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OUT TO SEE ABC sixth- Butts and Clucks Court rejects denial this weekend grader tops More than two dozen pro- district bee fessional cooking teams, of Armistead RV park from as far south as Orlando By David Adlerstein and into Georgia and Ala- By Lois Swoboda and land across site plan) before it afford The Apalachicola Times bama, will vie for a piece of David Adlerstein Franklin (him) an opportunity to [email protected] $10,000 in prize money this The Apalachicola Times Boulevard present evidence on the 850-653-8894 weekend at Battery Park in from the matter,” wrote Lewis. Apalachicola. St. George Island Piggly “The record establishes It took two words asso- Admission is free to the sev- businessman Walter Wiggly that the (commissioners) ciated with sickness and enth annual Butts and Clucks Armistead has won his suit Armistead Express and failed to properly conduct ugliness, but after 13 rounds event, which begins Thursday against the county, after adjacent to a quasi-judicial hearing on ABC sixth grader Avery Pharr night at 5:30 p.m. with a spe- Circuit Judge Terry Lewis the St. George Island boat the (site plan).” has secured the crown as dis- cial training seminar of local ruled Jan. 16 that county ramp. The judge ordered the trict spelling champ. judges by representatives of commissioners denied Lewis noted in his county to grant Armistead Pharr, 12, correctly spelled the Florida BBQ Association, him due process when ruling that he was not a site plan review within the word “bilious,” (mean- which sanctions the compe- they decided in April not addressing any view on a “reasonable” period of ing affected by or associated tition. The pros start cooking to approve a site plan for the merits of putting in time. with nausea or vomiting) and midday Friday in the park, an RV park on St. George an RV park, but only on In an interview after then nailed the word “gro- which will see Bay Avenue Island. the process conducted by the court’s decision, tesque,” (meaning comically in the park closed through In his five-page deci- the county in handling the Armistead said that he or repulsively ugly or dis- Sunday. On Saturday it’s sion, rendered three weeks site plan put before them intends to resubmit the torted) to edge out Franklin cooking all day, with the band after a Dec. 28 hearing, by Armistead’s company, site plan, and would be County seventh grader Alon- Southern Flood playing from Lewis quashed the com- Franklin Boulevard Devel- willing to discuss modifi- dra Jimenez, herself a former 3 to 5:30 p.m. missioners 4-1 decision opment LLC. cations with county staff district champ, at the Jan. Organizer John Solomon last April to deny approval “The record reflects that prior to that. 12 competition in the high said there will be plenty of for a 10-slip RV park on the (county commission- school media center, over- food vendors on hand, selling an undeveloped parcel of ers) made a motion on (the See ARMISTEAD, A16 seen by Franklin County ribs, pulled pork, turkey legs, language arts teacher Callie even some seafood options. Nichols. In addition, locals will have a chance, for a $5 entry fee, to See SPELLING, A6 enter the deviled egg contest. Entry information is available at www.buttsandclucks.com, or be calling 653-9419. Winner of the event goes on to the 30th annual Jack Daniel’s World Champion- ship Invitational Barbecue in Lynchburg, Tennessee, and the 2018 American Royal World Series of Barbecue held Labor Day weekend in Kansas City.

Farmers Market Saturday Centennial’s

Join us this Saturday, Jan. parent tops 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Apalachicola Farmers Forbes’ Market under the Mill Pond Pavilion at Scipio Creek. Buy ‘Best 100’ produce, fresh baked bread, scones and cakes, seafood, Special to the Times local honey and jams direct from the source. Chat with Home BancShares, Inc., the artisans who craft wood, The countdown is on in the breakout room. [LOIS SWOBODA | THE TIMES] parent company of Centen- silver, beads and glass, and nial Bank, has been ranked enjoy live entertainment and #1 on the Forbes 2018 “Best meet friends and neighbors, Banks in America” list, a rise year-round, rain or shine! Leave reality behind from #8 in 2017’s rankings and #15 in 2016’s rankings. Manhattan songstress This is the ninth consecu- performs Sunday tive year Forbes has ranked at breakout room America’s largest banks, The Ilse Newell Fund For using financial data from S&P the Performing Arts will pres- By Lois Swoboda Global Market Intelligence. ent on Sunday, Jan. 28, Tara The Apalachicola Times “Being ranked as the best Burns, a Manhattan-based [email protected] bank in America is a direct singer, at Trinity Episcopal 850-653-1819 reflection of our people, our Church at 4 p.m. Suggested customers and the communi- donation $10, with artist I am an unapologetic ties we serve. It’s an honor for reception afterwards. geek. I love puzzles, codes Home BancShares to be rec- and games of all kinds. I ognized as the strongest, most Mardi Gras Ball Feb. 3 geocache, subscribe to reliable banking institution in Lumosity Brain Games and the country,” said John Allison, Join the festivities on Feb. play Solitaire, Scrabble chairman. “We continue to set 3 as the Franklin County and Bridge online. ourselves apart in the indus- Habitat for Humanity hosts That’s why, when I try and being recognized by its annual Mardi Gras benefit heard about the new Forbes, who objectively evalu- celebration at the Coombs “breakout room” at the ate and recognize performance Armory in Apalachicola at Mainstay Suites in Port through industry rankings, is a 6:30 p.m. Entertainment St. Joe, during the January Spymaster Ricky Reid glances over his shoulder while distinct honor that our entire by Tony Partington and the luncheon of the Apala- explaining the puzzle. [LOIS SWOBODA | THE TIMES] organization can be proud of Recollections. Tickets can be chicola Bay Chamber of having achieved.” purchased at Peoples Bank, 58 Commerce, I was ready Home BancShares, which Fourth Street in Apalachicola to play. a locked room trying to are billed as a great way completed its $2.89 billion and the law offices of Kristy I was not disappointed. find a way out by crack- for families, friends and acquisition of Stonegate Bank Branch Banks in Eastpoint. For those not in the ing codes, discovering coworkers to learn more at the end of the third quar- Your $50 donation includes loop, escape rooms are a clues, and solving puz- about one another and ter of 2017, scored among the dinner, entertainment and new form of live action zles. Players generally develop teamwork skills. top six banks for return on dancing. entertainment. Basically, work in teams of four or players spend an hour in more. Breakout rooms See BREAKOUT, A2 See FORBES, A14

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staging trivia-themed scav- BREAKOUT enger hunts, “trivenger hunts.” From Page A1 “Some of the (trivia) teams were getting quite clever, which is where the idea for Now normally I am a team trivenger hunts came from, player, sort of, anyway since Luckarift said. I couldn’t convince any of my She said the breakout room friends to tag along, (Thanks a is a spin-off from the hunts. lot, Barb and Terry.) I under- Mainstay Manager David took the challenge alone on Ashbrook said he views the Friday, Jan. 12. breakout room as a market- Players are guided to the ing tool. He said December, game room at the dead end January and February are of a side corridor by the very traditionally slow months at charming Ricky Reid, recently the hotel and he hoped the arrived from Chicago. He game would generate some explains the game as you income and draw interest to walk to your destination, and the establishment. installs you in the room where The breakout room was he starts a videotape counting originally planned to remain down to your one-hour time open through Feb. 15. limit. “Considering the small Then he leaves. start-up cost, it’s been prof- The videotape begins with Conspiracy theories are part of the action [LOIS SWOBODA | THE TIMES PHOTOS] itable,” Ashbrook said. “If we an interview from a mysteri- continue to have players we ous stranger who informs you may do it for the rest of the the room will self-destruct in riddles. year. I think it would be great one hour, and the countdown Yes, I did finish the puzzle for tourists.” begins. and found the key to unlock He said if the room becomes Just so you’ll know the the breakout room door, but a long-term feature of the room is not actually locked. it took me an hour and 15 min- hotel, there are plans to The phone works and you can utes so, I guess I would have change the theme and puz- leave whenever you want. been dead. Kapow! zles periodically. Right now, I was a little surprised when Ricky said I did okay, con- “Heartbreak Hotel” is under I found myself alone with sidering I worked alone. So consideration for a new no particular puzzle placed far, Team Clancy, a four- breakout room theme that before me, but I was sur- some, holds the record time could be launched on Valen- rounded by possible clues, with a solution in 33 minutes. tine’s Day. locks and assorted para- I hope I can return to the So far, about 10 teams with phernalia, so I got to work. Heartbreak Hotel next month an average of four players The setting is an actual hotel because I had a blast. each have visited the break- room, of course, and there are Our local version of the out room. Each player pays clothes in the drawers and the breakout room is located at $25 for the experience. Ash- closet, strange clothes but Mainstay Suites, 3951 US 98 brook said Mainstay Suites clothes. There was food in the in Port St. Joe. sold a number of gift certifi- fridge and dishes in the dish- It was created by Dr. cates to be given as Christmas washer and the bedroom and Heather Luckarift, a microbi- presents, which have not bath looked much lived in. I ologist who works at Tyndall been claimed. guess spies aren’t neat freaks. Air Force Base. (Shades of “We’ve really been rolling Following the basic tenet the X-Files, Mulder!). She the last few weeks,” Ricky of geocaching, I fired up my was assisted by friends and Reid said. He plans to create a mojo and looked around for members of the hotel staff. Facebook page for the break- something that didn’t belong. She said the experience is out room. That got me started. Hmmm, What doesn’t belong? designed for players 14 years If you’d like to step away a slide rule, haven’t seen one of age and older. from your X-box and laptop of those in a while. Look, a Soon I had discovered and doors, an ammo can and a Luckarift said she and for a while or leave reality cribbage board and what’s embarked on the first chal- variety of luggage and cabi- her husband love to play behind for an hour, visit the that ammo can doing here? lenge and, by the end of the nets and solved more than trivia, and a group of like- breakout room. You won’t be It feels like it’s full of rocks. game; I had unlocked four a dozen brainteasers and minded friends began sorry.

