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Thursday, February 27, 2014 WWW.APALACHTIMES.COM VOL. 128 ISSUE 44 50¢ xxxxxOut to see ARCHITECT ESTIMATE: Chili Cookoff on island Saturday More than 40 chili cooks $2.3 million needed to fi x Armory will liven up St. George Island Saturday. The event By LOIS SWOBODA at the Feb. 18 meeting, Emo laid ing support to wash out and leav- control out there, and the side- begins with an art review 653-1819 | @ ApalachTimes out two possible options for reno- ing the fl oor spongy under the walk’s in pretty bad condition,” he from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the lswoboda@starfl .com vating the historic structure, di- southwest corner. said. “We’re looking at new side- Civil Hall in the East End viding the repairs and upgrades Inside the building, there is walk all around the perimeter.” Firehouse. Cost is $5. Earlier this month, county into three phases. a visible irregularity in the fl oor, He said the new plan would At 8 a.m. Saturday will commissioners asked architect He told commissioners that and a 2-inch gap has formed be- create a paved 18-space parking be the 5K Red Pepper Run, Warren Emo to estimate the total since the last meeting, structural tween the fl oor and baseboard in lot and an Americans with Dis- starting in front of the Blue renovation cost for the Coombs engineers found water damage in the southwest corner, he said. abilities Act-compliant entry on Parrot. Entry is $15 per Armory. their explorations of area under Emo said fl ooding around the the north side of the building. Last week, he told them the the building. Emo said multiple main entrance is also a prob- Under either option, Phase adult or $10 per person 18 price tag is $2.3 million. overlays of pavement on Avenue lem that needs to be addressed. and under. For information, In an elaborate presentation D have affected drainage, caus- “There’s not a lot of stormwater See ARMORY A5 call Susan Bassett at 323- 0092. At 9:30 a.m., the amateur crock-pot chili must be onsite. $5 entry City to hear fee required. For the “professional” competition, International Chili Society rules will be in effect. Family At 11 a.m., the auction STAGES starts. Between 12:15 and 12:45 p.m., will be the Dollar Miss Chili Pepper judging, and from 12:45 to 1:15 p.m., the Mr. Hot Sauce appeal judging. OF LIFE For more info, call Grayson Shepard at 653- By DAVID ADLERSTEIN 6718 or email grayshep@ 653-8894 | @ApalachTimes yahoo.com dadlerstein@starfl .com Members of Apalachicola’s city Carrabelle salt exhibit commission will hear an appeal by Family Dollar on March 11, the lat- opens March 5 est chapter in an effort by the re- Learn about the history tailer to overcome neighbors’ objec- and value of salt by tions and relocate to a wooded site visiting the Carrabelle PHOTOS BY DAVID ADLERSTEIN | The Times on U.S. 98 on the western edge of History Museum’s newest Dixie Partington, as Glory, a hiker, and David Caldwell, as East, a repairman, in “Almost, Apalachicola. exhibit, beginning with Maine.” Below, Cleo Holladay crafts an indelible portrait of Mrs. Mannerly. In January, Panama City attorney an open house from 1-3 Robert Hughes appealed the Plan- p.m. Thursday, March ning and Zoning Commission’s Nov. 18, 2013, vote that gave a resounding 5. Displays will explain Dixie Theatre features serious no to a proposal to relocate the store Florida’s valued mineral from its current site next to the Gulf- importance to the South side IGA to a lot that neighbors the during the Civil War. Best Western Inn. Centuries of historical comedy in repertory Hughes, who represents Blue value and the many uses Current Development LLC, the fi rm of salt will be highlighted. By DAVID ADLERSTEIN of Panama City Beach’s Brett Wood- Collections of unique salt 653-8894 | @ApalachTimes ward, sought to have the action over- shakers may be viewed dadlerstein@starfl .com turned by the Board of Adjustment, during this unusual exhibit. claiming the city’s zoning approval That a living, breathing process was riddled with errors and The museum, in the former human soul is standing just a impropriety. Carrabelle City Hall at few feet away, near enough to 106 SE Ave. B, is open 10 see and hear but with enough See FAMILY DOLLAR A5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, distance that we may quietly Fridays and Saturdays and avert our eyes if we wish, is by appointment by calling a big reason live theatre can 524-1153. The museum is affect us as it does. a project of the Carrabelle In such a quiet, comfortable Waterfront Partnership and place as a small theatre, where No decision the City of Carrabelle. one’s attention is disturbed only by that which the tranquil xxxxx mind conjures, the full Index embodiment of a captivating on ‘No Trace’ story, and a deeper response Opinion ...... A4 to the characters in it, can be Society ...... A8 thoroughly enjoyed, more so Faith ...... A9 than reading about them in a ordinance Outdoors ...... A10 novel, or a newspaper. When characters are fi nely Tide Chart ...... A10 drawn by the playwright, and By LOIS SWOBODA Sports ...... A11 then fully enlivened by the 653-1819 | @ ApalachTimes Classifi eds ...... A13 actors, the show will delight, lswoboda@starfl .com and the audience will walk On Feb. 18, commissioners held away glad to have had seats xxxxxContact Us a public hearing on the proposed when the curtain opened, and “No Trace” ordinance, which would all the way through to the Phone: 850-653-8868 make it illegal to leave holes in the moment it closed. Web: apalachtimes.com sand, tents, chairs, grills and other For the past two weeks, E-mail: dadlerstein@starfl .com equipment on any county beach the Dixie Theatre’s 17th Fax: 850-653-8893 overnight. Circulation: 800-345-8688 professional season has The ordinance was proposed to presented, in repertory, a protect nesting sea turtles, which pair of plays that provide just can become entangled in equip- such an experience. They ment or in deep holes, and to keep offer a passing opportunity, the appearance of county beaches especially rare in places such neat and uncluttered. The ordinance DEADLINES FOR NEXT WEEK: as here where stage plays would apply to both public and pri- School News & Society: 11 a.m. Friday are infrequent, to enjoy a fi ne LAST CHANCE vately owned beaches throughout Real Estate Ads: 11 a.m. Thursday example of theatre’s power. the county. Legal Ads: 11 a.m. Friday This weekend is the fi nal The Dixie Theatre concludes its professional stage When questions were raised Classifi ed Display Ads: 11 a.m. Friday one for the shows, both season this weekend. The play “Almost, Maine,” a about funding and enforcement of Classifi ed Line Ads: 5 p.m. Monday comedies with an underlying, work by John Cariani comprising nine short plays that the law, a motion by Commissioner more than occasionally explore love and loss in a remote, mythical town, is Pinki Jackel to pass the ordinance glimpsed, layer of sadness. on stage this at 8 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday. failed 3-2, with Cheryl Sanders, “Mrs. Mannerly” The play “Mrs. Mannerly” by Jeffrey Hatcher takes the Smokey Parrish and Noah Lockley takes place entirely in the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $25. Tickets can opposed. imagination of the author, be reserved by calling the box offi ce at 653-3200. For Under the proposed ordinance, Jeffrey Hatcher, who refl ects more information, visit www.dixietheatre.com. See DIXIE A7 See ‘NO TRACE’ A7 A2 | The Times Local Thursday, February 27, 2014 Gulf Unmanned Systems leases Hexaport

By LOIS SWOBODA ness fails, the city gets posses- 653-1819 | @ ApalachTimes sion of the building under the [email protected] contract.” According to their business After five years of vacancy, plan, GUSC, a Panama City- Carrabelle’s Hexaport building based company that plans to on John McInnis Road has a test both aerial and aquatic ro- new tenant. bot drones here, will spend al- On Feb. 18, Carrabelle city most $900,000 on upgrades and commissioners voted unani- improvements there over the mously to lease the factory to first year. Gulf Unmanned Systems Center Bruce MacCormack, CEO after much negotiation. of GUSC said he has signed a The 65,000-square-foot struc- contract with the bank, and the ture has been vacant since mod- lease will be signed by the mid- ular home manufacturer Green- dle of next month. He said he steel declared bankruptcy in 2009. will begin cleaning the property Centennial Bank took possession immediately because he has al- of the lease during bankruptcy ready scheduled visits to the fa- proceedings against Greensteel. cility by important prospective GUSC will buy the lease. clients. GUSC will pay $10 per year He said he would begin inter- to lease the factory for the first viewing applicants for employ- 15 years, after which the cost of ment with GUSC immediately. rent will be adjusted. He expects to have 10 people the “There is no way Carrabelle payroll by mid-April, a stipula- can lose in this situation,” Mayor tion called for in GUSC’s lease LOIS SWOBODA | The Times Curley Messer said. “If the busi- with the city. Gulf Unmanned Systems Center will be the new tenant of Carrabelle’s Hexaport building. Chili Cookoff to light up island this weekend

By DAVID ADLERSTEIN sion, which will be judged Geigle (Cowpokes Chuck- Chili), Thomas Crawford view from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Chili Society rules will be 653-8894 | @ApalachTimes by a crew from Sometimes wagon Chili), Jim Kemp (St Alfonzo’s Soup Kitchen Civil Hall in the East End in effect. (No beans, pasta, [email protected] It’s Hotter on St. George (Lighthouse Chili), J.G. Cooks), Gary Dorris (Team Firehouse. Preview dona- etc.) Chili prepared on site Island. Salsa, like the chili Carver and Greg Macha- Toilet Bowl), Jim Smith tion is $5. from scratch, no prepack- A little smaller than completion, is an Interna- mer (Team Spice Boys), (Sunset Isle Chili Heads), At 8 a.m. Saturday, there aged chili mixes. Meat may usual field of chili cooks tional Chili Society catego- Larry Underkoffler (LEU’s Wanda Gangswich (Three will be the 5K Red Pepper be cut, sliced or ground in will liven up St. George ry, so the winner of the St. “Q” Crew), Billy Bergfel Sheets to the Wind), Bob Run, starting in front of advance, but not treated Island on Saturday, with George Island competition (Burnin’ at Both Ends), Alexander, son, and Bob the Blue Parrot. Entry fee or cooked except during about 40 teams vying for a also will be eligible to go David Thonen (Blow & Alexander, dad (Roadkill’s is $15 per adult or $10 per competition. chance to earn a ticket to the ICS Nationals to com- Go) and Sandy Walker Red Hot Chili), Craig Gib- person 18 years and under. At 11 a.m., the auction Nationals. pete there. (G.R.I.T.S.). son (Apalachicola VFD), All entrants will receive a starts. Between 12:15 and “Our winner last year, The 41 chili chefs who Also taking part will be Cathy Korfanty (Eastwood T-shirt. For information, 12:45 p.m., will be the Miss Paul Nunn with Nunn Bet- have so far signed up Neal Trafford (Firefight- Café Maneater Chili), Trent call Susan Bassett at 323- Chili Pepper judging, and ter Chili, came in second at for Saturday’s regional ers Forever), Chad West Hatcher (Just Plane Chili), 0092. You can register the from 12:45 to 1:15 p.m., the Nationals last year,” said completion include John (Yellow Creek Swamp Gary Carlson (Uncle Bugs morning of the race. Mr. Hot Sauce judging. At Grayson Shepard, who Blackwell (Red Tail Chili), Sauce), Dana Kelly (Mad Chili), Tim Center, Veni Booth set-up begins at 3:30 p.m., awards will be oversees the competition. Paul and Tim Nunn and Cow Chili), Will English Miller (Bubba and Cha Cha 8:30 a.m. At 9:30 a.m., the presented in the chili judg- “That tells me our judg- Alyssa Jones (Nunn Bet- (Chili Dawgs), Jack Proc- Chili Pub) and David Dit- amateur crock-pot chili ing area. ing system works since we ter), Chuck Stubbs (Blue tor (Proctor), John Homan mar and Julia Spires (Pod must be onsite. $5 entry fee For more info, call Gray- picked a good chili.” Water Cooking Company), (Rajun Cajun), Kim Poole Stalker). required. son Shepard at 653-6718 or So far, seven teams Bill Avery (Waterdog Chili), (Hot Lips Chili), Matt The event begins Fri- For the “professional” email grayshep@yahoo. have signed up to enter Steve Merrill (Blow N’ Go), Solomon (Sump’n Hot!), day, Feb. 28, with an art re- competition, International com. the newly added salsa divi- Jim Fulton (Red Hots), Roy Mike Groh (Monumental Florida Department of Health in Franklin County WOMEN'S HEALTH CLINIC

