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OUT TO SEE Library’s Book Sale Saturday Property tax sale goes online On Saturday, May 4, PALS of the Apalachicola Margaret Key Library will be holding By David Adlerstein collector, set those gathered be holding But from now on, it won’t their Spring Book Sale, from 10 The Apalachicola Times before him a card with their number on be in person, where bidders a.m. to 5 p.m. at the old library [email protected] or her a long it, and then in rapid succes- can always look out the giant building at 74 6th Street, across 850-653-8894 printout of sion, each will have a chance window past the tax collec- from Trinity Episcopal Church. properties to hold it up so as to cast a tor’s head and out on to the Shoppers can purchase a The days of selling tax whose owners bid and see for what per- Apalachicola River. Or step large bag for $5, then fill it certificates on the steps of are delin- centage they can get the tax out in the hallway to enjoy a with as many books as they the Franklin County court- Watson quent with certificate. cold Coke or a nibble on the can stuff in the bag. Books house, actually from out of their taxes, Sure, the interest rates, miniature candy bars. available include paperbacks, a small meeting room on the along with a large bowl of which start at 1.5 percent “No soft drinks and no hardcover, and audio books on third floor, are over. candy for bidders to indulge per month, or 18 percent per power outages,” said Tax CD, all organized in sections No longer will a small in, as they go through the year, simple interest, will Collector Rick Watson, throughout the old library and group of eager bidders 800 or so properties in the continue to be bid down in referring to a glitch a few sorted into categories. gather on the last Friday in course of the morning and quarter of 1 percent incre- years ago that forced the Fiction includes the popular May in that room, where afternoon. ments, until the drop to as genres such as novels, romance, they are greeted by the tax No longer will each of low as 0 percent. See TAX, A5 mystery, spy thrillers, science fiction, and fantasy. Non-fic- tion includes categories such as biographies, history, fish- ing, gardening, how-to, cook books, travel, self-help, and special interest topics. Plus City there are informative children’s From one artist books for kids of all ages All proceeds go to fund upholds purchases of new books and programs for the library at the corner of 12th Street and High- to another fi ll dirt way 98. If you would rather clean out By David Adlerstein your bookcases instead of buying The Apalachicola Times decision more books, you can bring books [email protected] to donate for the sale. Bring them 850-653-8894 to the old library between 10 By David Adlerstein a.m. and noon on Thursday and It’s going to be the The Apalachicola Times Friday, May 2 and 3. Volunteers closest thing to a local [email protected] will be available to help carry in star-studded gala, an 850-653-8894 your books. All books should be Oscar night, a Coun- in good condition. try Music In a two-year-old case Awards that centers on three dump Ghost Walk Saturday night evening, truck loads of fill dirt, and the this Friday effect it has had on stormwa- Enjoy reliving Apalachicola’s at the ter flows in one Apalachicola past as the Apalachicola Area Apala- neighborhood, city commis- Historical Society, with the chicola Ice sioners Tuesday night voted help of the Panhandle Players, Company. to uphold the decision by presents its annual Ghost Walk Boecker That’s former city administrator at Chestnut Cemetery, this because a Lee Mathes to order the dirt Saturday night, May 4, from dozen of be removed. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission $5, the county’s most beloved With Anita Grove absent children free. Admission free local musicians will each due to a business trip, and with Society membership. Any be performing, all drawn Mitchell Bartley having questions call 850-296-6952. together by the appre- recused himself from the ciative paintbrush of an Andy Bass matter and seated in the audi- Apalachicola Home artist, to honor in portrai- ence, three commissioners Tour Saturday ture their contributions voted in favor of upholding he hears being made week engineer by trade, and a Sea Grape Gallery at 252 the decision made a year ago The Historic Apalachicola after week. painter and sculpture by Water Street, just down by Mathes, the city’s flood- Home and Garden Tour will be “Basically, it’s a visual love, Boecker moved here the street from the Ice plain administrator, to order held Saturday, May 4. Tickets artist showing my appre- from Texas six years ago Company, reveals the that 2.5 of the three truck- for the tour and luncheon are ciation for the performing with his wife, Pamela Sul- substance of Boecker’s loads of fill dirt be removed available online at apalachicola- arts,” said Larry Boecker. livan, a step into paradise work. from 51 Eighth Street. hometour.org. Tour tickets are “These are people who he took after a long and “My artwork attempts In addition, Mayor Van $25 in advance and $30 the day of I’d sit in the Ice Com- varied career that included to reconcile my physical Johnson asked City Manager the tour; luncheon tickets are $12. pany and listen to and be a stint as a combat medic surroundings with new Ron Nalley to place the item Advance tickets may be pur- entertained. in Vietnam. perspectives, fascina- on an upcoming agenda to see chased at the Trinity Church “All of them I call A glance at his web- tions, curiosities, and what steps could be taken to office and the Apalachicola friends,” he said. site www.lwboecker. Bay Chamber of Commerce A computer software com, or a visit to his See ARTISTS, A5 See DIRT, A5 and Visitor Center. Day-of- tour tickets may be purchased at check-in on the church grounds beginning at 9 a.m. For more info, email tour@ trinityapalachicola.org County unemployment picture brightens

Enjoy ‘Art in the Park’ Sunday By David Adlerstein dropped from 212 to 188, as The Ilse Newell Fund for the The Apalachicola Times the labor force grew by 51, Performing Arts will host its final [email protected] from 4,834 in February to spring concert of the 2019 season 850-653-8894 4,885 in March. at Lafayette Park in Apalachicola, The county’s March from 3 to 6 p.m. this Sunday, May Franklin County’s job- unemployment rate 5. This free community event will less rate showed a nice remained worse than one include a variety of artists and improvement in March, but year ago, when only 145 musicians in one of the town’s it remains tied for 16th worst people were jobless, and the most picturesque settings. in the state, a tad batter than rate was 3.0 percent, one of People should bring their the national average. the lowest in the state. The own chairs or blankets, and According to preliminary labor force in March 2018 are encouraged to bring picnic numbers released Friday was slightly smaller, at refreshments to enjoy while lis- by the Florida Department 1 percent in March, from ballooned the jobless rate to 4,844 workers. tening to the music and strolling of Economic Opportunity, 4.4 to 3.8 percent, part near worst in the state. Franklin last month was the grounds to enjoy en plein air Franklin’s unemployment of a steady improvement The number of people on painting and art activities. dropped by six-tenths of since Hurricane Michael the jobless rolls in March See JOBS, A5

Volume 134 Number 2 Opinion ...... A4 Outdoors ...... A10 A2 A11 Phone: 850-653-8868 Society ...... A8 Sports...... A11 Carrabelle festival a Ray qualifies in discus Fax: 850-653-8893 Faith ...... A9 f-stop Franklin...... A12 success for state * ** A2 Thursday, May 2, 2019 | The Times Carrabelle pulls off annual festival

By David Adlerstein otherwise pristine waters. The Apalachicola Times Taking part this year were [email protected] the Shoreline Sheriff (Dan 850-653-8894 Cox), Clamity Jane (Kathleen Oman), Saint Theresa Beach For a festival that wasn’t (Geri Mueller Savell), Saint supposed to happen, it sure George the Lionfish Slayer came out well. (Rodney Reeves), Cabana The 29th annual Carrabelle Gal (Marjorie Critch), The Riverfront Festival, slated to Duchess of Dog Island (Judy be cancelled last month after Loftus), Bivalvia Mollusca a dearth of vendors signed up and her trained Scallop (Sally for the April 27 event, turned Crown), Defender of the Deep out to be a sun-drenched (Skip Frink), The Crabbin' affair, with a steady crowd Belle (Jennifer Bowers) and all day long on Saturday. Sou Venir (Lesley Cox). Spearheaded by the Carra- In addition to plenty of belle Chamber of Commerce, support from local donors, led by Lewis Christie, the the Tourist Development board veep, and Lisa Munson, Council provided the festival chamber director, the festival with $2,000 in reimburse- offered vendor space for free ment for advertising. and plenty of local groups, “I cannot express how over 40, signed up. Axle Elhard, 2, is about to get bopped on the head by a giant hammer wielded by older brother Thomas happy I was to see the fes- All afternoon long, Mr. Keith, 5, as their nana Kim Brannan takes them around the festival. [ DAVID ADLERSTEIN | THE TIMES ] tival stay alive and run so John’s Party Train chugged very well,” said TDC Direc- the little kids all up and own tor John Solomon, who was Marine Street. The “Naked Wheelin Band.” Nearby, And of course, the tra- protection-themed comedy on hand for the day’s event. Water Band” performed children frolicked on the ditional highlight of the show that features outfits “The community support was on the Marine Street stage, bounce house on loan from festival, Joan Matey’s Fishy made from the sort of avoid- outstanding and many people followed later by Dylan the Franklin County Sher- Fashion Show was on full able debris and detritus attended from out of town. A RP Allen and “The Free iff’s Office. display, an environmental that all too often fouls our pure mark of a success.”

Members of the Lanark Village Volunteer Fire Department, from left, Abigail Tobin, Saint George the Lionfi sh Slayer (Rodney Reeves), left, and his fellow memebrs of the Jerry Lowe, David James Curry and Chief Mark Goodwin man the booth at the festival. Fishy Fashion Show prepare to take the stage. [ DAVID ADLERSTEIN | THE TIMES ] [ DAVID ADLERSTEIN | THE TIMES ]

* ** The Times | Thursday, May 2, 2019 A3 Frozen in time

The Franklin County Senior High School Class of 2020 Christopher hosted the annual prom Newell and Saturday evening at the junior Takiah Fort Coombs Armory. The Ford prom featured the theme "Frozen in Time," and was overseen by Donna Barber and Lynn Clark, sponsors of the junior class. Selected as royalty by their classmates were King Daijon Penamon and Queen Hannah Hogan.

