering with family.

What Netflix or other TV/ movie programming did you discover or rediscover during the pandemic? Kids movies like “Toy Story,” “The Incredibles” and “Frozen.”

Did you have COVID? No. What's your pandemic pet peeve? How people wear their face masks.

What's one good thing that came out of this period for you?

The time spent with my kids.

Describe your hopes for 2021 in 3 words: Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine.

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KITEBOARDING FOR A CAUSE FRIENDS TO GO FROM KEY LARGO TO KEY WEST, RAISE FUNDS FOR MENTAL HEALTH JIM McCARTHY

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DENISE DESAUTELS BODNAR Everyone knows Denise from the Optical Shoppe in Marathon, where she worked with her sister for many years. She loves animal videos, her family and a good flick!

Describe your 2020 in 3 words: Year from hell!

What canceled activity or event did you miss the most?

My job with my sister and being with everyone at Precision Eyecare!

What Netflix or other TV/ movie programming did you discover or rediscover during the pandemic? I watched lots of shows on the streaming channels Peacock, HBO and On Demand — the complete series of “Monk,” “MacGyver,” “True Blood” (that will make you feel something!) and still watching “Flight Attendant.”

My favorite movies this year were “The Meg,” “White House Down,” “Nights in Rodanthe,” and quite a few more.

Did you have COVID? I didn’t get COVID-19 and haven’t been sick at all.

What's your pandemic pet peeve? Wearing the masks is my pet peeve. I can’t breathe!

What's one good thing that came out of this period for you?

Moved to a very nice location and I love the beautiful secluded yard with birds, and wildlife!

Describe your hopes for 2021 in 3 words: Hope sanity returns!

eys resident Scott Gerke isn’t afraid to discuss what he calls a “sh*t storm of a summer” last year. Spiraling into a dark hole of his own, Gerke battled depression and anxiety from things that didn’t go the way he hoped.

He attended weekly therapy for seven months as he tried to break through his mental health struggles. It was then that he realized just how hard the struggle was for many people, especially the many friends he says he lost to suicide.

“When I realized how difficult it is to deal with something, and how expensive it is to deal with something like that, I told my therapist when I feel better, I have to be a voice for mental health,” said Gerke, of Sugarloaf, who DJs for events and weddings. “I’m very open about all this stuff to a certain point, so I just start telling people this is what I went though. … I’m here for you. It just started moving to a community vibe where people knew that I was one of those people they could talk to.”

To assist those going through mental health struggles, Gerke and his friend, Joe Tatangelo, of Michigan are preparing to kiteboard from Key Largo to Key West to ring in 2021. The two-day trip starting in the Upper Keys will be a 100-mile expedition for the two.

The journey will be a challenge, and it’s something they’ve never done before.

A Go Fund Me page is set up with the goal to raise $1,500 by the end of the year for the Guidance/Care Center Inc. in Key West.

For Gerke, kiteboarding helped him get past some tough times. The idea came about three weeks ago from Tatangelo, whom he met in Hood River,

1. Scott Gerke kiteboards.

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Oregon in 2018 as he was touring the U.S. in his minivan.

“He came up to me asking if he could put his gear next to mine. I said, ‘Sure,’ and we’ve been solid friends ever since,” Gerke said. “He’s down for this event, and we’re going to be splitting the donations between Michigan and Florida Keys mental health nonprofits.

“He called me up recently and asked if I wanted to do what we call a downwinder, where we go from one place to another,” Gerke continued. “I said, ‘Sure,’ and asked if he wanted to do it for a good cause, and he was like ‘yes.’”

The Florida Keys has one of the highest suicide rates in Florida. In 2019, 22 suicides were reported. The year before, there were 35. Suicide rates per 100,000 of 14.5 in 2019 and 34.9 the year before were well above the state average of 14.5 last year and 15.3 in 2018.

Through the years, Gerke has made an effort to figure out ways to talk with people and bring community together. He’s done that through events like outdoor movies in Key West under the full moon. In spring 2017, Gerke put out his DJ gear at Higgs Beach with a blowup movie screen with Florida Keys videos.

“I just would start telling people I’m hosting a party every month under the full moon at the beach ... you’re the party,” he said. “This is a celebration of us and meant to be a blank canvas for self expression and participation. It went from a fun little project to hosting 600 to 800 people.”

A portion of the funds raised from the kiteboarding for mental health awareness will go toward logistical expenses for the journey. After the nominal costs, 50% will go to the Guidance Care Center and 50% to a Michigan organization. Almost $800 in donations have come via the Go Fund Me page.

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OBITUARIES

MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 17, 2020

RUSSELL MASS, JR.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHERYL CATES

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n Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, Cheryl Cates, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Cheryl was born on Sept. 19, 1953 in Jacksonville, Florida. She moved to Key West at the age of 2. On Sept. 11, 1971, she married the love of her life, Craig Cates.

They raised three daughters, Tammy, Nicole and Crystal.

They also shared four beautiful grandchildren, Taylor, Riley, Trevor and Andrew. Cheryl owned several businesses in Key West during her lifetime with her husband, Craig, including Cates Automotive and Napa Auto Parts. Cheryl was also a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Knight Gardner Realty.

Cheryl was passionate about many things. Her pride for her family and adoration for her husband were evident to everyone who knew her. Her vibrant presence lit up any room she entered. She loved live music and was an avid supporter of the local musicians in Key West and was often found singing around town herself. Cheryl was a fierce champion and advocate for those in need on her beloved island. She was involved in many organizations and spearheaded numerous fundraisers for people and causes. Her benevolence and compassion were infectious. She served on the boards for the Wesley House, Samuel’s House and Kids Come First. She cherished her nine years as the First Lady of Key West and used all her influence and connections to make her island home a better place.

Cheryl also shared a passion for the water and boating with her husband Craig. They enjoyed long weekends at Boca Grande together and exploring the Bahamian islands on their boat, Craig’s Girls. She left her mark on many small towns all around the Bahamas.

Cheryl was preceded in death by her mother, Jane, and her brother, Darryl. She is survived by her husband, Craig; her three daughters, Tammy, Nicole and Crystal; her four grandchildren, Taylor, Riley, Trevor and Andrew; her father, Harold; her brother, Johney, and sister, Felicia; her son-inlaw, Raymond, and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Cecile, Scott, Joanne, Kevin and Brooke; and nephews, nieces and cousins.

The family will plan a celebration of life for Cheryl once it is safe to gather again.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Cheryl’s honor to one of the above listed nonprofits or donations of PPE equipment for the frontline healthcare heroes at Jackson Memorial Hospital or Lower Keys Medical Center.

