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J Odyssey Of The Mind Page 2A Habitat Kicks Off Page 5A Making Over Lives In Gulf County Page 16A 5 0 USPS 518-880 67th Y ..2t Itoli da 3245 S i P- r , State Closes Gulf Pines by Tim Croft Star News Editor It was a scene as surreal as it seemed inevitable. With a deputy from the Gulf County Sheriffs Office standing by, a representative of the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) provided the stunning news to an ashen-faced Hubert Steeley. AS OF MARCH 1,2005 AN ORDER OF EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OF GULF PIN F.S HOSPITAL LICENSES IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. County, Sacred Heart Closer to Deal Gulf Pines Hospital had, by, emergency order, its license "sus- pended," on Tuesday evening by the state agency. The hospital, as three nurses and two other staff from AHCA looked on, would be closed until further notice. So ended another chapter in the medical drama that has been Gulf Pines Hospital the years. The hospital still had one patient as of 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday and that patient was in the process of being transferred.. Local law enforcement as well as emergency personnel, were alerted by the agency that the hos- pital was closed. Signs were posted at all entrances. The hospital was already under a moratorium issued last week, which prohibited it from admitting any new patients. Though the emergency room remained open the clinic was dark most of last week emer- gency personnel had already been instructed by the state to divert patients to Bay County. That moratorium followed an AHCA survey, the results of which painted a bleak picture of the pre- sent and future of Gulf Pines and led to the mass resignation of a majority of employees. The hospital administrator, Liz Register, who was brought in by Rainmaker Financial to handle day-to-day operations, and medical director Dr. Michael White were among those who resigned. The director of nursing also stepped down and the director of radiology left last week. The hospital had been operat- ing with a skeleton staff since. Under the suspension the hos- pital can not open its door or treat any patients. What happens next remained as murky as the Apalachicola River after a rainstorm at press time Wednesday morning. The reasons for the emergency order can, in essence, be traced to the rationale behind the moratori- um namely a shortage of staff, high turnover and financial insta- bility, (See Gulf Pines on Page 6A) by Tim Croft Star News Editor County commissioners held a special meeting on Tuesday evening in large part to discuss health care, specifically the unstable conditions at Gulf Pines and options, both long-term and short. Only minutes after they adjourned, the atmosphere was jolted once again. The closure of Gulf Pines (see related story) put a punctuation point on the discussions which had taken place in the County Commission meeting room over the previous 90 minutes or so. Much of what was discussed was not new, namely that issues surrounding urgent care, emer- gency care, seem to becoming more acute in the county by the day. "Health care is the number one problem in Gulf County right now," said Commission chairman Nathan Peters, Jr. But, amidst discussions, the focus of which has been laid out in increments for almost two years, were several newsworthy items which have reached ink and paper. The first is that Sacred Heart hopes to have a draft of a Memorandum of Understanding (See County on Page 10A) An architect's rendering of what a proposed Sacred Heart facility in Port St. Joe would look like. Members of the county Health Care Committee are moving forward with exploring financing options and a project plan and time line as negotiations with Sacred Heart continue toward a formal partnership. Angel Barbee Named Gulf County Teacher of the Year Superintendent Tim Wilder (right) with Gulf County Teacher of the Year Angel Barbee, at Tuesday's ceremony. Mexico Beach Council Narrows Search for New Administrator by Tim Croft Star News Editor It's down to three. Mexico Beach council members winnowed the search for a new city administrator to a top three last week. Pending the results of back- ground checks, city officials should make a formal offer to one of the three finalists within the next few weeks. "As soon as that (the back- ground check) comes through we will go right then and make an offer," said Mayor Kathy Kingsland. "I would like to get this person here." The city has been without an administrator since November, when Paul Sabiston left to take a similar post in North Carolina. Director of Public Works John Grantland has served as the inter- im administrator. The city received 24 formal applications for the job, with offi- cials narrowing that list to six and then a top three following inter- views last week. The top three, in order of their ranking by council members, are: J. Douglas Drymon, city administrator in Lake Park, which Phone 227-1278 Web Site: StarFL.com E-Mail: starfl@gtcom.net starads@gtcom.net starnews@gtcom.net is in South Florida. David Reynal, city adminis- trator in Manassas Park, Va. Paul C. Artman, Jr., who is city administrator and mayor the city administrator's job is a dual- hatted one in Greenville, Ms. "They are all impressive," Kingsland said. "I was very pleased with the applicants." Council members are also examining options for creating an assistant city administrator posi- tion, which would fold in the duties of Public Works Director and code enforcement. That initiative was tabled last week pending further discussions in the coming weeks. Whoever the new city adminis- trator is, he will step into some- thing of the unknown in Mexico Beach. The city council will be com- pletely revamped this spring when municipal elections are held. Currently, just one current member of the council, Chuck Risinger, is running for a seat, but this year Risinger, currently the District V council member, is pur- suing the District 1, or mayor's, chair on the council. by Despina Williams Star Staff Writer If Angel Barbee had thought she was going to be selected Gulf County Teacher of the Year, she would've passed on the Nutty Buddies. Interrupting an after-school faculty meeting to make Tuesday's Teacher of the Year announcement, Superintendent Tim Wilder, his staff, board members Linda Wood, Charlotte Pierce, Billy Quinn, Jr. and George Cox, and Barbee's mother, father and aunt caught the unsuspecting Barbee off-guard and with a mouth full of the chocolate covered treat. When Barbee spotted her mother, Judy Barbee, leading the charge, her arms loaded with a bouquet of orange roses and three festive balloons, she was noticeably stunned. She had been to her parents' home just the day before, and they had given not even the slightest warning. Wilder called Barbee to the, front of the room and, after expressing his congratulations, presented her with a check for $875. The amount represented Barbee's take, after taxes, of the county's $1,000 award. The additional $130, Wilder noted, would be given to Barbee to spend on her students. After hugging her parents, Wilder and Port St. Joe High School principal Duane McFarland, Barbee offered a brief acceptance speech. "Guys, thank you very much. I'm honored. I don't know what else to say," said Barbee, before asking if she could sit down. "I don't like to be the center of attention." But with a celebration in her honor, Barbee could not avoid being the center of attention. Nor could she the accomplished adult that she is avoid being embar- rassed by her father. Taking the floor, the former Port St. Joe High School math teacher, Tony Barbee said he had three things he wanted to express. The first: "God is good, Jesus is Lord." The second: "We're proud of our daughter, we appreciate all the support for her. We know she will represent us well." And the final thought: "My heart goes out to all those who didn't get the award." "He did real good til number three," laughed Barbee after the presentation. Her face and neck still slightly red she gets hives when she's ner- vous Barbee was jubilant and full of energy. "God, I'm a nervous wreck," she said, a big smile under- mining her words. .With 16 years of teaching expe- rience, and five years at Port St. Joe High School, Barbee has excelled at the high school as an English teacher who pulls double duty as the teacher of the school's gifted program. Possessing Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English from Florida State University, Barbee is also an adjunct professor for Gulf Coast Community College, teaching an ENC 1101 dual enrollment course. Principal Duane McFarland calls Barbee an "outstanding teacher" and role model who has earned the respect and admiration of her students and fellow faculty members. "She's very dedicated, she sets high standards for her students. She does a wonderful job," he said& In addition to her work in thd classroom, Barbee is also involved in numerous extra-curricular activ- ities. This year, she is the Senior class sponsor and the leader of the Keyettes, a club that is involved in many community service activities. Wilder, who served as Barbee's principal before being elected superintendent, said he admired Barbee's ability to balance her mul- tiple roles as a teacher and sponsor of school organizations. "She's got her plate full," said Wilder, who appreciates Barbee's effervescent spirit. "She may go home and pull her hair out, but here she's having a blast." One of Barbee's most ambi- tious undertakings to date is the organizing of a European trip. Though she originally intended the tour of Paris, London, Florence and Rome to be attended solely by (See Teacher of the Year on Page 3A) City Commission Makes History by Blair Shiver Star Staff Writer _ The city of.Port St. Joe made I history last night. -P, The two-year search for a city manager has officially ended. N. Lee Vincent was sworn in as C I", I the first city manager at Tuesday night's city commission meeting. Mayor Frank Pate welcomed Vincent to Port St. Joe and told cit- izens and commissioners the city was looking for "a few good years out of him." Before relocating to Port St. Joe from the Gainesville area, Vincent was the city manager for Waldo in Alachua County for seven years. In Dec. 2002, Vincent accepted a posi- tion in Bradford County, which he held until last month to resign and N. Lee Vincent (r) is sworn in as the first city manager of Port St. Joe by (See City on Page 3A) city attorney Russell Scholz on Tuesday evening. Editorials ............... Page 4A Obituary .............. Pages 2B Restaurants ............. Page 4B Church News ........... Page 6B Sports Pages ........ Pages 12-13A School News .... Page 7, 8, 9 & 11 B Society News ........ Pages 2 & 5B Classifieds ........ Pages 12 14B DEADLINES: Real Estate Advertising & Advertising With Proofs Thursday at 11:00 a.m. School News & Society Friday at 11:00 a.m. Classified Display Ads Friday at 11:00 a.m. Advertising No Proof & Classified Line Ads Monday at 11:00 a.m. prBA~~ _,..rm a^^SSSs~ss 9A Tkp ctnr Port St- lo Fl Thurcrtnv Mnrrch 2 9005 Six Gulf County Teams Take Home the Gold at Regional OM Competition by Despina Williams Star Staff Writer After a day spent racing stunt mobiles, telling stories and acting out imaginative skits, six Gulf County teams took home gold medals at the regional Odyssey of the Mind competition, held last Saturday at Port St. Joe Elementary. Two first-place winning teams from Port St. Joe Elementary School, one from Port St. Joe Middle School, and three from Wewahitchka High School will now advance to the Odyssey of the Mind state tournament, held on April 23 in Orlando. Charlotte Willis, the Gulf County Odyssey of the Mind coordinator called the event "absolutely fantastic," with an excited crowd of 300 peo- ple in attendance. The Odyssey of the Mind is a creative problem-solving competition created in 1978 by Dr. Samuel Micklus, Professor Emeritus at New Jersey's Rowan University. For the regional tourna- ment, teams selected among five problems, entitled Stunt Mobiles, In Your Dreams, Classics...Get the Message?, Crazy Columns and Laugh- a-thon, and were given seven minutes to solve the problem through a prepared demon- stration or skit. A second "spontaneous" problem was posed at the competition, and the scores of the two problems were tal- lied to determine the gold, silver and bronze medal win- Sharon Hoffman's Port St. Joe Elementary team won gold for their imaginative solution to the "In Your Dreams" problem. ners. Receiving special recog- nition this year were Nathan Grimes, a Wewahitchka High School student who won the Carol Rowell Award for his long-time participation in OM, and Wewahitchka High School students Sarah House, Jerremy Yoder and Arielle Bragg, whose "Get the Message" team was given the OMer Award for embodying the spirit of the competition. The "Get the Message" team of three won the acco- lade because they carried on until the competition's end despite the absence of three teammates. "Nothing stopped them from going on," said proud team sponsor Terry Stryker. Stryker's three winning Wewahitchka High School teams are gearing up for the state competition, where they will act out the same problems that they selected for the regional competition. "We're going to have to find a lot of time between now and the end of April," said Stryker of the team's practice schedule, which this year will overlap with Spring Break. Willis attributed the competition's success to the community-wide support Port St. Joe Elementary received in its first time host- ing the event. On behalf of the Gulf County Odyssey of the Mind, Willis thanked the Chamber of Commerce, Tourist Development Council, Port Inn (Trish and David Warriner), El Governor, Coastal Community Bank (Jim Norton), Sunset Coastal Grill (Patty Blaylock), Gulf County Sheriffs Department, Gulf County School Board and Superintendent, Panhandle Area Educational Consortium, Carla and Dusty May, Jo and Webb Clements, Sharon Hoffman, Lori Price and the many sponsors who bought adver- tising in the competition's program, which will help cover expenses for the state tournament in Orlando. Stryker gave a special thank you to Robert and Sharon Miller for their help and hospitality as OM volun- teers. Port St. Joe Elementary will also host next year's regional competition, a chal- lenge Willis is now eager to face. A student from Surfside Middle School races his team's entry in the Stunt Mobiles competition. 'This year we learned a lot," said Willis. "Next year, we'll know enough to make it easier on us." A complete list of win- ners follows: Division 1 "Laugh-a-thon", Port St. "Laugh-a-thon," Wewahitchka Middle School, sponsor Misty Wood, Silver. "Laugh-a-thon," Wewahitchka Elementary School, sponsor Lori Price and Cameron Totman, Bronze. Division 3 sorr Sharon Hoffman's Port St. Joe Elementary team acts out a dream sequence entitled "Story time with Daniel, 5 o'clock to forever." Joe Elementary, sponsor Frances Hiscock, Gold. "In Your Dreams," Port St. Joe Elementary, sponsor Sharon Hoffman, Gold. Division 2 "In Your Dreams," Port St. Joe Middle School, spon- sor Gloria Gant, Gold. "In Your Dreams," Wewahitchka High School, sponsor Terry Stryker, Gold. "Stunt Mobile," Wewahitchka High School, sponsor Terry Stryker, Gold. "Get the Message," Wewahitchka High School, sponsor Terry Stryker, Gold. 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Over the past three years the city has moved the date for the annual festival and celebration of Wewahitchka back by a few weeks in order to accommodate the tupelo flow. Essentially, the flow from the tupelo tree, the tree which provides the name to a succulent honey as well as a festival, occurs only two weeks a year, in the early spring. What festival organizers began to run into a few years back was that the festival was typically falling prior to that flow period, and there- fore reducing the amounts of the sweet honey available for sale. So, city officials decided to move the date of the festi- val back, so that it occurred after the "flow." The festival, as always, will take place in Lake Alice Park. In other business taken up during Monday's regular bi-monthly meeting: The city's auditor pro- vided an overview of the audit being conducted for the previous fiscal year. Teacher of the Year her gifted students, Barbee opened the trip up to the entire student body and is expecting a group of 50, including her parents and raising money for the trip, calling it "an outstanding accomplishment to take kids overseas." 'These kids in St. Joe 1- + ,- lirl,+." - The general fund was clean, devoid of any deficien- cies. However, there remain issues pertaining to the utili- ty fund, specifically adhering to the city's guidelines regarding timely billing, col- lection of late fees and addressing delinquent accounts. "City policies must be followed as they pertained to the billing process," said city manager Don Minchew. -sF~P~- IA will soon see hanging in the Louvre. 'They need to know there's a whole big world out there." Though Barbee plans to 4+-1-- ^e^nJ l k nt th+ t+ children, the students she feels honored to teach. "I'm most proud because I'm from here," said the 1985 Port St. Joe High School drn iiiptp +tirnpri d'Giflf C rtv Commissioners opened bids received on placing "Welcome to Wewahitchka" signs at the main roadway entrances into the city limits. The St. Joe Co. donated $15,000 to the city for the signs and the city in turn requested bids. Consideration of the bids was tabled Monday to allow city staff further review. Commissioners approved a local mitigation strategy that has already been taken up by the City of Port St. Joe and the county. In short strokes, the mit- igation strategy targets cer- tain work to be done, and City school boara member Lmaa nave two reu lights, saiu laKe a goou iuoou ai Li tL giauuaL.L;u rWnaU SL um. accept his new position. Wood, to attend. Barbee, who has already whole big world out there, it teacher of the year. Vincent thanked the McFarland applauded taught her Art Appreciation is the town with the two red "I don't just work here, I commission for selecting him Barbee's tireless efforts in gifted class about works they lights that she calls home, its AM a Shark." and paralleled his relocation .... .." .... .. -to Port St. Joe to his final .. .... tour of duty in the Navy in Si ''" Honolulu, Hawaii. "I feel privileged to be '. -,...... here," Vincent said. In other business, Downtown Redevelopment Agency manager Bill .: Kennedy gave his report on S".' continuing issues in the i downtown area. i s "We have secured funds Si' :' i to develop a budget, and we S: are currently seeking new members people who want ..to be active in the communi- Sty," Kennedy said. take over control of the flower beds on Reid Ave. Kennedy assured Mayor Pate that landscaping the downtown area was top on I his list of priorities and that his agency was considering -, i Ahiring a professional compa- ny to redesign and maintain cushion on parking issues in the downtown area, as well. S.Commission on the progress of the Cape sewer project. _.-, Accordint to Kenned\. Phi.- .3 exendrling Ito Stt -uperintendent l~ .Wilder presents Gulf County Teacher of the Year Angel Barbee a check as her mother, Judy Barbee, father, Joseph State Park, Phase 4. Tqny Barbee, and Scjolh Board member Charlotte Pierce look on. u. the Simmons Bayou phase areas of concern, in the event of some sort of natural disaster. Commissioners dis- cussed ongoing issues per- taining to vandalism, in this case a particular incident which occurred at the gazebo which sits behind the public library. The acts were committed by four teenagers. Without arriving at spe- cific conclusions, commis- sioners discussed several options on penalties, specifi- cally that the youths perform community service and issue a letter of apology. Fromf IPage 1A and Phase 5, the Port St. Joe section of the project are close to beginning work. "These phases will be jockeyed depending on need and demand," Kennedy said. Commissioner Roberts requested a time frame on completion of the first two phases of the project. According to Kennedy, Phase 1, extending to the Jubilation development before Stump Hole is sched- uled for completion by August. Phase 2, the section of the project extending to Tapper's Cut, is scheduled for completion by Jan. 2006. The Commission also heard reports from John Hendry of The St. Joe Co. and Dannie Bolden of the Affordable Housing Coalition of Gulf County. After giving updates on the coalition's progress (see related story on page 8A), Bolden requested a draft of a resolution from the City Commission recognizing the coalition as the primary advocate for affordable hous- ing in the city. The commission agreed to Bolden's request. City Manager Vincent encouraged citizens to con- tact him with any problems. "I'm not trying toncut out the commission. bTi~t'ouur a eTi -QU*as to btstocls a block Vincent adde-i , This will be a learning experience on both parts. . BEAUTIFUL GULF VIEW, X-ZONE -i ' Outstanding X-Zone deal! This three bedroom three bath home is perfect for the vacation home you have been searching for. It is located in the beautifully landscaped Two Palms development on Cape San Bias. 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JOE, FL 32456 1.877.827.8751 OR 850.229.1700 www. s t j oe ba y. c o m ne ya The Star, Port St. Joe, FL 0 Thursday, March 3, 2005 3A Established' 1937 0 Serving Gulf county and surrounding areas for 67 years tditils, CM omS. nt Leaving Footprints The Star PAGE FOUR THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2005 by Tim Croft Star News Editor Pam Selton, the executive director of the St. Joe Community Foundation since its birth as the Northwest Florida Improvement Foun- dation, will leave her post in the next couple of months. Family and roots beckon her back from whence she came, the Jacksonville area. Dear Pam, There simply aren't the words. On the other hand, we too often fail to attempt to tell those who have made an impact, whose footprints will last, our true feelings until it is way too late, until after the person has left our midst. So, in that spirit, consider this lost opportunity prevention. The hope from here is that the folks at The St. Joe Co., which established and funds the foundation, understood just what they had in you, and how much you will be missed. It wasn't the dollars, though you and an envelope, which you never interested in the spotlight were generally handing to someone with the foundation to hand over to someone else, were always a welcome sight. Who doesn't enjoy a check and one that will actually cash. But it always seemed about far more than the dollars with you, and that's where the foundation should consider itself hon- ored to have had you to midwife it through infancy. Grace. Humanity. Empathy. Respect. They. fit you like a blazing orange sun and a purple sky fit an April sunset in the Panhandle. And allowed you to erode, with every warm smile, every kind word, every round of community cheerleading, just a little of the perception of arrogance, apathy toward all but the bottom line or the exercise of absolute power with which The St. Joe Co. is painted by many. Surely it was hard at times, to listen to folks denigrate, chastise or deride the com- pany which ultimately fed the foundation the dollars which you helped spread across a four-county region, from the Choctawhatch- ee Bay to Carrabelle. Many still hold hard feelings, but, at least in one reporter's experience, you never lost your smile, always listened, and, in some instances, even melted a few hearts on ice. Actually, it sort of made me mad, and is a lesson for all those who are remembering the Forgotten Coast. As a transplant myself, and a damnyan- kee to boot, I always envied the ease with which you melded into communities, how yu so quickly found -common ground, understood. Whether speaking with folks from Carra- belle about a new park, parents concerned about how their kids would spend gradua- tion night or folks just seeking a home they could afford. You just fit. Just folks. It was preternat- ural. It was heart. More than the dollars passed around by the foundation it is what made you so incredibly unique and treasured you immersed yourself in the communities you served; folks got that you cared. How that car you wheel across the four counties must feel burned out? I fully understand that the decisions weren't your's alone, that a board at the foundation made the final determination. They were always among the first words out of your mouth, but you'd find few who would disagree with the contention that you were likely the most enthusiastic cheerleader in those deliberations, the champion of the folks in the community with whom you inter- acted, who you served. And who felt they became your friends, your colleagues. It is a rare person who makes such a transformation, who so thoroughly, and effortlessly, weaves themselves into the fab- ric of a community in just five years time. You possess the unflagging admiration of many. You pursued the foundation's mission with vigor, aiding schools, housing initia- tives, health care, feeding and clothing the needy, aiding in erecting the sort of safety net the Forgotten Coast must thread as it grows. The arts, parks and recreation, the sort of "luxuries" which define a quality of life, also benefited from the foundation' and your passion. Passion. That, after all the others, seems like just the right word to describe your work in Wal- ton, Bay, Gulf and Franklin counties. I rarely saw or heard it chipped away in my interactions with you. There were days that were surely frustrating, hectic, hair- pulling, but somehow the chin was always up, the smileready. It showed in our interplay over press releases. I understood how hard you worked putting them togetlier, but you were always sympathetic concerning my reporter's instincts to never let it rest at just a press release. Instead of it being a source of tension, we could always find a chuckle in our inter- play. And later you were unfailing in calling with a thank you, typically with a compli- ment thrown in that, coming fromya former professor of the art of language, carried so much gravitas. I've rambled too -long. And likely serious- ly chapped you by now. Just remember that your's was truly a mission accomplished and that many - MANY are indebted just for having you cross their paths. The hope is that, lacking effective cloning, The-St. Joe Co. officials have found the right successor. Because, truth be told, Sasquatch would have trouble shoe-horning into the footprints you leave behind. So, may the wind always be at your back, just as you put a little breeze behind many in four growing counties. Sincerely, Tim Croft P.S. Not to sound too cocky, but my guess is I put this around for circulation across four counties, and the signatures at the bottom would number in the thousands. I read just this week where President George Bush hinted that he may have smoked marijuana back in his youthful days. He didn't come right out and say it for fear "of being a bad 'example" for today's young and impressionable teens. But I think his involvement was made pret- ty clear. Bill Clinton's "I smoked but I didn't inhale" is part of his legacy. Jason Giambi got on t. v. and said he took steroids. Jose Canseco is out with a new book in which he not only admits to taking differ- ent "performance enhanc- ing substances" but he also volunteered names of his fellow professional baseball partakers. Mom always preached confession was good for the soul. But I don't think she ever envisioned that "clear- ing the air" would become a national pastime! Heaven forbid for me to be out of step here so let me quickly say that I have never, ever smoked mari- juana. We ,didn't try it in high school for a very good reason---we had never heard of it! And I went through four years of col- lege in the mid-sixties with- out a scent. It never came up. No one offered and I was too busy trying to keep up with grades, baseball and work to go looking. My boys have been greatly disappointed in me ever since they discovered