Legal Notices

June 20, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO.: 23000212CAAXMX

KLC FINANCIAL, LLC,

Plaintiff,

vs.

REESE FORESTRY SERVICES, LLC, TIMOTHY DWAYNE REESE, and JIM LAYMAN BARTON,

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF ACTION -

CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE

To: Jim Layman Barton

25874 NE George Maloy Lane

Altha, FL 32421

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for damages has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Robert A. Solove, Esq., Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: Solove Law Firm, P.A., P.O. Box 560608, Miami, Florida 33256, on

or before thirty (30) days from first publication date, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court by June 29, 2024 either before service upon Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the individual or agency sending this notice no later than seven (7) days prior to the proceeding at the address given on notice. Telephone 1(800) 955-8771; (TDD) 1(800) 955-8770 (V), via Florida Relay Services.

WITNESS my hand the seal of this Court on this 21st day of May, 2024.

CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III

As Clerk of the Court

By: ABIGAIL GLISSON

As Deputy Clerk

As published in The Graceville News May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20, 2024.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 24-59 PR

IN RE: The Estate of CLARA NEEL,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Clara Neel, deceased, whose date of death was September 4, 2023, File Number 24-59 PR, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 510, Marianna, Florida 32447. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice has been served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is June 13, 2024.

LORRENA BENBO

Personal Representative

ELIZABETH M. SIMPSON

Attorney for Personal Representative

Post Office Box 761

Marianna, Florida 32447

(850) 482-6600

Florida Bar No. 614092

simpsonlawoffice@centurylink.net

As published in The Graceville News June 13 and June 20, 2024.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR

JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 23000245CAAXMX

SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC,

Plaintiff,

vs.

JOSHUA TERRY JOHNSON, et al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF

FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered May 6, 2024 in Civil Case No. 23000245CAAXMX of the Circuit Court of the FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT in and for Jackson County, Marianna, Florida, wherein SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC is Plaintiff and Joshua Terry Johnson, et al., are Defendants, the Clerk of Court, Clayton O. Rooks, Iii, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash electronically at www.jackson.realforeclose.com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes on the 11th day of July, 2024 at 11:00 AM on the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit:

Beginning at the South West Corner of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 4 North, Range 7 West, Run North 105 feet East 210 feet. South 105 feet West 210 feet to Point of Beginning.

Being South 1/2 of 1 Acre of Book 368, Page 49, and Book 434, Page 55 in the Town of Sneads, Jackson County Florida.

Address: 2098 River Rd, Sneads, FL 32460

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

Dated this 7th day of June, 2024.

CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III

As Clerk of the Court

By: ABIGAIL GLISSON

As Deputy Clerk

IMPORTANT

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. 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 the ADA Coordinator by mail at P. O. Box 1089, Panama City, FL 32402 or by phone at (850) 747-5338 at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days. If you are hearing impaired, please call 711 or email ADARequest@jud14.flcourts.org.

As published in The Graceville News June 20 and June 27, 2024.

June 13, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO.: 23000212CAAXMX

KLC FINANCIAL, LLC,

Plaintiff,

vs.

REESE FORESTRY SERVICES, LLC, TIMOTHY DWAYNE REESE, and JIM LAYMAN BARTON,

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF ACTION -

CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE

To: Jim Layman Barton

25874 NE George Maloy Lane

Altha, FL 32421

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for damages has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Robert A. Solove, Esq., Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: Solove Law Firm, P.A., P.O. Box 560608, Miami, Florida 33256, on

or before thirty (30) days from first publication date, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court by June 29, 2024 either before service upon Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the individual or agency sending this notice no later than seven (7) days prior to the proceeding at the address given on notice. Telephone 1(800) 955-8771; (TDD) 1(800) 955-8770 (V), via Florida Relay Services.

WITNESS my hand the seal of this Court on this 21st day of May, 2024.

CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III

As Clerk of the Court

By: ABIGAIL GLISSON

As Deputy Clerk

As published in The Graceville News May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20, 2024.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 24-59 PR

IN RE: The Estate of CLARA NEEL,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Clara Neel, deceased, whose date of death was September 4, 2023, File Number 24-59 PR, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 510, Marianna, Florida 32447. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice has been served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is June 13, 2024.

LORRENA BENBO

Personal Representative

ELIZABETH M. SIMPSON

Attorney for Personal Representative

Post Office Box 761

Marianna, Florida 32447

(850) 482-6600

Florida Bar No. 614092

simpsonlawoffice@centurylink.net

As published in The Graceville News June 13 and June 20, 2024.