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ARBOR OUTLOOK GUEST COLUMN Lessons from What does DACA mean to me? are against DACA realize that person in America. we are not all criminals. For It was then when I under- our elders example, my story is unique stood what my parents meant like every dreamer in America. when they said I couldn’t I am originally from Eastado do certain things like obtain de Mexico, Mexico. I was less a driver license because than a year old when my par- I was undocumented. CCarlosarlos SegoviaSegovia ents immigrated to America. During my high school My parents left their friends, career, I always heard people Margaret McDowell ACA means the world family, and homeland in search speak about how “illegals” to me. DACA is more of a better life. My family couldn’t go to college, how D than the political debate arrived in Fresno, California they had to go back to their “Old friends in which this country is in as in the early ‘90s. My parents countries. I never believed any Memory brushes the same years, to what to do with the pro- picked grapes there for a while of that I always knew that if I Silently sharing the same fears.” gram. It is about people who until moving to Quincy, where worked hard America would — From “Old Friends” as performed by Simon are trying to better themselves they picked tomatoes. After, reward my hard work and and Garfunkel and achieve the American the tomato season was over my talent. After graduating from dream. I find it hard to believe parents moved to Immokalee to high school in 2011, I started ohn Leland’s new book, “Happiness is that in the summer of 2010, pick oranges. My life thereafter college at a private university. a Choice You Make: Lessons from the I was in Wise, North Caro- consisted of migrating across At the time it was difficult J Oldest Old,” will be available soon, lina waking up at 5 a.m. in the America following the crop for students like me to attend and I am anxious to read it. It’s based morning, and now I am in my cycle. I remember growing up college. Public schools in on his series “85 and Up,” an excerpt of second year of law school. in the van that my dad owned. Florida charged out-of-state which appeared recently in the New York If it had not been for DACA I We were always on the move. I tuition for undocumented Times. The title of the article is: “Want to would not have made it this far. remember the harsh conditions students. I recall when in 2012 be Happy? Think Like an Old Person.” I have gained valuable experi- we lived in when we lived in the deferred action for child- Folks 85 and older comprise one of our ences from the various jobs I migrant camps. Sometimes, the hood arrivals was signed. I nation’s fastest growing demographic have worked in which if I was camps had no running water, felt ecstatic. I would be able groups. This stands to reason, with life not covered under DACA I no beds, and no restrooms. to be a part of society. expectancies increasing and so many Boom- would not be able to do. I hope We stopped migrating as a Conventional wisdom leads ers reaching their golden years at the same to graduate in 2019, and take family in 2003. I remember this me to believe that if any per- time. So how are these Americans cop- the bar that same summer. In clearly because it was the first son was stuck in my shoes, ing with the challenges of life at this age? the state of Florida it is pos- time I finished a whole year of grew up poor, and lived in According to Leland, in many cases, pretty sible to become an attorney as school. I was in the fifth grade the greatest country in the darn well. It’s all about one’s attitude. a DACA recipient. I pray that and I was graduating from ele- world they would do what I Want to hear some really good news when the time comes for me to mentary school. I hardly spoke have which is to try to better about aging? Leland writes: “Gerontolo- sit down for the bar exam DACA any English and I had difficul- myself. I hope that the people gists call this the paradox of old age: that as is still in place, so that I can be ties adjusting to middle school. who are against DACA real- people’s minds and bodies decline, instead able to practice law. I chose to People looked at me weird, I ize that in taking DACA my of feeling worse about their lives, they feel become an attorney because had a deep Spanish accent. My dreams along with the dreams better. In memory tests, they recall positive of all of the injustices I wit- middle school career went by of 800,000 will be torn apart. images better than negative; under func- nessed growing up in various quickly. I started high school tional magnetic resonance imaging, their stages of my life. I want to bring in 2007. It was in high school Carlos Segovia is a second-year brains respond more mildly to stressful justice to those who deserve when I started realizing what it law student in Florida. Column images than the brains of younger people.” it. I hope that the people who meant to be an undocumented courtesy of Florida Forum. Several of the subjects Leland inter- viewed exhibited a hearty spirit and a resil- ient attitude. And while those with whom he spoke were not immune to accidents, pain, suffering and sadness, they seemed to LETTER TO THE EDITOR understand the old adage that it’s not what happens to you, it’s how you react to it Commissioners praised for will share with friends and forests is a great responsibil- that really matters. One subject mentioned opposing lime rock mine neighbors back in their home ity. We thank the commis- persistent pain in her hand. Nothing much state. This will encourage oth- sioners for their watchfulness could be done about it, but she refused to The Florida Green Guide ers to visit our unique county. and their efforts to preserve focus on it, saying that it’s not healthy for Association commends As you know our county is our jobs, our health and our older people to complain all the time. Most the Franklin County com- second only to Monroe County quality of life in Franklin looked forward to family visits, enjoyed missioners for their recent in the areas dedicated to con- County. Indeed, their efforts social activities with others, and cultivated decision to go on record servation. These include: to conserve these resources valued friendships. Others loved tending opposing the request for • Apalachicola National extend far beyond the bor- plants and listening to music. Few fretted expansion of the lime rock Forest/Wildlife Management ders of Franklin County. They about possessions or other worldly issues. mine north of Carrabelle. Area. Florida’s largest forest encourage other city, county The one thing most feared is becom- With every passing day, it • Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. and state leaders to follow ing infirmed. A fall often precipitates loss becomes more apparent that George Island State Park the example they have set. of mobility and mental acuity, and none the economic well-being • Bald Point State Park As a state with 20 million wanted to lose their ability to enjoy life. and the health of our citizens • St. Vincent National people, the commission’s job Naturally, if we are financially well- in Franklin County are tied Wildlife Refuge has never been easy and it will prepared for retirement, we are less vul- to the preservation of our • Tate’s Hello State Forest/ not become easier in the future. nerable to the challenges of paying for natural resources. In addi- Wildlife Management Area So, we wanted the commis- medical expenses and facing issues like tion, the health of the busi- The management and con- sioners to know, we appreciate rising inflation. It’s very important that ness community becomes servation of these resources them “standing by their guns”. we save and invest and put ourselves in a more and more dependent on draw visitors and provide Rest assured, the many Green position to live comfortably in the future, our visitors to the county. many jobs for our citizens. Guides, Florida Master Natu- especially since we’re likely going to live Recently I overheard a con- In addition, these forest and ralists, and the thousands of longer than our parents’ generation. versation between three visi- parks are instrumental in pre- conservation minded citizens That said, it’s good to know that our tors from out-of-state. They serving our rivers and bays and of Franklin stand with them. senior years may provide an opportu- were thrilled to get a glimpse the fisheries they provide. Not Respectfully, nity for growing levels of happiness, of a wild bear. To many of us to mention their contribution even if our bodies and minds are experi- this is a common occurrence, to a quality freshwater supply Chester A. Butler III encing a decline. The happiest subjects but to these visitors it was a for ourselves and our children. President seemed to focus on the things that they unique experience which they The stewardship of these Florida Green Guide Association could do, not on what they couldn’t. Margaret R. McDowell, author of the syn- dicated economic column “Arbor Outlook,” is founder of Arbor Wealth Management, LLC, (850.608.6121~www.arborwealth.net), a fee-only registered investment advisory 2-1-1 Big Bend’s Help Me Grow helps parents firm located near Destin. 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Periodical rate postage paid at: The spoken word is given scant As part of the sale of an eight-lot parcel to Carrabelle, which closed Aug. 29, 2017, the land’s previous Apalachicola, FL 32329 attention; the printed word is Weekly Publishing thoughtfully weighed. The spoken owner, Patricia Bragdon, donated half of the lots to the city. As a result, the future City Hall to be built on word barely asserts; the printed the site, will include a plague honoring Bragdon for her donation. Circulation: word thoroughly convinces. The 1-850-522-5197 spoken word is lost; the printed A plaque in honor of Bragdon’s late husband, Alva “Sonny Boy” Bragdon, was placed in Veterans Park in Formerly The Apalachicola Times word remains. downtown Carrabelle a few years ago, to honor a donation for the wall and clock made on his behalf. * ** The Times | Thursday, January 25, 2018 A5 CHASING SHADOWS

Controversy surrounds Innerarity’s Claim

By Robert Register and James Hargrove Special to the Times

Editor’s note: The follow- ing article, the second half of last week’s piece on the War of 1812, is a collaboration between St. George Island’s James Hargrove, and Robert Register, from Daughin Island, Alabama. North of the Apalachicola River bridge, Market Street intersects Forbes Street, Leslie Street and Panton Street. These streets were all named on the 1835 plat of Apalachicola as a legacy to three partners of Panton, Leslie and Company, the old Indian trading firm that was renamed John Forbes & Com- pany in 1804. The future Apalachicola was sandwiched between two of Forbes’ immense land claims, the largest Spanish land grants in the Territory of Florida. To the east lay over 1.4 million acres called Forbes Purchase, which John Forbes & Company had sold to the men who founded the Apalachicola Land Com- pany in 1817. To the west lay a 1.2-million acre grant that was named Innerarity’s Searcy’s 1829 map of Florida Territory depicts Innerarity’s Claim west of the Apalachicola River. Claim on Searcy’s 1829 map of Florida. on Spanish land grants and Whereas the Forbes Pur- was convinced all the Span- chase originated in an 1804 ish land grants issued in the land cession from the Creek last days of the regime were Indians in payment for bad frauds. In preparing for the debt, Innerarity’s Claim case in 1829, Call received a resulted from losses sus- federal commission that paid tained from British-provoked him to sail to Havana in pur- attacks and looting during suit of original documents the War of 1812 and the First pertaining to the case. Seminole War. Call returned to Pensacola and showed Brackenridge the Assisting Americans actual date of the land grant during First had been altered in order Seminole War to make it conform with the provision in the treaty After their defeat by Gen. that made it illegal to make Andrew Jackson at New land grants in Florida after Orleans, British forces Jan. 24, 1818. In the original returned to Apalachicola document, a line had been and Mobile in 1815 to plan Forbes Street, Leslie Street and Penton Street were all listed on the original plat that the Apalachicola drawn through “March” and a large-scale invasion that Land Company commissioned in 1835. the word “January” written would capture all American above it. By a matter of days, possessions along the Gulf of the outlaws in the fort. Purchase and Innerarity’s In 1830, John Innerar- James and John Innerarity Mexico and give them control Hambly had helped build Claim. ity purchased the remaining lost the land grant that com- over the Mississippi River. On and manage the British fort Forbes & Co. property in Pen- pensated Forbes & Co. for Feb. 11, a large British force at Prospect Bluff, and knew Decline of the sacola, thereby ending the wartime losses. had begun to attack Mobile the layout perfectly. Afraid trading empire firm’s activities there. Ever Indian title to the land had when news arrived the Treaty to keep working close to what a prominent citizen, in 1830 already been extinguished by of Ghent had been signed. had become known as the Constant warring from he was appointed as the vice- the Treaty of Moultrie Creek In May, Col. Edward Negro Fort, Hambly made his 1813-18 had ended Forbes consul of France, for which with the Seminoles, so the Nicolls sailed for England, way up the river to a U.S. gar- & Co.’s trade with Indian service he was awarded the title to land west of Apala- leaving the former British fort rison at Fort Scott on the Flint tribes, and 14 of its stores Cross of the Legion of Honor chicola was clear. In 1831, on the Apalachicola River in River, and explained the fort’s closed, leaving James and in 1846. James continued Robert Butler, the Surveyor- control of a regiment of black defenses to the commander, John Innerarity managing the as the main partner of John General of Florida, ordered Colonial Marines and Choc- Lt. Col. Duncan Clinch, just stores in Mobile and Pensac- Forbes & Company at Mobile surveys of the townships west taw Indians he had armed before Jackson and fellow ola. Forbes’ partners received from 1818 until his death in of the river. By 1834, the land and trained. Even though the U.S. general Edmund Gaines limited reparations from the 1847 when Forbes & Com- was being purchased at the marine unit was disbanded ordered the fort be destroyed. British agent, Capt. Robert pany ceased to exist. Tallahassee land office for after the war and the fort Clinch was joined on the Spencer (an ancestor of Prin- about two dollars an acre. was in Spanish territory, the river by two U.S. Navy gun- cess Diana), but lawsuits to Richard Keith If R. K. Call had not found men continued to fly the Brit- boats that sailed to Prospect recover their estimated losses Call intervenes the fraudulent date on the ish flag and promised Nicolls Bluff from Apalachicola Bay. of $100,000 were overturned original Forbes grant to the they would defend the fort On July 27, 1816, they moved in British courts. Land ownership controver- land between the Apalachic- against American forces. the gunboats into range, and John Forbes and his daugh- sies like “Innerarity’s Claim” ola and the Choctawhatchee, Shortly after the British sailing master Jairus Loomis ters moved to Cuba in 1817, were the most pressing prob- the land where old St. Joseph departed, two of Nicolls’ fired a heated cannonball that where he closed out his days lems facing the government was built in 1835 as a rival port former lieutenants, George struck the powder magazine running a sugar mill with his in Florida Territory. Not to Apalachicola would not Woodbine and Robert of the fort. The gunpowder sons-in-law on the Canimar until 1828 did Congress pass have been available. The saga Ambrister, went to Suwannee detonated and killed 270 River. In 1818, he petitioned a law allowing claimants of of the St. Joseph Canal and in an attempt to wrest Florida of the 300 defenders. The the Captain-General of Cuba, large grants like Innerarity’s Railroad Company building from Spain. They were joined attack incensed Arbuthnot, Don Jose Cienfuegos, to repay Claim and Forbes Purchase a shortcut to Iola would not by a trader from the Bahamas Ambrister and the Seminoles, John Forbes & Co. for its to file suit against the United have happened, and James named Alexander Arbuthnot, who blamed Hambly for the losses by awarding title to all States in the Superior Court and John Innerarity would who opened stores on the destruction of the fort, just the land from the mouth of of the district where the dis- have been among the richest Ochlockonee and Wakulla as Nicolls had blamed James the Choctawhatchee east to puted land was located. men in Florida. Rivers to confront the rival and John Innerarity for British the point where Sweetwater Even though he was a part- For decades, the fact firm of John Forbes & Co. losses in the battles at Mobile Creek enters the Apalachicola ner with James Innerarity in James Innerarity had warned Arbuthnot, Ambrister and and New Orleans. River. Without consulting the the purchase of property on Andrew Jackson about British Woodbine planned to act as Destruction of the fort at inhabitants of West Florida, Santa Rosa Island, lawyer plans to invade New Orleans agents for the Creeks and Prospect Bluff shortly ini- the governor agreed to grant Richard Keith Call was the was kept secret. However, Seminoles to help regain their tiated the First Seminole the company over 1.2 million last person Innerarity wanted Richard Keith Call explained lands, meanwhile carving an War. In 1818, Andrew Jack- acres of land. to represent the United States how Innerarity had shown empire out of the territory son’s forces invaded Spanish Jackson was sufficiently when his case came before Jackson the letter from Vin- much as William Bowles had Florida, burned the Seminole impressed by John Innerar- Judge Henry M. Bracken- cent Gray during a speech he attempted 20 years earlier. town at Suwannee, and cap- ity’s good reputation in the ridge’s Pensacola courtroom gave in Tallahassee in 1855 At risk to their lives, tured the Spanish fort at St. Pensacola community that, in the fall of 1830. Call, who commemorating the Battle Forbes’ agents William Marks. Woodbine escaped to days after the general was had served with Jackson at of New Orleans. His account Hambly and Edmund Doyle Nassau, but Ambrister and appointed governor of West Mobile and New Orleans, was confirmed by letters were then managing the store Arbuthot were captured and Florida in 1821, he appointed was appointed to assist gov- found in Jackson’s public at Prospect Bluff as well as executed. The United States Innerarity to the town coun- ernment attorneys in settling papers, and we now know plantations they owned up began negotiating with Spain cil of Pensacola. Within a larger Spanish grants. that John Forbes, James and the Apalachicola River at for cession of Florida, and the month, however, their cor- Through service as Flor- John Innerarity, and William Spanish Bluff. Hambly wrote treaty of 1819 stated that only dial relationship became ida’s territorial delegate to Hambly all contributed to to Arbuthnot, warning him Spanish land grants deeded strained because Jackson Congress and as Receiver of Andrew Jackson’s victories to stop fomenting an Indian before Jan. 24, 1818 could viewed Innerarity as recalci- Public Monies at the public in the Creek War, the battles war and associating with be valid. That provision was trant during a minor lawsuit land office in Tallahassee, of Mobile and New Orleans, Woodbine, Ambrister, and to decide the fate of Forbes against Forbes & Co. Call had become an expert and the First Seminole War. * ** A6 Thursday, January 25, 2018 | The Times