that I lived through the whole college scene in those "anti-most-every-thing" days without long hair, did- n't drive a Volkswagen van, never attended a sit-in, did- n't learn to play ithe sitar and never had a joint. One look at my body and even the most casual observer will realize that steroids have never been a part of my life either. But, in keeping with the spirit of the times, let me "confess" that we smoked a lot of different things back when I was in the "experi- mental" age. We would watch James Dean in "Giant" and marvel at the way the cigarette would dangle precariously on his lower lip. We liked the way tough guy Jeff Chandler in "Merrill's Marauder's" would march his troops through the rugged jungles of Burma. When the men were com- pletely exhausted he'd announce a halt with, "O.K, men, let's 'take ten. Smok'em if you've got'em." Of course, they all had'em, I think the Camel and Lucky Strike folks did their part in the war effort by supplying all of the GI's with a pack or two a day. We were not so lucky down our way. And we were way too young to smoke real cig- arettes anyway. We made our smokes out of grapevines. We'd go down to the big ditch behind George Sexton's house, find us a cigarette size grapevine, cut out a couple of inches between knots and light up. If you sucked hard enough you could pull the smoke through the grape vine. We'd wade through the' ditch all afternoon fighting Germans or Japanese, and sometimes, each other. Then we'd "take ten" and pull out a grapevine. You had to want to smoke one of those things! It was hard to keep a piece of wild vine lit. If it was a mite green, you really had to work at it. And it was so bitter, it would burn your tongue and the inside of your mouth something awful! But we figured Jeff Chandler wouldn't have complained.:... We'd put coffee in a corn cob pipe and smoke it. I can tell you right off the problem we had here, as you sucked on the pipe you'd pull some of the fine coffee grinds into your mouth and down the back of your throat. Whew! It was a horrible feeling....and the taste of freshly set-on-fire Folgers wasn't exactly something you wanted to "wake up" to! Corn silk quickly replaced coffee in our corn cob pipe. We'd pull the silk off the tip of the most dried out ear we had in the crib, cram it in our pipe and we were in business. Corn silk probably smoked the best of anything we tried. It stayed lit much better than burnt spinach. We tried candy ciga- rettes briefly. They were mostly sugar sticks in a cig- arette shape. They even came in little rectangular packs. But no one was going to waste money on a candy cigarette when you could buy a Baby Ruth for the same price! We were -young and naive and bored and "way back in the sticks"....but we weren't stupid! We tried rolling up newspaper real tight and smoking that until David Mark caught his nose on fire. In the fall we'd pick the rabbit tobacco that grew wild most everywhere, rub it between our palms to shred it, and put that in our corn cob pipes. It worked pretty good.....but it had a strong and somewhat bitter taste. You could get a headache smoking too much of that stuff! By junior high we final- ly. got around to trying a real cigarette. Ricky Hale had "borrowed" a few of Mr. Arvie's Lucky Strikes. You talk about being disap- pointed! After years of half green grapevines, Maxwell House grinds, corn silk and the pungent taste of rabbit tobacco the "real thing" was near 'bout tasteless! We tried a Kent with the Micronite Filter. It was more or less just hot air! -- And about this time of life A |bt pretty serious into football The'fist thing every coach said wras smok- ing. would "stunt your growth" and "cut your wind". Listen, I didn't have much growth to rstawt with and I figured if I was in iife for the long haul I was going to need all the wind I could; get. My smoking days ended before they ever began. I hate that I can't be like presidents and famous baseball players....maybe one day soon they will "con- fess" to stretching the truth from time to time.....and that will open up all sorts of new avenues for me to write about.... Respectfully, Kes We Had A Real Adventure Flying Through Tyndall Air Force Base TWO OLD FRIENDS called me this past week. Two old friends I hadn't thought of in quite some time. I hung around these two friends most of the time, some years ago. One was formerly my back yard neighbor and the other was my photography buddy. About the middle of the week, Paul Player called me from somewhere, asking if there was anywhere in Port St. Joe where he and his brother could rent a room for a couple of nights. I told him about the Port Inn and I don't know if they came or not. Paul was the manager of the Port Theatre when it was owned by Martin Theatres of Columbus, Georgia. The Martin chain was here before the'brick build- ing was built on Reid Avenue. They had a tempo- rary outdoor theatre on Third Street before their per- manent location was built. Paul was about the third ETAOIN SHRDLU Written by Wesley Ramsey T W manager Martin sent to Port SSt. Joe to manage their the- atre. PAUL AND I came to Port St. Joe about'the same time. I took over The Star in November, 1952 and Paul came about a year later. It was 1953 when I pur- chased my first camera, a Speed Graphic. I decided to learn to develop my own pictures and approached Paul about join- ing me, because, he had a smaller Crown Graphic and he wanted to get into the developing activity, too. I bought a Sears devel- oping kit and we set up in a dressing room behind the screen in the Port Theatre. I suppose patrons of the the- atre wondered what I was doing coming and going behind the screen all the time. I was developing pic- turesl ABOUT 1958, PAUL bought a two-seat Aeronca Champ and kept it at the Apalachicola airport. We would go over to Apalachico- la about once a week and fly that airplane. I was getting pretty good at flying in those sessions we'd spend flying around the airport.. It was an old plane, but we flew it regularly. Once, we ventured all the way to Panama City in the plane, to get some new spark plugs put in at one of the grass strip airports which had a registered mechanic. We had a real adventure flying through Tyndall Air Force Base, especially since we didn't have a radio in the plane and didn't see a need in filing a flight plan through Tyndall. We were buzzed by sev- eral fighters from Tyndall, but made it through their airspace in one piece. Paul knew the mechanic and got the spark plugs changed in a short while. WE STARTED BACK to Apalachicola and had a dick- ens of a time getting off the ground. Paul wasn't accustomed to flying off a grass strip and he had trouble getting up enough speed to get air- borne. There was some tall pine trees at the end of the strip and we barely made it over them. Going back through Tyn- dall it was about sundown. We went around Tyndall and were up until dark getting back to Apalachicola. We made it OK and made up our minds then and there to allow ourselves plenty of time before we ventured out of sight of the airport again. Shortly after that, Paul was transferred and that ended my free flying lessons. S I went back to the small airport at Panama City and took a few more flying lessons. One day, when we were taking off, we got up over the pine trees and a loud pop came from the engine and it started hissing. My instruc- tor took over the controls and turned the plane around and landed downwind. I was scared to death! About two weeks later I read where my instructor was killed when a plane he Was flying had crashed on take-off. That ended my flying lessons, for good. PAUL AND I used to go duck hunting up at Lake Wimico, when it would get real cold. George Harper used to rent boats at the bridge at White City. He had one piece of a boat he called his "Speed Boat". We'd rent that boat and take off, before daylight, for Lake Wimico to shoot ducks. One morning we were headed for Lake Wimico, and it was C-O-L-DI Ice was forming on the side of the boat, where the water was splashing. We were having F-U-N! We never did get within range of a duck all morning. But we chased around the lake and scared up several flights. Paul and I were about the same age and it's a won- der we got any older. I was out of town, getting a treatment when Paul came to town and I missed him. -THE. STAR- 'USPHS 518-880 Published Every Thursday at 209-211 Reid Avenue Port Sr. Joe, Florida 32456 VP/Publisher: Karen Hanes GM: Krichelle Halualani News Editor: Tim Croft Regional Human Resources: Lorraine Grimes Controller: Karen Taggart Operations Qirector: Bruce Garner Operations Manager: Ron Smith POSTMASTER: Send Address Change to: THE STAR Post Office Box 308 Port St. Joe, FL 32457-0308 Phone (850) 227-1278 PERIODICAL RATE POSTAGE PAID AT PORT ST. JOE, FL 3245' WEEKLY PUBLISHING SUBSCRIPTIONS INVARIABLY PAYABLE IN ADVANCEk IN COUNTY- $20.00 YEAR -$13.00 SIX MONTHS OUT OF COUNTY $30.00 YEAR $20.00 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 print- ed word thoroughly convinces. The spoken word is lost: 'the printed word remains. St. Joseph Bay Date Tme Ht. Time Ht. March 3 2:47a -0.6L 4:40p 1.5H March 4 3:55a -0.7L 5:47p 1.6H March 5 5:00a -0.8L 6:58p 1.6H March 6 6:03a -0.8L 8:08p 1.6H March 7 7:01a -0.7L '9:17p 1.5H March 8 7:55a -0.5L 10:24p 1.3H March 9 8:38a -0.2L 11:35p 1.1H March 10 8:57a 0.1L L I FZOIhhJel 4 I 70/ rviu nd srr dn area o6 ersTeStr or toe-LwhrdaMrc-,2 Gulf by Blair Sl Star Staff V With officers an outpouring of donations, the foundation for I Humanity of Gi has been laid. After the or held its first off and greet' last T Butler's Restaura community lea organizations ha in with generous to help the or toward its prima building a home i family in Gulf Coi President Tr explained to t standing-room-o: in attendance tha cation fee for obt cial affiliate $3,000. Bruce Sanse dent of the Forgo Builder's A pledged the $2,000 necessary organization to cc application proc Habitat Internatic "One of my president this y focus on giving b community," San! "I want to ens don't feel like c County Habi liver are just raping and pillaging Writer the land and community elected and and then leaving," he added. community The Builder's proverbial Association, already actively Habitat for involved with the Habitat for ulf County Humanity affiliate in Franklin County, donated -ganization an initial $1,000 last July to icial "meet help Gulf County Habitat thursday at get on its feet. nt, several Immediately following ders and the meeting on Friday morn- ve stepped ing, Melvin reported a dona- donations tion of a free checking ganization account with a $500 deposit ary goal from Bayside Savings Bank. for a needy Elizabeth Wynn of The unty. Fixture Exchange in Port St. acy Melvin Joe offered a donation of he nearly assorted fixtures, ceiling nly crowd fans and lighting and t the appli- plumbing fixtures for the gaining offi- first house the organization status is builds. To say the least, the on, presi- word has gotten out. Atten Coast After sputtering through association several public meetings and additional difficulty electing board y for the members less than six implete the months ago, Habitat for cess with Humanity of Gulf County, )nal. Inc. is well under way. goals as With the pervasive rear is to affordable housing issues in rack to the Gulf County, the need for an son said. organization like Habitat is sure locals crucial. contractorss In October 2004, a -4f - ... :. Forgotten Coast Builders Association President Bruce Sanson (left) and Dayle Fjlint, executive officer, pledged an addi- tional $2,000 to Gu!fCounty Habitat for Humanity to complete its application with Habitat International. tat for Humanity Builds Foundation study conducted by Florida State University ranked Gulf County 61 of 65 counties in Florida suffering from affordable housing quan- daries. "Habitat has such a tried and true reputation," Melvin said. "We are very excited about this organiza- tion coming together in Gulf County." The Gulf County Habitat board has filed its articles- and by-laws that will help them receive recognition and support from Habitat for Humanity International, headquartered in Americus, Ga. According to the organi- zation's website, Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry that seeks to eliminate poverty housing, homeless- ness and to make decent shelter a matter of con- science and action. Perhaps one of the most poignant presentations of the evening was from Cynthia Adams, a Habitat home recipient in Bay County. "You're not building houses you're building homes," Adams told the group. Since building and occupying her home, Adams said Habitat for Humanity had changed her life. "I have more confidence, more self-esteem," Adams said. "I've become a better mother and a better friend." Vice president of Gulf County Habitat Bruce Allen also serves as Chairman of the Family Selection Committee. Allen explained to attendees that applicants for a Habitat home must be living in substandard condi- tions and unable to qualify for a loan from area finan- cial institutions. Other board members made presentations as a part of the meet and greet. Site Selection chairper- son Tom Panaseny said his committee will work hand- in-hand with the Construction Committee to ensure the "buildability" of each Habitat home. Kevin LaCivita, Chairman of the &n tjM. . Habitat for Humanity of Gulf County board members (1-r) front row: Pollyanna Huie, Loretta Costin, Tracy Melvin; back row: Kevin LaCivita, Tiffany Anderson, Tom Panaseny, Dannie Bolden, Bruce Allen. Not pictured is John Schweers. Construction Committee said he plans to work with several local contractors to do everything from the plumbing work to the elec- tricity. Tiffany Anderson, Church Relations and Volunteer Chairperson told attendees that church rela- tions were critical to the success of the organization. "I don't know of a suc- cessful Habitat program without good church rela- tions," Anderson said. Treasurer and Chairperson of Fundraising Efforts Pollyanna Huie gave the organization's current financial report and encour- aged the group by saying that there were otherways to get involved besides swing- ing a hammer. The first major fundrais- ing effort includes another major donation from a local business. Big Fish Construction plans to con- struct a dollhouse, slated to be on display at Frank Pate Park in Port St. Joe, The Gulf County Habitat for Humanity will sell tickets for a nominal fee to tour the dollhouse. Encompassing part of the organization's mission, Melvin closed by telling the group that, "Habitat brings together all walks of life to make life better for every- one." After the board recon- venes on March 9, Melvin estimated that completion of the organization's applica- tion for 501 c-3 nonprofit status will take approxi- mately 60 days. .Tom Panaseny, Site Selection Chairman, explains the process by which the site to build Gulf County's first Habitat for, Humanity home will be chosen. REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2005! MEXICO BEACH 310 FORTNER AVE t,.:Ju., I t.i 1 ;171 sf, 50x150 lot size. MH11 1027l151. 50 000 Call Lisa at 850-648-2160. MEXICO BEACH/GULF VIEW 103 16th STREET ,* tr.,uum. j tihilr. 290 sf, 75x100 lot size. MLS 100225. $515 000. ,all Patricia at 850-648-2160. OVERSTREET 482 N PALMETTO DR j B..),,m ..i. 1,456 sf, 1.08 acres MLI 11015]c, 1279 000 Call Dale at 850-648-2160. ,: "'*' '1 , __u. c e PORT ST.30E 1406 PALM BLVD : B..I.... :'. 't.i l. I -88 sf, 94x150 lot size. MLS I10lo41 5l 9 000. i ill Patricia at 850-648-2160. CAPE SAN BLAS/GULF FRONT 4050CAPE SAN BLAS RO 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3 r : *. : i. 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S 'This drastic remedy (the suspension of the license) is the only way to avoid future harm to public health and * safety, as a moratorium on elective admissions has already been imposed," the - emergency order reads in part. The next step is for the agency to serve an admirus- trative complaint on the hos- - pital. an AHCA spokesperson said. The hospital has three Options prescribed -by--'law; the 'AHCA spokesperson added. Hospital officials can concur with the administra- tive complaint and surrender the hospital's license. They can also request a formal hearing before an administrative law judge. Or, hospital officials can request an informal hearing with AHCA officials. There was no specific timeline for any of those actions, the agency spokesman said, adding the complaint would not be served "tomorrow." The appeals process could drag out for several months, several with knowl- edge of the process have indicated. Steeley did not comment on Tuesday evening and did not return later phone mes- sages. Much of the will evident in elected officials on Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. Tuesday proved ill, at best. "The issue of (Steeley) is the issue ... how he has mugged this community," said commissioner Bill Williams. "That gentleman has put us behind the eight ball. He has paralyzed this Hubert Steeley community.' A court hearing was to be heard in Circuit Court in Panama City on Wednesday, an effort to force Steeley from the hospital to allow for other management to come in and run the facility but the sta- tus of that hearing was unclear at press time. "If we can get (Steeley) out and get somebody to take over that (hospital) that would be our best bet," said Port St. Joe Mayor Frank Pate. "We are trying to main- From Page 1A tain a hospital for the peo- ple." Pate added that the city was willing to participate financially, where' possible, in finding any solution. What would happen to the license is also subject to some debate. It was the stance of AHCA on Wednesday morn- ing that the license would have to first return to AHCA following a revocation - before any other entity could obtain the license. In the past, a spokesper- son for AHCA has indicated the application process would begin anew for any entity hoping to obtain the license and open or re-open a hospital. "It would be better for the hospital to be open until a new hospital is built," said county commissioner Billy Traylor. The county was already -tiltng steps to address a 'potential closure of Gulf Pines prior to the actual clos- ing which occurred just minutes after a Tuesday spe- cial meeting at which health care was the dominant topic. The county Health Department is proposing to operate a clinic to handle potential emergency room patients a "walk-in clinic is how it was described Tuesday during week- nights, weekends and holi- days. 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SCASTALCOMMUNITY BANK www.CoastalCommunityBank.com 505 Monument Ave., Port St. Joe, FL 32456 850-227-7722 6A The Star, PortSt. Joe, FL 9 Thursday, March 3, 2005 Established 1937 e Serving Gulf county and surrounding areas for 67 years dlMW * o o b IV. LsUoUIIsIIea I Lj/ v LvI nIllgy -7trI ,WIIIy u, V n tnb1v-rrn tina *w a o 6 y Emerson Cooling and Heating Moves to Highland View by Despina Williams Star Staff Writer After a year operating out of a storage room adja- cent to the Mexico Beach post office, Emerson Cooling & Heating has found a new home in Highland View. The refrigeration, cooling and heating business han- dles both commercial and residential work, and offers custom duct work, built in- house in the sheet metal shop. The owner, Jim Emerson, has been in the heating and cooling business for over 20 years, with a pre- vious operation in Atlanta. The currently pink, soon to be dark blue, building was once a church that suffered the wrath of Hurricane Opal. "The church collected their insurance and moved to higher ground." said office manager Jennifer Dunaway. The spacious former church has proved ideal for the cooling and heating busi- ness, which prides itself on its family atmosphere. A sea captain, Emerson was inspired by the ship's galley to offer lunch daily to his six employees. Dunaway acts as the company chef, and the employees gather together for half an hour to eat and discuss the day's work. "It kind of rallies every- one around here," said Dunaway, who is happy to feed the hungry crew. "Some of them are single, so that's the only good meal they get." Emerson calls relocating his business "an experience and a mind-blowing ven- ture," made easier by the LO~ idt~F~- WT support of the county, who Emerson said have been extremely accommodating. "The move was a lot eas- ier than we anticipated," Emerson noted. "We really thank the county for that." Emerson is excited to see the growth coming to Gulf County, and is grateful to have found a new home for his business. "We see a lot of good things that are going to hap- pen in Port St. Joe," he said. "We're glad to have the opportunity to be a part of it." Home to Dream by Blair Shiver Star Staff Writer "There's no place like home." He was not standing on a yellow brick road donning ruby red slippers, but Dr. Timothy Beard truly spoke from his heart. This 1980 honor-gradu- ate of Port St. Joe High School returned as the keynote speaker for the 11th Allegiance and performance by a choral group, attendees heard poems from Langston Hughes and Harriet Tubman that were read by their mid- dle school students. Principal Juanise Williams welcomed atten- dants to the presentation and eighth grade English teacher Gloria Gant read Langston Hughes's "About a Negro History." his generation to support "the dream." "I challenge you to live out the creed that ,all men are created equal," Beard concluded. At the end of his speech, Carl White, technology teacher at the middle school, presented an award of appre- ciation on behalf of Port St. Joe Middle School and the Board of Education. Port St. Joe High School Teacher Carl White presents University of South Alabama Dean of Students Dr. Timothy Beard with an award at last weeks Black History program. Annual Black History pro- gram at Port St. Joe Middle School last Thursday. Faculty, staff, the stu- dent. body and several com- munity leaders convened in the high school gym to hear presentations and poetry readings from several stu- dents and teachers. After the Pledge of 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 In the spirit of Black History Month, Beard addressed five key points in his speech. 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The Star, Port St. Joe, FL Thursday, March 3, 2005 o 2 F--ztnbi-,thrt 19.17 o Sprvino Gulf corhlntv and surrounrlndino area for 67 years FLIX"."i~ AA Tkha qf,, Dr,. < IPr FI Thursdnv March 3. 2005 oni n oI T rIw$ a Iv l SIIr t %. j' I ' f'' -'---- - ~ -.-' Emeraff Coast Federal Credit Union will hold its ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. EST in the Marion Craig Coliseum at Port St, Joe High School All Credit Union Members are Invited to Attend! ,There will be nominations for:, heagOard of Directors from the Nominating Committee that consists of J.C. McArdle, Cecil Pettis Established 1937 Serving Gulf county and surrounding areas for 67 years Affordable Housing Coalition Continues to Assess Needs by Blair Shiver Star Staff Writer A key step has been made toward addressing the impending housing crisis in Gulf County. Representatives from several community organiza- tions, each with a vested interest in finding a solution to the lack of affordable housing options, met last Friday at the Fire Station in Port St. Joe. From filing of the arti- cles of incorporation and by- laws to the upcoming ground-breaking of Bridgeport housing develop- ment, the concerns of the housing coalition are being heard and slowly but surely executed. Dannie Bolden updated the coalition members on the status of the group's non- profit status and receipt of a tax ID number. "It's in the works," Bolden said. Heading up the Visioning and Strategic Planning com- mittee is John Hendry of The St. Joe Co. Hendry said at the committee's initial meet- ing, slated for April 7, he, hopes to set an agenda and have every representative group from the community involved in order to ensure proper facilitation. "Development of a busi- ness plan \will be a key mech- anism for progress of the housing coalition," Hendry said. Of course, money is fun- damental to the process of progress as well. Randy Webster, a con- sultant working with the coalition, gave an update on availability of startup capital thus far. - , - Webster said the Community Development Council was still in the "pre 501(c)3 stages of applica- tion." "It takes 90 to 120 days to get established," Webster said. Webster said prior to that critical recognition as a nonprofit, it was more diffi- cult to acquire necessary startup capital. In attempts to get the ball rolling at a more rapid pace, Webster said he was exploring other avenues for acquiring funds State Farm, Georgia Pacific Foundation and Federal Home Loan Bank to name a few. "Finishing the boiler plate is most important right now," Webster concluded. In a critical workshop last October, a study con- ducted by Florida State University ranked Gulf County 61 of 65 counties in Florida suffering from afford- able housing quandaries. The study, "Housing Affordability in Gulf County: An Analysis of County-wide Trends and Regional Differences With Potential Policy Intervention," was funded by the Jessie Ball DuPont Foundation. As land cos& began to dramatically escalate in 1999, the study found that median sales prices of homes exceeded maximum loans that could be obtained by a family with median income. As interested parties continue to seek resolutions, Executive Director of Opportunity Florida Richard Marcum addressed the group last Friday. "Everything the housing coalition is doing on the local level, Opportunity Florida is doing on a regional basis," Marcum said. Deciphering the bureau- cratic language, Hendry asked Marcum for specifics on how his organization could help Gulf County. "We would spend the money to do needs assess- ments and collect necessary data," Marcum replied. "We're not the govern- ment. We're a business, but we demand the input of counties in this region to move forward." Several other critical updates were provided by housing coalition partners: Justin Gerlach of CQ Developments said ground- breaking for the first 10 lots of the Bridgeport housing development was slated to begin in the next two weeks. In partnership with CQ Developments, the St. Joe Company will be providing infrastructure for all 37 lots of the development. Diana Sealey gave a report from the Christian Community Development Foundation. The Foundation has replaced a roof on a home in Highland View and made repairs at four homes in north Port St. Joe. "We focus on helping the handicapped and elderly homeowners in the commu- nity," Sealey said. S* Loretta Costin updated the group on the progress of Gulf County Habitat for Humanity. The next\ meeting of the affordable housing coalition is slated for March 25 at noon at the Fire Station. * - -'0 -- ~-. - S- -~ - -m'm - --: "Copyrighted Material -.' S- Syndicated Content -' -. 