January 9, 2014
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 [email protected], or in the courier to
Deputy Becky Herrin, Community Relations Division, Headquarters building on Stock Island. This publication
can be viewed on line at www.keysso.net/employees/weekly_rap_up/weekly_rap_up.htm
Letter to the editor speaks well of
our agency
By Sheriff Rick Ramsay
As we watch what is occurring around the
nation with protests against police it is nice
to see locals supporting our agency and our
operations.
I was so proud and happy to read the
letter to the editor sent to several local publications by the American Legion openly supporting the Monroe County
Sheriff’s Office and our
deputies.
The letter speaks volumes about why we share
such wide spread support
from our community. It is clear they feel we
are doing a great job of
providing the Florida Keys
with professional law enforcement services as well
as contributing to positive
and effective partnerships with our community policing and quality of life efforts.
I believe we have had a positive impact in
many areas: reducing crime, improving quality of life and contributing to a cleaner, safer
community.
Thank you all so much for being a part of
this wonderful team.
Message from the Monroe County
Benefits Office
The Employee Benefits Team greatly appreciates your support and cooperation during the recent
open enrollment period. With the vast amount of
data exchanged, errors are not only possible, but
probable. Please review your paystubs for correctness;
especially the first and second paystubs of the year. Should you have a concern or question about a benefits deduction, please contact the Employee Benefits Office. We will check the deductions and work
with you to resolve any benefit deduction issues.
Natalie Maddox
Employee Benefits Coordinator
Monroe County BOCC
1100 Simonton Street, Suite 2-268
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: 305-292-4450
We take your dental insurance
Dr. Tycoliz and the staff of Summerland Dental
would like to let you know that we are IN-NETWORK
providers for United Concordia Dental Insurance.
It was brought to our attention that a few dentist in
town that were accepting this insurance have opted
out of the network and employees were given the
option to change plans or find a new dentist. We are
also in network with the following insurance companies if you did switch and are looking for a great
dentist as well. Aetna, BCBSFL (Florida Combined
Life), Cigna, Delta & MetLife.
We are accepting new patients and look forward
to meeting your dental needs. Give our office a call
(305) 745-1522 and schedule your appointment
today.
Thank you and looking forward to meeting new
faces in 2015!
Blood Drive
January 21st from 2:30 to 7 p.m. in the
Headquarters parking lot on Stock Island.
Thursday night, Sheriff Ramsay was named the Marathon Business and Professional
Women’s Club “Employer of the Year” for 2014 thanks to a nomination by club
member Sgt. Linda Mixon. The award was given for his commitment to equality in the
workplace.
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Congratulations to Alvarez Rice who was promoted this
week to sergeant at the Monroe County Detention Center
on Stock Island. Here she is with Sheriff Rick Ramsay and
Major Tommy Taylor.
Sgt. Trevor Wirth got to see a positive side
of law enforcement when he responded to a
medical call to find this little guy just coming
in to the world. As Deputy Boyd Williams so
eloquently put it, “too many times in our job
we see the end of a life. On that rare occasion
we’re there for the start of one.”
Reserve Capt. Ted Migala was NOT having a good day Tuesday when
he locked his keys in the car while responding to back up deputies at a
fight scene in Tavernier.
Date
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01-11
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01-14
01-14
01-15
01-15
01-16
Name
Pineiro
Garcia
Perreault
Tollett
Villazon
Kamradt
Negron
Bellon
Doran
Stubbs-Sylla
Edgar
Patricia
Ginger
Shelly
Cira
Kimberly
Wendy
Caridad
Kathleen
Caroline
Job Title
Deputy Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff
Administrative Assistant
Detention Deputy
Senior Forensic Accountant
Detention Deputy
Deputy Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff
Technical Writer/Instructional Specialist
Airport Security Technician
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Deputy Kim Trullender recently
celebrated a birthday with his patrol
unit. Happy Birthday!!!
Sgt. Bryan, Deputies Alvarez, Daniels,
and Ponce gave gifts to kids at the
Domestic Abuse Shelter in Marathon for
Christmas.
Deputies James Hager and Gil Gonzalez, performing a zone improvement
project to make sure this Bike Route sign is visible to the motoring public.
The intrepid Deputy Linda Kohout was once again out in the community
cleaning up trash with the help of an inmate from the Big Pine Road Prison.
This time on Old Papy Road, Sugarloaf Key.
This crew assisted at the MARC House yard sale
Saturday on Cudjoe Key, raising $3,500. Items included
seized assets donated by the Sheriff’s Office along with
private donations.
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Deputy John Gabay assisted kids in cub
scout pack #573 obtain their Bear Badges
recently. Safety was the topic they talked
about and here he is helping them create
their own fingerprint cards which their
parents can keep on file.
Scenes from today’s Wounded Warrior ride, through the Upper Keys
Be a SMILE MAKER Friday, January 9TH, from 6pm- 8pm, as
The Rotary Club of Key West Invites you to partake in a
fun filled night of Silent Auctions, 50/50 raffles and
Celebrity Bartenders.
The Event hosted at the Hard Rock Cafe (313 Duval St.)
will be featuring a Special Buffet Dinner along with Rum
Cocktails.
ALL MONIES RAISED THIS EVENING GO TO THE ROTARY CLUB DENTAL
FUND FOR LOCAL CHILDREN. DONATIONS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED!
BECOME A SMILE MAKER AND HELP A CHILD TO SMILE AGAIN
Contact Us at 305-359-9173 or at
[email protected]
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TO:
All Members
FROM:
Donna A. Moore, Executive Director
Human Resources Division
DATE:
January 5, 2015
The 2nd Quarter Service Awards Ceremony will take place at the Marathon Government Center,
Friday, January 16, 2015 at Two O’clock. Please come out and show your support.