June 6, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO.: 23000212CAAXMX

KLC FINANCIAL, LLC,

Plaintiff,

vs.

REESE FORESTRY SERVICES, LLC, TIMOTHY DWAYNE REESE, and JIM LAYMAN BARTON,

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF ACTION -

CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE

To: Jim Layman Barton

25874 NE George Maloy Lane

Altha, FL 32421

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for damages has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Robert A. Solove, Esq., Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: Solove Law Firm, P.A., P.O. Box 560608, Miami, Florida 33256, on

or before thirty (30) days from first publication date, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court by June 29, 2024 either before service upon Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the individual or agency sending this notice no later than seven (7) days prior to the proceeding at the address given on notice. Telephone 1(800) 955-8771; (TDD) 1(800) 955-8770 (V), via Florida Relay Services.

WITNESS my hand the seal of this Court on this 21st day of May, 2024.

CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III

As Clerk of the Court

By: ABIGAIL GLISSON

As Deputy Clerk

As published in The Graceville News May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20, 2024.

May 30, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO.: 23000212CAAXMX

KLC FINANCIAL, LLC,

Plaintiff,

vs.

REESE FORESTRY SERVICES, LLC, TIMOTHY DWAYNE REESE, and JIM LAYMAN BARTON,

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF ACTION -

CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE

To: Jim Layman Barton

25874 NE George Maloy Lane

Altha, FL 32421

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for damages has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Robert A. Solove, Esq., Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: Solove Law Firm, P.A., P.O. Box 560608, Miami, Florida 33256, on

or before thirty (30) days from first publication date, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court by June 29, 2024 either before service upon Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the individual or agency sending this notice no later than seven (7) days prior to the proceeding at the address given on notice. Telephone 1(800) 955-8771; (TDD) 1(800) 955-8770 (V), via Florida Relay Services.

WITNESS my hand the seal of this Court on this 21st day of May, 2024.

CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III

As Clerk of the Court

By: ABIGAIL GLISSON

As Deputy Clerk

As published in The Graceville News May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20, 2024.

May 16, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 23000137CAAXMX

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST,

Plaintiff,

vs.

MARTHA JOY TURNER A/K/A MARTHA LOWERY, et al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF

FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure Nunc Pro Tunc dated April 19, 2024, and entered in 23000137CAAXMX of the Circuit Court of the FOURTEENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Jackson County, Florida, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST is the Plaintiff and MARTHA JOY TURNER A/K/A MARTHA LOWERY; GARY L, LOWERY A/K/A GARY LOWERY are the Defendant(s). CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at https://jackson.realforeclose.com/, at 11:00 AM, on June 06, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

ALL THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST ONE QUARTER OF SOUTHEAST ONE QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST NORTH OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 164 FORMERLY STATE ROAD NO. 164 COUNTY OF JACKSON STATE OF FLORIDA

ALSO ATTACHED IS A 1987 HOME DW MH ID #HMLCY28050932351A AND #HMLCY28050932351B

Property Address:

2198 LOVEWOOD RD,

COTTONDALE, FL 32431

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031.

Dated this 3 day of May, 2024.

CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III

As Clerk of the Court

By: Marissa Driggers

As Deputy Clerk

IMPORTANT

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. 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 the ADA Coordinator by mail at P. O. Box 1089, Panama City, FL 32402 or by phone at (850) 747-5338 at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days. If you are hearing impaired, please call 711 or email ADARequest@jud14.flcourts.org.

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC

Attorneys for Plaintiff

6409 Congress Avenue, Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33487

Telephone: 561-241-6901

Fax: 561-997-6909

File Number: 22-088047

As published in The Graceville News May 9 and May 16, 2024.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 32-2023-CP-000376-PRAM

PENNY E. HARRISON,

DECEASED.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

(Summary Administration)

An Amended Petition for Summary Administration of the estate of PENNY E. HARRISON, deceased, whose date of death was September 13, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division the address of which is 4445 Lafayette St.,

Marianna, Florida, 32446. The names and addresses of the Petitioner and the Petitioner’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS

BARRED.

The date of the first and second publication of this notice was May 16 and May 23, 2024.