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Unsheltered storage for a period of thirty (30) days or more within the corporate limits of the city, except in licensed junk yards, of old and unused stripped junk automobiles not in good and safe operating conditions, and of any other vehicles, machinery, implements or equipment or personal prop- erty of any kind which is no longer safe or usable for the purposes for which it was manufactured. Any vehicle which does not have a cur- rent tag shall be considered a junked automobile. Vehicles parked on city right of way in violation of this ordinance will be towed at owner's expense to storage facility. Officers are current- ly locating and documenting these vehicles which are not in compliance of city ordi- nance No. 296. If you need additional information Port St. Joe Police Report On Feb. 23, Laura L. Hall, 48, of Port St. Joe was arrested for DUI. On Feb. 26, Pamela D. Adams, 33, of Port St. Joe, was arrested for driving without a license and VOP. regarding these vehicle vio- lations, please contact the Port St. Joe Police Department at 850-229- 8265. Mexico Beach Police Report During the past week, the Mexico Beach Police Department answered 63 calls for service and investi- gated two burglaries.. During the same period, officers investigated two traffic crashes with a com- bined property damage report of $3,000. The offi- cers issued three traffic warnings. On Feb. 27, Brenda K. Turner of Springfield was arrested on a Bay County warrant for resisting officer without violence. The Florida Highway Patrol will be conducting driver license and vehicle inspection checkpoints dur- ing the. month of March 2005, on the roadways list- ed below in Holmes, Jackson and Washington counties. Recognizing the danger presented to the public by defective vehicle equipment, troopers will concentrate their efforts on vehicles being operated with defects such as bad brakes, worn tires and defective lighting equipment. In addition, attention will be directed to drivers who would violate the driver license laws of Florida. The Patrol has found these checkpoints t6 be an effective means of enforcing the equipment and driver The Friends of the Gulf County Public Libraries, Inc. was called to order at 2:15 on Saturday, Feb. 26 by President Dwvan Hightower. Ms. Iightow r welcomed the guests and gave a brief idea of what the meeting would contain. She then intro- duced the key note speaker Judge Tery,. .Lews j fromx Tallahassee, Florid a., a f:t abouthisdg careers pka 'law about his career as; a law Spring Ctlihes Potpourri Purses Key Ckains Stationary license laws of Florida while ensuring the protection of all motorists. State Road #10, #71, #81,#277,#286,#273,#79, #2, #276, #73, #77 and #69; County Road #169, #164, #185, #173, #69A, #165, #167, #177, #284, #279, #165A, #162, #179, #181, #271, #276, #280 #177A and Snow Hill Road. Routine Bridge Inspections Begin Next Week Chipley Florida De- motorists can expect inter- mittent lane closures and minor delays. Local law enforcement officers will assist with lane closures. Bridge No. 550062 on CR 157 over the Ochlocknee River in Leon County will be inspected from 11:30 a.m. apartment of Transportation (FDOT) bridge maintenance crews will perform routine inspections on several bridges next week in Leon, Jefferson, Gadsden, Franklin and Gulf counties. Weather permitting, EST to 1 p.m. EST. Crews will move to CR 259 in Jefferson County to inspect the bridge over the SCL rail- road from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday's work will include inspection on' bridge No. 500118 at CR 269 over the CSX railroad in Gadsden County. The northbound lane will be closed from 9 a.m. EST to 10 a.m. EST. Crews will move to the Mosquito Creek Bridge on CR 269 from' 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and then head to US 98 in Franklin County. The Carrabelle River Bridge, Bridge No, 490023, will be inspected from 2 p.m. EST to 4 p.m. EST. Work will resume Thursday, March 3 on the Carrabelle River Bridge on US 98 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EST and con- clude in Gulf County on the Gulf County Cia' pBridge,', Bridge No. 5100d on'TS9'8 from ndon to 3:30 p.m. EST. student, law clerk, lawyer and finally a judge. But he mostly spoke about how he wrote his two books, Conflict of Interest and Privileged Information, and got them published. He spoke about his writing habits and the courses he had to take to get familiar with writing fiction. - oIHe t read, a, short "hook" tos his next book which will, bb out next year. The work is Prom Jewelny" Scarves & Pins Wallets Baby QGifts Antiques untitled now. After Judge Lewis' pre- sentation, the Friends held a brief business meeting with Dwan Hightower giving an overview of the past accom- plishments for 2004 and the 2005 projects for the Friends. Bob Faliski gave the Treasure Report and' the Friends Building Committee Report'.,' . The Friends Board of Directors was introduced: President Dwan Hightower Vice President Jim Norton Secretary Cathy Colbert Treasurer Bob Faliski Board Members: Mary K. Carpenter, Ralph Roberson and Polly Searle. Judge Lewis then 'swore in the 2 new board mem- bers: Vice President Jim Norton and Ralph Roberson. The meeting was adjourned and everyone enjoyed delicious refresh- ments from the members and from Coastal Community Bank and other sponsors. Members met and talked with Judge Lewis about his books as he sold and signed them for the members. Our next event will be our Monthly Used Book Sale on March 19, (always held the 3rd Saturday of the month) with, author Jack Mullen reading and signing his books. Please join us. Our Readers - Write Letters to the Editor ... I have been watching the a school bus is involved in an demise of the Gulf Pines accident and kids are hurt, Hospital for years and all I where will they get treatment get from TV and Radio and and how many ambulances Newspapers is an attack on do you have to take them to the Pines with some glee. I Panama City? Wake up, and see nothing from any of them come up with some positive or the City Commissioners help- to keep this hospital on what the problem is and afloat how to fix it. I thought I Cliff Zeider, Port St. Joe would throw in my two cents worth. I suggest the City forgive the back taxes and delay any future taxes for 5 years. I GttSric would try and get the St. Joe " Co. to contribute about $1.5 million to the the hospital Permanent Make-Up with guide lines on how it is by spent. This could be handled ,_ / w?,_* ;t//', by a good CPA firm. The St. ember Joe company owes a lot of itsP N success to Gulf County, and SPCP. NCTA. AAM NCEA one would think with all the .yebrows Efeliner full lips construction going on, they Scars Areola Repigmentarson would want a hospital. The Specializing City Commissioners better in wake up. The only reason the Corrective Cosmetics emergency room is open is 2299 7791 because of the goodness of Dr. Ivers who is donating his 211 Reid Ave time and receiving no pay. If RETIREMENT IT'S TOO BIG TO PLAN WITH JUST ANYONE. WE LIVE WHERE YOU LIVE.T Retirement's no small step. But I can help you plan for it, with banking, insurance and investing choices. Call me today to get started. Bill Wood Registered Representative 850-229-6514 LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR -- STATE FARM IS THERE." .. ... .... '" .. Providing nsu.rgqie G4 F4nqncia. ~rvics' State Farm Bank, Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender. 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HEARING AID CENTER 2232 St. Andrews Blvd. Panama City,FL 769-5348 Top Quality, Name Brand Hearing Aids Satisfaction Guaranteed Monthly Service Center Sr. Citizens Center, PSJ 1st Thursday of each month *Home Owner's *Seasonal Properties *Windstorm *Flood *Auto *Boats *Small Business *Renters A final agreement between the parties would be signed, by Sacred Heart's desired timetable, by the end of July. 'That's good," said com- missioner Billy Traylor. The need is now. If we are going to do this we need to do this now." The City of Port St. Joe, as suggested by several county commissioners, would be invited into the talks. City officials, in turn, have expressed a desire to be part of the solution. "This is a mission for all of us together," said Peter Heckathorn, executive vice president of Sacred Heart Health System and president of its Medical Group. A new hospital could be open as soon as the summer of 2007, Heckathorn said. That would be in con- junction with a medical office building which would open in August 2007. What remained unclear on Tuesday, and which will be central to continued dis- cussions with the county Hannon Insurance is proud to be one of the oldest, continuously owned family businesses in Gulf County. We pride ourselves on pro- viding the best personal serv- ice possible to our clients. Take advantage of our FREE quotes for any insurance service. Then shop for insurance like you would anything else. Compare our rates. You'll appreciate our low-pres- sure service. The Best Coverage. The Best Price. The Best Company. The Best Agent. ^n Hannnon Firt Floridianra A rAvelersCompay, Insurance 850-227-1133 Roy Smith*Andy Smith*Karen Clark*Laura Ramsey*Cindy Ward Health Care Committee, which has been working with Sacred Heart, is what the price tag would be for the county. "We aren't certain about numbers any more, Heckathorn said. The Sacred Heart pro- posal pegs long-term funding from the county at 50 per- cent. Commissioner Bill Williams said that it appeared, with the estimated cost of the hospital at $25 million, the county would need to put up roughly $12.5 million. The exact number, how that number would be affect- ed by the financial vehicle used to secure the funds and the numbers of years over which the commitment could be spread, remained vari- ables and fluid Tuesday night, Heckathorn indicated. A package of grants is being pursued, from U.S. Department of Agriculture economic development dol- lars to a Community Development Block Grant for infrastructure to a grant of $5 million over 10 years to which the St. Joe Community Foundation has given tentative commitment. "We think there is some opportunity for grant money," Heckathorn said, "particularly economic devel- opment money ... We hope to find some federal money we don't know how much." Commissioners also seemed in agreement to ask- ing voters for their support at the ballot box this year, approving some form of sales tax, of which, as Peters noted, more than a third is collected from tourists in a given year. Such a tax, if approved by voters, would also require an interlocal agreement with the county's municipalities, Port St. Joe and Wewahitchka. 'This is nothing that is not doable," said Doug Kent, executive director of the county Health Department, which will aid in the recruit- ment of doctors for the hos- pital. Williams added, "We have to make this work. We have to get behind these efforts." Heckathorn noted that. the financing looms as the largest remaining.. hurdle, .. Much progress has been made, with the assistance of An artist's rendering of the site plan where a new hospital is proposed near the Gulf/Franklin Center. The plan is laid out to accommodate a second medical office building should demand war- rant. the Health Care Committee. The medical office build- ing will be a product of the partners, the physicians who will occupy space in the building. They will foot the bill for construction and no public dollars will be involved, Heckathorn said. The partnership for that building is ready to go, with Davita, the dialysis partner on hold for several years awaiting the building, he' added. The land, near the Gulf/Franklin center, has been donated by The St. Joe Co., which will also provide mitigation and $1 million in cash for construction start- up money. The site plan is complet- ed, architects have been hired .and facility. planning begun. ;.. .. The hospital would be a 50,000 square-foot facility with 25 private beds, three operating rooms, 24-hour emergency room, full diag- nostics and helipad. SHORT TERM In the event that Gulf Pines' emergency room closed, which it did minutes after the meeting adjourned, there are plans moving for- ward, though unknowns also pock the road. The proposal is to estab- lish some form of facility - the semantics vary, from "walk-in clinic" and beyond - at the Health Department. That clinic, Jim McKnight of the Health Care Committee said, would be open from 4-11 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. until 11 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and holidays. As a Federally Qualified Health Clinic, the Health Department already has the requisite paperwork and stamps of approval to begin billing inder any insurance now. "They could hit the ground running," McKnight said. Initial start-up cost would be $52,500 with oper- ating costs at some $500,000 a year. However, McKnight noted that if usage was 70 percent of the Gulf Pines emergency room when Dr. Michael White was oversee- ing care there the Health Department facility could break even in its second year. The department is also seeking state and federal funding to assist to the effort. "I like the idea," said commissioner Carmen McLemore. "It would get us out of a crunch." County officials' hands are largely tied as far as. addressing the issues at Gulf Pines. It is a private hospital; its dealings with the state and its creditors is nothing the county has standing to step into, county attorney Tim McFarland noted. DOLPHIN NEWS FROM PORT ST. JOE s- ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fourth-graders from Port St. Joe Elementary School are shown with their own personal copies of Territorial Giants by Louise M. Porter and Charles B. Smith. These books were presented by Mrs. Charlotte Pierce of the St. Joseph Historical Society. It is a book of mini-biographies of the writ- ers of Florida's Constitution who met in St. Joseph on December 3, 1838. o Gulf Coast ^f AG G R E G AT ES, L L C 13 miles North on CR 67 out of Carrabelle The Pink Building In Eastpoint! Tuesday- Saturday F13*G13 1/2 Mile East of Home Adventures Established 1 937 e Serving Gulf county and surrounding areas for 67 years lAA Tk. qf,, PDrf qf Ini- Fl 0 TkijrrrrJriv Marck 3. 2005 Estblshd 193 *SeVngGlcunyadsrunngaesfr6yerThStrPotS.JeFL*TusaM ch3205*1A The Drifters Drift In, Quadruplets Drop By or Indepe by Despina Williams Star Staff Writer What do a legendary R&B group and a set of quadruplets have in com- mon-besides a propensity for matching outfits? Both will be appearing at this year's Independence on the Coast celebration. Bennie Anderson and The Drifters will take center stage as the event's musical headliners. Formed .in 1953, The Drifters had several Top 40 hits, including "There Goes My Baby", "Save the Last Dance for Me", "Up on the Roof', "Under the Boardwalk" and "On Broadway." The band has had a revolving lineup since its for- mation. Eight members spanning the group's history were inducted last year into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. In its latest incarnation as "Benny Anderson and the Drifters," Anderson, who sings lead and second tenor harmonies, and George ndence on the Coast Wallace, singing baritone and second tenor, are the group's longest-standing members, joining The Drifters in 1962. Independence on the Coast chairman Jim Garth, who will, without the slight- est bit of prompting, sing you his rendition of "Under the Boardwalk," secured the band for the lineup. "They've got a lot of hits, and they're very excited about coming here for the festival," Garth said. Todd Herenden, an Elvis impersonator, & the FTD Band will open for The Drifters on July 4. "He's really good," Garth said of Herenden. "He's an act in himself." This year's 3-day Independence on the Coast celebration will last from July 3-5. The Drifters will perform at night on July 4, with a fireworks display big- ger and better than last year's immediately following. A gang of pirates will drop by, and a Treasure Island will be set up for the festival's little ones. Garth extended a special invitation to Penny and Dwain Dyer of Tallahassee, and their quadruplets, Bailey, Brooks, Jessica and The Dyer quadruplets of Tallahassee will be visiting Port St. Joe for the celebration. Payton. Garth, who owns Decorative Flooring in Port St. Joe, recently donated wood flooring to the Dyers' new home. The building of the house was part of the CBS Early Show's "Week of Wishes" last year. The couple were living with their new quadruplets in a small, two- bedroom mobile home when Dwain Iyer's mother, Lila wrote a letter to the Early Show. The show helped the couple build a 5-bedroom dream house, with flooring and other finishing touches donated by various busi- nesses. Garth recently visited the Dyers' new home and reports that the children are anxious to meet the Independence pirates and to dig in the ground for trea- sure. Whether the Dyer quadruplets will have the same fondness for the smooth sounds of The Drifters as they do for shov- eling sand remains, of course, to be seen. Local Photographer in Semi-Finals of National Competition Tim Gussman RAInFC -aptinWan Wayne Rowlett, Realtor FOR SALE BY "FRIEND"? Everyone wants to avoid paying more than they have to for goods and services. When you're talking about real estate, the figures reach levels where a couple per- centage points make a big difference. This is where some sellers consider trying it on their own, or letting "a friend in the business" han- dle the sale. While your "friend in the business" may be willing to provide services at a reduced cost, it's a suspicious propos- al. Professional agents aren't normally capable of reducing their fees, since half of those fees go to the buyer's compa- ny, and most of what's left goes to the selling agent's office and paying for market- ing. Ignore the fees and ask this question: How close is Barefool Properlies 'our friendship and what do you want your friend to know about your finances? Yes. even sellers may need to divulge mortgage details, financial background, etc. Even if you're comfort- able discussing these details with your friend, be prepared for the unexpected. The stress and anxiety of selling can make anyone edgy and irritated. Would you rather take that out on your friend, or a neutral expert who understands what you're going through? Feelings get hurt when friends face problems in their business relationship. When you're ready to sell, contact an agent who will objectively handle the transaction. Suddenly, you've sold your home and made a new friend! ******************c****** Thinking of selling? Call for a free consultation. Wayne Rowlett of Barefoot Properties, 1085 Cape San Bias Road, Port St. Joe, FL 32456. (850) 227-8492 wr@gtcom.net www. Captwayne.net by Blair Shiver Star Staff Writer One local photographer could be taking his skills and talent to a national level. Tim Gussman, lead pho- tographer and owner of Portside Photography in Port St. Joe, has earned a spot in a competition to be one of three photographers whose work will be featured on a new nationally syndicated modeling based reality televi- sion show. Gussman was chosen from a field of over 300 pro- fessional photographers vying to be chosen to provide still photography during the filming of a new reality series, Shut Up and Model. The reality series, spon- sored in part by www.onemodelplace.com: is slated to tentatively begin filming in Ft. Lauderdale in April. Gussman will be notified if he advances to the final round of the competition and is chosen as one of the pho- tographers in early April. As a member of the One Model Place online commu- nity, Gussman was nominat- ed by fellow photographers and models, also members of the website. "I am honored and hum- bled to have reached this level of the competition and to have my photography rec- ognized and considered in this field of utterly amazing photographers," Gussman said. Gussman's work with several area models helped him construct a wealth of work samples for the portfo- lio-based competition. While simultaneously building his photography portfolio, he has helped models to build their portfo- Three Servicemen Statue South, Inc. T-Shirts $15.0 Available in S, M, L, XL, XXL Place your order by calling 653-1318 vflYreaft ^nrnmarsgffory/6wr /ao* a veteran./ Proceeds help us erect in Apalachicola the famous bronze statue by Frederick Hart, the first full-scale replica of a major monument outside Washington, D.C., to honor all our veterans. lios. "I have seen the cost of portfolio photography go absolutely through the roof," Gussman said. "I know photographers who charge $10,000 for a half-day photography ses- sion." 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Meanwhile, North Florida Christian, while also not shooting well, managed to carve out a 21-8 lead by the time the teams went to the locker room for intermission. "It was a combination of them being big and physical and us being ner- vous," Kurnitsky said. "But we showed a lot of heart getting back into the game." The Sharks did that by out-scoring Nprth Florida Christian 23-10 in the third quarter, as the Sharks forced the tempo. "They (North Florida Christian) wanted it slow, we wanted it fast," Kurnitsky said. "We just didn't get our break going until the second half. "We played hard and showed a lot just getting back into the game." On several occasions in the second half, the Sharks closed to within a point, even pulled even at the close of third quarter, but could never get over the hump and grab a lead. Ash Larry led the Sharks with 20 points and eight rebounds. ' Reshard Rouse and Arsenio Sanders added eight points apiece and Randall Johnson had five. The upside to the early ROBERSON S- CERTIFIED MAKING YO Ralph C. Roberson, CPA 214 Seventh Street Port St. Joe, FL 32456 Phone: 850-227-3838 exit can be found on the roster, where the Sharks will return eight of their top 10 players next year. Kurnitsky said the summer would center around plenty of work in the weight room and, he hoped, 35-40 summer games against neighboring high school programs. Such games not only allow the team to work on fundamentals, but also build chemistry. "The more you play the & FRIEDMAN, P.A. PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS UR BUSINESS BETTER Mark W. Friedman, CPA 48 Avenue D Apalachicola, FL 32320 Phone: 850-653-1090 www.RobersonFriedman.com better you get," Kurnitsky said. "It helps your team with chemistry. "We've got some real good young kids coming back and they won a dis- trict title so they have a feather in their caps, These kids will also work hard." NFC 10 11 10 13-44 PSJ 6 2 23 10-42 PSJ (42) Quinn 1, Larry 20, Rouse 8, Johnson 5, Sanders 8. j. C. 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Take advantage of the Gulf Coast's Best Advertising Value Today by Calling The Star at 850-227-1278 or The Times at 850-653-8868 Gators Open Season On Winning Note by Tim Croft Star News Editor Sean Bierman and Johnny Jones combined on a six-hitter and Wewahitchka came out swinging as the Gators opened the season last Thursday with an 11-4 pasting of host Tallahassee FAMU. Steven Peak went 4 for 5, including a double, and drove in three runs for the Gators and Will Strange had a single and an inside- the-park home run, dri- ving in two runs, to pace the Wewa attack. The Rattlers failed to even scratch out a hit until the fourth inning, that first hit a bloop Texas-lea- guer just over the head of the first baseman. Bierman took the rub- ber to start the game and pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing just three hits and three runs, two earned. Bierman struck out seven and walked five. Jones entered with one out in the sixth and pitched the rest of the way, allowing three hits and one earned run while striking out one. Meanwhile, theGators pounded out 13 hits and scored in every frame but the third. Wewahitchka .had seven players drive ,in runs. Brandon Skipper went 2 for 5 with an RBI; Jones had two hits, scored three runs and drove in one. Tyler Bush had two singles and an RBI; Ryan Raney singled and drove in a run; Dee Baker singled and Justin Suber drove in a run on a sacrifice fly. The Gators play at Liberty County on Thursday. WHS 110 123 3- 11 13 1 FAMU 00 0 003 1-4 6 2 Sharks Fall Twice On Diamond by Tim Croft Star News Editor The bats are still feel- ing the winter chill. Port St. Joe got solid pitching in its two games this past week, but the offense was sporadic as, the Sharks dropped two close games to open the regular season. The Sharks fell 1-0 to visiting Marianna last Friday despite seven shutout innings from senior southpaw Travis Burge, a Florida State signee. And on Tuesday the Port St. Joe bats save Randall Johnson's - remained quiet as the host Sharks fell to Springfield Riutherford 7-2. The Marianna tilt belonged to the pitchers, as Burge and Marianna's Josh Storm matched goose eggs on the scoreboard for seven innings. "It was a good pitchers duel," said Port St. Joe coach Chuck Gannon. Burge was dominating, allowing just four 'hits while fanning 12 and issu- ing no walks. Storm was just as effective, scattering four singles, two by the Sharks' Kenny McFarland and one each from Aaron Little and Zach Williams. Marianna scratched out a run against Williams in the eighth after the catcher doffed. his gear and took over on the mound. A base hit and an error put runners at second and third before a passed ball allowed the only run of the game to score. Against Rutherford, the bats remained silent, with Johnson hitting two singles and a double in four at- bats and Jordan Todd adding a double. That was it at the plate. Johnson and Todd dou- bled back-to-back in the bottom of the first inning to knot the score'at 1-1, rbut the: Ra'"s broke th'game open vith a four-run third inning ignited by back-to- back doubles of their own. SAndrew Furr started for the Sharks and tossed three innings. He gave up four hits and walked two while giving up six runs, three earned. Furr struck out three. Justin. Henderson pitched the final four innings, allowing four hits and one earned run while striking out four. "A couple of balls we hit hard and they just went and got," Gannoni said. "(The first week) was a chance for us to try some younger pitchers and see where we are at. The sea- son is still young." 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A-1 Oil & Muffler Service 210 Hwy 71 639-4175 Gulf Coast Real Estate Guide 209-211 Reid Avenue 227-1278 www.StarFl.com RRL ROUSM OP umily The Star, Port St. Joe, FL a Thursday, March 3, 2005 13A Establishedl 1937 o Servin Gulf countv and surroundnrinn areas for 67 years . .. . 1mm i .wa,i l .J ..... March... 200 Estblihe 937 S v Gl o ta s un PSJ Key Club Takes on Pet ect by Despina Williams Star Staff Writer As part of their continu- ing efforts to serve the Port St. Joe community, the Key Club of Port St. Joe High School recently decided to lend a much-needed hand to the local Humane Society. For several weekends in a row, Key Club members grabbed leashes, walked dogs, cleaned cages what- ever they could do, said Key Club president Casey Flannagan, "to make better conditions for the animals." Carolyn Lee, who with her husband, Leon, runs the day-to-day operations of the St. Joseph Bay Humane Society, said she was grate- ful for the students' hard work. "They came at 10:30, and they just kept on work- ing," said Lee. "They walked dogs and played with the kit- tens and with the puppies. They got down on the ground and rolled and were dirty when they left there." The work of the pound is normally done by a prisoner, who works seven days a week cleaning, feeding ani- mals, and readying pets for adoption. "It's a big job for just one person to do," said Flannagan, whose club is considering "adopting the Humane Society as a regular project, setting aside one weekend a month to help with the maintenance of the pound. "Everything they do that takes them a long time to do, we can do in a couple of hours." The Key Club, sponsored by Scott Lamberson, is com- prised of 39 members Who expend a great amount of 'their free time doing commu- nity service projects. The Club has existed at Port St. Joe High School since the early 1950s. Flannagan notes that the club has, in past years, devi- ated from its mission of com- munity service. "We help the community any way we can," Flannagan said. "We're trying to get the club back on tr it's supposed to The Key C: efforts include school raise tsunami relief, canned and dry Port St. Joe High School Key Club members walk dogs during a recent Humane Society outing. rack to what tion project for Hurricane proud that they came out stop in the be." Ivan survivors and adopting there," she said. "It's always mission to h( club's recent a stretch of Highway 98, near interesting when kids get in need. helping the the Gulf Franklin Center. involved." "We help $2,000 for Lee was pleased to For Key Club membernate" Hows organizing a observe the Key Club's inter- Jake Howse, fhe Humane goods collec- est in helping others. "I was Society project was just one shrug. "Even club's ongoing elp a community the less fortu- se said with a felines." HERE'S HOW IT WORKS: * High quality, professional photographs will be made locally and at no charge or obligation. 