RICHARD CHARLES HEDDINGS JR.

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ichard Heddings, also known to many as Charlie, passed on to the next part of his life.

Charlie was born in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania and moved to the Keys when he was 10 years old.

Charlie worked as a carpenter for over 30 years. He dedicated his life to his family and he will be deeply missed. Charlie is survived by his mom Blanche Forsberg, brother Shane Heddings, son Richard Heddings III (Brandi), daughter Anna Cianciolo (Tommy) and his grandchildren TJ, Marcus, Benjamin and Emma. His children held a private service. Prayers are greatly appreciated.

Russell A. Mass, Jr. age 79, of Verdel, Nebraska died Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk, Nebraska.

Brockhaus Funeral Home in Niobrara, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Russell A. Mass Jr. was born July 1, 1941.

Russ was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Lillian Mass; in-laws, Tony and Norma Scalzo; and son, John M. Mass.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carolyne Mass; son, Scot (Maureen Harrahill) Mass; grandchildren, Zachary (Kayla Shea) Mass, Michaela Mass, Kaitlyn Mass, and Kara Mass; and son, Anthony Mass.

Russ and Carolyne began in the liquor business in 1963, owning and operating Russ’s Bar and Timelock Lounge until their retirement. Russ loved the outdoors where he enjoyed trapshooting, hunting, and fishing. In turn, this led to them spending the summer season on the Missouri River in Niobrara, Nebraska. During the winter season, they resided in Marathon, Florida where he truly enjoyed deep sea fishing and was a member of the Elk’s Lodge #2139.

A celebration of life will be held at a future date.

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GIFT GUIDE

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1 1. BBQ SAUCE Sweet Savannah’s has a lot more than ice cream and cupcakes. Shop the store for something savory like marinades and BBQ sauces in many flavors such as “The Hunt” — a unique blend of exotic spices with a touch of Papa’s Pilar Dark Rum. SWEET SAVANNAH’S, Marathon. Prices vary.

2. THE PERFECT PARTY The ideal gathering is one you yourself can enjoy, without worrying about timing the dishes, burning the sauce or plating the entrees beautifully. Leave all that work to Chef Dave Fuhrman of Great Events Catering, which offers private, in-home chef services with custom menus and themes. GREAT EVENTS, Key West. Call 305-2942252 for menus and pricing.

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vid diver and local tattoo artist Cassandra Clark wanted to become a part of the coral restoration effort, having seen a gradual decline of the reef. Receiving her diver master certification from Key Dives two years ago, she’s now teaming up with the local dive shop and another Marathon tattoo shop to benefit local reef restoration.

Clark, who works at South of Heaven in Key Largo, and Doc’s Tattooz have drawn up designs people can choose from to get inked and benefit I.CARE, the local nonprofit formed by Key Dives owner Mike Goldberg and Kylie Smith to restore local Islamorada reefs. For every tattoo from these “flash sheet” tattoos done in December, 50% will go to the cause, Clark said.

“Since I’m a tattoo artist, I have the ability to do fundraisers where I can help local organizations and help raise large amounts of funds,” said Clark, who’s been diving since 2015. “I really wanted to help our reefs because our local economy needs healthy corals.”

Located at 10939 Overseas Highway in Marathon, Doc’s Tattooz owner Allen Mertsock signed his shop up for the fundraising effort when he heard about it from Clark, who is a friend.

“Cassandra wanted to do something to benefit the reefs, and of course we wanted to be on board,” Mertsock said. “We’re all in this together. It’s really, really important to protect the reef.”

Doc’s, which has been in business

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I CARE

Get a tattoo to benefit coral restoration effort

By Jim McCarthy and Tiffany Duong

for over 20 years, is no stranger to benefit tattooing. During Hurricane Irma, Mertsock raised almost $800 for the American Legion to help those in need. Now, he, Tony Napoli (the other artist at Doc’s), and Clark are teaming up to help restore the reef.

Flash tattoos are especially created for mass-tattoo events such as the I.CARE benefit and are usually designs that have never been done before, Mertsock said. Doc’s has hundreds of designs available for the flash benefit, not all of which are coral- or oceanrelated. Notable drawings he’s created for I.CARE include a cool Tiki god, a geisha and a tropical hibiscus in a vase.

Clark said her designs emphasize the local reef and creatures that people don’t necessarily pay attention to. While many people see and know turtles, Clark said there are also balloon fish and puffer fish that are now becoming rare to find while diving.

“Another rare species is the flamingo tongue, which is this little sea snail thing. They bring me so much

joy when I’m diving, and no one really knows about them,” she said.

Along with spreading awareness of what are now rare sea creatures, Clark said, she wants to educate people who come in her chair on how to get involved. She’s an active member of Key Dives’ cleanup dives, having taken anchors and fishing line off corals.

“We’re destroying this, and there’s so many people in our local area who don’t care. I wanted to show I.CARE,” she said.

Clark tattooed an anatomically correct stoplight parrotfish on Smith, I.CARE’s co-founder and lead scientist, in October, and several in the I.CARE and Key Dives communities are pushing Goldberg to get his first tattoo, of I.CARE naturally, once the organization is fully operating.

“Cassandra is an amazing human being – such a strong advocate for conservation and a truly talented artist,” Smith said. “We are so lucky to have her working as hard as she does to spread the message about I.CARE and help us raise money.”

Smith and Goldberg are “constantly amazed” by the creative ways that local businesses are supporting I.CARE. “We wouldn't exist without their support and this tells us that everyone down here cares about the future of our coral reefs,” Smith added. “This truly is a community effort and it gives us so much hope for the future of our coral reefs!”

Those wishing to get a tattoo from Clark can call ahead and say they want

Each row from left: Allen Mertsock, owner of Doc’s tattoos in Marathon, inks a client while observing strict COVID-19 safety protocols. CONTRIBUTED Cassandra Clark decided to work at South of Heaven and told her boss one of the things she wanted to do was coral restoration on weekends. She also told him she wanted to host a benefit to support the reef, and he was on board. CONTRIBUTED Cassandra Clark is a tattoo artist at South of Heaven in Key Largo who’s been diving locally for the past five years.

Doc’s tattoo artist Tony Napoli works on a client while observing strict COVID-19 safety protocols. CONTRIBUTED Doc’s Tattooz in Marathon has been in business for over 20 years. CONTRIBUTED Doc’s tattoo artist Tony Napoli designed this piece for a long-time customer who wanted to take part in the I.CARE flash benefit with an original design. TONY NAPOLI/Contributed People can choose from a wide variety of pre-drawn designs such as these. CONTRIBUTED

an I.CARE tattoo. Or, customers can walk in and pick a design they’d like.

