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Gulf Will Have Republican Primary For First Time In History


The largest number of Gulf
County voters, ever, are eligible to
go the polls next Tuesday to cast
their ballots in the first primary .
elections.
The word "elections" is
used in the plural because for
the first time in history Gulf
County is holding a Republican
Primary this year. Two of the
political persuasion are seeking
the position' of Superintendent
of Schools, along with three


Democrats.
The office of the Supervisor of
Elections Cora Sue Robinson re-
ports there are 9,537 registered
to vote in the county. This is
nearly 1,000 more than were
qualified in the last election held
two years ago. 1,230 of this num-
ber are Republicans, the fastest
growing political party in the
county at the present time.
Voting will be allowed at all
14 precincts in the county from


7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., local time.
[In case you are wondering about
the number .of precincts-14- -
when the county has a "Precinct
15", it's because there is no 13th
precinct.]
The last change in voting
places was made a few years ago,
when voting In Precinct 10 was
shifted to the Mosquito Control In
Port St. Joe, located at the east
end of 10th Street. All 14 polling
places are handicapped accessi-
ble.


Next Tuesday will be only
the first round of voting of
three steps necessary for elec-
tion. The candidates have al-
ready been involved in about
three months of intensive cam-
paigning and, for some, Tues-
day will be election, since there
are only two candidates seek-
ing the particular office.
For the most part. however, a
multitude of candidates have
qualified for every office to be de-


cided this election season.
The Supervisor of Elections
and the candidates urge you to go
to the polls and cast your vote.
Gulf County, historically, has one
of the highest percentages turn
out in the state of Florida at
state-wide polling.
WEWA VOTING
FOR MAYOR
Wewahltchka will be taking
advantage of the attraction of a'
large number of voters in a state-


wide election to elect a new may-
or.
Grady L. Booth and Gene
Hanlon will vie for the post being
vacated by Ray Dickens, who has
resigned to seek the' office of
County Commissioner.
A separate polling place will
be set up adjacent to the general
election polling booth for the pur-
pose of conducting the election.
The city polls will be open the
same hours as the state polls.


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A Showdown



Brewing With



Paving Firm

Panhandle Grading and Paving Company
Has Fallen Way Behind Contracted Schedule


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A sign, left, identifies the location of the new construction as materials for the pressure station lie on the site.


Work Started On Upgrading St. Joe Beach Water System


Work is getting underway to
upgrade the St. Joe Beaches
Water System by the Gulf County
Commission. The $225,000 pro-
ject Is Intfided to- Increase-water-
pressure and volume throughout
the system.
Project engineers have guar-
anteed the board that when com-
pleted 60 pounds per square Inch
of pressure will be attainable at
the furthermost end of the water
system's supply lines.
Among the improvements


Johanna L. White

White New Bank
City President
First Union Bank's choice for
a newCity President has seen the
selection of a life-long employee of
the bank. Johanna L. White was
picked for the office of leadership
of the local bank and her selec-
tioh announced to the Board of
Directors two weeks ago.
The new City President has
been an employee of the bank
since July 3, 1978; 18 years. She
started working at the bank as a
DCT student in high school and
worked her way up through the
ranks.
Prior to her latest promotion
at the financial institution, Jo-
hanna held the position of Con-
sumer Banker. In that position
she achieved the honor of num-
ber 1 Consumer Banker in Flori-
da with First Union.
She has completed the FUNB
Mortgage Lending School. She is
a member of the Gulf County
Chamber of Commerce, Realtors
Association, Port St. Joe Art
Show and, is heading up the
March of Dimes WalkAmerica in
Port St. Joe this year.
Johanna is the wife of Perky
White of this city. They have two
daughters, Casey and Leslie.


planned are a hydropneumatic due in within the next few days. do occur and more volume is
pump to boost water pressure "If everything goes according to needed to provide better fire pro-
along with a water storage tank, current plans we should be., tectlon to St. Joe Beach residents.
pumps and motors to comple- pumping water by the .,rst,-of.: As the St. JoeBeach water
-n-ment thr-srystem:.-----. -' Oct6be'r, W-hesal d. ""' '"project gets'mnde'r'nva.y."fi'Board"
Currently, water is piped to of County Commissioners has
According to Phillip Gaskin. St. Joe Beach from the City of also recently received verification
Southeastern Mechanical Con- Port St. Joe. The make-up provid- of a $600,000 C.D.B.G. grant to
tractors, the water tank is in and ed adequate water for customers, completely overhaul the Highland
the rest of the new equipment is but some pressure fluctuations View water system.


Sign Over Deed
For 10-Acre Site
Gulf Coast Community Col-
lege's education center planned
for eastern Gulf County moved
one step closer to reality this
week. The deed for the 10-acre
site, valued at $160,000, was for-
mally presented to the college by
David and Trish Tapper Warriner
of Port St. Joe, who owned the
property.
The property on U.. S.
Highway 98 and Garrison Avenue
will house the Gulf Coast
Community College Gulf/Frank-
lin Center to serve the residents of
both Gulf and Franklin counties.
Trish Warriner said, "My par-
ents loved our community .and
they loved Gulf Coast Community
College. They believed that educa-
tion, and particularly community
college education, was essential
to success. By helping make this
center possible, my husband
David and I are continuing the
legacy my parents began."
GCCC Board Chair Jeannette
Chapman said the college has
wanted to establish a center in
.the eastern side of its service dis-
trict for over 20 years. "The gen-


erosity of the Warri-ers and the
overwhelming support of the citi-


A showdown between the Gulf
County Commission and
Panhandle Grading and Paving
Company appears to be just
around the corner as the
September 3rd deadline
approaches for the contractor to
have completed the 2.5 million
dollar road paving issue.
According to Preble-Rish
Consulting Engineers which is
overseeing the project, as of
Tuesday only 24% of the work has
been completed by the contractor.
Bid specifications called for the
work to be done within a six
month period, from the date it
was issued. That time frame
comes to an end on September 3
-when the board will take-a, long.
hard look at their option, Includ-
ing the possibility of terminating
the contract with Panhandle
Paving.
On several occasions


