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OUT TO SEE ‘Life’s a circus’ at Tempers fl are over food trucks Saturday recitals

Pam Nobles Studios will present its 38th annual By David Adlerstein At the May 7 meeting, allow it, as well as to lift the recital with three shows The Apalachicola Times when commissioners unan- prohibition against allow- this Saturday, June 8 at the [email protected] imously adopted a rule to ing them to add tables and Chapman Auditorium. “Life 850-653-8894 allow food trucks to operate chairs. But his motion did Is A Circus: The Greatest no more than three days a not receive a second, and Show on Earth” will be the At Tuesday night’s week at a single location on ultimately, he agreed with theme at all three shows, at meeting, Apalachicola city private property, and that his colleagues to accept the 11:08 a.m., 2:08 p.m. and commissioners chose not they be required to move staff recommendation from 6:08 p.m. to further change the rules when they are not in opera- City Manager Ron Nalley. General admission is $8, regarding food trucks that tion, Commissioner Jimmy Nalley recommended Pat Floyd with reserved seating tickets they adopted last month. Elliott had championed against this relaxation of the available, prior to Saturday’s Instead, they accepted expanding that limit to six rules, arguing that “a more show, for $12. For more by unanimous vote a staff days a week, and allowing permanent food vendor information, call 653-6078. recommendation to refer them to remain at the loca- placement (would) appear the matter to planning and tion on the days when they to assign a principal use Floyd Youth fi shing tourney zoning, which will decide are not open for business. designation to mobile food to be held Saturday whether further relaxing the He continued to back trucks which would require rules is in accordance with that expansion of the rules to retire Get ready for the Fisher- the land development code. on Tuesday, and moved to See TRUCKS, A2 man’s Choice youth fishing tournament, on Saturday, as city June 8 at 330 U.S. 98 in Eastppoint. Kids 16 and under will D-DAY 1944 attorney fish for fresh and saltwater species. Each entry receives By David Adlerstein a t-shirt, and after the The Apalachicola Times tournament, entrees are [email protected] invited to attend a cookout 850-653-8894 at Fisherman’s Choice in Eastpoint. Entry is free! In a surprise announcement For more info call at the outset of Tuesday’s 670-8808 city commission, Pat Floyd, Apalachicola’s longtime city Toss a mullet Saturday attorney, said he plans to retire from the position at Get ready for the Mullet the end of the current terms Toss, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in October. on Saturday, June 8 on the “I thank the Lord and each beach at the Blue Parrot and every one of the mayors Oceanfront Café, 68 West and city commissioners who Gorrie Drive, on St. George over the years I have had the Island. honor and privilege to work This event on the second with,” he said. “Each has been Saturday of June is spon- very special to me. sored by The Blue Parrot for Floyd’s planned departure the benefit of local charities. from the post he held for Visitors and locals com- the last three decades adds pete for prizes and bragging Rex Buzzett’s engineer notebook, watch and wallet were returned to the Buzzett family after the one more loss of an experi- rights. There are prizes for war. Harry Buzzett found the farewell letter in the wallet in 1957. [PHOTOS COURTESY BUZZETT FAMILY] enced member of the city’s the longest throws in the leadership. The three lon- men’s, women’s and kids gest serving elected officials, divisions. Commissioners Jimmy Elliott For more info call The farewell letter and Mitchell Bartley, and 927-2987. Mayor Van Johnson, have all announced plans to not seek Farmers Market Saturday By Joe Buzzett note circumstances and reelection, setting the stage Special to the Times death of my father’s for at least three new faces Local produce and eggs, brother and my uncle seated in the commissioners’ just-baked bread, tupelo t was always impor- Julian Rexall (Rex) chairs beginning in October. honey and homemade jams tant to my father to Buzzett. Fortunately, the Floyd, a 1970 graduate of and jellies— a sampling of note the exact time D-Day landings are one Apalachicola High School, what you'll find at the Apala- I of death of a loved of the most reported on where he played on the 1968 chicola Farmers Market one, he would always call and written about events state championship football this Saturday, June 8 from and say “your uncle, aunt, in the history of man- team under coach Bill “Pop” 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy live or relative died at 1:57 this kind. I was lucky enough Wagoner, attended the U.S. music and lunch on fish fry morning.” It marked the to find several reference Coast Guard Academy for as you chat with the artisans exact time of the end of books and more impor- two years, before transferring who craft furniture, jewelry, an amazing life that war- 1st Lt. Rex Buzzett during tantly family archives to the University of Florida, silver, glass, and paintings. ranted being noted to the training in England in 1944. that help determine the where he lettered as a line- New this week - local aerial hour and minute. Life is so near exact location and backer on the Gator football photography. Come join the precious that it is impor- time of his death on Utah team. spirit of community under tant to know when and anniversary of the D-Day Beach. Most importantly, From there he went on to the Mill Pond Pavilion and where it started and when landings on Utah Beach a farewell letter that was Nova Law School in Davie, the live oaks by the working and where it ended. on June 6, I thought it harbor of Scipio Creek. With the 75th would be important to See LETTER, A6 See FLOYD, A3

Early voting starts for state representative race

By David Adlerstein as secretary of the Florida Shoaf is the odds-on favor- collecting $37,775 from April The Apalachicola Times Department of Business and ite to win the seat, given the 5 through May 9, according to dadlerstein@starfl. Professional Regulation. conservative leanings of the a newly filed finance report. com 850-653-8894 The special election pits sprawling, largely rural dis- Terrell raised $663 during the Port St. Joe Republican Jason trict made up of Calhoun, period. Early voting starts Satur- Shoaf, in an easy winner in the Franklin, Gulf, Jefferson, County Supervisor of Elec- day for the upcoming June Ryan Terrell Jason Shoaf April GOP primary, against Lafayette, Liberty, Madison, tions Heather Riley said early 18 special election, when little-known Democratic Taylor, Wakulla and part of voting will begin Saturday voters throughout Florida Halsey Beshears, a Monti- challenger Ryan Terrell, Leon counties. at both the Apalachicola House District 7 will choose cello Republican appointed in who was unopposed for the In addition, he has far out- a successor to former Rep. January by Gov. Ron DeSantis nomination. raised Terrell in fundraising, See VOTING, A3

Volume 134 Number 7 Opinion ...... A4-5 Outdoors ...... A10 A2 A11 Phone: 850-653-8868 Society ...... A8 Sports...... A11 FCS, ABC staffers Penamon heads Fax: 850-653-8893 Faith ...... A9 Classifieds ...... A14-15 honored to South Dakota * ** A2 Thursday, June 6, 2019 | The Times Top staff ers honored at banquet

By David Adlerstein Teacher of the Year David The Apalachicola Times Cochrane, who will move [email protected] on to the state completion, 850-653-8894 praised the efforts of his fellow teachers, at both FCS In a first for the Frank- and ABC. lin County School District, In an interview afterwards, staffers from both the Frank- Millender, the district’s lin County Schools and the school elated employee of the Apalachicola Bay Charter year, related that after secur- School came together last ing her GED, went to work at week to share in a banquet to the Boys and Girls Club in honor their top teachers and Carrabelle, and then later the school-related employees of Nest after school program. the year. “I found out that I had a pas- Sponsored by the Franklin sion, and it was working with County Education Foun- children,” she said. dation, the banquet at the She moved on to work as a high school cafeteria May 28 health aide. “Throughout the was called “Soaring to New years I felt that I could possi- Heights,” and was emceed bly go on to better myself by by the school’s two assistant becoming a paraprofessional, principals, Elizabeth Kirvin, where I could dig a little from the ABC School, and Pictured from left, are ABC Middle Schoot Teacher of the Year Anna Keil; FCS School Related Employee deeper and be able to actu- Nathan West, from the Brittani Millender; Distrct Teacher of the Year David Cochrane; ABC Elementary Teacher of the Year Karen ally assist teachers and see Franklin County Schools. Ward; ABC School Related Employee Kathy Varnes; FCS Elementary Teacher of the Year Katrina Ham; and how a classroom is managed Following a welcome from ABC School Related Employee Michelle Chambers and Rosie Rowland [ DAVID ADLERSTEIN | THE TIMES ] and how each child learns,” Elinor Mount-Simmons, Millender said. chair of the education foun- middle and high school in her 12th year, assists with teacher,” he said. “You all She now works as a fourth dation, and a former district teacher of the year and the physical education, per- do so much for our students, grade paraprofessional, teacher of the year, Superin- district teacher of the year, forming arts and character and you don’t hear thank you working in small group set- tendent Traci Moses offered who teaches math, now in his education; and Rowland, now enough.” tings that give each child greetings. fourth year with the district in her 10th year, works in the Following a dinner of a better understanding of • Dolores Croom, the • Karen Ward, ABC’s ele- cafeteria Cuban cuisine, catered by each subject. “I also assist in district’s school-related mentary teacher of the year, After a performance by Pam Debra Fletcher’s culinary many different areas mainly employee of the year in who is now in her 22nd year Nobles Dancers, FCS Princi- arts students, the audi- elementary, whereever I am 2014-15, then introduced the with the district pal Michael Sneed praised ence enjoyed a Power Point needed,” Millender said. “I honorees, who included: • Katrina Ham, FCS ele- all the staff, stressing “a presentation of each of the am a team player and what- • Anna Keil, ABC’s middle mentary school teacher of partnership with the ABC honorees. Angeline Stanley ever I can do to help our school teacher of the year, the year, who teaches third School.” offered a tribute in song. school I’m all in. I love doing who teaches science, and is grade, and is now in her 15th School board members Missy Cumbie then offered what I do and I’m very proud now in her eight year at the year with the district Stacy Kirvin, Pam Marshall gifts to the teachers on behalf to be part of the Seahawk school • Kathy Varnes, Michelle and Fonda Davis were all on of the Delta Kappa Gamma family. • Brittani Millender, the Chambers and Rosie Row- hand as well. “We will do teacher fraternal organiza- “One day soon when the district’s school-related land, all three ABC’s school everything we can to support tion. In addition, members time is right, I hope to further employee of the year, who related employees of the you guys,” said Kirvin, who of the education foundation my career and go on with my assists with FCS fourth grad- year. Varnes, a 15-year dis- chairs the school board. “And presented gifts to all the hon- passion and get my degree in ers, now in her fifth year at trict employee, assist with do everything we can to give orees, as did each of the two elementary education,” she the school middle school math and lan- our kids the best education. schools. said. “Everything is all in • David Cochrane, FCS guage arts; Chambers, now “Every single person is a In his remarks, District God’s timing.” ED Corps celebrates student success

By Elinor Mount-Simmons stakeholders. ED Corps’ Principal Sue component of the Conserva- programs that enhance their Special to the Times Also acknowledged were Summers and other admin- tive Corps of the Forgotten academic learning. Under three students -Ethan Fra- istrative staffers, Franklin Coast, an affiliate of Frank- contract with the school dis- ED Corps capped off their zier, Ethan Riley and Wendy County’s Rotary Club mem- lin’s Promise, began working trict, ED Corps began working third year with a celebration Raybon - who had completed bers, led by Cliff Butler, with our community’s youth with the school district’s high of its students’ successes all their high school credits Danny Collins, community August 2016. Initially housed school alternative program in Wednesday, May 29 in the and graduated this school relation manager for Duke on the campus of the former Nov. 2017. Willie Speed board room at year. Energy, Franklin’s Promise Apalachicola High School, it The end-of-year cel- the Franklin County School The brief program was board members and staff, moved to the former Brown ebration concluded with a District offices. led by Joe Taylor, execu- Conservation Corps mem- Elementary School campus special presentation to Sum- Fifteen students who suc- tive director of Franklin’s bers, ED Corps staff James in Eastpoint last summer. mers, acknowledging her cessfully earned high school Promise, the umbrella of Foster, Elinor Mount-Sim- The program offers a non- retirement at the closing of credits during the 2018-19 ED Corps, who welcomed mons, and Jeanette Taylor, traditional route for high this school year, followed school year were presented those on hand to support as well as students and faculty school-aged students to seek by lunch where everyone certificates, encouraging the students. Attending and of Franklin County School’s their diploma using a com- enjoyed a festive atmosphere words and special incen- enthusiastically supporting middle school alternative puter-based instructional in the lunchroom and a deli- tives from the program’s the ED Corps students were program. format, as well as hands- cious meal of fried chicken school-based and community Superintendent Traci Moses, ED Corps, the educational on modules and life-skills with all the fixings.