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Youth groups from St. James Episcopal and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Port St. Joe combined forces and traveled to Mobile, Al. last weekend to lend their help. Wilmer Hall Children's Home welcomed the youth group last Saturday morning and set them to work clear- ing an acre or so of over- growth from the campus property.. Wielding rakes, shovels, saws, clippers and some good old fashioned elbow grease, the volunteers got a little dirt under their nails and a lot of satisfaction in their hearts. The overnight trip to Mobile,however, was only one item on the continuing list of projects by the com- bined youth group, Jimmy Joe's Underground Since September, the collective efforts of several youth groups, hosted by St. James and St. Joseph, have donated their time once a month to give back to the community. In September, the youth group volunteered at the Humane Society. The follow- ing month, they collected items for Franklin Graham's Shoebox Ministry, collecting Christmas gifts for children Port St. Joe High School seniors (1-r) Jake Howse, Anna Salzer, Megan Todd andKyle Pickett hold youth leader Diana Sealey, who has been with the students for the past eight years. -I ., . worldwide. In November, the group participated in a scav- enger hunt for the Food Pantry and collected food items for Thanksgiving bas- kets. During the holiday sea- son in December, the group worked in conjunction with the Gulf County Senior Citizens and Community Center to shop for the elder- ly. In January, they collected food for the Highland View Assembly of God's food pantry. Finally, in February, the youth chose to travel to Wilmer Hall and offer their services. Diana Sealey, director of youth at St. James, said the kids chose Wilmer Hall from a list of options for their February project. The Children's Home is in the Episcopal Diocese, and Sealy said the kids real- ly expressed an interest in that particular trip because they wanted to see what it was like. 'They wanted to go to Wilmer Hall because they'd never seen it before," Sealey said. After chopping trees, clearing vines and mulching the materials to be used for a new bike and walking path, high school senior Jake Howse said he really enjoyed the opportunity to work with other youth groups and interact-with people from dif- ferent walks of life. "I thought we were going to interact more directly with the kids," confessed Megan Todd. Sara Rushing, director of activities at Wilmer Hall, said the residents turned out in greater numbers than nor- mal during, this particular visit. "Most of the time, only one or two kids come out of the residence halls," Rushing said. At the time of the youth group's visit, Wilmer Hall Youth'group volunteers clear brush and overgrowth from an area behind Wilmer Hall Children's Home in Mobile, Al. 4,~w~t had 33 children in care age 13 to 21. The group therapy home offers three levels of care for neglected, abused or orphaned youth. Rushing said a majority of children currently in the home's care were discovered by truancy officers. The Basic Residential Program offers a residence and housing program on the Wilmer Hall campus for chil- dren age 10-18. The Independent Living Program, an extension of the Basic Residential option, seeks to train children age 14-18 with practical job skills and pre- pare them for acclimation into society. A Transitional Living Program, designed for young adults age 19-21, helps make the transition from the "care" environment of Wilmer Hall to successful indepen- dent living. The third care option at Wilmer Hall is a Foster Care Program. 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NEW PATIENTS WELCOME! r -- The Star, Port St. Joe, FL 9 Thursday, March 3, 2005 I 5A Established 1937 Serving Gulf county and surrounding areas for 67 years 16 Te ta, or S. oe F *Turda, arh 00 Etalihd 97 SrvngGuf outyad uroudig res or67yer Making Over Lives in Gulf County by Tim Croft Star News Editor If the fledgling holi,-irinL coalition taking wing in Gulf County is seeking one tem- plate of success, they could stamp it from the efforts of the Christian Community Development Fund. I.r-'. r.i irn:e dollars. 3-lBriiirnti volunteers under a single umbrella. Seeking and receiving financial assistance from a variety of sources. ( hinging people's lives. From Highland View to Wh'lrl City to North Port St, Joe, the (r D1l-' has made its impact felt the past few months, with funds from a foundation, the elbow i. i.i.,- of volunteers and family members and a touch of heart. "We try as much as pos- sible to do Ety-'lhirni with love," said Diana Sealey, who heads up the CCDF. "We do this for love." This is improving the liv- ing conditions of the folks who represent the threads of a community fabric. From small projects, such as constructing hand rails on one house so an individual with a disability can enter and leave more easily. Or in,.kirn small repairs to the home of a retired mill worker, or a widow and long- time resident. There was help with a bathroom and septic tank for a homeowner in White City. And, as something of a model for what can be accomplished, there was the extreme makeover completed on a house in White City. Which has served as the long-time home of Jimmie Paul and Marlene Sewell, the former a retired mill worker, the latter the soothing and It's almost mouth-watering to consider what sweet confec- tions will emerge from this new gleaming kitchen. Robert E. King DDS GENERAL DENTISTRY- BLEACHING DENTURES CROWN AND BRIDGES Credit Cards Accepted 325 Long Avenue 227-1812 smiling presence at the sec- retary's desk at Gulf District Schools. "That project went a long way toward showing what the CCDF is trying to do," Sealey said of the Sewell ren- ovation. "This is a good example of how I want this to work." The dollars which helped fund the project which cost roughly $3,000 come from the CCDF account which is fed, primarily, by the Jessie Ball duPont Foundation and the St. Joe Community Foundation. The key in the funding, Sealey said, is securing dol- lars which come with no strings attached, providing the CCDF the flexibility to secure the most bang. Another critical criteria is who is being helped. The CCDF seeks to assist home- owners who have lived in the community, wish to plant roots and have a need only a group such as the CCDF can meet. "We look for folks who have contributed to the com- munity, raised a family here and may not have the extra $3,000 or $4,000 to repair or renovate their homes," Sealey said. The money purchased the materials, but the labor, in these recent projects, has proved an essential part of the equation. The Brotherhood of First Baptist lent several hands on some of the projects and families are encouraged to also provide some muscle. But in the case of the Sewell house, a huge assist came from the work crews at the Covenant House. Combining the vision of Mary Linda Butts and the guidance of her husband Wilbur, the co-founders--of Covenant House, the Sewell home was transformed, liter- ally. "It is really a new house, except the living room," said Marlene Sewell, who has taken this gift as just anoth- er reason to pay her bless- ings forward. "It's just perfect," she added. "I'd always wanted to have my house fixed up but we were never able to do it." A three-bedroom, one bathroom abode, lacking much of what most of us would describe as closet space, was made over into a two bedroom, two bath home with plenty of closets, including a walk-in closet in the main bedroom. What was once wood paneling in much of the home became, with some tender care and new gleam, flooring for much of the main space of the home. The kitchen and any- body who knows Marlene Sewell, her daughter Mary Lou Cumbie and the tasty confections that arise from their kitchens knows the importance of this room - was overhauled. Materials sitting at Covenant House became beautiful cabinets. The Buttses also had a microwave oven and refriger- ator to contribute to the cause. The bedrooms and baths were appointed by mixing and matching, a table from here, a lamp from there, wire containers which become shelves, a wrap-around sofa from an estate sale. 'This is what happens when you get a unity of heart - people give you stuff," Sealey said. It was ingenious and dogged. "We have a willingness and a perseverance," Wilbur Butts said. "We're not worth much by the hour, but we work a lot of hours. "It's an awesomely differ- ent way to live," Wilbur H it> "*%"diEil^Ki, i- - An old eyesore became a beautiful fireplace in the Sewell home. added as he looked around the Sewell home on a recent afternoon. 'This is a wonder- ful, exciting thing to do for these people. You feel good doing this. "You make people feel better about themselves, property owners and work- ers." And it provides a testa- ment to what a grassroots effort, well-placed hearts and a few dollars can do. "Everybody was willing to give, that's what I'm work- ing toward with the CCDF," Sealey said. "That's what made this work so well, everybody was willing to get on board and help. "It's a pool effort. It's not just CCDF. We want to go help, fix it and move on." The housing coalition is surely taking notes. wr -E - Working the walls, a vol- unteer from Covenant House helps transform a bedroom. 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I Established 1 937 Serving Gulf county and surrounding areas for 67 years 16A The Star, Port St. Joe, FL Thursday, March 3, 2005 The Star, Port St. Joe, FL Thursday, March 3, 2005 1B Gulf CoaS P Gulf Coast Electric .Cooperative recently held its annual Washington, D. C. South Tour Contest at its headquarters in Vewahitchka. SEach year, the Cooperative sponsors the contest for high school juniors whose parents 'or guardians are members of bulf Coast Electric. Contestants are interviewed by a panel of three judges rom the electric cooperative industry and two winners are chosen to travel on an Hula Cl SLisa and Malia Faipea, of She Kapakai Nalo Outrigger Canoe Club, will be offering hula classes beginning May 1 at the Community Center fn Port St. Joe. SHula lessons will be held on Thursday, with classes for both children and adults. Kids from ages 8- S2 will meet from 3-4:30, Snd ages 13 and up will meet from 7-8:30. Lisa Faipea learned the hula vhile in the army, stationed in iawaii. Her Daughter, Maiia, began studying hula at age five, and performed in Waikiki at age nine. SThe Faipeas will teach Triathlon and SMexico Beach and St. Joe Beach are excited about our 1st Triathlon and Duathlon! All athletes are welcome and invited to com- pete in this great event. The triathlon will consist of a Ialf-mile swim, 15-mile bike ride and a .5k-run. The duathlon, which will start simultaneously, will consist of a 1.2-mile run on the teach, 15-mile bike ride and a 5k-run. The event is sponsored by Cory Everson's Fitness for st Electric all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D. C. in June, where they. join other 11th grade students from all over the United States to tour our nation's capital. Local civic organizations and high school guidance counselors and principals play an important role in the contest, as they nominate the students who vie for the trip. This year's contestants were: Justin Barnes, repre- senting Wewahitchka High School; Klayton Coleman, representing Vernon High Cooperate School; Trey Goodwin, repre- senting the Wewahitchka Volunteer Fire Department; Courtney McMillion, repre- senting the Wewahitchka Ambulance Service; Nicholas Myers, representing Blountstown High School; Ashley Notz, representing Mosley High School; Hali Price, representing the Wetappo Creek Volunteer Fire Department; Sarah Shelton, representing Altha Public School; and Jennifer Wigglesworth, representing the Wewahitchka Womans Annual Youth Tour Contest Club. This year's winners are Hali Price and Jennifer Wigglesworth. Runner-up is Justin Barnes. In addition to the Washington, D. C. trip, Gulf Coast Electric takes all of the students nominated to com- pete in the contest on a two- day trip to Tallahassee, There they tour various sites in Tallahassee with approxi- mately 100 other 11th grade participants representing electric cooperatives across the state. [asses Beginning May 11 s i x when the The price for the classes basic sum- is $25 per month or $10 per steps, class. a n d Some of the proceeds will help with canoe club expens- es, and a percentage will be given to local charity organi- zations including the Humane Society and American Caner Society. Classes will be limited to 25 kids and 50 adults. If the demand for the classes grows, another class may be added. Information on hula classes in .Wewahitchka will be .announced at a later date. mer ends, For registration informa- students will tion, contact Lisa Faipea at be able to com- 227-7014 or the Kapakai plete a full hula Nalo Outrigger Canoe Club routine. at 227-3343. Duathlon in Mexico Beach and St. Joe Beach Women in Panama City and local companies in the area. This is a first-class event! We are excited to have athletes from all over the area com- pete in this event. We're expecting up to 300 athletes from Florida, Alabama and Georgia. We will also have beach, volleyball, entertainment, door prizes and a beach party! As a wrap-up, we will have a 35 mile bike ride on Sunday! Race is limited to the first 300 participants! Schedule of Events Friday April 1, 2005 4- 8 PM Package Pick-Up 6-9 PM Carb-loading and social dinner Saturday April 2, 2005 7:30 AM Duathlon and Triathlon begin at Beacon Hill Park 6:30 PM Awards and beach party at the El Governor Motel with beach volleyball, music and door prizes Sunday April 3, 2005 7:30 AM 35 Mile bike ride The purpose of this weekend is to meet great people, eat seafood and visit a beautiful beach! For regis- tration and other informa- tion or how to be a sponsor, please, visit our website at. www.thebeachblast.com ber 0 i* -rt 0 0 * * "The Youth Tour Contest is a great opportunity for us to reward local students for being outstanding leaders in their communities," GCEC Manager of Marketing and Member Services Michael White said. The Washington, D. C. Youth Tour Program has been in existence since 1957 when co-ops sent students to Washington, D. C. to work during the summer. By 1964, the program was catching on, and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association began to coordinate the efforts of the co-ops. Since then, thousands of young people have experienced this once-in-a-lifetime opportuni- ty to visit our nation's capitol and learn about our govern- ment. , Gulf *Coast Electric Cooperative recently held its annual Washington, D. C. Youth Tour Contest. Pictured, from left, are Gulf County Superintendent of Schools Tim Wilder, contestants Justin Barnes (runner-up), Hali Price (winner), Trey Goodwin, Jennifer Wigglesworth (winner) and Courtney McMillion, Wewahitchka High School Principal Terry Linton and GCEC CEO/GM Roy Barnes. ,.Oslo l lTA1 l [U l Bring Your Income Tax Money We Want Your Business Was $10,5 New Low Payment 0 Was ..$10,9995 -2 Now ....$8,988 Or ....$158/1mo LocalTrade Was .$11,995 9 Now ......$8,888 r .....$1881m0 *60 m0 2 DR Sip..r...." Was .$12,995 2 DR Sporty New Low Price Was ..$13,995 S--. Nw ..$10,988 -, Or ...$188/mo . Was ..$14,995 VO SE Alloy Wheels poiler Now ..12,988 -. Or ....$218/mo 1---- * Was ..$17,995 NNoww..$15,988 Or .... $268/mo Was ..$17,995 * Now ..$15,988 Or ....$268/mo ... ~ Drive ALittle Save A Lot Was .$18,995 Now ..$16,988 Or ....$288/mo * H I 0 1, ____ _1 1 1:11 p! Was ..$23,995 | Now ..$21,988 -. Or ....$368/mo | Was ..$35,995 * j^ . 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Patricia Ann Hammond Patricia Ann Hammond, born June 27, 1946, died Sunday February 27. She leaves behind her loving hus- band James Walter Hammond of forty years; five children, James Eric Hammond and wife Tina of Wewahitchka, Kimberlin Sue Hammond-Pelt and husband Mitchell of Port St. Joe, Gordon Franklin Hammond of Wewahitchka, Jessica Ann Hammond-Pitts and hus- band Wayne of Wewahitchka and Michael Allen Hammond of Wewahitchka; three sis- ters, Thelma Money of Panama City, Dianne - p ebt'. Narvaez of Puerto Rico, Peggy Swindell of Panama City, and two brothers, Glenn Rudd of Panama City and Jerome Rudd of Panama City; nine grandchildren, April, Jimmy, Anthony, Samantha, Ashley, Michael, Alexandria, Frankie, Dillion and one great-grandchild Cheyenne all ofWewahitchka. There will be a memorial service at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses on Sunday March 6, at 3:00 EST at St. Joe Beach congre- gation. Family request that flowers be sent to 140 McGlon Dr., Wewahitchka. Emily Joy Thompspn and Eric Michael Hoffman Kent & Hoffman to Wed Ginny Seifert, Ursula Reynolds, Nancy Joe Garlin and Catherine Kennedy of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #10069 graciously volunteered their services. Bay St. Joe appreciates the ladies of the VFW very much: the parties would not be the same without them. / FREE Real Estate Tours\ A good introduction to local real estate markets without the pressure of a one-on-one appointment with a Realtor. I u- Tours leave from Anchor offices and last approx. 1 hour. Wednesday 3 p.m. ET St. George Island Fridays 3 p.m. ET Carrabelle Thursday 10 a.m. CT (11 a.m. ET) Mexico Beach Saturdays 3 p.m. ET Apalachicola Thursday 3 p.m. ET Cape San Bias Sundays 3 p.m. ET Tallahassee Call 800-624-3964 for more information ( ,Ancilor Ifcaltu S f flor itgage o www.florida-beach.com " / OPEN HOUSES n Saturday. " March 5 11 a.m 4 p.m. EST e , &jiaSr flu o'a Kent and Janet Thompson of Tallahassee, and Port St. Joe are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Emily Joy Thompson to Eric Michael Hoffmann, son of Wayne and Melody Hoffmann of Waterloo, Illinois. Emily received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in 2003. She is currently employed by Thompson Children's Home in Charlotte, NC. Eric received hig - Bachelor's degree from the" .University of Illinois in 2003. He is currently employed by Habitat for Humanity in Charlotte, NC. The wedding is planned for April 16, 2005 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Amy Elizabeth St. Clair & Jarred Lamar Hobbs St. Clair & Hobbs Announce Engagement Mrs. Joseph St. Clair, Jr. of Wewahitchka is pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of her daughter, Amy Elizabeth St. Clair, to Jarred Lamar Hobbs of Panama City. The bride to be is also the daughter of the late Mr. Apalachicola s 800 624-3964 Cape San Bias 866 654-0999 Carrabelle 800 613-5962 Eastpoint 800 409-3204 Mexico Beach 0 866 692-3224 Simmons Bayou 877 929-8001 St. George Island 800 525-4793 St. Joe Beach 800 411-3717 -....... / 4N /$950,000 ()N *:,' ,''"iIn. , ,, King Gulf Front Schulze Bavview ,The Caramel Bay Bayfront 20 Sailfish Dr., Bald Point 110 Indiana Sueei. Lunark Village .S. Higha.s 98. Easipoini Directions: from the Carrabelle Anchor \ iDirections: from Carrabelle Anchor\ directions: entrance to Gramercy is just office continue on Hyw. 98 approx. 12 /Office continue on Hwy. 98 for approxi- Yeast of Hwy. 65 on Hwy. 98. miles to Alligator Point Rd. Turn left at mently 4 miles. Home is on the left side Superb bayfront four bedroom, three bath Bald Point Rd. Turn right at Sailfish St. of highway. Look for balloons! 2,513 sq. ft. home on Lot 5 in Gramercy Home is toward the end. Custom built waterview four bedroom, 3 Plantation nearing completion by Coastal Newly renovated interior, updated appli- bath home with 2,600 plus heated sq. ft. Traditions, LLC. MLS#103223. (Meet ances, some furnishings included. Unbe- plus finished basement, screened patio sales agent in office for an escort to house). lievable view of the Gulf. MLS#103477. room with pool. MLS#102461. Call Pam Collins at 850 899-1054 or Call Brian Fletcher at 850 528-3467 or Call Mary T. Katzer 850 510-8244. Hall Bell at 850 899-9694. Whitney Whitehurst at 850 567-3310. ,^\~i lb^c wws r~t~f ~ Ooten Gulf View Bonn Bayfront Rogers Historic District 1820 E. Gulf Beach Dr., St. George lsla ".324 W. Bayshore Dr., St. George ls. . 91 Avenue C, Apalachicola Directions: from St. George Island\ Directions: cross bridge to St. George\ Directions: from the Anchor Office in Anchor office turn East on Gulf Beach island, travel 0.1 mile, turn right on W. yVApalachicola travel west on Hwy. 98 one Drive approx. 4 miles. 300 Ocean Mile Bayshore Drive. Continue 0.3 mile. block, turn left on 7th St. Go down two is before you get to the State Park on the House is on the left. Look for balloons! blocks to Avenue C. Turn right on Ave. right. Nice home on a lot and a half on a corner, C. Rogers is in the middle of the block. Good value for Gulf View on St. George overlooking canal and Bay. Andersen win- Beautifully renovated three bedroom, two Island. Two fireplaces, two pools, lots of dows, beautiful cypress exterior, bath all cypress cottage. Completely updat- amenities come with this 300 Ocean Mile MLS#101225. ed. Tastefully decorated. MLS#103832. townhome. MLS#1 1353. Call 850 927-3177. Call Sam Wexler at 850 653-7986. Call 850 927-3177. ....- .-. ;i5e-,6m --,' "A M AeuPrS y ,^ ,, ~ a~iI-:1-dW --- High Tide Gulf front Palmer Bay View Rice Interior 5291 Clipper Way, Cape San Bias l 306 Monument Avenue, Port St. Joe 35 Balboa Street, St. Joe Beach Directions: from Port St. Joe travel east Dirltlions from the St. Joe Beach offce. Directions: from Anchor's Joe Beach on Hwy. 98 to C-30A, veer right on C- start out going southeast on Hwy. 98 \Affice travel west eight blocks. Turn right 30A. Travel 6.8 miles to C-30E. Turn toward Bay Vista Drive for 6.8 miles. -'n Balboa Street. Home is three blocks right on C-30E, travel to 6 miles to Turn left. Turn right onto Monument on right on the corner of Georgia Ave. Catamaran Drive, turn left. Go the end Ave. Home is on the right side. This home rests on one beautiful oversized of Catamaran. High Tide is the first Spacious bay view four bedroom, two bath corner lot. Home and lot have been well home on the left on Clipper Way. home on one half of an acre in Port St. Joe. maintained. Property has a well for irriga- Lovely home with private walkover to MLS#101912. tion. Just a short walk to the dedicated beach. Two decks. MLS#103990. Call 850 648-2020. beach and beautiful sunsets! MLS#102898. Call Donna Murray at 850 227-4546. Call John Treglown at 850 258-7703. ( A Andwpr Uealto & mortgage( Qoa. www.florida-beach.com Joseph St. Clair, Jr. and the granddaughter of Mrs. C. H. Birmingham and the late Mr. C.H. Birmingham and the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph St. Clair, Sr. She is a 1999 grad- uate of Wewahitchka High School and a 2003 graduate of Florida State University where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Recreation and Leisure Services Administration. She is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and is employed by the Salvation Army Domestic Violence Program as a Children's Counselor. Her fiance is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Mettille of Panama City and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hobbs of Pensacola and is the grand- son of'Mrs. Angelo Vincent and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pratt. He is also the grand- son of the late Mr. Angelo Vincent and the late Mr. Lamar Hobbs. He is a 1992 graduate of Mosley High School and a 1994 graduate of Gulf Coast Community College Law Enforcement Academy. He is currently employed by the Springfield Police Department as a Sergeant and Investigations Manager. A ceremony is planned for March 26, 3:00 p.m. at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in Wewahitchka. A reception will follow at the bride's home at 148 Lucy Drive. All friends and family are invited to attend. Vickie Burrows & James Lockstead Burrows and Lockstead Plan Spring Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Willie Sherman of Brookside. The Burrows of Port St. Joe are ceremony will take place on proud to announce theMarch 25 at Highland View engagement of their daugh- ter Vickie Burrows to James Assembly of God. All friends Lockstead, son of Levana and family are invited. EMERALD TURF SALES Mike Halley, Owner Specializing in: Centipede Palmetto St. Augustine Delivery & Installation 850/643-7411 850/674-9188 emeraldturf@hotmail.com I*m TurfAlnthGuf(a K - __ A x Established 7 937 e Serving Gulf county and surrounding areas for 67 years 9R Tk 'tnr Pnrt S Ine. FL 9 Thursdav., March 3. 200 z l The Star, Port St. Joe, FL Thursday, March 3, 2005 3B Don't Leave it to Beaver to Find a Home Currently available for adoption at the Humane Society are: Beaver, five- month old pup (pictured); Boomer, Dachshund male mix; Kojak, extra nice male, about seven months old; Jetta, beautiful chow/lab cross female; Velcro, looks like a black Collie. Socks, nice male kitty, five months old; Stormy, red male, about nine and a half months old; Bandit, six- months old Macho male puppy; Crow, small male dog, good natured, shy; Yuma, nice, male kitty, six months old, neutered/shots; Max & Meagan, Walker mix pups about five months old; 'and always cats and kitties. Please go seel For more information, contact the St. Joseph Bay Humane Society at 227-1103 or visit the Humane Society's web site at www.sjbhumane- society.org. Community Development Center Thanks AARP Volunteers The Corporate Directors of the Community Develop- ment Center showed their appreciation on Wednesday to the volunteers that staff the Tourist Information Center in Mexico Beach. The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has provided volunteer support to the tourist center since it opened last year. The President of the CDC, Lynn Costin Marshall, remarked that "Literally, we could not be open five days a week without the volunteer spirits of the AARP. They provide a wonderful community ser- vice." The President of AARP, Gary Woolley, accepted thanks from the CDC and each volunteer received mementos for their service. While providing support at the Tourist Information Center, the volunteers also help visitors with informa- tion about the local area, recreation activities and sup- port for the computer that SGreg Woolley, president of AARP, accepted an award from Jack Mullen on behalf of all the volunteers at the Mexico Beach Community Development Center. the CDC makes available to tourist and residents. Also recognized for their volunteer service were Peggy Wood, a long timb supporter of com- munity events in Mexico Beach and Nick Aston for his assistance at the many fund raising events the CDC has sponsored. v The Mexico Beach CDC and Welcome Center held a luncheon at The Fish House in honor of the v*nteers. MPqMexico Beach Kay 6th &7i Beacn Hill Park Contac-EliRabedt Wyln 22995474 Wekakhdra -t hay 1364 ( 14'r- GermtSlktfii Conat ad7Ci Barus. 639,VS76 46phd icea -May201h'&2IW'..- .W.W k Contact Shirley Key 67M166 UsIJ 4 exic [edn ledms The Incredible Teens Friends (or f ope Capitol (.are Bears The Design Team .I Lu.e I he St.'s E~el tn %a' E0lla 71h [eaccn -Hill a. k A~dla ChICcc4l IrIc~k-UH'n Cekt~hi iti(~n March 5rb c Armory. ---6:W p.m. Coine arin why % e Relay! We iahitchka< Tearmn Tdaunon Truss A & A Homecare WiHS Faculty & Staff Wilbng Workers Newv Hope BeheveLs MicheUe Bailey WMS Faculty & Staff Moles Robbe Morns 9rh Giade Dcshood Faicumy 11 th Giade IHlbcvwc,(,d r ela. ,la l1lth I& 14th -atlr Stadium RELAY FOR LIFE I Cape San Bias Road- 2 adjacent Park Pointe Subdivision Bayfront on Cape San Bias !CA USii FOR] IYOUR FREE PROPER (0] ITYVAUEAA LYSIS!" Established 1 937 Serving Gulf county and surrounding areas for 67 years -,j1 4B The Star, Port St. Joe,.FL Thursday, March 3, 2005 CREAM, of the e.roo "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" . .. -.a;: .... L:^^ , L -' t .'7 : i ; Indian Pass Raw Bar ifh: pl,:4 has captured the mn6rket on "unique dic ing". The. ndiann Pass Raw Bar series up the brepa's f.est oysters, near'le shrimp, crab legs and variety of simi- lar delectables. The semi-self service restaurant offers great atmosphere and charm (Not kl m.r, r.i.r, reor Food). This is a ., :r .. ilI .a:, l.o .r.' ,g in Paradise. Check us out at www.indianpassrawbar.com 8391 C-30A, South of Port St. Joe 850-227-1670 New Hours: Tuesday Thursday 12 00 8 00 Friday Saturday 1 2 00-9 00 Beginning this Sunday, May 30th we will open at 1:00 pm a4d this schedule will continue unlil Labor Day.' C---- l --~- : r %-no o. e__ Steamer's Raw Bar & SSeafood Restaurant S'*Open Daily :'` .Lunch Specials Daily 2 Nightly Specials Special Tuesday and Thursday Nigt.: All You Can Eat Alaskan Snow Crab.....