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By DAVID ADLERSTEIN653-8894 | @ApalachTimes

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Contract talks between the Franklin County school district and its employees went to im-passe last week, but both sides are continuing to talk as time ebbs away to reach a deal to shore up the district’s shaky fi nances.

The school board’s chief nego-tiator, Tallahassee attorney Leon-ard Dietzen, served notice Feb. 1 to the state’s Public Employees

Relations Commission that the district had de-clared an impasse in the talks.

This was because of the inability of both sides to make progress within a 14-day window created when the district fi rst no-tifi ed the Florida Depart-ment of Education that it faced “fi nancial urgency” because of a more than half-mil-lion-dollar shortfall in revenue to meet its obligations.

“Both sides could not reach a mutual conclu-sion, and we had ex-tended beyond the 14-day requirement to do a speed-up negotiation process because the dis-trict declared a fi nancial urgency,” said Rik Mc-Neill, executive director of the Florida Education Association’s Central

Panhandle Service unit, who is a key negotiator on behalf of the county teachers and education

support personnel. “When we got together and we could not agree on everything, the district de-clared impasse.”

Though an impasse could lead to the appointment of a special magistrate to intervene in the talks, that does not appear to be a priority for either side.

“We are still working on a va-riety of solutions to the impasse, rather than going through a costly administrative law judge, a

Last weekend’s Mardi Gras festivities, from dancing down Commerce Street to rocking out at the Armory, were good fun and a big help to Habitat for Humanity.

The Mystic Krewe of Salty Barkers, a parade unit of dogs and their people, led the Apalachicola Mardi Gras parade as a long queue of marchers weaved their way through downtown, led by Pam Nobles in fi refi ghter gear and trailed by pull wagons, push strollers and golf carts brightly decorated.

Afterward, the party continued at Riverfront Park with live music, dancing, Cajun food and other festivities.

Organizer Carolina Ilardi said the day’s events raised about $2,000, and she saw a large number of visitors from out of town who had come down to indulge their party spirit.

The fundraising strength continued Saturday at the Armory, with another $15,000 coming in, all earmarked to help in the county chapter of Habitat for Humanity’s effort to complete its fourth house and start a fi fth house.

“We are just encouraged; the fundraising was up,” said Don Ashley, who worked closely with his wife, Pam, to organize the banquet.

Beads were thrown from the balconies, food and beverages abounded, and the reign of King and Queen Mason and Marilyn Bean gave way to the crowning of the new one, Ken and Kim Fish.

Threats delay

attorney decision

By LOIS SWOBODA653-1819 | @ApalachTimes

lswoboda@starfl .com

On Tuesday, county commission-ers decided not to decide who will be the county attorney.

After interviews with fi ve candi-dates for the job, Commissioner Wil-liam Massey announced he would not vote to appoint a candidate.

“About three days ago, I had my decision made about who I was go-ing to vote for. I had 186 phone calls yesterday; 33 of them was threats to burn me out (or damage my truck and boats.) Today I am not making a decision on the threats I got yesterday,” he said. “I was told I was the middleman and stood in between the two. I am not.”

Commissioner Cheryl Sand-ers said she had been threatened as well and didn’t want to vote to choose the new attorney either.

“I have sat on this board for 15 years and made a lot of decisions in this county, some of them good and some of them bad. Some of them I didn’t want to make but I had to,” Sanders said. “I have never been so disappointed as I am in this procedure.”

She said the decision over the county attorney’s job had pitted relatives against each other.

Sanders said she was threatened with ethics violations and investiga-tion under the Sunshine Act if she did not support Michael Shuler for county attorney.

“That’s carrying it a little too far,” she said. “Every time before I come in here, I pray and ask God to guide me on the decisions that I make. You’re telling me that if God puts it on my heart to pick someone other than Michael Shuler for coun-ty attorney that I’m doing wrong?

“I have not said I was supporting this one against that one. I and the rest of the board said we wanted to look at what is what. Mr. Massey is a new commissioner. He has the right to do that,” Sanders said. “I have not done anything to bring shame to Franklin County, but it has brought shame to me that someone would do this. I’m like Mr. Massey. I choose not to vote.”

Commissioner Smokey Parrish said under the law, any commis-sioner present was required to cast

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From top, Mardi Gras King and Queen Ken and Kim Fish toss beads during the parade. Skylar Layne, left, and a friend join in the parade. Clarice Powell, left, tosses beads. Trumpeter Don Juan serenades the Mardi Gras banquet crowd.

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Ragtime piano returns to Dixie

The Dixie Theatre this weekend will present ragtime/boogie-woogie pianist Bob Milne at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Milne delights audiences with his piano-playing pyrotechnics and his enthusiasm. All seats $25. For tickets, call the box offi ce at 653-3200.

Last weekend for ‘Catfi sh Moon’

Four people who have known each other all their lives come to grips with “knowing each other all their lives” on an overnight fi shing trip. The Panhandle Players present “Catfi sh Moon, a Southern Comedy,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Benedict Hall at Trinity Church. Tickets, including dessert, are $20 and by reservations only. Call John Inzetta at 734-0260 or 404-326-7791.

Nephina duo to perform Sunday

Violin and guitar duo Nephina will be featured at 4 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Episcopal Church as part of the annual Ilse Newell Fund for the Performing Arts concert series.

Nephina brings together two distinguished music professors from Valdosta State University. Nephtali Santiago, an instructor in the university’s Department of Music, will perform on guitar, together with Nina Lutz on violin and piano.

General admission is $5, with students admitted free.

Forgotten Coast Chefs Sampler Sunday

The Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce will host the 17th annual Forgotten Coast Chefs Sampler from 6-9 p.m. Sundaym. Area chefs will prepare their most creative dishes at the historic Fort Coombs Armory. Tickets are $45-$50. For more information, call the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce at 653-9419 or email [email protected].

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On Saturday, St. George Islanders will open their doors for the second an-nual St. George Island Tour of Homes, featuring eight distinctive and beautiful homes.

The tour lasts from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday and benefi ts the St. George Lighthouse Association (SGLA). Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 on Saturday.

On Friday evening, Erik Lovestrand, education coordinator at the Apala-chicola National Estua-

rine Research Reserve in Eastpoint, will kick off the weekend with a presenta-tion on the ecology and importance of the Apala-chicola River, Bay and es-tuary and its impact on St. George Island. This lecture is free and will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the St. George Is-land Fire Station, 324 East Pine Avenue.

“The tour will put our island lifestyles on display once again as seen through the diversity of our homes from the beach to the bay and modern to traditional,”

said Dany Ray, tour spokes-person. “Tour goers loved the event last year, and this year will be every bit as fun and interesting as people get a rare, inside look at our beautiful homes.”

The 2013 tour will fea-ture one home on the island’s East End, four homes in the fi rst-platted area of Gulf Beaches, and three homes in the gated community St. George Plantation. There will be shuttle service to homes in the St. George Plantation.

Also open for tour

participants will be the Lighthouse and the Light-house Keeper’s House at the center of the island. The St. George Plantation Clubhouse will once again be a stopping point in the Plantation.

The residence “Amen Corner,” belonging to Bob and Marian Hankinson is a two-story, fi ve-bedroom dream with wrap around porches.

“Bay Manor,” the beach home of Joe and Allison Altic is a Will Solberg cre-ation, featuring antique fi x-tures and stained glass.

John and Joyce Caddell have furnished “C-Haven” with quirky art and the six-bedroom house maintains a cozy feel with built-in hideaways.

Joseph and Mary Kapler’s “Cedar Wing,” on a delightfully preserved wooded lot, has modern fl air inside with cathedral

ceilings and industrial fi x-tures and materials.

John and Linda Hock-man’s home is designed for entertaining and has an open feel with lots of light.

“King’s Court,” the ref-uge of George Plymel, is the fi rst “Skinny Minnie” to appear on a tour and the el-egant furnishings and view will not disappoint.

David and Suzy Cren-shaw’s “Seaview” is con-servation aware with low water-use plumbing and its own solar array. The Crenshaws have put as much thought into the beauty of the décor as the environment.

Bob and Mary Jean Heide will open “Stealth House” for the tour. Not-ed island architect Larry Burke designed the house to resemble the stark, clean geometry of a Stealth aircraft for its fi rst owner, a pilot. The aviation theme

continues in the living room where a 180-degree view of the Gulf is like that from an airplane’s cockpit.

Stop number nine on this year’s tour is the Cape St. George Lighthouse, rec-reated in its new location by volunteers and outstanding craftsmen.

Tour tickets are avail-able at the St. George Lighthouse Museum and Gift Shop. To order tick-ets in advance, telephone 927-7745.

SGLA is a nonprofi t Florida corporation orga-nized to preserve, maintain and promote the Cape St. George Lighthouse. The lighthouse was restored in 2008 after collapsing in 2005 Funds raised by SGLA are used for the on-going main-tenance of the lighthouse, the keeper’s house and Lighthouse Park. For more information call 927-7744.

— By LOIS SWOBODA

Mark Brannan and Karah Busby, and Madilynn Brannan are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter/

Little sister, Kayten Grace Brannan. She weighed 6 lbs 13 oz and was 19 inches long, and was born on Dec. 30th, 2012 at 6:44 p.m. Her maternal grandparents are the

late Ricky Busby of Eastpoint and the late Tammy Yon of Apalachicola. Her Paternal grandparents are Gail

Brannan of Eastpoint, and Terry Brannan of Carrabelle.

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The Times | A3Thursday, February 7, 2013

Special to The Times

An encounter late last month with the head of the Carrabelle office of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commis-sion’s Division of Law Enforce-ment led to trouble for an errant hunter in Tate’s Hell.

Capt. Craig Duval was off duty hunting in the Crooked River tract of Tate’s Hell Wildlife Man-agement Area. He heard a shot toward Highway 67, about 100 yards away from his location.

As he was traveling toward Highway 67, he came upon a white Toyota Camry stopped in the middle of the roadway with the driver’s door open, blocking the road. No one was in the vehi-cle. Another vehicle approached and pulled alongside of the parked Camry. An individual ex-ited the woods and spoke briefly to the driver of the second ve-hicle, and then both subjects and vehicles left the area.

Duval noticed neither of the subjects spoke to him and said it was obvious they did not want to. He made contact with dispatch-ers, who directed Officers Woody Cook and Matt Gore to his loca-tion. While waiting for the offi-cers to arrive, the driver of the Camry came back to Duval’s lo-

cation and stopped.Duval asked him, “What did

you shoot?” The subject said nothing and said he shot at a buck and missed. The driver left the area for a second time.

About 10 minutes later, the subject came back, stopped his vehicle, got out and asked him if he was the game warden. Duval replied, “Yes, why?” He asked what he was doing, and Duval said he was waiting on two offi-cers to arrive so he could go out and look around because of shots being fired and no one wanting to stick around afterwards. The subject said he did not kill any-thing but would stay to see if anything was found.

After Gore and Cook arrived, Duval explained the scenario, and they went into the woods. After a brief search, a freshly killed doe was located about 60 yards away from the road in di-rect line with where the Camry originally was parked. During a subsequent discussion with the subject, he accepted responsibil-ity for the deer.

The doe and a 30.06 rifle were seized as evidence. The bullet was retrieved from the doe for examination and forensic match-ing to the subject’s rifle. The sub-ject was cited and released.

The following report is provided by the Franklin County Sheriff ’s Office. Arrests in this week’s report were made by officers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Carrabelle Police Department (CPD) and Franklin County Sheriff ’s Office (FCSO). All defendants are to be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Jan. 29Dwain R. Weston, 42, Seminole, violation

of probation (FCSO)

Jan. 30Alfred O. Wallace, 26, Jacksonville,

burglary of a dwelling – person assaulted, armed robbery with a deadly weapon, possession of a firearm by a convicted fellow and grand theft of a firearm (FCSO)

Jan. 31Brandon D. Polous, 27, Eastpoint,

criminal mischief (FCSO)Donna J. Brandon, 48, Carrabelle, seven

counts of petit theft (FCSO)Travis D. Millender, 35, Carrabelle,

violation of probation (FCSO)Gretta A. Prevette, 27, Eastpoint,

disorderly conduct and resisting officer without violence (FCSO)

Feb. 1Larry S. Burch, 61, Hosford, DUI,

possession of less than 20 grams of cannabis and possession of paraphernalia (FCSO)

Patrick O. Eckert, 43, Eastpoint, domestic battery (FCSO)

Feb. 2Jana R. Walker, 34, Jacksonville, two

counts of retail theft (CPD)

Feb. 4Christin Everett, 39, Eastpoint, reckless

driving (FCSO)Alvin Marks, 41, Eastpoint, trespass

on leased beds, and harvesting oysters between sunset and sunrise (FWC)

Henry A. Shiver, 30, Sumatra, trespass on leased beds, and harvesting oysters between sunset and sunrise (FWC)

Jacinto Negron, 47, Eastpoint, public affray and resisting officer without violence (FCSO)

Bobby J. Bullock, Jr., 44, Eastpoint, public affray and disorderly intoxication (FCSO)

Tony Sadler, 51, Apalachicola, driving while license suspended or revoked (FCSO)

Dana D. Aponte, 37, Eastpoint, public affray and disorderly intoxication (FCSO)


Robert Ramos was among 18 new Florida Fish and Wild-life Conservation Commission officers to graduate Feb. 1.