Senior Alex Hardy and junior Hannah Sweet

Juniors Camille Davis and Gio Palma

Prom King Daijon Penamon and Queen Hannah Hogan. [ JEREMIAH MERCER | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ]

Juniors Tommy Gragg and Jocelyn Medley Sophomore Kiani Allen and junior Keondre Sewell

* ** A4 Thursday, May 2, 2019 | The Times OPINION

ARBOR OUTLOOK GUEST COLUMN Sandwiched A woman of strength and perseverance

boomers face By Mel Kelly She had been an educator Special to the Times and traveled across the world in pursuit of her own education and fi nancial lease picture a large piece family adventures. She created, of rich chocolate cake on organized and managed a new P a big plate, topped with statewide potters organization. disruptions frosting and premium ice cream. She owned and operated a suc- For some who don’t eat dairy, cessful lakeside bed and breakfast. the picture will not be tolerable She came to Franklin County, for their digestion. For those who alone, in an RV camper many years don’t like chocolate (yes, I hear ago, spending her first days in there are a few in the world), the Alligator Point. cake will not be their choice of In a tribute to her mother, her treats. For some who shun sugar youngest daughter wrote “I am Margaret McDowell for health or diet reasons, the des- proud of my mom’s strength and sert temptation will be unwelcome perseverance. She amazed me or unwanted. Believe it or not, how she would get around and “People seemed to be content, chocolate cake and ice cream are get things done, visit, entertain, Fifty dollars paid the rent... not for everyone. Harriett Beach volunteer, shop, and all-around Those were the days.” Lanark resident Harriett Beach enjoy life to its fullest. I’d love was a bit like that piece of choco- when she would say to me ‘Well, From “Those Were The Days” as performed by late cake here in our community. entertaining. She grew her own you didn’t have to bail me out of Carroll O’Connor and Jean Stapleton Some loved her, some liked her a herbs and was thrilled to see her jail this time.’ My mischievous little, some disagreed, some were purple iris entice the humming- mom! I know these last few years hat parents and grandparents wish to not tempted by her “un-local” birds this spring. Despite needing were so hard on her and we lost her financially assist their offspring is as expertise, and some even resented two canes to walk, she visited five too soon.” T natural as mountain snowmelt turning her take-charge skills which often food and grocery stores in Tal- Harriett was a brave mother, into spring water. We remember how poor we filled whatever plate she chose to lahassee on her last trip there, leaving an unstable household were in our salad years. We think back to our tackle. including those featuring Middle with her three young children, own sparsely-furnished small starter home, and Her interests and talents were Eastern and Indian specialties. and raising them alone in a house we remember scraping by and saving to make broad. She was an organizer and Her interests were never-end- she restored and remodeled. She mortgage payments and buy groceries. And we a mover and shaker too. When ing; she used a computer skillfully enjoyed spending a summer with desire to trim the rough edges of our children’s she believed in a cause or project, over the last few weeks as she her grandson as a willing pupil here experience by providing financial assistance. there was no holding her back. She looked for a car purchase. She in Lanark. She knew many famous After all, who doesn’t want to help their chil- was fully involved throughout and had long been a writer for a local people and but was unpretentious dren or grandchildren achieve a better life? beyond the county in such groups paper in Franklin County. And, herself. Their names occasion- That said, a recent article in Barron’s entitled as Elder Care, Senior Center, the as a former potter who built her ally surfaced in stories of her past “The Parent Trap: Your Kids Could Be Ruining Mardi Gras parade, and fundrais- own kiln, she drew plans for the adventures, but were never used Your Retirement Plans” details some frighten- ers for the humane society and the outdoor oven she planned to build to her advantage or credit. She was ing financial scenarios. Just under 80 percent of Democratic party. Her creative in her Lanark yard. She was an avid truly a renaissance woman and she parents say they provide some type of financial recipes richly enhanced vari- gardener and knew the botani- will be missed by her friends who support to their adult children. The combined ous foodie groups. She proofread cal names and characteristics of regret she never wrote the fasci- total is somewhere in the neighborhood of $500 several cookbooks for her friend plants. She served on the boards of nating book we knew she could. billion annually. That figure is double what Sid McOmie and was a wonderful many area organizations and a was No matter your own feelings American parents are contributing to retirement cook herself, generously taking a driving force behind the potluck about chocolate cake for dessert, accounts; that’s difficult to grasp, but true. food and baked goods to those who dinners at the Lanark Village Boat Harriett Beach filled her own rich, Every parent or grandparent who has paid were lucky to receive them. Club, Saturday night Tapas, ethnic life-plate with projects, activities for all or part of college knows how incred- The days before her death she dinners at the Crooked River Grill and generosities during all the days ibly expensive it is. It’s a shock, even to parents made a dozen or more traditional and many political meet-and- of her life, and especially here in whose children have earned significant schol- Easter baskets, dyeing the eggs greet events. She mothered her Franklin County. Knowing Har- arships to offset tuition costs. The problem with onion skins to a rich brown Westie dog companions even as riett Beach was a bit like that piece becomes more acute, though, when adult color not often seen today. Less they became ill and needed round of chocolate cake. Friendship with children require support after college. American than a week before she died she the clock medications. She loved her wasn’t for everyone. But for parents are paying for all or part of student loans, hostessed a party for friends and and commented on many of the those who were able and inter- mortgage payments, car payments, cell phone said it was important to her to features of the historic Orman ested in participating with her in bills, food and even vacation expenses. And Pew know she could still do it. She was House and indeed, donated valu- “just desserts,” knowing her was a Research reported in 2016 that 15 percent of a woman who had five or more able furniture and items to their wonderful, educational, inspiring young adults ages 25-35 were still living at home. full sets of china from years of display collections. and authentic opportunity. Additionally, one of the most difficult con- versations a parent can have with a financial advisor may involve paying for substance abuse treatment for an adult child. Relapses occur, treatment can be ongoing, and parents are GUEST COLUMN unprepared for the continuing expenses which can seriously impair a parent’s financial plans. The disruption to retirement accounts can be AAA: How the elderly can drive longer staggering. Baby boomer retirees are also, in many cases, caring for their own parents and paying medical Special to the Times behind the wheel. AAA recom- physically able, get between and living expenses. Squeezed between gen- mends that older adults who are two-and-one-half and five erations needing financial support, our own ew AAA research shows physically able, should do regular hours of moderate-intensity retirement contributions and savings can suffer . fatigue and poor physi- weekly exercises that include exercise each week, or between And if we can’t take care of ourselves financially, N cal functioning are balance training, aerobics and 75 minutes to two-and-one-half we won’t be of much help to others. leading factors that cause muscle strengthening. hours of high-intensity physical It’s a difficult conundrum. Emotions are older adults to stop driving “Older adults who give up the activity. The exercises should involved, and oftentimes we need unbiased, New research from the AAA keys are more likely to suffer include balance training as well third-party advice to help us understand the Foundation for Traffic Safety from depression than those who as aerobic and muscle strength- long-term ramifications of providing financial studied the primary reasons remain behind the wheel,” said ening activities. Older adults support for adult children, and in some cases, for why older drivers hang up their Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA should consult their doctor our own parents. Few of us wish to turn a deaf keys, and what seniors can do – The Auto Club Group. “Some before beginning a new exer- ear to the needs of our loved ones. Fewer still to extend their time behind the decline in physical fitness is cise regimen. They should also want to say hello to the poor house in our retire- wheel. inevitable as we age, but simple talk with a healthcare provider ment years. AAA commissioned research- steps to stay active can keep about ways to combat fatigue. ers at Columbia University to you driving safely and longer. Prioritizing getting at least seven Margaret R. McDowell, ChFC, AIF, author determine how changes in physi- Research shows that exercise hours of sleep each night can help of the syndicated economic column “Arbor cal, mental and social health does not have to be strenuous to older adults stay alert behind the Outlook,” is founder of Arbor Wealth Man- affect driving mobility for older produce positive results. You can wheel. agement, LLC, (850.608.6121 – www.arbor- adults. spread out the time you spend AAA recommends a series wealth.net), a fiduciary, fee-only, registered Researchers evaluated eight being physically active over the of stretches to improve neck, investment advisory firm near Destin. This domains: depression, anxiety, course of your day and week. shoulder, trunk, back and overall column should not be considered personal- fatigue, sleep disturbance, pain A few minutes at a time can be body flexibility. As a leading ized investment advice and provides no assur- interference, physical func- sufficient.” advocate for senior driver safety, ance that any specific strategy or investment tioning, pain intensity and Physical strength also helps AAA also offers a variety of will be suitable or profitable for an investor. participation in social activities. drivers remain alert to potential programs and resources to The study found that increased hazards on the road and perform help older adults improve their fatigue and poor physical func- essential driving functions, like driving performance and avoid tioning are leading factors that braking, steering, parking, look- crashes. For more information on can result in older adults limiting ing to the side and rear, adjusting AAA resources for older drivers, their driving. the safety belts and sitting for such as RoadWise online/class- PUBLISHER Tim Thompson The good news is that by long periods of time room courses or other programs EDITOR staying active, older drivers can The Center for Disease that help seniors better “fit” with David Adlerstein improve their physical health and Control and Prevention recom- their vehicles, visit www.Senior- USPS 027-600 SUBSCRIPTIONS may be able to extend their time mends older adults, who are Driving.AAA.com. Published every Thursday at In county Out of county 129 Commerce St. 1 year $24.15 $34.65 Apalachicola, FL 32329 6 months $15.75 $31.00 Home delivery subscribers may Postmaster: be charged a higher rate for Send address change to holiday editions. The Apalachicola Times P.O. Box 820 TO ALL ADVERTISERS Have something to say? 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property, but not how many have and TAX not how much they have bid. The computer online will then From Page A1 calculate who is to be awarded a par- ticular certificate, and announce it by 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 1. Winners auction to break early for lunch, have until the end of the business day before the problem could be on Tuesday, June 4 to pay for their remedied. awarded certificates. Fresh from his election last Those whose purchases have not November to a full four-year term, exceeded their deposit will have the after he was appointed in 2017 by balance refunded. Gov. Rick Scott to fill the remain- In two important ways, the pro- ing term of his predecessor Jimmy cess varies from the traditional live Harris, Watson decided to go to version. online sales. In a live sale, no two bidders can “At each of the tax collectors have the same bid; the tax collector conferences the issue comes up of keeps the auction going until some- internet sales,” he said. “Only a one has cast the lowest bid. handful of counties do live auctions But online, it is possible for several now.” people to have bid the same percent- Because the cost of conducting, age rate. In that case, the computer marketing and advertising the tax will randomly select who is awarded certificate is figured into the price the certificate. tag for each certificate, it won’t cost The other variation is that whoever the county any more or any less to go is the lowest bidder, obtains the cer- to online sales. tificate at no less than one-quarter But it is likely to attract more bid- of 1 percent beneath the next lowest ders, and will add to the time that bidder. So if we had four bidders on property owners have to pay off their a certificate, and two bid 12.5 per- delinquent taxes, after they have cent, and one bids 11.75 percent, and appeared in the legal advertisement a fourth person bids 7.25 percent, Debi Jordan of all the properties. That insert will then that fourth person, clearly the appear with the May 9 Times and will lowest bidder, would be awarded the run for three consecutive weeks. certificate at an interest rate of 11.5 The debut dozen “Some people don’t pay until their percent, one-quarter of 1 percent ARTISTS name appears in the paper,” Watson below the next highest bid. The following are the 12 musicians, in said. “This essentially gives them In addition, the system has safe- From Page A1 alphabetical order, who are featured in another week.” guards built in that will stand in the Larry Boecker's paintings. The May calendar for the tax way of an entity trying to corner the • Andy Bass sale is essentially the same as it has market by lodging a multitude of bids daydreams occupying my mind,” he • Tommy Cooper been, except it’s all done online in a way that will make it difficult for writes. “My paintings aim to measure • Jeff Dutrow now at www.taxcertsale.com/ others to secure them. A husband and the distance between where my mind • James Frost franklintaxsale. wife cannot bid on the same prop- wanders and the material objects that • Carol Harris Registration began Friday, with erty, nor can several bidders that inspire my dreams. • Debi Jordan the first day of bidding this Friday, are all bound to a common financial “Equally important to these works • Michael Steven Kelly May 3. In order to take part in the entity, so that the Acme Corporation are the little things - the mundane and • Robert E. Mason online sale, bidders have to put up cannot register many bidders who relatable artifacts of our daily lives - • Jenny Odom a deposit equal to 10 percent of the each vie to crowd out others. and the more mysterious notions of • Charlie Sawyer total volume of bids they intend to How this will all play out we’ll have life. Painting is about creating ran- • Tristen Shiver place. To make that deposit via an to wait and see, but Watson believes domness, and also hints that the • Kevin Whoo electronic check, bidders have until it will be much like what has been minutiae all around us are capable of May 21. The last day to accept deposit shown at live auctions. communicating much larger ideas,” by any sort of certified funds is May “The average interest rate in other Boecker writes. Boecker is giving away the paintings 30. counties is 14 percent,” he said. “The “I have heard this creative flow to each of the respective artists, but he Once bidding starts tomorrow, can number of bidders will probably of energy referred to as the ‘golden has one condition, that they all most make their bids up until midnight on increase a little but not significantly, thread’ or being ‘in the zone,’” he perform at this Friday, May 3’s Artist Friday, May 31. They’ll know only if other counties are a guide, and it wrote. “It may just be a gesture, the to Artists Appreciation Event, slated whether anyone else has bid on a could be a few less too.’ way the light is falling, or it may be to start at about 4 p.m., when the first an intense gaze into someone’s eyes. performer takes the stage. Whatever the subject or medium may “In one afternoon/evening we all be, it is the golden thread between get to enjoy 12 great performances the artist and a subject that makes the from our friends, great libations, and County, with the state’s highest ordinary become extraordinary.” earn the ability to say we were at the JOBS joblessness, at 5.3 percent. Boecker’s 12 extraordinary works, all first AIC Artist to Artist Appreciation Panhandle county unemployment oil on canvas, most of them 20-inch by Event,” he wrote. From Page A1 rates reflect the continued impacts 20-inch, began about a year ago. He The Ice Company’s house engineer, from Hurricane Michael, read the worked from photographs, or even Mark Rodgers, said he plans to record release. from memory, to generate images of the evening, and produce a compila- tied with Flagler and Levy coun- Florida’s seasonally adjusted these performers in action. tion CD. ties for the 16th worst in the state, unemployment rate was 3.5 per- “This was the basis, as a token of As usual, there’s no cover charge for behind Madison, Marion, and St. cent in March, unchanged from the my appreciation, that I would paint the event. Lucie counties, all at 3.9 percent, February 2019 rate, and down three- a few portraits. A few became more After it’s over, each of the artists will Calhoun at 4.1; Gadsden at 4.2; tenths of 1 percentage point from a and finally after over a years’ worth have the choice whether to allow the Hernando and Bay at 4.3; Ham- year ago. There were 360,000 job- of work, 12 in all have been created,” Ice Company to hang their works, and ilton, Highlands and Putnam at less Floridians out of a labor force of he said. “Now the time has come for most if not all are expected to do that, 4.4; Hendry at 4.6; Hardee at 4.8; 10.35 million. The U.S. unemploy- me to pay this appreciation forward.” at least for a while. Sumter and Citrus at 4.9; and Gulf ment rate was 3.8 percent in March.

