turtle watch volunteer arrested

Beach Lover

Jun 16, '09 · 10:21 AM55,5871

http://www.sowal.com/bb/#http://www.sowal.com/bb/#

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Seagrove Beach resident on three-counts of criminal mischief on June 15, 2009.
Witnesses say 57-year-old, Mary Elizabeth Brady overturned and destroyed several canopy tents by cutting the material on the tents. These incidents took place on Friday, June 12 in the AM, on the beach behind Beachcrest Condominiums on County Road 30A.
Ms. Brady was also seen puncturing and destroying floats at the same location.
Witnesses say Ms. Brady is a Turtle Watch volunteer. Ms. Brady denied that she had caused the damage. There are several victims in the matter.
The criminal mischief charges are misdemeanors.
Ms. Brady was booked into the Walton County Jail and given a total bond of $1500.00. Ms. Brady has bonded out at this time awaiting a July 23rd court date.

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Skunky

Jun 20, '09 · 3:52 PM#352

The attached pdf file and the excerpts within this post are a matter of public record. Not-for-profit 501 (c) 3 organizations must annually file a Form 990 (basically a tax return for not-for-profits). It is our policy to no disclose the names associated with salary data even though the info is a matter of public record - therefore we have blanked the names associated with this post.

It appears that many are interested in but lack the data to describe the financial workings of this organization and we therefore have chosen to make them available for all.

We as an organization take no position on this other than providing the facts.

Balance Sheet Info

View attachment 13377

Expenses By Category

View attachment 13379

Compensation

View attachment 13378

These panels are excerpts from the South Walton Turtle Watch 2007 990EZ

2007 South Walton Turtle Watch 990EZ

http://www.waltontaxpayers.org/PDF Files/TurtleWatch.pdf

Thank you for putting the information out there for us.
Now, since we are in the mood for full disclosure, may we see WCTA's balance sheet, expenses and compensation for the same year?

Beach Comber

Jun 20, '09 · 3:58 PM#353

Since it was a Friday, then yes I assumed it was in use. Since Beachcrest is private, unless there is a public access near it, then Beachcrest should clean up their beach, if they deem it abandoned. To me it is just a matter of wrong is wrong. Destorying anything that doesn't belong to you is wrong. There are always appropriate ways and means of handling things--destruction isn't one of them. It's really just in my eyes, that some people are proud (not all) of what this lady did and it's just not right. Simple right is right and wrong is wrong. Yes the people that left their stuff was also wrong and I'm not glorifying them either.

Beach Comber

Jun 20, '09 · 4:15 PM#354

Does your church encourage judgment of others?

No -----not my church, but my maker holds everyone accountable for their actions be it large or small even those that lift up and praise wrong doings. We were all given free will.

Beach Lover

Jun 20, '09 · 4:39 PM#355

Since it was a Friday, then yes I assumed it was in use. Since Beachcrest is private, unless there is a public access near it, then Beachcrest should clean up their beach, if they deem it abandoned. To me it is just a matter of wrong is wrong. Destorying anything that doesn't belong to you is wrong. There are always appropriate ways and means of handling things--destruction isn't one of them. It's really just in my eyes, that some people are proud (not all) of what this lady did and it's just not right. Simple right is right and wrong is wrong. Yes the people that left their stuff was also wrong and I'm not glorifying them either.

This is where somneone should suggest that you read the entire thread. Since your statments are not making any sense to the timeline nor the incident, Just my 2 cents :idontno:

Beach Fanatic

Jun 20, '09 · 9:07 PM#356

Since it was a Friday, then yes I assumed it was in use. Since Beachcrest is private, unless there is a public access near it, then Beachcrest should clean up their beach, if they deem it abandoned. To me it is just a matter of wrong is wrong. Destorying anything that doesn't belong to you is wrong. There are always appropriate ways and means of handling things--destruction isn't one of them. It's really just in my eyes, that some people are proud (not all) of what this lady did and it's just not right.
Simple right is right and wrong is wrong. quote]

"Just as every cop is a criminal, and all sinners saints,
As heads is tails, just call me Lucifer, cause I am in need of some restraint.."

--Jagger/Richards. Sympathy for the Devil.

Edited Jun 21, '09 · 7:28 AM

hmmmm......can't remember

Jun 20, '09 · 9:37 PM#357

So who gave her the right to destroy other peoples property? How can you bow down and make this woman your hero? Seems she has just lowered herself to way below the actions of any and all tourist leaving items on the beach. Didn't she just take the turtle watchers reputation down with her--what a shame.They work really hard to educate people about the turtles. What a fine example for our young. Just because I don't like what someone else does-------sounds like most of you have just opened the door for do as you please!?! Shame, shame. shame. What about the vandals at the church--do you bow down? Just because it's something you want to see changed, hopefully this is not the avenue you care to go. There is just no difference! Wrong is wrong is wrong. If you still call this woman your hero and bow down, then I hope to see you at church this Sunday.

You're committing a serious non sequitur, but if you're going to run in that direction I suggest reading the Gospel of John, chapter 2, verses 13-17.