He will spend the next three months with a field-training officer and then be assigned to Franklin County.

At a ceremony at the Flor-ida Public Safety Institute near Tallahassee, members of FWC’s 19th officer class pledged their efforts to patrol Florida’s lands and waters, protect its people and pre-serve its resources.

“Each year, more than 7

million residents and visi-tors participate in resource-related outdoor activities in Florida, and they contribute over 30 billion dollars into the economy,” said FWC Execu-tive Director Nick Wiley. “We want these people to be able to enjoy Florida’s beautiful natural resources safely and for years to come.”

FWC officers are respon-sible for patrolling all of Florida’s woods and waters, including its state forests and state parks. Because of their jurisdiction and specialized training and equipment, they are often the first to be able to

respond to boating accidents, missing boaters and lost campers, hikers and hunters. Each year, FWC officers save about 1,000 people during search-and-rescue missions.

“Our officers are often the first point of contact people have with the agency,” said Col. Jim Brown, director of the FWC’s Division of Law Enforcement. “This privilege carries great responsibility, and I know these new officers will uphold our values: integ-rity, professionalism, dedica-tion and adaptability.”

They began their training in July 2012. The beginning

part of each FWC academy teaches recruits basic law enforcement techniques and skills.

The specialized training involves firearms proficiency, wildlife identification, vessel operation, defensive tactics, all-terrain vehicle operation, detection for boating and driv-ing under the influence and a focus on state and federal wildlife, fisheries and environ-mental laws.

“These 18 individuals will now join an exceptional group as they face the challenging and rewarding path ahead,” Brown said.

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Around the middle of the last century Franklin County was represented in the Florida House of Representatives by Apalachicola native Bryant Patton. The State of Florida would later recognize Representative Patton for his service by naming the bridge from Eastpoint to St. George Island in his honor. Representative Patton was a great debater and when he would rise to present his position on a pending issue, a sudden quietness would prevail in the House Chamber. His colleges wanted to hear what Representative Patton had to say.

He would usually begin with a humorous comment. His favorite would remind his opponent that he was “confused as the little boy that dropped his chewing gum in the chicken yard.” I was reminded of Representative Patton’s debating skills when I read the letter by Mr. John Hedrick that was published in a recent issue of the Apalachicola/Carrabelle Times. I submit that Mr. Hedrick is that confused little boy in the chicken yard.

It appears that Mr. Hedrick is not satisfi ed that the good citizens of Florida’s Second

Congressional District have re-elected Congressman Steve Southerland. In his letter to the Times he proceeds to advise us of our mistake. By the way, I don’t know where Mr. Hedrick is from. He is not listed in the Franklin County property records nor in the local telephone directory. I would bet my Romney yard sign that he is not a subscriber to the Times. I thought it strange that he is writing to the Times.

Mr. Hedrick would lead you to believe that Congressman Southerland’s victory was by a slim margin. Congressman Southerland received 52.7 percent of the vote to Al Larson’s 47.2 percent. Considering that Democrats outnumber Republicans by a two-to-one count in the 2nd District, you could argue that Southerland won by a landslide. Now get this, Hedrick offers that people in the 2nd. District didn’t know that Southerland would oppose Obama’s position on most issues. Where has Mr. Hedrick been? Congressman Southerland’s campaign slogan was “have you had enough?” Citizens of the 2nd District responded with their vote by acknowledging that they too were tired

of big government, waste, ineffi ciency and defi cit spending.

Mr. Hedrick criticized Congressman Southerland for his no vote on the “fi scal cliff” deal. Why should that surprise anyone? Heck, that’s why the voters sent the congressman back to Washington. In the end the majority just kicked the can down the alley to be acted upon on another day. What has been overlooked is that Congressman Southerland by his vote differed from the Republican leadership. It appears that at long last we have a representative in Congress that talks, acts and votes the same in Washington as he does while soliciting voters in his home district.

Mr. Hedrick was critical of Congressman Southerland’s vote on the Hurricane Sandy Relief bill. What Mr. Hedrick didn’t tell you was that there were two Sandy Relief bills. The fi rst one for $9.7 billion was to fund the Federal Flood Insurance Fund. Southerland voted for this bill. He, as most of his colleagues, thought that people that had purchased and paid for fl ood protection were entitled to a speedy settlement. The second Sandy Relief Bill for $50.3 billion contained enough

pork that you could hear the oinks all the way to Arkansas. Southerland voted against this bill.

Mr. Hedrick’s letter suggests that Congressman Southerland is not cooperative and opposes bipartisanship. It’s not that way at all. He would have to compromise his principles to agree with House liberals. In any event, bipartisanship is a two-way street and when the Senate democrats offer a little bipartisanship, maybe some will fl ow over to the House.

I do agree with Mr. Hedrick to contact your congressman and let him know how you feel on issues. May I suggest that you ask Congressman Southerland to STAY THE COURSE:

1. Keep fi ghting to repeal Obamacare;

2. Keep fi ghting to protect the Second Amendment.

3. Keep fi ghting the liberals trying to take our guns away;

4. Keep fi ghting to reduce the size of government;

5. Keep fi ghting to cut the defi cit;

6. Keep fi ghting to balance the budget.

Willie NorredSt. George Island


The Florida Senate Committee on Agriculture last month met to hear testimony on the oyster shortage in

Apalachicola Bay. “There is clearly a problem we need to solve,” said Senator Bill Montford (D-Tallahassee), chair of the committee. “The bay is no longer producing the volume of oysters that keeps the local economy alive. We need to identify solutions or we risk losing a Florida and national treasure.”

Dr. Karl Havens, head of the University of Florida Oyster Recovery Team, presented a number

of issues plaguing the Bay at the Jan. 15 hearing.. Havens explained how low river fl ow and drought conditions in recent years have led to a high number of oyster predators such as snails, conchs and sponges.

These predators would normally be washed out to the Gulf of Mexico but the drought has prevented this from occurring.

The committee also heard from a number of residents of the affected counties. They have been working with the Gulf Coast Workforce Board to put affected oystermen back to work. The Workforce Board hopes that anticipated federal funds will be able to provide employment for residents while also helping to restore the oyster population.

“We need to help our Floridians fi nd work,” said Montford. “The members of my committee and I look forward to helping those currently in need while also fi nding ways to prevent such a drastic situation from happening again in the future.” Montford also committed that the Florida Senate Committee on Agriculture will review the on-going litigation over sharing the waters within the basin of the Apalachicola, Chattahoochee and Flint (ACF) Rivers.

Montford also recognized the work of Senator Charlie Dean (R-Inverness) as chair of the Senate Committee on Environmental Preservation and Conservation. “I

am eager to hear the suggestions of Senator Dean’s committee after they examine this issue,” Montford said. I commit to working with Senate President Don Gaetz (R-Niceville) and members of the Senate and House of Representatives to provide real relief to the many affected Floridians.”

Gaetz said that “restoring our oyster industry is vital to Florida’s economy and ecosystem, not only in our Northwest region but also throughout our state. I commend Senator Montford for his steadfast dedication and leadership in identifying sustainable solutions to this issue. I am confi dent that through his efforts, Florida’s oystermen and their families will once again prosper.”

Montford represents the Florida Senate’s Third District, which includes the following counties: Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Hamilton, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla. Montford was fi rst elected to the Senate in 2010 and served as Minority Whip from 2010 to 2012. He chairs the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Vice Chair of the K-20 Appropriations Subcommittee on Education and Vice Chair of the K-20 Education Committee.

The Apalachicola Municipal Library in 2013? Things just keep getting busier is all we can really say. As I wrote before, the library got a huge donation of fabulous Junior Fiction books. The winner was announced on Monday, with Katherine Applegate’s “The One and Only Ivan” winning the award. It’s about a friendship between a gorilla and a baby elephant. As mentioned before, this collection is going on loan, for a while, to the Franklin County School in Eastpoint, but will remain a part of the library’s permanent collection.

The library has again received a grant from the Libri Foundation in Oregon, which will be used to make our Junior Non-fi ction collection more robust. Their grant offers deep

discounts on very good quality books.

Donations of books, both suitable for the collection or for our book sales, come in the door almost every day.

Usually just one or two, but sometimes by the box loads. A few go into the collection, some are stored for the twice a year book sales (put on by PALS in May and November), and some go right into our free boxes outside. Sorting and processing all these books is an ongoing task.

What does this have to do with you? The library functions with very few staff, and our hands are always full. The bottom line is that we need to cultivate more volunteers who can work on designated projects or just watch the front desk so other tasks can be performed without being

interrupted. Right now we are lucky enough to have two retired librarians, Patty from Vermont, and Cordelia from Michigan, who are snowbirds who have rolled up their sleeves and pitched in. But we need more.

The tasks are varied and some require almost no skills at all. There are things to do in the library, and ones off-site. Just being a friendly face, like Jane Callaham is on Thursday afternoons, would be of help. Celia Winterringer wins the “most consistent” award for coming in like clockwork on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and entering books into the automation system. Thankfully this task will be ending soon, but then there will always be the corrections to make the system accurate.

Our task list would not be complete without mentioning the upcoming

Summer Reading Program, which will start on June 10, spanning over seven weeks. Volunteers make that program possible and there are a number of repeat participants each year. We read aloud to kids from pre-K to 5th grade, and do small simple craft activities. Julie O’Malley, who helped coordinate the program as a Project Impact staffer, will hopefully be back again, but local adult participation is essential. There are Monday and Tuesday mornings during the program that we see more than 100 kids. We can’t do it without you, so come by and talk to us about how you can offer some time to support your hometown library.

Caty Greene is the librarian for the Apalachicola Municipal Library. To reach her, call 653-8436.

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Caty Greene

Volunteers make library programs possible

Thursday, February 7, 2013

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Stay the course, Mr. Southerland

DONGAETZ

BILL MONTFORD

Senate tackles efforts to restore Apalachicola Bay

It’s an unusual thing to meet a thoroughly honest man. I can’t say

for certain I’ve ever met one, and that’s not for want of searching.

I am aware, however, that in addition

to houses of worship and 12-Step Programs, one place you can fi nd truly honest people is on stage. Especially the volunteer actor stage, where there is absolutely no temptation to be corrupted by money.

Actors in such productions do their best to bring out the emotions, the varied tones of voice, the emphatic movements of feet and hand, the thoughtful life vibrating through a play’s chiseled words. They make it true to life or at least to the situation being depicted, for better or worse, for the time being.

These actors, if they are good, employ several different ways of bringing this honesty about, such as how they stand, how they walk, how they dress, the manner in which they say their lines. Lots of different ways.

Take, for example, since there is one week left to go in its performance, the Panhandle Players comedy “Catfi sh Moon” and the four actors who last weekend enacted this Southern comedy about four lifelong friends who have returned to the fi shing pier, on a lake in lower Alabama, where they grew up and later strayed from the innocence of that youth.

Take the elder statesman of the group, Curley, played by Gary Niblack. He’s older and wiser than the other three, not in the best of health, but clear in his head that the time has come for him to get ‘er done when it comes to putting an end to the bickering between Gordon, played by Vince Bishop, and Frog, played by Frederic Kahler.

Now the way Niblack does it is to deliver a superb performance of

the part, written by Laddy Sartin, that is moving in its calmness, in the soft, deliberate manner Curley makes his case to his best buddies.It shows the strength that comes out when one tries to be a peacemaker, to be even-tempered in the face of fi ery passions.

Tranquil dispositions are not pulsing through the personalities of either Frog, the ex-husband of Betty, played by Donna McCoy, who is now being courted by Gordon.