LAW ENFORCEMENT

ARREST REPORT

The following report is violence; $1,500 bond Jan. 18 $3,000 bond (FCSO) provided by the Franklin (FCSO) Donald D. Page, 44, County Sheriff’s Office. Herbert R. James, 32, Eastpoint, driving while Jan. 21 Arrests listed were Apalachicola, driving license revoked or sus- Jennifer M. Larkin, made by officers from while license revoked or pended; $1,000 bond 36, Carrabelle, pos- the Carrabelle Police suspended; $500 bond (CPD) session of controlled Department and the (FCSO) Amy E. Anderson, 38, substance, possession Franklin County Sheriff’s Apalachicola, corruption of paraphernalia, allow- Office. All defendants Jan. 17 by threats to a public ser- ing unauthorized person are to be considered Ria L. Cobb, 27, East- vant’ no bond (FCSO) to drive vehicle; $17,000 innocent until proven point, driving while Johnnie R. Davis, 49, bond (FCSO) guilty in a court of law. license revoked or sus- Eastpoint, burglary Jimmy R. Shiver, 26, pended; no bond (FCSO) of occupied dwelling: Eastpoint, driving while Jan. 16 Delonta L. Sanders, 39, $5,000 bond (FCSO) license revoked or sus- Fredrick Wurst, 64, Apalachicola, violation pended, violation of Eastpoint, breach of peace of probation; no bond Jan. 19 probation; $1,000 bond - disorderly conduct, (FCSO) Zach N. Alday, 32, (FCSO) resisting officer without Apalachicola, battery;

about weather,” she said. SPELLING “Usually I read right before I go to sleep, and From Page A1 then just whenever I have some free time at home. “I like math and science “It was really nerve- so I figured the medical wracking, it was really field would be good and I close,” said Pharr, like animals, so I figured “Everyone put in so much that would be a good effort.” combination,” she said. Pharr, daughter of Dr. Also taking part in Ryan and Dawn Pharr, of the bee from Franklin Apalachicola, now heads County were fourth grad- to the regional bee on ers Stephen Enfinger and Saturday, Feb. 17 in Tal- Shaelyn Fowler, fifth lahassee, hoping to earn graders Jasmine Gray and a berth in the Scripps Reshard Robinson, sixth National Spelling Bee. graders William Chipman “I’m going to study,” and Onamae Millender, she said. “When I have seventh grader Saman- the time.” tha Anderson, and eighth An avid reader, Pharr graders Bradley Burch and said she prefers adventure Sydney Shuman. books, fiction mostly, ABC School students such as Rick Riordan's who took part in the dis- Percy Jackson & the trict bee included fourth Olympians series, where graders Talen Scott and Greek demigods who are Owen Juno, fifth graders living in modern times District champ Avery Pharr, right, with runner-up Alondra Kirsten Barron and Finley have to battle monsters. Jimenez. [CALLIE NICHOLS | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ] Pharr, sixth grader Alex And of course the Harry Sterling, seventh grad- Potter series. Navajo Marines. “They’re Pharr also likes to read ers Kaiden Faison and She said she’s also been about just how people science books, in keep- London Scarabin, and enjoying World War II have lived in that period ing with her aspiration to eighth graders Jamal Rob- books, such as “Code and how they survived,” become a veterinarian. inson and Tate Stanley. Talker,” a novel about the she said. “Sometimes I’ll read

* ** The Times | Thursday, January 25, 2018 A7 Nautical Nostalgia: A look at Carrabelle’s party boats

Special to the Times F, Carrabelle. Admission captains, deckhands and family stories, photos, is free and open to the children on board the and tales of their own are The Carrabelle His- public. area’s beloved ferry boats encouraged to share in tory Museum will host a This program will be and all-day party boats. this conversation. Don’t conversation about the especially interesting as Discover what hap- miss this special free fascinating local ferry it will feature a chat with pened to the Spica (Hint: program! boats and party boats, like local citizens who have she’s been completely For more infor- Spica and Miss Carrabelle first-hand knowledge reincarnated). Hear the mation, contact at that served the Carrabelle of the Forgotten Coast’s stories about the party 697-2141 or carrabelle- area for years. fascinating maritime her- boats with striking historymuseum@gmail. This wonderful history itage. This special event names, like the Queen com. Funding in part program will be held this will highlight tales and of Queens, Georgia Boy, by the Franklin County Saturday, Jan. 27 from reminiscences from local Azalea Queen, Cavalier Tourist Development 10 a.m. to noon at the people, like Raymond II, Belleview Biltmore and Council. Franklin County Senior Williams, Bevin Putnal stories to match. Center, 201 NW Avenue and Micky Gay, who were Those with memories,

LANARK NEWS Spaghetti on Saturday night at Chillas

covered dish Sunday. forget to take a chance or nights. Thank you. thank all of our volunteers. any better, but every- Our week will start two on the pastry raffle. Mark your calendars for Be kind to one another, one else will wonder off with coffee at Chillas Orders taken between 5 Sunday, Feb. 11. Lanark check in on the sick what you’re up to. Hall. Brewing is done and 7 p.m. For carry-out Village Boat Club mem- and housebound and Until next time, God Monday through Fri- call 697-9998. Enjoy! bers will have an ice cream remember, keep smil- bless our troops, the poor, day, 9 to 11 a.m. Members of the Lanark social, starting at 1 p.m. to ing. You may not feel homeless and hungry. Monday evenings it’s Village Golf Club will Jim Welsh off the Franklin County prepare and serve spa- Senior Citizen’s Cen- ghetti, with or without hen we line ter for bingo. Early meatballs, salad, bread; up at noon bird at 6 p.m. followed tea or coffee and des- W at Franklin by regular at 7 p.m. sert. Serving is from 5 County Senior Center Hope you win a few! to 8 p.m. on Saturday, in Carrabelle, we will On Wednesday eve- Jan. 27 at Chillas Hall. be served Senate bean nings, come on over to Your donation of $8 will soup, cole slaw, cheese Chillas Hall and join your be collected at the door. casserole and we’ll top friends and neighbors for Everyone welcome. it off with apple crisp. an evening of fun play- Hope you had fun Your donation of $6 ing bingo. Bingo starts with your friends and will be collected at the at 6:30 p.m. Snacks and neighbors at Chillas desk just inside Lindsay soft drinks available at Hall for covered dish. Hall. Thanks to all you both bingos. Better bring On Sunday night, its faithful volunteers. your big purse or wallet back to Post 82 for pizza Didn’t get over to the to put all that money in. from 5 to 7 p.m. You boat club for breakfast Friday night, we all can order one piece for Saturday. Dot Bless called gather at Camp Gor- a donation of $1; whole to see if I was going and don Johnston Ameri- pizza for a donation of I told her no, but when can Legion Post 82 and $8 and pizza on wheels they came home they chomp down on one of takes a donation of $10. brought me a French toast those huge hamburg- Huffin’ and puffin’ is breakfast. Thank you! ers with chips. Your $6 done on the screened- Hope you all had donation will be col- in porch during serving fun and food at the lected at the bar. Don’t hours Friday and Sunday

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SOCIETY

LIBRARY CORNER February full of computer classes ello Franklin County! AARP Tax Assistance the annual Soup, Bread, and Find us and follow us January still has returns Feb. 1. The county Book Sale, Saturday, Feb. on Facebook at Franklin H some great programs libraries, both Eastpoint 3 at the Eastpoint branch. County Public Library and scheduled and February’s and Carrabelle, will be The book sale begins at 10 Franklin County Public calendar is full of programs offering free Tax Aide, on a.m. and the soup and bread Library Eastpoint Branch. you will want to attend. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to will be available start- The calendar of events The library is often one of 3 p.m. through April 12. The ing at 11 a.m. All proceeds and online resources are the best-kept secrets for first session is scheduled from this fundraiser benefit on the library website at, community resources. at the Carrabelle branch the continuing services fcpl.wildernesscoast.org/. We want to help you on Thursday, Feb. 1, and of the county libraries. If you have any questions start the year off right by at the Eastpoint branch Calling all quilters! You about the library or the learning how to develop a on Thursday, Feb. 8. Rep- are invited to join others online resources contact the budget. The Basics of Bet- resentatives will be at the at the Eastpoint branch library or stop by and visit ter Living program can two branches on alter- monthly to work on vari- us in person. Contact the assist you as this month’s Eastpoint branch. The first nate weeks. Registration ous projects and share Eastpoint branch, Monday – topic is ‘Creating a Budget class, Part I – Windows is required; appointment techniques and ideas with Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at That Works,” presented 10 Basics, will be Tues- schedules, intake forms and others. A current project 670-8151 and the Carrabelle Friday, Jan. 26 at 1:30 p.m. day, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m., with information of what items is a Butterfly quilt that will branch, Monday - Friday 9 at the Eastpoint branch. weekly classes on Tuesdays are needed to be brought be raffled at the St. George a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday Starting in February the at 10 a.m. through Feb- to your appointment are Island Chili Cook-Off in 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 697- library is offering free com- ruary. No registration is available at each location. March. Quilting dates are 2366. See you at the library! puter classes on Windows required; classes are free Friends of the Franklin Feb. 21, and March 14; 10 and Excel hosted at the and open to the public. County Library invite you to from 10 a.m. to noon.