sought by City Attorney Pat came from resident Leslie city staff as qualified and “Special event permits TRUCKS Floyd at last months’ passage Coon, who all but accused professional.” should be completely sepa- of the rules. Nalley of improper personal Commissioner Anita Grove rate,” said Rodgers. “Give the From Page A1 Elisabeth Thomas, owner of bias and a conflict of interest said Coon’s criticism of (rule) more teeth and fix the the Mellow Mullet shaved ice in his handling of his job, and Nalley, when she pressed him address, make it ‘fixed’ rather truck, said she has been in fre- who was gaveled back to her to identify unnamed city staff than ‘permanent.’ them or the lot owner to meet quent contact with a staffer at seat by Mayor Van Johnson. in his report, was misplaced. “It would clarify some commercial development the state agency who told her The mayor also asked Police “It’s rather than listing things, to make sure we’re standards, including storm- such a review was unneces- Chief Bobby Varnes to speak all the people’s names, it’s not harming our downtown,” water and parking normally sary. “He assured me there to her, and to resident David not hiding anything,” she said Rodgers. “It’s a great associated with allowable was no reason to take this Fowlkes, and advise them said. “Nobody’s trying to be example of what we want to principal uses.” initiative,” she said. they would be tossed from evasive. do here.” In his report, he said allow- Adriane Elliott, Jimmy the meeting if they became “This is about (vendors) Commissioner Brenda Ash ing this six-day placement Elliott’s granddaughter and disruptive. asking for a temporary use praised her approach. “may create a conflict with a declared candidate for city “You’re not going to hijack on a permanent basis,” said “That is how we have a historic regulations that commissioner, argued that this meeting,” said Johnson. Grove. “Nobody is trying to conversation,” she said. govern the compatibility of the city was standing in the No one was thrown out of the delay it. Nobody has ulterior “This body tried to help by development in the city’s way of entrepreneurship. meeting. motives.” expediting the process, but historic district” and recom- “Hospitality is a driv- Food truck advocates have Erin Rodgers, one of the in the end the community mended they be referred to ing industry here, why are argued for months that City managers of the Apalachic- began to attack this body and planning and zoning. we fighting against it?” Planner Cindy Clark acted on ola Ice Company, sought to staff, and in the end made the Elliott, along with his col- she asked, citing existing a personal agenda, because calm the tension, arguing in whole situation worse. This leagues, expressed concern city rules that she argued she owns property down the favor of moving forward with body tried to help and this the process would now take gave food trucks complete street from Apalachicola Ice the rule change by having P body got attacked.” longer than the expedited allowance to operate with- Company, where the Bacon and Z approve occupational The proposed revisions review commissioners sought out restriction in the city’s Me Crazy food truck would licensees, that P and Z will consider when they first took up the commercial zones where res- like to set up on an ongoing She said she supported food also include lifting rules issue just a couple months taurants are allowed. basis. truck licensure being sepa- surrounding single-service ago. But they concluded it was She also opposed any “This is a public meet- rated into three categories: utensil requirements, and a necessary step if long-term restrictions to food trucks ing and the public can voice the longstanding licensure for allowing the establishment “permanent” placement of operating in the C-2 district, their opinions,” said resident trucks to operate at festivals of a mobile food truck court food trucks was to be allowed. which some residents argued Clarice Powell. “I have never and other one-time events, as on both private, as well as In what frequently flared for at last month’s meeting. been so disappointed in a well as having them separated public, property. As it stands into acrimonious exchanges, She chastised the board for mayor.” into those that operate on an now, the food truck rules food truck vendors and sending it to P and Z, con- Nalley and his fellow city intermittent basis at differ- allow vendors to operate on their supporters expressed tending that step should staffers had their defenders ent locations (which would public property only during frustration they still have have been taken first, so as well. be subject to the three-day special events, such as the not been granted occupa- that an ordinance was ready “City staff are eminently rule), and those that oper- Florida Seafood Festival tional licenses, as they await for implementation upon professional,” said resident ate at a fixed location, and or the Independence Day Eve a review of the ordinance adoption. Pete Whitesell. “This city which would be allowed the celebration, with specific by state officials, that was The sharpest criticism is extremely lucky to have expanded six-day standard. permission from the city.

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companies and the school leaves the rest of us behind.” NEWSBRIEFS VOTING system to restore the Bay He promises to work to in a cost-effective manner, increase healthcare access ANERR to host Family Fridays admission to the state park. From Page A1 without costing taxpayers by collaborating with To register, visit tinyurl. more money,” he writes on nonprofits, religious/ faith- The Apalachicola National com/yyo3eufz. Or go to his website. based institutions, private Estuarine Research Reserve www.eventbrite.com and elections office. 47 Avenue Terrell has not business, and providers to will host Family Fridays at search for Family Fridays F, and the Carrabelle annex, voiced unfettered support bring mobile screenings, Dr. Julian Bruce St. George at SGI State Park. Please 912 NW Avenue A. It will for abortion rights, but said rural clinics, and prena- Island State Park for six include a cell phone num- then run daily from 8:30 he opposes Alabama and tal and family planning for Fridays this summer. ber in your reservation. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Georgia’s move to broadly expecting mothers. On June 14, 21 and 28, and Final location details Saturday, June 15. ban abortions, including “I will also continue to July 12, 19 and 26, bayside and will be provided by the She said her office has so for persons who experi- fight for our public hospitals gulfside activities focused park attendant upon far sent out 1,344 absentee enced rape or incest. “While that have struggled to open on marine ecology will be entrance to the park. ballots, and has received I believe that life is sacred, or stay open due to hurri- led by staff from the Reserve Please bring close-toed as of press time 569 back. these bills are shortsighted cane damage,” he wrote. from 9:30 a.m. to noon. shoes, which are required to Requests to mail out absen- and lack perspective. They “I wasn’t groomed to run Tickets are limited to the participate in the wade-in tee ballots can be made up do not account for the reality by wealthy family connec- first 20 children registered, marsh net activity; sun- until June 12. women face before and after tions or elite power players. ages 5 and up, accompa- screen, drinking water, and Riley said she expects a an abortion: access to preg- I, rather, am representative nied by an adult. It is free to insect repellent. To protect turnout of about 30 percent, nancy prevention, sexual of the people I would serve: attend, but each child must be from biting insects, long similar to that of the April assault trauma, and whether having experienced illness, registered for a ticket through sleeves, hat and long pants GOP primary. “We were new mothers have access to homelessness, and poverty; Eventbrite and pay regular are strongly recommended. actually one of the higher support,” he wrote. yet like fellow residents of turnouts for the race,” she He has challenged Shoaf’s District 7, stood resilient said. “That’s pretty good pledge to eliminate funding through it all,” he wrote. considering it was Republi- for Planned Parenthood, Shoaf has written that he can only.” which he says has champi- plans to defend the agenda God continue or bless and The county has 8,008 oned help for sexual assault of Pres. Trump, stressing FLOYD protect this great city of registered voters, com- survivors, such as himself. that he supports the presi- Apalachicola,” he said. prising 3,939 Democrats, He said he endured “a years- dent’s plan to build the wall From Page A1 “There’s no place like home.” 2,864 Republicans and1,205 long path of first addiction, along the Mexican border, Floyd said he decided to with other, or no, party then later, severe PTSD, He promises to fight to give advance notice to give affiliation. night terrors, depression, ensure so-called “sanctu- where he graduated in 1978. City Manager Ron Nalley Election Day balloting will and insomnia - a path which ary cities” remain illegal in After four years practicing and his fellow commissioners be at voters’ usual precincts, I still struggle to overcome Florida, and to pass laws law in South Florida, handling ample time to move forward and will run from 7 a.m. to eight years later. If I was a to ensure that state law personal injury defense and with the selection process for 7 p.m. woman, I couldn't imagine enforcement works with plaintiffs litigation cases, he his replacement. The two candidates’ the pain and horror of then federal law enforcement returned here in 1982, moving “I thought ti was the right positions on the issues are discovering that you now such as Immigration and to Port St. Joe and setting up time to go ahead and retire,” in keeping with the typical would have to live with a Customs Enforcement. a law practice there and in he said. “I can help them with party platforms. Both men daily reminder of this vile act He has promised to “never Apalachicola. the transition. I think Ron’s have stressed that they will - because you're pregnant.” back down from protecting In the late ‘80s, he suc- going to be a position where fight for Hurricane Michael Terrell writes that he is our Second Amendment ceeded Ben Watkins as city there’s a lot of people coming relief, and do all they can running in part due to the rights when they come attorney, and since that time in new.” to help the region recover destruction of the hurricane. under attack,” and stresses served under mayors who Floyd, 67, is married to wife from the Oct. 10, 2018 “I saw friends tragically end that he is “ardently pro-life included Roger Newton, Vivian, and they have two devastation. their lives and fall into per- and opposes state-funded Jimmie Nichols, Bobby sons, John Patrick, a nuclear Terrell has promised to sonally destructive cycles abortion in any form (and Howell, Alan Pierce, Sandy physicist, and Warren, who is sponsor an Academy of because of the trauma will fight for) prohibiting all Howze and Van Johnson. enrolled in a joint MD-PhD. Natural Resources magnet that day. They felt there abortions except for when “They permitted me to live program at Duke University, program, that would offer wasn’t anyone fighting for the mother’s life is at risk.” the dream of coming home,” where he is pursuing a career different certifications in them,” he said. “I’m run- Shoaf has written that he he told Tuesday’s meeting. as in cancer research. the environmental sciences ning because people need “opposes tax increases in “It allowed me to work with He said that while he plans and agricultural studies to hope. I will fight for those any form on businesses and mutual respect as member of to step away from being the high school students. He who, like me, have been families in our state” and the team.” city’s lawyer, he’ll continue said he would like to see fighting to survive. I am will work to reduce regula- Floyd also praised the practicing law at J. Patrick this apply to helping with running because I know tions, to boost vocational “many wonderful staff and Floyd law offices. ongoing issues such as the how one feels when you’ve education, and for legisla- employees” he has worked “I’m not saying goodbye declining oyster industry. been abandoned by soci- tion that helps farmers bring with over his 30-plus years to anybody in Apalachicola,” “It could also help in creat- ety. Where an economy their crops to market faster on the job. Floyd said. “I’m going to still ing a partnership between only works for the few, and and more efficiently. “It’s been great and may be around.”