There is also no mistaking who is who: Frog, a hot-tempered hair-triggered country boy who has diffi culty facing his own angers and frustrations; and Gordon, a goofy, almost oblivious, guy with a problem that might be addressed in one of those 12-Step programs. The two go out at each other from dusk to dawn, and the negative energy is palpable and the acting vivid all the way up to a masterfully handled fi shing battle that sprays it around in comic chaos. Director Dan Wheeler, assistants Margy Oehlert and Bob Inguagiato, stage manager Laura Baney, set designer Ed Aguiar – all the tech people deserve special recognition for fi nding a way to make the entire production come alive on a simple stage, in a small space.

Not only do the technical details bring the show alive, but so, especially, do the performers, most notably McCoy, whose luminous gaze and soft delivery have you believing the sky is strewn with stars, each carrying a tiny hope.

“Catfi sh Moon” is a delight, with an honest message we all need to hear. And that is a rare fi nd.

‘Catfi sh Moon’The show runs Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8-9 at 7:30 p.m. at Benedict Hall at Trinity Church. Tickets, including dessert, are $20 and by reservations only. Please contact John Inzetta at (850) 734-0260 or (404) 326-7791.

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Ashley said the Habitat board chose the new royalty in large part because of the longstanding support the Fishes’ business, Taylors Building Supply, has had for Habitat for more than the past decade.

“They’ve been involved one way or another in every single Habitat build,” he said.

The event fi lled the Armory with about 120 people, based on 20 tables of six persons each. “We had more gross than the previous year, and more sponsors,” Ashley said. “We had never had so many items in our silent auction, over 50 items.”

David Butler emceed the evening, and performing were the Brian Bowen Band, the Dirty T-shirt Band, Smokey Parrish, Candi Robertson and the Hot Flashes dancers, with their red-hot number ending when fi refi ghter Ashley Teat walked out and spread the fl oor with a mock extinguisher.

Habitat has completed three homes in the county and is about to fi nish its fourth on a lot in Eastpoint donated by Cadence Bank.

Centennial Bank has donated the lot for a fi fth house, also in Eastpoint’s Magnolia Ridge neighborhood.

Centennial banker Donnie Gay told the audience there was enough Habitat money to complete the fourth house, but the question was “How much will be left to put towards the fi fth?”

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In the run-up to her victory in last month’s election as the new leader of the Florida Democratic Party, Allison Tant paid a visit to Franklin County to shore up support.

At a Jan. 11 lunch at Stage Left Piz-za in Apalachicola, Tant told members of the Franklin Democratic Executive Committee she wanted to turn her longtime work as a Tallahassee lobby-ist and recent fundraiser for President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign toward broadening and strengthening the state party. She cited improving high-tech infrastructure and fundrais-ing as priorities.

“I don’t want what happened to Alex Sink to ever happen again,” she said, re-ferring to Gov. Rick Scott’s come-from-behind victory against who many saw as a strong Democratic candidate.

“We need to have something to start with, a better support system,” Tant said. “I’m loathe to see that same loss of momentum.”

Two weeks after her visit, Tant won a narrow victory over Hillsborough County State Committeeman Alan Clendenin to win the party chairman-ship at the state party organizational meeting at Lake Mary on Jan. 26.

The win followed a contentious two-month campaign that featured lobby-ing on Tant’s behalf by Democratic Na-

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Tant, 51, now leads a Florida party of 4.8 million eager to take on Scott in 2014.

“We are going to have to work to out-raise, out-organize and outwork the GOP,” Tant told the convention. “We’ve done it before, and we’re going to do it again.”

Tant sounded some of the likely themes in the upcoming off-year elec-tions. She long has been an advocate for special needs children after her own son needed open heart surgery while still a young child, and she said she wanted to broaden that concern to others who are struggling.

“It’s not my child you need to be worried about. It’s oystermen,” she said.

Tant criticized the GOP for what she said was “an unprecedented war on women and our bodies” and for its sometimes subtle use of “hateful talk,” which she called a “racial code, a new brand of racism.”

She said gay rights will be an issue for Floridians. “They want to punish us because of who we love,” Tant said, calling the Republican agenda “ex-treme and radical and reckless.

“It wasn’t just Romney. It’s how the Republican Party has defi ned itself,” she told the luncheon gathering. “We’re going to see more and more people go our way.”

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special magistrate, to make a determination,” McNeill said. “Both sides are talk-ing; it’s not like we’re in an absolute stalemate where it really requires a third party to come in and try to mediate some other kind of settlement.

“Both sides have worked extensively outside of the box, dealing with a multi-tude of things that caused the fi nal situation,” he said. “I don’t know that a media-tor would come up with any-thing more novel than either side has come up with.

“It seems foolhardy to go that course,” McNeill said, noting that the cost could be several thousand dollars. “It costs us more money and delays the time to recoup any sort of savings. We’re trying to do that in as expe-ditious manner as we can.”

Based on discussion with administrators, and from material disseminated by the union, both sides are working on ways to pre-vent or minimize job losses, perhaps by shifting benefi t costs to employees or be im-plementing a tiered-system of salary reductions.

Superintendent Nina Marks’ recent proposal, an across-the-board pay cut for all employees of 19.5 per-cent from February to June 30, the end of the fi scal year, remains on the table. This would have an estimated revenue benefi t of $512,000.

The school board mem-bers and the district’s key administrators each took a

5 percent pay cut beginning in July, so each now would have to absorb a 14.5 per-cent pay cut for the remain-der of the fi scal year.

Marks said in October 2012, the union was notifi ed of budget defi cits and of-fered a similar administra-tive recommendation of a 5 percent across-the-board salary reduction for all dis-trict employees, retroactive to July 1, 2012.

“The union did not act upon this recommendation, but board members and ad-ministrators did,” she said. “An additional proposal of 19.5 percent for all other staff, not just teachers, was proposed as one single item to balance the budget by the end of the fi scal year June 30, 2013. As expected, this single proposal exposed the seriousness of what the dis-trict was experiencing.”

Finance Director Shan-non Venable said further slimmed-down proposals, such as a 15 percent cut for all employees, would save $390,000, while a 10 percent cut would recoup about $255,000. A furlough of up to seven days also has been talked about, with each day saving the district about $28,000.

The union has countered with a sliding scale reduc-tion of 1, 2 or 3 percent, de-pending on salary level, but the administration has said it would not save nearly enough money.

“We have gone back a few times on reduction in sala-

ries,” Venable said. “We’re so late in the year, it has to be something high.”

McNeill defended the union’s stance that every-thing must be done to pre-vent cuts that would harm both individual employees and the overall economy.

“All of the recommenda-tions that came down dealt with hurting employees, either by taking back sala-ries or cutting benefi ts,” he said. “The employees really live paycheck to paycheck like most citizens in Frank-lin County. We’re trying to come through with solu-tions, without it devastating the employees.

“Any cut like that will im-pact the economy of Frank-lin County,” McNeill said.

“With citizens not being able to make their bills, it will have a terrifi c domino effect on what is already a fragile economy.”

An elimination of the dis-trict’s Health Reimburse-ment Account card, which can cover the annual cost of a recently implemented higher deductible, would save about $44,000, but the union has said this would be unfair because some em-ployees wait until the end of the year to take advantage of the benefi t.

Also on the table is a plan to ask employees to pay $44 a month toward their health insurance premium, a move that would save $34,000. Cur-rently, the district covers the entire cost of insurance

premiums for individual coverage.

Another suggestion has been to eliminate board-paid life insurance for em-ployees and retirees, and to stop supplementing retiree health insurance, which would save $21,000. “Any-thing to do with insurance is still in negotiations,” Ven-able said.

One suggestion that has been explored extensively in the talks and in scru-tiny by the state, has been to defer two summer 2013 checks to next 2013-14 fi s-cal year, when the district will be able to recoup about $400,000 in lost property tax revenue during the current year.

Venable said this “prior period millage adjustment” enables a district to assess additional millage the fol-lowing year if there are changes between July and October of the fi scal year. “We’re going to see that on our tax revenues that come in next year,” she said.

In the union’s original counterproposal to the dis-trict, the teachers led by Cathy Wood and the sup-port staff, led by Tammy Sasnett, offered several oth-er suggestions, including a reduction in the days of the year, expenses and ven-dor accounts such as lawn, cellphones, etc. and even a short-term bank loan.

“We’ve done everything we can do,” Venable said, noting that 90 percent of cellphone costs are reim-bursable through a fed-eral technology assistance

program.As it stands now, if no

agreement is reached, it will be up to Florida Commis-sioner of Education Tony Bennett to help by bringing to bear state expertise, and up to the school board to make the fi nal decisions on what to do.

“The school board ulti-mately makes the fi nal deci-sion. They can say, ‘This is the way it’s going to be,’ and there is no court of appeal to that,” McNeill said. “They have to make that decision, and they have to make the best decision for the whole community.”

McNeill said all sides have appealed to the DOE and to Gov. Rick Scott for help.

“The DOE and the gov-ernor are very concerned about Franklin County,” McNeill said. “They all will offer advice and expertise, but none of that is hard, cold cash.”

The union rep sounded a trustful note in sizing up the state of affairs between the employees and the district.

“Nobody’s hiding any money or squirreling it away or being deceitful,” he said. “There’s not a quick fi x for this.”

Marks said for the fi rst time since the 2006-7 school year, Franklin County has experienced declining en-rollment in its student pop-ulation, contributing to the revenue decline. “Various reasons have contributed to this decline, but economic opportunities may be the primary motivation for leav-ing the area; fewer students signify a need for fewer in-structional/non-instruction-al staff,” she said.

“The district leader-ship’s primary objective is to safeguard and promote the educational prosperity for all the children of Frank-lin County, and sometimes in doing so, leadership has to make the very diffi cult choices,” Marks said. “I do not want to see anyone lose jobs or benefi ts and would have preferred that all staff share equally in the reduc-tion process; yet here we are.

“The two sides must come to an understanding for the benefi t of the chil-dren. As educators, it is our job to help all students suc-ceed at learning,” she said.

2012-13 FISCAL YEAR YTD BUDGET REDUCTIONSPre-K reorganization $200,000Eliminate summer programs not required by DOE $90,000Discontinue activity buses $15,000Discontinue middle school sports including transportation $40,000Administrators/school board 5 percent salary reduction $110,000Amended federal grants to cover more salaries $182,560Delay in fi lling vacant Accounting I position $15,000Proposed savings with change in insurance plans $100,000Minor reduction in contract services expense $1,450Christmas holiday energy savings $7,500Reduction in printing costs by using website $3,000Absorption of 8 positions because of resignation/retirement $137,500Restructure copying machine leasing contracts $25,000Unfi lled ninth custodial position $35,000Elimination of foreign language program $48,200Elimination of “General Fund” funded fi eld trips $10,000Reorganization of Carrabelle bus route $35,000Elimination of SRO (school resource offi cer) $42,000TOTAL $1.16 million

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Lockley moved to retain Shuler in offi ce, and Par-rish seconded the motion. Jackel, Massey and Sand-ers each voted no.

After the motion failed, Massey moved to table the decision until the next meeting. He suggested the county vote on who would be the attorney.

“I was told I was the split of the county,” he said. “Put it on the ballot and let the people vote on it, just like we run.”

“I’ve received calls but not to this level,” Jackel said. “I think a cooling-off period is in order. The pub-lic will have the benefi t of seeing the interviews when they are televised.”

St. George Island’s Wal-ter Armistead commented from the audience that if

elected offi cials were being threatened, there should be an investigation.

“This is the fi rst of a lot to come,” Sanders predicted.

Shuler said the threats were “totally unacceptable behavior.”

Four attorneys, in addi-tion to Shuler, interviewed for the contested post.

First was Ethan Way. He said he has offi ces in both Tallahassee and Jackson-ville and would rent a space here if he is appointed county attorney. He said he currently visits the county three or four times monthly.

Way said his partner in the Jacksonville offi ce, Tim Gillis, is “well versed in tax law” and would act as a consulting attorney for the same fee, $95 hourly, that Way proposes to charge.

Way said his offi ce in Tal-lahassee would be an asset

because so much litigation on county matters actually takes place there. He said he had formerly served as an assistant state attorney in Franklin County.

“The best way to save money is to avoid litigation,” he said. “Every dollar spent on playground equipment is better than a dollar spent on a lawyer.”

Jackel asked if he had experience in federal court and what expertise he could bring to litigation related to the RESTORE Act.

