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Thomas (Tip) O'Neill - former U.S. Congress
Speaker of the House: "All politics is local."
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Paradise Recycling: takes your aluminum, copper wiring, and other recycled stuff. Take a few minutes to talk to the Keys Recycling Expert Owen.
January 30, 2012 - Marathon - Pam Martin: Richard Warner addresses Marathon AARP Mon,Feb.6th-5pm & UK AARP 2-9th-2-4pm PR
Richard E. Warner, noted Marathon attorney and estate law expert will be the guest speaker at the 5pm Monday, February 6th, Marathon AARP chapter meeting. On the agenda will be wills, estates, probate and trusts. Richard will address any changes in estate taxes and planning and education us on what not to do with his "Celebrity Will & Estate Disasters". Richard's quick wit will keep you entertained while he keeps you informed on all the legal paperwork you should have. He will repeat the lecture at the Upper Keys AARP meeting on Thursday, February 9th at the Key Largo Civic Club from 2-4pm. Richard E. Warner, PA graduated magna cum laude from the University of Miami Law School and has practiced law in Marathon since 1979. You will not want to miss this informative meeting where you can take advantage of Richard's vast legal background and knowledge. Mr. Warner will answer questions from the audience and he has been asked back by popular demand from the AARP members. These meetings are free and open to the public. You don't have to be an AARP member to attend. To get to the Marathon Senior Center turn towards the bay at the light by Fisherman's Community Hospital and it's the 2nd building on the left. The Key Largo Civic Club is at MM 100 Oceanside - across the street from the Lions Club. For more information call 853-0907. Sincerely, Pam Martin - Marathon & Upper Keys AARP President pmflkeys@aol.com 305-853-0907 Prop Tech: Very unique and down-to-earth business on 20th Street. Shop and office are in the same space. Lots of welding going on along with props everywhere.  January 30, 2012 - Florida Keys - L. E. Shaffer: Florida Keys Journal Week in Review.*
Marathon City Council gets a high five for paying attention to its first park Jesse Hobbs Park. Signage in the format of the Community Park sign is one of the priorities of the Rock Coalition. A family restroom would be much better than a stinky port-a-potty. 41st Street’s drainage has improved by what machinations I don’t know about, but hey, the city has done very well, indeed.
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Kayaks & Bikes is a versatile, multiple business provider of services and products. I especially like the owner and his perspective of life and politics. Don't get him started. You cannot go wrong stopping by and see for yourself. January 24, 2012 - Middle Keys - "Blue Seas": February 13th Meeting 7:30 pm at The Turtle Hospital in Marathon. Save-A-Turtle is excited to have Justin Gould with Sea Turtle Oversight Protection (STOP) speak at our February 13th meeting. WHAT DOES STOP DO? Sea Turtle Oversight Protection (STOP) nighttime survey volunteers monitor sea turtle nests in Broward County. STOP counts the number of hatchlings that emerge from each nest in real-time on the beach as it happens. This requires many months of long nights on the beach. In 2011, STOP Volunteers rescued more hatchlings than the previous 3 years combined. Since 2007, STOP has rescued more than 25,000 sea turtle hatchlings from illegal lighting in Broward County. We are excited to hear Justin speak about their successes and how they have gotten to where they are. We hope we can learn a lot from STOP and help our hatchlings here in the Keys! Hope to see you at the meeting?
