http://www.apalachtimes.com Visit the the Apalachicola Times online at http://www.apalachtimes.com en-us Copyright 2009 The Apalachicola Times http://community.emeraldcoast.com/apalachicola/news/article.showarticle.db.php?a=4368 A tractor-trailer overturned and caught fire Feb. 14 on the eastern end of the county, sending its driver to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. According to an accident report prepared by Trooper M.K. Rabun of the Florida Highway Patrol, Richard White, 35, of Tallahassee, was driving a 1993 Mack truck,... @http://www.apalachtimes.com Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://community.emeraldcoast.com/apalachicola/news/article.showarticle.db.php?a=4367 The following report is provided by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. Arrests are made by officers from the following county law enforcement agencies: Apalachicola (APD), Carrabelle (CPD), Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), Franklin County Sheriff's Office (FCSO), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservati... @http://www.apalachtimes.com Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://community.emeraldcoast.com/apalachicola/news/article.showarticle.db.php?a=4366 The Franklin County Sheriff's Office has closed the case of a man found dead late last year in his motor home parked in St. Teresa, ruling it a suicide. Closure of the case of James W. Beale, 48, of Sarasota, puts an end to widespread speculation he may have been murdered by a man, now imprisoned i... @http://www.apalachtimes.com Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://community.emeraldcoast.com/apalachicola/news/article.showarticle.db.php?a=4365 Looking for a career in a high-demand field? Then WORKFORCE plus and the Wakulla Correctional Institution have just the event for you. On Wednesday, Feb. 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 8 p.m., WORKFORCE plus will be hosting a recruitment to fill over 100 correctional officer and correctional office... @http://www.apalachtimes.com Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://community.emeraldcoast.com/apalachicola/news/article.showarticle.db.php?a=4364 The seventh annual Eastpoint Volunteer Fire Department Charity Rib Cookoff will be held Saturday, March 15 at the fire house in Eastpoint. The event is located at the corner of 6th St and CC Land Rd in Eastpoint, one block north of US 98. This year's event promises to be the biggest ever, with our... @http://www.apalachtimes.com Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://community.emeraldcoast.com/apalachicola/news/article.showarticle.db.php?a=4363 Volunteers are needed for road and river clean-up of Tate's Hell roads, landings, and new river, to be held Saturday, March 8 from 8 a.m. to noon. Billed as "Clean the Hell Out of Tate's Hell," volunteers will meet between 8 to 8:30 a.m. at Gully Branch Landing in Tate's Hell State Forest. Direct... @http://www.apalachtimes.com Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://community.emeraldcoast.com/apalachicola/news/article.showarticle.db.php?a=4362 The Carrabelle City Commission named Mrs. Jamie Brown, water and sewer clerk for the city of Carrabelle, the "Employee of the Quarter" at their Feb. 7 meeting. The Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce also presented special awards to city employees for their outstanding work during the Holiday on the Harb... @http://www.apalachtimes.com Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://community.emeraldcoast.com/apalachicola/news/article.showarticle.db.php?a=4361 Apalachicola wellwishers turned out Friday for a benefit barbecue held at Battery Park to raise funds for longtime city employee Edward Branch, who is battling cancer. Branch, a former King Retsyo and city employee for 17 years until he took medical retirement last year, is shown above, at left, wit... @http://www.apalachtimes.com Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://community.emeraldcoast.com/apalachicola/news/article.showarticle.db.php?a=4360 Didn't get over to the Pancake Brunch last Saturday. Hope things went well. I hope there was a good show of support. We did have a good crowd at the monthly covered dish. Sure wish you would join us men month. Always on the third Sunday, 1 p.m. at Chillas Hall. Bring a dish to share and a donation.... @http://www.apalachtimes.com Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://community.emeraldcoast.com/apalachicola/news/article.showarticle.db.php?a=4359 Thursday, Feb. 21 Story Adventures with Miss Dany at the Eastpoint Library 4 p.m. For more information call 670-4423. Wandering Star Quilting Club. Chillas Hall Lanark Village. 1p.m. to 3 p.m. Call Christine Hinton 697-2551. Luncheon and Information Specials at the Franklin County Senior Cente... @http://www.apalachtimes.com Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://community.emeraldcoast.com/apalachicola/news/article.showarticle.db.php?a=4358 Ernie Henderson Peterson 1935-2007 As the sun sets on another day, I think of you and tears fill my eyes again. It's been a year, and I remember your last words to me, the forever "I love you" but then you said, "I just want it to be spring and I want to go home." The guilt overcomes me and I t... @http://www.apalachtimes.com Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://community.emeraldcoast.com/apalachicola/news/article.showarticle.db.php?a=4357 The American Legion Post 106 will be having a Korean War Veterans Appreciation Dinner on Friday, March 28 at the Legion. All Korean War veterans and family are invited. We will be doing a book of all Korean veterans in Franklin County. We need all veterans or family to let us know if you are comin... @http://www.apalachtimes.com Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://community.emeraldcoast.com/apalachicola/news/article.showarticle.db.php?a=4356 The Segrees will hold their annual family reunion on Saturday, March 8 at the Eastpoint Fire Department from 11 a.m. until ? Come and bring a covered dish.... @http://www.apalachtimes.com Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://community.emeraldcoast.com/apalachicola/news/article.showarticle.db.php?a=4355 Come and enjoy an evening of entertainment at the St. George Island United Methodist Church, 201 E. Gulf Beach Drive, St. George Island. The Rivertown Girls, a bluegrass group from Blountstown will perform Saturday Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The Rivertown Girls consists of... @http://www.apalachtimes.com Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://community.emeraldcoast.com/apalachicola/news/article.showarticle.db.php?a=4354 Wenoka Putnal James Wenoka "Tim" Putnal James, 76, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Feb. 17, 2008, after a courageous and dignified battle with cancer. She was a native and lifelong resident of Carrabelle and moved to Tallahassee in 1995. She retired from Carrabelle High School after 30 ye... @http://www.apalachtimes.com Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST