November 18, 2011

November 18, 2011
Editor's Note: The Sheriff's Office Weekly Rap-Up comes out on Friday afternoon If you have a submission,
please send it to me and I will be happy to include it. Send it to beckyherrin@keysso.net, or in the courier to
Deputy Becky Herrin, Community Relations Division, Headquarters building on Stock Island.
No Rap Up next week. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!
About your retirement benefits
Even if a member is not yet vested, the beneficiary of an active FRS member is eligible for a
refund of all employee contributions in the event of
the member’s death.
All active FRS members should designate their
beneficiaries through their Online Services Account.
To log into Online Services, the member must enter
his or her user name and password. There is a link
at the top of the page that provides step-by-step
instructions for a member’s first log in:
If you have questions, please call the Enrollment
Section at 850-488-8837 or toll-free at 877-3773675.
About your health insurance
plant nursery, sell at near wholesale prices. Vendors
have fruit trees, bamboo, crotons, bananas and orchids. Artisans offer holiday shopping opportunities.
A garage sale is planned. Food, beverages and
baked goods are on sale. Members only receive a
10% discount from 9-10 AM on Saturday.
Presented in part by the Monroe County Tourist
Development Council.
Bell Ringers Needed for Salvation
Army
Marathon - It’s that time of year again (Ring the
Bell for Robin).December 24, 2011 - 11 am to 6 pm.
Time slots are 1 hour each. Please sign up to help.
Contact Rose @ 289-2430
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If you and your spouse both work for the
county and/or the Sheriff’s Office, and if one of
you has “family health coverage” (ie. you have
a child or children covered by our health insurance) make sure you let the county benefits
office know. You need to register with them as
a family unit to make sure you are paying the
lowest possible deductible per year. Call them
at 292-4579 to find out more.
Key West Garden Club Fall Plant
Sale 2011
The Key West Garden Club holds its annual Fall Plant Sale at the West Martello Tower,
located at 1100 Atlantic Blvd., in Key West on
Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November Sgt. Roy Bogue worked with Allain, a MARC
20 from 10 AM until 3 P.M. Admission and park- student, for disability mentoring day recently. Allain
ing are free.
learned about the handling of property, crime scene
Drought resistant, pest resistant, native
investigation and about many other areas of law
plants and flowering exotics, propagated in the enforcement.
Welcome to the Sheriff’s Office!
Hello everyone! I am Analiza Lockamy and I am
so glad to be a part of the Finance Department.
I am originally from the Philippines and just
moved to Key West last November and got married
December 31. I am a Certified Accountant in the
Philippines and have been in
the accounting profession for
17 years working in different
private companies. I had also
the opportunity to work as an
Accountant in Saipan, Northern Mariana Island, which is
one of the US Territories.
This will be my first time
to work in a government office and everything is new
to me but I will try my very best to add value not only
in the Finance Department but to the Sheriff’s office
as a whole.
To the wonderful people of the Finance Department…Thank you for the warm welcome!!
Christmas Party
Ted and Mary Jo Migala will be having their
annual Christmas Bash December 9th at 7:30 p.m.
at 766 Dolphin Avenue in Key Largo (mm 103.8
Oceanside). Dancing, Food, Drinks! Come one,
come all!!!
For Rent
Key West Home for Rent. 1515 4th Street (centrally located near the high school). 3 bedroom
home, plus a bonus room. New kitchen and appliances. Central A/C, Washer & Dryer, Swimming
Pool, Off Street Parking. Great Neighborhood!
$2,100 a month, plus all utilities. First, Last, and Security Deposit. If you are interested, please contact
Kathleen Ream at 305.619.0286.
• 2002 Carvin AG100D 100W acoustic-guitar amp/
PA system for soloist or duo with built-in effects,
12” main speaker, 300W 12” extension cabinet,
covers, $300
• 1995 Carvin XV112 100W 2-channel electricguitar tube amp with 12” speaker, foot switch,
cover, $300
• 1997 Carvin Pro Bass 300W bass combo amp
with 15” speaker, cover, $300
• 2002 Carvin PA1200 12-channel PA system with
powered mixer, built-in effects, 2 15” speaker
cabinets sufficient for any venue in the Keys,
cables, covers, $600
• 1974 Deagan Commander 3-octave portable
vibraphone, equivalent to Musser Pro Vibe, with
waterproof hard cases, cover, motor that needs
work (but hardly anyone uses the tremolo anymore), $3,000
• 1 pr. 1985 Lefima German Barockpauken (baroque timpani), 24” and 22.5”, with folding wooden stands, covers, $5,000
• 1 pr. 1915 John Pole English baroque/classical timpani, 28” and 26”, with folding wooden
stands, covers (these drums’ colorful history appears in my book The Human Drummer), one of
only a few pairs Pole ever made, $5,000
• 6 ea. 1988 Manhasset concert music stands,
black, @ $15
• Worcester Dutch antique reed organ (harmonium) by P. Blad, Utrecht, beautiful walnut case,
fully restored and functional, $1,500.
For Sale
Taking orders for Georgia Pecan’s! Pre cracked
2lb bag for $10.00. E-Mail your orders by November
26th, 2011 to mdowling@keysso.net
Music for Sale
I am selling several dormant pieces of musical
gear at fair, firm prices. All are in excellent condition;
some have never left my house. I will donate to local