“I have an active bank-ruptcy practice,” he said. “I’ve handled two cases in the Western District of Ar-kansas and have two pend-ing in the Northern District in Florida.”

He said the RESTORE Act was new legislation. “I don’t believe it provides for a citizen suit,” he said. “(But

a suit might be possible) un-der certain environmental protection acts already on the books.”

He said he believed a county attorney would play an important role in pre-paring the report to be fi led with the US Department of the Treasury after money is granted. “My partner rec-ommends all reports be fl y-specked to ultimate level,” he said.

Way was followed to the podium by Kristy Branch-Banks, who thanked com-missioners for the opportu-nity to apply. “It’s the fi rst time in my lifetime I am aware county has opened this position up for bidding,” she said.

Banks spoke of her love for the county and of gov-ernmental processes. She told the commission she has been a resident of the county for most of her life.

“I have a unique perspec-tive and connection with some local industries,” she said, explaining her father was a shrimper and she has worked with the real estate industry in recent years.

Banks said she is not admitted to practice in federal court but was will-ing and anxious to become qualifi ed.

“I have application in

hand and must simply com-plete an online qualifi cation course and pay a $196 fee and I will be admitted,” she said. “I am not at all uncom-fortable or intimidated.”

She promised to provide support, advice and coun-sel in a well-prepared and diligent manner, with fol-low-up before and after with commissioners.

She volunteered that she will resign her leadership role in the county Republi-can Party if chosen.

Banks said she would make the county her fi rst priority in her legal prac-tice, and her bid would save the county $20,000 per 1,000 hours of time.

The interview with Daniel Cox, former Car-rabelle city attorney was brief. He said he has spent most of his life in northwest Florida, became a lawyer at 38 and boasts great life experience.

“My practice has focused almost entirely on local gov-ernments and on people having problems with lo-cal government,” he said. Cox said he had tried two bankruptcy trials in federal court.

“I could have served the county as well as outside counsel and charged con-siderably less,” he said.

Fourth to speak was Shalene Grover, who told commissioners she has been county attorney in Lib-erty County for 12 years and thoroughly enjoys the job. “I want to focus my practice on representing county gov-ernments,” she said, noting that she had not tried a case in federal court over the last fi ve years.

Shuler was interviewed last.

“It’s been my pleasure to serve for last 11 years,” he said. “And that was a high honor and distinguished privilege. I think I’ve done a good job for the people of Franklin County.”

He said all of his employ-ees are Franklin County residents and that he al-ready has offi ces here. “We provide own staffi ng at no cost to the county, so there’s no overhead or upkeep,” Shuler said.

He told commissioners he was born and raised here and that he has family ties to county government dating back to World War II. “We spend our tax dollars here,” Shuler said.

He said he had success-fully tried a case in federal court for the county involv-ing redistricting and had several cases pending on which he was not the lead.

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Andray Leonidas Cooper will celebrate his fi rst birthday on Saturday at a party for family and friends.

His parents are Anna and Ray Cooper, of Eastpoint.

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George E. Weems Memorial Hospital has announced the appointment of Becky Gibson, RN, to the director of nursing position.

Gibson has 31 years of experience as a registered nurse. She graduated from Tift College in Forsyth, Ga., with a Bachelor of Arts degree in behavioral science. She went on to pursue a nursing career after obtaining her associate’s degree in nursing from Macon State College in Macon, Ga.

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Thanks to everyone who supported the breakfast Saturday at Chillas Hall and the spaghetti dinner at Camp Gordon Johnston American Legion Post 82.

You can have soup and salad this Saturday at Chillas Hall. Chow line starts at 11 a.m. Donation of $6 is required.

Lady members of Camp Gordon Johnston American Legion Post 82 and members of the Ladies Auxiliary will be treated to a Valentines’ Day dinner Saturday. Male members of Post 82 and Sons of the Legionnaires will make a donation of $15. Steak and all the trimmings will be on the menu. Hope you can join us for a great evening. Serving is from 5-7 p.m.

Ash Wednesday is Feb. 13. Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 2653 U.S. 98, Lanark Village.

You can join us at Chillas Hall for bingo Wednesday evenings. Members of the Lanark Travelers Inc. and Lanark Village Golf Club will be on hand to work the bingo and help you. Cookies, coffee and soft drinks will be available. Doors open at 6 p.m.; bingo at 6:30 p.m.

Pray for Richard “Red” Murray’s eternal rest, and for strength and comfort for Nancy and their family. Richard, Nancy and I go way back.

We also need to pray for Helen Prophater’s eternal rest and strength and comfort for her family. I’ve known Helen since joining the Panhandle Players, and I am a charter member. She was a great person and will be missed.

Be kind to one another. Check in on the sick and housebound — and ASAP also stands for Always Say A Prayer.

Until next time, God bless America, our troops, the poor, homeless and the hungry.


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A violin and guitar duo will be featured at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, as part of the Ilse Newell Fund for the Performing Arts concert series.

The concert, at Trinity Episcopal Church, will feature the duo Nephina. Nephtali Santiago, an

instructor in Valdosta State University’s Department of Music, will perform on guitar, with Nina Lutz on violin and piano. Lutz chairs

the music department’s string area and has been concertmaster of the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra and first violinist of Valdosta State’s Faculty String Quartet since 1992.

“We’ve been playing together as a duo for 15 years,” Santiago said. “We love the audience reaction to each of our performances.

That is what’s most rewarding — to be able to communicate through our music.”

This concert is one of the programs of the 25th season of the Ilse Newell Fund for the Performing Arts, under the auspices of the Apalachicola Area Historical Society. Admission is a $5 donation, with students admitted free.

Nephina duet to perform Sunday

Benefit Friday for Josh Phipps

Josh Phipps, son of Rex and Sabrina Phipps, is a true son of the fishing and oyster industry and is in need of a heart transplant.

A benefit of love and treasure will be held on Friday, Feb. 8 beginning at 8 p.m. at the Roseate Spoonbill Lounge on Water Street. Wear your white boots or bare feet or oxfords but be there. All proceeds go to Josh. Come one, come all.

Valentine’s dinner set for Saturday at island church

The St. George Island United Methodist Church will hold its annual Valentine’s dinner at 6:30 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 9. Delicious spaghetti, bread, salad, and homemade desserts will be served and great door prizes will be given away. The cost is $10 and all proceeds go towards the Apalachicola-St. George Island Cooperative Parish Nicaragua Mission trip in June. For more info call Mary Lou Short 927-2569

Trinity to host Shrove Tuesday pancake supperTrinity Episcopal

Church will hold its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12.

All tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door or by calling the church office at 653-9550.

Eat in or take out! Trinity Church is located off US 98 and Sixth Street, across from the Apalachicola Municipal Library.

Dentist with a Heart on Feb. 13Dr. Frank D. May

of Port St. Joe has a unique Valentine’s Day present for the needy of

this area. May, who has provided

free dental treatment for Valentine’s Day for the last 12 years, will provide this valuable service on Wednesday, Feb. 13. This year the office will schedule appointments with those in need of treatment.

To schedule an appointment, send or bring by a letter to May’s office giving a brief description of your dental needs, and please describe your situation that makes you a good candidate for this benefit. Send the letter to May’s office at 319 Williams Ave. in Port St. Joe, FL 32456. Please, no telephone calls; be sure to include your telephone number so you can be contacted to schedule an appointment.

May will see 20 patients in need of dental treatment; hygienists Anealia Bush and Linda Wright will see eight to 10 patients for teeth cleaning. The office hopes to serve as many as 40 patients.

Patients must be at least age 12, and accompanied by a parent or guardian if under age 18. Treatments provided will include cleaning, x-rays, fillings, extractions, diagnostics,

and pain control.May and his staff

participate in “Dentist With a Heart” because they “wish to impact people who otherwise could not afford to see a dentist, and help those people save their teeth, as well as relieve them of any discomfort they may be having.”

Millender family reunion Feb. 16

The Millender family reunion will be held Saturday, Feb. 16 at the old Carrabelle School, 1001 Gray Ave., Carrabelle. The Millender extended family includes Mock, McKnight, Walden and Barwick.

Time is from 11 a.m. until. Please bring a covered dish or two.

Family and Friends Day at FriendshipFriendship Missionary

Baptist Church, 233 9th Street, welcomes the community to enjoy its Family and Friends Day beginning at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24.

Chairperson Eula Rochelle said everybody is welcome, and for more information, to call 370-0841.

The United Methodist Churchesof Franklin County Welcome You

First United Methodist Church of ApalachicolaWorship Service 11:00 a.m. every Sunday

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.75 5th St. Apalachicola - 653-9530 - [email protected]

Pastor: Rev. Themo Patriotis

Carrabelle United Methodist ChurchWorship Services 10:45 a.m. - Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

“Celebrate Recovery” Mondays 7-9 p.m.Healing service first Tuesday each month

102 NE Ave. B Carrabelle - 697-3672Pastor: Julie Stephens

Eastpoint United Methodist ChurchWorship Service 10:00 a.m. every Sunday

Prayer 9:15 a.m. Waffles & Wisdom 11:15 a.m.Healing service every fourth Monday at 7:00 p.m.317 Patton Dr. (corner of David St.) - 670-8825

Pastor: Rev. Beth White

St. George Island United Methodist Church9:00 a.m. Worship Service

10:00 a.m. Fellowship Hour201 E. Gulf Beach Dr. 927- 4635 www.sgiumc.org

Pastor: Rev. Themo Patriotis

Healing Service every first Fridays of the Month at 6:30 p.m.

Healing service first Tuesday each month-7 p.m.

Aaron Batey

9:00Sunday Brunch 10 a.m.

Youth Group Tuesdays 6 p.m.

Pastor: Aaron Batey317 Patton Dr. (corner of David St.)

Nursery now provided for Sunday Church ServiceFirst Baptist Church

St. George Island501 E. Bayshore Drive

927-2257R. Michael Waley, Pastor

Join us as we praise and worship the living Christ.“Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise.” Psalm 145:3

Sunday Bible Study ................................................10:00amWorship Praise ........................................................ 11:00amSunday Night ............................................................7:00pmWednesday - “Power Hour”......................................7:00pmWednesday - “Youth at S.P.L.A.S.H” .......................7:00pm

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Marion Edward Millender was born Nov. 11, 1920, one of 10 children born to Marion Francis and Willie Mae Millender, in Carrabelle. Marion left this world for a Heavenly world on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family and friends.

Marion is preceded in death by his loving and faithful wife OnaMae Mary and one daughter Patricia Lynn. He is also preceded in death by his parents Marion Francis and Willie Mae, and six brothers Hollis, J.C., Earnest, Otis, Bert, Will, and one sister Edna.

Marion is survived by two sons, Michael Edward and Patrick Kirby (Era Mae) and three daughters Mary Theresa Crosby (Frankie Paul), Karen Marie Richard (James Howard), and Melissa Josephine Creamer (George Buckley); 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and two brothers Fred Charles Millender, Eastpoint, and Howard Francis Millender, Crystal Beach, Texas.

When Marion was a young man he grew up during the Depression era and it took all of the young children to work to help his parents make ends meet. At an early age he and his brothers began mullet fishing and crabbing. They helped out in any way to survive through those tough years.

Marion served in World

War II from Nov. 1942 to Dec. 1945 in the 793rd Field Artillery Battalion. He was a Heavy Artillery Gun Crewman 845. He served time in France and Germany. He was discharged with

honors and received the Medal of Good Conduct and the World War II Victory Medal.

During the war he sent money home to his family and they purchased land in Eastpoint in 1942. When he returned home from the war, he held some jobs, but he then concentrated on being an oysterman and fisherman.

His brothers were great musicians and they played at all of the local juke joints. Marion went along and called the square dances. It was during that time that he met the love of his life. He fell deeply in love with a beautiful and petite angel. He liked to say that she swept him off of his feet and he told her that she was going to be his wife. They had a strong loving relationship and made a big family and were strong, loving, and caring parents.

Marion and his wife, OnaMae, together were hard workers. They are known as the Greatest Oystermen/Woman that has ever lived. They worked from daylight to dark catching oysters. Some of those days after unloading the oysters Marion and his brothers would then go out mullet fishing all night to come in and go oystering

again in the morning. Marion was a hardworking man, there is no denying that fact. Over the years Marion taught others how to oyster and how to respect the bay and the oyster bars. His teachings and knowledge has been carried on through many people.

Marion sold his beachfront property in Eastpoint, to the state of Florida instead of a large condo development. It is the site of the Millender Tract off of Patton Drive. He sold it to the state to remain as an area where anyone could go and view the beautiful bay. It has been the site of many weddings, birthday parties, and family reunions.

