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Apalachicola River- License had been CEO H.D. indication of such behavior keeper and the Gallery at suspended in Michigan Canning- in his past or he would never High Cotton are co-host- for a similiar off ense ton issued a have been hired. ing an author talk and book statement. “We did not know he had signing on Thursday, May By David Adlerstein Canning- ever worked in Michigan, 16, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at The Apalachicola Times ton said a or he was ever licensed in the Gallery at 230 Water [email protected] Major criminal Michigan,” Cannington Legislature St. 850-653-8894 background said. “He did not disclose “Florida’s Changing check through the Flor- that.” Waters: A Beautiful World On April 24, a day after ida Department of Law The CEO said the hospi- silent in Peril,” is a 232-page a Weems paramedic was Enforcement conducted on tal relied on references for book of photographs by arrested on charges he Robert E. Lee Major, prior Major from DeKalb County on city Lynne Buchanan. It con- touched a patient inappro- to his Sept. 3, 2018 hiring, EMS, in Fort Payne, in tains her remarks, as well priately during a transport, “did not indicate a crimi- requests as essays and comments by Weems Memorial Hospital nal record, and we had no See PAST, A6 leading water experts and scientists. The Apalachic- By David Adlerstein ola River is prominently The Apalachicola Times featured in this photogra- [email protected] phy collection. 850-653-8894 Downtown Books in Apalachicola is carry- The city of Apalachicola’s ing this newly-published try at securing monies from photography classic. To the Florida Legislature for a purchase a book at the variety of water and sewer event, attendees may needs did not fare well in the pay with cash or with recent session. checks payable to Down- But another arrow in its town Books. Snacks and quiver, a $1.7 million federal refreshments will be funding package for drink- served. ing water improvements, in a done deal. ANERR presents Funds were obligated on fl oodplain class Friday April 19, and they are begin- ning the process for bringing The Apalachicola in bond counsel, said She- National Estuarine Neena Forbes, area specialist Research Reserve will in Marianna for U.S. Depart- present a River & Flood- ment of Agriculture rural plain Class on Friday, May development. 17 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. The funds, comprised of Participants will learn a $1.23 million grant and a about the ecology, cul- $474,000 long-term low- ture, and history of the interest loan will fund the Apalachicola River and installation of a carbon fil- floodplain. After the in- tration system, required by class portion, participants the Florida Department of will embark on a journey Environmental Protection, up the river aboard the to bring down levels of trih- ANERR research vessel alomethanes, a byproduct of Henry Lee to get an up- Mayor Van Johnson shakes hands with President Trump. chlorination, in the municipal close look at the floodplain [OFFICIAL WHITE HOUSE PHOTO BY JOYCE N. BOGHOSIAN] water. ecosystems. The city also had its eye on Tickets for the class are securing millions for water $25 and must be purchased and sewer improvements in advance by visiting Mayor meets the President from the Florida Legislature, tinyurl.com/yyc4247j. Or including a 10-year, $20 mil- call 670-7719. lion annual appropriation By David Adlerstein and a group of Panhandle Michael from Air Force from land acquisition monies Brewer to speak on The Apalachicola Times mayors, Cong. Dunn, U.S. personnel, a chance for the based on the city’s status squares Saturday [email protected] Sens. Rubio and Scott, Gov. politicians to talk amongst as an Area of Critical State 850-653-8894 DeSantis and his wife, and themselves, and then of Concern. The Apalachicola Area other officials. course photos, with Mr. “This Stewardship Act had Historical Society will When President Trump Next, the president toured Trump, front and center, issues with language and most present Diane Brewer stepped on to the tarmac the base, he and his entou- flipping a thumbs-up before of the environmental com- on Saturday, May 18 at 4 after Air Force One landed rage in a limo, Johnson and heading off to a massively munity were against taking p.m. at the Raney House, at Tyndall Air Force Base the rest of the politicians on popular rally in Panama City it from the pot of money we speaking on Apalachicola’s last week, he greeted with a bus in the convoy. Beach. had,” said the city’s lobbyist squares. This is the third of a handshake Apalachic- Lastly, it was time for a a series on topics of his- ola Mayor Van Johnson short briefing on Hurricane See TRUMP, A6 See LOAN, A13 toric significance. There is no charge although a free will offering will be gratefully accepted. Light refreshments will be served. Alligator Point Drive won't be moving Graduation week starts Sunday By David Adlerstein by FCMC, which is the com- property owners.” and FEMA met with Florida The Apalachicola Times pany run by the private sector The statement said the Department of Environmen- The baccalaureate [email protected] consultant Frank C. McColm; county will not try to expand tal Protection where DEP service for the Franklin 850-653-8894 officials with the Federal or improve the temporary gave its blessing to allow the County High School Class Emergency Management road, since a permanent road county to build a permanent of 2019, which is planned Alligator Drive is going to Agency and Pierce. would interfere. road in the current right of by parents, will be this be rebuilt within the next “Franklin County will Pierce said the time line way, if the county could com- Sunday, May 19 at 6 p.m. year, but it won't be relocated rebuild a permanent road in calls for a contractor to be plete the project by April. at the Eastpoint Church away from the water. its current right of way by in place by August, with “While the county will con- of God. In a report to the county April 2020,” read the state- that company responsible tinue to seek land for future The school is planning commission May 7, former ment. “The county will for maintaining traffic flow public uses, including a pos- for Senior Recognition County Planner Alan Pierce, continue to seek to acquire through the construction sible relocation of the road, Night this Tuesday, May 21 who has been working as liai- properties on Alligator Point zone. FEMA personnel said at the time it will take to com- at Franklin County School. son with FEMA and Restore through a hazard mitigation the meeting that they would plete those acquisitions could Graduation is Friday, May Act officials, provided an grant program application not pay to maintain a tempo- take years, all the while the 24 at 7 p.m., in the school’s April 24 formal joint state- that allows for the volun- rary road. gymnasium ment that had been drafted tary sale of property by the Earlier last month, McColm See ROAD, A13

Volume 134 Number 4 Law Enforcement ...... A2 Faith ...... A9 A2 A11 Phone: 850-653-8868 Opinion ...... A4 Outdoors ...... A10 Fire destroys Carrabelle Lady Hawks ousted at Fax: 850-653-8893 Society ...... A8 Sports...... A11 family home regionals

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FWC REPORT

Attorney general praises During the week of April significant amount of reef waters south of Franklin 26 through May 2, Florida fish being used for bait and County. During one stop law enforcement Fish and Wildlife Con- that the vessel exceeded 24 miles offshore, officers servation Commission the 750 "rigged for fishing" located multiple gag grou- On May 8, at Half Shell Officers Hughes, McLeod, hook count allowed in the per during federal closure. Dockside at Scipio Creek and Swindell were target- restricted area. The appro- During another stop 12 Marina in Apalachicola, ing illegal night harvest of priate action was taken for miles offshore, officers the Franklin County oysters from the Apala- the violations. located multiple red snap- Sheriff’s Office hosted a chicola Bay. They located a While aboard the offshore per hidden in a soft cooler law enforcement appre- truck with an empty trailer patrol vessel Guardian, bag. Appropriate action was ciation luncheon for at the Old Ferry Dock Boat Marlow, and Officers Boyd taken for the violations. members of its staff. Ramp, and from a con- and Nelson boarded a recre- While aboard the Guard- Special guests, Florida cealed location, waited for ational vessel approximately ian, Marlow and Officers Attorney General Ashley the boat to return. After a 13 miles south of Franklin Boyd and B. Hughes Moody and Florida Sher- couple hours, they heard a County in federal waters. boarded a commercial iffs Association Director boat approaching, stopped During the approach, bandit rig vessel approxi- Steve Casey, both spoke [ PHOTO COURTESY FCSO ] the vessel and found the one of the occupants was mately 62 miles southeast at the luncheon. Pic- operator in possession of opening a compartment of Carrabelle. During tured, in photo, are from Franklin County Sheriff Harrison and Wakulla freshly caught oysters. and leaning over the side of the stop, officers located left, Calhoun County AJ Smith, Moody, Gulf County Sheriff Jared The subject admitted to the vessel. The officers saw cut-up red snapper. The Sheriff Glenn Kimbrel, County Sheriff Mike Miller. actively harvesting oysters four red snapper floating in officers addressed the vio- in a closed area that night. the water next to the vessel lation of failure to land red The subject was cited, and and the occupants admit- snapper in whole condition. the oysters seized. ted to throwing the fish While aboard the Carrabelle fi res upend While aboard the overboard when they saw Intrepid, Marlow and Offi- offshore patrol vessel the law enforcement vessel cers Boyd and J. Hughes Intrepid, Lt. Marlow and approaching. Appropriate boarded a commercial families' lives Officers Boyd and Travis actions were taken for the bandit rig vessel approxi- boarded a commercial violations of failure to allow mately 50 miles south of By David Adlerstein extinguish it before it from an automobile acci- longline vessel approxi- inspection and possession Franklin County. During The Apalachicola Times could do further damage. dent in Defuniak Springs. mately 65 miles south of of red snapper during fed- the stop, officers located [email protected] Because insulation was He said the house sus- Carrabelle. During the eral closure. cut-up amberjack, which 850-653-8894 melted by the flames, the tained significant damage resource inspection, they While aboard the the crew said they were power meter had to be from the blaze, but there located unattached shark Intrepid, Marlow and Offi- using for bait. The officers A pair of fires in Car- pulled out, so there was were no injuries, since fins and cut-up amberjack, cers Boyd and J. Hughes addressed the violation of rabelle did not result in no power to the house Cruse and the three boys shark, and other reef fish. boarded multiple recre- failure to land amberjack in injuries, but destroyed after the fire. In addi- were at his mother’s The officers also found a ational vessels in federal whole condition. property and displaced tion, the smell of smoke house nearby, and Jetton families. had permeated the dry was shopping in Craw- According to Carl way, and so the residents fordville. The family’s ARREST REPORT Whaley, chief of the Car- are staying with family three dogs perished in rabelle Volunteer Fire nearby, Whaley said. the fire. The following report is Carrabelle, possession of Apalachicola, two counts Department, the first A second fire occurred A benefit account has provided by the Franklin marijuana over 20 grams; of sale of methamphet- took place around noon on Sunday night, at about been opened at Cen- County Sheriff’s Office. $1,000 bond (FCSO) amine within 1,000 feet of a on May 9 at the one-story 7:54 p.m. in a double- tennial Bank. Monetary Arrests listed this week Ruby Jane Wells, 40, home- church of business, posses- frame house of Jean- wide modular home at donations can be made were made by officers less, Eastpoint, failure sion of drug paraphernalia, nie Morris, on 607 Sixth 731 Three Rivers Road, at any Centennial Bank; from the Apalachicola to appear on charge of violation of conditional Street West. near the intersection of material items can be Police Department, Car- possession of undersized release; held without bond “The fire appeared to Bruce Street. The blaze dropped off at the Car- rabelle Police Department oysters; $500 bond (FCSO) (FCSO) have started in a shed destroyed the belong- rabelle branch only. and the Franklin County May 9 May 11 beside the house,” he ings of Trey Cruse and The family is in need Sheriff’s Office. All defen- Robert Jefferson Keith, 37, Aaron Spencer Massey, said. “The shed com- Cheyanne Jetton, and of Boys clothes size 5⁄6 and dants are to be considered Panacea, failure to appear; 25, Carrabelle, aggravated pletely burned and the their three boys, Cayden, 7⁄8, underwear boys size 6, innocent until proven released on own recogni- battery by offender who south wall of the house Ty and Zaiden, ages 4, 6 shoes boys youth size 12, guilty in a court of law. zance (FCSO) knew or should have known had the vinyl siding and 7. 13, 1; Mens pants 30 waist, Jon Colby Nowling, 24, victim was pregnant; $3,500 melted off.” “The firefighters told shirts men’s medium or April 20 Eastpoint, battery; $1,000 bond (CPD) Whaley some of the me that it appeared it large, and 10 ½ shoe; and Leighton Tony Morris, 29, bond (FCSO) Gentry J. Zebulon, 40, flames got into the eaves started in kitchen,” said Womens pants/shorts size Apalachicola, abuse of the Herman Bonilla, 35, New Apalachicola, assault on a of the house, by fire- Whaley, who was visiting 14⁄16, women’s large shirt, elderly or disabled without Orleans, Louisiana, posses- law enforcement offi cer, fighters managed to his in-laws recuperating and 9 ½ shoe. great bodily harm, stalk- sion of cocaine with intent fi refi ghter or EMT, pos- ing by following, harassing to sell, manufacture or session of legend drug or cyberstalking another; deliver; $5,000 bond (FCSO) without a prescription, $3,000 bond (APD) May 10 counterfeiting of bank bill, May 7 Casondra Anell Davis, 50, check or draft, possession Daniel Stepp, 50, Eastpoint, Apalachicola, possession of methamphetamine with disorderly intoxication; of drug paraphernalia, pos- intent to sell, manufacture $500 bond (FCSO) session of marijuana less or deliver, possession of Angela Renee Moran, 42, than 20 grams, operating a drug paraphernalia; $11,500 Eastpoint, two counts of vehicle without a valid driv- bond (FCSO) felony violation of proba- ers license, three counts Cynthia Vonier Frye, 43, tion; held without bond of violation of conditional Apalachicola, driving while (FCSO) release; held without bond license suspended or May 8 (FCSO) revoked; held without bond Morgan Beth Ray, 18, Leroy Wesley Duval, 39, (FCSO)

