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V ES BIlNED J I- USPS 518-880 ASIXTY-SECOND YEAR, NUMBER 35 /The Star bn Line at http:/www.StarFL.com PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA 32456 THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2000 32P Per Copy T Plus 34 Tax .. 35 J Gulf Athletes In Play-Offs... Baseball, Softball, Track & Field Stats & Match-Ups on Pages 1 l-12A Gulf's Turpentine History Story on Pages 9-10OA DAR Selects This Year's Good Citizens See Page 4A Gold Card Club Awards Banquet When? Where? 9A Larry Inks With SFCC i2A Gulf Co. Health Day Page 4A Worship Opportunities Where2 Page 2B School Happenings What's Up? See Pages 38 Law Enforcement Activities City & County on Page 7A M.B. Ling Tournament and Festival Saturday, 29th The 30th Annual Ling Tournament & Festival will be held on Saturday, April 29th, in Mexico Beach. Anglers from all over the southeast and beyond will take to Gulf waters to compete for over 86,000 in cash prizes In a. revamped, one day tournament to catch the largest of five species (Ling-cobia, grouper, snapper. dolphin, and spanish mackerel). Following the,tournament, an awards ceremony and beach party with rhythm and blues musical entertainment of Tallahassee based "Crooked Shooz" will ensue with an evening of fun and excite- ment for residents and visitors' alike. : , The entry fee registration is $100 per boat. Each entry will receive one t-shirt arid one hat. All boats must be registered prior to their boat leaving the dock. All boats must come and go via the Mexico Beach Canal. The methods and' equipment to be used are as follows: Fish must be caught on rod and reel from a registered boat and brought to weigh in station by the boat on which it was caught. No mutilated fish will be accepted for weigh in. The entrant's copy of the registration form must be, pre- s,ented at all weigh ins. All boats must be in.the water. Boats that will not fit under the U.S. Highway 98 bridge. may contact weighmas- ter for special arrangements for weigh in. '. Weigh in station will be at Hide-a-Way Harbor Marina, scales will be open from 8:00 a.m. until (See LING FEST. on Page 3A) Gulf High Schools Remain Accredited The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredits high schools based on rigorous criteria set by the association. * Port St. Joe High School and Wewahltchka High Schools have been involved in the SACS school renewal process for five years. This process assures that schools are constantly working on the five required components: school cli- mate, planning, 'staff develop- ment, curriculum and instruc- tion, and communication. A team of educators trained in the school renewal process visited each high school last week to ver- ify compliance of the standards. Both high schools were lauded for their outstanding efforts in the required areas. The team recom- mended continuation of their efforts as they not only met requirements, they exceeded them. Dr. Milton Acton chaired the team and has sent a letter to SACS headquarters recommend- ing continued accreditation .for both schools. The administration, faculty, and staff of each school are to be commended for hard work and continuous efforts to provide Gulf county students with only the best. Most of old Highway 98 lies beyond the water line in St. Joseph Bay. The old seawall and roadbed will be removed over the next few months as the beach area is reclaimed. Veterans Memorial, ] and Boat Ramps Top Gulf County commissioners handled several major issues of concern during their regular meeting Tuesday evening. One of the more emotional Issues was broached by local businessman Pat McFarland who asked the board to help organize county- wide support for a proposed World War II war memorial being planned for construction in Tallahassee. Commissioners jumped at the opportunity to help honor veter- ans in this way. Gulf County Veterans Service Officer Bo Williams was asked and agreed to serve as chairman of a committee which will help raise funds to pro- vide matching money to help con- struct the memorial. Williams 'agreed to help in. any way'lie could. As the committee organizes, they will be looking for folks wishing to help in the process of organizing fund raisers for this purpose. He pointed out that there are 600,000 World War II veterans who currently call Florida their home. At the timer, of the war, 248,000 Floridians answered the call of their country; on December 7th, 1941, of that number 3,174 lost their lives defending freedom, Williams pointed oul. McFarland said fishermen throughout the state organized a gumbo fund-raiser that netted $50,000 for the memorial last Weekend in tallahassee. Fuel Prices Slow Down Roads George Roberts, of C. W. Roberts Contracting, Inc., requested that the commission Census 2000 Winds Down Starting April 27th, those people who have not received a Census 2000 questionnaire, or those who have not yet returned a census questionnaire will be visit- ed soon by a census employee. These employees are hired for the specific. purpose of collecting the census and helping the gener- al public fill out the census forms. They will be also be happy to answer questions for you regard- ing the census information. If you have questions regard- ing the census and do not want to wait for a representative to 'con- tact you, feel free to call Marshall Nelson, Gulf County Census 2000 Coordinator at 229-9111. allow a little extra time for the firm to begin construction and resurfacing of roads on the coun- ty's paving contract. He explained that fuel prices have increased considerably since the contract was let, and there are no contingencies in the contract for the changes. He asked the board to allow a few weeks' leeway in hopes that fuel prices might fall some during that time frame. Roberts said if there was no change he understood the firm's commitment, and they would pro- ceed with construction work as - contracted. The board agreed with the request, but asked Roberts to 'see if some work could be done on the Doc Whitfleld Road (Howard Creek) as soon as possible because of deteriorating road con- ditions. Boat Ramp Grant Commissioner Tommy Krnox told board members that a $30,000 saltwater boat ramp grant is available to the county, and recommended that a- public ramp be installed on the Gulf County Canal. The plan calls for using an old boat launch site owned by the Erosion has long been a concern of residents along portions of the beach front property at Cape San Blas. Victor Ramos brought pictures to Tuesday's Gulf County Commission meeting to show just how dramatic the impact has been recently. High winds and rough seas have eaten away large portions of the area pictured. St. Joe Company has initiated the first steps toward develop- ment of some of Its land holdings along the beach front between Highland View and Dixie Belle Curve. The Dixie Belle Curve Subdivision will consist of 112 low density lots ranging in size from one-third to one-half acre. If all goes as planned, this will be the first residential development by the company in Gulf County. It includes approximately 80 acres of property stretching from just behind Butler's Restaurant back up along the bay, and inland to an area near the Dixie Belle Curve. St. Joe has filed papers with the Gulf County Building Department seeking preliminary plat approval for the Dixie Belle Curve Subdivision. If the process goes smoothly. it will still be several months before all the hurdles of the sub- division permitting are completed. "Plans are still very prelimi- nary," said Chris Corr. Vice President Public Affairs with St. Joe 'Company. He further explained that the focus of the Roads, SMeeting .". f , : . City of Port St. Joe (near Port St. Joe's Wastewater Treatment Plant). That site would be refur- bished, and access would be Improved. ' Port St. Joe city commission- er have agreed to the use of the site, but want fencing to be installed to protect people from outfall of the treatment plant. The plan is contingent upon adjacent property owners allowing use of some of the property for parking. Fix River? Marilyn Blackwell reported that headway was being made. toward repairing some of the damage along the Apalachicola River system. A cooperative effort Is presently underway to begin planning those corrective mea- sures for Virginia Cut and Corley Slough. CCC Roads Commissioner Johnny Stan- ley reported back to the board after meeting with St. Joe Timberland President Clay Smallwood to discuss the closing of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) roads by the company over (See COUNTY on Page SA) development would be on single family homes, very much In keep- ing with most of the development currently in progress throughout Gulf County. Folks will notice activity along the waterfront in the area over the next few months. St. Joe has received Department of Environ- mental Protection permits to remove the old Highway 98 roadbed and seawall that current- ly protrudes out into the edge of the bay along much of the beach front. C. W. Roberts Contracting is currently extracting the debris. Port St. Joe city commission- ers selected the proposal of Ralph Roberson CPA to conduct its auditing needs during a special meeting of the board Tuesday afternoon. The board had ranked Roberson's proposal as the top of two they received (the other from James Moore Company of Tallahassee). During negotiations for the service, the board agreed Unemployment Falls to 8.6; Still #1 In State Gulf County's unemployment rate Is getting better at 8.6%. but still leads the state average by a 1.5% margin. March's rate reflects a. fairly large decrease from February's rate of 10.1%. Gulf has shown major improvement over the past year though, with the greatest over-the-year decline (-6.5%). Wewahitchka Adopts Emergency Ordinance Wewahitchka city commis-. sioners adopted an emergency ordinance prohibiting the placing of signs on city rights-of-way dur- ing their regular meeting Monday evening. This comes just as political season begins to get underway in Gulf County. Only last week, Gulf County commissioners discussed the same problem, and how their signage ordinance. dealt with not only political, but all signage on county rights-of way. Wewahitchka's ordinance will be very similar to Gulf County's. Commissioners also passed a resolution vacating a 50 foot inac- tive roadway running east between twVo parcels of land near Lake Alice Park Drive. These two photos were taken within about one week of each other and show approximatley six feet of beach erosion. During discussion, it was noted that the beach front is constantly -changing. Sometimes, it goes through an erosion phase, then reverses and rebuilds itself. The concern is that the most recent trends have been to erode at a greater rate than it rebuilds. Public Access Will Remain Public 'access to beaches.in the area will not be impacted by the development. John Hendry. Project Manager for Anrida. said the most popular area for public beach access (Dixie Belle Curve just past the project) will not be impacted. Furthermore, there will be areas dedicated by deed as public ease- ments to the beach, according to Chris Corr. The Gulf County Planning Development and Review Board will likely consider the prelimi- nary plat during its May meeting. to a three year contract for a year- ly fee of S22,000. Roberson's proposal brought on board the firm of T. Michael Tucker CPA (of Blountstown). Port St. Joe commissioners decided to advertise for auditor service after the firm of Deloitte & Touche (of. Jacksonville) withdrew from their auditing contract. Judges Explore Children, Families In Need Issues Addressing Juvenile Justice Needs Focus of Conference Judges Robert Moore, Jill Walker and William Wright partic- ipated in the Juvenile Judge's Conference in Tallahassee on April 17th and 18th sponsored by the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and the Juvenile Justice Accountability Board. It focused on the issues concerning children/families in need pro- grams and the juvenile justice process. "This conference provided a unique opportunity for judges to learn more about the department and to talk with other judges," said Robert Sechen, DJJ General Counsel. "The pooling df judicial experience at this conference pro- vided great insight into how the department and the judicial sys- tern can work to achieve our goal of reduced juvenile crime in Florida." The two-day session included presentations from department staff arid juvenile judges, as well as Supreme Court Justice Harry Lee Anstead. Department of Juvenile Justice Secretary Bill Bankhead addressed -the confer- ees and thanked the judges for participating in this important dialogue. Ramos and County Commissioner Warren Yeager discussed -taking advan- tage of an Army Corps of Engineers pro- gram that will conduct studies on the beach erosion; and possibly even address future renourishment possibilities. Yeager said he has already contacted the Army Corps of Engineers and is moving forward with those efforts. I.-'. .I' St. Joe Takes First Steps To Develop Dixie Belle Curve Subdivision Preliminary Plat Approval Filed PSJ Selects Auditor +. o ... '.+ .+ : '.. ,. : .i~ April Winds Clawing Away at Cape San Blas w ( 1 ,J h The Star PAGE TWO THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2000 LL *t-7- VOL Editorials by Willie Ramsey, Editor This Has Got To Be A Record You better be real careful what you say about politics these days. Just in case you haven't noticed, we folks not running for a political office of some type might just be getting close to being a minority. In fact, the odds are good that one of your family mem- bers or. close .friends has thrown his/her hat in the ring. As of Thursday, 44 candidates have checked in at the Gulf County Supervisor of Elections Office to voice their intentions to run for office. Now, the staff at The Star has not kept tabs with what the record is for the most candidates ever to run in a coun- ty-wide election. But, one thing is for sure, if we haven't broken a' record yet, I think it's a pretty safe bet we'll break it before the end of qualifying in July. Our election policy at The Star is now and has always been to run, free of charge, a one time announcement of intention to run for all candidates. If we had known how many people were running this year, we might have altered that policy slightly. Those seeking office bring by an announcement and we offer front page space for that-complete with a picture. Over the past several weeks, approximately one-fourth of our front page space has been occupied with these announcements. We have, in fact. had so many some weeks that it has been most difficult to work all the news into the paper around the space available. We're proud to bring this public service to our readers and hope that it has indeed helped them to not only see.whom the can- didates are. but learn just a little bit about each of them. As voters, our challenge to elect the best qualified, most suit- able persons to fill these positions is only complicated by the num- ber of candidates seeking election. I heard one person comment the other day that he was going to put a bulletin board up outside his front door upon which can- didates can place their political propaganda. A Better Mouse Trap Takes a Whole Lot of Cheese The SWATH designed boat that Gulf County Shipbuilding Is gearing up to build at the old Dynamite Dock site on the Gulf County Canal is truly unique. Construction is underway on the "Nekton Rorqual" and the dual pontoon flotation modules will be the first things construct- ed. Those submarine like supports are connected to the main ves- sel by leg-like structures. This allows much of the force and'action of waves to pass between the main portion of the vessel and the pontoons. Gulf County Shipbuilding president John DLxson said this decreases the effects of wave action on the ship by as much as Eight times less than a conventional oceangoing vessel. This could be the new wave (or wave less) of the future in boat building technology. Who knows, maybe even I can go deep sea fishing without calling Chuck . Gulf County Chamber of Commerce Director Diane Scholz is one of a handful of folks who deserves more than one could possi- bly pay her for baring her heart and soul in an all-out effort to find jobs for Gulf County workers, including the 61 that Gulf County Shipbuilding will bring. She has been patting people on the back. putting to rest stu- pid rumors (some so silly, you wonder If they weren't started on purpose), organized incentive packages, filed for grants, or better yet, checked behind other folks making sure they've done what they were supposed to do when they were supposed to do it. and much, much more. Ask most anyone who has dealt with her. from the governor to Enterprise Florida, Diane Scholz is a professional. That is until you come between her and what's good for Gulf County-then, she turns into your worst nightmare. Gulf County has a lot of folks working real hard for it right now, and we are truly fortunate to have Mrs. Scholz at the top of that list. Thanks, Diane. Hunker Down With Kes by Kesley Colbert They'll Want The FE disapproval of the United States' We were the Russian air force position on International Debt. once Stalin was forced to fight uwith They wanted us to pass a statute us. And for several years there we stating that any nation that owed were making one tank for us and us money didn't have to pay it one for them. one for us. one for back. them . I watched a little bit of C-Spa the other day. I didn't watch lon All they do on that show is ta But what small amount I did s disturbed me somewhat. They were having a symp sium or confab or protest (I could n't exactly tell which) out in tt open field (I think ne Washington, D.C.) to voice th anr ig. 1k! 3ee )0- Id- his ;ar eir. I thought that had been a law for years! There are some countries out there that still owe us money from World War I. And let me tell you, did we prop some folks up during the second World War, or what! Did we get any of that cash back? I think at one time in 1940 we were "lend leasing" (wink, wink) everything we had that would float, fly, shoot or explode to England. And. of course, as soon as the war was over, we rushed in to rebuild every nation, friend or foe,. back to its pre-war splendor. The Marshall Plan pumped billions and billions into war torn Europe .... About the best. thing a nation could do in the Twentieth Century was get into a war with the United States-and lose it! The latest In extortion-I mean, lend lease-comes from irm Next Vietnamese General Vo Nguyen Giap. He's the guy who takes cred- it for driving the American military out of Vietnam. He bragged loud and long about whipping us. and now. some quarter of a century later, declares we have an obliga- tion to return to his country abd rebuild it for them. ; Am I missing something here? Have we grown soft on Jane Fonda chocolate bars? Listen. Im as humanitarian as the next guy. I don't .want to sree anyone suffer. I'm for everyone get- ting the most life has to offer . But, I also. remember the sixty thousand U. S. soldiers who plid the supreme sacrifice in that war. We don't oWe the nation of Vietnam one red cet!.. But I digress, let's get back to 'the C-Span story. Best I could tell. these folks were calling for the U:S. government to simply absolve all countries of any monetary com- pensation that they might owe 'us. They were advocating the complete removal of all debts. It, was bumfuzzling. The tvo speakers that I saw looked liked Americans. (I couldn't see if they were wearing red socks or itf they had- the big "C" branded on their chests.) They certainly spoke per- fect English. They just didn't make any sense . Why would we not want some- one to pay back something they owed? Isn't that a matter of honPr? Dad would borrow a hundred dollars each spring for seed money and maybe a new, plow point and enough fertilizer to hit every thing - at least once The first day out he's saying. "You boys speed up down there, we've got to pay-,off that hundred dollars." He'd wake us up at five in -the morning, "Let's rattle out, we're burning daylight. We've got a debt to set right." . He'd catch Leon leaning on his rake, asleep. "Son. that's not going to pay the bills! Turn that .cap around ,backwards so I won't be "able 'fto tell if you're coming or going-- want to see some weeds ,flying! We're not resting until 'we are square with the world. If you don't understand that, you're never going to amount to much!" A debt was a serious thing for my Father. I've seen him go day and night without rest or-let pp. He'd given his word,. "Boys, a man is only as good as his word." Come September, he'd take us with him to the bank. He'd walk right .in to the president's office and count out five twenties, plus the interest. Listen, you've never seen a man stand as tall and" as straight as my Dad as we strolled out of that plade! ",;-. If he 'couldn't a' done: it him- self, he would have beeh crushed. If someone had a' paid it for him, She would have been insulted! t Has the world changed so much that we have lost those b4aic (See KESLEY ON',PAGr 3) j' I, All MySons Are Better Cooks Thank Their Wives! A COUPLE OF weeks ago, I wrote a column about our former doctors here in Port St. Joe. They came when the paper mill started being built and served us well. I got some of my facts sort of backwards in telling of the life of, Dr. Norton. I said he went back to his home in Arkansas and died there. This is where I went wrong. I was gone from here during those years, and didn't know for sure what happened to the good doctor and relied on what someone told me several years ago. After I wrote the column, I saw Sara Maddox at church and she set me straight. A couple of days ago, Lyd Stokoe drove up in the yard and proceeded to tell me the same story about what happened to Dr. Norton. There was a veteran doctor in Wewahitchka by the name of Dr. Meriwether. Dr. and Mrs. Meriwether had one daughter, named Rosenia, who married Max ETAOIN SHRDLU Kilbourn. " Dr. Meriwether had some heart problems, one- day and, Max' called Dr. Norton to come treat him. While Dr. Norton was treat- ing Dr. Meriwether, Dr. Norton, himself, had la heart attack 'and died! Max and Lyd are related; so I figure she knew the true story about the matter. . .Sara was a practicing nurse at the time, so I was certain she knew the true story also. BOTH OUR ORIGINAL young doctors died from heart attacks! Dr. Bartee was an elderly gen- S.by Wesley Ramsey tleman who practiced only when' he wanted to. It may just have seemed so to my young age, but it' seemed to me that Dr. Bartee was in his 80s. Dr. Norton always wore, cow-, boy boots and he took flying lessons. He always wore a little' thin moustache. .Dr. Ward lived in the fast lane, and drove a Lincoln coupe at a pretty fair clip most of the time. He was my doctor, so I knew" him to be living the fast life and loving it. He paid for his.fast life, how- ever. He: owned one of the few--at the time-cottages at Beacon Hill. Actually, it was the largest house at the hill. It was two story and the present owners are just wind- ing down with a remodeling pro- ject. NOW, FOR THE new material in this week's column. I'm still observing the advent of spring. Spring attracts my attention every year. From the blooming of the redbud trees to the i-ejuvena- tion, of the grass. I'm not able to plant my half dozen tomato plants this year, but I had more fresh tomatoes given me last year than I grew, myself. I see no reason, why the same situation shouldn't prevail this year as well. I Neither can I mow my own grass, but I have a good mower to do it for me and I don't have to worry about it. He does almost as well as I would do myself, he even fertilizes. MY NUMBER ONE son-, Ray, is helping me cope; with the advent of spring, -this year. Ray likes to cook and he does a good job of it. He likes to 'cook almost as 'good 'as he likes .to hunt. This spring, it seems as if he is obsessed with cooking more than 'usual., He comes over- and thumbs through Frenchie's cook- ing magazines for new recipes 'and ideas., He's always bring over a sam- ple of his latest culinary effort, such as smoked turkey or salmon spread, beef or summer sausage, blue cheese salad dressing, oyster stew, or some other dish he has whipped up. Lately, he has decided he wants to make some dinrier rolls. He has asked his mother for a recipe,' and comes over about every day to see if she has -his recipe yet. He's always been into barbe- cuing, frying turkeys and prepar- ing wild game to where it Is deli- cious . S Actually, all my sons are excellent cooks. I hate to say this, but they are better cooks than their wives. '. L EVERY YEAR AT Christmas, we'have a huge family dinner and they all cook up what happens ,to be their specialties at the tinle. We've' had clamd chowder, chili, crepe suzette, deer roast, E'toufee, shrimp creole, and ma y other delicate and filling dishes, But, Ray is on a cooking binge, right now. There's po telling what he is going to come up with next. . I'm just glad to be his "guinea pig" and test his gastronomic experiments. I live in fear that all of my kids will, get the "cooking fever" at the same time, providing more dishes than I can test without gaining too much weight. I wouldn't dare leave one out! -THE STAR- USPHS 51880 Published Every Thursday at 304-308 Williams Avenue Port St. Joe, Florida 32456 : by The Star Publishing Company of Port St. Joe, Inc. Second Class Postage Paid at Port St. Joe, FL Postmaster: Send Address Change to: THE STAR Post Office Box 308 Port St. Joe, FL 32457-0308 Phone (850) 227-1278 ccr~OND-CLASS POSTAGE W illiam H. Ramsey .. Editor & Publisher, President ..... .. .......... Wesley R. Ramsey ........... .. Editor Emeritus PAID AT PORT ST JOE, FL 32457 Shirley Ramsey .... Graphic Design/Office Manager WEEKLY PUBLISHING SUBSCRIPTIONS INVARIABLY PAYABLE IN ADVANCE IN COUNTY $15.00 IN COUNTY $10.00 SIX MONTHS OUT OF COUNTY $20.00 YEAR OUT OF COUNTY $15.00 SIX MONTHS TO ALL ADVERTISERS In case of error or omissions in advertisements the publishers do not hold themselves liable for damage further than amount received For such advertisement. The spoken word is given scant attention; the printed word is thoughtfully weighed. The spoken word barely asserts; the printed word thoroughly convinces. The spoken word is lost; the printed word remains. Date April 28 April 29 April 30 May 1 May 2 May 3 May 4 St. Joseph Time Ht. 3:46a.m. L 0:1I 4:11 a.m. L '0.2 4:19 a.m. L 0.4 3:05 p.m. L 0.7 3:55 a.m. L 0:6 5:37 p.m. L 0.5 10:22 a.m. H 1.0 10:32 a.m.H 1.2 10:59 a.m.H 1.5 Bay Time 6:12 p.m. H 7:34 p.m. H 12:29 p.m. H 9:38 p.m. H 10:44 a.m. H 6P57 p.m. L 8:02 p.m. L 9:04 p.m. L Ht. 1.1 0.9- 0.7 0.81 0.8 0.2' 0.0 -0.2,^ * I ,i r - I-I ~--`-~I --I ly~---ac---.,. r FL P 'DA CONSTIFUTION ( r THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2000 PAGE , Trust Account To Aid Nickolas' Heart Treatment - He was born with only three- fourths of a heart, hypoplastic right ventricle. He is a fighters After five heart surgeries (three closed heart and two open), he has lived despite being given only a five percent chance at birth that he-would do so. And he has a family willing to. give every ounce of energy, time. money, and love it has to help him continue. But, sometimes even that is not enough. Nickolas Wayne Scheffer is th6 son of Larry and Vickie Scheffer, the grandson of Houston and LaVerne Ramsey, Sr. and the late Richard Foy and Marguerite Scheffer, all of Port St. Joe. He is a first grader at Port St. Joe Elementary School, the younger brother of Shelby (9), and twin brother to Julia. In April 1995, at Boston Children's Hospital in Massachusetts, Nickolas. under- went his second open heart surgery. The reconstruction left him with only half of a heart, allowing him to use his own heart for as long as possible-buying him time, perhaps a decade of life. Eventually there will come a time when his body will put too much of a demand on his heart, there- fore making a heart transplant necessary. The Scheffers know that deal- ing with Nickolas' congenital heart defect will be a lifelong process. There are regular visits to Shands Hospital in Gainesville, as well as annual trips to Boston. Nickolas is due to return to Boston Children's Hospital on May 4th for a cardiac catheteriza- Lawson Announces Sena ' Representative Alfred "Al" Florida Senate District 3 seat, have looked for new opportunities Lawson, an 18 year advocate for currently held by Senator Pat to provide public service. Lead- North Florida in the State House Thomas, of Quincy, who will retire ership, integrity and experience of Representatives, has an- later this year. nounced his candidacy for the "Throughout my .career, I Wewa VFW Thanks Businesses . VFW Post 8285 and Ladies shampoo and set from Vera's- Auxiliary extend their apprecia- Beaiity Salon, Robin McDonald; Stion to the Wewa businesses that haircut by Rick at the Barber so whole-heartedly donated prizes Shop, T. Jones; two pizzas from 'for their annual fund raiser. Dixie Dandy, winners are Archie The winners are as follows: Lintori and Pat Godwin, one pizza black powder rifle from Post 8285, each. winner Bonnie McCallister; olympic coin set from Wewahitch- The auxiliary will hold an ka State Bank, Willard Watson; easter bake sale on April 22nd at microwave from Bill's Dollar Bill's Dollar Store in Wewa start- ,Store, Betty Rish; 50 scratch-off ing at 9:00 a.m. until sold out. tickets from Post Auxiliary; Marge Please make your plans to buy Neal; thirty dollar hair-do from your easter desserts at this time. The Hair Cottage, J. M. Mitchell; Once again, the VFW Post two dinners from Maxine's, Allen 8285 will hold its poppy drive on Thoma; floral arrangement by Memorial Day weekend. The pro- Flbra Blackman, Bonnie McCallis- ceeds from the poppies are used ter; dinner for two from the Shin- to help veterans who are in need. er Diner, Neal Thrasher, lunch for On this busy weekend, please itwo from the Bayou, Betty Ellis: stop for a moment to remember to $15.00 gift certificate from Main make the most of our freedom and '"Street Center Florist, Gene Sewell;: privileges which were bought for eight-piece chicken dinner with us with lives and suffering of our two side orders from Creek Stop veterans. Have a great weekend --Deli, Lonnie Ake; manicure by but please remember what it "Cheryl at Eddie's Beauty Salon, means M. Merchant; haircut by Eddie For information about 'the -Bell at Eddie's Beauty Salon, Joe 'VFW and/or its auxiliary, please Paul; two sub combos from Sub- call Commander Rex Outlaw at Sway, T. Camp; 810.00 cash from 639-2055 or Ann Mann, Auxiliary Rich's IGA, Robert Hawthorne; President at 639-2443. Fing Fest. From Page 1 6:00 p.m. CT. Fish ;must be weighed on the day they ,are caught. Fish that are brought in 0) after 6:00 p.m., CT. will not be eli- gible. Boats "'re considered at * weigh in if they are in line and recognized by weighmaster. There will be a 1,.000 grand prize given to anglers with the -most points. Other prizes are : cobia first through third, $1,000, S500, and $250; grouper., $500, 8250, and $100; snapper. $500, S$250, and $100; spanish mack- erel,' $500, $250, and $100; dol- phin $500, $250, and $100. A boat may take only one place per category. Other Events Captain's Meeting will be IFriday, April 28, at 7:00 p.m., CT, at the Hide-A-Way Harbor Marina 5K Walk Run will be Saturday, April 29. at 7:00 a.m., CT at the Kesley (From Page 2) principles? Do you reckon this Forgive The International. Debt coalition actu- ally believes that we are going to "buy" the friendship and loyalty of some third world country? Or -France? Or Iraq? Come on'guys, we've had two hundred years of clearly seeing how that works! S I just can not understand their thinking! How do people like that ' get on T. V. anyhow I say if we're doing another lend-lease program let's get it ,started at 1310 Garrison Ave. Isn't there a rule about charity and home? I could go see my good friends down at the bank and take out a big loan .... which, after an -appropriate amount of time we'll all announce that I don't have to pay back. Shoot, that works so good, I think I'll take out another one next monthly You get my drift here. Where does it stop? 