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ARBOR OUTLOOK THE SECRET LIVES OF WORDS Burt Reynolds, I came, I saw, I tossed a mullet Ronnie Millsap By Rick LaFleur Mosaic and autonomous Special to the Times with a red mullet, and ong before they had con- below it a driving quered the Mediterranean grey mullet, L and dubbed it “our lake” at upper (lacus noster), the ancient Romans left. house were simple river folk who’d built VIII.2.16, their little town on the banks of Pompeii, the Tiber. For them, just as for IT; Museo the earliest Apalachicolans, fish- Archeologico ing was a means of feeding their Nazionale, Margaret McDowell families, eventually an industry, Naples. [ and a popular form of recreation. WOLFGANG And the mullet was in those days RIEGER | “Now I could give my hand to another line a fish that was highly prized. WIKIMEDIA of work, By the 2nd century B.C. it was COMMONS ] but my heart would always be behind the becoming fashionable among wheel.” wealthier Romans to keep pet fish in fresh - or salt - water pools From “Prisoner of the Highway” as performed by called piscinae (as in PISCes, the Ronnie Millsap astrological sign) or vivaria (think reVIVe and VIVacious), literally iterature, music and film has chronicled “places for live creatures” (like antiquity and valued as highly as The Parrot, and its co-owner and the independence and freedom associ- AQUaria, from Lat. aqua/water, the mullus. general manager George Joanos L ated with long distance trucking over the “places for water creatures”). Some Greeks and Romans pre- (who traces his heritage to ancient course of decades in American culture. Who Mullets were especially cherished, ferred mullet from the sea, others Greece!), will host the 28th annual hasn’t sung along with Jerry Reed to “East Bound and you can understand why, if liked freshwater varieties. But the St. George Island Mullet Toss this and Down” from Smokey and the Bandit? Heck, you’ve ever seen a school of them medical writer Galen remarked Saturday, June 8. the late Burt Reynolds fashioned an immensely jumping three feet out of the water, that the best came from bays fed Registration begins at 10 a.m., profitable cottage industry from extolling the playfully it seems, though actually by large rivers, exactly like our the toss starts at 11 a.m. sharp, and virtues of the American trucker. Even cars were to escape predators or possibly, own in Apalachicola. One recipe event proceeds benefit Frank- equipped with CB radios in the 1970s so we could scientists are unsure, to lunge for called for browning the fish and lin’s Promise Coalition, a local all feel like part of the long-distance American surface algae, one of their favorite sprinkling with salt and vinegar. non-profit focused on building caravan. You got your ears on, good buddy? foods, or shake off parasites. And salted mullet roe - the caviar community, alleviating hunger, There’s an ongoing race occurring now in Some doting owners were said of the ancient world - was enjoyed and providing resources for youth American trucking, but it’s not one that involves to have valued their piscine pets by Romans, Egyptians, and other development and senior care in transporting beer from Texarkana to Atlanta. more than their farm animals, and Mediterranean folk, as it is today in Franklin County. There’s nothing It’s a race to develop software and autonomous cared for them when they were Greece, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, and fishy about supporting this cause, technology that will control the future of the sick as attentively as they did their the Far East. (The ancients also as every dollar raised goes to sup- driverless vehicle market. slaves. Masters sometimes named used the mugil in a non-culinary port our neighbors in need. It’s estimated that within 25 years autono- their mullets, fed them by hand, way to punish adulterers, inserting So get on over to the Toss and mous technology will replace some 300,000 and claimed the fish swam to them a whole fish with its spiny fins into don’t be a mullet-head, which, in long distance drivers. So employers are attempt- when called. Mullets are depicted the offender’s wazoo, a painful case you didn’t know, has been ing to recruit laborers into an industry that in masterfully crafted mosaics at penalty that suited the crime) since the 1800s slang for a “brain- will soon be in need of fewer human hands. No Pompeii along with other hand- Nowadays some food snobs dis- less” person, so-called for the wonder we are currently facing a serious short- some AQUatic creatures. dain the mullet as either too fishy, mullet’s characteristically flat age of truck drivers. There are currently around The red mullet (Latin mullus), too bony, or just plain too cheap head. The term ultimately inspired 3.5 million Americans employed as truck drivers actually related to the goatfish, and thus supposedly not worth the Beastie Boys 1994 “Mullet of some kind, making it one of our most ubiq- was a favorite among gourmets. eating. But Floridians - Alice and Head” hit, which renewed the uitous professions. In fact, “truck driver” is the Often farmed in private ponds, the I included! - love it, are happy to popularity of that 1980s “cut the most common job description in the majority fish typically brought an extrava- have a healthy food option that’s sides, don’t touch the back” mullet of U.S. states. Trucking is an important pillar of gant price and was recommended inexpensive, and have long since do: “pass me the comb, ‘cause I’m the U.S. economy. But one thing is certain: in the for its aphrodisiac as well as nutri- found creative ways of serving the mullet man!” future, fewer jobs will be available in the truck- tional qualities. The ancients liked it. Fried is always a favorite, but ing industry, and fewer good jobs will be found them char-grilled, and one recipe smoked mullet is a Panhandle Rick LaFleur is retired from 40 among those that do exist. called for drenching in the widely specialty and you can find both the years of teaching Latin language Autonomous driving technology is a threat to used condiment garum, something whole fish and smoked mullet dip, and literature at the University of human employment in the performance of local like Worcestershire or the Viet- delicious on crackers, right here in Georgia, which during his tenure deliveries as well. The U.S. Postal Service has namese fish sauce nuoc cham. Apalach and across the bridge in came to have the largest Latin reportedly experimented with driverless mail About 80 mullet species have Eastpoint. enrollment of all of the nation’s delivery trucks. Ultimately, package deliveries been identified around the world, There’s mullet across that other colleges and universities; his lat- of all kinds will eventually be impacted. And of but especially common in Florida bridge too, over on St. George est book is “Ubi Fera Sunt,” a course many tech giants are currently experi- are the Mugil gyrans, or fantail Island, and especially at this time lively, lovingly wrought transla- menting with delivery drones, which will also mullet, the Mugil curema, white/ of year. If you’re among those tion into classical Latin of Mau- replace human laborers. silver mullet, and the Mugil cepha- unfortunate few who don’t care to rice Sendak’s classic, “Where the Federal and state legislators are not yet lus, which has a host of common eat the fish, or keep them as pets Wild Things Are.” Rick and his completely convinced of the safety of driver- names, including the striped, (!), you can head to the Blue Parrot wife Alice live part of the year in less vehicles. Nor are we all. I am not quite ready flathead grey, or black mullet. This beach the second Saturday in June Apalachicola, under the careful to hop into a driverless taxi or step aboard an last species was well known in every year to just toss a couple. watch of their French bulldog Ipsa. unmanned airplane. But sooner than later, we’ll all utilize unmanned transportation. Folks were once suspicious of unmanned elevators, but now we think nothing of stepping into one. So, like the fate of the elevator operator, the LETTERS TO THE EDITOR future does not look good for human drivers. The tech or auto company that develops the Let’s work together on Serenity and responsible, economically, But, as we stand immovable; first truly autonomous technology will be in physically and socially. agreeing to disagree, let us at a remarkably advantageous, winner-take-all The proposed Eastpoint land We, as Florida residents and least be willing to negotiate. position, and will claim a pole position much development project, “Serenity human beings, are charged with President John Kennedy put it more profitable than any earned at the Indy 500. Seaside Resort” has become a the task of being good stewards quite well in his 1961 Inaugural Gentleman, start your engines. donnybrook of no small propor- of our environment as well as Address when he said, “Let us tion. In addition to the legal and being benevolent, fair and kind never negotiate out of fear. But Margaret R. McDowell, ChFC, AIF, author compliance issues, the project to one another. At least that is let us never fear to negotiate.” of the syndicated economic column “Arbor has served to polarize the East- what we are taught in the Bible: We should not fear one another. Outlook,” is founder of Arbor Wealth Man- point community. In a very real “Behold, how good and how After all, are we not brethren? agement, LLC, (850.608.6121 – www.arbor- sense, emotion and not intellect pleasant it is for brethren to As I stated earlier, I am wealth.net), a fiduciary, fee-only, registered is the driving force behind this dwell together in unity!” (Psalm opposed to the current PUD plan investment advisory firm near Destin. This polarization. 133:1). “A new commandment I put forth by LCD Developers. column should not be considered personal- I will say, without reservation, give unto you, that ye love one But, and this is where we all can ized investment advice and provides no assur- that I am an Eastpoint resident another; as I have loved you, show both our humanity and our ance that any specific strategy or investment who lives on South Bayshore that ye also love one another.” divinity, let us work together, will be suitable or profitable for an investor. Drive. I will also state that I am (John 13:34). talking, discussing, compro- in opposition to the proposed Ah, be we are flawed aren’t mising and understanding one PUD development, tentatively we? And it seems difficult if not another’s needs, feelings and titled, Serenity Seaside Resort. 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Hold public workshops on design been approved by $50,000 last December to The people of Franklin always done it this way” new hospital the Agency for Health Care update the cost to build County would be better method of operations that Administration (AHCA). a new hospital. Now, six served, both financially and is followed by the cur- Commissioner Boldt, local The answer to all of the months later, there is still no through improved health- rent administration using residents Gail Riegelmayer above was either “No,” “I “hard pricing” for the con- care, if this board built incompetent budgeting and I met with Weems CEO don’t know,” or “We don’t struction project. Instead, a standalone, first-class tactics. No fat has been cut HD Cannington May 14 to have it.” We were dumb- there is an architect’s emergency department with from our budget. No one uncover facts concerning founded by that lack of unsigned letter guesstimat- beds like other rural com- seems to understand how Weems’ current and future financial projections, fiscal ing a new cost of possibly munities around the country tax monies should have financial health. We asked understanding and planning $17 million. But even this have successfully done. been prioritized. No future 32 questions, about the for a realistic county health projection is not firm since Weems cannot adequately financial planning has been financial feasibility of build- care future. the architect points out a or successfully compete responsibly prepared. ing a new hospital, what it Especially worrisome “partial list of exclusions” with other better-funded Do you, as a taxpaying cit- will cost taxpayers, what about those incomplete which could indeed cost facilities with a broader izen, know where and how services will be offered, and answers was that the millions more. range of services. your monies are really being how a future Weems will Weems board was to vote in Commissioners, it is time It’s time to hear from spent? For example, did you compete with Sacred Heart two days on construction of to reevaluate and change constituents and find out know that city auditors were and other medical services a new hospital, and then, on our thinking around the idea what they think and need Not Provided With Financial companies in the county. May 21, the projected con- of building a new hospi- today. We request that you Records As Needed to prop- We asked what the plan is if struction was to be voted on tal. Circumstances in the follow through on the hospi- erly complete their work? the 1-cent sales tax cannot by the county commission. healthcare industry and laws tal board’s recommendation Why could city officials not cover the costs for build- But, due to an acknowledged have greatly changed. The to hold public workshops reveal where city tax monies ing and outfitting a new lack of available informa- costs to build and compete around the county to hear have gone? hospital. tion, the Weems board with a new hospital have from the community as We cannot move forward We asked Mr. Cannington meeting was canceled; thus, significantly increased since to the best path forward successfully without recog- for a copy of Weems vision the matter was not dis- the 1-cent sales tax was for quality healthcare in nizing the past failures that statement, income projec- cussed at the subsequent voted on by the public back Franklin County. The CCFC have been perpetrated by tions and balance sheet for commission meeting. in 2007. Indeed, the indus- stands willing and ready to current municipal leaders. projected new construc- Last Thursday, May 30, try changes and increased help the county to ensure What the city of tion. We asked for pro the hospital board met and costs are out of your direct a strong turnout for these Apalachicola needs is forma projections required among the items discussed control. But we must accept workshops. transparency in govern- by the U. S. Department of was that our third chief these facts as our reality We understand wording ment on behalf of the Agriculture in the applica- financial officer in the last now, and develop a different of the ballot of the 1-cent taxpayers whose financial tion for the pending $10.2 two years was missing in path forward to bring qual- sales tax referendum was to contributions support that million loan. We asked if action; no one knew when he ity healthcare to Franklin build a new hospital. We are government. Taxpayers hospital designs had been would return. In addition, County. sensitive to the pressure you deserve accountability and finalized and what the new April financial statements Commissioners seemed feel to honor this promise. good future planning, not facility will cost based on were not available. to have lost confidence in However, the referendum more of the same budget- those projected configura- We also became aware the progress to date. At was not specific as to how ing irresponsibility. It has tions. We asked if there that in a surprise inspection, Tuesday’s meeting com- big, what kind of hospital or been proven that if there will be any additional new AHCA discovered serious missioners moved to have where it would be located. In is no real understanding of services after the project is deficiencies last week, and a construction manager today’s healthcare environ- the financial mistakes, they completed. We asked, what an emergency action was work directly for them, and ment and overwhelming will be repeated, as has been are funding plans to bridge needed in order that the not the hospital or hospital costs, please make decisions the pattern for too long in the gap from construction hospital not be closed for board. It would be fair to say based on current facts and Apalachicola. to any expected ramp-up in life safety issues. (Just one the commissioners I spoke realities, and not the hopes The financial careless- revenues to cover interim of those problems is that with today are not willing to and dreams from 2007 and ness and ineptitudes of our losses? Also asked for was sprinkler heads had been support construction at the the failures of leadership. current administration have an analysis taking Weems painted over.) The emer- figures mentioned at today’s Allan Feifer come home to roost. We competitors into account gency action taken was that meeting. The problem with President must make a responsible for market share purposes. a deputy sheriff was hired running it directly is that Concerned Citizens of Franklin change in those officials We asked if Weems could for a 24/7 fire watch, requir- commissioners are as in County to help guarantee fiscal realistically expect to repay ing the deputy walk the the dark now as they were accountability and good the USDA note and how will hospital every 15 minutes at before, without reliable Apalachicola taxpayers business practices for our Weems fund a physician a cost of time-and-a-half. cost and income estimates. deserve accountability city’s future. Otherwise, recruitment plan cost- The subject of the new Income estimates are king the business of our city will ing hundreds of thousands Weems construction also and there are no reliable fig- We have been told that continue to fail us all. of dollars in addition to was brought up. Com- ures to tell us what we can Apalachicola “cannot afford We voters and taxpayers construction and equipment missioners gave Mr. afford at the moment and no itself.” To the contrary, we deserve better! costs. We asked if Weems’ Cannington yet another plan to get them. cannot afford the ‘we’ve Amy S. Hersey

* ** A6 Thursday, June 6, 2019 | The Times CHASING SHADOWS

The black squares on this map of the initial Utah Beach assault indicate the German Pill Boxes that confronted the Allied forces. [ UTAH BEACH, JOSEPH BALKOSKI, 2005, STACKPOLE BOOKS ]

Rex Buzzett, left, with Dr. August Conter, center, and Dr. W.D. Buzzett in front of Buzzett Drugs, Apalachico- la, in 1940. [ PHOTO COUR- TESY BUZZETT FAMILY ]

1st Lt. Rex Buzzett during training in England in 1944. [ PHOTO COURTESY BUZZETT FAMILY ]

