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Thursday, April 18, 2013 WWW.APALACHTIMES.COM VOL. 127 ISSUE 51 50¢ xxxxxOut to see Mini golf tournament Saturday Sunday hailstorm smashes Eastpoint The Friends of By LOIS SWOBODA 653-1819 | @ApalachTimes Franklin County Public [email protected] Library will hold the Island View Seafood was badly third annual Putt damaged Sunday during a severe Masters Mini Golf thunderstorm that generated sev- Tournament hosted eral waterspouts or tornadoes. Although no tornado warning by Red Pirate Family was issued, National Weather Grill in Eastpoint on Service Forecaster Ron Block said that signatures for cyclonic Saturday, April 20 at winds were seen on radar, and noon. special marine warnings were is- Enjoy live music, food sued for Franklin County at 3:31 p.m., 3:43 p.m. and 3:51 p.m. and drink specials, and The storms moved east at 30 lots of fun while more miles per hour and battered both LOIS SWOBODA | The Times than 20 putt-putt teams St. George Island and Eastpoint An oyster boat damaged in Sunday’s storm. where witnesses reported quar- compete. ter-sized hail. The National Oce- Emergency Management Di- tarps. She praised Franklin’s the storm. saying he helped to Proceeds benefi t the anic and Atmospheric Adminis- rector Pam Brownell said three Promise Coalition Executive tarp the damaged homes. Sheds Franklin County Public tration (NOAA) recorded winds in older mobile homes were dam- Director Joe Taylor for on the excess of 60 mph. aged and had to be covered with ground action immediately after See HAILSTORM A3 Library in Eastpoint and Carrabelle.

FSU Marine Lab open PSC set to house Saturday WORKING GIRL consider The Spring Open House at the Florida State University Coastal WMSI water & Marine Laboratory on Saturday, April 20, rates from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The theme this By DAVID ADLERSTEIN year is “The Ocean 653-8894 | @ApalachTimes [email protected] of Tomorrow,” to recognize the The state’s Public Ser- vice Commission is ex- importance of scientists pected to consider next working together to week in Tallahassee a se- ries of recently-issued rec- solve problems related ommendations from PSC to the coastal and staff regarding increases in marine environments. rates for St. George island customers of Water Man- Highlights of this agement Services Inc. year’s event include FLORIDA MEMORY PROJECT | Special to the Times The April 12 PSC staff tours of the new 65- recommendations come af- ter their several months of ft research vessel, RV review following a protest Apalachee; touch tanks Steam tug Lottie typifi es working vessels lodged by the PSC Offi ce of Public Counsel following with critters presented the PSC’s initial Aug. 2012 Two known pictures exist of Owen, Graves, Kimball, Cook, by Saturday-at-the- By LOIS SWOBODA rate decisions. the boat, the one shown here Floyd; John Daly and C.N. Clark. 653-1819 | @ApalachTimes Residents of St. George Sea and interactive and a privately owned print Later that year, her crew [email protected] Island were vocal at a Jan. from around 1903 of her pushing reportedly caught a mysterious, displays by scientists 2013 hearing on the island Lottie is the poster girl for a coal barge in Columbus, Ga. unknown fi sh with sharp teeth from FSU and Florida where they confronted the 15th annual Apalachicola Although she was constructed in and a tail like a rat in West Pass, WMSI owner Gene Brown. conservation agencies. Antique and Classic Boat Show Apalachicola, the Lottie certainly possibly a deep water species. The hearing was necessary to be held this Saturday, April 20. traveled and, in the fi rst decade Local waterman Joe Barber For more information because the Offi ce of Public She was a working girl, of the century, her comings recalls hearing her name. He Counsel had protested four call 697-4120. a steam tug built by Master and goings were sometimes said, when he was a boy, around issues, and WMSI eight Carpenter Charles Hobart in chronicled in the Times. 1925, the Lottie spent most issues, arising out of last 1882 for the Cypress Lumber On August 11, 1900, she of her time in Carrabelle. In year’s granting of a rate FSU voice majors to Company which was owned by transported a group of partiers addition to pushing barges, she hike to WMS. the Ruge brothers, Herman and to West Pass for an evening was used to tow deep-drafted perform Sunday As it stands now, the George, two of Apalachicola’s picnic and a swim. The guests lumber ships into and out of PSC staff is set to recom- wealthiest residents around the included children of many Carrabelle harbor for loading. See OUT TO SEE 14 mend that WMSI receive turn of the 20th century. prominent families, the Patton The Lottie carried a crew a 45.8 percent increase in The Lottie was 67 feet long, sisters, Mattie, Fannie and Ella; of eight. Her fi rst captain revenue,, to that test year and 10 feet wide with a draft of Winifred Kimball who later was Charles Marks, who was xxxxx Index revenue of $1.3 million be just under six feet. She had a achieved fame as an author; May followed by John Fisher, who granted a nearly $600,000 gross tonnage of 65 tons and net and Irene Marks; Fannie Porter Opinion ...... A4 increase, to $1.9 million. of 47. and Mssrs. Stratton, Moore, Society ...... A6 See LOTTIE A2 In its fi ling, WMSI re- Faith ...... A7 quested a revenue require- Outdoors ...... A8 ment to generate annual revenue of $2.02 million, Sports ...... A9 which was based on a a rev- Tide Chart ...... A8 enue increase of $714,035, Classifi eds ...... A12-A13 Ice machine prompts special P and Z meeting or approximately 54.69 percent. The PSC staffers xxxxxContact Us By LOIS SWOBODA given a fair review. “People were point site, said that since the plans wrote that their recom- 653-1819 | @ApalachTimes telling us two weeks in advance contained new information, they mendation will allow WMSI P and Z was opposed to this busi- should be sent back to P and Z for the opportunity to recover Phone: 850-653-8868 [email protected] Web: apalachtimes.com ness,” he said. review. its expenses and earn a E-mail: dadlerstein@starfl .com Tempers fl ared on Tuesday He said his lot was zoned com- But Allen protested. “The issue 5.61 percent return on its Fax: 850-653-8036 morning during the discussion mercial and large enough to ac- is time,” he said. “This is the be- investment in rate base. Circulation: 800-345-8688 of a possible new ice machine in commodate the machine and ginning of our season and my ice If adopted this will mean Eastpoint. traffi c. machine is sitting under a tree.” based facility charges will During the regular discussion County Planner Alan Pierce Commission Chair Cheryl rise for 5/8” X 3/4” meters of Planning and Zoning (P and said the issue was traffi c fl ow. “It’s Sanders asked if P and Z board to $36.60, less than WMSI’s Z) recommendations, Bob Allen, a very busy intersection,” he said. members had said they were op- recommendation of $43.06 owner of property located at the Pierce said the plans presented posed to Allen’s project in advance but slightly more than the DEADLINES FOR NEXT WEEK: northwest corner of Highway 98 to the commission on Tuesday had of the formal discussion. He was rate adopted on a tempo- School News & Society: 11 a.m. Friday and North Bayshore Drive, de- been modifi ed to address the issue adamant that they had. rary basis in January. For Real Estate Ads: 11 a.m. Thursday manded to know why P and Z rec- of traffi c since the P and Z met ear- Pierce said P and Z should have 3/4” meters, the rate would Legal Ads: 11 a.m. Friday ommended denial of his request to lier this month. tabled the request, and given Al- got to $54.90, also slightly Classifi ed Display Ads: 11 a.m. Friday install an ice machine there. Commissioner Pinki Jackel, Classifi ed Line Ads: 5 p.m. Monday Allen said his project was not whose district includes the East- See ICE A2 See RATES A2 A2 | The Times Local Thursday, April 18, 2013 lottie from page A3 Workshops offer disaster preparation piloted her for 15 years, and Dan Gillis. The Lottie was hard at work for at least 40 years around this area and if that seems like a long time, By LOIS SWOBODA have literally had to use think again. Barber said there were a number of 653-1819 | @ApalachTimes runners for communica- operating wooden vessels harbored here that were [email protected] tion,” she said. more than 100 years old when he was a child. The importance of Saturday’s show will showcase antique boats On Friday, April 5, about safety briefing and proper and classic examples of a traditional vessels and 40 volunteers gathered at clothing and equipment custom classics, fiberglass and aluminum boats, plus the Apalachicola National was also emphasized. antique outboards and engines to participate. Set Estuarine Research Re- Volunteers played the at Apalachicola’s Riverfront Park, the show usually serve headquarters to ex- rolls of dispatchers and consists of 50 to 70 boats, antique outboard motors, perience a mock disaster. “problem volunteers” as nautical antiques and parts. Antique automobiles are Trainer Adraine Kre- the community prepared to also invited to participate. glo, a consultant provided deal with the aftermath of For more information, please contact the through the Volunteer Hurricane Zeke. Apalachicola Area Chamber of Commerce at 653-9419, Florida’s Best Neighbor- “Our goal is to bring to- by email at [email protected] or visit www. hoods grant awarded to gether a network of volun- antiqueboatshow.org. Franklin’s Promise Coali- teers from across the coun- tion, led the exercise. ty to assist in planning for, Kreglo has run a vol- responding to and recover- unteer center in Manatee ing from disasters,” said rates from page A1 County for more than 30 LOIS SWOBODA | The Times Franklin’s Promise Execu- more than the temporary rates now in effect, but less years. tive Director Joe Taylor than the $64.59 WMSI sought. . For 1” meters, the rates Participants were in- Adraine Kreglo explains the task of organizing labor The next training oppor- and matching volunteers to tasks at hand. would go to $91.50, and for larger meters they would go troduced to “Stormsmart tunity will be at 9 a.m. April to $183, each less than what WMSI sought, but more Coast” internet resource 30 at Carrabelle City Hall, than the temporary rates now in effect. and briefed on techniques finding willing workers. challenges in the after- where points of emergency PSC staff also plans to recommend a hike in the for dealing with spontane- She said that even if asked math of a storm or other food and material distribu- plant capacity charges, for residential customers to ous volunteers. to stay away, people with disaster. tion will be designated in $3,387 and for all others to $9.68 per gallon per day. Kreglo explained that affection for the area may Kreglo said she prefers Lanark, Carrabelle, East- The main extension charge for residential customers in some situations, volun- arrive on scene wanting to pen and paper commu- point and Apalachicola. would be $1,523, and for other $4.35 per gallon per day. teers can become a liability help. nication during training Anyone wishing to work The cost of residential meter installation would rise to rather than an asset. Often, An overabundance of sessions to high-tech tools with the group can call $400. limiting access to chaotic some supplies, looters and because electricity is so Franklin’s Promise Coali- In the highly controversial issue of advances made post-disaster areas is more people who are confused frequently lost during di- tion at 653-0176. - By LOIS by WMSI to other of Brown’s companies, which he ar- important and difficult than or distraught also present sasters. “In some cases I SWOBODA gued were necessary to maintain sound fiscal manage- ment, the PSC staff wrote that “By advancing funds to the utility’s president and associated companies while it already was in a financially precarious situation, Ice from page A1 WMSI exacerbated its financial distress and delayed necessary infrastructure improvements. Advancing len an opportunity to make dress Allen’s request. cash to the president and associated companies in lieu changes to his plan rather “P and Z members of making required debt service payments and needed than deny it. should to be told to refrain capital improvements has degraded the credit profile Pierce said the plans from public comment,” she of the utility and adversely affected the utility and is presented may have been said. “If they can’t do that, contrary to operating in the public interest. vague and confusing to P we need to find new board “WMSI’s failure to replace the water storage tank and Z board members. members.” has threatened utility operations as well as the safety “We showed them the Pierce said because P of the ratepayers. Based on the foregoing, staff recom- site plan and were told it and Z is a volunteer board, mends the president’s salary be reduced by 15 percent. was appropriate before the he couldn’t say exactly Furthermore, absent (PSC) authority to prohibit ad- meeting,” said Mike Hob- when it would be possible vances to the president and associated companies for son of Port St. Joe, whose to obtain a quorum. He said non-utility purposes, the PSC should require WMSI to company builds the ice he would have to call indi- file quarterly reports delineating all advances, loans, machines. vidual members. investments, notes receivable and accounts receivable “I think it needs to go Parrish asked that between WMSI and the president and associated com- back (to P & Z) with the new Pierce attend the emer- panies including the date, amount, and reason for the information.” said Commis- gency P and Z meeting. LOIS SWOBODA | The Times transaction(s).” sioner Smokey Parrish. 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www.coastalrealtyinfo.com 4515832 Shimmering Sands Realty 4514461 A Section PINION Page 4 Owww.apalachtimes.com Thursday, April 18, 2013 Please remember, springtime is for the birds Special to the Times the parents’ help. If you are near a bird nesting It’s spring in the Florida area and observe parents Panhandle, and that means fl ushing off the nest, please it’s nesting season for back off until you are far many species of shorebirds enough away that the and seabirds. parents settle back down Franklin County on their nests, and respect contains bird signs in posted areas. some of Many bird species have the most lost nesting habitat due to signifi cant human development on our nesting beaches. For this reason it areas is very important that we in the give these birds a chance Panhandle, to nest undisturbed in their MEGAN LAMB including remaining nesting areas. Guest Columnist the old St. In addition to these areas George managed by ANERR, Island Franklin County contains bridge causeway and many additional important “Bird Island” dredge spoil nesting areas including island, both managed by Flagg Island, Lanark Reef, the Apalachicola National parts of Dog Island and Estuarine Research the St. George State Park, Reserve. From April 1- and more. Please respect August 31, both areas are all areas posted with bird closed to all human and signs and areas where animal traffi c. birds are nesting. The old causeway is ANERR works in conferred the special partnership with many designation of being a other agencies and “Critical Wildlife Area” volunteers who monitor due to the high number and protect our birds. of threatened and For more information Special to the Times endangered birds that MEGAN LAMB | about our local and state nest here and marine Pelican chicks nesting on Bird Island shorebirds, please call patrol will enforce this ANERR at 670-7700 or designation. Least terns, In the past decade these year 700 nests were laid by nests, eggs and chicks are are posted with bird signs visit the Florida Shorebird gull-billed terns, sandwich birds have laid more than the birds. vulnerable to harm from leave a wide buffer around Alliance partnership terns, Caspian terns, royal 3000 nests per year in this Bird nests and colonies species such as laughing nesting areas. If solitary website at www. terns, black skimmers, area. Brown pelicans and are very susceptible to gulls and ants. At their nesters are disturbed fl shorebirdalliance.org. American oystercatchers, American oystercatchers human disturbance. Even young age, eggs and chicks repeatedly, in addition to Megan Lamb works for and laughing gulls nest nest on Bird Island and are if you aren’t physically can also be overexposed to predation and exposure NOAA’s Environmental on the causeway and all also both protected species. harming a nest, a nearby the hot summer sun and threats, the adults may Cooperative Science species but the laughing The brown pelican colony presence can cause suffer from dehydration abandon a nest and any Center and is based at the gull are protected by state on Bird Island has grown in damage. If parents are and death. eggs in it. These eggs Apalachicola NERR in or federal law. size in recent years and last scared and fl y off of their This is why areas that will not hatch without Eastpoint. Electronic fi ling switch successful Special to the Times the fi rst day, Monday, April 1, law, or probate case with the diligently to ensure lawyers a paperless system in the and the documents continue Clerk of Court, those parties have an easy transition as future. Marcia Johnson, Clerk of to come in. who represent themselves well. She has updated her If you have any questions the Circuit Court, announced Supreme Court Rules will still fi le paper documents. website to provide a link to E- or comments about this the April 1 mandatory Opinion No. SC11-399 Electronic fi ling will become Filing information. Electronic column, please forward date for electronic fi ling of implemented mandatory mandatory in criminal cases fi ling will hopefully enable them to Marcia Johnson, court documents in civil, electronic fi ling procedures starting October 2013. clerks throughout the state Clerk of the Court, 33 Market family law, dependency, and for all documents fi led in Johnson reported to increase timeliness in Street Ste. 203, Apalachicola, YOUR PUBLIC probate cases, was very Florida’s courts. While her offi ce staff has been the processing of cases, and FL 32320, or by email to: TRUSTEE successful. More than 27 attorneys are required busy adapting to the new provide improved service to mmjohnson@franklinclerk. Marcia Johnson fi lings totaling 31 documents to electronically fi le case electronic fi ling (E-Filing) the public and the judiciary, com. Visit the Clerk’s website were electronically fi led on documents in any civil, family process and working as the courts move toward at: www.franklinclerk.com.