Florida Keys Journal Year in Review..zip and .pdf files might be used. Here are links to the free software: http://www.winzip.com/downwz.htm and http://get.adobe.com/reader/. We are lucky to have so many media outlets in the Middle Keys. I read them in no particular order KeyNoter/Miami Herald, Free Press/Citizen, The Weekly Newspapers, Coconut Telegraph, and News- Barometer. I paraphrase most everything because the story is already covered. I just add a bit of sarcasm to the article. Anything that is a direct quote has to provide proper attribution. All Keys Computers is your go to place for all things computers, laptops, and peripheral devices. You get high quality work at very reasonable prices. January 7, 2012 - Florida Keys - L. E. Shaffer: Florida Keys Journal Year in Review. The best article from each month is as follows: January 2011 through December 2011. Free. That is right, for free. Enjoy. Links as follows: .zip and .pdf files are used. Here are links to the free software: http://www.winzip.com/downwz.htm and http://get.adobe.com/reader/. Marathon Mayors, Vice Mayors, & Councilmembers: A Look Back. Source: Marathon City Archives Online. Year is when Mayor/Vice elected. When November elections came about, Mayor/Vice election now at the end of the year. So the next year is used for that particular council. Anyone may use this organized information in part or whole provided attribution of "Courtesy of www.MarathonJournal.US" is included in the part or whole you use. This organized information is the intellectual property of the Marathon Florida Keys Journal, a subsidiary of SIPCO © 2008 - 2011, 2012.2000
Mayor Bob Miller
Vice Mayor John Bartus
Jon Johnson
Randy Mearns
Frank Greenman | 2001
Mayor Bob Miller [2nd year]
Vice Mayor John Bartus [2]
Jon Johnson [2]
Randy Mearns [2]
Frank Greenman [2] | 2002
Mayor John Bartus [3]
Vice Mayor Randy Mearns [3]
Frank Greenman [3]
John Repetto
Pete Worthington | 2003
Mayor Randy Mearns [4]
Vice Mayor Pete Worthington [2]
John Repetto [2]
John Bartus [4]
Jeff Pinkus | 2004
Mayor Jeff Pinkus [2]
Vice Mayor John Bartus [5]
Chris Bull
Randy Mearns [5] 1st end term
Bob Miller [3] | 2005
Mayor John Bartus [6] end term
Vice Mayor Chris Bull [2]
Marjie Mearns
Bob Miller [4]
Jeff Pinkus [3] | 2006
Mayor Chris Bull [3]
Vice Mayor Marjie Mearns [2]
Marilyn Tempest
Pete Worthington [3]
Jeff Pinkus [4] | 2007
Acting Mayor Marilyn Tempest (a)
Mayor Chris Bull [4]
Vice Mayor Marilyn Tempest [2]
Don Vasil
Mike Cinque
Pete Worthington [4] | 2008
Mayor Pete Worthington [5]
Vice Mayor Chris Bull [5]
Marilyn Tempest [3]
Mike Cinque [2]
Don Vasil [2] | 2009
Mayor Mike Cinque [3]
Vice Mayor Don Vasil [3]
Pete Worthington [6]
Ginger Snead
Dick Ramsay | 2010
Mayor Ginger Snead [2] -- Ph 305-304-7842
Vice Mayor Mike Cinque [4] -- Ph 305-743-6519
Pete Worthington [7] -- Ph 305-289-0792
Dick Ramsay [2] -- Ph 305-289-1671
Rich Keating -- Ph 305-743-6654 | 2011 - click link to send email to listed person
Mayor Ginger Snead [3] -- Ph 305-304-7842
Vice Mayor Dick Ramsay [3] -- Ph 305-289-1671
Rich Keating [2] -- Ph 305-743-6654
Mike Cinque [5] -- Ph 305-743-6519
Pete Worthington [8] -- Ph 305-289-0792 | 2012 - click link to send email to listed person
Mayor Pete Worthington [9] -- Ph 305-289-0792
Vice Mayor Dick Ramsay [4] -- Ph 305-289-1671
Ginger Snead [4] -- Ph 305-304-7842
Rich Keating [3] -- Ph 305-743-6654
Mike Cinque [6] -- Ph 305-743-6519 | 2013 - click link to send email to listed person
Mayor
Vice Mayor | Mayor [m] & Vice Mayor [vm] Count & Years
> Bob Miller - m 2000, 01
> John Bartus - m 2002, 05; vm 00, 01, 04
> Randy Mearns - m 2003; vm 02
> Pete Worthington - vm 2003; m 08, 12
> Jeff Pinkus - m 2004
> Chris Bull - vm 2005, 08; m 05, 06
> Marjie Mearns - vm 2006
> Marilyn Tempest- m 2007; vm 07
> Mike Cinque - m 2009; vm 10
> Don Vasil - vm 2009
> Ginger Snead - m 2010, 11
> Dick Ramsay - vm 2011, 12 | (a) = She was acting mayor for two council meetings until the council could elect a mayor and vice mayor. |
Acronyms:| ACOE | Army Corps of Engineers | | AYSO | American Youth Soccer Organization | | BPAS | Building Permit Allocation System | | BPW | Business and Professional Women's Club, Inc | | CAMP | Creative Arts and Music Program | | CATF | Citizen's Advisory Task Force | | CDBG | Community Development Block Grant | | CBPAS | Commercial Building Permit Allocation System | | CWHIP | Community Workforce Housing Innovation Pilot Program | | DAV | Disabled American Veterans | | DCA | Florida Department of Community Affairs | | ECMC | Educational Coalition for Monroe County | | EMS | Emergency Medical Services | | EOC | Emergency Operations Center | | FAA | Federal Aviation Administrator | | FDEP | Florida Department of Environmental Protection | | FDOH | Florida