Motion Filed in Federal Court Against Sheriff, G.C.I.

Handwritten Notice Charges Both Agencies; Actions Are Results Stemming From Narcotics Arrest


Sheriff Frank McKeithen
advised today his office has
received a hand written notice of
several motions filed in federal
court by Sheila Maxwell.
The motions-which include
(1) Motion for Appointment of
Counsel, (2) Emergency Court
Ordered and Monitored Federal
Investigation, (3) Motion to Add
Additional Defendant, (4) another
Motion to Add Additional Defen-

Anyone Need A
Ride To The Polls?
The Board of Directors, Gulf
County Association for Retarded
Citizens has approved transporta-
tion services for the September
3rd Primary election so that citi-
zens needing transportation may
go to the polls and vote. Gulf
County Transportation will be
providing transportation In a
wheelchair-equipped vehicle.
The transportation schedule'
follows: St. Joe 7-10 a.m., ET;
Wewahitchka 11 a.m.-2 p.m.,
CT; and other areas 3-6 p.m.,
CT.
If you need transportation to
the polls, please do not hesitate to
.call for pickup time. So that every
person needing transportation
may be accommodated, please
call 229-6550 or 229-6327 in St.
Joe prior to election day. This will
allow for better scheduling.
The association director
hopes that those who are unfa-
miliar with the transportation
system will take the opportunity
to enjoy their services.


Early Deadline!
The Star will be on a holi-
day schedule next week due to
Labor Day, Monday. It will be
necessary to set the deadline
up to Friday at 2:00 p.m., to in-
sure your article, or advertise-
ment being included in next
week's paper.
Your cooperation in this
matter will be appreciated.


dants, and (5) Motion to Add
Additional Civil Rights Violation-
were filed by Maxwell as a result
of a joint narcotic investigation
with the Gulf County Sheriffs
Office and the Gulf 'Correction-
Institution.
Maxwell was arrested on
June 7th' after officers served a
search warrant on her residence
near Gulf Correctional Institution
in northern Gulf County. Maxwell
had allegedly been smuggling
marijuana into the prison. Offi-
cers found several ounces of mar-
ijuana in her residence.
According to information


received from the prison system,
Maxwell has a boyfriend, who is
an ex-Death Row inmate, in G.C.I.
serving time for murder, Maxwell
is well-known inside the prison
system for her "filing of lawsuits".
Along with Sheriff McKeithen,
being named in the suit were sev-
eral other agencies, including Ron
McAndrew of G.C.I. and Herman
Larimore with the Public Defen-
der's Office.
According to Sheriff McKeith-
en it's not unusual for the heads
of agencies to be named in suits
simply because they are in
charge. "You could be in New York


City when something happens
and still be named," said
McKeithen.
Sheriff McKeithen said people
like Maxwell are simply taking-
advantage of the system by clut-
tering the courts with invalid and
inaccurate suits and motions. The
suit has no validity and most like-
ly will be squashed, according to
the sheriff.
He said it basically is a hand
.written letter signed by a defen-
dant who was arrested on drug
charges. A judge has not issued a
ruling as to continue or dismiss at
press time.


zens of Gulf County hav
integral to the successful:


Trish Warriner signs over deed as her husband,
, Warriner and GCCC president Bob McSpadden, watch.


throughout the contract period
the board has given complaints to
the contractor about the time
frame and quality of work being
done by them. Problems with clay
balls in their asphalt mix, road
density, and shoulder finishing
are among the list of complaints
to the firm.
The board will hold a special
meeting next Tuesday evening at
7:30 to discuss this and several
other Issues.
VETERANS NURSING HOME
Veterans Service Officer Bo
Williams reported back to the
board concerning Gulf County's
application to the Florida
Department of Veteran Affairs, to
-be-considered .n the-site-selection..
process for a new veterans nurs-
ing home to built within the state.
Williams told the board that
Gulf was one of 13 counties that
submitted site proposals, accord-
ing to correspondence from FDVA.
The letter stated the DVA Site
Selection Committee would be vis-
iting selected proposed locations
during September and the
Governor and Cabinet would
make a final decision on the site
October 8th, based on recommen-
dations by the Florida Depart-
ment of Veteran Affairs.
The board should know with-
in the next few days whether or
not they are in the running for, the
facility. If Gulf should be chosen
as the nursing home site, it would
mean a total of 132 Jobs for the
county, many of which would be
for professional services.
Williams noted that 64,700
veterans are located within a 75-
mile radius of the proposed site.
He and Gulf County Chamber
of Commerce Executive Director
Tamara Laine submitted the pro-