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(850) 697-4121 4516447 4516030 Thursday, February 27, 2014 Law Enforcement The Times | A3 Arrest Report The case of the misplaced pool The following report is Willie F. Baucham, 57, provided by the Franklin Apalachicola, burglary or County Sheriff ’s Office. attempted of a structure, By LOIS SWOBODA an attorney, John Grant of Tallahas- Arrests listed here were two counts of grand theft, 653-1819 | @ ApalachTimes see, who said the variance applica- made by officers from criminal mischief, burglary [email protected] tion did not meet legal requirements. the Apalachicola Police of a dwelling and dealing in He said the Nicholses, as property Department, Carrabelle stolen property (APD) A misplaced surveyors’ stake is owners, were responsible for the ac- Police Department and the Christopher J. Wells, causing headaches on St. George tions of their contractors and that, Franklin County Sheriff ’s 20, Eastpoint, sale of a Island. under Florida law, the request to Office. All defendants are controlled substance At the Feb. 18 county meeting, move the pool is reasonable. to be considered innocent (FCSO) commissioners discussed a request Angie Myers said she was con- for an after-the-fact variance to the cerned about noise and activity in a until proven guilty in a Lawrence E. Russell, LOIS SWOBODA | The Times court of law. 28, Carrabelle, violation of county building code at length. The pool so close to her home. The pool in question can be probation (FCSO) county’s Board of Adjustment rec- “We too want to retire to St. seen in the rear of William and Feb. 18 ommended the variance be granted. George Island,” she said. “This is William and Donna Nichols, own- Donna Nichols’ home at 1080 certainly nothing personal. It’s about Carrie K. Richards, Feb. 22 ers of a house at 1080 Gulf Beach having an expensive piece of prop- 32, Eastpoint, violation of Juan H. Pavon, 26, E. Gulf Beach Drive. Drive, want permission to leave erty that may decrease in value. Mr. probation (FCSO) Eastpoint, reckless driving their new cement swimming pool at the southeast corner of the property, Brown has liability insurance to pay William T. Romeka, and no valid drivers license its current location, even though it is about 9 feet closer to the Nichols for this. We shouldn’t have to pay for 35, Panacea, violation of (APD) 6½ feet over the 10-foot setback line home. Brown determined this was probation (FCSO) a mistake that’s not our fault.” at the rear of their lot. the correct stake marking the Nich- The Myerses said they plan to Feb. 23 Williams told commissioners he ols’ property line and that his origi- construct a deck next month on land Feb. 19 David B. Keith, Jr., 23, had the property surveyed and ob- nal survey was in error. adjacent to the pool. Tonya D. Elrod, 37, Carrabelle, aggravated tained the necessary permits before Brown said at that time, the pool Grant said in addition to encroach- Athens, Tenn., violation of battery - great bodily harm construction the pool in December. was 80 percent complete, according ing on the setback on the south side, probation (FCSO) (CPD) County Planner Alan Pierce said to Cox Pools, the contractor. Brown the pool encroaches on the eastern John C. Thomas, 42, a neighbor, Eric Myers, came to the said he offered to construct a fence setback into the public right of way. Crawfordville, driving Feb. 24 planning and building office before or install landscaping to buffer the Commissioner Smokey Parrish said while license suspended or Jimmy D. Kilgore, 36, the pool’s construction and com- pool, but the Myerses refused and it appeared to him from the diagram revoked (CPD) Eastpoint, resisting officer plained the survey was incorrect said they wanted the pool moved. provided in his packet that there was Jessica M. Opie, 27, St. without violence, fish or and that the pool would encroach on Brown said his company carries in- a second encroachment. George Island, failure to set net with greater than the setback. Pierce said he showed surance to pay for moving the pool, Pierce said he had not been appear (FCSO) two-inch stretch mesh, Myers the plans and permit and told if necessary. made aware of the additional unmarked entangling net on him the pool complied with the build- William Nichols addressed com- encroachment. Feb. 20 vessel, entangling in vessel ing code. missioners and termed the situation County Attorney Michael Shuler Vonnie R. Tinsley, 33, under 25 feet long with Construction of the pool began, “unfortunate.” said the BOA must review the sec- Tallahassee, three counts forward power, no ice on and Myers complained to Nichols. “My wife and I recently retired ond encroachment before commis- – burglary or attempted fish, fleeing or attempting Both men contacted the original and wanted to fulfill our dream of sioners could act on a request for burglary of a structure to elude law officer in surveyor, Wade Brown of Edwin G. living down on the island,” he said. any variance. (FCSO) boat, harvesting saltwater Brown and Associates of Crawford- “That included renovations to the Commissioner voted unanimous- products under revoked ville. Brown returned to the site Jan. house and installing a pool.” ly to table the discussion until the re- Feb. 21 saltwater products license, 2 and discovered a second stake on The Myerses were represented by quest returned to the BOA. Michelle D. Massey, 37, and harvest marine life with Carrabelle, tampering with net over 500 square feet physical evidence (FCSO) – flagrant violation (FCSO) James A. Farmer, 43, Dillan D. Grimes, 21, Crawfordville, possession Apalachicola, violation of Crawfordville man imprisoned on silencer charges of a controlled substance, probation (FCSO) fleeing or attempting to Christopher J. Wells, Special to The Times own or possess firearms. The court “discretely” and that he was inter- elude a law enforcement 20, Eastpoint, violation of also entered an order forfeiting Van ested in obtaining additional silenc- officer, aggravated assault probation (FCSO) Albert Hendrik “Henk” Van Der Der Merwe’s interest in three si- ers for friends. He requested that on a law enforcement Preston W. Smith, 34, Merwe, 46, of Crawfordville was sen- lencers and in an Uzi 9 millimeter the silencer for the Uzi be “full-auto officer, tampering with Carrabelle, grand theft and tenced Feb. 14 by United States Dis- carbine. rated.” Examination of the weapon physical evidence and dealing in stolen property trict Judge Robert Hinkle to serve 12 Van Der Merwe was arrested on determined the Uzi had been con- possession of paraphernalia (FCSO) months in prison for importing mer- April 10, 2013, after agents intercept- verted to a machine gun. (FCSO) Adam D. Garry, 24, St. chandise under false invoice and for ed three silencers he had ordered U.S. Attorney Pamela Marsh Aubrey D. Sasnett, George Island, driving receiving unregistered silencers. from South Africa under an invoice credited the success of this prosecu- 57, Eastpoint, official while license suspended Van Der Merwe will serve a declaring them to be motorcycle tion to the joint efforts of the U.S. misconduct of public or revoked, and reckless three-year term of supervised re- parts. Messages retrieved from Van Customs Service and the Bureau servant, tampering with driving (APD) lease after his incarceration, during Der Merwe’s email accounts reflect- of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. physical evidence, and Corey D. Griffin, 26, which he will be subject to search ed that he had ordered another si- The case was prosecuted by Assis- tampering with a witness or Eastpoint, possession of by his probation officer. As a conse- lencer from the same supplier in the tant United States Attorney Michael informant (FCSO) cannabis (FCSO) quence of this conviction, he cannot past, that he wanted these shipped T. 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Michael Hammond or any Lions Club Member. 4516038 www.emeraldcoastfcu.com 4516034 A Section PINION Page 4 Owww.apalachtimes.com Thursday, February 27, 2014 Letters to the EDITOR Farm Bill a Weems soap opera: 10 here in Franklin County more I realize that in today’s than what they already face or economy, the county must watch minutes vs. $10 million drive the stake in even farther. every penny and be careful not To the Franklin County board People in this county cannot to take on new projects that step toward of commissioners and to the afford it. could add costs to the budget, but residents of Franklin County, I Very truly yours, taking care of our beaches has to respectfully submit to you this Michael J. Cauley be our No. 1 priority. Passing the letter for your consideration Franklin County resident Leave No Trace ordinance and bipartisanship regarding the future of Weems advertising it will go a long way Memorial Hospital. I have lived Now’s the time for ‘Leave to returning our beaches to their in Franklin County now for three pristine state. Once word gets out By STEVE SOUTHERLAND work, job training, and years. Coupled with my time in No Trace’ law that items left on the beach will Special to the Times community volunteerism neighboring Wakulla County, I’ve “15 miles of beach…” these be confiscated, there will be fewer for healthy, working-age been in this immediate area for words from this morning’s items left. With partisan gridlock food stamp benefi ciaries, close to 20 years. While I am no hearing on the Leave No Trace I applaud Nikki Millender and all too prevalent in today’s we’ve now put nutrition expert, I can say that Franklin ordinance keep echoing in my her staff for being on board and Washington, I have worked assistance on the same County residents have been mind. being willing to take on this new hard to break proven path of victimized by the economy, the These 15 miles of beach are challenge. It seems to me that through those success that helped downward trend of the fi shing the heart and soul of Franklin it would be impossible to cover barriers and join change a culture industry and the inability of County. While I don’t have the the entire 15 miles each night, with Republicans for the better Franklin County offi cials to offset exact figures to look at, I’m but if there was an unpublished, and Democrats during welfare these hardships with achieving guessing the property adjoining rotating schedule where a couple who are as reform in the 1990s. growth and/or in making better these 15 miles of beach bring of miles of beach are checked and interested as I am As the fi rst reforms decisions. in the most taxes … property “decluttered” each night, folks will in growing jobs and to the food stamp Wakulla County has no hospital, taxes, bed taxes, sales taxes take their items in. restoring certainty STEVE program since the and it is a considerably larger from beachfront businesses I also think personal items for hardworking SOUTHERLAND successful welfare county in comparison to Franklin and properties. The property need to be taken off the beach or families. The reforms of 1996, the County based on population. adjoining these 15 miles of beach placed under a boardwalk. Moving recently-passed Farm Farm Bill takes important Wakulla County has become an are sold at the highest prices beach items to the high water Bill is an example of what steps to empower families extension to Leon County and and bring income to realtors, mark or to the dune will not help can be accomplished by in need with a renewed our state capital, Tallahassee. If insurance agents, title companies the sea turtles. Sea turtles are not putting partnership above opportunity at earned Wakulla County does not have a and attorneys involved in aware of human boundaries, and partisanship. success. hospital, why is it Franklin County property sales. These 15 miles the safest place for their nest is For more than a year Additionally, the Farm needs a hospital? of beach are the main reason often in or on top of the dunes. Congress debated the Bill includes several Franklin County is in a better hundreds of thousands of tourists It also seems that the items latest reauthorization of provisions I crafted to position than Wakulla County; visit Franklin County; shop in recovered from the beach could the Farm Bill, which sets sustain the economies of we have the same hospitals they Franklin County businesses; eat be a source of income for the national agriculture and our rural communities. have in Tallahassee. Plus, we in Franklin County restaurants; county. It would be impossible food policy for the next The bipartisan Building have what they don’t have just stay in Franklin County hotels to determine who the items fi ve years. With Florida Rural Communities Act 10-15 minutes away by ambulance and rental houses; hire Franklin belonged to, but if all items were being a national leader in ensures that small, rural in Port St Joe, a new outreach County guide fisherman; rent taken to a central location and agricultural production areas have access to hospital affi liated with one of the bikes, chairs and umbrellas from offered for sale, the funds raised and the second largest the technical assistance best hospitals and medical care Franklin County vendors; and could be used to help defray the specialty crop-producing and training necessary providers in this state. buy Franklin County oysters and costs involved in picking them up state in America, I was to enhance vital Without Weems Memorial shrimp to pack in their coolers to (gasoline, wages, advertising,). I committed to doing all infrastructure – including Hospital, from a geographical take back home with them. would hate to see our landfi ll cost I could to advance a police and fi re stations and standpoint, Franklin County These 15 miles of beach go up because we have discarded common sense Farm Bill community health clinics is still in a better position for provide jobs to construction items that could be purchased and that restored certainty – all at no additional cost to hospital care for its residents workers, house cleaners, pool used by others. for North and Northwest America’s taxpayers. than many residents in Wakulla maintenance companies, Businesses that operate on Florida farmers and Another provision I County. Wakulla County does landscaping and lawn services, the beach should be allowed to strengthened our rural advanced strengthens not have the luxury of a new real estate sales and rental continue to operate, although communities. our forestry communities highly rated hospital about 15 employees, restaurant employees I think those who rent chairs, I was honored to be the by ensuring that wood minutes west of Apalachicola, a and those who rent beach items. umbrellas, etc. should make it only Floridian in Congress products qualify under straight shot on U.S. 98. We here Franklin County’s 15 miles clear to renters that if the items appointed to the bipartisan the USDA’s Biobased in Franklin County do. This must of beach are often featured in are not picked up at night, they conference committee Marketing Program. I also be taken into consideration with newspapers in Atlanta, nationally might be confi scated, and if that tasked with ironing out the fought to guarantee the any decision-making process distributed magazines (Southern happens, the renter will have to fi nal Farm Bill agreement. long-term viability of citrus that may result in a $10 million Living, Condé Nast and Sports pay to replace the item that was It was a tremendous, hard- production in Florida by to $20 million burden levied upon Illustrated). I talk to tourists lost. These businesses have the earned victory when both helping secure $125 million residents here in Franklin County. almost every day during the names and contact information parties and both chambers to research remedies for Is it really worth $10 million summer months. I hear over and for the renters, so it would be easy came together for the citrus greening, a disease to $20 million, at the expense of over how much they love it here for them to collect any necessary good of the American decimating citrus groves in Franklin County residents, for in the unspoiled part of Florida; fees. people and passed a Florida and nationwide. a few more years of existence how they used to go to Panama It seems to me that you might fi ve-year Farm Bill that Updating the Farm for Weems Memorial Hospital, City and Destin, but stopped want to contact Bay County to provides much-needed Bill is never easy, but this a hospital already operating going there because of the crowds see what suggestions they might relief to our hardworking bill represents the good at a substantial loss? Who in and development. have after having their ordinance farming families and that can come out of both their right mind will spend $20 Yes, the Leave No Trace in place for at least a year. They saves taxpayers $23 billion parties and both chambers million on a hospital losing over ordinance is very important for might have ideas on the time of – while allowing us to rising above politics to $2 million annually already? You sea turtles who can do nothing on day they patrol their beaches, or fi nally move past the costly, do what is right for the are only prolonging the inevitable their own to protect their nesting how they handle folks who want to big government policies American people. Our closure of this hospital. Why place beaches, but this ordinance is stay on the beach later with their passed under then-Speaker farmers and rural families this burden on our children or just as important to everyone who items, and what they do with the Nancy Pelosi’s Farm Bill deserve real solutions – not grandchildren? lives, works and/or vacations in items they have collected. six years ago. political mud fi ghts – and Let’s do the right thing, think Franklin County. Thank you again for your I am also pleased this bipartisan Farm Bill with our heads and not let the If our beaches become so time and consideration of this that Republicans and is a big step in the right heart interfere with the decision cluttered and littered that they ordinance; I don’t see how Democrats came together direction. that needs to be made in the are no longer the beautiful Franklin County can survive if we to support a provision in best interest of Franklin County beaches we all love, the tourists don’t take care of these “15 miles the Farm Bill I introduced Steve Southerland, residents. Weems Memorial will find another place to spend of beach.” to empower vulnerable R-Panama City, is the Hospital is an albatross. Let’s not their money, property values will Sharon Hutchinson families with a renewed congressman for Florida’s bring hardship upon the residents drop and unemployment will soar. St. George Island opportunity for earned 2nd congressional district, success. By including a which includes Franklin 10-state pilot program for County. Breakfast Week promotes