Department of Health | | FDOT | Florida Department of Transportation | | FEMA | Federal Emergency Management Agency | | FIRM | Fair Insurance Rates in Monroe County | | FKAA | Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority | | FKWAF | Florida Keys Wastewater Assistance Foundation | | FKCC | Florida Keys Community College | | FKEC | Florida Keys Electric Cooperative | | FKSCA | Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance | | FLUM | Future Land Use Map | | FRDAP | Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program | | FWC | Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission | | GIS | Geographic Information System | | GSG | Government Services Group | | H4H | Habitat for Humanity | | HOA | Home Owners Association | | HR | Human Resources | | HUD | US Department of Housing and Urban Development | | ICLEI | International Council Local Environment Initiative | | I-G | Industrial General | | IS | Improved Subdivision | | ILA | Interlocal Agreement | | ISD | Improved Subdivision Duplex | | IT | Information Technology | | LDRs | Land Development Regulations required by the Comprehensive Plan | | LLC | Limited Liability Corporation | | MCSO | Monroe County Sheriff's Office | | MGS | Marathon Garbage Service | | MHS | Marathon High School | | MHT | Matecumbe Historical Trust | | MKCLT | Middle Keys Community Land Trust | | MSTU | Municipal Service Taxing Unit | | MU | Mixed Use | | MUC | Mixed Use Commercial | | NIMBY | Not In My Back Yard | | NROGO | Non-Residential Permit Allocation System | | NSW | Near Shore Waters Advisory Committee | | P | Public | | PSA | Public Service Announcement | | PIO | Public Information Officer | | OVHOA | Overseas Village Home Owners Association | | RBPAS | Residential Building Permit Allocation System | | RFP | Request for Proposal | | RH | Residential High | | RL | Residential Low | | RM-2 | Residential Medium - 2 [applies to Coco Plum community only] | | ROGO | Rate of Growth Ordinance | | ROW | Right of Way | | RV | Recreational Vehicle | | SC | Suburban Commercial | | SHIP | State Housing Initiatives Partnership | | SR | Suburban Residential | | SRF | State Revolving Fund | | TBA | To be Announced | | TBR | Transfer of Building Right | | TDC | Tourist Development Council | | TM | Trade Mark | | TRIM | Truth in Millage | | TSA | Transportation Security Administration | | UR | Urban Residential | | URS | United Research Services or URS Corporation | | WEC | Weiler Engineering Corporation | | YTD | Year to Date |
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* Specializing in Concrete Repair
* rhendrickconstruction.com
* Middle Keys 305-289-1001
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All Keys Glass
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 Computer Consultant * (305) 293-0184
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POB 501833 * Marathon FL 33050-1833 | ![April 18, 2011 � Marathon � L. E. Shaffer: Marathon�s Firefighter�s/EMS Local 4396 Union. EMS stands for Emergency Medical. The firefighters and EMTs [Emergency Medical Techs] live long arduous shifts at Fire Station #14. This is that nice-looking building that can withstand hurricanes and will save lives in any emergency. I do not want my city short changing the fire department to save money now and cost me my life later.](images/ADlocal4396logo.jpg) Professional Firefighters of Marathon Local 4396
8900 Overseas Hwy Marathon FL 33050
305-743-5266
www.marathonfire4396.com | Keys Animal Hospital
11425 Overseas Hwy., Marathon, FL 33050
Phone: 305-743-6250 - Email Us - 305-743-6250
Website @ http://keysanimalhospital.com/ | Marathon Cleaners
9051 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 743-5142 * Mon - Fri 8 - 5 * Wed 8 - Noon
Sat & Sun Closed * Open Since 1957 * 3rd Generation | Kayaks & Bikes 
* www.wheels-2-go.com * gary@wheels-2-go.com * 305-289-4279 | Advantage Rehab & Fitness
 305-289-6220 11400 Overseas Hwy #108 Marathon FL 33050
Ginger Snead DPT Physical Therapist. She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy. This wellness center thrives on community and treats you like family. This business hires locals and supports the local economy. Everything is clean, bright, and they manage your rehabilitation and fitness to fit your needs and desires. | W J Heffernan Jr PA
 Criminal Law
p: 305 743 2288
f: 305 743 9272
Contact Us
9703 Overseas Highway
Marathon Florida
33050-3342
The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely on advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about out qualifications and experience. | Keys Grafix & Sign 11400 Overseas Hwy #105 Marathon FL Keys www.putyournameonanything.com
 | The UPS Store We Can Print That
 | Collector's Corner "Let Us Put Your Name On It!"