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ARBOR OUTLOOK GUEST COLUMN Graduating The rebirth of refugee retirees

We moved here to retire and establishment is located. The with an A be reborn in the process. owners are a delightful mar- Apalachicola is not perfect, ried couple from the Midwest. but to many outsiders looking The employees are fun and in, this is the place. engaging. You know the dude in fi nancial that looks a bit like a pirate? NNormorm BiondiBiondi You want a basic sandwich marriage of a transplanted with lots of flavor and good- Michigan girl, and a local ness? This is your guy. literacy e are new here. but not always present fish- I would like to say how Four years ago my ing guide. She’s great and proud we were sitting up in W wife and I were in puts up with us because her Maryland watching TV in search of a quiet place to begin dog likes me. I’m growing on the immediate aftermath of retirement. We were both her! Our real estate agent, the hurricane. Glued to the born in small-town Michi- with deep roots to Apalach Weather Channel, we saw gan but have spent the last is a force of nature. She and the Apalach restaurant own- 37 years in suburban Balti- her husband have become ers and concerned citizens Margaret McDowell more, Maryland. Big city to our dear friends. I would band together, headquar- small town was our goal. describe her personality as a tered and set up in front of Our original expedition took cross between a true South- Tamara’s, feed the town while "American history and practical math us to the northern Atlantic ern belle and Gen. Patton. the power and other essen- You studyin' hard and hopin' to pass Florida and southern Georgia We decided to purchase tial facilities were a week — From "School Days" coastlines. We did this for commercial units and wound away from being restored. as performed by Chuck Berry three years and finally gave up up with two units on the Fast forward to now. We when the lack of authentic- ground floor of High Cotton. sold our commercial prop- n increasing number of states are now ity of many of the locations Our first unit was owned and erties and bought a home requiring students to pass a course in became evident. We would occupied by a transplanted here in Apalachicola. Three A financial literacy before graduation. Let's be moving to areas where Michigan lad, now firmly years plus the hurricane take a moment and design a basic curriculum. Northerners have colonized! imbedded in the community. validated this decision. Ironi- We’ll start with the importance of saving. Then It was time to look else- We made a deal that kept him cally another episode helped we’ll discuss the concept of compound interest. where and this led us to as a tenant until he figured cement this decision to home- Say a student saves $1,000 babysitting or lawn Apalachicola. Our first 30 out what his new plan would stead. Months before the mowing over the summer and invests it. Imag- minutes in town produced be. He moved on, acquir- hurricane I was in the grocery ine it earns 5 percent annually; then he or she good vibes so we sought out ing another property for his store with 20 items out on the will have $1,050. That $50 profit, and the $1,000 a realtor with the instruc- very interesting and vital checkout belt. I overheard a principal, gets compounded each and every year tions that we were looking business. We talk and I con- man behind me complaining thereafter. We’ll emphasize that initiating the for a condo-like property sider him to be a go-to buddy about “tourists” to his buddy. investment process at age 18 vs. age 28 makes that could be rented out for all sorts of questions. It seems he had two items an incredible difference over the long run. to vacationers when we My last Michigan reference and was in a hurry. I gave On the flip side, we'll undertake an honest discus- were not staying there our- is about a couple and their him “cuts” in line. I wonder sion on all kinds of debt, from student loan debt to selves. This was important family reinventing them- if the gentleman realizes that credit cards. We'll devise a typical budget for young because we were still work- selves as restauranteurs here without tourists and entre- adults, and show how much, say, a $500 monthly ing up north four years ago. in Apalach. Originally from preneurs, established and student loan or credit card payment can impact Things started and evolved Michigan and having spent new, Apalach would struggle one's ability to become financially solvent. There is quickly shortly thereaf- time in the Southwest Florida more to survive and taxes such a thing as productive debt, and we’ll consider ter. Our first visit was to a area, they now live in Apalach would likely be even higher. when assuming such debt might be appropriate. condo listing in High Cotton and their family-owned-and- We moved here to retire Taking on debt to get through medical school or overlooking the river. One run restaurant is growing! and be reborn in the process. to start a business may be money well borrowed. look at my wife and I knew I am pretty sure there have Apalachicola is not perfect, We'll cover entrepreneurship and explain various we had found our place! not been this many people but to many outsiders look- types of entities (LLCs, S Corps, etc.) as well as the That was four years ago. from Michigan in Apalachic- ing in, this is the place. We basics of running a business (like making payroll). The experience revealed ola since 1863. We are here owe it to this very old historic We'll overview finances in the workplace. We’ll genuine people with inter- for different reasons though! place to support and encour- explain how to read a paycheck and how to cal- esting personalities helping My last mention of refugees age “outsiders." Someday we culate one's income tax liability. We’ll explain and befriending us. I’m not to Apalach has to do with won’t be outsiders. We will the nuances of contributing to Social Security going to name names here those awesome people mak- be here as long as it takes. and the benefits and downsides of taking benefits but this is what I mean: the ing chocolate candy, serving at various ages at retirement. We'll cover vari- real estate office is owned coffee, sandwiches and gelato Norm Biondi can be reached ous types of work-sponsored retirement plans, by a married couple. It’s a to all. We all know where this at [email protected]. and emphasize the importance of participation in 401(k) plans and other tax-favorable accounts. Then we'll talk living arrangements, and compare the financial efficacy of home ownership vs. renting. For those inclined to buy, we'll explain mortgages, down payments, and closing costs. We'll determine when 30- and 15-year fixed mortgages make sense LETTERS TO THE EDITOR versus variable rate mortgages. We'll calculate how much is saved by sending $100 extra each month Too much density commercial density away our residential neighbor- applied to mortgage principal, and show how, in so for our wetlands from our precious wetlands. hood and our street which is a doing, the student can cut substantial time off the life Jeanne Dail designated scenic byway and of the loan. We'll also detail the hidden costs of home We are very concerned adjacent to wetlands bayside. ownership - taxes, insurance and maintenance. about the planned unit devel- Passing PUD would I cannot understand why our Finally, we'll cover investing, the last step in opment (PUD) developers set bad precedent officials would approve this financial freedom, defining stocks, bonds, and are bringing to the public PUD, abandoning our resi- other types of securities. We'll caution about costs hearing Tuesday, May 21. As a longtime homeowner on dential area and county rules. associated with certain types of mutual funds and The development is located South Bayshore Drive in East- I ask the county commission annuities. We'll provide an overview of markets and close to the foot of the bridge point, I am writing to express to take time to rewrite the establish realistic investment return expectations. going to St. George Island my concern over a proposed PUD, providing for protection Then we'll take recess and say a silent prayer and is completely surrounded Planned Unit Development for the surrounding environ- for these future graduates. Their world is by estuaries (including the (PUD) ordinance to be heard ment and neighborhood. much more complicated than ours was at Apalachicola National Estua- at 1:30 p.m. this Tuesday, May I would prefer no PUD, but their age, and financial preparation is vital. rine Research Reserve). 21 by the county commission. rather that the developers The two plats show the This PUD allows a 40-room apply for land use and zon- Margaret R. McDowell, ChFC, AIF, author of the approximate location of hotel and 60 bungalows, plus ing changes to be publicly syndicated economic column “Arbor Outlook,” residential and commer- 44 houses in the $225,000 discussed specifically. is founder of Arbor Wealth Management, LLC, cial today. If the develop- range and common area ame- This kind of high-density (850.608.6121 – www.arborwealth.net), a fidu- ers are successful, much nities on 55 acres, 30 of which does not belong in this envi- ciary, fee-only, registered investment advisory firm of the residential will be will now become commercial. ronmentally sensitive spot in near Destin. This column should not be considered turned into commercial, The property is on South a residential neighborhood. personalized investment advice and provides no leaving 3-plus acres of resi- Bayshore and Island Drive. Passing this PUD sets a assurance that any specific strategy or invest- dential for 44 houses with The original zoning of this bad precedent for future ment will be suitable or profitable for an investor. wetlands on both sides. parcel (in place when the changes to our county land So much of Eastpoint is developer bought it) provided use and zoning rules. Already commercial; all for 10 acres zoned commer- Concerned residents please of Highway 98 and much cial and 47 acres zoned R2 contact commissioners and of the side roads as well. allowing one home or mobile attend the meeting, because Please help keep this tract home per acre with septic, what happens next affects PUBLISHER Tim Thompson zoned as is (47 one-acre possibly more with sewers. everyone in our county. EDITOR homes and 10 acres com- The R2 area along South Thank you. David Adlerstein mercial). Let’s keep this huge Bayshore was in keeping with Susan Antekeier USPS 027-600 SUBSCRIPTIONS Published every Thursday at In county Out of county 129 Commerce St. 1 year $24.15 $34.65 Apalachicola, FL 32329 6 months $15.75 $31.00 Home delivery subscribers may Postmaster: be charged a higher rate for Send address change to holiday editions. The Apalachicola Times P.O. Box 820 TO ALL ADVERTISERS Have something to say? Apalachicola, FL 32329 In case of error or omissions, the publishers do not hold themselves Phone: liable for damage further than the The Times editorial page is a forum where differing opinions and fresh ideas are freely exchanged. Comments on 850-653-8868 amount received for such ads. the news from readers, as letters to the editor or guest columns, are welcomed and encouraged. All submissions Periodical rate postage paid at: The spoken word is given scant must be signed, and include the email address and/or phone number of the author for verifi cation purposes only. 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‘nurdles’ Thelma The Carrabelle History more. Massey Museum is extending its offer Old Carrabelle area family Justiss and to scan and digitize old photos. photos or old vacation photos Jace Tunnell and Sam husband Residents and visitors alike from the areas around Carra- Sugarek are traveling Marvin N. are invited to take advantage belle, Dog Island, Lanark or St. across all five Gulf states Justiss, the of this free photo scanning ser- Teresa are especially sought out. May 19-28, collecting local brick vice offered every Thursday The museum will digitize the nurdles and giving daily mason who and Friday in May from noon to photos so that they are backed up presentations/workshops built half of 5 p.m. for safekeeping. Those interested about Nurdle Patrol, the Carrabelle The museum wants to help are welcome to bring a thumb Gulf-wide Citizen Science in the ‘30s protect historic family photos to drive or disc with them, or there Project that is tracking the and ‘40s. be sure they survive fires, hur- will be a few thumb drives avail- numbers of plastic pel- [ PHOTO ricanes and whatever nature can able for purchase at the museum lets washing up on Gulf COURTESY throw at the community. for just $5. beaches. CARRABELLE This is especially important Funding in part by the Frank- Their expedi- HISTORY considering the devastating lin County Tourist Development tion will bring them to MUSEUM ] losses our communities have suf- Council. For more information, Apalachicola National fered in the last year - Eastpoint contact 697-2141 or carrabelle- Estuarine Research Reserve wildfire, Hurricane Michael and [email protected] on Wednesday, May 22, where they will give a pre- sentation at 2 p.m. in the Reserve Nature Center. Nurdle Patrol is a citizen See full moons from lighthouses Saturday science project lead by the Mission-Aransas National Special to the Times Estuarine Research Reserve at the University of Texas A pair of moon climbs Marine Science Institute this Saturday at the light- in Port Aransas, Texas. houses will make for a great evening. A Full Moon & Sunset NEWS BRIEFS Lighthouse Climb at the Crooked River Lighthouse FCS hosts round-up in Carrabelle will be held Tuesday Saturday, May 18 from 7 to 9:30 pm. Visitors can The Franklin County climb to the top of the Schools' Kindergar- lighthouse to see spectac- ten round-up and new ular views of the bay and student enrollment for the sun setting and the full the 2019-20 school year moon rising a little after 8 will be held Tuesday, pm. Guests can also enjoy May 21 from 9 to 10 s'mores around the brand a.m. in the cafeteria new fire pit. Cost is just $8. The Airport inaugurates museum and gift shop will pancake breakfast be open. All climbers must be 44 inches tall. An inaugural Pancake The lighthouse is just Breakfast Fly-In is sched- west of the Carrabelle The Crooked River Lighthouse [ DONALD WESSON | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ] uled for the Apalachicola Public Beach Park, 1975 Regional Airport on Sat- Hwy 98 West. For more George Lighthouse on St. p.m. so called because changing seasons. lighthouse. Cost is $10 for urday, May 25 from 8 to information, contact the George Island will feature flowers are in abundant Although reserved the general public and $5 10:30 a.m. $5 per person museum and gift shop a sunset climb from 8 to bloom at this time. Full spaces are filled, you can for lighthouse association will include pancakes, at 697-2732. Reserva- 9:30 p.m. and will include Moon names are attrib- still enjoy the full moon members. of course! eggs, bacon, tions appreciated but not light hors d'oeuvres. utable to native American climb. After sunset, For more informa- orange juice, coffee, tea. required. The sun will set at 8:27 tribes, most notably the people without reser- tion, please contact the A "Friends of the The May Full Moon p.m. and the “Flower” Algonquin, who named vations are invited to Lighthouse Gift Shop at Apalachicola Regional Climb at the Cape St. moon will rise at 8:26 the moons to mark the climb to the top of the 927-7745. Airport" (FARA) organi- zation is in the process of being formed, designed AT HOLY FAMILY to bring together aviation and airport enthusiasts to encourage volunteer support for such activi- Bake with Betsy, draw with Beth ties such as future air shows and fly-ins, as Special to the Times on activities, events, or gently used fans Friday, May 17: Senior Friday, May 31: Lunch well as youth participa- fundraising and volun- can be dropped off at Explorers Club 11:30 & Bingo with Annie tion through the "Young he Elder Care teering opportunities. Holy Family, Monday a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Austin 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eagles" flight program Community End the week on a through Friday, from Tuesday, May 21: and the possible estab- T Council looks lovely note with Vicky 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Baking Scones with There is no charge for lishment of a Civil Air forward to seeing you at Rose, from the Memory we will make sure they Betsy Nofziger 11:30 the above events but Patrol unit based at the the events and activities Disorder Clinic at get to the right person. a.m. to 12:30 p.m. your donation will allow airport. There is also at Holy Family Senior Tallahassee Memorial Thank you for your • ECCC Meeting 1 to us to continue to offer interest in creating a Center next week. Healthcare Center, who support of our efforts 2 p.m. events such as these. museum to celebrate the We feature “Baking will instruct us how to to keep all seniors in Thursday, May 23: Love To volunteer or make a history of the airport from with Betsy Nofziger” show our brains some Franklin County a bit Your Brain seminar donation, contact us at when it was an Army on Tuesday, as she will love. It is sure to be an cooler this year. with Vicky Rose 11 a.m. holyfamilyseniorcenter@ Airfield during World show us how to bake informative week. Lunch is served to noon gmail.com or 653-3134 War II to the present day. scones, these delec- The FAN-raiser has Monday through Friday Monday, May 27: Tend or call ECCC directly at Volunteers are wanted. table tasty treats sure been very popular and between 11 a.m. and to Garden Work Day 9 850-509-5009. Please Those interested in being to melt in your mouth! we have a waiting list noon. Chair Yoga is to 11 a.m. visit our Facebook pages a part of this organiza- Stay a little longer for those in need of a every Monday from 10 Wednesday, May 29: Holy Family Senior tion, and helping to get and join ECCC for the fan for the upcoming am to 11:30 am with Beginning Drawing: Center and ECCC- E if off the ground, are monthly Senior Net- summer months. We Wendy Hammond. No Opening the Door to Triple C to say informed encouraged to contact work meeting which thank everyone that experience is necessary Creativity, with Beth on the latest events and Gordon Hunter at (404) updates participants has donated fans! New and open to all. Appleton Noon to 1 p.m. activities at the center. 725-8156 or at gordon- [email protected].