She hated everything about way I behaved toward you The Buzzett family during World War II the Army and even destroyed and Miss Lavina, I’m glad LETTER a portrait Harry had sent you married her and thank- John Joe Buzzett - Oldest brother. Pharmacist at his father’s drug home for safekeeping while ful for the happiness she From Page A1 store. Was given a deferment from service in World War II due to he was in the war. brought you, she made you health reasons. My father passed away a good wife. Miss Lavina my Lawrence Carroll Buzzett - Known as Carroll. US Navy medic who last year at the age of 94. He apologies for the way I acted discovered some 13 years served from 1941-45. Served in Pacifi c theater for over three years kept the copy of the letter in a toward you. after Rex’s death. being deployed to Marshall Islands. Awarded Bronze Star for heroic notebook binder and gave it to Mag and Anna you have Seventy-five years ago, service during battles at Guadalcanal with the Marines. me a few years ago. I’ve read been like a mother to one and my uncle, 1st Lt. Julian Rexall Julian Rexall Buzzett - Known as Rex. US Army combat engineer. it with him several times and all of us and you gave us every Buzzett, wrote a letter, a Served with the Florida National Guard until federated in 1940. we have been able to decipher thing and now and you both letter he hoped no one would Attended Offi cer Candidate School graduating as a 2nd Lt. Pro- most of the words which are have a place in (Illegible) ever read. Thirteen years moted to 1st Lt. in 1943. Served with 237th Combat Engineers. Killed legible, except for a few sen- As for Sister and all my later my father, Harry Archer in action at Utah Beach on June 6, 1944 earning the Purple Heart. tences that were partially brothers , I guess I haven’t Buzzett, discovered the letter, Regina Buzzett Misiaveg - Graduated pharmacy school in early masked by lines made by openly displayed much affec- folded into 12ths, adhered 1940s and worked in father’s drug store. She recalled having black- the copy machine over the tion towards you but I’ve to the inner pocket of Rex’s outs regularly in Apalachicola to avoid German gunfi re. A British creases in the paper. certainly felt it inside. wallet. The wallet, a rusted Merchant ship was torpedoed offshore and the sailors brought to It was written on the back I’ve (illegible due to crease watch with the time stopped the Amory where they had their fi rst taste of watermelon and sweet side of a letter written by in paper) at 11:17, and an engineer’s potatoes. Married Charles Misiaveg on July 5, 1944. Charles was an Gen. Dwight David Eisen- Love to All, Rex notebook were sent to Dr. Air Force staff sergeant assigned to Apalachicola Air Base. During hower and given to each of (p.s.) Bill, take care of my William D. Buzzett, Rex and the war he was assigned on a secret mission to survey damage to the Allied troops embarking dogs Harry’s father, soon after the Pearl Harbor caused by Japanese attack. from England to invade the (Handwritten notes on war. Dr. Buzzett insisted that William Conter Buzzett – Known as Billy. Served US Army Ft. Dix, Norman coast. He had several right side – “115/245/NO Harry, his youngest son and New Jersey during the war and was bot deployed overseas. notes written on the letter of LIGHTS” and“ & lights on an Army captain, take Rex’s Bernard Gannon Buzzett – Known as Gannon. Enlisted in Army in times (115 am, 245 am) and both Imperial Cl”) possessions. Harry resisted, 1941 leaving school at University of Florida. Married Meta Wither- then in all caps “NO LIGHTS” but after many visits home to spoon in July 1944 and later deployed overseas later that summer. which were likely the final The Invasion Apalachicola, he finally con- Surgical technician and medic for Army. Fought in battles in Arden, orders he had jotted down sented to his father’s wishes Central Europe, and the Battle of the Bulge where he earned a before embarking on the Rex was a combat engineer some 13 years later and took Purple Heart. Returned home in spring 1945 seeing his brother, transport ship, the Imperial, assigned to 1106th Engineer his brother’s personal items. Harry, in France on his journey home. Met his fi rstborn son, Bernie, which left from Plymouth, Combat Group, 237th Combat It was upon returning back for the fi rst time upon returning home. Named second son William England just after midnight. Engineers, Company C. The to his post at Ft. McPherson, Rex Buzzett for his father and brother. The letter, written in perfect 237th was originally sent to Georgia , where the Army Harry Archer Buzzett - Attended West Point 1941-44 graduating on cursive penmanship, had the North Africa with plans to go had stationed him to get an June 6 and commissioned in the fi eld artillery as 2nd Lt. Fought with first sentences neatly flowing to the Pacific theatre when advanced degree, that Harry 66th Infantry Division in Laurent, France in spring of 1945 working across the page and the later D-Day planners (specifically discovered the letter while in as a forward observer with American and French artillery units. sentences, each contain- Gen. Montgomery) expanded his quarters. He had left the After the war was assigned to Berlin as aid to Brig. Gen. Charles ing more words, starting to the plans for the D-Day inva- wallet, watch, and engineer’s Galey. Later received the Legion of Honor from the French govern- crowd each other as the lines sion and recalled the 237th in notebook on a table. While he ment for service in World War II. Went on to serve in Korea, earning progressed down the page, to early 1944 back to England was studying at his desk one a Bronze Star for Valor, and Vietnam, earning a Silver Star for Valor. allow him to share more of his to support the invasion. In a day, some light that came Retired as colonel in 1973. Grandson named Wells Rexall Buzzett for final thoughts with his family letter dated March 5, 1944 to glaring through the window his great-uncle. before he finally ran out of his sister Regina, Rex recalls and onto the table caught his room. It read: his time in North Africa and attention. He walked over to Aboard Ship his appreciation for Regina the table and started opening with him. His father had advice. The answer was Night Before Invasion taking care of things in Apala- the wallet, looking through it. already come to terms with simple. “You must send the 6/5/44 chicola for him while he was Tucked away in one of the Rex’s death years earlier. In letter to Daddy, it is addressed Dear Daddy and All, away. He pledges to relieve inner pockets of the dried-out a short note of thanks pub- to him.” So Harry sent the I hope you never read this her of this duty next year wallet, damaged from being lished in the Apalachicola letter home to his father but letter, but if you do I’ll be in when he returns. soaked in the cold salt water Times some weeks after the before doing so, he made a another world with Momma, The 237th was assigned of the English Channel, was paper had announced Rex’s copy of the letter on one of the God willing. I’ve been to con- as a support unit for the 4th the folded letter. Shocked, death, Wil thanked the com- copying machines on campus fession and Holy Communion Infantry Division, known Harry unfolded the letter munity for their condolences at Georgia Tech, in case it got aboard ship, and if God calls as the “Ivy Division,” the and read it. Later that week and wrote that he found lost in the mail. me I’m not afraid to do face main invasion force for Utah he met with his older brother, comfort in the last letter he The letter was not lost in death. I’ve tried to live a life Beach. This force was dubbed Lawrence Carroll Buzzett, received from Rex in May the mail; however, it was according to the Catholic Task Force U. Task Force who also lived in Atlanta, and 1944, stating: “Still in Eng- burned to ashes by Marga- Church and to my upbring- U departed on an embank- showed him the letter. land, Dear Daddy and All, ret (Mag) W. Buzzett, Wil’s ing (Illegible due to crease in ment pier at Plymouth at He was in a conundrum. He - Don’t worry about me for sister, who lived at the family paper) Mass on Sunday (Illeg- approximately 1:15 a.m. on knew how much the death of if, and whenever anything house, soon after they had ible). My only regret will be June 6 on the British trans- Rex had hurt his father and happens, I will be ready spiri- both read it. Rex was Aunt the sorrow that I will cause port SS Empire Gauntlet. The did not want to reopen old tually and otherwise.” Mag’s favorite nephew and you all to (Illegible). wounds by sharing this letter Harry asked Carroll for she took his death very hard. Daddy I’m sorry for the See LETTER, A7 * ** The Times | Thursday, June 6, 2019 A7

his nephew, William Rex LETTER (known as Rex) Buzzett, and great-nephew Wells From Page A6 Rexall Buzzett, who adorn his name and the great legacy he left us all by his Empire along with the brave sacrifice during this SS President Roosevelt longest of days. Remem- each carried about 1,400 bering an uncle who troops and 26 landing sacrificed everything for craft which carried the the great crusade brings troops destined to land great pride to his family on Tare Green Beach, the and is a great example to southern/westernmost us all about the terrible landing zone. family sacrifice of war Rex went to Mass and that so many have made wrote his farewell letter to preserve the freedom aboard ship. The trans- of our great country. port ships reached their In a letter to the West stations in the trans- Point Assembly maga- port area 17,600 meters zine in 2002, my father off of Utah Beach at quoted French President about 2 a.m. and waited. René Coty, who at the At 4 a.m. the landing dedication ceremony of craft known as Landing the American Cemetery Craft Vehicle Person- at Colleville-sur-Mer nel (LCVP) or “Higgins France, on July 18, 1956, Boats,” named after their stated “These young men designer Andrew Higgins, Margaret Winfried Buzzett, “Aunt Mag,” lived into her who sleep their last sleep began to be lowered from 90s. [ PHOTO COURTESY BUZZETT FAMILY ] here have earned in his- the transport ships and tory their places in the set off on their long and 2. Four main roads, exits The Buzzett Family first rank of conquerors… rough journey through 1-4, were targeted by We do not forget, we shall the English Channel to the Allies to be used to The family was noti- never forget, the infinite a place known as “Area move the mechanized fied in late June that debt that we owe to those Vermont,” where the forces inland. There was Rex had been injured 2nd Lt. Harry Buzzett with Regina Buzzett Misiaveg at who have given all for our craft kept station before a chapel at Le Madeleine, during the invasion but her wedding in Apalachicola July 5, 1944. The Buzzett freedom.” Requiescat in being signaled to go for- likely visible from the no further information brothers did not tell her of Rexís death until she returned pace, Rex. ward to land. Each LCVP shore as well. available. The news of from her honeymoon. [ PHOTO COURTESY BUZZETT FAMILY ] Photos, letters, and carried about 36 troops. After disembarking Rex’s death was deliv- personal items includ- The 237th Combat from his landing ship, ered to the family on July Rex was born in Apala- This was the last of six ing the watch, wallet Engineers, C Company, Rex likely encountered 4 as they were preparing chicola on Jan. 25, 1914. occasions that Harry vis- and engineers notebook landed with the D Com- “Belgian Gates,” metal for the wedding of Regina During his youth he was ited his brother’s grave. are being donated to the pany, 8th Regimental latticework, concrete Buzzett Misiavag, Rex’s known as an upstand- Rex was a proud National WWII Museum Combat Team, 4th ID, posts, and thick wooden only sister, on the next ing and courageous boy. member of the Knight in New Orleans as a per- during the 5th Wave at posts topped with mines. day. The family met and Harry recalled that Rex of Columbus, Bishop manent memorial to Rex H-Hour + 30 minutes of After moving about one decided not to tell Regina once entered a burn- O’Sullivan Council, No. Buzzett and the Buzzett the initial landing force. mile inland, he led an of the news until after her ing convent school to 1648, at St. Patrick’s family who sacrificed and The 237th task was to assault on a German wedding and honeymoon. retrieve the Blessed Sac- Church in Apalachicola. served their country so clear the beach of obsta- pillbox just beyond the After his graduation rament from the chapel. As a devout Catholic, admirably during World cles for the main invasion seawall. At about 7:30 from West Point on June He was named after the having the opportunity to War II. force, and to breach large a.m., Rex was struck and 6, Harry was home on Rexall drug store brand, go to Mass and Confession holes in the seawalls to killed by the fragments of leave for the wedding. He a favorite of his father’s, the night before his death, Joe Buzzett is chief tech- allow larger armored a 88mm shell likely fired later deployed to France, who was the owner and as well as have his final nology officer of General vehicles through. In his from the German 709th crossing the English pharmacist of Buzzett’s thoughts delivered to his Dynamics OTS and lives pocket, Rex had an engi- Infantry Division, 739th Channel on Christmas Eve Rexall Drug Store. Rex family in a farewell letter, in Tampa. He is the neer’s notebook which Grenadier Regiment, 1944. It was ironic that was very proud of his was a blessing for Rex. youngest of Rex Buzzett’s carefully noted how to 3rd Company (known within several weeks Gen. name and wanted to be Rex would have been 18 nieces and nephews. set an explosive charge as WN-104) which Eisenhower had written a a pharmacist one day. proud to know his sib- He and his brother and to breach holes in vari- manned a Wiederstand- letter to both Harry (as a He wrote a 1937 article lings led long and very sisters often visit the ous structures that may nester (resistance nest) class member of the West in the Rexall AdVantages fulfilling lives. His family beach house on be encountered on the built into the sand dunes Point class of 1944) and magazine telling of how memory lives on through St. George Island. beach. above the seawall. These to Rex (as a member of proud his family was to Rex’s platoon of 36 men German Resistance Nests the invading force). Gen. have a Rexall drug store. were loaded into a LCVP were strategically placed Eisenhower’s son, John, Four of his siblings, John that was on the south- about a mile apart as part was also a member of the Joe, Carrol, Regina and ern flank of six LCVPs, of the Atlantic front. The class of 44. Gannon, became phar- four carrying Company resistance nest faced The Buzzett family macists all working at D, eight RCT (regimen- out to sea with a central consisted of six boys - one time at Buzzett’s tal combat team) combat “Tobruk Pit” (concrete John Joe, Carroll, Rex, Drug store. His nephew, troops and one carrying emplacement) and was Billy, Gannon, and Harry Rex Buzzett, also became another platoon on the fitted with one 88mm, - and one girl, Regina. a pharmacist taking over 237th. Their destination two 75mm, one 50mm During World War II his father Gannon’s with Tare Green Beach, anti-tank weapon and a Carroll, Billy, Gannon Buzzett’s Drug Store in the northernmost of the 80mm mortar. and Harry would also nearby Port St. Joe. three designated Utah Years later, in the Pen- serve. Carroll was a Rex was originally beach landing areas. tagon, a soldier stopped Navy combat medic who buried at Sainte- Mère- Charles Gant, a young my father, seeing the survived the horrors of Église #2 cemetery which first lieutenant with Rex name “Buzzett” on his Guadalcanal in the Pacific Harry had a chance to in the 237th, was the uniform and asked, “Did serving from 1941-45. visit in 1947 on his way leader of the other pla- you know Julian?” Billy served at Ft. Dix, home from the war. His toon. Charles visited “Yes, he was my New Jersey. Gannon body was later moved to William Rex Buzzett brother,” my father was an Army medic who the American Cemetery, (Rex’s nephew) in 1994, replied. fought in three campaigns Omaha Beach, Col- near the 50th anniversary “I was his company including the Battle of the leville-Sur-Mer, France. of D-Day, and later wrote commander. I was with Bulge during the winter A memorial marker for a letter to Rex saying him on the beach. He was of 1944-45, suffer- Rex stands at the Buzzett “Your uncle’s platoon hit by an 88 fragment and ing frostbite on his feet. family plot in the Apala- was on my left when we died soon afterward.” Harry fought with the chicola cemetery. Later hit the beach. I did not see It was some comfort to French against the Nazis in 1977, Harry was able him that day but was told my father to know exactly in Lucerne, France as a to get permission from later that he was killed. how his brother died and forward observer until the superintendent of That was a tough bit of that he did not suffer for a the end of the war and the cemetery to have news.” long time. One of just 197 went on to fight in Korea permanently buried in The strong southward soldiers to give his life at and Vietnam during his front of the cross a rosary currents encountered on Utah Beach, Rex died 30-year Army career, blessed by Pope Paul VI. June 6 pushed the inva- about one mile inland at retiring as a colonel in My father was fond of sion force approximately about 7:30 a.m., less than 1973. saying that “Rex will 2,000 yards south of their an hour after he hit the John Joe and Regina always be 30,” his age planned locations which beach. were pharmacists that when he was killed. Over were marked by a wind- His watch stopped worked with their father the years many family mill. Rex’s LCVP landed at 11:17 a.m. from not at Buzzett’s Drug Store. members have visited the near a landmark known having been winded, Their mother, Regina, grave, including a family as La Grande Dune, some later rusting at the edges died 30 days after Har- trip that my brother Billy 1,500 yards south of the from being soaked in the ry’s birth in 1924 and Wil arranged in 2005 to walk windmill, further marked cold water of the English remarried a few years the Utah Beach landing by a road known as Exit Channel. later. site and visit Rex’s grave. Museum to mark D-Day anniversary