re been of this project,"'she added.
funding In addition to the Warriners,
she thanked college trustees Greg
Johnson, Ralph Roberson and
George Duren and former trustee
J. V. Gander. "We are also grateful
to Gulf County Commissioner
Michael Hammond, School
Superintendent Walter Wilder and
Chamber Director Tamara Laine
.. in Gulf County. Their support has
been so important to this project,"
she said.
Construction of the center
should begin in March of 1997,
according to GCCC President Bob
McSpadden. "We expect the cen-
ter to be completed by the spring
of 1998," he said.
The center, which will be
approximately 15,000 square feet
will have six traditional class-
rooms that can be converted Into
a small auditorium for communi-
ty use, two computer laboratories,
a distance learning classroom, a
science lab, a reading/study
resource center, and a small
administrative area.
"We're very excited about this
project and will continue to work
with local citizens to determine
needed programs and services for
David this center," McSpadden pointed
out.


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Warriners Make Education Center Reality



















Please Vote!

IT'S FINALLY COME DOWN to the nitty gritty of the matter.
After two months of intensive "politicking" by the various and
numerous candidates seeking public office, it's time for us to let
them know who did the better job of wooing our vote. We have
the duty-and the privilege-of going to the polls on Tuesday. of
next week and performing the herculean task of marking an "X"
by the appropriate name we wish to "hire" for an appropriate
time to serve us in government.
We use the words "hire" and "serve" advisedly since this is
exactly what our part in this little game called politics boils
down to and it is what the ones we hire are expected to do;
"serve" us all in a fair and competent manner in our govern-
ment.
WE CHARGE YOU NOT to vote for your own brother-
should he happen to be running-If in your opinion he wouldn't
be competent at performing the job he is seeking. We in Gulf
County pay too much salary, even for the part-time jobs of com-
missioner, and there are too many to choose from, for us to, as
Individuals, settle for anything less than' the cream of the crop..
.for any job.
For this reason, we urge upon you the seriousness of this job
of selecting our public servants next week. First, it should be
mandantory that we vote. Second, it should be just as mandan-
tory that we use judgment, not necessarily preference, in our se-
lections.
EACH OF THE candidates have spent a fair amount of mon-
ey and a great amount of time, trying to persuade you to support
his or her candidacy. That's as it should be, but let's not vote
solely based on who had the "slickest" campaign or who said ex-
actly the right things we wanted to hear. Anyone can run a slick
campaign. Anyone can say the things we have been waiting to
hear. The trick Is to select the candidate WE BELIEVE will do the
things he or she says they will do.
When you get right down to the nitty-gritty of selection next
Tuesday, our selection will [or should] be based on who is telling
us the truth when he/she makes promises.


Expecting A Deluge
A SUBJECT ON THE NBC evening news Wednesday evening
served to give us, reason to pause and consider, seriously, the
matter of voting on the half mill sales tax for the Gulf County
School Board.
A good bit of the Wednesday evening telecast had to do with
the problems of school districts all across our nation. The prob-
lem of keeping up with the deluge of students which is being ex-
perienced by the schools ... especially across the southern tier
of states. The baby boomers of a few years ago are now begin-
ning to send their children to school in droves. If our school
hasn't experienced the influx of students, it's only a matter of
time before we, too, have -our present facilities tested for their
ability to handle the student load.
ACCORDING TO THE NEWS PROGRAM the baby boomers'
children threaten a student population the likes of which we
have never seen before. It will take 180,000 more teachers just
t" keep up; not to mention the books, desks..,blackboards, bus-,
es, and other "hardware" needed by the nation's schools [of
which Gulf County is a part].
We may have more reasons to consider the approval of the
sales tax other than just wanting quality schools, for our children
to attend. If that were to be the only reason, we could be very
selfish and adopt the attitude that we are against it [the tax] be-
cause all our children have finished school and we feel no obliga-
tion to furnishing facilities and all the things that go with them,
to educate the children of others. But, alas, we can't make that
claim. We have had children go through the system. We have
had our grandchildren go through the system. Now we are faced
with the responsibility of furnishing a quality education for our
great grandchildren to accumulate.
THERE ARE THOSE WHO will probably not support the
sales tax because too many on the staff of the schools are paid.
more than we have ever received from the management of The
Star Publishing Company, for doing a fraction of the work or
having a fraction of the responsibility on their shoulders and
they would be correct in that assumption.
We believe, however, that any business as large as our
school system is bound to have some inequities. We -realize, too,
that If every one of these inequities were corrected, the amount
saved would be a far cry from being enough to pay for the neces-
sities our schools are faced with having to provide.


THE STAR
PAGE TWO THURSDAY, AUGUST 29,1996


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Hunker Down with Kes by le



If Ole Duke Could Only Talk


I think perhaps I have made
a major faux pas in my stum-.
bling journalistic career. In try- ,t
ing to keep up with the Olym-"
pics, the ever growing number of
prime time award shows, Leorin'
and the current points leader on
the NASCAR circuit, I complete-
ly forgot to 'do my annual "dog :
days" story. I think it's too late
I'm not exactly sure when dog
, days "go out" but they've either
passed or we're right on top of;
the end of the '96 howling.
I sometimes wisi it was like
the 4th of July. Hey, no specula-


tion there! Or. I'd even settle for
a deal like Christmas. I remem-
ber when that season started
about a week before the 25th
and ran through the big Christ-
mas afternoon meal or when
Aunt Thelma left, which ever
came first. Now, I' know we've
backed up the beginning of
Christmas a tad each year. But
we've always had that little No-
relco guy sliding over the fake
snow on an electric shaving
head to kinda' kick in the sea-
son. In recent years' we've been
"noticed" as to the beginning of
the Christmas period 'by the re-
peated showings of It'S A Won-
derful Life and the're-re-makes
of Miracle On 34th Street,
Dog days are ntof'so easy to
put a handle on. You' ask ten
people to delineate !their time
frame for this spedital,'lite sum-
mer season and ydti get ten dif-
ferent answers. Shticks, ask ten
: '* ,? s *


folks why we call It dog days .