Correction In the April 11 edition of the Times a story headlined Letter to the EDITOR “TDC reverses stand on island sign,” the details Kendrick Park a pearl in county’s necklace scenic and restful. regarding the cost of purchasing and installing three Most of all is the incredible walking path around the signs at St. George Island Lighthouse Park were To all the citizens of Franklin County... perimeter! The path is level – no twisted ankles! It is just incorrectly reported. In case you haven’t checked out the Kendrick about a mile long (7/8ths). There are exercise stations The facts are that the cost of purchasing and Recreational Park, Go Today. The park lies just east of along the path with various activities. installing the three signs - for the visitor center, Carrabelle on Highway 98. This morning an eagle watched me as I walked by. lighthouse museum and TDC – was $6,717. Of this total, You can even get there on the new sidewalk all the way So – another pearl in the necklace that is Carrabelle / the St. George Island Lighthouse Association paid from downtown. Many of you may know about its baseball Franklin County … Enjoy! $4,567 and the visitor center, drawing on TDC funding, capabilities and activities. However, it has a playground paid $2,149. for children that is outstanding. There is a restroom, John Hitron drinking water fountains, benches in the shade, and is Carrabelle Local BRIEFS Lighthouse mechanic Leonard Emergency Disaster Management offi ce. Brannan recovers from a Strategies, LLC (EDS) Emergency association annual work-related injury. Davis will act as the debris Management offi ce will meeting said Brannan has been project manager for the conduct a “Points of USPS 027-600 on leave since March 21 county during a declared Distribution” training Published every Thursday at 129 Commerce St. The annual meeting of and it is unknown when he disaster, which is FEMA at the Carrabelle City Apalachicola, FL 32329 the St. George Lighthouse will return to work. Kelley reimbursable. Phil Worley, Complex 9 a.m. to1 p.m. Association will be held will receive an additional owner of EDS, is an on April 30 for the two Publisher: Roger Quinn Saturday, May 11, on Editor: $2/hour while working as Alligator Point resident, municipalities and the Tim Croft the lawn at St. George mechanic. and was the debris local food pantries and POSTMASTER: PERIODICAL RATE Island’s Lighthouse Park. specialist for the State of other volunteers. Send address change to: POSTAGE PAID AT The business meeting will Florida before retiring. begin at 11 a.m., followed Emergency The Apalachicola Times APALACHICOLA, FL 32329 Commissioners also Observation pier P.O. Box 820 WEEKLY PUBLISHING by the traditional hot dog management tapped EDS to develop an Apalachicola, FL 32329 Circulation: lunch. Bring a folding approved FEMA Debris approved Phone 850-653-8868 chair and come visit the contracts approved 1-800-345-8688 Plan for the county. The Following the P and lighthouse, museum, and At their Tuesday Formerly The Apalachicola Times fi rm will be paid $5,000 to Z recommendation, gift shop. meeting, county be paid out of FEMA funds the county commission commissioners approved SUBSCRIPTIONS PAYABLE IN ADVANCE received for last year’s Tuesday unanimously contracts with The IN COUNTY Jonathan Kelley storm damage. Brownell approved the construction Management Experts $24.15 year — $15.75 six months said since Hurricane of an observation pier named acting (TME) and Emergency OUT OF COUNTY Sandy, a county debris submitted by Chester Disaster Strategies LLC $34.65 year — $21 six months mechanic plan is required by FEMA. Creamer of Coastline for services related to Home delivery subscribers may be charged a higher rate for holiday editions. Rentals, LLC. The pier At Tuesday’s emergency management. will be 80’ x 5’ with a 10’ TO ALL ADVERTISERS meeting, at the request Director Pam Brownell Two emergency x 10’ terminal platform In case of error or omissions in advertisements, the publishers do not of Solid Waste Director said TME has been the workshops planned and will be located on hold themselves liable for damage further than the amount received Fonda Davis, county training and exercise A workshop for the the south side of 957 US for such advertisement. commissioners voted coordinator for the county providers serving our 98 in Eastpoint. County unanimously to appoint for three years and is The spoken word is given scant attention; the printed word is thoughtfully Jonathan Kelley to the special needs population Planner Alan Pierce said weighed. The spoken word barely asserts; the printed word thoroughly paid out of the Homeland position of mechanic for is scheduled for April 24 at no boats will be moored to convinces. The spoken word is lost; the printed word remains. Security Grant. solid waste until regular 10 a.m. at the Emergency the pier. Thursday, April 18, 2013 Law Enforcement The Times | A5 Offi cers carry torch for Special Olympics

The Special Olympics got a big boost from Franklin County law enforcement Friday, April 5, when several of their ranks took part in the annual torch run. Law enforcement offi cers from more than 300 Florida agencies all participate in the state-wide run, as more than 5,000 offi cers carry the torch on a 1500-mile relay through 66 counties. Taking part this year, on the run from the historic Response Team) were Bankston and Justin operations. Chapman Schools building Capt. Corry Fletcher, Mathes. Also running were Funds are generated to Battery Park, were, Sergeants Brandy Austin, FCI’s K-9 Team members through contributions from DAVID ADLERSTEIN |The Times from the sheriff’s offi ce, James Trest, Erik Crosby, Sgt. William Daniels individuals and businesses Sgt. Wayne Nash and Carl Bankston and Kenneth (holding torch in photo at along the way and through Florida State Summer of the torch run in Orlando Deputies Chase Richards Malphurs, and Offi cers right) and Offi cers Shawn sales of the popular Torch Games. Nash took part in May 17, when offi cers and Casey Harrell. From Wade Blevins, Shawn Chisholm and John Harris, Run T-shirts and caps. This the capital leg of the torch from around the state join the Franklin Correctional Kimbrel, Erik Howard, as well as FCI’s Edward event is held each year run in Tallahassee April 11, together to bring the Flame Institution’s RRT (Rapid Willie McNair, Nashon Watson, assistant warden of prior to Special Olympics and will run in the fi nal leg of Hope into the stadium. Arrest REPORT