quasi-judicial hearing, with and then don’t landscape. would leave “a huge hole, not spelled out to the city the DIRT sworn testimony and a court That’s what we’re talking even feasible. volume of fill dirt that would reporter present, and said about, landscaping,” he said. “It’s not a plot or conspiracy be placed on the site. From Page A1 Floyd was “terribly con- Turner said his clients were to elevate the land and flood In his counter argument, flicted” by virtue of the fact never asked to obtain a flood our neighbor’s property,” Floyd argued that the city is that he is an ex-brother-in- plain, which is required of Turner said. “They (the city) merely applying its flood plain law of Bartley, who had earlier properties in certain areas gave the approval knowing standards to the situation. discuss a remedy with prop- recused himself. of the city when it is deter- what we were going to do. “We know that you have erty owner Christiana Moore Moore’s argument was that mined a change in elevation “Common sense tells me tried to be the best they can and her attorneys. dating back to 2017, when will impact storm runoff on if you build a house you have and that’s what the prob- The commission’s deci- Moore and her husband John neighboring properties. to landscape. This is a nice lem is,” he said. “There was sion came after a lengthy Jackson, completed the con- “What is required is a loca- house, it will improve the fill placed, three truckloads special meeting in which struction of their 1,972 square tion of a proposed activity, and neighborhood if it is land- full, 54 yards of fill dirt and Moore’s Tallahassee attor- foot home, and spent about a description of an intended scaped,” he said. that is what was taken into ney Stephen Moore appealed $7,500 on landscaping, they purpose, consistent with your “When you get with a consideration by flood plain Mathes’ decision. The appeals had received all the necessary allowing a house to be built on mindset to find something administrator. hearing had been ordered by approvals from the city, and a lot,” he said. “We don’t need wrong and step on people’s “This is not the Floyd plain Circuit Judge Charles Dodson the city’s planning and zoning any specific permit; we have toes, it’s just picking people ordinance, this is the flood as part of a case being litigated board, to move forward with no violation here of any permit out individually to give them plain ordinance,” Floyd said. against Moore by the city the project. requirements.” a hard time,” said Turner. “When the rain comes across commission. By the end of the year Turner said that after at He asked that the notice of peoples’ yards, it does not With City Attorney Pat though, the city had mandated least two city approvals, violation and the stop work discriminate.” Floyd serving as a repre- an indemnity agreement with Moore moved ahead with order both be rescinded, and Floyd said neighbors, like sentative of the city staff, the city, as well as a topo- having Jason White Con- the city’s lawsuit dismissed. Louis Van Vleet, are affected Carrabelle City Attorney Dan graphical survey, following struction deliver three yards, “This not going to be a rou- by such runoff, and he noted Hartman was called in to con- a neighbor’s complaints. In at 18 yards per load, for land- tine lawsuit,” Turner said, that Rich Hall, in an unrelated duct the hearing. addition, Moore contended, scaping purposes. He said although he did not detail case also about flood plain Turner opened his remarks the city refused to accept the no stormwater permit was specifics of what his client ordinance rules, “has been with a two-pronged approach, findings of its engineer Clay required. planned to argue to Dodson. very vocal in making sure this describing the matter as a Smallwood regarding the “You should have allowed He asked that Moore be is enforced across the board “poor situation “ that could elevation. this work just like the engineer allowed finish the landscape “The question is was the be easily resolved as well as The issuance of a stop work suggested,” Turner said. work, and then complete a flood plain administra- expressing “serious concerns” order in Jan. 2018, and the He said the city’s eleva- topographic survey. tor’s order supported by the with the issues of due process, initiation of a court case, has tion estimates “extrapolated “To see if there’s any sig- record?” he said. “It was not and equal protection under left the project in limbo since ridiculously” and that Mathes nificant alteration, and then only supported, it was estab- the law, for his client. then, with the city commis- failed to take into consid- if there’s a problem we could lished by the record.” “We hope you will make sion being asked to accept eration the amount of dirt address it,” he said. “We’ve Commissioner Jimmy a decision so we don’t have or reject Mathes’ April 2018 needed after the initial site never been given a chance to Elliott said he knows the loca- more litigation,” he said. decision. clearance had removed seven do that. tion of Moore’s home well, “This matter could end today “There’s no showing of any trees and a substantial amount “I’m offering for you to where water runs down the for the wellbeing of everyone; violation,” said Turner. “(Mr. of sod, grass and ditch debris. come up with a pragmatic alleys at Avenues E and C and there’s not a problem here. I Floyd) has invented an indem- He said a careful study solution, to allow us to submit meets at Avenue D. hope we can address it and be nity agreement, everything to would show that there is very a final topographic survey,” “I know because I’ve been done with it,” he said. change the results (of a study little difference in the new Turner said. waist deep in water,” he said. Moore also objected to the of the property). elevation “and most of it is Both the mayor and Com- “But putting three dump loads fact that the meeting was “You allowed a house to be lower.” missioner Brenda Ash pressed of dirt is not going to make it not being conducted as a built. You don’t build a house He said removing the fill dirt Turner as to where his client lower, I know that.” * ** A6 Thursday, May 2, 2019 | The Times

