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The Sunday Booze Blues


By Despina Williams
Star Staff Writer
Patti Blaylock knew what she was
getting into when she founded the Sunset
Coastal Grill in November of 2002.
When she secured a liquor license, she
learned that a long-standing city ordinance
prohibited alcohol sales on Sunday in Port
St. Joe.
Like the county's two time zones, the
ban was one of the area's eccentricities, a
relic from the post-Prohibition era that has
endured for nearly 70 years.
Blaylock abided by the city's rules and
Sunset Coastal Grill was wet six days a
week, and dry on Sunday.
As business picked up at the restaurant,
an increasingly common phenomenon
weighed heavily on Blaylock's mind.
On Sunday, customers cut their stays
short when they learned they could not have'
a glass of wine with their meals.
Not content to leave quietly, many
customers expressed their outrage by calling
Port St. Joe a "backwards" town that would
never outgrow its archaic prejudices.
'The comments were just ugly and that
I -wasn't prepared for at all," she said.
In time, Blaylock herself grew tired
of the ban, which cost her business and
ultimately forced her to close her doors on
Sunday.
Several Port St. Joe business owners
have joined Blaylock in advocating an end
to the city's Sunday alcohol ban.
Business owners have gained support
from at least two city commissioners who are
willing to allow alcohol sales on Sunday.
But history has demonstrated the
churches' considerable political influence,
and several area ministers say they will
encourage their parishioners to oppose any
changes to the city's ordinance.
While they proclaim that the4 ban
perpetuates archaic values and/' puts
businesses at an economic disadvantage, the
proponents of lifting the Sunday alcohol ban
struggle against a tradition that is deeply,


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city ordinance, we are

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The above sign is posted on the door of
the Sunset Coastal Grill. Restaruant owner Patti
Blaylock believes Port St. Joe's Sunday alcohol
ban puts businesses at an economic disadvan-
tage, and has joined other business owners in
advocating an end to the ban.
entrenched in the city's consciousness.
Bar Owners Unite
Harry Lowry, the owner of St. Joe Bar
on Reid Avenue, spent the early part of the
1970s trying to convince city commissioners
to lift Port St. Joe's Sunday alcohol ban.
The city's Sunday ban extends back
to 1937, with general hours of licensed
business operation permitted from 7 a.m. to
midnight Monday through Saturday.
After -intense lobbying, Lowry was
convinced that he'd secured three votes in
his favor. He arrived at the appointed city
commission meeting only to find he'd been
mistaken.
"They were sneaky back in those days.
They said they'd be there to vote and they


v,-_'uldn't show up," Lowry recalled.
N.-it ,--tting any satisfaction on his own,
Luwr, eihs,.ed the aid of fellow bar owners
"Lit le R7-d" Walker, who operated Little
Red's B-ir :.n Reid Avenue (where Gracie's is
noWl I :uid .Joe Bowie, owner of the Starlight
on l Martiin Luther King Blvd.
\\ith- Lowry as their spokesperson,
the b.r ownerss asked the city. to extend
bar 1houi ir- Monday through ,Saturday from
niud iL ht tLo 1 a.m., and to allow sales of
alc.:ih,:il roum Sunday at 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. the
follovwing Monday.
At their Dec. 4, 1973 meeting, the city
cinmi-.ss-ion agreed to place the requests on
a 'tratw ballot in the May 14, 1974 election.
Alter convenience store owners requested.
tlht they also be granted permission to
sell aloiol on Sunday, the commission
cln-,-sented to place three questions on the
non- bind mg referendum, with the petitioners
Joc,'ti the bill.
The three items were defeated by
-tmeinificant margins at the November
election. .
On the question to extend sale hours
to 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday, 428
voters said no, and 188, yes.
On the question to allow grocery stores
to sell beer and wine on Sunday, the
proposal met with a 463 to 144 defeat,
The question of allowing bars to open
at 1 p.m. on Sunday brought the largest
opposition, with 138 siding with the local
alcohol merehatit-s and 476 voting to.retain
the ban.
According to Lowry, local ministers
asked parishioners to vote against all three
ballot items and played a major role in the
referendum's outcome.
Though the referendum results were not
binding, the city commission respected the
voters' wishes and impleinmnted no changes
to the city's alcohol ordinance.
Business Owners, Economic Leaders
Weigh In
Lowry continues to support lifting the
(See BOOZE BLUES on Page 5A)


Gulf County School

Board Sets Millage

Rate, Examines

Supplemental Positions

By Marie Logan
Star Staff Writer

At its final budget hearing last
Wednesday, the Gulf County School Board
finalized its 2006-07 millage rate as 4.41
mills.
A mill equals $1 for eveiy $1,000 in
taxable assessed property.
The school fund-
ing millage is in four parts.
The required local effort was 3.4190, with
.5100 as the basic discretionary rate,
.4050 for capital outlay, and .0760 as the
supplemental discretionary rate. All rates
were approved unanimously.
The required local effort and discre-
tionary funding numbers are set by state
lawmakers during the spring regular legis-
lative session.
Required local effort is that amount
of local property taxes which must col-
lected to receive state funding for public
schools.
All school districts receive the same.
basic discretionary rate,, and the supple-
mental discretionary rate is $100 per pro-
jected full-time equivalent student.
Only capital outlay millage, that for
constructions, is within the sway of local
school officials.
One of the first topics facing the School
Board as they moved into another academ-
ic year was the question of supplemental
faculty positions.
Over the past years, according to board
members, the number of supplemental
position requests has grown at an -enor-
mous rate, with payment for supplemental
positions currently exceeding $200,000 a
year across the entire district.
Supplemental positions are those jobs

(See SCHOOL BOARD on Page 6A)


SHonoring Courageous Locals

Local Soecial Forces Soldier Wins Presidential, Navy Citations For Country, For Self Marks Military Career


By Marie Logan
Star Staff Writer

A former Wewahitchka resident was pre-
sented with both a Presidential Unit Citation
and a Department of the Na\y Commendation
Medal for his part in protecting the oil fields of
Iraq at the beginning of the Iraqi war in 2003.
Thaddeus (Thad) Morris, grandson of
Earnest Morris of Wewahitchka, received a
Presidential Unit Citation for "extraordinary
heroism and outstanding performance of duty
in .actions against enemy forces in support of
Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq from 18 March
to 15 April 2003."
The citation was given to the Naval Special
Warfare Task Group-Central, Naval Special
Warfare Squadron Three, Naval Special Warfare
Unit Three, of which Morris is a part.
Morris works it communications and
encryption as a member of Special Forces SEAL'
Team Group Seven.
The Special Warfare Task Group and its
,attached Special Warfare Units seized oil termi-
nals in the northern Arabian Gulf and mounted
an assault on the Al Faw pipeline support facil-
ity in the largest Naval Special Warfare opera-
,ion in lustory. according to the citation.
The Special Units secured the oil facility
and terminals, which ,were rigged fdr destruc-.
tion by Iraqi forces, "thus preventing a cata-
strophic ecological disaster," the citation reads.
In conjunction with the United Kingdom's
Three Commando Brigade, Special Boat Teams
prevented Iraqi infiltration of the port of 'Urn,
Qasr.
Under constant sniper attacks, the teams
held their positions until the harbor was cleared


of mines and the land threat was: eliminat-
ed. SEAL Platoons, working with 1st Marine
Expeditionary Force and 1st Marine Division.
engaged Iraqi
forces and elimi-
nated threats to
the advancing
Marine Corps _
ground units.
T h e
Navy and
Marine Corps
Commendation
Medal was
awarded to
Morris for
his work in
Operation Iraqi
Freedom from
April to October
2005. )
Accordingto
the citation that SurfaceWarfareSpecialist
accompanied the Thad Morris, recipient of a
commendation Presidential Unit Citation
medal, Morris and a Navy Commendation
established the Medal.
first-ever, task
group informa-
tion operations cell and tactical cryptologic
support cell.
He supervised 13 personnel and 33 lin-
guists for three task units, and "his leadership
was instrumental in the execution of over 50
combat missions which directly led, to the cap-
ture of 204 suspected enemy insurgents."
Morris is currently serving the Navy as an
instructor in encryption and communications
,in Pensacola.


By Marie Logan
Star Staff Writer


Bruce Allen is,going into combat one more
time, for his country and for himself, because he
has more to give and to receive.
Almost 40 years ago, as a junior at North
Carolina' State University in 1968, he -quit the
academic world, and enlisted in the Army as a
private, joining the infantry.
He worked, his, way to Officer Training
School at Fort Bennini. Georgia, emerging as a
Second Lieutenant and landui in Vietnam from
1969 to 1970. .
He "returned stateside, retaining his
commission. oinin the. reserves, and returning
to NC State, where he met his future wife, Sara.
They have been married almost 33 years.
Next Allen worked in Washington, D.C. for
the Federal Bureau of Investigation, then the
North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation,
then the North Carolina National Guard. He,
switched to the Army Reserves and continued his
military-law enforcement career.
Moving to Georgia. he graduated law school
and practiced as. an attorney for 15 years,
remaining in the Army Reserves.
Allen was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant
Colonel in the
Reserves (his current
rank), retired from
S'- law, retired from the
Reserves, and he and
Sarah moved to Port,
St. Joe about four
years ago.
But 18 months ago
Allen began thinking
about returning to
active duty. "I just'
Bruce Allen with his felt like I wanted to
wife, Sara contribute. That life is


hard to get out of your system," he said.
He volunteered with a Reserve unit In
Panama City, was asked to come back to active
duty, anid is now with the 1st Cavalry, soon to
deploy to Baghdad.
They will leave in October, but Allen
will return Wednesday to Fort Hood, Texas,
headquarters of the 1st Cavalry.
"I'm 58 years old, but I feel I'm very well
prepared," he said. "I've already spent three
weeks with a bunch of other retired guys,
regaining skills we'll need. Physically I'm in
pretty good shape, even though I'm considerably
older than the huge majority of the other guys."
Allen has a ,son on active duty in the
Army, an adult daughter' in Georgia, his wife
and teenage daughter in Port St. Joe, plus five
grandchildren.
"This is all volunteer," lie said. "You've got to
believe in what you do. I hear a lot of things in the
media,-but I \mut to make up my own mind.."
He said lie had heard from other soldiers
about "lots of humanitarian projects we don't hear
about. I still believe in the fledgling democracy
over there. I want to experience it and be a part of
it," adding that his wife is "fully supportive."
And there is another reason for going.
"I was in Vietnam," said Allen. "The soldiers
coming in from Vietnam were not treated very
well. Lots of soldiers still suffer from that
treatment. I moved on, but this new deployment
is somewhat of a healing thing for me. I can come
back to a more supportive country. I guess I just
need it, so I'm willing to take the risk.
"Iraq is similar to Vietnam in many aspects,"
he added, "just in an urban setting."
Allen said he will not necessarily be "out on
the road like the younger soldiers," so he will not
be in quite as much danger.
"I'm very much a Christian individual,
so with God's grace and support, I'll make it
back."


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Port St. Joe City Commission Finalizes Budget


By Marie Logan
Star Staff Writer

In the final budget hear-
ing preceding the city com-
mission meeting on Tuesday
night, Port St. Joe commis-
sioners voted unanimously
to finalize the millage rate of
4.04 for the 2006-07 fiscal
year, the proposed 2006-07
budget and the proposed
wages and salaries, for city
employees for 2006-07.
City commissioner
Rachel Crews called for an
immediate workshop involv-
ing multiple representatives
from the city and county to
discuss the growing prob-
lem of substance abuse in
the community.
All commissioners
agreed it was needed, and
city manager Lee Vincent
said he would try to sched-
ule the workshop and coor-
dinate schedules as much
as possible.
Attendees to be invited
included all city and county
law enforcement, city and
county commissioners, cir-


cult and county court judg-
es, and life management
organizations in the area.
A target meeting date was
set for Monday, September
25 at 4 p.m. E.T.
During the regular bi-
monthly Commission meet-
ing:
Doug Kent, Supervisor
of the Gulf County Health
Department, advised the
city through a letter that the
county health department
would reduce its extended
operating hours for the walk-
in clinic October 2, due to
lack of funding.
Financial assistance for
the clinic was provided last
year by the St. Joe Company
and the city of Port St. Joe,
but no funding is available
for the 2006-07 fiscal year.
and the health department
cannot absorb the deficit.
All commissioners were
unhappy with the decision to
curtail the extended hours,
and voted, unanimously to
use the city's half-cent sales
tax to help fund the clinic
until the new Sacred Heart


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hospital in Gulf County
opens.
According to city mayor
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ing for the new hospital is
-set for January. The project
is waiting only for Corps of
Engineer permits.
Gail Alsobrook,
Director of the Port St. Joe
Downtown Redevelopment
Agency, told the commission
that September 25 at 5 p.m.
E.T. was the date for a vote
on a resolution to expand
the city's DRA area.
After another heated
discussion with city resident
Deborah Ward, the commis-
sioners voted unanimously
to rezone a section of north
Port St. Joe between Bay
and Harbor Streets, and
Avenue A to the alley. The
area would be rezoned as
R2B, so that Ward could
open a home-based busi-
ness.
Her disagreement with
the city over the zoning
began last May. There must
now be two public hearings
on the rezoning before it
becomes effective.
The commission voted
unanimously to allow the
St. Joe Company to build
a temporary observation


tower in WindMark Beach
to help potential buyers get
an overview of the develop-
ment during construction.
The one-year permit is for
a 16-foot platform with a
two-foot roof adjacent to
the Village Center currently
under construction.
Bill Kennedy of Preble
Rish Engineering, the
city's engineers of record,
broached ,the idea of a new
storm water treatment pond
on 4th Street near the Gulf
County Tourist Development
Council building, across
from the county's current
Chamber of Commerce.
After much discussion,
the commission voted unan-
imously only to apply for a
grant for the project, which
will assist the city in obtain-
ing future grants for storm
water management and in
treating storm water from
the downtown area before it
reaches St .Joseph Bay;
Dannie Bolden,
Director of the Gulf County
Community Development
Council' (CDC), reported,
that his organization had
recaptured almost $192,000
in SHIP funds in 2005-06,
with more pending, and all
of it was reinvested into the


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community.
He asked the city to
develop a housing plan
specifically for Port St. Joe
which would produce more
houses and rental units,
while preserving some of the
existing older homes.
John Tremont, also
with the CDC, reported that
in 2005-06, SHIP activi-
ties produced 15 rehabbed
houses in Gulf County, nine
of them in Port St. Joe, with
four still ongoing.
Through SHIP's
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Bridgeport subdivision.
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the Christian Community
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30 through CDC."
Sandy Lieberman, of
Gulf County Senior Citizens,
asked the commission
to pass a resolution and
send a letter to the Florida
Department of Elder Affairs
(DEA) joining Gov. Jeb
Bush's "Communities for a
Lifetime" initiative.
The program helps
member cities use commu-
nity resources for cultural
and educational develop-
ment, and to assist elderly
residents to "age in place."
Lieberman was also
appointed as Port St. Joe's
representative to the DEA.
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nis courts have been opened
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Mexico Beach City Council


Accepts St
By Marie Logan
Star Staff Writer
Property assessments
and tax appraisals were
not on the agenda of last
Tuesday's Mexico Beach city
council meeting, although
Mexico Beach mayor Al
Cathey acknowledged the
.situation in his opening
Statement.
"Property apprais-
'als and taxes are not on
tonight's agenda," Cathey
told the audience. "We still
have as many unanswered
questions as we did before
'we held the workshops.
"Never in my remem-
'brance of Mexico Beach has
there been such despair and
helplessness in people's
faces. This council is totally
dedicated to give relief in
areas under our control."
He then commended
the city staff for "their hard
work in creating a budget
we can live with and not
shortfall ourselves."
The main business of
the meeting was the reading
and passing of ordinances
finalizing annexation of the
remaining 462 acres west
of Mexico Beach into the
-.city. The property, belong-
ing to the St. Joe Company,
is slated to become an
," upscale development in the
-next few years. Last year,
77 acres of the tract were
.' annexed.
The ordinances unan-
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amended were:
Actual annexation of
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Post Office in Peril
t The Mexico Beach post office has about one year
to live. Port St. Joe Postmaster Dennis Geoghagan
told the Mexico Beach city council September 12.
Since the proposed 48-unit development was
approved for the corner of 15th and 5th Streets. where
the postal facility is located, the post office will be
forced to move or close.
The developer, who was present at the meeting.
told the council that it would be at least one year
| before the post office had to relocate.
The Mexico Beach post office is a contract post ,
office operating under the umbrella of the Port St. Joe
classified, or regular, post office.
Marty Blood has held the contract for the Mexico
Beach facility since 1999. Contractors providing postal
services in community post offices like Mexico Beach
must provide location, building, rent. utilities, manpow- J
er. and anything else needed for services. Contracts
are renewed every two years, and a contractor can
close such a facility with 30 days notice.
Geoghagan said Mexico Beach's high property .
prices are definitely a negative factor in keeping such .
a post office in the city. and classified post offices .
that oversee such facilities can curtail any services
in order to save money if the community post office
operates at a deficit. He said the post office rule of I
thumb was to maintain at least 10 percent return on
investment.
Geoghagan said if the city loses the post office.
to re-establish it an individual must offer property "
with parking, provide a building that could be secured
to post office standards, and offer service. i
"I'd love to keep a post office here," said -
Geoghagan. "I don't think my post office in Port St.
- Joe could handle all the service from Mexico Beach .;
. if you lose it."


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Affordable Questions


The concept seemed so simple two
years ago.
The passion was certainly evident, from
a workshop to discuss the issue of afford-
able housing to the subsequent formation
of a community coalition to the creation
of a non-profit to advocate and spearhead
affordable housing initiatives in the county.
What is becoming clear nearly 24
months later, however, is that the question
is not so much building affordable housing,
but maintaining that affordability down the
line.
Certainly, there are developers who
have embraced the affordable housing con-
cept.
There is a bit of enlightened self-inter-
est involved, surely, in this, since the afford-
able is a segment of the market, just as
high-end homes and town homes represent
another segment.
And in an increasingly challenging mar-
ket, addressing the needs of the working
folks who represent the fundamental fabric
of the community can easily be seen as a
part of the market that provides shoulders
to other, more profitable, developments.
The bottom line is not as rosy as the
prices are tamped down, certainly, but a
savvy builder can still bring more attain-
able housing onto the market while staying
in the black.
The nut that the advocates of affordable
housing are having trouble cracking, how-
ever, is maintaining that affordability.
The development of Bridgeport in Port
St. Joe serves as a useful educational tool.
For at Bridgeport, while there is little
question that initial buyers were tapping
into more affordable options at a time when
the market was still white hot, there is
equally no doubt that the affordability was,
an asset that only those first three dozen
buyers will enjoy.
The same is clear about several other
developments on the drawing board.
Without restrictions, covenants or
some mechanism by which speculation
and flipping are erased from the equation
and which constrain the profit margin by
which affordable homes are resold down
the road, the affordable housing effort will
always be a chimera.


In that sense, county commissioner
Billy Traylor was correct earlier this year
when he said Bridgeport was just a drop in
the bucket the drop of affordability, when
it is all said and done, was enjoyed only by
those first buyers.
To place restrictions upon homeown-
ers, however, is counterintuitive to the ideal
of free markets and plucking the fruit of the
free market that is dangling within eyesight
of any potential home owner.
The key, therefore, to bringing true
affordable housing will be
ensuring that speculators
and investors, who have Without I
dominated the regional mar- tions, co.
ket for five or six years, are some me
removed from this particu-
lar segment of the market. by which
This places consider- tion and
able importance on a land are eras
trust, which has been in the are erase
paperwork stage for nearly the equa
a year. affordable
As several experts of
land trusts attested early on effort wi
when the community stoked be a chir
the discussion over the cre-
ation of a land trust, the
concept would take root in the mind far
faster than it would flower on the ground.
The complexities involved the legal
questions, issues over assessment of land
trust homes, where the land is exempted
from the vagaries of the market, helping to
ensure affordability in the long-term are
such that a land trust was never a snap of
the fingers away.
But it must be the priority now for the
Community Development Corporation and,
to be blunt, the St. Joe Company, the land-
owner best in the position to make a land
trust anything more than a dream.
We would also argue that none of the
preceding words should be seen as a rea-
son for the County Commission to assume,
as -was proposed at one point earlier this
year, the lead in affordable housing or an
excuse for commissioners to make a scape-
goat of the CDC and Affordable Housing
Coalition.
The argument against such action
is found in the current efforts by the


Commission to dismantle the Economic
Development Council, which commission-
ers argue has not done enough to bring
jobs to the county.
Such calisthenics belie fundamental
facts.
The EDC lacked the land, or
the partners with land, to provide via-
ble and plentiful options for business-
es interested in locating in Gulf County.
As important, the EDC was forced to
overcome the hurdle of the county's oner-


restric-
venants or
.chanism
i specula-
flipping
ed from
tion ... the
le housing
II always
mera.


ous tax burden,' which
threatens to help drive
existing businesses out
of the county and erects
a significant barrier to
any business contem-
plating entering the
county.
In short strokes,
the county made the
task as difficult as pos-
sible for the EDC, and
then made it a scape-
goat when it couldn't
meet its basic goals.
Executive directors
haven't mattered, as the


last five or six years illustrated it has
always been easier for commissioners to
assign blame elsewhere than pick up the
yoke to facilitate progress.
They have no one to blame for any per-
ceived failure at the EDC than themselves.
This is why the Commission should
keep its hands off the CDC, which has at
the least been in the trenches slogging for-
ward on the land trust and other affordable
housing initiatives in the county.
At the same time, the CDC and
Affordable Housing Coalition was created
with a specific target the creation of hous-
ing for those for whom investment is in a
first home, to offer housing for teachers,
nurses, the working folks necessary to
maintain a community but priced out of
most segments of the housing market.
And until the affordability is long-term,
until the second and third buyer of an
individual home can enjoy the affordability
reaped by the:initial buyers, affordability
housing efforts remain wide of that target.


I Didn't Marry The Iron Chef


Cathy bought a cook book.
I liked to have fainted. And when I came
to my senses, but before I could think clearly, I
blurted out, "It's too late!"
"It's thirty-two years too late!"
I took Cathy to meet my grandmother before
we married. Granny, of course, as was her cus-
tom when I got close, jumped up and immedi-
atrly went to cooking those fried apple turnovers
that would absolutely melt in you mouth. I urged
Cathy to get in the kitchen and watch. "See how
she lays them out. How much butter. Where,
when and how to add the apples. \\hat tempera-,
ture and how long she leaves'em on the stove. Be
sure to observe down to the littlest detail." I'm
thinking long term here....
I showed Cathy how evenly the crust was
browned on both sides. I cut one in two, so she
could smell the apples and cinnamon. I ran my
finger across the little indentures granny some-
how cut in the edges as she sealed the top and
bottom together. I let her taste one.
Granny died in 1984. I haven't had a real
fried apple turnover since.
I told Cathy Mom's secret to the green beans
was the copper pot. And the biscuits had to be
cut out with the open end of a Calumet Baking
Powder can. Mom always melted the cheese
before mixing it with the pimento. And the rac-
coon needed to be scalded before you barbequed
it.
Cathy judiciously waited until after the wed-
ding to tell me what she really thought about eat-
ing a raccoon....scalded, flame broiled, sauteed,
skillet fried, barbequed or otherwise
And fairness compels me to report that she
didn't lead me into this relationship with any
false pretenses. She told me right up front that
she couldn't cook, "Mother did the cooking; I
looked after my younger brother and sisters. I
never had time to learn to cook." Listen, I had
already spent a few evenings with Jo Blair, Bobby
Brown and Gay Foley. I understood perfectly.
And Cathy was accepting me with all my
imperfections. It would be fun to work through
our culinary inadequacies. I didn't give it anoth-


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er thought. The marriage was on a sultry hot
afternoon---way too hot to think about eating. I
had a baseball game that afternoon and it was
pretty late when it finished. We stopped by our
house and Mom fixed us a snack before we took
off for St. Louis.
We spent four days watching the Cardinals
play. And I filled up on ball park hot dogs, pret-
zels and salted peanuts. If we got hungry before
or after the game we were in luck, there was a
Kentucky Fried Chicken just down the street
from our hotel. When we returned Aunt Barbara
had us for supper. Cathy's Mom fixed us several
meals. And we naturally ate quite a bit at our
house.
We lived off the various families for almost
a month before they "caught on." We finally
had to go home. Cathy got up early the first
Saturday we were alone, "Would you like some
pancakes?"
"Sounds good."
They looked like real pancakes. They
smelled alright. I had a little, trouble cutting'em
up but I blamed it on a dull knife. I poured on a
little syrup on top and threw in a mouthful......
People, those things had some kind of rubbery
consistency to'em and they began to expand as I
chewed! It was sorta like eating a discarded radi-
ator hose with some of the antifreeze soaked in!
You talk about being in a pickle I couldn't
upset my new bride over a few pancakes.... and
I couldn't hardly choke'em down! And all the
while the pile in my mouth is growing larger,
larGER..... She turned and gave me the "how are


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they look" but I couldn't answer. By then I had
turned, blue and was falling backwards into the
kitchen floor....
The boys came along and Cathy got much
better. Josh liked Fruit Loops. Jesse was a
Chocolate Cocoa Puffs man. We loved spaghetti
night because it could actually be eaten. And she
did an asparagus casserole that was really quite
good-assuming that you liked asparagus. She
fried an egg for me back in 1987 but I got the
cholesterol test results the following week and
she immediately put me on the wafer board and
'Styrofoam breakfast diet.
We never complained. I couldn't cook. Josh
didn't want to. And Jesse would tear up the
kitchen making some kind of exotic tropical fish.
dish. Cathy, bless her heart, got better as the
years rolled on. Of course, pizza night, cheese
and crackers after church ,and boy's night out
still are an intricate part of our family tradition.
Josh called from college that first week,
"Daddy, their toast is not black up here."
Joseph Kepli and Hagen Lotzman came
to stay with us as foreign exchange students
in 1997. We had chicken pot pie the very first
night. I thought Joseph was going back to
Hungary! 'Course, I noticed that Joseph poured
barbeque sauce on every single thing Cathy
cooked. He told her it was an old world custom.
I kicked myself for not thinking of that a couple
of decades earlier!
We made it through all these kids and all
these years and Cathy buys a cook book. Go
figure! You don't reckon we are expecting Could
there be more exchange students on the way?
Maybe it has something to do with the grandchil-
dren. I am a bit more than mystified by it. But
shucks, I figure it can't hurt nothing....
I picked up the Savannah County Cook book
to see if it contained any magic. I leafed through
several pages down to the recipes for Buttermilk
Dressing, Mint Julep Jelly and Strawberry Fig
Preserves.....I could have sure used some of
them on those first pancakes back in 1974.....
Respectfully,
Kes


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Ties on the Gridiron
This weekend will provide the annual anti-
dote to the ills many point to about the north-
south divide in tahis county.
The Wewahitchka Gators will travel the 25
or so miles south from their campus on Friday
night to Shark Field for the renewal of the rivalry
between the high school football teams at each
end of the county.
Judging by early results thus far this sea-
son, it should be a spirited game.
The Gators; who would have beaten the
eventual state champion Sharks last year if a
football game was 36 instead of 48 minutes long,
have started 3-0 and won their first district game
last week.
Wewahitchka has also shown a remarkable
ability maybe the product of a senior-dominat-
ed roster to handle adversity, with the Gators
coming from behind to win the past two weeks
on fourth-quarter touchdowns.
The Sharks, meanwhile, have perfected what
could be described as winning ugly in going 3-1,
including a district win last week.
Port St. Joe may not have as many playmak-
ers as last year, may not have the kind of play-
ers such as Ash Parker or Sidney Harris who
provided incredible leadership as well as big
plays, but the Sharks have a winning combina-
tion nonetheless.
The Sharks haven't overwhelmed anybody,
but neither have they been cowed by any oppo-
nent and should have a perfect record if not for a
valiant fourth quarter comeback by Blountstown
in the season opener.
Assessing the teams and predicting an out-
come I am not touching that with a 10-foot
pole is beside the point of this exercise, in any
case.
What this game serves to remind is that
while we may have some divisions north and
south, that divide is not as gaping as some might
argue.
On the sidelines of Gator Field last Friday
night while covering the Wewahitchka versus Jay
contest, I was reminded of that by a fan dressed
in red-and-white.
He noted that when the teams sparred, it.
was always a competitive affair, but he added
that when they weren't playing each other
Wewahitchka and Port St. ,Joe were part of the
same team Gulf County's team.
Every other week of the season, the folks in
Port St. Joe are interested to know if the Gators
are winning and those in Wewahitchka are just
as interested to hear that the Sharks are trium-
phant.
Like a large family, the folks in Port St.
Joe .and Wewahitchka might tussle from time
to time, but should any team, or anybody, from
outside the county take a shot at Wewahitchka,
Port St. Joe would have the Gators' back and
vice versa.
In his homespun way, the fan recounted,
this county wasn't divided by a bridge in White
City or the color schemes of the school. It wasn't
really divided at all.'
And a football season provides illustration
of that fact every year.
Sticking with football, I'll take a fewmoments
to discuss something of a topic of conversation
each fall.
As a one-man sports department, I arrive at
the home fields of the Sharks and: Gators armed
with camera,, pad and pens.
In addition to trying to capture the action
in pictures and I take note here of the awe-
some assistance on this count from Mica Peak
and Adele Paul In Wewahitchka I am also
attempting to document the game in numbers
and words.
One of my goals is to attempt to raise the
profile of both Gulf County teams by getting
stories into the Saturday morning Panama City
paper, which necessitates filing game stories on
Friday night.
As opposed to a weekly, which affords more
time to gather statistics, the demands of a daily
newspaper require the writer covering'the game
to keep a running play-by-play and compile sta-
tistics.
So in addition to raising the camera play
after play, I also jot down the play and result
on one piece of paper while tracking individual
statistics on another piece of paper.
As one Wewahitchka player succinctly noted
last Friday as he watched me, "That looks com-
plicated."
Indeed, by the end of the game, what-I have
resembles an equation only Einstein could deci-
pher and I am here to attest, I am not Einstein.
Ciphering, as Jethro Bodine used to put it
on television, is not exactly my strong suit, which
is why I am typically on a bench at halftime add-
ing numbers. If I am observed with my shoes
off, it is because I ran out of fingers and jumped
to toes.
And if I seem less conversant on Friday
night, please remember my pea brain only
allows for so much distillation of information
and I am trying to remain focused in order to
prevent overload, typically signified by the steam
wafting out of my ears.
A lot to keep straight, yes, but in my mind
worth it, not only to help raise the profile of the
county's high school sports, but also to be as
accurate a cheerleader for the county schools as
possible.
So come on out this Friday night to Shark
Field. Kickoff is at 8 p.m. ET and a competitive
game seems to be a given.
And if you bring a calculator, come on down
to the beach at halftime. MV toes need the Ielp.
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Al Smith, who co-owns Gracie's Bar with his wife, Gracie, believes the city is losing tax revenue by
prohibiting Sunday alcohol sales and undermining its quest to promote tourism.