Petitioners:

JAIME BANDA

102 Candlewick Court

Moncks Corner, South Carolina 29461

BENJAMIN S. ARMSTRONG

Attorney for Petitioners

Florida Bar No. 0609382

200 Grove Park Lane, Suite 670

Dothan, Alabama 36305

(334)793-2629

As published in The Graceville News May 16 and May 23, 2024.

May 9, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF

THE Fourteenth JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR

Jackson COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.: 24000048DRAXMX

Division: DOMESTIC RELATIONS

CARRIE LOUISE KRAMER

Plaintiff,

vs.

FRANKLIN NOLAN KRAMER

Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

(NO CHILD OR

FINANCIAL SUPPORT)

TO: FRANKLIN NOLAN KRAMER

2476 WILDERNESS DR BIRCH TREE, MO 65438

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on CARRIE LOUISE KRAMER whose address is 5284 WINTERGREEN RD BASCOM, FL 32423 on or before March 11, 2024, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at Jackson County Clerk of Court, 4445 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32446 and mailing address of PO Drawer 510, Marianna, FL 32447 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided:

None

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: 1st of March, 2024

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

By: KIRA SHARP

Deputy Clerk

As published in The Graceville News, April 18, April 25, May 02, and May 09, 2024.

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Minority and Women Business Enterprises (M/WBE)

(Supplier Diversity)

The Town of Noma is committed to supplier diversity in the performance of all contracts associated with Federal and State funding projects. For projects funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the Town and the Bidder/Contractor are required to make good faith efforts to encourage the participation of minority owned and woman owned and small business enterprises in accordance with applicable laws. The Bidder/Contractor will be required to submit documentation to reflect the affirmative action steps taken to utilize certified minority- and women-owned businesses in the work and the intended use of these companies in the work. Documentation shall include evidence that qualified minority and women’s businesses have been solicited for subcontracting work and/or supplies, as may be needed to complete the work. The list of certified minority- and women-owned businesses that operate in the Town of Noma region can be found at the following Florida Department of Management Services, Office of Supplier Diversity web address: https://vendorstrator.dms.myflorida.com/directory. The Bidder/Contractor will be responsible for participating in these affirmative steps and providing documentation to that effect.

Fair Housing

Coordinator and Information

It is the policy of the Town of Noma, in keeping with the laws of the United States of America and the spirit of the Constitution of the State of Florida, to promote through fair, orderly and lawful procedure the opportunity for each person so desiring to obtain housing of such person's choice in this City, without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, familial status, handicap, or age, and, to that end, to prohibit discrimination in housing by any person. For more information on Fair Housing contact the Fair Housing Coordinator as follows:

Litermin Joseph, Mayor and Fair Housing Coordinator

Town of Noma

3467 Skipper Avenue

Bonifay, FL 32425

VOICE: (850) 263-3449

FAX: No Fax

Email:townofnoma@live.com

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator and Information

In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the Town of Noma will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. Employment: The Town of Noma does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA. Effective Communication: The Town of Noma will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communications for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in Town of Noma’s programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing or vision impairments. Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Town of Noma will make all reasonable modifications to policies or procedures to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services and activities. For example, individuals with service animals are welcome in the Town of Noma’s facilities/properties, even where pets are generally prohibited. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service or activity of the Town of Noma, should contact the Town’s ADA Coordinator as soon as possible but no later than forty-eight (48) hours before the scheduled event. Contact information for the ADA Coordinator is as follows:

Litermin Joseph, Mayor and ADA Coordinator

Town of Noma

3467 Skipper Avenue

Bonifay, FL 32425

VOICE: (850) 263-3449

FAX: No Fax

Email:townofnoma@live.com

The ADA does not require the Town of Noma to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Complaints that a program, service or activity of the Town of Noma is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to the ADA Coordinator as listed above. The Town of Noma will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individuals with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retrieving items from locations that are open to the public but not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Coordinator and Information

The Town of Noma certifies that it complies with the Equal Employment Opportunity Laws of the United States and that it shall require contractors that it hires with funds provided through the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) to comply with the Equal Employment Opportunity Laws of the United States. Towards this end, the Town of Noma shall have in place an equal employment opportunity resolution or ordinance that protects its applicants and employees and the applicants and employees of its contractors from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, familial status, handicap, or age. The resolution is on file with the Town. To arrange an appointment to view the resolution or to obtain a copy, or if you have any questions regarding equal employment opportunity or to register a complaint, contact:

Litermin Joseph, Mayor and EEO Coordinator

Town of Noma

3467 Skipper Avenue

Bonifay, FL 32425

VOICE: (850) 263-3449

FAX: No Fax

Email:townofnoma@live.com

As published in The Graceville News May 09, 2024.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 23000137CAAXMX

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST,

Plaintiff,

vs.

