Pinellas gets first landmark Fort De Soto batteries, military post gain new designation ... Page 6A. ‘Maleficent’ explores the untold story of Disney’s iconic villain Preview that and other movies opening in local theaters this week ... Page 1B. Volume XXXVI, No. 45 www.TBNweekly.com May 29, 2014 BUSINESS Negotiating EMS funding Paying respects Community mourns fallen crossing guard By SUZETTE PORTER CLEARWATER – It was standing room only in Chamber presents the sanctuary of Grace Lutheran Church in Clearwater May 23, as family and friends of scholarships Douglas Herbert Carey joined together to honor his memory. Two students from Largo High School Clearwater police estimate that more than 350 received $1,000 scholarships from the people attended the service to pay their respects Central Pinellas Chamber of Commerce. to the man who spent much of his life working to ... Page 8A. protect others. Carey, 70, died May 20, 2014 at his job as a Clearwater school crossing guard. He was hit by LARGO a car at the intersection of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and Belcher Road and died at the scene. Story winners He was born Nov. 27, 1943. His career included 20 years of service as a Clearwater police officer. He served as a patrol- announced, again Photo by JULIANA A. TORRES man, training officer and retired as a detective in The eighteen finalists of 30th annual Pinellas County Public Safety Services Director Bruce Moeller, center, offers potential new terms in a contentious 1987. He later worked as a security guard for Stanley Shalit Short Story Competition agreement with representatives of several cities and fire districts at Largo Public Library May 27. The meeting was the Morton Plant Hospital before rejoining Clearwa- have been published without the need to first step of a conflict resolution process initiated by the city of Largo last month. ter PD as a school crossing guard in 2010. decode the text. As recompense for last He served in the military police of the U.S. Air week’s printing error, the Largo Leader is Force and received an honorable discharge in offering free newspapers for life. To claim Largo hosts roundtable discussion 1968. He was a lifelong member of the Fraternal your prize, email your address to jtorres Order of Police. @TBNweekly.com. By JULIANA A. TORRES city can sue the county. The meet- Chief Shelby Willis said after the Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Jean; … Page 3A. ing, the city’s first attempt to tackle meeting. “I don’t think we’ve started his daughter, Toni Carey of Brandon; a son, LARGO – Pinellas County has of- the issue since County Administra- all on the same page.” Brian Carey of Clearwater; a grandson, Dylan fered new terms for a potential tor Bob LaSala was fired, comes Largo, and a number of other fire Carey of Clearwater; a nephew, Oliver Nelson POLICE BEAT agreement with the several Pinellas with about 60 days left before the districts who also attended the “Butch” Carey and many other family members cities and fire districts that dispute governmental agencies must realisti- meeting at Largo Public Library, dis- in Wisconsin. its method for reducing costs for cally finalize the agreement, and puted three changes to the proposed Residents from Clearwater and Pinellas Coun- Inmate dies after emergency medical services. then their EMS budgets, in time for EMS agreement, which would cause ty also paid tribute to Carey via makeshift me- The new terms were introduced the new fiscal year budget process. the cities to “receive less than the morials near the site where he died and at local suicide attempt during a conflict resolution meeting “I think 60 days is a very short reasonable and customary cost of schools attended by children that he helped get with the city of Largo May 27, the amount of time to iron out some to class safely day after day. Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office an- first step required by law before the very significant issues,” Largo Fire See EMS, page 4A nounced that an inmate died at a local See CROSSING GUARD, page 4A hospital about 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24, from injuries suffered when he tried to hang himself. ... Page 5A. Hurricane season predicted near- or below-normal By SUZETTE PORTER hurricanes and three major hurricanes. HEALTH One of the biggest factors behind the Before hurricane season begins each 2014 predictions is the formation of El year, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Niño, which would suppress the number Administration’s Climate Prediction Cen- and intensity of tropical systems. ter releases an outlook. “Atmospheric and oceanic conditions Experts gave odds May 22 that the across the tropical Pacific are already 2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season will taking on some El Nino characteristics,” have near-normal or below-normal activ- said Dr. Gerry Bell, lead seasonal hurri- ity. The outlook gives a 50 percent cane forecaster with the Climate Predic- chance of a below-normal season, a 40 tion Center. “Also, we are currently percent chance of a near-normal season seeing strong trade winds and wind and a 10 percent chance of an above- shear over the tropical Atlantic.” Former Largo normal season. He said NOAA’s climate models expect The Atlantic hurricane season runs the conditions to continue, partly be- from June 1 to Nov. 30. cause of El Niño. mayor gives 100 The outlook also calls for a 70 percent “The expectation of near-average At- Largo Mayor Emeritus Bob Jackson chance that eight to 13 named storms lantic Ocean temperatures this season, recently achieved his 100-gallon donor will form with three to six strengthening rather than the above-average tempera- milestone by giving platelets at into a hurricane and one to two becom- tures seen since 1995 also suggests OneBlood’s Clearwater Donor Center. ing major hurricanes. The average, from Graphic courtesy of NOAA ... Page 13A. 1981 to 2010, is 12 named storms, six See HURRICANES, page 4A 2014 Atlantic hurricane outlook calls for eight to 13 named storms. VIEWPOINTS D-Day revisited Honoring veterans Ernie Pyle at Nor- mandy, part two. … Page 10A. Andy Vergara shakes the hand of Robert Smith during the Memorial Day ceremony at Largo Features Central Park May 26. The two veterans were Business . .8-9A honored for their Classifieds . .5-7B achievements during County . .5-7A their active duty, Entertainment . .1-4, 8B Smith during World Health . .13A War II and Vergara Just for fun . .2B during the Korean Largo . .3-4A War. Smith of Largo Outdoors . .14A celebrated his birthday Police beat . .5A that day. For more Schools . .12A photos, see page 3A. 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Exp. 6/15/14 © Tampa Bay Newspapers: All rights reserved www.tbnweekly.com 2A Leader, May 29, 2014 exp. 6-10-14 Seminole Largo Mall S. Pasadena 7501 Seminole Blvd. 10500 Ulmerton Rd., Ste. 740 1155 Pasadena Ave. 1/2 Block North of Park Blvd. Near Albertsons Next to Horse & Jockey British Pub next to SunTrust Facing Ulmerton Rd. Across from Blockbuster Video (727) 391-6642 (727) 586-5553 (727) 347-2938 052214 Palm Harbor Clearwater St Petersburg 35208 U.S. 19 N. 1932 Drew Street 1598 62nd Ave. N. Alderman Plaza Professional Plaza SE corner of 16th St. Corner of Alderman Rd. & U.S. 19 1 1/2 blocks West of Hercules & 62nd Ave. N. (727) 787-1866 (727) 441-3591 (727) 522-3692 © Tampa Bay Newspapers: All rights reserved www.tbnweekly.com Leader, May 29, 2014 Largo 3A Largo celebrates Memorial Day Short story winners announced LARGO – The 30th annual Stanley Shalit Short Story Competi- tion awards were presented by the Friends of Largo Library April 21. The theme was “Return to the Scene of the Crime.” Students from grades 6 through 12 submitted more than 300 stories, from which 18 finalists were chosen. Middle school winners were: Amy Radwin, Kirrin Opiela, Kayleigh Lambert, Emily Heathcote, Giuletta Schutte, Chase Fagen, Madeline Doyle and Luca Tesh. High school winners were: Joey Hager, Jamie Turnbull, Dylann Croteau, Derek Ronge, Austin Dale, Natalie Kish, Jade Brown and Drew Harding. Cub Scouts hosts open house LARGO – Cub Scout Pack 321 will host an open house and end of the year party Tuesday, June 3, 7 p.m., at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 9530 Starkey Road. Come learn about the Cub Scouts program for boys, ages 6 to 11. Upcoming events in the program include summer camp, flying an air- plane, fishing and camping. The free open house will include games. For more information, contact Sam Phillips at 423-2362 or email [email protected]. Photos by Correction JORDAN OSTER Due to an error reported by the city of Largo, the May 22 story “City receives more housing funds” incorrectly stated those who Above, City Manager voted against an increase in budget for the Church Creek bank Mac Craig presents stabilization project.