See also Weekly Rap Up

Visit the Sheriff's Office Training Calendar for upcoming classes

Healthy Horizon newsletter, Summer 2008

Working Wellness newsletter, November 2008

Employee Assistance Program newsletter, November 2008

Memo - Open Enrollment for medical insurance

Employee Assistance phone line:  (305) 809-3031


Holiday Potluck

 

Everyone is invited to participate in the Bureau of Correction's annual Holiday Potluck that will be held on the Major's Terrace on Stock Island - weather permitting - if not, in the Muster Room on Thursday, December 18th at 1130 hours.

 

If you want to attend the Holiday Potluck on December 18th, please contact Mary Cohen  BY DECEMBER 12th concerning which dish you will be bringing.  All participants of the Holiday Potluck must bring something.

 

We are looking forward to having a great time. 


 

Sector 7 Christmas Luncheon

 

Everyone is welcome to attend the Sector 7 Christmas Luncheon on December 10th at 11:30 a.m. at the Roth Building. Bring a covered dish and come enjoy the food and company!


 

Holiday “Chill Out” Party

 

Ted and Mary Jo Migala will be having their annual Christmas Party Friday, December 12th at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come, There will be great food and great company at 766 Dolphin Avenue in Key Largo, mm103.8 Oceanside. For more information or directions, call 453-3365.


 

Holiday Leave approved

 

Since Christmas and New Years falls on a Thursday this year, all  non-sworn full time employees who normally get holidays off will get the Friday after Christmas and the Friday after New Years off this year in addition to the normally scheduled holidays on December 25th and January 1st. This will be noted on your time sheets as “Admin w/Pay”. This also applies to those full time, sworn employees who get holidays off. All non-sworn full time employees who are required to work holidays will get 16 hours credited to their vacation bank effective the December 21st pay date.

 

All sworn employees who work shifts will have an additional 16 hours added to their Annual Leave (vacation time) with the approval of the FOP and Teamsters Unions.

 

Leave added to vacation banks may be taken as follows:

With Supervisor’s approval. Shift employees may use the extra 16 hours when wanted. (Time sheets should be recorded as vacation time).

 

Part time hourly employees will be pro-rated.


 

Retirement with Hartford – Please read!

 

If you have a retirement plan serviced by The Hartford, you need to know the Dreyfus Lifetime Income investment option will be closing effective January 9, 2009. Thus, The Hartford must stop taking contributions or transfers after January 8, 2009.  If you have future contribution allocations to this investment option, you must re-direct them to other investments prior to that date. If you have an existing balance in this investment option, you must redirect your existing balance into another option. To make these changes, visit their web site at http://retire.hartfordlife.com or call their voice response unit at 800-528-9009.


 

Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc. Wish List for the holidays! 

 

The list below is the Monroe County Domestic Abuse Shelter wish list for the holidays.

 

The  first grouping of items are things that would be ideal for the women and children for gifts during the holiday season or really anytime of the year. The second group of items are things the shelter spends grant money on that, if DAS were to receive enough of these items, then DAS could take the money normally spent on such items and use it toward something else like paying the electric bills, helping toward paying rent on our outreach offices, or assuring that the children can enjoy an occasional field trip.

           

            The contact:

            Venita Garvin Valdez, CEO

            Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc.

            PO Box 522696

            Marathon Shores, FL 33052

            305-743-5452 office

 

The list:

 

 

Items that are always needed that are purchased by DAS. Receipt of items will help position DAS to use money used for items below to go towards other expenses like the electric bill, telephone bill, and food. 

 


Toyz for Keyz Kidz collecting toys from Stock Island to Key Largo

 

Sheriff’s Office employees are beginning  their yearly effort to collect toys for needy kids in the Keys this Christmas season.

 

They have named their effort “Toyz for Keyz Kidz”, and they are collecting unwrapped new toys and monetary donations. The donations and toys can be dropped off at Sheriff’s Substations on Cudjoe Key, in Marathon, Islamorada and Plantation Key as well as at the Sheriff’s Headquarters building on Stock Island. All proceeds will benefit needy Monroe County kids age 0 – 17 this Christmas.