Booze Blues

city's Sunday alcohol ban, but said.
has not formally challenged Lc
the city's ordinance since the compe
1974 referendum's defeat. Gracie
S "I just gave up," said friend'
Lowry. "I knew it wasn't no St. Jot
way." Sr
He believes area losing
churches still have a "pretty custom
big influence" over the city's to buy
residents, citing as evidence Ci
the Port St. Joe Ministerial less t
Association's success in the br
convincing a majority of where
voters to support a 1989 selling
referendum to ban Sunday on Si
alcohol sales county-wide ordina
(see sidebar). "It
Lowry still believes across
Sunday would be one of his alcohc
"biggest days," and notes that here,"
out-of-city businesses profit Di
from Port St. Joe's ban. David
'They're bringing (alcohol) Sunda
in this town anyway because Port
they sell it inithe county," he leave


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owry's Reid Avenue"
etitor Al Smith, owner of
e's bar, agrees with his
s assessment of Port
e's alcohol ban.
smith believes the city is
tax revenue by sending
mers out of Port St. Joe
alcohol on Sunday.
ty residents can drive
han two miles across
idge to Highland View,
the Dixie Dandy begins
g alcohol on 1 p.m.
unday, as per county
nce.
;'s not right to drive
s the bridge and buy
o1 when we can't buy it
said Smith.
ixie Dandy manager
Walker confirmed that
ays bring business from
St. Joe residents who
the city in search of


booze.
"Between 1 and 2 (p.m.)
this place is pretty busy,
everybody's getting their stuff
and going across the bridge,"
noted Walker.
Walker has his own ax
to grind with the county's
alcohol ordinance, noting
that the 1 p.m. Sunday
rule has cost him business,
particularly from beach-
goers and fishermen who buy
supplies early on Sunday
morning.
Unlike Walker, Smith
would welcome a 1 p.m.
Sunday opening as a
concession to area churches.
He believes the 24-hour
alcohol ban is dated and
undermines the city's quest
to entice .tourists into the
area.

(See BOOZE BLUES on Page 10A)


Movement to Ban Sunday Alcohol Sales County-Wide Proved Divisive


In 1989. a request to
extend bar hours in thdie
county sparked a movement
to abohsh Siund.y alcohol
sales couinty-wide.
John Hanson. owner
of the W\-onder Bar in St.
Joe Beach. approached the
county, commission in its
March 28. 1989 meeting
with a request to change its
alcohol ordinance to allow
all sales outlets to close
at I a.m. CT. giving bar
owners ui the Eastern time
zone an extra Iour to stay
open.
Liqti-or sales were then
allowed from 7 a.m. to 1
p.m. IET) in the county.
and all day Sunday in
WVewauhtchka.
Immediately following
Hanson's presentation,
Commissioner Nathan
Peters. Jr. attempted to
advance his own ideas on
the subject.
He sought to mu-ror St
,Joe's ordinance to prohibit


all Sunday
sales in the
county.
Peters'
motion was
seconded
by Comnms-
sioner -Jinuny
C.ortLman. but
failed to win
the support
of Commis-
sioners Ed
C r eame r .
D o n a I d
Parker and
Douglas


the extended hours and
favoring a county-wide
Sunday alcohol ban.
Port St. Joe Ministerial
Association president Enrus
Sellers. with the support
of the Wewahitchka
Ministerial Association.
presented the petition.
signed by 1.003 residents.
before a packed crowd at
the April 25. 1989 county
cornmmirussion meeting.
In a departure from
his previous motion. Peters
moved to ban the sale of
alcohol from 7 a.m. to 1
p.m. on Sundays.
The motion passed by
a four to one malonty. with
Gortman. who favored a
full Sunday ban. casting
the dissenting vote.
On the Ballot
Those in favor of a
.county-wide ban on Sunday
alcohol -sales were not
content to let the matter
lie.
After considerable


First Baptist Church pastor
Howard Browrung asked the
board to hold a referendum
to decide the question of
Sunday sales.
Browning reported on
the status of the Ministenal
Association's petition dnve
to call a special election to
decide the issue. and echoed
the Ministerial Association's
moral objection to Sunday
sales.
"There has been much
said here about drinkers
having rights. Don't non-
drinkers and moderate
drinkers have rights, too?
Don't we have the nght to
have one day a week when
alcohol isn't sold? What's
different in legislating
morality and legislating
immorality?" Browning
quehied.
Two weeks later, at
a second public heanng
marked by emotional
pleas from speakers on
both sides of .the issue,


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The Star ran the above headline on December 13, 1990 after county commission
the question of the county-wide Sunday alcohol ban. Charles Fortner had not yet b
fill the fifth seat.


Binningham.
Though
he had been granted a
public hearing. Hanson
withdrew his request two
weeks later when the
Port St. Joe Ministerial
Association launched a
petition drive opposing

(Clockwise from right)
Wewahitchka commissioner
Charles Fortner was appoint-
ed to fill the seat of Jimmy
Gortman, who died while in
office. Fortner did not support
a county-wide Sunday alcohol
ban because his district voted
against it.
Billy Traylor was appointed
. to the seat vacated by Douglas
Birmingham and.later reelect-
ed. He also did not support
the ban.
The 1989 county commis-
sion debated the issue of a
county-wide ban before the
1990 referendum. Pictured,
left to right: Jimmy Gortman,
Nathan Peters, Jr., Douglas
Birmingham, Ed Creamer and
Donald Parker.


urging from area ministers,
the county addressed the
alcohol question again at
a May 23. 1989 public
hearing.
Speaking for the
Ministerial Association.


the commission agreed to
place the Sunday alcohol
question on a referendum
on the November 1990
ballot.
The question read:
"Should alcoholic beverages


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A packed house attended the March 28, 1989 county commission meeting, where the former
Wonder Bar owner John Hanson requested an extra hour for operations. The request had the unfore-
seen consequence of sparking a debate among commissioners to prohibit Sunday 'alcohol sales
county-wide.


be sold in
Sunday?"
When


Gulf County on

the polls
closed that


9 Nov mber.
,1a county-
off 'wide Sunday
alcohol bani
Swas favored
by a margin
a Wof 2,380 to
n -day 1,999 votes.
ay 'Board Sides
county Against
Voters
S. .7 ""'-T Charles
Clardy. the
chairman of
ners voted 2-2 on the "Citizens
een appointed to the Citizens
Against Sale
of Alcoholic
Bever a ge s
on Sunday," asked
commissioners at their
post-election meeting to
adopt a new ordinance
banning Sunday alcohol
sales.
Commissioner Billy
Traylor. who was appointed
in early 1990 to fill the seat
vacated by Birmingham
and later reelected. said
he would like the board to
delay its decision until a
successor was named for
Gortman, who died while
in office.
Peters moved to draft
an ordinance that reflected
the voters' wishes. but his
motion failed to receive a
second.
Two weeks later,
Browning approached
the board again and
called for a vote, but all
the commissioners except
Peters, who made a motion
that the ordinance be
introduced, dug in their
heels.
After weeks of silence,
Traylor finally revealed his
decision at a Dec. 11, 1990
board meeting. With voters
in his district opposing the
Sunday ban,, Traylor said
he would abide by their
wishes, though .he noted
his "personal preference is
not to drink."
A county alcohol ban
would not have compelled
Wewahitchka to prohibit
sales on Sunday. The power
to define alcohol sales in
Wewahitchka and Port St.
Joe remained within the


Howard Browning, the former pastor of the First Baptist
Church asked the commission to hold a referendum on the ques-
tion of a county-wide Sunday ban. He later rebuked commission-
ers for not abiding by the voters' wishes.


cities' jurisdictions.
With Peters and
Parker uniting in favor of
the Sunday ban, Creamer
sided with Traylor. making
the vote a 2-2 tie.
When Gortman's
successor. Charles Fortner.
was sworn in on January 8,
1991. he faced an outraged
Clardy. who demanded that
the conunission address the
voters' wishes by calling
another vote.
Clardy's son had been
killed by a drunk driver
and 'he was emotionally
invested in the county'-wide
alcohol ban.
As he had twice
before. Peters made a
motion that Sunday sales
be discontinued, but his
motion died for lack of a
second.
After the vote, an irate
Browning admonished
commissioners for not
abiding by the voters'
wishes.
"If you had not wanted
the people's opinion in the
matter, or didn't intend to
abide by it, you shouldn't
have asked for it." he said.
When Creamer declared
the matter "over," Browning.
quoted the catchphrase of
a baseball legend.
Said Browning: "In the


Charles Clardy, the chair-
man of the "Citizens Against
Sale. of Alcoholic Beverages
on Sunday" and the father of
a son killed by a drunk driver,
demanded a vote by the com-
mission after voters expressed
their desire for the ban.


words of Yogi Berra, "It's
not over 'til it's overl"
One County, Three
Different Ordinances
Port St. Joe's Ministerial
Association did not succeed
in its quest to ban Suiday
alcohol sales county-wide.
Since the controversial
1989 referendum, area
Sunday alcohol sales
remain governed by three
distinct ordinances.
Port St. Joe prohibits
the sale of alcohol on
Sunday. Wewahitchka
allows Sunday alcohol sales
from 7 a.m. to midnight
and businesses in the
county's unincorporated
areas can sell alcohol from
1 p.m. Sunday to I a.m. on
Monday.


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Anchor Sells Off Rental Management Operation


By David Adlerstein
Florida Freedom
Newspapers

Intent on focusing on what
it believes is an upcoming
resurgence in the real estate
market, Anchor Realty and
Mortgage Comnpany has sold
off the holdings of its vacation
rental management operation.
Olivier Monod, Anchor's
president, said the deal was
closed Friday to sell Anchor
Vacation Properties Inc. man-
agement rights to approxi-
mately 150 rental units on St.
George Island and Carrabelle
to a newly created company
called Anchor Vacations LLC,
headed by principals Howard
Wesson and Jereme Neill.
"Anchor Vacation
Properties is not closing. We
are no longer involved in man-
aging transient rentals," said
Monod, stressing that there
has been no change in the-
ownership or operation of
the real estate brokerage firm
aspect of the business.
Terms of the deal were not
disclosed.
Monod said a sharpen-
ing of Anchor's focus was a
key reason for the decision
to sell off the transient rental
business of Anchor Vacation
Properties, Inc., which was
started in 1993, three years
after Monod purchased the
real estate company from its'
founders, Dwight and Helen
Marshall.
"Basically I felt that our
owners would be better served
by having two hands-on people
with a strong experience run-
ning and owning the company
rather than having me,", he
said. "That would free me to
do great things with real estate
and, knowing our customers
are well taken care of, this
will allow me to be fulltime
involved in Anchor Realty."
Both Wesson and Neill are
longtime associate of Monod's.
A native of Memphis, TN,
Wesson, the company's top
producer in 1995, has most
recently served as computer.
technology support. He is


responsible for selling Anchor
its Cape San Blas office, where
he helped to start the rental
department.
Neill, who has been an
agent for Anchor, has lived
in the Franklin County area
for more than 16 years and
is a third generation Alaskan,
who is an avid tennis player
and musician who plays in the
band of his father-in-law, blues
vocalist Joe Hutchison.
"There's np doubt in
my mind they'll do fabulous
work," said Monod.
Wesson said he has been
impressed by Monod's ability
to grow his company into 11
offices, from Tallahassee to
Panama City, and said his for-
mer boss will now be able to
devote himself to real estate.
"Vacation rentals needs,
in my opinion, a hands-on
owner, so you can assure the
best quality of service," said
Wesson. "Our goal is not to be
the biggest but we definitely
want to be the best. For the
most part we're going to man-
age it ourselves."
Wesson said he and Neill
have no plans to make radi-
cal changes, but have gotten
off on the right foot by signing
up eight new units on the very
day they closed the deal with
Monod. The two men met with
Bob Klein from St. James Bay
golf resort and signed the deal
on Friday.
Wesson said the company
will continue to subcontract
with housecleaners and find
ways of better using its three-
person staff. "We're trying to
get everybody to share hats,"
he said, noting that he and
Neill have talked to some for-
mer employees who were let
go in Anchor's recent down-
sizing.
"We have conitated them
to see if they like to come
back," said We-son.
Monod said Anchor's
recent downsizing has been
necessary, but that the com-
pany still retains its ltc-t iigths
"We have very strong central
support," he said. "What we've
cut has been the satellite office


Howard Wesson
support. We have centralized
in order to bring economic of
scale."
Monod has his work cut
out for him as he redoubles
his effort on behalf of Anchor's
real estate business amidst a
sagging market.
But he said there
have already been signs of an
upturn.
"Last month we had a
strong push of new contracts
for sale, since the beginning
of September," he said. "We
have seen a level of activity we

had not seen in the past 18
months.
"The big picture is we are
going to get much more effec-
tive in the real estate broker-
age business by concentrating
all of our efforts in that field,"
said Monod.
He said the challenge will
be to focus on a new set of cus-
tomers who fit in well with the
so-called Forgotten Coast.
"I think our problem is
that in the past 15 years, we
have sustained growth from a
very, very narrow short pool of
customers," he said. "They are
investors from Georgia, from
parts of Tennessee avd parts
of Alabama and a little bit of
north Florida."
He said that in 2004 there
was "a feeding frenzy," with
plenty of sales. '"All of a sudden
there were not enough bodies
to keep playing the game," he
noted. "It was like musical
chairs and activity came to
standstill.
"In a nutshell we have over-


Jereme Neill
exploited a very small pool of
investors, most of whom were


in it to make a quick buck,
which is not healthy," he said.
"We've already overfished the
waters."
Monod emphasized that
he believes real estate prices
will rebound to levels even bet-
ter than today.
"Is the real estate in the
Forgotten Coast overpriced,
underpriced or priced proper-
ly?" he asked. "I think actually
it is underpriced.
"As of today the market is
very weak, but what will get
us out of this is not a season
without a hurricane," he said.
"It is simply bringing in a new
pool of buyers, bringing in


people who today do not know
that we exist and who if they
knew we existed would fall
in love with this area. They
would buy not to speculate,
but would buy to enjoy it.
"If we find a solution to
this question, it would trickle ,
down to the service industry
and the retail industry," said
Monod. 'This would be good
people to have, who share our ,
ideas about ecology, about the
environment. Our future is to
find new buyers, who love this.
area. We are underpriced, but
we just need to establish the
link between what we have to
offer and these people."


School Board -- From Page lA


not directly related to pro-
scribed academics, such
as lunch duty, Odyssey of
the Mind, sports coaching,
yearbook, cheerleading,
band, etc., and are most
often filled by faculty.
Supplemental posi-
tions vary widely among the
schools, with basically four
positions (some shared)
in both Port St. Joe and
Wewahitchka Elementary
Schools, 14 or 15 in each
of the middle schools (with
several people handling
multiple positions), and 34-
37 positions in both high*
schools (again, with several
positions assigned to single
individuals).
In the workshop pre-
ceding the hearing, board
member George Cox began
the discussion by saying he
"just had all kinds of ques-
tions on this."
He asked that the sub-,
mitted lists of positions
and employees from the
six schools be reformatted
in the same manner, using
the same position titles for
easier comparison.
Board member Linda
Wood added that she had
been concerned for several


years about the escalating
costs and numbers of sup-
plemental positions, and
wondered if money was
being distributed equitably.
All board members
agreed unanimously that
there had never been a
method of tracking the
number of positions and the
dollar amounts spent each
year on the supplemental
work, but Sue Gannon told
the board that she almost
had a tracking system com-
pleted and in place.
*A work plan was
submitted to the board,
showing projects from the
2005-06 school year that
were currently underway,
and recommending a list
of projects for the 2006-07
year.
The document listed
recommendations for phys-
ical facilities in the school
district until the year 2025,
and board members agreed
unanimously that they
needed the first-ever work-
shop on planning for the
district's facilities, using
the work plan as their ini-
tial guide.
*In another discussion.
board members were told


that they must very quickly
develop a list of majors
and minors for students to
choose from and declare,
and submit the list for.
approval by state regula-
tory agencies.
Board members were
concerned because core
subjects could not be used
as majors, and they were
looking at the possibility
of having to add multiple
classes in order to give
students their choices of
majors as now required by
law.
*Douglas Kent,
Administrator of the'
Gulf County Health
Department, and School
Health Coordinator Regina
Washabaugh, RN, presented
the 2005-06 annual school;.
health services report.
They explained the
aggressive preventative
programs they have imple-
mented in county schools,
and how well the programs
are working.
Among the services
offered in the Gulf County
schools are dental care,
diabetes management, obe-
sity control and prevention,
plus an explosion of indi-'.
vidualized care required by .-
students, from food aller-
gies, to catheterization to
.mental health care.
Both Kent and
Washabaugh alerted the
board to the growing prob-
lem. of MRSA, or an anti-
biotic- resistant strain of'.
staph infection. in Gulf,'
County.
"I don't want to cause,
panic, but we must take',
an aggressive stance," Kent'
told board members. I
Fortunately, he con-
tinued, the precautions '
for prevention and spread -i
of MRSA are the same as I
for avian flu, for which ",
the health department is 'A
making preparations, so :
Kent proposed an aggres-
sive program to teach bette
personal hygiene and hand ,
washing throughout the
school system and home,.
environments., :
He emphasized that:-
aggressive education for the
entire, coaching staff and all '
athletes was a major area.
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Sacred Heart Health
System expects to begin con-
struction next year on a 25-
bed hospital and medical
office building in Port St. Joe
to provide needed health care
to residents of Gulf County
and Franklin County.
Sacred Heart Health
System has been working with
officials from Gulf County,
the cities of Port St. Joe and
Wewahitchka, the Gulf County
Health Department and the St.
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city;
Adoption of the final
comprehensive plan;
Changing the city's land
use map for that tract from
its current agriculture timber
designation to tourist mixed
commercial.
Several people questioned
the council about continued
public access to the annexed
beach area, including council
member Gary Woodham who
asked St. Joe representatives
if dogs would still be allowed
on that portion of beach.
Company representatives
replied that dogs on the beach
would fall under Mexico Beach
city ordinances, not Bay. coun-
ty ordinances, which prohibit
dogs on most county beaches.
They also assured people
that the beach will "always
be public," pointing to a map
showing the beach as a green
preservation area.
In other business:
Council instructed Chris
Forehand, vice president of
Preble Rish Engineering, the
city's engineers of record, to
"put the city's hat in everything
with the regional transporta-
tion committee, but not com-
mit" the city to any project.
This was in reference to the


care facilities to improve
access to quality health care in
rural Gulf County. Now those
plans are moving forward,
with a new hospital planned
for opening in 2008.
Sacred Heart plans to
build a 49,000 square foot
hospital in Port St. Joe that
would have 25 private rooms,
an intensive care unit, three
operating rooms, an urgent
care clinic and a 24-hour
Emergency Department.
Substantial progress has been
made on obtaining permits,



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city's proposed bicycle path,
which is no longer included in
the 2006-07 budget.
Letters of employment
were finalized and accepted
by council for both city clerk
Deborah McLeod, and for
Brad Hall, Director of Public
Safety. Hall is serving as acting
city administrator until some-
one is hired to fill the posi-
tion recently vacated by Henry
Flack.
When the new city admin-
istrator is hired, Hall will
return to his job as Director
of Public Safety. Police cap-
tain John Murnan is acting
Director of Public Safety until
Hall's return to the position.
Connie Risinger, presi-
dent of the Mexico Beach Civic
Association, announced that
the group has been working
with the Florida Department
of Transportation (FDOT) to
retain the 35 mile. per hour
summer speed limit in the city
as the permanent speed limit.
In, contrast to statements
in the spring, when FDOT told
city officials that. traffic flow
through. Mexico Beach did
not warrant a permanently
reduced speed limit, Risinger
said recent studies indicated
otherwise.


financing and designing the
new hospital.
The Site Plan Is Approved
The site plan for
the 20-acre parcel on Highway
98 near Gulf Coast Community
College is approved and will
accommodate the new 25-
bed hospital, a Medical Office
Building and a helicopter pad.
The site plan is designed to al-
low for future expansion as
the needs of the region grow.
The site has been
annexed into the City of Port
St. Joe and rezoned for use by
the hospital
Hospital Design
Sacred Heart has
retained DAG Architects of
Destin to create detailed draw-
ings for the hospital based on
an already finished, detailed
floor and site plan.
Progress on Necessary
Permits:
The Florida Office of
Trade, Tourism and Economic
Development has approved
the project for the "Fast
Track Permitting Process."
All required state permitting
agencies have had the oppor-
tunity to receive a preliminary
overview of the project and
are committed to expediting
the issuance of necessary per-
mits.
Although the Army
Corps of Engineers is not sub-
ject to the Florida Fast Track
Process, the Corps under-
stands the importance of the
new hospital to the commu-
nity. The Corps has jurisdic-
tion in determining exact site
usage, as there are wetlands on
the site and in the surround-
ing area.. The 'Corps' reviews
and permits are needed before
commencement of the project.
Environmental'
Research Consultants has gra-
ciously donated its services.in
conducting the required envi-
ronmental research and pre-
paring the necessary permit
applications.
Construction to Start Next
Year:
Once all necessary


environmental and building
permits are obtained, Sacred
Heart will begin clearing and
preparing the site for con-
struction. That could happen
in early 2007.
Once the site is ready
for construction, the 20-acre
parcel will be donated to
Sacred Heart by the St. Joe
Company and construction
will begin.
The hospital will
require approximately 14
months for construction with
an anticipated opening date of
Fall 2008.
Medical Staff
Development:
Sacred Heart is work-
ing with the Gulf County
Health Department to improve
access to primary care physi-
cians for the residents of Gulf
and Franklin Counties.
Sacred Heart is work-
ing with local area physicians
to determine their needs and
the needs of the community
to ensure there is an adequate
supply of primary care doc-
tors and physician specialists.
More physicians will be need-
ed to meet the future needs of
the community and- support
the services offered by the new
hospital.
Partnering with Health
Department
Sacred Heart is as-
sisting the Gulf County Health
Department in the .selection
and installation of digital radi-
ology equipment at the Health
Department's clinic in Port St.
Joe. The x-ray image will be
read by a Sacred Heart radi-
ologist electronically. This
will -be the only, digital x-ray
machine in the county.
"Planning and designing,
a new hospital complex is. a
challenging, time-consuming
process but we have made
great progress," said Patrick
J. Madden, president and
CEO of Sacred Heart Health
System;. "The project will
require approvals from many
state and federal agencies but
we've had great cooperation


and community support. We
look forward to building a
community hospital that will
create jobs, provide excellent
health care and attract new
doctors and nurses to Gulf
County."
Sacred Heart Health
System has established itself
as Northwest Florida's lead-
er in providing high quality
health care to children and
adults. Sacred Heart has been
recognized for eight straight
years by National Research
Corporation as winner of the
Consumer Choice Award as
the most preferred health care
system in Northwest Florida.
Key services at Sacred Heart's
449-bed hospital in Pensacola
include: a Regional Heart and
Vascular Institute, Children's
and Women's Hospital, a


Level II Trauma Center, a
Cancer Center affiliated with
M.D. Anderson Physicians
Network,, a home health
agency, a 120-bed nursing
home and a large network
of primary care doctors and
specialists that stretches from
Foley, Alabama to Panama
City Beach, Florida. In 2003,
the Health System also added
Sacred Heart Hospital on the
Emerald Coast, a 50-bed
community hospital in Walton
County, east of Destin. The
Health System also operates
the AIRHeart air ambulance
with two helicopters serv-
ing Northwest Florida from
bases in Walton County and
Marianna. For more infor-
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'"They're trying to say they
want to make this a tourist
community and tourists come
in here and say, 'What, I can't
buy alcohol?'"
Complaints from tourists
led Blaylock to close her doors
on all Sundays except Easter,
Mother's Day, Memorial Day,
Independence Day and Labor
Day.
When Independence
Day fell on a Sunday in
2004, Blaylock asked the
city commission to waive its
alcohol ordinance for one
day.
She argued that July
4 was the busiest day of
the year for any business


in Port St. Joe, especially
restaurants.
The city refused her
request.
Barred from serving
alcohol, Blaylock estimated
her July 4 losses at $3,000.
Blaylock believes having
a glass of wine with dinner is,
for many of her customers, a
part of the total restaurant
experience.
With alcohol prices
ranging from $3.75 for draft
beer to a $6-a-shot Scotch,
Blaylock said that the
majority of her customers do
not aim to get intoxicated.
"You can get drunk, but
you have to really work at it,"


she said.
Blaylock laments that
customers desiring wine on
Sunday leave Port St. Joe
to dine at restaurants in
Apalachicola, Cape San Blas,
Mexico Beach and Panama
City.
While she remains open
for up to five Sundays a year,
Blaylock has no intentions of
renewing her former Sunday
schedule.
On Sundays past,
Blaylock urged her staff to
brew large quantities of iced
tea to appease customers
with a taste for something
stronger.
"You have 200 some odd


Time Confusion in Early PSJ Alcohol Ordinance


Section 14. The sale of intoxioating liquors between the hours of
twelve o'clock P M Saturday, and twelve o'clock P M Sunday, is hereby

prohibited.


Sunday alcohol
bans extend back to pre-
Revolutionary War colonial
blue laws. which levied strict
punishments (whippings.
dismemberment. death) for
those who failed to observe
the Sabbath by workmin.-
shopping or drinking
alcohol
Blue laws declined after
the American Revolution
but made a resurgence
during the pre-Prohibition
temperance movement and
again after the repeal of the
18"' Amendment in 1933.
Port St. Joe's Sunday
alcohol ban dates back to a
curously worded ordinance
adopted July 6. 1937.
Ordinance 22X's
language is fairly
straightforward up to Section
14, which prohibits the
sale of intoxicating hquors
"between the hours of twelve
o'clock PM Saturday. and


twelve o'clock PM Sunday.'
If the 1937 city
commission intended
Section 15 to prohibit sales
from Saturday at midnight
to Sunday at mridniht. they'
chose imprecise language to
convey those terms.
According to the National
Institute of Standards and
Teclmhnology (NIST) the terms
12 a.m. and 12 p.m. are
nmsnomers and should be
avoided
A.m. and p.m. are
abbreviations for "ante
meridiem" (before noon)
and "post mendiem" (after
noon), respectively.
According to NIST:
"Noon is neither before or
after noon; it is simply noon.
Therefore. neither the 'a.m.'
or the 'p.m.' designation is
correct.
"On the other hand.
midnight is both 12 hours
before noon and 12 hours


after noon. Therefore. either
12 a.m. or 12 p.m. could
work as a designation for
midnight. but both would
be ambiguous as to the date
intended."
Whether the city's
leaders realized thetr rnistake
is hard to say, but a revision
seven years later defined the
city's Sunday alcohol ban in
terms that would make the
NIST proud.
Adopted July 20. 1943,
Ordinance 88X prohibited
the sale. consumption or
service of alcohol in any
place holding an alcoholic
beverages license "between
midnight Sat urday and seven
o'clock a.m. the following
Monday."
It further provided that
no alcoholic beverages be
sold. served or distributed
in sealed containers for off-
premises consumption "on
Sunday."


people that are angry at you,
and there's not enough sweet
tea in Port St. Joe to be
open," she said.
The county's economic
leaders join business owners
in advocating an end to the
Sunday alcohol ban.
Alan McNair, executive
director of the Economic
Development Council dubbed
the ban "absolutely archaic,"
and a stumbling block to
enticing new restaurants into
the city.
"Anything you do that has
a negative effect on economic
development, the restaurants
don't want to participate," he
said.
McNair took issue with
those who morally object to
Sunday alcohol sales.
"All I know is, Jesus
turned water into wine and
if it's okay with him, it's okay
with me," he said.
Gulf County Community
Development Corporation
executive director Dannie
Bolden believes Sunday
alcohol consumption is
an issue of "choice and
responsibility."
Bolden favors lifting
the Sunday alcohol ban for
economic reasons, though he
would like to see alcohol sales
commence in the afternoon.
Bolden believes the social
norms of Port St. Joe are
changing as more and more
newcomers discover the
area.
Noting that the Sunday
ban gives outsiders the
impression of "a community
that at one point had a
very narrow definition
of what drinking was all
about," Bolden believes the
community has entered a
new, more progressive era.
"We're not the Sleepy
Hollow that we used to be,"
he said.
Of all the business
owners who agreed to share
their views on the city's
Sunday alcohol ban, only
Boyd Pickett, owner of The
Port Fine Wine and Spirits,
did not seek an end to the
ban.
Pickett sympathizes with
restaurant owners who would
like to offer wine on Sunday,
but said he would maintain
his hours of operation
even if the city changed its


Sunset Coastal Grill owner Patti Blaylock reclines at her restau-
rant in front of martini glass wall art. Blaylock opted not to open
on Sunday a few years ago amid customers' complaints about the
city's Sunday alcohol ban.


ordinance.
"I'm going to be closed
on Sunday anyway. I need a
day off," he said.
Commissioners Split on
the Subject of Sunday
Alcohol Sales
Though Lowry and
Blaylock said they will not
approach the city commission
again to lift the Sun'day
alcohol ban, a challenge may
soon come from inside the
board.
Group One City
Commissioner John Reeves
has long advocated lifting
the ban, which he believes
hinders economic growth.
Noting that alcohol is a
profitable item on restaurant
menus, Reeves believes the
Sunday sale of alcohol "could
be the difference of a current
business keeping its doors
open or shutting its doors."
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sale of alcohol is morally
wrong.
'This issue about banning
alcohol sales on Sunday is
something from back in the
Prohibition days when if you
took a drink of alcohol, it
would send you to hell," said
Reeves.
"The God I serve said you
do things in moderation."
Reeves believes the
city commission should
not interfere with business
owners' rights.
"I have a serious problem
with government telling a
privately-owned business
what they can and can't sell
when it's a legal commodity,"
he said.
Reeves does not favor
putting the question to a
referendum, noting that it
would only serve to divide the
town. He would like his fellow
commissioners to change the
existing ordinance through a
majority vote.
The law requires
commissioners to read a
revised ordinance by title' or
in full on two separate days
and advertise it at least 10
days prior to adoption.
Reeves has found an ally
in Mayor Frank Pate, who
believes the Sunday ban is
"not fair to the people."
Though a bout with
stomach cancer has led him
to shun alcohol, Pate believes
the decision to consume
alcohol is a personal decision
upon which government
.should not intrude.
His religion does not
overrule his decision.
"I'm a Chiristian myself,
but I don't think alcohol's all
that bad, unless you over-
indulge in it," he said.
Unlike Reeves, Pate
favors putting the question to

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From Page 10A

a referendum.
"It would be clear and
you'd have the consensus
of the people if you have
a referendum, and I'd be
surprised if it didn't pass,"
he said.
Group Three
Commissioner James
"Benny" Roberts would like
the Sunday alcohol ban to
stand.
He does not believe lifting
the ban would provide a
significant boost to existing
Port St. Joe businesses,
and said he likes seeing the
streets clear of alcohol on
Sunday.
"It's nice to have one day
a week where we don't have
any problems," said Roberts.
Though he notes that
many, of his supporters are
Baptists who oppose lifting
the ban, Roberts said he'd be
willing to put the issue to a
referendum.
Though legally, he is not
required to uphold the voters'
wishes in a non-binding
referendum, Roberts pledged
to vote with the majority.
"If 50 percent plus one
vote to have alcohol on
Sunday, I'll go along with it,"
he said.
Group Four
Commissioner David Horton
does not support a city-wide
referendum and said he
would vote against selling
alcohol on Sunday.
A member of Long Avenue
Baptist Church, Horton cited
*moral objections and advised
residents to go elsewhere to
purchase alcohol.
"I just feel like Sunday is
the Sabbath and if someone
wants alcohol, they can go
outside the city and get it,"
he said.
Horton said he has heard
business owners complain
that the Sunday ban hurts
their pocketbooks, but .he
does not sympathize.
"If one day is going to
make or break them, then
they need to go into another
line of business," he said.
Group Two Commissioner
Rachel, Crews is the most
tight-lipped on the subject of
Sunday alcohol sales.
Though she declined to
say definitively how she'd vote
if the issue was introduced
by her .fellow commissioners,
Crews said Port St. Joe needs


Frank Pate
Mayor


"It would
be clear and
you'd have
the consensus
of the people
if you have a
referendum,
and I'd be
surprised if .it
didn't pass."

to embrace change.
"The city of Port St. Joe
has to change with the times.
We've asked for the growth
and development, now we
need to go along with the
growth and development,"
she said. .
Crews believes a
referendum would split
the vote, and hopes to see
the matter resolved by the
commission.
Asked if she'd like the
board to address the issue
soon, Crews said she would
not.
A Port St. Joe High
School teacher, Crews is
currently conducting a
program on the dangers of
alcohol consumption and is
concerned that her vote might
send mixed messages.
Opposition from Area
Churches
In the battle to lift the
Sunday alcohol ban, Lowry's
neighbors are his greatest
adversaries.
Lowry lives directly
behind Long Avenue Baptist
Church, and the St. Joe Bar
is a few buildings over from
the Family Life Church on
Reid Avenue.,
Pastors from both
churches say they will oppose
lifting the ban and will
encourage their parishioners
to do the same.
Long Avenue Baptist
Church pastor Bruce Duty
discussed the subject of
alcohol at a recent church
gathering.
Using statistics compiled
by the First Baptist Church
in Woodstock, .Ga., Duty
warned his parishioners



.-


John Reeves
Group 1.