Edited Jun 20, '09 · 9:40 PM

Skunky

Jun 20, '09 · 10:47 PM#358

Hey, where did all the 'interested' people from the WCTA/Hudson/Nelson camp go? Where are those tax documents? You guys didn't hit the buffet at McLain's too often , did you? :lol:

Beach Fanatic

Jun 20, '09 · 11:38 PM#359

No -----not my church, but my maker holds everyone accountable for their actions be it large or small even those that lift up and praise wrong doings. We were all given free will.

Your maker can KMA. "Back to the regularly scheduled program"

Beach Lover

Jun 21, '09 · 12:50 AM#360

Hey, where did all the 'interested' people from the WCTA/Hudson/Nelson camp go? Where are those tax documents? You guys didn't hit the buffet at McLain's too often , did you?

Glad to provide the information you requested. Our organization is a 501 (c)4 exempt organization. We are not a tax deductible entity. Due to the size of our gross receipts( less than $25,000) we are not required to file a 990 so I have provided you with the financial report from our Annual Meeting that year.

We have no paid employee's and no member receives reimbursement for travel.

IRS form 990 / form 990 EZ

Filing Requirements

If gross receipts are: $25,000 or Less?Normally not required to file IRS form 990 or form 990 EZ.

More than $25,000?Normally must file IRS form 990 or form 990 EZ.

$100,000 or less and total assets at year end are less than$250,000?May file IRS form 990 EZ or IRS form 990.

More than $100,000 and total assets at year end are more than$250,000?Must file IRS form 990; cannot file IRS form 990 EZ.

2007 Income

Member Donations $7,263.00

2007 Expenses

Chamber Membership 125.00
Postal Permit 175.00
Post Box 40.00
Annual Florida Reg. Fee 66.00
Northwest Alliance Mtg 273.74
Newsletter (4 Issues) 2,614.11
Copy Systems 130.00
Envelopes 120.13
DeFuniak Herald(ads) 425.25
Walton Sun (ads) 998.49
Copy Systems 131.64
Flowers(JBHillard) 45.00
Domain Name 6.95
Postage (4 newsletters) 423.13

Total Expenses $5,574.44

Current Balances (12/31/07)

Checking 2,187.38
CD 5,340.16

SoWal Expert

Jun 21, '09 · 2:47 PM#361

Since it was a Friday, then yes I assumed it was in use. Since Beachcrest is private, unless there is a public access near it, then Beachcrest should clean up their beach, if they deem it abandoned. To me it is just a matter of wrong is wrong. Destorying anything that doesn't belong to you is wrong. There are always appropriate ways and means of handling things--destruction isn't one of them. It's really just in my eyes, that some people are proud (not all) of what this lady did and it's just not right. Simple right is right and wrong is wrong. Yes the people that left their stuff was also wrong and I'm not glorifying them either.

Just curious, I know nothing about this other than what I read in a newspaper article. Do you have inside information? Did you see the person destroy other people's property? Do you know the incident took place on property claiming to be owned by BeachCrest? Sounds like you must have witnessed the incident yourself, as you have already assumed the person is guilty of massive destruction to private property.

SoWal Expert

Jun 21, '09 · 2:49 PM#362

No -----not my church, but my maker holds everyone accountable for their actions be it large or small even those that lift up and praise wrong doings. We were all given free will.

Perhaps the people leaving all their crap on the beach should go to your church. :cool:

Banned

Jun 21, '09 · 3:14 PM#363

probably trying to reinforce the stereotype held among many that the turtle watch people are elitist south waltonites who are using taxpayer's money to discuss turtles over mixed drinks and quiche at alys beach. These are the same masses who are easily led to believe that led zeppelin lps played in reverse, yoga and high school plays are the gateway to hell.

darrrk siiiidded!

Beach Comber

Jun 21, '09 · 4:47 PM#364

Perhaps the people leaving all their crap on the beach should go to your church.

Sorry I made some people mad with my comments. All of the info that I got was from the paper and you said I had made an assumption --so I agreed maybe I did. I didn't realize that me saying I think the woman was wrong in her doings would set off a tide wave of anger at me. It was just my opinion, same as others posting somewhat the same thoughts. I will also express that I mentioned before that the turtle watch people work very hard to get the word out about the turtles and how we can all help. The thread started with this woman getting arrested. That's all I was replying too. :blink:

And for the person saying my maker can kma is rude.
We all have an opinion.
P.S. everyone is welcome at our church.

Beach Lover

Jun 21, '09 · 8:14 PM#365

We all have an opinion.

Yes and yours was welcomed as such, At least by me. I did recommend that you read the entire thread, That might have helped you understand where this thread was headed, and

And for the person saying my maker can kma is rude

Most certainly you are correct IMO. I had read in the terms of use that Racial and intentional inflammatory remarks were not allowed (If not they should). Anonymous Aliases and knowing that they can most likely get away without a personal meeting face to face allows some mental midgets to say stupid things.