MUSIC Rock by the Sea: Hurricane Michael inspires album

By Savannah Evanoff Rock by the Sea May 315-4406 | @savannahenwfdn | 8-12 [email protected] "Write By the Sea, Vol. 1," “Write By the Sea, Vol. 1” released March 12, is available might sound a little different if it on Amazon.com, CDBaby.com, weren’t for Hurricane Michael. iTunes or through RockByThe- Charitable organizations Sea.org. Rock by the Sea Inc. and Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure Several of the featured musi- recruited volunteer songwriters cians will perform Wednesday to write and produce the col- through Sunday, May 8-12 at laborate record, “Write By the the 2019 Rock by the Sea Music Sea, Vol. 1,” to raise money for Festival at Doc Myers Island pediatric brain cancer research. Pub and Sports Bar, 36 West Beth Gosnell, president of Pine Ave., on St. George Island. Rock by the Sea, said the plan was to record the album in a trio The artists include: of large, upscale Destin homes in Oct. 2018. The group of • Brian Fechino of the Pat musicians didn’t even have time McGee Band to unpack before being evacu- • Terri B #1 EDM hitmaker ated when Hurricane Michael • Jett Beres, Platinum-selling was about to make landfall in band Sister Hazel Florida. • Nick Fradiani, American Idol In the wee hours of the morn- Season 14 winner ing, they drove to one of the From left: Keaton Simons, Brian Fechino, Ben Jackson, Patrick “Hammer” Thornton, Todd Wright, Terri B • Eric Donnelly, Guitarist and musicians’ in-laws’ old lake (aka Bjerre), Nick Fradiani and David Borné co-wrote the songs that compose Rock by the Sea’s album songwriter for The Alternate house in Cropwell, Alabama, “Write By the Sea, Vol. 1.” [CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS] Routes and created a makeshift record- • Keaton Simons, Guitarist and ing studio. songwriter who has played “They started writing — I Nick Fradiani, a multi-genre collaborative with Snoop Dogg, Gnarls Bar- think the last video clip I took the 2015 album, became the orga- kley and most recently Chris was at 5:43 a.m., and it was “American Idol” nization’s next fundraiser. Cornell amazing,” Gosnell said. “A lot winner, and Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure, • Todd Wright, Songwriter who of the songs mention weather. Eric Donnelly, a nonprofit based in Washing- has co-written songs for artists It’s a great record. I think what a member ton, D.C., agreed to match Rock such as Celine Dion, Butch we learned is that we don’t of rock band by the Sea’s album proceeds Walker, Cazzette, Korean pop necessarily need all of that. The Alternate up to $50,000 for a donation stars VIXX and Luna They did not need three beach Routes, to the University of Florida’s • David Borné, Rising star in houses. They just needed one co-write a song brain tumor immunotherapy Nashville’s singer-songwriter little house.” for Rock by the program. scene Sea’s “Write By Nine musicians donated ‘When it wasn’t raining’ the Sea, Vol. 1.” their time to write and record 12 tracks in less than a week. one of the musicians who shut- Rock by the Sea is no stranger Gosnell loves listening to the tled in a few cars from Destin to to music. The nonprofit based said. “They travel all around “The artists donate a song, record in the car, she said. Alabama to record. When he in St. George Island raises the country for music, so we maybe an original they’ve “This experience was the found out the proceeds would money for children’s charities thought, ‘Why not do what they written or their take on a tra- coolest thing,” Gosnell said. benefit brain cancer research, through music events — such love for charity?’” ditional,” Gosnell said. “I “Watching them create it — he was excited to help. as the Rock By the Sea Music Rock by the Sea has produced thought, ‘If we’re doing this when I hear certain lyrics, I’m “It’s a really devastating Festival — silent auctions and nine volumes of a Christmas much money with Christmas like, ‘Oh, we were on the dock thing,” Fradiani said. “I’ve seen golf tournaments. record, a project that’s start- music, why don’t we do some when it wasn’t raining.’” two people relatively close to “We bring together people in ing to gain traction financially, regular music?’” Nick Fradiani, the 2015 the music community,” Gosnell Gosnell said. “Write By the Sea, Vol. 1,” winner of “American Idol,” was See ROCK, A14

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WEDDINGS ILSE NEWELL CONCERT SERIES Enjoy art in Lafayette Park

Special to the Times Bay Charter School. Many of the artists will have finished artworks The Ilse Newell Fund for the available for purchase. Performing Arts will host its final Franklin County Art Instructor spring concert of the 2019 season Lydia Countryman invites com- at Lafayette Park in Apalachicola, munity members to get involved from 3 to 6 p.m. this Sunday, May in creating individual weavings 5. that will be added to a collab- This free community event will orative art piece her students are include a variety of artists and producing. musicians in one of the town’s Musical entertainment includes most picturesque settings. People jazz from the Seahawk band should bring their own chairs under the direction of Jona- or blankets, and are encouraged than Wilson, gospel and other to bring picnic refreshments to favorites from the Community enjoy while listening to the music Ensemble directed by Barry Hand, and strolling the grounds to guitar music by the Forgotten Gabe Gordon, enjoy en plein air painting and art Coast Conservation Corps, vocal activities. music by soloists Carol Barfield Jenn Klein marry Artists from the Apalachicola, plein air on site, along with and Frederic Kahler, and reli- St. George Island, and Carrabelle art students from the Franklin gious selections by the Eastpoint art associations will be painting County Schools and Apalachicola Church of God choir. Gabe and Jenn Leslie Seymour, who Gordon were joined reside in Hernando. in Holy Matrimony The bride and on Friday, April 12, groom were attended Partington vies for ‘Sexiest Vegan Next Door’ 2019 in Gulfport, by Best Man Steven Mississippi. Nix, Matron of Honor Gabe is the son of Adonica Nix, Brides- Special to the Times classrooms, on com- Mr. and Mrs. Rolf maid Desiree Platt, munity television, and Gordon, Sr. of Apala- Groomsman Matthew PETA is preparing to elsewhere. chicola. Jenn is the Gordon, Jr. , and Junior crown this year’s Sexiest “Chancellor Rose daughter of Albert Bridesmaids Jasmine Vegan Next Door - and Partington has dedicated Klein, who resides in and Victoria Nix. Chancellor Rose Par- his life to advocating for Lake Hopatcong, New The couple resides in tington has beaten justice for all living, feel- Jersey, and Ron and Apalachicola. out hundreds of other ing beings,” said PETA entrants from across Executive Vice President the nation to advance Tracy Reiman. “All the BIRTHS to the final round of 20 finalists in PETA’s Sexiest contestants. Vegan Next Door contest Partington is the son prove that there’s noth- of Tony Partington, of ing sexier than making Eastpoint, grandson the world a kinder place.” of Cleo Partington and Voting to help PETA the late Rex Partington, determine which final- of Apalachicola, and ists it should select as nephew of Dixie Parting- the winners ends at ton, of Apalachicola. noon on Monday, May Visitors to PETA. 13. The winners - who org can now help PETA will be selected based on (People for the Ethical several factors, includ- Treatment of Animals) ing vote count - will be select the two winners, announced on May 20. who will each receive This is the first year that a free vacation for two the contest is gender to Hawaii, courtesy of Chancellor Rose Partington [IRVIN RIVERA | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES] neutral, a development Humane Travel that inspired Partington Partington went endured by non-human animals and their guard- to enter. Helen Vicie Williams vegan over six years ago, animals today,” he said. ians during times of PETA, whose motto inspired by a lifelong “My grandfather’s tre- crisis. He’s also a work- reads, in part, that love of animals and his mendous courage gave ing runway model - the “animals are not ours to Helen Williams born family’s history. His me life. I see it as my first transgender model eat,” opposes speciesism, grandfather was one of moral duty and honor to to sign with the Salt which is a human- two family members to dedicate it in service to Lake City–based agency supremacist worldview. Jacob and Elizabeth Helen is named after survive the Holocaust. those less fortunate.” that represents him. For more information, Williams, of Houston, two of her great- “What was done to Partington works He frequently speaks please visit PETA.org Texas are proud to grandmothers, the late the Jewish people from in client services at an about animal rights and cast your vote. Or go announce the birth of Helen (Isely) Davis of whom I descend is the animal hospital, where and LGBTQ+ issues at directly to tinyurl.com/ their daughter, Helen Hot Springs, Arkan- same horrific treatment he’s proud to help conferences, in college y2tkbkjc Vicie Williams. sas, and the late Vicie She was born (Jackson) Williams, of Wednesday, April 17, Apalachicola. AT HOLY FAMILY 2019, at Clear Lake She is the grand- Regional Medical daughter of Jerry and Center in Webster, Mary Williams, of Texas, weighing 8 Apalachicola, and Tom Photography, Kokedama workshops pounds, 3 ounces and and Suzan Davis, of measuring 21 inches. Hot Springs. By David Adlerstein to 12:30 p.m. The Apalachicola Times Tuesday, May 21: Baking [email protected] Scones with Betsy 850-653-8894 Nofziger 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Elder Care Commu- • ECCC Meet- nity Council (ECCC) is ing 1 to 2 p.m. excited to announce that Monday, May 27: Tend Charlie Sawyer will share to Garden Work Day 9 to his photography exper- 11 a.m. tise this coming Tuesday, Wednesday, May 29: May 7, from 10 a.m. to Beginning Drawing: noon at Holy Family Opening the Door to Senior Center. Bring your moss-covered ball of to Garden Work Day 9 to Creativity with Beth own camera, even your soil. Deyton will have all 11 a.m. Appleton Noon to 1 p.m. cell phone, and Char- the supplies for you, so • Spring & Early There is no charge for lie will share tips and please join in. The class Summer Wildflowers the above events but your hints to create stunning is limited to the first with Erik Lovestrand donation will allow us to photos. Please join us for 10 people to sign up at Noon to 1 p.m. continue to offer events this exciting opportunity 653-3134. Tuesday, May 14: Mosaic such as these. To volun- to find out what makes Chair yoga is every Tile Project with Mary teer or make a donation a good photographic Monday at 10 a.m. with Sinnock Noon to 1 p.m. you can contact us at composition and how to Wendy. No experience Wednesday, May 15: holyfamilyseniorcenter@ use the settings on your necessary and this class You’ve Got Mail enve- gmail.com or 653-3134 camera to adjust for light is open to all. 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OBITUARIES