It was a lot easier back in
my early years. Old Duke would
come out from under the front
porch and start, without provo-
cation of any visible kind, howl-
ing at tall trees, the moon, the'
back side of the barn, the fence
post by the hog pen ..... Dad
would stand on the porch, stare
up at the night sky like he was,
fixing the stars in his mind and
then announce with authority
and a great amount of certainty
that, "Dog days are upon us."
It would get hotter than sev-
en blazes, the air would. quit
moving, mosquitos as big as
747's would start landing in the'
front yard and the rain came
every day ... .
The conversation 'on the.
front porch of Woodrow Ken-
non's Mercantile. Dry Goods and


Grocery Store would become
more animated. Tempers were
short. Fights would break out
over nothing. Mrs. Macle Bell
Finsterwahl came to town with-
out a hat! I tell you, all kinds of
strange things would be going
on.
Saturday mornings -would
find me on the front steps of
Woodrow's carefully pouring
peanuts into my NuGrape and
listening just as carefully to the
wherefores and whywithals of
dog days.
"Sure is hot."
"Yep. Got to be a record."
"Hotter than last year."
"I heard that."
Well, first I listened to the
obligatory weather report-then
and only then would the conver-
sation get down to brass tacks--
"I reckon dog days are going
to linger a little longer this year.
This heat is not going to 'move
out any time soon." "
I'don't think the heat drives
dog days. I believe it has to do
with that Sirius star lining up
between the moon and the sun."
Mr. Abernathy had lived in
Memphis and sometimes talked
a little over the rest of us.
There was, a silence now be-
cause no one had a clue what he
was talking about. I thought of
my Dad staring up into the sky
when Duke went to howling.
Maybe Mr. Abernathy was
smarter than he looked.
"I don't see how a star could
have anything to do with dog
days." Mr. Finsterwahl probably
had never even seen Memphis
and it was a known fact that.he
didn't like Clyde Abernathy.
"Maybe," Mr.. Abernathy
paused to choose his words
carefully, "dog days came about
because a lady showed up in
town with her head uncovered
and scared the local dogs half
out of their--"
Mr. Finsterwahl leaped off
his Royal Crown Cola case and
grabbed Clyde by the throat,
both, men- tumbled down ,the
stgps barely missingg me a#i my
NuGrapel .,
I tell you, dog days can
bring on some amazing things. .
Along about the end of Au-
gust or early September, the
mosquitos would thin out, the
heat would lessen. Duke would
go back to chasing rabbits,
mockingbirds would start sing-
ing again... And Dad would
look around, sniff the air and
declare dog days, "to finally be
over".
I've studied on it for years.
I've asked questions. I've called
the psychic hotline. Folks today
don't seem to know any more
,about it than those guys back
on the porch.
Duke died in 1964 and I've
been confused on the beginning
and ending of dog .days ever
since .
Respectfully,.
Kes


I Coaxed Gil Into Eating His First Oyster, Five Years Ago


I RECEIVED A letter the oth-
er day, written by hand, from one
Gilbert Williams. You remember
Gil Williams, don't you; he was
the recent president of the First
Union Bank?
The bank higher-ups moved
him off to Perry just when we
were beginning to get accustomed
to his ways and his "never-met-a-
stranger"-attitude. Gil was crazy,
but we hardly ever allowed that
fact to bother us or prevent us
from recognizing him in polite
company.
I never did get accustomed to
recognizing him as a bank presi-
dent however. It was hard, if not
impossible, to imagine that Gil
could ever tell a potential borrow-
er "No". Somehow, that activity
just didn't seem natural with Gil.
Old Gil didn't have on a suit
and tie every time you saw him in
public, either. He was sort of laid
back. Why, he would even show
up in church wearing his Univer-
sity of Kentucky T-shirt. How


ETAOIN SHRDLU


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many bank presidents do 'you
know that would come to church
dressed like that? How many of
any kind of people do you know
that would come to church
dressed like that? I admit, this
only happened at the evening ser-
vice, but I give you my word that
it did happen.
Of course, the University of
Kentucky wasn't what you would
call a winner in anything except
basketball, but Gil supported
them down here in Florida in
spite of their one sport excellence.

GIL's LETTER contained a
check to pay for a subscription to
this wonderful newspaper. It was


By Wesley Ramsey


made out to the correct amount
and he even signed it.
Even his checks bore the Uni-
versity of Kentucky 'Wildcats"
logo. I sort of thought Gil had a
propensity fQr carrying things a
bit too far. His checks, with their
logo, proved it!
The University of. Kentucky
might have paid Gil for his adver-
tising down here among the unin-
itiated. Stranger things have hap-
pened. But Gil Is just the shy,
unpretentious sort of guy to carry
something like this off and make
it somewhat believable. You
know, a guy everyone knows is
crazy anyhow, touting a school
like the University of Kentucky.