"I have a
serious problem
with government
telling a privately
owned business
what they can
and can't sell
when it's a legal
commodity."


of the dangers of alcohol
consumption.
He reaffirmed the
Baptist's official line on the
subject, which is to encourage
church members to abstain
from drinking.
Duty said he did not
know of any movement
to lift the city's Sunday
alcohol ban when he gave
the presentation, though he
noted that he would oppose
any changes to the city's
ordinance.
'"The ban is a good thing
for our community and if
there's at least one day
per week where we could
abstain from the selling and
consumption of alcohol, I
think that's a benefit to our
community," he said.
Duty said he did not
believe there were any
economic advantages to
Sunday alcohol sales, citing
a Woodstock First Baptist.
Church statistic that every
dollar spent on .alcohol
requires $8 on behalf of local
law enforcement agencies "to
clean up the mess."
Noting that the church
has not officially declared a
call to arms, Duty said some
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Rachel Crews
Group 2


"The city of
Port St. Joe has
to change with the
times. We've asked
for growth and
development, now
we need to go along
with the growth
and development."



has already commenced.
"They are making an effort
to attend (city commission)
meetings and talk to people,
but they didn't do that
because I asked them to," he
said.
However, if changes to
the city's alcohol ordinance
seem imminent, Duty said he
would formally encourage his
parishioners to express their
opposition.
Andrew Rutherford,
pastor of Family Life Church
is the president of Port St.
Joe's Ministerial Association.
Rutherford described the
association's membership
as "almost wall-to-wall
conservative Evangelicals"
who have seen the dark side of
alcohol consumption through
their work as pastors.
In opposing an end to the
ban, Rutherford said he was
not "prejudging anyone," just
encouraging drinkers to "give
if a one-day rest."
Though the Ministerial
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meetings, Rutherford believes
the ministers would be in
agreement on the subject.
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James "Benny" Roberts
Group 3


"If 50 percent
plus one vote to
have alcohol on
Sunday, I'll go
along with it."


David Horton
Group 4


"I just feel
like Sunday is
the Sabbath and
if someone wants
alcohol they can
go outside the city
and get it."


St. Joe Bar owner Harry Lowry unsuccessfully lobbied the city
commission in the 1970s to lift the Sunday alcohol ban. He and
fellow bar owners spearheaded a referendum in 1974, where the
majority of voters favored keeping the ban.



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TRANSPORTATION PLANNING MEETINGS:
(THE PUBLIC IS INVITED).

Bay County Transportation Planning Organization (TPO)
Wednesday, September 27,2006 at 3:30 p.m.
Panama City City Hall Commission Chambers

The agenda will include the following topics:
1. Approval of FY 2008 Transportation Project Priorities
2. Approval of TPO Title VI Complaint Procedures
3. Approval of TPO 2006 Congestion Management Process (CMP) Plan '
4. Approval of TPO Logo
5. Review of 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan Draft Cost Feasible Plan Alternatives
6. Public Forum. This is an opportunity for the public to address the TPO regarding transportation
issues.

The TPO's Advisory Committees will meet as shown below on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 in .
the Panama City City Hall:
Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) 10:30 a.m.
Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) 1:30 p.m.
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Gators Come From Behind for 19-14 Win


I By Tim Croft
Star News Editor
Wewahitchka made an
- early statement and closed
with an exclamation point to"
remain unbeaten with a 19-14
win over visiting Jay.
Dee Baker caught his
second touchdown pass with
1:37 remaining and the Gator
defensee held off Jay's final
surge when Baker intercepted
quarterback Brandt Hendricks
at the goal line as Wewahitchka
(3-0 overall, 1-0 in District 1-
1A) came from behind for vic-
tory for the second consecu-
tive week. .
"Dee Baker, what a player,"
said a jubilant Wewahitchka
coach Todd Lanter, still unde-
feated in his head coaching
career. "What can I say about
this game, this was a huge win
for us."
The Royals, who were held
to 175 total yards, appeared to
have made the game-chang-
ing play when Josh Marshall
blocked a Baker punt in the
Wewahitchka end zone and
Ben Smith pounced on the
loose ball for a touchdown.
When Hendricks ran a
quarterback draw for the two-
point conversion, Jay (2-2, 0-
1) had its first lead, 14,13,
lead in a game devoid of scor-
ing since early in the second
quarter.
The margin looked par-
ticularly safe after Gator tail-
back Ryan Ranie (a game-high
135 rushing yards on 28 car-


ries) was stopped on fourth
down on the ensuing drive and
- after Joey Shipman pounced
on Jay fumble on the next play
-'Alex Lewis could not punch
a 29-yard field goal attempt
within shouting distance of the
uprights.
But the Gators stopped
Jay three-and-out and follow-
ing a punt took over at their
49.
Quarterback Sean
Bierman (7 of 13 for 188 yards
and two touchdowns with a
pair of interceptions) found
Ranie for 19.


Two plays later, under
heavy pressure on a third-and-
11, Bierman heaved a pass
for Baker between defenders
in the end zone on a post pat-
tern.
"Sean threw those two
interceptions but I still had
faith he could get it done,"
Lanter said. "We thought
they had a weakness on their
defense at cornerback. We
exploited it early and I thought
we would have more chances,
but they made some adjust-
ments.
"Dee just ran a post route


By Tim CroftStar
Gator running back Ryan Ranie had a game-high 135 yards
rushing.


By Tim Croft/Star By Tim Croft/Star
Wewahitchka quarterback Sean Bierman threw Dee Baker hauls in a 33-yard touchdown
for two touchdowns and ran for another to account for pass in the first quarter of a victory over Jay.
18 of the Gators' 19 points. Baker scored the winning touchdown on a 35-
yard pass with 1:37 remaining.


and made a great catch. We Ranie lined up
told the kids this would be a right and took a sweep left for
four-quarter game and they six yards and the Gators came
played so hard for four quar- back with the exact same for-
ters." mation and play, but Bierman
The opening quarter gave faked the handoff and found
every indication that rout was Baker down the left sideline
in the making as Wewahitchka for a 33-yard touchdown.
out-gained ,the Royals 130-40 Lewis' extra point made
yards and raced to a 13-0 it 13-0.
lead. "Everybody is going to get
Bierman sparked the a good dose of Ryan Ranie this
Gators' opening drive by find- year because.he runs the rock
ing Baker (three receptions for hard," Lanter said.
112 yards) deep over the mid- 'From there, however, nei-
dle for a 44-yard gain setting other team could mount much
up Bierman's 1-yard sneak for of an attack as turnovers and a
a touchdown with less than flurry of penalties (the Gators
four minutes elapsed in the were penalized 13 times for
game. 123 yards) slowed both teams'
Lewis was wide with the offenses.
extra point and it was 6-0. In one of only two instanc-
After stopping Jay near es when the Royals could sus-
midfield the Gators took over tain a drive, they marched
at their 29 following a punt 50 yards in nine plays with
and Ranie went to work over Hendricks doing most of the
both tackles, helping push damage, including the final 11
Wewahitchka to the Royal 39. yards for the touchdown.


The extra point kick was
wide and the teams went into
halftime with Wewahitchka up
13-6.
Jay 0 6 0 8 14
Wewahitchka 13 0 0 6
19
First quarter
W- Bierman 1 run (kick
failed)
W- Baker 33 pass from
Bierman (Lewis kick)
Second quarter
J- Hendricks 11 run (kick
failed)
Fourth quarter
J-Smith recovered blocked
punt in end zone (Hendricks
run)
W- Baker 35 pass from
Bierman (pass failed)


-County Harriers Excel at


TArnold Meet


Port St. Joe and
Wewahitchka acquit-
ted themselves well last
Thursday during a multi-
team cross country meet at
t" Panama City Beach Arnold.
Port St. Joe junior
*Meghan Williams paced the
girls' field, taking the indi-
%vidual title in a time 6f
, 24:36, more than half a
minute ahead of the field:
The next five runners were
all from larger Bay County
high schools.
As a team. in turn,
Wewahitchka finished fifth
behind four. Bay County
schools..
Ellen Manor finished
14' in a time of 28:17.
' Arielle Bragg finished in
, 30:49. Allison Lewis in,
. 32:12, Misty Robbins
Il in 33:26 and Connie
Harrelson in 38:13 for the
Lady Gators.
On the boys' side.
Wewahitchka's Billy Naylor.


a sophomore, finished-
third, behind runners from
Springfield Rutherford and
Lynn Haven Mosley, in a
time of 19:33.,
The Gators also had
Chris Murphy (sixth in
19:521 and Kevin Strickland
(ninth in 20:30) finish in
the top 10 as Wewahitchka
finished second in the team
competition. behind only
Mosley. '
Josh Mitchell was 14th
in a time of 21:05 for the
Gators.
Geoffrey Manor finished
-in 23:38. Taylor Smith
in 23:39, Daniel House
in 23:47, Matthew Miller
in, 24:03, Austin ,Udell in
24:11 and Brad Udell in,
, 35:36.


e lttiL League cheerleaders


Gene Raffield Little League
Cheerleaders is a non-profit
organization that organized
-approximately eight (8) years
ago and operates separately
from the little league football
program. Over this eight year,
span we have grown from 30
cheerleaders to 65 and grow-
mng every year Some of our
original cheerleaders :are-
now cheering for Port St. Joe
High School and Port St. -Joe
Middle School. Not only does
our organization help prepare
these girls for higher levels, it
also leaches them good sports- ,
manship., self-esteem, and
tean work.
Each year we charge a
minimal registration fee to
cover insurance and organi-
zational expenses as well as
trophies. Because the cost of
uniforms is so expensive, usu-
ally anywhere from 885.00 to
$150.00, we always provide a
fund raiser to help defray the
cost so every child is able to
participate.
We are asking for vour
help-by requesting a donation
as we are under new manage-
ment this year and starting
with 'a zero balance. Please'


make donations payable to
Gene Raffield- Little League
Cheerleaders and mail to PO.
Box 1356; Port St. Joe, FL
32457.. '
Thanks in advance for
your continuing generosity,
and support of your commu-
nity. With your help. our chil-;
drewr'have a better tomorrow.
Please call Teresa Thursbav at
,(850) 2,27-9845 home or (850)
340-0323 cell if you have any
questions.

Suicerely,
Teresa Thursbay,
President .
: Sheryl Bradley, Treasurer:
of Gene Raffield Little League
Cheerleaders '


Shark Golfers Win


One of Two Matches


By: Jonathan Davidson
Star Staff Writer
Quincy
Last Tuesday. the Shark
Golfers finished third at the
Quincy Country Club with
a team score of .197 for
the nine-hole course. R.F.
Munroe shot a 163, folloWed
by North Florida Christian
with 187. Rickards finished
the course in 211 strokes.
Grant RJsh was the low
medalist for the Sharks
with a 46, but Jacob Combs
shot his personal best of 47
Tuesday.
'Jacob can become a
very good golfer if he puts
in the effort. So far, he has,"
remarked Head Coach Jim
Belin.
Combs has good chances
of going to districts with the
Sharks.
St. Joseph Bay
Country Club
The golf team secured a
first-placewin on their 18-hole


home course at the St. Joseph
Bay Country Club against
Rutherford. Blountstown and
Wewahitchka. Port St. Joe
High amassed a team score
of 383, Rutherford accrued
396, Blountstown'439, and
Wewahitchka 492. -
Rish led the sharks
with a 92, trailed by Hayes
Philyaw. 95. Combs, 98, and
Sam Elhner, 99.


SPSJ Golfer Jacob Combs


STAR PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Wewahitchka High School

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Dee Baker
Baker, a senior wide receiver/defensive.
back, caught three passes, for 112 and two
touchdowns. including a leaping grab for,
the winning touchdown with 1:37 left in a
19-14 win over Jay. Baker.sealed the win.
with an interception at the Gator goal line
in the closing seconds


Naylor, a sophomore, finished third
out of more than 60 runners during a
cross country meet at Panama City Beach
Arnold. Naylor finished in a time of 19:33.


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Sharks Open District Play with


10-0 Win over Freeport


By Tim Croft
Star News Editor
The Sharks came out on
top on the scoreboard last
Friday night in Freeport, but
they did not entirely win over
Coach John Palmer.
The Shark defense pitched
a shutout for the. second-
straight week but the offense
again could not attain a rhythm
due to self-inflictedwounds as.
the Port St. Joe opened District
1-1A play with a 10-0 victory.
To best capture the feeling
in the wake of the victory, con-
sider that Port St. Joe waxed
a visiting Freeport team 44-0
last season.
Palmer noted that regard-
less of the urging of coaches
that it was a new season and


different teams, the Sharks
still seemed a bit overconfident
for their first road game of the
regular season.
"I thought we played very
well on defense," Palmer said.
"Anytime you shut them out,
you have to be pleased.
"Offensively we had too
many mistakes to be success-
ful. The execution wasn't there
and neither was the effort."
For the second week in
a row the Sharks (3-1 over-
all, ,1-0 in the district) had
three touchdowns including
two long touchdown runs by
Jordan McNair taken off the
board due to penalties, as Port
St. Joe was penalized more
than 100 yards for a second
consecutive week.


There are few similar
issues on defense at this point
in the season.
The Sharks held Freeport
(2-2, 0-1) to just 172 yards
of total offense, almost com-
pletely bottling up the hosts
running game which managed
a mere 82 yards.
Much of the credit, Palmer
said, belongs to the front
four of Patrick Bailey, Javon
Davis, Byron Peters and Terry
Thompson, who combined for
four tackles for loss and con-
trolled the line of scrimmage
sufficiently to allow Warren
Floyd to register 17 total tack-
les.
"(The defensive line) shut
down what Freeport does,"
Palmer said. "They took away


their game, basically. They
stepped up and played well as
a unit."
Port St. Joe's offense was
paced by a running attack
which netted 231 yards, led
by Chaz Byrd's 94 yards in
six carries for a 15.7 yard per
carry average.


Byrd scored
the game's lone
touchdown on a
75-yard sprint
with 39 seconds
left in the first
quarter.
"Chaz had a
very good night,"
Palmer said, not-
I ing that the run-
ning back did a
solid job block-
. ing and carrying
through fakes in
the backfield.
Austin Peltier
added the extra r
point to give the
Sharks a 7-0 lead.
Peltier added
a 19-yard field j
goal which came
after a penalty
nullified a 2-yard
touchdown run by
Ashley Davis in Wa
the second quar- total ta
ter to close out the
rds scoring.
The drive was keyed
by a 26-yard run by quar-
terback Mike Quinn, who
rushed for 60 yards on 10
carries and completed 4 of 7
passes for 46 yards.
McNair rushed five tintes
for 29 yards and caught four
passes for another 46 yards,
but had touchdown runs of


irren Floyd had
ckles.


60 and 50 yards taken off the
board due to penalties.
McNair has had three
touchdown runs Byrd and
Quinn one each scratched
due to penalties in the past two
weeks.
PSJ 7 3 0 0 10
Freeport 0 0 0 0 0


PSJ Girls Edge

Blountstown on the Links

Led by 67s from Torie Green and Caroline Marley, the
Port St. Joe girls' golf team edged Blountstown 272-274 last
Thursday in a match at St. Joseph Bay Country Club.
S Kathleen Kerigan shot a 68 for the Lady Sharks, Heather
Strange shot 70 and Catherine Arnold carded a 72.


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Lady Sharks Volleyball Emerald Coast


The last two weeks
have seen the Lady Sharks
split four matches., On
Tuesday, September 5, they
traveled to Carrabelle and
came away with a victory
in three straight games.
The scores for those games
were 25-21, 26-24, and 25-
13. Kate Shoaf had six
kills, Courtney Craft had
five assists and Angela
Canington came away with
eight service aces. On
Thursday, the Lady Pirates
of Sneads came to Port
St Joe. The Lady Sharks
'dropped a hard played
match in three games with
the scores of 15-25, 23-
25, and 23-25. The Lady
Pirates are a tough oppo-
nent and we just couldn't
quite pull it off.
On Tuesday, September
12, the Lady Sharks trav-
eled to Blountstown for
their second match with the
Lady Tigers of Blountstown.
According to Coach Taylor
of St. Joe, "this was proba-
bly one of the most frustrat-
ing matches of the season to


watch. Fundamentally, we
just couldn't put it togeth-
er. There is no one single
thing; it was definitely a
team loss. We are a much
better team than what we
showed on Tuesday after-
noon." The Lady Sharks
lost that match with scores
of 7-25, 14-25 and 16-25.
Thursday, September
14, they rebounded with
a district win over West
Gadsden. "We lost the sec-
ond game of the match in
much the same way as in
Blountstown. We came
back in the third and fourth
game and played together as
a team and executed plays
properly." The scores of
that match were 25-10, 22-
25, 25-14 and 25-15. The
outstanding players for this
match were Alesha Smiley
with 16- kills, Courtney
Craft arid Kaelyn Williams
had 13 assists each and
Celeste Bryant led in ser-
vice aces with 8. Their
overall record now stands
at 4-9 with a district record
to date of 2-1.


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Barracudas Women's full
contact football team is
gearing up for the 2007
season. We would appreci-
ate any and all assistance
in the effort of spreading
the word. Our tryouts will
be Sept. 24, at Renegades
Sports Complex 3202
Minnesota Ave Panama City
( near Mosley High School).


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Paws in the Park and Bow Wow Bash




Benefit New County Animal Shelter


By Marie Logan
Star Staff Writer

If the little furry faces in the current Gulf
County animal shelter could only understand
human speech, they might not be as scared
and despondent because the long-awaited new
animal shelter is becoming a reality instead of-
a dream.
And that new shelter, along with the St.
Joe Bay Humane Society, are the purpose of
the upcoming bash in Centennial Park.
The St. Joe Bay Humane Society will pres-
ent Paws in the Park and the Bow Wow Bash
Saturday, September 30, as both a fun-filled,
family day-time event, and an adult night-time
event of music, dancing, food, auctions and
fun.

Paws in the Park
The first Paws in the Park in Port St.
Joe will last from 8 a.m. to
2 p.m. E.T. in Centennial
Park behind the Centennial
Building.
A 5K run/walk starts the
activities 'at 8 a.m. (dogs
optional), followed at 9 a.m.
by a family walk in the park
(with well-behaved dogs on q
leash). For the $5 entry fee '.
to either event, participants
will receive an event Tee-
shirt and a doggie bag.
Contests, games and
activities for pets and their
people include:
Dog dunking for hot
'dogs (a doggie version of
humans bobbing for apples)
-. Photos with Santa
and/or pets
Dog and cat bakery
(with homemade doggie'
treats and cat grass)
Traditional cake walk
Doggy "Picasso" booth
S -here canines can produce
paw-print paintings
9:30 a.m. dogowner ,
S o'I\ok alike" contest
10 a.m. smartest
- -tricks contest
10:30 a.m best-dressed
pet contest
From 11 a.m.-2 p.m.,
SThe Lion's Club will sponsor
food for sale that will be pre- A 400+-year
-- :pared for the public by the the auction prizes
South Gulf Volunteer Fire
Department.
For about $5. people can get hamburgers.
hot dogs, all the trimmings and drinks.
At 1 p.m. the Gulf County Sheriff's Canine
Unit will give a demonstration for the crowd.


Bow Wow Bash
After the kiddies have played all day, when
the sun goes down the adults can return to the
Centennial Building for a casual evening event
from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. E.T. at $30 per ticket.
Charlie and Dana Black and John Mazz
will provide live music for listening and
dancing, with heavy appetizers_provided by
Provisions Catering.
The Blacks, owners of UpTempo Fitness
in Port St. Joe, are award-winning singers and
songwriters, particularly for country music
stars. Mazz is a well-known local musician
and businessman.
The silent and live auctions will offer more
than 150 items, including some unique prizes
like:
A $1,200 coin from the Mel Fisher 'find
and Spanish shipwreck Atocha, complete with
certificate of authenticity ,


sert for one year, prepared by Sue, bidder's
choice
Paintings by Sam Kates and Chuck
Creasey
Photographs by John Spohrer and
Debbie Hooper
An outdoor bench handcrafted by a
Tyndall Air Force Base pilot and his wife
A number of boat trips including a half-
day pontoon boat trip in St. Joe Bay, and sev-
eral sailing excursions out of Apalachicola
Dinner at Sunset Coastal Grill in Port
St. Joe, complete with a bottle of 1992 Dom


Perignon
Several vacation house packages, includ-
ing two-nights at the Driftwood Inn in Mexicc
Beach and several four-day/three-nights stays
on Cape San Blas
A complete package of scuba gear, val
ued at $1,400
And the final prize, the drawing of the
winning ticket for a 1979 Corvette. Tickets for
the 'Vette drawing are still available, although
220 have already been sold at $50 apiece.

(See BENEFIT on Page 12B)


L local Icon In Transition

By Marie Logan
Star Staff Writer '

A local landmark is about to change hands again.
The self-proclaimed "world-famous" Wonder Bar on U.S. 98 in St. Joe Beach may have
a new owner shortly, if all goes as planned.
The local watering hole is currently closed and is under contract, according to listing
agent Janue Lester.
"'The bar is in a transition period, it has closed but will be reopened as soon as pos-
sible," said Lester. He continued by saying that when the deal closes, the new owner wants
to remodel the property. upgrade and improve it.
"The new owner once the contract is finalized wants to keep a portion of the build-
ing as a local bar and improve the current building to maximize the potential that the
property has." said Lester.
The buyer is reportedly from out of town. but from Florida.


old silver Spanish coin from the Atocha is one of


A promise by Port St. Joe contractor
Bob Windolf to mow someone's yard
Dinner for eight at Gary and Sue Gibbs
house in Mexico Beach, or a monthly des-


Beach Blast Triathlon Set to Streak Through Gulf County


By Marie Logan
Star Staff Writer

Runners, lace your shoes, paint on your
numbers and grab your bikes the Beach Blast
Triathlon/Duathlon is almost here.
According to the Gulf County Tourist
Development Council and the Mexico Beach
Community Development Council, because of
the success of the spring Beach Blast Sprint
Event the last two years, they are presenting the
Fall Beach Blast Triathlon Saturday, September
23.
The race begins at 7:30 a.m. Central
Time on the public beach directly across from
Beacon Hill Park on U.S. 98, just east of Mexico
B6ach.
Event coordinators remind the public that
there may be short traffic delays on U. S. 98
between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. Central Time,
.particularly at the beginning of the race at
7:30 a.m. Traffic may be stopped for up to 10
minutes at the time to allow athletes to cross
(he highway from the beach to the park, and
t6 leave and enter the park for the biking and
running segments of the race.
Motorists are cautioned to be alert, watch-
ful and careful during the event, allowing plenty
of room for athletes as they run or bike along'
area roads, especially U.S. 98 and C.R. 386.,
Motorists are also asked not to blow vehi-
Sol horns at athletes, especially while behind
race participants, because runners and espe-
cially bikers could be startled and fall, injuring
themselves or causing serious accidents and
collisions.
The triathlon will include official Olympic
triathlon distances of a .9 mile swim, a 25-mile
bike ride and a 6.2 mile run. Officials from
the United States of America Triathlon (USAT)
will also be present, making the Beach Blast a
S-SAT-sanctioned event.
.- USAT is the national governing body for the.
tmulti-sport disciplines of triathlon, duathlon,
Saquathlon and winter triathlon in the United
States. USAT is a member federation of the
S US. Olympic Committee and the International
Triathlon Union.


There will also be a simultaneous duathlon
for athletes who are interested only in biking
and running. They will, however, be running
3.1 miles on the sand in place of the .9 mile
swim.
The race was founded two years ago by
Olga Cemori, a triathlete who lives in Panama
City but who likes to train in Gulf County. A
native of the Czech Republic, Cemori has been
a triathlete for the past
five years.
"Gulf County is- a
huge supporter of the
event," said Cemori,
"especially the Mexico
Beach CDC, .the Gulf
County TDC, and peo-
ple like George Duren."
She said she was
surprised, however,
that there has not been
much support from a c.'
large segment of local
businesses, especially .
since so many of them
see, or could see, direct
results from the influx i
of visitors.,/ /
According to i f
Cemori, these races -
have attracted about
250 athletes each time,
with many of the peo- }
ple who participated in
April returning for the
September event.
Cemori said in (X,
other race locations
that local businesses, --
especially restaurants, '- .i
add coupons to the race .. -
bags, or packets given -.
to each participant, for
a nominal cost to the -
advertiser.
"These races bring
in about 250 athletes Swim
for the weekend," said


Cemori. "If Dad races, usually Mom and a
couple of kids come. to watch. They have to eat
several meals here, they use local lodgings, pur-
chase groceries at the local grocery stores, buy
gas at the local stations, spend a large amount
of money in the local area. The merchants
should take advantage of this."
Participants come to the event from as far
away as California and as close as Georgia,


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with a significant number of athletes coming
from the Tallahassee area.
The event is still looking for volunteers to
help with traffic directing, dispensing of water,I
and numerous other activities.
Anyone wishing to help should contact
Lynn Marshall at the Mexico Beach Visitors
Center, (850) 648-8196.



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Poseys Celebrate 50th
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. and Wanell Posey celebrated their
50th wedding anniversary on Friday Sept. 15, 2006. Charles and
Wanell were married Sept. 15, 1956 in Highland View. They
have three children, four grandchildren and five great-grand-
children.


Celebration Announcements
Our policy regarding celebration announcements in the editorial
society section of our papers is as follows:

Birthdays: 8yrs-old or younger and milestone birthdays (i.e.,
16, 18, 21, 80, 90, 100yrs old) will be published at no cost in the
society section, with no border. We will publish one accompanying
photo as space permits. Photo printed in color with a $10.00 fee.

Engagements & Weddings: All engagements and weddings will
be published at no cost and without a border in the society section
of our papers. We will publish one accompanying photo as space
permits. Photo printed in color with a $10.00 fee.

Anniversaries: We will publish milestone anniversaries (i.e.,
25, 40, 50) at no cost, without a border, in the society section of
our papers. We will publish one accompanying photo as space
permits. Photo printed in color with a $10.00 fee.
All have a 500 word limit!