Marion was a kind, loving, generous person. He helped many people throughout his life, when they were unable to get by on their own.

Services were held at the United Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bobby Shiver officiating, on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 2.

Southerland Funeral Home, Panama City is in charge of arrangements.

The family would like to give special thanks to the Veteran’s Home-based Care Unit of Tallahassee; Big Bend Hospice, and NHC of Carrabelle. We thank all of you for taking wonderful care of our Daddy.

A very special thank you to Theresa Spurlock, Kathy Tauton, Vivian Hitt, Cythinia Laughlyn, and Amanda Hall. With your care and devotion it made it easier these last few months. Thank you for taking care of our Daddy.

Marion Edward Millender

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Yvonne Money, 86, of Conway, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, in Sherwood, Ark.

Mrs. Money was born April 16, 1926, in Gastonia, North Carolina to the late Rev. W.H. Bouington and Minnie Marie Connor Bouington. She married her childhood friend, Edward Money, on Nov. 25, 1944. They recently celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary.

She was a pastor’s wife and longtime member in the Church of the

Nazarene.Preceding her

in death were her parents, six siblings, and her husband of 68 years, Dr. W.E. Money. She is survived by one sister, Barbara Hudspeth, of Port

St. Joe; one brother, Oma Bouington, of Port St. Joe; six children, Butch Money (Julie), of Vilonia, Ark., Dr. Wandal Money (Glenda), of Sherwood, Ark., Tanya McClendon (Bobby) of Apalachicola, Karen Caldwell (Donald) of Conway, Ark., Eddie Money (Lanay) of Enola, Ark., and

Donna Gail Webb (Steve); 23 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

She died like she lived - with grace and dignity, trusting God, and with her children by her side.

Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 2, at 10 a.m. at Sherwood First Church of the Nazarene with a visitation Friday night from 6-8 p.m. also at the church. Immediately following the funeral, burial was in Beryl Cemetery in Vilonia. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, a Smith Family Funeral Home.

Yvonne Money

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Connie “Marie” Flowers, 68, of Apalachicola, passed away Friday, Feb. 2, 2013 at the Big Bend Hospice House, in Tallahassee.

She was born in Franklin County and lived there her entire life. Connie was a Missionette Leader at the Living Waters Assembly of God in Apalachicola. She was also involved in Women’s Ministry. Her family was her life.

She is survived by her three children, Teresa Dean (Rufus), of Apalachicola; Kathy

Raffield (Ronnie), of Apalachicola; and Michael Flowers (Brenda) of Eastpoint; sisters, Earlene Dempsey of Tallahassee; Diane Douglas (Clint) of Bruceton, Tenn.; Christine Brown of Sneads; and Joyce Wells (Greg) of Sneads; sisters-in-law, Jean Chason of Chattahoochee; Faye Vaccaro of Sneads; Patricia Walden of Tallahassee; and Brenda Gill of Blackshear, GA; seven grandchildren, Maranda Coatney; Rocky Butler; Jessica Hunnings; Jason Gaskill; Denise Burkett; Tana Kendrick;

and Tiffany Flowers; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death in July 2008 by her husband, Rodger Flowers.

The funeral service was held at the Living Waters Assembly of God Church in Apalachicola, Monday afternoon, Feb. 4. The family received friends one hour prior at the church. The committal followed at Magnolia Cemetery in Apalachicola. Bevis Funeral Home of Crawfordville, Harvey Young Chapel is handling arrangements.

Connie ‘Marie’ Flowers

Obituaries

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To our heavenly angel, Eva Mae Coatney

Jan. 31, 2012

We little knew that morning that GodWas going to call your name.In life we loved you dearly,In death we do the same.It broke our hearts to lose you,You did not go alone;For part of us went with you,The day God called you home.You left us peaceful memories,Your love is still our guide;And though we cannot see you,You are always at our side.Our family chain is broken,And nothing seems the same;But as God calls us one by one,The chain will link again.

Love and miss you,Ronnie, Cindy, Scott and Bailey Bug

Blanche Cameron FamilyA big thank-you from the Cameron

family for the benefit dinner held for Blanche Cameron on Feb. 2. We would like to thank all the churches, merchants and businesses, the schools, our local fire department and all the community that helped make this happen. A special thank-you to Ashley Teat for organizing and having the benefit.

This was a true act of kindness from our community. Thank you for our love. I ask for your continued prayers. We have a great physician. Our God is awesome.

Thank you again,Blanche Cameron and family

King Day CelebrationThe Martin Luther King Jr.

Celebration Committee would like to also acknowledge and thank the following churches and pastors who were active participants in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 21.

Pastors David & Harolyn Walker and Covenant Word Ministries, Pastor Barry Hand and Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Clifford Williams, Pastor Themo Patriotis, Pastor Martha Harris, Pastor L. D. Martin, Bishop Horace Solomon, Pastor Rene Williams, Dr. John Sink Bishop Sheila White Martin and Love Center Ministries

Thank you for your presence and contributions.

Putnal FamilyAnn Putnal and the entire Putnal

family wish to thank everyone who helped them during and after their house fire. Special thanks to Timmy Register, who got everything started with the Red Cross to tell us where to go and what to do, and to Bill Banks, who was the first on the scene when the fire broke out. He’s always the first responder at every scene I‘ve been at and he rides a bicycle. He is “Johnny on the spot.”

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The new year looks like it will be another busy one on St. Vincent Island. February brings the annual meeting for the supporters group of the refuge, and then in March the open house on the island takes place. The winter hunts are over, and the focus shifts to turtle monitoring, wolf tracking and island maintenance.

This year we hope to have more local faces joining the activities on St. Vincent Island.

In addition to the upcoming annual meeting on Feb. 17, another date to put on your calendar is March 22. That is the day when the St. Vincent Island Supporters Group will welcome

visitors to the island to explore and learn more about this beautiful island wildlife refuge. Free transportation to and from the island will be provided. Hear more about this special event next month.

The three hunts that took place on St. Vincent Island this winter had mild weather and dry conditions that produced three very successful hunts. The white-tailed Deer Archery Hunt was Nov. 15-17 and had 57 hunters participate. Thirteen deer were harvested: four bucks and nine does. Five feral hogs also were harvested: four females and one male that weighed 103 pounds, the heaviest animal harvested in that hunt.

The Sambar Deer Hunt took place Nov. 29 to Dec. 1. The Sambar deer, an elk from India, was brought to the island in the early 1900s by Dr. Pierce, who was using the island as a private exotic hunting preserve. This imported deer was the only non-native animal permitted to remain on the island after the island became

part of the National Wildlife Refuge system. The Sambar deer, which can measure up to 6 feet tall weigh up to 700 pounds, acclimated to the island terrain and does not interfere with the natural habitat of the island. There were 128 hunters at this hunt, who harvested 12 Sambar deer.

The deer included eight stags and four hinds with dressed weight ranging from 191 to 368 pounds and two to six points. Three feral hogs also were harvested weighing 30 to 60 pounds.

The Primitive Weapon Hunt took place Jan. 24–26, as 118 hunters harvested 28 white-tailed deer, seven feral hogs and one raccoon. The January hunt concluded the 2012-13 winter hunting season on St. Vincent Island.

Volunteers still are needed by the St. Vincent Island NWR. Both outdoor and offi ce-based volunteer work is available. At our Apalachicola offi ce, you can help with visitor services, assist with administrative tasks or help write grant proposals. On the island, you can help track the red wolves, join the sea turtle patrol, participate in bird counts, clean up trash on the island’s beautiful beaches, remove invasive plants or

assist with maintenance projects. To volunteer or learn more about how you can help, email [email protected].

The monthly island tours have several more months before the summer heat and bugs arrive. All tours are on second Wednesdays: Feb. 13, March 13, April 10 and May 8. Our enhanced website will give you details about the tours plus a convenient place to sign up. Just click on “Island Tour Sign Up.” The tour is free, but participants must make a reservation on the web at www.stvincentfriends.com. Seats are fi lled on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. There is a small charge for boat transportation to and from the island. You can also visit the island on your own. Do remember that the island is primitive: Bring everything you need, including drinking water, and leave only your footprints behind.

This monthly column is provided by the Supporters of St. Vincent Island National Wildlife Refuge. Visit www.stvincentfriends.com more information and volunteer opportunities, and never miss an opportunity to visit St. Vincent Island.

Franklin County seems to be the new “in” resort for exotic hummingbirds.

About this time last year, a broad-billed hummer traveled along the coast, causing a stir from Magnolia Bluff to St. James. Last month, a buff-bellied hummer was the hit of the Christmas Bird Count, and now another celebrity has turned up at the same local feeder in Apalachicola frequented by the buff belly. We can’t give you the address because these A-list hummingbirds demand their privacy when they visit the Forgotten Coast.

The Calliope hummingbird is the smallest bird that breeds in North America. The genus name, Selasphorus, means

“little star.”An adult Calliope

hummingbird is 3 to 4 inches long with a 4-inch wingspan and weighs no more than one-tenth of an ounce,

These birds are glossy green on the back and crown with

a white breast. Their bill and tail are relatively short. The adult male has wine-red streaks on the throat, green fl anks and a dark tail. Females and immatures have a pinkish wash on the fl anks, dark streaks on the throat and a dark tail with white tips.

Like most hummingbirds, they lay their eggs low in shrubs. Nesting usually occurs at high altitudes in the Rocky Mountains. The winter range is small, which renders the Calliope

vulnerable to disease outbreaks, landscape changes and severe weather.

These birds feed on nectar from fl owers and sap from holes created by sapsuckers. They also might catch and feed on

small insects and spiders. They are important pollinators for some plants including columbine, Indian paintbrush and other tubular fl owers.

The Calliope hummingbird is the smallest long-distance

migratory bird in the world. They travel more than 5,000 miles from the northwestern U.S. and southwestern Canada to south-central Mexico every year.

The Calliope is normally a mountain bird, but like other rare hummers spotted in the area, this little traveler might be seeking a new home in response to landscape and climate change in its normal range.

On Feb. 1, Mary Wilson, a member of the Hummingbird Study Group, traveled from Alabama to Apalachicola to band the little visitor.

She said the Calliope was a male born this past summer. It weighed 2½ grams. The bird is not a state record. About 30 banded in Florida. She said she banded a

rufous hummingbird in Eastpoint and a ruby-throat in Apalachicola during December.

“We’re trying to get the word out to people to leave feeders out during the winter,” she said, “And to warn them that cats are a danger to hummingbirds.

Wilson believes sighting of unusual hummingbirds in the area has increased because more people are looking, more people recognize unusual birds and more people leaving feeders out during the cold months.

Information on where Calliope hummingbirds occur and in what numbers is vital to conserving the species. Help in monitoring this and other species by reporting your sightings to eBird, a project of Audubon and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology at www.audubon.org/bird/ebird.


The annual Panhandle Sportsman’s Banquet has been set for Feb. 21 at the Port St. Joe Centennial Building. Socializing with area sportsmen and enjoying appetizers of Apalachicola oysters, boiled shrimp and all the trimmings begins at 5 p.m.

At 6:30 p.m. the serious eating begins with Chef Charlie Norton’s

“famous, no-man-left hungry” rib-eye steaks and Sister’s “almost equally famous” banana pudding.

At 7:30 p.m., more than $20,000 worth of contributions and prizes will be distributed to the guests through live auctions and raffl es. A few of the items offered will include at least 24 shotguns, hunting rifl es and pistols, along with numerous other outdoor products. There also will be items available for women and children.

This will mark the third year of the $8,000 cash drawing held during the event.

Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door. They can be purchased at Hannon Insurance and Ramsey’s Printing and Offi ce Products in Port St. Joe and from any Lions Club member. Additional information or ticket purchases can be made by calling 227-1133, 227-7767 or 527-1338.

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InshoreMost action around town is still in the I.C.W. Canal in St. Joe. Try starting out under the powerlines and moving your way up towards the “t.”. Live shrimp has been the bait of choice; however, Gulp shrimp and D.O.A. are good alternatives this week.

Unusually warm weather has the fish confused again in our area this week. With a cold front predicted to be moving our way, now is the time to be out on the water. Lake Wimico and parts of the Apalachicola River are seeing good sheepshead and a few striped bass still this week.

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A Calliope hummingbird was spotted in Franklin County.