Clark said she’s willing to do something that’s not been pre-drawn that’s coralor ocean-related.

Doc’s posts its new designs on its social media pages daily. Pick one you like or ask for something different.

For an I.CARE tattoo at Doc’s, email docstattooz@hotmail.com or direct message the shop on their social media pages.

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KEYS RESIDENT FINISHES FIRST IN IRONMAN COMPETITION Smith eyes big competitions in Utah, Hawaii JIM McCARTHY

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pper Keys resident Holly Smith reminisces about the moment she crossed the finish line in her first ironman competition five years ago.

“I thought I would never do this again,” she said. “It was just so hard.”

A day passed, however, as she looked back on what was an exhilarating, yet challenging feat she accomplished. The thrill of it all kept her going, and it developed into something she became passionate about.

Just recently, Smith, 35, completed her ninth ironman triathlon competition that included a 112-mile bike ride, 26.2-mile run and 2.4-mile swim. It was a special moment for Smith, having finished first in her age group among competitors from around the world who came to Panama City, Florida to compete.

Smith has come out on top in smaller races in Michigan, where she grew up, and South Carolina, where she last lived before venturing to the Keys with her boyfriend in March. The competition in November, however, was a little more rewarding.

“When you get to the end of a lot of these races, you kind of just want to stop.

But when you think about it, it’s a really cool accomplishment to cross the finish line,” she said.

Smith is a Michigan State graduate

Smith rides her bike in the ironman competition.

who went to medical school and completed her residency in Garden City, which is not far from Detroit. Following graduation, she moved to South Carolina, where she lived for a few years, and then to the Keys on March 5 as the coronavirus pandemic was unfolding.

“We (my boyfriend and I) work remotely, so we could live wherever we wanted.

And we just really like warm weather,” she said. “I’m doing telemedicine right now, so I can move around wherever I want. I’m licensed in eight states, so I just see people online right now.”

Work for Smith picked up in April and May as more people were using telemedicine for their health issues, including COVID-19. Smith said people were waiting on their computers for hours waiting to be seen by a “teledoc.”

“It’s now kind of slowed because more physicians started to do their own telemedicine practices,” Smith said. “With COVID, it really picked up during the spring and summer.”

While keeping busy tending to patients, Smith would also find time to head outside to bike some 80 to 100 miles and run 20 miles once a week in lead-up to the ironman competition. She’d also get in the pool to swim three to four times a week.

Strength and resistance training, core work and lots of stretching were also in the routine.

Smith said she really didn’t get into triathlons until about five years ago. She said it’s a fun way to stay in shape and compete.

“I have been more of a runner my whole life,” she said. “But I tried to find something because I kept getting foot and ankle injuries. I also wanted to incorporate biking. So I started biking a little and ended up swimming eventually and just got hooked on doing these triathlons.”

Taking interest in triathlons during her residency in medical school, Smith said she never thought she would qualify for big races. But her passion and competitiveness have taken her to a new level. Smith was supposed to travel to New Zealand this year for a half-ironman competition before the pandemic canceled it.

Now, she’ll be making the trek to Utah in September to compete in the halfironman. A month later, she’ll fly to Kona, Hawaii to partake in the Ironman World Championship.

“Both of those races will be really big, but the one in Kona is the biggest,” Smith said.

So, what’s in store for Smith in 2021?

A few more races, a half distance ironman and full ironman as a practice race in leadup to her two big races next fall.

“That’ll probably be in May or June, which is halfway between now and Kona,” she said. “I’ll definitely be doing races just because I love them and they’re a great way to get ready for competition like that.”

Holly Smith crosses the finish line in the Visit Panama City Beach Ironman competition in November. CONTRIBUTED

Smith runs in the ironman competition.

Smith usually runs around 20 miles once a week as she prepares for triathlons.

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Left: College of the Florida Keys President Jonathan Gueverra congratulates Jean Lamour Michel, who earned his associate in arts degree. Right: Gueverra presents former State Rep. Holly Raschein with an honorary bachelor’s degree in recognition of her contributions to the community and to the college. CONTRIBUTED

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he College of the Florida Keys on Dec. 11 held its 61st commencement exercises for the graduating Class of 2020 in an outdoor ceremony beside the Gulf of Mexico on the Key West campus.

Graduates wore face masks with their caps and gowns as they crossed the outdoor stage to receive their diplomas. Some of the graduates participating in the ceremony had completed their studies earlier this year but were unable to formally celebrate their achievement due to the cancellation of the spring graduation ceremony.

The college awarded more than 200 bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees and certificates in 2020.

Former Florida Keys State Rep. Holly Raschein delivered the keynote address. Recognizing her substantial contributions to the Keys and the school, college president Jonathan Gueverra presented Raschein with an honorary bachelor of science degree in supervision and management.

Graduate Carrie Groomes was selected by the class to give the student address. In addition to earning a bachelor of science in supervision and management, Groomes retired this year from CFK after a 20-year career.

The full ceremony can be viewed on the college’s Facebook page at facebook.com/TheCollegeoftheFloridaKeys.

Earlier in the day, the college held a virtual nursing ceremony for 11 students who completed their associate of science in nursing this fall semester. Upon passing the national licensure exam, each will become a registered nurse.

The spring semester begins Jan. 8. The college will be closed for the holidays Dec. 17 through Jan. 3.

Information about academic programs, steps to become a student, and ways to pay for college is at cfk.edu.

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LISTEN | Diana Krall Christmas Songs There is no shortage of mainstream artists’ holiday albums, but Krall’s belongs near the top. Full of classics, from “White Christmas” to “Let It Snow,” this collection includes maybe the best vocal version of “Christmas Time Is Here.” Holiday mood guaranteed.

mericans are on the edge of their seats, waiting to learn how the coronavirus vaccine will be distributed and when. The Keys Weekly has an inside track:

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10. Purchase a “COVID Fast Pass” by making a sizable donation to a state legislator, your local hospital’s foundation or Dr. Anthony Fauci’s favorite charity – The Unified Fund for Young, Athletic, Single Moms.

9. Falsified nursing transcripts to secure a job as a front line health care worker.

8. Pen a heartbreaking letter to Mr. Kristopher Kringle, c/o The North Pole.

7. Remind your local Health Department Administrator about the time he slept with your sister and never called her back.

6. Purchase it on eBay. Should be cheaper and easier to find than a PlayStation 5.

5. Visit www.clinicaltrials.gov/wuhanflu and register yourself as a “human guinea pig with an affinity for communicable diseases.”