'Course, ,you know it won't work for me. If I thought for one tenth of one second about not repaying any debt, large or small, Daddy would come flying out of his gravel I'm not kidding you, he'd come and get mel I didn't tell you the whole story about Leon sleeping on that rake! It wasn't a matter of dollars and cents to Dad. It was about honor and dignity and respect. Don't we owe all nations that much ... Seems Simple To Me, Kes Corner of 15th Street 'and Highway 98. Children's Fishing will be Saturday. April 29, at 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. CT, at the Canal Park Tournament. MB Fire Department. Fish Fry will be Saturday, April 29 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., CT at Sunset Park (by El Governor). Awards Ceremony will be held Saturday, April 29, at 7:00 p.m., CT, at Sunset Park (by El Governor). Ling Beach Party will be Saturday. April 29 starting at 7:30 p.m.. CT, at Sunset Park (by El Governor). For more information call 1- 888-723-2546. County S-From Page 1 the past few years. Stanley reported that there was a willingness to discuss some specific roads, but no records existed to dispute the fact that the roadways belonged to the St. Joe Company. Commission Chairman Billy Traylor also pointed out that he had spoken with Smallwood con- cerning the Ditch Landing Road. - Traylor said it was a good possi- bility that this road could be con- sidered for opening. Stanley noted that some addi- tional Information on the CCC roads could exist in the federal archives In Washington. D.C. In Other Business *Commissioners discussed support for efforts to petition the Florida High School Activities Association to separate public and private schools because of unfairness in the set-up of classi- fications. '*Agreed to advertise financing for a used fire truck needed by Overstreet Volunteer Fire Department. *Discussed a glitch in the tape of the last board meeting (shown in Wewahitchka). The board agreed to make another copy from the master and re-air the tape. *Appointed Ron Morrow to fill a vacated spot of the County Planning Development and Review Board. *Rejected a variance request for a home belonging to Sam B. Pollock for ground level construc- tion underneath a home located in a "V" flood zone. The board members were unanimous in their response to the contractor, Dale Piergiovanni, that they would not jeopardize the county's standing with FEMA over this type variance issue. Rep. Alfred Lawson have always been important to me. I think the greatest reward that an individual can give is ser- vice to his community and I do that every chance I get," Lawson said. . During his House tenure, the Democrat served on a number of communities, chairing many of them. "I know, what it means to - work hard. I have fought hard for increased salaries and benefits for state workers. I have supported -measures to help keep health pre- miums down, to provide meaning- ful economic development, quality education and a better quality of life in our communities," Lawson stated. "I have always stood tall for. the little guy and working people in general," Lawson added. tion and check-up. While there, the surgeons will evaluate how well his heart is doing, and cor- rect any existing problems there may be. Like many others in Gulf County, the Scheffer family lost their medical insurance when the paper mill closed, leaving them with Florida, Medipass/Medicaid for the children. In order for Nickolas to use Florida Medicaid out of the state of Florida, it must first be approved through Tallahassee. Lte Bid "District 3 needs an effective voice for North Florida, someone with a proven track record to' help those who hold up their end of the sky for their families." Lawson pledges to promote regional economic development linking business, government, and education; provide for higher salaries and benefits for state employees and retirees; increase funding for kindergarten through twelfth 'grade and higher educa- tion: protect the underground water supply and keep toxic waste dumps out of North Florida: and provide quality and affordable health care for all citizens, espe- cially children and the elderly. In other words, Lawson would like to level the playing field in the district, which includes Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson, Leon, Liberty. Madison, Jefferson and Wakulla counties. Lawson joined the House of Representatives in 1982, has served as Deputy Majority Whip and chaired.. vice-chaired, co- chaired, or served as a member of a multitude of governmental com- mittees; is currently the chairman of the Leon County Legislative Delegation; and was chairman of the Florida Conference of Black State Legislators. He co-chaired the Task Force on State Health Benefits. Lawson has received out- standing legislative awards from a wide variety of organizations. Over the years, he has served on a variety of boards and founda- tions... Before joining the legislature, Lawson played professional bas- ketball with the Indiana Pacers. (See LAWSON on Page 10A) The Scheffers are currently seek- ing that approval. If denied, the burden of payment will be- the total responsibility of the family. If approved, medicaid will not still cover any of the "out of pocket" expenses. The Scheffers have exhausted their savings and loans. A trust account has been set up in Nickolas' name at Citizens Federal Savings Bank in an effort to help with the family's travel, lodging. meals and miscellaneous expenses while seeking medical treatment for, Nickolas outside of Florida. Your prayers. love. and assis- tance is needed to help the Scheffer family and give Nickolas a continuing "chance for LIFE." If you would like to help this family, donations can be made to: Direct Fund Donations: mail to/or deposit at: Nickolas W. Scheffer Trust -Fund, c/o Ci, ,ens Federal Savings Bank of PSJ, P.O. Box/Drawer 368, Port St. Joe, FL 32457, Account #600000060775. Also, the medications that are used during Nickolas' procedures cause short term memory loss. In an effort to help him, and his sib- lings, deal with life's challenges, the family is sending out a per- sonal request. They wish to start a chain of "Letters from the Heart." If you would like to send drawings and letters of encour- agement to Nickolas, his sisters Shelby and Julia, and family, please address to: Nickolas W. Scheffer Trust, P.O. Box 134, Lynn Haven, FL 32444; or, Schefler Family, c/o 527 Seventh Street, Port St. Joe, FL 32456. All communications will be forwarded to the family. To speak with the Scheffer family, call (850) 647-5010. For Honest and Efficient City Government... VOTE FOR & ELECT James 'Benny" Roberts City Commissioner Group 3 --- Your Vote Will Be Appreciated -- d Pol. Ad. The Gulf/Franklin Center of Gulf Coast Community College is Extending Early Registration for Summer A, Summer B, and Fall Every day until May 9. Monday through Friday, 9-4 12) GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2r A,.-27 ALLTEL offers a limited "6nce-in-a-lifetime" special offer local service in 16 counties for only $9.95 a month. Add 100 minutes per month or toll-free calling to the U.S. for just $10 more a month. Hurry! Offer ends soon. A ILLCEL The power to simplify Visit the ALLTEL representative at Wal-Mart or one of these convenient locations or call 1-800-ALLTEL-9 for the store nearest you: Panama City 2503 Hwy. 77 N 785-7000 M-F 9-6, Sal 9-5 ACC . ^^ Port St. Joe 200 Reid Ave. 227-1000 M-F 8-5 Marianna 2811 Hwy. 71 526-7700 M-F 9-6, Sat 9-1 Ft. Walton 133 Beat Pkwy. NW 664-2000 M-F 8-6, Sat 9-5 Crestview Crestview Corners Shopping Center 2505 S. 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Limited time offer. 2000 ALLTEL Corporation I 1 llM Il .1,m , PAGE 4A THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2000 "Big Band Sound" From Tallahassee Swing Band On Sunday, April 30, at Lafayette Park in Apalachicola, the Ilse Newell Fund for the Preforming Arts will present the Tallahassee Swing Band, "Big Band Sound of the 1930's, 40's, and 50's." Open to the public, this concert is free. The band will be playing a variety of big band music, and such swing era classics as Glenn Miller's "In the Mood," and Woody Herman's "Woodchopper's Ball." The Ilse Newell Fund is spon- sored by the Apalachicola Area Historical Society, a 501-(c)-3, non-profit, educational corpora- tion. Tallahassee Swing is a 17- piece dance band, dedicated to preserving the big band sounds of the swing era. During the 1930's, 40's, and early 50's, swing music dominated the popular music scene. Center stage were the big band of Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miler, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and a host of others who offered a rich rhyth- mic sound that had grown out of the smaller jazz groups of the 1920's. The musicians of Tallahassee Swing recreate those sounds for listening and dancing. The band's repertoire also includes music from the Broadway stage, Latin American rhythms, waltzes, and big band rock'n roll arrange- ments. The music of Tallahassee Swing has been heard on local and national radio. The musicians have performed on local television programs, for the "Celebrate America" program on the Fourth of July, and for numerous bene- fits, parties; concerts, and dances. For more than 10 years they have played every Tuesday night at the American Legion Post at Lake Ella, in Tallahassee. These dances are open to the pubic, and the music starts at 7:30 p.m. In 1997, Tallahassee Swing released "For Sentimental Reasons," their second recording of Big Band Dance Music. The band's musical director is Elliot Toole, and the business manager is Pat Cook. 25% Baxley Receives Honors at CJC Tiffani Steward Steward Accepted at Barbizon Tiffani Steward has been accepted to the Barbizon School of Modeling. She was one of the 22 girls chosen for her category, com- mercial print. She will train for the .next six' months, then she will be enrolled in the placement division. When placed most of her work will be in the Panama City 'area, but she hopes to have the opportunity to travel during her spring and sum- mer breaks. Tiffani states she will always put God, family, and edu-, cation first, but she hopes this training will help fulfill her goal of one day being a top model. Tiffani says to never give up on your dreams. Dixie Theatre 2000 Season Gala This year's opening gala at the Dixie Theatre will be held on June 2nd. Make your reservations for a special performance of the play Always. .. Patsy Cline. . There will be a champagne reception following the perfor- mance. Tickets are $30. For more information you may call the Dixie Theatre at (850) 653-3200. S~ee ~O9 W4&& HOURS: Tues. Sat., 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 505 Reid Avenue Port St. Joe Phone 229-6054 Her proud parents are Frank and Sandi Steward and her brother, Sawyer. Chipola Junior College held its annual awards program and reception on April 20 at the Chipola Arts Center. Joshua Baxley, a graduating sophomore, was the recipient of two awards. For outstanding academic achievement in rigorous mathe- matics, he received the Calculus UDC #826 Met The United Daughters of the Confederacy, Apalachicola Chap- ter # 826, met at the Corrine Costin Gibson Library in Port St. Joe, on Friday, April 21st. The rit- ual was led by Jane Forster, pres- ident. New business discussed was the UDC Tallahassee Convention entitled "A Capitol Affair" to be held on September 20. Flags were placed on Monday, April 24th, at the Apalachicola cemeteries. (The UDC Apalachi- cola Chapter #826 is one' of the oldest in the state of Florida, being 95 years old.). Andrew Davis, Kevin Maxwell, and Jessica Summers, DAR Good Citizen Award Kevin Maxwell of Apalachicola High School is the DAR Good Citizen of the Saint Joseph Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Runner-ups are Jessica Summers, the Good Citizen of Port St. Joe High School and Andrew Davis, Good Citizen of Wewahitchka High School. The students, together with their parents and. grandparents. were honored at the DAR lun- lcheon on'A april' 19'.' Each received fa a certificate, pin. and scholarship. They, in turn, read their winning , Gulf County Community Health Day will be April 29 Beacon Hill Therapy and Wellness Center will be hosting a Gulf County Community Health- Day, in conjunction with the offices of Dr. Shezad Sanaullah and Dr. Helen Nitsios, Saturday, April 29th, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Gulf County Health * Department will also be providing some of the medical personnel and services. . Among the health stations will be cardiovascular risk assess- ments with full, cholesterol screenings, and osteoporosis slide show at 11:00 a.m., smoking ces- sation, diabetes screenings, sight and hearing screenings, podiatry screenings, wellness evaluations, men's health, and women's health. essays on "Our Anierican Heritage" to the assembled group. These three students are excellent examples of the qualities of a good citizen; dependability, service, leadership, and patrio- tism. Clark To Receive Distinguished Pathologist Award ),T 'Th6: ld *. -Clark,' "MD. of Denver, Colorado has :received Notification that hemwas chosen to receive the 2000 Distinguished Pathologist Award to be given by the Colorado Medical Association this fall.' Clark was a member of the Pathology Department at Denver Health for 26 years, from 1969 to 1995. During this time, he served as chief of surgical pathology; associate director and director of pathology; deputy coroner; and professor and vice chairman, Department of Pathology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and is currently :,professor emeritus. Dr. Clark's role in the day-to- day activity relating to pathology was always outstanding in his skill as a surgical pathologist; and .equally important as a role model, teacher, administrator and adviser to residents and col- leagues. Dr. Clark is, well known in the field of forensic pathology as an expert in ballistics. Donald M. Clark is the hus- band of the former Betty Ward, of Port St. Joe. Josnua uaxley III award. In the sciences, he was hon- ored with the Dr. Robert E. Ringer Science Scholarship. The faculty, through a careful process, exam- ines not only the notable acade- mic achievements of an individual, but equally considers a student's honorable record and high moral standards. For the 1999-2000 school year, Joshua was awarded the B.L. Hatton Scholarship which provides partial tuition and has GPA stipulations. He is also a par- ticipant in the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. During Baxley's two years at Chipola, he has been on the Dean's List for each semester ar'id is expected to complete his A.A. in' pre-engineering with a 4.0 in the next few weeks. In the fall, Joshua will be, attending the University of West Florida participating in a joiht program with the University of Florida, pursuing a degree in elec- trical and computer engineering. He has received a University- Transfer 'Scholarship and is the, winner of the Florida Engineering. - Society Junior College Scholar-. ship to UWF. Joshua is a 1998 graduate'of' Wewahitchka High School and the son of Bryan and Debbie Baxley Of ; Wewahitchka. He is)the grandson of Robert and Mary Baxley of Port St. Joe and Doris Lister of* Wewahitchka. Horseback Rides on the Beach Supports Environmental Issues Participates In Beach Clean Up Limits Rides to 5 horses at a time' We Appreciate Your Support, For information & reservations contact: 227-RENT (7368) Portsice Trading Co. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 328 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe 850-227-1950 fax 227-3639 *Unique Gift Items Home Decor *Antiques New Shipment of Prints '~ 44kwtA&oemd awed fi~e#454 et Check Out Our 50% OFF Rack of Summer and winterr Sclectionsi Now Open on Sundays 7 Days a Week 8 a.m. 4 p.m. ET TURTLES located behind Fantasy Properties at Simmons Bayou 2221 CR C-30 850.229.7170 4 1) C 3 C' 4~ 4. 2 2 C' Cs vs 9 3 vs C' 2 Prevention Begins With You!!! Avoid a Stroke id a S In Just 10 Minutes How Can Our Program Help You ? A physician cannot typically order an Ultrasound evaluation on someone who has no warning signs of vascular disease. However, over 50% of people who suffer a stroke show no symptoms before the attack, and therefore are unaware of the potential problem. We provide non-invasive painless screenings that can identify vascular disease which can be used as valuable information for your personal physician to help you avoid a stroke. Life Line Screening is the nation's leading provider of health screening services. We'll be in PORT SAINT JOE Where: Gulf County Senior Center When: Thursday, May 11th. Pre-Registration Required Please Call: 800-407-4557 1. Carotid Vascular Test This test scans the carotid arteries in the neck for plaque buildup. 75% of all strokes are linked to carotid artery blockage. A 6 Life Line Screening " VP Stroke Screening For Life 2401 West Bay Drive. Suite 120 Largo, FL 33770 nl -,o .c 2. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Test This tests for the existence of an aneurysm in the abdominal aorta. The vast majority of people who have an aneurysm have no symptoms. Complete Vascular Screening All 3 tests $951 Each Test Taken Separately $35 Women who sign up for all 3 vascular screenings will receive $10 off the Osteoporosis test! 3. Ankle Brachial Index Test This test screens for Peripheral Arterial Disease (plaque build-up) in the lower extremities which is linked to coronary artery disease. Also..Detect Osteoporosis In Just 60 Seconds For Our Complete Profile Please call Toll Free: 1-800-407-4557 o Ce7, C 3 3 0 3 C vs C vs o 3 3 0 2 C C 2 C I' Stroke I I ,. I i THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2000 PAGE 5A y . Children Enjoy Hunting Eggs- Hundreds of children, from preschool through sixth grade, enjoyed hunting Easter eggs Saturday morning in Frank Pate Park in downtown Port St. Joe. The hunt was divided into two divisions, preschool and elemen- tary,: with two prize eggs in each hunt. Prize winners could claim $10.00 in gift certificates which could be used at Port St. Joe busi- nesses. One winner was overheard * saying, "Can I use this to buy fish- ing supplies?" Winners are shown from left: Sean Pridgeon, Katie Adams and Jasey Powell. Little Cameron Alcorn, shown by himself, also found a prize egg. In the other pho- tos children get ready for the word to begin the hunt. After hunting eggs, numerous children took advantage of the opportunity to have their photo taken with the Easter bunny. Winners Announced little TaylorPitts won the giveaway in Wtwa. Other winners were Kim Pickett, Michael Bouington, Kendall Hogan, Hunter Bailey and Tnm Clar k. e & .)* -> Easter Promotip al ! Numerous merchants through- out the county participated in a giant Easter basket promotional. Stephen and Emily Dykes accept- ed the basket ion by Their gfand- mother, Kay Dykes, Willie Ramsey, editor of The Star is shown at right presenting their prize. Mrs. Dykes was the winner in Port St. Joe, and Grease-The Yearbook On Tuesday night, May 2nd, the Port St. Joe High School Chorus will be presenting "Grease-The Yearbook" in the high school's Commons Area. Some members of chorus, Jessica Pate, Jennifer Patterson, Jennifer Craig, Erica Ailes, and others, have adapted the 'original screen play for the high school stage. This adaption sees Danny and Sandy, played by PSJHS fac- ulty members, Martha Weimorts and Rodney Herring, 20 years after graduation. The production will be done in "flashback" sequence, while Danny and Sandy are looking at an old Rydell high school yearbook. To confuse matters more, a double cast will be used. Actors include: Danny by Ricky Lamberson; Sandy is being played by Rachel Geoghagan and Jessica Pate; Rizzo is by Lisa Curry and Rebekah Hodges. The music for the performance will be by the "St. Joe Sound," and Traci Gaddis will revive her role as Principal McGee. The performance will begin at 7:00 p.m. and is free to the public. Federal Cons6mer Protection has confirmed that the fuel saving claims of this advertisement are 100% accurate. Gov't. Confirms: Engine Platinum Increases Gas Mileage BOSTON Federal Consumer Protection describes the Platinum Gas Saver as "an effective fuel saving device which brings about more complete combustion and better gas mileage in automobile engines by means of platinum catalysis." Their five year study concluded: "Independent testing shows greater fuel savings with the Gas Saver than the 22% claimed by the developer, National Fuelsaver Corp. of Boston." With a simple connection to a vacuum line, the Gas Saver adds microscopic quantities of platinum to the combustion process inside your engine. Since platinum has the unique ability to make non-burning fuel bum, the Gas Saver's platinum increases the percentage of fuel burning inside the engine from 68% of each gallon to 90% of each gallon, a 22% increase. Since unbumt fuel leaving an engine is pollution, that 22% of each gallon would normally bum when it reaches the platinum of the catalytic converter. Unfortunately, the converter's platinum bums this fuel in the tail pipe, where the heat and energy produced from burning this fuel cannot.be harnessed to drive your vehicle. But when the Gas Saver adds ,platinum to engine combustion, 22% more of each gallon bums inside the engine so that 22% fewer gallons are required to drive the same distance. In addition to this study, the Gas Saver has received patents for cleaning out the carbon and raising octane, making premium fuel unnecessary for most vehicles. . Joel Robinson, the developer, commented: "We have sold over 400,000 Gas Savers. To our surprise, as many people buy the Gas Saver because it extends engine life (by cleaning out the abrasive carbon deposits) as buy it to increase gas mileage or to raise octane." For further information call: 1-800-LESS-GAS 1-800-537-7427 Government Produced Test Data The government studied fuel saving test data on vehicles made by several auto makers using the Gas Saver. This is the data they produced from a fleet of 15 identical 5-liter vehicles. Vehicle Miles/gal. Miles/gal. Percentage Number without with Increase Gas Saver Gas Saver 1 2 3 4 5 .6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Average 17.8 16.6 20.7 18.8 17.1 13.3 17.9 13.1 18.4 13.9 17.6 17.5 15.9 1,4.0 11.3 16.3 48.3% 46.9% 46.8% 44.6% 40.2% 38.5% 34.6% 33.7% 28.7% 28.7% 24.8% 10.8% 10.4% S6.93% -12:4%: 28.3% I It's not just r Take a drive this weekend; April 28th & 29th --- away from the Fairgrounds, in the automobile you've always wanted. The area's leading car dealers will be gathered at the Bay County Fairgrounds, with an. incredible selection of new and used vehicles. Tyndall Federal Members TAKE 1% OFF our regular auto loan rates* and Lending Specialists will be available on location. It's all happening Friday and Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. TYNDALL FEDERAL # CREDIT UNION See you at the Fairgrounds! *Rates not available for refinancing Member Eligibility Required S-- n g flOO.OOO NCUA (850) 769-9999 Toll-Free 888-896-3255 / Lending Center (850) 747-4321 Toll-Free 877-747-4321 / www.tyndallfcu.org . ', .-. - Taylor Pitts registered at Rich's IGA in Wewahitchka and was the lucky winner of the Easter giveaway. -- I, I ~e~II~--CPII C~-IC~~ ----- --- I I ----- --- I ----~-~~ Gold Card Club Awards Banquet The Gulf County Schools Gold Card Club Awards Banquet will be held Monday, May 1st, at 7:00 p.m., in the Commons Area of Port St. Joe High School. This occasion will honor all Port St. Joe High School students who have received two Gold Cards during the first three nine weeks grading periods of this school year or had a 3.5 GPA at the conclu- sion of the second grading period. Guest speaker for this year will be Mark Wimberly, a high honor graduate from the Port St. Joe High School Class of 1975. An industrial relations management major, he was graduated from Auburn University in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science degree. While attending Auburn, he played on the varsity baseball team from 1976 to 1978. Mark progressed through var- ious classifications in the Human Resources and Power Generation Departments of Alabama Power, and worked in Human Resources and Governmental Affairs / Departments while at Mississippi Power. He transferred to Manager of Federal Affairs with the Southern Company's Washington. D.C. office and relocated to Melbourne, Australia as Director of Business Development for Southern Energy, coordinating Southern's efforts to acquire generation assets in Australia and New Zealand. Wimberly transferred back to Alabama Power as Assistant to the Executive Vice President of External Affairs having the responsibility for state and gov- ernmental affairs. Mark then pro- gressed to the position of District Manager at Gulf Power Com- pany's Panama City District, a position he held until his recent promotion to Manager of Business Development in Florida for the Southern Company. He has been active in civic organizations, educational and medical support boards, and little league. Wimberly was named to Who's Who Among American Business Leaders in 1997 and 1999. The son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wimberly, he is married to the former Susan Hendrix and they have three children, Kristen, John and Allison. Each student being honored will receive a free ticket to the banquet. Tickets for parents and the general public are $5.00 each. Reserved tickets are available for "patrons." Students and "patrons" Lightfoot Inducted Into Honor Society Terry Lightfoot of Dade City, was inducted into the National Psychology Honor Society, Psi Chi, at the Saint Leo University Honors Convocation on April 9, in, ' Saint Leo. Chartered in 1889, Saint Leo University is a four-year Catholic, liberal arts based university located just north of Tampa. PSJMS Honor Roll Carolyn Witten, principal of Port St. Joe Middle School announces the honor roll stu- dents for the third quarter grading period. They are as follows: All A's Sixth grade. Tom Boone, Jenna Chesser, Elizabeth Gibson, Kayleigh Lewis, Emily Raffield, and Haley Watford. Seventh grade. Casey Flanagan, Andrea Gaylor, Aaron Little, Chad Lucas, Anna Salzer, and Laura Seay. Eighth grade. Tommy Curry.' All A's and B's Sixth grade. Louisiana. Chapman, Jeremy Couch,. Lindsey Dimitrijevich, Nicole Ford, Andrew Furr, 'Robert Gay, Carmen Hill, Katie Hoffman, Helen Kilbourn, Danielle Krasniqi, Brittany. Kropp, Joy Martin, Jessica Mock, Zachary Norris, Cori Owens, Ashlyn Parker, Michelle Perrin, Tavia Register, Rebecca Schell, Teri Strain, Jordan Todd, Misty Tomlinson, Lauren Wells, and Andy White. Seventh grade. Travis Burge, Kimberly Burkert, Caroline Capps,. Lacy Carter, Charlie Cox,, Joshua Dailey, Lacey Franklin, Heather Henderson, Jonathan Howse, Nick Hunter, Michelle Mathews, Kenny McFarland, Amy L44aReai BO KNOWS PEST CONTROL 227.9555 Honest, Dependable Service 17+ years experience State Certified Since 1985 Nehrings, Whitney Nixon, Charissa Powell, Sandra Roney, Samantha Sadler, Megan Todd, Jessie Wagner, and Magan Waldrop. Eighth grade. Brittany Alford, Becky Belin, Shawna Bond, Margaret Boone, Shanna Collier, Simon Collins, Brittany Crocker, Jessica Ford, Ashley Haddock, Jennifer Hersey, Ashley Mclntire, All McKeithen, Melissa Nixon, Chad Olson, Hayley Quintana, Miranda Sasser, Kris Searcy, Stephen Tarantino, Allison Walther, and Preston Wigsten. Smith Family Fund Set Up A fund to help with expenses for Christy and John Smith has been set up by her co-workers at Emerald Coast Federal Credit Union. The young couple was expecting their first children, a set of fraternal twins, when Christy went into early labor. After several weeks of trying to prevent Christy, who is five months pregnant, from going into full labor, their infant son was born April 17. He died shortly after birth. Christy's gynecologist has taken necessary measures to prevent further labor, and she is completely bedridden at Gulf Coast Hospital in Panama City, trying to give their daughter as much time as possible to develop before she must be delivered. A sonogram early this week estimat- ed her weight at approximately one pound. The Smith and Gay families extend their heartfelt thanks to the, many people of the community who have opened their hearts to them, and offered prayers for their children and grandchildren. Visitation is limit- ed to immediate family members, but the couple and their families covet your continued prayers for their infant daughter' as she struggles to develop. Anyone wishing to help with their expenses may make a dona- tion to -the Christy Smith Fund at Emerald Coast Federal Credit Union in' Port St. Joe, Wewahitchka., or Mexico Beach. I E E i a AN Q U qDe( 'j-oi (7ne ewehVA & cdidque Furniture Collectibles Art Lamps Clocks Jewelry Gemstones Gold and Silver And Much, Much More! I VISA MASTERCARD INCOME TAX PREPARATION (850) 639-2833 Cathy Simmons Cathy's Bookkeeping Service *15 Years Experience *Other Accounting/Payroll Services Also Available Located at 137 Bryan Setterich Road, Wewahitchka, FL. 8kc 3/9-4/27 should pick up their tickets, and parents should purchase their tickets, from personnel in the front office of Port St. Joe High School. The deadline for obtaining tickets is the end of the school day April 28. PSJHS Honor Roll Chris Earley, principal of Port St Joe High School announces the third quarter honor roll Students. They are as follows: All A's Ninth grade-James Daniels, Katie Geoghagan, Margaret Gibson, Traci Richardson, and Tyler Weimorts; Tenth grade-Santiel Chambers, Lisa Curry, John- Patrick Floyd, Wesley Garrett, Rachel Geohagan, Maclain Howse, Melanie Jones, David Mathews, Joanna Watkins, and Heidi Wells; Eleventh grade-Kristin Abrams, Bonnie Belin, Nick Comforter, Jennifer Craig, Amber Davis, 'Tremaine Lewis, Angela* McDowell Susan Medina, Jessica Pate, Jennifer Patterson, Cassandra Shoman, Karissa Thomas, Josh Todd, Jarrod Wester, Leslie White, Talon Whiteeagle, Kim Williams, and Travis Wright; Twelfth grade. Erica Ailes, Chad Allen, BrandonrDavis, Lacey Johnson, Megan Johnson, Stephen Lowrey, Rachel Perrin, Rocky Salzer, Alicia Sanders, Clay Smallwood, Ryan Stephens, Lea Todd, and Rachel Watson. All A's and B's Ninth grade--Preston Allyn, Alisha Barber, Danielle Barnes, Ashley Burkett, Vickie Burrows, April Cloud, Julia Comforter, Kyle Davis, Chrystal Dawson, Susan Ellmer, 'Sherry Foster, Spencer Foust, Kristen Garcia, Eric Harris, Mark Higgins, Anna Hodges, Jolie Hogan, Stephen Hoover, Carla Johnson, Christopher Knox, Katie Mahaffey, Terrance Matthews, Adam Nixon, Christopher Penrrin, Adrian Peterson, Adam Pettis, Randall Powell, Sarah Quaranta, Free PSA Blood & Cholesterol Tests The Gulf County Health Department, in conjunction with the American Cancer. Society and SmithKline Lab, will again provide free Prostrate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood and cholesterol screening tests to the male resi- dents of the Gulf County. This test will indicate the presence of PSA in your blood, and should be a regular part of your yearly physical exam begin- ning at age 50. If you have had prostate problems before age 50, are of African American descent, or have a family history of prostate cancer, this test may begin at age 40. Your personal physician will make the diagnosis concerning your PSA level. Normal PSA levels measure less than 4.0. Elevated PSA levels of more than 4.0 should IMMEDI- ATELY be followed up with a physician. If you have any questions concerning your PSA level, please contact your personal physician. Your PSA blood test is only PART of a total prostate examination. To complete this exam, your doc- tor needs to perform a digital rec- tal exam. Dates of the tests are: Port St. Joe Clinic: Thursday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 16 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST; Wewahitchka Clinic: Thursday, May 18, and Tuesday, May 23 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CST. To schedule the PSA/cholesterol tests call the Port St. Joe Clinic at 227-1276 or the Wewahitchka Clinic at 639-2644. Jeremy Robershaw, Jessica Sherrill, James Surprenant, Bryan Thomas, Cheyne Todd, Aaron Watson, Sheri Welborn, Shanna Wester, Ashley White, Robert White, and Jerome Williams; Tenth grade-Mary Amerson, Natalie Burge, Corey Butler, Chris Byrd, Joshua Carter, Matthew Dailey, Robert Dykes, Jennifer Elrod, Jennifer Foskey, Tim Givens, Chad Haddock, Michael Manley,' Carla Money, Cody Nobles, Hilary Patterson, Ken Peak, Dwayne Piergiovanni, Alex Richards, Joe Robinson, Matt Sasser, Elizabeth Schadt, and Rusty Ward;, Eleventh grade-Chad Bailey, Mary Beck, Stephanie Blackmon, Michael Bouington, James Capps, Seneca Chambers, Amber Daniels, Tyson Davis, Christa Dykes, Greg Garland, Melissa Haun, Heather Hayden, Laura Jeffcoat, Christy Jones, Pam Lee, Princess Likely, Wesley Pickron, Jeremiah Riley, Andy Shoaf, Lauren Szczepanik, Jacob Tankersley, Tina Taylor, Hamp Terry, Bryce Thomas, and Amy Voltz; Twelfth grade-Ashley Adams, Brooks Adkison, Alicia Christie, Kevin, Conoley, Julie Faircloth, John Gainous, Justin Goff, Andre Hill, Bryan Hobbs, Kim Hodges, Rebekah Hodges, Brett Jeffcoat, Candice Kennedy, Brad Knox, Ricky Lamberson, Tyler Lane, Julie Lanford, Courtney Lenox, Sharon Mamoran, Amanda Marquardt, Brett Parker, Craig Phillips, Neikole Royster, Nicole Smith, Ashley Stephens, Jessica Summers, and Joy Woodman. Cape San Bias Taxpayers Assoc. Elects New Board The Cape San Bias Taxpayers Association (CSBTA) is a non- profit Florida corporation that was formed to represent the common views of the property owners and taxpayers with the following vision statement. Vision statement: Cape San Bias is,. and will remain, a friendly, quiet, uniquely charm- ing, low density residential shore- line community. The goal of the Cape San Bias Taxpayers Association is that Cape San Bias will continue to be developed in harmony with the beautiful nat- ural coastal environment and supported by necessary services and amenities for the needs and convenience of its residential community. S-" On Saturday, April 22,. elec- tions were held to make perma- nent the Interim Board of the Cape San Blas Taxpayers Association. The following people were confirmed to office during this election: Julia Cunningham, president; Sherri Dodsworth, secretary/ treasurer; Glen Elders, vice-presi- dent; Ron Shaeffer, vice-presi- dent; Ron Morrow, community relations. Also during the meeting topic of road improvement, pedestrian pathways and parks, density reg- ulations, beach cleanup and restoration, fire protection, flood insurance issues, and environ- mental protection, were dis- cussed. Anne Harvey, park manager of St. Joseph Peninsula State Park gave a brief overview of the park's five-year plans. Allen Cox and Boyd Pickett, candidates for Gulf County offices, were also present. For additional information about this Association, please feel free to write to Cape San Blas Taxpayers Association, Inc., Post Office Box 544, Port St. Joe, FL 32457, or contact one of the mem- bers directly. 