The following report is provided violation of probation (FCSO) violation of probation (FCSO) (APD) habitual (FHP) by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Offi ce. Jessica Nesmith, 26, Eastpoint, David D. Hartman, 34, Eastpoint, Christopher J. McGlynn, 36, Arrests in this week’s report were made April 5 grand retail theft (FCSO) trespass after warning and burglary of Tallahassee, violation of probation by offi cers from the Apalachicola Police Jeremy L. Matheny, 33, Eastpoint, Fallon C. Paulk, 26, Carrabelle, an occupied swelling (FCSO) (FCSO) Department (APD), Carrabelle Police violation of a domestic violence Bay County warrant for violation of Alfred O. Wallace, 26, Department (CPD), Florida Fish and injunction (FCSO) probation (FCSO) Apalachicola, two counts of petit theft April 13 Wildlife Conservation Commission (FCSO) Curtis L. Gordie, 45, Apalachicola, (FWC), Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) April 6 April 9 Talmadge D. Turner, 37, Eastpoint, possession of a controlled substance and Franklin County Sheriff’s Offi ce Whitney D. Nixon, 23, Eastpoint, William J. Switzer, 26, Apalachicola, two counts of fl agrant net violation (APD) (FCSO). All defendants are to be domestic battery and criminal mischief violation of probation (FCSO) (FWC) Edgar J. Perez, 28, Eastpoint, no considered innocent until proven guilty (CPD) Rebecca A. Padowitz, 23, valid drivers license (APD) in a court of law. Luke S. Grant, 35, Bell, boating Carrabelle, two counts of possession April 11 Joshua M. Britcher, 29, Eastpoint, under the infl uence (FWC) of a controlled substance with intent Steven W. Beebe, 41, Carrabelle, no valid drivers license (FCSO) April 3 to sell, two counts of possession of a domestic battery (FCSO) James J. Murray, 38, Carrabelle, April 7 controlled substance, and possession of Michael R. Holland, 53, April 14 lewd or lascivious molestation — victim Jeremy J. James, 22, Apalachicola, paraphernalia (FCSO) Apalachicola, failure to appear (FCSO) Katherine M. Lott, 22, Lanark 12 or older (CPD) possession of less than 20 grams Roland M. Schoelles, 47, Jason C. Millender, 35, Carrabelle, Village, violation of probation (FCSO) Timothy A. Parker, 44, Department of cannabis, and possession of Apalachicola, driving while license domestic battery (FCSO) Christopher B. Buzbee, 43, of Corrections, threats-extortion (FCSO) paraphernalia (FCSO) revoked — habitual (FCSO) Teleda R. Messer, 41, Carrabelle, Apalachicola, violation of probation John R. McGuffi n, 19, Clarence D. Williams, 37, domestic battery (FCSO) (APD) April 4 Apalachicola, battery (FCSO) Apalachicola, driving while license Charles M. Carpenter, Jr., 30, Shirl D. Whiddon, 47, Carrabelle, revoked — habitual (APD) April 12 Telogia, violation of a domestic disorderly intoxication (CPD) April 8 Linda L. Keith, 24, Carrabelle, false Jay L. Thompson, 50, Apalachicola, violence injunction, and criminal Eugene Webb, 65, Eastpoint, DUI Stephanie M. Ross, 26, Panacea, report to a law enforcement offi cer driving while license revoked mischief (FCSO) with property damage (FCSO) violation of probation (FCSO) (FCSO) — habitual, DUI with property damage Keldrick T. Wilson, 19, Quincy, Fed Joseph, 44, Miramar, 39 counts and resisting offi cer without violence April 15 burglary of a dwelling and grand retail of criminal use of personal identifi cation April 10 (CPD) Rashed O. Brown, 30, Port St. Joe, theft (FCSO) information (FCSO) Joshua J. Schoelles, 24, Ricky R. Robbins, 48, Apalachicola, driving while license suspended or Bret P. McClary, 32, Crawfordville, Patricia Kennedy, 35, Carrabelle, Apalachicola, violation of probation driving while license revoked — revoked (FCSO) Law BRIEFS Scott appoints bench and he will become became the fi rst court a distinguished judge,” sponsored animal therapy Fitzpatrick circuit judge said Scott. “I am confi dent program in Florida. The Governor Rick Scott that he will ensure that all therapy dog teams are last week announced the Floridians are treated fairly provided by the Tallahassee appointment of Martin and respectfully.” Memorial Healthcare unity Car Fitzpatrick to the Circuit animal therapy program, mm niv Court of the Second Judicial Courthouse therapy at no cost to the Second o al Circuit, which consists of Judicial Circuit. C Friday,April 19th • 3:003l19tir,ApayidrF - 7:007:h• pmp:00 m00 Franklin, Liberty, Gadsden, dogs to be sworn in At thetA ABCAht SchoolSBe loohcC Wakulla, Leon and Jefferson The Second Judicial BILL MILLER REALTY counties/ Circuit, comprised of 850-697-3751 (3310) 570-0658 Fitzpatrick, 44, of Franklin, Gadsden, Mechanical Bull • Dunking Booth Tallahassee, has practiced Jefferson, Leon, Liberty and 400’+ COMM. U.S. 98 & GULF ADJ.TO LANARK MARINA 850K AdrAdrenalineenaline Rush Obstacle Course with Broad and Cassel since Wakulla counties, will hold 2001. From 1997-2001, he a swearing-in ceremony $29,500 $2,500 DOwN Slides • Bounce Houses • Maze practiced with Sternstein, for the courthouse therapy BUYS 2 BED ApT. 2 - 6 Rainer & Clarke, and from dogs on Thursday, April 18 OR RENT $500/MTH FaceFace & Hair PaintingPainting 1996-1997, he practiced with at 5 p.m. in Courtroom Smith, Hulsey & Busey. 3A, third fl oor of the Leon 2 B/R- 1 BTH-GULF VIEw Plus FoodFood and Games for All Ages Fitzpatrick earned his HOME w/ FAMILY ROOM County Courthouse, in $70,000 bachelor’s degree from Tallahassee. WRISTBANDS: $8 perpNDBASTIRW childldihrceS:$8 Stetson University and his Circuit Judge James C. C/B-3-1 - 2 COR. LOTS law degree from Florida Hankinson will be presiding. - CITY - $49,500 Adults & KtluAd Kids under 3 Fdenidsus& FREEEERr3 State University. He will Twelve specially trained 3/2 D/w - 2 COR. LOTS FREE T-SHIRT TO THE FIRST 250 KIDS fi ll the vacancy created by therapy dogs, accompanied - CITY - $42,500 the resignation of Mark W. by their handler team BUY NOW! Walker, who was appointed partners, are slated to MIH - 2 CRNR LOTS - BLK. $ STORE - REDUCED $49,500 to the federal bench. participate. Wristbands on sale now at ABC School 4514546 “Marty Fitzpatrick is In August 2007, the 2 AC-AT RIVER ALL children MUST be accompanied by adult a great addition to our Second Judicial Circuit UTIL.IN -$39,500