The following employees will be honored at the ceremony for their years of service.
Deputy Sheriff of the 2nd Quarter
David Lariz Jr.
Detention Deputy of the 2nd Quarter
Charles Miles
Support of the 2nd Quarter
Carol Stephens
Reserve Deputy of the 2nd Quarter
James Humelsine
Explorer of the 2nd Quarter
Robert Hester
5 Years of Service
Jesse DaCosta
James Gayle
Stacey Medina
Hanan Paslay
Rebecca Roberts
Amanda Robinson
Andrea Rundio
10 Years of Service
Richard Rohrer
Ronald Wheeler
15 Years of Service
Dennis Coleman
20 Years of Service
William Brown
Michelle Lee
Concorde Penunia
25 Years of Service
Robert Smith
30 Years of Service
Donald Hiller
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The Florida Highway Patrol cordially invites you to the first quarterly Law
Enforcement Luncheon of 2015.
Date:
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Time:
Noon
Menu:
Prime Rib, Salad, Vegetables
Cost:
$15.00
Location:
Trumbo Palms Restaurant
Fly Navy Building, Key West, Florida
(305)293-4207
Guest Speaker:
William Gorman
Topic: Current Law Enforcement Trends and Employee Safety
All attendees MUST RSVP to Kathleen McKinney
([email protected]) or Phyllis Reilly,
([email protected]) or call 305-289-2602
No later than January 14, 2015
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In Marathon, Florida—Mile Marker 49
Saturday, January 24, 2015
8TH ANNUAL
FAMILY FUN FEST @
COMMUNITY PARK
A Scavenger Hunt and Prizes During the Event
11am-3pm
Held at Community
Park in Marathon on
January
24th
from
11am- 3pm, this is
sure to be fun for all.
Everything is
FREE!!!
GAMES BOUNCE HOUSE DRINKS
MUSIC SNO-CONES POPCORN
Performers Include: Linda Byars and students, John from
England, Jessica Richard Dancers, Body Language Studios,
US Coast Guard,, Big Pine Percussion and Twirlers, and
more great kid talent!
Participants Include:
Astronomy Club
Bahia Honda
Big Pine Percussion/Twirlers
Body Language Studios
Boy Scouts
Church of God
Crane Point
Cub Scouts
Early Learning Coalition
Early Steps
FKCPD (ADA)
Florida Keys Electric Coop
Girl Scouts
Healthy Start
Home Depot
Home School PE
Jessica Richard Dancers
Kayak Dave
Key Deer Station
Key West Botanical Garden
Keyettes
Linda Byars and students
Marathon Boosters
Marathon Fire and Rescue
Marathon Wild Bird Center
Monroe Co. Sheriff’s Office
Mosquito Control
Papa John’s Pizza
Publix
Sea Camp
Sheriff’s Animal Farm
Shriners
St Columba
Turtle Hospital
US Coast Guard
Winn Dixie
36th St Oceanside | www.ci.marathon.fl.us/governmnet/parks/ | 305-743-6598
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Jo Socha and Sue Harrison will be hosting a Collection Party
January 24, 2015 3-6pm,
Jo’s house 20750 1st Ave West Cudjoe Key, Fl 33042
Wine and Cheese will be served
A Signature Event Benefitting Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens
Our Keys friends and neighbors are hosting “collection parties” to collect new and gently worn
men's and women's clothing, accessories, jewelry and purses. The items will be sold at a
neighborhood event on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Islamorada Moose Lodge, 81573 Old
Highway, Islamorada. Expect to purchase fine quality pieces, designer items, wedding gowns,
etc. at huge discounts. We will also feature NEW purses filled with great surprises for sale.
All profits from this event will go toward funding a new group home for the Monroe County
Association for ReMARCable citizens.
To view the better items we've collected, go to
www.Facebook.com/LookingGoodInTheNeighborhood
Purchase tickets to the event at the MARC store behind the Coral Isles
Church or at the Islamorada Moose Lodge
General Admission – Noon, February 7, 2015 – Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door
MARC's mission is to provide their clients with dignified, compassionate, professional care in
a family environment for the duration of their needs. We thank you for your support of this fun
shopping experience!
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Thursday January 22nd ~ 9am
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Show Your Support
The Key West Military Affairs Committee presents
Soldier Ride 2015 -Wounded Warrior Project
Be a part of the Wounded Warrior Project and Adopt a Road Team to help show
America’s support for the 50 Wounded Warriors participating in the event this year.
Sunday , January 11, 2015 starting at 9:00a.m.
The Wounded Warrior Ride begins at 9:30a.m. from Boca Chica NAS KW and ends at
11:00a.m. at the Truman Waterfront.
Your Support is Encouraged:
You choose a position (individuals and teams) to stand along the route on the map
below. We suggest that everyone be in place along the route by 9:00a.m. to avoid
road closures and traffic problems. Then wave your flags and cheer to show your
support for the 50 Wounded Warriors as they ride past.
It is FREE, it is EASY, It is Fun and it shows your support
For the Wounded Warriors!
Parade Route
The ride will depart Boca Chica Air
Field at 9:30a.m., and proceed
along US 1 to Key West. In Key
West from the Triangle they will
turn right onto No. Roosevelt
Blvd., and turn right on Palm
Avenue and continue as it turns
into Eaton Street. They will turn
right onto Simonton Street, then
left onto Front Street, and then left
onto Duval Street and finally right
onto Southard Street to the
Truman Waterfront around
11:00a.m. After the warriors pass
your location, please join the
community celebration at the
Waterfront beginning at 11:00a.m.
This event is
sponsored by:
If your group needs small American Flags to wave or
if you have questions, please contact
305-600-8441 or email: [email protected]
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