MARTHA JOY TURNER A/K/A MARTHA LOWERY, et al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF

FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure Nunc Pro Tunc dated April 19, 2024, and entered in 23000137CAAXMX of the Circuit Court of the FOURTEENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Jackson County, Florida, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST is the Plaintiff and MARTHA JOY TURNER A/K/A MARTHA LOWERY; GARY L, LOWERY A/K/A GARY LOWERY are the Defendant(s). CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at https://jackson.realforeclose.com/, at 11:00 AM, on June 06, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

ALL THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST ONE QUARTER OF SOUTHEAST ONE QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST NORTH OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 164 FORMERLY STATE ROAD NO. 164 COUNTY OF JACKSON STATE OF FLORIDA

ALSO ATTACHED IS A 1987 HOME DW MH ID #HMLCY28050932351A AND #HMLCY28050932351B

Property Address:

2198 LOVEWOOD RD,

COTTONDALE, FL 32431

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031.

Dated this 3 day of May, 2024.

CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III

As Clerk of the Court

By: Marissa Driggers

As Deputy Clerk

IMPORTANT

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. 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 the ADA Coordinator by mail at P. O. Box 1089, Panama City, FL 32402 or by phone at (850) 747-5338 at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days. If you are hearing impaired, please call 711 or email ADARequest@jud14.flcourts.org.

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC

Attorneys for Plaintiff

6409 Congress Avenue, Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33487

Telephone: 561-241-6901

Fax: 561-997-6909

File Number: 22-088047

As published in The Graceville News May 9 and May 16, 2024.

May 2, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF

THE Fourteenth JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR

Jackson COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.: 24000048DRAXMX

Division: DOMESTIC RELATIONS

CARRIE LOUISE KRAMER

Plaintiff,

vs.

FRANKLIN NOLAN KRAMER

Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

(NO CHILD OR

FINANCIAL SUPPORT)

TO: FRANKLIN NOLAN KRAMER

2476 WILDERNESS DR BIRCH TREE, MO 65438

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on CARRIE LOUISE KRAMER whose address is 5284 WINTERGREEN RD BASCOM, FL 32423 on or before March 11, 2024, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at Jackson County Clerk of Court, 4445 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32446 and mailing address of PO Drawer 510, Marianna, FL 32447 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided:

None

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: 1st of March, 2024

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

By: KIRA SHARP

Deputy Clerk

As published in The Graceville News, April 18, April 25, May 02, and May 09, 2024.

April 25, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF

THE Fourteenth JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR

Jackson COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.: 24000048DRAXMX

Division: DOMESTIC RELATIONS

CARRIE LOUISE KRAMER

Plaintiff,

vs.

FRANKLIN NOLAN KRAMER

Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

(NO CHILD OR

FINANCIAL SUPPORT)

TO: FRANKLIN NOLAN KRAMER

2476 WILDERNESS DR BIRCH TREE, MO 65438

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on CARRIE LOUISE KRAMER whose address is 5284 WINTERGREEN RD BASCOM, FL 32423 on or before March 11, 2024, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at Jackson County Clerk of Court, 4445 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32446 and mailing address of PO Drawer 510, Marianna, FL 32447 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided:

None

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: 1st of March, 2024

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

By: KIRA SHARP

Deputy Clerk

As published in The Graceville News, April 18, April 25, May 02, and May 09, 2024.

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Minority and Women

Business Enterprises (M/WBE) (Supplier Diversity)

The Town of Noma is committed to supplier diversity in the performance of all contracts associated with Federal and State funding projects. For projects funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the Town and the Bidder/Contractor are required to make good faith efforts to encourage the participation of minority owned and woman owned and small business enterprises in accordance with applicable laws. The Bidder/Contractor will be required to submit documentation to reflect the affirmative action steps taken to utilize certified minority- and women-owned businesses in the work and the intended use of these companies in the work. Documentation shall include evidence that qualified minority and women’s businesses have been solicited for subcontracting work and/or supplies, as may be needed to complete the work. The list of certified minority- and women-owned businesses that operate in the Town of Noma region can be found at the following Florida Department of Management Services, Office of Supplier Diversity web address: https://vendorstrator.dms.myflorida.com/directory. The Bidder/ Contractor will be responsible for participating in these affirmative steps and providing documentation to that effect.