4. Camp out in front of the local clinic as if you are waiting for concert tickets or the latest iPhone.

3. Move to a country where everyone is treated as equals – like Cuba.

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CARDIO OR WEIGHTLIFTING?

Doctor discusses benefits of both types of exercise

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was looking for a subject for this week’s contribution and came across a short article that did a good job explaining the differences in, and what we should expect from, cardio and non-cardio exercise. The article on medicalnewstoday.com is titled “Should you do cardio or lift weights?”

First, it is important to understand the difference between the two, which DR. JOHN the article does define, in a nutshell.

WOLTZ Cardio (aerobic) exercise uses inhaled oxygen to sustain energy consumption … is a preventative for long periods of time. Cardio inhealth physicreases stamina and endurance, burns cian with Baptist Health Primary calories now, but does not necessarCare in Marathon. ily increase metabolism. Weightlifting (more specifically anaerobic) exercise is higher intensity, shorter burst and consumes energy stores already present in the muscles. This in turn builds muscle and increases metabolism in the long term.

So, back to the article’s title, which one should you do?

This is easy: you should do both. We are working two different systems here and both are important for long term health. Cardio has significant effects on our cardio-pulmonary system (heart and lungs). Anaerobic has significant effects on muscle development and metabolism. Together the improvements allow us to be stronger, faster and work or play longer than if we did not exercise. They also have significant benefits to brain health, mental health and are significant players in helping us prevent diabetes, heart and lung disease.

In addition to the benefits listed above, these exercises are increasingly important as we age. Somewhere around 30-40 (no matter how much we don’t want to admit it) we peak physically and then starts a slow, steady decline. All systems in the body are affected and unfortunately none of us will make it out alive … but on the lighter side, we have some control. Through exercise and eating right, we can slow that decline.

Muscular decline is fairly significant. By incorporating anaerobic exercises into our overall fitness routine we can also slow the loss of muscle mass and even reverse it somewhat, increasing our metabolism and our physical abilities, as well as protecting us from injuries and bone loss.

There are plenty of resources online for both cardio and anaerobic exercise. For beginners, I would recommend searching for a couch to 5K program for cardio.

There are also sites that can recommend workout regimens for bicycles, swimming, walking, etc. On the anaerobic side, body weight exercises are probably the simplest (and cheapest) to incorporate into your regimen, and as you get in better shape, and more experienced, you may consider joining a gym or working with a personal trainer.

Regardless of how you start, start. Activity is the key to staying active! Don’t gather moss!

Have a great week, and be healthier today than you were yesterday!

Do you have a question for Dr. John Woltz? Email it to sara@ keysweekly.com for consideration as a topic for his column.

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HOLIDAY MUSIC — THE SEQUEL! Tunes for the Christmas Spirit…

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ast year about this time, I wrote a column about some of my favorite holiday and Christmas songs. To recap, here are those

songs: “Christmas All Over Again” – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers; “You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” – Thurl Ravenscroft; “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/ We Three Kings” – Barenaked Ladies with Sarah McLachlan; “Happy Xmas/ War is Over” – John Lennon and Yoko Ono; “The Twelve Days of Christmas” – Straight No Chaser; “I Believe In Father Christmas” – Greg Lake; “Sleigh Ride” – Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops.

There are so many more, and to help spread some holiday cheer and get us all in the mood, here is the next installment of some of my favorites!

“The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and “Happy Holidays” – Andy Williams. Andy had an incredibly pure voice that made holiday magic happen. Every time I hear the orchestra crank up and Andy singing the first line of these songs, I’m taken back to my childhood Christmases in the 1960s.

Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year!

“The Christmas Song” – Nat King Cole. Speaking of incredible voices, Mr. Cole’s velvety pipes make Mel Torme’s classic composition one of the best Christmas songs ever. He and Andy Williams have made Christmas better for decades.

“There’s No Place Like Home For The Holidays” and “Sleigh Ride” – The Carpenters. In the “incredibly pure voice” department, Karen Carpenter had one of the finest voices ever recorded. While Perry Como’s version of “Home” is a certified crooner classic, Karen’s voice evoked the playfulness of and longing for being home for the holidays better than anyone.

“Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth” – Bing Crosby and David Bowie.

An aging crooner and a glam rocker walk into a bar… it sounds like the beginning of a joke. But the beautiful harmonies and the joyous sentiment that the duo offered still gives me goosebumps and moist eyes to this day.

“Baby, It’s Cold Outside” – Dean Martin and Mary Maxwell. This song became strangely controversial last year — and that’s the main reason I included it on the list. The vocal interplay and the arrangement are playful and fun, and one can just see Dean standing by the fireplace with a drink in his hand, imploring his companion to stay. One would think that with all the real problems we face in the world, we wouldn’t need to manufacture a Christmas controversy.

“Holly Jolly Christmas” – Burl Ives. I’ve always liked singing this song, and it takes me back to singing Christmas songs for the bartending Dynamic Duo of Holly JOHN and Ed at the old BARTUS Sparky’s Landing on Thursday nights. is a City of Marathon councilAnd now that man. He also is I’ve gotten older a musician who and more closely performs around resemble Burl Ives, town. For more I’m sure it’s some see johnbartus. kind of poetic reincom forcement of those great memories.

“Jingle Bell Rock” – Bobby Helms and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” – Brenda Lee. In the late 1950s, rock and roll was new, and there certainly had to be some Christmas songs composed in the newfangled musical style. Both featured cool vocals and hot signature stinging guitar licks — I can just see the guitarist wailing on his Gibson ES-175 into an old (well, new at that time) Fender tube amp. A side note: Brenda Lee was only 13 years old when she cut the vocals on that song in 1958!

“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” by Frank Sinatra / James Taylor. This is one of my all-time favorites, and both these gentlemen do the song justice with their amazing vocals.

And while I’ve never written anything nearly as remarkable as those songs, I would appreciate it if you’d give my new holiday tune a listen.

“Happy Holidays (My Own Damn Christmas Song)” is my new single, released worldwide on Amazon, Apple / iTunes, Spotify, Pandora and more.

Links to streams and YouTube videos are available on johnbartus.hearnow. com. The song is based on something that happened to me when I dared to wish someone Happy Holidays. It’s a celebration of all the holidays, tempered with just a slight bit of snark! I hope you like it, and Happy Holidays! ***** This Saturday marks my 30th anniversary of playing Saturday nights at the Key Colony Inn — I find that hard to believe myself! Stop on in for some holiday tunes and cheer, and join me in wondering where the last three decades went!