Treat sweetie to a singing Valentine

The quartet “4 Oysters in a tag, flower, chocolates, and Search of a Pearl” will be in a memory photo. (Oh yes, Apalachicola, Eastpoint, and guys can receive a Valentine St. George Island again this as well!) year delivering singing Val- The quartet is part of entines in classic barbershop the award-winning Capi- harmony. tal Chordsmen barbershop Songs include classic chorus. The Chordsmen are love songs, melodic “tags” a non-profit organization (lines normally tacked onto delivering barbershop har- the end of songs) and songs mony throughout the area in the audience can enjoy as a the form of a summer show, sing-along. a holiday concert, gospel and Anyone wishing to pur- inspirational concerts, and chase a private Valentine for special performances. All a sweetheart, lover, mother, proceeds from the Valentines grandma, or daughter should contribute to the expenses of contact Ken Schroeder by the non-profit. Singers are 4 Oysters in Search of a Pearl performs love songs in classic barbershop harmony. e-mail (ken@bryanthouse. rewarded with the enjoyment com) or phone at 653-5662 of barbershop harmony. Facebook, support education delivers five $1000 scholar- to contribute to this fund, to make arrangements. The The Capital Chords- through the Anton-Carraway ships annually. If you would contact Schroeder. $50 treat delivers two songs, men, which have a page on scholarship fund, which like more information or wish

Manhattan singer to perform this weekend Lovers of jazz and Broad- Tickets are $15. Show Sunday’s concert, with she was named Miss Tennes- way vocals will get a rare treat begins at 7:30 p.m. accompaniment by pia- see, and appeared in the 2006 this weekend, when a former On Sunday afternoon, as nist Mason Margut, a senior Miss America contest. Miss Tennessee, now a Man- part of the Ilse Newell Con- at Florida State Univer- Burns moved to Manhattan hattan-based singer and cert Series – IN Concert at sity, begins at 4 p.m. with a to pursue her entertainment actress, will make two con- Trinity Episcopal Church suggested donation of $10. An career, including work as a TV cert appearances in Franklin in Apalachicola, Burns will open reception with the guest host and print model. She has County. perform classic songs from artist will follow the concert. served as the head soprano Tara Burns, originally from the world of Broadway, a rich A summa cum laude grad- vocalist with the USO Show Atlanta, Georgia, will per- collection that includes “’Till uate of the Blair School of troupe for over two years. She form a jazz concert Friday There Was You,” from Mer- Music at Vanderbilt Univer- has performed solo shows in night at Rio Carrabelle Caba- Tara Burns edith Willson’s Music Man, to sity, Burns, granddaughter acclaimed Manhattan cabaret ret accompanied by a jazz trio. “I Got Lost in His Arms” by of Robert and Ann McMillan venues including 54 Below, Expect to hear such classics Rainbow to “Fly Me to The Irving Berlin to “That’s Him, of St. George Island, studied Birdland, and the Bemelman’s that range from “My Funny Moon” and “I’ve Got You with music by Kurt Weill and vocal performance and the- Bar at Cafe Carlyle. Valentine,” and “Over the Under My Skin.” lyrics by Ogden Nash. atre. Prior to her graduation,

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OBITUARIES

BEN ALLEN CHAMBERS MONA HUMPHRIES BAILEY

Ben Allen Chambers, nieces; four nephews; and a brother, Clyde Mona Humphries (Maude), Maime Ste- of Apalachicola, passed five great-nieces; Avery Chambers. Bailey, of Seattle, vens (Robert), Frederick away unexpectedly Sat- seven great-nephews; Funeral services Washington was born Stephen Humphries, urday, Jan. 20, 2018 at eight great-great were held Monday, Jan. Dec. 14, 1932 in Apala- Barbara Jones (Milton), the age of 57 in Chipley. nieces; and seven 22 at Kelley Funeral chicola. On Friday, Jan. her beloved younger He is survived by great-great-nephews. Home with burial in 12, 2018 Mona went to sister and best friend, his siblings, Kath- He was proceeded Magnolia Cemetery. be with the Lord after and her beloved sisters- leen Varnes (Ralph) in death by his par- Kelley Funeral her courageous example in-law Julia Green and Anderson Cham- ents, Samuel Ezra and Home handled all of living with cancer. and Martha Brown. bers (Michelle); four Opal Iris Chambers; arrangements. She was surrounded She is also survived by her loving family. by a host of nieces, Bailey was a loving, nephews, cousins, BRIAN SENDECKI devoted wife to her extended family and beloved husband, Wil- friends and her Delta Brian David Sendecki, William, and wife Susan liam P. (Pete) Bailey, Achievement) State Sigma Theta Sorority 53, passed away, on Sat- Blair, of Knoxville, and mother of her two Board established the Inc., sisters throughout urday, Jan. 20, 2018, at Maryland; his brother, beloved sons, Air Force annual Mona Bailey the global community. Weems Memorial Hos- Douglas Allen and wife Col. Peter Govan Bailey, MESA Teacher Award Services were held pital. He was the part- Diane Sendecki, and of Montgomery, Ala- in 2003 in honor of her Thursday evening, Jan. ner of Pansy McLaurin; his nephew, Miguel bama, and Christopher services to the State 18 at St. Monica Catho- they shared 12 happy, Sendecki, all of Bar- Evans Bailey (Chelsea), MESA Program from its lic Church, a parish of loving years together. negat, New Jersey; his of Seattle, Washington, beginning in the 1980s. The Roman Catholic Born in Kearny, loving partner, Pansy founder and CEO of the She has been recognized Archdiocese of Seattle. New Jersey, on Jan. 19, McLaurin, his children Seattle-based com- by the Johnson Publish- The viewing and visita- 1965, he was the son of at heart, Tevis Page, pany, MindSeekers. ing Company as one of tions were followed by Lorraine and Michael Tana and husband Bailey has been the 100 influential Black the Holy Rosary and Paul Sendecki, of New Sterling Kendrick and defined by her three Americans and is listed the Delta Sigma Theta Jersey. Brian came to grandchildren Taylen passions: Family, Delta in Who’s Who among Sorority Inc. service, Apalachicola in 2005 good music and drink- and Madden Kendrick, Sigma Theta Sorority Women and Who’s Who open to the public. while working with the ing cold beer. He will all of Apalachicola. Inc., and K-12 education. among Black Americans. On Friday, Jan. 19, the Small Business Admin- be remembered for his He was predeceased In her 32-year career Florida A&M University funeral Mass was cele- istration, and made great conversations and by his father, Michael in public education, awarded her the Meri- brated at 11:30 a.m. at St. the area his home. his “shy, humble and Paul Sendecki. Mona Bailey worked torious Achievement Monica Cathedral Cath- He was currently reserved” personal- A celebration of to promote equity Award and Distinguished olic Church, with repast employed at Harry A’s, ity. He was a gentle- life, in his honor, and excellence for all Alumnus Award; Delta immediately following where he worked as a line man to all he met and will be announced students, especially Sigma Theta Soror- On Saturday, Jan. cook and took immense loved wholeheartedly. at a later date. underachieving stu- ity Inc., honored her 27, interment will be pride in his work. He is survived by In lieu of flow- dents. She served as a with the highest award in Apalachicola, for Brian enjoyed spend- his mother, Lorraine ers, please, go to the junior and high school bestowed upon its mem- immediate family only. ing time with his fam- Sendecki, of Barnegat, beach and cast a line science teacher, high bers, the Mary Church On Sunday, Jan. 28, ily, fishing, listening to New Jersey; his uncle, to remember Brian. school counselor, Terrell Award. In 2014, the Delta Sigma Theta middle school principal, Therapeutic Health Sorority Inc. memo- personnel administra- Services of Washington rial service will be in HERBERT DUGGAR tor, and assistant and awarded her its annual Tallahassee, at a loca- deputy superintendent Alvirita Little Award. tion to be determined. Mr. Herbert Franklin Shannon (Dale) Suggs, in Seattle public schools, Mona had a bachelor The family wishes Duggar, of Apalachicola, Donna Duggar, Roxanne and as assistant state of science degree in to express our deep passed away on Tues- Christie and Nannette superintendent in the chemistry from Florida appreciation and sin- day, Jan. 16, 2018 at the (Terry) Dowden, and Washington State Office A&M University and cere thank-you for age of 79 at his home in the late Ellie Duggar; of Public Instruction. a masters of science your kind expression Apalachicola surrounded nine grandchildren 19 Immediately after education from Oregon sympathy and prayers. by his loving family. great-grandchildren; retiring, she served as State University. She A special thank-you to Herbert was born to and his siblings, a senior associate with was a candidate for the Dr. Saul E. Rivkin and parents Rudolph and Annette (George) the Institute of Educa- doctoral program in Dr. Vincent J. Picozzi at Mable Duggar on May Martina, Earl (Patri- tional Inquiry, a non- educational leadership Rivkin Cancer Center. 26, 1938 in Apalachic- cia) Duggar, Sammy profit Seattle-based anda at the Univer- Mona had a love for ola. He grew up as the (Linda) Duggar and organization focusing sity of Washington. crimson and white flow- eldest of seven children. Doris (Buddy) Mixon. on educational renewal Mona is preceded ers; and a passion for In 1958, he married He was preceded in partnership with the in death by her par- the following charities Virginia Barfield. He Apalachicola, includ- in death by sister Sue National Network for ents, Minnie Henry that we would encour- oystered and shrimped ing the Grady Building. Taylor Lovett, and Educational Renewal. and Thornton Govan age you to support: in the Apalachicola He received a histori- brother Larry Duggar. She continued to play Humphries, of Apala- Pacific Science Cen- Bay for many years. He cal renovation award A celebration of a role in education as chicola, and brother ter, Delta Sigma Theta later started his own for his reconstruction life was at the United an educational consul- Thornton Govan Sorority, Inc., Research construction business of the Grady Building. Baptist Church, 37 tant and as a volunteer Humphries Jr. of Foundation and Florida until he retired in 2012. Herbert is survived by Brian Street, East- with advocacy groups Ft. Lauderdale. A&M University Min- His talented work can his wife, Virginia Dug- point, on Monday, to reform education She is survived by her nie Henry Humphries be viewed throughout gar, and four children, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. for K-12 students. She beloved husband, her Scholarship Fund in served as the head of two beloved sons, and memory of her mother. school and the mistress grandchildren Peter Tre The Bailey family SHIRLEY WAGNER of generals for The For- Bailey (Tre) of Washing- is asking everyone to est Ridge Sacred Heart ton D.C., Taylor Govan embrace the past with Shirley Roland “Rolo” Wagner, School in Bellevue. Bailey of Seattle, Wash- remembrance and the Wagner, 81, of Port and six siblings. Mona co-chaired the ington, Addysen Marie future with longing. St. Joe, passed away She is survived by HB2722 State Advisory Bailey of Wichita, Kan- Funeral Home Ser- Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 her children: Debra Committee to Close sas, and Grace Catha- vices will be provided by at Bay Medical Cen- Morris (Charles) of the Achievement Gap rine Bailey of Seattle, Bonney-Watson. Online ter in Panama City. Apalachicola, Sheryl of African American Washington; her beloved condolences can be left A Celebration of Life Register (Mancel) of Students in the state of siblings, the late Thorn- at bonneywatson.com. service will be held Montevallo, Alabama, Washington. She also ton Govan Humphries 10:30 a.m. ET Satur- James A. Wagner of served on the Pacific day, Jan. 27 at Long Port St. Joe, and Bryan Science Center board Avenue Baptist Church, K. Wagner (Tonya) of of directors and chaired with Pastor Eli Prine Lynn Haven; grandchil- its science education officiating. The fam- dren Tommy, David, advisory committee; the ily will receive friends Lisa Rae, Christopher, Seattle Art Museum’s following the service. ministered frequently Amber, Jimmy, Jessica, education and commu- Mrs. Wagner was to the Baptist Chris- Adam, Lael, Karissa and nity advisory commit- born Aug. 23, 1936 tian Service Center in Lauren; 18 great-grand- tee; United Way of King in Chester, Georgia, Panama City. They also children; and other County’s community daughter to the late J.D. ministered overseas to relatives and friends. building committee; the Roland and late Leccie an orphanage in Slova- In lieu of flow- Seattle YWCA’s Com- Mae Roland (Bacon). kia. Mrs. Wagner loved ers, donations may be munities of Color advi- She retired after 20 the Lord and spending made to Long Avenue sory committee; and the years of service from time with her family. Baptist Church Mis- Black Education Strat- the Florida Department She enjoyed garden- sion Fund, 1601 Long egy Roundtable board of Family and Chil- ing and the beach. She Ave., Port St. Joe, of directors. She was dren Services and held was a Godly woman and FL 32456; or Baptist a founding member of the position of family will be missed by all. Christian Service Cen- School Board Leaders for adoption counselor. Other than her ter, P.O. Box 35306, the Future. She was also Mrs. Wagner was parents, Mrs. Wag- Panama City, FL 32412. a long-time member of a member of Long ner is preceded in Online condolences the Seattle Rotary Club Avenue Baptist Church. death by her husband may be offered at www. Mona received many She, and her late hus- of 61 years, Ronald WhatleyFu awards through- band Ronald Wagner, Wagner; son Roland neralServices.com. out her lifetime. The MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science