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But, with an unblem- three calls had been Had an arrest been that on three separate he was checking on the IV PAST ished Florida license he made to her from that cell made in the Michigan occasions, dating back to in her arm, while placing first secured Feb. 1, 2017, phone. case, that may have January, Major behaved his hand on her legs and From Page A1 the 44-year-old was back A day later, the direc- shown up on Weems’ inappropriately during a genitals. She said she working as a paramedic tor of Mecosta County criminal background transport. removed his hand, but he in a Weems ambulance EMS fired Major, and check and also come According to the prob- continued. northern Alabama, where a little more than two three days after that the to the attention of the able cause affidavit filed The woman said a he was working just prior months after he is alleged North Central Michigan Florida Department of by Lt. James Hamm, the similar occurrence took to starting at Weems. to have put his hands Medical Control Author- Health. woman said that during place on a later trans- One likely reason Major down an adult Michi- ity suspended his medical “Robert Major’s license her first transport, Major port that month, with did not share informa- gan woman’s pants and privileges and notified the is clear and active with no told the two other staffers Major “touching her body tion on his work history touched her pubic area, state as to why. public complaints or dis- in the ambulance to ride and that she would be with Mecosta County both during transport to What also happened, cipline,” said a Florida up front while he tended warmer.” She indicated Emergency Medical the hospital and later at according to a spokes- Department of Health to her in the back. that she was scared to Services, in the Grand the patient’s residence. woman from the Mecosta spokesman. The woman was cold, say anything, and feared Rapids, Michigan area, “The patient also County sheriff’s office, Citing Florida statutes and asked for a blanket, Major might have placed is that nine weeks prior alleged (Major) made is that the results of the regarding confidentiality which led to Major tell- something in her IV. to being hired at Weems, repeated telephone sergeant’s investigation of disciplinary proceed- ing her to put her hand On a third transport his paramedic’s license in calls to her residence,” were turned over Mecosta ings against health care on his, according to the in April, to Tallahas- that state had been sus- reads an excerpt from County Prosecutor Brian professionals, he declined report. It also noted the see Memorial Hospital, pended, on the grounds the emergency suspen- E. Thiede, to determine to answer questions as woman said Major told the woman said Major he committed a work- sion order. “The patient what, if anything, should to whether Florida offi- her that “by placing her repeated the action of related sexual act similar alleged that a telephone be done next. cials were made aware of hands on his, and moving “feeling on her body by to what he is accused of in message left by (Major) No arrest of Major Michigan’s June 27 emer- them around on her body, holding her hand on his. Franklin County. was inappropriate.” was made in Michigan, gency suspension order. it would warm her up.” (She said) she would pull Rather than contest The suspension order according to a review of Here in Franklin The woman said Major her hand away and that his June 27 emergency says a week after the inci- online public records in County, Major remains moved his hand under Major would say no, no, suspension order by the dent allegedly occurred, the circuit court serv- held without bond, her shirt to her breast, they say you’ll warm up Michigan Department the woman went to the ing Mecosta County. A charged with four counts and later down to her by keeping your hands of Health and Human Mecosta County sheriff’s woman who answered of lewd and lascivious genitals. The woman told with someone,” read the Services (HHS), Major department. The sergeant the telephone Tuesday molestation of an elderly Hamm she did not feel report. waived his right to be part who then interviewed at Thiede’s office said no or disabled person, a sec- comfortable with what The woman said that of a July 2 administrative Major found the woman’s public information would ond-degree felony. Three Major was doing, and at other times in which hearing and to this day name had been saved on be provided on the case, of these counts stem from that while in transport to she was transported by his license remains sus- Major’s cell phone under and declined any further contact with a Carrabelle Sacred Heart Hospital in pended in that state. her first name, and that comment. woman, who has alleged Port St. Joe, he acted as if See PAST, A13

Northwest Florida,” he coastal community like and shipbuilding yard in TRUMP wrote. Apalachicola,” he wrote, Pascagoula, Mississippi Johnson, the son of civil listing his many inter- and said he is confident, From Page A1 rights pioneers in a small actions with state and once appropriations are Panhandle town in the national leaders, “(would) forthcoming from the years before it became a meet with a sitting U.S. federal government, the “I’m grateful to God magnet for retirees, has president, all while Panhandle will be able to and humbled by the cultivated a non-partisan remaining humble before rebound from Hurricane opportunity presented political persona in his his God? Michael. today to lend the voice of dozen years as mayor, “God is indeed Good “The things we talked my office to the cause of accommodating and sup- and with Him all things are about, is how they got helping Northwest Florida portive of Democrats and possible,” Johnson wrote. appropriations through, communities impacted Republicans alike. The mayor had just with the disaster bill after by Hurricane Michael He also, like Trump, has returned from a trip to Katrina,” he said. “They receive much needed fed- a healthy chunk of detrac- Mississippi, paid for by were able to get grants eral financial assistance,” tors to go along with his Gulf Power and organized through CDBG (Com- Johnson wrote online, part robust set of supporters, by Opportunity Florida, munity Development of an internet presence he although they probably to see how recovery from Blocks Grants) and rebuild has expanded and polished didn’t talk about the tribu- Hurricane Katrina had Mississippi. over the last several years lations of their offices. gone there, and in a por- “When I got the call “We had an opportu- “Who would have ever tion of Alabama where from the White House, I nity to converse with a thought that an African- they visited. thought ‘his is one of the very engaged president American boy, born and He said he saw how they reasons I’m in Missis- concerning the needs of raised in a small obscure rebuilt a Chevron refinery, sippi,’ said Johnson.