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Weems Medical Center West (Apalachicola) will be closed on April 22nd. However Weems Medical Center East in Carrabelle will be open that day. Normal hours will resume for Weems Medical Center West on Tuesday the 23rd. We will not have extended hours Monday the 22nd thru Thursday the 25th at Weems Medical Center East. A6 | The Times Society Thursday, April 18, 2013 Lanark News Pine cone kickoff rescheduled for Sunday The weather put a damper on our picnic and Pine Cone Kick-off, but not to worry. We are planning to hold it Sunday, April 21, from 3 to 5 p.m. Bring a dish to share and the association will provide hot dogs and hamburgers. Hope you can make it. We will have our last Wednesday Lanark news night bingo of the season on April 24. Jim Welsh Join us at Chillas Hall when the doors open at 6 p.m. I will start calling at 6:30 p.m. Cookies, soft drinks and coffee are available. Hope to see you there! Along with the bingo, we also have door prizes, FREDERIC KAHLER | Special to the Times 50/50 drawing and pie raffle. Be watching for you! Members of the Lanark Village Boat Club will cook you breakfast Saturday, April 20. Selling begins at 9 a.m. and goes ‘till 11 a.m. A good full breakfast and still only $5. Come and enjoy with your friends and ‘Jury Room’ opens Friday at Dixie neighbor! Then it’s off to Camp Gordon Johnston American Special to the Times no. The jurors agree to her her uncle, who did? The Sewell), Middle Aged Legion Post 82 for the April Birthday Bash. request to re-enact the verdict, the solution, and Man (Bob Caiola) and The Songbird Evelyn Macannally and Merell and The Panhandle Players crime right there. Props the climax of the play Man With Glasses (David others will have the music for us. We will have finger will present C.B. Gilford’s are brought in — including arrive together in a single, Adlerstein). food also. Party starts at 6 p.m.; fun starts when you “Jury Room,” this Friday the actual murder weapon. smashing conclusion! Play is 7:30 p.m. Friday walk into the room. through Sunday, April 19- The actress becomes the Also appearing in the and Saturday, April 19 and Members of the Carrabelle Lions Club will have 21 at the Dixie Theatre in accused. The Foreman show are Young Man 20, and Sunday, April 21 at their annual duck race Saturday, April 27 at the Apalachicola. (Gary Niblack) takes the (Royce Rolstad), Angry 3 p.m. Riverfront Festival. Tickets on sale from any member Twelve jurors gather to part of the murdered man, Man (Robbie Johnson), Tickets available or at the festival. A donation of $5 each is required. decide the innocence or and as the re-enactment Shy Girl (Jeana Crozier), at Dixie Box office, Pray for the Eternal peace of Arthur Joseph guilt of a young girl. Did proceeds, some people Blonde (Laura Baney), Downtown Books, and and Sara Trail who passed away recently, and were she stab her uncle in cold begin to lose themselves in Society Woman (Denise Butler Agency, or at the longtime friends of mine. Pray for their families. blood? Eleven jurors say their parts. Butler), Old Ladies (Sally door. Cash or check only What a beautiful service for a beautiful lady. The yes; one, a student Actress It’s a tense situation, Crown and Judy Loftus), — no credit cards. For funeral mass for Mercedes Henderson was held (Katie McFarland) says for if the girl did not kill Brunette (Bobbi Ann more info, call 370-5281. Friday, April 5 at Sacred Heart Church. Pray for Mercy’s eternal peace and for Jack and their family. Saturday, April 27 is another big day. Members of the Lanark Village Golf Club will have a yard sale on our golf course from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Many items to look over. Coffee and water available. Stop by and look around. There’s got to be something you simply can’t live without. Be kind to one another; check in on the sick and housebound, and keep smiling. You may not feel any better but everyone else will wonder what you’re up to. Until next time, God bless America, our troops, and the poor, homeless and hungry and smile. Jesus loves you. Birthdays Max Bridges turns 1 Max Breaux Bridges celebrated his first birthday on Jan. 26, 2013 with many friends in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. He is the son of Chris and Renae Bridges; and the grandson of Alvin and Kathy Martina of Apalachicola, Denise ESLEY COX | Special to the Times Johnson of Bristol, and Enjoying a day outdoors at Patton Park are, from left, Selena Kiser, Adrienn Ruhl, Ken Shick, Mark Kiser and Bernarr Bridges of Lesley Cox. Blountstown. He is the great- grandson of the late Buddy and Evelyn Martina, Red and the late Betty Hilton, Volunteers tackle Carrabelle’s Patton Park the late William and Lora joined together to rehab native plant wildflowers blooming and a swallow- Anne Barfield and Bruce Special to the Times gardens, blaze trails, and conduct a tailed kite soared above the treetops. and the late Quinnon gopher tortoise survey. Patton Park has restrooms, a Bridges. Max Breaux Bridges On Saturday, April 6, volunteers from the Apalachee Audubon The group of 14 accomplished picnic pavilion, and hiking trails Chapter, Boy Scouts of America much with a total of 35.1 volunteer with interpretive signs. If you are Troop 220, city of Carrabelle, Leon hours. Thanks to all of these hard interested in volunteering at Patton Happy County Soil and Water Conservation workers. Plus it was a gorgeous Park, please call Lesley Cox at birthday, District, and Sea Oats Garden Club day to be in the woods. Lots of 697-5555. Miss Jada NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Jada Arin Lockley turns 3 years old on Sunday, April 21. CITY OF APALACHICOLA, FLORIDA She is the daughter of The Apalachicola Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing and Special Meeting, on Monday, April 29th, Gabriel and Sara Lockley, 2013 at 6:00 PM at City Hall, Community Center Meeting Room, 1 Bay Avenue, Apalachicola, Florida to discuss of Apalachicola. We love you, and receive citizen comments on the following variance requests: Mommy and Daddy Jada Arin Lockley • Proposal to replace the existing 5’x10’ front entry with a new 10’x25’ front porch. Proposed construction would expand on a non-conforming structure, encroach into the required 15 feet front setback from the property of the line of said lot and encroach into the right-of-way of 6th Street. PET WEEK • Proposal to expand (square off) existing rear porch. Proposed construction would expand on a non-conforming structure and encroach into the required 25 feet rear setback from the property line of said lot. 4514472 Franklin County Humane Society Sunny Shine! • Proposal to remove existing handicapped ramp and side porch on the western elevation of the structure Shine is a 4 month old Yellow Lab/SharPei and replace with a deck and roof to extend from the exterior of the kitchen and intersect with the existing front cross and what a doll she is. She has the porch, producing a wrap-around porch. Proposed construction would expand on a non-conforming structure and temperament of a Lab with the interesting encroach into the required 15 feet front setback from the property line of said lot. facial features of a Shar Pei. She is gentle, sweet and smart and loves affection. She • Proposal to construct a 48” wood picket fence (50% open) along the front property line. Proposed construction has been spayed, is fully vetted and ready is not in compliance with the current Land Development Code which only allows a maximum fence height of 30” forherforeverhome. ComemeetourSHINE along said front property line. and take her home to live on the sunny side of the street. VolunteerS are deSperately needed to Socialize • Proposal for a variance/waiver from the required FEMA elevation requirement applicable to the existing withallofourdogSandcatS. flood zone of said property and allow the property owner to leave this structure at its present elevation for renovation/ We are always looking for people willing to bring one of our animals development. into their home to be fostered for various needs. Anytime you can spare would be greatly appreciated. The Apalachicola Land Development Code allows for such variance when special circumstances, conditions and/ or undue hardships are determined. Call Karen at 670-8417 for more details or visit the Franklin County Humane Society at 244 State Road 65 in Eastpoint. You may logon to the Please contact City Hall at 850-653-9319, if you have any questions. website at www.forgottenpets.org toseemoreofouradoptablepets. 4514453 Thursday, April 18, 2013 Faith The Times | A7 Benefit dinner held for Mona Lisa Joseph Special to the Times trimmings. Soft drinks and desserts will also Jenkins (850) 559-9749 or Evangelist Annie be available. Austin-Pierce. There will be a benefit dinner for Sister Donation for a dinner is $7. Money raised Mona Lisa Joseph, daughter of Sara Jenkins will defray the cost of medical expenses. Luke 6:38 and Larry Joseph Sr., on Saturday, April 27 If you are unable to stop by or give a Give, and it will be given to you, Good beginning at 11:30 a.m. on US 98 across from donation, please remember the Joseph family measure, pressed down, shaken together, the Amerigas Office in Apalachicola. in your prayers. running over, will be put into your lap. For with There will be fried chicken or fish or For more information, contact Deaconess the measure you use it will be measured back Sister Mona Lisa Joseph barbeque chicken dinners served with all the Irestine Bouie 653-9048, Sister Sandra to you. Faith BRIEFS Cards of THANKS Help cure cystic fibrosis sea when the square rigged ship kristinworks.com HMS Bounty sank during Hurricane The Schroeders Saturday Sandy, came to Apalachicola in Quilts of Valor chapter Apalachicola is a truly wonderful place to live, Bagging for a CURE and yard the 1980s. He offered the captain’s and it is the people who make it so. sale this Saturday, April 20 from 7 course to local seafood workers, forming During my recent illnesses, I was borne up by a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gulfside IGA which allowed them to take people A chapter of the national so many prayers, thoughts, phone calls, both offers in Apalachicola. All proceeds go out fishing and increase their organization “Quilts of Valor” is and actual help from so many people, I cannot to “Team Amanda” for the Great income possibilities. forming at the Carrabelle Beach RV even begin to count them. These unrequited acts Strides Walk taking steps to CURE After the Governor Stone arrived Center, 1843 US 98 West. The mission of kindness are what make this such a remarkable Cystic Fibrosis. in Apalachicola in 1990, he often of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to hometown. We are still taking donations skippered the vessel on Apalachicola cover all combat service members To each and every one of you, Ken and I extend for the yard sale; should you have Bay, and taught about sailing a and veterans touched by war with profound thanks from the bottom of our hearts, something that you would like to traditional gaff-rigged vessel. He was comforting and healing quilts. especially considering mine’s now working donate contact Sandy Harris at a wonderful sailor and teacher. These are small, 55” x 65”, quilts properly again. 630-6492. The Friends of the Governor often in patriotic colors. The local Brigitte Schroeder Stone, Inc., current owners and group will meet Tuesdays from 10 Bryant House B&B Schooner to lead memorial operators of the vessel, want to a.m. to 2 p.m. honor his memory by sailing out on You do not need to know how flotilla Saturday Apalachicola Bay and casting flowers to quilt to participate, just have a A memorial flotilla, to honor and on the water. We invite all who wish desire to make a difference to those The McCaskill Family remember all who have died at sea, to join us to bring their boats to who are serving or have served. To know that there are friends who care, Makes will be Saturday, April 20, when the make a flotilla to remember family There will be plenty of work cutting, our burdens easier to bear! 1877 Gulf Coast Schooner Governor members and friends lost at sea. pressing and sorting. Donations of The family of the late Louis J. McCaskill Jr. Stone will be in Apalachicola as Natural flowers please - no plastic. fabric will be gratefully accepted. acknowledges with sincere appreciation the many part of the 15th annual Antique and The schooner will leave If you can, bring your sewing acts of kindness and love during his illness and our Classic Boat Show at Riverfront Riverfront Park at 3 p.m. For more equipment and supplies. bereavement. The cards, visits, food, flowers and Park on Water Street. information, call Kristin Anderson For information, call (816) 803- prayers are a bridge to our family’s peace. May Capt. Robin Walbridge, lost at at 653-2249 or email Kristin@ 2880 or 697-2638. God forever bless you. Mrs. Retha S. McCaskill Obituaries The Hutchinson Family Luey G. Bryant Louis J. McCaskill Jr. With grateful hearts, the family of Mr. Luey G. Bryant, 59, of and Vernon Anthony Louis Joseph. of Apalachicola. Arthur J. “AJ”/”Trigger” Hutchinson Wewahitchka, passed away Bryant, of Panama City; McCaskill Jr. of In 1957 Louis thanks you for your support during Monday, April 15, 2013, at and one grandson, Gavyn Apalachicola, a attended Florida this difficult time. For every his home. He was a lifelong Bryant, of Wewahitchka. worldly wise man, A & M University expression of sympathy, every act resident of Gulf County and Graveside funeral a loving father, Barber College of kindness, and your continuing worked as an oysterman. services were held husband, son and and received prayers - thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Know that every little Mr. Bryant is survived Wednesday morning, friend to many, his certification. Arthur J. by his mother, Louise April 17 at Roberts thing and every big thing is greatly departed this life Shortly thereafter, “AJ”/”Trigger” Bryant, of Wewahitchka; Cemetery, conducted by the on Monday, April 8, Louis J. appreciated. he opened his Hutchinson his son, Michael Bryant, Rev. Eddie Causey. 2013, in Port St Joe. McCaskill Jr. own barber shop The Family of Wewahitchka; one All services are under He was 85 years of which he ran for sister, Annette Mobley, the direction of the age. a number of years. Louis of Washburn, Tenn., two Comforter Funeral Home, Louis was born Nov. 17, had an enterprising spirit, brothers, William Fred Wewahitchka Branch 1927, in Apalachicola. He so over the course of his THE Bryant, of Wewahitchka, Chapel. was preceded in death by life he was involved in his parents, Louis Joseph many different business EPISCOPAL McCaskill, Sr., and Rosalie ventures. Anthony Cesaroni, Jr. McCaskill, along with his Louis is survived by CHURCH Anthony Cesaroni, Jr. Ruth Thacker; and eight sister, Barbara L. Doles. his loving and dutiful wife, was born Oct. 20, 1930, in grandchildren. Louis attended Holy Retha S. McCaskill, of Panacea. He passed away Funeral services were Family Catholic School as Apalachicola; his children; Saturday, April 6, 2013, at held Saturday afternoon, a youth and continued his and his grandchildren his home in Apalachicola. April 13 at St. Patrick education at Dunbar High Michael Louis McCaskill, He was a retired U.S. Catholic Church with full School where he received Ph.d (BenDette) of Omaha, Air Force veteran, and military honors. his high school diploma. Nebraska, Dionne Alston a member of St. Patrick Interment was in At Holy Family Catholic (Major) of Mulberry, Ada Catholic Church. Magnolia Cemetery. Church he served as an McCaskill, of Newark, WELCOMES YOU He is survived by his Visitation was held altar server and catechism New Jersey, Chandler WELCOMES YOU children, Joe, Deneen, Friday afternoon, April 12 instructor. When the J. Poole (Kristie) of Fort ChurchChurch Teresa, Michael, and at Kelley Funeral Home, church closed, St. Peter Lauderdale; and Khala, Patricia; sisters, Annie with Rosary service Catholic Church became Nicholas, Sydnei and of the Maxwell, Mary Hill, and beginning at 6 p.m. his new church home J’Kobe McCaskill, all of where he remained faithful Orlando; two cousins, Ascension until his death. Louis Alveta Bowman of 101 NE First Street Sara K. Walters was an active member of Jacksonville, and Merita Carrabelle the Knights of Columbus Woolfolk, of Raleigh, North SUNDAY Sara K. Walters was and daughter, Jamie Trail. until his health would not Carolina; along with a 10:00 AM born on Jan. 12, 1950, and The family received permit. host of family members, passed away Sunday, friends on Thursday Louis’ career path took extended grandchildren, (850)(850) 274-4490545-2578 April 7, 2013. evening, April 11 at the him in many different and great-0grandchidlren, She is survived by her Carrabelle Church of directions. While working at god children and other husband, Marvin Walters; God, 1478 Highway 67, Weems Memorial Hospital sorrowing family and her children: Jacki Carrabelle/ he was introduced to the friends. Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Benjamin and Shelton Services were Friday love of his life, the beautiful Viewing was Friday -Your Church on the Coast- Trail; her mother: Pauline afternoon, April 12 at Retha Mae Saulsby. evening, April 12 at Kelley Brannan; brothers: William the Carrabelle Church They were united in holy Funeral Home with Rosary 2653 Highway 98 East and Shannon Brannan; of God. Burial followed matrimony on July 5, 1955. service beginning at 8 p.m. P.O. Box 729, Lanark Village, Fl 32323 and grandchildren: Keli at Evergreen Cemetery, To this union, two A Mass of Resurrection Edwards, Shelby Wheatley Crawfordville. children were gifted, service was held Saturday Pastor: Father Eddie Jones and Taylor Morgan Trail. Bevis Funeral Home, Charles A. McCaskill, of morning, April 13 at St. She is preceded in Harvey-Young Chapel, Orlando, and Monique Patrick Catholic Church Mass Schedule: Saturday: (Vigil) 5:00 PM death by her father, Crawfordville, is in charge Poole-Ashurst (Jay), of with interment in Magnolia Sunday: 7:30 AM William (Bill) Brannan; of arrangements. Raleigh, North Carolina. Cemetery. Father Roger Prior to this union, Louis Latosynski officiated, (850)697-3669 had several children, with Ervin “Harold” Byrd, 4514458 Rosemari (June) and Leon O’Neal, Michael L. THE APALACHICOLA Louis J. McCaskill, IIII McCaskill, Arnold Tolliver, (Janice), both of Quincy. Charles A. McCaskill and The United Methodist Churches TIMES This extended family Jay B. “Jazz” Ashurst, Find us includes Vernon Tillman, serving as pallbearers. of Franklin County Welcome You on Facebook of Battle Creek, Michigan; Kelly Funeral and Clifford Williams Home was in charge of First United Methodist Church of Apalachicola (Cathy) and Linda Gibson, arrangements. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. every Sunday Sunday School 10:00 a.m. 75 5th St. Apalachicola - 653-9530 - [email protected] Pastor: Rev. Themo Patriotis Carrabelle United Methodist Church Worship Services 10:45 a.m. - Sunday School 9:30 a.m. “Celebrate Recovery” Mondays 7-9 p.m. NurseryHealingHealing nowservice service provided first first Tuesday for Tuesday Sunday each each Church monthmonth-7 Service p.m. First Baptist Church 102 NE Ave. B Carrabelle - 697-3672 St. George Island First Pentecostal Holiness Church Pastor:Aaron Julie Stephens Batey 501 E. Bayshore Drive 379 Brownsville Road • Apalachicola Eastpoint United Methodist Church 927-2257 Worship Service 10:009:00 a.m. every Sunday R.R. Michael Michael Whaley, Waley, Pastor We’re excited about what God’s doing!!! Prayer 9:15Sunday a.m. Waffles Brunch & 10Wisdom a.m. 11:15 a.m. Healing service every fourth Monday at 7:00 p.m. Join us as we praise and worship the living Christ. Sunday School 9:45 am Healing ServiceYouth every Group first Tuesdays Fridays 6 of p.m. the Month at 6:30 p.m. “Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise.” Psalm 145:3 317 Patton317 Patton Dr. (corner Dr. (corner of David of David St.) - 670-8825 St.) Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 am Pastor:Pastor: Rev. Aaron Beth Batey White Sunday Bible Study ...... 10:00am Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pm Worship Praise...... 11:00am Monday, Youth Group 7:006:30 pm St. George Island United Methodist Church Sunday Night ...... 7:00pm 9:00 a.m. Worship Service Wednesday, Royal Rangers, G.A.P. 7:00 pm Wednesday - “Power Hour”...... 7:00pm 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Hour Wednesday Worship & Word 7:307:00 pm 201 E. Gulf Beach Dr. 927- 4635 www.sgiumc.org Wednesday - “Youth at S.P.L.A.S.H”...... 7:00pm Pastor: Rev. Themo Patriotis Nursery Provided during regular church services “Walking in Christ” 4510165 Email outdoors news to timesoutdoors A @starfl .com Section UTDOORS Page 8 O www.apalachtimes.com Thursday, April 18, 2013

SINGING THE BLUES

ROD GASCHE | Special to the Times An Indigo Bunting searches for seeds. Migration for buntings