S I never told. Gil."'his while he .:
was here for fear it would give
him an inferiority qpmplex to mix
with his shy-ness. &r c

WHEN GIL MOVED here,
some five years ago, he and I had
a "lunch arrangement". This ar-
rangement didn't cover every day,
nor every week ... not even every
month. Every once i9 a while we
would get together. do lunch and
talk over matters which were the
"burning problems" of the day.
As a matter of fact, it was me
who introduced Gil to oysters.
The poor refugee from Kentucky
had never eaten one. not even
a cooked oyster,, much less a raw
one. I never did get him to eat a
raw one, but before he left here,
he could hide some roasted ones!
That proves Gil was adven-
turesome. He would try almost
anything [except a raw oyster]. He
would even try cooked collardsl
No jokel The next time you see
him, just try him out.
Anyhow, Gil and I had this


"lunch arrangement". He would
pay for one meal and he was good
at reminding me when it was my
turn to pay. He had a great mem-
ory when it came to remembering
who paid last. It seemed to get
better as the time between meals
lengthened, /because he could re-
member time after time that it
was my turn to pay when I didn't
seem to recollect that I hadn't
paid on the last time we "did
lunch".
I would usually gain a little
insight as to whether it was my
turn to pay, however, based on
the cost of the lunch he felt like
eating at a particular time. When
it was my turn to pay, he would
order his lunch according to price
. .. the higher the price, the more
delicious the food to him.

I DIDN'T MIND, though. I
was a glutton for being taken ad-
vantage of and Gil knew it.
I have now gotten even with
him and I didn't even set out to
get even. As a matter of fact, I


didn't realize me or anyone else
had gotten even with him until I
received his letter, written by
hand, of a few days ago. I must
admit it was a little hard to read
because of the penmanship. But,
then, I suppose the University of
Kentucky doesn't teach any mun-
dane subjects such as penman-
ship. Practicing "ovals" and
"push-pulls" such as I had to do
in Oklahoma elementary schools,
were probably foreign to Gil and
his Kentucky schools.
You see, Gil had to buy his
kids a horse in order to mollify
them for being forced to leave this
heaven on earth called Port St.
Joe. But I understand his leaving,
even if his kids didn't. It was sort
of like his job, and his pay were
moving to Perry and if he wanted
to continue with either, he had
best move, too.
But, Gil, I remember distinct-
ly that I paid for lunch last and
you owe me. I intend to collect
even if I have to come to Perry to
do so.


St. Joseph Bay
Date Time Ht. Time Ht.
August 30 1:38 a.m. H 1.0 5:48 a.m. L 0.9
1:54 p.m. H 1.2 7:28 p.m. L 1.0
August 31 1:22 a.m. H 1.2 8:36 a.m. L 0.8
Sept. 1 1:49 a.m. H 1.4 10:58 a.m. L 0.7
Sept. 2 2:30 a.m. H 1.5 12:51 p.m. L 0.6
Sept. 3 3:19 a.m. H 1.7 2:14 p.m. L 0.5
Sept. 4 4:24 a.m. H 1.7 3:20 p.m. L 0.4
Sept. 5 5:11 a.m. H 1.8 4:18 p.m. L 0.4


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Showdown (FromPage 1)


posal to the state, based on a 12-
acre site located behind the Gulf
County Courthouse.
LIGHTNING DAMAGE
Joe Nugent, representing the
Gulf County Sheriffs Office, told
the board a recent lightning strike
had created havoc on electrical
components at the sheriffs com-
plex and other areas of the court-
house.
He said telephones, comput-


ers, radio consoles, Emergency
911 equipment, and other electri-
cal equipment had received major
damage from the direct hit Some
of the repairs to the equipment
may take two to three weeks to
complete.
Commissioner Yeager sug-
gested the board look into addi-
tional lightning protection
devices. Most of the damage to the
courthouse complex should be


School Makes History Again As It Receives
Third Consecutive Sportsmanship Award


Port St. Joe High School has
made sports history against For
the third consecutive year, the
school has been named recipient
of the Fred E. Rozelle Sportsman-
ship award among 3A schools In
the state. It Is the first time in his-"
tory' th( the-same school has
received the award three times.
It is a reflection on the calibre
of athletes, coaches, and commu-


nity involved, because without the
superb sportsmanship displayed
by all three entities, the award
could not have been attained.
Principal Wes Taylor travelled
to Lake Buena Vista to attend the
Florida.-High School Activities
Association's annual banquet
recently to accept the award on
behalf of Port St. Joe High School.