Sixth annual Sportsman’s banquet to be Feb. 21

SUPPORTERS OF ST. VINCENT ISLAND TO MEET FEB. 17The sixth annual meeting of the Supporters of St. Vincent

National Wildlife Refuge will be 1-4 p.m. Feb. 17 at the St. Joseph Bay Buffer Preserve, 3915 State Road 30A, 4.5 miles south of the junction of U.S. 98 and County 30-A (Port St. Joe) and 5 miles north of the Indian Pass Raw Bar.

Eric Lovestrand, education coordinator of the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, will be the guest speaker. He plans to educate the group on “The Snakes of Florida.” Food will be catered by Paul Gant’s Bar-B-Q.

Memberships will be sold at the door, and you must be a member to attend. Annual memberships are $15 for individuals and $20 per family. For more information call 229-6735.

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The Franklin County boys soccer team ended their season Jan. 31, as they fell 5-0 at Lafayette Mayo Jan. 31 in the Class 1A Region 2 quarterfi nals.

“As we knew Lafayette was going to be a very fast and skilled team,” said Coach Ramon Valenzuela. “Since they were number one in their district with a solid 14-5 record through-out their season, we were there to do our best.”

The Seahawks held on the for the fi rst 32 minutes, 0-0, despite being pinned by the Hornets minutes deep in their defensive third and enduring a 14-1 shot advantage.

A goal by Hornet sopho-more striker Jose Diaz gave the home team a 1-0 lead going into the intermission.

“At the starting of the second half, we knew they were coming stronger and they scored the second goal,” said Valenzuela.

Leading the midfi eld’s resurgent second half were junior Ismeal Moreno who, in the 46th minute, stared down the right post from the corner of the Se-ahawks’ box before drilling a 25-yard free kick to give the Hornets a 2-0 lead.

Mayo was poised to add more goals, and with 15 minutes remaining for the game to be over, the team sensed it was going to be a loss. “Suddenly, our center midfi elder Zack Howze got a red card for unsports-manlike behavior,” said Valenzuela. “I think it was mishandled by the referee and could have had more control, but it is soccer and sometimes it can get out of control. Especially when you know you are playing a better team. Unfortunately, we let our emotions lead the game and we cannot do that.

“Playing with 10 men wasn’t easy and they got three more goals on us,” said the Seahawks’ coach. “We tried hard and never gave up. I told the boys these type of games are the ones that we can learn from.”

He said that he will con-tinue to stress condition-ing, since the players know they are capable of running 80 minutes without getting tired. “It is just because of their conditioning previous to the season, and we need to learn that conditioning is very important in any

sport, but in soccer more,” said Valenzuela.

“Also, I told our boys that the one thing I ad-mired about them is that they never gave up through the season, their love of the sport and their openness to learn how to play soccer,” he said.


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The Franklin County Se-ahawks varsity boys basket-ball team made the most of their Senior Night last week, honoring seven of their standouts before hometown fans and then ending the night with a 72-69 win over John Paul II.

With their mothers re-ceiving roses, and each of them getting a basketball signed by their teammates, the seniors honored includ-ed Skyler Hutchinson, Seth Rogers, Rahkeim Pierce, Ladarius Rhodes, Direek Farmer, David Butler and Chase Golden.

Coach Mike Sweatt said the team plans to present the seniors with signed jer-seys at the season-ending banquet.

Sweatt’s team delighted fans with the Senior Night win, especially since the players led from start to fi n-ish, and made sure the fourth

quarter was their best of the game.

“We actually closed the ballgame out,” he said. “We closed the game up in the last couple of minutes. We’ve lost at least six games this season that were in the last two minutes.

“We came out every quar-ter like we wanted to win,” Sweatt said. “That’s the difference.”

The coach said John Paul was coming off a 22-point blow-out of Liberty County, a team that has dominated the Seahawks this year, so the win was especially satisfying.

Rhodes led the team with 17 points (7-of-11 from the

fi eld) and 10 rebounds, fol-lowed by Butler, who went 7-of-14 from the fi eld for 15 points and fi ve rebounds.

Hutchinson tallied 11 points, and Carza Harvey 10 points, including 2-of-3 treys. Pierce scored eight points, Golden seven and Kelsey Jones four.

In all, the Seahawks shot 24-of-52 (46 percent) from the fi eld, 4-of-12 from behind the three-point arc (33 percent), and 12-of-23 from the free throw line (52 percent).

The win followed consec-utive losses, including a 66-26 loss at league-leading West Gadsden Jan. 25.

Jones led the team with

eight points, with Butler scoring six, Cameron White fi ve, Farmer four and Golden three. In all the team shot only 9-of-33 from the fi eld, or just 27 percent.

On Jan. 24 the Se-ahawks fell 94-71 at home to Wewahitchka.

Rhodes scored 22 points to lead the team, going 10-of-20 from the fi eld. Rogers add-ed a dozen points, with eight from Wesley Norred.

Pierce scored six points, with Logan McLeod and Hutchinson each contribut-ing fi ve, White four, and Tyler Howard, Harvey and Golden each two.

The team’s string of loss-

es also included a 70-33 loss at Port St. Joe on Jan. 19, and a 60-31 loss at home to Boze-man on Jan. 18.

“We were averaging 35 points per game during that stretch,” said Sweatt. “Our three leading scorers aver-aged seven points a game.”

The coach said the team was losing by fi ve, 27-22, at the half against the Tiger Sharks but had a bad second half effort.

“We just couldn’t put the ball in the basket. We were so frustrated we stopped play-ing defense,” said Sweatt.

White led the team with eight points, with four points each from Harvey, Farmer,

Rhodes and Golden.With a 1-11 district re-

cord, and 6-17 overall, the Seahawks are seeded at the bottom for this week’s dis-trict tourney.

The opening game was Tuesday against Port St. Joe at South Walton, with the vic-tor going Friday night against the winner of the Bozeman-Liberty County game.

“It’s not too late though; We still have districts,” said Sweatt. “It’s possible if you can get hot at the right mo-ments. Hopefully we can come in and execute our game plan. We do that we’ll win. I have all the confi dence in the world.”

Gulfside IGA PlAyer of the Week SPonSor

Franklin County High School senior Ladarius Rhodes scored 17 points and pulled down 10 rebounds in the Seahawks’ 72-69 win Jan. 31 over John Paul II on Senior Night. Rhodes went 7-for-11 from the floor, including nailing his one three-point attempt. “He’s worked really hard in practice the last couple weeks,” said Coach Mike Sweatt. “With each game his confidence has gotten better.”

Congratulations, Ladarius!

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Seahawks soccer players march in the Mardi Gras parade.

Seahawk soccer boys bow out in regionals

Franklin County Dixie Youth baseball and softball leagues will have registration from 5:30-7 p.m. today, Feb. 7, at your local county park.

Apalachicola will have one more registration from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 9, at the D.W. Wilson Sports Complex. Deadline for signups is Feb. 24.

Registration is $50, which covers the cost of the uniforms. Please encourage your child to participate in a great

season with the Franklin County Dixie Youth.

If you want to coach or volunteer, a meeting will be at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Armory.

Lanier Baseball Camp will be Feb. 23-24 at the D.W. Wilson Sports Complex in Apalachicola. The camp will show the kids and coaches the latest techniques. Coaches and players are encouraged to attend. The cost is $25, which includes lunch.

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Franklin County was vis-ited by a troop of Samaritan warriors Monday.

Four teams of four soldiers made their way along U.S. 98 between 9 p.m. and sunrise carrying 40-pound packs.

The Air Commandos are rucking to raise money for the Special Operations War-rior Foundation and to honor fi ve Air Commandos who fell last year in the of line of duty.

On Saturday, 16 Air Com-mandos began their journey from Hurlburt Field in Oka-loosa County and will arrive

at MacDill Air Force Base near Tampa on Friday. Also, two Air Commandos are climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania as part of the fund-raiser. The ruckers teams walked 24 hours a day, trad-ing every 12 miles.

Those honored this year include Lt. Col. J.D. Loftis, shot and killed by an assail-ant on Feb. 25, 2012 inside the Interior Ministry building in Kabul during nationwide un-rest sparked by the burning of Korans at a NATO military base. He was working with “AfPak Hands,” a program of

specially trained U.S. service members skilled in Afghan and Pakistani culture and language. Posthumously, he was awarded the Air Force Combat Action Medal and Purple Heart.

Capt. Ryan P Hall, Capt. Nicholas Whitlock, Lt. Justin Wilkens and Senior Airman Julian Scholten all died Feb. 18, 2012 when their U-28A surveillance plane was in-volved in an accident near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, located in the Horn of Africa. The U-28 was returning from a mission in support of Oper-ation Enduring Freedom.

In addition to honoring their comrades, the volun-teers have donned their ruck-sacks to raise money to help provide a college education for the children of warriors killed during an operational or training mission under the U.S. Special Operations Com-mand. According to the foun-dation website, 900 children of the approximately 800 Spe-cial Operations personnel are currently eligible for support. With help from the program,

190 children of fallen military personnel have graduated from college.

The Special Operations Warrior Foundation was founded in 1980. In 2005, it be-gan providing grants to fallen servicemen and women and their families. In addition to scholarships, it provides $3,000 grants to personnel seriously wounded in the line of duty so family members can immediately travel to be at their loved one’s bedside. Since the program began, the foundation has provid-ed more than $1 million to wounded special operations personnel.

The ruckers raise money through donations by sup-porters both offl ine and through the Firstgiving.com website. Details of this year’s march are posted on both Facebook and Twitter.

This is the fourth year for the march from Hurlburt to McDill but the fi rst time the ruckers followed us 98. Last year, the foundation raided $30,000. This year’s goal is $50,000.

Sergeant Deon Mc-Gowan, organizer of the march said, “This is just a little part of what we can do, just to feel some of the pain

that they went through. I think it’s worth it; well worth the blisters, the hot spots and the aching back.”

— By Lois Swoboda


The Franklin County Pub-lic Library Eastpoint Teen Game Day was a hit with the Franklin County teens who thoroughly loved the games provided. Because of testing, Franklin County students had early dismissal from school, and were happy to spend the rest of their day at the library.

A group of Wilderness Coast Public Library staff joined our staff and the teens playing board games like Zombie Dice, Yahtzee, Triv-ial Pursuit, Mankala, Battle-ship, and Forbidden Island. Many of the teens had not played some of the games,

but were eager to learn and play. The afternoon passed by quickly as they took turns playing different games with their friends enjoyed pizza, soda, and cupcakes provided to them at no charge. Door prizes were won by each teen and added more fun as they swapped prizes. They were asking immediately when the library would be holding another event like this. Staff is looking at future dates and will publicize the next date.

Libraries throughout Florida have been taking snapshots of some of the ac-tivities that each library of-fers to their patrons. Frank-lin County is participating in this project by sending pho-tos of the patrons, children, and families that enjoy the programs and services that our library provides.

The Mommy and Me program participants in Eastpoint continue to learn more about art in its differ-ent forms and look forward to February when they learn about music. Some of the plans include creating their own “Kitchen Band.” Chil-dren love to experience mu-sic in every form and harp-ist, Deb Bachman, will also be visiting story time next month.

For more information about programs and servic-es, call 670-8151 or 697-2366.

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RESOLUTION THAT WILL REQUIRE THE COLLECTION OF ALL OF THE

FIRE AND RESCUE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON THE AD

VALOREM TAX BILL USING THEUNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTION

PROVIDED BY SECTION 197.3632, FLORIDA STATUTES

Notice is given that on February 28, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. (ET), at the Courthouse Annex located at 34 Forbes Street, Apalachicola, Florida 32320, the FranklinCounty Board of County Commissioners shall hold a public hearing to consider adopting a resolution of intent to use the uniform method of collecting all of the fire and rescue special assessments from the seven municipal service units, as provided by section 197.3632, Florida Statutes (2012) beginning with the ad valorem tax bills mailed November 2013.

Interested Persons may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed resolution.

Any party who may wish to appeal the decision made at this public hearing is responsible for making a verbatim transcript of the hearing.

Those persons requiring assistance to attend the meeting must call deputy clerk Michael Moron at 850-653-8861 x100 at least three business days before the meeting to make arrangements.

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Jennifer Stratton, left, and Abigail Harris are seen at the Wilderness Coast Public Library’s recent Teen Game Day.

Teen Game Day a success at library

Air Commando ruckers visit Franklin County

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One team of Special Ops airmen on their way from to Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe on Monday night.