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Special highlights will include the Governor Stone, an authentic, fully restored Gulf Coast schooner that embodies the rich fishing his-. tory of Apalachicola Bay. Authentic oyster boats, workboats and a wide array of small classic and antique boats will also be on display. Enjoy a display of antique outboard engines and a model boat exhibit, nautical arts, crafts, and antiques. There will also be a lecture, "Speed Under Power" given by maritime expert James H. Higgins on Friday evening, April 28th, at Camellia Hall at ,6:30 p.m. For more information DRA Meeting The Downtown Redevelop- ment Agency will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 9th, at 6:15 p.m., ET. The meeting will be held at Preble-Rish, Inc., located at 401 Reid Avenue in Port St. Joe. All members are urged to attend. please call (850) 653-9419 or e- mail them at chamber 1 @digital exp.com. PSJHS Band Booster Meeting The monthly band booster meeting will be held Monday, May 1, in the Port St Joe High School band room. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. All parents of band members urged to go and partici- pate in this meeting. Food Store 6 Discount liquors (850) 227-1897 Fax 227-3800 2411 Highway C-30 Port St. Joe, FL 32456 BdOwnersI: Boyd & Paula Pickett sw-ssa wsssa ssssesfsssssss . :.. ,... .... g'r.., ....'.- : o ,.-.:-- .. --* ,'*** - WEWA MEDICAL CENTER I Malvinder S. Ajit, M.D. i .0 Pediatrics & Internal AMt'dicine Hours: Monday through Friday-8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. SNew Patients Welcome : Please Call 639 -5828 tfor Appointment .'.,'... ..-.'.- '..'. :.:'; ." :.. -,-,".-. -' ."-""'.'** ". Therapeutic Massage `By David Oakley, L.M.T. 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JOE, FL THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2000 PAGE 7A GC Republicans Continue Momentum Freezer Giveaway Winner! SRich's IGA in Wewahitchka recently sponsored a freezer give- away contest! In the photo above, store owner Betty Rich (right) and employee Jeff Hunter are shown congratulating the, lucky recipient, George Hamilton. L a, -7 R FCS Second in "Tobacco: Crush It" Contest Students in Karen Odom's- fourth grade class received cer- tificates and prizes this week from Scholastic for their entry is this year's "Tobacco: Crush ItI" curriculum contest. The cur- riculum, funded by the Florida Office of Tobacco Control, was distributed to all Florida fourth and fifth grade classrooms. Florida teachers were urged to present the materials to stu- dents, stating in the teacher kit, "Sitting in front of you is a group of kids .. healthy, growing 10- and 11-year-olds. But in "the next couple of years, some of them may begin a habit that .can cost them thousands of dollars, turning their healthy lungs black, and ultimately cause their deaths." OMNI POOL S &SPA OMNI. cfPeG Aihalysis POT T.JO (850) -227itel-21 ,. BID.,NO. 9900-21 . The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners will receive bids from any person, company, or cor- ' portion interested in providing the County the fol- lowing: o Dental Insurance Specifications can be obtained at the Gulf County Clerk's' Office at 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr., Blvd.. Port St. Joe, Florida 32456, (850) 229-6112. Deliver Date must be specifed. , Flee trindical n ih cr'.ehupe that this. is a 5EALED BiD, ieJ BID rLiriMBER, and what the BID is for, Bids will be received until Monday, May 15, 2000 at, 5:00 p.m., E.D.T., at the Office of the Clerk of Court, 1000 Cecil G. Costin. Sr., Blvd., Port St. Joe, Florida 32456. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids received. GULF COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS S. -Is/ Billy E. Traylor, Chairman /s/ Benny C. Lister, Clerk 2tc, April 27 and May 4, 2000. JOB NOTICE The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners will accept applications until 5:00 p.m., E.D.T., Friday. May 5, 2000, for the following position: MOSQUtTO SPRAY TRUCK DRIVERS (2) Applications may be obtained at the Gulf County Mosquito Control Department, 1001 10th Street, Port St. Joe. Florida 32456,. Monday Friday, 7:30 a.m. -'.4:00 p.m., E.D.T. Applications will be accepted until May 8, 2000. This is a temporary position with a h,.-urI, rate of $7.00 at 40 hours per week. All a ppliint: must have a valid Florida Driver's License. Gulf County enforces a drug-free workplace policy and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. , 2tc, April 27 and May 4, 2000. J.J.s TRUCKING SPRING SPECIAL FOR YOUR LAWN & GARDENS Compost Chicken Fertilizer Also Driveways Scallop Shells Oyster Shells Bush Hog Debris Removal Pine Straw Call John W#670-8676 H# 670-8432 C# 653-7691 PALM TREES! DELIVERED INSTALLED GUARANTEED Service from Alligator Point to Mexico Beach Also Featuring ... ISLAND HOME Landscape Design & Implementation LANDS(APING Irrigation System Installation/Repair Custom Wood Fences, Decks & Patios Lawn and Landscape Maintenance Island flome Landscaping & Palms, Inc. 1009 W. Bayshore Dr., St. George Island, Fl 32328 AND S INC. 850/927-3663 850/899-0195 AND P. IN. * . On Monday evening, April 10, the Gulf County.Republican party covered a lot of ground when they gathered at the "Villa San Pedro"-the home of Dr. and Mrs. Jorge San Pedro in Port St. Joe. It was especially exciting to see and hear from five local Republican candidates vying for county positions in this year's election. Joining with the Republican Party Executive Committee and' other faithful party members were Allen Cox and Gary White (both running for County Commission Seat 5), City Commissioner Jorge San Pedro (pursuing County Commission Seat 3), Cindy Belin (seeking the Supervisor of Elections position), and Marshall Nelson (running for County Tax Collector). Also in attendance was Tim Stein who is an "announced" Republican candidate lor the U.S. Congressional district seat 3. He was joined by his wife, Suzanne:, Aside from the typical array of questions, answers, and discus- sions to and from the candidates, the party got down to the busi- ness at hand. Chairman Lee Downer made the members aware ,of the candidate's school offered by the Republican Party of Florida. This is a training and "how-to" seminar for candidates to understand the most effective way to run a successful cam- paign. Also there was discussion ,about the use of absentee ballots. area registration efforts (including residents considering crossing over or changing parties), and establishing a phone bank before the November election. Dr. David Langston (who spoke about the Norris D. Langston Youth Scholarship Foundation) announced that he had recently met with Florida Governor Jeb Bush. Langston described some of the monumen- tal changes taking place through- out the state. He also reported on the .grand opening of the new Republican Center in Tallahassee. Energized with a, renewed vigor, all of those at this meeting agreed that the future growth of Gulf County would be one of the' central themes of the 2000 cam- paign. As a matter of 'fact, Langston commented that he was "delighted to see so many quali- fied candidates" running for the available positions because they "care about their families and their future" Light refreshments followed the meeting as Republicans mixed and had the chance to informally continue their discussions. As previously reported, the local Republican Party is growing: and is becoming a significant asset to the community. The members of this group care for the individuals and families of Gulf County. Plans Meeting The Gulf County Republican Party will hold its next meeting on May 1 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the home of Jim and Cindy Belin at 201 Sea Pines Lane ,in Gulf Aire on :St. Joe Beach. * Cindy Belin is the Republican h\ L1aw Enifocmnt RepoU~FJ PSJPD Report LICENSE, REGISTRATION ERRORs Michael E. Boone, 22, of Panama City, was arrested on Sunday, April 23rd, at approxi- mately 3:22 a.m. by Port St. Joe Police Department Officer Chuck Smith for attaching a tag not assigned and driving while his license was suspended or' revoked. Officer Smith observed the right headlight out on the vehicle that Boone was driving and initi- ated a traffic stop. -Further inves- tigation revealed, that the tag that was on the vehicle was registered to, another vehicle and that Boonie's license was suspended. He was taken into custody with- out incident and transported to the Gulf County Jail to await first appearance. ROAMED FROM RESIDENCE Jason W. Laurimore, Jr., 21, of Wewahitchka. was arrested on Tuesday. April 25th. at approxi- mately 10:21 a.m. by Officer James Norris: on an active war- rant for violation of community control. Laurimore was placed on community control March 14th for possession of a controlled sub- stance. He violated community control by failing to stay at his approved residence, and therefore was taker into custody and trans- ported to the Gulf County Jail.' .Sheriff's Beat) Two ARRESTS REGARDING CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN On Thursday, April 20th, 36 year 'old NVewahitchka resident Richard Neel was charged with sexual battery on a child under the age of 12. This charge, comes .on the heels of his arrest on Tuesday, April 18th, for sexual battery by a person in custodial authority. As a result of the initial arrest, Neel was required to post a $100,000 bond for his release. Following the second charge. Judge Robert Moore ordered the suspect be held without bond in the Gulf County Jail. Also on the 20th, charges of For the deal of your life, see me! -- A JAMES C. "BO" BRAY Sales Representative TOMMY THOMAS CHEVROLET (850) 785-5221 TOLL FREE 1-800-342-7131 2251 W. 23rd Street PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA 32405 lewd and lascivious acts upon a child under the age of 16 were brought against Kenneth Hamilton, 40, of Tallahassee. The alleged crime took place in 'the Wewahitchka area. Hamilton has since been released from the Gulf County Jail on bond. RECENT BOOKINGS AT THE GULF COUNTY JAIL ... Tuesday, April 18th-Paul Tyson, 32, W/M, of Crawfordville, violation'of probation (re: driving under the influence): and Ellsworth Fortson. 47. W/M. of Wewahitchka. violation of proba- tion .(re: incest, a Georgia war- rant). a :y, Wednesday. April 19th- Bryant Hand. 38, B/M. of- Apalachicola. violation of proba- tion (re: possession of marijuana); Katrina Melhin. 17. W/M, of Wewahitchka. assault; and . Gerald Glenn, 37, W/M, two counts of worthless checks. Thursday, April 20th-Jason Jenks. 20. W/M. of Wewahitchka, grand theft auto: and Donna Mathis, 32. W/F, of Wewahitchka. violation of probation (re: sale of a controlled substance). Fnday. April 21st-Yvette Ramirez, 45. W/F, of' Highland View. driving while license sus- pended or revoked (also,, grand ., theft auto, Alabama); Dennis Tipton, 19, W/M, of St. George Island, possession of marijuana; and Adam Goodman, 21, W/M, possession of marijuana with. intent to distribute and posses- sion of paraphernalia. Saturday. April 22nd-Arnold Toliver. 52, B/M of Apalachicola. driving under the influence; and Gary Adkinson, 32, W/M, of Wewahltchka, violation of proba- tion (aggravated assault). Sunday, April 23rd- Jonathan Cooper, 18, W/M, of Panama City, disorderly intoxica- tion and possession of alcohol under 21; and Robert Sanborn, 42, W/M. of White City, battery. candidate running for the Supervisor of Election seat being vacated by Cora Sue Robinson. The scheduled guest speaker for the evening will be Port St. Joe Mayor Frank Pate. He will simply give a report on the changes fac- ing our area and discuss progress being made by the local officials. If you have any questions about this meeting or the local Republican Party, please call Lee Downer at 648-8874. Free Eye-Screenings Mullis Eye-Screenings will be holding free eye-screenings at the Gulf County,. Senior Citizens Center in Port St. Joe on April 28, beginning at 10:30 a.m. They will also be gitng out valuable infor- mation about your eyes. The eye- screening, and educational program is open to the public and free ol charge. For more informa- tion please call 229-8466. -S% I/ Sa It S I7 41 7e S! Happy Birthday Rodney? He loves to drive and race two wheels off the road freely. He will now drive four wheels on the road legally. Watch out everyone! Happy 16th Birthday Rodney! We love you, Molher, Gwen. Daddy, Family & Friends ' i tee's Automotive Repair 1930 West Highway 98, Highland View (850) 227-9696 Tires .Brakes Four Wheel Computer Alignment Tune-Ups All Exhaust \ork Air Conditioning Service & Repair .. Oil Change Special $19.95 ALL WORK GUARANTEED! O" ned and Operated by Lee Cannon -Prestige Pavers, Inc. ] Driveways, Pool Decks, __ UWalkways, Patios, Entry Ways Hal Keels Phone (850) 229-2738 S--a-----e M Model M280919B 11 models ranging from 25' to 42' cut, 8 to 16 HP engines. i 3-in-1 convertibility allows you to bag, mulch or side discharge. S JO E E AL N C . 706Firs Sret PrtSt. Joe Phne 227-211 ^^^^^^^^^ ,,W^^E ^^sI^^SSER ICEWHT E v^V^'SE~fLL"^^^^^^^^^ PUBLIC NOTICE The Tourist Development Committee would like to complete a directory of all businesses/individuals who collect the "bed tax" for Gulf County. This directory will used in our newly created website (visitgulf.com) and media packet/brochure. If you need additional information or would like to sub- mit your name, address and phone number, please contact the TDC at (850) 229-6106 / (850) 229- 9252 (fax) or mail/deliver to Room 147, 1000 Cecil G. Costin. Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, Florida 32456. The deadline for submittals is May 31, 2000. 6tc. April 20, 27; and May 4. 11. 18. and 25. 2000. THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE. FL THURSDAY. APRIL 27, 2000' BEACON HILL THERAPY & WELLNESS Presenting the Specialty Practices of DR. SHEZAD SANAULLAH Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology and DR. HELEN NITSIOS Board Certified in Internal Medicine are pleased to provide a FREE GULF A COMIC HEAL COUNTY UNITY TH DAY In cooperaion with Gulf Coun Health DepartIent Saturday April 29th 9AM till 3 PM at Beacon Hill Therapy & Wellness Center next to GeriCare Assisted living and Beacon Hill State Park on Hwy. 98 All services are free and open to the general public. For more information, call 647-2600. CARDIOVASCULAR RISK ASSESSMENTS * Full cholesterol screening w/results (must be fasting after midnight) * Blood Pressure Checks MEN'S HEALTH * Prostate Education * Nutrition Cancer Risk Assessments * Smoking Cessation DIABETES SCREENING * Diabetic Education * Diabetic Nutrition (diets) WOMEN'S HEALTH * Breast Cancer Education * Cancer Risk Assessments * Smoking Cessation * Nutrition OSTEOPOROSIS *Osteoporosis Risk Assessments *Slide Show at 11:00 AM SIGHT & HEARING SCREENINGS COMPREHENSIVE PODIATRY SCREENINGS ORTHOPEDIC SCREENINGS WELLNESS EVALUATIONS * Athletic Trainers * Personalized Exercise Consultations GENERAL CONSULTATION WITH PHYSICIANS *Get to know your local physicians SENIOR HEALTH * Assisted Living Tours * Geriatric.Health Screenings * Independent Living Shezad Sanaullah, MD Director of Critical Care Weems Memorial Hospital Chief of Cardiology Weems Memorial Hospital Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Board Certified in Cardiology Served Medical Fellowship at University of Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, Cardiology Fellowship Graduated Cum Laude from medical school of Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska Helen Nitsios, MD Diplomate American Board of Internal Medicine Director of Ancillary Services, Weems Memorial Hospital Member: American Medical Association American College of Physicians Board Certified in Internal Medicine Medical School: University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York Joanna M. DeLeo, D.O. General Surgery Received Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Philadel- phia College of Osteopathic Medicine Received Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science Specially Trained in Laparoscopic Surgery Member of. American College of Osteopathic Surgeons American Osteopathic Association American College of Family Practitioners Bryan A. Spooner, DPM Doctor of Podiatric Medicine .University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines, Iowa Member of: American Podiatric Medical Association American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Cindi Judkins, ARNPC Advanced Reg. Nurse Practitioner in women's health University of Arkansas Emory University NCC Women's Health Michael S. Cole, R.D. Education: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Dietetic Internship Mississippi State University, Mississippi State,. Mississippi, B.S. in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics Member of: American Dietetic Association Member of the Florida Dietetic Association S I I _ L i PAGE 8A THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2000 PAGE 9A Turpentine Etched Into Gulf County's History Decendents of Pioneers Remember the Early Days of the IndustryWhen Turpentining Was King in Northwest Florida by Caroline Hunsley "Few Floridians know that turpentine was once the state's second largest industry..." wrote George M- Burnett in his 1986 book titled, Florida's Past, People and Events That Shaped the State. Sir John Hawkins apparently discovered Florida's turpentine in 1565 and took the news of an available source of boat rosin back to England. English turpen- tine operations didn't actually begin in Virginia until the 17th century and within two hundred years had moved into the Carolinas. "By the end of the 19th century," says Burnett, "the pines of Georgia had been laid waste." Florida was next. Turpentine camps were clus- tered across north Florida by the turn of the century, "pushing in deep and southerly from a line along the Old Spanish Trail (SR 9(0), from Crestview west to Lake * City east."(Florida's Past, People and Events That Shaped the State.) A true pioneer effort, turpen- tihling required strong survival skills: strength, knowledge, resourcefulness, and flexibility to name a few. Because of. the remote locations of its distilleries (stills) and its labor intensive nature, the turpentine business was a difficult lifestyle to endure. In order to better appreciate the harsh routine of these camps , arid the lifestyles of- the people who ran them, it is helpful to first understand the basic steps, involved in turpentining. The longleaf yellow pines of north Florida were perfect for the turpentine trade and more desir- able than the northern pines, as they were resistant to fire, in spite of their flammable contents. The process went something like this: First, the trees were faced to extract the raw gum (known also as pitch or resin). To face a tree meant that a thin slab of bark and wood was removed frOm the base of the tree with a broad ax. The faced area was referred to as being slabbed. The trees were then streaked (chipped or pulled), indicated by slanted cuts 1/2" to 3/4" deep' made into the slabbed surfaces. The lowest cut was made about 12" above the ground. Galvanized iron gutters (tins or aprons) were inserted in these streaks to direct the gum flow. were paved and Mr. Belin had his spirits and gum hauled to Pensacola by truck. A fire in 1937 destroyed the still. Jake Belin saw the smoke from a porgyboat, jumped over- board and swam to shore to help his father fight the fire. Jim Guilford of St. Joe Beach remembers those days too. His father, James R. Guilford, was a woodsrider (foreman) and a truck driver for about four years for Jake and Leonard Belin's father (1929-1933). He earned about forty dollars a month in the tur- Diagram illustrates turpentine distillation process with a hack, a tool called a puller was used. Streaks could be made as high as five feet up from the original cut. Itwas a slow process waiting for the gum to flow. It could take days for a cup, (about one pint), to fill. In order for a business to operate economically, it had to be large-scale. Ten thousand cups equaled a "crop" (about 50 acres). 4"A single operator (could) have a thousand crops set out at one time, covering 50,000 acres." Once the cup was full, it was dipped and its contents trans- ferred to a large barrel to be taken to the still. The term "dipping" came from an earlier method used to gather the gum. The' method was known as "boxing." In the earliest days of turpentining (around the mid 1920's), a box or cavity (hole) was carved into a tree using a box ax. When this cavity was filled, the gum was "dipped" out. After dipping, when the bar- rels were full, they were hauled by wagon to a loading ramp (about 10'x12') at the still. Dip barrels weighed about 600 pounds each. The gum from these barrels- were used to 'charge". the still Barrels full of sticky resin -were emptied into the top of a large ~J'. James T. McNeill, Jr. displays broad ax used in facing. Next the trees were cupped. Clay and later tin cups were placed on' each tree to catch the o flow of gum running down the gutters. At one or two week inter- vals, more "streaks" were made on the tree, above, the existing gutters, using a tool called a hack. For streaks too high to cut copper still kettle. When the kettle was full, its lid was tightened and the kettle was "fired." Firing 'the kettle required a great deal of wood. The fire itself was built in the furnace and did not touch the kettle, but heated the air in a cavity surrounding the kettle. After the hot air circulated around the kettle, it was drawn off through a flue in the chimney. It took about eight to 10 bar- rels to "charge" the still and had to cook about two hours before the still' was 'fully charged. While the charge cooked, the turpentine and water vapors (spirits of tur- pentine) were 'forced through an outlet in the cap to the condens- ing coils. 'These ran through a tank of cool Water that condensed the vapor inside the coil and then emptied, the resulting liquid into the first separating barrel. In this first barrel, the spirits floated to the top and ran into a second, shorter barrel, where the water was drained periodically from the bottom. A steam pump was used to pump water from a well or a pond to the tank containing the con- densation coils. As the vapor passing through the coils warmed the water in the tank, cool water was added to maintain the tem- perature necessary for condensa- tion. The stiller, or ithe man in charge of the still, would drain a sample and could tell when it was right. As soon as a "charge" Fin- Sished' cooking, the kettle was uncapped and allowed to cool until it stopped frothing. Then the tailgate leading from the kettle to the rosin vat was opened and the hot rosin poured into the vat. Here the heated, fluid rosin was strained through cotton bat- ting in troughs and transferred to barrels. Once it cooled in the bar- rels, the rosin solidified into a brittle, translucent mass. About four charges were processed every day. Rosin was graded by color, and was predominantly a dark red. Its diversity is proven in industry, as it has been used as 'the solidifying agent in yellow laundry soap,, sizing' or water proofing all kinds of paper and paper containers, used in linoleum making, in varnish and in the paint and oil industry. A barrel of spirits of turpen- tine weighed about 500 pounds, while a barrel of rosin weighed about 200-250 pounds. After they were prepared, the barrels were rolled into the rosin yard nearby and later loaded onto wagons for transport to a port city. James T. McNeill, Jr. of Indian Pass remembers north Florida's turpentine days. His father, born at the onset of the Civil War, settled in the Indian Pass area in 1903, formed a part- nership with three other men (Higgins, Hollinger and Rhodes), and bought approximately 13,000 acres to start a turpentine busi- ness. The acreage included about 1/3 of St. Joseph Peninsula and reached from the Franklin County line to Butler's Restaurant and about two miles inland. It exclud- ed Jones Homestead, Port St. Joe and a few other areas owfied by private individuals and compa- nies. Most of the property was purchased for one or two dollars per acre. The least expensive land was beachfront, while the- most expensive cost seven dollars per acre. This extensive acreage is no longer owned by the McNeill's, ;and in fact, the U.S. government forced the partnership to sell to them the St. Joseph Peninsula package for war operations during WWII at nine dollars per acre. McNeill recalls the turpentine still being located about 1/4 mile from where the Indian Pass Raw Bar stands today. The still site, he says, included 20-25 homes, a church, cooper's shed (where bar- rels were made for turpentine and rosin and for hauling raw prod- ucts), blacksmith shop, glue shed, syrup house (which was destroyed in a 1955 fire), barn, wagon shed, horse and mule lot, smokehouse, chicken yard and milk cows and later in the 1920's and early 1930's; a commissary, and post office (of which McNeill' mother was the postmistress). McNeill's family, hauled the barrels 1 1/2 miles from the still to the Clearmont dock in Indian Lagoon, where they were loaded. on the Clearmont and taken to Apalachicola for loading on the Tarpon, to be shipped to Pensacola. Business boomed during WWI and for a few years afterwards, when turpentine demand increased with the need for rosin (for sealing boots and ships) and paint (made from turpentine). When the 'stock market crashed in 1929, hundreds of barrels of rosin sat in the dis- tillery yard with no sales pending. mill?~hI1 Around 1935 Guilford's father started working with Guilford's maternal grandfather, William G. Hardy, at Overstreet. They helped with Hardy's turpen- tine and sugar cane business for about two years, before Guilford's father started his own dairy farm and began his job at the newly opened timber mill. . Hardy moved his turpentine business from the Wetappo Creek area to Overstreet a few years. after he purchased it, and operat- ed it until about 1943. In his later years of manufacture, Guilford's ' 1 im- ui l - Separating barrels at still caught spirits of turpentine. pentine business, enough to pro- vide a modest living for his family.. .While his father worked in the Port St. Joe area, Guilford's fami-a ly lived in, a two bedroom house on the McNeill property, where Guilford's brother and sister were born. The family depended on kerosene for their lighting and pumped water from a ground well. Guilford attended the one room schoolhouse and recalls rid- ing to McNeill's general store (Indian Pass) for the family's sup- W. -.lH grandfather was mainly market- ing rosin to a Tallahassee dis- tillery. A demanding business, Hardy's operation required the skills and labor of approximately thirty employees, one mule team, a couple of oxen teams, and a few trucks. His streakers chipperss or pullers) were paid about $2.00 per .barrel of gum or about thirty dollars per month. Dippers earned about ten dollars a month if they were good at their job. At one time, says Guilford, there were three different stills operating at Overstreet. Other stills in the north Florida area included Mood Davis' (Guiilford's first cousin) still at Farmdale, and George Waller's still near, Davis Beach, which stopped operating around. the mid 1940's. (See TURPENTINE on Page 10A) Streaks made with hack to create sap flow in long leaf pine could reach as high as six feet from the ground. Prices were; very low and McNeill's father kept feeding the crew from the commissary in spite of busi- ness being slack. In 1930 or 1931, the business was leased to Belin and Bullard (Jake and Leonard's father and cousin), while McNeill's father kept the commissary and did well for. several years. By then roads .plies. When he was not in school, Guilford was helping with the tur- pentine business. Sometimes he would ride on horseback with his father to assess the work being done. Other times he would help with the dipping and hauling the heavy dip buckets to empty them into the gum barrels. Turpentine steam pump Above: Tools of the turpentine trade, including broad ax for facing, hack for streaking and cups. Right: Reconstructed still is open to the public at St. Andrew State Park. k.--. -11~1~ PAGE 10A THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2000 Lawson -From Page 1 He coached basketball at FSU and FAMU. Since 1976 he has been a special agent for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. In 1984, he started his own marketing con- Boyd's Staff Visit Has Been Canceled! U.S. Representative Allen Boyd's (D-North Florida) normally scheduled staff office hours in Port St: Joe have been cancelled for the month of April. Staff office hours will resume on the third Friday of May at the Gulf County Courthouse In the downstairs conference room from 9:00 until 11:30 a.m. Middle & High School Students Could Win $100 The Gulf County Health Department and the Gulf County School Board will be presenting an overall prize of $100 to the stu- dents who create the best poster or video on "The Best Pregnancy Prevention Plan is a Future." Prizes to be awarded are at Wewahitchka High School, $50 for the first place winner and $25 for the second place winner. In Port St. Joe, $50 for the first place win- ner and $25 for the second place winner. Project.is to be turned in by May 15th to School Health Nurses, Gail Blackmon in Port St. Joe and Regina Washabaugh in Wewahitchka. Second Annual Bus Drivers Competition The Gulf County School Board Transportation Department will be holding its Second Annual School Bus Drivers Safety Skills Competition on Saturday, April 29. This competition between the Port St. Joe and Wewahitchka dri- vers is to enhance better driving skills. There will be 12 different events in which each driver will be participating. The competition will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will be held in the parking lot. of the Port St. Joe High School. The public is invited to go and watch the tremendous talent of the bus drivers in Gulf County. Please enter at the Middle. School. Parking will be at the girls' softball field. G. C. Kick's Off Teen Pregnancy Month Early Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month is right around the corner, starting May I. To kick off aware- hess In our community a little. early, one Up from the "Ten Tips for Parents To Help Their Children Avoid Teen Pregnancy," will be presented each week through the month of June. These "Ten Tips" are being presented from The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. The National Campaign has reviewed recent research about parental influ- ences on children's sexual behav- ior and talked to many experts In the field, as well as to teens and parents themselves. From these sources, it is clear that there is much parents and adults can do' to reduce the risk of kids becom- ing pregnant before they've grown up. Presented over the next seven weeks will be lessons which will seem familiar because they artic- ulate what parents already know from experience-like the impor- tance of maintaining strong, close relationships with children and teens, setting clear expectations, and communicating honestly and often with them about important matters. Research supports these common sense lessons; not only are they good ideas generally, but they can also help teens delay becoming sexually active, as well as encourage those who are hav- ing sex to use contraception care- fully. This weeks Tip # 4. Know your children's friends and their families. Friends have a strong influence on each other, so help your children and teenagers become friends with kids whose families share your values. Some parents of teens even arrange to. meet with the parents of their children's friends to establish common rules and expectations. It is easier to enforce a curfew that all your child's friends share rather than one that makes him or her different-but even if your views don't match those of other parents, hold fast to your convic- tions. Welcome your child's friend into your home and talk to them openly. NOW See The Star On Line at S www.StarFt.com suiting firm, Lawson and Associates. Recently, he celebrated the 12th anniversary of his publica- tion, "The Capital City Black Pages," a directory that features black owned businesses in Tallahassee and surrounding communities. A native of Midway, Lawson graduated from Northside High School in Havana. He earned a bachelor's degree in political sci- ence from FAMU and a master's degree in public administration from FSU. He has been married 30 years to Delores Brooks. They have two children, Al III and Shani. m Turpentine Guilford also remembers vis- iting a still at Odena when his father trucked barrels of rosin there from the McNeill property. Oth own ma bul Win Bel ow' the fam ness, the boom of the turpentine industry lasted about 50 years. By the 1930's naval stores and ier locations were: Niles, logging firms had practically ned by the Lister family and depleted longleaf yellow pine naged by Sam Husband; a still forests. Turpentine extraction no lt behind Whiite City near Lake longer depended on the archaic mico, and operated by the method of cupping. Instead of ins; and two in Dalkeith, one relying on the natural flow of gum ned by the Gaskin family and from the living tree, it utilized other owned by the Lister what remained in the stump after lily. the tree was cut. Stump extrac- A successful, but harsh busi- 'tiop was recognized as the more Hewlett Packard * I Epson Lex mark Okidata efficient, cost-effective method for obtaining turpentine products. As emphasis on the turpen- tine industry shifted to other. industries and later another world war, the. people who were once involved in turpentining changed too. Some turned to the readily available fishing industry while others evolved their own farms or went to work for the newly instated paper mill in Port St. Joe. Many of these families remain in the Port St. Joe area today. Turpentining played an inte- gral role in the development of Florida as a state and the Port St. Joe area in particular at the turn of the century. The tenacity, endurance and skills required to successfully operate a turpentine business are still evident today. 