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* ** A8 Thursday, May 16, 2019 | The Times SOCIETY Brewfest record crowd helps humane society

Special to the Times haven’t missed one yet!” Card of Thanks said Justin McQueen, who For the fourth year in a with his wife Michelle The fourth annual SGI Brewfest wishes to extend an extra row, the St. George Island travels from Cincinnati thank you to our generous, supportive sponsors who make Brewfest on Saturday, each April. “We have the event possible. April 27 served the best a family vacation each MASTIFF: Harry A’s Restaurant and Bar; The MAD House; brews around to a sell- summer on St. George Paddy’s Raw Bar; Journeys of SGI; Resort Vacation Proper- out crowd. Island, but the two of us ties of St. George Island; Cone Distributing; Tri-Eagle Sales; The annual event, an come in the spring for Apalachicola Bay Animal Clinic; Oyster City Brewing; Gulf appreciation of craft Brewfest.” Beach View Vacation Rentals; BJ’s Pizza and Subs/Island beer and brewing that This year, the Sushi; Seaside Cotton; Island Dog Beach and Surf Shop/ benefits the Franklin McQueens brought five Outdoors Rentals; The Beach Pit; John & Judy Shultz; Rick County Humane Soci- friends with them who Watson Tax Collector; Tallahassee Beer Society; Floorida ety, saw more than 800 all work in the beverage Floors; Sometimes It’s Hotter Seasoning Company; Up The guests sampling the industry to check out the Creek Raw Bar; Beer Guys Radio; Real Talk 93.3 Radio; Water unique offerings of over suds scene on the south- Street Seafood; Island Outfi tters SGI; Builders By The Sea; 45 breweries. ern coast. Centennial Bank; Kara Landiss, Realtor, The Naumann Group; Organized by the SGI The Brewfest’s mar- Tyler Bahnsen/Homebridge Financial Services; Piggly Wiggly Brewfest committee and keting director, Cutler Express; Half Shell Dockside; Sign De-Sign; Sparks and Sons led by Amy Hodson, pres- The SGI Brewfest Board presents a check for $40,000 to Edwards, said this is Island Grocery; Red Pirate Family Grill & Oyster Bar; Progres- ident, the Brewfest has Franklin County Humane Society (FCHS). Pictured, from exactly what the com- sive Distribution; Tom Moses; J&M Roofi ng, Inc.; Coastal grown each year since its left, are Pete Ritsch, Barbra Iman, Sheryl Clouse, Otis the mittee is looking for. “We Property Management; St. James Bay Golf Club. founding in 2016, and is Dog, Glynda Ratliff (FCHS), Jessica Sparks, Amy Hodson, have a really special event LABRADOR: Sellers Tile; Garlick Environmental Associates; now the primary annual Doug Jimerson (FCHS), FCHS Director Karen Martin, Bud here, in a really special Duncan Home Construction; Oyster Radio 100.5; Kayak- fundraiser for the humane Hayes, Bob Landiss, Pat Kelly. Not pictured are Patrick place,” he said. “Having Trader.com; Beachfront, Baby St. George Island. hociety. Sparks, Cutler Edwards, and Larry McIntosh. [ KAYLA folks come and stay on the DACHSHUND: Susan Bassett and Shelley Shepard – Berk- The success of this CARTER | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ] Forgotten Coast, learn shire Hathaway HomeServices; Water Street Hotel; Rosie @ year’s Brewfest allowed more about the wonderful The Rainbow Bridge; Emerald Coast Federal Credit Union; the committee to pres- overwhelming response shindig included beer afi- work of Florida breweries Bowery Station; Lari and Don Murry; SGI Trading Company; ent the society a check from our local sponsors, cionados from 17 states, - from Franklin County’s Buccaneer Inn; St. George Inn; VayK Gear; Charlie Pettis Pest for $40,000. an army of dedicated as well as international own Oyster City Brewing Control Services. “We’re very excited volunteers, and as good visitors from England and Eastpoint Beer Com- YORKIE: Bob and Susan Pruitt; Ada Long; Mike and Pat to be able to make this a group of guests as we and Spain. Many of them pany to the host of others O’Connell; Butler Agency; Gooch and Sis; Robinson Real donation to the Humane could ask for, the Brew- are repeat attendees who from around the state - Estate Company; Oysterbones; Ron and Pandora Schlitt; Society after another fest is really becoming an enjoy introducing others and contribute to a great Tiffi n Furniture; Ace Hardware Apalachicola; El Jalisco; record-breaking SGI annual destination event to the event and to the cause in the process? It’s Dr. Zoe Segree; The Gibson Inn; Clouse Hounds; Allen and Brewfest,” said Hodson. on the Forgotten Coast.” area. a win-win all around, and Frances Bryan. “With great support from And she’s not kidding “We look forward to the we’re already planning We hope to see you all again in 2020! our brewery partners, an – the guest list at the SGI Brewfest all year, we for next year!” Amy Hodson , President, SGI Brewfest

SEAHAWK ARTS Students collaborate on marine lab mural

Special to the Times brainstorming session, Students showed up and art teacher feel- working in coopera- to work on the mural ing quite accomplished It started with an email tive group structures to during the scheduled and beaming with pride. in late Feb. 2019, from create a visual concept to work times, and/or when The colorful, animated Durene Gilbert, program communicate the theme teachers released them depiction of deep sea assistant at the Florida ‘Conservation: Exploring from class. The back- conservation is a col- State University Coastal the Deep Sea.” A timeline ground was painted first, laboration, designed and & Marine Laboratory for completing the mural then students’ individual created by students with in St. Teresa. It was an project was created, and drawings, created on vivid imaginations and invitation for students to a plan was put into place the chart paper from the youthful creativity. create a mural for their to carry out when the initial brainstorming Teachers, students, outdoor community and The mural’s theme is “Conservation: Exploring the Deep students would meet in session, were enlarged parents and community school-based art space at Sea.” [PHOTOS COURTESY FCS] the Seahawk Arts room to and cut from plywood members are invited to the lab. work on the mural. for each student artist to the FSU Coastal & Marine In 2012, the marine lab Letters to parents were paint and add to the mural Lab this Saturday, May 18 had six area schools par- sent home explaining the board. When the personal from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for a ticipating in the creation mural project with an works of art were primed, celebration and unveiling of of outdoor murals, one encouragement to send painted, and embellished the seven school murals. created by the Franklin clothes for students to to completion, these Seahawk Artistry County Middle School change into. “Seventeen individual mural pieces would like to give a under the direction of elementary students were adhered to the board Standing Ovation to middle school teacher working on a mural was with liquid nail glue and the following art stu- Andrea Keuchel. bound to be somewhat finishing nails. dents for their time and For this new mural art messy,” said art instruc- It took roughly eight creative energy: Brady project, FCS was one tor Lydia Countryman. weeks, from brain- Fisher, Kenia Peralta, of seven schools in the When the students storming session to Layla Vanderschaaf, Lilly tri-county area chosen to were ready to begin pick-up day, to complete Dorman, Caden Fichera, participate. Each school painting the mural, the the mural. Students Jordan Shiver, Harmony would receive a primed The Franklin County fourth- and fi fth-graders who board was nowhere to and art teacher worked Shurock, Raina Chisholm, 4-foot by 8-foot marine- worked on the mural. be found. Apparently, around regular scheduled Logan Granger, Sienna grade panel of plywood the marine lab person- K-5 elementary and high Polous, Sean Gray, Ethan and 10 colors of Benjamin March 11. The panels were would be installed on the nel delivered the primed school art classes, Florida Gilmore, Gwen Lamber- Moore acrylic latex semi- to be completed by May mural wall at the lab for a panel board to the school standardize testing, son, Katelyn Spurlock, gloss paint the week of 10, and finished projects celebration and unveiling during spring break, and schoolwide events, and Gavin Page, Alex Car- of the murals. Durene’s the board was taken away student absences. The michael, and Destiny email went on to say that by groundskeepers to an 17 students worked well Fleming. A Big Thank You the marine lab anticipated unspecified location. It together, even when the goes to the fourth and seeing different interpre- took several calls to the yellow paint spilled onto fifth grade teachers for tations of this common FCS campus manager to the art room floor. With allowing students to work theme represented in the locate the 4-ft by 8-ft quick action and lots of on the project during the completed mural panels. mural board and by the paper towels, only a trace scheduled class seg- Seventeen fourth- and time it was brought to of the mishap still graces ments, and a Special fifth-grade art students the art room, the eager the art room floor. Thank You to Daphne were randomly selected students had to wash it The finished mural Evanoff and Bobby James to design and create the off and repaint it with board was picked up for their help with the mural. The group started primer. Just a minor set- by the marine lab, on jigsaw and air compressor with a collaborative back, to say the least. schedule, with students tools.