P.S. everyone is welcome at our church.

Very respectable, and kind, Thank you.

Beach Fanatic

Jun 22, '09 · 8:25 AM#366

Your maker can KMA. "Back to the regularly scheduled program"

I wouldn't stand next to this poster during a thunder storm. Pretty much Mark 3:29

SoWal Expert

Jun 22, '09 · 9:46 AM#367

Sorry I made some people mad with my comments. All of the info that I got was from the paper and you said I had made an assumption --so I agreed maybe I did. I didn't realize that me saying I think the woman was wrong in her doings would set off a tide wave of anger at me. It was just my opinion, same as others posting somewhat the same thoughts. I will also express that I mentioned before that the turtle watch people work very hard to get the word out about the turtles and how we can all help. The thread started with this woman getting arrested. That's all I was replying too....

The news paper didn't state that she was guilty. You did. By your statement, you assume that she actually is guilty, since you say she was wrong. It is easy enough to believe that one's actions are right or wrong, but you have already found the lady guilty, which in my opinion, is wrong, and makes you no different than the others whom you accuse of needing to go to church.

BTW, if you are feeling anger, it is out of your own guilt. I am not angry with you. ;-)

SoWal Expert

Jun 22, '09 · 9:48 AM#368

I wouldn't stand next to this poster during a thunder storm. Pretty much Mark 3:29

Interesting statement of the Bible, since Christianity also preaches that all who ask, will be forgiven. Seems contradictory to me.

Beach Fanatic

Jun 22, '09 · 10:30 AM#369

Interesting statement of the Bible, since Christianity also preaches that all who ask, will be forgiven. Seems contradictory to me.

After a personal quick study this poster has not committed Mark 3:29. My apoligies to you and the poster and to all that I may have misled. Also, I do not beleive that the Bible has any contradictions only the application of its readers. Like me above. Sorry to get off track from this thread.

Edited Jun 22, '09 · 10:31 AM

Beach Lover

Jun 22, '09 · 10:42 AM#370

After a personal quick study this poster has not committed Mark 3:29. My apoligies to you and the poster and to all that I may have misled. Also, I do not beleive that the Bible has any contradictions only the application of its readers. Like me above. Sorry to get off track from this thread.

YOU ARE FORGIVEN!

Sorry just had to do it! Have a Blessed Day!

Beach Fanatic

Jun 22, '09 · 10:50 AM#371

YOU ARE FORGIVEN!

Sorry just had to do it! Have a Blessed Day!

I feel better now oh

wise one.

Beach Comber

Jun 22, '09 · 3:32 PM#372

The news paper didn't state that she was guilty. You did. By your statement, you assume that she actually is guilty, since you say she was wrong. It is easy enough to believe that one's actions are right or wrong, but you have already found the lady guilty, which in my opinion, is wrong, and makes you no different than the others whom you accuse of needing to go to church.

BTW, if you are feeling anger, it is out of your own guilt. I am not angry with you. ;-)

I'm not sure what it is that you like about me. You keep calling me out on the floor. Ok, just for you, I'm sorry. :blink:

Please forgive me for saying things that I know nothing about.
I'm new at this thing and apparently failing big time.
I see your a moderator for this site. Didn't you have any comment about the person saying my maker can kma? You didn't say anything. You went right back to me. I give up. I can read that you don't say much when there are people praising her. Shouldn't praise her if she didn't do it.
Thank you to those that did reply against that person for the kma. I just wanted to point out that apparently that wasn't important enough for you to make a comment. You can learn a lot about the people you call friends on sowal. Have a good day. Waiting for your next love letter.

SoWal Expert

Jun 22, '09 · 4:06 PM#373

If you find a user being offensive, please report the offensive post, by clicking on the small red flag icon on the top right corner of their post. I'm not sure what "kma" means.

SoWal Insider

Jun 22, '09 · 4:14 PM#374

I don't know what KMA means, but am guessing it means 'kiss my ass.' I'm still learning acronyms and such.

Beach Lover

Jun 22, '09 · 4:31 PM#375

I don't know what KMA means, but am guessing it means 'kiss my ass.' I'm still learning acronyms and such.

Brahahahahahahaha :floor:

You cost me a cup of noodles! :funn:

Lynnie you da man! Or Woman! depends what thread we are on :clap:

:dothewave:

Beach Fanatic

Jun 22, '09 · 7:37 PM#376

This thread actually started as "The ugly turtle" lady. I found that to be odd and typically when I see someone being picked on or the under dog I take their side. I truly wondered where the ugly part came from. There is a lot more to this story and having met the "turtle terrorist" on more then one occasion my gut tells me she may have provoked.

Probably careless to call her a hero but sometimes I get real sick of watching the people get in trouble for finally doing something about something! Some of you may feel she did nothing but set the cause back but I think this thread is getting lots of attention and raising awareness. So it may not be popular or the right thing and my kids may have a poor role model but I am still sticking with her being my new 30A Hero. Anyone know where I can buy a cape?!

Edited Jun 22, '09 · 8:10 PM