Beautiful indigo complex songs, especially buntings have been during the early morning spotted across the county hours when, according this month during their to Cornell University’s spring migration. I am Allaboutbirds.com Photos by CAROL AND BOB COX | Special to The News Herald hardly an expert on birds website, they may produce A pyramid-shaped Florida Limestone Artificial Reef is deployed. but, since I am trying to up to 200 songs per hour. learn more, I thought I’d By the way, you can hear share my research with some of those songs at the readers of this column. both Allaboutbirds and The indigo bunting Whatbird. MBARA deploys artificial reefs (Passerina cyanea), is a Indigo buntings four to fi ve-inch migrate to South Special to The News Herald Florida Fish and Wildlife rock, include pyramids, added reefs to six existing long, seed-eating Florida and South Conservation Commission. rectangular grouper sites that have become bird in the same and Central Anglers and divers have The rest came from modules, layer-cake diffi cult to fi nd over the family as cardinals. America during 19 new reefs to visit thanks donations, membership, shaped ecosystems and years. MBARA president, Carrabelle’s Rod the winter, but to the efforts of the Mexico fund raising and three a new hybrid reef that Bob Cox, said, “It is Gasche sent can be found Beach Artifi cial Reef fi shing tournaments — the consists of a grouper important to maintain the newspaper almost anywhere Association (MBARA), annual MBARA Kingfi sh module topped by a small these reefs in honor of the photographs he in North America Mexico Beach, and Tournament, the Mexico ecosystem. people they were named captured of a male BUDS ‘N’ BUGS east of the Rocky support from numerous Beach Marina Offshore This is the fi rst time after.” indigo bunting and Lois Swoboda Mountains during organizations and Classic and the 98 Real the hybrid reefs have been Older reefs often they are lovely. the warm months. members. Estate Group Ling Ding. deployed in Florida, and were made with lighter Earlier this month, a These birds often migrate On Saturday, 62 reef Reef modules of MBARA research divers or smaller materials large group reportedly at night, navigating by the modules worth more than varying design, each are anxious to fi nd out that could be moved passed through the Sugar stars, and can become $91,000, found new resting weighing more than 5,000 what type of marine life by powerful storms or Hill Campground in Dr. confused under overcast places off the shores of pounds, were placed will be attracted to them. covered by sand. Julian Bruce St. George conditions. Mexico Beach. Mexico in 19 locations, with According to MBARA The deployment was Island State Park. Preferred habitats Beach received a $60,000 one to eight structures research diver Carol Cox, overseen by Bill Horn By the way, according include brushy slopes, grant from the U.S. Fish submerged at each site. “Different structures of the FWC along with to Whatbird.com, a fl ock old pastures and fi elds and Wildlife Service The reef modules, all attract different fi sh. MBARA volunteers Bob of buntings is called a grown to scrub, woodland Wildlife and Sport Fish made with steel reinforced Amberjack and red and Carol Cox, Ron Childs, “decoration,” “mural” or clearings, and forest edges Restoration Fund and concrete and limestone snappers are attracted Jimmy Nicholson, and “sacrifi ce” of buntings. I adjacent to fi elds. During to taller structures such Captain Charlene Burke. can certainly understand migration large fl ocks may as the pyramids, the MBARA volunteers the fi rst two names. feed in agricultural fi elds WEEKLY ALMANAC grouper units act as low were involved in every Female indigo buntings or on lawns. limestone ledges that are step of the artifi cial reef are a mousy brown color, The diet of the indigo Date High Low % Precip preferred by groupers, and deployment--applying for but the males are real bunting consists primarily Thu, Apr. 18 76° 67° 0 % ecosystems are a magnet permits, writing grants, show-offs. of insects during the Fri, Apr. 19 77° 57° 40 % for black sea bass. We fi nd and raising matching During spring and summer and seeds during Sat, Apr. 20 72° 56° 40 % that placing different types funds to earn points when summer, when they the winter. They forage in Sun, Apr. 21 75° 61° 0 % of structures together has competing for grants. are trying to attract a trees, shrubs and on the Mon, Apr. 22 76° 63° 0 % a dynamic effect, greatly According to Horn, mate, the males sport ground. Researchers at Tues, Apr. 23 77° 62° 0 % increasing diversity on the “Excellent planning by iridescent black plumage. Cornell tell us that you can Wed, Apr. 24 77° 63° 10 % reef. We hope the hybrid MBARA and excellent Depending on the angle of attract indigo buntings reef with its height, ledge execution by Walter the light, they may appear to your yard with feeders TIDE TABLES MONTHLY AVERAGES and crevices will attract Marine” made the project turquoise, black or any containing small seeds To find the tides of the following areas, subtract the the greatest diversity we a great success. shade in between. This is such as thistle or live indicated times from these given for APALACHICOLA: have seen on any single To get coordinates an optical illusion caused mealworms. They will also HIGH LOW Cat Point Minus 0:40 Minus 1:17 artifi cial reef.” for the new reefs, visit by light diffraction. readily feed on saffl ower, East Pass Minus 0:27 Minus 0:27 During this MBARA’s website at www. The males are also apple, suet, millet and To find the tides of the following areas, subtract the deployment, MBARA mbara.org. very vocal and sing long, peanuts. indicated times from those given for CARRABELLE: HIGH LOW Bald Point Minus 9:16 Minus 0:03 Outdoor BRIEFS FSU open house backgrounds working Hog hunting Ochlockonee River SGA, the APALACHICOLA together to solve problems still hunter quota has been The Florida State related to the coastal and The Florida Fish and increased to 50 hunters per University Coastal & marine environments. Wildlife Conservation hunt, and the hunt area now Marine Laboratory Highlights of this year’s Commission has several includes the area south of announces its Spring Open event include tours of upcoming opportunities Interstate 10. This year’s House this Saturday, April the new 65-foot research to hunt wild hog on public open hunt dates are May 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. vessel, RV Apalachee; talks lands that you won’t fi nd 10-12, June 14-16, July 12-14, It only happens every by the scientists on the in printed brochures for Aug. 9-11 and Sept. 13-15. other year, so mark your fascinating work that they wildlife management Hog hunts also are calendars! There will be do; touch tanks with critters areas. set for the Aucilla SGA something to educate, presented by Saturday-at- On the Joe Budd Small in Jefferson County fascinate and entertain the-Se; interactive displays Game Area, still hunters and Blackwater SGA in everyone! by scientists from FSU can hunt hogs May 3-5 Okaloosa and Santa Rosa The theme for this year’s and Florida conservation without a quota permit. counties. open house is “The Ocean agencies; a silent auction Additionally, the hunter The online brochures CARRABELLE of Tomorrow,” in which we with some great prizes quota for hog hunts using and hunting rules for Joe recognize the importance available and food from a dogs has been increased to Budd, Ochlockonee River, of scientists from different local vendor, Seineyard. 10. Wild hog-dog hunts on Aucilla and Blackwater Gather your friends, Budd are set for May 16-19, SGAs can be viewed or family, neighbors, June 20-23, July 18-21, Aug. downloaded at MyFWC. Hunting Lease colleagues, and associates, 15-18 and Sept. 19-22. com/Hunting and selecting and take a beautiful drive On the nearby “WMA Brochures.” avaiLabLe down to the coast in St. Teresa for a day of fun! gulf & Franklin Counties If you are interested in SPONSORED BY Call for more information volunteering at the open house, please contact Limited Spaces Available outreach coordinator, Brittany Sims at bcsims@ Sponsor the WEEKLY ALMANAC Harlan Haddock fsu.edu to obtain more Call information. 4514535

4514475 (850) 227-6983 Today! 653-8868 Freshwater Most locals are reporting that river levels are almost back to nor- “EVERYTHING FOR YOUR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE!” mal. Good reports from Howard Creek and the Brothers River and Jackson River have painted bream and good catfish in the 12-15 pound range coming from shallow water. Lake Wimico Live Bait had had several reports of decent sized bass this week. Inshore Fishing suppLies Good Spanish Mackerel reports are coming from the sea wall 121 W. Highway 98 • Port St. Joe | 877-216-9600 in the St. Joe marinia and near shore this week. Most anglers Monday - Sunday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM EST are using casting spoons and mac trees for multipul catches at Beach suppLies once. Red fish were schooling in the Pig Island area late this past weekend and aslo good numbers of trout can be found

Corner of Marina Drive, Port St. Joe, FL (nexttoPigglyWiggly) 4514462 here as well. CARRABELLE • APALACHICOLA A PORTS Section Thursday, April 18, 2013 Swww.apalachtimes.com Page 9

PHOTOS BY PHIL COALE | Special to The Times Left: Franklin County fi rst baseman Scout Segree attempts to tag out Bozeman base runner. Right: Summer Medley reaches for a pitch against Bozeman. Lady Seahawks fall at districts By DAVID ADLERSTEIN MORE PHOTOS 653-8894 | @ApalachTimes Dadlerstein@starfl .com Times readers who want to see more photos, or to buy The Lady Seahawks softball team them, please contact Phil felt the thrill of victory, and then the ag- Coale at tigersports1@live. ony of defeat, as their season’s hopes com or call (850) 379-8049. ended this week in post season-play. In Port St. Joe Tuesday night, Lib- erty County pitcher Kayla Johnson twirled a no-hitter against Franklin Player of the Week - Maddie neWell County, to notch a 6-0 win and advance in District 4, Class 1A ball. No Lady Seahawks batter was able to locate Johnson’s pitches during the game as she struck out 11 bat- ters and walked two to preserve her team’s spotless district record. She got Franklin County senior Anna Lee to strike out for the fi nal out of the game. Liberty stayed on top until the fi nal out after taking the lead in the fi rst, scoring two runs on a passed ball and a sacrifi ce fl y by Johnson. Liberty Scout Segree steals second against Bozeman tacked on another two runs in the fi fth when Bri Whatley doubled, bringing about the eventual outcome. Franklin County tacked on another Sophomore leftfielder Maddie Newell, the Seahawks softball team’s An RBI single by senior Chena four runs in the third. A bases loaded starting second baseman for the past two seasons, has been a home Johnson. defensive standout ever since coach Lisa Sweatt rearranged positions On Monday night, the Lady Se- Segree, a steal of home by junior Ally walk scored Lee to get the Seahawks mid-season.“We had to make a change and she stepped up and ahawks varsity, under the direction Millender, and an RBI single by Lee on the board in the inning. That was literally has been amazing in left field,”said Sweatt.“Against of coach Lisa Sweatt, refused to relin- during the fi rst inning helped the followed up by Ashley Carroll’s single, Bozeman, she made one catch running into the fence, and made quish the lead after grabbing it early Lady Seahawks put some runs on the scoring Summer Medley. one catch on a line drive that would have been a hit had it gone against Bozeman, recording a 9-2 board early. Franklin County added two more anywhere else.” victory. Segree reached base three times runs in the top of the fourth. Lee With seven runs in the fi rst three in the game, and scored two runs and kicked things off with a double, plating Congratulations, Maddie! 4514483 innings, Franklin County left no doubt had one RBI. Chena Segree. Cape St. George CC LAND ROAD – CIGP PROJECT PROJECT # 007.105 Lighthouse Full NOTICE TO RECEIVE SEALED BIDS Moon Climb set The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will receive sealed bids from any qualified person, company or for Thursday corporation interested in constructing: CC LAND ROAD – CIGP PROJECT Special to The Times

The April Full Moon Project is located in Franklin County, Florida and consists of approximately 11,500 linear feet of roadway widening, Climb at the Cape St. resurfacing, and striping between 6th Street and Hwy. 65 in Eastpoint. George Lighthouse on St. George Island will be held on Thursday, April 25. The Plans and specifications can be obtained at Preble-Rish, Inc., 324 Marina Drive, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456, (850) Sunset/Full Moon Climb is 227-7200. The bid must conform to Section 287.133(3) Florida Statutes, on public entity crimes. from 7:30-9 p.m. and will in- clude light hors d’oeuvres and a sparkling cider toast All bidders shall be FDOT qualified per Section 2-1 of the FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, latest to the full moon. Cost is edition in the following work classes: Grading, Drainage, Flexible Paving, and Hot Plant Mix-Bituminous Course. $15 for the general public and $10 for members of the St. George Lighthouse Completion date for this project will be 120 days from the date of the Notice to Proceed presented to the successful bidder. Association. The sun will set at Liquidated damages for failure to complete the project on the specified date will be set at $250.00 per day. 8:13 p.m. and the moon will rise at 8:22 p.m. on April 25. After sunset, people are Please indicate on the envelope that this is a sealed bid, for “CC Land Road – CIGP Project”. invited to climb to the top of the lighthouse for a breath- Bids will be received until 4:00 p.m. (EDT), on May 6 , 2013, at the Franklin County Clerk’s Office, Franklin taking view of the full moon, as space and time permit. County Courthouse, 33 Market Street, Suite 203, Apalachicola, Florida 32320-2317, and will be opened and read aloud Cost is $10 for the general on May 7 , 2013 at the County Commission meeting at 34 Forbes Street, Apalachicola, FL. public and $5 for SGLA members. The Cape St. George Cost for Plans and Specifications will be $ 50.00 per set and is non-refundable. Checks should be made payable to Light is in St. George Light- PREBLE-RISH, INC. house Park at the center of St. George Island, where Is- land Drive (the road off the The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to waive informalities in any bid, to accept and/or reject any or bridge) ends at Gulf Beach all bids, and to accept the bid that in their judgment will be in the best interest of Franklin County. All bids shall remain Drive. Parking is available in lots at either side of the firm for a period of sixty days after the opening. park. Because space is lim- All bidders shall comply with all applicable State and local laws concerning licensing registration and regulation of contractors ited, reservations are rec- doing business to the State of Florida. ommended. For reserva- tions or more information, contact the Lighthouse Gift If you have any questions, please call Clay Smallwood at (850) 227-7200. Shop at 927-7745. A10 | The Times Local Thursday, April 18, 2013

Around the world in Wild Things 28 days! Summer program begins in June Special to the Times