All other celebration announcements must be in the "paid
ad% ertisement" section of our papers. They will be charged
b. the size of the ad at the per column inch rate stated on the
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60th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Ramsey will be celebrating their 601
wedding anniversary with a reception hosted by their children,
Ray and Sue Ramsey, Catherine and Jobie Barfield, Shelly
and Tommy Oliver, Willie and Shirley Ramsey, ford and Laura
Ramsey, and Carol and David Horton. The reception will be held
on Sunday, September 24 from 2 until 4 PM at Long Avenue
Baptist Church Family Life Center, Port St. Joe.
Frenchie and Wesley were married at Jeffersonville, GA on
September 28, 1946 and moved to Port St. Joe in 1952 where
they were owners and operators of The Star Publishing Co. until
their retirement in July, 1999.
All friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend the
reception honoring them.
Your love and friendship are treasured gifts, we request no
other.


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and Mr. John Paul Bernal Flo
were united in marriage on
Friday, June 30, 2006, at five Mr
o'clock in the evening. The Wi]
wedding was held at St. John Jo]
the Evangelist Catholic Church He
in Panama City, Florida, with and
Reverend Father Terrence Poi
Keller and Deacon Earl Mirus Sir
co-officiating, ani
\ Ginger is the daughter of Mid
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Steed of
Tallahassee, Florida and Mr. pa
and Mrs. Marlen E. Taylor of fat
Port St. Joe, Florida. She is str
the granddaughter of Mr. and wh
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Newsome of Panama City rhi
and the late Mr. Bobby Gene ces
Taylor of Eastpoint, Florida, lin
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Wedding
an Swartwood, of Shalimar,
orida.
John Paul is the son of
. And Mrs. Rob Whaley of
lson, North Carolina and
hn Bernal of Port St. Joe,
is the grandson of Mr.
d Mrs. Richard Bernal of
rt St. Joe, Peggy Thorne of
ms, North Carolina and Mr,
d Mrs. George Thorne of
ddlesex, North Carolina.
Given in marriage by her
rents, and escorted by her
her, the bride wore elegant,
apless gown of diamond
ite satin embellished with
fading of iridescent sequins,
gle beads, crystals and
nestones covering the prin-
ss waistline bodice. The A-
e skirt was complimented
th crystal buttons adorn-
g the length of the chapel
in. She wore a fingertip veil
tached to a crystal tiara to
rnplete her ensemble. She
rried a beautiful bouquet of
Lht and dark pink and ivory
eetheart roses pink, aspara-
s fern greenery and white
tin ribbon. '
Brooke Lee, the bride's-
usin and Erica Bryanrt,
end of the bride served as.
idesmaids. They wore for- .
al pink, a-line gowns of
tin draped with organza arid
rried similar bouquets of
eetheart roses in various
ades of pink. The flower girl; -
unantha Taylor, sister of the
ide, wore a pink floor-length.
tin dress with an organza
dice bow. She also carried-a
nd bouquet of pink roses.'
The groom wore a black
xedo with ivory vest and tie
d a boutonniere of minia-
re pink roses. Jason Lee,
usin of the bride, Glen
yant friend of the groorm,
d Chad Thorne, brother of
e groom served as grooms-
en. Pete. Bernal, cousin of
e groom was the ring bearer.
dinner and dance recep-
n followed at the Woman's
ub of Panama City. After
e reception the newlyweds
dged at a honeymoon suite
a nearby hotel where they
ter departed for a cruise to
e Caribbean. The couple will
ake their home in Panama
ty, Florida.


Vow Renewal

After fifty years of mar-
riage, Red and Rita Todd will
renew their wedding vows ori
Sunday, Sept. 24 at 2:00 PM
at the Hope Family Worship
Center. A reception honoring
Red and Rita will be given
by their children immediately
following. All friends and rela-
tives are invited to help cel-
ebrate this happy occasion.
Your presence is the only gift
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'"- Joe and Sarah Kosin of
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S' the birth of their first child,
Y a aDonald McAlister Kosin. "Mac'
was born on March 26, 2006,
at St. Joseph East Hospital;
Lexington, Kentucky he
S weighed 71bs and measured
20.5 inches.
Mac is the grandson of Don
and Judy Kosin of Port St. Joe
and Jerry and Anita McAlister
of Georgetown, Kentucky.



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Welcome Caleb Joseph

Matthew Roberson, Jr. would like to announce the birth
of his 'lil brother, Caleb Joseph. Caleb is the second son born
to Matt and Beth Roberson of Tallahassee. Caleb was born on
July 29, 2006, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, weighed 71bs
13ozs, and measured 20 inches.
Caleb is the grandson of Don and Judy Kosin and Ralph
and Margaret Roberson of Port St. Joe. He is the great-grand-
son of Walter and Clair Roberson of Port St. Joe and Leslie and
Bessie Herold of Tallahassee.


Sewells Celebrate Happy 72nd

They were married in Fitzgerald, Ga., in September of
1934.
Last Friday, Robert and Claudia Sewell celebrated 72 years
of marriage with a quiet dinner in the special events room at St.
Joseph Care and Rehabilitation Center.
"Can you imagine, being married for 72 years," one center
employee marveled as the Sewells dined on salad, shrimp and
vegetables, a dinner donated by Sunset Coastal Grill.
Early on it was clear that one of the ties that bound the
couple Robert resides at St. Joseph Care, Claudia in the
home of their daughter, Laura was faith.
Robert, his voice resonating as it did not during most of
the dinner, thanked the Lord for the couple's long lives Robert
turns 97 this Saturday, Claudia 89 on Dec. 6 and many years
together, noting, "We enjoyed all those years."
The couple moved to ,Port St. Joe in 1939, where Mr.
Sewell went to work for the paper mill and Mrs. Sewell stayed
at home to raise daughter Laura and son Robert Sewell, Jr.
In addition to the hand extended for dinner, Petals by the
Bay provided flowers for the couple's repast.


Teri Strain and Anthony Poloronis

Teri Strain, Anthony Poloronis to Marry

Mr. and Mrs. Tony Poloronis, of Apalachicola, and Terry
Strain and Dayna Strain, both of Port St. Joe, are proud to
announce the upcoming marriage of their children, Teri Lyn
Strain and Anthony Bradford Poloronis.
The wedding will take place on Saturday, the 30th of
September, 2006, at four o'clock in the afternoon at Lafayette
Park, 14th Street and Avenue B, in Apalachicola.
Reception immediately following at the Armory in
Apalachicola.


























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Constitution
Week Sept. 17
through Sept.
23
Master Jonathan James
Line J.J.", son of Julie and
Eli Duarte & William Laine
proclaims September 17-23
as Constitution Week for the
Saint Joseph Bay Chapter,
Daughters of the American
Revolution of Port St. Joe,
Florida.
On September 17, com-
munities and schools every-
where will commemorate the
219h anniversary of that his-
toric day with events span-
hing the week in many places.
The daughters of the American
Revolution started this tradi-
tion in 1955, petitioning its
Continental Congress to set
aside September 17-23 for
- the observance of Constitution
Week. The resolution was later
adopted by the U.S. Congress
and signed into law on August
2, 1956, by President Dwight
D. Eisenhower.
The Liberty Bell was actu-
ally cast long before America
became a nation; the famed,
historic bell was ordered from
London caster Thomas Lister
in 1751 to hang in the new
state house in Philadelphia
(now Independence Hall). The
bell arrived in good condition,
Sept. 1, 1752 but while being
,tested, a stroke of the clap-
,per caused it to 'crack. The
'bell was recast and, again, it
proved to be defective. Recast
a third time, the bell was
hung in June, 1753 and used
for many occasions, espe-
cially July 8, 1776 when the
Declaration of Independence
was proclaimed.
It was in 1835 when, toll-
ing the funeral of Chief Justice
John Marshall, the bell cracked
and was removed for repairs.
it now hangs in a frame above
'a small platform in the ves-
tibule of Independence Hall,
Philadelphia, Pa.
"Proclaim Liberty through-
-but all the land unto all the
inhabitants thereof." This is
-the inscription on the Liberty
:Bell. The Bay Saint Joseph
SChapter, Daughters of the
American Revolution, would
-like to bring the memory of
the ringing bells by observing
Constitution Week Sept. 17 to
23, 2006.


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Charming cottage located on a beautiful wood-
ed lot in a well established neighborhood.
Completely renovated in 2004! MLS#: 111660.
ONLY $209,000


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Large building lot in Palm Breeze subdivision,
close to town, bay and beaches. This is a beauti-
ful subdivision with underground utilities which
allows modular homes with covenants and re-
strictions. 103 X 190. Starting at $72,000.


4 Commercial lots in located in a rapid devel-
oping coastal community. Highly visible and
high traffic volume in Port St Joe. Great Bay


S views Possibility to pick up two additional
adjacent lots for bigger space. MIS 110987
$950,000.
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Contemporary 3BR/2BA home. Close to bay
and across small city park, great for walking and
jogging. Large master bedroom, big closet. Central
fireplace in living room, formal dining room and
eat-in kitchen. MLS# 110119, $339,000


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3 BR 2 BA House on quiet street with lots of
upgrades: granite countertops, fireplace, Pergo
wood floors, pool & hot tub, wonderful family
room. MLS# 110465 $299,000.


Gulf Front Gated Community with two swim-
ming pools, tennis courts and easy access to
America's Number One Beach (Selected by Dr.
Beach, 2002). 34 Barrier Dunes Townhouses
Available from $319,000 to $650,000.


Beautiful home is located in the X Flood zone
in Seagrass subdivision. This luxury 3 BR- 3.5
BA home has ceramic tile & hard wood floors
and is completely furnished. Enjoy your private
pool, or the community pool. MLS# 201449


Great lot on canal that opens right into Intracoastal
Waterway. Easy boat access to East Bay, Intracoast-
al Waterway and out to Gulf of Mexico. Possible to
also buy the adjacent lot. Great Investment poten-
tial! MLS# 107621, $195,000


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college, schools and future site of hospital.
MLS# 107685 & MLS# 110794 Starting at
$99,900.



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built in 2004. Large kitchen and family room with
tile flooring and counter-tops. Whirlpool & sepa-
rate shower in master bath. In-ground sprinkler
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just two short blocks to public beach access.
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the bay. Bring your boat to the dock. Good rental
income. MLS# 110584, $350,000
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Residents of Gulf County,
Did you know for minor illness or injury...


You can see a doctor

without an appointment!


Walk-in patients

are welcome!

Evening and weekend hours are now available at
St. Joseph Care of Florida located at the
Gulf County Health Department
2475 Garrison Avenue, Port St. Joe

New hours are:
Monday-Friday, 7:30 .am. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Pediatrician also available for appointments.

Discount rates available based on income.
We look forward to serving you and your family.
For more information, call (850) 227-1276, ext. 100

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Pet of thQ WQQk

S. Available now for adop-
tion from the St. Joseph
Bay Humane Society -
Riley -- 3 months old
chocolate lab pup. Pictured;
Dr. Pepper -- Jack Russell
.-. Terrior; Lance -- Beautiful
male with blue eyes; Ike &
Mike -- 7 1/2 months old B/
T hounds (1st shots); Zane
-- Nice Male White English;
Molly -- Nice White English
bulldog female; Boots -- 14
weeks old male kitty.
Always kittens! Come
see.
Please visit Faith's Thrift
S,:Hut, 1007 Tenth Street.
.. Volunteers appreciated.


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service you deserve, call

Linda L. Somero ABR, GRI,
Broker Associate
.__ Phone:
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1023 N. Tyndall Parkway
Panama City, FL 32404
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A Special inans to10 Everyone
Ms. Rosa Lee Anthony would like to thank everyone for their
flowers, cards, etc. and most importantly their prayers during
the time of her illness. If you could only know the thanks that
fill each thought of you, and the smiles that warm every memory
of the generous things you did. I hope you know how much your
thoughtfulness was appreciated.
With sincere appreciation, your kindness will never be for-
gotten,
Rosa Anthony & Family

James Family Thanks
We would like to give our thanks to some very special people
in Mom's life.
First the caregivers, residents and staff of Geri Care Assisted
Living who have been family for the last five and one half years.
We will never be able to say how much you have meant to us-we
love you as did Mom.
The choirs of Highland View Church of God and Mexico
Beach Baptist-hymn singing was the highlight of Mom's week.
The ladies at Alines Beauty Salon who with patience and
love helped to make Mom pretty all those Friday afternoons for
years.
Mrs. Janie Parker who got to know Mom and do her hair
after she was no longer able to make the trip to town. (A special
lady.)
Last but surely not least, the caregivers of Covenant Hospice
who took care of Mom and all of us for the last few months. We
thank you so much.
In Christ's Love,
The family of Emmie Joines


A refreshing green pic-
ture is the home of Kevin and
Jessica Allen on the corner
of Americus and Columbus
Streets, St. Joe Beach. They
have been chosen to receive the
Sea Oats and Dunes Garden
Club Award for the month.
Kevin and Jessica are native
Gulf Countians and have one
daughter, Georgia.
The parking area off
Columbus Street is framed
by two beautiful Phoenix
Rebellion Palms. A pathway
bordered by African Iris leads
to the front entrance. Four
large Sabal palms, spaced at
intervals throughout the emer-
ald, well-kept lawn further
enhance the tropical flair.
The beautiful green brick
home is framed by clusters of
azaleas, dwarf oleanders, sago
palms, Aztec grasses, Indian
Hawthorne, and. wax myrtle.
Large purple loropetalums
add a distinctive and unusu-
al blend of color. Split leaf
philodendrom, Japanese yew,
and wax myrtle complete the
picture along the side yard.
A mixture of plants has been


carefully planned to add inter-
est and color to the design sur-
rounding the home. A huge,
lush hedge of ligustrum bor-
ders the lot line, fronted with
a grouping of canna lilies in
bloom.
Clinging to the mailbox is
an attractive Confederate jas-
mine almost completely cover-
ing the mailbox and supporting
post; Planted along with the
jasmine are Agapanthus "lily
of the nile." Beds of blooming
Agapanthus range throughout


the lawn.
The backyard is enclosed
by a 6-foot privacy fence
designed as a play area for
Georgia and the family pets. A
large swing invites one to "sit
a spell" and relax. Adding a
touch of whimsy are hanging
baskets attached to the fence.
If you would like to nomi-
nate a garden for a monthly
award, please contact Sallie
Malone at 647-8923 or
Charline Hargraves at 647-
8921.


Program

From: June Lashbrook,
Program Director
I would first like to thank
you for your on-going sup-.
port in helping us recruit good
people in our community to -
represent the best interests of
abused and neglected children
in court. With your help, we'
have secured many conscien- '
tious citizens to ensure that'
the voices of the children in-
our community are heard.
We have a training class
beginning soon, and I would
like your help in running this,
public service announcement.-
The Bay County Guardian
ad Litem'Program is seeking'
volunteers to serve as advo- -
cates for abused and neglected
children. If you have been ,
searching for a unique way to '-
help the children in our comr- -
munity, and can volunteer a
few hours a month, please call -
747-5180 for more informa- -
tion and an application.
Thank you so much for
your continued support for
us in helping the children in. -
our area. If this has been -
directed to the incorrect indi-
vidual within your. organiza-
tion, please call 747,5180 and
let us know.


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William "Bill" Parker

William E.P "Bill" Parker died at his resi-
dence in Port St. Joe, on Saturday, Sept. 16,
2006.
Bill was born April 10, 930, in Bainbridge,
Ga. He grew up in Bainbridge, playing both
high school and street football and helpirfg his
parents, Harmon C. and Mattie Lou Parker,
with the White Dot Grocery. After graduat-
ing from Bainbridge High School in 1949, he
served in the U.S. Navy for 23 years. For a brief
period, Bill was plant manager with Hull Metal
and Supply Co. in Jacksonville. The move to
Port St. Joe occurred in 1975 with a welding
teacher's position at Port
St. Joe High School. He retired in 1992.
Bill enjoyed this work' as he had the practical
knowledge coupled with the ability to envision
patterns and design. Although welding skills
were taught, Bill considered everyday lessons
of life equally as important to his students.
Brothers Harmon 0. Parker of Columbus, Ga.,
and Pasco E Parker of Albany, Ga., predeceased
him as well as his parents. Kathryn Parker,
his wife, is thankful for the journey with Bill


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as together they have listened to each other's
heartbeat, discovering the simple pleasures
and God-given joys of life itself. His sister, Mary
Ann Parker is living in our neighborhood of Port
St. Joe. Daughters Gayle Landrum (Walter) of
Bainbridge, and Paula Parker of Atlanta join
son Richard Parker (Sheila) of Overstreet, Fla.,
as adult children. Grandsons include Walt
Landrum (Ashlee), Wally Landrum (Jen), and
Malachi Parker. Granddaughters are Lael and
Savannah Parker with Ashtyn Landrum as the
great-granddaughter.
Bill's mother-in-law and father-inlaw,
Harold and Clara Moore, are proud to have
shared their daughter with him. In blended
families there are often caring members who
are considered as extended family because they
offer such loving impartial support to so many.
A few of these beloved adults are Debra Corley,
Deborah Hewitt, Carlynn Kenna and JoAnn
Zebeau.
The funeral services were held at 11 a.m.
EDT on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at St. James
Episcopal Church. Interment followed in Holly
Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests that donations in his name be made
to Covenant Hospice, 107 W 19th St., Panama
City, FL 32405, or to cancer research at the


Mayo Clinic.
All services are under the direction of the
Comforter Funeral Home.


Martin H. Bowman
Martin H Bowman, 84, of Port St. Joe, Fla.,
died peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006, at
7:25 p.m. CDT at Clifford Chester Sims State
Veterans Home in Springfield, Fla. He was born
near Fivepointville, Pa. Martin worked for Vitro
as an electronic technician for 31 years and
retired in 1990. He served in the U.S. Army
from 1942 to 1945, and fought overseas in
the Battle of the Bulge where he was wounded
and received a Purple Heart, and a Certificate
of Honor awarded to him by the city and the
county of Lancaster, Pa., for his service in the
Armed Forces. Martin was a member of First
Baptist Church in Port St. Joe, Fla. Survivors
include his wife, Elsie M. Musser Bowman of
56 years; one daughter, Sharon Rose Larsen
and husband, Gary C.; one son, Kenneth
Dale Bowman and wife, Joann Donato, all of
Orlando, Fla.; grandchildren, Brian Larsen of


Mims, Fla., Gary Carl Larsen Jr. of Orlando,
Fla., and Robert Bowman of Weston, Fla.;
brothers and sisters include Eugene, husband
of Betty, both deceased, Paul, husband of Elva,
both deceased, Walter, deceased husband of
Sadie of Graterford, Pa., Melvin, widower of
LaFern of Stevens, Pa., Mabel, married to Elam
Burkholder, both deceased, Leroy, married to
the late Lydia Ann of Bretheren Village Home
in Lancaster, Pa., Dallas, deceased husband
of Elsie of Lancaster, Pa., Blanche, married
to Paul Polychronis of Dover, N.H., and Amn
Mae,-widow of Tom McCoy of Milton Grove, Pa.
Graveside funeral services for Martin will be
conducted at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, in
Holly Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Brent Vicket-y
officiating. The family will receive friends at
the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday,
Sept. 9, 2006. The family wishes to express, a
special thanks to Chester Sims State Veterahs
Home and Emerald Coast Hospice. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made
to Gideons International or to First Baptist
Church in Port St. Joe in honor of Martin
Bowman. Expressions of sympathy may be
submitted and viewed at our online obituaries
link: www.southerlandfamily.com.


Heritage Funeral.

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Spraying for

Dog Flies

Gulf County Mosquito
Control is sending this
Public notice to inform citi-
zens that live in close prox-
imity of the Gulf County
coastline, that due to exces-
sive numbers of Dog Flies,
the State will be spraying-
along the beaches at ran-
dom times for the next sev-
eral weeks.
The initial spraying will
take place along Indian Pass
and the Cape. Other area$
may be added as counts.
elevate.

Thank you,
Ark Cothran
Asst. Director of the
Gulf Co. Mosquito Control-

Guardian

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SOUTHERLAND FAMILY COMFORTER
FUNERAL HOME FUNERAL HOME
W. P. "Rocky" Comforter
507 10th Street, Port St. Joe L.F.D.
(850) 229-8111 (850) 227-1818...


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COSTING & COSTING
LAW OFFICES
Charles A. Costin
Personal Injury Real Estate
Workers' Compensation
(850) 227-1159


Rish, Gibson, Scholz
& Groom, P.A.
William J. Rish, Thomas S, Gibson,
Russell Schoz Paul W. Groom 11
(850) 229-8211


Abe Springs Baptist Church


Pastor Appreciation


Abe Springs Baptist
Church will be celebrat-
ing Pastor Appreciation Day
and the pastor's birthday on
Sunday, September 24, 2006.
Rev. Allen Pitts and wife, Betty,
will celebrate 25 years of ser-
vice at the church and Allen
will celebrate his 55"' birth-
day.
The church was founded
in July 1917. The first church
was a wood frame building and
in the 1950's, the block build-
ing was built and is still going
strong today. This church too,
was built by the members of
the church. Most of the older
members and officials have
gone on to be with the Lord
land are buried at the church
cemetery.
On April 21, 1973 Allen


and Betty were married in the
church, and in 1981, Allen was
called to pastor the church.
Allen and Betty give all the
credit to the Lord for their mar-
riage, the 25 years of service
to the church and for Allen's
55th birthday. The church is a
small country church with a
big heart and lots of love. Allen
works for the phone company
during the week and Betty
works for Dr. Edewaard. Allen
and Betty have been blessed
with a wonderful church fam-
ily. Family and friends play an
important role in their lives
when it comes to ministering,
as you need all the prayers
and support from everyone
and you have to be dedicated
to serving the Lord and put
God first in everything.


Please make plans to
attend this special service
which will begin at 10 am.
Gospel singing group, Cross
Cut, from Panama City along
with Elizabeth McCormick will
be ministering in the morning
service. Sunday School will
be omitted and singing will
begin at 10 am. A covered dish
dinner will follow after the
morning service. Please come
by and congratulate Allen
and Betty and wish Allen a
happy 55"' birthday. If you are
unable to attend and would
like to send a card, please
send to Abe Springs Baptist
Church, 12912 SW CR 275,
Blountsfown, FL 32424 or call
850-674-5880 or 850-674-
4376.


:Church of God in Christ Founder's Day


The Church of God in
Christ Gulf Coast District
2Missionary Installation Service
',installing Deborah Crosby will
,take place at 3 p.m. ET on
'Sept. 23.
For additional informa-


tion please contact Lois Byrd be blessed.
at 229-6092. The Port St. Joe Church
Your presence, support of God in Christ is located at
and prayers are greatly appre- 163 Avenue D.
ciated. Elder, David Woods, Jr.
Thanks in advance for Pastor.
your participation. Come and


.Thompson Temple First Born

:Church of the Living God
- Men & Women Day Observance
September 24, 2006
Sunday School 10:00 AM
Morning Worship 11:30 AM
We invite you, you, and you


God Bless!
-:A Celebration of
the life of Betty
SWard Clark

Saturday,
SSeptember 23,
2006
2:00 PM.
St. James'
Episcopal Church.
S> 800 22nd
K'Street
SPort St. Joe,
Florida


Dalkeith
Baptist Church
Homecoming
Dalkeith Baptist
Church will 'cel-
ebrate homecoming
on October 1, 2006.
Former Pastor, John
Clenney, will be
the,. guest speaker.
Services will begin
at 10:30 AM. Dinner
will follow.


I The Potter's House
i 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 School 9:45 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Evening Worship 7:00 p.m.
YOU ARE WELCOME AT THE POTTER'S HOUSE .
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E. o 'r,'. Imoniifrt.e 11 aa.
Oak orove Assembly of God
David .. fernandez. Pastor
Office: 850-227-1837 'Parsonage: 850-2296271
613 Madison Street Port St. Joe. fC
Schedule of Services
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5un.ta 5.7'(,o o 4 imn .Mid "}1".',' 1t'.1/ 1.2F"
Mornlng'Worship 10:45am Mdl',ifit'l ,'ra.h d r pn
Xids'on the Move 1O:45am Instry n Action 6:15pm
1 L '.'F04 Ttamnna i .ia ,,.r ir'
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Ladles Mpnistry- Tuesday- 7:00pm
Dynamic 17raise &Worsship -reachig the Pure Word .237.


FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Constitution and Monument Port St. Joe
(850) 227-1724


Rev. Malcolm "Mac" Fulcher
PASTOR
Jeff Witty
Minister ofMusic/Youtl
Deborah Loyless
Director ofChildren Ministries c -


Jesus is Lord and He is waiting
FOR YOU AT:
fitblanlb viewt japtist fburcf
382 Ling Street Highland View
Port St. Joe, Florida 32456
(850)227-1306
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.


Mike Westbrook,
Pastor


Morning Worship 11:00
Evening Service 7:00 p
Discipleship Training 6:00 p
Wednesday Prayer 7:00 p


church of Christ
at the Beaches
Established 33 AD in Jerusalem


We meet at -~ 314 Firehouse Road
Overstreet ~ 850.647.1622
Sunday Bible Study 10:00am EST
Sunday Worship 11:00am EST
Wednesday Bible Study 7:30pm EST
"We are about our Fathers business"




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CatxiOc Church of GufCounly

St. Joseph Parish
20th & Monument, Port St Joe, FL, 227-1417
All Mass times EDT:
Saturday: 4:00 pm, Sunday: 9:30
Monday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30 am
Wednesday: 5:30 pm
En Espanol: 8:00 am, last Sunday of Month
St. Lawrence Mission
788 N Hwy 71 Wewahitchka, FL
Sunday: 11:00 am (CDT)


"Our CilUrci can6 t Iaur tirntc '

First uChrch of the :aari'nc
-'420 on5 7;' r U, nu Fortr .t jo 'F nd,a 3 :.'! 2
(850) 229-9596



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111 North 22nd Street Mexico Beach, FL 32410
Suday WorshipService: 9:00 a.m. CST
SundaShool: 10:15 am. CST
Open Hearts. Open minds. Open doors.
The people of Mexico Beach United Methodist churchh
NURSERY PROVIDED
Rev. Ted Lovelace, Pastor Church/Office: 648-8820


family life (hunh
"Touching Lives with the Love of Jesus"
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10:30 Sunday Morning Hwy. 98
7:00 Wednesday Evening <
Pastors Andrew
Cathy Rutherford Reid Ave.
Rhema Bible Training Center graduates *Family ife Church
Visit our website at:
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323 Reid Avenue Port St. Joe 229-LIFE (5433)


"The Churches of Christ Salute You"
Romans 16:16

The Wewahitchka Church of Christ
Meets At 2241 Hwy. 71 South, \We wahitchka
(1/4 Mile North of the Qverstreet 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


9 a.m. Sunday
9:30 a.m. Sunday
Call 229-8310


WRITE FOR FREE EIGHT LESSON BIBLE STUDY
P. 0. 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 647-5026 Home 769-8725


F-irst Baptist Church
,. 102 THIRD STREET PORT ST. JOE

Brent Vickery, Pastor
Buddy Caswell, Minister of Music & Education
Michael Rogers, .Minister to Students
Sunday School .......... ....... 9:45 am
Worship SeNvice ...... .... 8:30 & 1 1 -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
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First Baptist Church
MEXIco BEACH
located at 823 N. 15th St., Mexico Beach
Corner of 5sl. d" i. ,'i, i ..', 5. ,4 ... .
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!


FW kI "A Reformed Voice
f in the Community"-

| 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.
Thursday Firehouse Fellowship .... 6:00 p.m.
801 20th Street Port St. Joe 229-6707
Home of Faith Christian School

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EPISCOPAL CHURCH
800 22nd STREET, PORT ST. JOE
8:00 and 11:00 a.m. (EST) Sunday School9:45
Child Care Provided for at 11:00
www.stiamesepiscopalchurch.org 850-227-1845


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Bible Study Sunday: 9:15am
Worship: 10:30am and 7:00pm
Wednesday
A variety of ministries for all ages beginning at 6:30 pm

1601 Long Avenue Port St. Joe, FL For More Information Call 229-8691
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Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.
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Meeting Schedule for Local
Government
Gulf County School Board
The School Board meets once a month,
typically the second Tuesday of the month,
though during the summer that schedule is
subject to change. Meetings are typically con-
ducted at district offices located on Middle
School Drive in Port St. Joe, though dur-
ing the school year the board conducts one
monthly meeting at high schools at each end
of the county.
A public hearing on the budget will be
held Sept. 13 at 4:30 p.m., followed by the
School Board's regular meeting at 6 p.m.
Postings of all School Board regular
and special meetings and workshops can be
found at the district offices.


City of Port St. Joe
The Port St. Joe City Commission
conducts regular meetings twice a month, on
the first and third Tuesdays of the month at
6 p.m. ET in the Commission meeting room
on the second floor of City Hall on Cecil G.
Costin Blvd. near Reid Avenue.
Postings of all City Commission regular
and special meetings and workshops can be
found at City Hall.
City of Wewahitchka
The Wewahitchka City Commission
conducts regular meetings twice a month,
on the second and fourth Mondays of each
month at 6 p.m. CT in the first floor meeting
room at City Hall.
Postings of all City Commission regular


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and special meetings and workshops can be
found at City Hall on Second Street.
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners
conducts regular meetings twice a month,
at 6 p.m. ET on the secondhand fourth
Tuesday of each month in the Commission
meeting room located in the Robert Moore
Administrative Building next to the County
Courthouse on Cecil G. Costin Blvd.
Postings of all regular and special meet-
ings and workshops can be found at the
Robert Moore Administrative Building.
City of Mexico Beach
The Mexico Beach City Council con-
ducts its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m.
CT on the second Tuesday of each month in
the Civic Center located behind the business


district on 30th and 31st Streets.
Postings of all regular and special meet-
ings and workshops can be found at City
Hall, located on 14"1 Street, or the Civic
Center.
County Economic Development Council
The EDC conducts a monthly meeting,
typically during the lunch hour of the first'-
Tuesday of the month at Sunset Coastal -
Grill. For more information contact the EDC .
at 229-1901. ,
A note to civic organizations and'
other groups in the area: submit meet .
ing times and locations to the news- -
paper and we will publish them each ,,
week on this page. -


Library

Happenings

Gulf County Public Library
Corner
Port St. Joe Branch 229-
8879
Hours Open:
Monday 10-8,
Tuesday 10-8
Thursday 10-6
Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-4
Friends of the Library
Meeting
First Monday of Every
Month at 5:30 p.m. Come join
us!
Friends of Library Book
Sale
Third Saturday of
Every Month- 10-2 p.m.
Upcoming events
Book Sale-Sept. 23,
2006
Dedication and Open
House of the New .genealogy
room-Oct. 25, 2006; 2-4 PM


Golf Cart...