* ** The Times | Thursday, May 16, 2019 A9 FAITH Don’t ever mess with tradition

By Joan Matey feet closer to heaven beautiful Native Ameri- close calls. I figured we in Carrabelle were far Special to the Times when at the top of the can prayer “Give Us must be doing some- luckier than our neigh- tower. Climbing was Hearts to Understand.” thing right, so yes, bors at the western end ince 2010, the always optional, how- One year Father Joseph maybe I got a little of the Forgotten Coast. Crooked River ever, and some years, from the Sacred Heart superstitious about it, So, we at Crooked S Lighthouse has those participated Church in Gulf Terrace and kept it going despite River Lighthouse are conducted a brief but preferred to recite their blessed the tower itself, small attendance. sending out our annual meaningful activity prayers and comments sprinkling holy water Last year I was not invitation to any church on the Sunday before at the base of the tower. along the four supports able to be in the area for leaders in our com- the start of hurricane Beethoven's pastoral and up the steps inside, the event, and it was munity who would like season. As program was played through all the way to the top. discussed that perhaps to share a prayer at developer for the light- speakers from the top (Luckily no one slipped Crooked River Light- the lighthouse park on house, I had the idea of of the tower, and each on the wet stairs!) house could put out an Sunday, May 26 from 3 inviting all the church pastor or preacher had a Not many people annual reminder for all to 3:30 p.m. Please give leaders in the com- few minutes to present. attended the heartfelt coastal citizens to pray us a call at 697-2732 munity to unite in a We had a good blend ceremonies, but the in their own way, on that and let us know that shared positive inten- of various faiths; some lighthouse team decided day. And so the tradi- you are interested in tion - that our coastal came from the Assembly to keep on hosting the tion was changed….and participating. communities be safe of God, the Baptist and ceremony annually. the first time in eight There is something from hurricane damage. Methodist churches, the Whether one believes years that we did not to be said for upholding We enjoyed having Episcopalian and Catho- in the power of prayer have the Coastal Bless- traditions. the different church lic churches and the or not, Franklin County ing at the Lighthouse, leaders together at the Christian Center. A staff had a long lucky streak I’m just sayin’, along Joan Matey is the cura- lighthouse park, and we person from the light- of dodging bad storms, came Michael. Well, tor of the Crooked joked about being 103 house would recite a with a couple of scary we can certainly say we River Lighthouse. Crooked River Lighthouse

OBITUARIES

FAITH MADISON SULLIVAN JAMES A. STEFANKO

Faith Madison Sul- James A. “Jim” Ste- in the development Stefanko, of Eastpoint; livan was born Feb. fanko, 86, was called of the volunteer fire brother, Bud Stefanko, 18, 1997 in Panama home to be with his department in East- of Okeechobee; grand- City. She passed away wife and our Lord on point, and served as children, Casey Crosby, Thursday, May 9, Saturday, May 4, 2019. their first fire chief. He James Serrato, Amy 2019 in Apalachicola He passed peacefully was also a dedicated Crosby, Kruiz Dicker- at the age of 22. at home with his lov- member of the Knights son, Christopher Baines, Faith is survived by her ing family around of Columbus. His hob- Brook Pittman, and Sallie children, Nevaeh Savan- him, in Eastpoint. bies consisted of farm- Rose Paul, of Apalachic- nah Sullivan and Laden Jim was born on ing, fishing, hunting, ola and Eastpoint; and James Lavar Glass; March 7, 1933 in and reading. He was a great-grandchildren, sister Tiffany and hus- Faith Sullivan Youngstown, Ohio to Jim Stefanko wizard of making any- Madison, Kendyl, Daniel, band, Michael O’Neal, Joseph and Mary Marga- thing work, even if it Kailyn, Ace, and Dallas. of Eastpoint; brothers, Millender, of East- ret Kopernak-Stefanko. Wasp. He was one of was through uncon- A memorial service Heath Grant, of East- point; a host of cousins He was brought up 61 survivors aboard the ventional means. was held at the East- point, and Dillon Grant, and many friends. by his Uncle John and vessel; 176 of his fel- He was preceded point Fire Department, of Apalachicola; nieces, She was preceded in Aunt Mary Hawk, in low comrades perished in death by his wife, at Vrooman Park, in Brooklyn and Micahlyn death by her mother, Masontown, Pennsyl- in the north Atlantic, Veronica Stefanko; Eastpoint, at noon on O’Neal; nephew, Korbin Theresa Sullivan; vania, after his mother in what was the larg- daughter, Connie Ste- Saturday, May 11. All Grant; grandparents, cousins, Jaylyn Rippy passed away when he est U.S. naval disaster fanko; son, Jim Stefanko friends and family were Linda Thompson, of and Matthew Wallace; was 7 months old. during peacetime. Jr.; granddaughter, welcome to attend to Apalachicola, Lavar great-grandmother, Jim proudly served in Jim served as a jour- Jaime Stefanko; brother, help honor his legacy. and Trina Sullivan, of Inez Johnson; and the U.S. Navy. At only neyman carpenter, and Joseph Stefanko; and All arrangements Apalachicola, and Joann great-aunt Char- 19 years old, in April retired as a building sister, Patricia Raville. are under the direc- Sullivan, of Louisiana; lotte Strickland. 1952, he was aboard the inspector for the city of He lives on through tion of Marlon Peavy aunts, Kimberly Wal- Funeral services were USS Hobson when it Apalachicola in 1997. daughters, Patricia Hale at Peavy Funeral Home lace, of Lanark Village, held Wednesday, May was struck by the USS Jim played a major role and Mary Margaret in Blountstown. Selena and husband, 15 at 11 a.m. at Kel- Tim Justice, of Panama ley Funeral Home with City, and Tanya and burial in Eastpoint LANARK NEWS husband, Waylon Cemetery. A visita- Rippy, of Trenton; uncle tion was held one hour Trey and wife, Meagan prior to the funeral. Say farewell Friday to Mary Staff STAN JANKOWSKI during the regular go to find that special Saturday, May 18, from As many may coffee time. Please bargain), was devoted 9 to 11 a.m. know, our buddy Stan come by to say "Good- to the Sacred Heart Family memorial for Jankowski suddenly bye" to this amazing Catholic Church and Harriett Beach, this passed away Tuesday, lady. Give her a love and was the favorite volun- Saturday, May 18, from May 14, 2019. He was 67 let her know how much teer at the C-Quarters 2 to 5 p.m. at St. James years young. There will PPatat FFunderburkunderburk she will be missed. Kingfish Tournament, Bay Resort at the Foun- be celebration of his life All Mary's friends are just to name a few. tain Room, please bring this Sunday, May 19 at the welcome. Mary will be leaving a dish. Please RSVP to Tap Room in Apalachicola am honored to As you might know, us the first of next week Nola Tolbert at 697- from 4 to 6 p.m. Please be able to share Mary has been in the to move to Illinois to 5050 (w) or 697-2719 join and send Stan out I news of our Lanark Lanark area for about 30 live with her daughter, (h). with a bang and a shot. Stan Jankowski area with our readers. years. During this time Michelle. We will miss Thank you all for your she was a tireless volun- you so much. Pat Funderburk is the support and interest. teer for many of our area Here's your reminder Times’ new regular There will be a "Fare- non-profit organiza- in case you forgot to Lanark News columnist. well Party" for Mary tions. She helped at the write things on your Be sure to send news Legion to host Staff on Friday, May Camp Gordon Johnston calendar or you can't and society items about Memorial Day service 17, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Museum, the Lanark find your calendar: Lanark Village life to Chillas Hall in Lanark Village Thrift Shop Lanark Boat Club her at p.funderburk@ Village. We will gather (making it a fun place to Breakfast, this yahoo.com. The Willoughby of the Three Soldiers Marks American Legion Detail statue at 10 a.m. Post #106 will host on Monday, May 27. a Memorial Day pre- Guest speaker sentation at Veterans will be Major Gen. Recycle this newspaper Memorial Plaza, the site James E. Donald.

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Franklin tops state on Global Big Day

By Jim Mott for the fall to coincide A female Rudder, an island resi- Special to the Times with the autumn bird rose- dent who came out to migration. breasted see the action. “It is just Franklin County These events are coor- grosbeak, a a matter of taking some proved an important part dinated with the eBird migratory time, and pausing to of Global Big Day 2019, website (ebird.org/ bird, seen carefully look around. an annual birding event home) and managed by May 4 at Dr. Very inspirational!” that attracts over 30,000 the Cornell Laboratory Julian Bruce The spring is a great people worldwide. of Ornithology. Begun in St. George time for birding on the On Global Big Day 2002, eBird is the world’s Island Gulf Coast. Scientific data 2019 on Saturday, May largest biodiversity- State Park. compiled indicates 2.1 bil- 4, expert and local par- related, citizen science [ JIM MOTT | lion birds migrate each ticipants collectively project, with more than SPECIAL TO year across the Gulf Coast, compiled 122 bird check- 100 million bird sight- THE TIMES ] heading north to their lists for Franklin County, ings contributed each breeding grounds. It is a which was the most of all year by eBirders around great chance for local resi- counties in Florida. They the world. in Alabama. The team, Eastpoint identified 77 not to leave its fishing dents to see new or unusual also identified 135 sepa- This year, four Drew Weber, Heather species. The contribu- spot, we literally nearly bird species that they may rate bird species, placing members of “Team Sap- Wolf, Jessie Barry and tions from local birders brushed against the bird not ordinarily witness. Franklin second to Duval sucker,” as the experts Steve Kelling, began their pushed Franklin County as we tried to pass,” Big Day 2019 saw for total species identified from Cornell refer to count at 4 a.m. Saturday, from what would have Rosenthal said. 257 species identified in the state. themselves, came spe- finishing with a total of been a 12th place rank to Big Day 2019 was also in Florida, 719 species Global Big Day is a cifically to Franklin 120 separate bird species the runner-up position in a chance for novices to identified nationwide worldwide, single-day, County, one of the three identified as of 8 p.m. all Florida. try out the sport. Island and 6,844 species iden- birding event that has areas of focus on the Gulf Particularly notable was The day brought lots of resident Jim Hargrove tified worldwide. This been undertaken every Coast, that also included a sandhill crane, identi- great experiences. Local and snowbird Donna Gail year over 33,490 people year since 2015. A second Galveston County in fied near Cash Creek. birders Elaine Rosen- Gaudet took time to walk participated. Global Big Day is slated Texas and Mobile County Local birding enthu- thal and Lauren Levi, some new birders around siasts were also big residents of St. George the Dr. Julian Bruce St. If you are interested in participants in Big Day Island, targeted the Unit George Island’s youth participating in next 2019. Local participants 4 reserve from 6th East to camp area. year’s Global Big Day posting to ebird identi- 11th Street on the island. “I never fully realized or the St. George Island fied 89 separate species, “While working the bay the tremendous diver- Christmas Count, please and a small group from shoreline, a great blue sity of bird life at our contact James Hargrove St. George Island and heron was so determined doorstep,” said Karen at [email protected].