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Kneeling are Ahmad Skanes .(manager), Bryce Thomas, Matt Caswell, Matt Dailey, James: Daniels, Dustin Powell, Michael Manl'y, and Jarrod Wester (trainer). Standing are Coach Chuck Gannon, Brett Jeffcoat, Steve LowreyY Adam Nixon, Chad Haddock, Isaiah Jenkins, and Coach Buck Watford. S hr A Ad dvancT Dost * Sharks vance iTo Ds trict Championship Game PORT ST. JOE 4, BAY HIGH 10 struck-out one batter in his two- THURSDAY, APRIL 20TH thirds of an inning of relief. The Port St. Joe Sharks Matt Caswell led the Sharks :dropped to 14-13 overall on the at the plate, going three for four ;season with Thursday evening's with a double and an RBI: Michael 1 0-4 loss to Bay High in the first Manley was two for two with two r6und of the Citizens Federal singles, Steve Lowrey had a dou- Classic. The Tornados jumped out ble and an RBI, while Adam to a 10-0 lead, scoring three runs Hamm and Jacob Tankersley tri the top of the second inning, six each had a single and an RBI. in the third, and one in the sixth. Rutherford defeated North Port St. Joe scored one run in the Florida Christian 6-3 in Thurs- bottom of the sixth inning and day's nightcap. three in the seventh.. BHS 0 3 6 0 0 1 0-1013 0 Ashley Stephens (1-1) gave up PSJ 000 001 3-4 8 2 five earned runs on seven hits and PORT ST. JOE 4, RUTHERFORD 5 twvo walks to pick up his first loss. FRIDAY, APRIL 21ST of the season. Ashley struck-out The Sharks led 4-3 going into two Bay High batters in his two the top of the fifth inning, where and two-thirds innings on the Rutherford scored two runs and .mound for the Sharks. Steve held on fo-r a 5-4 victory in the Cit- Lowrev allowed one earned run on izens Federal Classic. Bay High SLk hits, two walks and struck-out defeated North Florida Christian four in his three and two-thirds 53 to wn the championship. inning of relief. Adam Nixon nStephns (7-6) gave up Ryan Stephens (7-6) gave up two earned runs on eight hits and four walks to record the loss on S yourthe mound for Port St. Joe. Ryan If your romance struck-out nine batters in his with chlorine is seven innings. Jacob Tankersley-was two for --over, fall-in love -three with a double and an RBI to with new 'lead the Sharks offensively.' Matt C a. o Caswell and Bryce Thomas each : ClearComfort7 had a single and an RBI, and Adam Hamm added a single for Port St. Joe (14-14). Your pool might be the Matt Caswell and Jacob perrecr rnarch for Clear Tankersley were selected for the C..:.n-:.rt Our non-chlorine All-Tournament Team. m air rerance systemissovery RHS 10 1 120 0-5 8 1 SL enrtle onr wmmers. Eyes, PSJ 0.0 1 300 0-4 5 3 skin and hiir are treated with PORT ST. JOE 9, SNEADS 3 Sender lo-'ing pool care. FRIDAY, APRIL 21ST The Sharks defeated Sneads ouu re -,ure to adore how 9-3 in Tuesday night's District 3- ea,, Clear Comnfort is to use.. 2A semi-final game to earn a spot ,. And ne'.A Clear Comfort has in the- play-offs. Port St. Joe will product to prevent algae host Liberty County Thursday' r. ,:, nrl bacteria night at 7 00 ET for the champi- . sch.ntbonship game. ar.d g,.e ,-.u --.ft, 1 The Sharks scored 'four runs Ssparlnlr ,.vater d-t in the top of the first inning, and 1./ added three runs in the third, and Cl r one run in' the fifth and sixth C1 r innings. C oIN Ort Ashley Stephens (2-1) tossed Or ra complete game four-hitter. allowing, only three earned runs No chlorine. All comfort. and two walks. Ashley stnick-out nine Sneads batters. S] Four Port St. Joe players col- lected two hits to lead the Sharks nine hit-attack. 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The Lady Sharks jumped out to a 6-3 lead, but Rutherford scored seven runs in the top of the fourth inning to take the lead for good. Alisha Barber gave up eight earned runs on 12 hits and one walk in her four and two-thirds innings on the mound to record the loss for Port St. Joe. Julie Lanford retired all three of the batters she faced in her one inning of relief, and Shana Wester gave up one earned run on one hit and two walks in her one and one- third innings of relief. Megan Johnson and Julie Lanford each went two for two with two singles to lead the Lady, Sharks offensively. Evette Gant had a triple and three RBI, Bonnie Belin had a single and an RBI, and Angela McDowell added a sin- gle for Port St. Joe (15-10). RHS 030 710 1-12133 @PSJ 10 5 0 00 0-6 7 3 PORT ST. JOE 0, APALACHICOLA 0 S TUESDAY. APRIL 25TH The Lady Sharks District 3-2A Semi-Final garne against Apalach- Icola Tuesday night was rained out. The game has been resched- uled for Thursday at 4:00 ET. A win would put Port St. Joe, in the championship game on Fri- day at 6:00 ET. In Blountstown, *a Sa w Ir 76Se rS SENIORS-(I to r) Ashley *Stephens., Brad Knox, Brett Jeffcoat, Steve Lowrey, and Ryan Stephens. The Giulf County School Board, represented by Jerry Kelley, Superintendent, and Caroline Norton and Charlotte Pierce, board members, was recognized by the Port St. Joe Lady Sharks softball team for installing the lights on their field. Methodist Men's Club BBQ Dinners The Methodist Men's Club semi-annual barbeque chicken dinners will be' Friday, April 28th, from 4:00 until 6:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Port St. Joe. Tickets are available from.any member of the Methodist :Men's Club. **' . S-Set For- SENIOR CITIZENS GULF COAST HEARING AID CENTER of Panama City will ;be offering to anyone 55 and older a T ,. free hearing test. 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The power to ify Drive the racing simulator at these ALLTEL.locations: Friday, April 28th, 11am 5pm, 260 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe WPAP-FI radio Remote, 12-2p~1" Saturday, April 29th, 8am 12pm, March of Dimes Walk America, McKenzie Park, Panama City 2000 ALLTEL Corporation 50~ "C.`' n. ~ '0 "~~~"I~~'~.~~;~~W-Ply C-- U-~a~ - --- -----1~...,... "'.~~~L. : .'L ~~p~jtt 4;~$LI~~~!*~4 64-4ow-l~i r PAGE 12A THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2000 Larry Signs With Santa Fe CC Wed. Kedrick Larry, a 6'4" senior forward for the Port St. Joe Tiger Sharks, signed a national letter of intent to play basketball for Santa Fe Community College in Gaines- ville, Wednesday morning at Port St. Joe High School. Larry and fel- low teammate Travis Jenkins, who signed with Santa Fe two weeks ago, will play for the Saints this fall. Kedrick led the Tiger Sharks, which lost to Hialeah Champag- nat in the Class 2A Finals, in scoring Athis season with 15.3 points per game. He also led the team in rebounding (7.7 per game), and averaged 2.2 assists per game. Larry was selected to the Class 2A All-Tournament Team after putting up 13 points and seven rebounds against Havana Northside,' and 21 points with six rebounds against Champagnat in the Lakeland Center. He was also a first team All-State selection, and was picked to play in the North-South All-Star game, but couldn't participate in it because Port St. Joe was playing Cham- pagnat in the Class 2A Champi- onship game on the same day. Larry will be playing for the Saints this fall under head coach Monte Towe. Towe was the start- ing point guard earning All- Atlantic Coast Conference honors * on the University of North Caroli- na State's 1974 national champi- onship team, and later was Norm Sloan's assistant at NC State. Towe spent two years in the NBA with the Denver Nuggets. As an assistant at the Univer- sity of Florida, Towe helped guide the Gators to three National Invi- tation Tournaments including the NIT Final Four in 1985-86, a Southeastern Conference Cham- pionship in 1988-89, and three National Collegiate Athletic Asso- ciation Tournament appearances from 1986-89. Santa Fe Community College is 120-37 over the, past five years and were Mid-Florida Conference Champions in the 1996-97, 1997- 98, and 1999-2000 seasons. The Saints were 20-13 this season, Towe's first year as head coach with Santa Fe, and defeated the 1998-99 State Champion Daytona. Beach in the Mid-Florida Confer- ence Tournament Championship to earn a berth the state tourna- ment in Marianna. "You're always happy when you recruit and sign a player like Kedrick," said Santa Fe head coach Monte Towe. "I'm very excit- ed about him as a young man and a basketball player. Kedrick is a real talented young man- he is a first team All-State selection, All- Big Bend and contributed signifi- cantly to all of those state cham- pionship teams and the team that went to the finals this year during his time at Port St. Joe." "I'm really; really happy and '99-'00 PORT ST. JOE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' TRACK & FIELD TEAM-First row (I to r): Brad Ray, Randy Powell, John Watkins, Corey Butler, Jerome Williams, and Aaron Watson. Second row: Seneca Chambers, Stephen Gaddis, Rod Givens, David Mathews, Jerrell Showers. Josh Todd, and Chris Hendricks. Third row: Coach Vernon Eppinette, Tremaine Lewis, Alex Hernandez, Reggie Quinn, Ken Peak, Dexter Gant, and Coach Ben McCroan. Fourth row; Coach Keith Chiles, Alex Richards. Travis Woullard. Adam Richards. Kyron Bailey, and Aaron Richards. Sharks Win District; Advance to Regionals The Port St. Joe Boys Track Team easily won the District 3 Championships this past Wednes- Helpprtect your homesweet home.." day scoring 200 points, the most Help protect your home sweet home.in school history. The Sharks will 'now travel to Tallahassee on Thursday for the Region 1 Cham- i rl Advancing to the regional ST meet were: Kyron Bailey and Dex- ter Gant, high jump; Reggie i 'N Quinn, long Jump; Travis S. Woullard, Tremaine Lewis and Alex Richards, discus; Kyron and ,'Dexter, triple jump; Travis and S Tremaine, shot put; Josh Todd, IgiingI i ^ QSteve Gaddis, Jerome Williams" S., and Alex Hernandez, pole vault; Reggie,. 100 meters; Rod Givens, 1600 meters;. Brad Ray, 800 -meters; Reggie and Seneca Cham- bers. 200 meters; Rod and Chris ... altin- Hendricks, 3200 meters; the Ia fglSW ^ 'a4x100 meter relay team of Senecat WE liSlUrati e I eDexter, Reggie and KNron. the A L L I l iC.t* 4x400 meter relay team of Jerrell 14su ^Uct E Showers. Seneca, John Watkins Sp A ^ t4A and Kyron; and the 4x800 meter relay team of John, Jerrell, Brad' 139-l50 7and Chris. 156 tand Sttee "With the first lour advancing S S6395o077 from the district to region, and WeWaOitt 85e" from the region to state- that has been our focus point. This Thurs- day we hope to advance as many S.-as we can from region to state. ,a Winning the district in such Other terms .conditions and exclusions may apply. .' ". dominant way was an added bonus," said coach Vernon Eppinette. EThe regional meet gets under- U .. way at 1:00 at FSU's Mike Long U Track with .,the running finals, I scheduled for 7:00. Kedrick Larry inks with Sante Fe Community College as his step-father Freddie Lewis. Coach Vernon Eppinette, and mother Candy Lewis look on. Kedrick's father, Ricky Larry, and step-moth- er, Eunice, are not pictured. Lady Gators Ranked #7 In State WEWAHITCHKA 5, PORT ST. JOE 4 THURSDAY, APRIL 20TH The Wewahitchka Lady Gators broke open a 3-3 tie, scor- ing one run in the top of the fifth and sixth Innings en route to a 5- 4 victory over the Port St. Joe Lady Sharks. The Lady Gators, ranked #7 in Class A, closed out its regular season play with a 21- 2 record. Port St. Joe on the other hand, dropped to 15-9 on the sea- son. Judith Husband (19-2) allowed three earned runs on four hits to pick up her 19th victory of the season on the mound for the Lady Gators. Husband struck-out four Lady Shark batters. Christi Ward went two for four with two RBI to lead Wewahitchka at the plate. Kim McMillion had a single and an RBI, while Brandi Sasser and Krystal Hendricks each added a single for the Lady Gators. "Tm real proud of our girls," said Wewahitchka head coach Charles Fortner. "They played hard, and so did the Lady Sharks. Both communities should be proud of the effort given by the players on both teams." Bonnie Belin went the dis- tance on the mound for Port St. Joe, giving up three earned runs on five hits and three walks. Belin struck-out three Lady Gators bat- ters in her seven innings. Megan Johnson led the Lady Sharks at the plate, going two for three with two singles. Neikole Royster and Evette Gant each had a double, Belin had a single and an RBI, and Julie Lanford added a A BRANDY MAAANAGCED AAARINAI Bruce Blumgren, John Landry, Richard Hance Would like to say thank you to the following people and organizations who assisted in the 1st Annual Fishing Tournament. Benny Robert who cooked 12 hours straight, gathered all the equipment, directed an army,of volunteers, and took care of many other needed items. The Lions Club for the greatest fish fry and all their donated hours. The "Huge Community Support" Dorothy Mullis for her special efforts to make the children's fishing tournament a huge success. All our fishermen for their support and "sportsmanship." David Mullis for letting us use his official scales. Scott Godwin for being our weigh master. single for Port St. Joe. Gators Win -District Game The Wewahitchka Gators scored eight runs in the bottom of the third Inning en route to a 14- 4 five-inning victory over Grand Ridge in the first round of the Dis- trict 2-A Tournament. The Gators will face R. F. Munroe Wednesday nightat 6:00 CT in the semi-finals in Chattahoochee. Bradley Shavers (6-4) gave up two, earned runs on three hits and three walks to pick up the win on the mound for Wewahitchka. Shavers struck-out eight Grand Ridge batters in his four and one- third innings. Wesley Colvin struck-out one batter in his two- thirds of an inning of relief. Philip Hall and Josh Mauldin each went two for three to lead the' Gators at the plate. Brandon Jones had a two-run homerun, Wesley Colvin was one for one with a two-run homerun and four RBI. Justin Barnes and Blake Rish each added a single for Wewahitchka (15-11). If the Gators defeat R. F. Munroe Wednesday night, they- will play in the District 2-A Cham- pionship game Thursday night at 6:00 CT. GRHSOOO 04 4 3 5 WHS 028 22 -14 8 3 Periodontal disease results from bacterial infection that gradu- ally destroys the tissues that sur- round and support the teeth. It accounts for twice as much adult tooth loss as decay. The most common cause of the infection is a buildup of plaque, a sticky residue that collects on teeth and provides an ideal home for bacteria. Allowed to build up, plaque eventually creeps under the WHS 0 1 2 0 1 1 0- 1 5 2 PSJ 000 301 0-4 44 WEWAHITCHRA 11, GRAND RIDGE I TUESDAY, APRIL 25TH The Wewahitchka Lady Gators, ranked #7 in Class A, opened up the District 2-A Tourj nament with a bang. handing Grand Ridge an 11-1 loss in five innings Tuesday night. The Lady Gators jumped out to a 9-1 lead scoring five runs in the bottom of ,the first inning, three in the sec- ond and one in the third, before adding two runs in the fifth to put the mercy-rule in effect. Judith Husband (20-2) tossed a complete game two-hitter, allow- ing no earned runs to pick up the win on the mound for Wewahitch- ka. Husband struck-out seven batters and walked two. Kristin Jones and Christi Ward each had a triple and an RBI, while Britney Grice and: Shray Gilbault each had a double, and an RBI to lead Wewahitchka! offensively. The Lady Gators will host Altha at 1:00 CT in Thursday's semi-finals. GRHS 100 0 0 1 2 4 WHS 5 3_1 0 2 -117I3 Y N app Xa1I The Stat ata2712~ Preventing um Disease gumline, safe from the reach of toothbrush or floss. Eventually, the. bacteria in this hidden plaque Will infect gum tissue, causing it to pull- away from the tooth. Brushing and flossing your: teeth every day is the most effec-' tive way to prevent periodontal dis- ease. When combined with regular professional cleaning, this daily routine can even turn back the problem in its early stages. Advanced cases require more drastic action -- periodontal surgery. Trust me, prevention is the best course of action. Over the past twelve years, Dr. May and his staff have satis- fled thousands of individuals by delivering state of the art, painless dentistry in a gentle and caring manner. Can Dr. May help you? Call 227-1123 for a BRisk Free consultation. CALL 227-1123 FOR A RISK FREE CONSULTATION. STATE OF THE ART, PAINLESS DENTISTRY WITH A SMALL TOWN' looking forward to working with Kedrick. He's coming from a real- ly good program working with Coach Eppinette, Coach Parker, and a community that is really involved in their basketball.: I know it's a real plus for up at Santa Fe to have Kedrick and Travis." "As a player, his strengths are his ability to score in my opinion, and get to the free throw line and. win. He is one of the most solid fundamentally offensive players, once he catches the ball, that I've seen in high school basketball. He is very athletic and I think he will compete real well in our confer- ence and in the state, and in two ' years be a highly recruited player again." "I'm looking forward to sign- ing kids from Port St. Joe the rest of my career," concluded coach" Towe. THE STAR. PORT ST. JOE. FL THURSDAY. APRIL 27. 2000 Life Management Center Starts Drug Prevention Program, "Parenting Wisely Elise Herndon, LMHC, with Life Management Center of Northwest Florida, Inc. recently announced that her organization has been awarded. a grant from the Florida Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Initiative (FYI) to serve families in six Panhandle counties. The grant represents a three- year commitment by the state to implement the latest research- based prevention programs and measure.their effectiveness. Governor Jeb Bush set a goal of cutting illegal drug use 50% in Florida by the year 2004. In March_",6te6 officials announced their new $9 million dollar effort designed to further this goal by preventing, youngg people from using llega ,drugs. Twenty-two Florida organiza- tions and schools successfully competed for the federal drug pre- vention grants as part of FYI. With FYI funding, Life * Management Center will imple- ment Parentiag Wisely, a pro- gram whose" positive results recently earned it an exemplary rating from the Center for Substance Abuse. Prevention and the Office for Juvenile .Justice. Only a few programs are- selected for exemplary status, the highest rating.a program can receive. "We're excited to be' offering such an effective and innovative program." said Herndonrwho will direct the,- project. Parenting Wisely is an interactive video pro- gram played on a multimedia lap top computer. Parents and their children view video scenes of com- mon family problems. choose solutions, see these enacted and listen to a critique. It is self-paced and self- administered, and only takes about four hours to complete. "This program is brief, interesting and fun to do." Herndon contin- ued, "Parents don't have to know about computers, or even know how to read." Research shows family man- agement skills are key in prevent- ing substance abuse. "Learning how to effectively manage adoles- cent children can be a real chal- lenge." Herndon added, "We hope to make it easy for parents by removing as many barriers as possible." Life Management Center will be taking the Parenting Wisely program to families in their homes. W. F. "Bill" Crawford and wife Catherine were among more than 500 Rotary leaderss and,'their spouses from 66 countries 'gath- ered outside Los Angeles, California, February 3rd to 11th to discuss Rotary and volun- teerism in the new century! Governors-elect representing 530 Rotary districts focused on how to best adapt the world's first' service organization to today's needs. G.C. School Readiness Coalition To Meet May 9 The Gulf' County School Readiness Coalition will be Aeet- ing on Tuesday. May 9, at10:00 a.m., ET, at the Gulf County School Board meeting room. . The agenda for the meeting include plan draft review and financial report. This meeting is open to the public and interested citizens are invited to attend. For more infor- mation regarding the meeting or agenda, contact Renea Black at Early Childhood services, Inc. at 872-7550, extension. 2305. Earn Extra Money- Work for Census 2000 Census 2000 is recruiting individuals to help take the Census in communities across the country. This job offers flexible hours, " competitive pay, and work close to home. If you want a second P job or are retired, it's perfect! Most Census field jobs last approximately four to six weeks. We provide training and mileage reimbursement, and we pay our Census takers and crew leaders weekly. We need you, so call us today. Do it now! 1-888-325-7733 .QQ OQR ',., 'y ^ *OOO ....O :. ^ www.census.gov/jobs2000 TOD 6C00-3.41. 310 The Census Bureau .s an Equalo Cr'cDoniury Emriover AN IMPORTANT JOB-THAT PAYS Feel trapped by overdue bills? b HIIS? We have the answer. With our home equity lo n, B HES you can pay off your credit Cs Scared, or other debts, and get - Syourself back on the fairway. Apply now, and chances are you'll be back in the green in no time. * Low interest rates * Geta tax break* LENDR FDIC W EWAHITCHKA STATE BANK PORT ST. JOE, WEWAHITCHKA & THE BEACHES *Interest may be tax-deductible. Consult your tax advisor. Life Management is currently recruiting outreach staff to imple- ment the program, and hopes to have Parenting Wisely in full gear by June. Outreach workers must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. Those interested may contact Elise Herndon at (850) 547-2472. Referrals will .be accepted for families with children at risk of substance abuse between the ages of 12 and 17 who live within Often called' sity," the eight-da ing highlighted in activities from ar including literacy: urban peace, disa disaster relief, an tion projects. Plenary and si ership sessions . entitled "Internal incorporated six la pare governors- Rotary's 29.000 cl 160 countries beg the counties of Gulf, Bay, Calhoun, Jackson, Holmes and Washington. Funding for FYI and its pro- jects comes from a federal state incentive grant program. The state incentive giant program is a - major component, of the Substance Abuse .and Mental Health Administration's national effort to bring the, discoveries of research into thie/ repertoire of frontine prevention workers, vol- unteers and parents. Bill Crawford ry University" "Rotary Univer- Crawford will lead Rotary y training meet- District 6940 containing 42 clubs imovative Rotary with 2,575 Rotarians. The district ound the globe stretches from the Alabama bor-. y, micro-credit, der west of Pensacola, east to. abilities training, Lake City .and from the Georgia d food distribu- : border south to Chiefland. The district is currently involved in mall group lead- '.many local, national, and Interna- at the officially tional projects. lonal Assembly" The Port St. Joe Rotary Club languages to pre- is currently involved in construct- elect to lead ing a new scouting building for ubs in more the use by all the scout activities in: inning July 1st. the area. Pictured above, from left, are International President-elect Frank Devlyn and wife. Gloria Rita, of Mexico City, Mexico, and W. E. "Bill" Crawford and wife, Catherine, of the Rotary Club of Port St. Joe. Elise Herndon, FYI Project Director for Life Management Center, checks installation of Parenting Wisely, a home-based interactive video drug prevention program. Youth Looking for Summer Employment Information The Youth Council of the Gulf Coast Workforce Development Board met April 11, and deter- mined to extend current youth projects to June 30, 2001. Under the Job Training Partnership .Act (JTPA) summer youth training and employment programs were a separate funding stream. In past years. hundreds of area youth have been placed in subsidized public sector intern- ship. The-Workforce Investment Act of 199g, which replaced JTPA in Florida on July 1, 1999, has no separate provision for such sum- mer programs, focusing instead. on year-round provision of ser- vices to youth. Although W1A 'directs the provision of year- round services, there has been no corresponding increase in fund- ing. Accordingly there may be a significant decrease in the num- ber of low-income youth served in summer employment programs. Youth service providers are in the processwoef designing their pro- grams to cover the period for this summer and beyond. Further Information concerning those pro- grams will be disseminated through the local Workforce Development Board office as soon :,as it becomes available. In the' meantime, parents seeking information regarding programs fri Gulf County should contact Sara Joe Woolen at 229- 6940. ]Ulrmi~ NE.!.E4 Yi. a Sa e nly Wednesday through Sunday DIGITAL PHONES AS LOW AS $9.95 SPlus, get 500 Night & Weekend Bonus Minutes U.S.Cellular The way people talk around here" Chiefland Madison Perry Tallahassee 2202 N. Young Blvd. DeSoto Shopping Center Taylor Square Shopping Center 2735 Capital Circle NE Next to Eckerd Drugs 811 E. Base St., Suite C 2057 Byron Butler Pkwy., #10 386-8999 in the Chiefland Plaza 973-9191 838-1969 Tallahassee Gainesville Marianna Starke 2418 N. Monroe St. 6110 NW 4th Place 4325 Lafayette Street Wal-Mart Shopping Center across from the adjacent to Oaks Mall next to Bay Walk-In Clinic 1371 South Walnut Tallahassee Mall 665-4300 526-7600 964-8800 385-3369 Gainesville Palatka Tallahassee Hunters Crossing Route 19 Plaza 1484 Apalachee Parkway 5200 NW 43rd Street 310 S. Hwy. 19 Gulf Winds Shopping Center 371-2355 328-3999 671-3827 Gainesville Tallahassee Butler Plaza. West 4232 W. Tennesse St. next to Albertson's Or visit your local agent. Next to Lowe's 336-2232 504-9220 Shop U.S. Cellular' on the Internet at www.uscellular.com Offer requires a new one-year service agreement Phone model subject to availability. Roaming charges, taxes, tolls and network surcharges not included. Other restrictions may apply. See store for details. Offer expires April 30, 2000. District Leader Attended "Rotaj ibs is your local authorized agent for us. Cellular AUTHORIZED AGENT , Digital PCS and Cellular Service GARY D. WHITE 302 Reid Ave. Phone 229-9333 ^____________________ i've ~--~- PAGE I r,,,United States' it..ensus L 2000 THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2000 "Week of Dedication Services" Victory Temple First Born 'Holiness Church, located at 315 Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard in Port St. Joe will be hosting a "Week of Dedication Services." They began on April 24 and will continue through April 28 at 7:30 p.m. nightly and then on Sunday, April 30, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Those in charge of the nightly services will be as follows: Thursday night, Pastor Lonnie Mitchell and congregation of New Beginnings Assembly of the Saints Church from Panama Sincere Appreciation We, the family of the late Richard E. Prange (Cookie), would like to express our sincere appre- ciation for the all the love, kind- ness, prayers, flowers, food, and 'phone calls that have brought us A muchcomfort. It is greatly appre- "Wi ciated. 4 May God bless and keep each of you. pro The Family of the late Richard E. "1 Prange (Cookie) can He' Sincere Thanks e' The family of Paul Presnell goc would like to express our sincere goc thanks to the people of Gulf A County for all the prayers, flow- by( ers, food, cards, and love given to goc our dear loved one and family A during this long illness. A special thanks to Dr. shl Barnes, wife and staff; West into Florida Home Health Care, and was NHC Home Care. my God bless each of you and we to ( are proud to be a part of this fine use county. u Doris, Jeanette, Paula, and all the family of Paul: Presnell son City; Friday night, Pastor Horace Solomon and congregation of Tabernacle by the Sea First Born Church in Apalachicola; Sunday morning, dedication ceremony by Bishop A. Howard, Senior Bishop of World Wide Abundant Life Fellowship, Inc.; and pastor of Garden of Prayer Tabernacle, Inc. in Lebanon, Tennessee will pre- sent the program. Everyone is invited to attend these services. SEEDS FROM THE SOWER' Michael A. Guido Mener, Georgia A mother cried in distress, Ilie, please be good!" I'll be good for a dollar," he mised. Oh, dear," she sighed, "why 't you be like your father? s good for nothing." t's. not enough just to have od qualities, you must make od use of them. And if you refuse to be used God, you may be used by the Less. A young lady was saved from wreck. As she was pulled o.the lifeboat, she sobbed, "I sn't afraid to die, for Christ is Savior. But I was ashamed die, for my life had been so. *less." 3e good, but be good for, nothing, won't you? Family Life Church "Touching Lives with the Love of Jesus" Port Sf. Joe Hwy. 98 10:30 Sunday Morning Apalachicola ... E 4 W ... Panama City 7:00 Wednesday Evening Hwy. 71 Reid Ave. Pastors Andrew & Cathy Rutherford Family Life'Church Rhema Bible Training Center graduates 323 Reid Avenue Port St. Joe ..Wewhtchka BEACH BAPTIST CHAPEL -" 311 Columbus St. St. Joe Beach, FL 32456 M A LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE LORD S MORNING WORSHIP -11:00 AM ET EVENING WORSHIP 6:00 PM ET Sunday School 9:45 am Wednesday Night at 6:00 p m. Youth Group Meeting, Bible Study & Prayer Meeting; Choir Practice 7:00 pm 0 taste and see that the Lord is good:.blessed is the man that trusteth in Him." Please accept this invitation to join us in worship. God bless you! Pastor David Nichols Church 647-5026 Home 769-8725 -For ,nftrmarion concerning our bus ministry, please call 64"-5026 - First Pentecostal Holiness Church 2001 Garrison Avenue Port St. Joe Pastor, Bro. Marcus H. Sturdivant Church Office 227-1493 Sunday School ............ ...... .. 9:45 a.m. 4 ' Sunday Morning Worship . .... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service . .. 6:30 p.m., Wednesday .... . . .. : 7:00 p.m. We Invite You to Come Experience the Power of Pentecost With Us first UnitedMethodist Church 111 North 22nd Street Mexico Beach, FL 32410 Sunday Worship Services: Traditonal............................ 9:00 a.m., CT Contemporary .......................... 11:00 a.m., CT MINISTERING TO THE BEACHES HAND-IN-HAND Rev. Ted Lovelace, Pastor . .. Church/Office: 648-8820 THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN GULF COUNTY ST. JAMES' *-800 22nd STREET PORT ST. JOE 7:30 and 11:00 a.m. (ET) ++ + Sunday School 9:45 ST. JOHN'S WEWAHITCHKA 8:00 a.m. (CT) THE REV. JERRY R. HUFT, Pastor God' /Ov is- Discover God's Love! Everyone welcome Long Avenue BAPTIST CHURCH 1601 Long Avenue, Port St. Joe 229-8691 Worship Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Bible Study Sundays at 9:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. (for all ages) Wednesday Children & Youth Missions at 7 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study at 7 p.m. Adult Praise Choir at 8 p.m. REV. JOHN AoDIns, PASTOR MARK JONES, MINISTER OF MusIC & YOUTH 1A Port of Victory" First Ckck r of heNaza^ene 2420 Long Avenue Po,t St. 3oe, Florida 32456 (850) 229-9596 Sunday School ...................10 a.m. Give unto the Lord fie glory Sunday Morning Worship ...............1 a.m. due His name, worship ilie Sunday Evening Worship ............... 6 p.m. Lord in the beauty of holiness. Wednesday Evening Service ............. 1 p.m. Psalm 29:2 \\ | The friendly place to worship! First Baptist Church Si 'Mexico Beach Jim Davis, Pastor SCHEDULE OF SERVICES iirsWorship Sundays at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. .01 Bible Study .-' Sundays at 9:00 a.m. (all ages) S "i Wednesday "Prayer arid Bible Study at 6:00 p.m. Please note, all times central! . Located at 823 N. 15th St.., Mexico Beach Corner of 15th & California 648-5776 CHURCH OF CHRIST MEETS Singing: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Call 229-8310 WRITE FOR FREE EIGHT LESSON BIBLE STUDY P. 0. Box 758 Port St. Joe, FL 32487 K. Corner of 20th Street & Marvin Avenue 2 /J Come and Be Blessed! K Fellowship Church of Praise 302 Martin Luther King Blvd. Port St. Joe Sunday School .............................................. ...... 