Fair Housing

Coordinator and Information

It is the policy of the Town of Noma, in keeping with the laws of the United States of America and the spirit of the Constitution of the State of Florida, to promote through fair, orderly and lawful procedure the opportunity for each person so desiring to obtain housing of such person's choice in this City, without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, familial status, handicap, or age, and, to that end, to prohibit discrimination in housing by any person. For more information on Fair Housing contact the Fair Housing Coordinator as follows:

Litermin Joseph, Mayor and Fair Housing Coordinator

Town of Noma

3467 Skipper Avenue

Bonifay, FL 32425

VOICE: (850) 263-3449

FAX: No Fax

Email:townofnoma@live.com

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator and Information

In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the Town of Noma will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. Employment: The Town of Noma does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA. Effective Communication: The Town of Noma will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communications for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in Town of Noma’s programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing or vision impairments. Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Town of Noma will make all reasonable modifications to policies or procedures to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services and activities. For example, individuals with service animals are welcome in the Town of Noma’s facilities/properties, even where pets are generally prohibited. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service or activity of the Town of Noma, should contact the Town’s ADA Coordinator as soon as possible but no later than forty-eight (48) hours before the scheduled event. Contact information for the ADA Coordinator is as follows:

Litermin Joseph, Mayor and ADA Coordinator

Town of Noma

3467 Skipper Avenue

Bonifay, FL 32425

VOICE: (850) 263-3449

FAX: No Fax

Email:townofnoma@live.com

The ADA does not require the Town of Noma to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Complaints that a program, service or activity of the Town of Noma is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to the ADA Coordinator as listed above. The Town of Noma will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individuals with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retrieving items from locations that are open to the public but not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Coordinator and Information

The Town of Noma certifies that it complies with the Equal Employment Opportunity Laws of the United States and that it shall require contractors that it hires with funds provided through the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) to comply with the Equal Employment Opportunity Laws of the United States. Towards this end, the Town of Noma shall have in place an equal employment opportunity resolution or ordinance that protects its applicants and employees and the applicants and employees of its contractors from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, familial status, handicap, or age. The resolution is on file with the Town. To arrange an appointment to view the resolution or to obtain a copy, or if you have any questions regarding equal employment opportunity or to register a complaint, contact:

Litermin Joseph, Mayor and EEO Coordinator

Town of Noma

3467 Skipper Avenue

Bonifay, FL 32425

VOICE: (850) 263-3449

FAX: No Fax

Email:townofnoma@live.com

As published in The Graceville News April 25, 2024

April 18, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF

THE Fourteenth JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR

Jackson COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.: 24000048DRAXMX

Division: DOMESTIC RELATIONS

CARRIE LOUISE KRAMER

Plaintiff,

vs.

FRANKLIN NOLAN KRAMER

Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

(NO CHILD OR

FINANCIAL SUPPORT)

TO: FRANKLIN NOLAN KRAMER

2476 WILDERNESS DR BIRCH TREE, MO 65438

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on CARRIE LOUISE KRAMER whose address is 5284 WINTERGREEN RD BASCOM, FL 32423 on or before March 11, 2024, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at Jackson County Clerk of Court, 4445 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32446 and mailing address of PO Drawer 510, Marianna, FL 32447 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided:

None

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: 1st of March, 2024

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

By: KIRA SHARP

Deputy Clerk

As published in The Graceville News, April 18, April 25, May 02, and May 09, 2024.

Under the authority of the Self-Storage Act, Section 93 statute, the following described property has been seized for non-payment of rent and other incurred expenses.

1) Storage Foreclosure

Contents: Unknown

Location: 922 White Ave. Graceville

Unit: 26

Tenant: Joseph Hallford

Unit Over Lock Date: March 8, 2024

Lien Date: March 18, 2024

Certified Letter Date: March 18, 2024

Disposition: Auction or Cleanout & Dispose

2) Storage Foreclosure

Contents: Misc Items, Clothing, TV, Speakers, Etc.