Special to the Times On this historic anniver- answer questions, along the movie, “Saving Pri- sary, the museum will with material on display vate Ryan” daily at 1 p.m. The Camp Gordon feature film screenings, a from FSU’s collection. This movie is rated R for Johnston World War special presenter, a mili- Limited seating is intense prolonged realis- II Museum is hosting a tary vehicle display and available. Camp Gordon tically graphic sequences special commemoration more. Johnston Association of war violence, and for day in honor of the 75th Dr. Kurt Piehler, members may reserve language. Parental dis- anniversary of D-Day on director of Florida State VIP seating by calling cretion is advised. Thursday, June 6. University World War II the museum at 697-8575. For more information, The museum, at 1873 Institute and the Human Others can be seated on a the museum’s Facebook U.S. 98 West, Carrabelle Experience, will speak first-come first-served page, or contact us at Beach, is directly across at 4 p.m., discussing the basis; standing room 697-8575 or museum@ from where the practice D-Day landing on Nor- within museum is also campgordonjohnston. beach assault landings mandy and Operation available. com There is no charge occurred in preparation Overlord. Other Institute During that week the for admission but dona- for the D-Day invasion. staff will be on hand to museum will be showing tions are gladly accepted. * ** A8 Thursday, June 6, 2019 | The Times SOCIETY

AT HOLY FAMILY Get ready for ECCC’s Sizzler 5K

Special to the Times all who enter and the donate a new or gently Thursday, June 6: people who bring it to used fan or money to Beyond Batteries & he Elder Care life are treasures,” she buy more fans to help Water: Disaster Pre- Community said. “This beginner’s us keep seniors in need paredness workshop T Council of class was very well cooler in the heat, let us with Kimberly Davis Franklin County is attended and all partici- know. Please bring all noon to 1 p.m. sponsoring the ECCC pants expressed hopes donations to the Center Friday, June 7: Senior Sizzler 5K Race & One for more. Stay tuned!” between 10 am - 2 pm Explorers Club: Cards & Mile Fun Run for the Tomorrow, June 7, the or mail your check to Dominoes 11:30 a.m. to second year in a row. Senior Explorers Club ECCC, PO Box 335, 1 p.m. This year the race and kicks off the summer Eastpoint, FL 32328. Monday, June 10: run/walk is scheduled Friday events with If you are interested Garden Work Day 9 to for Saturday, August Cards & Dominoes. The in participating, vol- 11 a.m. 3. It is the 22nd year runner, you could walk tickets with many great upcoming week includes unteering or partnering Friday, June 14: Senior for the race tradition a mile or just join in for items. There will be live tending the garden with with Holy Family Senior Explorers Club: Board on St. George Island. the fun at Doc Myers at music starting at 4 p.m. our Butterfly Buddies Center, contact us Games, Billiards & BBQ All proceeds will ben- the post-race party and so bring your family carefully nurturing our at holyfamilysenior- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. efit ECCC as we work awards. There will be and friends to enjoy young buds of milkweed [email protected] or Tuesday, June 18: ECCC to bridge the gaps for a Low Country Boil for the party and support for the butterflies and 653-3134 or ECCC at Senior Network meeting seniors in our county. $10, with registration ECCC! the veggies for daily ecccfranklin@gmail. 1 to 2 p.m. We will have the same on EventBrite or the day In other news, ECCC lunch. End the week com or 850-509-5009. Thursday, June 20: USTAF certified course of the event. Doc’s will hosted its first drawing with a bang at another Please visit our Facebook Seniors Eating Well with as last year, with two give $1 off all drinks at class on May 29 with Friday Funday with the pages Holy Family Senior Jenelle Robinson 11 a.m. water stops and icy the bar with your meal renowned artist Beth club which includes Center and ECCC- E to noon cold washcloths and ticket. Appleton, who taught board games, billiards Triple C to say informed Friday, June 21: Senior watermelon at the end We will have the the basics of drawing and bbq. on the latest events and Explorers Club: Popcorn of the race. Tickets can traditional three-deep and encouraged par- Our Fan...Raiser con- activities at the center. and a Movie 11:30 a.m. be purchased online at age group awards as well ticipants to break down tinues to be a successful Lunch is served to 1 p.m. EventBrite, searching as the Masters, Grand barriers of doubt and campaign and the wait Monday through Friday Monday, June 24: for ECCC SGI Sizzler Masters and Senior intimidation that may list keeps growing. We between 11 a.m. to noon. Garden Work Day 9 to 5K Race & One Mile Grandmaster categories. keep individuals from have distributed over Chair Yoga is every 11 a.m. Fun Run. We are really We are also present- expressing creativity. “I 30 fans and we sure Monday from 10 to 11 30 Tuesday, June 25: Jew- encouraging everyone to ing awards to celebrate loved leading a draw- appreciate everyone a.m. with no experience elry Making with Mary consider coming out to our elders to the oldest ing class at Holy Family that has donated a fan necessary. Open to all! Sinnock noon to 1 p.m. support ECCC’s efforts male and female finish- Senior Center. The or funds to purchase Check out all June’s Friday, June 28: Lunch & so even if you are not a ers. We will sell raffle building itself inspires fans. If you would like to events: Bingo 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

LETTER TO HEAVEN LIBRARY CORNER

My dearest mother Pauline Enjoy Thursdays’ summer reading programs I miss you so much, Mama. There was so many days when I Special to the Times week of July 4. the Library will draw the Carrabelle Branch. felt I wouldn’t make Mark your calendars winners the first of The next opportunity because God had taken ello Frank- for July 11 for Archae- August. Start reading to attend the program you home with Him. lin County! ology Story Time now! will be at the Eastpoint Mama you always H School’s out presenting A Sky Full of All regular scheduled branch on Friday, June worried about us, and the Library is the Stories; on July 18 Sound children’s programs will 21 at 1:30 p.m. Join especially knowing place to be. The Summer Science by the Tallahas- continue through the Samantha Kennedy you were sick. But Reading Program, A see MoLab; and on July summer, including the from the Wakulla IFAS whenever there was a Universe of Stories 25 the finale by Animal Lego Club and Steam 2 Extension Office as she revival in town, at any begins this week. June 6 Tales, Creatures of the in Carrabelle; and the provides information church, you took us all through July 25 are the Galaxy. A full calendar Teen Book Club and the on how to prepare for there with you. Black dates and each week the of events is available at Anime Club in East- dining during a disaster. opr white church, ti on my cheek, and you Franklin County Public the library. point. So there’s plenty The June Garden- doesn’t matter. Mama, told me how proud you Library has something The summer reading to keep everyone cool ing Program topic is all whenever lfie seems were of me, that I have great planned for all program and read- and having a good time. about Summer Vegetable hard for me, I will see a scholarship and am ages. ing challenges are only The 2019 Music As a Production. Join us at your smiling face and going to college. The fun begins available by the gener- Second Language recital the Carrabelle branch on know you were watch- Mama, I made it Thursday, June 6 at 2 osity of donations by will be held at the East- Tuesday, June 11 at 1:30 ing over me. I know because of your love. p.m. at the Eastpoint Rock By The Sea and the point Library on Friday, p.m. and again at the you are proud of me, You are my inspiration, branch and at 4 p.m. at Franklin County Friends June 14 at 5 p.m., and Eastpoint library, June 18. Mama, because when Mama. Thanks for the Carrabelle branch of the Library. Speaking is open to the public. All programs are facili- I was walking down watching over us. I will for suggested ages 6 to of reading challenges; We express our sincere tated by Les Harrison, the aisle to get my always hold you in my 14. The first program stop by either library to gratitude to the key director of the Wakulla diploma, I heard a loud heart. I love you Mama will be conducted by pick up reading chal- sponsors, Rock by the Extension Office. voice saying “You go forever. library staff and will be lenge and log sheets; Sea and to the Friends of Jazz. That’s my baby.” Your loving “Space Exploration.” complete the challenge the Library. Congratula- All programs are free and And I looked around, daughter, Don’t miss Tampa Taiko and return the filled tions to the 19 students open to the public. Fol- I saw your face smil- Jazmyne Farmer Drumming on Thurs- sheets to the library who have participated in low us on Facebook, view ing and felt your kiss Class of 2019 day, June 13. All summer and staff will give you a this program. the calendar of events reading programs will ticket for an opportu- Hurricane season and online resources on be held on Thursdays, at nity to win a great prize! started June 1 and we the library website at 2 p.m. at Eastpoint and Deadline for the reading want to be prepared. fcpl.wildernesscoast. Recycle this newspaper at 4 p.m. at the Carra- challenge will be July Join us for Dining org. Contact the East- belle library. Staff will 31. Prizes are HD Fire during a Disaster, the point branch 670-8151 present programs will 8 Tablets, where two Basics of Better Living and the Carrabelle be June 20 and 27. There will be awarded at each program held Friday, branch, at 697-2366. will no programs the library. The Friends of June 7 at 1:30 p.m. at See you at the Library!

PHILACO WOMAN'S CLUB Philaco awards three scholarships

By Shirley Barfield the Senior Citizens Special to the Times Fruit Baskets, this year the club prepared 100 he General baskets. Federation of Perkins, conservation T Women’s Clubs’ chair, added that the Philaco Woman’s Club Conservation Commit- of Apalachicola held tee met several times its annual recognition throughout the year and scholarship awards to make Christmas luncheon meeting on decorations that were Saturday, May 18. sold to the community. Recipients of the They donated $300 to annual scholar- the Franklin County ship awards attended Humane Society and along with their fami- $300 to the Florida Wild lies. Philaco awards a Mammal Association. minimum of one $1,000 Philaco Woman’s Club scholarship winners, from left, Congratulations to scholarship each year to Hannah Hogan, Bryce Kent and Alexus Johnson. [ GINNY the winners and thanks graduating seniors. GRINER | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ] to club members and Susan Antekeier, edu- people in our county cation chair, reported Sisung presented the Inc, of the Apalachicola who support Philaco that this year, in light of scholarships, Hannah Library, and Friends fundraising efforts. Well the extraordinary hard- Hogan, Alexus Johnson of Franklin County done! ships our community and Bryce Kent. Library; Franklin’s has faced, the club is Ginny Griner, presi- Promise - Food Pantry; Shirley Barfield is cor- excited to award three dent, presented the and Back Pack Buddies. responding secretary for scholarships. donations to our non- For one of our annual the Philaco Woman’s Liz Perkins and Liz profit charities – PALS December projects, Club of Apalachicola. * ** The Times | Thursday, June 6, 2019 A9 FAITH

LANARK NEWS Be careful with speeding, and fi re

the Naked Water Band. It the Lanark Village Boat suspicious activity, please every Thursday evening Johnston World War II was bittersweet because Club, we had a great time report it to the police. at Crooked River Grill. Museum will be having I really had some fun having a Memorial Day Better safe than sorry! (I was told May 30 that a day of celebration on times, but not without Lunch, hosted by the boat Don’t become careless bingo had to be canceled June 6 to honor the 75th knowing why we cel- club. because we had a “good” because the members of anniversary of D-Day. ebrate Memorial Day. On a sad note, we lost a rain; things are still dry the fire department were Please show your support PPatat FFunderburkunderburk We celebrate because we sweet tiny dog that many and now parched. too tired after fighting by attending in apprecia- treasure our freedom and of us adored. He was The Lanark Com- fires that afternoon). tion of the many special how we are able to con- hit by a vehicle. Please, munity Church will Coffee Group in Lanark displays and exhibits i everybody, I tinue enjoying our lives especially in Lanark Vil- be having “Songs of Village continues 9 to which this museum has warned you that while there were many lage, slow down. The cars Summer.” Join them for 11 a.m., Monday thru assembled. Lanark has H the pace in Lanark of our troops who lost fly by and the speed limit a “Gospel Music Sing.” Friday. All are wel- a rich history and Camp was a little slow after the their lives. Our American is supposed to be 25 mph. These events will be held come. On Thursday, the Gordon Johnston is a snowbirds went home. soldiers served and died We are a walking village on the second Sunday of county’s veterans service big part of that history. Thank you so much to for our freedom to be and sometime we have June, July and August, officer comes from 9:30 This too is another way those who have said that able to celebrate them. to move over to the road. starting June 9. Please to 10:30 a.m. Free coffee to show support for our they are enjoying hear- We should celebrate Please don’t be inconsid- join in for the fun and is served when he comes. country and our troops. ing about Lanark again. and thank our American erate of your neighbors. enjoyment of this fel- The Wandering Star My Memorial Day soldiers Every Day. It is extremely dry with lowship and worship at 6 Quilters are continu- Pat Sewell Funderburk weekend was very event- We had lots of activity no rain. There have been p.m. Refreshments will ing to quilt and have fun is the Times’ Lanark ful .Started off on Friday going on at the boat club several brush fires in the follow. at Chillas Hall, every News columnist. Be night with the Ameri- marina. I want to thank area. Please, be very care- Bingo to benefit the Thursday, starting at 1 sure to send news and can Legion having their Mike, the dockmaster, for ful not to throw cigarettes St. James/Lanark Fire p.m. They welcome new society items about regular cheeseburgers, keeping a very crowded out, or be careless with Department alternated members from any area, Lanark Village life to open to the public and boat ramp running fire. Best not to have with the Sacred Heart not just Lanark. her at p.funderburk@ treating us to the music of smoothly. Speaking of fires. If you do see any Catholic Church is held The Camp Gordon yahoo.com.