10 a.m . M morning Service ................................................... 1 1 a.m . Tuesday Bible Study ................................................ 7 p.m . Thursday Praise & W orship................................... 7 p.m. "GOD CAN DO YOU GOOD" ROSA L. GARLAND, pastor 1 40 qw 4w__ ___ __ I Roy Lee Burch Roy Lee Burch, 72, of Port St. Joe was called home to be with 42. Drucilla Henderson James James Featured at New England Conference in March Drucilla Henderson James, a . 1971 graduate of Port St. Joe High School and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ivy Henderson, for- merly of Port St. Joe, was one of approximately 4,000 attending the New England League of Middle Schools :(NELMS) 19th Annual Conference, March 26-29 in Providence, Rhode Island. The meeting focused on improving student learning for young ado- lescents. The conference brought "A Special Thanks" The' people of Gulf County have endured some of the worst times for any county, but after every storm there is always a rainbow. There is a company in Gulf County, "Gulf Fabricating," owned by Frankie Williams and Glenn Shiver. They have continu- ally employed several skilled employees at a livable rate of pay. This deserves the first pat on, the back. These two gentlemen have , also supplied all of the welding metals for the Port St. Joe High, welding program, as well, as for the Gulf Coast welding program. This generosity has saved the taxpayers, the school, arid the college thousands of dollars. Also, they have hired some of the high school graduates and Gulf Coast students and helped them further. their training and skills. This deserves another pat on the back and a big thank you. So, as you drive by their shop on Highway 98, blow your horn or wave as a way of showing your thanks to them. , If'you cross paths with tb.em " at the ball fields or at the local, stores, stop and take time to thank them. Frankie Williams and Glenn Shiver. I personally want to say thanks, for helping your- community when it needs you. Thanks, Tommy Knox, Welding Instructor, Port St. Joe High/Gulf Coast Jr., County Commissioner #3 together teachers, principals, assistant principals, college and university professors, and other educators from throughout the nation. More than 290 sessions were held on such topics as what makes excellent schools, restruc- turing middle level schools for the future, student motivation, effec- tively educating 10-14 year olds, parent involvement in the middle schools, classroom discipline that works, helping at-risk students, use of technology, alternative assessment, and cooperation with business and industry. Mrs. James presented a one and one-half hour session titled APPLES-Applying Positive Principles for Leaning about and dealing with Everyday Life Situations. The goal of this ses- sion was to inspire and motivate. This is an original positive presen- tation that encourages everyone, especially teachers, to look at teaching students and daily living with dignity and to strive for a spirit of personal excellence.' An APPLES audience listens to personal stories and laughs. They are given a chance to learn new ideas about why students and adults are behaving the, way they behave. Since its inception in January, 1999, APPLES has been presented at other workshops such as, FTP-NEA Multicultural Concerns Conference, Alternative Education Conference, student leadership groups, summer insti- tutes, church and community groups. "I am most pleased to 'have been selected to ,present APPLES at NELMS, (the New England League of Middle Schools), Conference in Providence, Rhode Island. As a March 2000-2001 Escambia Teacher of the Year. finalist, and presenter; I am hum- bled and honored to represent my school (Brentwood Middle School), my district (Escambla). and my state (Florida)," concluded Ms. James. Today's students must receive the best possible education so they can assume their role as tomorrow's leaders, and that requires outstanding teachers, In. middle level," said Dr. Robert Spear, NELMS executive director. "Events such as this conference provide those involved with mid-', dle level education with strategies and ideas that help them build powerful programs for the young'. adolescents that will increase learning." Don't Forget 'KinaYrd will 'be 'having its homecoming on Saturday, May 6, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Those wishing to attend should bring their lawn chairs. lunch, and tea. Relax and spend the day with family and friends. Need, Extra Cash? Placa ydur ,Classified Ad With Usl "The Churches of Christ Salute You" Romans 16:16', .' The Wewahitchka Church of Christ Meets At 2241 Hwy. 71 South, Wewahitchka 1/4 Mile North of the Overstreet Road (850) 639-5401 Sunday Bible Study .. ...: 00 a.m. CT Sunday Worship .................... ..10:00 a.m. CT WVednesday Bible Study ............ .7:00 p.m. CT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH S 508 Sixteenth Street 227-1756 xnh Sunday Worship ...... 10 a.m. < Adult School ......... 11 a.m. *Sunday School *Young Children *Nursery Available . Pastor Rev. J. Reid Cameron Highway 71 / Cecil Costin Sr. Blvd. -First Bap tist Church r et. .Aes ttst 102 THIRD STREET PORT ST. JOE E' r Buddy Cas'w I! 'I W h ip B Minister of Music & Youth Sunday School :: . .. :. 9:45 am SWorship Service ... ..... .. .... 11:00 am Disciple Training : .. .. .. 6:00 pm Evening Worship '. .. .. 7:00 pm I_0W Wednesday Prayer Meeting ...........7:00 pm ':"THE EXCITING PLACE TO WORSHIP" ) ------------Teaching the Truth of God's Word FAITH BIBLE CHUtRCHl 801 20th Street Port St. Joe 229-6707 Rev. Bill Taylor, Pastor Sunday School ... . 10:00 a.m. SMrning Service . . 11:00 a.m. Evening Service .... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting .7:00 p.m.' Home of FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ('I Constitution and Monument Port St. Joe FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School . . . 9:45 a.m. Methodist Youth Morning Worship ......11:00 a.m. Fellowship .. ........ 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship. . 7:30 p.m. (850) 227-1724 Wednesday Choir Practice ... 7:30 p.m... Rev. Jesse Evans. PASTOR Diana Sealey ' Youth & Children's Director j \ ace Baptist Chur1 BUT TMO5E WHO HOPE IN THME LORD WILL RENEW TMEIR 5TRENGTH. THEY WILL 50AR ON, WINQ5 LIKE EAMLE5 ..- 15AIAH 40:51 Come Celebrate this Lord's Day With Us! Upstairs Capital City Bank Building Bible Study at 9 a.m., Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pastor Lee Cordell Church: 227-118o http://www.graceeagles.org Robert E. Downs, Jr. , Choir Director I-I*xr AE Roy Burch Thank You We would like to thank every- one for their kindness during the - illness and loss of our daddy and papa. The' calls, visits, flowers, food, anid prayers were greatly appreciated. He will be. missed very much by everyone. May God bless each and. everyone of you. The Grover "Buddy" McLemore Family P.S. If anyone hasn't received. dishes, please come by the house * or call, 639-5228 and describe. Some of the names were washed, off. Chuch f Yur Chice hiSuda I.- . 1 .1 f : PA.GE 2B. our Lord and/'Savior on Friday, April 21. Born in Grand Ridge, he was a longtime residerit of Port St. ,Joe. He was a devoted husband, loving dad, and papa. He worked at St. Joe Paper Company for over 47 years as Assistant Paper Mill Superintendent and Manager of Customer Technical Services. He' was a member of Beach Baptist. - Chapel. He was involved in many organizations such as Masonic Lodge #1 11, serving as past wor-;" shipful. master and past president of, the following: Lions Club, Jaycees, Dixie Youth Baseball, PTA elementary and high. school and Boy Scouts 'of America. He was president of his senior class of; 1947 at :Grand Ridge High School. He was also very active in state and local government. Mr. Burch is' survived by his wife of 50 years, Verna L. Burch of,' Port St. Joe; two sons,' Gregg' Burch and wife Donna, and Rustyv' Burch and wife Debble, all of Port- St. Joe; one daughter. Pamtf', Arnette and husband David of' Marianna;- four grandchildren, Leigh and; Will 3Arndtte of .' Marianna, and Trevor and Tiffany Burch of Port St. Joe; two broth--. ers Fred Burch and wife Dorothy and James Burch, all of Grand, Ridge; four sisters, Marie Wynn. Jeanette Lee and. husband John of Port St. Joe, Ruth Carone and: husband Carl of Panama City, and Margie.-Carr and husband Doug of Alabama: and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 25, at 2:00 p.m. at: Long Avenue Baptist Church with- Brother David Nichols anri Brother John Adkins officiating. Interment followed at Holly Hill Cemetery'. 7: THE STAR. PORT ST. JOE. FL. THURSDAY. APRIL 27. 2000 PAGE 3B From the Staff and Students at SiGulf County's Elementary, Middle andd igb School 4dvqcation Facilities ., / * From the Principal of Wewahitchka High School by Dr. Bill Truby We sailed the C's of curricu- lum, cooperation, and celebration with class, skill, and enjoyment as the first "Celebration of Learning" was a phenomenal suc- cess. The hard work put in by the " faculty and staff paid off in huge dividends as everyone had a great time and learned something too. Ten3a Kelly Waters, left, and Joni Whittington are dressed as suf- fragettes. In case you missed it, there were many wonderful exhibits, displays, and live presentations. We enjoyed a silent movie, suf- fragettes, a planetarium showing Halley's Comet, a volcano, a live farm, a bullfight, and a host of Other activities related to the ."Turn of the Century." Refreshments and games were also a big hit. Best dressed awards went to Falcon Hughes, Jessica Cole, Stephen Peak, Darrell Knee, Joni Wilittington, Kelli Waters, and Heather Vertrees. Display board winners were Chris White, Ashley Padgett, Stephen. Price, and Renece Jackson. The top exhibit winners were the Junior High Farm, the' Armory Art Show, .and Mrs. Harding's Hawaii. Congratulations to our track teams who did wonderfully in our district track competition. The girls won the district by compiling 199 points. The boys finished sec-. ond even though they amassed News Column- Faith Christian School There 'are only four more weeks of the school year 1999- 2000. We have successfully passed into the twenty-first cen- tury. and Faith Christian will con- nue to work with parents to give their children a Christian learn- ing environment and an excellent education. We covet your prayers H and assistance., This Friday is our annual Spring Carnival, both a fund-rais- er and a time of fun for the stu- dents. This year, the theme is built around the' South Sea Islands. There will be new and old games: coke toss, ring the duck toss, a sand toe and hand trea- sure 'hunt, face painting, bean bag toss, and a wet sponge toss. We will have a bake sale and will sell inexpensive food items for the entire family. Barbecue sand- wiches, hot dogs, fruit cups, icees and cold drinks will be available. The carnival begins at four o'clock, games stop at 6:30, and the auction begins at 7:00 sharp. Colne join us for any or all of the activities. School .will be dismissed at one o'clock Friday to give the teachers time to set up. Next week there will be a dual book fair in the library. The Archie Christian Books and the Dorling, Kindersley Family Learning Books will be offered to students and parents. We urge you to come purchase summer reading materials for your chil- dren. 135 points. (There is no question that Gulf County really looked great on Wednesday.) The teams are now preparing for the regional meet that will be held this Thursday in Tallahassee. The baseball team opened play In our district on Tuesday. It is seeded second, so great things are expected from this ever- improving team. The district is held in Chattahoochee this year. If we won on Tuesday, play resumed on Wednesday (news written Tuesday a.m.); The girls' softball team is now 20-2 and undefeated in the dis- trict with 14 wins. We will host the district tournament beginning Tuesday. We are seeded #1 and ranked #7 in the state, with high expectations for play beyond this week. Coaches Fortner and Carter have the'team looking real sharp, as evidenced by their win over Port St. Joe last week. The junior high will be having a Career Day in the Commons on the 27th of April. It will be from 9:30 to 10:30. There will be a luncheon hon- oring our "Employees of the Year," Mary Holley and Ben Causey, at the district office on the 28th. We salute these great members of our team The Academic Banquet of Excellence will be held on May 1 st in the Commons at 6:30. It is by invitation only. The' installation of our new gym floor has begun in earnest; therefore, we will probably not have a TGIF in May. Rather, we will have a : -guest speaker, Representative Al Lawson, on the S12th of May. The floor will ,be made of hard maple, with several layers of plywood and other pro- tective materials. The eighth grade will be trav- eling to Tallahassee for .an overnight trip on May 4-5, and Mrs. Harding's classes and some other junior high students will be going to Valdosta later on in the month. A quick check of the senior calendar shows that their events will be happening fast and furi- ously. The last day of class for seniors is May 8th, Exams are on the 9th and 10th. The senior trip is May 11th to 13th. Senior Breakfast is on the 15th at 9:00. Baccalaureate service is on the 17th at 7:00 p.m. And graduation is on the 20th, also at 7:00 p.m.- Project Graduation will follow immediately. I hope everyone had a happy , Eastern To start off with, I would like to announce the "CELEBRA- TION OF LEARNING 2000." It will be held Tuesday, May 16, at Port St. Joe Middle School from 7:00' to 8:30 p.m. for the PSJMS facul- ty, staff, students, parents, and friends. It will be fun-filled, entertain- ing, and educational evening with entertainment from PSJMS's band, chorus; and Odyssey of the Mind Club. A reasonably priced dinner at $1.00 per plate will include a barbeque sandwich, chips, and dessert will be avail- able at additional cost. Come out and share experi- ences that students have partic- ipated in during school year 1999-2000. To make dinner reservations call 227-3211 by May 4. Mark your calendar now! You will not want to miss this exciting event! Each summer, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation 'offers a residential summer pro- gram at the Everglades, Youth Conservation Camp for children ages eight to 14. .This summer, beginning June 11, seven one- week sessions will be offered. Tuition is $200 per week and includes lodging, all meals, super- vision, Instruction and supplies. Campers enjoy swimming, camp- Wewahitchka students on board the Titanic. SIPHIN NEWS FROM PORT ST. JOEO MEN TA I Y SCHOOL Thank You A special thanks to the Port St. Joe Junior Service League for their donation of $1,000 during the 2000-2001 school year. We also received a grant of '$1,000.00, The monies will be used to bring cultural enrichment. activities to our school during the' 2000-2001. school year. We also received a grant of $500 to pur- chase, clothes for students in need. Volunteer Appreciation We would like to thank those who have volunteered during the school year. We appreciate all you have done to make Port St. Joe Elementary School the best! Laura Taylor, Paulette Best, Theresa Hunter, Cindy Rich, Lynn Bennett, Jewel Hopper, Phalere Cannon, Kelly Smith, Dawn Jones, Paula Strickland, Leisa Pickett, Carla May, Sharon Hoffman, Jenrky Mercuu.r, ? Christine Hermsdorfer, Misty Wood, Margaret Ellmer, Charlotte Weimorts. Barbara Layfleld, Cindy Branch, Cindy Ward, Debra Little, Katrina Glass, Chris Williams,. Nancy Burgess, Cathy Cox, Debra VanZant, Traci Gaddis, Audrey James, Melissa Barnes, Kathi Jones, Wanda Miles, Ann Whittle,' Sue Phillips. Wanda McGee, Pat. Harris, Cindy Fenaes, Nancy Pettie, Tammy Bowers, Tamara Barnes, Pat Hayes, Deborah Brumbaugh, Paula Hunter. Karen Faircloth, Linda Wright, Barbara Terry, Brenda Miller, Bunny Miller, Roy Carter, Sarah Franklin. Vickie and' Larry Scheffer, Dpreen Mork, Linda Protsman, Cathy Adams, Lisa Parker, Trish Warriner, Mrs. Baker, Melba Peak, Janet Hogan, Mary Quaranta, Nancy Brockman, MaeElla Gant, Suzanne White and Laura ing, canoeing, archery and biking as well as learning about South Florida ecology, hydrology, wildlife management and relevant conservation issues. If you are interested in attending this camp, or would like more Information, please see Juanise Williams in the Guidance Office. dCongratulations to 2000- 2001. Middle School Cheerleaders-:Charla. Atkins, Lindsey Dimitrijevich, Sherri Higgins, Michelle Mathews, Whitney McAlister, Jessica Mock, Codee Richter, Teri Strain; Megan Todd, and Megan Waldrop. Thought for the week-All changes involve risk. And stu- dents, as well as adults fear risk. Things you' probably didn't know: 1. Leonardo DaVinci took 10 years to paint Mona Lisa's lips. 2. The original name for but- terfly is flutterby.. 3. Bats always turn left when ,exiting a cave. ,- cki in laYu Thatr Strickland. Picture Deadline Friday, April 28 is the dead- line to purchase classroom pic- tures. "Career Week Our annual "Career Week" will take place May 1st to 5th. During "Career Week" parents and community people will be Invited to talk to our students about their job and the training or education required for their job. Penny Campaign As part of our "Career Week" we will collect pennies to. be donated to the Gulf County Scholarship Program. Every stu- dent that graduates and attends a post-secondary institution is eligi- ble for this scholarship. Please send in your pennies to school. Registration If your child is not attending Port St. Joe Elementary School and plans to attend for the 2000- 2001 school year, please come by the"fronrt office to complete regis- tration paperwork. Last Day Of School Our last day of school will be Tuesday, May 23. P.E. Wellness Tip of the Week "TQ FAT OR TOO THIN" Some people think that your weight is determined by only how much you eat. That's just part of it. Your weight is also determined by how much your parents or rel- atives weigh, and that's called genetics and body type. Activity also effects your weight. Suppose that you are inactive and spend most of your, free time watching TV. Your body doesn't need as many calories as it would if you played baseball, football, basketball, walking,' jog- ging, or skating instead. But remember, people, natu- rally are different shapes and sizes. Big kids and small kids both may be the right weight and height based on their genetics. and body type, News for the Week This is a very busy week for the Port St. Joe High School NJROTC unit. Tuesday the cadet corps visited the local nursing Some to do community. service. The cadets removed the dry rotted * wooden beams that bordered the .flowers in front of the nursing home. Thursday at 7 p.m., ET, the NJROTC Booster Club will hold its monthly meeting at the high school in the NJROTC classroom. The Booster Club will be planning Sthe rest of the school year's activ- ities and the summer trip. The cadets are earning money by asking for donations for a chance to win a 27 inch color tele- vision that will be given away on the last day of school. Saturday, there will be a car wash at the local Shell service station from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., ET. Please come by and get your car washed and help the cadets earn money for their worthwhile activities. Also on Saturday, the cadet corps will furnish a color guard for the local VFW post's Volunteer Recognition Day. Until next week Semper Fit 1 1 Congratulations to Alicia Sanders and Brad Knox on being selected as this year's Prom Queen and King. Cassandra Showman and Jacob Tankersley were chosen as Princess and Prince. The annual Gold Card Banquet will be Monday, Mav 1. at 7:00. Invitations will be sent. On Tuesday, May 2, 2. ; the chorus will perform "Grease, the Musical." Everyone is invited to the Commons Area at Port St. Joe High School at 7:00 to Watch the performance. In a society, which continues to grow increasingly complex, we often find ourselves at a loss when helping youngsters deal with the specific issues ,in their lives. . Often, however, help may be as; close as the nearest public, or_. school library. In addition to the < countless advice booksdirected at'; parenting, there is a wealth of children's books, fiction, which, can be used to help youngsters better handle their particular cir- cumstances. Bibliotherapy is the use of books to help people solve prob- lems. It is the intentional use of poetry and other forms ,of litera- ture for healing and personal growth. This idea is not a new one, but rather one that can be traced back to the first libraries in Greece. In the medical community, interactive bibliotherapy refers to the 'use of literature, discussion, and creative writing with children in schools and hospitals, adults in growth and support groups, and older persons in senior citi- zen centers and nursing homes. It has been used to promote - healing and growth in psychiatric units, community mental health centers, and chemical dependen- cy units. However, parents don't have to possess degrees in psychology. 'and therapy to enjoy the benefits a carefully selected book may offer their children. Quality fiction written especially for young read- ers can help children cope with such issues as the death of a loved one. illness, divorce and blended families, a new baby, and even a playground bully. Parents wishing assistance in making selections appropriate -for, their child's specific circum- stances are encouraged to talk with WES Media Specialist Donna Fettinger or the helpful personnel at our public library. The Internet also features lists of appropriate books. When you open a book, you open a world of possibilities. Share a book with your child today. PSJHS Career and Awards Day At Port St. Joe High School on Friday, May 5th, there will be two exciting activities-Career Day, from 8:00 to '11 a.m., and Awards Day, beginning at noon. Career Day will highlight guest speakers who are past grad- uates of Port St. Joe High School. Presenters will talk to first and second block classes about their post secondary pathways. Later in the day, at noon, Port St. Joe High School will host Awards Day. All parents and rela- tives are invited to attend. Various students are to be recognized by' individual teachers. Career Day will take place on Friday. May 5. during first and second blocks. There itll be differ- ent speakers for each teacher's class. Students will be able to ask questions and obtain infor- mation about the various careers. Good luck to the seniors who will be leaving Friday for Grad Nite. Have S a great time! Good luck to the Odyssey of the Mind team as they travel to SOrlando for state. The countdown is on for the graduating seniors iho orily have about 13 actu- al days of school left!! Make every day special! Have a great week. Faith Christian Spring Carnival There ,will be a Spring Carnival at Faith Christian School on Friday, April 28th, beginning at 4:00 p.m. There will be games for the children, food for the family, and an auction at 7:00 p.m. that will end the activities of the day.. The theme for the carnival centers on the South Sea Islands, and students and teachers are encouraged to dress as "islanders," Foods for sale during the evening will include barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, fruit cups, icees and cold drinks. There will be the usual, delicious 'baked goods for sale.. Games for the children will include coke toss, the duck pond. .nng. the duck- toss. a treasure hunt in the sand, and a beanbag toss. A prize .is won for every attempt. Face painting, a wet sponge toss at your favorite teacher, and a, "limbo" contest are also part of the activities. Area businesses have donat- ed items and services to be auc- tioned beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the library. Faith Christian invites you to join in the fun 'at 801 Twentieth Street in Port St. Joe. Celebration of Learning 2000 Port St Joe .Middle School's faculty, staff, students, parents, and friends are encouraged to attend the Celebration of Learning 2000 event to take place on Tuesday, May 16, from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. at the Port St. Joe Middle School. It will be a fun-filled, enter- taining, and educational evening with entertainment from PSJMS's band, chorus, and Odyssey of the Mind Club, and a review of the educational experience that stu- dents have participated in during .the 1999-2000 school year. 'There will also be a reason- able priced dinner which includes. a barbeque sandwich, chips and beverage for $1 per plate. Dessert will be available at an additional cost.: To make dinner reserva- tions. please call 227-3211. .. -- SGULF COUNTY SCHooLS. MAY I 5, 2000 MONDAY-Hot Dog with Bun, Tater Tots, Steamed Peas, Hardy Bar, and Milk, or Chef's Salad Meal. TUESDAY-Sloppy Joe with Bun, French Fries, Fresh. Banana, Spice Cake, and Milk, or Chef's Salad Meal. WEDNESDAY-Nachos and Cheese, Spanish Rice, Peaches, Carrot Sticks, Italian Bread, and Milk or Chef's Salad Meal. THURSDAY-Oven Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Mixed Fruit, Roll, and Milk, or Chefs Salad Meal. FRIDAY-Sausage Pizza, Tossed Salad, Pears, Bread Sticks w/Dressing, and Milk, or Chefs Salad Meal. MENUS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO AVAILABILITY OF FOOD PRODUCTS AND/OR COMMODITIES. * w, V -a . A ., ?AUT* V: lta& wm . PAGE 4B THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2000 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiffss, vs. CASE NO. 99-296 DIVISION JOSEPH H. HOWARD, et al, Defendant(s). NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale dated April 11, 2000, and entered in Case NO. 99-296 of the Circuit Court of the FOURTEENTH Judicial Circuit In and for GULF County, Florida wherein FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK is the Plaintiff and JOSEPH H. HOWARD RALPH W. HOWARD LYLE R. AKE BAY- SIDE LUMBER & BUILDING SUPPLY ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH., UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDI- VIDUAL DEFENDANTS) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES. OR OTHER CLAIMANTS are the Defendants, I will sell to the. highest and best bidder for cash in the LOBBY OF THE GULF COUNTY COURTHOUSE at 11:00 a.m. EST. on the 10 day of May, 2000. the following described property as set forth In said Final Judgment: PARCEL 1: DESCRIPTION: LOT 1. BLOCK 22, OF THE VACAT- ED PORTION OF PORT ST. JOE BEACH UNIT TWO A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN SECTION 5, TOWN- SHIP 7 SOUTH. RANGE 11 WEST,. GULF COUNTY. FLORIDA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK- 22 OF THE PLAT OF PORT ST. JOE BEACH UNIT TWO. AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 6 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF GULF COUNTY, FLORI- DA, THENCE SOUTH 84 DEGREES 25' 36" EAST, 157.88 FEET ALONG THE NORTHEAST LINE OF BLOCK 22: THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTHEAST LINE .OF BLOCK 22. SOUTH 23 DEGREES 00' 02" WEST, 81.28 FEET: THENCE NORTH 75 DEGREES 58' 02" WEST, 152.48 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE. OF PINEDA STREET; THENCE NORTH 22 DEGREES 59' 15" EAST, 57.77 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGIN- NING. PARCEL 2: DESCRIPTION: LOT 2, BLOCK 22. OF THE VACAT- ED PORTION OF PORT ST. JOE BEACH UNIT TWO A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN SECTION 5. TOWN- SHIP 7 SOUTH. RANGE 11 WEST, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: . COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 22 OF THE PLAT OF PORT ST. JOE BEACH UNIT TWO, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 6. OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE SOUTH 84 DEGREES 14' 21" EAST, 315.57 FEET ALONG THE NORTHEAST LINE OF BLOCK 22 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 23 DEGREES 05' 26" WEST, 103.76 FEET ALONG THE NORTHWEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SANTA ANNA STREET: THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTHWEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE. NORTH 75 DEGREES 58' 02" WEST, 152.47 FEET; THENCE NORTH 23 DEGREES 00' 02" EAST, 80.74 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID NORTHEAST LINE OF. BLOCK 22; THENCE SOUTH 84 DEGREES 14' 21" EAST 157.86 FEET ALONG SAID NORTHEAST LINE OF BLOCK 22 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 3: DESCRIPTION: LOT 3. BLOCK 22, OF THE VACAT- ED PORTION OF PORT ST. JOE BEACH UNIT TWO A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN SECTION 5, TOWN- SHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 11 WEST, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 22 OF THE PLAT OF PORT ST. JOE BEACH UNIT TWO AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 6 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF GULF COUNTY. FLORIDA; THENCE SOUTH 22 DEGREES 59' 15" WEST, 57.77 FEET ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE'OF PINEDA STREET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE LEAVING SAID SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, SOUTH 75 DEGREES 58' 02'" EAST, 152.48 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 23 DEGREES 00' 02" WEST, 80.79 FEET; THENCE NORTH 67 DEGREES 12' 40" WEST, 150.61 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID SOUTHEAST- ERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF PINEDA STREET, THENCE NORTH 22 DEGREES 59' 47" EAST, 57.58 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 4: DESCRIPTION: LOT 4, BLOCK 22, OF THE VACAT- ED PORTION OF PORT ST. JOE BEACH UNIT TWO A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN SECTION 5. TOWN- SHIP7 SOUTH, RANGE 11 WEST, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 22 OF THE PLAT OF PORT ST. JOE BEACH UNIT TWO. AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 6 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE ALONG THE NORTHEAST LINE OF BLOCK 22, SOUTH 84 DEGREES 14' 21"' EAST, 315.57 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHWEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SANTA ANNA STREET; THENCE SOUTH 23 DEGREES 05' 26" WEST, 103.76 FEET ALONG SAID NORTHWEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING: .THENCE SOUTH 23 DEGREES 05'.26" WEST, 103.76 FEET ALONG SAID NORTHWEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE CONTINUE ALONG SAID NORTHWEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE. SOUTH 23 DEGREES 01' 12" WEST, 104.00 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTHWEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE, NORTH 67 DEGREES 12' 40" WEST, 150.57 FEET: THENCE NORTH 23 DEGREES 00' 02" EAST, 80.79 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 75 DEGREES 58' 02" EAST, 152.47 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID NORTHWEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 5: DESCRIPTION: LOT 5. BLOCK 22. OF THE VACAT- ED PORTION OF PORT ST. JOE BEACH UNIT TWO A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN SECTION 5, TOWN- SHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 11 WEST, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA. AND BEING MORE 'PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 22 OF THE PLAT OF PORT ST. JOE BEACH UNIT TWO, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 6 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA THENCE SOUTH 22 DEGREES 59' 31" WEST. 115.35 FEET ALONG THE SOUTHEASTER- LY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF PINEDA STREET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE, LEAVING SAID SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, SOUTH 67 DEGREES 12' 40" EAST, 150.61 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 23 DEGREES 00' 02" WEST. 74.99 FEET: THENCE NORTH 67 .DEGREES 12' 40" WEST, 150.59 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID SOUTH- EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF PINEDA STREET; THENCE NORTH 22 DEGREES 59' 12" EAST. 74.99 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGIN- NING. PARCEL 6: DESCRIPTION: LOT 6, BLOCK 22 OF THE VACAT- ED PORTION OF PORT ST. JOE BEACH UNIT TWO A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN SECTION 5, TOWN- SHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 11 WEST, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BLOC K 22 OF THE PLAT OF PORT ST. JOE BEACH UNIT TWO, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 6 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA: THENCE ALONG THE NORTHEAST LINE OF BLOCK 22, SOUTH 84 DEGREES 14' 21" EAST. 315.57 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHWEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SANTA ANNA STREET; THENCE SOUTH 23 DEGREES 03' 19" WEST, 207:76 FEET ALONG SAID NORTHWEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE ALONG SAID NORTHWEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE. SOUTH 23 DEGREES 01' 12" WEST, 74.99 FEET, THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTHWEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE, NORTH 67 DEGREES 12' 40" WEST. 150.54 FEET;. THENCE NORTH 23 DEGREES 00', 02" EAST,- 74.99 FEET THENCE SOUTH 67 DEGREES 12' 40" EAST, 150.57 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID NORTHWEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 7: DESCRIPTION: LOT 7. BLOCK 22, OF THE VACAT- ED PORTION OF PORT ST. JOE BEACH UNIT TWO A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN SECTION 5, TOWN- SHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 11 WEST. GULF COUNTY. FLORIDA AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMI.1E.NCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 22 OF THE FLAT OF FORT ST JOE BEACH UNiT 11%VO. AS RECORDED IN FLAT BOOK 2 PAGE 6 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA: THENCE SOUTH 22 DEGREES 59' 23" WEST,. 