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Child Birth

Classes


Gulf County


Health


Dept.
Located at 2475
Garrison Avenue Port St.
Joe, FL 32456
Will provide a series of
Child Birth Classes in 6 ses-
sions that will be held on
Thursday from 5:30-7:30
PM. ET and will meet on
these dates: Sept. 28, Oct. 5,
Oct. 12, Oct. 19, Oct. 26, and
Nov. 3, 2006 for last class.
Classes will be located at the
Gulf County Health Dept.,
2475 Garrison Avenue, Port
St. Joe, FL 32456. Please
call to Reserve Your Spot by
Sept. 25, 2006 so we will
provide adequate seating.
Patricia Rickards, FSW,
CPCE, BSW 227-1276 x150
Jill Jones, MSW, CPCE
227-1276 x126


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Annual Health

Coming Up

October is a very significant cies, private
month in terms of health aware- individuals wt
ness. At some point during the adults in Gul
month we will have National one mission is
Breast Cancer Awareness, er once a y
Lupus Awareness, National information
Depression Awareness, on health and
World Blindness Awareness, which can effe
EpilepsyAwareness, Glaucoma of our county
Awareness, Deaf and Disability dents,
Awareness. Whew!! So many This is
health issues ... so much to event. Last yea
learn. How does one possible 300 people fill
say on top of all the possi- of the Senior
abilities, which can effect our ly accepting
health as we grow older? screenings, ex
Gulf County Senior educational m
Citizens in conjunction with betes, depres
The InterAgency Council for home and comr
Seniors offers the perfect way durable med:
to keep yourself informed, get hurricane pre
free health screenings and cise and house:
learn about community ser- The day
vices all while having fun. ly door prize
The Annual Gulf County nutritious sna
Health Fair will, be held at Mark you
the Port St. Joe Senior and call your best
Community Center on Friday, and Dad, and
October 6t from 10:00'am til yourself. For
2:00 pm. mation, call Se
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SEPTEMBER
Music in the Park, Each Thursday night at 6 pm (CT)
in Sunset Park, Mexico Beach
: Beach Blast Olympic Triathlon & Duathlon,
September 23, Beacon Hill Park, Great sports event
involving swimming, biking and running. More infor-
mation: www.TheBeachBlast.com.
Mexico Beach Coastal Cleanup. September 16 at
Sunset Park on U.S. 98 in Mexico Beach. Begins at
8a.m. CT and ends at 11 a.m.
Paws in th Park, September 30, Centennial Park in
Port St. Joe. Festivities begin at 9a.m.


OCTOBER
Music by the Bay, Each Thursday in Frank Pate Park,
Port St. Joe
Annual Catfish Classic Fishing Tournament, October
6-7, Wewahitchka
Florida Panhandle Birding and Wildflower Festival,
October 6-8, St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserves, Port
St. Joe
Annual Art and Wine Festival, October 21, Driftwood
Inn, Mexico Beach
Downtown Trick or Treat, October 31, Reid Avenue,
Port St. Joe
The Oyster Spat Festival, Oct. 6- 8, St. George


Send Your Community Events to:
Write To: Fax To: Be sure to put Community News as the
The Star/Community Events (850) 227-7212 subject when mailing.
P.O. Box 308 Email To:
Port St Joe, FL 32457 starnews@starfl.com Announcements are limited to 50 words,
and will run for a maximum of 4 weeks.


Vincent Island Tours


and 13 (Wednesday through
Friday). The tours are sched-
uled to leave the Refuge's
Indian Pass boat dock at 8:00
a.m., E.D.T. and will return
at approximately 1:00 p.m.,
E.D.T. Transportation across
Indian Pass will be provided
for participants of the Open
House Tours.
Those wishing to partici-
pate must make reservations
by phone at 850/653/8808
beginning on September 25.
Reservations will be limited to
four individuals per group.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service former Director Mollie


Beattie established NATIONAL
WILDLIFE REFUGE WEEK.
Beattie said, "We hope to
make all Americans aware of
the National Wildlife Refuge
System as places to enjoy
wildlife, to hunt, to fish, to
watch, and to learn about our
natural heritage."
In addition to the open
house tours, the Refuge will
be conducting tours, October
6 and 7, 2006, as, part of the
Florida Panhandle Birding and
Wildflower Festival (October
6-8, 2006). For more infor-
mation on the festival you
can visit MACROBUTTON


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Basic Carts Lifted Carts with over size tires
for off road use
Gas and Electric
Some with custom paint and upholstery
Price from $1000 S6500
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week's time


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"NATIONAL WILDLIFE
REFUGE WEEK"
St. Vincent National
Wildlife Refuge will be conduct-
ing tours during the second
week of October. Participants
will have the opportunity to
become better acquainted
with their refuge and its var-
ied wildlife and wildlife habi-
tats. The Open House is part
of'the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, "National Wildlife
Refuge Week", October 8- 14,
2006.
One tour will be con-
ducted daily October 11, 12



Breakfast


with the


Birds

I Field trip Saturday,
September 23rd beginners
bitd walk "Breakfast with
the Birds" at the Panama
City Garden Club. Starts at
7:30 AM. Refreshments will
be provided. Beginners wel-
come. Come and see what
the fastest growing outdoor
activity is about. Binoculars
and guides are provided.
For more information-
call:
Richard Ingrain
S871-1736 or http://
www.baycountyaudubonso-
ciety.homestead. com/main_
page.html


Panhandle

Piecemakers'

Quilt Club

Panhandle Piecemakers'
Quilt. Club will meet
Thursday, September 14,
7:00 PM EST, at St. James'
Episcopal Church on 22nd
Street.
Sandy Mclnnis will
present the program! fol-
lowing the business meet-
ing. Refreshments will be
served by Sandy McInnis
and Carol Utzinger. Guests
are always welcome, so
anyone who is interested in
quilting should feel free to
come and enjoy.


Wine Dinner Sept. 21
5 Courses, each paired with a
Complimentary tasting of wine
$34.00

Loggerhead Grill Now Offering
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Available Nightly 5pm-7pm

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Please do not feed the wild
dolphins in the bay. Remem-
ber to stay at least 50 yards
away from wild dolphins. Use
binoculars to watch them play.


HtmlResAnchor www.
birdfestival.info or e-
mail MACROBUTTON
info(a)birdfestival.info or
phone 850/229/1797.
As a reminder, the Refuge
is open to the public year-
round during daylight hours
except during hunt periods.
Special permits or prior
notice are not required to
visit except during the hunts.
Transportation to the Refuge
is the responsibility of the visi-
tor when not in conjunction
with a specific refuge activity.
"Our mission is working
with others to conserve, pro-
tect, and enhance fish, wild-
life, and plants and their habi-
tats for the continuing benefit
of the American people."


Island
Apalachicola Community Yard Sale, Oct. 7,
Apalachicola
3rd Annual Apalachicola Bay Chamber Golf
Tournament, Oct. 11, St. James Bay Golf Course,
Lanark Village
Dixie Does Nashville, Part Deux, Songwriters in the
Round, Oct. 13-14, Dixie Theatre, Apalachicola

NOVEMBER
43rd Annual Florida Seafood Festival, Nov. 3-5,
Battery Park, Apalachicola
4th Annual Jazz Festival, Nov. 10-11, Dixie Theatre,
Apalachicola
Annual Christmas Celebration, Nov. 24, Downtown
Historic Apalachicola


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Field Operations Weekly Report


Gulf County Sheriff's Arrest Log


The Gulf County Sheriff's
Office will be conducting vehi-
cle safety inspections during
the months of September and
October. The safety inspec-
tion check points will be at
various locations through-
out the county, Highway 71
north of Westarm Creek
Bridge, Highway 22 near the
intersection of Highway 22A,
Highway 71 Honeyville Area,
Highway 98 St. Joe Beach,
Highway 98 and Garrison
Ave, C30 Simmons Bayou.

9/07/2006
John Charles Hall, 43,
Wewahitchka, Aggravated
Battery

9/08/2006
Byron Bernard Butler,
25, Wewahitchka, Felon in
Possession of Firearm
Scott Wesley Burkett, 41,
Port St. Joe, Child Support

9/09/2006


Timothy Taunton, 43,
Wewahitchka, Battery

9/10/2006
Stacy Gainous, 21, Port
St. Joe, Resisting without
Violence

Timothy Gainous, 23,
Port St. Joe, Fleeing and
Eluding

9/11/2006
Lonnie Charles Wymes,
31, Wewahitchka, Violation
Probation

John Kenneth Carpenter,
47, Port St. Joe, DUI

9/13/2006
Charles Christian Cook,
45, Alabama, DWLSR

Casey Trickey Hopper,
25, Port St. Joe, DWLSR

Robert Stebel, 25, White
City, Aggravated Assualt


On 9/12/2006 the Gulf
County Sheriff's Office
received information that two
fugitives wanted in Michigan
in connection with a home
invasion robbery were in the
Wewahitchka area. The pair
had moved in with an older
couple in the Red Bull Island
Area. The residents of the
house, were evacuated and an
entry team arrested the pair
without incident. Brandon
Corey Hankins, 22, and a
15 year old female juvenile
were arrested. During inter-
views with investigators,
the pair admitted to com-
mitting between 20 and 25
burglaries on their trip from
Michigan to Wewahitchka.
Hankins is currently in
the Gulf County Jail being
held without bond, and the
juvenile is in the custody of
the Department of Juvenile
Justice.


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This report represents
some significant events the
FWC handled over the past
week; however, it does not
include all actions taken
by the Division of Law
Enforcement.

NORTHWEST REGION

GULF COUNTY
Lt. Arnie McMillion
and Officer Scott Hoffman
worked the Labor Day
weekend checking persons
harvesting scallops in St.
Joseph Bay. Three cases
were made for over-the-bag-
limit, as well as numerous
warnings for the same. In
one particular case, two sub-
jects were five gallons over
the limit of whole scallops in
the shell. The subjects were
cited and scallops returned
to the water alive. The other
cases involved shucked meat
which was donated to a local
non-profit organization.

BAY COUNTY
Officers Dennis Palmer
and Mark Clements noticed
several Hispanic males and
one female who were wade
fishing by the Port of Panama
City. Upon noticing their
patrol boat, the subjects
ducked down into the water.
The officers could only get
within 50.feet of the subjects,
due to ,shallow water as the
subjects started running for
the shoreline. Two of the
subjects were noted carrying
bags that appeared to contain
crabs and fish. Both officers
jumped into the water in an
attempt to stop them. Officer
Palmer's subject resisted and
was attempting to run away
with a handcuff dangling
from one arm. The sub-
ject was caught and booked
into the Bay County Jail for
resisting, interference, and
no fishing license.1"
Officer Joe Chambers
worked a boating accident
on' Deer Point Lake. A small
boat with two occupants had
collided with a tree. The
boat's operator was taken
to the hospital. Investigator
Neal Goss responded to the
hospital'and is now investi-
gating the case. Indications
are that alcohol was a con-
tributing factor.
Officer Gary Tolbert


responded to a boating acci-
dent at a local marina where
a boater ran his boat onto
the stern of a docked vessel.
The operator was found at
fault and issued a citation.
Officer David Erdman
had a busy afternoon this
past week. Officer Erdman
apprehended three subjects
for BUI in addition to six
citations issued to six sepa-
rate boaters in the span of
a four hour period. Without
the Intoxilizer 8000, most of
that time would have taken
Officer Erdman off of the
water to process' the BUI.
With the availability, of a
waterfront jail, Bay County
officers can deliver defen-
dants directly to the facility
with little delay.*
Officers Neal Goss and
Nick Price made seven sepa-
rate undersize or over-the-
bag limit violation cases
within two days. The cases
included red snapper, red
grouper, king mackerel,
cobia, and .trigger fish.

FRANKLIN COUNTY
On Sept.. 8 officers, in
conjunction with an investi-
gator, worked a detail dealing
with commercial oystering
during a weekend closure. A
vessel on Cat Point was fol-
lowed after it was observed
unloading commercial quan-
tities of oysters. Officers
also observed selling of the
product to, a restaurant in
Apalachicola. Citations were
issued to both ithe harvester
and the buyer. The oysters
were seized and returned to
the bay.
Officer Don Walker
issued citations and warn-
ings to subjects who were in
possession of six undersize
redfish and no non-resident
fishing licenses.

ESCAMjBIA COUNTY
September 8-14. Officer
Keith Clark worked inshore/
near shore JEA Patrol in the
area of Pensacola Pass. He
checked 19 vessels and 34
users and issued fourindi-
viduals citations for posses-.
sion of undersize red snap-
per.
. Sept. 9, at approximate-
ly 9:11 p.m. a vessel crash
occurred, near the mouth of'
Bayou Grande. Officers Fred


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hp engine beached about
90 feet onto the shoreline.
The operator of the vessel
apparently missed the IC-W
marked channel by several,
hundred feet as he attempted
to enter Bayou Grande fromr
Pensacola Bay. There were,
four passengers on board,''
two of which were transport-
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suffered severe head trauman.',
The uninjured vessel opera- -
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issued citations for violation
of Inland Navigation Rules
resulting in an accident. -
Sept. 12, while conduct-
ing fisheries inspections,
Officer Keith Clark located an ;
individual with an outstand-
ing warrant from Santa Rosa
County for worthless checks. -
Officer Gary Ridaught assist-'
ed' with the transport -to
Escambia County Jail.

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On Wednesday evening,;
Officer Royce Johnson was
exiting the Hutton Unit. W\A.
in Harold when he observed-
an SUV with three occu--
pants operating carelessly.
After stopping the vehicle, '
the operator exhibited signs -
of alcohol impairment. The;
driver was incarcerated- "
at Santa Rosa County Jail,
where he provided a BA(d of
.221 and .224. The drt*er'
was recently released from;,
prison after serving time foir
reckless driving, fleeing, to. "
elude, and battery on a-Mw! -
enforcement officer. This-
is, a third DUI arrest -fpr-
the driver who was issued
an additional citation for an :
open container. A male pas- r
sender was also issued a cita-
tion for an open container..

OKALOOSA COUNTY-
Sept. 8, Officers Shelby
Williams and Mike Guy
observed two subjects spear
fishing at the Destin Pass
Jetties which is a prohibited-
area for spear fishing. The
subjects immediately tried -to
conceal the spears when they.
observed the officers. The -
spears were recovered from .-
the water and both subjects
were cited for spear fishing
in a prohibited area.
Sept. 9, K-9 Officer
Danny Arnette was on nl.it
patrol of the Antioch ROad
area. near Yellow River whtn
he heard what sounded Dike
gunshot. Upon investigation.
Officer Arnette found a vehi-
cle driving out a dead-tnd
road. He stopped the vehicle .'
as it tried to go around him. -.
The driver and passenger
were both nervous. Officer
Arnette found two grams .of
crack cocaine and smokilig
paraphernalia in the vehicle.
Both men were arrestedon
the drug charges. The driver
also received a citation ,for
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F Nith Nhrisews Column
Faith Christian School


September 14, 2006

Faith Christian Christmas'
card sales are over! Many
thanks to all who supported
us with purchases and con-
tributions. We are also very
grateful to our students and
parents who worked so hard
to make this effort a success.
Items purchased should
be received during the first
part of October and delivery
should be made promptly.
Our K 3 class has a
secret! A special guest came
last week. It was Mother
.Goose who entertained the
children with a reading of
"The Three Little Kittens."
Afterwards, the students
acted it out, then they all cel-
ebrated by eating some pie.
New to our faculty this
year is Mrs. Mary Atilla. Mary
and Sam, her husband of 40
years (congratulations), came
to St. Joe from Pennsylvania.
They have one daughter and
five grandchildren who live
"there. Mary earned a degree
iii business management


with a specialty in travel and
tourism from Erie Business
Center in Pennsylvania. After
working for a number of years,
she returned to EBC to teach
classes there. Sam is retired
military, so the Atillas have
lived many places world-wide


- from Switzerland to
Hawaii. When he was
stationed at Tyndall,
they both acquired a
taste for this area and
decided to retire here.
Mary and Sam may
be retired, but they
are not inactive. Both
sing in the choir at
the Methodist Church
where they are mem-
bers, and both are
staunch supporters
of the St Joe Sharks
football team. Mary
teaches 10th and 11th
grade science and
history and brings a
wealth of knowledge
and experience to her
classes. Welcome to
FCS, Mary! *


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September 20, 2006

This has been a very wet
week, but it has not dampened
our spirits at Faith Christian
at all. We are all very grate-
ful, however, that Florence
decided not to bless us with
her presence.
We really miss our
"Miss Sherry." Mrs. Sherry
Davidson, our regular middle
school English teacher, has
been at the UAB Hospital in
Birmingham. She is recuper-
ating from surgery arid needs
our prayers for her complete
recovery.
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Another way FCS supports our men in uniform! Pictured with Josh Duty
are teacher, Mrs. Kathie Sarmiento, and 4th grade students Elisha Vereen,
Rachel Douglas, Caitlin Godwin, Marcel Duarte, Josh, James Austin Wiley,
and Coy Burke.)


PSJ Middle School News


Parents: if you are not
getting paperwork about
.the science fair from your
child, you can check Mrs.
Edmiston's lesson plan site
-and get the information. It's
http://lessonplans.gulf.kl2.
Sfl.us You must click on her
-'name beside her picture to
get to her index page. Then
find the science fair link and
click on it. This will take
you to any information that
the students have on science
fair. Remember that Science
-Fair Projects are due 8:00
a.m. on November 27th. The
-d,ue date for the 'hypothesis
js just around the corner on
September 29th! Good Luck
"Students!
On September 25, Port
'-'Saint Joe Middle School will
recognize Governor Bush's
"Family Day-A Day to Eat


Dinner with your Children".
There will be no after-school
activities and we encourage
all families to take part in the
event. Studies have shown
that spending time together
at family dinners can greatly
affect a child's decisions. This
event' is aimed at promoting
the value of family 'interac-
tion as a means of prevent-
ing and reducing substance
abuse among young people.
For more information about
Family Day please visit www.
floridafamilydav.com.
On September 28, Port
Saint Joe Middle School
will take part in the Florida
Department of Education's
goal to break the Guinness
World Record for "The
Most People Reading Aloud
Simultaneously At Multiple


Locations". This event will
be lead by Governor Bush
reading a passage from Peter
& the Starcatchers, by Dave
Barry and Ridley Pearson.
Parents: If you need to
schedule a parent-teacher
conference please contact
Andria Butts' at 227-3211.
Please do not schedule a par-
ent-teacher conference with a
teacher. Thank you!
Here is your link http://
search.epnet.com/ to an
online library of full text arti-
cles and other materials to
be used for research. The
subscription has been funded
this year by the Gulf County
Education Foundation to ben-
efit students and teachers.
This resource is available
24/7 from any computer with
internet access.


Port St. Joe' Middle
School
Username: psjms
Password : sharks
Does your child need
help with homework or find-
ing information on any topic?
'"Ask a Librarian" can assist
you Sunday through Friday
from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
and Saturdays from 10:00
am, to 5:00 pm. Go to www.
askalibrarian.org and chat
live with a librarian from one
of Florida's public, school, or
academic libraries. Questions
can also be submitted vie e-
mail at any time.
Tutoring is available on
Monday and Tuesdays from
3:00-6:30 in the Opportunity
Center Building #1 (located
behind the PSJHS gym).
Parents may also -use the
Opportunity Center to go
online and view your child's
grades. For more informa-
tion call Gloria Gant at 229-
9359.


went out September 12.
Congratulations to our stu-
dents and teachers for all
of their good work. Let's
continue to strive to do better
and better as the year pro-
gresses.
Our annual See You At
the Poles ceremony is set for
September 27. SYATP is a
meeting of parents, students,
and teachers, usually at the
flagpole, for the purpose of
praying for our nation, our
state, our county and city,
and our schools. The stu-
dents will participate in this
program, so we encourage as
many parents as can to come
to this important event. We
ask for prayers to our Father
that He will help us fulfill His
will for us, whether student,
parent, or teacher.
Faith Christian has a
program called Classroom
Angels. The Classroom Angel
program was established to


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"FRIEND"?

Everyone wants to avoid pay-
ing more than they have to
for goods and services. When
you're talking about real estate,
the figures reach levels where a
couple percentage points make
a big difference. This is where
some sellers consider trying
it on their own, or letting "a
friend in the business" handle
the sale.
While your "friend in the busi-
ness" may be willing to provide
services at a reduced cost, it's
a suspicious proposal. Profes-
sional agents aren't normally
capable of reducing their fees,
since half of those fees go to
the buyer's company, and most
of what's left goes to the sell-
ing agent's office and paying for
marketing.
Ignore the fees and ask this
question: How close is your


provide our teachers with
extra items needed to enrich
the programs they are teach-
ing. Donations of specific
items requested by the teach-
ers or donations of money to
a class are a blessing to our
school. If you, a relative, a
friend, a church, or a busi-
ness would like to donate
to this wonderful program,
please contact the school @
229 6707.


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friendship and what do you
want your friend to know about
your finances? Yes, even sell-
ers may need to divulge mort-
gage details, financial back-
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Even if you're comfortable dis-
cussing these details with your
friend, be prepared for the un-
expected. The stress and anxi-
ety 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 theif busi-
ness relationship. When you're
ready to sell, contact an agent
who will objectively handle the
transaction. Suddenly, you've

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While on leave, Josh Duty,
from the Air Craft Carrier
U. S. S. Eisenhower, recently
joined our 4th grade class for
a special lunch provided by
the 4th grade parents. The
class has been corresponding
with him since last year. It
was a great visit. Josh told
all about life on his ship. Josh
is the son of Bruce and Kim
Duty.


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The 2006 Port St Joe
High School Homecoming
Parade will take place Friday,
September 29. The parade
will begin at 3:30 p.m. eastern
time and all floats, cars, and
marching units should be in
place by 2:45., Anyone who
\wshes to participate in the


FORGOTTEN COAST REALTY
August 14, 2006


SHA4RK


By: Courtney Craft
Bump, set, spike! Down,
set, hut! If you go to Port St.
Joe High School you are likely
to hear these sounds com-
ing from the gym and football
field where students are work-
ing hard in athletics to bring
home another state champion-
ship to the school. Students
are also working hard in the
classrooms and in clubs try-
ing to make the school shine
in the community. Shark pride
is alive in the school and this
year is promising to be a great
one.
Sports
Last Friday night the
football team played against
Freeport winning 10-0 bring-
ing them to three wins and one
loss. This Friday the football
team will be facing their big-
gest rival, the Wewa Gators
at home at 8:00 p.m. When I
asked Jennifer Bland had she
felt about the game she said
" It's always a good game to
watch and the students really
get spirited." Everyone come


out the cheer on the Sharks!
The volleyball team played
West Gadsden last Thursday
away and came out with a win.
Now the volleyball team has
two wins and one loss in the
district. Thursday Sept. 21
they will face Rutherford at
home, Varsity playing at 5:00
and JV at 6:00.
Homecoming
The ballots are in and the
Homecoming court has been
picked for PSJHS. Eleven
lucky girls were picked for
the court and they are: Jera
Ashabranner, Amy Brockman,
Angela Colsen, Samantha
Denton, Sandy Hodges, Sierra
King, Leah Miniat, Shayla
Nickson, Kate Shoaf, Kayla
Siprell, and Paige Stafford.
Good luck to all the ladies.
This year the football team will
be playing the Sneads Pirates
at 8:00 p.m. on September 29.
The City Wide Pep Rally will
be held Thursday September
28 at 9:00 p.m. in front of the
football field, so come out and
pump up your Sharks for the


parade please contact Wayne
Taylor at wtaylor(5)gulf.kl2.
fl.us or I can be reached by
phone in the NJROTC Unit,
229-6177. Sorry, no political
campaign entries in the home-
coming parade.


big game.
Class News
There will be FCAT retakes
and FCAT for new students on
October 2 and 3. Seniors and
juniors, the deadline to sign
up for the October 28 ACT is
September 22 so be sure to
sign up. Homecoming week is
September 25-29 and juniors
will be decorating their class
float at GT-Com. All parents
are welcome to attend and
help support the students.
Club News
Key Club members are
reminded that new members
need three service projects to
become a member and old
members need two to stay a
member. Also Key Club mem-
bers September 30 we will be
working "Paws in the Park," so
be sure to sign up. This year
Keyettes will be inducting new
members September 21 at the
J.V football game during half
time.

This is promising to be
exciting year and I encourage
all students to get involved.
Take a risk, join a club or try a
new sport. To everyone I leave
a quote from Anatole France
"To accomplish great things,
we must not only act, but also
dream; not only plan, but also
believe." Stay safe, have a great
week and God bless!



Remember the
30-30 Rule

30 seconds: count the seconds
between seeing lightening and hearing
thunder. If it's less than 30 seconds,
lightening is still a danger. Seek Shel-
ter!
30 minutes: After the last sound
of thunder, wait 30 minutes before leav-
ing shelter.


Straight


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Swamp

By: R.J. Jones, Ashley
Oglesby, Clarence Gray
Another week in
Wewahitchka High School
that was full of interesting
activities. The seniors and
juniors traveled to Port St.
Joe High School for College
day. There students explored
different college options and
found information about col-
leges they may might pur-
sue.

Senior News:
ACT Packets are due
Friday, Sept 22nd. Senior
Payments are also due -on
Sept. 28th.
Seniors need to choose
1 formal and 1 casual pose
from their Senior Portrait
proofs and label their choic-
es before sending them back.
Seniors who do not choose
their proofs will have pic-
tures put into the annual that
are chosen by the Yearbook
Company. If you have any
questions please see Mrs.
Cox in the media center.
Senior ads are still being
sold, see a year book crew
member to order yours.

Sports:
The Gator Football team
played a great game against
Jay last week and pulled
away in the 4th quarter for
a 19-14 win. The Gators will
play Port St. Joe this Friday
at Port St. Joe. Come put and
support our great team!!

Attention Businesses:
If you would like to pur-
chase and Ad in the Gator
Spirit Year Book please con-
tact Priscilla Cox at 639-
5729. Thanks for supporting
our students.


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Port St Joe, FL 32457

I recently attended the Star Newspaper meeting regarding a new advertising opportunity for
Realtors. Since I am all about marketing and reaching as many customers as possible. I was
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For all those realtors who do not have a website, what a great opportunity to advertise
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Education Encore


Courses at Gulf Coast


The Lifelong Learning
Division of Gulf Coast
Community College will pres-
ent Education Encore courses
on Friday from September 22,
2006 to October 27, 2006.
Education Encore pro-
vides non-credit enrichment
classes for adults on a wide
variety of topics. Education
Encore is offered for learn-
ing, fun, fellowship, enrich-
ment, meeting new friends,
and developing new interests.
This is a six-week program
(four classes each Friday fox
six consecutive Fridays.)
The courses are designed
for adults and registration will
remain open from 8 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. in the Conference
Center on the second floor
of the Student Union East
building on campus. Sign up
opportunities will continue on
weekdays until the first
class begins.
The courses offered,
among others, are as follows:
Exercise Classes (Tai
Chi, Exercise to music, Belly
Dancing, Aquatic Exercise




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Several Computer Classes
Watercolor
We, The People
Everyday Law
Bill of Rights
Cleopatra's Daughter
Drawing
Memory Enhancement -
Music Appreciation
Current Weather Topics
Photography
Financial Planning
Greece's Traditions & -
Culture -
Astronomy -
Basic Home Repair -
From Indian Mounds to -
High-Rise Condos -
Three Short America -
Novels
Electronic Future -
The fee is $80, which'.
allows individuals to take up '
to four courses. Payment is -
due at registration, which is'
first come, first serve.
For additional informa-
tion call 872-3823 or 873- -
3513 or visit the GCCC we6b
site at webhttp://Ill.gulfcoast. -
edu/encore.




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Port St. Joe Elementary would like to thank the First ;
United Methodist Church Women UMW for purchasing
over 100 children's books to give to children to read-
over the summer. Book recipients were students who are -
struggling readers and
Children who may'-
not have many books'-
at home. Children -
received books that
matched their intex-
Sest and reading leveL
The children left
excited, clutching .
S a their book tightly to
their chest or reading.
SOur PSJE Dolphinis
"cannot thank these
ladies enough for
sharing books with'
our children.








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Gulf Coast Ev
Community College


Contractor Preparation Course
The Lifelong Learning Department of Gulf Coast Community College will now offer a
"Contractor Preparation" course beginning September 21, 2006. The Contractor Prep classes
are designed to prepare participants to take the Building Contractor State Exam.
The Contractor Program at Gulf Coast provides the necessary continuing education
requirements for various types of contractors. Instructors for the courses include Bay,
Gulf and Franklin County building code officials who will provide students with up-to-date
changes on current building codes, as well as various changes within the contractor profes-
1 sion. The twelve-week course will be held on Thursday evenings from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. in the
Technology Building, room 133. Applications for registration are now available in the Student
Union East building on campus.
For more information, call Rebekkah Heaton at 872-3821.


Faculty Recital
The Visual and Performing Arts Division of Gulf Coast Community College will
host "Faculty Recital" on September 22 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Amelia Center
Theatre on campus.
The "Faculty Recital" will feature Ms. Kristen Johnson and Dr. Hui-Ting Yang. Ms.
-Johnson is a doctoral student in vocal performance at Florida State University and teaches
applied music voice and musical theatre voice at Gulf Coast. She will perform songs from
Schubert, Roussel, Mollicone, and Tho as. Dr. Yang teaches piano performance at Florida
State University and at Gulf Coast.
The recital is free and open to the public. Donations for musical scholarships
.will be accepted at the door. For more information. ,call Rosie O'Bourke at 872-
-3886.