$15.95 Also $1.99 for 1 Dozen Raw Oysters! S4 pm til Close Saturday & Sunday: SBreakfast S\ 5:30 am til 10:00 am SEAFOOD MARKET A Wide Variety of Fresh Seafood V AND... * Charter Fishing Trips SBay Fishing Trips SOffshore Fishing Trips Steamers Raw Bar & Restaurant S518 Hwy 98 West Apalachicola, Fl 32328 653-3474 Coastal Grill UPCOMING 602 Monument Avenue Port St Joe, FL Monday, Wednesday thru Saturday 5:00pm 10:00 pm Closed on Tuesday 850.227.7900 EVENTS Wine Tasting Thursday, March 10th Mad Hatter Fashion Show Saturday March 19th Easter Buffet SSunday, March 27th I. Please call 227-7900 " to make reservations and get more information. ii Sunday Brunch -10:30 am 2:00 pm Monday is Home style Night Wednesday is Italian Night Congratulations SCG Team! Winners of Mexico Beach Gumbo Cook-off! * - SPhone 229-5200 Fax 229-1782 lDocl KSIDE 342- West First Street Port St. Joe -, (WA llE' We Deliver in town only ~~I/CA L Orders must be placed by 10:30 a.m. Port St. Joe Marina $10 minimum (IN TOWN PORT ST. JOE ONLY) Monday Saturday Dinner 9:00 pm LUNCH IS BACK! Live Music with Greg Wood Plate Specials Daily! Friday & Saturday 6:00 pm 9:00 pm Monday Night Tuesday Night Wednesday Night Thursday Night All You All You Back by Popular Can Eat Fried Can Eat Demand! Fried Flounder Fresh Or Black Angus Shrimp Dinner Mullet Ribeye $12.95 $8.95 $10.95 $14.95 Established 1937 Serving Gulf county and surrounding areas for 67 years , I&/ .sJlIUc- t/ I i 7 o/ eC iYl y c.UII U,,,yn/ i,,nu 5o,, i 7uTn,, Sa.Pov,-uv ,v -a /.... a It's Cucumber Planting Time Dakota Deshauntae 5ims Look Who's Turning One Dakota Deshauntae Sims will be turning one on March 5 and will celebrate his birthday party on Sunday, March 6. He is the son of Shemeka Sims. His grandparents are Thomas and Carolyn Sims, and his great grandparents are Leola and Stephen Gathers. He will be celebrating with his fami- ly and friends. -1M I by Roy Lee Carter County Extension Director It's cucumber-planting time Some gardeners may already have cukess" in the ground. They can be planted from January through March in South and Central Florida, and from February through April in the Northern portions of our state. Just don't wait too long, because cucumbers do not grow well during the hot humid months of summer. Cucumbers are a popu- lar crop with Florida garden- ers, because they're easy to grow in'all areas of our state. Extension vegetable special- ist, Jim Stephens, of the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, pro- vided my information. There are two general, types of cucumbers large varieties, grown for slicing and eating fresh, and small types, produced for pickling. Several kinds in each catego- ry grow well in Florida. We won't give a long list of vari- eties. Just ask your garden center operator or County Agent for seeds of the types you want to grow, slicers or picklers. Cucumbers grow best in slightly acid soils. If the pH of your garden plot is below five-point-five (5.5), you should add lime three to five pounds of dolomite per 100 square feet of row, applied one to three months Firefighters Graduate from Gulf Coast Firefighter Minimum III and Matthew Jonathan Standards Class #14 gradu- Riley. ated from Gulf Coast The following students Community College on also graduated: Joshua W. February 23. Apking, Erich D. Cameron, The Big Three Award Derek D. Cope, Richard C. was received by Nathan Green, III, Michelle Hickingbottom. The recipi- Gutierrez, Thomas J. ent of the Academic Award Herndon, James Linck- was Todd Alan Harris and Ryan, John Paul Thornton Perfect Attendance Awards and Shawn P. Thurston. were given to Kooernt jaur, prior to planting. If your soil pH is above six-point-six (6.6), you probably should add some minor plant foods, such as iron and man- ganese. These can be applied when you fertilize. When preparing the gar- ..,,o: i * Roy Lee Carter den for cucumbers, broad- cast one quart of a general- purpose fertilizer, such as 8- 8-8 or 10-10-10, along every 25 feet of row. Mix the fertil- izer into the soil to a depth of three or four inches. Next, shape up the bed. Then, open shallow furrows about three inches from both sides of the line fertilizer in each 25 feet of furrow. Cover the fertilizer with soil, and water the prepared bed before sow- ing the seeds. Every two or three weeks, after the plants start growing, add a little fer- tilizer, about one cup per 25 feet of row and water it in. Cucumbers are started by planting seeds directly in the garden. Sow seeds two or three times thicker than the spacing suggested on the seed packet. When the first true leaves appear, thin the plants to the proper spacing. Keep the soil well moistened by watering thoroughly once or twice a week. While cucumbers are easy to grow, some care is needed. An area at least one foot in diameter around each plant should be kept weed free. Watch for aphids, leaf miners, beetles, and fruit worm. If insects attack, spray or dust the plants with Malathion, Diazinon, or Sevin. Damage from damping- off fungi is a common prob- lem with young seedlings. This danger can be mini- mized by planting treated seeds. Mildews and leaf spots, which may injure growing leaves, can be con- trolled by weekly applica- tions of fungicide, such as Riodomil. Mulching around. the plants will prevent some fruit rots. Since there are both male and female flowers on each vine, bees are needed for pollination. Male flowers will not form fruit. So, don't be alarmed when you see these dropping from the vines. Cucumbers should be picked when they are tender, crisp and green. Removing ripe fruit from the vine encourages new fruit growth. Small slicing cucumber may be used for pickling. But pickling types make poor slicers. Correction on Article for "Jumping for Healthy Hearts" In the article "Jumping r Healthy Hearts," in last ek's edition of The Star, it was reported that Port St. Joe Elementary's grades three through five participat- ed in the "Jump Rope for Heart" American Heart Association fundraiser. Second grade also participat- ed. Christian Ward Christian is Two Christian Ward celebrat- ed her second birthday on Jan. 23 with a Jo Jo's Circus birthday party at her home in Wewahitchka. There were lots of friends and family, including her sisters Kaleigh and Hannah, to help her cel- ebrate. Christian is the daughter of Chris and Tammy Ward. She is the granddaughter of Ralph and Linda Shoemaker of Kinard and Sonny and Mable Ward of Wewa. She is the great-granddaughter of Dorothy Ward of Port St. Joe and May Helen Gray of Wewa. Kamari Clayton Look Who's Two Kamari Clayton is the daughter of Courtney Lenox and Jabar Clayton of Port St. Joe. She is the granddaugh- ter of Antoinette Lenox and Marilyn Clayton, all of Port St. Joe. Kamari will celebrate her birthday at Nathan Peters, Jr. Park on March 5 with her family and friends. Jeff Galloway da858-20 P ude 45 East First St. Prudential St. George Island 850-927-2596 Resort Realty www.beachesbyjeff.comOf Some of the Best Buys on St. George Island ST. GEORGE ISLAND BAYVIEW ST. GEORGE ISLAND BEACH ST. GEORGE ISLAND BEACH "Serenity," 1675 Forsythia Trail, ACCESS "Moondancer," 1360 ACCESS "Fishing Hideaway," 708 Plantation. Well built 3 bedroom, 2 Acacia Dr., Plantation. Beautiful 3 W. Bayshore Dr., Gulf Beaches. Two bath, 1508 +/- sq. ft. home on wooded bedroom, 31/2 bath, 1800 +/- sq. ft. story modular 3 bedroom, 2 bath, approx. 1 acre lot features enclosed three level home offers screened 1500 +/- sq. ft. home just a short dis- entry with tile flooring, large master porch, wrap-around decks, private tance from the Bay. Home features bath, cypress exterior, new cedar pool. Located on beach easement, enclosed garage, open deck/patio, shake roof in 2000. minutes from the bike trail, w o r k s h o p MLS#102119.......................$699,000 MLS#102120.......................$767,500 MLS#102458.......$379,000 ( Prudential is a registered service mark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Equal Housing Opportunity An Independently Owned and Operated Member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc I neron m. mcLeo Theron Turns One Theron MacKenzie McLeod celebrated his first birthday oh January 30 with a barnyard-themed party with his family and friends. Theron' is the son of Mack and Amy McLeod of Kinard. He is the grandson of Jimmy and Darlene Layfield of Blountstown and Ralph anl Linda Shoemaker of Kirad. Theron enjoys playing with his big sister Chloey, riding his wagon, riding the four-wheeler with his daddy and visiting .his Nanny and PaPa. %I Curtis Cryderman "Local Realtor" & owner of Marathon Martial Arts Curtis has been involved in all aspects of real estate in the local area for over 15 years. So for all your real estate needs Curtis can be reached at Hambrick Realty, Inc 3001 Hwy 98, Mexico Beach (850) 648-1102 cell (850)258-8039 s i85-200^ St. George Island Apalachicola Port St. Joe 123 W. Gulf Beach Dr. 71 Market St. 1252 Cape San Bias Rd. S850- 927-2666 850- 653-2555 850- 227-7891 Resort Re y 800- 974-2666 888-419-2555 877-512-9366 Resot Realty www.stgeorgeisland.com www.forgottencoastrealtor.com www.abeachdream.com + +. ..... .. .... ... 'I .."" 2005 Seminole Lane. Exceptional 3BR/3BA, 1900+/- Palace," 1057 E. Gulf Beach Dr. Impressive Rd. Many possibilities for this 3BR/2BA, 1200+/- sq. sq. ft. home in exclusive Plantation community offers 5BR/5BA, 2750 +/- sq. ft. fully furnished home fea- ft. cottage featuring separate living room, cathedral upscale kitchen, master suite with private screened tures Bay view from kitchen window, pantry, screened ceilings, large workshop/storage building. Property porch, gas fireplace, great Bay view. porch, elevator, private pool. Excellent rental potential, has mature landscaping with varied fruit trees and is MLS#104040............................ $739,000 MLS#1 03994.......................................$979,000 close to public boat ramp. MLS#101972.......$229,000 I4 I APALACHICOLA "Gorman Home," 250 14th St. INDIAN PASS BEACHFRONT "Track of the PORT ST. JOE "Oak Haven," 667 Maddox St. Attractive quality built 3BR/2BA, 1150 +/- sq. ft. home Moon," 110 Deepwater Ave. Outstanding fully fur- Affordable 3BR/2BA, 1255 +/- sq. ft. home features 2 features dining/kitchen combo, raised ceilings, porch. nished 3BR/2BA, 1200 +/- sq. ft. home boasts incred- master bedrooms, hardwood floors, pantry, Many new homes in this up-and-coming neighbor- ible views of the Gulf. Features include breakfast bar, dining/kitchen combo, great room, screened porch, hood. Convenient to schools, medical facilities and cathedral ceilings, open floor plan; large lot offers workshop, nicely landscaped yard. downtown. MLS#103281 ..............................$143,000 room for expansion. MLS#1 03942..............$1,390,000 MLS#101806............................... .......$119,900 St. George Island Beach Access Lot 1, Sea Palm Village, 1.18 acres MOL, MLS#103758.............................$699,000 Eastpont Commercial Highway 98, approx. 150' frontage x 310', MLS#103626......... ..........................$1,200,000 A (Business may be purchased separately for $100,000) St. Joe Beach Lot 93, Windmark Beach Sub., .46 acre MOL, MLS#102127............................................$1,050,000 Prudential Is a registered service mark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Equal Housing Opportunity (1 An Independently Owned and Operated Member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc The Star, Port St. Joe, FL Thursday, March 3, 2005 5B I Q-q 7 o ';,-rviiin ;-mintv ond surrounclina reas for 67 years \ n h ne Star, Port St. Joe, rL I0[hursUva,IMarch J, LVZ= mm ajUUwap CSTO a11neai Y/ aVI -Vq wIui .n, ..,r, n ,,.ares' r a/, ear J&efe ywime&ve& iiwoeyaw M& m O. dzR cluuck2youI c~uxa tfd& week.... THE BANK Port St. Joe Mexico Beach Apalachicola *Carrabelle For All Your Financial Needs MEMBER FDIC E L OUHSING LENER COSTIN & COSTIN LAW OFFICES Charles A. Costin Personal Injury Real Estate Workers' Compensation (850) 227-1159 COMFORTER FUNERAL HOME W. P. "Rocky Comforter L.F.D. (850) 227-1818 MEXICO BEACH ANIMAL CLINIC (850) 648-8811 1000 Highway 98 Grooming Boarding Pet Supplies 'St 20th & Port S SOUTHERLAND FAMILY FUNERAL HOME 507 10th Street* Port St. Joe (850) 229-8111 CRYSTAL SANDS REALTY 1602 Highway 98, Mexico Beach (850) 6484400 888385-1844 www.crystalsandsrealty.com RISH, GIBSON & SCHOLZ, P.A. William J. Rish, Thomas S. Gibson, Russell Scholz (850) 229-8211 THE STAR. 209-211 Reid Ave., Port St. Joe (850) 227-1278 www.StarFL.com Good.Shepherd .futheran Church 929 South Tyndall arkway lfanama City, florida 32404 phone 871-6311 www.GoodShepherdLC.com regular Sunday Worship at 8.00 am. 10:30 am. Sunday School /,~dult Sunday School hour and 10:30 worship service. lease accept this special invitation to be our guest The friendly place to worship! First Baptist Church MEXICO BEACH Located at 823 N. 15th St., Mexico Beach Corner of 15th & California 648-5776 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Worship-Sundays at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Bible Study-Sundays at 9:00 a.m. (all ages) Wednesday-Prayer and Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. Please note, all times central! Nursery Provided for All Services! Reverend Chris Bsshtp ) FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH S 508 Sixteenth Street 227-1756 Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Sixteenth Street Fellowship Time 10:45 a.m. Adult School 0 1 11:00 a.m. *Sunday School *Young Children PTo R r y 71 /Cecil Costin Sr. Blvd. Pastor Rev. J. Re l Cameron ... First United Methodist oChurch of Mexico Beach 1I North 22nd Street Mexico Beach, FL 32410 Sunday Worship Services: 8:00 a.m. CST & 9:30 a.m. CST Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. CST Open Hearts. Open minds. Open doors. The people of Mexico Beach United Methodist Church NURSERY PROVIDED Rev. Ted Lovelace, Pastor Church/Office: 648-8820 Rev. Thomas Guido, Pastor The Catholic Church of Gulf County Welcomes You Joseph St Lawrence Mission Monument Hwy 71 North t Joe, FL Wewahitchka, FL (850) 227-1417 Weekend Mass schedule 4:00 pm Sat. (ET) 9:30 am Sun. (ET 11:00 RENEW Season IV 6:30 pm Thurdays Stations of the Cross 6:30 pm Fridays Tsunami Disaster Benefit March 5th The First United Methodist Church of Mexico Beach is hosting a Fish Fry and Silent Auction Fund Raiser for the Tsunami Disaster Benefit. The Tsunami destruction is widespread with unprecedented devastation, and commu- nities around the world are pulling together to help these victims. Please make this community fund-raiser a success on March 5 by attending the silent auc- tion or the fish fry anytime from 12:00 p.m. Let The Revival Begin in Port St. Joe Let's come together as one in Jesus Christ and pray for healing, salvation and revival in these troubled times. International speaker and worship leader, Senior Chaplain Robert Ralph of Lael Ministries International based in Rochester, Michigan, invites everyone to attend revival meetings, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 4th, 5th, and 6th at 7:00 p.m. The meetings will be held at the Hope Family Worship Center, Garrison St., located at the corner of Garrison and Twentieth Street. This will be a wonderful time of refreshing and renewal as chaplain Robert brings forth a timely message of healing and hope for this hurting generation. There will be mighty wor- ship, powerful prayer, and Biblical teaching on the power of uniting together in Jesus Christ to bring hope and healing to this area. Don't miss this anointed opportunity to come together in faith and see Jesusatouch this city and the world. For more information on these meetings please call Chaplain Robert at 227-1335. For more information on Lael Ministries International, visit their website at. www.LaelMinistries.org. Soul Jam 2005 Holmes County Coalition C.A.S.E., Holmes County Ministerial Association and WJNF 88.3 FM will host the second Soul Jam this year in Bonifay, Florida. The event will be March 5 at the Holmes County Fair Grounds. This year we will have three big bands, Todd Agnew, Big Daddy Weave and Exit East, for a day and night of celebration with Worship music. The day will begin with games for all ages at 10 a.m. At 10:30, the Battle of the Bands will begin with 10 bands competing for a spot to play before the big concert that evening at 6 p.m. C.A.S.E. is concerned about the drug problem facing the youth of today and decided to help give them an alternative. During the event there will be trained counselors to talk with anyone about drugs, alcohol, pregnancy and other problems bombarding our youth. today. We hope this year will be twice as big as last year and we deem it a huge success,. Tickets are $7.50 per group of 10 or more; $8.50 advanced and $10 at the gate. Ticket price includes all events. Tickets can be pur-. chased at www.itickets.com or by calling 800- 965-9324 or stop by WJNF studio at 2914 Jefferson Street in Marianna, Florida. You can visit WJNF web site at www.wjnf.org for more information on Soul Jam or the groups. until 6:00 p.m. CST at the First United Methodist Church, 111 22nd St., Mexico Beach. Any donations for the silent auction are appreciated, and the company's name will be recognized for your contribution. One hundred percent of all contributions will be donated to the United Methodist Community Relief Fund. Dinner includes fish, baked beans, cole slaw, hush puppies, cheese grits, tea and dessert for only $10. Please contact any of the following spon- sors for tickets or donations. The Bank, 1202 Highway 98, Mexico Beach, 648-5060; The Bank, 418 Cecil Costin 'Sr. Blvd, Port St. Joe, 227-1416; Bayside Savings, 202 Marina Dr., Port St. Joe, 229- 7700; First United Methodist Church, 111 22nd St., Mexico Beach, 648-8820; Mexico Beach Harmon Realty, 1402 Highway 98, Mexico Beach, 648-5767; or Fish House Restaurant, Highway 98, Mexico, Beach, 648- 8950. Fun Day for Children Port St. Joe Church of God in Christ and North Port St. Joe Youth Initiative will sponsor a Fun Day for children on March 12 at 163 Avenue D from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Food, games, fellowship and value- enhanced activities are planned. A follow-up session will be held on March 19, and everyone is invited. For more information, contact John Crosby at 850-229-8983 or call the church at 850-229- 9490. Jeanne Smith to Speak at Ladies Meeting Australian Jeanne Smith will be the guest speaker at a Ladies Meeting to be held Saturday, March 5 at 2 p.m. in the fellowship of Oak Grove Assembly of God Church. All area ladies are invited to attend and be a part of this service. Jeanne was in the area last year minister- ing prophetically with her uplifting and inspir- ing messages. She will also be the speaker Sunday morning at the Ladies Day service. For additional information, call the church office or Lynda Bordelon, "Sunday Dinner" at New Bethel AME Church The ladies at New Bethel A.M.E. Church 'will be serving "Sunday Dinner" March 6, from 11:30 p.m. until 2 p.m.,The menu is baked chicken, combread dressing, string beans, sweet potato casserole, rolls, homemade cake and tea. The donation for this scrumptious din- ner is $6. You are invited to dine in or carry out. To place orders, please call 229-6179 or con- tact one of the ladies. The church is located at the corer of Avenue C and HIghway 98. Arts & Crafts Show Annual Men's Day at Thompson Temple S-- Church of Christ at the Beaches 314 Firehouse Road OVERSTREET I ,850-647-1622 Sunday Bible Study: 10:00 am EST Sunday Worship: 11:00 am EST S Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm YI "WE WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE' ^^rst Baptist Chfurci "-,,-- 102 THIRD STREET, PORT ST. JOE Brent Vickery, Pastor Buddy Caswell, Ministerof Music & Education Michael Rogers, Minister to Students Sunday School .................................. 9:45 am Morning Worship Service ......8:30 & 11:00 am Disciple Training ................................6:00 pm Evening Worship ............................. 7:00 pm Wednesday Prayer Meeting .............. 6:30 pm Mon-Fri: Devotion on 105.5 FM ......7:49 am ET "THE EXCITING PLACE TO WORSHIP" You're Among friends at Oak Grove .ssemblv ofod David ,. aernandez. Pastor Office: 850-227-137 Parsonage: 850-229-6271 613 Madison Street 'Port St. Joef. J Schedule of Services Sunday Wednesdav Sunday School 9:45am Mid'Week Meal 5.00pm M(ornln 'Worship l0:45am ld Week Bible Study 6:15pm XIds on the Mae 10:45am .Mntistry nation 6:15pm Cross Training Youth 6:Spm Men's Mnistry- Monday- 6:30pm Ladles Mlnistry Tuesday- 7:00pm Dynamic Pralsei "Worship- 'reaching the Pure Word The brethren of Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church in Port St. Joe will be celebrat- ing its Annual Men's Day on Sunday, March 6th starting with Church School at 10 a.m. The speaker for the 11 a.m. worship services will be the Elder Raymond Sanders, pastor of "Mt;.Olive Primitive Baptist Church Sopchoppy, FL. Everyone is welcome to attend. Beach Baptist Dinner Menu The menu for Beach Baptist Chapel's Wednesday night supper for March 9, will be meatloaf, mashed potatoes, string beans, Dessert and tea. Dinners may be eaten in or taken out and are served from 4 to 6 p.m. EST. A $5 donation per plate.is appreciated. The church is located at 311 Columbus Street, St. Joe Beach. Call 647-3950 to place orders. Everyone is welcome. Gospel/Bluegrass Pickin' in Howard Creek March 5 All gospel and bluegrass pickers are invit- ed to attend a festival honoring the two musi- cal styles on Saturday, March 5 at 7681 Doc Whitfield Rd, Howard Creek. For more information, call Helen at 827- 2255. The date has been set for the Arts and Crafts show at Thompson Temple. The show will begin Saturday at 1 p.m. on March 5, and the viewing will continue until 9 p.m. Saved or Religious Are you religious, Or are you saved by grace? Could you stand before Jesus, Face to face? Does your life show that Jesus lives with- in? Do you put up a good front Sunday, But live the rest of the week in sin? If a poor lost man came to church next Sunday, Tell me, what would you do? Would you tell him to hit the road, Or offer him a seat on your pew? Do you know someone who is really in need, But you won't help because of jealousy or greed? Do you help your neighbors and other friends too? Do you give cheerfully, As God has given you? If you know Jesus and don't live His way, You had better get ready judgement's coming one day. Billy Johnson . Long Avenue Baptist Church Touching Lives... One Heart At A Time :.i A community of Worship, Work. and Witness to the glory of God MEETING TOGETHER March 6 May 8 1601 Long Avenue Port St. Joe,FL For More Information Call 229-8691 Worship on Sunday: 10:30am and 7:00pm Bible Study on Sunday: 9:15am and 6:00pm Worship on Wednesday: 7:00pm I GO.. Wosi atNG the Every Thursday at 7 p.m. St. Patrick's Church Hall 27 Sixth Street Apalachicola INine Games!! Two Jackpots!! Family Life Church "Touching Lives with the Love of Jesus" Join us in worship ... Port t. Joe 10:30 Suhday Morning ApolochicoHwy. 98Pan.ma City 7:00 Wednesday Evening < Pastors Andrew & Cathy Rutherford Reid Ave. Rhema Bible Training Center graduates Family if Churh Visit our website at: familylifechurch.net V Wewahitchka 323 Reid Avenue Port St. Joe 229-LIFE (5433) SThe Potter's House WHERE BROKEN VESSELS ARE MADE NEW ,.-*-- Rodney G. Leaman, Pastor 850-639-5993 850-639-4588 636 Second Street Post Office Box 631 Wewahitchka, FL 32465 SERVICE SCHEDULE Sunday Morning Worship & Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. YOU ARE WELCOME AT THE POTTER'S HOUSE W1 iijL "A Reformed Voice gWi in the Community" v'at il Dr. Bill Taylor, Pastor Sunday School ............................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday Fellowship ...................10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Service .......... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ...........6:00 p.m. Tuesday Night (Bay St. Joseph) .. 6:30 p.m. Thursday Firehouse Fellowship ....6:00 p.m. 801 20th Street Port St. Joe 229-6707 ome of Faith Chrisiian School "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: 9:00 a.m. CT Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. CT Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. CT ' TO KNOW CHRIST AND TO MAKE HIM KNOWN S+ ST. JAMES' EPISCOPAL CHURCH 800 22nd STREET, PORT ST. JOE The Rev. Joseph A. Hagberg, Rector 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. (EST) Sunday School 9:45 Holy Eucharist With Healing Tuesdays at 12 noon Holy Eucharist Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Child Care Provided for at 11:00 www.stjamesepiscopalchurch.org 850-227-1845 < FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Constitution aundonument Port St. Joe (850) 227-1724 Contemporary Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Methodist Youth Fellowship: 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship: 7:00 p.m. K Al Times are EST Dan Rhodes PASTOR Jarrod Wester Director of Touth Ministries DeborahLoyless Director of Children Ministries Jesus is Lord an He is waiting FOR YOU AT: ptg~lah jfbefn Jfpttfist p=l4 582 Ling Street HighlandView Port St. Joe, Florida 32456 (850)227-1506 Mike Westbrook, Pastor Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Service Discipleship Training Wednesday Prayer 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 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. O. Box 758 Port St. Joe, FL 32457 Corner of 20th Street & Marvin Avenue BEACH BAPTIST CHAPEL 311 Columbus St. St. Joe Beach, FL 32456 A LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE LORD SUNDAY: General Assembly 9:45 a.m. Bible Study all ages 10.a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Choir Practice 6 p.m Prayer Meeting & Youth Group 7 p.m. "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 647-3950 Home 769-8725 blfllwVaa HZM^ U^VIM= INK"Im . wwmmmmlm AD L C.--D .&C 1- r T A- A- I irr c F-,ttnbli-;hpe4 7937o Sprvinn -,ulf Ce-)ntv nnt4 -irmundinn rens for 7 vpnr.,. am Sun (CT) CHURCH1L NEWSI Camp Helen Kick Off Ceebration This Saturday The Friends of Camp enjoy music by Barry Helen will be hosting A Water Langford. Tower Restoration Dedi- Camp Helen's history cation and Friends of Camp continues with a dramatic Helen Kick Off celebration on story of how the land came to Saturday, March 5 from 11 be preserved and of the a.m. to 3 p.m. The dedication unique alliance between the 'ceremony will be held at Florida Parks and Recreation noon to publicly commemo- Division, area citizens, and rate the completion of the their college. restoration of. the Camp In 1995, Camp Helen Helen Water Tower. The was slated for development. Padgett family will be present Inspired by the sole voice of a to share their unique histori- letter to the editor of the cal perspective as former Panama City News Herald, caretakers of the property, Gulf Coast Community and tours of the park will be College's Citizen Leadership available. Citizens are invited Institute facilitated the work to come stroll around the of concerned citizens unique park, listen to stories earnestly committed to sav- of the park's history, and ing pristine features of the Lifeguard Training Class The Wellness & Athletics Natatorium (NA 303). Division of Gulf Coast. Prospective students are Community College will offer requested to register in the a series of lifeguard training Admissions and Records classes to be held March 10- office. The class is limited to 21 and April 7-18. 