 

Toys and donations should be dropped off prior to Monday, December 15th. Last Christmas season, hundreds of families benefited this toy drive.


Mark your calendars - Christmas on the Animal Farm is coming up!

 

The Sheriff's Office will be holding its annual Christmas Party on the Animal Farm in December. The event is free of charge and kids and adults alike will love visiting with the animals, talking to Santa and celebrating the holiday season.

 

The Christmas party is scheduled for Sunday, December 14th from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. The farm will be decorated for the season and Santa will be on hand, available for photos. He'd love to hear whether you've been naughty or nice and what you want him to bring for Christmas.

 

Visit with all the animals, including Tina the Key Deer, Piglet, Wilbur, Eeyore the donkey, Albert the African spurred tortoise, all the residents of the ferret house, Bucky the Llama,  our tropical birds, snakes, goats, sheep, horses and much, much more.

 

December 14th will be the only open house for the animal farm for the month. To schedule private visits or to find out more about the Children's Animal Farm, contact Farm Supervisor Jeanne Selander at 305-293-7331.


 

Thanks from the new Sheriff-elect

 

I just want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support during my campaign and for all the hard work and dedication exhibited during past months. The hard work paid off and now we can concentrate on the business at hand – law enforcement and protecting and serving the people of Monroe County.

 

I look forward to working with everyone in the future. I’m excited about everything we have to look forward to and I know everyone will pitch in and work hard as we move into the new year. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is about teamwork, and about working together both inside the office, and working together with the community to make this the best agency, and the best community it can be.

 

Bob Peryam, Sheriff-elect of Monroe County


 

Thanksgiving Potluck Luncheon

 

MCSO Headquarters Building, November 20, 2008, 11:30 – 1:00pm

 

Please e-mail Val, Kristie or Tiffany if you will be attending and what you are bringing or if you would like to make a donation. 


Easter Seals Issues NEW Keys Holiday COLOR Ornament!

"Conch Republic Flag"

 

KEY WEST -- Easter Seals Florida / Keys Region has issued a gorgeous new ornament.  The 17th ornament in this collectors' series is "The Conch Republic Flag".

 

Produced by the prestigious Charleston Mint, the limited edition COLOR ornament is 24 karat gold-over-brass.  Only 750 are being made available for public sale, beginning November 1st.  They are available at Easter Seals, 5220 College Road on Stock Island and all First State Bank and CVS locations from Key West to Key Largo.  Easter Seals will also ship ornaments to your friends and family for a small fee.

 

The COLOR ornaments are $25 plus 7.5% tax.  Proceeds stay in Monroe County and help provide funding for the Therapy Center's outpatient services to children and adults, early intervention services for special needs infants and toddlers, and the inclusive Child Development Center.

 

For credit card orders call 294-1089 and ask for Tracy Leslie.  Checks may be made payable to Easter Seals Florida, Inc., 5220 College Rd., Key West, FL  33040.


"Mental Epic"
Saturday, November 15, 2008


Is it possible to predict an event before it happens?  Or mentally transmit and receive thoughts?  On Saturday November 15 at the San Carlos Institute, 516 Duval Street, Key West (view map here), these and other amazing things will happen right in front of your eyes.  "Mental Epic" is a fun, fascinating, show that will boggle your mind.

Bastille (Henry Rosenthal) and Kaya were first teamed up for a show at the Riviera in Las Vegas three years ago and found a winning combination of talents.  They have combined their individual talents into  one big show of mental magic that is entertaining and outstanding.

A seasoned Entertainer, Bastille has traveled to 22 countries and was the first act to go into East Berlin after "the wall" came down.  He has also been a featured mentalist and hypnotist on cruise ships for many years.

Kaya has a background in magic, hypnosis, and theater, with leading roles in musicals, Shakespeare, film and television.  She performs as a hypnotist in casino showrooms and for corporate events across North America.

Tickets are $25.00, available at all Key West TIB Bank and Marine Bank locations.  You may also contact Kelli Brower at 305.731.3943 or via e-mail at fkcsdream@yahoo.com to purchase tickets.  All proceeds will benefit the Florida Keys Children's Shelter.

Don't miss this show.  It will be a sell-out!  Get a sneak preview at www.mentalepic.com.



