We in the Florida Keys have many reminders of previous hurricanes, but none more poignant than the Hurricane Monument in Islamorada.
Posted: Saturday, September 04, 2010 11:00 AM EDT
Letters
As new president of Middle and Upper Keys Toastmasters, I have the privilege of continuing to move forward in a dynamic direction started by prior dedicated Toastmasters like Cheryl Roll, Wanda Brock, Nancy Lucas, Jack Thorley and previous President Chris Bull.
Posted: Saturday, September 04, 2010 10:55 AM EDT
I am confident this letter will elicit howls from the peanut gallery that I am a Conch Bubba-cuzzy for what I am about to say. Be that as it may, as a 29-year lawyer with great familiarity of our legal system, I am proud that Circuit Court Judge Mark Jones maintained the dignity and respect to which our judicial system is entitled in his sentencing of Randy and Monique Acevedo in the wake of the School District finance scandal.
Posted: Saturday, September 04, 2010 11:03 AM EDT
My husband and I have been volunteer dog walkers at Stand Up for Animals during our stays in Marathon and the work their staff does is remarkable. We have visited shelters throughout the U.S. and St. Croix. My dream, with the help of others, was to establish an animal shelter in my home state, and that dream came true approximately two years ago.
Posted: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 11:00 AM EDT
I wonder what the reaction would be if Muslims decided to build a new mosque in Lockerbie, Scotland. Given the ongoing dispute regarding the bomber that blew up the Pan Am plane over Scotland years ago, I doubt that freedom of religion would be the central issue.
Posted: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 11:00 AM EDT
- Habitat for Humanity is blessed by love
Many Habitat for Humanity of Key West and the Lower Keys partner families have moved into their new Habitat homes at Bayside Landing on Big Coppitt Key, and Habitat would like to give a big Habitat thank you to everyone who has supported our efforts over the past several months.
Posted - Wednesday, September 01, 2010 11:00 AM EDT
- It was a pleasure serving the public
I would like to take this time to inform all my friends and co-workers and the public that I retired from the Monroe County Tax Collector's Office on Aug. 31 after 24 years of service.
Posted - Wednesday, September 01, 2010 11:00 AM EDT
- Mosquito Control director needs to quit spending
What the heck is Florida Keys Mosquito Control District Director Ed Fussell smoking? Of course, what I am referring to is the overspending. Like in years past, we can cut stuff without harming the public.
Posted - Wednesday, September 01, 2010 11:05 AM EDT
- Hospital board needs to be much more open
According to a recent perceptive and highly critical editorial in the Keynoter, the process by which the board of Fishermen's Hospital chose a replacement for Health Management Associates to run the hospital was too secretive. I agree.
Posted - Saturday, August 28, 2010 11:05 AM EDT
- Marathon Elks help out summer youth program
Thank you to the Marathon Elks Club for generously donating space to hold the Marathon Parks and Recreation Department's Camp Adventure end-of-camp dessert fest. This was a great opportunity for campers, parents and the parks and recreation staff to have a look at great times that happened throughout the summer as well as to enjoy great company, desserts and fellowship among those who attended.
Posted - Saturday, August 28, 2010 11:00 AM EDT