25 students. Students must be 15 25 students. years old on or before the The cost for the course is last day of the class they $95. Enrollment does not enroll in. The prerequisite include books obtained from swim ability is to be able to the American Red Cross at swim 500 yards and show 430 East 15th Street, stroke proficiency in Panama City, Florida. The freestyle, breaststroke and cost, however, does include sidestroke. It is also neces- Red Cross certification card, sary to be able to recover a issued following s essful 10 pound brick from the issued following successful 10 pound brick from the deep end of the pool and to completion of the course. tread water for two minutes. For additional informa- Classes will meet from tion, call Carl Kleinschmidt 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. in the 872-3832. Letter of Thanks We would like to express you to Brother Dave our heartfelt gratitude to Fernandez, Brother Nick everyone who shared in our Comforer and loss. Thank you for all the avis, Rocky Comforter and prayers, food, monetary gifts his staff. God bless you all. and visits. A special thank The Larry Farmer Family 0 I, Beasley and Nickson Family Express Sincere Appreciation property and ensuring is a unique geological land- unparalleled environmental :.fqrm~, surrounded on three ly-based learning experi- sides by the Gulf of Mexico, ences. Ultimately, the 180- Phillips Inlet and Lake acre site secured as a high Powell. The diversity provid- priority status for state.. ed by the three different preservation, was purchased water bodies creates a habi- by The Nature Conservancy tat for wildlife that includes and was held until it could rare shorebirds and Bald be .purchased through Eagles. The 183.5-acre park SFlorida's'CARL Trust Funds .contains. maritime. ham- The .- Department "' of .mock4qf'freshwater wetlands, Environmental Regulation sand pine scrub and coastal oversees the property, which: dunes. as well as a salt officially functions under the- marsh. The lodge at Camp authority of Florida's premier Helen and its cottages offer a state park system. look at how tourists spent Future projects include a their vacations in the 1940s. GCCC Environmental :Be prepared to hike a bit to Education ,Center to be enjojr:this park's wonderful- Sestablished- onH*'- GCCG;'. 4,,..Xrails 'aid beaches. Fishing' leased 35 acres 'n the n'oth- 6for both fresh and saltwater side of U.S. Hwy. 98 in specit' has traditionally ' 'aiiima; Cif The 1cenelr WiI beer popular at Camp Helen. provide educational experi- Park admission for this ences that encourage preser- event is free. Hot dogs and vation and stewardship of a beverages will be offered for a diverse ecosystem and will small donation to the also function as a space for Friends of Camp Helen. creativity in the sciences, Camp Helen is located at arts and humanities. 23937 Panama City Beach SCamp Helen State Park. Parkway, Panama City Kidfest, Comes *1. 0 .. (...1. S .O, ,{,, ,;" The Tw-elfth Annual sible for parents to move Kidfest nill be held Saturday, :from welfare to work, .April 16, from 10:00 a.i. to encouragess the role of the 5:00 p.m. (Central Time) on parent ,as the child's first the grounds ,of Gulf Coast teacher, enhances the pro- Community College in fessional development of :Panama City, Florida. The early childhood educators, festival provides a day of and provides direct services activities and entertainment for children and families. As for children and families in,, a private, not-for-profit cor- the Tri-State region. portion, EEC counts on the Approximately 7,000 people ,community to help us fulfill attend Kidfest each year. our mission. Kidfest is a Sponsors, entertainers;, :,wonderful celebration that, vendors, volunteers, .and provides a day of fun and other participants of chile- magic fof children of all ages. dren's activities are needed All area businesses, indi- to '.prtake in .Kidfest: 2005- viduals, or organizations presented by Early interested in participating in Education and Care, Inc. 'Kidfest by sponsoring an Induiduals interested in activity or contributing being considered as ,enter- funds, services, or volunteer trainers, please send an audio hours can contact Early tape or DVD/VHS tape to Education and Care, Inc. at Early Education and Care, (850) 872-7550, extension SInc., o Entertaiment 2260 or 1-800-768-8316, Chair, .450 Jenks Avenue, extension 2260. Panama City, FL 32401 or Beach, FL, just west of the Phillips Inlet Bridge on "the Bay County and Walton County line. The entrance is south of U.S. Hwy 98, approximately 6 miles west of State Road 79. For information about. the GCCC Environmental Education Center, please contact Kevin,Kimble at 769- 1551, ext: 3821. For infor- mation about becoming a Friend oa Canrp Helen State; Park please contact: Citizen Support Organization Friends of Camp Helen State Park P.O. Box 19338 Panama City Beach, Florida 32413 camphelen@msn.com Pl Tucker Life-Health Insurance & Annuity, Inc. DENTAL HMO Ross E. 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Our prayer is for God to bestow his richest blessings upon each of you. The Beasley Family and Nickson Family call their telephone ,numbers bl i]lsted 'below .' :?' -:; Kidfest is a major com- munity event that strength- ens, the family unit while supporting vital children's programs and services through Early Education and Care, Inc. (EEC). These chil- dren's programs make it pos- EXPRESS == LANE, INC. EXPRESS LANE IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR STORE ASSOCIATES AT ALL OF ITS COASTAL LOCATIONS. WE OFFER: TOP STARTING PAY PAID TRAINING IMMEDIATE RAISE AFTER 90 DAYS PAID VACATION FLEXIBLE HOURS FUN WORK ENVIRONMENT ROOM FOR ADVANCEMENT Apply at any of our Mexico Beach location, Carrabelle location, Port St. Joe, Apalachicola or East Point location. Pre-employment drug test required. EOE U ii 229-6665 Dr. Burton S. Schuler, Podiatrist 2401 Mi i 15t Steet - Help round-up the following notorious Household Hazardous Waste - I- ---- 1 PAINT OIL SOLVENT AND GANG ME MB ERS: Fuel, Batteries, Antifreeze, Lead, Arsenic, Silver, Cleaners, Fluorescent Lamps, Mercury Containing Devices, Pesticides Herbicides, (and other pollutants) If you find these villains hiding out in your home round them up and bring 'em in. Gulf County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day March 19 Gulf County Courthouse 9 AM 3 PM Eastern Time Due to Hazardous Nature of Certain Components in Home Computers, We Will be Accepting Old Computer Hardware including Processors, Monitors, Keyboards, Printers, Scanners, etc. CESQG waste accepted at a reduced rate. Not accepted: pressurized cylinders, explosives, biohazardous or radioactive materials. REWARD Put Hazardous Waste in its place. Keep Gulf County Beautiful! For more information, please call the Gulf County Solid Waste Department at 850-227-3696. AD#2005 001 Mokd 3 10 & 1 2005 ~' The Star, Port St. Joe, FL 9 Thursday, March 3, 2005 .1 7B Established 1 937 o Serving Gulf county and surrounding areas for 67 years Social Season in Full Swing at St. Joe Community Center If you are seeking fun activities and opportunities to socialize with other adults, Gulf County Senior Citizens Center is gearing up for some great activities for this com- munity. For example, there will be a dinner/dance on March 11 featuring fine music from the talented jazz saxophonist, Hurricane Donnie. Tickets are $10 and will be sold in advance or at the door. Rev. Tim Bailey and wife, Wanda, have been pastoring for 12 years. For eight years, they have been at the Highland View Church of God. Before entering the ministry, the couple sang in tAe Southern Gospel Group, "The Christian Heirs" of Blountstown, Florida. is offering a FREE Certified Nursing Assistance Class every month at our facility located at 220 Ninth Street Port St. Joe, Florida For those interested in an exciting career in the Medical Field, Call for details to Cathy Epps, LPN @ 850-229-8244 x 118 PUBLIC NOTICE - A Public Hearing will be held at the Planning and Development Review Board (PDRB) meeting on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. EST, and at the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. EST. Both public hearings will be held in the BOCC Meeting Room at the Robert M. Moore Administration Building, 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, Florida. The public hearings will be to discuss and act on the fol- lowing: . 1. Approve Minutes February 15, 2005 2. LDR Revision Committee Report. 3. Variance Road setback CH Properties James A. Cox Parcel ID #04247-005R Lot 2 Center Peach Beach in Section 16, Township 7 South, Range 11 West, Gulf County, Florida encroaching into the road setback 10 feet. 4. Variance Road setback CH Properties James A. Cox Parcel ID #04247-000R Lot 1 Center Peach ; Beach in Section 16, Township 7 South, Range 11 West, Gulf County, Florida encroaching into the road setback 10 feet. 5. Small Scale Land Use Change Archie Barbee Parcel ID #03326-220R Changing 2.43 acres of Agricultural to Residential Low Density. Subject to all development regulation required by Gulf County. 6. Preliminary Plat Approval Ashwood Development Company Beach to Bay Parcel ID #06370-001 R, & #06370-050R 9.55 acres in Section 36, Township 8 South, Range 12 West, Gulf County, Florida a proposed 28 unit development subject to all development regulation required by Gulf County. 7. Preliminary Plat Approval Bobby Borders Magnolia Reserve Parcel ID #03330-000R 22.63 acres in Section 13, Township 5 South, Range 11 West, Gulf County, Florida a proposed 26 unit development subject to all development regulation required by Gulf County. 8. Final Plat Approval Bill Beaty Hidden Ridge Subdivision- Parcel ID #03816-050R 5.91 acres in Section 4, Township 7 South, Range 11 West, Gulf County, Florida a proposed 8 unit development subject to all development regulation required by Gulf County. 9. Final Plat Approval St Joseph Living, Inc. Plantation Palms Parcel ID #03083-020R 6.50 acres in Section 30, Township 8 South, Range 10 West, Gulf County, Florida a proposed 21 unit development subject to all development regulation required by Gulf County. 10. Final Plat Approval B.J. Heard Lantana By The Sea Parcel ID #06314-OR,& #06306-001R 3.90 acres in Section 23, Township 9 South, Range 11 West, Gulf County, Florida a proposed 11 unit development subject to all development regulation required by Gulf County. 11. Final Plot Approval Booth Associates SE, Inc. Windswept at Cape San Bias Parcel ID #06268-574R, #06268-572R,&06268-570R 6.59 acres in Section 6, Township 9 South, Range 11 West, Gulf County, Florida a proposed 12 unit development subject to all development regulation required by Gulf County. 12. Preliminary Plat Approval Parvey Companies Sand Dunes Phase II Parcel ID #06268-062R, #06268- 060R 4.10 acres in Section 7, Township 9 South, Range 11 West, Gulf County, Florida, a proposed 12 unit development subject to all development regulations required by Gulf County. 13. WindMark Beach DO/PDP. 14. Comprehensive Plan/EAR Update. 15. Revisions to LDR and Subdivision Ordinance. 16. Staff. The public is encouraged to attend and be heard on these matters. Information prior to the meeting can be viewed at the Planning and Building Department at 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., Room 301. Good Friday brings Good Singing March 25 will bring a Good Friday Gospel Concert, featuring recording artist and local performer, Jim Wood, Pastor Tim and Wanda Bailey of the Highland View Church of God and Mary Lou Cumbie from the Port St. Joe Church of God. What more joyous way to observe the Easter season. Tickets are $4 in advance or at the door. Coming back to Gulf County, we'll be playing Bingo every Tuesday night. The start-up date will be announced soon. The Community Center now has a new look and a new attitude. Stay tuned for further announcements on these and other events. Get ready for more good times in Port St. Joe. Call Sandy or Jim at 229-8466 for addi- tional, information or to pur- chase your tickets in advance. Funds raised go directly into programs for senior citizens of Gulf County. Mary Lou Cumbie attends the Port St. Joe Church of God and is employed as the Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools, Tim Wilder. She is married to Buddy Cumbie, employed at the Gulf County Sheriff's Department. Cumbie enjoys playing the piano and singing gospel music. She is very active in com- munity activities and loves sharing her faith. She also enjoys baking in her spare time. Florida Master Naturalist Freshwater Wetlands Course The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Nature Center will be hosting a Florida Master Naturalist Freshwater Wetlands Course from March 4, through May 20. This course provides instruction on. the natural Freshwater Wetland Systems in Florida marshes, swamps, rivers, lakes and springs environments, the plants and animals that depend upon these systems and the role of humans. Topics include general ecolo- gy, habitats, vegetation types, wildlife and conserva- tion issues. The program also addresses society's role in wetland areas, develops naturalist interpretation skills and discusses environ- mental ethics. The training consists of 40 contact hours, which includes classroom learning through four instructional videos and 12 presentations, field trips to wetland ecosys- tems, interpretative speaking practice and completion of group projects. Students receive, a Certificate of Completion, Embroidered Patch, Wetlands lapel pin and com- prehensive FMNP Student Workbooks. Course fee is $200. This program is sponsored by Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Florida Master Naturalist Program. For more information about the course and to register, go to: www.MasterNaturalist.org. Mexico Beach Annual Fire Sale The annual Mexico Beach Fire Sale will be held Saturday, March 19, begin- ning at 7 a.m. CST. There will be bargains galore,' and hot dogs and drinks for sale by the Mexico Beach fire department. If you have any items to donate, please drop them off at the Fire Department at 118 N. 14th Street, or if you need a pick-up, call 648- 4790. Cape San Bias, FL 32456 850-227-7770 www.GulfRealtyInfo.com t? Dream Property? Over $7 Million of Real Estate put under contract in our first six weeks. We are working hard for YOU! L.'- , '.ili" :". - Gulf Front at Cape San Bias. Beautiful home over- looking one of America's great beaches. Walk out onto a beautiful sandy beach. Sit on your deck and watch the sun fade into the sunset on this westward facing beach. MLS# 103750 $1,200,000 Open Floor Plan. Brick Home with great landscap- ing, fenced yard, pool, cathedral ceilings. 3BR/2BA, eat-in kitchen and more. Only $339,000 " ---,---,- . i:.1 .- ,: ".. ^.:::,r" .." ....... Bayview Home at Simmons Bayou Commercial Possibility. Large 3 bedroom homes was previously used as a real estate office. $475,000 MLS#103312 ... ." . ', '- ...,; . ,'SSSaA ^- Seacliffs Townhomes Cape San Bias. Two large lux- ury townhomes each with a great gulf view. Each with 4 BR / 4.5 Baths and a private elevator. Gated communi- ty. $595,000 each. MSL# 103273 & 103305 ".,if ,, j-,;-. . ..4..i.t 4 j;... . Lovely Brick Home on large corner lot. 3 BR/3 BA, LR & Family Room w/fireplace. Fenced back yard with bay view. New appliances. Extra driveway for boat or RV. i o I Gulf View Home at Money Bayou. Zoned Commercial. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home close to beach access. Only $375,000 LOTS AND LAND Bayview lot on Highway 30 $225,000 Palm Breeze Lots Starting at $65,000 Seagrass at Cape San Bias $445,000 AD# 2005-004 Publish March 3 & 10 2005 I ftj 6eae e Ste Coastal 8048 Cape San Bias Rd Looking for Investment Established 1 937 Serving Gulf county and surrounding areas for 67 years 8B The? Star, Port St. Joe, FL 9 Thursday, March 3, 2005 I AD# 2005-004 Publish March 3 & 10 2005 T"cu Free Tax Service Available for Seniors A Seniors can receive will be assisted each any tax records for 2004. assistance with filing income Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to Returns will be filed electron- tax returns over the next few 1 p.m. EST; in Wewahitchka, weeks at the Senior Citizen's each Friday from 10 a.m. to ically on the premises. Centers in Wewahitchka and 1 p.m. CST. For more information, Port St. Joe. Seniors are asked to In Port St. Joe, seniors bring their 2003 taxes and please call 229-8466. Saving for Retirement by Aaron Farnsley CFP, ChFC, MBA With tax season quickly approaching, many people are beginning to review their overall financial situation. One aspect of their finances that many people question is how to best save for retire- ment. Saving for retirement has many analytical factors involved in the decision mak- ing process. For example, how much income do I want or need to live on when I retire, how will inflation impact my income goals, how much money do I need to generate this income, etc. Once these questions are answered, people then ask simply, "how do I save?" Savings accounts fall into two broad categories which are "qualified" and "non-qualified." Non-quail-' fled savings is your normal savings that receives no spe- cial tax benefits. Because they are intended to provide for one's retirement, the IRS gives the owners of these accounts special tax incen- tives. The most common type of qualified plan is the 401(k), but can include a wide range of other retire- ment plans. Most qualified plans provide a benefit in the form of tax deduction and tax-deferred growth of earn- ings. Although not technical- ly considered a "qualified" plan, traditional IRAs pro- vide very similar benefits in the form of a tax deduction and tax-deferred growth of earnings. Roth IRAs provide no current tax deduction, but provide for tax-free growth of earnings. However, for receiving these tax benefits, the IRS says that you must leave your money in some type of qualified plan until age 59. If you choose to cash out before then, you are taxed on the money and charged a 10% penalty tax. There are exceptions to the 10% penal- ty tax if you become dis- abled, have a financial hard- ship, purchase your first home (up to $10,000), or retire early and begin taking equal payments over your life expectancy, The bottom line is that participating in some type of tax advantage account is the most efficient way to save for your retire- ment, but you should not consider touching the money until you truly retire. So far we have addressed a few of the technical aspects of savings for retirement. However, there are both ana- lytical and emotional aspects that go into any financial planning decision. It has been my experience that emotional and. lifestyle issues are the greatest deter- minate of how well someone saves for retirement. Saving is basically a habit. It is the ability to live within your means and save on a consistent basis. The best savers are those who review their budgets, deter- mine how much they can save and then save on a con- sistent basis. The key is to treat your monthly savings like any other bill this means having it deducted directly from your paycheck or checking account on a regular basis. You will most likely not see immediate gratification for your efforts, but over time and through the compounding effect of earnings, the account will grow significantly. Overall, the keys to sav- ing for retirement are to use a qualified plan that provides tax benefits and makes sav- ing a consistent habit. Aaron Farnsley is a Certified Financial Planner, a Chartered Financial Consultant, and has an MBA from Florida State University. For questions regarding this article, or sug- gestions for topics of future articles, please e-mail Aaron Farnsley at Aaron.Farnsley @Farnsley.com, or call him at 653-3233. __ _,__- ...... ---_:__I-.__, ,: -' .... ::_.__- 1Un , Peacebuilders of the Week Feb 28 Mar 4 Front Row from Left: Pre-K-Dakarian Larry; Kindergarten-William Hamilton; 1st Grade- Destiny Brewer (not pictured). Back Row from Left: 2nd Grade-Kaylee Butts; 3rd Grade-Andre Le; 4th Grade-Tanyaneka Pittman; 5th Grade-Connor Clark. Gulf County Awarded Federal Funds Gulf County has been chosen to receive $6,677 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a national board that is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and consists. of representatives from the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, United Jewish Communities, Catholic Charities, USA, National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA and United Way of America. These agen- cies will provide the adminis- trative staff and function as fiscal agents. The board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to ommending agencies to apply. help expand the capacity of receive these funds and any Gulf County has distrib- food and shelter programs in additional funds available uted emergency food and high-need areas in the coun- under this phase of the pro- shelter funds previously with try. gram. the Gulf County Senior A local board made up of Under the terms of the Citizens Association partici- representatives appointed by grant from the national pating with the Gulf County the Gulf County Board of board, the local organization Board of County County Commissioners, chosen to receive funds Commissioners. They were Catholic Charities, American must: 1) be private voluntary responsible for providing Red Cross, United Way, non-profits or units of gov- 4,506 meals in 2004 in Gulf Salvation Army, a represen- ernment 2) have an approved County. tative of the homeless and accounting system 3) prac- Public or private volun- the Port St. Joe Ministerial tIce nondiscrimination 4) tary organizations interested Association will determine have demonstrated the capa- in applying for Emergency how the funds awarded to abilityy to deliver emergency Food and .Shelter Program Gulf County are to be dis- food. and/or shelter pro- funds- asiould contact Larry tribute among the emer- grams and 5) .ff.ey-are.a.,,Wells at 850-229-9110 at the agency food and shelter pro- i__Iva or volulntary orgatii 'Gulf County Courthouse f6r grams run by. locaLervlee- zation, they must have a vy information concerning organizations. The local uittary board. Qualifying 'applying. The deadline for board is responsible for rec- organizations are urged to applying is March 17. The Star, Port St. Joe, FL e Thursday, March 3, 2005 o 9B Established 1 937 e Serving Gulf county and surrounding areas for 67 years Established 1937 Serving Gulf county and surround HOMES FOR SALE HOMES FOR SALE HOMES FOR SALE HOMES FOR SALE HOMES FOR SALE S200 GAUTIER MEMO- r RIAL LANE 'Villa San -* T I Pedro' offers an incredi- ble location in one PSJ S ..:: best neighborhoods. .. i' Enjoy'the magnificent sun- sets from the master bed- room's 'hidden' porch. 4- bed/2.5 bath. Large kitchen/family room + large formal living and dining rooms. Fireplace in living and master bedroom. Wonderful large rooms and spaces. MLS# 104004 $715,000 Call Natalie Shoaf at 850-227-4355 or email Natalie@c21gulfcoastrealty.com 125 Gulf Coast Circle Port St Joe 4BR/2B home in great location. ,: Very near schools, col- lege, churches and down- Stown Port St Joe. This lovely home has hard- wood flooring, tile in kitchen and bathrooms, carpet, fireplace, Vinyl siding, metal roofing, landscaping, gated subdivision. Approx 2800 square feet. Call Perky White 850-227-5164. MLS#101673 $409,900.00 427 Cape Plantation Dr., Port St. Joe Best S: ... .. .. of both worlds quiet, near town, and having a : gorgeous view from S!:-: : screened carpeted back Sporch and great room of your home on the 16th green of St. Joseph Bay Country Club! Lovely and well maintained 3 Br 2 Ba home recently renovated with new carpet, appliances, and painted inside and out. Beautiful fireplace in the great room. Has surround sound, Direct TV, and elevator. Many amenities Must seel $495,000 MLS 104069 Call Ellen Allemore for appointment 227-5146 or 648-5683. 1039 Hwy 71 South, Blountstown -Great Business Investment! Approx. 6 Acres with 600 feet on east right-of-way of HwyL71 S. Large well maintained building with ._ 4 restrooms, 8 small Soffices,12 larger offices and more rooms. Additional area 84'X60' with 10 work bays. Glass storefront with stucco columns. Much potential and possibilities! $900,000 MLS 104112. Call Ellen 850-227- 7146 or 800-260-1137 Ext. 16. St. Joe Beach,101, Nautilus Drive-This property is within distance to St. Joe Beach and is located in a nice subdivi- sion. All appliances will convey including washer and dryer. Property has a well but is on city water and a privacy fence around back yard. LOT LISTINGS BEACHES Sweetwater Shores-Nice gulf view lot with FEMA available. mls# 103397 $235,000 * Overstreet Pine Breeze Subdivision located less than a half mile from the Intra-Coastal Waterway. MLS# 103778 $135,000 * Mexico Beach, Interior lot This is within walking distance to the beach. Underground utilities, paved streets, curbing. MLS# 103753 $249,900 Sea Haven Estates lot #23. This great new sub- division is just three blocks from beach. Subdivision features landscaped entrance, curved roads. Covenants and restrictions and architectural controls are in place. MLS#102598 $205,000 Call Natalie 850-227-4355 EASTPOINT * Lakes on the Bluff Subdivision, Eastpoint. New gated subdivision, pool, clubhouse, Apalachicola Bay access. Three lots to choose from starting at 225 Spruce Avenue, Overstreet - Home with waterfront property. 2BR 2BA furnished mobile home on 160'x230' lot. Included in price is waterfront lot 77'x240', can have dock. Country setting, access to East Bay and Gulf. Private subdivision boat landing for launching boats. mls#103249 $169,000 Contact Brenda Miller 850-227-5380 Property consists of three 75'X150' lots. One with 3 Br 2 Ba home, a vacant lot, and 1985 mobile home. Great property for development just in the second block to beach. Mobile home is good rental unit and has a current tenant. $850,000 MLS 103538 Call Ellen Allemore 648- 5683 or 227-5146 I>e AI~eei. 105 Mimosa Ave. Port St. Joe - Lovely 3 Br 2 Ba brick home on.landscaped 1.5 lots located behind hospital with a park in front of the home. Completely renovated - beautiful kitchen cabinetry.Great fireplace in living room. Large screen porch! Also, yard building with electricity and huge storage/crafts room in garage. Appliances are 2 years old.Ready and waiting with no hassle.Many amenities. $535,000 MLS 103510 Call Ellen Allemore 648- 5683 or 227-5146. aa -7 227 Nan Nook- $275,000 Mexico Beach Area Remarks: Located in Mexico Beach, convenient to beaches, rental history available, Three Bedroom, one bath, 2 car paved parking, nice deck, stove, refrigerator and storage building remain. MLS# 102079 I "F k .. ba 110 Money Bayou $675,000 - Located just off C30A Remarks: Beautifully designed inside and out on a 1 st tier lot with- in steps to public beach. Home has bedroom and half bath on ground level, master and two full baths on the living level, great loft with twin beds and a play area. Garage has laundry, work area, and good storage. Covered porch and sun deck and hot and cold outside shower. FEMA available. MLS#102331 102 SEA PINES LANE GULF AIRE S/D ST. JOE BEACH Lovely 4 Br 2 Ba large home on interior corner lot with some Gulf view. Great for large family or one with lots of company. Fireplace upstairs and two complete kitchens one up and one down- stairs. 2 story with plenty of deck and great view!Landscaped yard with irrigation system. Outside shower. Hot tub off master bath upstairs. Near subdivision swimming pool and tennis courts. Many more amenities. $695,000 MLS 103823 Call Ellen Allemore 800-260-1137 or 850- 227-5146. 134 Miramar Drive, Mexico Beach - GULF FRONT and CANAL FRONT, one of a kind property. 3 BR/2 BA home with spec- tacular views. Zoned Tourist Residential Covered boat slip. Boat also for sale. MLS#101245 $2,000,000 Brenda Miller. 144 SEA DUNES DRIVE ON CAPE SAN BLAS. 3 BR/3 BA Home Under Construction with spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico and the St. Joseph Bay. Deeded Gulf Access, "X" Flood Zone, open porches on the first and second level and many special features through out the home. For a copy of plans and specifications or to view this home call Mark Schultz at 850-227- 5605. MLS#100848 MEXICO BEACH,1 13 40TH STREET- 3 BR/2 BA Cottage fully furnished and located only steps away from the beach. End of street has nice boardwalk to beach. This is currently on the rental program with Century 21. CALL CAROL BELL FOR MORE INFORMATION 850-227- 4252. MLS#101570 $625,000 616 Gulf Pines Drive Gorgeous 4 BR/3 BA Gulfront home located in'most prestigious subdivi- sion. Federal Flood Insurance available. Has never been on rental program. Enjoy magnificent views of the Gulf of Mexico as well as breath tak- ing sunsets while strolling on the white sandy beaches. Great room features large well equipped kitchen, gas fireplace, open living and dining area, screened porch. Too many amenities to list. By appointment only. Call Susie White 800-451-2349 or 850-227- 9600.MLS#101459 $1,695,000.00 LOT LISTINGS starting at $11,550. MLS#98536. * Chipola Landing Enjoy quiet country living in Dalkeith. 