covered by insurance.
BIDS FOR TUCKER PARK
The board decided to adver-
tise for bids to construct phase
one of the Truck Park project on
St. Joseph Peninsula, to be paid
for by a $100,000 park project
grant from the state.
Bill Kennedy, Preble-Rish
engineer, told the board every-
thing was in order on the grant,
except for the board's final signa-
ture.
Phase one of the park project
calls for parking areas, dune
walkovers and access to the
beach, picnic tables, bathroom
facilities, beach overlook, and
handicap accessible ramps to be
constructed on the Tucker Tract
parcel.
IN OTHER BUSINESS
Awarded a bid of $28,910 to
Southeastern Mechanical Con-
tractors to construct a new coun-
ty boat ramp at Highland View
(contingent upon working out
final details of the contract).
Issued concerns that the
county's emergency, management
generator was still not Working
and parts to fix it were on order,
but still not in. Commissioner
Hammond suggested the board
try putting pressure on the state
to see if they give some relief to
the problem.
Commission Chairman
Billy Traylor told the board that
the county anticipates getting
$216,000 from state race track
funds this year, and that the Gulf
County School Board would also
continue to receive $230,000 of
the same funds. He said some
inference had,been made that the
funds were being discontinued,
but his understanding from the
State of Florida was they would
not be discontinued.
Heard a complaint from
Tommy Knox that a commercial
boat was docked at the White City

Bay Committee

Meeting Sept. 12
A meeting of the St. Joe Bay
Committee will be held on Thurs-
day, September 12 at 9:00 a.m.
at the City Fire Department meet-
ing room. This meeting will fea-
ture presentations on the subject
of land acquisition.
Speakers will include Clay
Smallwood, St. Joseph's Land &
Development Company: Dr. Greg
Brock. Conservation and Recrea-
tion Lands Program, Department
of Environmental Protection;
George Fisher, Save Our Rivers
program. Northwest Florida Wa-
ter Management District; and
Keith McCarron, Florida Commu-
nities Trust Program, Department-
of Community Affairs. All Inter-
ested persons are invited to at-
tend.


Landing. The board said they had
no knowledge of the complaint,
but would look into it.
Marshall Nelson (911
C Coordinator) told the board that
SGulf County qualified to receive
$4,040 in emergency grant funds
for the year.
Following the recommenda-
tion of Larry Wells, Emergency
Management Director / Admini-
strator, the board adopted a reso-
lution to adopt the county's
Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan.


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PERSONAL
* Born and raised in Gulf County
* Married 16 years to the former Martha Adkison
* Children: Blake (12) and Grant (4)
* Owns a farm
* Attends First United Methodist Church
* Little League Coach
PROFESSIONAL
. Co-owner of Preble-Rish, Inc. Consulting Eng.
* Chairman of Gulf Coast Workforce Development
Board
* Vice-President, Gulf County Chamber of
Commerce (1993-94)
* Past Vice-President of Jaycees
* Past Secretary of Lions Club
* Apalachee Regional Planning
* Chairman, Gulf County Republican Executive
Committee


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EDUCATION
* Increased support for charter schools
* Give parents more local control
* Develop Vo-tech schools to increase opportunities
for our students
* Increase standards for graduation
* More discipline in the classroom

CRIME
* One trial, one appeal only
* Have convicted criminals serve 100% of their ,
sentences
* More support for our local prison officials and punity
for our correction employees
* Zero-Tolerance for Criminals

REGULATIONl
* No newitaxes
* Cut wasteful spending
* Make Florida a business friendly state by cutting
regulations
* Protect your property from government seizure

VALUES
* Protect conservative North Florida values
* Support a repeal of Governor Chiles' veto of school
prayer bill
* Keep government off our backs and out of our wallets


Rotary Club president presents a gift to
District Governor Bobby Yates on his visit


here, Club treasurer John Miller, left and
secretary Doug Kent, right, look on.


Rotary Dist. Gov. Visits Local Club


Rotary District 6940 District
Governor Charles;Robert [Bobby]
Yates paid an unofficial visit to
the Port St. Joe club last Thurs-
day. Yates is; a retired- architect,
and a member:of the Capital City
club in Tallahassee and an uncle
of, Port St..Joe's president. Ralph
Roberson.
The district governor embel-
lished on the Rotary theme for
the year in a light and humorous
manner while stressing the seri-
ous. aspects of his address.
He told.how Rotary is unique
in its operations. "They don't just
ask you to support something
with your money, they use every
penny of that money to finance
the project-after they invest it
for three years to earn enough in-
terest off it to pay the overhead of
the particular project ,they are
supporting," he said.
In speaking of Rotary's most
visible project, Polio Plus, the
Governor said the project has
eliminated polio in 144 countries
over the world. "As an example,
the project vaccinated 89 million
children in India in just two
days," he said. "The project is still
continuing, financed by the
unique- way Rotary has in paying
for its projects."
The theme of Rotary this year
is, "Build the future with action
and vision". Governor "Bobby"
charged the local club to do its


part through having an impact on
our community, building 'the fu-
ture by honoring our past and
strengthening our membership.


'We can make a difference in our
programs to Immunize, illuminate
and educate," the district govern-
or said, in closing.


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Couple United In


Candlelit Ceremony


Robyn LaShane Armstrong
and Travis Lamar Williams were
united in marriage on June "15.
The couple was wed in a candle-
light ceremony performed by Pas-
tor Curtis Clark at Long Avenue
Baptist Church. The bride was
given in marriage by her brother-
in-law, Jay Lynn, of Port St. Joe.
The bride wore a white satin
and lace cathedral gown adorned
with tiny pearl beads by Alfred
Angelo. The groom wore a black
tuxedo, white paisley vest, and
white bowtie.
Attending the bride was: Ma-
tron of Honor, Susan Livingston,
sister of the bride, of Port St. Joe.
Bridesmaids were Brandi Rabara
of Ft. Myers and Misty Norman of
Davie. They wore tea length
peach crepe dresses with satin
bows, each carrying a single
white rose as they walked down
the aisle. The dresses were made
by Melita Davis of Overstreet
Flower girls were Taylor
Frischman of Ft Myers and Chell-
sey Gaskin of Port St. Joe. They
wore tea length, cream lace dress-
es with matching hats and car-
ried antiqued flower baskets filled
with peach rose petals.
The groom's father, Tommy
Williams, Sr. served as best man.
The groom's brothers, Tommy