Save the Date! 
Seventh Annual Mayor's Ball & Auction
Saturday, December 13, 2008

This year the event will be held at the Casa Marina and the Honorary Host will be Mayor Morgan McPherson.  Keep watching for more exciting details!

If you would like to be a sponsor or donate an item to the auction please contact Kelli Brower at 305.731.3943 or via e-mail at fkcsdream@yahoo.com.


Upcoming Events

Wednesday, November 12
Frosty's in Marathon from 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Competitive Food Eating Contest and Dinner Buffet. An evening of casual fun for the entire family with Sam the DJ. Teams of (4) can register for $100.00.
Please contact Kelli Brower 305.731.3943 or fkcsdream@yahoo.com

Saturday, November 15, 7:30 p.m.
Bastille & Kaya - Master Mentalists Perform in Key West.
Performing at the San Carlos Theater, 516 Duval Street, 7:30 p.m
Tickets are $25.00 per Person
Contact Kelli Brower at 305.731.3943 for more information

Next year's Black & White Ball will be on March 28, 2009 and it will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Florida Keys Children's Shelter.  If you are interested in being a sponsor, committee member or running for King or Queen of the Ball please contact Kelli Brower, 305.731.3943 or at fkcsdream@yahoo.com

For more information about any of our special events please contact Kelli Brower at 305.731.3943 or visit fkcs.org


MCSO Open Enrollment for Medical Insurance, 2008

Question and answer sessions scheduled for November 10 – November 13, 2008

 

The Benefits Staff will be holding Open Enrollment Sessions on the following dates and times to assist you with Open Enrollment 2008.  Attached is a schedule of times that Senior Administrator of Benefits Maria Fernandez-Gonzales (Employee Benefits) will be in your area for open enrollment. 

 

Anyone can go to any of these locations if they need to speak with her and/or make a change to their current coverage. Open enrollment dates – the dates you can change enrollment in our medical/dental/vision benefit program -  are between November 3 and November 24th.

 

Place                                                                            Date and Time

 

Headquarters Building                                                   November 10, 2008    3:00 – 5:00pm

5525 College Road                                                        (Breakroom)

Key West, FL  33040

 

 

Key West Detention Facility                                           November 10, 2008    5:30 – 6:30pm

5501 College Road                                                        (Main Jail Conference Room)

Key West, FL  33040

 

 

Cudjoe Substation                                                         November 12, 2008    6:30 – 7:30am

20950 Overseas Hwy.                                                    (Squad Room)

Cudjoe Key, FL  33042

 

 

PK Substation                                                               November 12, 2008     5:30 – 6:30pm

50 Highpoint Road                                                        (Conference Room)

Plantation Key, FL  33070

 

 

Marathon Substation                                                     November 13, 2008     4:30 – 6:30pm

3103 Overseas Highway                                                 (Conference Room)

Marathon, FL  33050

 

 


 

Key West Veterans Day Parade Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 4 p.m.

 

(NAS Key West)- A number of military units, veterans' groups and other patriotic units are prepared to march through the streets of downtown Key West on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 11, at 4 p.m. to pay tribute to America's veterans, past and present, during the city's annual Veteran's Day parade. 

Key West's Veteran's Day Parade will begin on the corner of Duval and Catherine Streets and proceed down Duval to Front St.  A reviewing stand will be located on the corner of Fleming and Duval.  Everyone is welcome to come cheer the marching units and pay tribute to service members past and present. 

Veteran's groups and patriotic organizations can still sign up for the parade.  To sign up or for more information on the parade call U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. James Young at (305) 293-5547, or e-mail: james.young@jiatfs.southcom.mil.


Pumpkin Decorating Contest Winners

 

Thanks to everyone that participation in the 2nd Annual Pumpkin decorating contest.  There was a lot of fun had by all!  Photos were taken by the Key West Citizen… so be on the look out!

 

Winners of the pumpkin decorating contest:

Individual Participation Awards

Department Participation Awards:


Sheriff to honor Employees of the Quarter and hand out Service Awards

The Service Awards and Member of the 3rd Quarter Ceremony will take place at the Marathon Government Center, Friday, November 7, 2008 at Two O’clock.