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Activities will include a Breakfast” was created by the non- OUT OF COUNTY March 3-7, a weeklong celebration writing contest for grades K-12, art profi t School Nutrition Association $34.65 year — $21 six months aimed at increasing awareness contest for grades pre-K -2, recipe with support from Kellogg’s Home delivery subscribers may be charged a higher rate for holiday editions. of the School Breakfast Program contest for grades 6-12, breakfast Foodservice. Celebrating its 25th TO ALL ADVERTISERS among students and parents. themed games for grades 1-5, anniversary, National School In case of error or omissions in advertisements, the publishers do not The breakfast week theme, and “Time” themed music will Breakfast Week was launched hold themselves liable for damage further than the amount received “Take Time for School Breakfast,” also be played during breakfast in 1989 to raise awareness of the for such advertisement. which will appear in the school time. 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Thursday, February 27, 2014 Local The Times | A5 Armory from page A1 Family dollar 1 of the construction would include from page A1 adding a new warming kitchen; mak- ing the structure ADA-compliant; and City Attorney Pat Floyd last month reviewed installing hurricane-proof windows Hughes’ filing and determined the proper avenue in the northern wing, a fire sprinkler would be for the developer to go directly to the system in the north wing and heat- city commission, after paying a $500 fee. At the ing and air conditioning for the entire city commission’s Feb. 4 meeting, it was agreed to building. hold the appeals hearing at 6 p.m. March 11 in the Other changes include possible commission chambers at Battery Park. An appeal ways to relocate bathrooms and con- to the city is a prerequisite if the developer should ference rooms, creating an equip- go to circuit court and seek to recover damages. ment yard for exterior equipment Hughes wants the city to reverse P&Z’s de- and adding a ticket office. The price nial of the special exception request and to di- tag also would include additional rect the city to grant the retail a specialty store planning and design. exception found in the C-3 commercial zoning. Emo set the cost for Phase 1 at Woodward wants to construct a more than 8,300- $1.3 million. He said with funding in square-foot store on 1.16 acres at U.S. 98 and place, the project could be complete Clairmont. by year’s end. The lawyer argues P&Z’s unanimous vote in Phase 2 would involve cleaning April 2012 to confirm that “the operation is con- and painting interior surfaces and re- sistent within the C-3 zoning district” led to Wood- finishing floors. The windows in the ward spending about $302,000 on the project, main auditorium would be replaced including about $245,000 for the land, $24,000 for and a sprinkler system installed. The LOIS SWOBODA | The Times civil design work, $9,300 for legal fees, $9,000 for acoustics in the building would be architectural work, $8,500 for surveying work and corrected and an audiovisual system A room at the northwest corner of the Armory has damaged windows. $6,000 for environmental work. “roughed in.” One of the offices on In his recounting of the case, Hughes cited the upper floor would be converted to Emo said his firm had not been thing to do, now that we’ve got it bro- City Administrator Betty Webb’s Sept. 19, 2012, a media room. asked to do a business report. “That ken out, would be to work with either follow-up letter confirming the initial P&Z vote as This phase would cost an estimat- may be a logical outcome because staff or a committee to come back “justifiable reliance” upon which Woodward went ed $769,000 and could be completed this is a tremendous asset,” he said. with a recommended scope of work ahead to buy the property a month later. He said by May 25, 2015, if funding was in “People love the building in its cur- and to establish a business profile Blue Current “worked diligently in late 2012 and place. rent state, but there are restrictions for funding to see how it would work spring of 2013 to develop its site plan in conformity Phase 3 would deal with exterior for how you can use it and for what financially. We commend you for hav- with the city’s land development code.” work, including revisions to park- you can charge for use. There are is- ing the vision to want to look at the Hughes said the company “incurred exten- ing, landscaping, a new stormwater sues in the building that, if not miti- whole thing. We’re tickled about what sive obligations and expenses such that it would system and outdoor lighting. Emo gated and corrected, are just going to could happen.” be highly inequitable and unjust to now prohibit suggested installing outdoor cook- get worse. “Mr. Emo, you’ve got to under- (Blue Current) from proceeding with the project’s ing facilities and dining area. He said “Properly managed, it could not stand we’re not Leon County,” Sand- development.” streetlights similar to those already only start making some money itself ers said. “We pay as we go.” He said P&Z Chairman Tom Daly’s comment downtown would be installed. but filling up a lot of hotel rooms,” Sanders instructed Emo to dis- at the November 2013 hearing, that “the reality is The final phase of the renovation Emo said. “Filling up a lot of res- cuss what changes were essential to we voted on something very quickly without really would cost an estimated $300,000 and taurants, caterers and that sort of stabilizing the building with county thinking it through at that time,” shows P&Z act- could be complete by July 2015. thing.” staff and the board thanked him for ed negligently, did not exercise sound judgment Emo said changes in both pro- Commissioner Smokey Parrish his presentation. and was not “without wanton disregard for the posed plans would bring the Armory asked how much money had been al- Pierce said the additional time company’s rights in the property.” up to more current code and more located to repairs over the next year. would be covered by funds already Hughes said in this filing the city’s land devel- consistent historical perspective. He Tourist Development Council Ad- paid to Emo. opment code does not include “published criteria” said the main difference between the ministrator Curt Blair said with un- “I’m hoping that there are some as to what constitutes a retail specialty store. But, two possible interior designs is the collected but expected revenue, the historical grants to help with funding he argues, rather than articulating the evidence location of the kitchen. TDC could provide roughly $500,000 sources to complete these projects,” that it relied on to makes its decision, P&Z relied “We are looking at something that for the project to be spent within the Parrish said. on “improper, irrelevant, immaterial and inadmis- would stand the test of time,” he next eight or 10 months and about “We could almost pay for Phase sible” comments of the public. said. $200,000 annually after that. 1 with the existing funds we have,” P&Z “capriciously blocked (Blue Current) from “I want to know where the money’s “If we could get historic grants, Commissioner Pinki Jackel said. “If actually developing the property after the compa- coming from,” said Commissioner that would be different,” Commis- we could pass a simple majority vote ny purchased the property in reliance on the of- William Massey said. “I love the Ar- sioner Cheryl Sanders said. “That is of 1 percent increase in the TDC tax, record actions of (P&Z) and the written assurance mory. It’s a good building. I couldn’t not to say Mr. Emo didn’t do a good that would generate almost half a of City Administrator Betty Webb,” Hughes wrote vote to put the county in that kind job. I don’t think anybody on this million dollars revenue in the next in his filing. of debt. In 20 years, I’ll be dead and commission can go with a $3 million 12 months. So, we could pay cash for According to the filing, Blue Current, if grant- gone and still be cussed. If we have a project. We need to get together as Phase 1. That 1 percent is usable for ed permission, would develop and construct the storm and we put this county in debt a board and see what we can do. We these types of funding programs, and store, and then receive rental income arising from for almost $3 million on this project, need to put this on a back burner.” then we would not be hamstrung with lease arrangements between Blue Current and the county will be in a mess.” Emo said he thought “the smart rest of the marketing.” Family Dollar Stores Inc.

NOTICE OF APPEAL HEARING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF APALACHICOLA, FLORIDA PUBLIC NOTICE The Apalachicola City Commission will hold a Public Appeal Hearing on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 6:00 PM at City Hall, Community Center Meeting Room, 1 The City Commission of the City of Carrabelle will Bay Avenue, Apalachicola, Florida on the Appeal of Blue Current Development, LLC meet in regular session on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at of the Decision of the Apalachicola Planning and Zoning Board of November 18, 2013 denying the Special Exception requested by Appellant, Blue Current Development, approximately 6:00 p.m. or as soon as can be heard in the LLC for the “Family Dollar Store” proposed to be developed on the property located at the corner of Highway 98 and Clairmont Avenue in Apalachicola, Florida, the legal City of Carrabelle Commission Chambers located at 1001 description described below: Gray Ave, Carrabelle, FL (850)697-2727 to consider the A parcel of Land in Section 12, Township 9 South, Range 8 West, Franklin following in accordance with Ordinance No. 443, Consent County, Florida, described as follows: Commence at an iron pipe marking the Southeast Corner of that certain parcel or tract of land described in a of Use for the Consumption and Sale of Alcohol: deed from W.H. Neel and Sophrina Neel, his wife, to Clara D. Gibson, dated December 31, 1903, recorded in Deed Book L, Pages 242 through 246 of the 1. Allowing a restaurant located at 201 St. James Ave. Public Records of Franklin County, Florida, and run thence North 14 degrees (Fathom’s) to sell alcohol. 46 minutes 46 seconds West 538.94 feet to an iron rod (#1999) on the North boundary line of the right of way of State Road No. 30 (US Highway 98) and he Point of Beginning. From said Point of Beginning run North 11 degrees 22 minutes 19 seconds West along the Westerly right of way boundary of All interested parties are invited to attend the public Clairmont Street (50 foot right of way) a distance of 137.57 feet to an iron rod (#1999) at the Southeast corner of Lot 10, Block 5, Neel’s Addition to the hearing on this matter. Further information concerning City of Apalachicola, thence South 75 degrees 13 minutes 51 seconds West the proposed amendment can be obtained from the City along the agreed upon Southerly boundary of said Block 5, as per Property Line Agreement recorded in the Public Records of Franklin County, Florida, a Clerk at City Hall, at 1001 Gray Avenue, Carrabelle, Florida, distance of 281.87 feet; thence run South 16 degrees 02 minutes 23 seconds East 226.78 feet to a point on the Northerly right of way boundary of State Road 32322, or by calling (850) 697-2727, between the hours of 30, said point being on a curve concave Northwesterly; thence Northeasterly along said curve having a radius of 3788.22 feet through a central angle of 04 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding degrees 17 minutes 02 seconds for an arc length of 283.24 feet (the chord of holidays. said arc bears North 56 degrees 49 minutes 40 seconds East 283.18 feet) to the Point of Beginning. Less and Except any portion of the subject property If an individual decides to appeal any decision made that may lie within a road right of way. by the City Commission with respect to this meeting, a A Special Exception is defined by the Apalachicola Land Code as follows: verbatim transcript may be required. If so, the individual A use that would not be appropriate generally without restriction throughout the particular zoning district or classification but which if should make provision for a transcript to be made at the controlled as a number, area, location, or relation to the neighborhood, meeting, (RE: Florida Statute 286.0105). Pursuant to the would not adversely affect the public health, safety, comfort,good order, appearance, convenience, morals, and the general welfare. provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any

Due process will be provided and evidence received at the Appeal Hearing as person requiring special accommodation to participate in necessary. this meeting is asked to advise the city at least 48 hours This notice is being provided in accordance with requirements of the City of Apalachicola Land Development Code. You may receive a copy of the Decision before the meeting by contacting Keisha Messer at the of the Planning and Zoning Board and the Appeal of the Appellant, Blue Current Development, LLC as well as relevant portions of the Apalachicola Land Development above address or phone number. Code may be obtained at the City Hall, City of Apalachicola, Administrative Building address. Wilburn Messer, Mayor FOR THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF APALACHICOLA Any person who desires to appeal any decision at this meeting will need a record Attest: of the proceeding and for this purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made which includes testimony and evidence upon which the Keisha Messer, City Clerk appeal is based. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 850-653-9319 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

Publish February 27, 2014 4516032 4516390 A6 | The Times Local Thursday, February 27, 2014 HAIL TO THE CHIEF Last week, seventh graders at the Apalachicola Bay Charter School created a Presidential Wax Museum for parents and their fellow students. Students in Tanya Joanos’ class dressed to look like the president, or fi rst lady, who they selected, and when visitors to the media center walked by, and dropped a coin in their cups, the students came to life, and shared a brief history of the person they were portraying. Can you guess who is who? Answers are below.

CHLOE DAVIS MATTHEW ADKINS BRYCE KENT CALVIN COOLIDGE WILLIAM H. HARRISON FIRST LADY LYDIA TYLER

DAIJON PENAMON JAN LOWE HALEY GAY FIRST LADY ELIZA JOHNSON JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT

JACK RAMSDELL DAMIEN FREEMAN MADISON COULTER CHESTER ARTHUR WILLIAM MCKINLEY TEDDY ROOSEVELT

SCOUT MCLEMORE JACOB PENDLETON IAN LASHLEY WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT GEORGE H. W. BUSH HERBERT HOOVER

ALEXUS JOHNSON SOPHIA KIRVIN BRANDON TARANTO GERALD FORD RICHARD NIXON RONALD REAGAN

MIKALIN HUCKEBA GROVER CLEVELAND

BAYSHORE DRIVE – SCOP PROJECT PROJECT # 007.111 OAK STREET – SCOP PROJECT PROJECT # 007.110 ANSWERS NOTICE TO RECEIVE SEALED BIDS Chloe Davis — Grover Cleveland NOTICE TO RECEIVE SEALED BIDS Matthew Adkins — Ronald Reagan The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will receive Bryce Kent — Richard M. Nixon sealed bids from any qualified person, company or corporation The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will receive Daijon Penamon — Gerald Ford interested in constructing: sealed bids from any qualified person, company or corporation inter- Jan Lowe — Herbert Hoover ested in constructing: BAYSHORE DRIVE – SCOP PROJECT Haley Gay — George H.W. Bush Jack Ramsdell — William Howard Taft OAK STREET – SCOP PROJECT Project is located in Eastpoint, Florida and consists of approxi- Damien Freeman — Teddy Roosevelt Project is located in Lanark Village, Florida and consists of approxi- mately 4.5 miles of roadway widening and resurfacing along Madison Coulter — William McKinley mately 1.5 miles of roadway widening, resurfacing and approxi- Bayshore Drive. Scout MeLemore — Chester Arthur mately 1 mile of new construction roadway along Oak Street. Jacob Pendleton — Franklin D. Roosevelt Plans and specifications can be obtained at Preble-Rish, Inc., 324 Ian Lashley — John Fitzgerald Kennedy Plans and specifications can be obtained at Preble-Rish, Inc., 324 Marina Drive, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456, (850) 227-7200. Cost Alexus Johnson — First Lady Eliza Johnson Marina Drive, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456, (850) 227-7200. Cost for for Plans and Specifications will be $50.00 per set and is non- Sophia Kirvin — First Lady Lydia Tyler Plans and Specifications will be $50.00 per set and is non-refund- refundable. Checks should be made payable to PREBLE-RISH, Brandon Taranto — William H. Harrison able. Checks should be made payable to PREBLE-RISH, INC. The INC. The bid must conform to Section 287.133(3) Florida Statutes, Mikalin Huckeba — Calvin Coolidge bid must conform to Section 287.133(3) Florida Statutes, on public on public entity crimes. entity crimes. NOT PICTURED: All bidders shall be FDOT qualified per Section 2-1 of the FDOT Angel Henning – Abraham Lincoln All bidders shall be FDOT qualified per Section 2-1 of the FDOT Stan- Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, latest Kevin Flores – Andrew Jackson dard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, latest edition edition in the following work classes: Grading, Drainage, Flexible in the following work classes: Grading, Drainage, Flexible Paving, Paving, and Hot Plant Mix-Bituminous Course. Connor Messer – George Washington and Hot Plant Mix-Bituminous Course. Jaiden Hill – John Fitzgerald Kennedy Completion date for this project will be 150 days from the date Cole Smith – Woodrow Wilson Completion date for this project will be 150 days from the date of the of the Notice to Proceed presented to the successful bidder. Sean Williams – John Adams Notice to Proceed presented to the successful bidder. Liquidated Ethan Vonier – Bill Clinton damages for failure to complete the project on the specified date Liquidated damages for failure to complete the project on the will be set at $750.00 per day. specified date will be set at $750.00 per day. Aaron Martin – Thomas Jefferson Cameron Wynn – Barack Obama Please indicate on the envelope that this is a sealed bid, for “Oak Please indicate on the envelope that this is a sealed bid, for Street – SCOP Project”. “Bayshore Drive – SCOP Project”.