KARL E. HAVENS

Karl E. Havens, direc- Havens was named Grant program. He was behind the management Deevey, Jr. Award from tor of the Florida Sea interim director of a talented and active of Lake Okeechobee the Florida Lake Man- Grant program since Florida Sea Grant in scientist, and his passion and the Everglades. agement Society, given 2007 and a professor of 2007 and director in for science translated He has published to individuals con- aquatic ecology at the 2008. His achievements into his superb leader- more than 160 peer- tributing to the scien- University of Florida, include the creation ship of the Florida Sea reviewed journal articles tific understanding of died suddenly at age of the biennial Florida Grant program. I and and 20-plus extension Florida’s water bodies. 61 of cardiac-related Sea Grant Coastal Sci- the rest of the National publications. His latest He served as associate issues at his home on ence Symposium, and Sea Grant College Pro- papers reflect collabora- editor of the research Friday evening, April the formation of the gram send our deepest tions with international journals Hydrobiolo- 26, according to an program’s first advi- condolences to Karl’s scientists about the gia and the Journal of announcement by the Dr. Karl Havens sory council in 2009. family, friends, and effects of climate change Plankton Research. university and the UF Most recently he led large network of pro- and eutrophication on An avid amateur Institute of Food and He always did it with the UF/IFAS Harmful fessional colleagues.” lakes and estuaries, the photographer, Havens Agricultural Sciences. the excitement in his Algal Bloom task force, Havens earned his future of controlling founded a Facebook Havens, a leading voice when he talked an effort that applies bachelor’s degree in harmful blooms in the community titled Pho- international expert on about science,” said Jack the university’s con- biological sciences from face of climate change tography with Classic aquatic research, man- Payne, UF senior vice siderable research and the State University of and the role nitro- Lenses that grew to agement, education and president for agriculture outreach expertise to New York at Buffalo in gen pollution plays in more than 11,600 mem- outreach, led the uni- and natural resources. the blue-green and red 1979, and his master’s stimulating toxic blue- bers. He created and versity’s oyster recovery “His passion was a great tide algae blooms affect- and Ph.D. in biology green algae blooms. co-hosted the Classic team that addressed the contribution to science ing nearly every body from West Virginia Havens was a mem- Lenses podcasts that collapse of the com- because he inspired oth- of water in Florida. University in 1981 and ber of the National were listened to by thou- mercial oyster fishery ers to discover, too.” Jonathan Pennock, 1984, respectively. Academies of Sciences, sands of amateur and in Apalachicola Bay. Havens had just deliv- director of the National Before joining the Engineering, and Medi- professional photogra- His area of expertise ered a plenary talk on Sea Grant College University of Florida as cine committee that phers around the globe. included the response nutrients, algae blooms Program, expressed professor and chair of evaluates progress on Havens is survived of lakes and estuaries and climate change to gratitude for Havens’ the department of fish- the Comprehensive by his wife, Pam, and to natural and human- more than 480 scien- contributions to the eries and aquatic sci- Everglades Restora- son, Andrew. Funeral caused impacts such as tists, resource manag- Sea Grant network. ences, he served as chief tion Plan. He was also arrangements are nutrient enrichment, ers, policy makers and “We are extremely environmental scientist a member of the board incomplete at this time. drought, climate vari- the media attending last saddened to hear of at the South Florida of directors for the Cards of sympathy can ability and hurricanes. week’s 2019 Greater Karl Havens’ pass- Water Management Dis- Florida Ocean Alliance be sent to the family c/o “Karl was a visionary Everglades Ecosystem ing,” Pennock said. trict from 1993-2004, and the Florida Insti- Florida Sea Grant, Bldg. who could help others Restoration conference, “Karl was a trusted where he became one of tute of Oceanography. 803 McCarty Drive, PO see as well. He often did a major gathering on colleague and a leader Florida’ s most respected He was the 1999 Box 110400, Gaines- it with photographs. Everglades restoration. among leaders in the Sea voices on the science recipient of the Edward ville, FL 32611-0400.

HARRIETT BEACH PEGGY LEESE CALHOUN MARGARET MATHES

Harriett Beach, On Good Friday, April Margaret Mathes, 86, died Saturday, 19, 2019, Peggy Leese 85, was born Margaret April 27, 2019 at the Calhoun passed into the Irie Chipman on May Capital Regional light after a courageous 14, 1933 to Edmond and Medical Center. battle with cancer. Louise Chipman in Car- Harriett was a free Peggy was born June rabelle. She was reunited spirit who lived in many 24, 1946 to Charles and with her husband, Junior different places dur- Verna Leese of DeKalb, Mathes, on Wednes- ing her journey on this Illinois. At DeKalb day, April 24, 2019. earth. Born in Michigan, Township High School, She leaves behind two she was the daughter of Peggy was an active sons, Willie Ed Mathes John R. and Elizabeth member of the Girls’ Peggy Calhoun (wife Dorothy) and Gary Margaret Mathes (Alberger) Clark. She Athletic Association and Mathes (wife Donna); spent her early years in excelled in both softball Peggy is survived and many extended in peace, Lady Margaret. Michigan, Illinois and and bowling. She stud- by her three children, family members. Lifesong Funerals & Kentucky. She returned ied interior design at the Michelle Ferris Gramza All that knew her know Cremations, Quincy, to Michigan to attend Harriet Beach College of Lake County. (Scott), of Naperville, she was a Great Lady is assisting the family the University of Michi- Peggy was energetic Illinois, Eric William with lots of spunk. Rest with arrangements. gan where she earned of animals, particularly and outgoing with an Ferris (Jennifer), of her bachelor’s degree dogs. She shared her life entrepreneurial spirit Littleton, Colorado, in biology and her mas- with many pooches over which she expressed and Courtney Calhoun ter’s degree in botany. the years ranging from throughout a variety of Blackmon (Dan), of Prayer day shared She lived briefly in Gretchen and Daisy to careers. These include Columbia, South Caro- Lake Forest, Illinois Duffy and Wags with sales consultant at lina; five grandchildren, before moving to Get- numerous furry com- Pitney Bowes, head of Jack William Meadow, Special to the Times Webb Tabernacle of tysburg Pennyslvania panions in between. catering and event sales Emily Michelle Meadow, Faith International where she taught labs Harriett will be sadly at the Georgia World Grace Eleese Meadow, The nation’s Ministry, 148 8th St., at Gettysburg College missed by her children, Congress Center, co- Charles John Meadow, annual Day of Prayer hosting a service at and raised her family. Eric Beach (Christine), owner of Designs on the and William Dandridge today, Thursday, May noon. During this time Har- of Silver Springs Mary- Half Shell and show- Blackmon Jr.; and 2, is being celebrated The service at Living riett found her creative land, Elizabeth Beach room sales consultant at brother Charles Edward throughout the county, Waters Assembly of passion in pottery and (Dan White) of Gettys- Sellers. She loved a good Leese Jr. (Linda) and in churches from Apala- God, 1580 Bluff Rd., became a well-known burg, and Susan Beach party and was a great niece Morgan Rae Leese, chicola to Carrabelle, conducted by Pastor local potter, a craft she of Pacifica, California. entertainer and host. of Kirkland, Illinois. as its theme focuses on Scotty Lolley, is at 5 embraced well into her In addition she is sur- Her love for the beach She is predeceased by the words of Jesus in p.m. At 6 p.m., Pastor later years. She was a vived by three grand- ultimately took her to her parents, and sister John 13:34, “Love one Susan Roach will lead lifelong member of the children, Esther White, St. George Island where Pamela Sue Creighton. another. Just as I have prayers at First Pente- Pennsylvania Guild of Eleanor White and Diego she resided for the last A private burial will loved you.” costal Holiness Church , Craftsman and proudly Rosas, as well as her 17 years with her partner be held at Fairview Park Evangelist Alma Pugh, and at 7 p.m., Pastor served as its president brother John P. Clark of Ron Valentine. Peggy Cemetery, DeKalb, coordinator of the event Barry Hand, of Mt. Zion in the late 1970s. Louisville, Kentucky. was an avid speed walker Illinois. In keeping on behalf of Love Center Missionary Baptist Following her resi- She also leaves behind and often logged six with Peggy’s beauti- Church Ministries in Church will lead a prayer dence in the Gettysburg many, many friends who miles a day. Peggy loved ful heart and concern Apalachicola, Bishop service. area, she lived in Bel- loved and supported her family dearly, espe- for others, the fam- Sheila W. Martin pastor, Also at noon, there laire, Michigan and her over the years. cially her five grandchil- ily requests in lieu of said several churches will be services at then Lanark Village, Memorial services dren that affectionately flowers, memorials be will focus on the Eastpoint Church of where she enjoyed being will be held in Lanark called her Nana. All made to The Ovarian National Day of Prayer . God , led by Pastor Larry close to the water and at a future date. Dona- adored her playful Cancer Institute, ovari- In Apalachicola, Sterling; at St. George surrounded by flora tions may be made in nature and quick smile ancancerinstitute.org Pastor David Walker, of Island United Meth- and fauna both native Harriett’s memory Covenant Word Chris- odist Church led by and cultivated in her to an animal shelter/ tian Center, 158 12th St., Pastor Brian Brightly; beloved gardens. rescue organiza- will conduct services at and at Carrabelle’s First Harriett was a lover tion of your choice. Recycle this newspaper 11:30 a.m., with Pastors Assembly of God led by Thomas and Valentina Pastor Ron Barks.