Bay Environment Study


Team Seminar at Gulf Coast
The Ldidlong LLearning Diision of Gulf Coast Conunity College will present an
Environmental ethics seminar. in conjunction with the St. Andrew Bay Environmental Stud\
Team IBESTi. on September 20, 2006 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Student Lnion East
conleri:nce center on campus. The event is free and open to the public.
The seminar. titled "Sitting on Top of the Bay Multiple Uses of the Bays Surface." will
address the following topics:
Bay Cotmtv's role in enforcing watercraft safety
Mercury Marine on St. Andrew Bay
Sea Grass Buoys: Reducing boater impacts to sea grass beds in St. Andrews Bay
Regulating recreational \\atercraft uses on the bay
BEST subcommittee r reports including natural resources, biodiversitv and habitat.
growth management. storm water and contaminants, education,. and outreach.
The mission of BEST is to evaluate the status of the St. Andrew Bay ecosystem, identify
problems. and initiate corrective actions where necessary.
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FSU Panama City is seek-
ing nominations for FSU PC
S-alumni to be honored as this
S- ar's Notable 'Noles.
- Criteria used to select the
Notable 'Noles may include,
but is not limited to, demon-
station of excellence and ded-
ication while attending FSU
PC, contributions and involve-
"ment in his or her community,
and/or professional and career
.,accomplishment after gradu-
ation.
l Three alumni will be
selected by a panel comprised
of FSU-PC staff and students,
and will be recognized at the
annuall alumni homecoming
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a-4d at the homecoming cel-
t-Qbration on November 17.
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2 p.m. Eastern, it is already
making enough money to pay
vet bills and purchase sup-
plies and food for the ani-
mals that volunteers had been
providing out of their own
pockets.
The shop is always in
need of volunteer help and
donations of clothes, books,
kitchenware, jewelry, appli-
ances, housewares, and much
more.


Help Needed
And volunteers are even
more important now to the
F Humane Society than ever
' because of recent happenings
" in Port St. Joe.
Both the Mexico Beach
Animal Clinic and now the
Port St. Joe Animal Clinic are
closed. The Humane Society
now must take all animals
either to Apalachicola Bay


Animal Clinic in Eastpoint,
or to locations in Callaway,
which costs much more in
terms of time and especially
money.
"We've made arrange-
ments," said Lee. "Dr.
[Hobson] Fulmer in Eastpoint
and Dr. [Nikki] Korda in
Callaway are stepping in. And
Parkway Animal Hospital in
Callaway, they always help.
"The major problem is
the time, plus expenses and
gas." -
So Paws in the Park and
the Bow Wow Bash are not
just excuses for fun times, or
even ordinary fundraisers.
To the St. Joe Bay Humane -
Society and the dedicated vol-
unteers who work tireless -
ly for the animals of Gulf
County and Mexico Beach,
these events are the lifeblood
of their operation.


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Well-known Apalachicola large amounts of rain in the
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us cold," said Carolyn Lee,
New Animal Shelter who, with her husband Leon,
All the proceeds from founded the St. Joe Bay
both September 30 events Humane Society. "We've been
will go toward the new Gulf trying to pour the footers for
County animal shelter that is two weeks now."
underway. The county prepped the
Ground for the new shel- site by digging down five to
ter was broken in August at eight feet and replacing the
the end of 10th Street in Port existing sand and peat with
St. Joe, just past the city's dirt to create a more stable
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crews from pouring the foot-
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When completed, hope-
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building will include over.
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ed and cooled space for the
animals, an education room,
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pies and kittens, a grooming
room, medical services space,
and a quarantine area for new
and sick arrivals.
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and funds become available.
Faith's Thrift Hut
Also at the end of 10th
Street, beside the construc-


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Society's thrift hut.
Just opened in February
of this year, the little shop is
already self sufficient, accord-
ing to Lee. "It's already paying
vet bills," she proudly report-
ed.
The building cost the
Humane Society $56,000 but
they already had the money
in hand when they began to
build it. Lee named the tiny
store Faith's Thrift Hut in
honor of Richard and Faith
Logan, who were the first to
contribute to the thrift hut
project, and with a substan-
tial amount.
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Loggerhead Grill
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Petals N Things (Wewahitchka)
Petunia's (Apalachicola)

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The Star, Port St. Joe, FL Thursday, September 21, 2006 SECTION C


Following the Heart and Realizing a Dream


By Tim Croft
Star News Editor
When she was in high school Rhonda
Harrison discovered a passion in the beauty of
flowers and the delicacies of floral design.
Today, she has realized the dream of her
own shop with the assistance of her sister,
Joanna White.
The sisters, Rhonda, the green thumb,
and Joanna, the business brains, have opened
a new floral shop in the long-time location of
Ard's Florists.
That store, Expressions from the Heart,
represents a destination at the end of a some-
times circuitous route for both sisters.


"We are in for the long haul," White said
on a recent weekday morning. "I have a peace
about this. This is her (Rhonda's) dream. She's
allowing me to be a part of it.
"She knows her stuff."
That is the result of years of work in the
business of flowers, arrangements, holidays
and reaching out to customers to meet their
needs at sometimes difficult times.
While in high school, Harrison participated
in a work-study program which brought under


the wing of Heddy Garcia, the long-
time owner of a floral shop in Port
St. Joe.
"I just kept on going from there,"
Harrison said.
She spent years under the tute-
lage of Garcia and later Tom Ard
of Ard's Florist, steadily honing her
skills, which are display during a
walk around the Expressions from
the Heart main showroom, where a
variety of arrange-
S ments are adorning
walls and floors.
"You have
pictures to guide
you, but mostly
you improvise,"
Harrison said. "We
call it ad-libbing in
the business. You


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Sisters Rhonda Harrison (left) and Joanna White have opened a
new floral shop on Reid Avenue.


have to be smarter than what
you are working with."
Having honed her chops
under Garcia and Ard,
Harrison longed to strike out
on her own.
The opportunity arrived
when Ard was bought out,
his merchandise moved
down the street to another
florist, freeing up the location
at 200-B Reid Avenue in Port
St. Joe's business district,
next to the Radio Shack.
"The opportunity was


Tim Croft/Star
Rhonda Harrison, with a healthy dose of what she called
"ad-libbing" is creating floral arrangements for a variety of
occasions.


there," White said. "There was only one florist
in town. Rhonda has the ability and there was
an opportunity, so we seized it. Everybody knew
this as Ard's so the location was perfect."
White, when she decided to become her
sister's "silent" partner, was gazing down the
road toward a time when she would step away
from her position as president of the Capital
City Bank branch in Port St. Joe.
"I'd like to retire in 15 or 16 years and I'd
like to have a job to come to, but not work full-
time," White said.

(See DREAM on Page 12A)


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Where: Port St Joe Centennial Park
Behind Centennial Building
Daytime Canine Carnival Fun 9am 1pm
Various activities such as Dog Dunking for hot dogs, Photos with
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booth, and much more.
8 am 5K Fun Run (With dog optional)
9 am Family walk in the park with well behaved dogs
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* 11 am 2:00 pm Cash Lunch (Donated by Lions Club
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* 1 pm K-9 Demonstration by Gulf County Sheriff's
Canine Unit

6-10pm Casual evening event in the Centennial Building
Live Music by Charlie & Dana Black & John Mazz
Food, brink (Cash Bar), Dancing and Lots of fun
$30 per ticket Drawing for 1979 Corvette
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Story and Photos By: Tim Croft
Starr News Editor
Hundreds of folks streamed through the Centennial Building
this past weekend as the Forgotten Coast Home Builders
Association held its first Home and Garden Show.
The crowds were steady as they glimpsed a variety of prod-
ucts, from the stone craftsmanship from Kilgore's to the prod-
ucts found at St. Joe Rent-All to the services provided by Bailey,
Bishop and Lane.
Roughly two dozen vendors set up booths and food, bever-
ages and music was provided outside, where children could also
play on several large inflatable toys.
"This was pretty good exposure," said Jonathan Brown of
Bailey, Bishop and Lane after showing a variety of home and
commercial prototypes to several potential customers.


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Commissioner Charles H.
Bronson today deployed the
Department's food safety
inspectors to make sure
that fresh bagged spinach
has been removed from the
.produce aisles of Florida
supermarkets and other retail
food stores.
Bronson's action comes
in the wake of a U.S. Food

Crist Files


in Rebates
Attorney General Charlie
Crist today announced that
his office will file a motion
to intervene in a case
before the Florida Public
Service Commission seeking
approximately $143 million
in rebates for customers of
Progress Energy Florida,
,Inc. The motion to intervene
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warning advising consumers
throughout the country to
avoid eating the product
because of its association
with approximately 50 cases
of E. coli in eight states.
While no reported illnesses
have occurred in Florida, the
warning covers the entire
nation.
"We want to be sure
that our supermarkets and


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other retailers have received
the word from the federal
government about consumers
avoiding fresh bagged
spinach," Bronson said.
Toward that end,
inspectors from the
department's Food Safety
Division are on the lookout
for the product while they are
out performing their routine
sanitation inspections of food
stores. If any such product is


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found, inspectors will n
store personnel of the
warning.
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supermarket chains alr
have removed fresh ba
spinach from their st
but it is unclear whe
some of the state's smi
grocery stores have rece
the word from FDA and
pulled the product from
produce aisles.


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FDA often with bloody stools. Most failure which can be fatal.
healthy adults recover from The federal government
najor the ailment within a week, continuing its investigation
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Motion to Support $143 Million


to Progres
Progress Energy customers
have been improperly billed
for the company's use of
unnecessarily expensive coal
and should be reimbursed.
"Floridians are already
struggling with the high costs
of energy in our state," said
Crist. "This company had no
business putting a heavier
burden on its customers."
Two of Progress Energy's
plants, Crystal River #4 and


s Energy C
#5, were specifically designed
to burn a less expensive type
of coal, which raised the
costs of building the facilities.
Instead, the company has
been burning an alternative
grade of coal that is more
expensive and has passed
the higher costs on to its
customers, in addition to
the costs of building the
.plants. The requested refund
amount is based 6n billings


customers
by Progress Energy from 1996
through 2005, the period
during which the company
billed customers for the use
of the more expensive coal.
Progress Energy has more
than. 1.6 million customers
in Florida.
Crist's motion to intervene
will be filed before the Public
Service Commission tomorrow
morning.


Bay St. Joseph Care & Rehabilitation Center Welcomes Gayle

Scarborough, Rehabilitation Department Director


Bay St. Joseph Care &5
Rehabilitation Center has
a full team of Physical,
Speech and Occupational
Therapists for inpatient, as
well as outpatient, therapy
needs.
Please feel free to come
by and 'meet Gayle and her
staff, to see the progress
that can be achieved.


Gayle previously
worked as Regional
Director of Rehabilitation
for the (HQM) Home
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Poisonous Plants


By Roy Lee Carter
County Extension
Director
Summer is a great time
to enjoy things like hik-
ing and camping. But,
before you go tromping off
into beckoning woods, you
should familiarize your--
self with some of the more
common poisonous plants.
A little preparation could
save you days of uncom-
fortable after effects, result-
ing from contact with such
noxious weeds.
Usually, we think of
poisonous plants as spe-
cies found only in the
woods. Actually, they are
everywhere. In this arti-
cle, I will describe three
common poisonous plants
- poison ivy, poison oak
and sumac, and tell you


where you might find them.
My information on poison-
ous plants was provided by
extension urban horticul-
turist dr. Robert black, of
the University of Florida's
institute of food and agri-
cultural sciences.
Now is a good time to
be discussing poisonous
plants, because the sap of
these leafy enemies is most
abundant during the sum-
mer. It's usually the sap,
which causes the problems.
Poisonous plants can be
divided into two groups
those, which cause skin
irritation, and those, which
cause internal distress, and
in rare cases, even death.
Many factors influence
the poisonous nature of a
particular kind of plant.
The poison may be dis-


persed throughout a plant,
or it may be localized in a
specific plant part, such as
the roots, berries, or seeds.
The amount of poison in a
plant may vary even among
plants of the same spe-
cies depending on the time
of year, weather condition,
and the soil. Reaction var-
ies among people, depend-
ing on their health, age, and
sensitivity to the poison.
Now, I'll describe three
of the most common poi-
sonous plants those we
mentioned earlier poison
ivy, poison oak, and poison
sumac.
Poison ivy may have
a variety of leaf shapes.
But, one identifying fea-
ture remains constant
- the leaves always come
in threes, with two of them
directly opposite each other.
White waxy flowers may be
found on smaller branch-
es. These sometime stay
on the plant even after the


leaves have fallen. Poison
ivy commonly grows as a
vine, climbing into trees,
over fences, and up the
sides of walls. However, in
open fields, poison ivy may
look like a shrub.
Poison oak usually
has the appearance of low
growing shrub. As the
name implies, the slender,
upright branches bear leaf-
lets, which resemble oak
leaves. Poison oak also
grows in the trees, like poi-
son ivy. Usually, the under-
sides of the leaves are light-
er in color, because they' re
covered with fine hairs.
Poison sumac grows as
a woods shrub, or small
tree, it never has the vine
like appearance of many
other poisonous plants.
Poison sumac is often found
near swamps, and ranges
from five or six feet to as
much as 25 feet in height.
The leaves are divided into
seven to thirteen leaflets


that grown in
pairs. A single
leaflet is found
at the end of
each stem. In
the spring, the
leaves are bright
orange and vel-
vety in texture.
Later, in the sum-
mer, the upper
leaves become
dark green and
glossy, while the ,
lower leaves turn
a paler green.
These are
Florida's most
common poison-
ous plants. But,
there are many
more that you
should learn
to recognize
and avoid. It's especially
important to keep young
children away from such
dangerous species. And,
in case of suspected plant
poisoning, regardless of


Roy Lee Carter

the victim's age, it's wise to
contact a physician imme-
diately especially if there
are signs of internal dis-
tress or shock.


October is Seafood Month


- Catch the Wave!


Hallelujah! October
is near and with it comes
cooler temperatures that
just seem to add a little
extra bounce to our steps.
It is a good month to focus
on your health by increas-
ing exercise while enjoy-
ing the fresh air during
frequent walks and eat-
ing healthier. The USDA
Dietary Guidelines provide
recommendations for a
proper balance of a variety
of foods. For protein sourc-
es, the USDA information
touts the benefits of includ-
ing fish and seafood two to
three times each week in
meal plans. Since October
is National Seafood Month,
it is a good time to kick off
this healthy seafood habit


while supporting an impor-
tant Florida industry.
Seafood is an important
part of our state's heritage
and economy. Florida is a
source of excellent seafood,
aquaculture and marine
life products. Florida's fish-
ermen harvest 98 differ-
ent species on a commer-
cial scale with 2005 cash
receipts totaling more than
$165 million. Florida aqua-
culture producers farm a
vast array of products with
sales totaling $95.5 mil-
lion in 2003. Tropical fish,
aquatic plants and clams
are the top three aquacul-
ture operations. Florida
seafood and aquaculture
has an economic impact
estimated at more than


$1.3 billion annually.
"Seafood can be an
excellent part of a healthy
and balanced diet," Florida
Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Services'
Commissioner Charles H.
Bronson said. "There are
many reasons to incorpo-
rate Florida seafood in your
meal plan several times a
week." He explained, "It
just makes sense. It is a
low-fat protein source with
many nutrients."
Seafood is widely known
for its omega-3 fatty acid
properties. Many organiza-
tions support the benefits of
its frequent consumption.
According to the American
Heart Association, omega-3
fatty acids can benefit indi-


viduals with healthy hearts
as well as those who have
heart disease. The United
States Department of
Agriculture's www.mypvra-
mid.gov website indicates
that there is evidence that
eating fish rich in omega-
3 fatty acids can reduce
the risks of cardiovascular
disease. A four year study
funded by the National
Institutes of Health, found
that citizens 65 and older
who eat fish at least once
a week have a 60 percent
lower risk 1 of dementia,
including Alzheimer's dis-
ease.
There are lots of quick
and easy ways to incorpo-
rate seafood into your fam-
ily meals. Since you should
never overcook seafood, it
is quicker to prepare than
most protein sources. So
even if your meal prepara-
tion has to work around all
the hustle and bustle of an
increase of fall activities that
go along with school, the


football season, Halloween
and plans for the future
holidays, you will find it
easier than you think.
Here are some tips to
easily include seafood in
your meals without spend-
ing a lot of time in the
kitchen or breaking the
budget.
Buy Florida fish in
fresh filet or steak form for
quick preparation. Filets
are normally bone-free and
steaks are usually cut into
serving sizes, making the
prep time a snap. You can
grill, broil, poach or bake
with your favorite season-
ing. Serve as entree for
your evening meal or flake
into a salad for lunch.
Try different sizes
of Florida shrimp and use
for different appetizers or
in main courses. Shrimp
can simply be seasoned
with garlic, lemon or other
spices and broiled.
Prepare grilled
kabobs that include your


favorite veggies and Florida
seafood. Serve with rice
pilaf and/or whole wheat
rolls for a complete healthy
meal
Florida oysters are
abundant in fall and can be
steamed, grilled, baked or
broiled. They can be pur-
chased both shucked and
in the shell at your local
market.
Tacos make a quick
supper. Try using Florida
fish, shrimp or crab in
Them.
If you are more adven-
turous and would like
to prepare seafood dish-
es that are a little more
elaborate, visit the Florida
Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Services'
Bureau of Seafood and
Aquaculture website at
http://www.Fl-Seafood.com/
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City Bay County International Airport to West Bay Site


The Panama City -
Bay County Airport and
Industrial District (Airport
Authority) announced last
week that the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) had
issued its Record of Decision
(ROD) approving the reloca-
tion of the Panama City Bay
County International Airport
(PFN) to the proposed site in
West Bay on land donated by
The St. Joe Company (NYSE:
JOE).
The ROD is the most sig-
nificant milestone to date in
the effort to relocate PFN. The


Northwest Florida
Water Management
District (NWFWMD)
Governing Board officers,
Joyce Estes of Eastpoint
and Sharon Gaskin of
Wewahitchka, participated
in the Annual Conference
on Water Management, held
September 6-8 in Palm,
Harbor. The 31st Annual
Conference, with a record
609 participants, was spon-
sored by the state's five
Water Management Districts
and the Department of
Environmental Protection.
Ms. Estes currently is
Vice Chair of the District's
Governing Board and
Ms. Gaskin is Secretary-
Treasurer. Both have served
on the Governing Board
since 1999.
Max Mayfield, Director
of the Tropical Prediction
Center/National Hurricane
Center was the keynote
speaker. This conference
focused on severe storm
'events and their impacts to
water quality and natural
systems. Other topics dealt
with capturing floodwaters


Airport Authority has sought to
relocate the airport to address
deficiencies at the current site
and to meet future projected
aviation demand. Now with
the FAA's official approval, the
Airport Authority is eligible for
federal Airport Improvement
Program funds to assist with
the relocation project.
"On behalf of Bay County
and Northwest Florida, I'd like
to thank the FAA for their
extraordinarily thorough anal-
ysis," said Joseph Tannehill,
chairman of the Panama City
- Bay County International


in off-stream reservoirs as
an alternative water sup-
ply for Florida; after the
storm monitoring, restora-
tion and protection; accom-
plishments and challenges
of the Water Management
Districts; and the state
water protection and sus-
tainability program.
Ms. Estes, an area
businesswoman, serves as
an at-large member of the
Governing Board and has
served as both chair and vice
chair. A resident of Franklin
County for 29 years, she
has been active in numer-
ous conversation and local
community efforts. Ms.
Gaskin, who also serves at-
large, is Executive Director
of the North Florida Child
Development, Inc., where
she is responsible for
ensuring that the Head
Start and Early Head Start
programs meet Head Start
Performance Standards
and other applicable rules
and regulations.


Airport Authority and
Industrial District. "The FAA
has extensively researched
and evaluated this project to
reach this determination."
"The FAA, through its in-
depth analysis has provided
an independent, objective vali-
dation of the need for this air-
port," said Tannehill. "Because
of the FAAs efforts,, the people
of Northwest Florida will have
an airport that meets all fed-
eral safety and design stan-
dards. Furthermore, it will
provide an economic develop-
ment platform, which will be


capable of attracting quality
jobs and competitive airfares
to Northwest Florida."
"We are very pleased
with the FAA's decision," said
Airport Executive Director
Randy Curtis. "We believe it is
the best decision for our com-
munity and the surrounding
region. We still have work to
do, but this is an extremely
important step. We very much
appreciate the time, attention
to detail and the efforts the
FAA has devoted to the Panama
City-Bay County International
Airport on this project."


Last week the Big Scare material th;
in the media was all about E. without the
coli in bagged spinach. We ning it throu
have been advised to throw ment center.
away any fresh bagged spin- this ammon
ach we have, and not to eat it picked up b
anymore runs off int,
E. coli is a naturally occur- rivers and b
ring bacteria produced in the growth anc
intestines of animals, includ- infamous 'd
ing humans, and is beneficial no fish or p
in making vitamins our sys- than the al
teams can use. The E. coli that Maybe somi
makes people sick is a mutant nated water
strain that was started long into the grol
ago when an E. coli cell was vices neight
invaded by a bacterial virus, maybe those
This virus inserted its DNA spinach croy
into the bacteria's chromo- and since th
some. Now all the daughter of E. coli ap
cells of that strain of E. coli to any partic
carry the virus that can cause ently the FE
internal bleeding and make us the DEP dor
very sick. little remem
Since E. coli lives in ani- isolation calle
mals, and not plant material, Act was pass
one has to wonder how it makes posedly to 1
the jump into our bagged spin- ing to worry
ach, or. lettuce, or apple juice. as unclean
The bacteria is most common- ing our fooe
ly spread through feces, and person tryii
that includes water contami- Clean Water
nated by manure. Water con- must be fiv
tamination is a huge problem ists working
associated with today's 'fac- spinach may
tory' farms, where cattle or Too bad
hogs or chickens are raised
en masse: within very tight
quarters, producing much
more waste that the land can*
absorb. It's. .been estimated
that farm animals in the US
produce 130 times more waste


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Bay County on land currently
owned byThe St. Joe Company.
The St. Joe Company has
graciously donated the 4,000
acres which is to be used for
the new airport. Ownership
of that land is to be conveyed
to the Airport Authority in
accordance with an agreement
between the St. Joe Company
and the Authority.

How to Get A Copy of
the ROD
Copies of the Record of


humans, and rie, spinach is known to be
benefits of run- one of the most nutritious
h a sewage treat- foods we can put into our
Instead, much of bodies. Isn't it kind of like
)-laden waste is throwing the baby out with the
stormwater and bathwater to advise us not to
our creeks and eat it? Wouldn't it make more
ys, fueling algae sense for the agencies involved
creating those in the safety of our food to
id zones' where track down the source of con-
nt species other tamination? According to the
ae can survive. Alliance for Food and Farming,
of the contami- only 2% of produce involved
makes its way in E. coli outbreaks is infect-
idwater that ser- ed with the bacteria before it
ring farms, and leaves the fields. The other
neighbors have 98% is infected somewhere
. I don' t know, along the production lines.
recent outbreak A few guidelines exist to
ears untraceable reduce the incidence of E. coli
lar place, appar- outbreaks, and they read like
and EPA and common sense, best manage-
t know either. A ment practices for farmers as
ered piece of leg- well as backyard gardeners:
the Clean Water make sure the knives and tools
d years ago, sup- used in harvesting are clean
ep us from hav- and sanitized. Make sure the
bout such things water used in field., operations
ater contaminat- and cooling is "...of the quality
For every one required for its intended use."
to enforce the Test animal compost used in
ct, though, there the field, and use cautiously.
hundred lobby- And that's about it.
against it. Our I'm raising a little food in
be doomed. the backyard this fall, but it
Calorie for calo- has nothing to do with being


Decision will be available at the
Airport administrative offices
upon request or by visiting the
Airport's website at www.pcair-
port.com. To request a copy of
the ROD please submit a writ-
ten request to the Executive
Director of the Panama City-
Bay County International
Airport at 3173 Airport Road,
Box A, Panama City, Florida
32405.





afraid of getting E. coli from
bags of spinach I buy in the
supermarket. It has a lot to
do with walking out the back
door and picking something I
can eat right there on the spot,
without feeling like I have to
wash it and cook it. (I'm
stretching, here, because I do
wash everything before I eat
it.) When my supply of home-
grown spinach is gone, I won't
hesitate to buy another bag
from the supermarket, if I can
find any, though I might hold
out until I can find a locally or
organically grown product.
In the meantime, would it
kill our government to put a lit-
tle more emphasis on enforce-
ment of the Clean Water Act?
According to the Centers
for Disease Control and
Prevention, food related patho-
gens are responsible for 76
million illnesses a year in the
US. The production chain our
food goes through before it
gets to the table is longer and
more complicated than we can
imagine. We aren't big into
farming here on the Forgotten
Coast, but thankfully a group
of growers will be starting a
farmer's market soon over in
Apalachicola. I hope it gets a
lot of support, and interests
more people in growing food
in their backyards.
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As the Florida Department
of Health (DOH) recognizes
September as Ovarian
Cancer Awareness Month,
DOH Deputy Secretary for
Health and State Director of
Public Health Nursing Nancy
Humbert, A.R.N.P., M.S.N.,
reminds women about the
importance of regular pelvic
checkups, especially since
ovarian cancer causes more
deaths than any other cancer
of the female reproductive
system.
"It is vital for women
to have routine check ups
to diagnosis ovarian cancer
early," said Humbert. "Since


many symptoms of ovarian
cancer are similar to other
common conditions, I
encourage Florida's women
to schedule an appointment
today."
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Society estimates that there
will be about 20,180 new
cases of ovarian cancer in
this country in 2006. About
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2006. According to recent
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the vagina.
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and to schedule routine
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Bay, Gulf, Holmes, andWashingtonRegionalTransportation Bush Honored with Leadership Florida Award


Partnership Executive Committee Meeting


Tuesday, September 19,
2006 at 10:30 a.m. CST
Blue Pond Park
Community Center on SR77
just South of I-10
The agenda will include
the following topics:
1. Approval of
Resolution Requesting the


Florida Legislature to Provide
Increased Transportation
Regional Incentive Program
(TRIP) Funding for FDOT
District 3
2. Adoption of TRIP
Application Project Priorities
for FY2008
3. Public Forum. This is


NOTICE TO RECEIVE SEALED BIDS

CITY OF WEWAHITCHKA

The City of Wewahitchka has declared the follow-
ing items as surplus and will accept sealed bids
for the purchase of these items. A more detailed
listing including minimum bids, if any required,
is available at City Hall at 109 South 2 Street,
Wewahitchka, FL, telephone 850-639-2606.

(2) Kohler 22 HP motors for mowers never
used
(2) 1988 Plymouth Reliant Station Wagons
(1) 1989 GMC Van
(1) 1986 Chev Blazer

Bids must be marked "SEALED BIDS" and must be
received by the City Clerk prior to 12 noon (CST)
Friday, October 6, 2006. Items may be inspected
at the City sewer plant during regular workdays
between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM (CST). Bids will
be opened during the regular City Commission
meeting on Monday October 9, 2006, at 6:45 PM
(CST).

The City reserve the right to accept and/or reject
any or all bids.

Gwendolyn Exley
City Clerk
September 14 & 21, 2006


an opportunity for the public
to address transportation
issues.
Direct questions or
comments to Mr. Nick
Nickoloff at 1-800-226-8914,
ext. 212, or nickoloffn(wfrpc.
dst.fl.us.
Staffwill make reasonable
accommodations for access to
the meetings in accordance
with the Americans with
Disabilities Act and for
language requirements other
than English. Please notify
Ms. Ellie Roberts of access
or language requirements at
1-800-226-8914, ext. 218, at
least 48 hours in advance.

2006
Hurricane
Names

Alberto
Beryl
Chris
Debby
Ernesto
Florence
Gordon
Helene
Isaac
Joyce
Kirk
Leslie
Michael
Nadine
Oscar
Patty
Rafael
Sandy
Tony
Valerie
William


Leadership Florida
announced today the
presentation of a special
leadership award to Gov.
Jeb Bush in recognition of
his strong record responding
to natural disasters. This is
the first time in the 25-year
history of the nonpartisan
organization that it has
recognized a sitting governor
for a particular act of
leadership.
At the Leadership Florida
annual meeting in June,
the organization's Board of
Regents voted unanimously
to present the honor in
recognition of "extraordinary
leadership and compassion in
the face of natural disasters;
in honor of bold, decisive
action against seemingly
insurmountable odds;


and for exceptional skill in
utilizing resources to their
best advantage to serve our
citizens in peril."
Leadership Florida's-
immediate past chair,
Ron Sachs, president of
Tallahassee-based Ron Sachs
Communications, envisioned
the unique award as a
way to honor Gov. Bush's
outstanding service during
Florida's natural disasters.
Doug Sessions, president
and CEO of The Ounce of
Prevention Fund of Florida
and chair of the organization's
Awards Committee, agreed
that the governor's service
merited special consideration
and recognition.
In presenting the award
at the governor's August
Cabinet Meeting, Leadership


Florida Chairman Jeff Bartel,
vice president of corporate
& external affairs for Florida
Power and Light, said, "Thank
you for your exemplary
leadership during the difficult
times faced by Floridians,
particularly during the past'
two hurricane seasons."
About Leadership Florida
Leadership Florida's mission
is to build a strong, diverse,
statewide network of leaders ',
with a shared commitment
to connect our communities
and to make Florida a better,
place in which to live and
to prosper. The organization
is currently celebrating its
25th anniversary of inspiring
Florida's leaders to unite in
their loyalty and commitment
to our state.


U in


Governor Jeb Bush, Center, receives the leadership Florida Award.


Electricity powers our lives.
-Every minute of every day we benefit from electricity. Considering
the high costs of gasoline and other fuels, electricity from your local
electric cooperative is a great value.


Gulf Coast
Electric Cooperative
A Touchstone EnergVy Cooperative _O
www.gcec.com
800-568-3667 or 800-333-9392


State Road 30E (Cape San Bias)

Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, October 5, 2006, from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., Eastern Stan-
dard Time; the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold an Alternatives Public Meeting
concerning proposed improvements'to State Road 30E from North of Test Site D3A to Coastline Drive.
The meeting will be held at the William J. Rish Park, Port St. Joe, Florida. This meeting will allow citizens
an opportunity to preview the proposed design, ask questions, and/or submit comments concerning the
project. Comment forms will be available. A presentation will begin at approximately 5:00 p.m. fol-
lowed by a public comment period that will begin at approximately 5:15 p.m.