Bids will be received until 4:00 p.m. eastern time, on March 17, Bids will be received until 4:00 p.m. eastern time, on March Social Security 2014, at the Franklin County Clerk's Office, Franklin County Court- 17, 2014, at the Franklin County Clerk's Office, Franklin County DiSability house, 33 Market Street, Suite 203, Apalachicola, Florida 32320- Courthouse, 33 Market Street, Suite 203, Apalachicola, Florida 2317, and will be opened and read aloud on March 18, 2014 at the 32320-2317, and will be opened and read aloud on March 18, Supplemental Security County Commission meeting at 34 Forbes Street, Apalachicola, FL. 2014 at the County Commission meeting at 34 Forbes Street, Apalachicola, FL. income (SSi) The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to waive informalities in any bid, to accept and/or reject any or all bids, and The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to waive Children and Adults to accept the bid that in their judgment will be in the best interest of informalities in any bid, to accept and/or reject any or all bids, No Fee or Cost If No Recovery Franklin County. All bids shall remain firm for a period of sixty days and to accept the bid that in their judgment will be in the best after the opening. interest of Franklin County. All bids shall remain firm for a period of sixty days after the opening. ayle peed inGo All bidders shall comply with all applicable State and local laws G S R concerning licensing registration and regulation of contractors doing attoRney at law All bidders shall comply with all applicable State and local laws business to the State of Florida. concerning licensing registration and regulation of contractors Apalachicola, FL If you have any questions, please call Clay Smallwood at doing business to the State of Florida. 1118360 (850) 292-7059 | (850) 944-6020 FAX (850) 227-7200. If you have any questions, please call Clay Smallwood at (850) 227-7200

1118361 [email protected] 4516356 Thursday, February 27, 2014 Local The Times | A7 Dixie from page A1 ‘no trace’ from page A1 back nearly 40 years tourist lodgings would be required to display a to the time he took a copy of the ordinance at all times. Beach equip- manners class in his ment would have to be pulled back in the evenings Rust Belt childhood to the toe of the dunes and could not encroach on home of Steubenville, vegetation or to the line of development if dunes Ohio. Presented without and vegetation are not present. interruption, with its two Equipment not in compliance with the law characters on stage nearly would be collected sometime between sunset and entirely throughout, the 7 a.m., according to the motion. Jackel had asked play features the lead actor for modification of an earlier version that called for (Eric Folks) as the narrator collection between 7 p.m. and sunrise. Jeffrey, who brings to life Josh Hodson, manager of Dr. Julian G. Bruce seven other characters St. George Island State Park, said the state has an – his father, a coarse and existing protocol for beach clearance, and he sug- comic boor; his flamboyant gested to ordinance adhere to the state rule. drama teacher, Bill Commissioners questioned who would enforce Crossky, who obsesses on the rule. all things showbiz; four of Parks and Recreation Director Nikki Millen- his classmates, Chucky the der said members of her staff remove abandoned annoying suck-up, Jamie equipment from the beach, although not on a daily the inquisitive and sexually basis. She said the county owns an off-road vehicle curious, Kim the Cold War dedicated to beach clean-up. She said she has em- paranoid, and Ralph the ployees on call at night to deal with problems at sluggish slob; and Patsy, public restrooms, and she has investigated hav- the sexpot who is Jeffrey’s ing more employees to work in the evening during only rival to earning a Photos by David Adlerstein | busy season, perfect score for etiquette The Times “This is a well drafted ordinance,” said St. at the end-of-the-year Above, Eric Folks, as George Island resident Barbara Sanders, herself matron’s ball. Randy, left, and David an attorney. “We need this. It sets a standard, and As the teacher, Mrs. I commend you for that. It’s a good message to Caldwell, as Chad, are Mannerly, actress Cleo get out for safety. I want the citizens who use that Holladay shows she two “county boys” in beach to support this ordinance.” commands the physical “Almost, Maine.” At There would be no penalty for breaking the “No energy, range of emotion right, The two scenes Trace” law in its suggested form, other than the and well-crafted subtlety with Eric Folks, as Pete, loss of the property. Confiscated items could be re- that has come from her and Caitlin Morris as claimed at the county landfill. more than 60 years as Ginette, open and close Parrish objected to the policy of returning a professional actress. “Almost, Maine.” property to offenders. “I don’t agree with spend- The sternness of her ing county resources to pick it up and then give classroom persona, the contrasting place, the three actors who share against a distant husband. it back to them,” he said. “What’s the deterrent? impetuousness with which mythical northern Maine in the energy of “Almost, Partington offers a sadder, Who’s responsible for this property once we pick she snatches Jeffrey’s town of Almost. Maine,” Caldwell, who is more poignant persona in it up? Once it’s on the county truck, it belongs to tuition check, the comfort It is in that second show, featured as an average Joe her performance, evoking the county.” she conveys in a dive bar, either later or earlier on in a couple of the scenes; the pain of a long-forsaken Clerk of Courts Marcia Johnson expressed con- all testify to a vintage, Saturday, that Folks shows Caitlin Morris, a fellow love, or the confusion of a cerns about funding for the beach cleanup. “None multi-layered performance his gifts for elongating the Otterbein graduate; and girlfriend who shows up at of this is currently in the budget,” she said. by a woman gracefully pain of love and loss, and Dixie Partington, who her boyfriend’s doorstep She worried about the cost of maintaining the entering the twilight of her unearthing the quaking together with Jerry Hall with plastic trash bags full vehicle and patrolling a much larger stretch of years in the footlights. of our hearts, that we all produced the shows for the of “the love he gave her.” beach on a regular basis. She said the county must As strong a performance try to hide as best we can. Dixie Theatre Foundation, Caldwell, the director, be accountable for anything confiscated, and an as Holladay provides, the The show features nearly which she heads. anchors his shows with a auditor would be needed. “iron man” of the stage is a dozen separate, and Morris, originally from solid grasp of the men he Johnson said she believed companies that rent young Folks, a graduate softly desperate, scenes, St. Petersburg, is making manifests. beach equipment should bear the cost of removing of Otterbein College’s each at the same time on a her second appearance As usual, the Dixie abandoned items from the beach. She also worried esteemed theatre program, moonless Friday evening at the Dixie, and displays doesn’t present an that tourists might be offended by having their which also produced David during a Maine winter. a talent for opening the elaborate set, there is equipment taken. Caldwell, who directed both Folks is in about half of emotional passageways of no backdrop to evoke “I don’t see how Parks and Recreation can en- shows. Folks is a bundle them, playing heartbroken “the girl next door.” She Steubenville, or the winter force it, and I’m concerned about going on private of manic energy that former lovers, frustrated is a pleasure to watch, “wonderland” of Almost. land,” she said. complements Holladay’s married men, bewildered whether she is giddily What there is, in full bloom, Millender suggested the county investigate frosty self-control, and suitors, with smoothness cavorting on a skimobile, is superb acting that generating funds by selling permits for beach wed- then, hours later, he ably and familiarity. or holding her ground reminds us of the exquisite dings. “I think we need to look a little deeper into steps into a completely His equal are the skittishly on ice skates power of live theatre. this,” Sanders said.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The City Commission of the City of Carrabelle will meet in regular session on Thursday March 6, 2014, at approximately 6:00 p.m. or as soon as can be heard in the City of Carrabelle Commission Chambers located at 1001 Gray Ave, Carrabelle, FL (850)697-2727 to consider the following in accordance with Ordinance No.443, Consent of Use for the Consumption and Sale of Alcohol:

1. Allowing Crowder/C-Quarters to sell package located at 208 St. James Avenue, Ste. A.

All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing on this matter. Further information concerning the proposed amendment can be obtained from the City Clerk at City Hall, at 1001 Gray Avenue, Carrabelle, Florida, 32322, or by calling (850) 697-2727, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

If an individual decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to this meeting, a verbatim transcript may be required. If so, the individual should make provision for a transcript to be made at the meeting, (RE: Florida Statute 286.0105). Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodation to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the city at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting Keisha Messer at the above address or phone number.

Wilburn Messer, Mayor

Attest: Keisha Messer, City Clerk 4516045 Publish February 27, 2014 4516044 A8 | The Times Society Thursday, February 27, 2014 Weddings A happy birthday to good health

On Thursday, Feb. Behind a display table, a 20, health departments slide show highlighted the across Florida celebrated history of public health in the 125th anniversary of Franklin County. public health in Florida. “Today as we celebrate Florida’s health 125 years of public department was born health, it is fitting to when a young Marine, reflect upon those whose Dr. Joseph Yates Porter, shoulders we now stand was appointed the state’s on,” health department first public health officer spokesman David Walker after helping to control an said. “And to take note outbreak of yellow fever in of the contributions of Jacksonville. the countless people At health department of public health whose LOIS SWOBODA | The Times offices in Apalachicola often selfless and valiant and Carrabelle, workers efforts to protect and Attending the celebration of 125 years of public Samantha Pouncey, John Nunez to marry and guests celebrated improve the health of all health at the county health department offices are, from left, Interim Director Marcia Lindeman, The parents of John late Sercy and Jewell public health with healthy people in Florida through Edward Nunez and Simmons, of Sopchoppy. snacks, free dental integrated state, county Chamber of Commerce Director Anita Grove, Samantha Nicole Pouncey Samantha is a 2011 supplies and lots of and community efforts are Health Education Consultant Talitha Robinson and would like to announce the graduate of Franklin literature on staying fit. remembered.” Alma Pugh of Florida Healthy Families. engagement and upcoming County High School and marriage of their children. currently works for the John is a 2008 graduate Florida Department of of Franklin County Corrections at Franklin High School and is C.I. She is the child of Birthdays currently employed as a Cecil “Joe” Pouncey and sergeant with the Florida Frances Hunnings, of Department of Corrections Carrabelle, and Alicia at Franklin C.I. He is the Armistead of Texas. She son of Donnie and Meloney is the granddaughter Chambers, of Eastpoint, of Melvin and the late and John J. Nunez, of Marilyn Armitage, of South Carolina. Texas, and the late Carolyn John is the grandson of Sparks of Carrabelle. the late Cecil E. Simmons, The wedding will be of Sopchoppy, the late held at Lafayette Park in Martha Braswell Glass, of Apalachicola on Saturday, Eastpoint, Kelby and Sally March 22, 2014, at 2:30 Chambers of Eastpoint, p.m. with a reception to and Ben and Rose Hurley follow at Rivercrest Lodge. of Tallahassee. He is the All family and friends great-grandson of Selma are invited to attend. No Shiver Braswell and the formal invitations will late George H. Braswell be sent. Casual attire of Eastpoint; and the accepted. Bijoux marks her Sweet 16 Bijoux Harmon Oystertown Dog Designs. celebrated her 16th Bijoux was 2013 Mardi birthday on Saturday, Paws Queen. She is a Feb. 22, 2014, in proud member of Col. Apalachicola. Potter Cairn Terrier Bijoux is a Cairn Rescue, which rescues Harris launches Terrier (Remember and places Cairns Toto?) and has brought throughout the U.S. much joy, happiness, Bijoux’s birthday wish and consternation in her is for all dogs to have debut novel Saturday 16 years. She is a well- loving, caring, forever traveled little dog and homes and to enjoy a Special to The Times academically, and falls a fine little studio dog long, well-cared-for life in love with a beautiful and is the inspiration for as she has had. Apalachicola resident transfer student from Ron Harris, writing as R. Boston. Juan Harris, will debut But, after graduation, his novel “The Ruby Sea stationed at an Army Glass” at Downtown base in Spain, Sloan Books on Saturday. makes a single mistake Harris moved here from that sends his life Atlanta four years ago, veering off in entirely when his real estate different directions. career went South along Nicholas Sparks’ fans are with the market. Along sure to enjoy this story the way, he discovered a of a decent man trying to Rosamae Cummings, Marshall Sweet passion for writing. do the right thing while to wed Friday In this new novel, holding fast to his dream Florida State University of sailing off into the Marshall Sweet and the late Marshall Malveaux. freshman Sloan sunset with his true love Rosamae Cummings Rosamae is the daughter Abernathy promises by his side. would like to announce of Robert Cummings, of his dying father that he Friends and well- their wedding this Apalachicola, and the late will buckle down, get wishers can join the Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, at 6 Jackie Houston. straight A’s, and shun author at Downtown p.m. at the Community We invite all our family unsuitable relationships. Books from 1-3 pm. For Center at Battery Park in and friends to come He believes that he more information or to Apalachicola. celebrate with us. A is meeting these reserve a copy of “The Marshall is the son of reception will follow at the expectations when he Ruby Sea Glass,” call the the late Diane Mack and community center. joins ROTC, excels bookstore at 653-1290. Happy birthday! OF THE PUBLIC NOTICE She’s got style, She’s got flair. That’s “My Girl” THE FRANKLIN COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD OF With the bouffant hair. Franklin County HumaneWEEK Society ADJUSTMENT WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON PET WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014 AT 10:00 A.M., IN THE COUNTY Happy 40th birthday CRAEMER is a gorgeous Golden Retriever COMMISSION MEETING ROOM OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY mix. He is about a year old, super COURTHOUSE ANNEX TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING VARIANCES, APPEALS AND SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS: friendly and social. He was dumped Lanark Village in a neighborhood along with several 1 - CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST other dogs, all of whom were emaciated FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO LOCATE A Boat Club and neglected. The others have been COMMUNICATION TOWER ON A 100X100 FT PARCEL transferred to other rescues but this sweet OUT OF A 26.8 ACRE PARCEL ON PROPERTY ZONED R-6 RURAL RESIDENTIAL. THIS PROPERTY IS boy is still waiting for his forever home. DESCRIBED AS LYING IN SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP He is heartworm positive but the Humane 8 SOUTH, RANGE 5 WEST BETWEEN EASTPOINT Society will have him treated when the AND CARRABELLE, NORTH OF HIGHWAY 98. THE right adopter rescues him. APPLICANT IS ALSO REQUESTING A VARIANCE TO SpringngirSp Volunteers are desperately needed to THE 47 FT HEIGHT LIMIT TO CONSTRUCT A 200 FT TOWER. REQUEST SUBMITTED BY BLACKWATER Bazaar socialize all of our dogs and cats. GROUP, LANE WRIGHT, AGENT FOR AT&T. We are always looking for people willing to bring one of our 2 - RECONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR March8th,2014 animals into their home to be fostered for various needs. Anytime AN AFTER-THE-FACT VARIANCE TO INSTALL A you can spare would be greatly appreciated. SWIMMING POOL 6.5 FEET INTO THE REAR SETBACK LINE AND 4 FEET INTO THE 25 FT SETBACK LINE OFF 9am ~ 1pm OF 11TH STREET EAST ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED Call Karen at 670-8417 for more details or visit the Franklin AS 1080 EAST GULF BEACH DRIVE, LOT 11, BLOCK County Humane Society at 244 State Road 65 in Eastpoint. You J, UNIT 2, ST. GEORGE ISLAND, FRANKLIN COUNTY, Featuring Local Artisans may logon to the website at FLORIDA. REQUEST SUBMITTED BY WILLIAM & DONNA NICHOLS, OWNERS. www.forgottenpets.org to see more of our adoptable pets. Bake Sale Jewelry THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ACTING AS See Your Business Name and Info Here THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT WILL ADDRESS THESE Arts & Crafts Gifts & More for $15 per week REQUESTS AT THEIR MEETING ON MARCH 18, 2014, AT 9:00 ONLY A.M. $60 per month LUNCH *Persons wishing to comment may do so in person or in writing to the Franklin County Planning & Zoning Department, 34 Forbes Breakfast Served $3.00 Street, Suite 1, Apalachicola, FL 32320. 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Call Today 4516029 ing will not be recorded, persons wishing to record the proceedings Vendor table rental $10.00. must make the necessary arrangement for recording. Marcia Knapke 227-7847 Contact Janet at 850-697-2587 for more info 1118363 Thursday, February 27, 2014 Faith The Times | A9 Catholics to pore over the theological