Catch John Wednesdays at Herbie’s, Thursdays at Sparky’s Landing, Fridays on Facebook Live for the Social Distancing Concerts, Saturday afternoon at Boondocks and Saturday night at the Key Colony Inn, and this Monday at Dockside.

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Marathon High School graduate Dayle Vera came back “home” to teach for two years in the school’s chemistry department. But when her husband, a member of the U.S. Air Force, received orders to serve in the United Kingdom, she knew she and their infant son, Liam, would be joining him in the move.

The recent advancements in technology combined with a global pandemic have made Vera’s new completely virtual gig seem almost normal, despite the 4,456-mile distance between teacher and students for the past two months.

“I personally like how Mrs. Vera teaches virtually; I like how much she interacts with her students without even being here,” said student Cole McDaniel. “Not only does she teach us chemistry, but she keeps her students fascinated with details of how the time, money and temperature are so different in the U.K.” Vera “goes” to school every day.

As the students walk into the classroom, she pops up on the smart board through the Google Meet app, ready to greet her students. A paraprofessional is present in the room to help make sure students are staying on task, and to complete duties such as passing out papers. All assignments are posted and turned in online through Google Classroom.

Vera says the most challenging part of teaching so far away is that she can't share those tangible moments with her students, but her favorite part of teaching is true whether in a virtual setting or in person.

“I get to share my knowledge with you!” she said.

— Clare Merryman is the Marathon Weekly’s high school intern.

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or 20 years, the San Pablo Catholic Church in Marathon has been putting on a beautiful light display during the holidays. The lights were turned on Dec. 7 following the Vigil Mass of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and will be turned off on Jan. 10, 2020 (Baptism of the Lord).

“I urge everyone to go see the lights. It’s a feel good moment,” said Larry Benvenuti.

The mastermind of the display is the church’s Paul Navara. He said the church’s Christmas decorations take up at least 30 bins plus much more “And we have about 30 boxes, plus things crammed in the attic and loft space,” he said, laughing.

It’s laborious, but doable undertaking with the help of the congregation and the community.

Navara said he has help from parishioners as well as members of the community to string the lights. The uptick in the electricity bill and new displays are also supported by the church.

“Each year the San Pablo Women’s Club donates toward the event with flowers and replacement light strings and things like that. And the congregation covers increases to the electric bill so we don’t worry about that either,” he said.

One of the favorite parts of the lighted garden is the tunnel of blue lights that ends at the Nativity scene. Navara said he’s noticed more kids coming through this year, too.

“We hear lots of joy,” Navara said.

The community is invited to stroll the grounds from dusk until 10 p.m. every evening. San Pablo Catholic Church is located at 550 122nd Street, oceanside, in Marathon near Vaca Cut. - Weekly staff report

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DOLPHIN SOCCER WINS IN A 9-0 SHUTOUT Marathon tops Colonial Christian

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he Marathon Dolphin Boy’s Soccer Team went to 2-2 with a 9-0 shutout of Colonial Christian on Dec. 14. “It's been a different season for sure,” said Dolphin Head Coach Arno Silva. “Under this pandemic situation, rescheduling and cancellations have been a constant thing these days. But the kids are excited, and we have a strong team to keep up with competition and this pandemic.” Marathon has eight returning seniors on the roster and several new players. Marathon’s next scheduled home game is Thursday, Jan. 14.

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BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly For more game photos visit www. shadypalmphotography.com (can we make this big?)

1. Fins’ goalie Lucas Silva keeps every shot out of the net in the 9-0 victory.

2. Marathon’s Miguel Avena (5) uses his head to score a goal in a crowd.

3. Marathon’s Yuni DeLeon (16) puts a block on a Colonial Christian defender.

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4. Patrick Crews (17) sends the ball in from mid-field.

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5. Dolphin’s Pedro Zapata (11) leads a rush downfield for Marathon.

6. Marathon’s Alex Perdomo (13) put on a dribbling class for the Patriots.

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NEW KEYS LEADERS TAKE TO FLORIDA BAY

Grassroots nonprofit stresses need for complete funding for Everglades restoration JIM McCARTHY

jim@keysweekly.com

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everal Keys leaders entering new government positions aren’t new to the issues surrounding Florida Bay and what drove water quality to deteriorate and seagrass to die off. A recent roundtable on the bay and Everglades restoration, however, drove home just how vital a clean and healthy bayside is to the Keys community and economy in the years and decades to come.

Florida Bay Forever and its executive director, Emma Haydocy, convened newly-elected officials from the federal level to village level, as well as fish captains, at Anglers House Marina in Islamorada for a discussion and bay tour on Dec. 15. Haydocy, who’s served in her current role since February, said the goal was to bring the different voices to the table to discuss the internationally-recognized treasure in America’s Everglades and a crown jewel in Florida Bay. Talks also outlined Florida Bay Forever’s recommendations to invest in the bay through consistent funding for Everglades restoration projects. The nonprofit is also urging passage of the federal Water Resources Development Act on a biennial schedule to ensure timely project authorizations and congressional funding. Newly-elected U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez and Florida’s congressional delegation will be key in moving those priorities forward in 2021.

“While Gimenez is versed in water quality issues facing South Florida, we in the Keys have a unique ecosystem and a unique set of problems,” Haydocy said. “Today, it was really about getting him out on the water and talking with longtime residents and elected officials who all have to come together to implement the known, scientificallydriven policies and programs to be able to help our water quality to restore Florida Bay.” Gimenez, who beat out Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in the general election, brings over 40 years of public service experience in Miami-Dade to his first term as congressman in District 26, which includes the Keys and MiamiDade. Gimenez, who was joined by his wife, Lourdes, on the 2-hour bay tour, said he couldn’t ask for a better day with knowledgeable guides to witness

Right: Congressman-elect Carlos Gimenez and wife, Lourdes, and Emma Haydocy, Florida Bay Forever executive director arrive with Capt. Xavier Figueredo at Anglers House Marina on Dec. 15. JIM McCARTHY/ Keys Weekly Bottom: Haydocy speaks to the various elected officials who joined in a roundtable discussion on the Florida Bay and a tour out on the water.

what’s happening with Florida Bay. “Restoring natural flows back into the bay is vitally important, and that’s all part of the Everglades restoration,” Gimenez said as he exited the boat.

“Then the storage of water especially during the winter and the dry months and why we need to restore freshwater flows into the bay. I kind of knew that before. It just accentuated it again and drove the point home.”