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GUEST COLUMN Turn out the lights; turtles are nesting

Special to the Times confuse female sea turtles hatchling turtles. Fill in shielded” requirement. and their hatchlings and any holes dug in the sand. Approved fixtures are less ay marks the cause them to wander off Keep your distance from likely to impact nesting or beginning of course.” nests and hatchlings - Do hatchling sea turtles. M sea turtle nest- Sea turtle nesting is not handle hatchlings The agency maintains ing season on many of starting now on beaches crawling toward the a list of these certified Florida’s sandy beaches. along the Gulf coast, water. Any interference wildlife-friendly fixtures The Florida Fish and including the Florida or disturbance by people, so property owners along Wildlife Conservation Panhandle, as well as the such as getting too close Florida’s coastlines can Commission (FWC) is state’s northeast Atlantic or taking flash photos, easily find options that asking beachfront prop- coast and from Miami- increases the chances work for human and sea erty owners and beach Dade County south to the hatchlings will get turtle safety. The list is visitors to help nesting the Keys. Nesting began confused, go in the wrong available at MyFWC. turtles and hatchlings earlier in March along direction and not reach com/Conservation by by turning off or shield- Florida’s southeast Atlan- A turtle hatchling heads to the water. [PHOTO COURTESY FWC] the ocean quickly. That clicking on “How You ing lights that are visible tic coast from Brevard makes them vulnerable to Can Conserve,” “Wild- from the beach at night. County south to Broward also nest in significant cellphones or flashlights. dehydration, exhaustion life Lighting” and then “Making an effort to County. numbers in Florida. Sea turtles are protected and predators. As with all “Certified.” keep our beaches dark Florida is a critically What are the basics of and must be respected - wildlife, watching from a The FWC works to at night is one of the important destination for being sea turtle-friendly? Stay back and give sea distance is best. conserve Florida sea most important things nesting sea turtles. More It’s a sea turtle night, turn turtles space if you see Buildings and other turtles, including coor- you can do to help sea loggerhead turtles nest off the light - After sun- one on the beach at night. structures along the beach dinating nesting beach turtles.” said Robbin here than anywhere else down, turn off any lights Don’t touch a nesting that need lights for human survey programs around Trindell, head of the FWC in the continental United not necessary for human turtle because it may leave safety can be lit with long the state. People can sea turtle management States, with 91,451 log- safety. Use long wave- the beach without nesting wavelength amber LED help by reporting sick, program. “Even small gerhead nests counted length amber LED lamps if disturbed. Remember, it bulbs in a downward- injured, entangled or artificial lights from a statewide during the 2018 for lights that must stay lit is illegal to harm or disturb directed, well-shielded dead sea turtles to the house, a flashlight or a nesting season. Leather- and shield lights so they nesting sea turtles, their fixture that is not visible FWC’s Wildlife Alert cellphone camera can back and green sea turtles are not visible from the nests, eggs or hatchlings. from the beach. The FWC Hotline: 1-888-404- beach. Remember to close Clear the way at the end tests lights submitted by 3922, #FWC or *FWC on shades or curtains. of the day - Beach furni- manufacturers to see if a cellphone or text Tip@ Sea turtles get lost in ture, canopies, boats and they meet our “Keep it MyFWC.com. Learn the light - On the beach toys left behind on the long (wavelength), Keep it more about Florida’s sea at night, don’t take flash sand can become obsta- low (lumens and mount- turtles at MyFWC.com/ photos or use bright cles that block nesting and ing height) and Keep it SeaTurtle. Net return

Mullet fishing doesn’t Headed seem like an old man’s out.... [ TOM game, when St. George VRHOVNIK | Islander Carlton Eth- SPECIAL TO ridge does it, as you THE TIMES ] can see in these photos taken by Tom Vrhovnik, who took it all in with the help of his camera. “Considering Carlton is 83, he is amazing for all that is involved, handling 250 feet of net- ting,” he said.

...settling in.... Heading home... Bears to get motion cameras

Special to the Times immediate viewing and from the “Conserve a nonprofit organization response would reduce Wildlife” specialty dedicated to support- The nonprofit Fish & the amount of time bears license plate fund man- ing the Florida Fish and Wildlife Foundation of are in traps and increase aged by the Foundation, Wildlife Conservation Florida awarded more our understanding of which has raised and Commission (FWC) and than $16,000 in a grant bear activity in general. given away more than other public and private FISHING REPORT to the Florida Fish and As the bear and human $32 million to support partners to conserve Wildlife Conservation populations continue to conservation, fishing, Florida’s native ani- Commission (FWC) to grow in Florida, there hunting and outdoor mals and plants and remotely monitor bear is a greater need to use education for children, the lands and waters activity. new ways to prevent adolescents and adults. they need to survive. The FWC conducts human-bear conflicts. The Foundation recently Since its founding in over 300 trapping “We are thrilled to completed a contest 1994, the Foundation efforts a year to reduce fund new technologies with Ringling College of has raised and donated What a great week of fishing along the Forgotten and resolve human-bear to monitor wildlife,” Art & Design to redesign more than $32 million Coast and let us start with some fantastic news! conflicts. Adding the said Foundation Presi- the plate in the hopes to conservation and The boat launch and canal is now open in Mexico most advanced motion- dent and CEO Andrew of increasing sales, and outdoor recreation and Beach ! Everyone is asked to exercise caution as activated cameras Walker. “This is a win- thus increased grant education. the work continues out there but this is exciting available that allow win for the animals and funding. More information can for our communities as we continue to recover. for real-time photo- FWC staff.” The Fish & Wildlife be found at wildlife- Now let’s talk about fishing, Pompano have really graphs and videos for Grant funding came Foundation of Florida is florida.org. turned on and are being taken all along the beaches from Mexico Beach to the Cape and beyond. Fish- Bites, sand fleas and Pomp jigs are getting the job done. Some nice trout have started to come out of St Joe Bay and live shrimp and soft plastics are taking fish. Indian Pass has been hot here lately as well for Whiting and some fine Redfish have been caught out in that area. I invite you to visit our Web page and see the monster Bull Red caught by a Bluewater customer from NY State fishing on the beach for the first time, Doug Hammons nailed a 42 incher and took home a fine memory. Let us know about your catch and where and how. Until next week, Happy Fishing! * ** The Times | Thursday, May 2, 2019 A11 SPORTS Ray to return to state

By David Adlerstein 3 at the University of North meters. The Apalachicola Times Florida. In the long jump, Benjamin [email protected] “If she throws her best, I settled for ninth place, well 850-653-8894 think she’ll do really well,” off a spot that would have he said. advance. She leaped for 4.72 With a second place in last In her second event, Ray meters, or 15 feet 6 inches, weekend’s regional track finished ninth in the shot put, on her second attempt, after meet, Franklin County soph- her best toss 9.34 meters on fouling on her first, and omore Ja’mela Ray earned a her second throw, or about didn’t lengthen her best leap return trip to the Class 1A 30 feet 7.75 inches, below after that. state track and field meet, her personal record. It was a heartbreaking this time in the discus. “She normally throws shot day for senior Simon Brath- With a throw on her first first,” said Palmer. ”When waite. In the high jump, he attempt of 31.90 meters, she threw discus she kind of settled for fifth place, with the equivalent of 104 feet 8 tweaked her arm a little bit.” his best jump 1.77 meters, or inches, at the Region 1-AA The girls’ team’s other a quarter-inch shy of 5 feet 10 meet Saturday at Bishop regional qualifier, sopho- inches. Snyder in Jacksonville, Ray more Tiauna Benjamin, failed His leap was good enough took second place. Last year to advance in her two events, to qualify, but since he had as a freshman she went to the high jump and the long scratched twice on an earlier The Lady Seahawks take the diamond at 7 p.m. Thursday state in shotput, and finished jump. jump of 1.72 meters before against Wewa for the district crown. [ PHOTO COURTESY FCHS eighth. In the high jump, she took completing it on a third ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT ] Coach Josh Palmer said Ray fifth place, one spot away attempt, the other athlete missed winning regionals by from advancing. Benjamin was placed in fourth place. about two feet. leaped for 1.42 meters, or 4 “I’m real excited for “I think she’s going to go feet 7.75 inches, on the fifth Ja’mela,” said Palmer. ”It is Lady Hawks face Wewa there and hopefully place in of her six attempts, but it unfortunate that Simon and the top five,” said Palmer. was a few inches short of Tiauna didn’t make it this The state meet is Firday, May the fourth place mark of 1.52 year.” for district crown By David Adlerstein Freshman Sage Bran- The Apalachicola Times nan struck out seven in [email protected] three innings of work, and 850-653-8894 junior Jaylin Charles struck out six. The Lady Seahawks Freshman Brooklyn Seahawks ready are headed to the dis- O’Neal batted in four runs, trict championship game and smacked a double, Thursday night at 7 p.m. while senior Melanie Col- in Bristol against Wewa- lins had three RBI, with a for Monday playoff s hitchka, after a 16-8 win triple, and eighth grader Tuesday night against Lib- Kylah Ross had three RBI. erty County. Senior Alexus Johnson and By David Adlerstein “It was a back-and-forth freshman Blakely Curry 1 for The girls were winning sophomore Abby Johnson The Apalachicola Times game playing another play- 2 with a run scored. 9-2 after a five-run second each drove in a run. [email protected] off team from last year, this On Friday at home against inning, and a three-run The girls wrapped up 850-653-8894 time within our own district,” Wewa, the boys won 9-2, third, when Liberty County their regular season with said Cox. “I was proud of the with a two-hitter by Newell. clawed their way back into a 9-0 loss at Wakulla April The Seahawks varsity base- way we swung the bat and “Just another real good the game. 23, as they managed just ball team downed Wewa last competed for five innings. pitching performance from The Lady Seahawks three hits, two by freshman week, but fell in tough ones to Just made some critical mis- senior Christopher Newell. entered the sixth with Ariel Andrews and one by Freeport and Port St. Joe. takes in the sixth when we had Throws six very strong a narrow 11-8 lead, but O’Neal. On April 22 at home, the fought back to take a 6-5 lead innings allowing two runs on blasted a five-run sixth The team bounced back boys fell 3-1 to Freeport, a into the bottom of the sixth. two hits with 11 strikeouts. inning to put it away. April 24 with a 5-4 walk- non-conference game against We just kicked the ball around Again not only did he do it on “There’s been several off extra inning win against a playoff team from last year. in and made errors on plays the mound but he also was 3 games this year where we North Bay Haven, after “This game was close the we have been making all year. for 5 at the plate with a double have had timely base hits, they scored a run in the whole way and Freeport just “When that happened, and an RBI. good bunts and good base bottom of the ninth. came up with a clutch hit in St. Joe followed them up “This time we had other running to win in the last The team managed 11 the fifth inning,” said coach with hits to put up five runs. players chip in with McLeod inning or two,” said coach hits, led by three each by Kevin Cox. That’s what good teams do going 3 for 4 with an RBI,said Scott Collins. “It wasn’t O’Neal and Collins, and a “Junior Javon Pride pitched to you,” he said. “We came Cox. “Newell struggled in the our best defensive night, pair by Alexus Johnson. very well like he has all year, out early and scored three first to find his spots when but this team has played Brannan pitched three just made one mistake in the runs and executed some he gave up a run, but settled solid defense all year innings and Charles was on fifth to one of their better hit- plays which was a good sign. down and dominated innings and will have to if are to the mound for six, striking ters and he made us pay with Seniors Micah McLeod and two through five, allowing advance.” out seven an RBI double to give them the Chris Newell swung the bat time for us to give him some lead,” he said. “We had a few extremely well in this game.” run support. chances late to get back in it McLeod went 4 for 4, and “Junior Javon Pride got but could not come through. Newell 2 for 3, each with a back to being himself going Sophomore Josh Odom pitch double. “We are going to need 2 for 4 with a run. Freshman HONOR ROLL a scoreless seventh to give us them to keep swinging a hot Blakely Curry had a good day a chance in the bottom half. bat going into the district at the plate as well going 1 for Highlights at the plate were tourney in two weeks,” said 2 and an RBI,” said Cox. “We senior Chris Newell 2 for Cox. “Freshman Will Varnes had opportunities early, like First Baptist 3 with a run scored, senior came up with a clutch hit bases loaded in the first, to Micah McLeod 1 for 3, senior early to drive in a run and put really put up some runs but Tonnor Segree 1 for 3 with a us up early. He also came in were unable to get the big hit Christian School run batted in, and freshman to pitch in the sixth and get us to rack up a big inning.” Will Varnes 1 for 3. out of the jam. We just have to Other highlights at the plate The following is the honor Colton Butler Pride struck out eight in six learn to finish games and stay were Segree 1 for 3 with a run roll for the fifth six-weeks innings of work, and walked focused for seven innings. and a run batted in; Varnes grading period at the First First Grade just one, as he gave up three Highlights at the plate 2 for 4, with a run and a run Baptist Christian School. All As: Macie Braswell, runs on six hits, two of them were McLeod 4 for 4, with batted in; Zyana Davis, Aleyah Dooley, earned. Odom gave up a hit a double, two runs batted in “Hopefully we can carry Kindergarten Shirah Patriotis, Kairi Trest and struck out one in his and two runs scored, Newell some of this run production All As: Braylin Pennycuff, A/B: Logan Fuentes inning on the mound. 2 for 3 with a double and run into to district tourney start- Miliyah Walker On April 23 at Port St. Joe, batted in, Varnes 2 for 4, with ing on May 6 at Bozeman’s A/B: Sarah Carroll, Logan Second Grade the team fell 10-6. one RBI, Odom 1 for 2 and field,” said Cox. Gormley, Tripp Braswell, All As: AJ Cooper