OBITUARIES CARD OF THANKS SELMA SHIVER BRASWELL ROBERTS JOHN HARDY GOLDEN Harriett Mosteller Selma Shiver Braswell John Hardy Golden Roberts, 89, was called was born Jan. 23, 1959 home Tuesday, May, in Tampa, to Buford A card of thanks to 28, 2019 in Eastpoint, and Donna Golden. He all our fabulous friends, surrounded by fam- passed away Wednes- family and loved ones, ily and loved ones. day, May 29, 2019 for your outpouring She was born in Donal- at the age of 60. generosity of prayers, sonville Georgia, and John was a lifelong flowers, heartfelt condo- raised from 13 Mile to resident of Eastpoint lences and memorials on Eastpoint, the daughter where he worked many the passing into heaven of a fishing family, mov- years with the fam- of Harriett, my soulmate ing within the county Selma Roberts ily business, Golden John Hardy Golden of 56-plus years. May wherever the fishing Net Shop. He went God bless each one of was best. She attended Shiver and wife Bon- on to establish JJ’s stepbrothers, David you. Chapman High School in nie, Bonnie Whitehurst, Tree Service; some- Gilbert and wife, Maida; Ted Mosteller Harriet Mosteller Apalachicola and Car- and Coy Shiver and thing John enjoyed and and Ronnie Gilbert and rabelle High School. wife Sharon; as well as took great pride in. wife, Jesse; numerous She was preceded in many, many other rela- John is survived by nieces, nephews, cous- FAITH BRIEFS death by her parents tives and friends. All who his wife, Jackie Golden; ins, and special friends. Jessie and Ola Shiver; knew her loved her. one son, JJ Golden; two John was preceded Fellowship Baptist holds through Friday, June 10 her husband Floyd Rob- The funeral service daughters, Michelle in death by his mother, vacation Bible school to 14, the Bible school erts; and her daughter were held at 11 a.m. Gray and husband, Bill, Donna Golden and will serve the kids Martha P. Glass. Friday, May 31, at the and Patricia Golden father, Buford Golden. The Fellowship Bap- snacks and refresh- Left behind to cher- Eastpoint United Baptist and Scott; grand- Funeral services tist Church invites ments every night. On ish her memories are her Church, conducted by sons, Austin, Sean, were held Tuesday, children of all ages to Friday night, there will children, Connie Cooper the Rev. Bobby Shiver. and Liam; brothers, June 4 at 3 p.m. at Kel- come and join us at the be a Low Country Boil, and husband Jim, Wayne Interment followed in Charles Golden and ley Funeral Home, with church for our “In the open to the community. Neil Braswell Sr. and Eastpoint Cemetery. wife, Deedre, and burial in Eastpoint Wild” Vacation Bible For more info, call wife Debbie, and San- A visitation was one James Golden; sis- Cemetery. A visitation School next week. Pastor Weston Severns dra “Candi” Allen and hour prior to the ser- ters, Charlene Holton was held 30 minutes Held nightly, Monday at (740) 504-8591. husband Dwayne; nine vice at the church. and husband, Reedy, prior to the funeral. grandchildren; many Services are under and Betty Webb and Kelley Funeral Home great-grandchildren; the direction of Com- husband, Audy; step- is assisting the family her siblings, Dewey forter Funeral Home. mother, Audrey Golden; with arrangements.

CARD OF THANKS Franklin County Education Foundation

The newly-re-orga- We also acknowledge Hamm, Jamie Johnson, Lastly, we thank nized Franklin County and thank the follow- Gina Taranto, Harolyn those banquet attend- Education Foundation ing for their invaluable Walker, Karen Peddie, ees who remained after thanks the following assistance: Angeline Mallory Whaley Cal- the event to help get the businesses, individuals Stanley, Dolores Croom, laway, Michael Sneed, FCS Cafetorium back in and organizations for EagleTree Technology, Missy Cumbie, Nathan order for the next school their generous financial FCS Cheerleaders, FCS West, Pam Nobles day. Your assistance was or in-kind support of the Culinary Students, FCS Dancers and Stacy very much appreciated, first Franklin County Janitorial Staff, Lacey Kirvin. as well. Education Foundation Banquet, held Tuesday, May 28 in the Franklin County Cafetorium. Allen Ham, Blinging Up Daisies, Brenda Ben- jamin, Debra Fletcher and Seahorse Florist, all in-kind; Bring Me A Book Franklin, Butler Agency, Centennial Bank, Chimene John- son, Franklin’s Promise Coalition, John and Dee Crusoe, Magnify- ing Minds, LLC, Mount Up! Consulting, LLC, Ralph and Susie Wag- oner, Richard Watson, Roy and Susan Wilcox, Sanders and Duncan, Stacy and Elizabeth Kirvin, Traci Moses and Trinity Episcopal Church. Your contri- butions were greatly appreciated.

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CONTACT US Email outdoor news to OUTDOORS [email protected] FSU: Seaweed traps CO2 in sediment

By Kathleen Haughney carbon’ marine organisms and about 8.75 grams of Special to the Times storage that much of that debris macroalgae carbon literature was ultimately stored in are trapped per square very beachgoer in favor of sediments or entered the meter of sediment each can spot seaweed seagrasses food web on the seafloor. year. E in the ocean or and man- Jeroen Ingels, a Ana M. Queiros, a piling up on the beach, Sophie groves, researcher at the FSU scientist at Plymouth but Florida State Uni- McCoy which Coastal and Marine Marine Laboratory and versity researchers physi- Laboratory who con- the paper’s lead author, working with colleagues cally trap carbon from ducted the meiofauna said these first mea- in the United Kingdom sediments and their own work for the study, said surements of seaweed have found that these biomass in root struc- the research not only carbon trapped in the slimy macroalgae play tures,” said Assistant explains seaweed’s role sediment gives scientists an important role in Professor of Biological in the food web, but it more information to permanently remov- Science Sophie McCoy. also shows that human help them develop sus- ing carbon dioxide “Macroalgae are also activities that affect tainable environmental from the atmosphere. often overlooked by seaweed and the sea- practices. Their work is pub- oceanographers who floor are important to “They tell us that the lished in the journal study the carbon cycle, monitor. global extent of blue Ecological Monographs as their high productiv- “The human activi- carbon-meaningful by the Ecological Society ity occurs close to shore ties that are impacting marine habitats could of America. and has been thought to macroalgae and sedi- be much wider than we The researchers, who stay and cycle locally.” ment habitats and their previously thought,” partnered with ecolo- In designing the study, Jeroen Ingels, a researcher at the FSU Coastal and Marine interstitial animals are she said. “Identifying gists from Plymouth researchers suspected Laboratory undermining the poten- these areas and promot- Marine Laboratory in the that the high productiv- tial for these systems ing their management United Kingdom, inves- ity and huge amount would be important to through photosynthesis to mitigate climate will let us capitalize on tigated how seaweed of seasonal biomass benthic food webs there. and then by trap- change by affecting the full potential of the absorbed carbon and of annual algae would That was exactly what ping it in the seafloor. their potential to take ocean’s blue carbon processed it, trapping it provide carbon subsidies they found. They also Researchers sequenced up and cycle carbon,” towards the stabiliza- in the sea floor. farther offshore than discovered that this was environmental DNA and he said. “The study tion of the global climate “Seaweeds have been typically considered, the process that leads modeled stable isotope really illustrates in a new system.” ignored in the ‘blue and that these subsidies to the burial of sea- data for over a year off way how seaweed and weed carbon in ocean the coast of Plymouth, subsequently benthic Kathleen Haughney, a sediments. England. Through this, animals can contribute writer for Florida State Blue carbon is the they found that seaweed in a significant way to University Communica- carbon captured in debris was an important blue carbon.” tions, can be reached at marine systems both part of the food web for The team found that [email protected] Buff er preserve donates acreage to state

Special to the Times and one of the least dis- Managed by DEP's Office has been to assist in every turbed coastal bay systems of Reslience and Coastal way possible to increase The Florida Department statewide," said DEP Sec- Protection, St. Joseph Bay the Preserves’ acreage. By of Environmental Protec- retary Noah Valenstein. Buffer Project will protect doing so, we are investing tion’s Division of State "We thank the Friends of the water quality and pro- in the future of St. Joseph Lands, acting on behalf of St. Joseph Bay Preserves for ductive seagrass beds of Bay and St. Joseph Bay the Governor and the Board their donation, partnership the bay by protecting the Buffer Preserve.” of Trustees, last month and dedication to protect- undeveloped land around Florida Forever is announced the donation of ing Florida's unique natural it, ensuring the survival of the state's conserva- a valuable piece of conser- resources." dozens of rare plants. The tion and recreation lands vation land to the St. Joseph “Acquiring these lots land will become a buffer acquisition program, a Bay State Buffer Preserve in will be very beneficial to while providing opportuni- blueprint for conserving Gulf County. the Buffer Preserve. Our ties for the public to enjoy our natural resources and The 7.23 acre-property staff constantly moni- the natural beauty of the renewing our commitment was donated by the Friends tors the natural habitats of bay. to conserve our natu- of St. Joseph Bay Preserves. many plants and animals," “As president, and along ral and cultural heritage. This land is part of the St. said St. Joseph Bay Buffer with the entire board, we The Florida Department Joseph Bay Buffer Florida Preserves Manager Dylan are thrilled to be able to of Environmental Pro- Forever Project. Shoemaker. "This acre- purchase these lots,” said tection's Division of "This land will help age contains wetlands that President of Friends of State Lands is Florida’s protect one of the best- are extremely important the St. Joseph Bay Pre- lead agency for environ- preserved archaeological to cleaning waters which serves Lynda F. White. mental management and sites in northwest Florida drain to the bay.” “One of our major goals stewardship.

OUTDOOR BRIEFS

Turtle Talks shift these magnificent animals Legal passenger vessel for each day of contin- to Tuesdays while creating as little operations fall into one ued operation. A willful disturbance as possible. of these three categories: and knowing violation Summer of 2019 marks Uninspected Passenger of this order consti- the beginning of Tuesday Coast Guard cautions Vessel: Can carry up tutes a Class D felony, Turtle Talks at the Apala- against illegal charters to six passengers and which may lead to jail chicola National Estuarine must be operated by a time up to 10 years and Research Reserve nature The Coast Guard is credentialed mariner. a fine up to $250,000. center in Eastpoint. reminding the public that Small Passenger Vessel: The Coast Guard is The talks are shift- unlicensed vessel char- Can carry more than six currently conducting ing from Wednesdays ters are both illegal and passengers, must hold five investigations and to Tuesdays this year unsafe to consumers. a Coast Guard issued issuing violations to to allow the Reserve’s Hiring an unlicensed Certificate of Inspec- owners of vessels offer- Wednesday lecture series charter is dangerous tion, be inspected by the ing unlicensed charter to continue through because the charter may Coast Guard annually, services in Alabama, the summer months. not have the proper and must be operated by Florida, and Mississippi. FISHING REPORT Tuesday Turtle Talks emergency safety gear, a credentialed mariner. When the Coast Guard are held each week from navigation and com- Bareboat Charter: Can encounters a boat not in 2 to 3 p.m. from now munication gear, and carry up to 12 passen- compliance with regula- through August, enabling may not have under- gers and the customer tions, measures will be the Reserve to reach as gone the proper license must hire the operator. taken to bring the vessel many visitors as possible exams and inspections Passenger vessel and operator into com- during the height of the which are put in place operators must adhere pliance. Those measures turtle nesting and sum- to ensure passenger to safety regulations set may include education, mer tourist seasons. It is and crew safety. forth by the Coast Guard. verbal or written warn- Fishing remains hot just like the weather not unusual for the Turtle “Illegal charter opera- Violators are subject to ings, civil penalties, ves- of late. Trout and Flounder has been good Talks to draw 100 or more tions create a great safety civil penalties and/or a sel voyage termination, in St Joe Bay the last couple weeks and the interested visitors who risk to passengers and captain of the port order. arrest or vessel seizure. water has really warmed up and with no want to learn more about will not be tolerated,” Failure to comply with Coast Guard Sector rain for the last couple weeks water clarity the nesting sea turtle said Capt. Ladonn Allen, the captain of the port Mobile can be con- is beautiful. population and how they commander, Coast order may result in a civil tacted via VHF Ch. 16 Get on the water early with this heat and can share the beaches with Guard Sector Mobile. penalty of up to $94,219 or at 251-441-2611. work hard for your fish as the day warms they will go to deeper water. Live shrimp and soft baits are still pro- ducing good Trout. If you can throw a cast net, small Pin Fish are really taking some nice Trout if you’re looking for a Gator Trout. Just remember only one Trout over 20 inch can be kept of your total of 5 bag limit. As a reminder recreational Snapper season kicks in on June 11th so gear up and get ready. We think it's going to be an awesome season. Until next week, Happy Fishing ! * ** The Times | Thursday, June 6, 2019 A11 SPORTS Penamon to play ball in South Dakota