The meeting is being conducted to present the results of the coastal engineering analysis and the
feasible alternative solutions to continue to provide access to the peninsula. The roadway alternative
designs will be displayed at this meeting.

Anyone who would like additional information concerning the project or who requires special accom-
modations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 may contact Howard Lovett, Project
Manager, at (850) 638-0250 ext. 523 or may submit the request in writing to him at FDOT, RO. Box
607, Chipley, Florida, 32428, at least seven (7) days prior to the public meeting. His e-mail address
is howard.lovett@dot.state.fl.us. Additional information can also be obtained by contacting the Florida
Department of Transportation's Public Information Director, Tommie Speights, at (888) 638-0250 or e-
mail Tommie.Speights@dot.state.fl.us

The proposed roadway plan has been developed in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the
Civil Rights Act of 1968. Under Title VI and Title VIII of the United States Civil Rights Acts, any persons)
or beneficiary who believes they have been subjected to discrimination because of race, color, religion,
sex, age, national origin, disability, or familial status may file a written complaint with the Florida De-
partment of Transportation's Equal Opportunity Office in Tallahassee or contact the District's Title VI/Title
VIII Coordinator.

Central Office: Florida Department of Transportation, Equal Opportunity Office, 605 Suwannee Street,
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450, The telephone number is (850) 488-3145.

District 3: Florida Department of Transportation, District 3, Title VI/Title VIII Coordinator, Post Office
607, Chipley, Florida 32428. The telephone number is (850) 638-0250 extension 520.


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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Storage Units 1249 Highway
22, Wewahitchka, FL
#65 Douglas Cherry
will be open and merchan-
dise removed if rent not brought
up to date by October 2, 2006
Publish September 21 & 28,
2006

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

IN RE: The Estate of
CASE NO.: 06-02-PR
DONALD WAYNE BRAKE, SR.
Deceased.


NOTICE TO ADMINISTRATION

The administration of the
estate of DONALD WAYNE
BRAKE, SR., deceased, File
Number 06-02-PR, is pending
in the Circuit Court for the
Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, in
and for Gulf County, Florida,
the address of which is 1000
Cecil Costin, Sr. Blvd., Port
Saint Joe, Florida 32456. The
names and addresses of the
personal representative an the
personal representative's attor-
ney are set forth below.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS
ARE NOTIFIED THAT:
All person on whom this
notice is served who have objec-
tions that challenge the validity
of the will, the qualifications
of the personal representa-
tive, venue, or jurisdiction of
this court are required to file
their objections with this Court
WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF
THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE
OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE
ON THEM.
All creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims
or demands against the dece-
dent'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
decedent and persons having
claims or demands against
the decedent's estate must file
their claims with this Court
WITHIN THREE MONTHS
AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND
OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED
WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of the first publica-
tion of the Notice is September
15, 2006.
Attorney for Personal
Representative
/s/Clinton T. McCahil, Esq.
305 Sixth Street;
Port Saint Joe, Florida 32456.
850-229-9040
Florida Bar No.: 0073482

Personal Representative
/s/Sammy Teresa Brake
433 Sunshine Road
Port Saint Joe, Florida 32456
Publish September 14 & 21,
2006

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

That the Gulf County Board Of
County Commissioners will hold
a public hearing to consider
adoption of the ordinance with
the following title:

AN ORDINANCE OF GULF
COUNTY, FLORIDA, ("COUNTY")
RELATED TO SEXUAL
OFFENDER AND SEXUAL
PREDATOR RESIDENCE
PROHIBITION; PROVIDING
FOR.PENALITIES; PROVIDING
FOR EXCEPTION, PROPERTY
OWNERS PROHIBITED FROM
RENTING REAL PROPERTY
TO CERTAIN SEXUAL
OFFENDERS AND SEXUAL
PREDATORS, PROVIDING FOR
PENALTIES, PROVIDING FOR
A REPEALER, PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY, 'AND
PROVIDING FORAN EFFECTIVE
DATE.

The public hearing will be. held
during the Gulf County Board
of County Commissioner's meet-
ing on Tuesday, September 26,
2006 at 6:00 p.m. E.S.T. in the
County Commissioner's meeting
room in the Robert M. Moore
Administration Building, Gulf
County Courthouse Complex,
Port St. Joe, Florida.
All interested persons
may appear and be heard
with respect to the proposed
Ordinance. If a person decides
to appeal any decisions made
by the Gulf County Commission
with respect to any matter con-
sidered at this hearing, he/she
will need a record of the pro-
ceedings made which would
include any evidence upon
which the appeal is to be based.
In accordance with Americans
with Disabilities Act, persons
needing a special accommoda-
tion or an interpreter to par-
ticipate in this proceeding
should contact Lynn Stephens
Administrative Assistant,
County Administrator's office at
(850) 229-6111, at least two
days prior to the date of the.
hearing.
A copy of the proposed
Ordinances are available for
inspection on weekday between
the hours of 9:00 a.m. E.S.T.,
and 5:00 p.m., E.S.T. at the
office of the Clerk of Court, Gulf
.County Courthouse, 1000 C.G.
Costin, Sr., Blvd., Room 148,
Port St. Joe, Florida, 32456.

BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA

BY: CARMEN L. MCLEMORE
ATTEST: REBECCA L. NORRIS,
CLERK

Ad# 2006-104

Publish: September 14 and
21, 2006

NOTICE TO RECEIVE SEALED
BIDS
BID NO. 0506-31


The Gulf County Board of
County Commissioners will
receive bids from any person,
company or corporation inter-
ested in providing the following
service:
Financing for a Transport
Truck for the Solid Waste
Department, in the amount
of $75,082.00. Financing
will be for a term of three
(3) years, with first pay-
ment due one (1) year after
establishment of loan.
Please submit four (4) copies of
your bid, indicate on the enve-
lope YOUR COMPANY NAME,
that this is a SEALED BID, and
include the BID NUMBER.

Bids will be received until
Friday, September 22, 2006
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, September 25, 2006
at 10:00 a.m., E.T.

The Board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: /s/ Carmen L.
McLemore, Chairman

Attest: /s/ Rebecca L. Norris,
Clerk

Ad #2006-103
Publish: September 14 & 21,
2006

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR GULF
COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO: 06-348DR

JAMES M SMITH, Petitioner
and
ELIZABETH E SMITH,
Respondent.
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
TO: ELIZABETH EUDORA
SMITH,
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that
an action has been filed against
you and that you are required
to serve a copy of your written
defenses, if any, to it on James
M. Smith whose address is P.O.
Box 5099, White City, Florida
32465 on or before October 19,
2006, and file the original with
the clerk of this Court at 1000
Cecil Costin Sr. Blvd., Port St.
Joe, FL 32456, before service
on Petitioner or immediately
thereafter. If you fail to do so,
default maybe entered against
you for the relief demanded in
the petition.
Copies of all court docu-
ments in this case, including
orders, are available at the Clerk
of the Circuit Court's office. You
may review these documents
upon request.
You must keep the Clerk
of the Court's office notified of
any current address. (You must
file Notice of Current Address,
Florida Supreme Court Approved
Family Law Form 12.915.)
Future -papers in this lawsuit
will be mailed to the address on
record at the clerk's office.
WARNING: Rule 12.285,
Florida Family Law Rules of
Procedure, requires certain
automatic disclosure of docu-
ments and information. Failure
to comply can result in sanc-
tions, including dismissal or
striking of pleadings.
Dated 9/7/06.
Clerk of Circuit Court.
/s/Jasmine Hysmith,
Deputy Clerk.
Publish: September 14, 21, 28
& October 5, 2006

IN THE SECOND JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR FRANKLIN
COUNTY, FLORIDA

APALACHICOLA STATE BANK,
a division
of Coastal Community Bank,
CASE NO. 06-0036-CA
Plaintiff,
vs.
LIN BRIGHTLY and
SALVATORE A. ELIA,

Defendants.


NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
pursuant to a Partial Final
Judgment of Foreclosure dated
September 1, 2006, and Order
Re-Setting Sale dated September
8, 2006, entered in Civil Action
No. 06-183-CA of the Circuit
Court of the Second Judicial
Circuit in and for Gulf County,"
Florida, wherein the parties were
the plaintiff, APALACHICOLA
STATE BANK, a division of
Coastal Community Bank, and
the defendants, LIN BRIGHTLY
and SALVATORE A. ELIA, I will
sell to the highest and best
bidder, for cash, at 11:00 a.m.
and 1:00 p.m. on the 5th day
of October,, 2006, at the door
of the Gulf County Courthouse,
Port St. Joe, Florida, the follow-
ing-described real property as
set forth in said Partial Final
Judgment, of Foreclosure:
Lot Seventeen (17), Block
Eighteen (18), City of Port
St. Joe, as per official
plat thereof recorded in
the Public Records of Gulf
County, Florida
The successful bidder at the
sale will be required to place
the requisite state documen-
tary stamps on the Certificate
of Title..
DATED this 11 day of
September, 2006.

Hon. DOUG BIRMINGHAM
Clerk of the Court
Gulf County, Florida
By: _/s/

As Deputy Clerk

Publish: September 14 and
21, 2006

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Wewahitchka
Board of Commissioners will
hold a PUBLIC HEARING
AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2006-1026L
on Monday, October 09, 2006
at 6:45 P.M. central time to con-
sider adoption of an ordinance
with the following title, to wit:


AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD
OF THE CITY COMMISSIONERS
OF WEWAHITCHKA, FLORIDA
AMENDING THE ADOPTED
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF
WEWAHITCHKA, FLORIDA,
DATED JUNE 12, 1990, AS
AMENDED, WHICH CONTROLS
FUTURE LAND USE, GUIDES
PUBLIC FACILITIES, AND
PROTECTS NATURAL
RESOURCES PURSUANT TO
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATION ACT (CHAPTER
163, PART II, FLORIDA
STATUTES); PROVIDING FOR
REVISIONS TO THE FUTURE
LANDUSEMAP, PROVIDINGFOR
A COPY ON FILE, PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FORAN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Ordinance No. 2006-1026L
in its entirety may be inspected
at the office of the Wewahitchka
City Clerk during business
hours, 8 AM 4 PM central
time, Mon-Fri.
Gwendolyn T. Exley, City Clerk
Publish September 21 and 28,
2006.



IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GULF,
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS
TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ASSET
BACKED SECURITIES TRUST
2004-OPT2,
Plaintiff,
CASE NO. 05-343-CA
THOMAS E. NEESE, II, ET AL,
Defendantss.
/
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
pursuant to a Final Judgement
of Mortgage Foreclosure date
September 05, 2006 and
entered in Case No. 05-343-
CA of the Circuit Court of the
FOURTEENTH Judicial Circuit
in and for GULF County, Florida
wherein WELLS FARGO BANK,
N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTER
ASSET BACKED SECURITIES
TRUST 2004-OPT2, O is the
Plaintiff and THOMAS E.
NEESE, II; RICKEY L. BANKS;
BRANDY BANKS; RANDALL
QUICK; CHARLES A. COSTIN;
W. S. BADCOCK CORP.;
CALLAWAY COUNTRY FLORIST;
are the Defendants, I will sell
to the highest and best bidder
for cash at LOBBY OF THE
GULF COUNTY COURTHOUSE
at 11:00 AM, on the 12 day
of October, 2006, the following
described property as set forth
in said Final Judgement;
LOTS 40 AND 41
WHISPERING PINES,
UNIT II, SECTIONS 26 &
35, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH,
RANGE 10 WEST, GULF
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
A/K/A/ 181 Betty Rae
Drive, Wewahitchka, FL
32465
Any person claiming an
interest in the surplus from
the sale, if any, other than the
property owner as of the date
of the Lis Pendens must file
a claim within sixty (60) days
after the sale.
WITNESS MY HAND and the
seal of this Court on September
7, 2006'
Rebecca L. Norris, Clerk
Clerk of the Circuit Court
S/s/ Jasmine Hysmith
Deputy Clerk
Publish: September 21 &
October 5, 2006

OVERSTREET WATER
EXTENSION
PROJECT #19.086

SECTION 00010 -
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

NOTICE TO RECEIVE SEALED
BIDS

The City of Port St. Joe will
receive sealed bids from any
qualified person, company or
corporation interested in con-
structing the following projects:
OVERSTREET WATER
EXTENSION
The project includes con-
struction of a water main to
serve Overstreet area. The proj-
ect begins in Beacon Hill at
the intersection of Auger Avenue
.and Highway 386, continues
north along Highway 386 and
ends in Overstreet south of the
Intracoastal Canal.
This project consists of the
construction of approximately
27,000 LF of 10" PVC water
main, 2,000 LF of 12" HDPE
directional bore, and all associ-
ated valves and fittings, and
other appurtenances. The con-
tractor shall provide all materi-
als, equipment, and labor to
complete the project.
Plans and specifications can
be obtained at Preble-Rish, Inc.,
324 Marina Drive, Port St. Joe,
Florida 32456, (850) 227-7200.
The bid must conform to Section
287.133(3) Florida Statutes, on
public entity crimes.
The completion dates for
this project are 120 days from
the Notice to Proceed date.
Liquidated damages for fail-
ure to complete the project on
the specified date will be set at
$500.00 per day.
Cost for Plans and
Specifications will be $ 100.00
per set and is non-refundable.
Checks should be made payable
to PREBLE-RISH, INC.
Bids will be received until
5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard
Time, on October 17, 2006, at
the City of Port St. Joe, P.O. Box
278, Port St. Joe, FL 32457 and
will be opened and read aloud
. on October 17, at 6:15 p.m.
SEastern Standard Time. All Bids
shall be submitted in an enve-
lope clearly marked "Sealed Bid
- Overstreet Water Extension".
A Bid Bond in the amount of
5% of Bid shall accompany Bid.
The City of Port St. Joe reserves
the right to reject any and all
bids. All Bids shall be firm for a
period of 60 days after opening.
This includes material prices.
Point of Contact will be
Stephen Price, E.I. or Gena
Johnson, E.I. Preble-Rish, Inc.
Consulting Engineers at (850)
227-7200 or Fax 227-7215.
Publish September 21, & 28,
2006


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are amending their request to
$7,500.00 (a 0% increase) in an
effort to work with the Board on
reducing the budget.

48) Landfill Permitting
& Construction
$ 53,595.00
2.28% Incr.


en each deparunen will need Solid Waste Director Dan-
appear at the meeting on ford discussed this increase is
ly 25th to discuss their ten- to cover the cost of fuel. He also
ive budget (the departments stated that he has received no
I also be contacted). He then response from The St. Joe Com-
itinued reviewing the General pany on the D.R.I. obligation for
nd expenditures, as follows: property for a new landfill and
it takes a long time to have a
43) Landfill new site permitted. Commis-
$ 1,163,608.00 sioner Traylor requested that
122.67% Incr. County Attorney McFarland
contact The St. Joe Company


Solid Waste Director Dan-
ford discussed State require-
ments regarding the number of
personnel that must be present
on site at the landfills, profes-
sional services for contamina-
tion assessments, Five Points
Landfill renewal, equipment to
extend the life of the landfill, fuel
costs and a new fueling system,,,
and maintenance costs. He also
discussed the escrow obligation
for closing costs of a landfill that
the County must meet.
Upon inquiry by Commis-
sioner Williams, Solid Waste
Director Danford discussed
that increasing tipping fees and
extend the life of the landfill
will help alleviate costs. Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Tray-
lor, Solid Waste Director Dan-
ford reported that a minimum
of $850,000.00 will be needed
in this budget to fulfill the
mandates. Chief Administra-
tor Butler discussed that the
tub grinder is not a mandate,
but would extend the life of the
landfill from 7 years to 13 years,
which would reduce the amount
of escrow funds that have to be
budgeted. He further discussed
that it would take approximately
3-8 years to obtain permitting
for a new landfill, and if they do
not extend the life of the cur-
rent landfill it may not last until
a new one is approved. Chief
Administrator Butler discussed
that the City of Port St. Joe does
not pay the County tipping fee at
the landfill, and Solid Waste Di-
rector Danford stated he would
like to prepare a plan to bring
back to the Board.
Tom Graney appeared to
discuss mandatory trash pick-
up, and that the City of Port St.
Joe charges their citizens to pick
up the debris but the City does
not pay tipping fees to the Coun-
ty when they bring the, debris to
the landfill. He stated that the
Board needs to come up with a
plan to cover everything so the
landfill pays becomes self-sup-
porting.
Upon inquiry by Chairman
McLemore, Solid Waste Director
Danford stated that the County
will save personnel costs aind
fuel costs if they close the land-
fill one day each week. Upon
further inquiry, he stated that
Monday would be the day he
would recommend. Commis-
sioner Traylor stated he will not
support this because it will be
very inconvenient for contrac-
tors and the public.


44)
County


Public Works Gulf

$ 2,962,584.00
78.21% Incr.


Public Works Secretary
Barber discussed the proposed
budget for this department (new
building, cost shift of insurance,
mosquito control employee sala-
ries for winter months, and in-
creased fuel costs). Members of
the Board discussed proposed
policy changes and the poor
condition of the public works,
building.
Al Minzner discussed a
breakdown of all salaries and
benefits, versus all capital ex-
penses, as compared to last
year. Commissioner Williams
discussed that this has been
done, and many of the pay in-
creases and benefits are based
on union negotiations.

45) Animal Control
$ 191,688.00
New

This was transferred from
the Sheriffs budget to the
Board's budget. Chief Admin-
istrator discussed that to go
back to a 0% increase, there
will only be 2 officers (there will
not be an officer hired to be on
duty at night and on the week-
ends). Commissioner Traylor
stated he does not agree with
taking out the funding for a 3rd
animal control officer because it
is hard enough for 2 people to
constantly be available to cover
the entire County. Chief Admin-
istrator Butler stated that this
budget also includes funding for
a sump pump.
Tom Graney discussed that
the Animal Control Department
also takes care of wildlife in ad-
dition to domestic animals, and
they do work under extremely
poor conditions.

46) Coastal Impact As-
sistance Program (C.I.A.P.)
(a/k/a N.R.C.S.)
$ 602,000.00
1263.35% Incr.

Chief Administrator Butler
reported that this is grant fund-
ing for C. R. 30, C. R. 30A, and
3 projects on Willis Landing
Road (Lockey Lake, Page Brach
& Richard Lake bridges/cul-
verts). He stated that 2 projects
were removed from this (Saul's
Creek Road & Old Bay City Road
culverts), and it is possible that
some of this funding can be re-
duced (he will report back).

47) Humane Society
$ 22,000.00
193.33% Incr.

Sandy Christie, Humane So-
ciety Volunteer, appeared before
the Board to discuss that they


regarding this property and the
$75,000.00 donation to be made.
to Wewahitchka E.M.S.


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$ 155,279.00 ties) and a
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increase (to take on new clients,
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51) Welfare are special:
$ 125,000.00 Upon i
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that this is medicaid costs for Human Res
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$ 18,320.00 sioner Will
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JULY 24, 2006
SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING
continued

2006-07 PROPOSED BUDGET

Commissioner Williams dis-
cussed that a schedule will be
developed and posted outlining


risk).
inquiry by Commis-
iams regarding in-
verage for inmates,
church stated that
source Officer Man-
en checking into this

OAD & BRIDGE

inquiry by Commis-
iams, Road Depart-
rintenderint Knee dis-
t the majority of this
cludes the cost shift
e. He discussed that
rked out reductions
sake to reach Chair-
sore's proposed bud-
on.
FUND


Clerk to Board
$ 546,975.00
75.87%


ecial Projects, a full-time em- Clerk Norris discussed that
yee, restrooms, overwalks, her increase is due to the cost
I parking stabilization at the shift of insurance and State-
pe. Chairman McLemore mandated costs that are beyond
ted this budget needs to be her control. She stated that she
riessed because he does not can reduce her proposed budget
the Board needs to hire a by $35,000.00 of the insurance
v employee. Commissioner shift, by including it in her bud-
liams requested that this be get request that is submitted to
led. the State. Upon discussion re-
garding the monthly charges to
54) Parks & Recreation the Board by the Clerk for cop-
$ 94,760.00 ies, etc. ($.15 per page), Clerk
78.69% Incr. Norris stated this includes use
of the Clerk's copier by Board
Commissioner Williams departments, and preparation of
cussed requests for funding the agenda packets, information
n the Cities, more specifi- packets, budget packets, etc.
.y the request from the City of After further discussion, Clerk
t St. Joe (should be deducted Norris agreed to meet with Chief
e to the annexation interlo- Administrator Butler to discuss
agreement for the new com- ways to decrease the Board's
8x). Commissioner Traylor costs for these services.
o discussed that $5,000.00 EMPLOYEE SALARIES &
uld be budgeted in Other BENEFITS
ntractual Services/City of Tom Semmes appeared be-
wahitchka for the program fore the Board to inquire about
t is handled by Extension the Vacatibn: Sell Back to Coun-
ent Roy Lee Carter. ty line item. Clerk Norris stated
that the Board has a policy that
55) Historical Renova- allows an employee to "sell back"
n Project/Grant up to 2 weeks of their vacation,
$ 350,000.00 i.e.- they work 40 hours and get
New paid for 80 hours for the week
they sell back. Upon further
This is grant funding for inquiry by Mr. Semmes, Clerk
ovation of the Cape San Blas Norris stated that sick leave ac-
,hthouse, Phase II Project. crues and if an employee retires
or leaves in good standing they
56) State Attorney Ad- get paid for the sick leave time
n./Ct. Technology they have accumulated. After
$ 35,297.00 discussion, Clerk Norris stat-
8.72% Incr. ed that the Sick-Leave: Lump
Sum-No Retire is basically a
This is state-mandate, At- restricted line item, and cannot
e V costs. be used to cover over-expendi-
tures in other line items. Chief
57) Public Defender Ad- Administrator Butler stated that
n./Ct. Technology it should be taken from the indi-
$ 8,155.00 viduals budgets and placed in a
1.77% Incr. separate area. Mr. Semmes also
discussed that overtime should
This is state-mandate, Ar- be .pre-approved by the Board.
e V costs. Commissioner Williams stated
that this issue was addressed
58) General Court Ad- during union negotiations, and
n./Ct. Technology ChiefAdministrator Butler must
$ 21,380.00 pre-approve overtime.
61.05% Incr. Barbara Radcliff inquired
about the accumulation of sick
This is state-mandate, Ar- leave, stating sick leave should
e V costs. be for when you are sick or have
a doctor's appointment. Corn-
59) Libraries missioner Williams discussed
$ 205,832.00 that this i is one of the issues
6.83% Incr. that is being addressed through
union negotiations. Chief Ad-
Members of the Board dis- ministrator Butler stated that
ssed reducing this budget to prior to the current policy, em-
% increase, ployees would take their day of
sick leave as soon as they earned
60) Extension Service it to keep from losing it.
$ 122,270.00 Patricia Hardman suggested
31.21% Incr. that the employees be given a
set number of days per year as
Chief Administrator Butler sick leave, and pay them time
orted that this budget re- and a half for the hours they
est was received late, and did have remaining at the end of
t make the packet. The Board the year.
led this budget. COUNTY ROAD & BRIDGE
FUND
61) Courthouse Facili- Chief Administrator Butler
s discussed changes made to the
$ 971,835.00 Road Department's proposed
44.65% Incr. budget to. comply with the
Chairman's request for a 10%
Commissioner Williams dis- decrease from the 2005-06 bud-
seed that this is State funding get amount, stating that the total
the Courthouse Roof. budget would be $1,092,961.00.


CARMEN L. MCLEMORE
CHAIRMAN

ATTEST:

REBECCA L. NORRIS
CLERK


PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA "
JULY 25, 2006
REGULAR MEETING

The Gulf County Board of
County Commissioners met
this date in regular' session
with the following members
present: Chairman Carmen L.
McLemore, Vice Chairman Bill
Williams, and Commissioners
Billy E. Traylor, Nathan Peters,
Jr., and Jerry W. Barnes.
Others present were: Coun-
ty Attorney Timothy McFarland,
Clerk Becky Norris, Deputy
Clerk Kari Summers, Clerk Fi-
nance Officer Carla Hand, Chief
Administrator Don Butler, Ad-
ministrator Staff Assistant Lynn
Stephens, Code, Enforcement
Officer April Hicks, Grant Writ-
er Loretta Costin, Gulf County
E.M.S. Director, Planner David
Richardson, Road Department
Superintendent Bobby Knee,
Assistant Road Department Su-
perintendent Chris Wood, Solid
Waste Director Joe Danford,
Veterans' Service Officer James
Kennedy, and Sheriffs Office
Deputy Meredith Ward.
Chairman McLemore called
the meeting to order at 6:00
p.m., E.T.
Commissioner Barnes
opened the meeting with prayer,
and Chairman McLemore led
the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.

CONSENT AGENDA / BUDGET
AMENDMENT
Upon inquiry by Chairman
McLemore, Clerk Norris removed
page 20 (item #2) and recom-
mended that this be paid from
the General Fund (do a Budget
Amendment by reducing Re-
serves and increasing the Stone
Mill Creek Fire Department).
Commissioner Traylor motioned
to approve this recommenda-
tion. Commissioner Williams
seconded the motion, and it
passed unanimously. Clerk Nor-
ris recommended that the pre-
vious motion from the July 11,
2006 Regular Meeting regarding
transfer of funds from the Road
Department to the Maintenance
Department be rescinded. Com-
missioner Williams motioned to
approve this recommendation.
Commissioner Barnes second-
ed the motion, and it passed
unanimously. Clerk Norris then
recommended that the three
Road Department positions con-
tinue to be paid from the Road
Department until October 1,
2006. Commissioner Williams
motioned to approve this recom-
mendation. Commissioner Tray-
lor seconded the motion, and it
passed unanimously. Commis-
sioner Williams then motioned
to approve the following Consent
Agenda items, after removal
of page 48 (item #7), and with
the above correction to page 20
(item #2). Commissioner Tray-
lor seconded the motion, and it
passed unanimously.

1. Minutes July 7,
2006 Workshop
July 7, 2006 Special
Meeting
July 11, 2006 Regular
Meeting
July 13, 2006 Special
Meeting

**CORRECTED** 2. Bud-
get Amendment Stone Mill
Creek Fire Dept. (Amend Budget
to complete Stone Mill Creek Fire
Dept. Building by $7,000.00)

3. Grant Agreement
Homeland Security (#06-DS-
3W-02-32-01-403 Modification
#1)
Northwest Regional Library


Road Department Superinten-
eting did then recess dent Knee stated that he does
., E.D.T. not believe he could operate the
department on this amount for
eting reconvened at next year due to required salary
E.D.T. increases, fuel costs, etc. The
Board requested that he review
this again, and bring it back be-
RFEITURE FUND fore the Board on July 26th.
2006-07 PROPOSED BUDGET
ssioner Williams re- Tom Graney appeared be-
Fine & Forfeiture fore the Board to discuss how
ditures, as follows: helpful this meeting and pro-
cess has been for the citizens of
Sheriffs Detention Gulf County. Upon discussion
ns by Mr. Graney, Commissioner
$ 625,941.00 Williams discussed the County
58.89% Incr. Audit and stated that the special
operational audit is no longer
Upchurch reported needed (for which $40,000.00 is
0.00 of this increase in the 2005-06 budget). Chair-
shift for insurance, man McLemore stated that this
384.00 is for salary amount needs to be removed.
s for the Correction- Upon inquiry by Chairman
(Gulf County pays McLemore, Chief Administrator
$5,000.00 less per Butler reported that the annexa-
surrounding Coun- tion agreement with the City of
mandatory retire- Port St. Joe states that the City
increase of 5%. After will give the County $35,000.00
cussion, he stated for funding of the Chamber of
imately $125,000.00 Commerce. Commissioner Wil-
ested increase is not liams also discussed that the
but he needs to raise City needs to be billed for the
f the Corrections Of- half-mill assessment for the fire
effort to reduce the tax for that area until they get a
employee turnovers, functioning fire department (per
abled this budget re- the agreement).
July 26th. Chief Administrator Butler
discussed that the Board needs
Sheriffs Law En- to add $25,000.00 to Other Cur-
rent Charges & Obligations for
$ 2,892,085.00 a project that will be bid next
29.37% Incr. year.
Commissioner Barnes re-
Upchurch reported quested that the Fire Chiefs at-
500.00 of this in- tend the budget meeting on July
he cost shift for in- 26th to discuss their proposed
id $75,000.00 is for budget. Commissioner Williams
mandated retirement requested that all Department
e stated the increase Heads get with Lynn to find out
es additional insur- what time they need to be at
costs, etc. The Board the meeting on July 26th, and
budget request until requested that Lynn prepare a
schedule and provide it to the
inquiry by Jim Lloyd Clerk for posting.
the State-mandated There being no further busi-
rate increase, Sheriff ness and upon motion by Comn-
stated that the retire- missioner Traylor, the meeting
vary in the Sheriffs did then adjourn at 9:40 p.m.,
e are regular, some E.D.T.


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(State Aid to Libraries)

4. Grant Application -
Solid Waste Grant

5. Invoice Gulf Coun-
ty C.D.C. S.H.I.P. Program Ex-
penses ($5,000.00)
MRD Associates, Inc.
- Erosion Control (Project #05-
210.2 #492 $52,810.80 / #493
$44,193.45 / #561 $29,270.50
/#562 $1,993.46 / #571
$3,069.93 / #572 $66,257.59 to
be paid from Account #43137-
31000)
Preble-Rish, Inc. Wil-
lis Landing Road (C.R. 381)
S.C.O.P. Project (#64458
$1,609.51 #64631 $9,655.51
* #64674 $4,827.76 to be paid
from Account #40641-31000)
Preble-Rish, Inc. Sauls
Creek N.R.C.S. (#64706
$7,769.60 to be paid from Ac-
count #40341-31000)
6. Leave of Absence
- Road Dept. Employee Jeffrey
Hunter

**DELETE** 7. Pro-
posal Preble-Rish, Inc. Stone
Mill Creek Road S.C.O.P. Project
(10% of the construction project
cost)

8. Records Disposi-
tion Request Clerk (Accounts
Receivable 12/1/1984 -
9/30/1986, Ac-
counts Payable 10/1/1973 -
9/30/1989,
Bank Statements
10/1/1985 9/20/1987)

9. Road Closing -
Beach Blast 2006 Triathlon
(Sepiember 23, 2006)

10. Solid Waste Adver-
tise for Bids (Transport Truck
Financing)

11. Special Projects
Payments, as follows:

Dist. 4 Peters Park Three
(3) Trash Bins
$685.52

(End)

P.D.R.B. RECOMMENDATIONS
JULY 17. 2006
The Board then addressed
the following recommendations
from the July 17, 2006 meeting
of the Planning & Development
Review Board:

TABLE FINAL PLAT
APPROVAL BAYWOODS
Pursuant to advertisement
to hold a public hearing to con-
sider tabling final plat approval
for B.J. Heard & Chris King (Par-
cel ID #06230-OOOR 4.5 acres
in S25, T8S, R11W 11 units),
County Attorney McFarland
read the public hearing notice
and called for public comment.
There being no public comment,
Commissioner Traylor motioned
to table the final plat of Bay-
woods subdivision, subject to all
Federal, State and Local devel-
opment regulations, both stated
and unstated. Commissioner
Williams seconded the motion,
and it passed unanimously.