 305-743-4456Town Square Mall
Marathon Florida Keys
Trophies Tee Shirts Magnetic Signs Business cards www.putyournameonanything.com | Edward Jones Making Sense of Investing
LESLIE A VALANT (305) 289-3925 my page |
contact me 10065 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY
MARATHON, FL 33050 directions
 |  Prop Tech
210 20th Street, Old Town
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 743-4004 | Curly's COFFEE Company
Use your Customer Rewards Card
Buy 10 cups, get your 11th one FREE!
11601 Overseas Highway
Marathon Florida 33050
305-735-4112
curly@curlyscoffee.com
www.curlyscoffee.com |
The Dull Stuff
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Website: http://MarathonJournal.US  L. E. Shaffer, Publisher,
Majority Managing Member,
former Planning Commission Chairman
|  Tony Shaffer,
IT Editor &
Business Manager,
Minority Managing Member,
Marathon, Florida Keys, Paradise
|  Karen Melnick,
Executive Editor
Marathon Florida Keys, Paradise.
Karen has been in radio, advertising,
and now owns Karen's Media Services.
The Journal is proud to contract for her service
as our new Editor in Chief.
|  Thomas Shaffer,
Counterpoint Editor &
Assistant Business Manager,
Minority Member
Norfolk, Nebraska.
Very knowledgeable about the Florida Keys
from life experiences in Marathon.
| 
Rhonda Shaffer,
Advertising Director,
Main Marathon Office Manager,
Marathon, Florida Keys, Paradise.
|  Chaplain Gary Roberts
Last Resort Ministry began in Marathon in 1995
at the Marathon Detention Center.
Ministries now include the Life Recovery
Group, Middle Keys Guidance Clinic,
Big Pine Road Prison, & Kairos.
http://prisonministry.net/tlrm
|  Toni Milk S.,
Art/Graphics Director,
Columbus, Ohio.
Specialist in Contemporary art,
graphics, anime, & other similar art forms. |  Aeryka Adams,
Education Editor,
Columbus, Ohio.
|  Uh, don't know about photo,
but do know dude is expert at games,
role playing, & comic books.
Knows lots about cartoon world too.
No, seriously.
Derrick Shaffer -
Contemporary Art Forms &
Cooking Editor,
Columbus, Ohio.
|  Jeri Sears,
Columnist,
Marathon, Florida &
Max Sears,
Photographer,
Marathon, Florida.
|  Jessica Mintz
Caring for Homeless
Cats in FL Keys
P.O. Box 504426
Marathon, Fl 33050
Telephone: 305-743-2520
Email: info is on website:
www.keysforgottenfelines.org
| Karen Melnick,
Advertising Editor &
Sales Representative
Marathon FL Keys Paradise. Karen sold advertising from newspapers
to radio, & owns Karen's Media Services. | 
Marathon FL Keys Five-Member Editorial Board
Who Remain Unnamed.
They represent five different lines of thought on local political issues.
All of them represent opinions far removed from the Publisher.
|  Ms B. J. Darnell,
VMT,
CKO,
Columnist,
Georgia.
|  Linda E. Hall,
Columnist,
California.
| .jpg) Michael Shaffer
Minority Member
South Dakota
| Contributors: Brittany Elder, Jaci Rae, Kimm Young, Lynda Berrigan, Laura Fowler, Kathy & Beth Zens, Hunter Shaffer, Robert Parks Curtis, Tracy Boerckel, Ricky Shaffer, Bruce Ferraro, John Bartus, Pete Worthington, Ali Adams, Chris Bull, Jacque Setmayer, Kathleen McPugh, Capt Marti Brown, Diane Chaplin, Christina Belotti, David Purdo, Valli Finney, Dick Conklin, Elizabeth Young, Max Sears, Pam Martin, Jeff Pinkus, Beth Ramsay-Vickrey, Sherry Popham, Kathy Brown, Kay Thacker, Paul Caruso, Randy Hochberg, Al Sachs, Gary Roberts, Alison Higgins, Kelly Grinter, Jessica Mintz, Hal Howland, Jessica Mintz, Howard Livingston, Michael Shaffer, Toni Milk S., Derrick Shaffer, and too many to list them all here. |
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