FWC REPORT

Between March 22 and April interference with an FWC south of Franklin County. Protected Area. A resource he thought was more than 25 4, Florida Fish and Wildlife officer and possession of less While approaching the vessel, inspection of the vessel bream. He advised the man the Conservation Commission than 20 grams of cannabis. officers could see undersized revealed unpermitted pos- fish needed to be counted and Officer Hughes responded to While aboard the offshore red grouper lying on the back session of multiple specimens the man said he would count a complaint of illegally har- patrol vessel “Guardian,” Lt. table of the vessel. The officers of prohibited live rock. The the fish. Fifty-six bream were vesting oysters in the Panacea Marlow and Officers Boyd boarded the vessel and located appropriate action was taken counted; DuBose issued the area. Upon arrival, he saw and Nelson boarded a com- vermillion snapper and red for the violations. appropriate citations. Officer Kossey speaking with mercial vessel approximately grouper not landed in whole Officer DuBose was con- Officer Hofheinz was work- an individual who appeared 50 miles south of Franklin condition and being used as ducting vessel safety and ing a targeted enforcement to have been harvesting oys- County. During the resource bait. The vessel was also defi- resource inspections on the detail in Wakulla County ters. After a brief struggle inspection they located 26 cient on most of the required Ochlocknee River in Liberty addressing opening of spring with the subject, Hughes and undersized vermillion snapper commercial turtle mitigation County. Two miles south of turkey season, when he saw Kossey placed the individual and two undersized lane snap- gear. The appropriate action the dam, he approached a man subjects in a ground blind. On into custody. Hughes was per. The appropriate action was taken for the violations. fishing from a vessel and asked opening day of youth weekend assisted with his investiga- was taken for the violations. While aboard the offshore if he was having any luck. The of spring turkey season, he tion by Officer McLeod. After While aboard the “Guard- patrol vessel “Guardian,” man stated he had some cat- saw two male subjects and a questioning individuals at the ian,” Marlow, Boyd and Marlow, Boyd and Nelson fish and a few bream, DuBose youth exit the blind, and after scene, Hughes cited the sub- Nelson boarded a commer- boarded a commercial vessel asked the how many bream investigating, Hofheinz cited ject for taking or harvesting cial vessel in The Middle approximately 75 miles south he caught and the man said one of the subjects for hunt- oysters in a prohibited area, Grounds Marine Protected of Franklin County, just 20 to 25. The man opened his ing turkey within 100 yards possession of unculled oysters, Area, approximately 82 miles outside The Edges Marine cooler and DuBose saw what of bait.

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CROSSWORD F-STOP FRANKLIN Season in the sun

f-stop is an abbreviation for a camera lens aperture setting that corresponds to an f-number, which is the ratio of the focal length of a lens to the effective diameter of its aperture With the arrival of spring comes a hint of the summer to come, the caress of heat on out skin.We would love to see your glimpses of the season, and the world around us here in Franklin County. The Times wel- comes readers to send their best photographs; whatever they capture, an unusuai image, person, place or thing, we want it. Photos can be of any subject, but we especially like people. Please send photographs to David Adlerstein at dadler- [email protected]. For more A human’s eye view of a great blue heron’s eye [ TAMMY STEVENS | information, call 653-8894. SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ]

Kayak at sunset on St. George Island [ JARED SCHRITZ | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ]

Catfi sh - it’s what for dinner. [ CHARLIE HUNTER, LANARK VILLAGE | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ]

TRIVIA FUN

2. Which was named “Car of the 20th Century” following a worldwide selection process? Civic, Beetle, Model T, Corvette 3. On what part of the body WWilsonilson CaseyCasey would one ordinarily wear a toque in the winter time? Feet, Neck, Legs, Head “Trivia Fun” with 4. Hershey uses more of Wilson Casey, Guinness what type nuts than any World Record Holder other U.S. company? from Woodruff, S.C., Peanuts, Pistachios, is published in more Almonds, Walnuts than 500 newspapers 5. From what Palestinian across the country. city was the loosely woven Comments, ques- fabric of gauze first made? tions or suggestions? Jenin, Attil, Yafa, Gaza [email protected] 6. What do you fear if you have rupophobia? 1. From older TV’s “Sein- Dirt, Helicopters, feld,” in whose movie was Progress, Frogs Kramer’s line, “These pret- zels are making me thirsty.”? ANSWERS: 1. Woody Stephen Spielberg, Allen, 2. Model T, 3. Martin Scorsese, Woody Head, 4. Almonds, Allen, Ridley Scott 5. Gaza, 6. Dirt At the foot of the St. George Island bridge [ PALMER PHILYAW | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ] * ** The Times | Thursday, May 2, 2019 A13