FINAL PLAT APPROVAL -
BUCKHORN RANCH 1A
Pursuant to advertise-
ment to hold a public hearing
to consider final plat approval
for William J. Smiley (Parcel ID
#01186-100R 10 acres in S3,
T6S,'R1IW 20 units), County
Attorney McFarland read the
public hearing notice and called
for public comment. There being
no public comment, Commis-
sioner Traylor motioned to ap-
prove the final plat of Buckhorn
Ranch 1A subdivision, subject
to all Federal, State and Local
development regulations, both
stated and unstated. Commis-
sioner Barnes seconded the
motion, and it passed unani-
mously.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL -
BUCKHORN RANCH 1B
Pursuant to advertise-
ment to hold a public hearing
to consider final plat approval
for William J. Smiley (Parcel ID
#01186-300R 20 acres in S3,
T6S, R11W 40 units), County
Attorney McFarland read the
public hearing notice and called
for public comment. There being
no public comment, Commis-
sioner Traylor motioned to ap-
prove the final plat of Buckhorn
Ranch 1B subdivision, subject
to all Federal, State and Local
development regulations, both
-stated and unstated. Commis-
sioner Williams seconded the
motion, and it passed unani-
mously.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL -
JASMINE HEIGHTS
Pursuant to advertisement
to hold a public hearing to
consider final plat approval for
James Lester (Parcel ID #01509-
00OR 10 acres in S2, T4S,
RIOW 17 units), County Attor-
ney McFarland read the public
hearing notice and called for
public comment. There being no
public comment, Commissioner
Traylor motioned to approve the
final plat of Jasmine Heights
subdivision, subject to all Fed-
eral, State and Local develop-
ment regulations, both stated
and unstated. Commissioner
Barnes seconded the motion,
and it passed unanimously.
PRELIMINARY PLAT
APPROVAL CYPRESS
CREEK PLANTATION
Pursuant to advertisement
to hold a public hearing to
consider preliminary plat ap-
proval for Scott Somero (Parcel
ID #01050-040R 29.52 acres
in $11, T6S, R9W 12 lot de-
velopment), County Attorney
McFarland read the public hear-
ing notice and called for public
comment. There being no public
comment, Commissioner Barnes
motioned to approve the prelimi-
nary plat of Cypress Creek Plan-
tation subdivision, subject to all
Federal, State and Local devel-
opment regulations, both stated
and unstated. Commissioner
Williams seconded the motion,
and it passed unanimously.
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selling.
Please research Flori-
da Statute 828.29 (Dogs
and cats transported or
offered for sale; health
requirements; consumer
guarantee) before
you offer for sale a cat
or dog.


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3100 Antiques
3110 Appliances
3120 Arts & Crafts
3130 Auctions
3140 Baby Items
3150 Building Supplies
3160 Business
Equipment
3170 Collectibles
3180 Computers
3190 Electronics
3200 Firewood
3210 Free Pass It On
3220 Furniture
3230 Garage/Yard Sales
3240 Guns
3250 Good Things to Eat
3260 Health & Fitness
3270 Jewelry/Clothing
3280 Machinery/
Equipment
3290 Medical Equipment
3300 Miscellaneous
3310 Musical Instruments
3320 Plants & Shrubs/
Supplies
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2 single beds $75 for the
pair. Leather match sofa
$50, pine dresser $25, cof-
fee table $25, 3 piece wall
unit $75. Call 647-2715


401 Ponderosa Pine Rd.
Near Airport, watch for
signs. Sat. Sept. 23rd
9am-3pm. Huge Make an
Offer Yard Sale. '91
Cadalac, '82 Suburban for
parts, tools, beautiful nau-
tical tiled breakfast bar,
quality furniture, antiques,
collectibles, household
items, Carlton Sheets, No
down payment Real Estate
program, quality clothing,
$1.00 a bag. Rain Cancells

JJ: Pt. St. Joe. 100 Sunset
Cir. Sat 8am-2pm. Moving
Sale Rain or
Shinelfurnituree, lamps,
picture, misc. items. Also
an antique dining table w/6
chairs.

JJ: Wewa:
YARD SALE
Fri & Sat 8am-4pm CST.
1.2 miles N. of stoplights in
Wewa on Hwy 71 at the
Old Shiner Diner just S. of
West Arm bridge. Lots of
quality clothing clean &
cheap! CD's books,
household, jewelry &
beads and decorative,
plus alot of misc.








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Asthma &
Allergies sufferers
Sanitize, deodorize &
purify your indoor air.
New compact state-of-,
the-art air purifiers
Whole house technolo-
gy covers up to 3000sf,
with ONE unit. Call for
free info or risk free
evaluation today
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Embroidery Machine,
Brothers PR600(six nee-
dles), stand, extra frames,
cap frames, & driver, ap-
prox 30hrs use,7000, soft-
ware available, 850- 227-
9880 between 10am-5pm





Kent Forest
Arch & Cross
marble faced, side by side,
vaults, value $12K, will sell
pair for $10K. Call
850-871- 0827 Till 5pm





Portable Building 12x10,
like new, $1200 obo. Can
be seen at 241 DeSoto in
St. Joe Beach Call 478-
955-3697




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Blue Grass, Gospel, Old
Time Country. Looking for
friends to play music. Eve-
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EMPLOYMENT
4100 Help Wanted
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Information








Administrative

JOB NOTICE

The Gulf County Board of
County Commissioners
is accepting 'applications
for a Staff Assistant in the
Administration Office. Ap-
plications & a complete
job description are avail in
our HR office or at www.
gulfcountylovernment.
corn Salary Range $10.35-
$12.00 based on experi-
ence. Application deadline
is Friday, 09/29/06 5:00pm
EST. For more information,
please contact Denise
Manuel, Human Re-
sources Director at 850-
229-5335. Gulf County en-
forces a Drug-Free
Workplace Policy and is
an Equal Opportunity / Af-
firmative Action Employer.


PT
RECEPTIONIST

St Joe is currently search-
ing for a part-time recep-
tionist; hours are Sat 9-6
and Sun 12:30-6 and most
Monday in Port St Joe.
Qualified candidate will
have 1-2 years work expe-
rience and must be profes-
sional and friendly! MS Of-
fice& skills are also re-
quired. We offer great pay
and an excellent benefits
package!
Please submit Resume via
fax to 229-7952, email to
rebecca.standigeijoe.
com or visit careers.joe.
com to submit an. online
application & resume
Equal Opportunity
Employer
Pre-Employment Drug
Screening Required.



Domestic

Help Grandma
Around The
House
Now hiring Direct Serv-
ice Worker as in-home
helper for senior citi-
zen's in Port St. Joe.
FT/PT, Flex-time, Vaca-
tion & sick leave. Perfect
for mothers, retirees &
students.
Background check &
drug screen required
Call or see Clarissa
850-229-8466
Gulf County
Senior Citizens
120 Library Dr. PSJ



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On-the-job CDL Training
No credit check
No co-signers
No down payment!
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General

86 Gulf Coast
Community College


Evening Office Asst., PT,
Gulf/Franklin Ctr assist
with the operations of the
Gulf/Franklin Cntr (answer
phones, test proctor, make
copies), assist students/
professors. Hours 4 pm -
10 pm, Mon-Thur. Re-
quires HS diploma/ equiv-
alent, enrollment as a
GCCC student preferred.
$7.01/hr. Open Until Filled.
Additional info: http://
dept.aulfcoast.edu/jobs.
GCCC is an EA/EO/M/F/
Vet employer.


Drivers

Driver Trainees
NEEDED NOW!
Werner needs entry level
semi drivers. No exp. re-
quired. Avg $36K 1st yr!
60% home nightly/weekly.
CDL training in your area.
1-866-280-5309




General
15 Unit Condominium on
Cape San Bias needs
Maintenance person to
mow, inspect, clean pool
and do general mainte-
nance. License/Insurance
required. Send resume to:
PO Box 443, Port St Joe,
FL 32457. After resume re-
viewed, will call to arrange
property view and com-
pensation requirements.


General
PT help in Pro Shop at St.
Joseph's Bay Country
Club. Retirees Welcome.
Call 227-1751 or -apply at
700 Country Club Rd. Pt.


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General

Teller
Superior Bank, a $1.8 bil-
lion community bank has
an opening at our Port St
Joe branch for a teller. A
high school diploma or
equivalent is required. Pre-
vious teller or cash han-
dling exp is preferred. Pro-
fessional demrenor and
previous customer service
experience a must. We of-
fer competitive salary and
benefits. Please fax re-
sume to 850-227-7552 or
e-mail resume to jed.tavlo
(@superiorbank.com.
AA/EOE

Real Estate

Sales Associate

St. Joe Towns & Resorts is
currently recruiting for
Sales Associates for their
Windmark Beach develop-
ment in Port St. Joe, FL.
This position requires a FL
real estate license, proven
history in selling and or
marketing coastal/resort
properties and computer
literacy in data base con-
tact management soft-
ware. This is an outstand-
ing opportunity to become
a part of the JOE team that
will develop 3.5 miles of
beach front property on St.
Joseph Bay! This position
maintains weekend and
holiday office hours.
Please fax your resume to
850-229-7952 or email to
rebecca.standiqe~(joe.
com.
Equal Opportunity
Employer
Pre-Employment Drug
Screening Required


Trades

HVAC Condo
Superintendent
(with Experience)
Panama City &
Mexico Beach Areas
$$ HIRING BONUS $$
Top Pay, Excellent Bene-
fits, Vacation/Holiday Pay,
401K.
Keith Lawson Company
Tim Harrell
(850) 251-5864
KLC is an EOE/AAE/DFWP
Minority Applicants
encourage to apply



Trades

HVAC Mechanics
& Helpers
(Experienced)
PANAMAA CITY &
MEXICO BEACH AREAS)
$$ HIRING BONUS $$
Top Pay, Excellent Bene-
fits, Vacation/Holiday Pay,
401 K.
Keith Lawson Company
Steven Stamps
(850) 251-5925
KLC is an EOE/AAE/DFWP
Minority Applicants
encourage to apply


Trades
Youngquist Brothers, Inc.
Excellent Job Opportunity
in South Florida! Positions
Available: -Drillers
-Derricks *Floor Hands -
Excellent benefits package
available after 90 days.
Fax resume 239-489-4545
or contact Cliff at
239-489-4444. MUST
PASS PHYSICAL & DRUG
TEST. Drug Free
Workplace
Trades/General

Traffic Signal'
Technicians
& Laborers
with construction exp. La-
borers $9.00/hour; Certi-
fied Traffic Technicians -
$12.00/hour and up
Stop by our PC office at
6509 Highway 22
betw. 7a & 4p Mon. Fri.
to fill out application.
Griffin Traffic Signals -
850-871-5119



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6100

Commercial Building for
lease with workshop and
office space. Approx.
3300sf, 201 Tarpon St.
Port St. Joe call
850-229-9400


CONTRACTOR'S
WAREHOUSE
unit 1250 SF/ office bath-
room 12x12 roll up door,
located at the corner of
Pondarosa Pines & Ruth-
erford in Jones Home-
stead. $650 a month in-
cludes util. 1 year lease
+1 mo. rent dep. 647-2715
after 6pm.

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6100
Office space, approx
1200st, S1200mo, located
on Long Ave, Port St Joe,
Some office furnishings
available, 850-229-1450
Two Private 2nd floor of-
fices with shared reception
and kitchen. One 1st floor
private office. Beautiful
view overlooking St. Joe
Bay at Simmons Bayou.
$350 mo per office. Utilities
included. First, last month
rent plus $150 deposit per
unit required. Call 850-
229-7799, M-F, 9-4pm.

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1 br, 1 ba 15081/2 Long
Ave. in Port St. Joe. No
pets. $475/mo.+ 1st and
last + dep. Call
850-229-6825 available
October 1st.
2 br, 1 ba with large yard
in Port St. Joe, CH&A. No
pets, $650 + Utilities and
deposit. Call 850-229-1215






2 br, 2 ba, Mexico Beach
gulffront, new, small pool,
furnished, Elevator, 1 yr
lease. $1295/mo. Call
850-647-8100
4 br 2 ba TH with pool lo-
cated in Mexico Beach,
$1200mo, 850-229-8667 or
850-527-7525
Gulf Aire 3 br, 2 ba no
smoking/pets, approx.
1700sf, garage, 1000ft
from the beach.
$1100/month with lease +
dep. Call 850-866-0071



Mexico Beach area, Sev-
eral Condos/Townhouses,
furnished & unfurn, Start-
ing at $750mo. Sundance
Realty 850-648-8700

For Rent
Mexico Beach
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath
Condo'
Brand New! Large
master suite, great
view Pool &
hot tub, 1 Block to
beach
.Call:(850)556-2166
(850)510-5334



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2 br in
Highland View
partly furn. $500 + $300
deo Call 850-227-1260


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2 br, 2 ba House, on
Americas, in St. Joe Beach
Carport, fenced backyard,
pet possibility depend on
pet. Call 832-5894.



3 br, 3 ba, Mexico Beach
Gulfview on Hwy 98, spa-
cious, for a family or
roommate to share. 1 yr
lease. $1595/mo. Call
850-647-8100



4 br, 2 ba on secluded ac-
res Just off Hwy C-30 near
Indian Pass. Detatched
hottub, room overlooking
stocked fishpond. Great
privacy $1100mo 500dep
Avail Oct 1st. Call
850-653-7291 or
850-653-8074.
Gorgeous Bay Sunset
view on CR-30, 2 bed-
rooms, 2 '/2 baths, wood
floors, custom cabinets,
fully furnished, screened
porch and open deck. 6-9
month lease, $1150 mo.,
first, & last month rent,
$550 security deposit on
signing. No pets. Call
850-229-7799, M-F, 9-4pm.



Mexico Beach very nice 3
br, 2 ba. 313 Hatley Dr.
Close to beach, $900 mo
+ $900 dep. Call
706-882-0683



Mexico Beach, Several
homes for rent, furnished
& unfurnished, $1200mo,
Call Sundance Realty
850-648-8700
Overstreet, Beautiful 4 br,
2 ba Home, 1824sf, on 1
acre, $1250 mo.+dep. ,Call
(310) 755-8118 Iv msg.
Port St. Joe bay view
1810sf 3 br, 2 ba. Ig. Flori-
da room, w/d, Fp, fenced
backyard w/ lawn care in-
cluded. 2 car attached gar.
102 Sunset Cir. $1575/mo.
+ dep. 774-6649
Pt. St. Joe Beach 4 br, 2
ba newly renovated. Un-
furn, 1 blk off beach.
$1200mo. 850-544-2218
Several LONG TERM
RENTALS Available. Call
FORGOTTEN COAST
RENTALS, @. Mexico,
Beach 850-648-1012.



Waterfront 3 br, 2 ba lo-
cated in the 'Overstreet
area. Completely renovat-
ed with new kitchen &
bath, Irg back porch, over-
looking intercoastal water-
way. Short drive to the
beach.. Call 648-5865


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| 6160
Downtown Port St Joe at
the Pelican Roost, weekly
or monthly. Call for more
information 850-227-5341



2 br, 2 ba, furnished, with
washer & dryer on 1 acre
in Carrabelle beach.
$600mo/$700 dep 850
697-8440 or 813-546-6987


3 br, 1 ba Mobile Home,
125 Woodly Dr. Wewa, FL
(Douglas Landing) blocks
from Chipola River, $650
mo., (917) 650-6452.



3 br, 2 ba 223 Narvaez St.
St. Joe Beach. No pets.
$700/mo. + 1st, last and
dep. Call 850-229-6825
In WEWA
2 br, 1 ba $360mo +
$360Dep. No pets please.
639-5721



Mexico Beach 3 br 2 ba
with deck & screen porch.
Less than 1 block to the
beach. Furnished or unfur-
nished, $850mo, Call
Sundance Realty 850-648-
8700
RV Space for rent private
lot with 1 room cottage
with full bath 9452 Olive St.
Beacon Hill Call Dan
850-227-8225.

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98 Acres in Jackspn
County. Large oaks, fish
pond and cleared farm
land. $4,500/ac. call
850-229-6825
Cape San Bias 1/2 ac.
plus. Interior bayside lot.
Driftwood Ave. Fire sale
$195K Call 513-697-1777



Indian Pass Gulf Front_ Lot
in gated community with
pool, & pool house, ho
build out requirements,
Realtors welcome. Price to
sell at $899,000. Contact
John Gray 334-750-1414
MEXICO BEACH LOT,
150x100, 1 block from
beach, watervlew, $250K.
OBO Owner Finance
850-596-2057 or 271-1453
Mexico Beach Lot,
75'x100', walk to beach,
$169K OBO Owner fi-
nance. Motivated Seller
850-596-2057 or 271-1453


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7190 Out-of-Town
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7200 Timeshare


7100
!!!!Great Deal!!!
3 br 2.5 ba, brick/vinyl,
new Home just built,
2100+sf H/C, 2 car gar,
2/3 of, an acre in White
city, wllots of extras.
$275K, 850-227-4356
'2 br 1 ba Port'St.Joe. Cor-
ner lot with bay view. RE-
SDUCEDN $215K. 85jl-762-
3252 www.forsalebyowner.
com/20589028
Golf Course Home. 3 br,
2 ba w/elevator and FP,
new carpet & ceramic tile.
Split firpin with Open Great
Room. View of 16th Green.
$329K Call 352-622-7574
House only for Sale! Must
be moved. 5746 Hwy 71 (6
miles N. of PSJ). Approx
1400 sf, 3 br,1 ba,hrdwd
floors, C/A, FP, stove,
refig, W/D. Ducky Johnson
has moving cost info.
$18,000. Call Mary Lou @
850-227-4625
Income Property
Port St. Joe 4 br, 2 ba
House & 2 Apts. 70%
Remodeled. Income Po-
tential $2,000 /Month. 5
Blocks. from New Mari-
na. Pay balance due to
bank. Call 850-227-5920
Mexico Beach 4 br, 2 ba
:Screened in rear porch,
front deck, 2 blocks to
*beach. Price reduced
$205K. Call 478-954-2050


Three Yr Old Like new 3
br, 2 ba, 1355sf, on Stone
Dr. Ward Ridge, Vaulted
ceilings, 2 car garage,
Asking $225k Call
850-380-4379 or
919-834-3783



For Trade
Lot In Seacrest next to
Rosemary Beach. Will
trade for house in Pt. St.
Joe. Call .Bobby @
334-655-2312


7150



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183 Acres In
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September Is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month


As the Florida Department
of Health (DOH) observes
September as Prostate Cancer
Awareness Month, Deputy
State Health Officer Bonita
Sorensen, M.D., M.B.A.,
encourages men, over the age
of 50, to make an appointment
to see a physician and discuss
prostate screening.
"Prostate cancer
screening is a critical test
that can save lives," said Dr.
Sorensen. "African-American
men and men who have a
close relative with a prostate
cancer diagnosis may be at
an increased risk and should


consider beginning screenings
as early as age 45."
Prostate cancer is the
second leading cause of
cancer death in Florida,
exceeded only by lung cancer.
The American Cancer Society
estimates that 2,570 men in
Florida will die of prostate
cancer during 2006.
According to the American
Cancer Society, prostate
cancer is the most common
cancer, excluding skin
cancers, in American men.
It is estimated that during
2006 about 234,460 new
cases of prostate cancer will


be diagnosed in the U.S., and
18,090 new prostate cancers
will be diagnosed in the state
of Florida during 2006.
The state of Florida has
seen a steady decline in the
age-adjusted incidence rate of
prostate cancer since peaking
in 1992, as the Prostate
Specific Antigen (PSA) test
for prostate cancer came into
general use. This trend has
been seen both among Non-
Hispanic Whites and Non-
Hispanic Blacks. All cancers
diagnosed in the State of
Florida are reported to the
Florida Cancer Data System,


the statewide, population-
based registry to monitor the
occurrences of cancer for the
entire state.
DOH encourages men to
be aware of the risk factors
associated with developing
prostate cancer and take an
active role in their health.
Factors that may increase the
risk of developing prostate
cancer include:
Age As a man
ages, his risk increases. The
average age of patients at the
time of diagnosis is 70.
Race The disease
is much more -common in


African-American men than in
white men. It is less common
in Asian and American Indian
men.
Family history of
prostate cancer If a man's
father or brother has had the
disease, especially at an early
age, the risk is higher.
Diet and dietary
factors A diet high in animal
fat and lower in fruits and
vegetables may increase the
risk of prostate cancer.
Men who may have any
of these risk factors should
consult their physicians
regarding annual screenings.


Contact your local county
health department for
prostate cancer activities
being conducted in your
-community.
For more information on
prostate cancer and screening,
call the National Cancer
Institute at 1-800-4-CANCER
or visit the DOH Web site
at www.doh.state.fl.us and
select Cancer from the drop
box.


Ethanol Comes To Tallahassee

Tallahassee Motorists

Can Power Flexfuel Vehicles With E85


Demonstrating an ongoing
commitment to diversifying
.Florida's energy, Governor Jeb
Bush and Florida Department
of Environmental Protection
Secretary Colleen M. Castille
joined executives from General
'Motors and Inland Food
Stores to open the firstpublic
E85 ethanol pump in Flobrida.'
Located in Tallahassee, the
pump is the first of 17 etha-
nol pumps to be 'installed by
Inland Food Stores in North
Florida during the next eight
months.
"Securing a diverse and
reliable supply of energy
will reduce Florida's depen-
dence on imported oil and
ensure that a balanced mix
.of fuel sources and technolo-
gies are available for years to
come," said Governor Bush.
"The tremendous potential of
ethanol to become a major
source of transportation fuel
for Florida's energy future will
be spurred with greater public
access to ethanol fuelling sta-
tions." .
As part of the announce-
"ment, General Motors .will
promote the, availability of
ethanol fuel with dealers and
Sthe thousands: of consum-
'ers with FlexFuel vehicles min
the Tallahassee region. E85
FlexFuel vehicles can run on
-any combination! of gasoline
including E85, a fuel blend
of 85 percent ethanol and 15
percent gasoline. The use of
.E85 can contribute to energy
independence by diversifying
the source of transportation'
fuels beyond petroleum, and
if provides positive environ-
mental benefits in the form of
reduced greenhouse gas ehius-
sions.
"We congratulate General
Motors and Inland Food'
Stores in the formation of
this partnership to bring
renewable biofuel to consum-


ers at more retail locations,"
said Commissioner Charles
Bronson, Florida Department
of Agriculture and Consumer
Services. "We're pleased that
the efforts of today's partner-
ship will help provide more
Florida consumers with
domestically grown and pro-
duced fuel choices like E85."
Florida has one of the'
nation's fastest growing pop-
ulations, constantly increas-
ing the demand for power
and transportation fuel. The
demand for motor vehicle
transportation fuel is expected
to grow from 28 million gal-
lons per day to more than 32
million gallons per day with
Florida depending almost
-exclusively on other states and
Nations for supplies of oil and
gasoline.
"GM already has more
than two million vehicles
on the road today that are
capable .of using E85 ethanol
fuel." said Elizabeth Lowery,
GM vice president of environ-
ment and energy. "We appre-
ciate that Inland Food Stores
is joining our efforts to make
this great fuel alternative avail-
able to people in Florida. We
also appreciate the support of
Governor Bush and the State
of Florida as we continue to
promote the use of E85 etha-
nol and its many benefits for
the environment, the economy
and consumers."
An adequate, reliable,
diverse, efficient and afford-
able energy supply, coupled
with a long-term commitment
to: energy conservation, is
vital for maintaining Florida's
growing economy and quality
of life.
"Inland is proud to offer
the first retail E85 dispensers
in the State of Florida," Mike
Harrell. President and CEO
of Inland Food Stores. "We
operate under the motto of


'Outrageous Customer Service'
and offering E85 is another
way we can give our custom-
ers the choices they deserve.
We are committed to mak-
ing alternative fuel choices
like E85 easily available to the
public and we are excited to
be teaming up with Governor
Jeb Bush, General Motors,
and our supply partners to
promote E85's availability and
to increase consumer aware-
ness."
Spearheaded by Governor
Bush, the 2006 Florida Energy
Act takes the first comprehen-
sive step toward a diverse, reli-
able and secure energy future
by reducing regulatory barri-
ers to expedite electric gen-
eration capacity and providing
rebates, grants and tax incen-
tives to drive the development
of alternative fuel technologies.
The four year, $100 million
plan aims to reduce Florida's
dependence on imported. oil,
spur 'economic growth and
increase investment in clean-
er, alternative energy sources
such as solar, hydrogen and
biofuels.
The Department of
Agriculture and Consumer
Services (DACS) has also
taken an aggressive approach
on issues regarding the sale,
distribution, and production of
alternative and renewable fuels
in the State of Florida. DACS
has changed the definition of
"petroleum fuels" legislatively,
allowing for the Department to
regulate the sale and distribu-
tion of alternative fuels, such
as E85, ensuring maximum
consumer protection; adopted
quality and labeling standards
for such fuels into Department
rule in June 2006; put forth
legislation providing incen-
tives for the alternative and
renewable fuel business sec-
tors, and created the Farm to
Fuel Program.


Childhood Obesity on the Rise:


PTAs Take Action, Get Kids Moving


Over the past 30 years, the
obesity rate has nearly tripled
for children ages 2-5 years
and youth ages 12-19 years,
and quadrupled for children
ages 6-11 years, according to
a report released yesterday
by the Institute of Medicine.
That's why PTA is joining lead-
ing child advocacy groups and
Cartoon Network to support
the inaugural "National Recess
Week," September 18-22.
National Recess Week, the
second phase of the "Rescuing
Recess" campaign, calls atten-
tion to the importance of
recess, which experts agree
can be just as vital as class-
room time to a child's social,
emotional and educational


development.
"For decades PTA mem-
bers have taken action for the
health and wellness of chil-
dren," said Anna Weselak,
PTA national president. "The
fight against childhood obe-
sity involves a healthy diet
and moderation, but physical
activity and parent responsi-
bility are just as important."
Earlier this year, PTA
members participated in a
nationwide letter writing cam-
paign to help increase chil-
dren's opportunities to be
physically active. More than
100,000 letters were received
from parents and children
across the country. Cartoon
Network awarded more than

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$300,000 to top participating
PTAs.
Weselak will participate in
a kick-off celebration event on
September 18 at M. Agnes
Jones Elementary School in
Atlanta, Georgia, with Cartoon
Network, PTA members, and
local families. PTA is also pro-
viding Rescuing Recess kits at
www.pta.org to participating
PTAs for use throughout the
school year.
Visit www.pta.org
for more information about
PTA's participation in National
Recess Week arid how PTA is
leading families to healthy life-
styles at home and at school.


80 years ago,a Wewahitchka family had a "vision"...

build a bank and empower a community. Over the

years, our community has grown and so has our

bank, but one thing remains the same, our strong


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wishes to the many voters in Bay, Gulf, and
SFranklin Counties who carried her to victory on
September 5.
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to get the business off
the ground, White is also
learning the basics of floral
design.
"She is teaching me how
to do arrangements," White
said, adding that, "maybe
in eight months or so I will
be able to make a bow."
In turn, White is provid-
ing lessons on the business
end. While they are, White
noted, in for the long haul,
White has cautioned her
sister that they are likely
not to see much in the way
of profits for the first cou-
ple of years as they build
the enterprise.
"She does the business,
I do the flowers," Harrison
said with a chuckle.
White added, "Our fam-
ilies are real supportive. We
are very fortunate in that
we have the experience. We
aren't going in cold turkey."
Changes have already


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taken place at the store.
A large room off the
main showroom is being
'turned into a dual-purpose
alcove of sorts.
"One side will be for
special holidays and the
other will be for people
who are dealing with funer-
als and loss, giving them
a quiet place to select the
right flowers," Harrison
said.
Harrison also works
extensively with plas-
tic flowers, with several
arrangements in the shop
appearing to be the real
deals save for the absence
of fragrance.
"The plastic they have
come out with now, they
don't look anything like they
used to," Harrison noted.
The store features a
variety of fruit, gourmet
and gift baskets, knick-
knacks and other goodies


for holidays, special occa-
sions or for a thoughtful
and timely gift.
But the dominant item
remains flowers, which
are scattered, in a host of
colorful and eye-catching
arrangements, around the
store.
"To me a florist is
where, more than anything,
you should see the flow-
ers," White said. "Bright,
cheerful, everybody likes
flowers."
Jumping into business
has strengthened the ties of
sisterhood, Harrison and
White agreed.
"It has brought us a
whole lot closer," White
said.
Harrison added, "At
least we see each other
every day."
And while their paths
diverged for a time, as they
converge again the sisters
bring a similar focus to
their latest partnership.
"Be good to your cus-
tomers," Harrison said of
the secret to success. "Give
them a little more than they
expect and they will be your
customers for life."
Listen to her and it is
clear that is an expression
from the heart.

Remember the
30-30 Rule

30 seconds: count the seconds
between seeing lightening and hearing
thunder. If it's less than 30 seconds,
lightening is still a danger. Seek Shel-
ter!
30 minutes: After the last sound
of thunder, wait 30 minutesbefore leav-
ing shelter.


"To me a florist is where, more than anything, you should see the flowers," Joanna White said. "Bright,.
cheerful, everybody likes flowers."


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