Come join The Nest this summer as we trav- el around the world in only 28 days. We will visit six coun- tries – Japan, Mexico, Ireland, Australia, Ke- nya, and China. Dur- ing every child’s visit to each country, students will read high-interest fiction and non-fiction books, complete fasci- nating science experi- photos by DESPINA WILLIAMS | Special to the Times ments, create their own Site director Emily Spindler (in back) joins Where the Wild Things Are cast ethnic foods, and more. members Alondra Jimenez, Adia Siler, Taylor Busby, Jocelyn Webb, Stephen Some specific proj- Smith, Morgan Malone and Alex Howard for a group shot. Spindler made all of ects for this summer the Wild Things costumes and hats. include making our own Tangram sets (China), creating a life-sized coral reef (Australia), making Nest students perform children’s classic 1,000 paper cranes (Ja- pan), exploring rainbows Special to the Times Franklin County Learning Howard, Cole Polous, and (Ireland), and creating our own crocodile hunt- Center stage. Jocelyn Webb). Wild Thing Cole Polous gives a terrifying scream. “Let the wild rumpus Families from all Audience members er videos (Australia). We begin!” called Max, and over, including a tourist loved the music and moved monster snacks – monster parents who donated the will explore these coun- the Wild Things burst into from New York, enjoyed and grooved with the band cupcakes and Rice Krispie food, and the Polous family tries in academic class- action and some pretty fine watching this play and (Alondra Jimenez, KT treats, grapes that stared for loaning their sound es (Social studies, math, dance moves. hearing once again the Nessly, Morgan Malone, at you as you ate their equipment and the dry ice. reading and science) The Nest after-school childhood tale of Max Adia Siler, and Madeline cute little faces, veggies And also many thanks to and also enrichment program rocked the (Stephen Smith) making Weisz) as they kept the with moustaches, smiley the staff who helped with classes (Character edu- house with its version of mischief, being sent to bed, beat to the Wild Rumpus. fries, and hot dogs growing the sets, the drama class, cation, health, art and Where the Wild Things and traveling in and out Not only was everyone noodle hair. and the kitchen duties. technology). The summer pro- Are on March 28. The play of weeks before coming treated to the show of Site director Emily Together — students, gram begins Wednes- featured beautiful sets, to the land of the Wild a lifetime, but they also Spindler wants to give parents, and teachers day, June 12 and runs lights, and even fog on the Things (Taylor Busby, Alex all got some fabulous a million thanks to the — made a great team. through July 31. The Max The March 28 program meets at the (Stephen parent night Franklin County Learn- ing Center and Car- Smith, also featured rabelle complex sites, at right), Where the from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., silences Wild Things Monday through Thurs- Wild Things works of art, day (Closed July 4). Jocelyn like this pastel Students in grades Webb, Taylor drawing by Pre-K-8 are eligible to at- Busby and cast mate tend this free program. Cole Polous. Alondra Breakfast and lunch are served daily. Come out Jimenez. and join us for a very exciting and educational summer of fun!

SPRING CLEAN CARRABELLE TAKE PRIDE IN OUR BEAUTIFUL CITY

The City of Carrabelle is asking everyone to cleanup your yards.

Rubbish, trash, junk, debris, abandoned material, excessive accumulation of untended growth of weeds, unsafe structures, abandoned, discarded, unused objects or equipment such as automobiles, boats, furniture, stoves, refrigerators, freezers, cans, or containers are a violation of City Ordinance 389 and a fine of $250.00 per day can be imposed.

Place items (not household garbage) on the right of way, give us a call and we will pick it up. Need someone to haul off those old vehicles? We know someone that will help with that too!

Help out your neighbors and let’s work together to cleanup Carrabelle! 1107653 Thursday, April 18, 2013 Local The Times | A11 Nashville songwriters to highlight Riverfront Festival Special to the Times exhibits teeming with marine life, mam- mals, birds, reptiles and various critters of The 23rd annual Carrabelle Riverfront the coast. Festival will be held Friday and Saturday, Carrabelle’s historic Carr’s Hill in the April 26 and 27, again celebrating “The Pi- middle of the festival promenade will show- rates of the Carrabellean.” Established tra- case our local museums. The Carrabelle ditions, new features and attractions, great History, Crooked River Lighthouse and arts and crafts, fresh local seafood and tasty Camp Gordon Johnston museums will fea- festival treats promise all who attend this ture exhibits, demonstrations, tours and family and pet friendly event a delightful traditional music. Historic and archaeo- time on Marine Street along the beautiful logical sites from neighboring counties will Carrabelle River. also share artifacts and fascinating stories. Admission is free throughout, on Friday Demonstrations of cooking hoecakes Civil 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. War style, wooden boat building, and braid- This year’s theme will encompass “flash ed rug making will be presented. Interest- mob” style street theatre from a pirate ac- ing info on extracting salt from seawater, tors troupe, and a skit or two on the main Carrabelle’s Civil War skirmish, and the stage near the pavilion. Vendors, volunteers early sponge industry will also be on tap. and festival attendees are invited to dress Frank Lindamood will set the mood with as their favorite pirate; festival T-shirts and incredible banjo playing. decorations will complete the motif. What kid wouldn’t want to be a pirate? At Friday night prime time will feature the DAVID ADLERSTEIN | The Times the Pirate School, young folks can learn to musical stylings of “Southern Satisfaction,” The beauties who adorned last year’s Fishy Fashion Show will again be on hand walk, talk, sing, work, dress, and play like pi- a Tallahassee based five-member band per- for a new glimpse at the Carrabelle tradition. rates. Would-be pirates can walk the plank, forming a mix of classic rock, disco, pop, R&B dig for treasure, shoot down a pirate flag, and country, from the 50’s up to current hits. stand-up bass. popular Procession of the Species, high- and hear pirate stories. This supervised On Saturday, talent abounds with the roster The national historic landmark “Gover- lights the wild and wonderful denizens of event also has a face painting artist, bouncy of musicians featuring “Nashville Writers nor’s Stone,” a 65 foot two masts schooner the Forgotten Coast. The procession is an house, and water slide to enjoy. Boys and in the Round.” Carrabelle resident Karen built in 1877, will return to the Carrabelle annual springtime march and symbolic re- girls can even have photo op wearing pirate Brooks has written hit songs for Emmy Lou River for the festival. This one-of-a-kind treat to the pine trees and swamps of the garb to prove they had a great day at the Pi- Harris, Crystal Gayle, and Tanya Tucker wooden ship will be available for boarding Panhandle. The procession begins at 1 p.m. rate Training Camp. as well as her own recordings with War- and pictures. Weather and scheduling per- on Saturday from the Main Stage. The festival is hosted by the city of Car- ner Records, including a duet with Johnny mitting, the vessel may be available for short Round up your wonderful pets and enter rabelle each year on the fourth weekend in Cash. Brooks’ songwriter pals are coming trips out to the bay. Check at the dock south them in the Pet Parade, to strut their stuff April. Carrabelle CARES, a local non-profit, to check out our quaint little fishing village. of the main stage for more information and show off before the judges in the view- coordinates the festival on behalf of the city Woody Mullis, Steve Williams and Mike Gei- Returning to grace the Carrabelle Wharf ing ring at 10 a.m. on April 27 at the festi- and community for the first time this year. ger will perform their original songs made pavilion are the fabulous models of the fes- val. Entry forms and additional information Various organizations from the community popular by George Strait (Adelaide), Mont- tival’s Fishy Fashion Show. Each year the can be found on the Carrabelle Chamber of will host special venues, events, exhibits gomery Gentry (Cold One Comin’ On), outrageous DOs and DO KNOTs of coastal Commerce website. After judging, all pets and attractions throughout the festival area Craig Morgan (Redneck Yacht Club), Neal couture are revealed with festive flair as can be admired as they parade down the over the two-day celebration. The festival is McCoy (The City Put the Country Back in Joan Matey of Lanark and Jan Neshat of midway before crowds who will vote for the sponsored in part by the Tourist Develop- Me), to mention a few. Crawfordville present the annual fashion People’s Choice award. ment Council, INNOVIA Consulting Group, Other toe-tappin’ talent includes local show collection. Show time is Saturday at 2 Folks interested in the wilder side of Car- Centennial Bank, Weems Memorial Hospi- area musicians Tinhorn, who beautifully p.m. at Main Stage. rabelle may want to explore the untamed tal and Progress Energy. For more infor- blend bluegrass and old country with amaz- Also returning as a headline event, Car- wilderness of the “New” Nature Walk (Ave mation, call Steve Allen at 850-320-8225 or ing vocals, awesome mandolin and plucky rabelle’s home-town version of the wildly C). This attraction features touch tanks and check out www.carrabelleriverfrontfestival.com.

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The Franklin County High School prom on April 6 was a wondrous affair, with more than 130 young people attending the affair at the Armory in Apalachicola. Junior class sponsor Kassi Malcolm said several high school teachers, and scores of volunteer parents helped make the prom a success, culminating in the grand march. “I thought it want great,” Malcolm said. “There were no hiccups and no need for police. It went fl awlessly and the kids had a really good time. On top of that, it was beautiful.”

DANA WHALEY | Special to The Times Voted King and Queen were seniors Skyler Hutchinson and Christina Collins.

ANDREA AMISON | Special to The Times DAVID ADLERSTEIN | The Times Annalyse Wharrie pecks the cheek of Posing at Lafayette Park are, from left, Dan Carrino, Brittney Carr, her date, Josh Reeder. Stefan Devaughn, Macey Hunt, Keaton Hersey and Christian Jones

PHOTOS BY DAVID ADLERSTEIN | The Times DANA WHALEY | Special to The Times Left: Getting ready for the prom are, from left, Cynthia Duncan, Kristen Putnal and Kimberly Martin. Middle: Voted Prince and Princess were juniors Alex Causey Poised on Lafayette Park’s gazebo are, from left, Kyle Hathcox, Brook Pittman, Ally Millender and Kyler and Gracyn Kirvin McGraw. Right: Gabby Bond and his date, Katie Wood.