With a new Congress set to meet in just weeks, Gimenez said he’s hoping to be added to the “right committees” to advance Everglades restoration. Haydocy said placing Gimenez on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee would be critical to the Water Resources Development Act, which includes funding for the Army Corps of Engineers for new projects and changes to existing ones in the Everglades.

“Being able to get him up to speed and understand this is our lifeblood ... this is what supports every aspect of our community, and this is why we need (our elected leaders) to hit it hard for us was what we were trying to drive

home.”

State Rep. Jim Mooney is no stranger to the bayside waters, having grown up in the Keys. The former Islamorada mayor who won the election to become the next representative for the Keys and south Miami-Dade in Tallahassee joined the talk and tour.

For Mooney, the Florida Keys Stewardship Act that’s brought millions for water quality projects and acquisition of conservation land will be a main point of emphasis entering session at the state capital. Mooney said he’s also encouraged with how in tune state House Speaker Chris Sprowls is with the environment.

“He was raised on water. He understands water quality, albeit different water quality in Hillsborough County,” Mooney said. “I think for the first time in a long time, there’s consensus on the problems we have to face.”

Mooney did take issue with Senate President Wilton Simpson’s remarks that he wasn’t sold on a $1.6 billion reservoir project south of Lake Okeechobee. During a recent Florida

Chamber of Commerce summit, Simpson, a Republican, said Florida “probably should stop building” the reservoir that would help move water south. He also said that the state should look at deep injection wells on the northside of Lake Okeechobee.

“There’s nothing wrong doing projects north of the lake. Any project you do to improve water going into the lake only makes it better coming out of the lake,” he said. “You don’t stop one project to do another.”

Sixth-generation Islamorada resident and current mayor Buddy Pinder joined Gimenez and Mooney for the discussion and a ride out to the bay. Pinder, who won in the November election to serve on the dais, noted how important it will be in the new year to work as a team with Gimenez in Washington, D.C. and Mooney in Tallahassee.

“I think it’s going to be good.

There’s strength in numbers,” Pinder said. “We need not only the local congressman, but also everyone throughout the state because it’s all about the clean water coming south. It was good to see us come together.”

With new faces in leadership roles, Florida Bay Forever seeks bipartisan support on the federal, state and municipal levels with laser focus on the Everglades Agricultural Reservoir and Comprehensive Everglades Restoration projects for clean water to come south. They also hope to see high-level engagement between President-elect Joe Biden and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to include regular tours of the ecosystem and discussions with stakeholders.

Also joining in the roundtable discussion were new county commissioner Mike Forster, who represents Key Largo and Tavernier, and Cheryl Meads, at-large member on the South Florida Water Management District Governing Board.

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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Moondance Charters, located at 7 Lispenard St., New York, NY 10013, intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

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and whose business is in the tax collection district for which they are applying).

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Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

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Department has implemented a new electronic process for reviewing and opening sealed bids. Monroe County is committed to continuing to receive and process competitive solicitations while maintaining the health and safety of our employees and those who attend bid openings. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/ physically delivered bids/ proposal/responses WILL NOT be accepted.

The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00 P.M. on February 2, 2021. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: Architectural & Engineering, KWIA Concourse A & Terminal Improvements 02/02/2021 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB or otherwise be rejected or undeliverable to OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl. gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening. Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected.

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on February 2, 2021. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 4509326156 One tap mobile: +16465189805,, 4509326156# US (New York) +16699006833,, 4509326156# US (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Publish: December 17, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

employees and those who attend bid openings. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/ physically delivered bids/ proposal/responses WILL NOT be accepted.

The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00 P.M. on January 28, 2021. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: West Martello Tower Citadel Hurricane Repairs 01/28/2021 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB or otherwise be rejected or undeliverable to OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl. gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening. Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected.

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on January 28, 2021. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 4509326156 One tap mobile: +16465189805,, 4509326156# US (New York) +16699006833,, 4509326156# US (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Publish: December 17, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00 P.M. on January 27, 2021. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: Pigeon Key Honeymoon Cottage & Commissary Bldg. Hurricane Repairs 01/27/2021 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB or otherwise be rejected or undeliverable to OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl. gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening. Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected.

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on January 27, 2021. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 4509326156 One tap mobile: +16465189805,, 4509326156# US (New York) +16699006833,, 4509326156# US (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Publish: December 17, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is: December 10, 2020.

Personal Representative: James J. Dorl, Esq. 5701 Overseas Highway, Suite 12 Marathon, FL 33050 Attorney for Personal Representative: James J. Dorl, Esq. Florida Bar No. 618403 JAMES J. DORL, P.A. Suite 12 First Professional Centre 5701 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6565 Facsimile: (305) 743-4143 e-mail: jjdorl@yahoo.com Publish: December 10 & 17, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Local Color, located at 276 Margaret Street and 425 Greene Street, Key West, FL 33040, intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

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By: Linda Turek, Managing Sole Member on behalf of Hogan & Budde, LLC, a Florida limited liability company Publish: December 17 & 24, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 15TH STREET MARINA MARATHON, LLC GIVES NOTICE OF THE INTENT TO SELL OR DISPOSE OF THE FOLLOWING ABANDONED VESSEL ON JANUARY 11, 2021, 9:00 AM AT 890 15TH STREET, MARATHON, FLORIDA 33050.

Pursuant to Florida Statute 328.17, 15th Street Marina Marathon, LLC reserves the right to remove vessel from auction prior to auction date. 15th Street Marina Marathon, LLC reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

Vessel Name: U/K Hull Number: FLZR8137G473 Florida Registration: FL8210JH 1973 Dufour 36’ Sailboat Publish: December 10 & 17, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers DISTRICT IV ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC IV) (Between the Long Key Bridge and mile marker 90.939) of the MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL has an opening for a TOURIST RELATED BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE - Shall be persons involved in business which is interdependent upon the tourist industry who have demonstrated an interest in tourist development but who shall not be employed in any position within the lodging industry (motels, hotels, recreational vehicle parks and other tourist accommodations

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on January 20, 2021, at 1:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider possible amendments to the following County ordinance, the County’s mask ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 032-2020 AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE

BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 014-2020, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 022-2020 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 024-2020 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 026-2020, TO MANDATE THAT INDIVIDUALS WEAR A FACE COVERING IN PUBLIC IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; ESTABLISHING A MINIMUM COUNTY-WIDE REQUIREMENT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF A MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF FINES BY THE CLERK; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE AND SUNSET DATE. The public can participate in the January 20, 2021, meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, FL via Communication Media Technology (“CMT”) using a Zoom Webinar platform by following the detailed instructions below. The public is strongly encouraged to watch the meeting on Monroe County’s MCTV on Comcast Channel 76, AT&T U-verse Channel 99 or on the County’s web portal @ http://monroecountyfl.iqm2. com/Citizens/Default.aspx.