A northern parula, a type of warbler migrating through, seen May 4 at Dr. Julian Bruce St. George Island State Park. [ JIM MOTT | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ]

Karen Rudder, left, Diane Hartle, right, and Rhonda Lambert pause to identify a bird at Rattlesnake Cove in Dr. Julian Bruce St. George Island State Park. [ JAMES HARGROVE | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ]

A juvenile great horned owl seen May 4 in Dr. Julian A dunlin seen May 4 on the Eastpoint shoreline near Bruce St. George Island State Park. [ JIM MOTT | SPECIAL TO Barber’s Seafood. [ JIM MOTT | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ] THE TIMES ] Greening disease bad for FISHING REPORT citrus

Want to learn about citrus greening disease in the home landscape? Go to the Fort Coombs I wanted to start this week with a big thanks to Armory, in Apalachicola, all your comments and compliments when you from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on visit Bluewater. Monday, May 20. It is very flattering to say the least when you the The free learning customer tell me how you enjoy the report and opportunity is hosted gives you direction when you come to visit our by UF/IFAS Extension, area and even our locals that enjoy the report. It is North Florida Cold Hardy my pleasure to provide the information and point- Citrus Association, and ers that we try to give you very week. the Florida Department Thank you dear readers and customers for your of Agriculture and Con- support. But at the end of the day it is you the sumer Services. Classic green on lower half of early ripening fruit. [ ERIK LOVESTRAND | THE TIMES ] reader and customers that filter the information to me and the rest of the staff. I wish I had more time on the water than I do, but we love to visit you in the store and hear your stories and see your pictures and pass our knowl- edge on to you. Our staff has over 100 years of fishing experi- ence within the store in just about every avenue of fishing, from inshore to off shore to fresh water and fly fishing. So you the customer can feel confident you are getting good information and the right gear. If we don't have the answer we'll get it. Thanks again for your support and until next week, Happy Fishing! * ** The Times | Thursday, May 16, 2019 A11 SPORTS Lady Hawks downed in regional semis

By David Adlerstein The Apalachicola Times [email protected] 850-653-8894

After a rain delay that pushed the game to Friday night, the Lady Seahawks fell 5-1 to the Northview Lady Chiefs in the Class 1A regional softball semifinals in Cen- tury, in northern Escambia County, ending their season defending state champion at 19-8. Lady Gators (20-6) pounded Rain had prompted can- out 14 hits as they downed cellation of Thursday Northview to win the Region night’s showdown between 1-1A title and earn a return the Franklin County Lady trip to the state Class 1A Final Seahawks. Coach Scott Col- Four. lins said the field at Northview This is Wewahitchka’s was underwater at game time. fourth consecutive region “An unexpected front title and trip to the state moved in from out of the semifinals. gulf; none of us knew it was Guffey handcuffed North- coming,” he said. view the entire way in the Northview took the Lady region title game, allowing Seahawks out for breakfast at a single run in the top of the the Waffle House this morn- seventh by which time the ing, and then took it to them game was far out of reach. that evening. She struck out six and walked Franklin County got on three. the board first, with senior The Lady Gators had just Melanie Collins singling, one extra-base hit, a double and then freshman Brooklyn by Guffey who also singled O’Neal driving her home with and drove in two runs. a double. Coach Scott Collins, left, hugs his daughter Melanie, and assistant coach Brock Johnson his daughter On Thursday, the Lady But that would be all the hit Alexus, following the Northview loss. The two young ladies are the team’s only graduating seniors. [ KIM Gators scored the winning production for the night. JOHNSON | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ] run in the bottom of the ninth “We had to deal with an inning, to win 4-3 against Jay officiating crew that kept and advance to the region title calling illegal pitches for the for Northview kept us off bal- on the mound for four-and- and gave up three earned runs game. first two innings. It was a ance all night. We aren’t used two-thirds innings, and gave on one hit, striking out one Wewahitchka scored two in tough start and we weren’t to slow pitching and after she up a pair of unearned runs on and walking one. the third inning and another able to overcome the adver- came in in the second inning, three hits, struck out three On Tuesday in Wewahi- in the fifth before Jay bounced sity,” said coach Scott we didn’t get a hit.” and walked two. O’Neal tchka, Haley Guffey tossed back to tie the game with three Collins. “The backup pitcher Junior Jalyin Charles was pitched the rest of the game, a three-hitter and the runs in the top of the seventh.

TRACK AND FIELD LIBRARY CORNER Trio competes at state meet Check out seeds for

By David Adlerstein high jump. growing season The Apalachicola Times She failed to top the first [email protected] height, 4 feet 9.75 inches, or Special to the Times 850-653-8894 1.52 meters, and so did not figure into the standings. ello Frank- Thy didn’t bring home any “It wasn’t her day,” said lin County! medals, but a trio of Franklin or 26.03 meters; and then coach Josh Palmer. H Cooking with County High School athletes throws of 85 feet 4 inches, In the boys high jump, Spices, the Basics of Bet- competed last weekend at the and 84 feet 11 inches. senior Simon Brathwaite ter Living program, will state track meet at the Uni- Ray finished 15th best in cleared the first jump, 5 feet be held at the Eastpoint versity of North Florida. the state. The winner, senior 9.75 inches, or 1.77 meters, branch on Friday, May 17 The best result came from Rebekah Bergquist, from but was unable to top the at 1:30 p.m. Join Saman- sophomore Ja’mela Ray, who Southwest Florida Christian, second jump height, of 5 feet tha Kennedy from the had earned a return trip to won with a toss of 159 feet 1 11.5 inches, or 1.87 meters. IFAS extension office as the Class 1A state track and inch. Brathwaite finished in 17th she provides informa- field meet. Last year she had With a throw of 31.90 place. The event was won by tion on how to use spices finished eighth in the shotput meters, the equivalent of 104 Brandon Pottinger, a fresh- to enhance our cook- branch is held the second and this year she competed in feet 8 inches, at the Region man at Florida Christian, ing. All programs free and fourth Thursdays discus. 1-AA meet at Bishop Snyder who leaped 6 feet 1.5 inches, and open to the public. each month at 10:30 a.m. On her first throw, Ray in Jacksonville, Ray had or 1.92 meters. The May Gardening Storytime introduces threw 92 feet 11.2 inches, or taken second, just missing “With all the rain delays, Program topic for the children to the library 28.34 meters, and that would winning regionals by about it put everybody’s kids at a month is “Three Tips for and the joy of reading. be her best toss of the day. two feet. disadvantage,” Palmer said. Home Lawns to Keep the It focuses on early lit- She went on to throw for The girls team’s other state “They went out there and did Neighbors Green with eracy skills and includes 92 feet 11 inches, or 27.84 qualifier, sophomore Tiauna their best. It gave experience Envy.” If you missed stories, puzzles, crafts, meters; 91 feet 4 inches, Benjamin, competed in the for the girls for next year.” the Carrabelle program, and art. Come join Ms. join us at the Eastpoint Brenda and the staff branch on Tuesday, for a whole lot of fun! May 21 at 1:30 p.m. It’s There’s always some- warming up and tips on thing happening at your keeping the lawn green local county library; stop will be extremely use- by and pick up a calen- ful. All programs are dar of events or check facilitated by Les Har- out the activities listed rison, director of the on the library website. Wakulla extension office. There are book chats, While you are at the yoga, children’s STEAM library, take a look at the programs, a LEGO club, seed library. You may a Writer’s Forum, and checkout three seed packs more. School is almost from the seed library, out, and this year’s sum- offered by the county mer reading program library and sponsored by theme is “A Universe of UF/IFAS extension office. Stories.” There will some The seed library will be great programs and the [ BJ KENT | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ] added to monthly with library is filled with books new selections based on to read to help eliminate their planting and grow- that summer slide. ing season. The master A headstart on college gardeners have done an All programs are free and outstanding job with open to the public. Fol- On May 3, 10 seniors from (cum laude), Fisher Edwards, The students were supported the demo gardens and low us on Facebook, view Franklin County High School Sophia Kirvin, Chloe Davis in the dual enrollment pro- have already made a few the calendar of events and graduated with associates of (summa cum laude), Jessica gram by Gulf Coast State clippings to share with online resources on the arts degrees, from Gulf Coast Rudd (cum laude), Bryce Kent College Navigator Michelle library customers. These library website at fcpl. State College. Pictured, from (cum laude), Alexus John- Sizemore, High School Guid- gardens are just a small wildernesscoast.org. Con- left, are Superintendent son (magna cum laude) Gulf ance Counselor Melanie example of what you can tact the Eastpoint branch Traci Moses, Drew Rob- Coast State College Trustee Copeland and Seahawk Suc- do with your own garden. 670-8151 and the Carra- inson (magna cum laude), Elizabeth Kirvin and Mikalin cess Lab Facilitator Teresa Read With Me Sto- belle branch, at 697-2366. Kevin Flores, Hannah Hogan Huckeba (summa cum laude). Segree. rytime at the Eastpoint See you at the Library! * ** A12 Thursday, May 16, 2019 | The Times

CROSSWORD F-STOP FRANKLIN May days

f-stop is an abbreviation for a camera lens aperture setting that corresponds to an f-number, which is the ratio of the focal length of a lens to the effective diameter of its aperture With spring in full bloom, can summer be far behind? We would love to see your glimpses of the season, and the world around us here in Franklin County. The Times wel- comes readers to send their best photographs; whatever they capture, an unusuai image, person, place or thing, we want it. Photos can be of any subject, but we especially like people. Please send photographs to David Adlerstein at dadler- [email protected]. For more information, call 653-8894. At Alligator Point [ KELLY GREEN | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ]

Five brown pelicans hanging out [ TOM VRHOVNIK | SPECAIL TO THE TIMES ]

Steve McCann’s beloved dog Jack Daniels picks up the pace. [ HELENE ANTEL | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ]

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breakwater, or other mecha- plans to go out for bids in we sought a new right-of- county might need to seek ROAD nisms that might slow down June, during the time FEMA is way, and we are getting a temporary construction the erosion rates. These approving the scope of work, green light to rebuild without easements from some of the From Page A1 additional measures might based on the design by Dew- all the permitting require- property owners in the con- also have significant local berry, the county engineer. ments, and we don't know struction zone.” cost shares that will have to In his report to the county, when we will ever get all of Pierce added that more will Franklin County would have be calculated. Pierce said the plan was the land necessary to move need to be done. “As far as I to maintain a temporary road As it stands now, the prompted by FEMA’s deci- the road, we are rebuild- am concerned, rebuilding the at its own expense in a loca- project is expected to cost sion not to reimburse the ing the road in its current road in its current location is tion it knows to be extremely between $4 million and $6 county for any continuing location using the design not the end of what needs to vulnerable,” read the state- million, with FEMA bearing damages done to the tem- we started after Hermine,” be done,” he said. “If the road ment. “So, the expedient path most of those costs. But, the porary road, and not to pay Pierce said. is going back to a location to providing a safe road for local match is 12.5 percent, to put asphalt on it. As a He said modifications to we know has risks, addi- Alligator Point is to re-build so that unless the governor result, the road is being built the design will be made to tional protective measures the road in its current loca- opts to waive that require- on an emergency order that provide additional protection should be taken. If I had to tion, with sheetpile and a rock ment, the county could be waives certain permitting on the north shoulder. “FDEP recommend something now revetment on the water side.” on the hook for as much as requirements. would not allow the county to it would be beach renour- The statement said future $720,000, more than twice “Since the county road move the road south so we are ishment with an assessment additional protective mea- the total amount of funds department would be at risk basically building the road up on property owners for the sures are still being evaluated, remaining in the Bald Paint for trying to maintain the against the northern right of maintenance, but there might including beach renourish- Trust Fund. temporary road in a location way,” he said. “In order to be other ideas coming out of ment, T-groins, offshore Pierce said the county we know is vulnerable while facilitate construction the our consultants.”