2006-OPT3, is the the lis pendens must 30 SECONDS WEST This notice is provided 93027T property as set forth in sale by sealed bid on: Plaintiff and JUDITH A. file a claim within 60 NOTICE IS HEREBY 3600.00 FEET SOUTH pursuant to Administra- IN THE CIRCUIT said Final Judgment: THOMPSON A/K/A JU- days after the sale. GIVEN pursuant to an 62 DEGREES 03 MIN- tive Order No. 2.065. COURT OF THE SEC- April 27, 2013 at: DITH THOMPSON; Order Rescheduling UTES 30 SECONDS In accordance with the OND JUDICIAL CIR- LOT 11, BLOCK L, 10:00 a.m. at 162 US CENTENNIAL BANK, Dated this 2nd day of Foreclosure Sale dated WEST 1100.00 FEET Americans with Disabil- CUIT IN AND FOR THREE HUNDRED 98, Eastpoint, Florida AS SUCCESSOR IN IN- April, 2013. March 25, 2013, and TO A RE-ROD ities Act, if you are a FRANKLIN COUNTY, OCEAN MILE PHASE 32328 of the contents TEREST TO COASTAL entered in Case No. (MARKED #6475) person with a disability FLORIDA 2, A SUBDIVISION AS of mini-warehouse(s) COMMUNITY BANK; Marcia M. Johnson 09000677CA, of the MARKING THE POINT who needs any accom- CIVIL ACTION PER MAP OR PLAT containing personal UNKNOWN TENANTS Clerk of Court Circuit Court of the 2nd OF BEGINNING. FROM modation in order to CASE NO.: THEREOF RECORDED property of: are the Defendant(s). Judicial Circuit in and SAID POINT OF BE- participate in this pro- 19-2010-CA-000350 IN PLAT BOOK 5, AT Kendall Wade as the By Michele Maxwell for FRANKLIN County, GINNING AND LEAV- ceeding, you are enti- DIVISION: PAGE 32, OF THE Tonita Turn Clerk of the Circuit As Deputy Clerk Florida. SUNTRUST ING SAID RIGHT-OF- tled, at no cost to you, PUBLIC RECORDS OF Lanny Hardman Court will sell to the BANK, INC. is Plaintiff WAY BOUNDARY RUN to provisions of certain US BANK NATIONAL FRANKLIN COUNTY, Kristy Glass highest and best bid- IMPORTANT and MELANIE JANE SOUTH 26 DEGREES assistance. Please con- ASSOCIATION, AS FLORIDA. Fred Wayne Walker der for cash, 2nd floor If you are a person with TURNER; STANLEY W. 38 MINUTES 06 SEC- tact the Court Adminis- TRUSTEE FOR WFASC Anna Marie Konopka lobby, 33 Market a disability who needs BENECKI; are defend- ONDS EAST 182.38 trator at 33 Market 2005-AR3, A/K/A 1804 GULF Charlene Fincher Street, Apalachicola, any accommodation in ants. I will sell to the FEET TO THE AP- Street, Suite 203, Apa- Plaintiff, BEACH DRIVE, ST. Paul Craft FL 32320, at 11:00 AM order to participate in highest and best bid- PROXIMATE MEAN lachicola, FL 32320, GEORGE ISLAND, FL on May 16, 2013, the this proceeding, you der for cash IN THE HIGH WATER LINE OF Phone No. (904)653- vs. 32328 Before the sale date of following described are entitled, at no cost LOBBY ON THE 2ND THE GULF OF MEX- 8861, Extension 106 April 27, 2013, the 90716T property as set forth in to you, to the provision FLOOR OF THE ICO, THENCE RUN within 2 working days MARK E. GADDIS Any person claiming an property may be re- IN THE CIRCUIT said Final Judgment, to of certain assistance. COURTHOUSE, at 33 SOUTH 66 DEGREES of your receipt of this A/K/A MARK GADDIS, interest in the surplus deemed by payment in COURT OF THE SEC- wit: Please contact: Susan MARKET STREET, AP- 44 MINUTES 51 SEC- notice or pleading; if et al, from the sale, if any, cash or money order of OND JUDICIAL CIR- Wilson, ADA Coordina- ALACHICOLA in ONDS WEST ALONG you are hearing im- Defendant(s). other than the property the outstanding bal- CUIT IN AND FOR THAT CERTAIN PAR- tor, 301 South Monroe FRANKLIN County, SAID MEAN HIGH paired, call 1-800-955- owner as of the date of ance and cost by mail- FRANKLIN COUNTY, CEL OF LAND IN THE Street, Tallahassee, FL FLORIDA 32320, at WATER LINE 29.48 8771 (TDD); if you are NOTICE OF the Lis Pendens must ing it to Post Office Box FLORIDA N.E. ¼ OF FRAC- 32301 850.577.4401, at 11:00 A.M., on the 16th FEET, THENCE RUN voice impaired, call FORECLOSURE SALE file a claim within sixty 1054, Eastpoint, Florida GENERAL JURISDIC- TIONAL SECTION 27, least 7 days before day of May, 2013, the SOUTH 60 DEGREES 1-800-995-8770 (V) (Via (60) days after the sale. 32328, or by paying in TION DIVISION T8S, R8W HEREBY your scheduled court following described 23 MINUTES 30 SEC- Florida Relay Services). NOTICE IS HEREBY person. CASE NO. FURTHER DESCRIBED appearance, or imme- property as set forth in ONDS WEST ALONG GIVEN pursuant to a WITNESS MY HAND April 11, 18, 2013 192012CA000348CAXXXX AS FOLLOWS: FROM diately upon receiving said Final Judgment, to SAID MEAN HIGH Submitted by: Final Judgment of and the seal of this 93101T THE NORTHEASTERLY this notification if the wit: WATER LINE 70.37 Kahane & Associates, Mortgage Foreclosure Court on February 26, IN THE CIRCUIT DEUTSCHE BANK NA- INTERSECTION time before the sched- FEET, THENCE LEAV- P.A. dated February 25, 2013. COURT OF THE SEC- TIONAL TRUST COM- (CON.MON.) OF TWO uled appearance is less LOT 5, UNRECORDED, ING SAID MEAN HIGH 8201 Peters Road, Ste. 2013 and entered in OND JUDICIAL CIR- PANY, AS TRUSTEE PROPOSED 66 FOOT than 7 days; if you are DOG ISLAND, FRANK- WATER LINE RUN 3000 Case No. 19-2010-CA- Marcia M. Johnson CUIT IN AND FOR FOR SOUNDVIEW ROADS, 1765 FEET hearing or voice im- LIN COUNTY, FLOR- NORTH 26 DEGREES Plantation, FL 33324 000350 of the Circuit Clerk of Circuit Court FRANKLIN COUNTY, HOME LOAN TRUST DUE NORTH AND paired, call 711. IDA, AS MORE PAR- 38 MINUTES 06 SEC- Phone: (954) 382-3486 Court of the SECOND FLORIDA 2006-OPT3, ASSET- 218.5 FEET WEST OF TICULARLY DE- ONDS WEST 182.01 Fax: (954)382-5380 Judicial Circuit in and By: Michele Maxwell GENERAL JURISDIC- BACKED CERTIFI- THE S.W. CORNER Submitted by: SCRIBED AS FOL- FEET TO A CON- Designated service for FRANKLIN County, Deputy Clerk TION DIVISION CATES, SERIES (CON.MON.) OF THE Robertson, Anschutz & LOWS: CRETE MONUMENT email: notice@kahane Florida wherein US Case No. 12000364CA 2006-OPT3, N.E. ¼ OF SAID SEC- Schneid, P.L. LYING ON THE andassociates.com BANK NATIONAL AS- **See Americans with Plaintiff, TION 27, RUN SOUTH Attorneys for Plaintiff COMMENCE AT A SOUTHERLY RIGHT- File No.: 12-08804 SOCIATION, AS TRUS- Disabilities Act Bank of America, N.A. 66 DEGREES EAST 3010 N. Military Trail, POINT ON THE EAST- OF-WAY BOUNDARY April 11, 18, 2013 TEE FOR WFASC If you are a person with Plaintiff, vs. ALONG THE NORTH- Suite 300 ERLY BOUNDARY OF OF GULF SHORE 2005-AR3 is the Plaintiff a disability who needs 90780T ERLY BOUNDARY OF Boca Raton, FL 33431 FRACTIONAL SEC- DRIVE, THENCE RUN and MARK E. GADDIS any accommodation in PUBLIC NOTICE vs. JUDITH A. THOMP- THE ROAD, 144 FEET Phone: 561-241-6901 TION 11, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH 62 DEGREES A/K/A MARK GADDIS; order to participate in SON A/K/A JUDITH TO A POINT FOR BE- Fax: 561-241-9181 SOUTH, RANGE 4 03 MINUTES 30 SEC- JACKIE GADDIS A/K/A this proceeding, you Notice is hereby given John E. Graham a/k/a THOMPSON, et al. GINNING; RUN April 11, 18, 2013 WEST, DOG ISLAND, ONDS EAST ALONG JACKIE T. GADDIS; are entitled, at no cost that The Northwest John E. Grahamn; Un- Defendant(s). THENCE, CONTINU- FRANKLIN COUNTY, SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY WELLS FARGO BANK, to you, to the provision 90724T Florida Transportation known Spouse of John ING ALONG ROAD, FLORIDA SAID POINT BOUNDARY 99.73 NATIONAL ASSOCIA- of certain assistance. IN THE CIRCUIT Corridor Authority will E. Graham a/k/a John NOTICE OF 200 FEET; THENCE LYING 395.98 FEET FEET TO THE POINT TION, AS SUCCES- Please contact: Mr. COURT OF THE 2ND hold a meeting on April E. Grahamn; Phyllis FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH 24 DEGREES SOUTH OF THE OF BEGINNING. SOR BY MERGER TO Doug Smith, Office of JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN 25, 2013. The meeting Bleiweis; Unknown EAST 145 FEET, MORE NORTHEAST CORNER WACHOVIA BANK, Court Administration, AND FOR FRANKLIN will be held at 10:00 Spouse of Phyllis NOTICE IS HEREBY OR LESS, TO THE OF SAID FRACTIONAL A person claiming an NATIONAL ASSOCIA- Leon County Court- COUNTY, FLORIDA a.m. Central Time at Bleiweis; Carrabelle GIVEN pursuant to a Fi- CREEK; THENCE SECTION 11, SAID interest in the surplus TION; THE TOWN- house, 301 South Mon- CIVIL DIVISION Destin City Hall, City Landings Homeowners nal Judgment of Fore- NORTHWESTERLY POINT ALSO LYING from the sale, if any, HOMES OF ST. roe Street, Tallahassee, CASE NO. Hall Boardroom, 4200 Association, Inc. closure dated March ALONG CREEK TO A ON THE SOUTHERLY other than the property GEORGE HOME- FL 32301 Phone: 850- 09000677CA Indian Bayou Trail, Defendants. 25, 2013, and entered POINT NORTH 24 DE- RIGHT-OF-WAY owner as of the date of OWNERS ASSOCIA- 577-4401, Fax: 850- Destin, Florida. Any in 192012CA000348CA GREES EAST OF THE BOUNDARY OF GULF the lis pendens must TION, INC.; are the De- 487-7947 SUNTRUST BANK, person requiring spe- NOTICE OF XXXX of the Circuit PLACE OF BEGINN- SHORE DRIVE, file a claim within 60 fendants, The Clerk of F10038676 INC. cial accommodations FORECLOSURE SALE Court of the Second ING; THENCE SOUTH THENCE RUN SOUTH- days after the sale. the Court will sell to the April 11, 18, 2013 Plaintiff, to participate in this Judicial Circuit in and 24 DEGREES WEST WESTERLY ALONG highest and best bid- meeting is asked to ad- 93091T NOTICE IS HEREBY for Franklin County, 145 FEET, MORE OR SAID SOUTHERLY Dated this 26th day of der for cash at FRONT vs. vise the Corridor Au- LEGAL NOTICE GIVEN pursuant to an Florida, wherein DEUT- LESS, TO THE POINT RIGHT-OF-WAY March, 2013. DOOR OF THE FRANK- thority at least 48 hours Order dated March 21, SCHE BANK NA- OF BEGINNING. BOUNDARY THE FOL- LIN COUNTY COURT- MELANIE JANE TURN- prior to the meeting by Notice is given pursu- 2013, entered in Case TIONAL TRUST COM- LOWING COURSES: Marcia Johnson HOUSE, 33 MARKET ER; STANLEY W. contacting Alicia Ste- ant to Florida Self- No. 12000364CA of the PANY, AS TRUSTEE Any person claiming an SOUTH 67 DEGREES As Clerk of said Court STREET, APALACHI- BENECKI; phen at (850) 429-8905 Storage Facility Act, Circuit Court of the FOR SOUNDVIEW interest in the surplus 00 MINUTES 00 SEC- COLA, FLORIDA at Defendants. or alicia.stephen@hdr Florida Statutes, Chap- Second Judicial Circuit, HOME LOAN TRUST from the sale, if any, ONDS WEST 1096.00 By: Michele Maxwell 11:00AM, on the 25th inc.com. ter 83, Part IV, that in and for Franklin 2006-OPT3, ASSET- other than the property FEET, SOUTH 60 DE- As Deputy Clerk day of April, 2013, the RE-NOTICE OF April 18, 2013 Seminole Safe N Se- County, Florida, where- BACKED CERTIFI- owner as of the date of GREES 56 MINUTES following described CATES, SERIES FORECLOSURE SALE cure Storage will hold a in Bank of America,