Location: 922 White Ave. Graceville

Unit: 101

Tenant: Jessica Britton

Unit Over Lock Date: July 17, 2023

Lien Date: March 7, 2024

Certified Letter Date: March 18, 2024

Disposition: Auction or Cleanout & Dispose

3) Storage Foreclosure

Contents: Household Items

Location: 922 White Ave. Graceville

Unit: 33

Tenant: Morgan Kirk

Unit Over Lock Date: March 8, 2024

Lien Date: March 21, 2024

Certified Letter Date: March 22, 2024

Disposition: Auction or Cleanout & Dispose

4) Storage Foreclosure

Contents: Furniture

Location: 922 White Ave. Graceville

Unit: 102

Tenant: Letitia Myrick

Unit Over Lock Date: March 6, 2024

Lien Date: March 21, 2024

Certified Letter Date: March 22, 2024

Disposition: Auction or Cleanout & Dispose

5) Storage Foreclosure

Contents: Household Items

Location: 922 White Ave. Graceville

Unit: 54

Tenant: Angela Pelham

Unit Over Lock Date: March 6, 2024

Lien Date: March 25, 2024

Certified Letter Date: March 27, 2024

Disposition: Auction or Cleanout & Dispose

6) Storage Foreclosure

Contents: Unknown

Location: 922 White Ave. Graceville

Unit: 63

Tenant: Leroy Scaife

Unit Over Lock Date: March 6, 2024

Lien Date: March 25, 2024

Certified Letter Date: March 27, 2024

Disposition: Auction or Cleanout & Dispose

All tenants have been notified or a good faith effort has been made to notify the tenant of any and all outstanding balances. All units have been over locked and previously posted with placards. This advertisement serves as a final attempt to collect from the tenant. The unit(s) contents will be auctioned off by Crutchfield Mini Storage at 9:00 am on May 3, 2024 at 5491 Martin St. in Graceville, Florida. PUBLIC WELCOME - CASH AUCTION ONLY!

As published in The Graceville News on April 18, 2024.

April 4, 2024

INVITATION TO BID

PROJECT

Sealed proposals from General Contractors will be received by the City of Jacob, at Jacob City Hall, until 3:00 PM Central Standard Time on Wednesday April 24th, 2024, located at 4490 Jackson Road, Jacob, Florida 32431 for the Construction of Jacob City Hall/Community Center and Fire Station –. At 3:05 PM CST, the bids will be opened publicly, and General Contractor recommendations will be made at the City of Jacob, City Council Members at the City Council Meeting to be held on Monday May 6th, 2024, located at 4490 Jackson Road, Jacob, Florida 32431. Sealed bids can be mailed, or hand delivered to Jacob City Hall and labeled Construction of Jacob City Hall/Community Center and Fire Station.

All questions pertaining to the bid package should be submitted to Doug Shuler, AIA, (dshuler@bfbsa.com) or Jon Sims, Dewberry Engineers Inc. Project Manager, (jsims@dewberry.com), by April 15th 2024.

LOCATION

City of Jacob, City Hall – 4490 Jackson Road, Jacob, Florida 32431.

OWNER

City of Jacob - City Council Members.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Project includes, but is not limited to; Site Work, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Wall Repairs, Painting, ACT Ceilings, Flooring, Restroom Renovations, Millwork, etc.

TYPE OF BID

The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the Contract Documents and in this Invitation to Bid. The Contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis.

No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after time has been called on the date of opening. A Bid Bond in an amount not less than 5% of the Base Bid must accompany bids and a Performance Bond and Payment Bond in an amount equal to 100% of the contract amount will be required of the successful bidder.

TIME OF

SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

The time limit for substantial completion of this work will be 365 calendar days from the Date of Commencement.

BID DOCUMENTS

Via email, the digital bid documents are available from the office of the Architect, BFBS Architects. A bidders list will be available from the Architect. Only Florida Licensed General Contractors may obtain plans and specifications by contacting Doug Shuler, AIA, (dshuler@bfbsa.com) at the office of the Architect.

Bidders are cautioned that acquisition of Bidding Documents through any other source is not advisable. Acquisition of Bidding Documents from unauthorized sources places the bidder at risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base a bid.

CONTRACT

The successful bidder will be required to enter a written contract with the City of Jacob City Council Members consistent with the form contract to be provided in the Bid Documents.

OWNERS RIGHT

TO REJECT BIDS

The Jacob City Council Members reserves the right to waive informalities in any bid, to accept and/or reject any or all bids, and to accept the bid that in their judgment will be in the best interest of the City of Jacob. All bids shall remain firm for a period of thirty days after the opening.