1/2 acre to 6 acre lots will have very light restrictions. The subdivision is located near the Chipola River and between Bryant and Douglas Landings. Septic required. Lots starting at $17,900. CAPE SAN BLAS MLS# 102736. This is a large 1st Tier lot just over 1/2 acre. Home site will have a great view of the Gulf. Lot lines are staggered in this subdivision to give greatest view advantage. 7552 Shoreline Drive, Peninsula Estates, Cape San Bias. Call Diane Scholz at 850/227-6297. * 214 White Sands Drive-First tier lot with great views of Cape San Bias. Gulf Access via boardwalk. Call Susie White 800-451-2349 mls#102589 $695,000 * Paradise Gulf Bay Subdivision Interior lot. $289,000 I- -... .. . CAPE SAN BLAS-4 BR/3 BA gulf front home. Enjoy breath taking views while relax- ing in this lovely home. Raised ceilings, tiled floors, carpet on staircase, granite counter tops in bathrooms and kitchen, just too many amenities to list. This is a must see home. MLS#100259 Call Susie White 850- 227-9600 or 227-4046. $1,500,000. GULF VIEW CAPE SAN BLAS. Like New Condition. Single level home with 3 BR/2 BA, Gourmet Kitchen. Nice open floor plan with fireplace, screened porch and open decks. Deeded beach and bay access. 'X Flood Zone. MLS#101618. Only $575,000. - .-'i a "T -T. -.. . 901 D Hwy 98 Mexico Beach, FI 2 Bedroom/2.5 Bath Gulf front condo in the heart of Mexico Beach. Enjoy white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters along with breathtaking sunsets from your front porch. Fully equipped condo with great rental histo- ry. $725,000.00. Call Susie White 800-451-2349 or 850-227-4046. MLS# 102604 -... - -.|i"i,;i .. ;' ", a.. I,,~ i ."- 8876 Hwy 98, Beacon Hill Great viewl Has 3 BR/2 BA upstairs with entry from Lightkeepers Dr. and 2 Br 2 Ba down with entry from Hwy 98 Use as your home upstairs and rent out downstairs, or use all for yourself! Will look at offers prior to reno- vations. $750,000 MLS 101275 Call Ellen 850-227-5146 7i7 l'., ,. ST. JOE BEACH,273 STINGRAY LANE- PRE-CONSTRUCTION. This new home is based on vernacular southern style wood houses. The 2-story, full facade house is modeled after a 2003 Parade of Homes award winning home in Ft Walton Beach, Fl. This home is located in Sunset Village with many amenities including swimming pool, New Orleans style lighting, ribbon curbing and many more amenities. MLS#100817 $979,900 LOT LISTINGS * 364 Gulf Pines Drive- A nice gulf front lot in a pres- tigious'subdivision. Federal flood insurance available. Call Ellen Allemore $1,500,000 mls#101604. * 1st tier lot in the Cottages. Subdivision has pool, cabana, lush landscaping and two beach accesses. Lot is located in front of the access point and .will have excellent view. FEMA Flood Insurance available. Call Mark Schultz at 850-227-5605 * 1st Tier Lot in Money Bayou area. Lot runs from C-30 to Griffin Ave. Beside Beach Drive on point for easy beach access and great view. Lot is large enough for house and pool. FEMA Flood Insurance area. Call Mark Schultz at 850-227-5605. * Sunset Village- This development is located at St. Joe Beach, surrounded by Windmark Beach development. Amenities include pool, bath house, landscaped entrance accented with brick pavers, New Orleans style street lighting. Covenants and Restrictions, Homeowners Association. Phase three is now available. Lots start at $299,500 mls#103531 $349,900 LOT LISTINGS LOT LISTINGS LOT LISTINGS $175,000. Each over 1/3 acre. Call Brenda Miller 850-227-5380 for details. PORT ST. JOE * Southgate Subdivision in beautiful Port St. Joe. Gated Community, Brick Pavers, underground utili- ties. Close to schools, churches and downtown. Call Mark Schultz at 850-227-5605. * Port St. Joe's newest business address offers just 41 commercial lots with water front views, tasteful landscaping with water fountains, brick pavers and more! A charming "Old Florida" planned development perfect for professional offices, shops. Strict architectural control. Act fast Lots starting at $299,900 OTHER GULF COUNTY ACREAGE Treasure Bay, C-30 -A bayview lot with deeded access to the bay with a short drive to the beach. mls#103582 $195,000 * Lots at Bryant's Landing with prices ~8~~6~ ~F :: ;a I -, 811 F. Areas for 67 years I OB The Star, Port St. Joe, FL 0 Thursday, March 3, 2005 I Iu IO2 n LrII. aille I 7J/ 1,3 0 lY *f o r InI u Vu r co nt *i''u **t*ro n y .-t- u a* /vw- Century 21 Office Ranked No. 1 for Gulf County and Region .Just as Century 21 Gulf volume. The Century 21 Gulf Atlanta, Pensacola, Panama Florida. Said Rish, "Century have over 20 of the area's we will just continue to Coast Realty, Inc. was taking Coast Realty firm led all Gulf City, Birmingham and all of 21 is the most nationally rec- best agents. I am proud of top honors: recently at the County realtors with Georgia, Alabama and North ognized brand and we now their work and expect that grow." Gulf County Realtors Awards Banquet, the firm was. noti- fied by Century 21 Corporate headquarters of Parsippany, NJ, that the Port St. Joe office led all others in the Georgia South Region for the fourth quarter of 2004. Jay Rish, broker/owner, of Century 21 ranked No. 1 in Gulf County for total trans- actions in 2004. Partner Brent Faison ranked No. 1 in Gulf County for total sales $167,000,000 in sales vol- ume and 516 transactions for the year. Century 21 has held the top spot in Gulf County in sales volume, according to Multiple Listing Service Statistics (MLS), for 2002, 2003, 2004. The Port St. Joe office has also led Century 21's Georgia South Region for the past three quarters. The region includes Century 21 offices from the areas of What's New For Lunch? Port St. Joe Elementary & Wewahitchka Elementary School Thursday, March 3, salisbury steak, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, green beans, apples, rolls and milk. Friday, March 4, pizza with ground beef, tossed salad w/ ranch dressing, pineapple chunks and milk. Monday, March 7, hot dogs, cole slaw, peas, peanut butter bars and milk. Tuesday, March 8, sloppy joes, french fries, banana spice cake and milk. Wednesday, March 9, oven-fried chicken, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, green beans, fruit cocktail, rolls and milk. Port St. Joe Middle School & Port St. Joe High School Thursday, March 3, turkey and cheese sandwich, french fries, lettuce & tomato, pears and milk. Friday, March 4, pizza, tossed salad w/ ranch dressing, bread sticks, peaches and milk. Monday, March 7, chicken nuggets, tater tots, orange halves, graham crackers, bread slices and milk. Tuesday, March 8, salisbury steak, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, green beans, fruit cocktail, rolls and milk. Wednesday, March 9, sloppy joes, french fries, banana spice cake and milk. Wewahitchka Middle School & Wewahitchka High School Thursday, March 3, salisbury steak, green beans, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, cornbread,-peaches and milk. Friday, March 4, pizza, tossed salad w/ ranch dressing, bread sticks, peaches and milk. Monday, March 7, hot dogs, french fries, carrot sticks, mixed fruit and milk. Tuesday, March 8, sloppy joes, french fries, pineapple chunk spice cake and milk. Wednesday, March 9, oven-fried chicken, rice w/ gravy, carrot sticks, peaches, rolls and milk. Band Booster to Meet -- -- -- - Brent Faison and Jay Rish PUBLIC NOTICE GULF COUNTY REGULATION'S PROHIBIT ANY SIGNS ON ROADWAY RIGHT-OF- WAYS. BUSINESS SIGNS MUST BE PERMITTED THROUGH THE GULF COUNTY BUILDING DEPARTMENT. SIGNS PLACED ON THE RIGHT-OF-WAY WILL BE REMOVED BY GULF COUNTY. ALTHOUGH CAMPAIGN SIGNS ARE EXEMPT FROM PERMITTING REQUIRE- MENTS, THEY SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON RIGHT-OF-WAYS. ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE GULF COUNTY BUILD- ING DEPARTMENT AT (850) 229-8944. The Port St. Joe Band Boosters .will meet at- 6:00 p.m. EST on Monday, March 7, in the band room. Parents are encouraged to attend. Ad#2005-02 March 3 & 10 2005 The band department is in need of good used instru- ments. If you would like to donate an instrument, please contact Mr. Bouington at 227-3211. Friday, March 11 ends this grading period.. Report cards will be sent home on Tuesday, March 22. School will not be held Thursday, March 24 through Monday, March 28. Happy Easter! Our Book Fair will begin on Thursday, March 31. S" DOLPHIN NEWS FROM PORT ST. JOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fourth-graders from Port St. Joe Elementary' School are shown with their own personal copies of territorial Giants by Louise M. Porter and Charles B. Smith. These books were presented by Mrs. Charlotte Pierce of the St. Joseph Historical Society. It is a book of mini-biographies of the writers of Florida's Constitution which met in St. Joseph on December 3, 1838. 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Download real MuicToe n*Tl1IB^ I Promoiorml nte Pla Offer Availble Cal U 800ALLTEi Clickw'w.ailtel.com consumer I Iiformatiun Code"" The Star, Port St. Joe, FL e Thursday, March 3, 2005 e 11 B Fcfri~ich~odI Q!4 o q,-vinev -,iji rountv and surroundinrli areas for 67 years L 129 TW FTAR- POpT ST I.JEF FL a THIIRSDAY March 3. 2005 ANNOUNCEMENT I'd like to start a new chapter of the Red Hat Society in the Port St. Joe area. You've probably heard about this "Disorganization" of fun and friendship for women 50 years of age and older. If you'd like to join me in' having fun, dressing up and being silly (I'm calling this Chapter the "St. Joe Beach Bags") please call Michele @ 227-4288 or 227-1443. P.S. Over 40 Gals can Join as "Pink Hats." ; AUCTIONS AUCTION! Every Friday Night at 7 pm Eastern. Great Auctions Weekly. Often Including Estates Col. Wade Clark, Auction- eer Wade Clark Auctions 314 Reid Avenue, Port St Joe 850-229-9282, AB1239, AU1737 10% Buyer's Premium AUTOS For Sale '92 Chevy Camero RS 25th Anniversary. Edition, High mileage but great condition. $2500 obo. '97 Dodge Caravan runs great. $1500 obo. Call 227-8751 day or 229-8773 evenings. 2tp3/3 1996 GMC Yukon Sport 4WD mileage 127,500 Good Cond. V8 5.7 liter automat- ic AC, Cruise, power steering, ABS, Leather, off road tires, power locks, windows, 'roof rack, running boards, tilt wheel, SLT, AM/FM CD player stereo. $6,000 bhie book. Call 229-8536. :Leave mes- sage. 2tp3/3 2001 Dodge Durango V-8 245hp; SLT. white- clean, i one owner 36,006o miles. :custom .running! boards, dual . control heat/air. $14,000, Phone:. 647- 3503. ltp3/3 i999 Lincoln Cartier towncar,; loaded, moonroof, black with white leather top,. 69,000 miles. Asking $13,500 call' 229- 8641. 2tp3/3 1997 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 LS Diesel good condition; leather, 3rd ,'! seat, $9850, 227-4256. S,. 4tp2/24 .For. Sale' 1 Lincoln towncar.. ;iMake offer.. 229-8959. 2tp2/24 1993 Cadillac well maintained runs great - gdod tire clean. Asking $4,000 obo. 647-3930, 2tp2/24 For Sale: 50' Shrimp boat.' Good condition 647-2608: 4tc2/17 1981 Custom Morgan sailboat 29'. Capture the romance of'sailing. Got the fever but not the-boat all you need is your clothes '& $18,500 cash', 850- 960-7518. ,,3tp3/3 Wanted to Rent by year rotund resident 2 or 3 BR:, *; house/Trailer. Mexico Beach/ Port St. Joe.,706-323-1954. 1/2 block to beach. $1150 plus deposit. Includes utilities. 478- 983-2206 or 850-648- 5052. 4tp3/3 MrOSS- CREEK APTS. 12 Amy Circle, Wewah;tcha FL 32465 (850) 639-2722 Affordable living for low-to-mid income families *1 BRor2BR Cehlral'Heat Air Carpeting Laundry Facilities -m-,lV l, m rn ' FOR RENT Apartment for rent 2 Bed/i Bath Call Kenney 227-7241, Phil 227-2112. ltc3/3 3BR/2BA house for rent. Just over one block from beach. Five years new refrigera- tor, 'dishwasher/dryer hookup. 224 DeSoto Ave, St. Joe Beach. $950/month + utilities (long-term 'rental). Available immediately. Call JD at (678) 358- 5239. ltp3/3 For Rent: 2BR/1BA mobile home in Oak Grove. $375 per month. Deposit $375. Call Tammy Sasser at Coldwell Banker Forgotten Coast Realty (850) 648-1010.2tp3/3 For Rent Retail space available downtown PSJ. Reid Ave. (850) 899-3030 2tc2/24 Mexico Beach, studio apt. All utilities inc. 1/2 block from beach. 648-5033. 2tp2/24 RV spaces water/sewer elec. Hookups 229- 8959. leave message. 2tp2/24 New House for Rent: CR30 2 bedroom 2.5 bath New and fully furnished with design- er furniture screened porch with upper deck with a-great view of the Bay. Minimum 6 month lease required. No Pets $1250 a month plus utilities. .Call (850) 229-7799. 4tc2/17 Office Space: Executive Office with Beautiful View on C-30. Private entrance,. -excellent business location for all Cape & Indian Pass traffic. $655 plus tax includes .'all utilities except telephone - cable wired for .DSL. Call (850) 229-7799 for more information., 4tp2/ 17 3 BR/2 BA modular home with fireplace on large lot. Large screened in porch, util- ity -shed, side-by-side refrlg, gas stove, and dishwasher. $850 a month. Call 850-229- 8211 or 227-5301 and askforRuss. tfcl/27 1000 sq. ft. storage space; for lease. Located in enterprise zone' $550/mo. Please call 229-9125. tfc8/5 Apartments/Homes for Rent: 1 3 bedroom apt/duplexes/homes for rent in Mexico Beach. Furn. & unfurn. Call Parker Realty at 850-648- 5777 for more info. b.rs Long term rentals available 3 4 bedroom homes, ranging from $750 $1200 a month. Call Parker Realty @ 648-5777. tfcl2/16 UNFURNISHED Large 2 ,BR. house, stove. & refrig; -cen. h&a. :screen porch. carport &, laundry rm. Large 2 BR apt '-stove & refrig., 'washer/dryer hook-up. New extra 1lg. 93, BR house, 1 1/2 ba., inside laundry rm., ch&a, dishwasher & stove, fully carpeted No pets. ,, ; : FURNISHED , Smalfi2:bdxm. home, auto heat & air, wash- er/dryer hook-tip. One bedroom apart- ment, washer/ dryer hookup. Call 229-6777 .after 7PM. tfc5/1 Used::, furniture for sale. 'Johnnie's Trim Shop, 310 4th St., . PSJ tfc5/1 SChina Cabinet/Buffet by Tel] City excellent condition $300 obo. 850-647-8614. Itp3/3 :Blue met~l bunk bedic w/1 single 1 double mattress $60 850-832- 2040. 2tp2/24 bedroom opts. Central heat and air On-site Management Carpeting Laundry facilities ( J Voice/TTY Access 711-850-227-7451 CLASSIFIED ADS Established 1938 Serving Gulf County and surrounding areas for 67 years NFCD,Inc., Attn: Sebrina McGill, PO Box 38, Wewahitchka FL 32465, (850) 639-5080 *10, Fax 639-4173; Sebrina@headstartnf.o rg 2tp2/24 iLY 9 i c i/AK, nim 01. JV.JLI I L j''--'- I Advertise Today! SSTARBOARD REALTY THE RIGHT CHOICE! 3,5% Total Commission Why Pay More? Real Estate Appraisals From $235.00 FHA Certified Home Inspections From $195.00 EPA Certification Please Let Us Sell, Appraise, or Inspect Your Valuable Propertyl www.StarboardRealty.net 850-639-2075 850-624-2910 Fax 850-639-4801 WorI o Arizona Chemical Now Hiring S.." ''Laborers ay is $13.51 $15.16 per hour with the opportunity for Advancement. Employer prefers 5 years of industrial experience or industrial related vocational training. For more information please call or visit the Workforce Center and refer to FL2621635. The Workforce Center 625 Hwy 231, Mariner Plaza, Panama City Open Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00 pm 850-872-4340 www.workforcecenter.org The Workforce Center is an equal opportunity employer. Program nd naxiliary aid and services areainble upon request to individuals with disabilities. All cdiem services a re'rCe ofcharge. ' E A service of Gulf Coast Community College FURNITURE Reeves / Furniture & Refinishing i 234ReidAve.,223974 L Tempur-pedic Beds Oreck Vacuums Ready to Finish Furniture QARAQW AES Huge Multi -Family Sale. Fri & Sat. 8-until. 1011 Woodward Ave. Sofa sleeper, antique silver tea service, lots of kitchen and house- hold items, col- lectibles, nic nacs, nice linens, home and holi- day decor, lots jewelry, craft supplies, girls teen stuff, clothes - infants, teens, ladies, 'men's XL, books, toys, abeka, too much to' listll" ltp3/3' Moving Sale, '712 Americus Ave., SJB; Sat. March 5th, 8:00 - 1:00. Rain or Shine, twin bed, sofa bed, 2 rattan recliners, lamps, linens, assorted small chests, upright freezer, toaster oven, clothes, kitchen uten- sils and lots more. ltp3/3 Yard Sale Sat 3/5, 8-7, furniture, household items, scuba diving equip. marine and boating supplies: 517 ,9th St. ltp3/3, HELP WANTED Sunset Coastal Grill is staffing up fori ,-Spring and Summer. '1Looking for enthusias- tic, dependable people to wash dishes, buss 'tables, hostess. Also' looking for an experi- enced line cook. Call to make arrangements to pick up an application. 227.7900. tfn3/3 Cook position avail- able at Geri-Care Assisted Living. Part time to start but may turn into full time posi- tion. Must enjoy work- ing with elderly popu- lation. Contact Sharon or Patty for' details at 647-2626 or stop by to complete an applica- ,tion. 2tc3/3 Carpenter helper/ ,laborer neede.4 Mep.co Beach. Call 850-265- 5161 2tp3/3 Crane Operator 100 ton crawler lattice boom. Mexico Beach. Call 850-265-5161. 2tp3/3 Busy Medical Office is seeking a new staff member and would consider MA or LPN. Salary BOE and good benefit package offered.. If interested please respond in per- son to -Eastpoint Medical Center, 35 Island Dr. #14. Phone 850-670-8585. EOE/ DFWP/M-F 2tp3/3 Part time position available in our golf shop. Hours;,' vanr including some week- ends. Job requires merchandise sales and collection of daily golf fees. Retirees welcome. Will train.. Apply in golf shop at St. Joseph's Bay Country Club, 650` Country Club Road. Open 8-5:30 daily. 3tc3/3 HELP WANTED Small Engine Mechanic experience required. Salary, com- mission & benefits. Apply in person. St. Joe Rent-All. 706 1st St. PSJ. 2tc3/3 Job Notice The Gulf County Clerk of the Circuit Court will be accepting appli- cations for a Deputy Clerk/Fiscal Assistant position until 03/11/05. Applica- tions may be picked up and submitted at the Clerk's Office, Gulf. County Courthouse, 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr., Blvd., Room 148, Port St. Joe, Mon. Fri. 9:00 5:00. Qualifications: High School graduate with minimum of three years experience in performing bookkeep- ing or accounting work; or an associate degree in accounting or business adminis- tration with at least one year experience. Computer software operation knowledge including Microsoft Word and Excel Spreadsheet Thorough knowledge of basic accounting principles Conscientious, dependable, industri- ous work habits Ability to maintain confidentiality This is a highly respon- :sible clerical account- ing position which involves a high volume, of bookkeeping/ac- :counting duties con- sisting of, but not lim- 'ited to deposit prepara- tion, accounts receiv- able, journal entries, general billing, main- .taining daily transac- .tion logs, fixed assets, : processing monthly reports, and other 'duties to support the Finance Officer. The, Gulf County Clerk's Office enforces a Drug-Free Workplace Policy and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmati ve Action Employer. Rebecca L. Norris Clerk of Court Ad #2005-005 2tp3/3 Gulf Coast Com- munity College Co- ordinator, Assess- ment Responsible for each aspect of the col- lege's testing program. Requires a BS & strong computer skills, MS, preferred. Salary begins at $28,000/yr., Deadline to apply 3/18/05: Director, Financial Aid Supervise & direct the student financial aid and scholarship programs of the college. Requires a MS & experience in a financial aid office. Salary begins at $50,000/yr. Deadline to apply 3/18/05. Additional Info: http:// dept.gulfcoast.edu/job s. GCCC is an EA/EO/M/F/Vet employer. Itc3/3 Now Hiring Dump Truck Drivers CDL Class A or B Must Pass Drug Test and have Clean Driving Record- Competitive pay, paid holidays, and paid vacation. Submit application or resume to 1730 Trout Avenue, (Highland View) C.R. Smith & Son, Inc is an EOE/Drug Free Workplace. PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS. 4tc2/24 HELP WANTED Office Cleaning: USSI is currently hiring qualified personnel for office cleaning. This is an excellent opportuni- ty for additional income. Cleaning times are after 5PM with weekends off. MUST have reliable trans- portation and have a Good attendance record. For further information please call (850) 81913006 or (850) 819-7497.2tp3/3 Wanted Carpenters and laborers. Must have transportation. Top pay. Call 639- 2975 or 258-6802. 2ap,/s Electricians and helpers needed. Please call (850) 827-2429 for Appt. 8:30-4:30 M-F 2tp3/3 Fish House Restaurant 3006- Hwy 98, Mexico Beach. (850)648-8950. Hiring all position. Breakfast Cook, Day and Night shift wait staff, Prep Cook. Competitive' Pay Rate. and benefits' offered. 2tp3/3 Regan's Pub & Oyster Bar. 8066 W. Hwy 98, St., Joe Beach. (850) 647-2800. Bartenders, Cook, Wait Staff, Shuckers. Competitive Pay Rate and benefits offered. 2tp3/3 POSITION OPENINGS Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative will be accepting applications for two 'openings for the position of Right of Way Equipment opera- tor through Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at Workforce Center 'of Florida, Mariner Plaza, 625 Highway 231, Panama: City, FL. These openings are in our Southport District Office.. ' Minimum Job Specifications foir E- quipment Operator position are as follows: Require High School Graduate/Equivalent; minimum of two years experience, as a Ground Technician or Right of Way Helper, including prior experi- ence with tractors and power equipment, and power equipment, and proficiency in opera- tion of all power equip- ment. Prefer experi- ence in the operation of a Klipper side cutting machine. Require the ability to use power tools, all equipment hydraulics arid be ca- pable of peiforminig minor line duties. Require ability to ac- quire an excellent knowledge of Gulf Coast Electric Coop- erative's policies and procedures and rules and regulations. Re- quire the ability to 'have and maintain a valid Florida commer- cial driver's license and DOT certification. Re- quire excellent verbal and interpersonal skills to effectively - interact with members; flexibility to work var- ied hours. Equal Op- portunity Employer. ltp3/3 HELP WANTED Golf Course Mainte- nance. Full time. Will train. Contact. Cal Pettie in person at St, Joseph's Bay County Club. tfn3/3 Broadband Level: HOME HEALTH AIDES L1/School Health Aide Broadband Code: 31- 1011-1 Pay Band: 02 Class Title: HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNI- CILA/SCHOOL HEALTH AIDE Class Code: 5518 Requisition No: TBA Closing Date: March 7, 2005 Location: GULF County: GULF Salary: $8.43 PER HOUR Contact Person: GWEN ALLEN GULF COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. 2475 GARRISON AVE. PORT ST. JOE, FL. 324560000 Phone: (850)227- 1276, x 131 Announcement Type: Open Competitive Opportunity An Equal Opportunity/Affirmati ve Action Employer. Special Notes: *FIN- GERPRINTING REQUIRED** O/T DUE TO EMERGENCY DUTIES REQ'D. 10- MONTHS PER YEAR POSITION. BASED IN GULF COUNTY SCHOOLS, PORT ST. JOE. This Agency is accept- ing electronic applica- tions only for this position. I Apply at: peoplefirst .myflorida.com For assistance, con- tact: People First at 877- 562-7287 2tc2/24 JOB NOTICE The Gulf County Board of County Commis- sioners will be accept- ing applications for one (1) full-time Mainten- ance III position. The starting salary is $9.81 per hour/40 hours per week. This is a bar- gaining unit, (Union), position, with full ben- efits. All applicants must meet the follow- ing criteria: * Valid Florida Driver. License * High School Graduate or Equiva- lent * Must be able to lift 50 pounds Applications and com- plete job description will be available in the Gulf County Human Resource office, Room 301 of the Robert M. Moore Administration Building, 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., Port' St. Joe, Florida, (850) 229-5335 or (850) 639- 6700, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., E.T. or via the internet at www.gulfcountygov- ernment.com. The deadline for all appli- cations is Friday March. 4, 2005, 5:00. p.m., E.T. Gulf County enforces a Drug-Free Workplace Policy and is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. 2tc2/24 HELP WANTED Now Hiring - Management Position and Cook position skilled in Pizza Restaurant Business, Apply in person, Ask for Chuck Richards. ltc3/3 Now Hiring Cooks, servers, dishwashers, bussers. Apply in per- son. Verandos, 76 mar- ket St. Apalach upstairs. 3tp3/3 All full time positions avail, survey field crew -Cadd tech. pay dependent upon exp. Application avail, at SM Marley 227-7322. 406 Reid Ave. 4tp2/17 JOB NOTICE The Gulf County Board of County Commis- sioners will be accept- ing applications for one (1) full-time Prison Crew Foreman II posi- tion. The starting salary is $9.81 per hour/40 hours per week. This is a bar- gaining unit, (Union), position, with full ben- efits. All applicants must meet the follow- ing criteria: Valid Florida Driver License High School Graduate or Equivalent Must be able to lift 50 pounds Applications and com- plete job description will be available in the Gulf County Human Resource office, Room 301 of the Robert M. Moore Administration Building, 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, Florida, (850) 229-5335 or (850) 639- 6700, Monday' thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., E.T. or via the internet at www. gulfcountygov- ernment.com. The deadline for all appli- cations is Friday March 4, 2005, 5:00 p.m., E.T. Gulf County enforces a Drug-Free Workplace Policy and is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. 2tc2/24 Job Announcement North Florida 'Child Development, Inc. is seeking a teacher for its South gulf County Early Child Develop- ment Center. Will instruct children (ages 3-5 years) in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual .growth needed to prepare for school. An associate degree in Early Child- hood Education is pre- ferred or a current. DCA and active enroll- ment in the associate degree program. Must meet .all requirements as mandated by the Department of Child- ren and Families. Re- quires occasional lift- ing of preschool chil- dren. Accurate and timely records. Only team players consid- ered. DFWP/M-F/7- 4/EOE Closing Date: March 8, 2005 NFCD,Inc., Attn: Sebrina McGill, PO Box 38, Wewahitchka FL 32465, (850) 639-5080 *10, Fax 639-4173; Sebrina@headstartnf.o rg 2tc2/24 Job Opening Health Services Specialist North Florida Child Development, Inc. is seeking a Health Services Specialist responsible for apply- ing expertise in super- vising the component area of pediatric health (medical, dental, men- tal health, nutrition, prenatal, and trans- portation). Responsible for site monitoring, consultation, training, collaboration, and tracking of services. Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Health, Nursing, or related field. Minimum three years experience in pediatric health and education. First Aid and CPR Instructor. Office Is located in Wewahitchka. Must be willing to travel. Team Player. DFWP/MF/ . EOE/8-5 Closing Date: March 8, 2005 CAD DRAFTER / DESIGNER Civil Engineering Firm has an immediate opening for a CAD Drafter or Designer. AutocCAD experience is required and LDD experience preferred. This is a full time position offering full benefits in a casu- al work environment. Salary will be based on experience. Send resume to 324 Marina Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456 or via e-mail to kennedyb@preble-rish.com 4tc2/24 TRAWICK COMPANY, INC. Are you an energetic and dependable worker? If so, you qualify for an opportu- nity to launch your career with a growing company! You must be willing to travel and have valid ID and SS card. Come by, introduce yourself and fill out an applica- tion. (EOE) We offer great benefits to qualifying employees such as 401k, group medical and dental insurance, employee stock pur- chase, vacation, life and LTD Insurance, uniforms and per diem. 7Wta a 4 a eeaee Sa' c<.mmultde and rcs idasW in4ce 1946" We are now hiring -Class A CDL Drivers -Equipment Operators -Construction Crew Laborers www.trawickconstruction.com 1555 South Boulevard / Chipley, FL 850.638.0429 , 2BR/2BA living room, dining room, kitchen w/two sinks partially furnished built-in cab- inets. 