Beshears was tapped by Gadsden County, rode in He said Mayor Van Johnson Redevelopment Agency LOAN Gov. Ron DeSantis in Janu- to sponsor both the Stew- did “a phenomenal job” in Director Augusta West, who ary to head the Department ardship Act and one-time his remarks to the commit- worked with Forbes to secure From Page A1 of Business and Professional allocations for the 2019-20 tee, and that given the small the federal grant loan pack- Regulation, and his successor budget, but nothing reached percentage of bills passed age, said once the filtration won’t be elected until June in green pastures. in any given year, next year system is in place, and the Patrick Bell. “We said we a special election. “We were out a House may prove more fruitful for city is back in compliance were going to try land acqui- “Effectively we couldn’t member and that hurt us in passage. with trihalomethane levels, sition, and they said it’s not get it up in the House to make the House this year,” said Meanwhile, the Legisla- the state’s $100 per day fines the right place, it should have an amendment, they (the Bell. ture set aside $25 million for will end. been from Florida Forever environmentalists) lobbied While Montford’s Senate the Department of Economic She said once Inovia monies.” against it. They didn’t agree sponsorship of the Steward- Opportunity to help hurri- completes a three-month The situation, especially in with the funding source, and ship act passed unanimously cane affected areas. “There’s bidding process, and the site regard to specific appropria- we didn’t have a member in committee, he did not get some things we maybe can preparation work begins, tion bills for water and sewer from our area,” said Bell. a floor vote, nor did the mea- do, they put different pock- construction will take about needs, was complicated by He praised the fact that sure move in the House. ets of money in the hurricane six months. the fact District 7 did not two other Florida state reps, “It was a little bit late filed, monies,” Bell said. “The gov- West said steps are already have a state representative Wengay “Newt” Newton, that was a little bit of a prob- ernor wanted some projects being taken to shore up state to herd the measures through from St. Petersburg, and lem, a very complicated bill to for the hurricane pulled out.” budget requests for the 2020 the House. State Rep. Halsey Ramon Alexander, from draft,” he said. Community session.

A second Carrabelle Dodson determined Major he will be facing charges in motion. “He left Michi- PAST woman also reported an inci- did not meet the criteria Michigan based on the May gan’s jurisdiction and came dent to the sheriff’s office, for being indigent, since he 2018 incident in Mecosta to Florida and has commit- From Page A6 and the fourth charge was reported take home income County. ted the same crime multiple added based on that. of $500 a week. “The defendant currently times on multiple victims. Major is being represented In addition, based on a has a warrant from (Michi- “Michigan intends to ambulance, “no other EMS on an interim basis by Public motion submitted by State gan) which facts mirror extradite (Major) to face personnel had checked her Defender Courtenay Miller, Attorney Jack Campbell to almost exactly the facts of charges there,” the motion like Major had.” after Circuit Judge Charles hold Major in jail, it appears this case,” reads Campbell’s notes.

* ** A14 Thursday, May 16, 2019 | The Times Main Street to screen new video Friday

Special to the Times and beer reception and open- the Forgotten Coast. The video for local businesses to have America, to build vibrant ing comments about the video, showcases Apalachicola as one access to the video footage. neighborhoods and thriving On Friday, Apalachicola Main including how the project origi- of the emerging destinations Apalachicola Main Street is economies. Street is holding a premiere nated and why it was done. in Florida, a goal of the Visit part of the Florida Main Street The Apalachicola Main Street screening of its new Forgotten The 60-second video, Florida strategic plan. and Main Street America pro- program, started in 2011, has Coast marketing video. titled “There’s Still a Place,” After the screening there will grams, which are part of the been recognized by the Florida The premiere, open to the showcases the ambiance of be time for a Q&A session and National Main Street Center, a Main Street program for its public, is from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Apalachicola, giving view- information will be provided subsidiary of the National Trust outstanding July 3 Indepen- at the Apalachicola Center for ers a glimpse of the history, about how the video is going to for Historic Preservation. Main dence Eve event, for generating History, Culture and Art at 86 nature, lifestyle, and ameni- be used. Information will also Streets work to revitalize older economic opportunities in the Water Street. ties of the area, with a focus be available about Main Street’s and historic commercial dis- downtown area, and for pro- The event will include a wine on Apalachicola as the heart of “Shared Marketing Initiative” tricts in communities across moting heritage tourism.

TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD CALL: 352-807-2657 * 352-807-5898 RECRUITMENT/HELP WANTED: 850- 315-4315 OR EMAIL [email protected]

County, Florida and Completion date for of sixty days after the Court will sell to the As Deputy Clerk 23492T ing in the State of Flor- consists of approxi- this project will be 60 opening. STEVEN E. FLING; UN- highest and best bid- NOTICE OF ida, County of Franklin. mately 1,200 LF of new days from the date of KNOWN SPOUSE OF der for cash at 33 Mar- IMPORTANT APPLICATION Unless such certificate roadway construction, the Notice to Proceed All bidders shall com- STEVEN E. FLING; ket Street, 2nd Floor FOR TAX DEED or certificates shall be striping, debris re- presented to the suc- ply with all applicable MORTGAGE ELEC- Lobby of Franklin AMERICANS WITH redeemed according to moval, and grassing cessful bidder. Liqui- State and local laws TRONIC REGISTRA- County Courthouse, DISABILITIES ACT: If NOTICE IS HEREBY the law the property along Alligator Drive dated damages for fail- concerning licensing TION SYSTEMS, INC. Apalachicola, FL you are a person with GIVEN THAT RONALD described in such cer- (CR 370) beginning ure to complete the registration and regula- AS NOMINEE FOR 32320, at 11:00 AM, on a disability who needs LAONE, the holder of tificate or certificates around George Vause project on the specified tion of contractors do- FREMONT INVEST- June 12, 2019 , the fol- any accommodation the following certificate will be sold to the high- Road and ending date will be set at ing business to the MENT & LOAN, et al. lowing described prop- in order to participate has filed said certificate est bidder at the Court- around Tom Roberts $750.00 per day. State of Florida. Defendant(s). erty as set forth in said in this proceeding, for a TAX DEED to be house door on the Road. Final Judgment, to wit: you are entitled, at no issued thereon. The THIRD (3RD) Monday Please indicate on the If you have any ques- NOTICE OF cost to you, to the certificate number and in the month of JUNE, Plans and specifica- envelope that this is a tions, please call Clay FORECLOSURE SALE LOT 30 OF HOLIDAY provision of certain year of issuance, the 2019 which is the 17TH tions can be obtained sealed bid, for Kennedy at (850) BEACH, UNIT 1, A assistance. Please description of the prop- day of JUNE, 2019 AT at Dewberry | “Alligator Drive Tem- 227-7200. NOTICE IS HEREBY SUBDIVISION AS PER contact: ADA Coordi- erty, and the names in 11:00 A.M. Preble-Rish, 324 Ma- porary Road Repairs”. Pub: April 25, May 2, 9, GIVEN pursuant to a Fi- MAP OR PLAT nator; 301 South Mon- which it was assessed rina Drive, Port St. Joe, 16, 2019 nal Judgment of Fore- THEREOF RE- roe Street; Tallahas- are as follows: MARCIA M. JOHNSON Florida 32456, (850) Bids will be received closure dated April 22, CORDED IN PLAT see, FL 32301; CLERK OF COURT 227-7200. Cost for until 4:30 p.m. eastern 2019, and entered in BOOK 3, PAGE 12 OF 850.606.4401; at least PARCEL ID# FRANKLIN COUNTY, Plans and Specifica- time, on May 20, 2019, 18000242CAAXMX of THE PUBLIC REC- 7 days before your 03-08S-05W-0000-0120-0 FLORIDA tions will be $50.00 per at the Franklin County the Circuit Court of the ORDS OF FRANKLIN scheduled court ap- 010 set and is Clerk’s Office, Franklin 23460T SECOND Judicial Cir- COUNTY, FLORIDA. pearance, or immedi- BY: Lauren Luberto, 23308T non-refundable. County Courthouse, 33 cuit in and for FRANK- ately upon receiving CERTIFICATE NUM- Deputy Clerk ALLIGATOR DRIVE IN THE CIRCUIT Checks should be Market Street, Suite COURT OF THE SEC- LIN County, Florida, Property Address: 19 this notification if the BER: 711 Pub: May 16, 23, 30, TEMPORARY ROAD made payable to DEW- 203, Apalachicola, Flor- wherein DEUTSCHE MARDI GRAS WAY time before the June 6, 2019 REPAIRS PROJECT OND JUDICIAL CIR- BERRY. The bid must ida 32320-2317, and CUIT IN AND FOR BANK NATIONAL ALLIGATOR POINT, scheduled appear- CERTIFICATE YEAR: #50082818 conform to Section will be opened and TRUST COMPANY AS FL 32346 ance is less than 7 2016 23503T FRANKLIN COUNTY, NOTICE OF 287.133(3) Florida Stat- read aloud on May 21, FLORIDA GENERAL TRUSTEE FOR GSAMP days; if you are hear- NOTICE TO RECEIVE utes, on public entity 2019 at the County TRUST 2006-FM3, Any person claiming ing or voice impaired, DESCRIPTION OF APPLICATION SEALED BIDS JURISDICTION DIVI- FOR TAX DEED crimes. Commission meeting SION MORTGAGE an interest in the sur- call 711. PROPERTY: Full at 34 Forbes Street, PASS-THROUGH CER- plus from the sale, if metes and bounds le- The Franklin County CASE NO. NOTICE IS HEREBY All bidders shall be Apalachicola, FL. 18000242CAAXMX TIFICATES, SERIES any, other than the Submitted by: Robert- gal description can be Board of County Com- FDOT qualified per 2006-FM3 is the Plain- property owner as of son, Anschutz & viewed at the Clerk GIVEN THAT JAMES missioners will receive Section 2-1 of the The Board of County tiff and STEVEN E. FL- the date of the lis Schneid, P.L. Circuit Court’s office R. WOODWARD the sealed bids from any DEUTSCHE BANK NA- holder of the following FDOT Standard Speci- Commissioners re- TIONAL TRUST COM- ING; UNKNOWN pendens must file a Attorneys for Plaintiff qualified person, com- fications for Road and serves the right to SPOUSE OF STEVEN claim within 60 days Robertson, Anschutz & PROPERTY ADDRESS: certificate has filed said pany or corporation in- PANY AS TRUSTEE certificate for a TAX Bridge Constructions, waive informalities in FOR GSAMP TRUST E. FLING; MORTGAGE after the sale. Schneid, P.L., Boca 2318 HWY 98 W, terested in construct- latest edition in the fol- any bid, to accept ELECTRONIC REGIS- Raton, FL 33487 CARRABLLE, FL DEED to be issued ing: 2006-FM3, MORT- thereon. The certificate lowing work classes: and/or reject any or all GAGETRATION SYSTEMS, Dated this 23rd day of phone: 561-241-6901 32322 Grading, Drainage, bids, and to accept the INC. AS NOMINEE April, 2019. Fax: 561-997-6909 number and year of is- ALLIGATOR DRIVE PASS-THROUGH CER- suance, the description Flexible Paving, and bid that in their judg- TIFICATES, SERIES FOR FREMONT IN- 18-191346 NAME IN WHICH AS- TEMPORARY ROAD Hot Plant ment will be in the best VESTMENT & LOAN Marcia M. Johnson Pub: May 16, 23, 2019 SESSED: Robert E. of the property, and the REPAIRS 2006-FM3, names in which it was mix-Bituminous interest of Franklin Plaintiff, are the Defendant(s). As Clerk of the Court Aman Course. County. All bids shall Marcia M. Johnson as assessed are as fol- Project is located on Al- remain firm for a period the Clerk of the Circuit By: Terry C. Segree All of said property be- lows: ligator Point in Franklin vs. ✳ ✳ ✳ * ** CLASSIFIEDS The Times | Thursday, May 16, 2019 A15