The following members will be honored at the ceremony for their years of service and for being nominated Officer/Member of the 3rd Quarter.

Officer/Member Of The Quarter

5 YEAR MEMBER PLAQUES

10 YEAR MEMBER PLAQUES

15 YEAR MEMBER PLAQUES

20 YEAR MEMBER PLAQUES

25 YEAR MEMBER PLAQUES

Samuel Cassel


Hello Red Cross Friends:

Thank you for your continuing faithfulness to the American Red Cross in the Keys. Your welcome support allows us to continue our vital work in helping the people of our community prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies and other disasters.

In fact, we responded to a fire at a mobile home in Marathon just this week. And, as we noted the anniversary of Hurricane Wilma last week, we know that we have been fortunate this hurricane season. However, we must continue to prepare, by recruiting and training local volunteers this weekend, and expending funds to make sure that we are able to respond at every level.

Your contribution will help us maintain our ability to respond to fires, floods and other disasters and ensure that family, friends and neighbors receive the support and encouragement they need. Please consider making another contribution right away.

Right now, we’re also offering several ongoing important community programs. We know that CPR and First Aid training, as well as Babysitter training for youth, are providing a service to our neighbors and friends here in the Keys in some very important ways. We continue to see an increase in the number of participants in these lifesaving programs. In fact, the NBC Today show also recently highlighted the need for everyone to be trained to save lives. You can see the clip on this website: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27242108/

Please note that you are able to make online contributions at any time at www.FloridaKeysRedCross.org. We are continuing to see an increase in the need for our services, and are depending on friends like you every day.

You can also help when you make a hotel reservation at one of the Southernmost Resorts. See their website for the special Red Cross package. www.SouthernmostResorts.com

If you would like to be involved or would like to learn more,please don’t hesitate to contact me.On behalf of those we serve, thank you again for your generous and much-appreciated support.

Sincerely yours,
J B Hunt
Chapter Advancement Officer
296-4033


 

Save the Date for the 2009 Black & White Ball!

The Black & White Ball will be held on Saturday March 28, 2009 in Islamorada.  This year the event will be celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Florida Keys Children's Shelter.  This is going to be a great event!

The Black & White Ball committee is holding their first meeting on Monday, November 3, at 9 a.m. at Mangrove Mike's restaurant in Islamorada.  If you would like to be involved this year please join us!  We are very excited to announce Holly Stewart as the Chair Person this year and we know she will do a great job!  Please join us on Monday November 3rd and learn more about getting involved with this exciting event.

If you are interested in running for Queen & King of the 2009 Black & White Ball please join us at our first committee meeting on Monday November 3rd at 9:00am at Mangrove Mike's restaurant in Islamorada (
click here for directions). If you can not join us but want some more information please call Kelli Brower at 305.731.3943 or contact her via e-mail at fkcsdream@yahoo.com

Eat, Drink and Support the Children's Shelter!

So you think you can eat:
 
75 Chicken Wings
15 Sliders
And 2 Pitchers of Beer?
 
Bring out your best team of (4) on Wednesday November 12, 2008 from 5:30-9:30pm at Frosty's Restaurant & Tiki Bar, Marathon.

Team registration is $100, and All of the Proceeds Benefit the
Florida Keys Children's Shelter.

To register, please download the PDF form found
here, and return to Kelli Brower at fkcsdream@yahoo.com. You can also register your team by calling 305.731.3943.

"Sam the DJ" will be playing some great music and there will be a Great Dinner Buffet!


Islamorada holds Clean Up Day

 

Islamorada, Village of Islands will be holding a "Keep Islamorada Parks and Roadways Green and Clean" day November 22, 2008 at 9 a.m. The meeting area will be Island Christian School. Volunteers need to supply drinks and snacks. Don't forget hats, tennis shoes or water shoes, sunscreen and bug spray. Iced water coolers, trash bags and latex gloves will be provided.


Community Land Trust holes homeownership meeting

 

The Middle Keys Community Land Trust will be holding an informational meeting

for persons/families interested in homeownership opportunities in Marathon.

 

The purpose of the meeting is to provide information on future construction plans,

the CLT model of homeownership and measure interest of buyers.