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PIERCE’S PRIDE His middle name is cinnamon By Lois Swoboda by houses, and for three cinnamon but with the but most cinnamon The Apalachicola Times years, the little tree same scent and taste. in international com- [email protected] thrived and grew until In commercial cin- merce is derived from 850-653-1819 the hard freeze Jan. namon production, related species, also 17 proved too stress- trees are cut off twice a referred to as “cassia.” Alan C. Pierce says his ful and killed the upper year and the tender root Cinnamon is used middle name is “Cin- portion of the plant. shoots that result are mainly as an aromatic namon” these days. Now, Pierce is har- harvested, peeled and condiment and flavoring The Apalachicola man vesting a portion of the dried. Pierce hopes that additive in a variety of has undertaken to pro- cinnamon his tree has so by cutting his three-foot sweet and savory dishes. duce a unique crop in his far produced and under- tree back to about six The aroma and flavor of home garden surround- taking the next step in inches, he’ll produce cinnamon derive from ing his Avenue D home. cinnamon production. shoots to harvest as well. its principal compo- The avid gardener Cinnamon is pro- Pierce’s garden has nent, cinnamaldehyde, was researching win- duced by the living tissue drawn quite a bit of as well as numerous ter hearty avocado sandwiched between interest and praise in the other constituents. trees three years ago the bark and the wood past. The lush plantings Known from remote when he stumbled on a of the cinnamon plant. surrounding his home at antiquity, cinnamon website called “Plan- To harvest the spice you Avenue D and 15th Street was imported to Egypt togram” that offers a must cut down the plant, have been featured in the as early as 2000 BCE. variety of exotic fruit allow it to dry, peel away Apalachicola Historic Cinnamon was so trees and other plants the bark and scrape Home and Garden Tour, highly prized among with culinary value. off the target layer. are a mecca for birders ancient nations it was Pierce was intrigued Pierce had produced after at least three spe- regarded as a gift fit when he saw cinnamon a small amount of cin- cies of exotic humming- for monarchs. A fine trees offered at a dis- namon before, from a birds were attracted to inscription records the count and bought one. limb. An hour of work his feeders in past years. gift of cinnamon and He planted it in his produced about a tea- Several winters ago, cassia to the temple backyard, which is spoon of a substance birders actually lined up of Apollo at Miletus. sheltered on two sides lighter than commercial in lawn chairs across the Cinnamon’s source street to catch a glimpse was kept mysterious of calliope, rufus and in the Mediterranean ruby-throated hummers. world for centuries by The diverse variety spice merchants but we of plant material, espe- Alan Pierce and the cinnamon tree. Green leaves now know it is native to cially fruit-bearing clinging to the lower branches indicate the tree was not India, Sri Lanka, Ban- plants, in Pierce’s completely killed by the freeze. [LOIS SWOBODA | THE TIMES] gladesh, and Myanmar. yard are as attrac- Indonesia and China tive to birds as they are the genus Cinnamomum, Cinnamomum species now contribute about to other gardeners. part of the laurel fam- are grown commercially. three-quarters of Cinnamon is obtained ily. Pierce is not sure Cinnamomum verum is the world’s produc- from the inner bark of of the species he has in sometimes considered tion of cinnamon. several tree species from cultivation. Only a few to be “true cinnamon,” St. Vincent ties loggerhead nesting record During 2017, St. Vincent but fortunately escaped type of sea turtle are all clutch. This data is then National Wildlife Refuge the brunt of hurricane- recorded. Each day until sent to the Florida Fish had a total of 128 logger- force winds and waves. the hatchlings emerge, and Wildlife Conserva- head nests, tying the 2016 Some nests were lost volunteers check the nest tion Commission Fish and record-breaking number during these weather to make sure it is safe. Wildlife Research Insti- of sea turtle nests. events. Usually around the 75th tute for the annual report The total number of Private donations and day, or after evidence the for the statewide nesting hatchings for 2017 was sea turtle adoptions allow hatchlings have made beach survey. Florida’s 6,638, double the amount volunteers to install wire their trek to the ocean, data is also compiled with compared to the 3,355 cages to protect all nests the volunteers remove national and global figures hatchlings in 2016. from wild animal preda- the cage, carefully dig for research studies. These results were not tors. Each nest is then the nest and record the For more information, without challenges as the marked with a stake and number of eggshells to or to adopt a mother sea island was impacted by nest label. The date laid, determine the number of turtle, please go to www. several tropical storms, latitude and longitude and eggs and hatchlings in the stvincentfriends.com. Counting Christmas birds on St. Vincent Island By Susan Cerulean a day’s supply of food, across the horizon. of exploring this marvel- Special to the Times optical equipment, extra By day’s end, we will ous refuge, and for the warm clothes, and hot tea have walked five or more steadfast protection of its What is worth a 5 a.m. into a truck and drive nine miles, spotting scopes irreplaceable habitat and boat ride in 40-degree miles east, the length of and binoculars slung over wild birds by the U.S. Fish weather on one of the the island. We stop at the our shoulders. We will and Wildlife Service. shortest, darkest days of edge of the creek where we tally 79 different species The value of the Christ- the year? listen for the first birds we of wild birds (and see no mas Bird Count and other Answer: the chance to will tally - a hooting pair other human beings!). annual service is in the participate in the annual of great horned owls. We will shout out num- long-term trends we Christmas Bird Count On this 118th annual bers of eagles and white can detect from them. on St. Vincent National Christmas Bird Count, ibis and hawks rising over You can learn more Wildlife Refuge, one of we know that we join the broad marshes west about the counts, and Florida’s wildest, most with tens of thousands of Tahiti Beach. We will take a look at the infor- spectacular publicly- of volunteers throughout search for rare sparrows mation they generate, owned landscapes. the Americas. We know in the black needle rush, at www.audubon.org/ Some years, as we that our effort will help and look for feeding guilds conservation/science/ motor across the pass to the Refuge, the National of warblers (pine, yellow- christmas-bird-count the Refuge, we maneuver Audubon Society and throated, yellow-rumped Big thanks to the 2017 through dense fog; other others to assess the health and more), nuthatches, participants in the St. years, there is a swath of bird populations, and and woodpeckers in the Vincent National Wild- of stars overhead. This help guide conservation small oak trees. life Refuge territories of year, it was just plain cold. action. We will wonder where the Apalachicola count - Happy New Year anglers and welcome back to our little Waves slap the bow of the Just before the rise the horned grebes are this Brad Smith, Jeff Chanton, space here. I’ve been on holiday and then to a trade show boat, and only a few blink- of the sun, our team of year. We will worry about Debbie Segal, Bob Knight, for several days so its good to be back on the Forgotten ing red lights guide us to five arrives at the shore the absence of American Grayal Farr, Brad Hart- Coast, yes you guessed it i was at fi shing trade show ! our destination in the pre- of West Pass. Then the oystercatchers. We will be man, Kathryn Ziewitz, The word of the week this week is Whiting ! This cold dawn, pitch dark. One of counting begins in ear- amazed by a lone sandhill Kennard Watson and Beth weather has turned a lot of other fi sh off but Whiting our team shines a pow- nest: we see morning crane flying far over- Wright. (Menticirhus Littoralis) also known as Southern King- erful spotlight to guide flights of great and snowy head, and a single wood For more informa- fi sh, Southern Whiting and Kind Whiting has been hot refuge biologist Brad egrets, Forster’s terns, stork standing among the tion about St Vincent the last several weeks. I suggest you break out the light Smith to the dock. When double-crested cormo- egrets. And we will be so NWR, go to: www. tackle and hit the beaches for this fun and delicious little we reach land, we load rants and sea ducks sprint grateful for the privilege stvincentfriends.com. fi sh. They can range in average of a pound but can go up to about two pounds. Your best bait is Sand Fleas, Shrimp——live or fresh, and Fishbites. These fi sh tend to run the beaches in small schools so if you catch one bet back in the water quickly. They are great table fair and due to size are best just headed, scaled, and fried mostly whole using your favorite coating or batter. Some quick tips, use what we call double drops or single drops also known as Pompano rigs for these fi sh, a 2/0 hook is perfect as they have a fairly small mouth. You will fi sh on the bottom using a pyramid sinker in the surf. And before I close a little trivia, if you like imitation crab meat like sold at the Piggly Wiggly turn the package over, the fi rst ingredient is Whiting ! Until next week Happy Fishing ! * ** The Times | Thursday, January 25, 2018 A11 SPORTS

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‘Blue Moon’ climb On Tuesday, Feb. 6, Wednesday at lighthouse Cass Allen will teach a free, introductory chair The January Full Moon yoga class from 12:45 to Climb at the Cape St. 1:45 p.m. Elder Care Com- George Lighthouse on munity Council will host a St. George Island will be Valentine’s Day party on this Wednesday, Jan. 31. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 11 The Sunset/Full Moon a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will Climb is from 6 to 7:30 be provided free and there p.m. and includes light will be live music. hors d'oeuvres and a If anyone needs a ride or sparkling cider toast to more information for any the full moon. Cost is $15 of these events, please for the general public, call-653-3134. $10 for members of the St. George Lighthouse Guardian ad Litem Association. training Friday The sun will set at 6:16 Michaela Cassidy, with parents Michael and Belinda Allie Zingarelli, with mom Trish Pendleton. p.m. and a “Blue” moon The Guardian ad Litem Cassidy. [ JENNIFER EDWARDS | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ] [ JENNIFER EDWARDS | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ] will rise at 6:41 p.m. A (GAL) program is in need Blue Moon is the second of volunteers in Frank- full moon in a calendar lin County. Abused and month, the last Blue Moon neglected children con- appeared on July 31, 2015. tinue to need community Lady Hawks notch 4-1 After sunset, people members to advocate for are invited to climb to the them and be their voices in top of the lighthouse for a the legal system. In order breathtaking view of the to try to recruit volun- Senior Night victory full moon, as space and teers, GAL will hold two time permit. Cost is $10 orientation sessions in By David Adlerstein finished with two goals for the general public, $5 Apalachicola on Friday, The Apalachicola Times and a team-leading three for SGLA members. Jan. 26, at noon and at [email protected] assists; she was also the The Cape St. George 5:30 p.m. Both will be at 850-653-8894 only player to start all 19 Light in St. George Light- the Franklin County Parks matches played.” house Park at the center of and Recreation offices at The Lady Seahawk Zingarelli led the team the island, where Island the Coombs Armory, 66 soccer team scored its with four goals for the Drive ends at Gulf Beach Fourth Street in Apala- first win of the season season, followed by for- Drive. Parking is available chicola. The orientation Jan. 16, with a 4-1 victory ward Lydia Strickland, a in lots at either side of the session will be followed over Godby on Senior sophomore at First Bap- park. by a local training session Night. tist Christian School, Because space is lim- in February. If anyone is The victory by coach with three goals. ited, reservations are interested, we ask they Concepcion Ledezma’s Franklin County had recommended. For call 850-606-1213. squad avenged a 9-1 loss three different players reservations or more to the Lady Cougars back score goals against Godby information, please con- Drivers licenses to be on Dec. 5. while the fourth goal was tact the Lighthouse Gift available March 19 “It truly wasn’t the by a Godby player. Shop at 927-7745. best effort, but they had Zingarelli, a forward, Franklin County resi- enough good moments to opened the scoring with Upcoming events dents will be able to renew pull it off,” said Ledezma. her team-leading fourth Valerie Creamer, with parents are Joey and Dianne at Holy Family their driver's licenses in It’s the first victory goal of the season in the Creamer. Franklin County begin- for the Seahawks (2-16) 12th minute of the match. On Thursday, Feb. 1 at ning in March. since the 2015-16 season, Godby responded to tie a faulty clear following Junior goalkeeper and the Holy Family Senior Currently people have behind the efforts of the game just two min- a shot by Franklin eighth co-captain Becca Willis Center, Beth Appleton to travel to Port St. Joe or departing seniors Allie utes later. grader Meredith Alford to turned away more than will lead a discussion Crawfordville. Tax Col- Zingarelli, Michaela Cas- Cassidy, a defensive make it 3-1. 20 shots in the victory “Handmade in Frank- lector Rick Watson told sidy and Valerie Creamer, midfielder, knocked a Lydia Strickland scored while benefiting from lin,” an arts and crafts county commissioners he a student at the First Bap- shot into the net from from 15 yards out that the efforts of defenders show-and-tell activity for intends to have the service tist Christian School. 18 yards away for the started on a throw-in Eva Strickland, a fresh- seniors to bring in one cre- up and running on March “Be on the lookout for Seahawks’ 2-1 halftime play, resulting in passes man at First Baptist, ation made by their own 19 at the courthouse in Michaela Cassidy. She’s lead; it was the co-cap- from Cassidy to sixth eighth grader Cassandra hands and share creative Apalachicola. The office about to get a hard look tain’s first career high grader Emily Patter- Gibbens, sixth grader ideas and stories. Lunch will be able to deal with from Brewton-Parker school goal. son, who ended up with Jostyn Tipton, sopho- will be provided at 11 a.m. driver’s licenses, ID cards, College (NAIA) in Geor- Godby then put the the assist on the pass to more Sophia Robertson and the discussion begins reinstatements as well as gia,” said the coach. “She ball into its own net on Strickland. and Creamer. at noon. The event is free. written and skills exams.