PARCEL ID# served must file their at the City of Carrabelle NOTWITHSTANDING HOUSE- 29-07S-04W-4200-0017-0 claim with this court City Hall on 3:00 PM, THE TIME PERIODS Carrabelle 140 WITHIN THE LATER Tuesday June 4, 2019. SET FORTH ABOVE, CLEANING Cove OF 3 MONTHS AFTER ANY CLAIM FILED HELP WANTED CERTIFICATE NUM- THE TIME OF THE The information for Bid- TWO (2) YEARS OR Apartments BER: 363 FIRST PUBLICATION ders, Forms of Pro- MORE AFTER THE GREAT OPPORTU- Taking Applications CERTIFICATE YEAR: OF THIS NOTICE OR posal, Form of Con- DECEDENT’S DATE OF NITY TO EARN EX- Now Available: 2011 30 DAYS AFTER THE tract, Plans, Specifica- DEATH IS BARRED. TRA CASH DURING 1, 2 and 3 br, DATE OF SERVICE OF tions, and Forms of Bid THE SUMMER Handicap Apts. Laundry facilities on DESCRIPTION OF A COPY OF THIS NO- Bond, Performance The date of first publi- MUST BE AVAILABLE site, W/S included in PROPERTY: PROP- TICE ON THEM. and Payment Bond, cation of this notice is Saturday’s Must have rent, CH&A and ERTY North Half of and other contract doc- May 16, 2019. own vehicle, Must be Lot 14 and the West All other creditors of uments may be exam- window coverings dependable. provided. On site half of Lot 15, Block the decedent and other ined at the office of Attorney for Personal For more informa- 17, Kelleys Plat, persons having claims Inovia Consulting Representatives: management Office. Carrabelle, Franklin or demands against Group c/o Russell Kristy Branch Banks tion, please text Rental assistance County, Florida ac- decedent’s estate must Large, PE, located at Attorney Tammy available. Income cording to the map in file their claims with this 2015 Centre Pointe Florida Bar Number: 850-247-9825 restrictions apply, current use in the court WITHIN 3 Boulevard, Suite 103, 517143 reasonable Public Records of MONTHS AFTER THE Tallahassee, Florida Post Office Box 176 Buy it! accommodation. said county. DATE OF THE FIRST 32308, phone Apalachicola, Florida The Blue Parrot PUBLICATION OF 850-298-4213. Copies 32329 is Now Hiring: Classified. PROPERTY ADDRESS: THIS NOTICE. may be obtained at this Phone: (850) 670-1255 Make your move N/A office upon payment of Fax: (866) 601-4805 Cooks ALL CLAIMS NOT $100.00, which amount Email: nfo@kbblaw to the medium NAME IN WHICH AS- FILED WITHIN THE constitutes the cost of fl.com Servers that’s your number SESSED: Sandra A. TIME PERIODS SET reproduction and han- Secondary E-Mail: FOR SALE Jones as to the North FORTH IN SECTION dling. This payment will [email protected] Cashiers one source of Two story house, Half of Lot 14 and 733.702 OF THE FLOR- not be refunded. Hostesses information about 3BR/2.5BA, fully fur- West Half of Lot 15 by IDA PROBATE CODE Personal nished, first block virtue of Deed in Book WILL BE FOREVER Each Bidder must de- Representatives: Bussers homes for sale! from beach. Tall 721, Page 347 and BARRED. posit with his/her secu- David L. Dail For all your hous- back deck with James Sessions, Jr., rity in the amount, form 138 N. Bayshore Drive Bartenders beautiful gulf view. Robert Stanley Ses- NOTWITHSTANDING and subject to the con- Eastpoint, Florida Apply in Person ing needs - con- Large 50’ x 175’ lot. sions, Willie Charles THE TIME PERIODS ditions provided in the 32328 NF-4531193 at Blue Parrot sult Classified - 125 E. Lakeshore Sessions and Delores SET FORTH ABOVE, Information for Bidders. Ocean Front Cafe Dr., Laguna Beach. Marie Brown as to the ANY CLAIM FILED Sureties used for ob- Joellen Dail Spivey when it’s time Call Kenny @ North Half of Lot 14 TWO (2) YEARS OR taining bonds must ap- 2393 Lago Drive 68 West Gorrie Dr. Carrabelle Cove EASTPOINT: to buy, Apartments 850-708-5378 and the West Half of MORE AFTER THE pear as acceptable ac- Macon, Georgia 31211 714 Hwy 98 (close to St. George Island Lot 15 by virtue of DECEDENT’S DATE OF cording to the Depart- Pub: May 16, 23, 2019 it’s the resource 807 Gray Ave #33 the Eastpoint Visitor’s Carrabelle, FL Deed in Book 213, DEATH IS BARRED. ment of Treasury Circu- Center) Page 458 lar 570. Classifieds work! on which to rely. 32322 Sat., May 18 850-697-2017 The date of the first 8:00am - 2:00pm All of said property be- publication of this No- The contractor shall TDD711 This institution is an ing in the State of Flor- tice is May 9, 2019. begin mobilization and AVIATION Grads work YARD SALE ida, County of Franklin. procurement of materi- equal opportunity CASH FOR CARS: We with JetBlue, United, provider & employer Unless such certificate DATED this April 30, als within ten working Delta and others- start YARD SALE Buy Any Condition Ve- or certificates shall be 2019. days after the receipt of here with hands on ARE YOU HIRING? hicle, 2002 and Newer. redeemed according to the “Notice to Pro- training for FAA certifi- Saturday Nation’s Top Car the law the property Attorney for Personal ceed”. cation. Financial aid if May 18th NEED TO PLACE AN AD? Buyer! Free Towing described in such cer- Representative: qualified. from Anywhere! tificate or certificates ANDREW J. POWER, The City is an Equal Call AIM 502 W 4th St. Call Now: will be sold to the high- ESQUIRE Opportunity Employer Carrabelle WE ARE YOUR ONE STOP 1-888-995-2702 est bidder at the Court- Florida Bar No. and reserves the right 888-242-2649 house door on the 0013856 waive any informalities 9 am- 2 pm SHOP FOR ALL YOUR FIRST (1ST) Monday in Florida Bar No. or to reject any or all RECRUITMENT NEEDS! the month of JUNE, 0013856 bids. Need a helping St. George 2019 which is the 3rd Smith, Thompson, Pub: May 16, 23, 2019 hand? Island day of JUNE, 2019 AT Shaw, Minacci, Colón, EMAIL OR CALL Furnished 1BR apt. 11:00 A.M. & Power, P.A. 23767T IN THE CIRCUIT Advertise in the LEANN TOLLESON $250/wk for ex- 3520 Thomasville tended stay, everyth- MARCIA M. JOHNSON Road, Fourth Floor COURT FOR FRANK- LIN COUNTY, FLORIDA help wanted RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST ing included, 12’ X CLERK OF COURT Tallahassee, Florida 65’ deck. Beautiful FRANKLIN COUNTY, 32309 PROBATE DIVISION [email protected] File No. 2019-06 CP section in the view! FLORIDA Tel: (850) 893-4105 850-315-4315 850-653-5800 Fax: (850) 893-7229 IN RE: ESTATE OF classifieds. BY: Lauren Luberto, Email: andrewp@st WALTER GRAHAM Deputy Clerk slaw.com DAIL JR. Pub: April 18, 25, May Division PROBATE 850-315-4315 2, 9, 16, 2019 Personal Representa- Deceased. tive: 23633T CHARLOTTE PAR- NOTICE TO IN THE CIRCUIT SONS JOHNSON CREDITORS COURT FOR THE SEC- POST OFFICE BOX The administration of OND JUDICIAL CIR- 5306 the estate of WALTER CUIT IN AND FOR ATHENS, GA 30604 GRAHAM DAIL JR., de- FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pub: May 9, 16, 2019 ceased, whose date of FLORIDA death was September 23733T 5, 2018, is pending in CASE NO. 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NOTICE TO STATION CREDITORS All creditors of the de- The City of Carrabelle cedent and other per- To place a classified ad call: 352-807-2657 • 358-807-5898 Recruitment/Help Wanted: 850- 315-4315 or TO ALL PERSONS (herein referred to as sons having claims or email [email protected] HAVING CLAIMS OR the “City”) will receive demands against DEMANDS AGAINST sealed bids marked decedent’s estate on THE ABOVE ESTATE: “Sealed Bid” for the whom a copy of this construction of the notice is required to be These tiny ads The administration of Project described served must file their the estate of ANDER- above. claims with this court SON SIDNEY JOHN- ON OR BEFORE THE sell, hire, rent SON, deceased, File Proposals shall be ad- LATER OF 3 MONTHS Number 19-000011-CP, dressed to the pur- AFTER THE TIME OF and inform for whose date of death chasing agent, City of THE FIRST PUBLICA- was MAY 16, 2018, is Carrabelle, 1206 Hwy TION OF THIS NOTICE thousands of pending in the Circuit 98 East, Carrabelle, OR 30 DAYS AFTER Court for Franklin Florida 32322. 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With giant scissors, Riverkeeper Georgia Ackerman, right, and Tim Center, director of the Capital Area Community Action Agency, take part in a joint ribboncutting on April 25, hosted by the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce. The two non-profi ts share offi ce space in the building at 111 Avenue E, with the Riverkeeper the newest arrival. [ JOHN SOLOMON | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ] Apalachicola Riverkeeper relocates offi ce

Special to the Times “Most people consider were disassembling heavy Kienzle, Mark Ringlever, Roy care about the river and bay.” moving a bit of hassle to a cubicles, hauling stuff to the Ogles and Dan Tonsmeire The office of Apalachicola Apalachicola Riverkeeper major inconvenience for obvi- dump and recycling, scrub- moved the office in two effi- Riverkeeper at 111 U.S. 98 recently relocated their office ous reasons, like the sorting, bing and cleaning anything cient days. (also known as Avenue E) is to 111 US 98, in the former packing and hauling,” said needed. All the while, they Long-time Riverkeeper a few blocks from the previ- Apalachicola Wellness Center, Riverkeeper Georgia Acker- were cracking jokes and shar- supporter Richard Bickel, ous space on Water Street. thanks to a crew of energetic man. “However, when caring ing good cheer.” unloaded his Ford truck The phone number, mailing volunteers who packed count- volunteers are added to the A group of a dozen vol- crammed with metal filing address and office hours all less boxes, loaded pick-up mixture, somehow moving is unteers, including Franklin cabinets and joked, “Other remain the same. trucks and a borrowed trailer oddly fun. County residents Mary than two herniated disks, it For more information visit and then shuttled it down the “This ad hoc moving crew Balthrop, Richard Bickel, was actually fun hanging out www.apalachicolariver- road to the new location. energized us,” she said. “They Janine Gedmin, Charlie with kindred spirits who truly keeper.org

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