✳ ✳ ✳ Thursday, April 18, 2013 CLASSIFIEDS The Times | A13

N.A. is the Plaintiff and Apalachicola: 1 br, 1 John E. Graham a/k/a Food Svs/Hospitality Hospitality ba efficiency w/ kitchen John E. Grahamn; Un- HOME & living room. Call for known Spouse of John information E. Graham a/k/a John Papa Joe’s RESORT Logistics/Transport AUCTION Oyster Bar & Grill 850-653-6103 E. Grahamn; Phyllis VACATION Text FL48155 to 56654 Bleiweis; Unknown Now Hiring Drivers: Spouse of Phyllis PROPERTIES BANK-OWNED Experienced Line All Miles PAID (Loaded Bleiweis; Carrabelle Has two openings Cooks & & Empty)! Home on the Landings Homeowners for Full-time office HOMES Other Positions weekends! Running Association, Inc. are work. Must have Apply in person only Class-A CDL Flatbed. the Defendants, that throughout FLORIDA prior office experi- St. George Island Lease to Own-No the Clerk of Court will ence, be able to $175/wk, elec, satellite, Money Down CALL: sell to the highest and 1428 BAYBERRY LN quickly learn com- garbage incl. Pool tbl. 888-880-5911 12’ X 65’ deck. Beautiful best bidder for cash at, Saint George Island Hospitality puter software & the front steps of the have excellent cus- view! 850-653-5319 Gated Community - 1+/- Acre courthouse at 33 Mar- Flood Service/Hosp. tomer service skills. Look No ket Street, Apalachi- 2 BR, 2.5 BA • 1,360 SF Housekeeping Working weekends cola, FL 32320, beginn- 5 Miles Of Beach Best Western Part Time weekend is required. Great Further ing at 11:00 AM on the Agent: Helen Spohrer help needed for all po- benefits. For more 27th day of June, 2013, Prudential Shimmering sitions, apply in per- information, call Needs Front Desk son, 4693 Cape San Than The 1 BR, Cottage the following described Sands Realty Sandra at (850) French Receptionist Blas Rd or 1200 Hwy CH/A in Apalachicola, property as set forth in 850-899-1262 927-7601. Qualified Classifieds said Final Judgment, to Bulldog Weekends Required 98 Mexico Beach applicants may apply 850-643-7740 Come in person to 249 wit: Selling ONSITE: 9-5 weekdays at 123 What you want Appalachacola 4 Bed- Puppies, 2 girls Hwy 98 Apalachicola, W Gulf Beach Dr, WED, APR 24, 10:00 PM FL. from 9am-3pm No room/ 1 Bath. Wood LOT 5, CARRABELLE St. George Island is right before frame. Central heat and LANDING, A SUBDIVI- and phone calls!!! • No Back Taxes or Liens Web ID 34247595 air, all appliances SION AS PER PLAT your eyes in electrical. $950/ month, THEREOF RECORDED 1boy, first shots, • Insurable Title Text FL47595 to 56654 Install/Maint/Repair the Classified plus $950 deposit. Call IN PLAT BOOK 8, Up to 2% (561) 312-7188 PAGE 47, OF THE wormed, dew to Buyer’s Agents! PUBLIC RECORDS OF Equipment Section of FRANKLIN COUNTY, claws BidNowFlorida.com Food Svs/Hospitality Operator III FLORIDA. Hospitality newspaper. removed, Knowledge, Skills OPEN HOUSE: and Abilities: Dated this 25th day of Bartender / Working Join the Collins For Fast March, 2013. vet checked, Sat & Sun, Apr 20 & 21 Therapist knowledge of and skill Vacation Rentals Results, Call 1:00 - 3:00 pm Needed in the operation of as- Team! Marcia Johnson 1 year health SELL ALL YOUR signed – equipment Maintenance 747-5020 As Clerk of the Court The Port Inn/Thirsty which may include front guarantee,$800 ITEMS Goat is now accepting end loader, bull dozer, Department applications for a part excavator, graders, etc. By: Michele Maxwell [email protected] Manager As Deputy Clerk through classified. 866.518.9065 time bartender. The Working knowledge of 850-653-3207 ideal candidate will the occupational haz- Strong managerial • see website for and computer skills If you are a person with Text FL48230 to 56654 have a thorough knowl- ards and the proper CALL terms & conditions edge of liquors, beers, are required. Appli- a disability who needs French Bulldog safety precautions in- H&M CQ1035357, AB110; B. wines, and mixology volved in operating as- cant must have a any accommodation in puppies for sale, 747-5020 working knowledge order to participate in G. Hudson, Jr., BK3006464, techniques, but we are signed equipment. 10 weeks old, 2 Males AU230 of maintenance of 4514545 willing to train the right Working knowledge of this proceeding, you and 1 female, Shots, rental properties. If are entitled, at no cost person. If you have an applicable traffic laws, house broken, eye for detail, the high- you are dependable, to you, to the provision healthy, $700 ordinances and regula- est desire to deliver su- tions relating to the op- enthusiastic, work of certain assistance. [email protected] well with others, Please contact Susan perior service, and can eration of assigned (850) 653-2542 play well with others, have a strong work Wilson, ADA Coordina- Text FL47125 to 56654 equipment. Ability to we would love to hear make minor operating ethic and can solve tor, at 850.577.4401, problems with effi- 301 South Monroe Lost Small from you! Apply in per- adjustments and to rec- son at the address be- ognize operating defi- ciency and a smile, Street, Tallahassee, FL White Dog we want to talk to 32301at least 7 days Upscale Yard Sale low. E.O.E. DFWP Port ciencies in assigned Inn 501 Monument Ave. equipment. Working you! Send resume to before your scheduled Collins Vacation court appearance, or Port St. Joe, FL 32456 knowledge of the main- 101310 McClelland Ave.,A PortP St.S JoeJ tenance requirements Rentals, Inc., P.O. immediately upon re- Box 590, Eastpoint, ceiving this notification of assigned equipment. th Ability to wash, clean FL 32328, & applica- Houseboat if the time before the Saturday, April 20 - 8:00 to 3:00 tions are available at Food Svs/Hospitality and perform minor pre- scheduled appearance (rain date 4/27) our office at 60 E. For Sale is less than 7 days; if ventative maintenance 40’ Spirit of the River Sunday, April 21st - 10:00 to 3:00 on assigned equip- Gulf Beach Drive, you are hearing or Evening Cook St. George Island. Spa boat. $48,000. voice impaired, call (rain date 4/28) ment. Ability to under- Office/Retail Shown by appointment Needed stand and follow mod- FOr further informa- Space For Rent 711. Long hair male maltese tion or to make an only. Call Kathy File # 12-F03503 mix about 10 pounds, a Tread Climber, 2 Schwinn Bikes (ladies & mans), The Thirsty Goat is now erately complex to 1,000 sq. ft. at High Robinson, at 1111796 accepting applications complex oral and writ- appointment, you Cotton on Water St April 18, 25, 2013 family member.lost in Weber Grill, 2 sets of Golf Clubs (ladies & mans), may call (850) Robinson Real Carrabelle for an evening cook. ten instructions. Ability in Apalachicola. Estate Company 93113T Fireplace Mantel Encasement, 36”TV with picture in picture, 927-2900 $500 Reward The ideal candidate will to instruct and train and $1,200/mo plus 850-653-7196 or stop IN THE CIRCUIT VCR, Misc. Motorcycle items, Women & Men’s clothing Web ID# 34249017 850-294-9664 have restaurant experi- occasionally supervise utilities. Call Kathy by 44 Avenue E. COURT FOR FRANK- and much more!!! Text FL49017 to 56654 Text FL43940 to 56654 ence, but we are willing other Equipment Oper- Robinson at Text FL48013 to 56654 LIN COUNTY, FLORIDA to train the right per- ators. Minimum Quali- Robinson PROBATE DIVISION son. Applicants must fications: Graduation Real Estate Co. File No. 13-00024-CP have the ability to func- from an accredited high 850-653-7196. Division: tion in a fast paced en- school; or, possession Text FL48011 to 56654 vironment while re- of an acceptable equi- IN RE: ESTATE OF maining professional valency diploma; and, Carmi Murphy Ward and friendly. Candi- at least five (5) years Production/Operations SEACREST REAL ESTATE, INC. IS NOW Deceased. MORE THAN A JOB… A FUTURE! dates must be able to prior experience in op- work weekends and erating similar equip- Spray NOTICE holidays, dependability ment; or, any combina- TO CREDITORS is a must! If you have tion of training and ex- Technician an eye for detail, the perience which pro- Knowledge, Skills The administration of highest desire to de- vides the required and Abilities: An em- the estate of Carmi liver superior service, knowledge, skills and ployee in this position Murphy Ward, de- and can play well with abilities to perform the will operate a pickup ceased, whose date of others, we would love job. Requires truck up to four to six 108 S. E. AVE. A death was January 14, to hear from you! Apply knowledge of Florida hours at a time with a CARRABELLE, FLORIDA 32322 2013, is pending in the in person at the ad- traffic laws. Requires mounted ulv spray unit. Contact Randi Dempsey Circuit Court for Frank- dress below. E.O.E. basic understanding of Requires basic knowl- lin County, Florida, Pro- EASTERN DFWP Port Inn 501 safety procedures; the edge on computers, (850) 697-5300 bate Division, the ad- Monument Ave. Port St. ability to drive and op- pda, gps, etc. Other www.seacrestre.com dress of which is 33 Joe, FL 32456 erate the above men- duties as www.fi rstfi tness.com/carrabelle Market Street, Apa- SHIPBUILDING tioned equipment. Must required.Minimum lachicola, Florida possess a valid Florida Qualifications: Re- PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND RENTALS 32320. The names and GROUP Commercial Class A quires a high school di- addresses of the per- Driver’s License with a ploma or an equivalent. RENTALS sonal representative Food Svs/Hospitality favorable driving rec- Must possess a valid 2 BR / 1 BA FURNISHED ...... $550 and the personal repre- REPRESENTATIVES ord. Must have the abil- Florida Drivers License sentative’s attorney are *Servers ity to meet the Depart- with a favorable driving 3 BR / 3 BA UNFIRNISHED CONDO WITH set forth below. will be at the ment of Corrections cri- record. Background in- GULF COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE *Cooks teria for a certification vestigation and drug POOL ...... $850 All creditors of the de- on Tuesdays from 9 am – 1 pm EST Dishwashers as an NON-DC Super- screening will be com- cedent and other per- visor of State Inmates. pleted on selected ap- 4 BR / 2 BA UNFIRNISHED MOBILE HOME sons having claims or accepting applications *Bartenders Closing date is May 2, plicant. Closing date is W/ FENCED IN YARD ...... $850 demands against dece- for numerous open positions. *Bussers 2013. To apply contact May 2, 2013. To apply dent’s estate on whom Hubert W. Chipman at contact James Dewitt 2 BR / 2 BA UNFURNISHED HOME WITH a copy of this notice is BLUE PARROT (850) 670-8640. The Polous at (850) required to be served We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit Franklin County Board 670-8730. The Franklin POOL ...... $850 must file their claims package including Company paid health, dental, and life Now HIRING of Commissioners is an County Board of Com- Please apply in 3 BR / 2 BA FURNISHED APARTMENT, with this court WITHIN insurance, 401(k), attendance & safety bonuses. Equal Opportunity missioners is an Equal THE LATER OF 3 person between /Affirmative Action/ Opportunity/Affirmative UTILITIES INCLUDED ...... $850 MONTHS AFTER THE 9a-5pm 7 days Drug Free Workplace EOE/Drug Free Workplace Action/Drug Free TIME OF THE FIRST a week@ Employer Workplace Employer OFFICE BUILDING FOR RENT - 1500 SQ. FT. PUBLICATION OF Blue Parrot 1110620 Web ID# 34248565 Web ID# 34248587 2 LOTS - (HWY 98 FRONTAGE) ...... $650 THIS NOTICE OR 30 St. George’s Island Text FL48565 to 56654 Text FL48587 to 56654 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NO- TICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must CALL OUR NEW NUMBERS NOW file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

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not reach the 100th BRIEFS from page A3 Trivia Fun episode milestone? Gilligan’s Island, West numbers by June 1. Sanders said the board along with ACE Hardware Bank. Wilson Casey Wing, Dawson’s Creek, Commissioners asked wants to be informed of and IGA is sponsoring part These series of Seinfeld Johnson and Director of big capital outlays that three of their “No Place programs are free and WC@Trivia Guy.com Administrative Services may need to be addressed Like Home” workshops on open to the public. All are 5) Which U.S. state Alan Pierce to notify in the upcoming budget. Thursday, April 25 at the welcome to attend. produces the most constitutional officers, TIGERS site, behind the If you are a provider of “Trivia Fun” with Wilson wool? department heads, former Apalachicola High services please feel free to Casey, Guiness World Record Idaho, Montana, the hospital advisory TIGERS present School building. contact Carol Barfi eld at Holder from Woodruff, S.C., Nebraska, Texas board and, the health From 2:30-3:30 p.m. the number listed below. housing workshop is published in more than department of the Budget and Finance For further information 500 newspapers across the 6) Worldwide about meeting. April 25 workshops will be please contact her at country and is now a weekly how many people are Chairman Cheryl The TIGERS program conducted by Centennial 653-2784. feature in The Times. killed by tigers each year? 1) Who often uttered, 5, 50, 500, 5000 from page A1 “Well, here’s another OUT TO SEE nice mess you’ve gotten 7) What “Coronation The Ilse Newell Concert Museum on Saturday, April Atlantic. The program follows us into”? Ball” is generally Oliver Hardy, Barney accepted as the fi rst Series will present Florida 20 will host the St. Petersburg the Montezuma along her Rubble, Jackie Gleason, Moe major rock and roll State University voice majors Shanty Singers for a program voyage, singing historical Howard concert? who will perform a repertoire incorporating history and sea shanties indicative of Jumper, Elroy, Moondog, 2) What brand of Space of classical, Broadway and maritime music of signifi cance each leg of the journey parking meters is found operatic selections. The to the Apalachicola River and ports visited, with a in over 50 countries on 8) Today’s day is about how much longer concert is Sunday, April 21 and Bay. The program, from historical narrative based on 6 continents? Edison, Franklin, Duncan, than one during the at 4 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal 7-8 p.m. to be followed by actual voyages of this vessel Williams time of dinosaurs? Church. a shrimp boil on the docks, interwoven between the 15 minutes, 1 hour, 90 3) In 2001 what was minutes, 2 hours traces a voyage on the songs. Light servings of low named the offi cial state Maritime museum presents Montezuma of the Black country boil (shrimp, corn, toy of Pennsylvania? 9) How is carmaker Ball line, the fi rst shipping potatoes, sausage) will be Silly Putty, Lincoln Logs, “Fabbrica Italiana ‘Shanty Singers’ Tinker Toys, Slinky Automobili Torino” company to schedule trips, served, for a donation of $5. better known? The Apalachicola Maritime twice a month, across the Cash bar available. 4) Of these which did Lamborghini, Peugeot, Renault, Fiat

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