 

Saturday, November 1st (10am)  

Tuesday, November 4th (6pm)
at the new

Marathon Fire Station, 8900 Overseas Highway Marathon

 


New Courthouse Named for Sheriff Freeman & Family

 

The opening or the new Monroe County Courthouse, the Freeman Justice Center, will be celebrated at 4 pm on Friday, November 14.  The public is invited.  The building is located at 302 Fleming Street.

 

The Freeman Justice Center is named to honor one of the most respected and loved families in the history of the Florida Keys.  Six members of the Freeman family were elected to public offices in Monroe County and the City of Key West. Their terms in elected office, when added together, total 106 years.  Each served with integrity and foresight without scandal.  Each made indelible positive contributions to life in the Florida Keys.

                       

William A. Freeman, Jr.  (Billy)  

 Monroe County Commissioner 1954-74, Florida State Representative 1974-76, Sheriff of Monroe County 1977-89.

 

Shirley Van Meter Freeman (Wife of Billy)

Monroe County Commissioner 1992-2000, Mayor of Monroe County, 1995, 1996, 2000.

 

            William A. Freeman, Sr.  (Father of Billy) 

 Key West City Council Member 1927 – 1945

 

Thomas Jenkins Curry (Maternal Grandfather of Billy)         

Monroe County Commissioner 1938-40,   Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Board Member 1940-48

 

Claude Freeman (Uncle of Billy)

Key West City Council Member 1924-1928

 

William J. (Billy) Freeman   (Cousin of Billy)     

 Monroe County Supervisor of Elections 1956 – 1984, Monroe County Commissioner 1984 – 1988

 


 

Cape Air soon to fly from Marathon to Fort Myers

 

Cape Air as a code share carrier for Continental Airlines will soon begin scheduled air service consisting of three round-trip flights daily between Florida Keys Marathon Airport (MTH) and Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW) starting on December 19, 2008.

 

If Keys residents have friends, relatives, or business contacts on Florida’s West Coast, Cape Air from Marathon is by far the most inexpensive air service in Monroe County.  Cape Air fares with no connection to another Continental flight are expected to run about $90 to $100 each way.  And remember, parking at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport is always free.

 

Also, Florida Keys Marathon Airport (MTH) provides a gateway to the Florida Keys through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), as well as from the Florida Keys through RSW to numerous other destinations nationally.

 

Residents of the Florida Keys have long become too used to driving and flying from Miami and Fort Lauderdale.  Similarly, the “fly-drive” segment of visitors to the Florida Keys – those that fly into Miami or Fort Lauderdale and drive the rest of the way, face the natural constriction of a mostly two-lane highway that accommodates almost 3 million visitors each year.  Clearly, additional access must be developed for residents and to maintain and expand the tourist industry on which the Keys depends. That new gateway is the Florida Keys Marathon Airport through RSW.


Former Civil Deputy Charles W. "Chuck" Harris Jr.

 

 

 

Charles "Chuck" W. Harris, Jr., 72, of Ormond Beach, FL, died Sunday, October 19, 2008 at Kindred Hospital in Green Cove Springs, FL. He was born in Cumberland, MD, moved to Monroe County, FL and was a retired Deputy Sheriff for Monroe County. Chuck, a Marine Corps veteran, moved to this area in 2000. Chuck was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and Amran Shrine. He was married to his wife, Donnia, for 50 years. They have two sons, Gregory Harris, of Ormond Beach and David Harris of Marathon, FL; and two adopted daughters, Jennifer Riese and Melissa Harris, both of Ormond Beach. He had one sister, Wanda Nave of LaVale, MD. Other survivors include his grandson, Zachary Harris of Ormond Beach. A graveside service was held Saturday, October 25, 2008. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.


Sheriff Richard D. Roth’s Law Enforcement  Retirement  Luncheon

 

The luncheon will be held at the Palms on Trumbo Point

Date:   Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Time: Noon

Cost:  $11.50 per person payable at the door

 

RSVP to Val Marinello 305-292-7003 or vmarinello@keysso.net no later than Nov. 15, 2008

 

Please let Major Taylor know if you would like to make a presentation to the Sheriff by Nov. 15, 2008 ttaylor@keysso.net or 305-293-7325

 

Attendance is limited to 250 people


 

Back by popular demand – the Second Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest!