Cheri Maxwell addresses the town hall for the county’s Special Olympics program. [ ELIZABETH KIRVIN | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ] ABC’s Beta Club backs Special Olympics By River Sheridan of Franklin County with such as these possible, be splashing into the icy Special to the Times intellectual disabili- volunteers work in vari- waters of Panama City ties. Special Olympics ous capacities. Volunteers Beach on Saturday, Feb. The ABC School chapter Florida-Franklin County are still needed to help 3. Donations will assist of National Beta Club has organizes sports events in many ways including in funding uniforms, chosen Special Olympics for the athletes, provides coaching, fundraising, travel expenses to dis- Florida-Franklin County coaching in season-spe- and officiating. Students trict and state events, and as their charitable cause cific sports, and raises can also become involved equipment. for this school year. funds to support the ath- through Unified Sports If you are interested On Jan. 9, mem- letes along the way. events where those with in volunteering or bers of the community Games will be held and without intellectual sponsoring our Polar held a town hall meet- throughout the year; the disabilities play on the Plunge team, please ing at the Holy Family nearing event includes same team to promote contact Cheri Maxwell, Senior Center to dis- track and field and bocce. social inclusion. county director for cuss the up and coming These county games will If you can’t donate the Special Olympics events and fundraisers take place on Feb. 23 at the time, you can donate to Florida-Franklin County for the Special Olym- Franklin County School. the annual Polar Plunge at cherimaxwell@ pics Florida-Franklin Until then, our local ath- fundraiser hosted by specialolympicsfranklin. County. This organiza- letes will be practicing to Special Olympics Florida. org tion provides athletic hone their skills. Our team named Frank- River Sheridan is presi- opportunities to citizens In order to make events lin’s Frozen Friends will dent of the ABC School * ** A12 Thursday, January 25, 2018 | The Times

F-STOP FRANKLIN Winter wonder f-stop, an abbreviation for a brings hopes of a fresh start, please share. Photos can be of camera lens aperture setting and it begins with a vision of any subject, but we especially that corresponds to an f-number, hope and renewal. The Times like people. which is the ratio of the focal welcomes readers to send Please send photographs length of a lens to the effective us their best photographs. to David Adlerstein at Dadler diameter of its aperture. Whether they capture the [email protected]. For more Typical January, a little on brisk wind, a sunny smile, information, call 653-8894. the chilly side, a touch of rain brilliant color, an unusual here and there. The new year image, person, place or thing,

Greater yellowlegs on the frog pond. [ ROD GASCHE | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ]

Bloom at the Grady Market. A bald eagle takes its turn on a nest on St. George [ ANNETTE ENGLE | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ] Island. [ BILL SCOWCROFT | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ]

TRIVIA FUN

WWilsonilson CaseyCasey Sun going down over Apalachicola Bay. [ JUDY CAIN | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ]

1. Celest-jewel-ale from 5. What are Milk, Tanana Delaware contains what and Atchafalaya in the U.S.? ingredient? Monuments, Parks, Rivers, Oysters, Moon dust, Squid Canyons ink, Collagen (anti-aging) 6. Which of these is not a 2. What area are the ski state capital city? resorts of Alta, Snowbird Baltimore, Concord, Albany, and Park City near? Raleigh Salt Lake City, Buffalo, Denver, Seattle ANSWERS: 1. Moon dust, 2. Salt Lake City, 3. Caulifl ower, 3. “White horse” and “igloo” 4. Golf, 5. Rivers, 6. Baltimore are varieties of which (Annapolis, Maryland) vegetable? Caulifl ower, Corn, Green “Trivia Fun” with Wil- beans, Potato son Casey, Guinness World Record Holder 4. Which has a variation of from Woodruff, S.C., is play called “Bingo Bango published in more than Bungo”? 500 newspapers across Checkers, Golf, Croquet, the country. Comments, Hopscotch questions or suggestions? Loupie the Labrador retriever basks in the warmth of the sun on a chilly Florida afternoon. [email protected] [ JEANNE LAIMON | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ] * ** The Times | Thursday, January 25, 2018 A13

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FAITH • See more obits on A9

STEVE NORRIS FORBES Manuel “Steve” Steven the Carrabelle First with Pastor Ron Barks Norris, 68, of Carrabelle, Assembly of God church. officiating. Burial will be From Page A1 died Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. He is survived by at the Evergreen Cem- He was born Sept. 12, his wife Kansas Nor- etery at a later date. 1949 in Apalachicola to ris; daughter Emerald Flowers will be greatly average total common equity, Manuel and Wilma Nor- Larkin (Austin); four appreciated, or if you return on average assets, net ris. A native of Franklin sons Carmon Brownell would like to make a dona- interest margin and efficiency County, he owned and (Pam), Leonard Brownell tion in memory of, please ratio. operated the Beachside (Crystal), Chris Norris make to the American “Our ability to maintain Gulf Station at Carrabelle (Denise) and Kevin Nor- Kidney Foundation. www. such strong metrics upon Beach for many years and ris; sister Wanda Jean kidney.org 104 Woodcock the completion of the largest retired after 25 years from Sherman (Walter); nine Rd. Orlando, FL 32803. acquisition in the company’s the Franklin County bus grandchildren; and two Arrangements are under history is a testament to our garage as a mechanic. great-grandchildren. the care of Skip Young ability to continue to focus on Steve had many hob- His family have many Memorial service will with Family Funeral Home and provide strong shareholder bies that included flying stories about flying in be Saturday, Feb. 3 at 11 & Cremation Services. value,” added Allison. airplanes, riding Harleys his planes and his love of a.m. at Carrabelle First Forbes magazine’s 100 larg- and building antique cars. building cars. He attended Assembly of God church est U.S. banks range in size from $8.8 billion to $2.6 tril- lion in assets and were ranked based on 10 equally-weighted metrics related to growth, TAMMY YVONNE NICHOLS profitability, capital adequacy and asset quality, using data On Dec. 7, an angel was one of the biggest hearts her sons Scotty Banks cousins, and numerous based on regulatory filings for brought into the world, within the world. Such and Jordan Nichols; her other friends and family. the period ending Sept. 30, she was named Tammy a pure soul only means granddaughter Kelsie Funeral service for 2017. These metrics included Banks. At the time nobody that God didn’t want to Banks; her father, Alvin Tammy Yvonne Nich- return on average tangible could know how she was wait very long ‘till he got Banks; her mother, Mary ols will be Thursday, equity, return on average going to change everyone to meet and keep her. On Banks; her sister Elaine Jan. 25 at 4 p.m. at the assets, net interest margin, who knew her. No matter earth everyone knew she Rose and husband Chris; Eastpoint Church of efficiency ratio and net charge- the change that come her was an angel; now she her brothers James Banks God, with visitation at offs as a percent of total loans. way, she showed the ulti- is still an angel, just an and wife Debbie, Rickey 3 p.m. conducted by the Forbes also factored in non- mate strength, which was angel at home. All Angels Banks and wife Brandy, Rev. Larry Sterling and performing assets as a percent kindness and love. She Must Return Home. and Timothy Banks; the Rev. Ronald Crum. of assets, risk-based capital only loved, and never gave She passed away Wanda Register and Joann Interment will follow at ratio and reserves as a percent up and she kept a pure Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018 Faulk, her sisters-in-law, Eastpoint Cemetery. of non-performing assets. soul. She took people and in Tallahassee. as well as her best friend, Services are under Home BancShares, Inc. only nurtured and cared She is survived by her Shawna. She had a num- the direction of Com- is a bank holding company, for them. She contained husband Donnie Nichols; ber of nieces, nephews, forter Funeral Home. headquartered in Conway, Arkansas. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, Centennial Bank, provides a broad range of com- mercial and retail banking plus XURIPHA MILLER related financial services to businesses, real estate devel- Xuripha Gilbert Miller, community of Eastpoint. grandchildren; four great- Saturday, Jan. 20 at 2 opers, investors, individuals born July 5, 1922, passed She worked diligently grandchildren; and several p.m. with burial in East- and municipalities. Centen- away surrounded by her side-by-side with her great-great-grandchildren. point Cemetery. View- nial Bank has branch locations family Wednesday, Jan. husband, Houston, in She was preceded ing was held one hour in Arkansas, Florida, South 17, 2018 with hospice the seafood industry. in death by her hus- prior to the funeral ser- Alabama and New York City. care in Panama City. She is survived by band, Houston Miller. vices at the church. The company’s common stock Mrs. Miller was a her children, Jimmy Funeral services were Kelley Funeral Home is is traded through the NASDAQ devoted wife, mother, Miller (Jeanette), and held at First Baptist handling all arrangements. Global Select Market under the and giver to her beloved Shirley Cumbie; five Church in Eastpoint on symbol “HOMB.”