By DAVID ADLERSTEIN committee are Father “The spirit’s not just 653-8894 | @ApalachTimes Roger Latosynski, Jim catching on, it’s caught on,” [email protected] Dunkin, Ramon Valenzuela, said Father Joe, a retired Gerald Shannon, Mark Vail Bay County priest who Just as Pope Francis and Franklin County High often assists Father Roger has energized the faithful School sophomore Gabby at St. Patrick. “It’s a new worldwide, so too are Bond. faith, a whole new vision.” members of Apalachicola’s Bond’s suggestion of Katie Wood, who St. Patrick Catholic Church “The 10 commandments, described herself as planning a spiritual what do they mean and a nondenominational awakening in Franklin how do we understand how Christian who grew up County. to live by them?” was just in a regular Pentecostal A monthly series of one of about a dozen topics church, said she would be theological discussions, suggested by the gathering. interested in becoming conducted in a relaxed, Other ideas included God more knowledgeable with restaurant environment, and creation, Vatican II, Catholic terminology. had its inaugural session women and the Church, “A Christian last week at Tamara’s Café, diversity in the Church, denomination can identify as a dining room full of the new evangelization with a relationship with interested people drew up and the meaning of the Christ,” said one woman. possible topics for what is sacraments. “That can be a topic, a being called “Theology on Monod stressed that relationship with Jesus.” Tap.” DAVID ADLERSTEIN | The Times the entire Franklin County Monod said the “God is still alive. God community is welcome to organizing committee is not dead,” said Ryan Arnold Tolliver, left, urged the gathering to focus on basic meaning of the take part in the monthly plans to assemble a Totolo, a parishioner at St. Gospel, and not get tangled up in minute details, Olivier Monod is at right. “Theology on Tap,” schedule of topics for the Dominic’s in Panama City sessions, and that the monthly sessions, which who, together with Justin “This is for people from church and homes,” he committee, conducted the group plans to explore both will last about an hour, and Gagnon, attended the Feb. all walks of life, in a local said. brainstorming session, as Catholic theology as well as will begin at Tamara’s Café. 18 gathering to share how setting outside the church. Apalachicola resident diners provided possible the teachings of different For more information Bay County’s program has It is important that we Oliver Monod, member of topics for future sessions. aspects of the Judeo- on “Theology on Tap,” call worked. do things outside of our a seven-person organizing Also serving on the Christian tradition. Monod at 899-7999.

Preparing for Camp Gordon Johnston Days Cards of thanks

February is just about history. night at Legion Post 82. Doors open First Street, in Carrabelle. After Family and Friends Day March is shaping up to be another at 4 p.m. Orders taken after 5 p.m. you’ve enjoyed your breakfast, it’s Thank you, thank you. I would like to thank God for busy month. Pizza by the slice requires a off to the big parade. Step-off at 10 allowing me to have another Family and Friends Day. I Guess we’ll see you at donation of $1. Betcha can’t a.m. would like to thank all the churches, my pastor and his lunch this afternoon. Sarge eat just one. Whole pizza Also, Saturday March 8, the wife, and all the ones that sang and danced, and most and his helpers will have a is $8 donation and take-out members of the Lanark Village of all I want to thank God for Jesus and my family. May nice lunch fixed for us. The goes for a donation of $10. Boat Club will hold their annual God bless everyone chow line forms at noon. Monday, March 3 will be spring bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Your donation of $4 will be our monthly meeting of the inside and outside the clubhouse. Eula Rochelle, chairperson collected at the desk at the Lanark Village Association. Breakfast sandwiches will be Franklin County Senior Lanark news Membership meeting at 7 available and we’ll have lunch also. Citizens Center, 201 Avenue Jim Welsh p.m. The door at Chillas Hall The dinner dance will be held The Smith Family F in Carrabelle. will open at 5:45 p.m. at 6 p.m. above C-Quarters Marina We would like to thank our family and friends for the Friday nights are always Every Wednesday night we have in Carrabelle. The catered dinner outpouring of love and kindness extended to us during hamburger and chip nights at bingo at Chillas Hall. The door will features choice of chicken, fried or the illness and passing of our beloved Charles. We are Camp Gordon Johnston American open at 6 p.m. and I will start calling baked, or ham with all the classic so blessed to have such a loving family and wonderful, Legion Post 82 here in the village. at 6:30 p.m. Come on over and enjoy Southern sides. Tea and coffee caring friends. The food, flowers, cards and all of the A donation of $6 will be collected in the evening with us. Cookies and provided, or bring a beverage other expressions of love and caring were appreciated the lounge. Eat in or take out. You soft drinks available. of your choice. The evening’s more than we can ever express. will enjoy the evening. On Thursday, March 6, World entertainment features music from Start off Saturday morning, War II veterans can register for the World War II era to present, The Charles B. Smith Family March 1 with a full breakfast Camp Gordon Johnston Days at the with several local crooners on at Chillas Hall. Members of the World War II Museum, 1001 Gray hand to sing some of the familiar Lanark Village Golf Club will cook Avenue, Carrabelle. songs. All this for a $10 donation per and serve pancakes/French toast, We will have our annual person. All World War II and active eggs, bacon/sausage, juice and reception for the veterans on March duty troops attend at no charge. For Faith brief coffee. Yum! Yum! Your donation of 7. Sorry, no hamburgers or chips tickets and further information, call $5 will be collected inside the doors. that night, but the Legion Post will the museum at 697-8575. Deadline Methodists host breakfast on island Saturday See ya there! have a low country boil. All World for ticket purchases is Wednesday, I’ll be in the front of the Sacred War II vets, active duty troops, March 5. Before the chili cook-off Saturday, there will be a Heart of Jesus Church after 5 Legionnaires, Sons, Auxiliary and When you get home from the pancake breakfast this Saturday, March 1 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Mass on Saturday to kick off their spouses are invited to attend. dinner dance, or just out on the a.m. at the St. George Island United Methodist Church, our annual tootsie roll drive for There is no charge for this event, town, set you clocks ahead one hour 210 E. Gulf Beach Drive. the handicapped and mentally which begins at 6 p.m. Members are before going to see the sandman Pancakes, sausage, coffee, juice, all for $6. Take-out impaired, sponsored by the Knights encouraged to bring a dish to share. and while you’re at it, check the available. Benefit is for the Nicaragua Mission Team. of Columbus. The Not Quite Ready Band will play batteries in those smoke alarms. Later, on Saturday night, you dinner music. This is not a public Remember all meals, games can have a fun evening at the Over event. and other fundraisers are open to THE 50 Dance at the Franklin County Chillas Hall was packed out last everyone. I will note members only Senior Citizens Center. Bring your Saturday, Feb. 22. Everyone enjoyed when the occasion arises. EPISCOPAL favorite snack, your beverage of the great full breakfast and service. Be kind to one another, check in choice, your dancing shoes and your No, I didn’t win the drawing. Oh, on the sick and the housebound and 4516359 CHURCH main squeeze. Jim the deejay will well. remember, ASAP also stands for provide the music for your dancing We will enjoy another great always say a prayer. and listening pleasure. Hop! Hop! breakfast and service, on Saturday, Until next time, God bless Hop! March 8, only this time it will be America, our troops, and the poor, Every Sunday evening is pizza held at the Curfew Lodge, 108 NE homeless and hungry.

Welcomes You WELCOMES YOU 8 oak trees removed from right-of-way Hwy. 98 6th St. Apalachicola From Staff Reports 850-653-9550 Church Sunday Worship Services of the Eight oak trees in front of Marks 8 & 10:30 a.m. Insurance, 61 Ave. E, were removed Ascension Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Monday from the state right-of-way. 101 NE First Street March 4th 5-7 p.m. Carrabelle Wilbur Bellew, the city of Apalachic- All you can eat for $5.00 ola’s field operations assistant, said SUNDAY March 5th they were cut down after the Florida 10:00 AM Department of Transportation de- Ash Wednesday Services Noon & 6 p.m. termined they were a safety hazard. (850) 545-2578 Bellew said the insurance com- pany requested five of the trees be removed “because they had custom- ers slip and fall due to the acorns, The United Methodist Churches and sidewalks cracking.” He said of Franklin County Welcome You Chuck Marks, owner of the insur- LOIS SWOBODA | The Times ance agency, applied to the city to have the five trees removed, but the Workers remove oak trees Monday from in front of Marks Insurance. First United Methodist Church of Apalachicola application was put on hold because Worship Service 11:00 a.m. every Sunday “being that it’s on the state right-of- DOT came down and analyzed the contractor, did the removal. He Sunday School 10:00 a.m. way we cannot approve it without a problem, they said it was a safety said it is likely they will be replaced 75 5th St. Apalachicola - 653-9530 - [email protected] signed release from DOT, so we told and maintenance issue and they had by palm trees, but the city has not Pastor: Rev. Themo Patriotis him he had to get a request from to take them all out.” yet received a formal request for Carrabelle United Methodist Church DOT in writing to do anything. When Bellew said Transfield, a DOT replanting. Worship Services 10:45 a.m. - Sunday School 9:30 a.m. “Celebrate Recovery” Mondays 7-9 p.m. NurseryHealingHealing nowservice service provided first first Tuesday for Tuesday Sunday each each Church monthmonth-7 Service p.m. First Baptist Church 102 NE Ave. B Carrabelle - 697-3672 St. George Island First Pentecostal Holiness Church Pastor:Aaron Julie Stephens Batey 501 E. Bayshore Drive 379 Brownsville Road • Apalachicola Eastpoint United Methodist Church 927-2257 Worship Service 10:00 a.m. every Sunday We’re excited about what God’s doing!!! 9:00 R.R. Michael Michael Whaley, Waley, Pastor Pastor Prayer 9:15Sunday a.m. Waffles Brunch & 10Wisdom a.m. 11:15 a.m. Join us as we praise and worship the living Christ. Sunday School 9:45 am HealingHealing Service serviceYouth every Group every first fourth Tuesdays Fridays Monday 6 of p.m. the at 7:00 Month p.m. at 6:30 p.m. “Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise.” Psalm 145:3 317 Patton Dr. (corner of David St.) - 670-8825 Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 am 317 Patton Dr. (corner of David St.) Pastor:Pastor: Rev. Aaron Beth Batey White Sunday Bible Study ...... 10:00am Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pm Worship Praise...... 11:00am Monday, Youth Group 7:006:30 pm St. George Island United Methodist Church Sunday Night ...... 7:00pm 9:00 a.m. Worship Service Wednesday, Royal Rangers, G.A.P. 7:00 pm 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Hour Wednesday - “Power Hour”...... 7:00pm Wednesday Worship & Word 7:30 pm 201 E. Gulf Beach Dr. 927- 4635 www.sgiumc.org Wednesday - “Youth at S.P.L.A.S.H” ...... 7:00pm 7:00 Nursery Provided during regular church services Pastor: Rev. Themo Patriotis “Walking in Christ” 4510164 4510163 4510165 Email outdoors news to timesoutdoors A @starfl .com Section UTDOORS Page 10 O www.apalachtimes.com Thursday, February 27, 2014 Turning over sand dollars and starfi sh