Tobacco fi ghters to meet today

There will be a Tobacco-Free Franklin Partnership Coalition Meeting from 5:30-6:30 p.m. today, Feb. 7, in the second-fl oor conference room at the Franklin County Health Department, 139 12th St.

Lose your keys on Sawyer Lane?

A large set of keys was found Saturday on Sawyer Lane in Apalachicola while the Tamara Marsh family was riding its golf cart down the alley. If they’re yours, you can claim them at Coastal Foot & Ankle Clinic, 221 Ave. E., or call 653-3338.

Panhandle Players casting call

The Panhandle Players have called you for jury duty. Please report to auditions at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11-12 at the Raney Carriage House.

The show, to be April 19-21 at the Dixie Theatre, is “Jury Room,” written by C. B. Gilford and directed by Margy Oehlert.

Twelve jurors will be

chosen: seven females, fi ve males.

For questions, call 670-8874.

FCSWA to meet Monday

The Franklin County Seafood Workers Association February meeting will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at the Eastpoint fi rehouse.

The association will have board member discussions and voting on who they might be.

“We are trying to get four additional board members to join us,” she said. “They will be voted upon just as the offi cers are and will serve one-year terms and then also as offi cers will have to be re-elected. Any member is eligible to be voted on, but they must be in attendance at the meeting. We need members who will be available when meetings, functions and decisions need to be made, and that will dedicate their best efforts toward all of the members of the association.”

Please see Shannon, Devin, or Chris at the Franklin’s Promise offi ces

in Apalachicola Community Building at the former high school ASAP to let them know you would like to be on the list for the agenda.

For more information, contact Jennifer Millender at 597-0787 or email [email protected].

Disadvantaged transportation board

to meet Feb. 13The Franklin

County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the Franklin County Courthouse Annex Courtroom, 33 Market St., Apalachicola. In addition to its regular business, the agenda will include approval of rates and grant applications.

If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he or she will need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued.

For additional information, a copy of the agenda or if you require

special accommodations at the meeting, contact Vanita Anderson at the Apalachee Regional Planning Council, 20776 Central Ave. E., Suite 1, Blountstown, FL 32424 at least fi ve working days before the meeting date.

Putnal family still needs help

The Putnal family, who lost their home on Feb. 3, still is in need of a place to stay.

On Monday, Ann Putnal said she had paid for a hotel room for that night but was completely out of money. She said Franklin’s Promise has offered to help with rent if the family has been unable to fi nd a suitable rental. She would appreciate all cash donations and any information about possible rental properties for herself, son Cody and husband Joseph.

If you can help, call 524 7424.

Library needs used books

On Feb. 16, three good things are coming together: homemade soup, from-scratch bread and

cheap books. The Friends of the Franklin County Public Library will hold a sale at Sea Oats Gallery on the island.

The friends are seeking used books for the sale especially recent fi ction, cookbooks and children’s and young adult books.

Take donations to the Eastpoint Library, 29 Island Drive; open Tuesday through Friday, or Sea Oats Gallery, 128 E. Pine Drive, St. George Island during regular business hours.

Questions? Call Anna Carmichael at 370-6763.

Legislative delegation meeting Feb. 26

State Sen. Bill Montford, D-Tallahassee, has announced the county’s legislative delegation meeting will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 in the county commission chambers.

The delegation is fi rst meeting in Gulf County on the same day, starting at 5 p.m., then coming to Franklin.

Elder care workshop planned

At 1:30 p.m. March 5, there will be a meeting to discuss services provided to the elderly in Franklin County. The purpose of the workshop will investigate duplication of services and costs in preparation for preparing the upcoming county budget.

Director of Administrative Services Alan Pierce said the Franklin County Senior Center; the Wakulla County Senior Center, which provides Meals on Wheels in the eastern part of the county; the Apalachicola Senior Center; the Gulf County Senior Center, which provides meals on wheels for the western part of the county; the Carrabelle food pantry and Franklin’s Promise will be invited to attend.

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89988TIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 2ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY, FLORIDACIVIL DIVISIONCASE NO.:19-2012-CA-000447

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPO-RATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CER-TIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BC4,Plaintiff

vs.

STEPHEN BERNARD BRYANT A/K/A STE-PHEN B BRYANT AKA STEPHEN BRYANT, et al.,Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO:UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JANIE LEE JOHN-SONLast Known Address UnknownAlso Attempted At: 196 5TH STREET, APA-LACHICOLA, FL 32320 AND P.O. BOX 841,

APALACHICOLA, FL 32320Current Residence Un-known

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Fore-closure of Mortgage on the following described property:

LOT 4, BLOCK 180, THE CITY OF APA-LACHICOLA, FLORIDA, AS PER MAP ON PLAT OF SAID CITY IN COM-MON USE, LYING AND BEING IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, FLORIDA

has been filed against you and you are re-quired to serve a copy of your written de-fenses, if any, to it, on Choice Legal Group, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 1800 NW 49th STREET, SUITE 120, FT. LAUD-ERDALE, FL 33309 within thirty (30) days after the first publica-tion of this Notice in THE APALACHICOLA TIMES and file the orig-inal with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s at-torney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the re-lief demanded in the complaint.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact: Susan Wilson, ADA Coordina-tor, 301 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32301, 850.577.4401, at least 7 days before your scheduled court

appearance, or imme-diately upon receiving this notification if the time before the sched-uled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice im-paired, call 711.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 17th day of Janu-ary, 2013.

MARCIA JOHNSONAs Clerk of the Court

By Terry E CreamerAs Deputy ClerkJan 31, Feb 7, 2013

90086TIN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE SEC-OND JUDICIAL CIR-CUIT IN AND FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY, FLORIDACASE NO.2012 CC 000112

ST. GEORGE PLANTA-TION OWNERS ASSO-CIATION, INC., a Flor-ida not for profit corpo-ration,Plaintiff,

vs.

JOHN H. NICHOLS A/K/A JOHN N. NICH-OLS, UNKNOWN TEN-ANT 1 and UNKNOWN TENANT 2,Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: John H. Nichols a/k/a John N. Nichols600 S. 3rd St.Gadsden, AL 35901

and any unknown par-ties who are or may be interested in the sub-ject matter of this ac-tion whose names and residences, after dili-gent search and in-quiry, are unknown to

Plaintiff and which said unknown parties may claim as heirs, devi-sees, grantees, assign-ees, lienors, creditors, trustees or other claim-ants claiming by, through, under or against the Said De-fendant, who are not known to be dead or alive.

YOU ARE HEREBY NO-TIFIED that an action to enforce and foreclose a Claim of Lien for as-sessments and to fore-close any claims which are inferior to the right, title and interest of the Plaintiff herein in the following described property:

Lot 42 of Pebble Beach Village, according to the Plat thereof as re-corded in Plat Book 4, Page(s) 34 and 35, of the Public Records of Franklin County, Flor-ida.

has been filed against you and you are re-quired to serve a copy of your written de-fenses, if any, to it on Plaintiff’s attorney, Ray-mond F. Newman, Jr., Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Suite 7, Ft. Wal-ton Beach, FL 32548, on or before thirty (30) days from the date of first publication and to file the original of the defenses with the Clerk of this Court either be-fore service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter. If a Defendant fails to do so, a default will be entered against that Defendant for the relief demanded in the Com-plaint.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court January 25, 2013.

MARCIA M. JOHNSONas Clerk of said Court

By: Terry E. CreamerAs Deputy Clerk

Becker & Poliakiff, P.A.Attorneys for Plaintiff348 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Suite 7Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548-5253(850)664-2229(850)664-7882 FaxFebruary 7, 14, 2013

92015TIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEC-OND JUDICIAL CIR-CUIT IN AND FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY, FLORIDA,CIVIL ACTIONCASE NO.:19-2012-CA-000438

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLOW FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JPMOR-GAN CHASE BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE SARM 2004-8 TRUST,Plaintiff

vs.

JANE B. PALMIER,et al,Defendant(s)

NOTICE OF ACTIONFORECLOSUREPROCEEDING-PROPERTY

TO:JANE B. PALMIER: ADDRESS UNKNOWN BUT WHOSE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS IS:430 BALD POINT RD.,ALLIGATOR POINT, FL 32346

Residence unknown and if living, including any unknown spouse of the Defendant, if re-married and if said De-fendant is dead, his/her respective unknown heirs, devisees, grant-ees, assignees, credi-tors, lienors, and trus-tees, and all other per-sons claiming by, through, under or against the named De-fendant; and the afore-mentioned named De-fendant and such of the aforementioned un-known Defendant and such of the unknown name Defendant as may be infants, incom-petents or otherwise not sui juris.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an ac-tion to foreclosure a mortgage on the fol-lowing described de-scribed property to-wit:

LOT 2, BLOCK “B”, BALD POINT ES-TATES, A SUBDIVI-SION AS PER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RE-CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5 AT PAGES 43, 44 AND 45 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, FLORIDA.

more commonly known as: 430 BALD POINT ROAD, ALLIGATOR POINT, FL 32346

This action has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defense, if any, to it on the Plaintiff’s at-torney, FLORIDA FORECLOSURE AT-TORNEYS, PLLC, whose address is 601 Cleveland Street, Suite

690, Clearwater, FL 33755, on or before 30 days after date of first publication, response due 30 days from the first day of publication, and file the original with the Clerk of the Circuit Court either before service on Plaintiff’s at-torney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the re-lief demanded in the Complaint.

WITNESS my hand and seal of this of this Court on the 11th day of Jan-uary, 2013.

Marcia M. JohnsonClerk of the CourtFranklin County, FL

By: Michele MaxwellDeputy ClerkFebruary 7, 14, 2013

92117TPUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OFINTENDED ACTIONFRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

Purpose and Effect: The Franklin County School Board pro-poses to update and adopt policies, as pro-vided in the Administra-tive Procedures Act for the purpose of main-taining compliance with Florida Statutes and State Board of Educa-tion Rules.

Summary: The follow-ing is a brief descrip-tion of the proposed changes:

Franklin County School District School Board Policy Manual updates to improve formatting and to address recent legislative changes.

Statutory Authority:Section 1001.41,Florida Statutes

These proposed rules will be considered by the Franklin County School Board at a meeting publicly adver-tised and held in the Willie Speed School Board Room at 85 School Road, East-point, Florida, no ear-lier than 28 days after the original date of this notice.

Policies may be re-viewed during the pe-riod of February 7, 2013 through March 7, 2013 at the Franklin County School Board Administrative Offices, 85 School Road, Eastpoint, Florida dur-ing the hours of 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM, Mon-day - Friday.Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013

92147TNOTICE OFAPPLICATIONFOR TAX DEED

Notice if hereby given that, TC 10L LLC., the holders of the following certificate have filed said certificate for tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of is-suance, the description of the property and the name in which it was assessed are as fol-lows:

Certificate No: 221

Year of issuance: 2010

Description of property: LOT 16 BLOCK S ST JAMES BAY SUBDIVI-SION, PHASE II

PARCEL NO:

05-07S-03W-1001-000S-0160

Name is which as-sessed: REFLECTIONS HOUSE, LLC

All of said property be-ing in the State of Flor-ida, Franklin County.

Unless such certificate shall be redeemed ac-cording to law the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bid-der at the Courthouse door on the second (1st) Monday in the month of February 2013, which is the 4th day of MARCH 2013 at 11:00 a.m.

Dated this 29th day of JANUARY, 2013.

MARCIA M. JOHNSON CLERK OF COURTS FRANKLIN COUNTY,

Cassie B. SappDeputy ClerkFeb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013

92149TNOTICE OFAPPLICATIONFOR TAX DEED

Notice if hereby given that, TC 10L LLC., the holders of the following certificate have filed said certificate for tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of is-suance, the description of the property and the name in which it was assessed are as fol-lows:

Certificate No: 190

Year of issuance: 2010

Description of property: LOT 12 BLOCK D ST JAMES BAY SUBDIVI-

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C L A S S I F I E D SThursday, February 7, 2013 The Times | A15

SHINE VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDHelp seniors in your community:

Make informed choices about their health insurance Answer Medicare questions and resolve problems Save money on their prescription medications Learn about programs they may be eligible for

Bilingual volunteers are encouraged to call

1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337)

Nestled in more than 200 miles of Award-Winning Pet-Friendly Beaches, World Famous seafood and Maritime History and Culture Lies Apalachicola, Florida. Known as the Forgotten Coast, Franklin County, Florida is a wonderfully Historic community. Apalachicola, which is the county seat, has a population of approximately 3500 residents, The Apalachicola housing authority, is a public housing complex with 54 units and is located within the city of Apalachicola, the AHA is currently accepting applications for the following Position:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORJob Requirements include Bachelor’s Degree; a minimum

of 5 years management and/or supervisory experience and excellent communications skills.