Simply select the “Watch Live” banner to view the live meeting with live closed-captioning on an integrated page that includes the Agenda and Agenda Backup.

If a citizen has a Roku device, they can search for and add “MCTV” to their personal lineup.

Monroe County’s “MCTV” is also provided via the Monroe County mobile apps for iOS and Android and through our streaming web portal @ https://monroe-fl.vod.castus.tv/ vod/?live=ch1&nav=live.

Citizens can listen to audio-only from their phones by dialing (646) 518-9805 or (669) 9006833 and, when prompted, enter the Webinar ID 913 1016 8691 followed by the # key.

The public can comment during

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING KEY WEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CONCOURSE A AND TERMINAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. § 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices.

Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar by Onvia at www.demandstar.com OR www.monroecountybids. com. The Public Record is available upon request.

In response to Covid-19, the Monroe County Purchasing

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: WEST MARTELLO TOWER CITADEL HURRICANE REPAIRS MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. § 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices.

Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar by Onvia at www.demandstar.com OR www.monroecountybids. com. The Public Record is available upon request.

In response to Covid-19, the Monroe County Purchasing Department has implemented a new electronic process for reviewing and opening sealed bids. Monroe County is committed to continuing to receive and process competitive solicitations while maintaining the health and safety of our

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: PIGEON KEY HONEYMOON COTTAGE AND COMMISSARY BUILDING HURRICANE REPAIRS MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. § 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices.

Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar by Onvia at www.demandstar.com OR www.monroecountybids. com. The Public Record is available upon request.

In response to Covid-19, the Monroe County Purchasing Department has implemented a new electronic process for reviewing and opening sealed bids. Monroe County is committed to continuing to receive and process competitive solicitations while maintaining the health and safety of our employees and those who attend bid openings. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/ physically delivered bids/ proposal/responses WILL NOT be accepted.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2020-CP-214-K IN RE: ESTATE OF CHARLES T. CHAMP, a/k/a CHARLES THEODORE CHAMP, JR., Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of CHARLES T. CHAMP, a/k/a CHARLES THEODORE CHAMP, JR., deceased, whose date of death was June 19, 2020, and whose social security number is xxx-xx-4049, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The estate is intestate. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: PROBATE FILE NO.: 20-CP-000117-P IN RE: ESTATE OF MICHAEL A. BOWER A/K/A MICHAEL ALBERT BOWER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Michael A. Bower a/k/a Michael Albert Bower, deceased, whose date of death was October 10, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Hwy., Tavernier, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: December 10, 2020.

Personal Representative: Cynthia Adams 140 Plantation Drive Tavernier, FL 33070 Attorney for Personal Representative: Anthony A. Velardi, Esq. Florida Bar No. 113917 Patricia Gessel, Esq. Florida Bar No. 84328 Patricia Gessel, PL 99530 Overseas Hwy., Suite 2 Key Largo, FL 33037 Tel: (305) 453-5277 Fax: (305) 453-4985 E-Mail: anthony@keylargolaw. com & alonso.at12@aol.com Publish: December 10 & 17, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

KEYS SCENES

MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 17, 2020

Lola with her mom at a Key West bar for a christmas cocktail last year.

KRISTIN HOWELL/Contributed When you’re a dive instructor and have no Christmas ornaments but want to celebrate anyways! LISA FLANERY/Contributed Young girls decorating gold ornaments in Rotary Park for Zonta Tree.

ALI ADAMS/Contributed Our Keysmas tree! DEBRA HOLLIS/ Contributed In the Keys, our Christmas birds include pelicans as well as doves.

SANDY SCHNEIDER/Contributed

Wally says ‘Merry Christmas to All!’ BILL KLIPP/Contributed

Dolphin greetings from Gaven Pichardo and Talon the dolphin at Dolphin Research Center. KIM SAUNDERS/Contributed

Just keep on smiling! TAMARA ALVAREZ/Contributed

Festive beads adorn a statue of an Angel in Key West cemetery. SANDY HAZLEY/Contributed

Lobster trap “Christmas Tree” at Pilot House in Key Largo. CHRISTINE DEPERNA/Contributed

TIFFANY DUONG

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ur theme for DECEMBER is HOLIDAYS AT HOME. Since many of us cannot travel to be with loved ones this year, we wanted to hold our favorite memories near. Send us your favorite holiday moments from years past or how you’re celebrating this one to make this season merry and bright.

Photos, captions and photo credit can be emailed to tiffany@keysweekly.com.

HOLIDAYS AT HOME Rules, schmules • All photos must be original work and feature something in the Keys.

• Photos can be images that have been published before.

• No third party may own or control any materials the photo contains, and the photo must not infringe upon the trademark, copyright, moral rights, intellectual rights, or rights of privacy of any entity or person.

• Any person agrees, by submitting photos, that photos submitted can be used by the Keys Weekly for any and all purposes, including but not limited to advertising, charity work, sales, future editorial, print in the newspapers or online or on social media posts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and any other social media platforms as may come about.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES 305.743.0844 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • •305.743.0844 LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 20-CP-86-M DIVISION: MIDDLE KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF DONALD S. MCCULLOUGH, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Donald S. McCullough, deceased, whose date of death was September 29, 2020, 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 estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: December 10, 2020.

Personal Representative: Katherine N. McCullough 12 Hackmatack Rd. Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04537 Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney for Rose Jacilla Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway MARATHON, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@rewarnerlaw. com Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: December 10 & 17, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: December 10, 2020.

Personal Representative: Dawn I. Freese 219 Seville Road West Palm Beach, Florida 33405 Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney for Rose Jacilla Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway MARATHON, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@rewarnerlaw. com Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: December 10 & 17, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 20-CP-93-M DIVISION: MIDDLE KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF JUNE I. THACKER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of June I. Thacker, deceased, whose date of death was October 24, 2020, 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

LEGAL NOTICES pleadings.

Dated this 3rd day of December, 2020 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shakia Mitchell Deputy Clerk Publish: December 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

Cars - Vans - TrucksRunning or Not. $CASH$ 305-332-0483

AUTOS FOR SALE 2001 XK8 Jaguar Red Convertible. 74k miles.

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Place your Car For Sale ad here. Only $25.00/ week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today and Sell Your Car!