By David Adlerstein His regular season high Kassin as the Lancer head The Apalachicola Times game was 15 points Nov. coach. He had most recently [email protected] 30 against Arnold. In the been head coach at Buena 850-653-8894 post-season he truly caught Vista University in Storm fire, shredding the net with Lake, Iowa, and director of Daijon Penamon, whose repeated treys as he hit for athletics at Southwestern senior leadership helped 16 points against Port St. Joe Community College in Cres- catapult the Franklin County Feb. 16, 15 against Baker five ton, Iowa. Seahawk basketball team to says later, and 24 against the At Southwestern, Lorensen a Class 1A Final Four appear- Tiger Sharks Feb. 26. assembled a team that posted ance, is headed to a college “I’m proud of this kid, one a solid 23-10 record, and basketball career. of the hardest workers I’ve then guided the Spartans to a Last week, Penamon ever had,” said West. “A school record 25 wins. In his announced that he has dependable, responsible, and third year, the team marched committed a Mount Marty loyal teammate.” to a 36-1 overall record and College, a small Catholic lib- Penamon wrote on Face- the National Junior College eral arts college in Yankton, book that “I would like to take Athletic Association national South Dakota, in the south- this moment to thank God title in 2016-17. eastern section of the state. for so many blessings on and In addition, he was selected Penamon will play for off the court. I wanna thank as head coach of the NJCAA the Lancers under newly Coach West and the rest of All-Star Game and asked selected basketball coach the coaching staff for mold- to present at various Nike Todd Lorensen at a new ing me into a better man and coaching clinics, among state-of the art facility. An basketball player. greats like coaches Bobby academic community in the “I wanna thank my brother Knight and Bo Ryan. In his Catholic Benedictine liberal Drew, my parents, and the four seasons, Lorensen arts tradition, the college rest of my family and team- posted an overall mark of has been recognized by U.S. mates for supporting me 113-25 after the team had won News & World Report as one throughout everything just 39 percent of its games of America’s Best Regional we;’ve been through,” he the previous five seasons. He Midwest Colleges. went on to say. “I also wanna also led the program to a 35-13 The six-foot, 175-pound thank Coach Lorensen for Iowa Community College senior guard appeared in all giving me this opportunity. Athletic Conference record but one of this past season’s I am honored and blessed to and captured back-to-back 29 games, and averaged further my academic and ath- conference titles in 2015-16 seven points per game, three letic career at Mounty Marty and 2016-17. rebounds, two assists and one College.” Mount Marty, an NAIA steal for coach Nathan West’s Lorensen succeeds Mount school, competes in the Great Daijon Penamon nails a trey against Port St. Joe [ JENNFIER EDWARDS | Seahawks. Marty Athletic Director Chris Plains Athletic Conference. SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ]

Apalach library fi red up for summer

Special to the Times Audie. Activities range from Summer programs blast creating galaxy night lights off this week at the Apala- and origami hang gliders chicola Margaret Key to rocking rocket to offer Library, with activities this multi-generational every day and three major event, to contests and the events lined up. chance to win prizes. “Each This summer’s' theme is activity not only reinforces Space and everyday activi- that space is a fun place to ties include building space explore, but may inspire a ships, games and puzzles, lifelong fascination for a space treasure hunts and, child,” she said. of course, a summer-long To wrap up the summer reading challenge with program, Harry Potter prizes. fans of all ages are invited “We have fabulous prizes to celebrate that magical this year as well as daily world with a three-day incentives,” said Audie Harry Potter Cosplay event Pieper, library assistant, Thursday through Satur- noting the library has day, July 25, 26 and 27. Melanie Collins installed a new Lego wall, "The Harry Potter series gathered new games and has inspired readers of puzzles, and set up a daily all ages across the coun- crafting table. try and across the globe,” “There is always some- said Trinity Hardy, library Five named to All thing fun to do and we assistant. “This is the first encourage kids to drop in time a H.P. Cosplay event for a visit every day,” she has come to our county said. and we are really excited Big Bend teams First up for special events to offer this multi-gener- is the "Alien Glow Party" on ational event.” Friday, June 21, from 6 to The cosplay (short for By David Adlerstein Leading the team was hits, including five doubles 7:30 p.m. “costume play”) will kick The Apalachicola Times senior Melanie Collins, who and two triples, and collect- “Kids will have a won- off with registration, per- [email protected] was named to the First Team. ing 15 RBI. derful time with this sonal wand making and 850-653-8894 Both she and senior Alexus Charles batted .353, with party," said Pieper. “We house assignments. Other Johnson, who was named to 30 hits, including seven just wanted a cool, laid- events include a banquet, For the second year in a the Second Team, are headed doubles and one homer, and back and fun celebration costume and trivia contest row, the Franklin County to Chipola College, to play drove in 17 runs. Brannan to kick off the summer. – with prizes – and an all- varsity girls softball team had college softball next season. was a force to be reckoned Kids and families will be day movie marathon. five players make the All-Big Also named to the Second with on the mound, finishing welcomed into a glow- “We are going all out to Bend squad. Team was junior Jaylin 11-6 with a 2.09 earned run in-the-dark world, with celebrate 20 years of Harry The number ties the Lady Charles, and freshman Sage average. She struck out 88 games, music, and crafts. Potter books and hope to Seahawks with Chiles, both Brannan, while freshman and walked 38 in 100 innings And, of course, pizza!” make Cosplay an annual second to Wakulla which had Brooklyn O'Neal earned of work. Charles was 8-2 on In July, the library will event,” said Hardy. seven. Honorable Mention. the mound, with a 3.15 ERA, tap into one of the most All summer library pro- “I’m very proud of the Collins posted a .419 bat- striking out 59 and walking 23 famous space adventures of grams are free and open outstanding work these girls ting average, banging out 36 in 73 innings. all time with a "Star Wars to the public. For more and their teammates put in hits, including five doubles, O’Neal batted. 382, with 29 Party," on Friday, July 5, information about any this past season, and of this six triples and one homer, and hits, including six doubles, a from 6 to 7:30 p.m. of these events, call 653- honor they have received,” driving home 18 runs. John- triple and two homers, and "This is a party no kid 8436 or visit 80 12th St. in said coach Scott Collins. son batted .360, slamming 31 drove in 20 runs. wants to miss!” said Miss Apalachicola. Two All-Star teams advance to state

By David Adlerstein to the state tournament. On Monday, the AA squad in tourney play. their ticket to Bristol July 6 The Apalachicola Times After a rainy Saturday that of 7 and 8 year olds, downed Also on Monday, the unde- for state. [email protected] forced cancellation of the Blountstown 8-2 to earn a trip feated Ozone team of 11 and 12 The AAA team downed 850-653-8894 district games at DW Wilson to Sebring June 28. That team year olds, coached by David Wewahitchka in the opener park, the tourney doubled up is coached by Ronnie Joseph, Paul, Willie Luberto and 11-8, but then dropped two Two of the county’s All- Sunday, and then held the Tyler Poloronis and Lee Ricky Abercombie, downed to Port St. Joe, the eventual Star baseball teams are headed championship games Monday. Shiver and went undefeated Blountstown 10-4 to punch champion. * ** A12 Thursday, June 6, 2019 | The Times

F-STOP FRANKLIN Heat of the day

f-stop is an abbreviation for a camera lens aperture setting that corresponds to an f-number, which is the ratio of the focal length of a lens to the effective diameter of its aperture Summer's heat is upon us, so it's time to get out your camera and capture the outdoor beauty. We would love to see your glimpses of the season, and the world around us here in Franklin County. The Times wel- comes readers to send their best photographs; whatever they capture, an unusuai image, person, place or thing, we want it. Photos can be of any subject, but we especially like people. Please send photographs to David Adlerstein at dadler- [email protected]. For more It’s ‘Bottoms up!’ for these shorebirds. [ TOM VRHOVNIK | SPECIAL TO THE information, call 653-8894. TIMES ]

The photographer, who now lives with his wife in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, lived in Apalachicola in the early ‘80s. He took this several years ago in Eastpoint, when there was some oyster tonging still taking place. [ TIM LAWTON | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ]

Milll Pond sunset, May 28. [ PALMER PHILYAW | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ]

Hound dog Apalach fi shing and relaxing at Indian Pass. [ LARRY MCINTOSH | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ]

TRIVIA FUN

the highest honor for col- legiate marching bands? Sudler, Golden Boot, Sousa, Williams 3. How many vice presi- dents did FDR have during WWilsonilson CaseyCasey his numerous terms? 1, 3, 5, 7 4. Which “Maid” was the Like a rolling “Trivia Fun” with Wil- legendary heroic-outlaw stone... son Casey, Guinness Robin Hood’s girlfriend? [ LYDIA World Record Holder Rosie, Marian, Hol- COUNTRYMAN from Woodruff, S.C., is strum, Alicia | SPECIAL TO published in more than 5. What was the nation- THE TIMES ] 500 newspapers across ality of piano composer the country. Comments, Frederic Chopin? questions or suggestions? German, Pol- [email protected] ish, French, Italian 6. At what sport did 1. From recent surveys, Alexi Lalas excel? what is the No. 1 item Weightlifting, Box- more women say they ing, Soccer, Hockey refuse to buy online? Insurance, Make-up, ANSWERS: 1. Make-up, E-books, Business cards 2. Sudler, 3. 3, 4. Mar- 2. Which “trophy” is ian, 5. Polish, 6. Soccer * ** The Times | Thursday, June 6, 2019 A13

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

CERTIFICATE YEAR: 23612T Department of Housing The replacement fire 11990 in accordance There will be no new Finding of No under Title I of the 2016 Concurrent Notices and Urban Develop- hydrants and valve will with HUD regulations at development or in- Significant Impact Housing and Commu Final Notice and ment (HUD). improve fire protection 24 CFR 55.20 to deter- crease in human or nity Developmen DESCRIPTION OF Public Explanation of in the existing neigh- mine the potential af- property exposure to The City has deter- (HCD) Act of 1974, as PROPERTY: Full a Proposed Activity in The City intends to un- borhood and allow for fect that its activity in flooding. No natural or mined that the project amended, to undertake metes and bounds le- the100-Year dertake a project to be water line maintenance the floodplain and/or beneficial floodplain will have no significant the project. gal description can be Floodplain and funded by a Florida with less disruption. wetland will have on values will be affected. impact on the human viewed at the Clerk Wetland Small Cities Commu- New water meters will the environment. Work in wetland areas environment for the The City certifies to Circuit Court’s office Notice of Finding of nity Development Block be more accurate and will be limited to the in- reasons stated above, DEO and HUD that Van No Significant Impact Grant (CDBG). Activi- lead free. The new Some of the sewer terior of manholes and and through review of Johnson, Sr., in his ca PROPERTY ADDRESS: and ties and locations in- water line will be lead manholes, fire hy- meter boxes, with no additional environmen- pacity as Mayor, con 2318 HWY 98 W, Notice of Intent to clude A. free and allow in- drants, valve and water ground disturbance. tal factors. Therefore, sents to accept the ju CARRABLLE, FL Request Release of repair/replacement of creased flow and pres- meters are in the 100 The Florida Department an Environmental Im- risdiction of the Federa 32322 Funds 25 sewer manholes be- sure for the existing year floodplain and/or of Environmental Pro- pact Statement under Courts if an action is tween Rex Buzzett customers. There will wetland. The actual tection, the Northwest the National Environ- brought to enforce re NAME IN WHICH AS- June 6, 2019 Street and Ellis Van be no new clearing of construction/maintenance area Florida Water Manage- mental Policy Act of sponsibilities in relation SESSED: Robert E. Responsible Entity: Fleet Street on 24th land or change of land in these loca- ment District, and the 1969 (NEPA) is not re- to the environmental re Aman City of Apalachicola and 25th Avenues, use, and no new devel- tions includes approxi- U. S. Army Corps of quired. view process and tha Attn: Ron Nalley, City Bobby Cato Street, opment associated with mately .1 acre of Engineers were notified these responsibilities All of said property be- Manager Timothy Simmons this project. floodplain and .001 ac- of the project and have Public Comments have been satisfied ing in the State of Flor- 192 Coach Wagoner Street, and Avenue M, res of wetland. This not objected. If appli- The State’s approval o 23492T ida, County of Franklin. Blvd., Apalachicola, FL B. replacement fire hy- Other agencies in- project will have no sig- cable, a general permit Any individual, group, the certification satis NOTICE OF Unless such certificate 32320 drants and a new water volved in this project in- nificant impact on the exception will be uti- or agency may submit fies its responsibilities APPLICATION or certificates shall be Phone (850) 665-8715 main valve on 24th Av- clude the Florida De- environment for the fol- lized. The proposed written comments on under NEPA and re FOR TAX DEED redeemed according to rnalley@cityofapalachico- enue between Fred partment of Economic lowing reasons: improvements conform the ERR to the above lated laws and authori the law the property la.com Meyer Street and Opportunity and the to applicable floodplain address. All comments ties and allows the City NOTICE IS HEREBY described in such cer- Brownsville/Prado, C. U.S. Department of The square footage of protection standards. must be received by to use the CDBG funds. GIVEN THAT RONALD tificate or certificates To: All interested Agen- replacement water Housing and Urban De- disturbance is very June 21, 2019. Com- LAONE, the holder of will be sold to the high- cies, Groups and Indi- main in the alley be- velopment. Additional small, limited to the Although the project is ments will be consid- Objections to Release the following certificate est bidder at the Court- viduals tween Avenue I and project information is manhole, hydrant/valve located in the 100 year ered prior to the City of Funds has filed said certificate house door on the MLK in the block be- contained in the Envi- and meter locations. floodplain and/ or requesting a release of for a TAX DEED to be THIRD (3RD) Monday These notices shall sat- tween 13th and 14th ronmental Review Rec- Much of the manhole wetland, the improve- funds. Comments DEO will accept objec issued thereon. The in the month of JUNE, isfy three separate but streets, D. replacement ord (ERR) on file at the work and all of the me- ments cannot be un- should specify which tions to its release o certificate number and 2019 which is the 17TH related procedural re- water meters at the above address, and ter work will be con- dertaken in any other notice they are ad- funds and the City’s year of issuance, the day of JUNE, 2019 AT quirements for activities public housing around may be examined or fined to the interior of location due to the dressing. certification for a period description of the prop- 11:00 A.M. to be undertaken by 20th Street along 12th copied weekdays 8:30 the existing structures scope of the project. of fifteen days following erty, and the names in the City of Apalachicola and 11th Streets, and a.m. to noon, and 1:00 /boxes. Manhole re- There is, therefore, no Request for Release the anticipated submis which it was assessed MARCIA M. JOHNSON (City) and funded by a E. replacement water - 4:30 p.m. moval is only expected practicable alternative. of Funds sion date or its actua are as follows: CLERK OF COURT $650,000 Community meters at the public in 5 locations, with min- The “No Action” would receipt of the reques FRANKLIN COUNTY, Development Block housing on 14th - 16th Project in imal temporary disturb- result in continued fail- On or about June 24, (whichever is later) only PARCEL ID# FLORIDA Grant 19DB-ON Streets along Avenue Floodplain/Wetland ance to the floodplain. ure of the sewer collec- 2019 the City will sub- if they are on one of the 03-08S-05W-0000-0120-0 -02-29-02-N18 (CDBG H. The sewer manhole The project will not tion system and a lack mit a request to the following bases: (a) the 010 BY: Lauren Luberto, funds) from the Florida replacement/rehabilitation will This is to give notice change land contours of reliable, safe potable Florida Department of certification was not ex Deputy Clerk Department of Eco- help eliminate that the City has con- or add impervious sur- water and fire protec- Economic Opportunity ecuted by the Certify CERTIFICATE NUM- Pub: May 16, 23, 30, nomic Opportunity sewer overflows, back- ducted an evaluation faces, and does not in- tion for homes of lower (DEO) for the release of ing Officer of the City BER: 711 June 6, 2019 (DEO). The funding is ups and leaks in the as required by Execu- clude any above- income residents. Community Develop- (b) the City has omitted provided by the U.S. existing neighborhood. tive Orders 11988 and ground structures. ment Block Grant funds a step or failed to make Get more news and sports online! 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a decision or finding re- June 6, 2019 quired by HUD regula- The Blue Parrot Carrabelle tions at 24 CFR part 58; By: s/s Barbara San- is Now Hiring: Cove (c) the grant recipient ders The Beach Pit has committed funds or BARBARA SANDERS, The City of Apartments incurred costs not au- ESQ Now Hiring! Cooks Carrabelle Taking Applications thorized by 24 CFR Florida Bar No. 442178 Cooks & Servers Now Available: Part 58 before approval SANDERS AND DUN- 1, 2 and 3 br, of a release of funds by CAN, P.A. Servers. Cashiers is accepting applications for a Handicap Apts. the State; or (d) an- Attorneys for Personal Apply online at Hostesses Laundry facilities on other Federal agency Representative www.thebeachpit. site, W/S included in acting pursuant to 40 80 MARKET STREET com or stop by the Bussers Police Officer rent, CH&A and CFR Part 1504 has APALACHICOLA, FL restaurant located at Collins Vacation Rentals, Inc. window coverings 49 West Pine Ave., St. submitted a written 32320 Bartenders has the following positions available: The employee must provided. On site finding that the project Telephone: (850) George Island, FL Apply in Person be at least 19 years management Office.