190.33 FEET ALONG THE SOUTHEASTER- LY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF PINEDA STREET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE LEAVING SAID SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE. SOUTH 67 DEGREES 12 40 EAST. 15059 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 23 DEGREES 00 02 WEST. 74 99 FEET. THENCE NORTH 67 DECREES 12 40 WEST.. 150 5 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID .SOLriH. EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAN LINE OF PINEDA STREET. THENCE NORTH 22 DEGREES 59 12 EAST 74 99 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY RiGHT OF WMA LINE OF THE FOINT OF BEGIN- NING. . PARCEL 8: DESCRIPTION: LOT 8, BLOCK 22,'OFTHE VACAT- ED PORTION OF PORT ST JOE BEACH UNIT TWO A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN SECTION 5, TOWN- SHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 11 WEST. GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 22 OF THE PLAT OF PORT ST. JOE BEACH UNIT TWO, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 6 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA: THENCE ALONG THE NORTHEAST LINE OF BLOCK 22 SOUTH 84 DEGREES 14' 21" EAST. 315.57 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHWEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SANTA ANNA STREET:% THENCE SOUTH 23 DEGREES 02' 45" WEST, 282.75 FEET ALONG SAID NORTHWEST RIGHT OF SWAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE CONTINUE ALONG SAID NORTHWEST RIGHT OF. WAY LINE, SOUIHT 23 DEGREES 01' 12" WEST. 74.99 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTHWEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE, NORTH 67 DEGREES 12' 40" WEST, 150.52 FEET; THENCE NORTH 23 .DEGREES 00' 02" EAST, 74.99 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 67 DEGREES 12' 40" EAST, 150.54 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID NORTHWEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 9: DESCRIPTION: LOT 9. BLOCK 22. OF THE VACAT- ED PORTION OF PORT ST. JOE BEACH UNIT TWO A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN SECTION 5, TOWN- SHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE.11 WEST, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA' AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: . COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 22 OF THE PLAT OF PORT ST. JOE BEACH UNIT TWO, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 6 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA- THENCE SOUTH 22 DEGREES 59' 20" WEST, 265.32 FEET ALONG THE SOUTHEASTER- LY RIGHT OF WAY ULINE OF PINEDA STREET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE LEAVING SAID SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY. LINE, SOIJ--TH 67 DEGREES 12 40 EAST 150 5s FEET- THENCE SOUTH 23 DEGREES OO 02 WEST 74 99 FEET, THENCE NORTH 67 DEGREES 12 40 WEST. 150.48 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID SOUTH- EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF PINEDA STREET: THENCE NORTH 22 DEGREES 55, 38" EAST, 74.99 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGIN NING. WITNESS MY HAND, and the seal of this Court on April 11, 2000. Benny C. Muster Clerk of the Circuit Court By: /s/Tonya Knox Deputy Clerk "*See Attachment for Americans with Disabilities Act In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Gulf County Courthouse #850-229-6113 (TDD) 2tc, April 27 and May 4. 2000. ATTENTION INDUSTRIAL WORKERS ]FLORIDA ASBESTOS TESTING IF YOU began employment by 1973 and have worked for at least four (4) years in any of the following industries including: Paper Mill Steel Mill Chemical Plant Textile Mill' Automotive Plant Shipyard Carpet Mill Power Plant You may have been exposed to harmful asbestos fibers. If you have short- ness of breath, chest pains, frequent cough, or tire easily, you may have symptoms of an asbestos related disease. If you test positive for an asbestos related disease, your claim will not be filed against your employer or former employer. 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Marlo, a lab/chow mix and others at the Humane Society, are in need of someone to adopt them and give them a chance. At present, the St. Joseph Bay Humane Society has one grown male bob-tail dog, black with white spots; one male and female eight month old rottweiller and lab mix; one full blooded four year old rottweiller; one cream colored female sharpei mixed puppy; one black lab puppy four months old, which was a highway accident vic- tim, but fully recovered; six pup-, pies four months old, different colors; 10 kittens that will be old enough to adopt the second week in May. For more information, you may contact the St. Joseph Bay Humane Society at 227-1103 oi- visit the web site at www.cape. sanblasfl.com/sjbhs. long efforts contributed great the success of the tournan fish fry. The Port St. Joe Lions Club wishes to publicly express its appreciation and thanks to the members, families, and all those who contributed to the success of the recent fishing tournament fish .fry. 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JOE, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING MARCH 28, 2000 The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners met this date in regular ses- sion with the following members present: Chairman Billy E. Traylor and Commissioners John Stanley, Jr. Tommy Knox, Nathan Peters, Jr., and Warren J. Yeager, Jr. Others present were: County Attorney Timothy McFarland, Clerk Benny C. Lister, Deputy Clerk Towan 'McLemore, Chief Administrator Don Butler, Administrative Assistant Debbe Wibberg, Administrator/ Emergency Management Director Larry Wells, Building Official/Assistant Planner Michael Hammond, Building Inspector/ Assistant. Planner David Richardson, Emergency Management/911 Coordinator Marshall Nelson. Extension Agent Roy Lee Carter, Gulf County E.M.S. Director Shane McGuffin, Health Department Administra-tor Doug Kent, Maintenance Superinten-dent Joe Bearden, Assistant Road Superintendent Louie Flowers, Solid Waste Director Joe Danford. Sheriffs Department Captain Joe Nugent, and Auxiliary Deputy Sheriff John Garner. Captain Nugent called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., E.S.T. 0 Building Official Hammond opened the meeting with prayer, and Chairman Traylor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CONSENT AGENDA-Upon motion by Commissioner Yeager, second by Commissioner Peters, and unanimous vote, the Board approved the Consent Agenda (after correction and deletion of pages 29- 30/P.D.R.B. recommendation), as follows: 1. Minutes March 14, 2000 Emergency Meeting -March 14W,2000 Regular Meeting -March 20, 2000 Special Meeting 2. Advertise Job Notice Road Department Laborer ' 3. Grant Agreement .Stale & Local Assistance ($23,045.00) 4. Grant Application Wireless 911 System ($54,900.00) 5. Job Description Correction Truck Driver II, as follows: , Remove "sway-car" operators from the Truck Driver II classification, as they should be included in the Truck Driver I classification. **DELETE** 6. Planning & Development Review Board Recommendations :(3/21/00) 7. Policy' Revision Alleyway/Roadway Abandonments, as follows: ALLEYWAY/ROADWAY ABANDONMENT PROCEDURES 1. A written request from the adjacent property owners to the Board of County Commissioners requesting the Board s approval to begin the abandonment proce- dure. Included In this request, there must be a legal description of what is to be abandoned by the BCC along with the property owner's parcel identification number. 2. After the Board has approved the request from the property owner, the prop- erty owner will be notified and must sub- mit a fee of $150.00 before the abandon- ment procedure can: begin (the fee includes all ad enrtsing costs, preparation of documents, resolutions and recording fees). 3. After the Board has approved the request, a notice of public hearing on abandonment must run in the newspaper one (1) time, at least two (2) weeks before the public hearing. 4. A resolution abandoning the property should be drafted and adopted at the pub- lic hearing. 5. After the resolution is adopted, a notice of adoption of resolution abandoning property must be published one (1) time within 30 days of the adoption of the, res- olution. 6. The proof of publication of the notice of public hearing on abandonment, the reso- lution as adopted, and the proof of publi- cation of the notice of adoption of resolu- tion abandoning road must be recorded in the official records. 7. After -documents are recorded in the official records, it should be documented on the official plat in the Clerk's Office. (End) 8. Variance Extension Air Boat Usage in St. Joseph Bay Area (by D.E.P: Contractor) RECEIVE BIDS #9900-11/ MALATHION MOSQUITO CONTROL DEPARTMENT-Pursuant to advertisement to receive sealed bids (#9900-11) fbr malathion for the Mosquito Control Department, the following bids were received and tabled for review and recommendation by Solid Waste Director Danford: Adapco Incorporated $200.00/ gallon; Cheminova, Inc. $24.00/gallon. RECEIVE BIDS #9900-12/PICKUP - SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT-Pursuant to advertisement to receive sealed bids (#9900- 12) for a pickup for the Solid Waste Department, the following bids were received and tabled for review and recommendation by Solid Waste Director Danford: Billy Carr Auto Sales, Inc. $17,020.48; Blountstown Motors, Inc. $15,940.00; Gulf Ford, Inc. $14,414.00; Tommy Thomas Chevrolet $16,224.73; Gateway Chevrolet $14,808.21. RECEIVE BIDS #9900-13/SELL 1978 GMC VAN W.C.F.D.-Pursuant to advertise- ment to receive sealed bids (#9900-13) to sell a 1978 GMC Van for the White City Fire Department, the following bids were received: Joe Bearden $105.00; Ralph Jamerson $250.00; Chuck Reeves $351.00. Upon motion by Commissioner Peters, second by Commissioner Stanley, and unan- imous vote, the Board awarded this bid to Chuck Reeves, in the amount of $351.00. RESOLUTION TARPAULIN NET PISHING-Eugene Raffleld, of Raffield's Fisheries, appeared before the Board to dis- cuss that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is attempting to stop the Pilot Tarp Seine Program (and the effects this would have upon the fishing industry), and he asked the Board to adopt a resolution requesting that the, program be extended. Upon -motion by Commissioner Yeager, second by Commissioner Peters, and unanimous vote, the Board adopted the fol- lowing resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-09 WHEREAS, the fishing industry has been a vital segment of Gulf County for well over 100 years; and WHEREAS, the net ban caused consid- erable economic losses to our county and our culture; and WHEREAS, the baitfish fishermen in Northwest Florida, including Gulf C.:.unnt. developed a tarpaulin net which was autho- rized for a three year Pilot Program by the Florida Legislature that created over 200 jobs; and WHEREAS,, the tarp net has been ruled to be constitutionally legal in Circuit Court and affirmed in the Court of Appeals; and WHEREAS, the tarp net has shown to be environmentally friendly having almost a zero bycatch of other fish as well as no lost gear; and WHEREAS, the scientific research could be completed in two years and a com- prehensive report issued' by the Florida Marine Research Institute; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission or the Florida Legislature enact or amend the rule or statute to extend the Pilot Tarp Seine Program for two additional years. ADOPTED this 28th day of March, 2000. (End) "NO WAKE" ZONE GULF COUNTY CANAL-Eugene Raffleld, of Raffield's Fisheries, discussed the. Board proposal to develop a "no wake" zone in the Gulf County Canal (past Raffield's and Wood's Fisheries), and he stated that Raffield's Fisheries and Wood's Fisheries will pur,:ha-.e the _lrIn for this speed zone. Chairman Traylor thanked Mr. Raffield for his generous offer, but sitaed that he feels purchase and installation of the signs is the Board's responsibility. SOUTH GULF COUNTY FIRE DEPART- MENT/PROPERTY DONATION-Dennis Weaver appeared before the Board to discuss pending litigation regarding the attempt by Barrier Dunes Seacliffs Sewer Treatment Facility, Inc. (members of the Barrier Dunes Homeowner's Association) to donate property which has been designated for expansion of the sewer treatment facility to, Gulf County for a fire station for South Gulf County. He stated that this donation would have pre- vented further construction of Barrier Dunes and Seacliffs, and he reported that Barrier Dunes Development C..,rporation and WECO De' elopment v.ill pursue rbtainmig a suitable piece of property to c.,rni-.t-CL a fire station for the County. OPPORTUNITY FLORIDA-Diane Scholz, Chamber of Commerce Director, appeared before the Board to discuss an Opportunity Florida grant applikalk.n. -tat- mig that ui the Board agree'- to partuicpate it will cost approximately $1,500.00. After fur- ther discussion, the Board scheduled a spe- cial meeting for April 11, 2000 at 5:00 p.m., E.D.T. to allow Gary Clark, of West Florida Electric Cooperative, and Tucson Roberts; a private consultant, to give a presentation regarding this program. LITIGATION MEETING/COURT- HOUSE ROOF-Upon request by Attorney McFarland, Chairman Traylor scheduled a closed litigation meeting for April 11, 2000 at 4:30 p.m., E.D.T. to discuss the courthouse roof litigation. INVOICE COUNTY ATTORNEY- Upon motion by Commissioner Yeager, sec- ond by Commissioner Knox, and unanimous vote, the Board approved the County Attorney invoice for February, 2000, in the amount of $1,792.50. PRE-EMPLOYMENT QUESTION- NAIRE-Chief Administrator Butler present- ed a proposed pre-employment questionnaire' to be filled out by individuals during the job application process. Commissioner Peters motioned to adopt this questionnaire as part of the County application process, and "Commissioner Yeager seconded the motion. Upon inquiry by Commissioner Stanley, Attorney McFarland reported that medical information must remain confidential. After further discussion, Commissioners Peters and Yeager added to the motion that it would be contingent upon the form being approved by the County Attorney. The motion then passed 4 to 1, with Commissioner Stanley voting no. AMNESTY DAY-Solid Waste Director Danford reported that Amnesty Day was held on March 25th, and there were 89 partici- pants. AWARD BID #9900-11/MALATHION-- Upon recommendation 'by Solid Waste Director Danford, Commissioner Peter s motioned to award bid #9900-11 fur malathion for the Mosquito Control Department to Cheminova, Inc., at a rate of $24.00 per gallon. Commissioner Stanley seconded the motion, and it passed unani- mously. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS/ROLL-OFF TRUCK SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT-- Upon request by Solid Waste Director Danford, Commissioner Peters motioned to advertise to receive sealed bids for a roll-off truck (with a hook) for the Solid Waste Department. Commissioner Yeager seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. COUNTY EQUIPMENT/LEASE PUR- CHASE-Solid Waste Director Danford dis- cussed a proposed "rotation plan" method of purchasing County equipment. COUNTY LOGO CONTEST-- Administrator Wells presented the top four recommendations of the County Logo com-, mittee, requesting that the Board review them and make their selection. Upon discus- sion by Frankie Stanley that the contest was for students only, Chairman Traylor reported that the contest was county-wide, the same as it was 7 years ago. CENSUS 2000-E-911 Coordinator Nelson reported that Saturday, April 1st, is "Census" Day, and he encouraged everyone to complete and submit their sureyvs. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION/AD- VERTISE FOR RISK MANAGEMENT-Upon recommendation by Safety Director Nelson, Commissioner Yeager motioned to advertise to receive proposals for a Risk Management Consultant to assist Gulf County In develop- ing a plan to reduce worker's comp claims. Commissioner Knox seconded the motion, and it passed unanim.:.uslI GRANT SMALL BUSINESSES- Extension Agent Carter appeared before the Board to request a letter of support for a University of Florida/Enterlprise Florida grant applicauon .-1 assis-t mall businesses Upon motion .by Comnussioner Peters, sec- ond by Commissioner Stanley, and unani- mous vote, the Board agreed to submit this letter rf'.upport. BID s9900-.12/PICKUP SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT-Upon discussion by Solid Waste Director Danford, the Board- tabled these bids until later in the meeting to ' allow for further review. 1999 ROAD PAVING PROJECT- Commissioner Knox reported that the shoul- der 'work being done in the Highland View and Howard Creek areas isin prepurajUon for the paving project. E-911 SYSTEM-Commissioner Stanley reported on a letter submitted to GT Comn regarding a tragedy in the mini-farms area (Dalkeith), in reference to a 911 call that went to Calhoufi County inl.tead of Gulf County. Upon his inquiry, E-911 Coordinator Nelson reported that GT Corn will respond to his letter later in the week. EASEMENT/M-K RANCHES WILLIS LANDING-Upon discussion by Commis- sioner Stanley regarding the floodmin prob- lem on Eric Stewart -. property and the inability to have the dike removed. the Board had no objection;to requesting an easement from St. Joe Company to help alleviate this 'problem ."' : .1 WELDING CLASS-Upon inquiry by, Comrrussioner Stanrley abut ah unsigned letter regarding the 'Gulf Coast Commun ty College welding class,. Commissioner Knox stated that the letter is invalidated and, Chairman Traylor stated that he. will not acknowledge any letter that Is unsigned;. RESOLUTION SEATROUT REGULA- TIONS-Upon motion by Commissioner Yeager, second by Commissioner Knox, and unanimous vote, the Board adopted the fol- lowing resolution regarding regulations for spotted seatrout. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-10 WHEREAS, by Executive Order Number 99-275, the Governor of Florida, in order to Improve economic opportunities and pros- perity, *has designated Gulf County and seven other counties as Rural Areas of Crituial Concern: and WHEREAS, he fishing industry, both commercial and recreational, is a major sup- port of the economy of Gulf County; and WHEREAS, many recreational anglers come to. Gulf County specifically to fish for spotted seatrout; and WHEREAS, In 1996 the Florida Marine Fisheries Commission enacted conservation measures for spotted seatrout that managed different regions of the state individually; ..and. WHEREAS. the .Stall ufthe Florida Fish and Wildlife Con-enauon Commission, the successors to the Florida Marine Fisheries Commission, have .proposed changing the :egulations in the Northwest region to bring them in conformance with the. regulations now in elect in the rest of the State. and WHEREAS this would result in a decrease in the bag limit from 7 fish to 5 fish, change the size limit from 1 5"-24" to 1 5"- 20", and enact a closed season in November and December; and WHEREAS, this reduction would devas- tate the sport fishing industry in Gulf County at the same time the State is trying to encourage economic growth in the area; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is requested not to change the existing regula- tions relating to spotted seatrout for the Northwest region of Florida. THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED In open session of the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners on March 28, 2000. (End) CONSENT AGENDA/P.D.R.B. RECOM- MENDATIONS (3/21/00)-Upon request by Commissioner Yeager, Chief Administrator Butler addressed the Planning. & Development Review Board recommenda- tions from their March 21st meeting (Consent Agenda, pages 29-30), as follows: 1. Variance Request Sam B. Pollack #06321-090R: Recommended that the Board deny the variance request for an unpermitted structure in a Flood Zone "V". Upon discus- _sion by Chief Administrator Butler, Building Official Hammond, Mrs. Pollack, and Dale Pierglovanni about a portion of the property being in' a "B" zone and a portion being in a 'V.' zone, Commissioner Yeager inquired about the Pollacks' applying for L.O.M.A. through F.E.M.A. After further discussion, Commissioner Yeager motioned to table this request for 8 weeks, with Mr. Piergiovanni to obtain a partial permit (for the "B" zone con- struction) and for construction in the "V" zone to be stopped until an answer is received from F.E.M.A. Commissioner Peters seconded the motion, and it passed unani- mously. 2. Variance Request Dunes Subdivision #06268-073R: Recommended that the Board deny the variance request to subdivide land without paving the roadway to the property (Cape Haven Road privately owned). Upon discussion by Chief Administrator Butler, Charles Costin (that the road is privately owned by several differ- ent individuals and they do not want It paved) and Commissioner Yeager (that the road is not through the proposed subdivision and that the Board agreed during the new subdivision regulation ordinance process to review certain roads on an individual basis), Commissioner Peters motioned to approve the variance request. Commissioner Yeager seconded the motion, and it passed 4 to 1, Mid .OA, FL RI Mortgage PAYMENT CHART $20,000 $199.89 $30,000 $299.83 $40,000 $399.78 $50,000 $499.72 $60,000 $599.67 $70,000 $699.61 P~UBIC NOu'US. APPLY BY PHONE (800) 500-0694 Apply On-Line: www.midfloridamortgage.com 8.80 APR/Licensed Correspondent Lender/Rates/terms subject to change O* with Commissioner Knox Voting no. 3. Preliminary Plat Approval Black's Island #06270-000R. R.-commended that the preurranary plat be approved without any variances plattingg cannot be more dense than the Comprehensive Plan allows). Upon motion by Commissioner Peters, second by C,.mrridsiionrer Yeager. and nranlmous v,'.te, the Board approved thj recommendauon " 4 Department of TransportaUon Level of Service (LOS): Recommended that the Comprehensive Plan be amended to recog- nize a peak hour level of service "D" as the minlimtm level of -.enrice for all state princi- pal arterial in the Co.unry iHiihway 22, Highway 71, and Highaa3 9l1 Lip.on motion by Commissioner Yeager, second by- Commissioner Stanley, and unanimous vote, the Board agreed to proceed with this recom- mendation. WORK CREW SUPERVISOR-Chief Admrrm.trator Buder reported that James New-;ome ha~ resigned as work crew superI- - sor. and Roy Lee Williams i, filling the post- uion n the Interim The Board agreed to post the i:,rk crewv .uperd_-or p.,'iio.un PROPERTY DONATION/CIIIPOLA CUT-OFF-Chiel Admirustrator Budler pre- sented an offer of property donation from Orin Schoelles for Lots i6-1i' of Riverside, Estate Addition to lola Sujbditvision. in. exchange for a tax write-off and relief from 1999 property taces. Chief Administrator . Buder stated that the lots are unbuildable due to washout caused by the river. Attorrne McFarland reported that the County cannot, give relief of back taxes, but they can give a tax write-off once Mr. Schoelles presents the necessary IRS form. Upon motion by Commissioner Yeager, second by Commissioner Stanley, and unanimous (4-0) vote (Commissioner Knox abstained due to family involvement), the Board agreed to accept this property as recommended by Attorney McFarland. -... PLANNING ,.& DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD (P.D.R.B.1-Commi-, irm ner Yeager discussed the PD R B staying that he appreuates all of the hard work they do at no expense to the County. FUNDING DIXIE YOUTH STATE TOURNAMENT--C ommi;.si,:ner Yeager dis- :cussed the expenses that idll be involved during the Dixie Youth State Tournament to be held in Wewahitchka this year, and motioned to donated $2,500.00 from the Board's Other Current Charges & Obliga- tions for this tournament. Commissioner Stanley seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. ' BIG RIVER CLEANUP-Commissioner Peters discussed the community-wide effort to cleanup the banks of the Apalachircola Riter. staung that the project was a big suc- cess. STUMPHOLE PROPERTIES/"BUY- OUT"-Upon inquiry by Commissioner Peters, Emergency Management Director Wells reported that there are grant funds available from ;Winter Storm '93 ($170,000.00) and T. S. Alberto ($100,000.00), but it will take too long to obtain the Winter Storm '93 funds. He fur- ther reported that he is-attempting to find out if there are additional T. S. Alberto funds available which could be used as buy-out funds for the Stumphole properties. GRANT APPLICATION EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER-Upon discussion by Emergency Management Director Wells about "fast tracking" a grant application for a new EOC for Gulf County (no match required), Commissioner Yeager motioned to apply for this grant, and Commissioner Stanley seconded the motion for discussion., Upon Commissioner Stanley's inquiry,. Emergency Management Director Wells reported that the center would be located behind the new administration building. The motion then passed unanimously. BOAT LANDING DEPOT CREEK- Upon inquiry by Commissioner Peters, Chief Administrator Butler reported that the St. Joe Company has agreed to assist the County in their attempt to obtain the lease for the Depot Creek boat landing, but they cannot begin working on this project for 8-10 months. CENSUS 2000-Commissioner Peters thanked E-911 CoordinatOr Nelson for the work he has done regarding Census 2000, and requested that the Commissioners get involved in making sure everyone in each district completes a survey. COUNTY LOGO CONTEST-Upon- motion by Commissioner Peters, second by Commissioner Knox, and unanimous vote, the Board agreed to accept the County Logo committee's #1 recommendation for the new County Logo. Administrator Wells reported that the winner is Angellne Whitfield of Wewahitchka, and he reported that the draw- ing will be sent to a graphic artist for final preparation (color, etc.). , AWARD BID #9900-12/PICKUP - SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT-Solid Waste Danford reported that the Blountstown Motors, Inc. and Gulf Ford. Inc. bids do not meet the specifications for Bid #9900-12, and Gateway Chevrolet has a delivery date of 180 days, which is too long. He further reported that between Tommy Thomas Chevrolet and Billy Carr Auto Sales, Billy Carr Auto Sales' bid falls within the 7% local bidder allowance and it has a delivery date df only 10 days (Tommy Thomas Chevrolet's delivery date is 8 weeks). Upon recommenda- tion by Solid Waste Director Danford, Commissioner Knox motioned to award this bid to Billy Carr Auto Sales, Inc., in the amount of $17,020.48. Commissioner Peters seconded the motion, and it passed unani- mously. Upon discussion by Solid Waste Director Danford regarding financing this truck to allow for purchase of other needed equipment, the Board requested that he pay' in full for this truck, and they will help him on the purchase of the other equipment. There being no further business and upon motion by Commissioner Yeager, sec- ond by Commissioner Knox, and unanimous vote, the meeting did then adjourn at 8:20 p.m., E.S.T. BILLY E. TRAYLOR, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: BENNY C. LISTER, CLERK I I I 4 . THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2000 I: I:~ubL~c~ N43N4ces IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND OF GULF COUNTY DONNA E. WALKER and THOMAS J. WALKER Plaintiff. CASE NO: 00-0011-CA NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 11, 2000. and entered in Civil Case No. 00-11-CA of the Circuit Court in and for Gulf County, wherein DONNA E. WALKER and THOMAS J. WALKER are the Plaintiffs and WILLIAM C. SHIRAH is the Defendant. I will sell to the highest bidder for cash at the front door of the Gulf County Courthouse in Port St. Joe. Florida, at 11:00 a.m., EST. on the 8th day of May, 2000. the / following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit: Lot 1, Block 1. RED BULL ISLAND Unit No. 2.i an.unrecorded subdivision in Section 30. Township 4 South. Range 9 West, Gulf County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: Commence at the northwest corner of Section 30, Township 4 South, Range 9 West and thence go south 0*0'00" east (bearing base) along the west boundary line of said Section 30 for a distance of 356.7 feet to the northerly right of way boundary line of Canning Drive (formerly River Road: having a 66 foot wide right of way); thence go south 8912*00" seconds east along the northerly right of way boundary line of Canning Drive for a distance of 779.77 feet; thence go south 70*34'00" east along the northerly right of way boundary line of Canning Drive for a distance of 609.26 feet; thence go south 4850'00" east along the northerly right of way boundary line of Panning Drive for a distance of 438.40 feet :to, a point of intersection with the south- S easterly right of way boundary line of Cedar Drive (having a 60'foot wide right of way): thence departing tle northerly right of way boundary line of Sanning Drive go north 4110'00" east along the southeasterly right of way boundary line of Cedar Drive for 135.00 feet for the POINT OF BEGINNING. From said Point of Beginning, continue north 41*10'00" east along the southeaster- ly right of way boundary line of Cedar Drive. for a distance of 135.00 feet; thence depart- ing said southeasterly right of way bound- ary line; go south 48'50'00" east for a dis- tance of 90.00 feet; thence go south' 4110'00" west for a distance of 135.00 feet: thence go north 48'50'00" seconds west for a distance of 90.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said parcel having an area of 0.28 acres, more or less. DATED this 12th day of April. 2000. BENNY C LISTER. Clerk of Circuit Court By /s/ B. Downs Deputy Clerk 2tc, April 20 and 27. 2000. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR GULF COUNTY STEVE SIMS, Plaintiff. vs. * JAMES HENLEY. Defendant. CASE NO: 99-395-CA NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby, given that pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 11. 2000. and entered in Civil Case No. 99-395-CA of the Circuit Court in and for Gulf County, wherein STEVE SIMS is the Plaintiff and, JAMES HENLEY is the Defendant, I will sell to the highest bidder for cash at the front door of the Gulf County Courthouse in Port St. Joe, Florida, at 11:00 a.m., EST. on the 8th day of May. 2000, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit: Commence at the southwest corner of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 8, thence run south 90 degrees 33'24" east for 934.56 feet along south line of said northwest quarter of northwest quarter to the point of beginning, a point on the east right of way of 30' road easement, thence north 13 degrees 19'22" west for ,285.00feet more'or less, thence easterly for. S180 00 fc,1r mi re or le;: I.. 1 Old fence lin ,- " -hrc, ri, run z ,.'iLrirl' i alr, oli: f-nce hire :i.r 2-, 10 teet ro iL'.e rn.:.nxr ngroiy r ,' f county road. thence run westerly along county road right of way 160.00 feet more or less to the POB, being and lying in north- west quarter of northwest quarter of Section 18, Township 5 -south. Range 9 west. Together with all improvements thereon. DATED this 12th day of April, 2000. BENNY C LISTER, Clerk of Circuit Court By /s/ B. Downs Deputy Clerk 2tc, April 20 and 27, 2000.. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR GULF COUNTY CIRCUIT CIVIL CASE NO. 98-217 FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK, successor by merger with FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK OF FLORIDA, Plaintiff ' V. ' CHRISTOPHER R. PARKER; JOMILA M. PARKER: et al. Defendants. S' / NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE:IS HEREBY GIVEN .pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure datedApril 11. 2000, and entered in Case No. 98-217 of [th Circuit Court for Gulf County, Florida, I ill ell to. the highest and best bidder for cash at the Front Steps of the Gulf County Courthouse. 1000 5th Street, Port St. Joe.Florida. at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) and on the 11 day of May. 2000, the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment: Begin at the Northwest Corer of Southeast 1/4 of Northeast 1/4. Section 31. Township 5 South, Range 11 West. and run East along 40 Line for 50 feet to the POINT OF BEGIN- NING: thence continue to run East for 165' feet, thence run South for 270 feet or the North side of County Road: thence run West along North side of County Road for 165 feet; thence run North for 270 feet, more or less, or' to the North line of the Southeast 1/4"of Northeast 1/4: said land lying and being in Section 31, Township 5 South, Range 11 West. Gulf County, Florida. TOGETHER WITH all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements rights, appurtenances, rents, royalties, mineral, oil and gas rights ' and profits watefi4rights and stock and all fixtures now or hereafter attached to the property. SWITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on April 11, 2000. In accordance with the' Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this pro- ceeding should contact the individual or agency sending notice no later than seen days prior to the proceeding. If hearing Impaired, (TDD) 1-800- 955-8771, or Voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, Via Florida Relay Service. BENNY C. LISTER Clerk of the Circuit and County Court By: /s/ T. Knox * Deputy Clerk 2tc, April 27 and May 4, 2000. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT. FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR GULF COUNTY CHARLES MAYHANN, Plaintiff, V. CASE NO.: 99-348,CA GULF PINES HOSPITAL, INC., a Florida corporation, CITIZENS FEDERAL SAV- INGS BANK OF PORT ST. JOE, STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, ARN- STEIN & LEHR. a partnership. BAY HOSPITAL, INC d/b/a COLUMBIA GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER, HEATHER SPANZIANI, as personal rep- resentative of Lois Provensano, deceased. CROSS COUNTRY STAF- FING. a general partnership through its partners CCHP, INC.. and MRA STAFFING SYSTEMS, INC.; and MRA STAFFING SYSTEMS, INC., a foreign corporation, ALLEGIANCE HEALTH- CARE CORPORATION, et al, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE vs. WILLIAM C. SHIRAH Defendant. s Prudential Resort Realty Notice is hereby given pursuant to a final Judgment of foreclosure dated the 11 day of April, 2000, in case number 99-348-CA. of the Circuit Court of Gulf County, Florida, in which CHARLES MAYHANN is plaintiff and GULF PINES HOSPITAL, INC., a Florida corporation. CITIZENS FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF PORT ST. JOE. STATE OF FLORIDA DEPART- MENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, ARNSTEIN & LEHR. a partnership, BAY HOSPITAL. INC. d/b/a COLUMBIA GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER. HEATHER SPANZIANI, as personal repre- sentative of Lois Provensano, deceased, CROSS COUNTRY STAFFING, a general partnership through its partners CCHP. INC.. and MRA STAFFING SYSTEMS. INC.; and MRA STAFFING SYSTEMS. INC., a foreign corporation, ALLE- GIANCE HEALTHCARE CORPORATION. INC. are defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in the lobby at the front door of the Gulf County Courthouse in Port St. Joe. Florida, at the time 11:00 a.m. EST, on the 12 day of May, 2000, the following described property set forth in the order of final judgment: That part of the following described parcel lying South of the center line of the Southerly wall of the original Mildred S. Lanier store building (Spencer Dime Store Building) as though said line were extended from the Southwesterly comer of said build-, ing and extended through the center of said wall all the way to the Easternmost line of the following description: A parcel of land being a portion of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 24. Township 4 South, Range 10 West, Gulf County, Florida, and more particularly described as follows:.. Commence at the Southwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 24; thence go South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East along the South boundary line of said Section 24 for 294.17 feet; thence go North 02 degrees 27 minutes 43 seconds East for 13.96 feet; thence.go North 05 degrees ,40 minutes 12 seconds East for 58.03' feet: thence go North 12 degrees 45 minutes 33 seconds East for 96.69 feet:;thence go North 21 degrees 45 minutes 33 seconds for 96.69 feet; thence go North 21 degrees 40 minutes. 07 seconds East for 64.20 feet to a point 'ob the Easterly right of way line (as main- tained) of State Road No. 71 for the POINT OF BEGINNING. From said Point 'of Beginning continue North 21 degrees 40 minutes 07 seconds East along said Easterly right of way line for 32.29 feet; thence go North 24 degrees 31 minutes 45 seconds East along said Easterly right of way line for 98.08 feet; thence go North 24 degrees 08 minutes 32 seconds. East along said Easterly right of way line for 1.51 feet; thence departing said right of way line go South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East for 170.08 feet; thence go South 20 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West for 114.11 feet; thence go South 89 degrees 54 minutes 15 seconds- West for 68.86 feet:, thence go South 00 degrees 30 minutes 45 seconds West for 102.37 feet: thence go North 89 degrees 25 minutes 42 seconds West for 13.03 feet; thence .go North 00 degrees 33 minutes 23 seconds East for 88.96 feet: thence go North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West for 10237 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said parcel of land containing 0.49 acres, more or less. DATED the 11 day of April. 2000. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT GULF COUNTY., FLORIDA By/s/Tonya Knox Deputy Clerk 2tc, April 27 and May 4, 2000. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT. FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR GULF COUNTY MILDRED S. LANIER. Plaintiff, V. CASE NO.: 99-347-CA GULF PINES HOSPITAL, INC.. a Florida corporation, CITIZENS FEDERAL SAV- INGS BANK OF PORT ST. JOE, STATE OF FLORIDADEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT SECURITY. ARN- STEIN & LEHR, a partnership, BAY HOSPITAL. INC d/b/a COLUMBIA GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER, HEATHER SPANZIANI, as personal rep resentative of Lois Provensano, deceased, CROSS COUNTRY STAF- FING ai enerraj parunr.:rdp thr.:-ugh itu t.Irnern- CCHP INC .r, IRA - STAFFING SYSTEMS, INC.; and MRA STAFFING SYSTEMS. INC.. a foreign corporation, ALLEGIANCE HEALTH- CARE CORPORATION, et al. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to a final judgment of foreclosure dated the 11 day of April, 2000, in case number 99-347-CA. ,:. th- Ci.cuni Court ul Gull County, Florida, in which MILDRED 5 LA-NIER s plaintiff and GULF PINES HOSPITAL. INC.. a Florida corporation, CITIZENS FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK" OF PORT ST. JOE. STATE. OF FLORIDA DEPART- MENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, ARNSTEIN & LEHR, a partnership, BAY HOSPITAL, INC. d/b/a COLUMBIA GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER, HEATHER SPANZIANI, as personal repre- . sentative of Lois Provensano, deceased, CROSS COUNTRY STAFFING, a general partnership through its partners CC HP INC., and MRA STAFFING SYSTEMS, iNC and'MRA STAFFING SYSTEMS, INC.. a foreign cor.r- uora i ALLE- GLIANCE HEALTHCARE CORO'CRATION iNC are defendant s, I '. ll li to the highest and best bidder for cash in the lobby at the front door of the Gulf County Courthouse in Port St. Joe, Florida. at the St. George Island 850-927-2666 800-974-2666 Apalachicola 850-653-2555 888-419-2555 St. Joseph Bay Office Barrier Dunes at Cape San Bias 1520 CR. C-30, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456 110 Barr'er Dune, Dr, Paort S Joe FL 324156 (850) 227-2000 888-227-2110 850-229-9800 800-293-0428, ext. 107 CAPE SAN BLAS BEACHFRONT, Ashmore Home. An elegant 4BR/3.5BA, 3422 sq. ft. Gulf front home with all the amenities: fire- place, wood flooring, elegant master bath, walk-in closets, elevator, bal- cony and decks. Excellent rental potential. $695,000. MLS #4829 - t ,. ., s PORT ST. JOE BEACHFRONT - Cox Home Unbelievable 5BR/ 3BA, 3800 sq. ft. home with approx. 102', Gulf frontage. Large windows provide beautiful- view. Hot tub on one balcony, wraparound porches, fireplace, ceram- ic tile, and garden tub in master bath add to appeal. MLS#4548. PORT ST. JOE Bayfront Todd PORT ST. JOE Gulf View - Home. Impressive Treasure Bay Fred Home. Brand new 3BR/3BA, waterfront 3BR/3.5BA, 3000 sq. ft. 2000 sq. ft. home in Treasure home with family room, dining room, Shores features a breakfast bar, din- multiple fireplaces, modern master ing/living room combination, master bath, wood and tile floors, garage, bath with whirlpool, covered and on landscaped lot. $399,000. open decks, metal roof: $250,000. MLS#5384. MLS#4982. @1998The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. The Prudential and 0 are registered service marks of The Prudential Insurance Company of America QEqual Housing Opportunity. Each Company Independently Owned and Operated CAL TDA FR ACTIN ENAINFORMATION: PRUDENT1 VIAL RESORT REA LTVY: 888;;~-22-2110l k time 11:00 a.m. EST, on the 12 day of May, 2000, the following described property set forth in the order of final Judgment: That part of the following described parcel lying South of the center line of the Southerly wall of the original Mildred S. Lanier store building (Spencer Dime Store Building) as though said line were extended from the Southwesterly corner of said build- ing and extended through the center of said wall all the way to the Easternmost line of the following description: A parcel of land being a portion of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 24. Township 4 South. Range 10 West, Gulf County, Florida, and more particularly described as follows:, Commence at the Southwest Comer of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 24;'thence go South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East along the South boundary line of said Section 24 for 294.17 feet; thence go North 02 degrees 27 minutes 43 seconds East for 13.96 feet; thence go North 05 degrees 40 minutes 12 seconds East for 58.03 feet: thence go North 12 degrees 45 minutes 33 seconds Eastfor 96.69 feet: thence go North 21 degrees 45 minutes 33 seconds for 96.69 feet; thence go North 21 degrees 40 minutes 07 seconds East for 64.20 feet to a point on the Easterly right of way line (as main- tained) of State Road No. 71 for the POINT OF BEGINNING. From said Point of Beginning continue North 21 degrees 40 minutes 07 seconds East, along said Easterly right of way line for 32.29 feet; thence go North 24 degrees 31 minutes 45 seconds East along said Easterly right of way line for 98.08 feet; thence go North 24 degrees 08 minutes 32 seconds East along said Easterly right of way line for 1.51 feet: thence departing said right of way line go South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East for 170.08 feet: thence go South 20 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West for - 114.11 feet: thence go South 89 degrees 54 minutes 15 seconds West for 68.86 feet; thence go South 00 degrees 30 minutes 45 seconds West for 102.37 feet; thence go North 89 degrees 25 minutes 42 seconds West for 13.03 feet; thence go North. 00 degrees 33 minutes 23 seconds East for 88.96 feet; thence go North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West for 102.37 feet to the Point of Beginining. Said parcel of land containing 0.49 acres, more or less. DATED the 11 day of April, 2000. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA By /s/ Tonya Knox Deputy Clerk 2tc, April 27 and May 4, 2000. ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under The Florida. Self Storage Facility Act Statutes (Section 83.801 -8,3.809) The undersigned will sell at public sale by competi- tive bidding on the 6th day of May, 2000, at 9:00 AM, on the premises where said property has been storedand which are located at St. Joe Rent-All, Inc.; 706 1st Street, Port St. Joe, FL, County of Gulf, State of Florida, the following: Paula Coachman, Unit #33, Misc. Furnishings Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is where Is and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale sub- ject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Dated this 20th and 27th day of April, 2000. 2tc, April 20 and 27, 2000. ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below 'to enforce a lien imposed on said property under The Florida Self Storage Facility Act Statutes (Section 83.801 83.809) The undersigned will sell at public sale by competi- tive bidding on the 6th day of May, 2000, at 9:00 AM. on the, premises where said property has been stored and which are located at St. Joe Rent-All, Inc.. 706 1st Street. Port St. Joe. FL, County of Gulf. State of Florida, the following: Barbara Bailey, Unit #66, Misc. Furnishings Purhases must be paid for at the time of purchase, in. cash only. All purchased Items sold as is where is and must be removed at the time of sale; Sale sub- ject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Dated this 20th and 27th day of April, 2000. 2tc. April 2d and 27, 2000. ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thsa the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien impoeda or. lid property under Tihe Florida Self Storage Facility Act Statutes (Section: 83.801- 83.809) The undersigned will sell at public sale by competi- tive bidding on the 6th day of May, 2000, at 9:00. AM, on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at St. Joe Rent-All. Inc., 706 1st Street, Port St. Joe, FL, County of Gulf, State of Florida, the following: Beverly Bailey, Unit #45, Misc. Furnishings Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is where is and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale sub- ject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Dated this 20th and 27th day of April, 2000. 2tc. April 20 and 27. 2000. PAGE 5B IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.:00-141-CA IN RE: FORFEITURE OF 1989 JEEP CHEROKEE VIN #1J4FT27L7KL587953 / NOTICE OF COMPLAINT TO: ANY AND ALL PERSONS WHO CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL PROPERTY: 1989 JEEP CHEROKEE VIN 1# IJ4Fr27L7KL587953 NOTICE is given pursuant to Sections 932,703 and 932.704, Florida Statutes (1995) that the DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES (DEPARTMENT), acting through its division, the Florida Highway Patrol, seized the above-described personal property on the 16th day of March, 2000, in Gulf County, Florida, and is hold- ing the personal property pending the outcome of forfeiture proceedings. All persons or entities who have a legal interest in the subject property may request a hearing concerning the seized property by contacting the undersigned. A coniplaint has been filed in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit. in and for Gulf County. The trial court on the 18th day of April, 2000 entered an order finding probable cause. If no claimants appear, the DEPARTMENT will be seeking a final order for for- feiture. Dated: April 21, 2000. ROBERT A. BUTTERWORTH ATTORNEY GENERAL /s/ GEORGE L. WAAS ltc, April 27 and May 4. 2000. B & A TOWING 4560 COUNTY ROAD 386 PORT ST. JOE, FL 32456 (850) 647-3031 FAX (850) 647-9834 NOTICE OF AUCTION B&A Towing will be selling the following vehi- cle on the day of 5-5-00 at 8:00 a.m., ET time. The sale will be held at 4560 C.R. 386, Port St. Joe, FL. *12456 We reserve the right to refuse any and all Year Make Vin# 1980 Dodge P/U D26BE7S064003 it.: Apnl 27. 2000. PARKER REALTY CatheyParker Hbbs REALTOR of MEXICO BEACH, INC. Sally L. Childs, Realtor Associate "SellingSnsetsfor53 Yeas P. O. Box 123 e Hwy. 98 &31st St. Selling Sunsets for 53 Tars" Mexico Beach, FL 32410 OR" www.homtown.com/parker or 1-800-874-5073 or 850-648-5777 e-mail: parkerrealty@digitalexp.com LISTING HIGHLIGHTS; GREAT GULF VIEW This beautiful 2-story home with great Gulf view is located at the corner of Gulf Aire Drive and Highway 98 on extra large lot. B looms, 2 1/2 baths, master bath has garden tub and separate shower. 1600 SF ofli ing are.l'Pl oe tporches and garage. 9'-ceilings 'aulted to 12' for openness. They are all electric, central heat and a/c, concrete lap siding on exterior, laundry room, carpet and vinyl. $225,000.00. NICE & NEAT- 2 bedroom home on beautiful landscaped corner lot. Owners have completed many lovely improvements and are in the process of more. 16' x 30' screened porch, decks and storage. Walking distance' to the Beach. 260 Ponce De Leon St., St. Joe Beach. $96,000.00. BEST VALUE ON THE BEACH Charming executive/family home on choice.lot in prestigious Gulf Aire Subd. This home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths in over 2700 sq. ft. and many beautiful amenities.'220 Buccaneer Dr. REDUCED TO $219,000.00. QUIET SUBDIVISION IN WALKING DISTANCE TO THE BEACH 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, Brick/wood home. Approx. 1456 H & C sq ft, cent. H & A/C, Fl. room, carport, potting shed & storage building. Lot size 75' x 112'. 209 Seventh Street. Mexico Beach. $98,500.00, Reduced to $80,000.00 As is-Buyer to pay closing cost. / NEW BEACH HOME- with a view of the gulf. 3 bedroom 2 bath plus 260 sF. porch built on pilings-to take advantage of the view.. Master bedroom and 2nd bedro9,ov.ave walk-in closets. Open concept living/din-' ing/kitchen. Vaulted ceilings, laundrN room and large screened porch. Has 1300 sq. ft. heated and cooled area. 130 Selma Ave., St. Joe Beach $144,900.00 Subject to 1 year lease @ $900.00 a month, until 1/31/01.' BIG VIEW FOR A SMALL PRICE- 2 bedroom/ 1.5 bath older mobile home in excellent condition with a 2nd roof. Has attached observation deck with beautiful gulf view. Completely furnished. Has well & pump. Only 1/2 block to dedicated beach. 313 Fortner Ave. Mexico Beach, $79,500.00 GREAT PERMANENT OR SECOND HOME 3 bedroom 2 bath, with approx. 1150 SF. Has CH/A, carpet, vinyl and more. Must See!! 58 Oak Ave., Mexico Beach. $105,000.00-REDUCED-$98,500.00. REDUCED $94,500.00. ROOM TO SPARE IN Q(UIET SUBDIVISION. 3 bedroom/2.5 bath home with 2 additional landscaped lots available (1 on either side). Has, custom, cabinets, extra room for office, front & rear screened porches, solarium wired for hot tub, tile/carpet and 2-car garage w/boat shed. 45 1st St. Mexico Beach. Only $169,900.00. 200 RAVEN LANE Off Pleasant Rest Road Handyman's special 1 acre near Wetappo Creek with 1984 doublewide mobile home in need of repair. iSome renovations hace been done or are in progress). Has work- shop, other buildings with possibilities and nice pool with decking. $59,900.00. GREAT GULF VIEW-SHORT WALK TO BEACH-Zoned tourist/commercial. 3 bedroom (1 is not completed) Brick/Wood construction, Ig Florida room, FP, garage, shed, 2502 Hwy 98, Mexico Beach. $185,000.00. LOVELY BRICK HOME- ATTRACTIVE DECOR-3 bedrooms 2 bath, 100'.X 100' lot, kit/dining, fam- ily room, office, formal dining rooni, screened porch, shed & more. 7118 Georgia Avenue, St. Joe Beach. $137,500.00. GREAT LOCATION TO THE BEACH -1980 2 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home on a nice lot. Lot can be accessed from Fortner or Florida Ave. Master bedroom has garden tub, has central heat and a/c, ceiling fans, all appliances, separate carport and storage building. 710 Fortner Ave., Mexico Beach. $85,000.00. REDUCED TO $81,500.00, Reduced to $79,900.00. YOUR OWN BEACH RETREAT-3' bedrooro 2 Ftwood mobile home with 10x20 screened porch and 8x10 storage shed. Has a second solid shi &M all. All appliances and partially furnished. Less. than 2 blocks to the dedicated beach. 205 Fifth St., Mexico Beach. $55,000.00 NICE HOME WITH PLENTY OF ROOM -3 bedroom, 2 bath, approx. 2450 sq. ft. Has living room, dining room, central heat and a/c, screened porch, all appliances, storage shed, separate carport and oversize lot 100'x150'. Home can remain completely furnished except for personal items. 247 Columbus St., St. Joe Beach. $149,000.00. BEAUTIFUL 3 STORY HOME WITH RENTAL ON PROPERTY -3 bedroom, 2r.5 baths, living/din- ing, kitchen and Florida room, plus many amenities. Horne has approx. 1700 S.F. living area, and a huge garage with shop, laundry and elevator to main floor. Detached garage and 2 bedroom, 1 bath rental mobile home on property. 236 Santa Anna, St..Joe Beach. -'$225,000.00. 508 GEORGIA AVE. 4 bedroom 2 bath doublewide mobile home w/large front screen porch. 3 short blocks to the beach in nice area. Partially furnished. Great beach retreat. $67,900.00. FANTASTIC BEACH HOME' WITH GREAT GULF VIEW This attractive newly constructed home has a great view of the beach and everything else to go with it. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath with fireplace and vault- ed ceilings, porches and garage. Won't last long! 110 Gulfaire Drive. $234,900.00. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY BUSINESS LOCATION 3.40 acres, 111' on '386A (15th St.) and approximately 1315' deep. Mexico Beach. $100,000.00. GREAT POSSIBILITIES! This commercially zoned 4 bedroom home with attached office and warehouse has loads of possibilities. 1100 North 15th Street, Mexico Beach. $137,500.00. LOTS PROPERTY ONLY Zoned for mobile home or houses. Canal Frontage lots 1, 2, 3 Unit 10. Irregular size. $60,000.00 Each. Reduced $49,000.00 each. HIGHWAY 386 .86 acre, nice location. Residential zoning. $12,800.00. OVERSTREET 1/2'acre with septic tank, cleared and quiet. Great country living! 384 Pheasant, off Pleasant Rest Rd. to Carr Rd. $14,500.00 OVERSTREET Hwy. 386 S35, T5, R1, 1.56 acres ML. 125' Highway Frontage. $15,000.00. ST. JOE BEACH North 50' X 150' of lots 10 & 11, Block 28, Unit # 2, 7118 Georgia Avenue Has sep- tic tank that will need to be recertified-$30,000.00. OVERSTREET 4.94 acres in Sunshine Farms. Beautiful wooded homesite. $28,500.00. MEXICO BEACH BUSINESS LOCATION 3.40 Acres on North 15th St. (386-A), approximately 1315 feet deep. $100,000.00. BEACON HILL- Lot 18, B N DRon 0Ao. Say ^ SaIct 't I T7e S SCrystal Sands REALTY, INC. OFFICE: (850) 648-4400 FAX (850) 648-4555 TOLL FREE 1-888-385-1844 1602 HIGHWAY 98 MEXICO BEACH S ww crystalsonds.com GEORGE W. DUREN, Broker Sales Associates: Janice Brownell, Perry McFarland, Charlotte Sanford, and Buford Riley Joan. Lovelace, ,Broker/Sales Associate 414 Arizona Drive Mexico Beach Are you looking for your tropical par- adise? Then this is the home for you'll This Southern paradise is located in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance to the beach. Most beautiful land- scaping in area. t Accented with palm trees, crepe myrtles & willows. Plant lovers a c. s paradise Fenced yard -,. with privacy fence. This beautiful six year home has 3 bedrooms and 2 -, "baths, new carpet throughout, living room with stone fireplace, ceiling fans-in all rooms, attic fan, 2 1/2 car garage with workshop, central heat/air, all appliances included. Many extras, including 2x6 all exterior walls, also extra insulation for heating & cooling. Hhome has captured that Southern look, $185,000. 6tc 2/10 . .*. ..-... .. THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, APRIL 27. 2000-. AUCtION every Fri. 7 p.in. ET in - ANTIQUE MALL at Old Port Theatre. Open Tues-Sat. Consignments Welcomel WADE CLARK AUCTIONS 314 Reid Avenue, PSJ, 229-9282 AB1239, AU 1737, AU1743 10% Buyer's Prem., Real Estate, Estates & Liquidations Anchor Realty & Mortgage Co. 1991 Dodge passenger van, $2,000 OBO. Needs work. 647-5253 4tc 4/27 1985 Chevy Conversion Van, G20, $1,200. Call 648-4884 between 8:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. C.T. 2tp 4/20 1981 Cutlass, S500. Call 827-7416. lIp 4/27 1996 Chevy Blazer. 2 door, 50k. exc. cond., loaded, $11.500, 227-9459 .4,a, 1980 300D Mercedes, Runs good. sun roof,.AM/FM, $2,500.229-2412 or 229- 9665 2tp 4/20 1996 Toyota Camry SE, V6. 2 door, leather, alarm system. BBS wheels, Gold package, loaded, exc. cond., 70.000 miles, $14,500. 850-653-8306. 2tp 4/20 1997 Camaro RS, 3.8 V-6. Black. loaded, show room cond.. only 22,000 miles. 816,500. 647-9260 after 6:00 p.m. ET. '2tc 4/20 1989 Nissan 4x4, needs some trans- mission repair, other than that runs great. S1,800. Call 639-4609. 2tc 4/20 1980 Chevy Suburban. 1,.200. Call 639-3214. 2tc 4/20 1997 Cadillac Sedan Deville. 4 door. 43.400 miles. Norstar engine. P/W, P/L cruise, tilt cassette, for more info., call 229-6961. efc 4/13 '94 Suburban, new tires, runs & looks good. 3 seats, grey int. w/white ext., 814,000. Call 227-3412 or 229-8997, ask for Bill. tic 4/6 17 ft. Seabreeze, & 5 ft.+ wide w/75HP motor. Ideal for sm. houseboat. Both need work. Make offer. 299-6387. 2tc 4/27 Kevlar Olympic Sprint Racing Kayak, 19 lbs., Very Fast, 8750. Call 227-7388. 1996 Carolina Skiff, V- 16 center con- sole, fully rigged for fishing w/too many extras to list. Includes 1996 galv. trailer & 50HP power tilt (FORCE) motor. Like new. Fresh water cond. $6,200. Call " 653-1001. Itc 4/27 Perception Sabre Whitewater Kayak, like new condition w/cockpit travel cover & sprayskirt, S250, 227-7388. Marine Wheels. R&L. 4 blade, 22" dia.. 24 pitch, brass. 4 1/2" hub, 1,375- shaft. Price negotiable. 648-4018. s.24,7 Kayak for Sale: Prijon Seayak. like new' Full expedition equipped w/rudder. A850. Call 227-7388. 35ft. fiberglass shrimp boat, fully rigged, radar, etc. Ready to use. 817,500. Call 850-653-2565. 7tp 3/23 KAYAKSI Unsinkable, self-balling, sta- ble. safe and FUN! 314 Reid Avenue (at the Port Theatre). Several to choose from! Open Tues.-Sat. 229-9282 tic 4/6 FOR SALE: New and Used Sea Kayaks & Surf Skis Plus Accessories Call (850) 227-7388 Storage Units for rent in Port St. Joe, $25/mo., Call 639-3600. ife 4/6 BEACH STORAGE Day: 227-7200, night: 647-3882 St. Joe Beach Mexico Beach Mini Storage Units, 6'x12', and 12'x12'. 648-5146, Fantasy Properties tfc 4/6 Now Open GULF SHORE STORAGE Comer of DeSoto & Amnericus St. Joe Beach Office: 647-3665 Home: 647-5106 71HFHHF1F1F Large 3BR apartment for rent In PSJ. New CH/A, laundry rm., dining rm., kitchen, 'nice backyard. No pets, $360/mo. + $250/sec. dep. Call 227- 3511. tfc.4/27 For Rent- 2BR/ I BA, unfurn. trailer. Located 2 1/2 blocks from beach in St. , Joe Beach. 850-647-5361; tfc 4/27 2BR furnished trailer in Highland View- for rent. Call 227- 1260. tfc 4/20 Mobile Home LOT FOR RENT at Ponderosa Pines. 885/mo. Call 229- 8397. 2tc 4/20 3BR/2BA Beach house for rent. partial- ly furn.. Ist./last/sec., S600/mo. plus utilities. 229-2412 or 229-9665. 2rp 4/20 House for rent in PSJ. 2BR/ IBA,'CH/A. fenced back yard. No pets. $430/mo. + $350/sec. dep. 227-3511. tfc 4/20 Vacation Rental: 2BR/1.5BA furnished townhouse near St. Joseph Bay Golf Course. S250/weekly. $600/mo. +utill- Utes. Deposit required. Available May 6 - November. Call 229-6738. 3tc 4/20 Office Space for Rent In Port St. Joe. Call 850-927-2765. 4tp 4/6 For Rent: 3BR apartment in Port St. Joe, 911 Long Ave. Very Nice, 1200 sq. ft., W/D connections. Contact Pruden- Ual Resort Realty. 227-2000 tfc 4/6 House for rent in Wewahitchka. Newly remodeled 2BR/1BA. laundry rm.. 30x 15 enclosed back porch. New CH/A, new rugs, paint & screen 30x20 storage shed, no pets. $430/mo. + 8350/sec. dep.. Call 227-3511. tfc 4/6 Trailer for rent at Gulf Shore Court, St. Joe Beach. No pets, I bik from beach. Call 647-5106. tfc 4/6 2 & 3 BR, long-term rental units. Call Crystal Sands Realty 648-4400. uc 4/6 Apartments/Homes for Rent: I to 3 BR apartments, duplexes, and homes for rent in Mex. Bch. Furn.& unfurnished. Call Parker Realty at 850-648-5777 for more Info. tifc 4/6 We have several long/ short-term rental units at Mex. Bch. & Cape San Bias. Monthly, Weekly & Daily Off-Season Rates Now Availablel Call Gulf Coast Realty at Cape San Bias 227-9600 or Mex. Bch 648-5449. tfc 4/6 Liberty Manor Apts., 102 Liberty Manor Circle. PSJ. Affordable housing for the elderly & handicapped. CH/A, laundry facilities, energy efficient const., stove & refrig., furn., fully carpeted. I BR apts. on site Equal Opp. Housing Complex. Call 229-6353 for more Info. NOW TAK- ING APPLICATIONS tfc 4/6 ATTENTION RENTERS Due to the small number of applicants presently on our waiting list for federal rental assistance in Gulf County. the Northwest Florida Re- gional Housing Authority is resuming the acceptance of applications for persons/fam- ilies qualifying for assistance under the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program effective April 24, 2000. Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Devel- opment (HUD), pursuant to 24CFR 882.209(8). Sun & Sand Mobile Home Park Mexico Beach Mobile Home Lots For Rent 648-8201 ce.s6 MINI STORAGE Ofc. 509 4th St. Port St. Joe, FL 229-6200 For Rent 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apts. PINE RIDGE APTS.,125 Venus Dr., Port St. Joe, FL 32456 (850) 227-7451 Central heat and air Wall to wall carpeting Laundry facilities On-site Management < V6ice/TiY Access (352) 472-3952 o For Rent MOSS CREEK APTS.,126 Amy Circle, Wewa- hitchka, FL 32465. (850) 639-2722 Central heat and air Wall to wall carpeting Laundry facilities On-site Management Voice/TTY Access (352) 472-3952 UNFURNISHED * Large"2 bdrm. house, stove & refrig. cen. h&a. screen porch. carport & laun- dry rm. * Large 2 bedroom apartment. stove &, refrig., washer/dryer hook-up. * New extra 1g. 3 bdrm. house, 1 1/2 ba.. Inside laundry rm.. ch&a, dish- washer & 'stove, fully carpeted. No pets. FURNISHED *Small 2 bdrm. home. auto heat & air, washer/dryer hook-up. One bedroom apartment, washer/ diryer hookup. Call 229-6777 after 7 p.m. tfc 4/6 Quaint building, clean, small. easy to .decorate, Ideal for ,small. weddings. recep. dinners. Great rates. For info.. call 227-1776. tfc 4/6 Porch Sale. Sat.. April 29. 8:30 2:00. 1 19 Westcott Circle. Twin bed frame, headboard, crafts & supplies Small appliances, picnic basket, sleeping bag, misc. Itp 4/27 Yard Sale: Sat.. April 29. 8:00 4:00 ET 613 Marvin Ave., PSJ. Books, clothes, odds & ends. Rain cancels. Itc 4/27 Yard Sale: Fri., April 28. 10:00 a.m. ET next door to the beaches fire station, east side of St. Joe Beach. Working washer, working dryer, $25 ea., misc. SItc 4/27 Twvo Faintly Yard Sale: Sat.. April 29.' 8:00 2:00, 165 Bahama Circle, St. Joe Beach, trailer park off DeSoto St. Some tools, a tiller & misc. items. Itc 4/27 Yard Sale: Fri., April 28, 8:00 a.m. 113 N,. 32nd St. Plants, household items, too much to list. Itc 4/27 Final Moving Sale: Thurs.. Fri.. Sat.. April 27. 28. & 29. 8:00 CT. Some fur- niture & household items. 205 Third St. Mexico Beach. Itp 4/27 Garage Sale: Sat., April 29, 8:00-4:00., S212 Balboa St. Fans, tools, glass wares, : chairs, tables, misc. Itc 4/27 Come Seel Lots of Good lest 3-Fari. Sale: Sat., Apr. 29, 8:00-2:00. 805 Woodward Ave., PSJ. Rain cancels. Itp 4/27 Yard Sale: Sat. April 29, 8100-until at 6677 ,Alabama Ave., St. Joe Beach. Many items to choose from. ,p427~ Need CNA's, employment opportuni- ties all shifts & weekends. Contact Lisa Holland, Apalachicola Health1 Care Center, 850-653-8844. 3tc 4/27 Need Laundry Person, 2 morning shifts & 2 night shifts. Contact Celia Segree at Apalachicola Health Care Center, 850- 653-8844. 3tc 4/27' , the Gulf County School Board is receiv- ing applications for Teacher (Adult/Alternative Education). Per- sons having applications on file in the School Board Office and wishing to be considered for this position must request to have their application sub- mitted. Application form and job description are available at the Adult School or see application at www.gulf.kl2.fl.us. Completed applica- tions should be sent to Mr. S.M. Eubanks, Coordinator. Gulf County School Board. 150 Middle School Road. Port St. Joe. FL 32456. Application deadline is May 18, 2000, 12:00 NOON, E.T. The Gulf County School Board is an equal opportunity employer. 2tc 4/27 We Also Serve HOT Opportunities At Burger King, we're committed to serving our customers great food and: service. But the hottest thing we're offering are outstanding job opportuni- ties to energetic, friendly people who want to be part of a winning team. We're also serving up a full range of benefits, including: - .*Flexible Schedule. *Full or Part-time . 'Educational Assistant Program *1/2 price meals . *Free Uniforms *Vacation program *Advancement opportunities Sink your teeth into a hot opportunity. Apply in person at the Apalachicola Burger King EOE M/F/V/D. 3tc 4/27 Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative Is seek- ing an Independent Contractor to read electric meters in, its Bayou George, Fountain, Sand Hills and Ebro service areas. Contractor should provide his/her own vehicle, preferably a 4- wheel drive. Please submit your propos- al to Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative. James Tharp, P.O. Box 8370. Southport. FL 32409. Including qualifl- catons and familiarity with the area by Tuesday. May 2nd, 4:30 p.m. For infor- mation, please call James Tharp at 800- 568-3667 or 265-3631. Iltc 4/27 Carpet County accepting applications for Warehouse Help, Installer4s Helper & Commission Sales Rep. Must have own transportation. Apply in person at' Carpet Country. Itc 4/27 SunBridge for Bay St. Joseph is looking for dedicated LPN's and CNA's for assistance in delivery of quality care in our facility on 3-1.1 p.m. and I 1-7 a.m. or inquire'about oiur new flex-schedul- ing. A few of our great benefits include: *childcare reimbursement *uniform allowance .medical, dental, prescriptions & more If you are interested in delivery of qual- ity care, come join our team building process & meet our DON. Please contact JoAnn Murphy. RNC. DON, SunBridge for Bay St. Joseph. 