All bidders shall comply with all applicable State and local laws concerning licensing registration and regulation of contractors doing business to the State of Florida. City of Jacob encourages Minority Business Enterprises to respond to this Bid Invitation.

MINORITY PARTICIPATION GOALS

Jacob City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Minority Business Enterprises to respond to this Bid Invitation. Accordingly, the City will be requiring all bidders to demonstrate a “good faith” effort to invite minority-owned businesses to participate meaningfully in this construction project. Factors which shall be considered by the City in determining whether a contractor has made good faith efforts shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Whether the contractor advertised in general circulation, trade association, or minority-focused media concerning subcontracting opportunities on this project.

2. Whether the contractor provided written notice to a reasonable number of specific minority businesses that their interest in the contract was being solicited in sufficient time to allow the minority businesses to participate effectively.

3. Whether the contractor followed up initial solicitations of interest by contacting minority businesses or minority persons to determine with certainty whether the minority businesses or minority persons were interested.

4. Whether the contractor selected portions of the work to be performed by minority businesses to increase the likelihood of meeting the minority business enterprise procurement goals, including, where appropriate, breaking down contracts into economically feasible units to facilitate minority business participation.

5. Whether the contractor provided interested minority businesses or minority persons with adequate information about the plans, specifications, and requirements of the contract or the availability of jobs.

6. Whether the contractor negotiated in good faith with interested minority businesses or minority persons, not rejecting minority businesses or minority persons as unqualified without sound reasons based on a thorough investigation of their capabilities.

7. Whether the contractor effectively used the services of available minority community organizations; minority contractors’ groups; local, state, and federal minority business assistance offices; and other organizations that provide assistance in the recruitment and placement of minority businesses or minority persons.

As published in The Graceville News on March 28 and April 4, 2024.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT

FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

CASE NO. 24000064CPAXMX

IN RE: ESTATE OF

PATRICIA B. SEGREST,

DECEASED

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of PATRICIA B. SEGREST, deceased, whose date of death was January 7, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division the address of which is 4445 Lafayette Street, Marianna, Florida 32446. The name and address of the co-personal representatives and the co-personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is March 28, 2024.

Co-Personal Representatives:

JUDITH S. YOUNG

Post Office Box 90

Chipley, Florida 32428

NANCIANNE S. WATSON

1223 Highway 2

Graceville, Florida 32440

BENJAMIN S. ARMSTRONG

Attorney for

Co-Personal Representatives

Florida Bar No. 0609382

200 Grove Park Lane, Suite 670

Dothan, Alabama 36305

(334)793-2629

As published in The Graceville News March 28 and April 04, 2024.

March 28, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO. 2024-37CA

STEVEN C. WHITTINGTON &

BRENDA C. WHITTINGTON,

Plaintiff,

vs.

ALICE MARTINA JOHNSON,

and others,

Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: Defendants ALICE MARTINA JOHNSON, BUDDY JOHNSON, JANICE FATHERLY, and SUSAN MANNIS, if alive, and if dead, the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, or trustees of Alice Martina Johnson, Buddy Johnson, Janice Fatherly, and Susan Mannis, deceased, or other persons or entities claiming by, through, under or against them, or any of them, and all unknown persons, if alive, and if dead, or not known to be dead or alive, their unknown spouses, heirs devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees or other persons claiming by, through, under or against the unknown persons or entities

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Complaint to quiet title to real property in Jackson County, Florida, described as:

Commence at a concrete monument, marking the SE corner of the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Sec 28, T5N, R12W, Jackson County, FL; thence N 02°40'31" E 213.6 feet to the center of a graded county road; thence N 89°43'09" W 546.61 feet along the centerline of said road to an iron pipe and call this the POB; thence continue along the centerline of said road N 89°43'09" W 59.52 feet; thence continue along said centerline S 86°31'40" W 435.91 feet; thence continue along said centerline N 67°06'36" W 192.30 feet; thence continue along said centerline N 20°33'04" W 192.30 feet; thence continue along said centerline N 01°21'39" E 351.03 feet; thence S 88°36'54" E 15.00 feet to an iron pipe on the Easterly right of way of said graded county road; thence continue S 88°36'54" E 633.48 feet to an iron pipe; thence S 08°33'31" E 533.08 feet to an iron pipe on the Northerly right of way of said graded county road; thence continue S 08°33'31" E 17.86 feet to the POB. This tract contains 9.0 acres, more or less, and is located in the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Sec. 28, T5N, R12W, Jackson County, FL (jw/thw)