Williams, Jr. and Marty Williams,
both of Port St. Joe, served as
groomsmen. Ushers were Chris
Upchurch, of Port St. Joe and
Robert Arnold of Jessup, Georgia.
Zachary Williams was the ring
bearer. All were dressed in black
tuxes with black vests and bow-
tie.
Janice Cox played the organ
and Mary Lou Cumbie and Clay
Cox sang. The wedding was coor-
dinated by Charlotte Pierce.


Thank You!


The Mexico Beach Fire De-
partment would like to thank the
following merchants for their re-
cent show of support. Their gene-
rosity was greatly appreciated.
Piggly Wiggly, Gulf Foods,
Bob and Jeffs Auto Repair, Shell
Shack, Buena Vista Motel, Mexi-
co Beach Marina, New York Dell,
Mexico Beach Video, Sandman
Motel, Blue Water Inn, Cathey's
Hardware, Driftwood Inn, Hide-a-
way Harbor, El Governor Motel
and Fish House.
Dixie Dandy, Young's Sea
Ranch Motel, Beach Auto Plaza,
Yacht Club Cafe, Surfside Inn,
Tommy T's, Freckles, Shoreline
Styles, Sharon's Care, Mar-
quardt's Marina, Beachwalk. T6u-
can's, Jolly Roger's Pizza, Top of
the Gulf, and Wilberta J. Hamil-
ton.


VOTE


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Anniversary and

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Mr. and Mrs. Travis Williams


Katherine Renee Kennington
Birth Announcement
Jenifer Kennington is proud
to announce the birth of her new
sister, Katherine Renee Kenning-
ton, born July 23 at Bay Medical
Center. She weighed 6 lbs. 10 oz.
and wav%,l-/2 ifiches long.
Prtj parentss are Chris and
AndreT ennington. Grandpar-
ents are Buddy and Sueann Ken-
nington of Port St. Joe and Grady
and Sharon Stanley of Lynn
Haven. Great grandparents are
Noah Allen of Port St. Joe. Verlie
Stanley of Panama City and Ed
and Gloria Darsey of Louisiana.


Steven Kaleb Odom

It's A Boy!
Steve and Kim Odom are
proud to announce the birth of
their son, Steven Kaleb Odom.
Kaleb was born August 13th at
Tyndall Air Force Base weighing 7
lbs. 10 ozs. and was 20 inches
long.
Proud grandparents are
Donna and -Donald Keith and
Tommy and Karen Odom, all of
Port St. Joe and Harry and Jan
Ludmun of Florala, Alabama and
the late Suzanne McFarland of
Port St. Joe.


Engaged
Reko and Sciandra Gainer
announce the upcoming marriage
of their mother, Phyllis. Alfreda
Gainer, to Marcell Rodrick John-
son.
The ceremony will be held at
the Treasure Bay Lodge on Satur-
day, August 31, at 6:00 p.m. A re-
ception will follow. Family and
friends are cordially invited. Invi-
tations are not being sent.


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Tony Pate and Dana Comeaux


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Russell Anthony and Dee pee
Millet Comeaux announce the
engagement of their daughter, :
Dana, to Tony Pate, all of Baton
Rouge, Louisiana.
Tony is the son of Gary /
Dennis and Angie Dearihger Pate,;
also of Baton Rouge. He is the
grandson of Leroy and Katie
Varries Dearinger of Apalachicola
and Frank and Evelyn Pate of Port
SLt. Joe.
The bride-elect is a 1993
graduate of Broadmoor High' <
School In Baton :Rouge. She is
employed as a receptionist at Dot
Craig Realtors in Baton Rouge.
The groom-elect is a 1992
graduate of Woodlawn High
School in Baton Rouge. He is the .
owner of Louisiana Fire Protection ,
In Baton Rouge.
The couple plan to be united
in matrimony on October 12th at
6:00 p.m. in the Parkview Baptist
Church in Baton Rouge. I


Bouington Retires
All friends and relatives of J.
W. Bouington are invited to a
retirement party, honoring his 42
years with St.: Joe Paper
Company, at the First Church of f
the Nazarene Family Life Center
(2420 Long Avenue, Port St. Joe),
on Sunday, September ist from,
2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

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Yeager, County Commissioner, District Five.


Water Lines Extended


To Cape Plantation


State Lie. #RA0066486


Phone: 229-2665
229-COOL


Lighthouse Utilities, which
provides water to the south Gulf
County area is currently in the
process of extending its lines to
the Cape Plantation area, north of
St. Joseph Bay Country Club.
According to Jay Rish, president
of the firm, "We will be knocking
on the door of Jones Homestead
in the near future. Also on tap is
extension of lines to Ponderosa
Pines."
Engineering work for the
water extension was done by
Preble-Rish Consulting Engi-
neers, with the actual installation
by Southeastern Mechanical
Contractors.
"We are happy that we're able
to give the citizens in this area of
Gulf County service, and it is our
goal to provide the good people of
Jones Homestead water soon,"
according to Rish.