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lived on the water and felt like 12-STEP RECOVERY MEETINGS ROCK this storm was the one he was not going to ride out.” OA Church From Page A6 Borné and Donnelly fin- 6-7 p.m. Women’s AA, Closed ished the song as the rest of the The following is the schedule 7:30-8:30 p.m. Men’s AA, musicians were waking up. The for Overeaters Anonymous Closed me go through it, and it’s really time constraint inspired Borné (OA) meetings in Franklin THURSDAY horrible. … This was one really to craft the songs as well as he County. For more info, call Apalachicola, Trinity Episco- easy way for me to take a week could, he said. (850) 899-3715 or (850) 385- pal Church annex conference out of my life, do something I “It was the first song that was 8421, or email OA.Apalach@ room love that could also help some- written of the week,” Borné gmail.com Noon-1 p.m. Discussion, Open thing so important. It was just said. “We felt like it really set SUNDAY Lanark Group #62, The Com- pretty awesome.” the tone … Thirty minutes later, Apalachicola, Trinity Episcopal munity Church, 171 Spring the other group comes out with Church, annex conference Street, Lanark Village ‘A little bit diff erent’ another great song. That kept room, 76 5th Street Apalachicola, Trinity Episcopal 6-7 p.m. Open Meeting happening. It was really special. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Newcomers Church, 79 6th Street St. George Island United Fradiani remembers watch- I hope (the album) gets listened Meeting 7:30-8:30 p.m. Discussion, Methodist, 201 East Gulf ing the weather that day to by a lot of people.” Open Beach Dr. thinking, “This doesn’t look The first day, Fradiani co- AA TUESDAY 7:30-8:30 p.m. Open good.” wrote “The Way It Is,” and the Apalachicola, Trinity Episco- Discussion. Even though they were second day, he co-wrote “The The following is the updated pal Church annex conference FRIDAY squished in a car between gui- Unknown” with Todd Wright schedule for Alcoholics room Apalachicola, Trinity Episcopal tars and recording equipment, and Donnelly. Anonymous (AA) meetings Noon- 1 p.m. Discussion, Open Church he was relieved they evacuated. “I really love the song,” Fra- in Apalachicola, Carrabelle, Carrabelle, Church of the 5:30-6:30 p.m. Step Study, “I feel like when you go diani said. “I love the words in Eastpoint, and the St. George Ascension, 110 NE First Street Open Discussion through that, it makes it easier it. I forgot who wrote, ‘Some- Island areas. For more infor- 7:30-8:30 p.m. Big Book/12&12, Carrabelle, Church of the to sit down and write a song in times wrong turns take you mation, call the Hotline at Open Ascension a weird way,” Fradiani said. home,’ but I always really liked 653-2000. WEDNESDAY 7:30-8:30 p.m. Open “That first 24 hours brought that line.” MONDAY Apalachicola, Trinity Episcopal Discussion everyone together, so we were The speed of the songwriters more comfortable to sit down impressed Fradiani, he said. and write a bunch of songs.” “There were so many great Hurricane Michael did lyricists there,” Fradiani said. change the tune of the album, “Everybody complemented ARREST REPORT he said. each other. We really figured “I don’t know exactly how, out how to work together — you The following report is violence, criminal mischief – imprisonment of an adult, but I believe if the songs were have to in that situation.” provided by the Franklin property damage over $200 domestic battery; $6,000 done in Florida without the The record isn’t perfect, but County Sheriff’s Office. and under $1,000; $1,250 bond (FCSO) storm, the songs would’ve that’s how they wanted it. Arrests listed this week bond (FCSO) been different,” Fradiani said. “We wanted it to be raw and were made by officers April 24 “The change of scenery … I exactly how it was done,” Fra- from the Apalachicola April 22 Christian Bailey Jackson, think that internally makes diani said. “The drums were Police Department, Car- Jennifer Willis, 35, Thomas- 21, Caledonia, Mississippi, you write a little differently recorded in a kitchen. The rabelle Police Department ville, Georgia, hiring a vehicle battery; released on own and think of different things. vocals were recorded in a little and the Franklin County with intent to defraud, recognizance (FCSO) The chords you write may be a bedroom. The rawness — you Sheriff’s Office. All defen- possession of drug parapher- little different.” really don’t get to hear that dants are to be considered nalia, smuggling contraband April 25 The first song on the album that often in music. There’s innocent until proven into a detention facility; Ellis William Wilson, 23, was called just that, “A Little no Auto-Tune, no tricks going guilty in a court of law. $8,000 bond (APD) Apalachicola, domestic Bit Different.” The Americana on.” Robert E. Lee Major, 44, battery, resisting an offi cer track was born when David Fradiani hasn’t performed April 20 Clearwater, four counts of without violence; $1,000 bond Borné and Eric Donnelly walked any of the songs live yet. He Harold Laurence Evans, 70, lewd or lascivious molesta- (FCSO) to the end of the pier and got to looks forward to reuniting with Carrabelle, domestic battery; tion of an elderly or disabled Andrew Steven Lazzell, 32, talking, Borné said. The storm fellow songwriters at the Rock supervised pre-trial release person; held without bond Crawfordville, felony vio- drove the creative process, he by the Sea Music Festival. (CPD) (FCSO) lation of probation; held added. “What’s cool about it is you Christopher Edward Nabors, without bond (FCSO) “The feeling was that this get so many different types 26, Apalachicola, failure to April 23 storm was big, storms are get- of music, different genres, on appear; $500 bond (CPD) Thomas Earl Cooper, 27, East- April 28 ting bigger — a heightened one album,” Fradiani said. “At point, driving while license Thomas Dean Litton, 57, sense of division in society,” the same time, all of us were April 21 suspended or revoked; $250 Carrabelle, driving while Borné said. “We put all those working on almost every song. Marcus Allen Maxwell, 28, bond (FCSO) license suspended or revoked things into the songs in meta- There’s something that bonds it Apalachicola, battery, simple Johnny Alan Turner, 30, – habitual offender; $1,000 phors about a fisherman who all together somehow.” assault with intent to do Eastpoint, kidnapping or false bond (FCSO)

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SHOP FOR ALL YOUR Checks should be Bayshore Drive, Suite name with the Division - SHADES The made payable to DEW- A, Niceville, Florida of Corporations of the Custom window treat- RECRUITMENT NEEDS! BERRY. The bid must 32578 (office: Florida Department of ments and awnings. Apalachichola conform to Section 850-678-0050) upon State, Tallahassee, Call Kellie today or visit 287.133(3) Florida Stat- payment of a Florida. the Showroom at Tiffin Times EMAIL OR CALL utes, on public entity non-refundable fee of furniture 850-670-8811. Classfieds crimes. Thirty dollars ($30.00) Dated at Apalachicola, Office: 850-668-1992 LEANN TOLLESON payable to AVCON, Florida, this 29th day of - VISIT OUR WEBSITE - 352-807-5898 RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST All bidders shall be INC. per bid set. Hard April, 2019. www.homerenovation- 352-807-2657 FDOT qualified per copies of the above sandshutters.com [email protected] Section 2-1 of the documents may be Island Ice Cream LLC 850-315-4315 FDOT Standard Speci- provided at an addi- Pub: May 2, 2019 fications for Road and tional cost. Questions relating to the Bid Doc- 23503T Bridge Constructions, NOTICE OF latest edition in the fol- uments shall be sub- mitted to the Engineer. APPLICATION lowing work classes: FOR TAX DEED Grading, Drainage, Bid security in the Flexible Paving, and NOTICE IS HEREBY Hot Plant amount of at least five percent (5%) of the to- GIVEN THAT JAMES mix-Bituminous R. WOODWARD the Course. tal bid must be submit- ted with the bid. The holder of the following bid security may be ei- certificate has filed said Completion date for certificate for a TAX this project will be 60 ther a certified check or a proposal guaranty DEED to be issued days from the date of thereon. The certificate the Notice to Proceed bond executed by a surety company au- number and year of is- presented to the suc- suance, the description cessful bidder. Liqui- thorized to do business in the State of Florida. of the property, and the dated damages for fail- names in which it was ure to complete the Bid security shall be made payable to the assessed are as fol- project on the specified lows: date will be set at Franklin County Board $750.00 per day. of County Commission- ers. The successful PARCEL ID# bidder must be able to 29-07S-04W-4200-0017-0 Please indicate on the 140 envelope that this is a furnish a 100% Perfor- sealed bid, for mance Bond and a 100% Labor and Mate- CERTIFICATE NUM- “Alligator Drive Tem- BER: 363 porary Road Repairs”. rials Payment Bond and shall begin execu- CERTIFICATE YEAR: 2011 Bids will be received tion of this contract until 4:30 p.m. eastern within five (5) calendar days following the date DESCRIPTION OF time, on May 20, 2019, PROPERTY: PROP- at the Franklin County of the Notice to Pro- ceed. Franklin County ERTY North Half of Clerk’s Office, Franklin Lot 14 and the West County Courthouse, 33 has established a Dis- advantaged Business half of Lot 15, Block Market Street, Suite 17, Kelleys Plat, 203, Apalachicola, Flor- Enterprise (DBE) goal for this project. The Carrabelle, Franklin ida 32320-2317, and County, Florida ac- will be opened and DBE participation goal for this project is 6.96% cording to the map in read aloud on May 21, current use in the 2019 at the County and compliance re- quirements are listed in Public Records of Commission meeting said county. at 34 Forbes Street, the bidding docu- ments. Apalachicola, FL. PROPERTY ADDRESS: N/A The Board of County A Non-Mandatory Commissioners re- Pre-Bid Conference will be conducted at NAME IN WHICH AS- serves the right to SESSED: Sandra A. waive informalities in the Apalachicola Re- gional Airport FBO Ter- Jones as to the North any bid, to accept Half of Lot 14 and and/or reject any or all minal at 8 Airport Road, Apalachicola, Florida West Half of Lot 15 by bids, and to accept the virtue of Deed in Book bid that in their judg- 32320 on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 10:00 721, Page 347 and ment will be in the best James Sessions, Jr., interest of Franklin am local time (EDT). Questions related to Robert Stanley Ses- County. All bids shall sions, Willie Charles remain firm for a period the Bid Documents will be answered at that Sessions and Delores of sixty days after the Marie Brown as to the opening. time. Attendance by prime contractors is North Half of Lot 14 strongly encouraged. and the West Half of All bidders shall com- Lot 15 by virtue of ply with all applicable OWNER’S CONTACT: Deed in Book 213, State and local laws Page 458 concerning licensing Michael Moron, County Coordinator registration and regula- All of said property be- tion of contractors do- Franklin County 34 Forbes Street ing in the State of Flor- ing business to the ida, County of Franklin. State of Florida. Apalachicola, Florida 32320 Unless such certificate or certificates shall be If you have any ques- Tel: 850-653-9783; Fax: 850-653-9799 redeemed according to tions, please call Clay the law the property Kennedy at (850) described in such cer- ✳ ✳ ✳ A16 Thursday, May 2, 2019 | The Times Weems ‘stunned and saddened’ by EMT arrest

By David Adlerstein elderly or disabled person. He said Major has been Weems CEO. “We hire quali- The sheriff office said a The Apalachicola Times County Judge Gordon Shuler placed on administrative leave fied medical professionals to female filed a complaint that [email protected] ordered him held without pending further investigation. deliver appropriate care to all said Major put his hand inside 850-653-8894 bond, accepting the recom- Cannington said Weems of our patients in a safe and of her underwear, touching mendation by Assistant State performed the required secure environment.” her vaginal area, and that he In a statement released April Attorney Jarred Patterson that national background check Weems Memorial Hospi- grabbed her hand and rubbed 24, Weems Memorial CEO Major posed a danger to the on Majors prior to his hiring tal employs 39 paramedics it against his penis. Since this H.D. Cannington responded to community and was a flight on Sept. 3, 2018. “His back- and EMTs, many part-time, complaint, others have come the arrest April 32 of a Weems risk. ground check did not indicate to operate its fleet of three forward and the case is still emergency medical tech- “We are stunned and a criminal record and we had ambulances and a quick- being investigated, read a nician on allegations he saddened that this has hap- no indication of such behavior response vehicle. A person news release. touched patients inappropri- pened,” Cannington said. in his past or he would never with a criminal background The sheriff’s office is ately during transportation. “Weems Hospital has a have been hired,” Cannington is not eligible to be granted asking that anyone who has Robert E. Lee Major, zero-tolerance policy for this said. a Florida EMT license nor to experienced any related, inap- 44, from Clearwater, was type of behavior and takes “I am personally shocked receive certification through propriate sexual advances, arrested for sexual assault, great precautions to protect by the allegations and will the National Registry of to please contact Lt. James and four counts of lewd and the health and safety of our cooperate in any way to make Emergency Medical Techni- Hamm or Lt. Ronnie Jones at lascivious molestation of an patients.” sure justice is done,” said the cians (NREMT). 670-8500.

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