                

Please submit your pumpkin or your pumpkin photo by 10/29 to Kristie Hernandez in Human Resources. Winners will be announced on 10/30 (funniest, scariest, best department, most original, etc.). Pumpkin decorating needs to be appropriate for all ages.


  

Everyone who has called Excalibur should have received all their stuff. If you are missing anything else from your package – especially frames – make sure you call Excalibur and let them know. If you saw a note on your package about frames arriving later, disregard it and call them anyway. I don’t think they know who is missing frames, so you will have to tell them if you are missing one.


 

Horizon Health Webinar: Keeping calm in today’s economy

 

Register for this free webinar by logging on to www.horizoncarelink.com.

Presented by Joann Rizzo, MA. Joann is a Horizon Health Worklife Counselor with eight years of experience coordinating money management programs.

Topics include:

What is the mortgage mess really about?

What are Bull and Bear markets?

Are my deposits safe?

If my bank fails what are my rights?

What about other types of credit, like credit cards, college loans and home equity loans?

How do I keep calm?

How can my benefits from Horizon Health help me?

 

Note: When accessing information from the Horizon Health website, the same user ID and password is to be used at all times.  It is:

User ID:  MCBOCC
Password:  MCBOCC

 


Flu and Pneumonia shots are being offered in various areas of the Keys on October 14th. See public folders for a flyer with details.


 

Hodges University is now offering degree programs in Key West, at Florida Keys Community College. See Public Folders for a detailed flyer.


 

HIPAA TRAINING For Criminal Justice and Treatment Providers

 

Information sharing is essential to cross-system collaboration. At the same time, confidentiality and privacy are important ethical and legal values. Reconciling the two can sometimes be difficult, in part because of concerns over various legal rules that define confidentiality. This workshop will discuss applicable legal rules, including HIPAA, the federal substance abuse regulations, and Florida law, focusing on how those legal principles apply to sharing information between the criminal justice and treatment systems. The workshop will also discuss strategies to assure that information sharing is done in a manner that is legally sound.

 

The workshop will be conducted by John Petrila. Mr. Petrila is Director of the Florida Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Technical Assistance Center. He has his law degree and an advanced degree in mental health law from the University of Virginia. He was the first director of forensic services in the Missouri Department of Mental Health, and General Counsel to the New York Office of Mental Health before joining Florida Mental Health Institute in 1992. He authored the chapter on confidentiality in the United States Surgeon General’s Report on Mental Health.

 

Date: Thursday, October 30th, 2008

 

Time:   9:00am Registration

               9:30am Session Begins

             10:30am Break

             10:45am Session Continues

             12:00noon Session Ends

 

Location:  Florida Key Community College – Public Safety Building

 

              Early Registration is recommended as seating may be limited.

 

Anyone with questions, call Clare S. Shaw, MA, Project Director Monroe County Criminal Justice Diversion Program (305) 293-7422 or cshaw@keysso.net


Term Life Insurance

 

Hunt Insurance Group has sent us an informational package offering our employees “Term Life” Insurance. You will find the package in public folders in the Announcements folder.

 

This coverage is "term life" not whole life, and is a payroll deduction.  If you are interested in obtaining additional information on such a policy, please contact Tamara Snider at tsnider@keysso.net  no later than FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH.  We need to schedule dates and times for a representative to come in a meet with those who want additional information and/or want to sign up. 

 

I have also attached another flyer from Hunt Insurance regarding "voluntary accident".  Once again it's very affordable and is a payroll deduction.  If you are interested in obtaining this coverage, please contact Human Resources, they'll have the forms that need to be filled out.

 

As a side note, there are several other insurance companies that we work with regarding accidental coverage, cancer and disability policies, etc. (payroll deduction).   Please feel free to contact Human Resources for additional information.


Learn about search and seizure

 

A lengthy legal update on search and seizure is available in the Announcement’s folder in public folders. Jon Ellsworth highly recommends it if you are interested in learning about the law in this area.