32328 NF-4531384 is unsatisfactory from 653-8976 of age, a citizen of Rental assistance the standpoint of envi- [email protected] at Blue Parrot •Reservationist the United States, a available. Income ronmental quality. Ob- [email protected] Let the Ocean Front Cafe high school graduate restrictions apply, jections must be pre- •Maintenance Technician or equivalent (GED), reasonable pared and submitted in Personal Representa- 68 West Gorrie Dr. classifieds St. George Island have good moral accommodation. accordance with the re- tive: •Office Personnel character as deter- quired procedures at Dora White save you mined by a back- 24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 248 Jacobie O’Neal Turn to classified! ground investigation, 58.76 and shall be ad- Lane time and •Owner Liaison and also include dressed to James G. Apalachicola, FL 32320 You can bank on drug testing. Have Amison, Florida De- Pub: June 6, 13, 2019 our bargains! All positions come with competitive wages as passed a physical partment of Economic money! 24045T well as all full time positions with benefits. examination by a li- Opportunity, CDBG Must be detail oriented, have great censed physician, Program, 107 East NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION communication, computer skills, and a valid physician’s assis- Madison Street driver’s license. For more information please tant, or certified ad- MSC-400, Tallahassee, Notice is given pursu- use the contact listed below. vanced registered FL 32399-6508. Poten- nurse practitioner. tial objectors should ant to Florida Self- Library Director Storage Facility Act, Come by Collins Vacation Rentals, Inc. Completed contact the City to ver- located at 60 East Gulf Beach Drive an Affidavit of Appli- ify the actual last day of Florida Statutes, Chap- The Franklin County Public Library is seeking ter 83, Part IV, that St. George Island, FL 32328 cant form the objection period. a full time Library Director to plan, organize, to apply in person or email Quentin Allen to CJSTC-68. Appli- Seminole Safe N Se- and direct all phases of the County Library cure Storage will hold request an application be emailed to you. cations can be Van Johnson, Sr. CHURCH system, currently consisting of two branches. [email protected] picked up at City Carrabelle Cove Environmental Certify- an auction on: June 15, 2019 at 1:00pm at FURNITURE Hall, 1206 Hwy 98 Apartments ing Official Responsibilities: Manage and supervise staff 807 Gray Ave #33 162 US 98, East- point, Does your church need East., Carrabelle, FL Mayor, City of Apalach- and volunteers in all county library facilities, Carrabelle, FL Florida 32328 of the pews, pulpit set, bap- 32322, all previous icola develop and implement annual plan of service 32322 contents of mini- tistery, steeple, win- applicants need to Pub: June 6, 2019 as well as long-range plan, develop and ad- 850-697-2017 warehouse(s) contain- dows? Big Sale on new re-apply. minister operational budgets, acquire and dis- TDD711 23614T ing personal property cushioned pews and tribute library materials (including cataloging) IN THE CIRCUIT of: pew chairs. The City is an Equal This institution is an and promote awareness of library services Opportunity Em- equal opportunity COURT OF THE SEC- 1-800-231-8360 and functions. Frequent or daily travel be- OND JUDICIAL CIR- Andrew Butler ployer and a Drug provider & employer www.pews1.com tween library facilities is required. Must be will- Free workforce. CUIT IN AND FOR ing to attend library conferences and training FRANKLIN, COUNTY Before the sale date of workshops. Travel may be overnight and ex- FLORIDA June 15, 2019 the tend up to a week. PROBATE DIVISION property may be re- File # deemed by payment in Prepares and presents regular reports at the 2019-000023-CP cash or money order of county commission meetings. Represents the the outstanding bal- library at community events. IN RE: ESTATE OF ance and cost by mail- Calvin C. Harris, ing it to Post Office Box Qualifications: Masters Degree in Library and St. George Deceased. 1054, Eastpoint, Florida Information Science plus a minimum of two 32328, or by paying in years of progressively responsible experience Island NOTICE TO person. in professional library work, technology, and Furnished 1BR apt. CREDITORS management. Must relate well to the general $250/wk for ex- LISA BAROODY public, have good public relations skills, and tended stay, everyth- The administration of SITE MANAGER be adaptable and flexible. The City of ing included, 12’ X the estate of Calvin C. Pub: June 6, 13, 2019 Carrabelle 65’ deck. Beautiful Harris, deceased, Drug screening and background checks are view! whose date of death required. Must have valid Driver’s License. 850-653-5800 was September 22nd, is accepting applications for a 2018, is pending in the Application and Job Description available on Circuit Court for Frank- AVIATION Grads work franklincountyflorida.com under job postings. lin County, Florida, Pro- Small Engine Waste Water with JetBlue, United, Applications must be submitted to the Franklin Operator bate Division, the ad- Delta and others- start Mechanic County Planning and Zoning Office, 34 dress of which is 33 here with hands on Forbes Street, Apalachicola, Florida 32320 by Market Street, Suite training for FAA certifi- 4:00 pm on Friday, June 21, 2019. The employee must FOR SALE 203 Apalachicola, FL cation. Financial aid if Salary, have knowledge of Two story house, 32320. The names and qualified. Commission, Franklin County is an Affirmative Action/Equal the operation and addresses of the per- 3BR/2.5BA, fully fur- Call AIM and Benefits! Opportunity Employer/Drug Free workplace. design of waste- nished, first block sonal representative water treatment sys- and the personal 888-242-2649 from beach. Tall tems, knowledge of back deck with representative’s attor- Experienced the purpose of each ney are set forth below. beautiful gulf view. Required. step in the process Large 50’ x 175’ lot. and of wastewater All creditors of the de- 125 E. Lakeshore Apply in person regulations and Dr., Laguna Beach. cedent and other per- FRANKLIN COUNTY BUILDING INSPECTOR’S JOB DESCRIPTION product sampling sons having claims or St. Joe Rent-All Direct Supervisor: Franklin County Coordinator guidelines and pro- Call Kenny @ demands against 706 E. 1st St. www.franklincountyflorida.com cedures. 850-708-5378 decedent’s estate on Port St. Joe, FL whom a copy of this The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners are seeking to hire someone who is cur- Must have a mini- notice is required to be rently a licensed Building Inspector or someone that meets the minimum qualifications listed be- mum of a Class C served must file their low to become licensed as a Building Inspector within 1 year of employment. Once the Inspec- Waste Water Li- claims with this court tor’s license has been obtained the applicant will then have 1 additional year to become licensed cense, High School ON OR BEFORE THE as the Building Code Administrator. Diploma/GED re- For Sale: LATER OF 3 MONTHS quired salary will be 4 City Lots $38000 AFTER THE TIME OF SALARY: Up To $35,000 Based on Qualifications discussed at time of FOR INFORMATION THE FIRST PUBLICA- Health and Sick Benefits after 90 days interview. 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ARREST REPORT

The following report is May 23 Eastpoint, fleeing or elud- bond (FCSO) James Edge Noble, 60, provided by the Franklin Shamala Lynn Bigelow, ing police by failing to obey May 30 Apalachicola, trespassing on County Sheriff’s Office. 43, Apalachicola, tres- a law enforcement officer’s Esmerelda Dominguez, 50, occupied structure or con- Arrests listed this week passing on structure or order to stop, resisting an Apalachicola, trespassing veyance; $500 bond (FCSO) were made by officers conveyance; released on officer without violence, – failure to leave property Lynleigh Carleen Lewis, from the Apalachicola own recognizance (FCSO) possession of a controlled upon order by owner; condi- 20, Carrabelle, felony vio- Police Department, Car- Gabriel John Pompilius, substance without a pre- tional pretrial release (APD) lation of probation; held rabelle Police Department 46, Apalachicola, tres- scription; $1,500 bond May 31 without bond (FCSO) and the Franklin County passing on structure or (FCSO) Cedrick J. Senior, 46, Charlie Lee Drew, 35, Car- Sheriff’s Office. All defen- conveyance; released on May 29 Bainbridge, Georgia, dis- rabelle, failure to appear on dants are to be considered own recognizance (FCSO) Melissa R. Johnson, 51, orderly intoxication; $250 misdemeanor; released on innocent until proven May 28 Crawfordville, violation bond (FCSO) own recognizance (CPD) guilty in a court of law. Jacinto Negron, 52, of probation; held without June 2

12-STEP RECOVERY MEETINGS

OA 5:30-6:30 p.m. Newcomers MONDAY WEDNESDAY 6-7 p.m. Open Meeting Meeting Apalachicola, Trinity Episcopal Apalachicola, Trinity Episcopal St. George Island United Meth- The following is the schedule Church, 79 6th Street Church odist, 201 East Gulf Beach Dr. for Overeaters Anonymous (OA) AA 7:30-8:30 p.m. Discussion, Open 6-7 p.m. Women’s AA, Closed 7:30-8:30 p.m. Open Discussion. meetings in Franklin County. For TUESDAY 7:30-8:30 p.m. Men’s AA, Closed FRIDAY more info, call (850) 899-3715 The following is the updated Apalachicola, Trinity Episcopal THURSDAY Apalachicola, Trinity Episcopal or (850) 385-8421, or email schedule for Alcoholics Church annex conference room Apalachicola, Trinity Episcopal Church [email protected] Anonymous (AA) meetings in Noon- 1 p.m. Discussion, Open Church annex conference room 5:30-6:30 p.m. Step Study, Open SUNDAY Apalachicola, Carrabelle, East- Carrabelle, Church of the Noon-1 p.m. Discussion, Open Discussion Apalachicola, Trinity Episco- point, and the St. George Island Ascension, 110 NE First Street Lanark Group #62, The Commu- Carrabelle, Church of the pal Church, annex conference areas. For more information, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Big Book/12&12, nity Church, 171 Spring Street, Ascension room, 76 5th Street call the Hotline at 653-2000. Open Lanark Village 7:30-8:30 p.m. Open Discussion

NEWS BRIEFS

RiverWay South and economic development leverage limited resources by in decision-making roles in 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday, June gets $150K grant strategies to improve the utilizing regional economic their communities. 7 for processing drivers quality of life in the areas development organizations licenses The mobile van will The RiverWay South they serve. to develop and implement Get drivers license in not be in Carrabelle in July. Apalachicola Choc- The Florida Department long-term strategies that will Carrabelle Friday Drivers licenses can be tawhatchee has received a of Economic Opportunity help attract new businesses; processed Monday-Friday $150,000 Regional Rural (DEO) Regional Rural Devel- grow existing businesses; The Florida Department of from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Development grant to opment Grant program was and build the innovative Motor Vehicles’ Mobile Van Franklin County Tax Collec- develop, promote and established to encour- and adaptive capacity of will be in Carrabelle behind tor’s office in the courthouse implement sound tourism age rural communities to rural leaders who are active the Courthouse annex from at Apalachicola.

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