LESS AND EXCEPT: A PORTION OF A LANDS BEING LOCATED IN SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA AND BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE CONCRETE MONUMENT MARKING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE N 02°40'31" E 213.76 FEET TO THE CENTER OF A COUNTY GRADED ROAD; THENCE N 89°43'09" W, ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 546.61 FEET; THENCE N 08°19'18" W, 17.86 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID COUNTY GRADED ROAD AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N 89°33'47" W ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE 59.52 FEET; THENCE CONTINUE ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE S 86°34'53" W, 0.48 FEET; THENCE N 06°02'02" W, 248.57 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH ROD; THENCE S 89°18'13"E 50.00 FEET TO A HALF INCH IRON PIPE; THENCE S 08°19'18" E, 249.64 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING (jw/thw).

has been filed in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, and that you, as a potential claimant, are entitled to notice as a matter of state law.

You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses to the Complaint, if any, on the plaintiffs’ attorney, Timothy H. Wells, Post Office Box 155, Bonifay, Florida 32425-0155, and to file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on the attorney or immediately thereafter by April 8, 2024; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Dated on the 26th day of February, 2024.

CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III

As Clerk of the Court

By: Abigail Perkins

As Deputy Clerk

As published in The Graceville News March 7, March 14, March 21, and March 28, 2024.

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INVITATION FOR BID

Bids for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and services required for the Work known as Window Replacement @ Two Site’s, FL 15-1 A, FL 15-1 B, 36 Dwelling Units & 1 Non-Dwelling Building located in Graceville Florida will be received until 9:00 AM local time on 10 April 2024 at the office of the Housing Authority (PHA) indicated below. At this time and place all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Without force and effect on the Bidding Documents and the proposed Contract Documents, the work required is briefly described as, The work consists of, but is not limited to, removal of existing windows, window screens, ceramic interior window trim, tenant applied window treatment, providing new windows, wooden window trim, patching as needed, painting and new window screens and tenants window treatments and associated work.

Each prospective bidder shall provide evidence he, she, they have meet all licensing requirements of the state of Florida at the time of Bid Opening.

The work required is fully described in the Bidding Documents consisting of the Project Manual and the Drawings.

Proposed Contract forms, Drawings and Project Manual are on file in the office of the Consultant, Mr. Randall O’Barr, Post Office Box 357, Baldwin, Georgia 30511, telephone (706) 206-1725 or email randallo@windstream.net. Bidding Documents may be obtained by providing a NONREFUNDABLE payment of $35.00 per set of Documents to the Consultant, do not contact the PHA. No partial sets will be issued. Checks should be made payable to Mr. Randall O’Barr and mailed to the above address. Information regarding this Project, including a list of the Plan Holders will be provided upon request.

Each bid shall include Bid Guarantee in an amount equal to five percent of the Bid. Provide as a certified check or bank draft payable to the PHA; U.S. Government Bonds, or as a properly executed Bid Bond with surety acceptable to the PHA. A Surety Company executing the Bid Bond must be authorized to transact business in the Project State, and must appear on the most current U.S. Treasury Department's Circular No. 570. The successful bidder is required to provide satisfactory Performance and Payment Bonds prior to execution of the Agreement.

Refer to provisions for equal employment opportunities and payment of not less than minimum salaries and wages indicated in the Project Manual.

Each bid shall include THE SIGNED ORIGINAL AND TWO CONFORMED COPIES of the following:

1. A properly executed Bid Form.

2. A properly executed Bid Guarantee.

3. A properly executed Non-Collusive Affidavit.

4. A fully completed Form HUD-5369-A, "Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Bidders".

5. Florida Contracting License.

6. EPA, Lead Safety for Renovation Repair and Painting Certification.

Small businesses and minority firms and section three businesses are urged to submit proposals. Certification as a Minority-business Enterprise (or number of partners, shareholders, employees who are members of minority classification or are women) and section three businesses should be included in the Bid proposal. Refer to Articles 38, 39 and 40 of The General Conditions.

The PHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive irregularities and formalities in the bidding. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty days subsequent to the opening of bids without PHA consent.

Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority

Housing Authority (PHA)

Post Office Box 218

Address

Graceville,Florida 32440 City, State, Zip Code

As published in The Graceville News March 21 and March 28, 2024.