Promotional Exams

 

The promotional test date is December 6, 2008.  This is the only date that the test will be given; there is no make-up test date. See below for more details:

Deputy Sheriff Sergeant Exam

Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant Exam

Detention Deputy Sergeant Exam

Detention Deputy Lieutenant Exam


 Box tops for school

 

My son is a new Kindergartener at Sugarloaf Elementary School.  And as you know, our school system isn’t as wealthy as we’d like.  Classrooms and special classes (Art, P.E., etc) all need to be sponsored and teachers accept all donations.  Well, both Box Tops for Education and Labels for Education (Campbell’s products) say that if you save their little box tops and labels and your school submits them, General Mills and Campbell’s will give money and products to the schools.  If you need to check this out to verify it's not a scam...  www.boxtops4education.com and www.labelsforeducation.com will answer your questions. 

If you don’t already save these box tops and labels for your own child or children, please cut them out and send them through the courier to Michelle Rabinowitz, in Communications.  This is an ongoing program and I will accept either the box tops or the labels at any time.  Thank you all for your help.

 

 

Shelli


 

Fishing Tournament

 

The Mad Dog Mandich Fishing Classic is coming up October 24 and 25 at the Chesapeake Resort in Islamorada. They are going to be donating a portion of the proceeds to benefit Mariner's Hospital, and it looks like it's going to be a lot of fun.

 

There's going to be $5,000 for first place and over $10,000 in other prizes and trophies for:

 

Top Dolphin, Tuna, Kingfish and Wahoo

"Weekend Warrior"--top Snapper and Grouper

Top Angler

Top Lady Angler

Top Junior Angler

 

Call 305-667-0399 or visit www.maddogclassic.com for more info.

 

The poster and entry form can be found in the Announcements folder in Public Folders.

 

If you enter by October 17, you get a chance to win 2 American Airline domestic roundtrip tickets.


For rent

 

Two bedroom, one bath house in Key West. Rent includes all utilities and cable as well as yard maintenance. House has a large fenced yard, off street parking, central A/C, washer and dryer with a huge walk in closet. All appliances are new. Price is $2,500 per month. Call Becky at 797-0155.


 

New Dental Clinic in Key West

 

Rural Health Network of Monroe County FL, Inc. now has two county-wide locations to serve the community’s oral health care needs, providing a total of 90 hours of service each week.  Currently we have four dentists, a hygienist, four dental assistants and a complement of support staff in our dental clinics.  We are anticipating opening on Saturdays in the near future.  Our goal is to provide a high level of service to affordable care, with greater access.

 

The original clinic is located in Marathon, at 2901, Unit 2, Overseas Highway.  For information or appointments to the Middle Keys clinic, call 305-289-8915.  Its hours of operation are:  8am-6pm Monday-Friday, providing 45 hour access each week.

 

The new clinic is located in Key West, at 1010 Kennedy Drive, Suite 307.  Its hours of operation are:  8am-6pm Monday-Friday.  It will provide 45 hours access each week to the Key West and Lower Keys community. It consists of a full staff, state-of-the-art digital x-ray equipment, and electronic medical records.  For information call;  305-394-4984 or 305-289-8917.  For appointments call 305-394-4984.

 

Both clinics operate on a sliding fee scale, requiring a verification of combined household income, either in the form of Income Tax Returns, W2 forms, or the past four employment pay stubs.  To qualify for the sliding fee scale these forms must be provided.  Anyone can make an appointment at either clinic.  Without proof of household income our standard rates apply (which are still affordable).

 

The new clinic takes Care Credit and insurance from a multitude of dental providers.  Care Credit, available to those that apply, allows for dental work to be applied to a credit card providing interest free service for a 12 month term (or less).  After the 12 months, a low interest rate applies.  Dental insurance, from an assortment of providers, is available to the non-profit community and local government employees.

 

Rural Health Network is still here to serve our community, as we have been since 1993.  We hope that you will support our efforts by supporting our two dental clinics with your referrals and with a chance to serve you and your agency or group.  We welcome the Non-Profit administrators, as well as County and City officials to stop by and visit our new Key West location.

 

 

Daniel E. Smith, PhD, MBA

President & Chief Executive Officer

Rural Health Network of Monroe County FL, Inc.