1 mile from Lands Landing Chipola & Apalachicola Rivers. Must See. 2tp3/3 HELP WANTED Help Wanted Good fisherman needed to sell fishing tackle full or part time avail. Weekends reg. for Howell TAckle St. Joe Beach. Apply in per- son. tfc2/24 Coastal Design & Landscape, Inc. Office Manager Position accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, purchasing, office duties etc. Quick Books experience a plus, fax resume to 850-229-2990. tfc2/10 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED. NOW No experience required. Werner has immediate positions for entry- level semi drivers. Our avg Drivers earn more than $36K first year. 60% of Werner drivers get home nightly or weekly. 15 day CDL Training now available in your area. For a solid new career, call Today 1-866-280- 5309. 5tc3/3 AC duct installers needed please call GW Service 229-9125. tfc5/1 Part-time cashier weekends. Call Patricia Cape Trade Post. 229- 8775. tfcl2/9 Receptionist/Reserva- tionist Computer & public relations experi- ence required. Some weekend duty. Call Parker Realty @ 850- 648-5777 or fax resumes to 850-648- 5779. tfcl2/16 Seeking Equipment Operators & Truck Drivers. Applicants must have valid FL dri- vers license. Apply at C.W. Roberts Con- tracting, inc., PO Box 188, Hosford, FL 32334. 850-379-8116. tfc5/1 Experienced cook and waitstaff wanted for Caroline's Riverfront Dining' & Boss Oyster. Please apply in person: 123 Water Street, Apalachicola. tfc5/1 2002 Skyline 28' travel trailer, queen bed, bunk beds, full bath, excellent cond. used maybe 6 6 ,times. $12,500. Call 639- 5920. 4tp3/3 2003 slide in truck 12' camper, microwave, waterheater, two awnings, radio, CD player, air holding rank, full bath, TV antennae and more. 850-648-4001. 2tp3/3 Compaq Presario 5030 with Windows98; no monitor, $50. Panasonic VCR PV- 9661, 4 Head Hi-Fi Stereo, $50. Call 647- 9200. ltp3/3 Do You Understand the Bible? Free Bible study to help you bet- ter understand the. Bible and God's will for your life! Send your name and address to Bible Study, PO Box 929, Wewahitchka, FL 32465 or call (850) 639-3218 and leave your name and address or E-mail your request to Wewachur ch@outdrs.net. tfc5/1 Must be moved off lot. 2001 14'x70' Home- stead single wide mobile home, full car- peted, all elec. washer, dryer, dishwasher, ice maker, 3 bedroom, two full baths. $18,750. 227-7932. 5tp2/10 i Wewahitchka 110 Evergreen St. Home and land completely fenced many amenities separate wash house with almost new Kenmore W&D new refrig fish cleaning table carport/storage room, Irg front & back porch -room additions, extra building (can be converted to two bed- room home w/large porch & beautiful win- dows main house. ,..,LI:..-l. 1n30 C-....:-. t...If rn,..,hn t nr,, .,undin areasfo r 6 venre CLASSIFIED ADS THE STAR. PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, March 3, 2005 13B 994 PTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER 410 5th Street, Mexico Bch., FL. Beautiful beach house, 1615 sq, ft. Corner lot, modern kitchen and baths. House 3 yrs old, four bedrooms, 2 baths. A 12x12 screened in porch. 16x24-recre- ation room, heated and cooled, cypress wood on the ceiling and walls. Includes outside shower with a deep well on the premises. A 12x20 storage and boat covering unit, alarm system, plus many extras. Close to beach. Situated on 2 lots. 110 x 121.46 x 116.28 x 148.84, $499,995. Call for an appointment. (334) 807-0134. Cell (334) 268-0601.9tp3/3. GULF WATER VIEW, unusual hand-crafted wood house, 4 bed- rooms, 2 tiled baths, excellent condition, great price $95,000. Near New Orleans, two great airports, Vegas- style casinos, best restaurant food in this country, great medical talent, top-quality 'golf courses, great fishing. Outstanding entertain- ment attractions. Available June 1. Great Rental Property. 229- 7749. 4tp3/3 St. Joe Beach 8075 Hwy 98, 2BR/2.5 BA Gulf Front townhouse. Recently remodeled from roof down. Just bring the suntan lotion. $525,000. Joan Lovelace, Mexico Beach Harmon Realty, 800- 239-4959. Local call 850-527-2560. tfn3/3 REAL STATE House for Sale 24x70 Fleetwood mobile home on 1/2 acre lot at 225 Live Oak in Creekview subdivision 10 miles from Wewa on 386. Remodeled and fixed up.. Prices are going up fast! miles from beach. $99,950. Call 648- 6851 or 648-5703. 2tp2/24 Mexico Beach 720 Fortner Ave. 3BR/1.5BA mobile home. Screened porch.2 garages. Many upgrades. Short walk to beach, restaurants. Corner lot. $425,000. Joan Lovelace, Mexico Beach Harmon Realty. 800-239-4959. Local 527-2560. tfc2/24 FOR SALE: 3bd 2 ba home, 2300 sq ft. 5 mins to schools, town, bay and marina. Also near state park w/#1 beaches. Must see. $379,900. 850-832- 2040. 4tp2/24 Approximately 1 acre on Dalkeith Rd (Hwy 381) near Douglas Landing Rd., Gulf County; $27,5000 (850) 227-7800. tfc2/24 Mexico Beach Panoramic view of ded- icated beach. 2550sf. 2 story 4 BR, 3 Bath fam- ily home. $1,295,000. 4tp2/24 Port St. Joe, By Owner. 1404 Long Ave. Completely remodeled and upgraded 3 BR/2 BA home with appli- ances. Nice, fenced yard with shed and alley access. $189,900 firm. 229-2748. tfc11/25 RAF STATI GULF AIRE 722 Gulf Aire Dr. 3Br/2Ba town home. Over 1,500 sq. ft. fireplace, sprinkler system, community tennis courts & pool. 1,000 ft. of private beach front property with private walk. Move in condition. $349,000. Health Food Store in Port St. Joe. Priced reduced. Call Ben Clayton, CCIM, Coldwell Banker Forgotten Coast Realty 648-1010. 850-251- 5660. 2tp2/24 For Sale Overstreet 661 North Long St. 4BR/2BA cedar home, in-ground pool on 3.26 acres. 522 Sparrow St. - cleared lot 100'x220' Palmetto Drive 2 acres frontage on Wettapo Creek & Intercoastal Mexico Beach 13th Street Gulfview - cleared lot 80'x90" St. Joe Beach 220 Selma St. Large 3BR/2BA modular home Gulfview lot - deck storage Bldg. Cape San Bias- Tabago Dr Gulf view lot 106'x102' "X' flood zone 1/2 block to Gulf of Mexico. Nancy Mauldin J Cobb Realty, LLC Mexico Beach, FL 850-648-4880 1-800- 343-9576 4tp2/27 Large beautiful bldg lot in Garrison Plantation, just before the cul-de-sac. Lot 22, $132,900. Call Donna Murray 227-4546, Anchor Realty & Mortgage Co. for. details. 8tp2/17 Established IY-id0 3erving LVul (ounry ona surrouncuig uttruz jv vl yvutz, RVA& ESTATE Mexico Beach Priced below most condos. Cottage w/in easy walking distance of dedicated beach. A bar- gain at $399,900. Gated Community - Near Laird Bayou 2 building lots $189,500. and $249,900. Boat ramp, day dock, pool and more. Poston Road 2300sf. 4BR, 2 Bath recent ranch style home in country setting. Investment potential. Near marina at Cook Bayou. $649,900. Poston Road 1752sf. 3BR, 2Bath neat as a pin ranch in quiet set- ting. Investment poten- tial. Near fishing at Cook Bayou. $549,000. Don Yarbrough 850- 648-4618, Coldwell Banker 800-868-0405 sandyarb@gtcom.net 4tp2/24 2 half acre lots, cleared & ready to build on! 1 mile from bay. 4.5 miles from town. Backed up to air- port. Zoned commercial or residential. $100,000 each, firm. Call 229-8622 day, after 5 p.m. 227-3678. tfcll/18 Mexico Beach Trade Winds B beachside, Gulfview, 3 BR/3.5 BA townhouse, garage, fur- nished, like new cond. $495,000. Joan Lovelace Mexico Beach Harmon Realty 800- '239-4959 local 850- 527-2560 www. the- beachside.com tfc6/24 REALS TAT Mexico Beach, 203 8th St., beautiful lot with 2 BR/2 BA mobile home. Open floor plan, land- scaped yard, ,extra parking area for RV or boat parking. Road access front & back. French doors lead to deck area with hot tub. Short walk to beach and restaurants. $325,000. Joan Lovelace, Mexico Beach Harmon Realty, 800- 239-4959. Local call 850-527-2560. tfcl/27 Spacious Townhouse for Sale by Owner: 1,763 sq ft., heating/cooling, 3 bed- rooms, 2.5 baths, large kitchen w/island, over- sized covered back porch, front and rear parking. Built in 2003/immaculate con- dition. Located one block from downtown Port. St. Joe., $239,000. (850) 229- 2767.' 4tp2/10 St. Joe Beach Sea, Shores Sub. 8003 Alabama Ave. Nice 3 BR/2 BA home, tile floors, treyed ceiling in living room, master bdrm has jacuzzi tub with sep. shower. Enc, inground pool & cook- out area, double car garage plus addl park- ing area for boat or RV, Priced to sell at $375,000 Call Joan Lovelace, 1\exico Beach Harmon Realty, Local (850) 527-2560, Office 800-329-4959. tfcl/6 TI 67L *% IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GULF COUNTY. FLORIDA CASE NO. 04-341-CA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, RURAL HOUSING SERVICES. USDA, f/k/a FARMERS HOME ADMINIS- TRATION Plaintiff. vs. MARY LEE JONES: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MARY LEE JONES: ODELL JONES UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ODELL JONES: and all unknown parties claiming by, through, under or against the herein named Defendants, who are notknown to be dead or alive, whether said unknown parties claim as heirs, devisees. grantees, assignees, lienors. creditors, trustees, spouses, or other claimants; TENANT #1 and/or TENANT #2, the parties intended to account for the per- son rr' persons in possession: EQUICREDIT CORPORATION OF AMERICA Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that. pursuant to the Final Judgement of Foreclosure dated February 8m 2005 in this cause. I will sell the property situated in GULF County. Florida described as: A' PARCEL OF LAND, BEING A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC- TION 23, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH. RANGE 10 WEST, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICU- LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST COR- NER OF THE AFORESAID NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC- TION 23, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 10 WEST, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA; RUN THENCE NORTH 8717'51" WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST 1/4 FOR 1116.0 FEET TO A CON- CRETE MONUMENT; RUN THENCE SOUTH 02*58'09" WEST FOR 1028.55 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 0225'09" WEST FOR 100 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 8750'24" EAST FOR 218 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 02058'09" EAST FOR 100.00 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 8750'24" WEST FOR 218.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN- NING. a/ka 163 Gray Anderson Road, Wewahitchka, FL 32456 at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, front lobby of the Gulf County Court, 1000 Cecil Costin Blvd., Port St. Joe. Florida, at 11:00 o'clock a.m.. on March 10, .2005. Dated at Port St. Joe, Florida this 8th day of February, 2005 Rebecca L. Norris, Clerk Clerk of the Circuit Court /s/By: Jasmine Hysmith , Publish February 24 and March 3 NOTICE TO RECEIVE SEALED BIDS BID NO. 0405-11 The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners will receive bids from any person, company or corporation inter- ested intproviding the following: Ten (10) sets of NFPA 1971, 2000 Edition compliant struc- tural fireflghting protective clothing Bid price to include delivery and the delivery date must be specified. Liquidated damages of $100.00 per day will be assessed for each day goods remain undelivered. Specifications may be obtained from the Clerk's Office. Gulf County Courthouse. 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., Room 148, Port St. Joe, FL 32456 (850) 229-6113. Questions should be directed to Brad Price at (850) 527-8815. Please indicate on the envelope YOUR COMPANY NAME, that this is a SEALED BID. and include the BID NUMBER. Bids will be received until Friday, March 18, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. E.T., at the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., Room 148, Port St. Joe, FL 32456, and the bids will be opened at this location on Monday, March 21, 2005 at 10:00 a.m., E.T. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- SIONERS GULF COUNTY. FLORIDA By:/s/ Nathan Peters, Jr., Chairman Attest:/s/ Rebecca L. Norris, Clerk Publication Dates: 02/24 & 03/03. 2005 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE: ESTATE OF PROBATE DIVISION FILE NUMBER 05-10-PR ETHEL LEWIS Dectased./ NOhICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ETHEL LEWIS, deceased, whose date of death was May 5, 2003, is pending in the Circuit Court for Gulf County, Florida, Probate Division. File Number 05-10-PR; the address of which is Gulf County Courthouse. 1000 Cecil G. Costin. Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, Florida 32456. The names, and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this Court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF THE DATE THAT IS THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the dece- dent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate. including unmatured, contin- gent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTERTHE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is February 24, 2005. Attorney for Personal Representative: Charles A. Costin Post Office Box 98 Port St. Joe, FL 32457 Telephone: (850) 227-1159 Florida Bar No. 699070 Personal Representative: Gall Miles 373 Redflsh Street Port St. Joe, FL 32456 Publish: February 24. & March 3. 2005. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids in duplicate will bd received until, March 9, 2005 at 2:00 E.S.T, in the office of the Gulf County School Board, 150 Middle School Road, Port St. Joe. Florida 32456 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for: SIX CLASSROOM ADDITION TO WEWAHITCHKA MIDDLE SCHOOL WEWAHITCHKA, FLORIDA The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials and equip- ment; and shall be responsible for the entire completion of this project. Plans, specifications and con- tract documents may be inspected at the office of the Architect. Charles A. Gaskin, ARA, Architect, 130 Hwy. 22, Wewahitchka, FL.32456. and may be procured by General Contractors, upon a deposit of $200.00 per set for plans and specifications. Cashier's check, certified check or bid bond. for not less than 5% of the amount of bid, must accompany each proposal. Performance. Labor and Materials bond, and Workman's Compensation Insurance will be required of the successful bidder. Right is reserved to reject any and all proposals and waive technicalities. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of thirty (30) days after date set for opening. Byron Timothy Wilder Superintendent Gulf County School Board Port St. Joe, FL 32456 Charles A. Gaskin. ARA ARCHITECT P.O. Box 7 Wewahitchka, FL 32465 Publish February 17 & March 3 2005 PUBLIC NOTICE The content of the following storage units located at Highway 22 Mini Storage, 1249 Hwy 22 Wewa, Fla. will be opened and mercnanaise sold on March 5, 2005 for rent if not brought up to date. Unit #10 renter Jennifer Griffin Unit # 62 Jermey Nunnery Publish March 3, 2005 NOTICE OF INTENDED ACTION THE GULF COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Purpose and Effect: The dulf County School Board proposes to amend and adopt policies, as provided for in the Administrative Procedures Act, for the purpose of bringing said policies into compliance with Florida Statues and State Board of Education Rules. Summary: The following is a brief description of each pro- posal change. 2.26 School Improvement and Education Accountability 2.30 School Advisory Councils 3.52 Copyrighted Materials 5.63 Guidelines and Procedures .Concerning HIV, AIDS, or Other Communicable Diseases (Student and Employee) Option 2 6.145 Substitute Teachers 6.17 Appointment or employ- ment requirements. 6.23 Assisting Teachers to Become Highly Qualified Economic Impact: These pro- posals will result in no direct costs associated with imple- mentation. IF REQUESTED,' A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT: Time: 6:00 p.m. ET Date: March 8, 2005 Place: Gulf County School Board 150 Middle School Road Port St. Joe, FL 32456 'The entire text of the proposed rules can be inspected during regular office hours at the Gulf County School Board Office, 150 Middle School Road, Port St. Joe, FL. Special legal authority under which the adoption is autho- rized and the law being imple- mented and interpreted are made specific. The addition and changes are proposed by Carolyn Witten. Director, of Support Services and approved for consideration by Tim Wilder, Superintendent. Amendments: See above. Publish: February 17 & March 3, 2005 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES ALAN OAKLEY Deceased PROBATE DIVISION FILE NUMBER 05-14-PR NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JAMES ALAN OAKLEY. deceased, whose date of death was February 11, 2005, is pending in the Circuit Court for Gulf County, Florida, Probate Division, File Number 05-14- PR; the address of which is Gulf County Courthouse, 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe. Florida 32456. The names and, addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this Court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF THE DATE THAT IS THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the dece- dent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contin- gent or unliquidated claims. must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ,ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date, of first publication of this Notice Is March 3, 2005. Attorney for Personal Representative: Charles A. Costin Post Office Box 98 Port St. Joe, FL 32457 Telephone: (850) 227-1159 Florida Bar No. 699070 Personal Representative: Gidget Mae Oakley 145 Cherry Street Wewahitchka, FL 32465 Publish March 3 & 10 2005 IN TlaE CIRUIT U ouTI; N AND FOR GULF COUNTY IN RE: The Estate of PHILIP WAYNE GENTRY, SR. deceased Case No.: 05-17-PR IN PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: The administration of the estate of Philip Wayne Gentry, Sr., deceased. File Number is pending in the Circuit Court for Gulf County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Gulf County Courthouse, 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd.. Port St. Joe, Florida 32456. The names and addresses of the personal rep- resentative and that personal representative's attorney are set forth below. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the decedent and other 'persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claims 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 other creditors of the dece- dent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- TION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR- EVER BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is March 3, 2005. PAUL W. GROOM II RISH, GIBSON &SCHOLZ, PA. 206 E. 4th Street P. O. Box 39 Port St. Joe, Florida 32457 (850) 229-8211 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FL BAR NO. 0037915 LORI G. WALLACE 474 Madison Street Port St. Joe. FL 32456 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish March 3 & 10 2005 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Chelson McCathen the holder of the following Tax Certificate, has filed said certifi- cate for tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No. 123 Year of Issuance: 2000 Application: 2005-2 R.E. No. 01082-OOOR Description of Property: One acre square in the Southwest Comer of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4, Section 14, Township 6 South. Range 9 West. Gulf County, Florida. Name in which assessed: Mary Robinson Estate All of said property being in the Gulf County. State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such cer- tificate will be sold to the high- est bidder in the front Lobby of the Gulf County Courthouse at 11:00, A.M., E.D.T. Wednesday, the 30th day of March, 2005. Dated this 24th day of February, 2005. REBECCAL. NORRIS CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT' COURT GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA. BY: Janice M. Tankersley, Deputy Clerk Publish March 3. 10, 17, & 24, 2005. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIR- CUIT, IN AND FOR GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 05-57CA PATRICK R. BETTS. 13582 Moccasin Gap Road Tallahassee, Florida 32308 Plaintiff, vs. CANDY L. WRIGHT. Defendant. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: CANDY L. WRIGHT YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a quiet title action has been filed against you on the following described property: Lots 13 and 14. Block "4". Wimico Division, according to an official plat thereof on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Gulf County, Florida, in Plat Book ine aare of nrst pupOcauon o0 this Notice is February 16, 2005. Attorney for Personal Representative: Charles A. Costin Post Office Box 98 Port St. Joe, FL 32457 Telephone: (850) 227-1159 Florida Bar No. 699070 Personal Representative: William A. Nixon 477 Old Bay City Road Wewahltchka, FL 32465 Publish March 3 & 10, 2005 PUBLIC NOTICE The content of Storage Unit #69 occupied by Sybil Boyett locate at Highway Mini Storage will be opened and merchandise sold on March 12. 2005 for back rent if not brought up to date. Publish March 3, 2005 IN THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA. IN AND FOR GULF COUNTY In Re: Estate of Thomas Rayborn McGlon, Deceased. File No. 05-12PR NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Thomas Rayborn McGlon, deceased, File Number 15- 12PR. is pending in the Circuit Court for Gulf County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Gulf County Courthouse, Probate Division, Port St. Joe, Florida 32465. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attor- ney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTERTHE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SER- VICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the dece- dent and persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTERTHE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOT WITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is February 24, 2005. Attorney for Personal Representative: , David C. Gaskin Florida Bar No. 027928 P.O. Box 185 Wewahitchka, Florida 32465 1, rage ; 1; and you are required to file a written response with the Court and serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to It on Timothy D. Padgett, Plaintiffs attorney, whose address is 2810 Remington Green Circle, Tallahassee, Florida, 32308, at least thirty (30) days from the date of first publication, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Plaintiffs attorney or imme- diately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated this 23rd day of February, 2005. CLERK OF COURT By: Jasmine Hysmith Deputy Clerk Publish March 3. 2005 IN.THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE: ESTATE OF GERALD L. NIXON Deceased./ PROBATE DIVISION FILE NUMBER 05-06-PR NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of GERALD L. NIXON, deceased, whose date of death was December 13. 2003. is pending in the Circuit Court for Gulf County, Florida, -Probate Division, File Number 05-06- PR; the address of which is Gulf County Courthouse. 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe. Florida 32456. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including, unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this Court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF THE DATE THAT IS THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the dece- dent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate. including unmatured, contin- gent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. i.AloIdm. hg,6.g F Plmq jii h ,U I mthO*WItisr TH TAR 50 Airport Efforts Find Thrust -..- -- - Easirn/Central Time S_- llion Teakd Hospital Deadline Reached _es. Gulf County Likely to Miss Full Brunt of Bonnie ..-- -s---7 i---- "- - __s's- .- .1 ='--wc?' H-- .S. S Cirl lai ~ar (lllOdrl41K o lar OOu/6-zoo .00 Personal Representative: Tweda S. McGlon 105 McGlon Drive Wewahitchka, Florida 32465 Publish: February 24. March 3, 10, 17 2005. NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That pursuant to a Writ of Execution issued in the County Court of Calhoun County, Florida, on the 12th day of January, 2005. in the cause wherein Dixie Land Assets was plaintiff and Donald Flint Mowrey, Jr. & Ruby Philyaw Mowrey, was defendant, being case No. CC20010015 in said, Court. I, Dalton Upchurch, As Sheriff of Gulf County, Florida, have levied upon all the right, title and interest of defendant Donald & Ruby Mowrey in and to the following described prop- erty, to-wit: The interest of defendant Ruby Philyaw Mowrey in Lots 1,3.5,7 of Block 11, and the West 1/2 of that part of Jackson Street lying South of lola Street and West of Block 7 and East of Block 11 in Oak Grove Subdivision, Gulf County, Florida, according to the official or plat there of on file in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Gulf County, Florida, Plat Book 1. Page 12. and on the 5th day of April, 2005, 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 there- after as possible, I will offer for sale all of the said defendant's Ruby Philyaw Mowrey right, title and interest in aforesaid property at public outcry and will be same, subject to all prior liens, encumbrances and judgements. if any, to the high- est and best bidder or bidders for CASH, the proceeds to be applied as far as may be to the payment of costs and the satis- faction of the above described' execution. Sheriff of Gulf County, Florida. By: Dalton Upchurch In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities need a special accommodation to par- ticipate in this proceeding should contact the Gulf County Court Administrator's Office, 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, Florida (850) 229- 6113. no later than seven days prior to the proceeding. Publish: March 3. 10, 17 & 24, 2005. NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That pursuant to a Writ of Execution issued in the County Court of Bay County, Florida, on the 19 day of May, 1998, in the cause wherein Gulf Coast Siding Supply. Inc.. was plain- tiff and Robert Dykes, was defendant, being case No. 98- 813-SP in said Court. I, Dalton Upchurch, As Sheriff of Gulf County, Florida, have levied upon all the right, title and interest' of defendant Robert Dykes in and to the fol- lowing described property, to- wit: Lot Five (5), Block 1, Stebel's Heights Subdivision. according to the official plat thereof on file in the office of Clerk of Circuit Court of Gulf County, Florida and on the 5th day of April, 2005. 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 there- after as possible, I will offer for sale all of the said defendant's Robert Dykes right, title and interest in aforesaid property at public outcry and will be same. subject to all prior liens, encumbrances and Judge- ments, if any, to the highest and best bidder or bidders.for CASH, the proceeds to be applied as far as may be the payment of costs and the satis- faction of the above described execution. Sheriff of Gulf County, Florida. By: Dalton Upchurch In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities need a special accommodation to par- ticipate in this proceeding should contact the Gulf County Court Administrator's Office, 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd.. Port St. Joe, Florida (850) 229- 6113, no later than seven days prior to the proceeding. Publish: March 3, 10. 17 & 24, 2005. Visit Us * V line at -'. .,.. www.StarZ.0rtn- can cost you 4 cents per reader OR LESS! Take advantage of the Gulf Coast's Best Advertising Value Today by Calling The Star at 850-227-1278 or The Times at 850-653-8868 THE STAR THE APAIICHICOWUiCARRABEI TIIIIS OUfL COAST REAL [STATE O ID0E DEACONl HOOK &rMU, 0 THE STAR &ITHE lTIlES 0 More Ways to Reach More People! 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