Anyone interested in this position should submit an application to:

PAUL E. MILLS, INTERIM DIRECTOR141 15TH STREET • APALACHICOLA, FL 32320

(850)653-9304 PHONE(850)653-2473 FAX

[email protected](APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEMENT ARE AVAILABLE AT THE AHA OFFICE)

REPRESENTATIVESwill be at the

GULF COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEon Tuesdays & Thursdays

from 9 am – 1 pm ESTaccepting applications

for numerous open positions.

We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefi t package including Company paid health, dental, and life

insurance, 401(k), attendance & safety bonuses.

EOE/Drug Free Workplace

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MUSIC FACULTYTeach music courses including but not limited to Music Theory, Sight

Singing/Ear Training, direct perform-ing groups, and maintain offi ce hours & recruit students. Requires MS de-

gree in Music with 18 graduate hours outside of music education, ability

to drive 15-passenger van & valid FL driver’s license. Position Open Until Filled with a review starting 3/22/13.

Salary commensurate with educa-tion & experience. Only those who provide all requested items, GCSC Application (must be completed),

legible transcripts & resume will be considered. Additional info: www.

gulfcoast.edu/hr. Women & minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

GCSC is an EA/EO/M/F/Vet employer. GCSC Equity Offi ce 850.873.3516

TECHNICAL COORDINATOR

Serve as the technical coordinator for all events in the Amelia Tapper Center for the Arts, and supervise set, sound

and lighting construction for the theatre program. Requires BS degree

(MS preferred) in technical theatre fi eld; minimum two years’ experience working in a technical theatre capac-ity; ability to drive 15-passenger van + trailer and valid FL driver’s license. Open Until Filled with review start-ing 3/22/13. Salary range starts at

$30,600/yr. Only those who provide all requested items, GCSC Application

(must be completed), legible tran-scripts & resume will be considered. Additional info: www.gulfcoast.edu/hr. Women & minorities are strongly

encouraged to apply.

GCSC is an EA/EO/M/F/Vet employer. GCSC Equity Offi ce 850.873.3516

The Apalachicola Bay Charter School is accepting applications for the following

positions for 2012-13 school year:TWO FULL-TIME TEACHER’S ASSISTANTS

AND ONE BUS MONITOR

ABC School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please send resumes to:Chimene Johnson, ABC School

98 12th StreetApalachicola, FL 32320

Fax: 850-653-1857

CITY OF APALACHICOLAOFFICE STAFF

POSITION OPENThe City of Apalachicola is now accepting applications for one full-time offi ce staff position. Minimum education requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicant must be able to pass pre-employment and drug testing requirements. Experience in related fi eld or similar job duties will

be given consideration. Employment applications can be obtained from City Hall, 1 Avenue E, Apalachicola, Florida or downloaded

from our website at www.c i tyo fapa lach ico la .com. Completed applications must be returned to City Hall by February 15, 2012. For further information contact Lee Mathes, City Clerk, at City Hall, telephone 850-653-9319,

or email at [email protected].

THE CITY OF APALACHICOLA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, DRUG-FREE,

FAIR HOUSING EMPLOYER.For the Apalachicola City Commission

Betty Webb, City Administrator

Fickling Vacation Rentals St. George Island

EXPERIENCED CLEANERS NEEDED

Must be thorough and meticulous.

Weekends are mandatory! Please apply in person at:

112 Franklin Blvd., St. George Island, FL.

Apalachicola, 1Br/1Ba quiet, 2 blks from boat ramp, $600mo + first & last dep. 850-570-9167

Apalachicola: 1 br, 1 ba efficiency Call for in-formation 850-653-6103Text FL39318 to 56654

St. George Island$175/wk, elec, satellite, garbage incl. Pool tbl. 12’ X 65’ deck. Beautiful view! 850-653-5319

1 BR, Cottage& 3bd 2ba House,

CH/A in Apalachicola, 850-643-7740

2BR 2BA SWMH on wooded acre lot. Dead end road near state for-est.1 mile walk to bay, CHA, well, septic. $550/month, $550 de-posit. References, rental history and back-ground required813-546-6987 Avail-able mid February.Text FL40431 to 56654

Apalachicola: 3 br, 2 Bath. Newly Remod-eled Call for details!! 850-653-6103Text FL39317 to 56654

For Sale St. George Island, 2Br/1Ba, 90 x 170 Lot, 1730 sq ft home, CH/A, $185,000; Call 864-356-5949

1 acre, 120 x 380 ft., 736 Buck Rd, Eastpoint, FL, has sep-tic, electric, well, $25,000; 864-356-5949

Total Down Pmt $675

‘02 PontiacGrand PrixTotal Price$4,900

0% InterestDaylight Auto

Financing2816 Hwy 98 West

850-215-17699am-9pm Mon-Sat11am-6pm Sunday

You AreAutomatically

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Total Down Pmt $1675

2002 Dodge Ram4 Door - Crew Cab

Total Price$8,500

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850-215-17699am-9pm Mon-Sat11am-6pm Sunday

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Apalachicola Rentals:Office & Residential

Apartments:-Utilities included (ex phone/ cable)-$700 & $800/mth

Office Space:- No Retail-1 to 3 offices available; approx. 10 X 20 each-Utilities included + wifi; (ex phone)-Shared common areas: reception, con-ference room, kitchen & bathrooms.-Some office furniture available.-$350 - $450/mthCall: 850-323-1053

Carrabelle Cove

ApartmentsTaking Applications

Now Available:1, 2 and 3 br,

Handicap Apts.Laundry facilities on site, W/S included in

rent, CH&A andwindow coverings provided. On site

management Office.Rental assistance available. Incomerestrictions apply,

reasonableaccommodation.

Carrabelle Cove Apartments

807 Gray Ave #33Carrabelle, Fl

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provider & employerText FL29928 to 56654

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Food Srvc/Hospitality

Restraunt HelpAll shifts. Please apply in person at Apalachi-cola Seafood Grill 100 Market St, Apalachicola, FL

Food Svs/Hospitality

*Servers*Cooks

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BLUE PARROTNow HIRINGPlease apply inperson between 9a-5pm 7 days

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HousekeepingPart Time weekend help needed for all po-sitions, apply in per-son, 4693 Cape San Blas Rd or 1200 Hwy 98 Mexico Beach

Install/Maint/Repair

MaintenanceFull time mainte-nance person needed at the Bucaneer Inn on St. George Island, Fl. Experience is helpful and must be able to work weekends. Ap-plications can be pick up at 228 Franklin Blvd, St. George Island or call 850-927-2163 for more information

Bargain’sNew Merchandise Liquidation Store, In Hickory Plaza, Prices 25-75% Below Re-tail! Mention Ad for Additional 10% OFF! 414 S. Tyndall Pkwy

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$$ WANTED OLD CAR TAGS $$

I am buying old car tags in good condition from the 1950’s down from the following counties: Franklin, Gulf, Liberty, Calhoun, Bay, Jackson, Wakulla, Tay-lor, Madison, Jefferson, Gadsden, Hamilton, Lafayette. Kirk 850-545-3677

$Wanted OldBottles$

I am looking for old coca-cola bottles, Med-icine bottles, Orange Crush bottles, Rice Bottling Works bottles, Gorrie Bottling Works bottles, Neele Bottling Works bottles, John Cook Fine Whiskey flask bottles from Apa-lachicola also commis-sary tokes, seafood tokens, lumber tokens, general merchandise tokens, turpentine tokens & old signs. Kirk 850-545-3677

Eastpoint: 379 Ave A Church of God parking lot; Feb 9th, 8-12; Lots of household items, clothes & bedding

SION

PARCEL NO:05-07S-03W-1000-000D-0120

Name is which as-sessed: REFLECTIONS HOUSE, LLC

All of said property be-ing in the State of Flor-ida, Franklin County.

Unless such certificate shall be redeemed ac-cording to law the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bid-der at the Courthouse door on the second (1st) Monday in the month of February 2013, which is the 4th day of MARCH 2013 at 11:00 a.m.

Dated this 29th day of JANUARY, 2013.

MARCIA M. JOHNSON CLERK OF COURTS FRANKLIN COUNTY,

Cassie B. SappDeputy ClerkFeb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013

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By LOIS SWOBODA653-1819 | @ ApalachTimes

Lswoboda@starfl .com

The Philaco Education Com-mittee is pleased to announce the winners of the third annual fourth grade essay contest.

The topic for this year’s con-test was “If you had to move away from this area, what would you miss most about Franklin County?” The students wrote their essays in class as part of their work to develop writing skills for fourth grade writing FCAT assessment.

Taking fi rst place and the $50 top prize was Brycin Mc-Cray Huckeba, a student in Donna Barber’s class at Frank-lin County School.

Second place, and a $30 prize, went to Tina Granger, a student of Lynn Clark’s at the Franklin County School.

Third place, and $20, went to Hollie Larkin, a student in Lau-ra King’s class at the Franklin County School.

Honorable Mention went to Franklin County School’s Ash-ton Topham, in Barber’s class; Katie Cox, in Clark’s class; and Camille Davis, in King’s class; the First Baptist Christian School’s Daylyn Creamer, in Danielle Layne’s class; and the ABC School’s Alex Joanos, in Lindsay Bockelman’s class.

“The essays were good and fun to read, and many focused on the love the students have for the natural wonders and wildlife of our area and on the excellent fi shing, hunting, beaches on the Gulf and the rivers, and seafood they enjoy,” said Education Chairman Su-san Antekeier.

This year’s judges for this contest were education com-mittee members Antekeier, Ginny Griner, Heather Guidry, Dawn Radford and Judy Sto-kowski. More than 60 essays were submitted for review.

“Thanks to the Philaco Board for sponsoring the contest and raising the prize money, to the teachers and school administrators for their help, and most of all, thanks to the enthusiastic students who wrote the essays,” Antekeier said.

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Social Security DiSability

Supplemental Securityincome (SSi)

Children and AdultsNo Fee or Cost If No Recovery

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Robert C. Bruner Attorney

Personal & Business Bankruptcy

Over 30 Years Legal ExperienceOffice located at: 19 Island Drive, Eastpoint, FL

850-670-3030“We are a debt relief agency. We can help people file bankruptcy relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.”“The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that

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about our qualifications and experience.”

Left: The First Baptist Christian School’s Daylyn Creamer, who won an honorable mention at poses with Susan Antekeier, chair of Philaco’s education committee. Right: ABC School honorable mention Alex Joanos with teacher Lindsey Bockelman, left, and Philaco’s Heather Guidry.

Huckeba takes top honors in essay contestIf I had to leave Franklin County

Brycin McCray Huckeba, a student with Mrs. Barber’s fourth grade class, wrote the following fi rst-place essay.

If I had to leave Franklin County, Florida, I would be horrifi ed. The three things I would miss most would be the wildlife, my wonderful helping community, last but not least my family.

The beautiful, wonderful wildlife is the fi rst thing I want to talk about. Man, have you seen it? The deer, bear, and tiny tweeting birds I love so much. Don’t forget the lemony yellow sunfl owers, and the snow white daisies. All of those wonderful things about the wild life of Franklin County, Florida are true.

The next thing is that there is a courteous, helping community. They help you out when there’s a power outage, or a tree might have fallen on your house and people would come, and when you’re in a pickle they would come. I would not leave that behind. I feel relaxed around them. My face would be pepper red if I had to go away from Franklin County.

We are at the last thing that I would miss about Franklin County... my family, my Mom, Dad, brother, sister, PaPa, and Grandma. I can’t leave them behind-they’re so kind. My Mom cooks, takes care of us, and my Dad works. My brother supports me. My sister does nothing for me. But I don’t care, I won’t ever trade Franklin County.

That’s all I have to say. Those are the three things I would miss. Bam!

The wild life. Zap! The community. Kapow! My family! But if I had to move away, yeah I would miss Franklin County. But you get what you get and don’t pitch a fi t.

WINNING ESSAY

PHOTOS BY DAWN RADFORD | Special to the Times

Teacher Laura King, left, third place Hollie Larkin, second place Tina Granger, winner Brycin Huckaba, and teacher Donna Barber. Below: Teacher Lynn Clark, with Ashton Topham, Camille Davis, Katie Cox, all runners up from the Franklin County School.

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