P.O. Box 500370

Marathon, FL  33050-0370

 

Cell Phone-     305-393-9969

Admin.Office- 305-289-8917

Admin. Fax-    305-872-4960

Clinic Phone-  305-289-8915

Clinic Fax-      305-289-8920

 

www.rhnmc.org

 


Employee Information Phone Line

 

Just a reminder…. We have internally an "emergency employee announcement line” that is pre-recorded and will allow our employees access to information (i.e., work schedules, storm issues, etc.) 24/7 when we’re dealing with a natural disaster.

 

The number is:     (305) 809-3031

Employee information will also be posted on the Employee Announcements page on our web site at http://www.keysso.net/employees/Information/Announcements.htm

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me.

 

Thanks

 

Tamara Snider, CPM

Risk Manager / Grants Administrator

Office #: (305) 292-7058 / 292-7092

Fax #:  (305) 292-7070

E-Mail:  tsnider@keysso.net


Congratulations to Leyany Roble-Soca on passing her Citizenship test! She is now a Naturalized citizen of America. We are all very proud of you, Leyany!


Please update your information in the agency address book

 

In Outlook there is the Address Book which can be quite useful if the information if it is kept up to date. We have a tool that all members can use to update their own entry in the address book. On our internal black web page (www.mcso.net) there is a link in the left column that is labeled “Directory Update”. Once the user signs on, they can update their (and only their own) information in the global Outlook address book.

 

Please take a few minutes to update your information. This would make the address book a truly useful tool for everyone in the agency.

 

Thank you very much.

 

Regards,

 

Mike/IS


Kaplan University offers Criminal Justice Degrees

 

Increase your earning power as you take your career to the next level with a Certificate, Associates, Bachelors or Masters Degree in Criminal Justice, 100% online.

 

Kaplan University offers fully accredited Criminal Justice Degrees that are 100% online with no campus visits required. Our programs are some of the highest ranked programs in the world and designed specifically for YOU - the law enforcement professional. - view programs here

 

Online Certificate and Degree Programs are available in the following disciplines:

 

Certificate - Corrections, Crime Scene Technician, Private Security

 

Associates - Corrections, Law Enforcement, Private Security

 

Bachelors - Computer Crime, Corrections, Crime Analysis, Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Psychology, Fraud Examination and Investigation, Homeland Security and Counterterrorism,

Juvenile Justice, Law Enforcement, Private Security

 

Masters - Corrections, Global Issues in Criminal Justice, Law, Leadership and Executive Management, Policing

 

For more information including; criminal justice scholarships (up to $5400), free books and course materials, potential transfer credit for academy and in-service training, and other questions, please visit www.cweiss-kaplan.com. Select the program you are interested in, fill in the form, and an admissions counselor will contact you to answer all of your questions.

 

In addition to available scholarship money, there is also a $1000 tuition credit to law enforcement professionals and family members. To receive this credit, simply reply to me by email and request it. I will mail the tuition credit document to you. This document needs to be submitted with your application paperwork.

 

Warmest Regards,

 

Chuck Weiss

Education Liaison

Kaplan University

Tel: 321-276-9545

cweiss@kaplan.edu

Admissions, Toll Free: 866-484-9549

www.cweiss-kaplan.com


 

Sprint offers discounts

Sprint is offering comprehensive wireless products and services to
The Florida Keys Government and United States Postal Service employees. These products and services are available with substantial discounts through this website: https://flkeysgov.sprnext.com/cs/447/


 

All Employee's and Supervisor’s:

 

Employee’s: Please remember that it is very important to approve your timecard before your supervisor does.  Timecards not approved by an employee will no longer be processed.

 

Supervisor's:  Please ensure that before you approve the timecard the employee has already approved it.  Timecards that are missing a supervisor or employee approval will no longer be processed.

 

I understand that there may be circumstances beyond your control when an employee is unable to approve their timecard.  When this occurs, please contact Payroll prior to the timecards being due.

 

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me.  I am available to assist you every day except on the Tuesday and Wednesday of the payroll week.  On these days you can send me an email and I will try to respond to you as quickly as possible.

 

Thank you,

Yeny Rodriguez

Monroe County Sheriff's Office

Finance Assistant - Payroll

305-292-7017

305-292-7014 (fax)

yrodriguez@keysso.net


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