By TOM BAIRD invaded freshwater, to regenerate limbs and Special to The Times but to be such a major organs. If a starfi sh loses group, the echinoderms one of its legs, a new one The eye of the casual never managed to adapt will regrow. This ability has explorer in the bay or on to freshwater habitats. made echinoderms the the beach is fi rst taken You won’t fi nd any land focus of a lot of biomedical by the numerous shelled starfi sh either. There are no research. Imagine if animals, the mollusks, terrestrial echinoderms, yet you lost a fi nger or arm like crown conchs and we have plenty of terrestrial in an accident that you lightening whelks, or the mollusks (snails) and could regrow it, or if we arthropods, like horseshoe, arthropods (think insects, could regenerate lost or spider and blue crabs. But etc.). damaged nerves. Unlocking on closer inspection, one The most distinctive echinoderm’s ability to fi nds the remains or living feature of echinoderms regenerate tissues could be specimens of another major is their radial symmetry. a huge boon to mankind. group – the echinoderms. Fish and insects, dogs and Ever notice the banner Echinoderms include cats, and you and I have of The Star newspaper? It starfi sh, sand dollars, brittle bilateral symmetry. Our features what appears to stars, sea cucumbers, major sense organs are on be a keyhole sand dollar, and sea urchins and are our heads or the direction of an appropriate logo with by far some of the most movement. Echinoderms, its fi ve pointed radial PHOTOS SPECIAL TO THE TIMES extraordinary animals alive. with their radial symmetry, star pattern. The keyhole A keyhole sand dollar First, they are all meet the world 360 degrees sand dollar, Mellita tenuis, marine. Think about around. This can be a major inhabits the Florida Gulf and spines help in it. You fi nd freshwater advantage with sense Coast. It’s the species we burrowing. The sand dollars clams, freshwater prawns organs facing all directions. fi nd here. Another species, burrow in sandy bottoms and shrimp, etc., yet There is no “head” and M. quinquiesperforata, for protection from wave there are no freshwater motion can be in any ranges from the mouth action and from predators, starfi sh or freshwater direction. of the Mississippi, along mainly bottom feeding fi sh urchins. The mollusks The other extraordinary the Texas coast and down like fl ounder. They feed on and the crustaceans feature is their power as far as South America. tiny planktonic organisms Yet another species, M. or other organic matter isometra, inhabits our suspended in the water or WEEKLY ALMANAC Atlantic coasts. Some in the sandy substrate as researchers believe these Date High Low % Precip they burrow. are all varieties of Mellita Thu, Feb. 27 52° 40° 10 % Sand dollars are really Fri, Feb. 28 55° 44° 20 % quiquiesperforata. just fl attened forms of sea While there are subtle Sat, Mar. 1 58° 48° 30 % urchins and are sometimes A sea urchin out and about Sun, Mar. 2 62° 57° 0 % differences, they all share called keyhole urchins. Mon, Mar. 3 69° 48° -% certain features. They all On the upper surface can some to ascribe a religious white sand dollar tests Tues, Mar. 4 69° 48° -% grow up to about three be seen the fi ve features signifi cance to the fi ve in your house. They are Wed, Mar. 5 69° 48° -% inches in diameter and that form the star-shaped mouthparts and various incorporated in numerous in life are brown, greyish pattern. These are called legends have grown up art works and craft TIDE TABLES MONTHLY AVERAGES tan, and if there are algae petalloids, and are used as about these formations. pieces. Yet this silent little growing among the cilia, a To find the tides of the following areas, subtract the gills and have specialized The larvae of keyhole animal is not only of major indicated times from these given for APALACHICOLA: greyish green. Most people tube feet. The fi ve oval sand dollars are planktonic importance to the ecology HIGH LOW are familiar with only the holes in the test are called and have the ability to of the bay, but holds secrets Cat Point Minus 0:40 Minus 1:17 bleached skeletal remains lunules, and they are paired swim. Once the eggs are within its cells that could East Pass Minus 0:27 Minus 0:27 found on the beach. If you except for the larger long fertilized they develop into benefi t all of us in the To find the tides of the following areas, subtract the have been fortunate to hole that looks like an old- bilaterally symmetrical future. indicated times from those given for CARRABELLE: handle a living sand dollar fashioned keyhole. larvae and feed on smaller HIGH LOW you know that the brown As you turn a living sand plankton. They will pass Tom Baird has been Bald Point Minus 9:16 Minus 0:03 outer covering is a moving dollar over, one sees the through several life stages a fi sheries biologist, high mosaic of tiny cilia. The moving mouth parts with and in four to six weeks they school and community APALACHICOLA calcareous skeleton (called fi ve “teeth” arranged in a will develop into radially college teacher, director of a a test) is, in life, covered by circle. In death, these pieces symmetrical adults and science and environmental a thin skin and muscles. become disarticulated and spend the rest of their lives center, and teacher of 27 Th 100am 1.4 345pm 1.1 905am -0.3 845pm 0.6 On this living surface are can sometimes be heard burrowing in or living on the science and principal. He 28 Fr 210am 1.4 406pm 1.2 946am -0.2 932pm 0.5 spines, tube feet, and cilia. rattling around inside the sea fl oor. retired from the Florida 1 Sa 246am 1.2 358pm 1.0 956am -0.1 950pm 0.3 The cilia help to move food empty test. If you break the The remains of sand Department of Education 2 Su 343am 1.2 417pm 1.0 1029am 0.1 1034pm 0.2 particles to the mouth, test open, these structures dollars and sea urchins and he and his wife which is in the center of the look somewhat like a white 3 Mo 437am 1.1 438pm 1.1 1057am 0.3 1120pm 0.1 are avidly collected by divide their time between fl at underside. Tube feet winged bird in fl ight. This beachcombers. You Tallahassee and Cape San 4 Tu 532am 1.0 501pm 1.1 1123am 0.4 help provide locomotion dove-like shape has led probably have a few Blas. 5 We 630am 1.0 529pm 1.2 1209am 0.0 1149am 0.6 6 Th 735am 0.9 602pm 1.2 105am 0.0 1216pm 0.7 7 Fr 855am 0.9 641pm 1.2 210am 0.0 1250pm 0.8 8 Sa 1033am 0.9 730pm 1.1 325am 0.0 145pm 0.9 CARRABELLE Paddle the Ochlockonee in March By LOIS SWOBODA provided by caterers, so the 27 Th 220pm 1.8 652am -0.5 632pm 1.0 653-1819 | @ ApalachTimes trips are more relaxing than 28 Fr 1245am 2.2 241pm 1.9 733am -0.3 719pm 0.8 Lswoboda@starfl .com non-assisted trips. Paddle 1 Sa 148am 2.2 300pm 1.9 810am -0.2 804pm 0.5 Florida’s leadership works 2 Su 245am 2.2 319pm 1.9 843am 0.2 848pm 0.3 Next month, Paddle hard to make our trips eas- Florida is hosting a seven- ier. Many of us have formed 3 Mo 339am 2.1 340pm 2.1 911am 0.5 934pm 0.2 day trip down the Ochlock- friendships through these 4 Tu 434am 1.9 403pm 2.1 937am 0.6 1023pm 0.0 onee River for paddlers of experiences and have pad- 5 We 532am 1.8 431pm 2.2 1003am 1.0 1119pm 0.0 all ages. dled numerous trips with 6 Th 637am 1.6 504pm 2.2 1030am 1.1 Paddle Florida Inc. is a this group. It’s always a joy 7 Fr 757am 1.6 543pm 2.2 1224am 0.0 1104am 1.3 not-for-profi t 501(c)(3) cor- to reconnect with estab- 8 Sa 935am 1.6 632pm 2.1 139am 0.0 1159am 1.4 poration organized to pro- lished friends and to meet mote and support paddling new ones.” Sponsor the WEEKLY ALMANAC in Florida, as well as creat- The cost of trips is rea- Call ing paddling events, pro- sonable. Registration for

Today! 653-8868 4516027 moting water conservation, adults on the Ochlockonee wildlife preservation, and trip is $300; $275 for seniors JILL LINDGARD | Special to The Times the restoration of springs and college students and and protection of waterways Frank Konciewicz and Chuck Bennick set out $250 for youngsters 8-17 SPONSORED BY in Florida. through morning fog during last year’s Ochlockonee years of age. Children 7 and From March 15-21, Pad- adventure. younger paddle free. dle Florida will launch its The meal package is an fourth trip down the Och- Womack Creek and more. during their six years of orga- additional $175 per person. lockonee and its 26th adven- Meals catered by local nizing boating expeditions. There is a $25 per person ture for paddlers. providers are available for In a review of last year’s and per boat for shuttle ser- The trip begins at Ed an additional fee and camp- Ochlocknee trip, Mim Dun- vice to and from the boat and Bernice’s Fish Camp ers will enjoy an evening can wrote the following, ramps. Registration ends Inshore/Bay just below the Lake Talquin program every night before “Paddle Florida trips are March 1. Dam. The entire route is turning in. well organized and it’s so You can contact Paddle 76 miles and averages 15 Organizers advise trav- convenient to have our lug- Florida at P.O. Box 5953, Local area streams and lakes miles a day with stops at elers to pack a dry bag of gage and camping gear Gainesville, FL 32627, 1710 Drake Landing, Whitehead clothing and rain gear but carried to each campsite SW 35th Place, Unit C, will be on the rise as rain water Lake Landing, Revell Land- say they have never had to rather than having to haul Gainesville, FL 32608 or call and runoff waters fi ll our area ing, Log Cabin Campsite, cancel a trip due to weather it in our kayaks. Meals are (352) 377-8342. from the vast amounts of rain this week. This should be a Lets go! good thing for local catfi sh and Spring time is almost here! bream anglers, but may hinder the inshore guys looking for trout Shopourhugeselectionofbeachwares, chairs, and toys. and redfi sh. We should start to 121 W. Highway 98 • Port St. Joe | 877-216-9600 see spring time feeding patterns Monday -Thursday 7AM - 6PM (EST) | Friday - Saturday 7AM - 7PM (EST) New arrivals daily of kayaks, emerge soon! Paddleboards, and fishing gear. Sunday 7AM - 2PM (EST) 4516017 CARRABELLE • APALACHICOLA A PORTS Section Thursday, February 27, 2014 Swww.apalachtimes.com Page 11 Seahawks blank West Gadsden

The Seahawks varsity baseball team, under the direction of coach Aaron York won its fi rst district game of the year Feb. 20 against West Gadsden. The winning pitcher was senior Bobby John Curry, who did not allow a hit and struck out six. Senior Alex Causey went 3-3 with two doubles, senior Graham Kirvin was 2-3 and scored three runs, and senior Lo- gan McLeod went 2-3 and scored two runs. Junior Jonny Riley smacked a pair of doubles. The Seahawks are now 2-3, and 1-0 in district play. They faced Liberty County at home Tuesday night. — By DAVID ADLERSTEIN

PHIL COALE | Special to the Times PHIL COALE | The Times Senior Ally Millender continues to be a steady force behind the plate. Senior Graham Kirvin rounds the base paths.

Lady Seahawks win Dixie Youth tourney coming to Wilson Field From Staff Report was able to put together a public address system using existing county four district games At the regular Feb. 18 county equipment and needed only to purchase meeting, Nikki Millender, director of two microphones to complete the By DAVID ADLERSTEIN In the ninth, with the game On Thursday, Feb. 20, parks and recreation, has announced system. the 2014 District 4 Dixie Youth Baseball Millender said she has funded one 653-8894 | @ApalachTimes tied 10-all, junior Calli West- the team accepted two for- Tournament would be played at Donnie scoreboard, at a cost of about $3,300, dadlerstein@starfl .com brook led off with a single, feits from district foe West followed by a bunt for a Gadsden. Wilson Field on June 13-16. with a grant from WastePro. She said The Lady Seahawks var- base hit by seventh grader On Friday, Panama At the previous county meeting, Duke Energy has committed to funding sity softball team won four Melanie Collins. Senior Ally City Bozeman traveled to commissioners had asked Millender a second board. She said she was district games as they went Millender laid down a sac- Franklin County and lost 6 to investigate possible sources for a confi dent she could fi nd a source for undefeated for the week. rifi ce bunt to advance both -2. Megan Collins was the public address system and scoreboards funding a third scoreboard. On Tuesday, Feb. 18, runners and senior Morgan winning pitcher, hurling the needed for the tourney. The commissioners congratulated the team hosted Liberty Mock ended the game with fi nal fi ve innings, giving up Last week, Millender said she her on locating the needed equipment. County and defeated the a double to the left-center one run on seven hits with Lady Bulldogs 11-10 in nine fi eld gap. three strikeouts. innings. Freshman Megan Mock had three hits on Mock led the team with Collins relieved sophomore the night. Senior Ashley two hits. Segree, Newell, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Krista Martina and pitched Carroll and junior Madison Millender, Westbrook and the fi nal three innings to Newell had two each. Sev- Melanie Collins all had one IN FRANKLIN COUNTY earn the win. enth grader Sophia Kirvin, hit each. The Lady Seahawks led freshman Scout Segree, The Lady Seahawks are Closing the Gap Program 9- 5 with three innings to Martina and Millender also 9-2 on the season and 4- 1 in play before Liberty County had hits. district play. “We are off to scratched out four runs to “Our girls were de- a great start, but we have a tie the game in the sixth termined to fi nd a way to lot of work to do and plenty inning. Both teams scored win,” said head coach Scott of room to improve,” said February is American Heart Month a run in the eighth inning. Collins. coach Collins. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women and it is often preventable and controllable. Every year, about 715,000 Americans have a heart attack. About 600,000 people die from Track team opens season heart disease in the United States each year (that’s 1 out of every 4 deaths). Below are five major symp- toms of a heart attack: • Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back. Saturday at Godby • Feeling weak, light-headed, or faint. • Chest pain or discomfort. The Franklin County Jones, Jaylon Gainer, Matthew Turner and Cole • Pain or discomfort in the arms or shoulder. High School track team, Shane Bellew, Quanta- Wheeler. • Shortness of breath. under the direction of She- vius Fuller, Dallas Shiver, — By DAVID ADLERSTEIN vial Weston, begins its 2014 season Saturday. If you think that you or someone you know is hav- The team will compete ing a heart attack, at the 10th annual Jesse call 911 immediately. Forbes High School Invi- PLAYER tational, at Godby High The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most School, in Tallahassee. OF THE WEEK common type in the United States is coronary heart disease (also called coro- On March 5, 12 and 19, nary artery disease), which occurs when a substance called plaque builds up in the team travels to Liberty the arteries that supply blood to the heart. Coronary heart disease can cause a County High School in Bris- Megan Collins heart attack, angina, heart failure, and arrhythmias. tol for meets. On March 25, the Franklin County ath- letes will take part in the Plan for Prevention James Pelham Invitation- Some health conditions and lifestyle factors can put people at high risk for developing al at East Gadsden High heart disease. You can help prevent heart disease by making healthy choices and School in Quincy. managing all of your known medical conditions. Here are nine tips to help prevent On April 5, the Seahawk heart disease: speedsters participate in the North Florida Invita- Eat a healthy diet - Be sure to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and eat foods that are tional at Bay High School, low in saturated/trans fats. in Panama City. Maintain a healthy weight - Being overweight or obese can increase your risk The district meet will be for heart disease. held April 8 at Wewahitchka High School. Regionals are Exercise regularly - Physical activity can help you maintain a healthy weight and lower April 18 at Florida High, in cholesterol and blood pressure. Tallahassee, with the state meet May 2 in Jacksonville. Monitor your blood pressure. - High blood pressure often has no symptoms so be sure Weston said FCHS is not 4516043 to have it checked on a regular basis. yet equipped to handle a home track meet. Freshman Megan Collins won two district games on the Don’t smoke - Cigarette smoking greatly increases your risk for heart disease. The girls who are mem- mound for the Lady Seahawks varsity softball team last bers of the Seahawk team Limit alcohol use - Avoid drinking too much alcohol which can increase include Jencyn Stultz, week. Pitching in relief Feb. 18, she hurled the final three your blood pressure. Deborah Dempsey, Tyanna innings against Liberty County to earn the 11-10 win. In Townsend, Myesha Camp- Have your cholesterol checked - Your health care provider should test your Friday's 6-2 win at home against Bozeman, she tossed cholesterol levels at least once every 5 years. bell, Evangelina Ducker, the final five innings, giving up one run on seven hits with Diamond Butler, Josie three strikeouts. Over the entire week, she gave up two Manage your diabetes - If you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar levels closely Turner and Dy’Shereah and talk with your doctor about treatment options. Key. runs over eight innings, and struck out five. The boys include Maliek Take your medicine - If you’re taking medication to treat high blood pressure, Rhodes, Chandler White, high cholesterol, or diabetes follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.