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TRUST, open from dawn to tration on that person HOLDERS OF THE Marcia Johnson Plaintiff, dusk for the General any objection that chal- CWALT, INC., ALTER- Clerk of the Circuit Publisher’s St. George Contractor to visit and lenges the validity of NATIVE LOAN TRUST Court vs. make observations. the will, the qualifica- 2007-HY8C, MORT- Notice Island The last day to ask tions of the personal GAGE PASS By: Terry C. Segree $210/wk for ex- All real estate advertis- tended stay, elec, VICTORIA ELENA questions about the representative, the THROUGH CERTIFI- As Deputy Clerk ing in this newspaper is FUENTES; FEDERICO project will be until 2:00 venue, or jurisdiction of CATES, SERIES 2007- subject to the Fair satellite, 12’ X 65’ G. FUENTES; UN- p.m. EST on Friday, 02 this Court. HY8C, Van Ness Law Firm, Housing Act which deck. Beautiful view! KNOWN TENANT(S) IN February, 2018. Plaintiff; PLC makes it illegal to ad- 850-653-5800 POSSESSION #1 and Persons who may be 1239 e. Newport Center vertise “any preference, limitation or discrimi- #2, and ALL OTHER Project Summary: The entitled to exempt vs. Dr., Suite 110 nation based on race, UNKNOWN PARTIES, project will consist of property under Section Deerfield Beach, FL color, religion, sex, et. al., the renovation to the 732.402, Florida Stat- JULIANNA FROST, ET 33442 handicap, familial status Defendant(s). men’s and women’s re- utes will be deemed to AL. Phone (954)571-2031 or national origin, or an strooms to make the fa- have waived their rights Defendants [email protected] Triple Tails intention, to make any NOTICE OF cility ADA compliant. to claim that property File No.: BF9123-16 such preference, limita- Restaurant & tion or discrimination” FORECLOSURE SALE All toilet fixtures and as exempt property un- RE-NOTICE OF Familial status includes toilet partitions will be less a petition for deter- FORECLOSURE SALE Any person claiming an Bar children under the age NOTICE IS HEREBY replaced with new mination of exempt interest in the surplus Under new owners! of 18 living with parents GIVEN pursuant to a Fi- compliant fixtures. property is filed with NOTICE IS HEREBY from the sale, if any, Hiring all positions. or legal custodians, pregnant women and nal Summary Judg- New ceramic tile will be the Court by such per- GIVEN pursuant to a Fi- other than the property Bartender, cooks & people securing cus- 17196T ment of Foreclosure added to the walls and sons or on their behalf nal Judgment of Fore- owner as of the date of waitstaff. Pay negotia- tody of children under IN THE CIRCUIT dated January 10, floor. The sub-floor will on or before the later of closure dated August the Lis Pendens must ble. Apply by appt. Call 18. COURT FOR FRANK- 2018, entered in Civil be removed and re- the date that is 4 2, 2017, and entered in file a claim within 60 (614) 832-1364. LIN COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 17000244- placed. New lighting months after the date Case No. 2016-CA- days after the sale. This newspaper will not PROBATE DIVISION knowingly accept any CAAXMX of the Circuit will be added to the in- of service of a copy of 000256, of the Circuit Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 2018 advertising for real es- File No. 2017-CP-64 Court of the Second terior and exterior of this notice of adminis- Court of the Second tate which is in violation Division ______Judicial Circuit in and the facility as well as an tration on such per- Judicial Circuit in and of the law. Our readers for Franklin County, exterior shower added sons or the date that is for FRANKLIN County, are hereby informed IN RE: ESTATE OF Florida, wherein U.S. to the east of the facil- 40 days after the date Florida. THE BANK OF that all dwellings adver- MALCOLM MEN- tised in this newspaper BANK TRUST, N.A., AS ity. of termination of any NEW YORK MELLON are available on a equal NINGER TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 proceeding involving FKA THE BANK OF opportunity basis. To Deceased. MASTER PARTICIPA- Digital (PDF) bid docu- the construction, ad- NEW YORK AS TRUS- complain of discrimina- TION TRUST, Plaintiff, ments are available mission to probate, or TEE FOR THE BENE- tion call HUD toll-free at NOTICE TO and VICTORIA ELENA from the office of Bar- validity of the will or in- FIT OF THE CERTIFI- 1-800-669-9777. The CREDITORS toll-free number for the FUENTES; FEDERICO nett Fronczak Barlowe volving any other mat- CATE HOLDERS OF hearing impaired is G. FUENTES; UN- & Shuler Architects ter affecting any part of THE CWALT, INC., AL- 1-800-927-9275. the administration of KNOWN TENANT(S) IN (BFBS) located at 225 the exempt property. TERNATIVE LOAN the estate of Malcolm POSSESSION #1 Adams Street - First TRUST 2007-HY8C, Clark Menninger, de- N/K/A BOB SHAT- Floor, Tallahassee, An election to take an MORTGAGE PASS ceased, whose date of TUCK; UNKNOWN Florida 32301. A bid- elective share must be THROUGH CERTIFI- death was January 29, TENANT(S) IN POS- ders list will be availa- filed with the Court on CATES, SERIES 2007- 2017, is pending in the SESSION #2 N/K/A ble from the same ad- or before the earlier of HY8C (hereafter Circuit Court for Frank- TIFFANY SHATTUCK; dress. Contractors, the date that is 6 “Plaintiff’), is Plaintiff lin County, Florida, Pro- are Defendants. subcontractors, suppli- months after the date and JULIANNA FROST; bate Division, the ad- ers and all other inter- of service of a copy of ST. GEORGE PLANTA- dress of which is 33 I will sell to the highest ested parties may ob- the notice of adminis- TION OWNERS’ ASSO- Market Street, Apalach- bidder for cash, at the tain plans and specifi- tration on the surviving CIATION, INC.; MORT- icola, FL 32320. The 2nd Floor Lobby of the cations by contacting spouse, or an attorney GAGE ELECTRONIC Apalachicola Bay Charter School is names and addresses Franklin County Court- Doug Shuler, Architect/ in fact or a guardian of REGISTRATION SYS- of the personal repre- house, 33 Market Partner, at dshuler@ the property of the sur- TEM INC AS NOMINEE now accepting applications for sentative and the per- Street, Apalachicola, bfbarchitects.com or viving spouse, or the FOR COUNTRYWIDE the following positions: sonal representative’s FL 32320 at 11:00 AM, 850.224.6301. Hard date that is 2 years af- HOME LOANS, INC; • FT and PT Custodians attorney are set forth on the 22nd day of copies of the contract ter the date of the UNKNOWN TENANT IN ABC School is an Equal Opportunity below. February, 2018, the documents will be decedent’s death. POSSESSION OF Employer. Please send resumes to following described available at a cost of SUBJECT PROPERTY, ABC School 98 12th Street, All creditors of the de- real property as set $50.00. All creditors of the de- are defendants. Marcia Apalachicola, FL 32320 or cedent and other per- forth in said Final Sum- cedent and other per- Johnson, Clerk of the [email protected] sons having claims or mary Judgment, to wit: The person or affiliate sons having claims or Circuit Court for WebID#34387002 demands against who has been placed demands against FRANKLIN, County decedent’s estate on BEGIN AT THE SE on the convicted ven- decedent’s estate must Florida will sell to the whom a copy of this CORNER OF SEC- dor list following a con- file claims against the highest and best bid- Administrative Assistant-PT notice is required to be TION 2, T9S, R8W viction for a public en- estate with the Court der for cash in the 2nd Seeking team-oriented individual for position served must file their AND RUN WEST 826.5 tity crime may not sub- during the time periods floor lobby of the in Apalachicola to support management and claims with this court FEET MORE OR LESS mit a bid or a contract set forth in Section Courthouse; 33 Market daily operations. Hours: 12 to 4 pm. M-F. ON OR BEFORE THE TO COUNTY ROAD, to provide any goods 733.702, Florida Stat- Street, Apalachicola, at Minimum 2-4 years administrative and clerical LATER OF 3 MONTHS THENCE RUN NORTH or services to a public utes, or be forever 11:00 a.m., on the experience required. Requires strong written AFTER THE TIME OF ALONG THE EAST entity, and may not barred. 22ND day of FEBRU- and verbal skills, attention to detail and ability THE FIRST PUBLICA- SIDE OF COUNTY transact business with ARY, 2018, the follow- to multi-task. PC skills (i.e. Word and Excel). TION OF THIS NOTICE ROAD A DISTANCE any public entity in ex- ALL CLAIMS, DE- ing described property Apply via email with cover note & resume to OR 30 DAYS AFTER OF 93 FEET TO THE cess of the threshold MANDS AND OBJEC- as set forth in said Final THE DATE OF SERV- [email protected]. POINT OF BEGINN- amount provided in TIONS NOT SO FILED Judgment, to wit: No Phone Calls Please! ICE OF A COPY OF ING OF THE DE- Section 287.017, for WILL BE FOREVER THIS NOTICE ON SCRIBED; THENCE Category Two for a pe- BARRED. LOT 22, BLOCK 78, THEM. GUN SHOW RUN EAST 127 FEET, riod of 36 months from ST. GEORGE ISLAND Weems Memorial THENCE RUN NORTH the date of being The date of the first GULF BEACHES, TALLAHASSEE Is now hiring for the following positions: All other creditors of 142 FEET; THENCE placed on the con- publication of this No- UNIT NO. 5, ACCORD- North Florida •EMT the decedent and other RUN WEST 127 FEET victed vendor list. tice is January 25, ING TO THE PLAT Fairgrounds •PARAMEDIC persons having claims TO COUNTY ROAD, 2018. THEREOF, RE- January 27th & 28th •LPN or demands against THENCE RUN SOUTH The Contractor shall CORDED IN PLAT SAT. 9-5 & SUN. 10-4 •RN decedent’s estate on 142 FEET ALONG THE comply in every re- Personal BOOK 3, PAGE 16, OF FREE PARKING •Registered Respiratory Therapist whom a copy of this EAST SIDE OF THE spect with all applica- Representative: THE PUBLIC REC- Info. (407) 275-7233 •Admissions/Registration(Hospital&Clinic) notice is required to be COUNTY ROAD TO ble laws, regulations, James L. Hamm ORDS OF FRANKLIN northfloridagun •Phlebotomist served must file this THE POINT OF BE- and building and con- 657 Longwood Court COUNTY, FLORIDA. shows.com •Blood Courier court WITHIN 3 GINNING. BEING 127 struction codes of the Eastpoint, FL 32328 Text FL87407 to 56654 •Denial Recovery Specialist MONTHS AFTER THE FEET BY 142 FEET IN Federal Government, If you are a person Some of these positions are FT w/benefits. DATE OF THE FIRST SECTION 2, T9S, R8W the State of Florida, /s/ J. Gordon Shuler with a disability who Any qualified individuals should submit PUBLICATION OF and Franklin County, J. GORDON SHULER needs any accommo- resumes to [email protected] THIS NOTICE. A/K/A: 113 KEVIN RD, Florida and shall obtain of J. GORDON dation in order to par- or visit www.weemsmemorial.com to submit APALACHICOLA, FL all such licenses and SHULER, P.A. ticipate in this pro- an application. Resumes and applications ALL CLAIMS NOT 32320 permits as shall be pre- Post Office Drawer 850 ceeding, you are enti- may also be faxed to Ginny Griner, HR Direc- FILED WITHIN THE scribed by law. Apalachicola, FL 32329 tled, at no cost to you, PETSAFE HIDDEN FENCE SYSTEM IN- tor at (850) 653-1879. TIME PERIODS SET If you are a person Phone: 1-850-653-9226 to the provision of STALLED $599 Call or text 740-390-0820 FORTH IN FLORIDA claiming a right to The Franklin County Email: jgordon@ certain assistance. [email protected] STATUTES SECTION funds remaining after Board of County Com- shulerlawfl.com Please contact: Susan Keep your pet safe from the road or from 733.702 WILL BE FOR- the sale, you must file a missioners reserves the FL Bar No: 0700959 Wilson, ADA Coordi- bothering your neighbors w/ an underground JOB NOTICE EVER BARRED. claim with the clerk no right to reject any one Attorney for Personal nator; 301 South Mon- Petsafe dog fence, once installed completely The Gulf County Sheriff’s Office is accepting later than 60 days after or all bids, or any part Representative roe Street; Tallahas- invisible & a fraction of the cost of a regular applications for one full-time Deputy Sheriff NOTWITHSTANDING the sale. If you fail to of any bid, to waive any Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 2018 see, FL 32301; 850. fence. Using top of the line Petsafe equip- and one full-time Dispatcher. THE TIME PERIODS file a claim you will not informalities in any bid, 577.4401; at least 7 Applications and complete job descriptions 18828T ment, I can install a hidden fence system in SET FORTH ABOVE, be entitled to any re- and to award a con- days before your your yard for $599 , this is anything under 1/3 are available at the Gulf County Sheriff’s ANY CLAIM FILED maining funds. After 60 tract deemed to be in IN THE CIRCUIT scheduled court ap- Office, Career Source Gulf Coast, or at COURT OF THE SEC- acre (in town or subdivision size lot), comes TWO (2) YEARS OR days, only the owner of the best interest of the pearance, or imme- w/ 1 collar http://www.gulfsheriff.com/resources.cfm. MORE AFTER THE record as of the date of County. Bids may be OND JUDICIAL CIR- diately upon receiving Application deadline is Friday, January 26, CUIT, IN AND FOR $699 for up to an acre/$799 for up to 2 acres DECEDENT’S DATE OF the lis pendens may held by the Board of this notification if the $899 for up to 3 acres/$999 for up to 4 acres 2018, 4:59 pm EDT. DEATH IS BARRED. claim the surplus. County Commissioners FRANKLIN COUNTY, time before the Applications must be submitted or mailed to FLORIDA Can do up to 25 acres for a period not to ex- scheduled appear- Extra collars are $80 (first collar provided the Gulf County Sheriff’s Office, ATTN: Capt. The date of first publi- WITNESS my hand and ceed sixty (60) days CASE NO. ance is less than 7 Chris Buchanan, 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr., 2016-CA-000256 w/system ) cation of this notice is the seal of the court on from the date of the bid days; if you are hear- Once installed I will spend some time with you Blvd., Port St. Joe, FL 32456. January 18, 2018. January 12, 2018. opening for the pur- ing or voice impaired, and your pet to help introduce the new system For more information, please contact Capt. pose of reviewing the THE BANK OF NEW call 711. Chris Buchanan at 850-227-1115 YORK MELLON FKA , but there is no return pet training provided . Personal MARCIA M. JOHNSON bids and investigating Price above includes Equipment, Installation Gulf County Sheriff’s Office enforces a Representative: CLERK OF THE the qualifications of THE BANK OF NEW Dated this 17th day of Drug-Free Workplace Policy and is an YORK AS TRUSTEE and Warranty. Heavily wooded lots may be Denise Menninger COURT bidders, prior to award- January, 2018. extra. Concrete, Gravel and paved drives are Equal Opportunity Employer. 4212 Regency Drive ing the contract. FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATE no problem. I work out of Panama City area , Pace, FL 32571 By: Michele Maxwell Pub: Jan. 25, 2018 but I will come to you anywhere on or near the Deputy Clerk Gulf Coast. Attorney for Personal 18826T Representative: Attorney for Plaintiff: IN THE CIRCUIT Steven C. Warrick Brian L. Rosaler, Esq. COURT OF THE SEC- Attorney Popkin & Rosaler, P.A. OND JUDICIAL CIR- FL Bar No.: 187089 1701 W. Hillsboro Blvd. CUIT, IN AND FOR Brooks, Warrick & As- Suite 400 FRANKLIN COUNTY, sociates, P.A. Deerfield Beach, FL FLORIDA 6867 Oak Street 33442 PROBATE DIVISION Milton, FL 32570 Phone: (954)360-9030 File Number: Phone: (850623.3605 Fax: (954)420-5187 2017-000072-CP Fax: (850)623.8990 File No.: 17-45457 IN RE: ESTATE OF E-Mail: swarrick@ Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 2018 Educational Opportunity Center Resource brooks-warrick.com LEONARD H. HAMM, Sands of Carrabelle Condo Secondary E-Mail: 18814T JR., Advisor: The primary function of this position [email protected] SECTION A: Deceased. is to provide personal, academic, fi nancial, 3 bed, 2 bath - Furnished m Invitation for Bid Pub: Jan. 18, 25, 2018 NOTICE OF ADMINIS- transfer and career advisement for participants $1200 per month, $1200 SD The Franklin County TRATION AND NO- in the Educational Opportunity Center. 18712T Board of County Com- TICE TO CREDITORS Human Resources - No Pets - NOTICE OF missioners will accept Identify, recruit, assess, and recommend Recruitment and Records PUBLIC SALE sealed bids from Flor- The administration of student participants. Prepare participant Management Technician Sands of Carrabelle Condo ida Licensed General the estate of Leonard The primary function of this position is to Under Florida Statutes Contractors for the H. Hamm, Jr., de- success plans and conduct participant follow- 3 bed, 2 bath - Furnished “Self Service Storage serve as the administrator and primary point Renovations to the St. ceased, File Number up. Other duties as assigned. of contact and liaison for the College’s appli- Facility” Act 83.801- George Island Re- 2017-000072-CP, is $1200 per month, $1200 SD 83.809, Bluff Road cant tracking and records management sys- strooms, located be- pending in the Circuit *Additional info: www.gulfcoast.edu/hr tem, providing support to both internal and ex- - No Pets - Storage will sell for hind the Cape St. Court for Franklin cash, to the highest ternal individuals using the system. In addi- George Lighthouse, County, Florida, Pro- Minimum Qualifi cations: Bachelor’s Degree tion, this position provides administrative sup- bidder, the contents of Museum & Gift Shop at bate Division, the ad- 53-2 Parker Ave the following storage (Master’s Degree preferred) from a regionally port including: maintenance of the HR 2B East Gulf Beach dress of which is the website; employment verifications; maintain- 1 bed, 1 bath units, on Saturday, Drive, St. George Is- Franklin County Court- accredited college or university in education, January 27, 2018. The ing electronic personnel files; processing and land, Florida 32328. house, 33 Market tracking internal and external requests; pro- $550 per month, $1000 SD public sale will be con- Bids will be accepted Street, Suite 203, Apa- mathematics, science or related fi eld; a ducted at Bluff Road cessing the departmental budget, including at 33 Market Street, Ap- lachicola, Franklin minimum of two years of work experience payment of advertising and temporary em- Storage, 1005 Bluff alachicola Florida County, Florida 32320. 915 Casey Dr., Leon County Road, Apalachicola, as a teacher, advisor, or administrator in an ployment vendor; preparing Board material; 32320 until 4:30 p.m. The estate is testate, maintaining organization charts and directory 3 bed, 2 bath Florida at 9:00 a.m. EST on Monday, 05 and, the date of the will educational setting. Owner may redeem information; facilitating new employee orienta- February, 2018, to the is July 23, 2015. The tion; monitoring and processing HR related $900 per month, $1000 SD unit contents prior to attention of Franklin names and addresses *This position is a security sensitive position sale date and time, contracts; and compilation of information and County Board of of the personal repre- report generation. cash only! Bluff Road County Commission- sentative and the per- and will require a criminal background check. Storage reserves the For Minimum Qualifications and ers, 33 Market Street, sonal representative’s **Degrees must be from a Regionally Job Responsibilities please visit out site at Please call 850-697-5300 right to bid. Suite 203, Apalachi- Attorney are set forth Accredited Institution to qualify for position. https://www.gulfcoast.edu to set up an appointment to let our friendly staff cola, Florida, 32320. below. The fiduciary NF-4528401 show you these properties!!! STORAGE UNIT #11 Bids can be mailed or lawyer-client privilege Salary Range Starts At: $27,270.00/Annually •Degrees must be from a Regionally Kristopher Schoelles hand delivered and in Section 90.5021, Contents- Household (commensurate with education/experience) Accredited Institution to qualify for must be labeled on the Florida Statutes applies position. outside of the sealed with respect to the per- Deadline to apply: Open until fi lled STORAGE UNIT #96 envelope “Renovations sonal representative •Salary Range starts At: $32,727/Annually Yolanda Robinson to the St. George Is- and any attorney em- Applicants may apply in person at GCSC Human Contents- Household land Restrooms, ployed by the personal Resources, 5230 W. U.S. Highway 98, via fax at •Deadline to apply:Until position is filled. Pub: Jan. 18, 25, 2018 Sealed Bids”. Bids will representative. ALL IN- (850) 913-3292, or e-mail your applications to 18798T be opened at the TERESTED PERSONS •Applicants may apply in person at GCSC IN THE CIRCUIT County Commission ARE NOTIFIED THAT: [email protected] Human Resources meeting which begins COURT OF THE SEC- Gulf Coast State College does not discriminate 5230 W. U.S. Highway OND JUDICIAL CIR- at 9:00 a.m. EST on Any interested person 98, via fax at (850) 913-3292 CUIT IN AND FOR Tuesday, 06 February, on whom a copy of this against any person on the basis of race, color, or e-mail your applications to 2018, in the County notice of administration FRANKLIN COUNTY, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, marital [email protected] FLORIDA Commission Meeting is served must file with Gulf Coast State College does not discriminate CASE NO.: Room, 34 Forbes the Court in the manner status, or disability in its programs, activities or against any person on the basis of race, color, 17000244CAAXMX Street, Apalachicola, provided in the Florida employment. The Executive Director of Human national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, marital sta- Florida. Probate Rules on or tus, or disability in its programs, activities or U.S. BANK TRUST, before the date that is 3 Resources, (850) 913-2926, has been designated employment. The Executive Director of Human N.A., AS TRUSTEE There will be no pre-bid months after the date as the person to handle all inquiries regarding Resources, (850) 913-2926, has been desig- FOR LSF9 MASTER meeting for this project. of service of a copy of nated as the person to handle all inquiries re- The restrooms are the notice of adminis- nondiscrimination policies. PARTICIPATION NF-1181916 garding nondiscrimination policies.