EMPLOYMENT

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Bridge Operator position available in the Snake Creek Drawbridge, located in Islamorada.

Paid training will be provided.

Payrate: $10.50/hr. Email resume to jschultz@ fdi.team or call Jeff Schultz at 708-214-0311.

HIRED TWO NEW EMPLOYEES thanks to advertising in the Keys Weekly Newspapers!!

Serve/Bartend on the ocean FT/PT Ocean front private swim club is seeking customer service oriented Server/Bartender.

Serve on pool deck, beach and/or bar lounge. Open year round, 10am-7pm daily. Full time/Part time.

Small friendly staff. Above average hourly wage plus tips. Apply in person at Cabana Club, 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach or call April (305) 393-0631.

Keys Fisheries looking to hire Process Foods Manager, pie makers, process food workers, lobster processors and forklift driver to expand the production of the products that we are now selling to various large supermarkets.

These positions will be full time and be eligible for a benefits package. Apply within at 3390 Gulfview Avenue, Marathon Boat rental company in Marathon needs mechanic with knowledge of outboard motors Call 305-481-7006

BOATS FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2020-DR-628-K Division: Family DANIEL ARIC HYLTON, Petitioner/Husband, and MIROSLAVA PATAKYOVA, Respondent/Wife.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: MIROSLAVA PATAKYOVA Last Known Address: 1992 SEIDENBERG AVENUE, KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040 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 Cynthia F. Civil, Esq., CYNTHIA F. CIVIL, P.A., Attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 5196 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050, on or before January 10, 2021, and file the original with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Family Division, 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040, 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.

The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: NONE Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at 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

1997 Grady White 209 Escape 21’ center console.

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Call 305-481-1463 Place your Boat For Sale ad here. Only $25.00/ week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today and Sell Your Boat!

EMPLOYMENT Project Manager/ Coordinator needed in Upper Keys. Must have own transportation.

Some computer experience a plus. Call 305-852-3002 CEI Inspector needed in Marathon, FL. Fulltime position. Must have high school diploma or equivalent and valid driver’s license. Relevant construction experience is a plus. Email resume to:

City of Marathon - Job O p e n i n g : Street Maintenance.

EOE, FULL BENEFITS www.ci.marathon.fl.us Come Join Our Family and Have Fun At Work! Hiring: Host, Hostess & Servers Full &/or part-time. AM & PM Shifts. Apply in person at Castaway Restaurant, end of 15th Street, Oceanside, Marathon or email: lobstercrawl@gmail.com.

Place your Employment ad here. Only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy.

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Place your Home For Rent ad here. Only $25.00/ week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today and rent your house!

Long-term, 2BR/2BA Condo in Key Colony Beach. Furnished, screened patio, includes water, sewer, basic cable and ocean accessibility. $2,000/ month Call 716-913-3576 RENTED IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!!!

NOW HIRING! Part Time Maintenance Housekeepers for Saturday and some Sunday Call 305-587-0359 to apply.

OFFICE SPACE Beautiful Office Space available for rent now on US1 in Tavernier @ MM92. Call 305-394-0530 Place your Office Space For Rent ad here. Only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy.

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The Turtle Hospital in Marathon Immediate openings: full and part-time Educational Program Guides/Gift Shop Sales. Public speaking & retail sales experience helpful. $12.00/hour to start Send resume to: turtlehosp@aol.com

Dynasty Marine Associates, Inc.

www.dynastymarine.net Located in the Florida Keys, is a highly-respected supplier of Caribbean marine life to public aquariums and zoos throughout the world.

FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT/LOGISTICS Duties to include invoice and inventory entry, booking airline shipments, creating and filing paperwork for international shipments, scheduling inspections needed for international shipments. Must be proficient in Microsoft word, outlook, and excel. This position requires high attention to detail and the ability to multitask. Compensation will be dependent on experience with performance-based incentive program. Benefits package including vacation, sick days, holidays and 401K PSP retirement plan. Please send cover letter and resume to sales@dynastymarine.net for consideration. No phone calls please.

FLORIDA KEYS DIESEL - MARATHON

NOW HIRING: Diesel Technician position available.

Competitive compensation package. Experience in the marine field preferred but not necessary. Experience with Caterpillar and Cummins Marine Engines a plus.

Diesel Mechanic Assistant position available.

Looking for a motivated candidate willing to learn a new trade or expand current skills. Company willing to train.

Qualified applicants please call 305-289-2070 or email resume to neil@allkeysdiesel.com . Drug Free and valid Drivers License a must.

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Behavioral Health Counselor Care Coordinator Behavioral Health Therapist (Children) RNs and LPNs (3 shifts) (PT/FT & per diem) Peer Support Specialist Drop In Technician (PT) Driver (CDL preferred) *Assisted Living Direct Care Worker (PT/FT) *Behavioral Health Technicians (3 shifts) (PT/FT & per diem) *Night Monitor (FREE HOUSING!!!!) *No experience necessary. Will train.

A caring heart & helpful hands required.

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Bungalows Key Largo is an EOE

GREAT BENEFITS! Check out all available positions at: www.westcare.com EEOC/DFWP

2 Property and Evidence Assistant positions (Key West & Marathon) Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has 2 openings for Property and Evidence Assistant, at the Marathon Substation and Key West, both positions includes traveling to Plantation Key Substation. General office experience required including store keeping methods and procedures.

Position involves transporting, receiving, storing, safeguarding and disposing of property and evidence. High School Diploma or equivalent.

Salary $38,381.00. Fill out preliminary application at www.keysso.net Charles Slebodnick may be contacted at (305) 292-7044. EEO/AAP

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER 58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL Teaching... Learning... Caring Do you love dolphins, being outdoors and taking photographs?

We have the job for you! Dolphin Research Center has full-time openings for Visual Communications Staff Members (Permanent & Seasonal opportunities available). Applicants should be familiar with digital photography/videography. Benefits include medical, life, disability insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, sick & holidays.

Job description available at www.dolphins.org. E-mail cover letter, DRC application and your resume to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE

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

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

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SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED! Monroe County School District

Salary $17.15 – $24.15/hour Key West, Sugarloaf, Marathon and Upper Keys (4 work locations) No Experience Required, Benefits, CDL Training Provided – work as a Bus Aide while training, Full Time or Flexible, Part Time Hours - 6 to 9 am or 1 or 2 to 5 pm Apply online: www.keysschools.com

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$15 per hour to start 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.

$50,000 salary plus commission and benefits for qualified candidates.

Send your confidential resume to britt@keysweekly.com.

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