220 Ninth Street. Port St. Joe. FL 32456, 850-229-8244 or fax 850 229-1042. l Itc 4/27 SunBridge for Bay St. Joseph is looking for CNA students, LPN students, CNA graduates, and GPN's for a new Team Building Program. Our great benefits Include: flexible hours around your school schedule, shift differential for 3- 11 p.mi. and 11-7 a.m.., uniform allowance, childcare reimbursement, medical dental, prescriptions. vacation. Your benefits include "hands on" Job training, the sausfaction of quality care for our residents. Please contact JoAnn Murphy. RNC. DON at SunBridge. 220 Ninth Street. Port St. Joe. FL 32456, 850-229-8244 or fax 850-229-1042. Itc 4/27 Life Management Center of Northwest Florida. Inc. Is currently recruiting for three (3) Mental Health Technicians/ Outreach Workers to deliver an innov- ative science-based prevention pro- gram, including the administration of an Interactive \1deo parenting program on lap top computer and data collection for on-going research. One position is needed for each two-county area as fol- lows: Holmes and Washington Counties Jackson and Calhoun Counties Bay and Gulf Counties Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer expertise, strong interpersonal skills and be able to work with minimal direct supervision. Please send resume to: Life Management Center of Northwest Florida, Inc.,: . Elise Herndon, Project DLrector 801 South Weeks Street Bonifay. FL 32425 "Life Management Center of Northwest, Florida Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 2tc 4/20 Knight Watch Security now hiring in Port St. Joe area. Call 747-8960.2tc 4/27 A/C Duct Installers needed Immedi- ately. Ex-perienced or will train. Need ,motivated person. Competitive pay & benefits. Must have valid drivers license. Drug-free workplace. Please call GW Service, 229-9125. 2tc 4/20 PUBLIC RECORDS REPORTER needed 5hrs/wvk (Wed) $50, Apalachicola/Port St. Joe. Reply: PO Box 1904, Crestview, FL 32536. 1 800-452-6882. 2tc 4/20 P/T Bartender needed. Pick up appli- cations at The LookOut Lounge, Hwy 98 Beacon Hill. 2tc 4/20 Subway of Port St. Joe now hiring for night shift & day shift. Must be friend- ly, motivated and honest. Apply in per- - son. No phone calls. 2tc 4/20,, Cleaning Contractors needed for 20 Svacation rentals on the Scenic Route'&" Indian Pass. Experience in crew man% . agement a must. Please call Prudential Resort Realty. St. Joseph Bay Office, 227-2000 for an interview appt. tfo4/27, Now taking applications for employ- ment at St. Patrick's Seafood, 405 WVoodward Ave., PSJ 4tc 4/13 The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners is seeking two .(2) 'indi- viduals to fill full-time Laborer posi- tions. The starting salary is $8.00 per . hour/40 hours per week. The following qualifications are desired for this,posi- Lion at the Road Department: *Must be able to perform all types of general labor, run a level, set grade and shoot elevations *Be willing to learn to run heavy equip- ment- *Must possess a C.D.L. Class D Driver's License, must obtain a C.D.L. Class A license within 3 months after becoming employed. *Must be a high school graduate or equivalent . *Must be able to lift 50 pounds Applications will be available at the Gulf . County Road Department, 318 South 7th Street. Wewahitchka. FL 32465: (850) 639-2238: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., C.D.T. . Applications will be accepted until 3:30 . p.m.. C.D.T. on Friday. April 28, 2000. If you have any questions, you may con- tact Chief Administrator Don Butler at (850) 229-61 11. Gulf County enforces a Drug-Free Workplace Policy and is .in Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action--- Employer. 2tc 4/20 i, :0 *~~~ ~ ~ **-. K^ b *;' IRE aS V E CUSTOM LAWN SERVICE Jeff Wood 227-1559 Circle S Refinishing Repair Touchup or Complete Refinishing. We do it ALL from furniture to floor. Free Estimates This area's most experienced refini.hers" 827-6828 ask for Dusty * Residential *Custom Wood' * Commercial *Industrial A 8 R Fence Fencing and Concrete Work Albert Fleischmann FREE Estimates EIN#593115646 (850) 647-4047 -Residential Commercial Termite & Pest Control * Termite Treatments Restaurant *.Motel * Flea Control Condominiums * Household PGMi Conr.l N Jew Treatment/ * Rea Eniaie IWD1ORaIurim Construction Sites .jeLaihzing in iaca,,n i," e'.al Properties FAMILY OWNED i, PLEASANT & PROFESSIONAL S"Serving the Eqntire Area" Free Estimates & Inspections Do-It-Yourself Pest Control Products STUMP GRINDING Best prices in town! 1-800-628-8733 A-1 Tree Servicke & Stump Grinding Vickery Enterprises, Inc. BOB'S PAINT & BODY SHOP 30 Continuous Years of Automotive Body Repair Rebuild Wrecks Body & Window Work Expert Automotive Painting FREE ESTIMATES on Your Body Work MV02522 Call or See BOB HEACOCK Baltzell Ave. Phone 227-7229 PLUS SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS St. Joe Rent-All, Inc. 706 First Street Phone 227-2112 / MINI-STORAGE \ 5x10 10x10 10x20 On Site Rentals 6 Days A Week ASK ABOUT FREE MONTH'S RENT! Serving Port St. Joe and Surrounding Area for 15 Plus Years Major Appliance, Air Condition & Electrical Repairs DANIELS SERVICE CO., INC. 850-229-8416 RA0043378 1 ER000762.3 Office: 850-229-6018 Fax: 850-229-8976 C. R. SMITH & SON, INC. Excavating Land Clearing Fill Dirt Port-O-Let Rentals Crushed Oyster Shells Mushroom Compost and Sand Complete Septic Service! Installation Pump-Out Repair COINS BY THE BAY! I buy and sell old coins and paper money. Billy Stephens. fair prices. Home 229-8104. bus. 229- 6803. tfc 4/6 COSTING'S Bookkeeping Service . Tax Returns A Specialty 200 Reid Ave. Port St. Joe (850) 229-8581 C. 4. 's awn FULL LAWN SERVICE I will work for you. Clyde Sanford (850) 648-8492 S ." 4tc4/13 STUTZMAN ROOFING RC .OO38936 Specializing in Reroofs * Single-Ply & Repairs ,"Where Quality Is Higher Than Price" 229-8631 Steve Brant's ROOFING LICENSED & INSURED UC. #RC0050321 Port St. Joe Call 229-6326.; Mobile 899-0219 or 899-0218 S. : tc 4/6 2026 Marvin Avenue S a1i 1 bl Port St. Joe, FL 32456 SC License #RC0067081 ^ \ Phone(850) S25 ars Expee- 229=6859 *d c4/6 Fine SGARRY L. GADDIS AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION & REPAIR EXTENDED WARRANTY FREE ESTIMATES REPAIRS ON ALL BRANDS INSTANT FINANCING SERVICE AGREEMENTS 648-5474 Ft UCENSE ER0010992, RAI 15421 rPAGE 6 eAttentiwit to etai f Michael Wood Residential Contractor 227-1589 carpentry & architectural details repairs remodels decks fenced Insured License #RR0067190 rALrI n AUCTION I FOR RENT I FOR RENT I HELP WANTED I HELP WANTED I HELP WANTED i .. i- The Star. Port St. Joe. FL Thursday. Apr 2000 Part-time temporary positions in Gulf, Holmes, Jackson and Liberty counties, providing programming for parents and children during the summer of 2000., Requirements: experience work- ing with children in K-5 grade levels, ability to present quality children's sto- rytimes, computer literacy. Apply at 229-8879, Jean Faliski, Library Literacy Director for Gulf County, or at Panhandle Public Library Cooperative System office, 4487 Lafayette St., Suite 4, Marianna, FL 32446 (850-482-9296) by April 14, 2000. tfc 4/6 Cashier needed, FT help. Call Tammy 229-8775 at Cape Trading Post. tfc 3/9 Housekeepers for busy office. Must be depend., have reliable transportation, & able to work weekends. Good salary for, a good job. Reply to.,Housekeeper, P.O. Box 308, Port St. Joe, FL 32457. tfc4/6 Housekeepers needed for weekly rentals. Seasonal Saturday work. Commitment, dependability, quality work and a car needed. Experience pre- ferred. Training required. $6-$10/hr. Immediate need. Beachside Cleaning Services, 648-2236. 10tc 3/30 Housekeepers needed for Mexico Beach and Cape San Bias areas. Weekend work required. Must have transporta- tion. Apply in person at Fantasy Properties, Mexico Beach Dr., or Simmons Bayou office, 648-5146. tfc 4/6 House Keeping Inspector, seasonal work, Indian Pass-Cape San Blas, weekend work required. Reliable and dependable person with own trans- portation. Fantasy Properties, Simmons Bayou Office.,.Apply in person or call 227-2511. tfc 4/27 Applications now being accepted at Fish House Restaurant for: Waitstaff, bar- tender, dishwasher, cook, prep cook. Must be 18 yrs. age. tfc 4/6 Seeking Equipment Operators & Truck Drivers. All applicants must. have valid FL drivers license. Apply at C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc., PO Box 188, Hosford, FL 32334. Phone 850- 379-8116. tfc 4/27 FULL-TIME Reception/Reservationist position at growing active Real Estate office. Some computer experience required. Must have positive attitude and willing to work Saturdays. Call Barbara Harmon, 648-5767. tfc 4/6 Help Wanted at Slice & Ice, Hwy 98, Mexico Beach. Must be 18 yrs. old.' Driver's license is a plus. Please apply in person, tfc 4/6 Air conditioning and electrical work- er. needed for Garry L. Gaddis Air Conditioning. Call 648-5474. tfc 4/6 New Pool & Spa cleaning maintenance kit found on 5th Street. Call to claim. 227-1471 (you pay for ad). Itc 4/27 For Sale: 5x8 utility trailer w/gate, $395 Murray 38" lawn tractor w/12 1/2HP engine, like new, $595. 647-8314. ifo4/13 WORK FROM HOME Get paid what you're worth! Earn $500-$1500 p/t $2000-$4000 f/t. Call 1-800-840-7446. DIET OF THE NEW MILLENNIUM! High Protein/Low Carb. Summer's Coming! Success Guaranteed!, St4EvTrim@aol.com or call 1-888-952- 1920. 2tp 4/20 '97 EZ GO Golf Cart. Like new. New encloser,-. full light set, gas powered, $3,000 Firm,,229-9288. 2tp 4/20 Free! Loquat seedlings. Grows fast, good shade, resist,, .to heat/cold/draught. Delicious fruit. Flourishes in Gulf Co. sand. 647-3323 from 1-7 p.m. 2tp 4/26 Used furniture for sale. Johnnie's Trim Shop, 310 4th St., PSJ tfc 4/6 Warn Winch, ($1,400 new), 4 yrs. old 'in very good con., $700. Stove & dryer, $50 ea., good cond. 827-2723. 2tc 4/20 For Sale: Utility Trailer w/gate. Reduced to $275. 647-4000 after 5 p.m. 2tp 4/20 Free "Non-Denominational" Eight Lesson Bible Correspondence Course. Learn how to become a Christian & no- thing else Send your name & address to: Bible Study, PO Box 929, Wewa- hitchka,. FL 32465 or E-mail your request to Wewachurch@aol.com tfe 4/13 Strawberries for Sale-You pick. Sweat- more Ranch. Call for directions. 850- 722-4819. 6tc 3/23 For Sale: Murray 38" lawn tractor w/12 1/2HP. engine, like new, $595. 647- 8314. t 4/13 TRADESandSERVCE Cape San Bias Expeditions Sea Kayak Sales & Tours *32 Certified Kayak Instructor 324 Sandpiper Rd, Cape San Blas, Port St. Joe, FL 32456 Phone (850) 227-7388 I. C, Enterprises 202 Reid Avenue Painting Pori i lut. FI 32456 \ Painting 850.227.9414 4g Sf \ Fax 229.6041 v J Interior "' Exterior .' SRadioShack Free Home Phone Aulhon,zed 5les Cenler Estimates 850-647-9276 MARY KAYV _. Carpentry, Windows, ARY KAY 0,R Boom Additions, etc. MARGARET PRESSWOOD. Quality work Independent Beauty Consultant at affordable prices./ 58 Hwy. 98 Mexico Beach, FL "The House Doctors" Lic. 850-648-4896 #0066513. General Contractor. 850-647-3452 tfc4/6 ROGER STOKES PLUMBING CONTRACTOR Willard's Appliance Repair 647-3328 Emergency Service Available Free Estimates RF0066770 Willard Richards, Owner 2482 Hayes Avenue, H.V. PLUMBING REPAIRS Port St. Joe, FL 32456 S *" tic4/6r 850-229-8485 c 5TAR ... Catherine L. Collier PROFESSIONAL Independent Sales PRESSURE WASHING / Representative wa PRESSURE WASHING 211 Allen Memorial Way Keep Your Investment Looking Port St. Joe Clean& Newi! AVOl (850so) 229-6460 Mildew Removal Quality Work Reasonable Prices Commercial Residential r ApIanc Fully Insured' l# 5 '" AppliWnf From Small to Big Jobs, We Have the Repair Serice Experience and Equipment to Handle All Your Pressure Cleaning Needs! 477 Ponderosa Pines Drive "IT'S TIME FOR SPRING CLEANING" Port St. Joe, FL 32456 Rust & Roof Stains Removed Owner: Chris Acree CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE! Pager: 335-0785 .850 647-2606 Office: 227-1402 Pager: 1-877-831-7769 tfc 4/6 THE CABINET SHOPPE JEF OWEL!, Port SE Joe, FL 32456 F : x 648-8752 ,, . / PHIL'S HOME IMPROVEMENTS REPAIR AND REMODELING 1* % (850) 229-6460 Phil Collier Residential Contractor tfc 4/6 Licensed and insured Lic #RR-0067199 SHanging Baskets Evergreens S. Annuals Assorted Trees S Salt-Tolerant Ornamentals Grounds Covers & Much More! ST. JOE NURSERY & SUPPLY 706 First Street Port St. Joe, FL 227-21 12 Business and Personal Payroll Preparation Financial and Estate Planning Bookkeeping Service FRANK J. SEIFERT Accounting and Income Tax Service Telephone 2 509 Fourth Street Office (850) 229-9292 P. 0. Box 602 Home (850) 648-5919 Port St. Joe, FL 32457 tfc 4/6 SCarpet Country Highway 98 Highland View Port St. Joe 850-227-7241 Fax 229-9405 s '%4 O e ... Do-It-Yourself Professional Carpet Cleaning with RINSE-N-VAC Great for Cleaning All Carpet, Upholstery, and Auto and Recreational Vehicle Interiors. TRY IT TODAY! tf 4/6 TLC LAWN SERVICE "Proudly serving Southern Gulf County & Mexico Beach for nine years." Call us for all your lawn service needs. Free Estimates. 229-6435 13tp 3/2 Gulf Diesel Service Diesel Engine Repair 229-8651 or 227-8024 Phone Mobile tfc 4/6 ONEAL SANDERS, APPLIANCE SERVICE SALES & REPAIR Repair all major brands Work # 647-5113 Mobile # 227-5112 tfc 4/6 DRIESBACH CLEANERS 180 AVENUE C Pick-up and Delivery 850-227-1671 ftc 4/6 New Owners Free Estimates Seasi 320C Mexi 6 Carpet & Vinyl Professional Installation ide Fl 0 D Hw co Bea 48-21 Ceramic Tile boring vy. 98 ch, FL 23 Hardwood Floors All your Floorcovering r ai i;<.,'* 1. ', : ..fe*4/20 HARMON'S HEAVY EQUIPMENT COMPANY SPECIALIZING IN CLEAN TOP SOIL BULLDOZERS --BACKHOES LOADERS TRACTORS -DUMP TRUCKS 850-648-8924 Mexico Beach, FL 32410 Coastal Service COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL HEATING & COOLING ICE MACHINES Dealer for Frigidaire U FRIGIDAIRE Heating and Cooling Systems A WH le New Urand Of Comfort. 6 Years Parts and Labor Warranty RA0066562 229-6907 or 227-5373 tf4/6 STUCCO by DeGraff /f' Tim DeGraff, Owner Interior & Exterior Plastering / Smooth & Textured Finishes Simulated Brick & Stone Over 50 color finishes to choose from. Plus many architectural designs available office: (850) 229-8588 S mobile: (850) 227-5424 QUALITY STUCCO WORK (4.' PROTECT YOURSELF HIRE A LICENSED CONTRACTOR RR0067101 639-2942 OR 227-5986 CALL ANYTIME +VINYL SIDING* U *SOFFIT AND FACIA* *CARPORTS + I *PATIO COVERS+ *SCREEN ROOMS + *FLORIDA ROOMS * *DECKS* PORCHES *AWNINGS. * SHUTTERS . WINDOWS+* W ** GUTTERS* SCREEN ROOM 10' X 16' $1495 SINGLE CARPORT 10' X 20' $995 DOUBLE CARPORT 20' X 20' $1795 MOBILE HOME ROOFOVER 14' X 65'--------- $2495 10' X16' INSULATED FLORIDA ROOM $4995 *Transmission Service Owner: David Gainous 'Oil Changes'Engine Overhauls GAINOUS AUTOMOTIVE AND MACHINE Complete Automotive Services 643 Dolphin St., Highland View Port.St. Joe, FL 32456 Phone (850), 227-7514 Mobile (850) 227-5072 Mary Kay Cosmetics Betty Lewis, Beauty Consultant 909 10th Street Port St. Joe, FL 32456 850-229-6005 12tp PRECISION CARPENTRY REMODELING RENOVATION REPAIRS Trim and finish, decks, interior & exterior painting, sheetrock.& ceiling texture. All types of carpentry work. Insured Over 25 years experience. 1850) 227.7388 - MARVIN'S ' Satellite Service 6331 Georgia Avenue: Call I8 i 6417 31'71 Port St. Joe, FL 32456 Cell (850) 899-1061 CAROL DIXON Independent Beauty Consultant .105 Yaupon St.,* Port St. Joe, FL 850-227-1568 MARY KAY FOUR SEASONS QUALITY LAWN CARE SERVICE DOUG DAVIS LICENSED INSURED- Gulf Coast Screen Printing T-Shirts/Caps/Posters/Decals/Auto Tags 32 Years Experience 107 N 30th Street Unit-C RP.O. Box 13530 Mexico Beach, FL 32410 850-648-5167 Bob LaPlante/Owner tfc 4/27 NORTHWEST FLORIDA VINYL, INC. HERSHEL HARRISON 806 Garrison Avenue (850) 227-3641 Port St. Joe, FL 32456 Mobile (850) 227-6105 Vinyl & Aluminum Siding Screened Porches W 22 Years Experience Insured Warrantied Locally Owned & Operated S 0 ' POR ST. 4E!L 850-227-3777 SMize Plumbing, Gl'ss & Supply, Inc. PLUMBING CONTRACTOR NEW CONSTRUCTION REPAIRS REMODELING PLUMBING SUPPLIES *, GLASS, MIRRORS & SHOWER DOORS RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL Lic. #CF-C057220, RGOO51008, ER0011618 520 E. First St., Port St. Joe, FL 850-229-6821 or 227-3885 ALAN STRICKLAND (850) 647-8081 Lic. #ER0013168 24 Hr. Service Do It Right the 1st Time Call STRICKLAND ELECTRIC - Power Poles Trailer Hookups Service Change Outs & New & Remodeling Construction tfc4/6 SecondMate Handyman Service If your Mate is Too Busy for that Call SecondMate Lawn Maintenance Odd Jobs Ron Westmark Odd Job, House Cleaning Shopping 850-229-8334 Locally Licensed & Insured tfc 4/6 * .**. ... '...*", #' Pare 7B I _ HELP ANTE HELPWANTD HEP WANED HLP WNTED ISCELANEUS MICELLNEOU *INSRED ...E... TH...T.. O T. OE L T A Cookware-We stopped doing dinner par- ties! Have beautiful new 17-plece sets left! Heavy surgical stainless steel! 100% waterless! Was $1,600 Now $395. Lifetime warranty! 1-800-434- 4628 lip 4/271 sofa & 1 love seat $100 OBO. 1 King size mattress 4 yrs. old $100 OBO. Call 229-6055. 2tc 4/27 4-STEP concrete steps. First one to haul them away can have them. 223 9th St. Itp 4/27 Tomato plants & sweet & hot pepper plants, 3 for 50* 1 1/2 blks. west of ambulance bidg. on River Rd, .Wewa. Call 639-2885. ltc 4/27 Dining Rm. table w/2 arm chairs & 2 side chairs, almond, shell back, uphol- stery seats, less than 1 yr. old. Asking $275. Call 653-1001 Itc 4/27 For Sale: Full size mattress & boxspring set, 3 yrs. old. Only been used for guest bedrm. $150 OBO. Call. 229-8216 or after 6 p.m. call 648-5319. Ask for Regina. ltp 4/27 For Sale: 4 Cemetery Lots. Call 229- 6449. 2tc 4/27 14" Jet Band Saw S400: Rockwell Model 20 VertIcal Bandsaw 8250; RockwelU/ Delta Planer/Joiner $100; Delta Saw - buck Frame & Trim Saw- 75 Call 639- 3214. 2tc 4/20 B&B Computing/Internet Setup and Training. Computers. Notebooks. & Equipment. Business Leasing available.' Spring Speclal-400Mhz Notebooks form 81.699. New 500Mhz Pentium Systems from 8659. CALL RON at 850-227-9440 or 227-6590. 8tc 4/20 For Sale: Panasonic 9.cu. ft. chest freez- er, almond, very good cond., 860. Adams Tight Lie #3 golf club, likenew, $55. Call 647-5080, ltp 4/27' Steel building, new. must sell 40x60x12 was 817,500 now 810,971 50x 00x 16 was $31,500 now 819.990 70x150x16 was $59,990 now $39.990 80x200x16 was 894.500 now 859.990 1-800-406-5126 r For All Your Office Supply Needs . The Star Publishing Co. (850) 227-1278 Furniture 8 Refinishing Shoppe Quality Refinishing since 1982 Call John Reeves at 229-6374 Gina the Clown Available for birthday parties. Magic, face painting, balloons & games. Party room for rent at Slice and Ice, Mexico Beach. Party room includes clown show, pizza, drinks and ice cream. No fuss No muss. Call 850648-4772. 4lp LOW LOW PAYMENTS $2,500 rebates. 3BR/2BA for $239/mo. Call Carol 785-1259. SSMH. 2tp 4/20 CHAMPION HOMES Easy financing, low payments. Low down payment. 785-1259. SSMH. 2p4/2 o 3BR/2BA DOUBLEWIDE Payments starting under $237/mo. Call Carol 785-1259. SSMH. 2tp 4/20 LESS THAN'PERFECT CREDIT Want a new home of your own? Call Carol, 785-1259. SSMH. 2tp 4/20 CLOSEOUT 3BR/2BA, $249/mo. Call Carol, 785- 1259. SSMH. 2tp 4/20 Time for a bigger home? We will take your used mobile home on trade. Call Larry, 850-785-4671. 3tc 4/20 Tired of renting? Call Larry to see if you qualify for the first time home buyers program with interest as low as 6.89. 850-785-4671. 3tc 4/20 Zone III homes starting as low as $25,995. Sil's Mobile Homes, 850-785- 4671. 3tc 4/20 We have the very best in manufactured housing, financing, sales staff, & ser- vice. Since 1957. Florida's oldest mobile home dealer. Buy from a dealer you know you can trust!! Sil's Mobile Homes. 850-785-4671. 3tc 4/20 www.StarFL.com | 48-5229 W SewerRF4 WeDig Sewer Lines! Rural Development, SHIP, VA, FHA Finance Programs. Call to see if you qualify. 850-785-4671. 3tc 4/20 Government Programs to buy homes, call to see If you qualify 850-785-4671. 3tc 4/20 Inventory Reduction Sale! Homes dras- tically reduced. Zone II & Zone III. Call 1-850-785-4671. 3tc 4/20 Zero Down Payment on a new home if you own your own land. Call Larry. 850- 785-4671. 3tc 4/20 In Stock, DCA Modulars, Zone II & Zone III, 24 sides, 28. wides, 32 wides, 14 wides & 16 wides. Also available Zone III Schedule D. Sil's mobile homes we have it all for you to see.. 850-785-4671.s1,0ao 'Own your own land? Deed in your hand? You can own your own home for no money down. Call Larry, 850-785- -4671. 3tc 4/20 'CASH ON THE SPOT. Will pay up to $2,500 CASH for your old 14. ft. wide mobile home. 850-784-2087. 2tc 4/20 New Zone III 16x80 MH, 3BR/2BA, $24,995, 850-763-4266. 2tp 4/27 New Zone III 4BR/2BA double wide, $39,900, 850-763-4266. 2tp 4/27 You are Approved! No application denied. Huge factory incentives, factory financing programs; all inventory Zone HI. We do Land Home Packages. 850- 763-4266, Quality Home Center,. 3423 E. 15th St., Panama City, FL 2tp 4/27 TRADES welcome on your new house. Quality Home Center 3423 E. 15th St., Panama City, FL. 850-763-4266.2tp 4/27 HELPI Made down payment on home, got transferred-home still at sales cen- ter. Willing to pay 5 percent of down payment if you rescue me. Call 1-888-. 324-1514 for details. 2tp 4/27 FREE TO GOOD HOME: Black lab mix, male. Call 229-9206. tfc 4/6 Puppies FREE TO GOOD HOMES ONLY Sheepdog. Lab & Chow Mix. all black or gold. Call 647-8155. Itp 4/27 For Sale or Rent: 2 and 3BR mobile homes AND Lots in Highland View. Call 647-9358. tfc 4/6 For Sale/Rent: 2 & 3 BR mobile homes and LOTS in HV.Call 647-9358. tfc 3/S3 House For Sale By Owner: 4BR/2BA, fenced yard, boat shed, 1703 Garrison Ave. $85,000. 850-229-8474. tfc 2/3 3BR/2BA home at 1211 Palm Blvd. Approx. 1600sf. w/huge master ste. Front and back screened porch, fenced yard on comer lot. Please call your local realtor for more details. tfc 4/6 For Sale by, Owner: 1/2 acre lots. Pleasant Rest Road, Overstreet, w/well & septic tank, $17,500. Owner Finance w/10% down. Call 850-229-6961. bcjr.tfc 4/20 I I36 House for Sale or Lease. Mini-ranch, 1987 Omni, 28x50' DW 3BR/2BA w/ jacuzzi. fireplace; dishwasher, garbage disposal, screened back porch & front deck. Located on 2 acres of fenced pas- ture w/shade trees & mlnipaddocks w/ open stalls. Located 20 mi. from Mexico Beach. I ml. from Dead Lakes, 1/4 mi. from Chlpola Landing & 30 ml. from Panama City. This is a great opportunity for animal lovers, fishing nuts & beach bums, as well as plenty of shopping while Jiing in the country, $60,000. Call 850-639-2021 or page 850-874-5848. 4tc 4/13 Closing Fell Through-Must Sell. Lg 2BR/ I BA home on two fenced lots. Appraised for 845.000. Will sell for $35,000. Could easily be made into 3BR Located a few blocks from the schools. Will possibly rent for $375/mo. Call 227-3327 for details. 4tp 4/13 House on pilings for sale by owner: 1200 sq.ft. living space + 600 sq.ft. downstairs enclosure, on 1/2 acre on. Cape San Blas. Gulf View, 3BR/2BA, ceiling fan in every room, cathedral cell- ing in living rm., CH/A, like new whirlpool appliances (refrig., micro- wave, washer/dryer, dishwasher), car- peted throughout, carport for 2 vehicles Lot has high elevation. Close to the Gulf w/deeded access. GREAT INVESTMENT FOR RENTAL OR BEACH HOUSE. Only $225,000. Call 227-7388 or 229-7190 for appointment.: For sale by owner: 3BR/2BA 52x24 DW mobile home on 75x150 lot, wood deck 'front/back, new roof, no repairs need- ed. 12x12 storage shed 1 1/2 blks from .Gulf in St. Joe Beach. Appraised/ $65,000. Selling/$62,500. Exc. cond. Call 647-3111 or 647-8980. tfc 4/6 "Golfers Dream Come True." Beautiful high/dry 1/2 acre lot/Cape. Plantation sub., overlooks 17th fairway of St. Joe Bay Country Club. Close to town, schools & beaches. Must see to appreci- ate. Priced to sell. 850-229-9431. tfe 4/6 For Sale in WEWA: 426 Pineview, 4BR/ 3BA 2,500 sq.ft. Lux. brick home on 1.5 landscaped acres w/lnground pool. Too much to list, below appraisal. Call if interested 850-639-3569. 8tp 3/9 Lot for Sale/Lease: 9000 block of Olive, Beacon Hill, 100'x150'. Ready to move on. Call 229-7159 or 647-8352.. 3tc 4/13 Lot for sale in Mexico Beach. Grand Isle Sub.. corner of Williams Way & Charles- Corner. Water & sewer. 842,000. 850- 647-3349 before 9:00 P.M. 4tp 4/6 Lotsfor sale: 3 Gulf View lots on Hwy. 98. Frontage 52.7 ft., Depth 331.34 ft., $85,000 ea. 227-2077 after 5:00 p.m. tfe 4/6 GET CASH FOR YOUR PROPERTY FAST. Call Kevin Welch, Pelican Walk Real Estate, 850-648-4995. 52tp 2/17 1/2 acre lot & mobile home for sale, $29,000, Pleasant Rest Rd. Call 850- 229-6961. bcjr.tfc 4/20 Lots for sale in PSJ. 4 lots comer of Palm Blvd.& 19th St. high & dry, no fill needed. Will sell all or split. Phil 227- 2112 day or 229-8409 night. tfc,4/6 For Sale: 3BR/2BA. DW mobile home on 75x150 lot in quiet neighborhood in SJB. Asking 855,000. 647-3292. tfc 4/6 For Sale by Owner: 1 1/2 acres in Overstreet. Cleared, centipede grass, 20' driveway, 1,050 gal. septic tank, 400' well w/new pump & tank, 200 amp. power pole. For more information, call 648-5094. 4tp, 4/20 FOR SALE: 4BR/2BA, nice double wide mobile home located on 3 LOTS with waterfront. (Overstreet area), $140,000 Call 647-3557. 2tc 4/27 WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL? When you apply for financing, your lender will require an appraisal of the property you own or plan to purchase. Market*Max Appraisal Group is composed of local, experienced appraisers who specialize in properties like yours. By employing Market*Max Appraisal Group you ensure that your appraisal will be based on the most up-to-date and accurate sales information. We look forward to working for you. MARKET*MAX APPRAISAL GROUP Serving Gulf-Bay-Franklin Counties *Choose Market*Max for speedy delivery of your appraisal *Choose Market*Max for a more accurate appraisal *Choose Market*Max for lower appraisal costs Performing Commercial, Residential and Vacant Land Appraisals We provide form and narrative reports, feasibility studies and expert witness testimony tel: 850-229-2428 fax: 850-227-2181 BUILDINGS FOR SALE 219 Reid Avenue 60' x 90' (5400 SQ FT) Williams Street 30' x 85' (2550 SQ FT), 850-227-1429 i WANTED: USED 4-WHEELER in good condition. Call Eric at 229-8997 or 229- 6864. N OTIC Eg [ I 8ALB NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That pursuant to a Writ of Execution lssued in the COUNTY Court of GULF County. Florida, in the 24th day of FEBRUARY, 2000. in the cause wherein ST. JOE PAPERMAKERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, was plaintiff and DAVID S A. FLINT and wife MELANI P. FLINT. was defendant, being case No. 98-140-CC in said Court. I, FRANK MCKEITHEN. As Sheriff of GULF County. Florida, have levied upon all the right, title and interest of the defendant DAVID A. FLINT and wife, MELANI P. FLINT in and to the following described property, to-wit: "SEE ATTACHED" and on the 30th day of MAY, 2000. at the FRONT STEPS of the GULF County Courthouse. in the City of PORT ST. JOE, GULF County. Florida. at the hour of 11:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. I will offer for sale all of the said defendant's DAVID A. FLINT and wife MELANI P. FLINT right, title and interest in aforesaid property at public outcry and will sell the same, subject to all prior liens, encum- brances and judgments, if any, to the highest and best bidder or bidders for CASH, the proceeds to be applied as far as may be to the payment of costs and the satisfaction of the above-described execution. FRANK MCKEITHEN of GULF County, Florida By: /s/ Frank McKeithen In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact FRANK MCKEITHEN not later than seven days prior to the proceeding at 227-1115. ATTACHMENT , Commence at the Southeast Corner of Section 3, Township 4 South, Range 10 West. Gulf County. Florida; thence run West 3,750.08 feet: thence run North 1,125.95 feet to the intersection of the center- line of Stone Creek Road and Annie Avenue; thence run South 61 degrees 59 minutes 00 seconds East 71.45 feet along the centerline of said Stone Creek Road: thence continue along the centerline of said Stone Creek Road for a distance of 150 feet; thence run South 12 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds West 30 fedt to the South right-of-way line of said Stone Creek Road for a POINT OF BEGINNING of the tract herein conveyed. From said Point of Beginning thence run South 77 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds East, 150 feet along the South right-of-way line of Stone Creek Road: thence run South 12 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds West, 432 feet to the thread of Stone Mill Creek; thence run Northwesterly 150 feet. more or less, meandering upstream'along the thread of said Stone Mill Creek thence North 12 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds East 420 feet, more or less, to the Pomt of Beginning containing 1 1/2 acres, more or less 4tc. AprilI27.My3V4 II and 18. 2000. IN IBE CIRCUIT COURT FOR GULF COUNTY. FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF KIT CARSON MASHBURN, SR.. Deceased. FILE NO.: 00-0017-CP DIVISION: NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION The administration of the estate of KIT CAR- SON MASHBURN, SR., deceased, File Number 00- 0017-CP. is pending in the Circuit Court for Gulf County, Florida. Probate Division., the address of which is 1000 Cecil G. Costin., Sr. Boulevard, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal repre- sentative's attorney are set forth below. .. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All persons on whom this notice is served who have objections that challenge the validity of the Will. the qualifications of the personal represen- tative, venue, or Jurisdiction of this Court are required to file their objections with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS' AFTER THE DATE 'OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM All treditor, of the decedent and other per- .,an hiving cl'nilTL, or demrandi a.ainit. decedentC eLate on %hnm a cop. of thi. notice is seed aiih. In three months ,lier the date ol the fix-L publicatiUon of ti-as nouce must file their claim .ith fhis Coun WiTHIN FHE LATER OF THREE MOTI"HS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PliBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY D,\. AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM, All other .-rediiors ..I the decedent and per- ions hating claims or demands against the dece- dent 5 sseLale must file their clhim s. th rhis court WTIHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE ALL CLAIMS. DEMANDS AND OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. Tne date ci the first publicauon .'of thi Notice I April 27. 2000 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE PatricLa Warfield 1044 I High'ay 2301 Youngsintm FL 32456 ATrORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE JAMES R GREEN ;f Jnre. R Green a& A3olc iita'l. PA 625 North Ninth Asenue Pensacola. Flonda 32501 Telephone 18501 470-0000 Florida Bar No 242942 . ti. April 27 and M.y 4. 2000 .* i Busiss d .mployed L NEW LISTINGS! 107 N. 38th dt.f Mexico Beach. Fisherman's dream. Walk out of your back door to your boat! 3 bd., 2 ba., lovely brick home on the canal. Dock with cover and 6000 lb. lift. Fully fur- nished newly decorated, screen porch, Florida room, nicely landscaped, just to mention a few amenities. Call Joan to see this home. $310,000.00. MLS#5549. Beacon Hill Vacant property.. Back end of Helmet St. 4 acres, partially cleared. Great for development or single family home with lots of privacy. $165,900: JOHN M. DELORME, Realtor ELLEN F. ALLEMORE, Realtor W. AIMLS. Cape San Bias office: 850-229-2777 or 800-654-8689 4693 Cape San Bias Rd., Cape San Bias, FL 32456 1. St. Joe Beach office: 850-647-3333 or 800-411-3717 6260 Hwy. 98, St. Joe Beach, FL 32456 NEW Listing, Sea Gull Bay U Are you looking for affordable beach liv- ing? Sea Gull Bay B condominium is the answer with gulf views and fea- tures such as vaulted ceilings and a functional fireplace. 3BR/2BA. MLS#5462. $139,500. Lot #2, Clifton Place Gulf front lot located in private, brick-. paved,, community with two swimming pools. Approx. 50'x390' avg. dpth. Last gulf front lot for sale in the subd. MLS#2937. $189,000. 'NEW Listing, Sea Gull Bay D - Another affordable gulf view unit that is located just below Sea Gull B. Now:. 'you, your friends or family can vaca-' tion together. 3BR/2BA. MLS#5462.. $135,500. ' NEW Barrier Dunes Units - more units have been put on the> market in this private, gated community which offers a pool,': tennis courts and fishing ponds. Option pre-construction upgrades are available! Call for more details! Prices start at $129,900. Gulf County General Manager Vickie Davis E2 Realtor Associates (Cape Son Bias) :M Margaret Fletcher, Jeff Fletcher, Kim Harrison, Linda Ulm Realtor Associates (St. Joe Beach) Cathy Kitchens, Margaret Presswood, John Chivetta, Tommy Luster, Teri Palmer, Aplcicl 0064394*S.,ere*sad *-0-5549 Carabel 00613592*.w ford-bah.o -I Fantasy - Properties, Inc. 1200 U.S. Hwy. 98 2221 CR-30 NMexico Beach, FL 32410 Simmons Bayou on St. Joe Bay 850.648.2020 850.227.2511 1.800.485.7478 or 888.458.7470 SACK( HOI()l FOR HIIRE \ IMOIL HOES REL STA IE IPULICNOICE IPUBICNOTCE - THE STAR, PORT ST. JOB, FL THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2000 PAGE 8B |