Joshua Patriotis, Johnny 4516001 A12 | The Times Local Thursday, February 27, 2014 Attendance up at island home tour Lanark looks to boost relationships Special to The Times Twenty-six percent of par- Jersey, Massachusetts and By LOIS SWOBODA ticipants said they learned Idaho. Kemp said, based on 653-1819 | @ ApalachTimes Attendance at this year’s about the tour from a friend. conversations with guests, [email protected] island tour of homes in- Posters ranked second at she believed about half were The Lanark Village Boat creased by 11 percent over 21 percent and newspapers snowbirds. Club is spearheading an 2013. were the third most popular More than half of those effort to build community In spite of cold and blus- source of information at 20 attending the 2014 tour had awareness among new vil- tery weather, 534 sightseers percent. attended a tour in the past. lage residents. turned out for the third an- Kemp said the Tour- Over 95 percent said they ist Development Council would like to attend another On Friday, Feb. 21, sev- nual St. George Island Tour eral dozen Lanark village placed ads in several local island tour of homes. of homes. Organizer Terry residents gathered at the newspapers, including the More than 100 volunteers Kemp said there were fewer Lanark Village Boat Club Times. She said the Light- helped with the event, most walk-ins the day of the tour. to share dinner and ideas house Association bought as docents in the homes, She speculated that the about building relationships additional newspaper ads and drivers for the Planta- LOIS SWOBODA | The Times weather discouraged day- within the community. Any- in Panama City, Tallahassee tion shuttle. trippers who did not already one was free to attend, but About three dozen people attended Friday’s and Dothan. Proceeds will help fund hold tickets. invitations were extended meeting at the Lanark Village Boat Club A brief survey was circu- About half the attendees maintenance and enhance- to the press, the Carrabelle lated with the tour brochure came from Florida but there ments to the Lighthouse, Chamber of Commerce and between village organiza- cal and right now it’s on and 22 percent of the forms were participants from Can- the Keeper’s House, and members of the boat club, tions and exchange contact the way up,” Gempel told were returned providing ada and 21 states including Lighthouse Park in the com- The St. James Lanark Vil- information. All attendees the assembly. “We want to with information about Michigan, Missouri, Illinois, ing year. lage Volunteer Fire Depart- were asked to put their know how we can help you attendees. Wisconsin, New York, New — By LOIS SWOBODA ment, the Lanark Village contact information on a to help us get the word out. Golf Club and the Lanark sign-up sheet that will be I think this is the first time Village Association. Most of converted to a list and dis- in the 20 years I’ve had a those in attendance served tributed to the four clubs home here that we have ex- on the boards of one or more invited to the meeting and changed information, like Robotics Day Camp is spring break fun of those organizations. to attendees. this. We should be doing it Norm Gempel, commo- Gempel said the boat every year.” Special to The Times to help Franklin County To save your child’s spot, dore of the boat club, led the club has an active website Dot Bless, treasurer of youth ages 8-12 (as of Sept. 1, and to receive a registra- meeting. He said activity in www.lanarkboatclub.com the Lanark Village Associa- Parents, are you looking 2013), build skills in science, tion packet that must be re- the village is on the upswing and each month publishes a tion, said the organization for a fun-filled learning expe- engineering, and technology. turned by March 7, contact citing increased attendance calendar of activities avail- has received permission rience for your child during Youth will learn how to build the Franklin County Exten- at the boat club’s monthly able on the web and posted from the state to refurbish Spring Break? and program a LEGO Mind- sion Office at 653-9337. breakfast as an indicator. at Chillas Hall and the boat the sign announcing La- On Wednesday, March storms robot. Office hours are Monday- “At one time, we might club clubhouse. He invited nark Village located in the 12, the UF/IFAS Extension The camp will be held at Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon and get 50 people, even during other Lanark organiza- public right of way. She said Franklin County 4-H pro- the Franklin County Exten- 1 to 4:30 p.m. You may also the on season when there tions to link to the boat club someone unidentified is gram will be hosting a 4-H sion Office, 66 Fourth Street, email questions to hckent@ were lots of snowbirds, We website. maintaining two Facebook Robotics Day Camp. This Apalachicola, from 10 a.m. to ufl.edu or metaylor@ufl. thought about shutting He said the two goals of pages, one for Lanark Vil- day camp will offer hands- 3 p.m. This camp is limited edu. down the breakfast during this move to organize are lage and one for Lanark on learning experiences to to the first 16 youth who reg- Don’t miss out on this ex- the summer,” he said. “This to build awareness among Village by the Sea. She said help your child build skills ister. The $5 registration fee citing and unique day camp year, we’ve been averaging newcomer residents, and to information about Village in science, engineering, and will cover all day camp sup- opportunity. 100 to 110 people per meal.” create partnerships within activities appears on these technology through building plies and a healthy snack will This day camp is filled on Gempel said his aim the community. pages. She said the Lanark robots. be provided. Please bring a a first come, first served ba- for Friday’s meeting was “The whole situation by the Sea site is public and The day camp is designed sack lunch. sis, so sign up now! to build communication in the village is very cycli- anyone can post to it.

News briefs Seafood workers to meet being designed and built by counselors will be on hand of St. George Island will now head TDC meeting locations, so now Alex Klahm, an award-winning to answer questions about the library. there will be TDC meetings in March 10 metalsmith who has restored health insurance and will also At the Feb. 18 meeting, county Apalachicola, Carrabelle, and Franklin County Seafood the metalwork on 21 lighthouses provide enrolling assistance. An commissioners instructed Eastpoint. Workers Association will hold a nationwide, including the appointment is preferred but Director of Administrative meeting at the courthouse annex neighboring Cape San Blas and walk-ins will be worked in. Please Services Alan Pierce to send a in Apalachicola on Monday, Crooked River lighthouses. Alex bring to the appointment Social letter of thanks to Butler and County allows seawall March 10 at 6 p.m. has been honored by the Florida Security numbers (or document Estes for their years of service. extension Trust for Historic Preservation numbers for legal immigrants) The meeting will discuss the Acting on the for work on the St. Augustine for each family member; birth shelling program and anything recommendation of the Lighthouse, and by the Georgia dates for each family member; New roof for the EOC else we need to discuss Board of Adjustment, Trust for Historic Preservation pay stubs, W-2 forms, or recent At the Feb. 18 county meeting, For more info, call Luther county commissioners voter for restoration work at the Tybee tax return; and policy numbers County Planner Alan Pierce told Hatfield, secretary, at unanimously on Feb. 18 to Island Lighthouse. for any current health insurance. commissioners that, Director of 850-532-4464 approve a request for a variance The ironwork of the Cape To make an appointment for Emergency Management Pam to extend and repair a wooden St. George lantern room is also Monday, March 10, Tuesday, Brownell has received the fully seawall on property lying in St. George Lighthouse to being cleaned and repainted as March 25, or Thursday, March executed grant for $73,000 to Section at 2086 Highway 98 part of this project, spearheaded 27, call the Eastpoint library put a new roof and new shutters close temporarily West, Carrabelle. The request by St. George Lighthouse branch at 670-8151. To make an on the Emergency Operations The Cape St. George was submitted by David R. Association member Mark Vail. appointment for Monday, March Center. Lighthouse on St. George Island Zimmerman, owner. For more information, please 17, Tuesday, March 18, or Monday, There is a 25 percent will be closed for lantern room cash match required so that improvements from Monday, contact the Lighthouse Gift Shop March 24 call the Carrabelle at 927-7745. library branch at 697-2366. depending on the cost of the March 3, through Thursday, improvements, the county will Two new docks allowed March 13. have to come up with between On the recommendation of During that time new glass Enrollment help available Aguiar and Carmichael take $15,000 and $20,000 out of the the Planning and Zoning Board, will be installed in the lantern for Affordable Care Act library helm county’s capital outlay fund. the county board unanimously room and a series of vents will A request for bids on the approved the construction of two be added above the upper glass The Florida Department The Franklin County Libraries renovation will be published in new docks for private use. panes. of Health in Gulf and Franklin have new leadership. the near future. Lee Harrison and Patricia The work will be done counties, and the Franklin County Both Joyce Estes, head of the Hart were given permission to by renowned lighthouse Public Libraries in Eastpoint Friends of the Franklin County construct a 328-foot pier with two preservation firm Alex Klahm and Carrabelle, is hosting health Library and Denise Butler, chair TDC to meet in Eastpoint boatlifts on undeveloped land at Architectural Metal and Design, insurance marketplace outreach of the library board, stepped On Feb. 18, County Planner 324 Marks Street on St. George Inc. of St. Petersburg. and enrollment assistance for down this month. Alan Pierce told county Island. Lewis T. Christie was The vent system, which the Affordable Care Act all next Anna Carmichael, of commissioners that the Tourist given permission to construct a will not affect the historical month. Eastpoint, will assume leadership Development Council has added 200-foot pier at his house located integrity of the lighthouse, is Certified application of the Friends, and Kate Aguiar Eastpoint into the rotation of at 3146 US 98 East. JACKSON’S Trades & Services Building Supplies & Auto Repair Carrabelle 697-3333 We Deliver Anywhere