schools and churches any items that do not sell by
Dec. 31, so please e-mail me immediately if you are
interested. Thank you. All the best, Hal Howland,
www.halhowland.com
Deputy Ian Barnett took this gorgeous photo
recently while working the Key Largo Bridge
Run. The run went off without a hitch and
everyone had a great time.
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Colonel Rick Ramsay got some help
celebrating his birthday this week.
Internal Affairs was responsible
for the balloons and some “special
friends” in Corrections brought
sandwiches and cake. Happy
Birthday!
Birthday
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Name
Galvez
Roth
Rubines
Chass
Del Pino
Leopold
Smith
Reis
Cohen
O'Dea
Rice
Francisco
DiGiovanni
Strong
Cardarelli
Perez
Slough
Herrin
Shepherd
DiGiovanni
Ottey
Whitehouse
Greene
Gross
Mendez
Sosa
Yunier
Richard
Maria
John
Victor
John
Julie
Elysia
Mary Catherine
Anthony
Michael
Sally
Michael
Jason
Maria Teresa
Mirella
Joel
Rebecca
Debra
Rosa
Saulo
Natalka
Joni
Richard
Lissette
Gladys
Job Title
Deputy Sheriff
Civilian Volunteer
Entry Intelligence Analyst
Civilian Volunteer
Graphic Illustrator
Pilot
Deputy Sheriff
Detention Deputy
Training Specialist
Deputy Sheriff
Chief of Administration
School Crossing Guard
Deputy Sheriff-Training
Deputy Sheriff
Project Supervisor Translator
Legal Secretary
Sergeant Deputy Sheriff
Director-Community Relations
Victim Advocate
Deputy Sheriff-Detective-CIU
Detention Deputy
Juvenile Diversion Counselor
Communications Officer
Deputy Sheriff
Executive Assistant to the Director
Training Coordinator
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Above is a new
member of the
Sheriff’s Office
family: Andy
Guerra, born
November 9th. Here
he is with his big
brother Anthony
Guerra. Father
Willie Guerra is
very proud!
Toyz for Keyz Kidz
is gathering steam
with donations in
Marathon from the
Golf Cart Sales and
Service, Gemini
Printing, and two
separate donations
from Marathon
Marina. Thanks to
everyone who
works so hard on
this each year, and
to all the people
in the community
who donate to
such a worthy
cause!
Deputies Christian Galls and Nicholis Whiteman
made a significant drug arrest in Marathon
this week, recovering more than 18 grams of
cocaine, marijuana and over $4,000.00 in cash.
Great job!
Dep. Geni Hernandez has been selected for the
major crimes unit and they are looking forward
to her being transferred in. Her primary job will
be sex crimes in Marathon but she will also
work county-wide.
A proud group of Marine Corps
veterans from the Sheriff’s Office
celebrated Veteran’s Day and
the 236th birthday of the Marine
Corps recently. Left to right (with
their guests) Marine Corps Sgt.
Christian Galls, Marine Corps
Lance Corporal Joshua Brady,
Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt.
Greg Korzen and Marine Corps
Corporal Jake Brady.
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The Sheriff’s Office Animal Farm was a big hit at the City
of Marathon Birthday celebration this past weekend. It was
the first time our animals made the trip to Marathon, and the
community really seemed to enjoy it. Top left, Dakota “Cookie”
Coleman has an “alligator adventure”; bottom left, Layra
Bourcier and Cookie Coleman visit with bunny rabbits and top,
Moe and Jeanne were the stars of the party!
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Here comes the next generation.....
Explorers train for next month’s Delegates Conference
Explorers held a county-wide training exercise practicing Traffic Stops and Active
Shooter scenarios. These are two areas they will compete in when they attend a
December Delegates conference in Osceola County. They will also participate in
a high element
ropes course,
backwoods nature
walk, firearms
competition and
defensive tactics.
Mrs. Mirine Dye of The Florida Keys medical reserve corps conducted a one hour
Weapons of Mass Destruction class for cadets and explorers of post 905. Mrs.
Dye is a certified Homeland Security instructor. The class was an awareness level
version of classes that police and first responders receive training in.
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Keys Cops for Kids
Presents It’s Sixth
TOYZ FOR KEYZ KIDZ
BOWLATHON
When; Sunday December 4, 2011
Bowling times
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where; The Fish Bowl in Islamorada
83230 Overseas Hwy.
(305) 664 - 9357
Cost;
$25.00 per person and an unwrapped gift.
(includes unlimited games and shoes if needed)
Each paying adult can bring one 12 year old or younger for
free.
For Information Contact;
Sgt. Dennis Coleman 305 797–0884
Peggy Bryan 305 853-3211
This year there are children in our own community who won’t know the simple
joy of opening a gift this holiday season.
Help Santa spread gifts and smiles to Boys and Girls
in Monroe County.
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Sunday, December 18th
1pm to 3pm
Come visit Santa and the animals!
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Animal Farm
(Detention Center on Stock Island)
5501 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
For more information, contact
Jeanne Selander at 305-293-7331.
This event is FREE to the community.
Donations
are always
appreciated!
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             
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             
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         
    
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                 
              
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