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operate an RV park on the we don’t want it.’ It’s not At the April site plan hear- At last week’s Jan. 16 meet- ARMISTEAD property, emphasizing the politically expedient for us ing, Commissioner Noah ing, Theriaque unveiled a proximity of the water, the maybe at this time to do Lockley’s motion to approve proposed ordinance which, From Page A1 property to Apalachicola Bay it.,” Floyd said. “We got the plan died for lack of a among other stipulations, and the oyster beds, aesthetic a new commissioner and second. Armistead returned would ban the construction issues, traffic impacts, and maybe some of the RV park to his seat but stepped back of RV parks in the island busi- “Most of the merchants other concerns,” Floyd told owners said ‘Hey, we need to the podium 10 minutes ness district. on the island supported my Lewis, “He could have, under to challenge this, but it’s not later and urged commission- At the December hearing, request. I felt like I wanted to the (C-2 zoning) built restau- politically expedient now, and ers vote on the issue. Lewis responded to a request do something different that rants or hotels (but) the only so we need to find something, Commissioner Cheryl from Floyd that, in light of the didn’t compete with existing thing, because it’s not on the whatever we can, and they’re Sanders moved to deny moratorium, the judge stip- businesses. I saw it as a posi- water, he could get the ben- straining to find something.” permission to build and the ulate that a site land review tive thing,” he said. efit of by reducing it down to In his rebuttal, Theriaque motion passed, with Com- “takes place in the proper Armistead said the suit C3 was, in fact, the RV park.” disputed Floyd’s conten- missioners Smokey Parrish time.” had been expensive but he The commissioners, by a tion that county staffers had and Lockley opposed. “I’m sympathetic to any- wanted to exert his legal 4-1 vote, with commissioner indicated to commissioners “If this is denied I will not body who can’t get a decisive rights as a landowner. He Cheryl Sanders opposed, that all the site plan require- be able to use that property,” and final answer in a reason- said he believed the county granted the rezoning. ments had been met. He said Armistead said. “Based on able period of time, but this had spent considerable funds When Armistead returned the burden was on Armistead your commitment to rezone, idea about moratorium, I hiring outside counsel David nearly a year later to the to prove the project com- I went before P&Z and met have absolutely no idea what Theriaque to defend it. county with a commercial plied with both the land all qualifications. The P & that is,” Lewis said, “I have to In his argument before site plan for an RV park, development code and the Z board approved it unani- deal with that if and when it Lewis, Armistead’s attor- numerous St. George Island comprehensive plan. mously. I think it’s unfair if comes up. If that’s part of the ney, J. Patrick Floyd, argued residents spoke against it, “An owner of a company you now tell me I can’t use it problem, it would be part of that in May 2016 commis- saying it would lower prop- simply showing up and for that.” the obstacles. sioners rezoned Armistead’s erty values and would be an saying ‘I meet everything’ At the same meeting, com- “You say ‘Well, we’re not land from C-2 commercial unsightly addition to the is not competent substan- missioners voted to hold a even going to get a hearing business to C3 commercial island business district. tial evidence that he has met public hearing to discuss cre- because of this moratorium,’” recreational, knowing full In his argument before the everything,” argued The- ating an overlay zone on the the judge told Floyd. “I think well that Armistead intended judge, Floyd contended the rique. “He is just simply not island to control the type of you would have to challenge on an RV park. The Planning only thing that had changed qualified to provide expert construction allowed. the moratorium, and I’m not and Zoning advisory board during that year was that opinion on whether or not he At a September meeting, going to tell you how to do it, had reviewed Armistead’s Ricky Jones had replaced Rick has met the engineering and commissioners engaged The- but if you think it’;s unlawful, plans earlier and unanimously Watson as county commis- planning requirements. riaque to draft an ordinance and that’s not unheard of in recommended the project be sioner over the district, and “You have no staff report creating the zone. They also in any kind of situation where approved. that neighbors had risen in here,” he said. “You had no ordered a halt to new con- people don’t agree, that they “The county even states opposition. presentation by staff taking struction in the commercial raise procedural obstacles on in its brief…(Armistead’s) “Basically, they went and the position stating that district at island center for at both sides.” expressed desire to ultimately got a lawyer and said ‘Look, everything has been met.” least six months.

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