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Education hassee, Florida 32309- the Circuit Court for 46 MINUTES 18 SEC- 2014 at the City Com- sentative and the per- sonal representative’s 3469, no more than Franklin County, Flor- ONDS WEST 10 00 munity Center, 1 Bay Early Head Start thirty (30) days from ida, Probate Division, FEET, THENCE Avenue, Apalachicola, attorney are set forth the first publication the address of which is SOUTH 70 DEGREES Florida, for the con- below. Family Advocate St. George Island 2Br, date of this notice of 33 Market Street, Suite 13 MINUTES 42 SEC- struction of: This position will work 1Ba, ground floor apt., action, and file the orig- 203, Apalachicola, FL ONDS EAST 20.00 All creditors of the de- collaboratively with our furnished or unfur- inal with the Clerk of 32320. The names and FEET, THENCE APALACHICOLA AWT cedent and other per- Early Head Start prog- nished, 12’ x 65’ Deck. this Court either before addresses of the per- SOUTH 19 DEGREES WET WEATHER/ sons having claims or ram in a social services $275/per week, utilities service on Plaintiffs’ at- sonal representative 46 MINUTES 18 SEC- REJECT STORAGE demands against dece- capacity. Qualified ap- included 850-653-5319 torneys or immediately and the personal repre- ONDS WEST 10.00 POND UPGRADES dent’s estate on whom plicants must possess Text FL81122 to 56654 thereafter; otherwise, a sentative’s attorney are FEET, THENCE a copy of this notice is a BA/BS degree in hu- default will be entered set forth below. SOUTH 70 DEGREES according to drawings required to be served man or social services against you for the re- 13 MINUTES 42 SEC- and specifications cov- must file their claims field. Excellent commu- with this court WITHIN nication and org. skills, lief demanded in the All creditors of the de- ONDS EAST 20.00 ering the work. Food Svs/Hospitality complaint or petition. cedent and other per- FEET, THENCE THE LATER OF 3 as well as the ability to sons having claims or SOUTH 19 DEGREES 1.2 Any Bids received MONTHS AFTER THE work with families from TIME OF THE FIRST diverse backgrounds Desk Clerk DATED this 16th day of demands against dece- 46 MINUTES 18 SEC- after closing time will 2Br/1Ba Duplex January, 2014. dent’s estate, on whom ONDS WEST 10.00 be returned unopened. PUBLICATION OF THIS are required. Excellent Needed benefits package! Ap- $600/mo 850-643-7740 a copy of this notice is FEET TO THE POINT NOTICE OR 30 DAYS ply at Early Education At Buccaneer Inn on Text FL79130 to 56654 MARCIA JOHNSON required to be served OF BEGINNING FROM 1.3 A mandatory pre- AFTER THE DATE OF and Care, Inc. 162 Ave- St George Island. Clerk of Courts must file their claims SAID POINT OF BE- bid meeting will be SERVICE OF A COPY nue E, Apalachicola, FL Must be able to work with this court WITHIN GINNING RUN held on March 4, 2014 OF THIS NOTICE ON 93896T 32320 EOE M/F/V/D flexible hours, week- By: Terry E. Creamer THE LATER OF 3 THENCE SOUTH 70 at 10:00 a.m. at the THEM. IN THE CIRCUIT DFWP ends, holidays and Deputy Clerk MONTHS AFTER THE DEGREES 13 MIN- City of Apalachicola nights. Computer ex- COURT OF THE SEC- All other creditors of WebID#: 34281148 Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, 2014 TIME OF THE FIRST UTES 42 SECONDS Community Center, 1 perience preferred. OND JUDICIAL CIR- the decedent and other Text FL81148 to 56654 Apalachicola- 2 br, 1 PUBLICATION OF THIS EAST 20.00 FEET, Bay Avenue, Apalachi- Starting Pay $8 hour CUIT, IN AND FOR persons having claims ba. 113 10th Street. 6 94028T NOTICE OR 30 DAYS THENCE SOUTH 19 cola, Florida, 32320. 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THENCE NORTH 70 ings and specifications Caregivers West Gorrie Dr, St. ROBERT PETERSON MONTHS AFTER THE FRANKLIN COUNTY, DEGREES 13 MIN- relative thereto may be are needed to provide George Island. and MARGUERITE DATE OF THE FIRST FLORIDA All other creditors of UTES 13 MINUTES 42 inspected at the Asso- quality early care and Web ID: 34279561 PETERSON, PUBLICATION OF Plaintiffs, CASE NO. 13-CA-412 the decedent and other SECONDS WEST ciated General Con- education to children persons having claims 20.00 FEET, THENCE tractors of America THIS NOTICE. ALL ages 0-3 yrs @ our Ap- CLAIMS NOT FILED vs. OLD MAN 2, LLC, a or demands against NORTH 19 DEGREES (AGC), 1538 Metropoli- alachicola location. Lanark: Small Cottage, Florida limited liability decedent’s estate must 46 MINUTES 18 SEC- tan Blvd. Ste A2, Talla- WITHIN THE TIME PE- AA/AS preferred; 150 Miller St, 1Bd/1Ba, RIODS SET FORTH IN CLAIB M. PUTNAL, JR. company, file their claims with this ONDS EAST 61.50 hassee, Florida, and FCCPC (CDA) accep- Furnished, Inclu Water Plaintiff, court WITHIN 3 FEET TO THE POINT the office of the Con- SECTION 733.702 OF ted with a willingness Hospitality & Elec $400/mo + at al., THE FLORIDA PRO- Defendants. MONTHS AFTER THE OF BEGINNING sultant, Baskerville- to further education. $100 Dep, No Pets vs. DATE OF THE FIRST Donovan, Inc., 22219 BATE CODE WILL BE Experience working 850-697-2594 FOREVER BARRED. RESORT NOTICE OF ACTION PUBLICATION OF TOGETHER WITH A 30 Panama City Beach with preschool children RANDALL W. SCOTT, THIS NOTICE. FOOT NONEXCLUSIVE Pkwy, Suite 200, Pan- NOTWITHSTANDING is a must. Excellent VACATION THE TIME PERIODS TO: CLAIB M. PUTNAL, DAVID SNYDER; if INGRESS/EGRESS, ama City Beach, Flor- benefits package! Ap- PROPERTIES alive, and if dead, un- ALL CLAIMS NOT UTILITY AND DRAIN- ida or 449 West Main SET FORTH ABOVE, ply at Early Education JR.; MYRTLE E. 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TOR POINT, A SUBDI- Documents may be cation of this Notice is against them. February 27, 2014. NOTWITHSTANDING VISION AS PER MAP secured from the Con- PT Inspectors YOU ARE NOTIFIED NOTICE OF ACTION THE TIME PERIOD OR PLAT THEREOF sultant at a cost of SET FORTH ABOVE, $50.00 per CD, the cost Personal Attentive to detail, that an action for Quiet RECORDED IN PLAT hardworking, able TO: RANDALL W. ANY CLAIM FILED of which is non-refun- Representative: Food Service/Hosp. Title has been filed BOOK 1, PAGE 25, OF to climb multiple SCOTT, if alive, and if TWO (2) YEARS OR dable. Shipping will Erin Marie Kinser against you and others, THE PUBLIC REC- stairs. Must have dead, unknown MORE AFTER THE ORDS OF FRANKLIN be via USPS standard Ellinger regarding the property 1124 North Sherbourne Best Western reliable vehicle. described as follows: spouse, heirs, devi- DECEDENT’S DATE OF COUNTY, FLORIDA service unless re- sees, grantees, credi- DEATH IS BARRED. 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LINE OF SAID SEC- Page(s) 20, of the UTES 35 SECONDS BLUE PARROT TION 31, A DISTANCE Public Records of 2307 West Cleveland WEST 30.02 FEET), No questions will be OF 900.50 FEET TO A Franklin County, Flor- Street THENCE NORTH 01 entertained after 2:00 NOW HIRING FOUND RAILROAD ida. Tampa, Florida 33609 DEGREE 13 MINUTES p.m. on March 18, Please apply in IRON; THENCE GO Phone: (813) 254-4744 25 SECONDS EAST 2014. person between NORTH 90 DEGREES Together with 1983 Fax: (813) 254-5222 443.85 FEET, THENCE 9a-5pm 7 days 00 MINUTES 00 SEC- Mobile Home bearing February 20, 27, 2014 SOUTH 88 DEGREES 1.5 Each Bid shall be a week@ ONDS EAST A DIS- VIN # 46 MINUTES 35 SEC- submitted on the form Blue Parrot TANCE OF 1,432.00 KBGASNA323354 & 97737T ONDS EAST 30.00 supplied by the Engi- St. George’s Island FEET; THENCE GO KBGASNB323354/ Ti- IN THE CIRCUIT FEET, THENCE neer. Each Bid must be Web Id 34280042 NORTH 00 DEGREES tle #’s 22540073 & COURT IN AND FOR SOUTH 01 DEGREE 13 accompanied by certi- 00 MINUTES 53 SEC- 22540074 AND FRANKLIN COUNTY, MINUTES 25 SEC- fied check or Bid Bond FLORIDA ONDS WEST 444.90 in the amount of five ONDS WEST A DIS- Install/Maint/Repair TANCE OF 200.00 Together with 1989 Case No: 192012CA FEET TO THE POINT percent (5%) of the FEET; THENCE GO Towncreek Mobile 000190CAXXXX OF BEGINNING Base Bid as guarantee NORTH 89 DEGREES Home bearing VIN that the Bidder, if Landscaping 46 MINUTES 58 SEC- #BHAL0289SN1395 BRANCH pursuant to the Final awarded the Contract Need persons experi- ONDS . EAST A and Title # 47477399 BANKING AND TRUST Judgment entered in a will within thirty (30) enced in landscape DISTANCE OF 500.00 COMPANY case pending in said consecutive calendar installation/construction FEET TO A FOUND Franklin County Par- Plaintiff, Court, the style of days after written no- and lawn maintenance. 1/2” IRON PIPE AND cel ID No. 20-07S- which is indicated tice being given or Must have valid driver’s THE POINT OF BE- 04W-4212-0084-0010 vs. above. such award, enter into license. Contact Noles GINNING; THENCE a written contract with Scapes at 248-0973. GO NORTH 00 DE- and you are required to DIXIE L. RUSSELL AND Any person or entity the Owner in accord- Web ID#: 34281289 GREES 04 MINUTES serve a copy of your UNKNOWN SPOUSE claiming an interest in ance with the accepted Text FL81289 to 56654 53 SECONDS EAST A written defenses, if any, OF DIXIE L RUSSELL, the surplus, if any, re- Bid, and give a one DISTANCE OF 88.21 to it on ANDREW J. JOHN DOE AND MARY sulting from the foreclo- hundred percent Lanark Village: 56-6 FEET; THENCE GO POWER, SMITH, DOE, SUNTRUST sure sale, other than (100%) Performance Parker Ave, 2Bd/1Ba, SOUTH 89 DEGREES THOMPSON, SHAW, BANK, PELICAN BAY the property owner as Bond and one hundred Furnished $500/mo + 53 MINUTES 18 SEC- MINACCI & COLON, TOWNHOUSE RE- of the date of the Lis percent (100%) labor Dep 850-697-2594 ONDS EAST A DIS- P. A . , Plaintiffs’ attor- SORT HOMEOWNERS Pendens, must file a and material Payment Bond satisfactory to the TANCE OF 233.19 neys, 3520 Thomasville ASSOCIATION, INC. claim on same with the Fickling & FEET; THENCE GO Road, 4th Floor, Talla- Defendants. Clerk of Court within 60 Owner. No Bids may be withdrawn after the Company of SOUTH 00 DEGREES hassee, Florida 32309- days after the foreclo- 4516041 01 MINUTES 10 SEC- 3469, no more than AMENDED sure sale. scheduled closing time Florida, located on ONDS WEST A DIS- thirty (30) days from NOTICE OF for receipt of Bids for a beautiful St. TANCE OF 298.03 the first publication FORECLOSURE SALE WITNESS my hand and period of forty-five (45) Eastpoint: Eastpoint FEET TO A FOUND date of this notice of official seal of said days. Fire House Sat Mar 1st George Island, is Set of Four (4) Used 4”X4” CONCRETE action, and file the orig- NOTICE is hereby Court this 11th day of 8am-until currently seeking St. George Island Bridgestone Tires in MONUMENT AND inal with the Clerk of given that the under- February, 2014. 1.6 The Owner reserves Huge 6 Family seasonal $175/wk, elec, satellite, Good Condition - Still this Court either before signed Clerk of the Cir- the right to waive for- garbage incl. Pool tbl. Decent Tread - THE NORTHERLY part-time, RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE service on Plaintiffs’ at- cuit Court of Franklin AMERICANS WITH malities in bidding and Yard Sale 12’ X 65’ deck. Beauti- P275/60R20 Apalach OF OLD FERRY ROAD torneys or immediately County, Florida, will on DISABILITIES ACT: If reject any and all Bids. Rain or Shine Housekeepers. ful view! 850-653-5319 $120 727-515-8537 (66’ R/W) AND SAID thereafter; otherwise, a the 6th day of March you are a person with a POINT BEING ON A default will be entered 2014, at 11am at 33 disability who needs CITY OF Spot Advertising CURVE CONCAVE against you for the re- Market St., Apalachi- any accommodation in APALACHICOLA SOUTHWESTERLY lief demanded in the cola, Florida, 2nd Floor order to participate in Betty Taylor-Webb, works! Some experience Administrator AND HAVING A RA- complaint or petition. Lobby Franklin County, this proceeding, you is required. Must DIUS OF 1,192.50 offer for sale and sell at are entitled, at no cost February 20, 27, 2014 FEET; THENCE GO DATED this 5th day public outcry to the to you, to the provision be energetic and NORTHWESTERLY February, 2014. highest and best bid- of certain assistance. 97971T detailed oriented. ALONG THE ARC OF der for cash, the follow- Please contact: Susan IN THE CIRCUIT SAID CURVE A DIS- MARCIA JOHNSON, ing-described property Wilson, ADA Coordina- COURT OF THE SEC- TANCE OF 241.96 Clerk of Courts situate in Franklin tor; 301 South Monroe OND JUDICIAL CIR- FEET (CH. 241.55’ CH. County, Florida: Street; Tallahassee, FL CUIT, IN AND FOR Weekends are BRG. N75 DEGREES By: Terry E. Creamer 32301; 850.577.4401; FRANKLIN COUNTY, required. Great 108 S. E. AVE. A Deputy Clerk UNIT 4, BUILDING “A”, at least 7 days before FLORIDA 06’06” W) TO A hours and weekly CARRABELLE, FLORIDA 32322 POINT; THENCE DE- February 20, 27, 2014 PELICAN BAY your scheduled court PROBATE DIVISION GUN SHOW March 6, 13, 2014 TOWNHOUSES Case #:13-000065-CP pay! Please apply Contact Aaron Dempsey PARTING SAID appearance, or imme- March 1&2 COMMENCE AT THE diately upon receiving CURVE AND NORTH- 97691T in person at (850) 697-5300 SOUTHEAST CORNER this notification if the IN RE: ESTATE OF Nat’l Peanut Fest. Bldg. ERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY IN THE CIRCUIT www.mysandybeach.com OF LOT 48-A, ALLIGA- time before the sched- WILLIAM PATRICK 5622 US Hwy 231 S LINE GO NORTH 00 COURT FOR FRANK- TOR POINT, A SUBDI- uled appearance is less KINSER, Deceased. Dothan, Alabama DEGREES 04 MIN- LIN COUNTY, FLORIDA The Forgotten Coast VISION AS PER MAP than 7 days; if you are OVER 275 TABLES UTES 53 SECONDS PROBATE DIVISION 112 Franklin Blvd, EAST A DISTANCE OF OR PLAT THEREOF hearing or voice im- NOTICE Saturday 9-5pm File No. 192014CP RECORDED IN PLAT TO CREDITORS Sunday 10-4pm St. George Island, RENTALS 148.17 FEET TO THE 000008CPAXMX paired, call 711. POINT OF BEGINN- BOOK 1, PAGE 25, OF Info: 334-279-9895 FL 32328. 1. 42-2 CARLTON, LANARK VILLAGE. THE PUBLIC REC- The administration of Text FL81163 to 56654 ING, IN RE: ESTATE OF MARCIA M. JOHNSON ORDS OF FRANKLIN Clerk of Circuit Court the estate of WILLIAM 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. 550.00/MO ELIZABETH MARXINE PATRICK KINSER, de- THE ABOVE DE- COUNTY, FLORIDA Bldg Const/Trades SLUSSER A/K/A AND RUN THENCE ceased, is pending in 2. 10-3 PINE ST. LANARK VILLAGE. 1 BEDROOM, SCRIBED PARCEL OF BETTY BASCOMBE By: Terry E. Creamer LAND IS SITUATED IN NORTH 01 DEGREE 13 Deputy Clerk the Circuit Court in and 1 BATH. SCREENED PORCH. 425.00/MO. SCREENED LAMBERSON MINUTES 25 SEC- for Franklin County, OPS Wildlife SECTION 31, TOWN- Deceased. February 20, 27, 2014 SHIP 7 SOUTH, ONDS EAST ALONG Florida, Probate Divi- Technician PORCH. WATER INCLUDED UP TO 60.00/MO. THE EASTERLY 97765T sion, the address of RANGE 6 WEST, NOTICE FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation Com. FRANKLIN COUNTY, BOUNDARY OF SAID ADVERTISEMENT which is: 33 Market Tate’s Hell Wildlife Mgt. Area 3. DUPLEX. 3 BEDROOM, 1½ BATH. TO CREDITORS LOT 48-A AND A PRO- FOR BIDS Street, Apalachicola, FLORIDA. Franklin County NEWLY REMODELED. 700.00/MO. JECTION THEREOF A Florida 32320. The $27,487.20 Annual. Heavy equipment The administration of DISTANCE OF 473.13 1.1 Sealed Bids will be Case Number is and you are required to the estate of operation, vegetation maintenance, controlled 4. OFFICE BUILDING. RIVER VIEW. VERY NICE serve a copy of your FEET, THENCE received by the City of 2013-000065-CP. burns, manage public hunts and ELIZABETH MARXINE SOUTH 88 DEGREES Apalachicola, City Hall, written defenses, if any, SLUS- SER A/K/A wildlife surveys. BUILDING IN GOOD LOCATION. CAN SUBLEASE to it on ANDREW J. 46 MINUTES 35 SEC- 1 Avenue E, Apalachi- The estate is believed Send electronic BETTY BASCOMBE ONDS EAST 22.41 cola, Florida, 32320 un- to be intestate. OFFICE SPACES. 1000.00/MO. WATER INCLUDED. POWER, SMITH, LAMBER- SON, de- resumes to: [email protected] THOMPSON, SHAW, FEET, THENCE til two o’clock p.m. For additional information contact: ceased, whose date of SOUTH 70 DEGREES (2:00 EDT) March 25, The date of the 5. 21-1 COLLINS, LANARK VILLAGE. MINACCI & COLON, death was April 20, Billie Clayton P.A., Plaintiffs’ attor- 13 MINUTES 42 SEC- 2014. Bids will be pub- decedent’s death was 850-265-3676 1 BDRM - 1 BATH. 375.00/MO 2013; File Number ONDS EAST 22.00 licly opened and read August 22, 2013. The neys, 3520 Thomasville 192014CP000008CP EEO/AA Employer Road, 4th Floor, Talla- FEET, THENCE aloud at two thirty p.m. names and addresses Web ID#: 34280991 www.fi rstfi tness.com/carrabelle AXMX, is pending in SOUTH 19 DEGREES (2:30 EDT) March 25, of the personal repre- 4516978 ✳ ✳ ✳ A14 | The Times Local Thursday, February 27, 2014

Featured with pageant organizer, Dog found in Apalachicola Lynn Clark, standing at left, are, from left Jamison Broker (Tiny Miss), Dezmonae Sanders (Little Miss), Maddison Whitten (Junior Miss), Hannah Hogan (Teen Miss) and Kelsey Shuler (Miss Seahawk).

Special to the Times Seahawk royalty graces the stage By Tevis Page a joy to witness. [email protected]. Special to the Times Beta Club is hosting fl.us before March 14. the Franklin County 2014 The Career Day will be Career Day. Elinor Mount- held in the multi-purpose This week has started Simmons and the acting building on April 17. They off on a great note. This HAWK TALK president, Brook Pittman, would greatly appreciate past weekend the school are requesting that any the presence of local hosted the Miss Seahawk Whitten (Junior Miss), local businesses wanting businesses. Pageant. The pageant Hannah Hogan (Teen to participate in the career This week was Florida Special to the Times was a success. The 2013- Miss) and Kelsey Shuler day, please contact them. If Writes, held on Tuesday, This West Highland terrier was found wandering 14 Seahawk Royalty is (Miss Seahawk). All the interested please respond Feb. 25. Makeups were on in Apalachicola last Friday, Feb. 21. He is a Jamison Broker (Tiny participating girls were to Pittman at brooklyn22. Wednesday, Feb. 26. There neutered male of unknown age and wore no fantastic; the performances Miss), Dezmonae Sanders [email protected], or Mount- is a lot going on this week, I collar. If you have information about this dog, (Little Miss), Maddison were truly one of a kind and Simmons at emount- hope everything goes well. please call 653-2025 or 653-5857.

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