White Named As
MOD WalkAmerica's
Gulf, Chairperson
Johanna L. White of First
V Union National Bank, has been
named WalkAmerica Chairperson
for the Gulf Coast Division of the
March of Dimes Birth Defects
Foundation's 1996 WalkAmerica.
As WalkAmerica Chairperson.
Mrs. White will and indeed has
been busy recruiting teams from
local corporations, schools.
churches, civic organizations and
clubs. She is also responsible for
a recent breakfast hosted by First
Union Bank to Introduce the
business community to the walk,
set for Saturday, September 28.
The mission of the, March of
Dimes is to Improve the health of
babies by preventing birth
defects. low birthweight and
infant mortality. The Campaign
for Healthier Babies supports this
mission through medical
research, community services.
public and private education and
advocacy. One local program ben-
efltting from the walk funds is
Project Mold-a-Male.
Everyone's help is needed to
continue in this mission to help
babies be born healthy. For more
information, please contact First
Union Bank at 229-8282 or the
March of Dimes office at 785-
6460.


With the installation of water
lines, the county will install fire
hydrants on the mains, which will
thereby reduce fire insurance
rates for homeowners in that
area. It is anticipated that con-
struction will be complete within
the next month.


Kayla Maria Wood
Kayla is One!
Kayla Maria Wood celebrated
her one year birthday on August
12th with her friends and family.
Kayla is the daughter of Rusty
and Maria Wood of Wewahitchka.
She is the granddaughter of Mike
and India Miller of St. Joe Beach,
Phylis Gortman of Wewahitchka
and Jean Wood of Highland View.

Senior Citizens
Having Pancake
Breakfast Tuesday
The Gulf County Senior
Citizens will be having a Pancake
Breakfast sponsored by Linda's
Restaurant in Port St. Joe. The
breakfast will be on Tuesday,
September 3rd from 8:00 until
10:30 a.m. You may eat at Linda's
or have it delivered.
The breakfast will consist of a
stack of pancakes, sausage and
coffee for $2.50. Proceeds are for
the building fund. Please call 229-
8466 to place orders.


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free hearing test. If you have
been exposed to loud factory
noise, if people seem to mumble
or you ask people to repeat what
they have said, come see us at:,

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Hearing Aid Specialist

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phere for the kids. The summer
counselors were Denise Williams
in Port St. Joe and Stephanie
Wade in Wewahitchka. They both
worked diligently, putting in long
hours to get the program started
on schedule. I believe our com-
munity benefits greatly from this
and other J.T.P.A. programs and I
appreciate the opportunity to
share this information. If anyone
should have any questions
regarding J.T.P.A. or the Gulf
Coast WorkForce Development
Board, I can be reached at (904)
229-8438 at the Gulf County
Courthouse. Thanks again.
Sincerely,
Jan McDonald
Gulf Coast WorkForce
Development Board


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Airman Joshua A. Bateman

Airman Bateman Completes Basic


Air Force Airman Joshua A.
Bateman has graduated from
basic military training at
Lackland Air Force Base in San
Antonio, Texas.
During the six wee s of train-
ing, the airman studied the Air
Force mission, organization, and
customs and received special
training in human relations.


* In addition, airmen who com-
pleted basic training earn credits
toward an associate degree'
through the Community College
of the Air Force.
Bateman is the son of James
L. and Rebecca C. Bateman of
Port St. Joe. He is a 1995 gradu-
ate of Port St. Joe High School.


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Dear Mr. Ramsey,
I want to take this opportuni-
ty to thank all of those in Gulf
County who helped with the
J.T.P.A. Summer Youth program.
Job training programs across the
state were restructured this year,
causing us to get off to a late start
locally. The program was still very
successful due to the cooperation
of the wonderful people in Gulf
County. From the County
Commissioners to the Worksite
Supervisors to the counselors,
outstanding efforts were made to
provide a meaningful learning
experience.
The supervisors of the many
participating agencies exhibited a
warm and caring attitude and
provided a good working atmos-


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To the Guilty Party:
I hope you feel real satisfied,
and contented with the crime you
committed Wednesday AM 8-21f-
96. You broke my heart and also
my two son's hearts. We did have:
a small puppy that was like a
member of our family, however,
you chose to put an end to our,
puppy's life. True, our puppy was
over on your street visiting, how-
ever, you chose- to put an end to
"Shorty's" life by taking your gun
and shooting him. If only you had.
taken a few extra minutes to call
the police, the animal control unit
or even us, we would still have.
our little "Shorty." It would have
been much easier for all parties
involved.
We had our little "Shorty" for
fifteen years but you chose to end,
his life in a cruel heartless man-
ner. We can only hope that your
desire to destroy our precious
puppy's life will not extend to,
some, poor innocent child or some
other pet that just happens to be
in your neighborhood. We will for-
give you of this unjust crime, but
we want you to know that you
broke our hearts in a way that is
hard to forget. "Shorty" was a,
friend to everyone.
The Newberry's
Ginny, Jeff & Joey
and Shorty's Friends

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Project Grad '97

Begins Planning
More than 30 parents of the,.
Class of 1997 met last Monday
night in the Port St. Joe High
School Commons Area to begin
making plans in anticipation of
,their son's or daughter's approach-
ing graduation.
As has been done in the past,
these parents hope to provide for
their children an alcohol, drug and
accident free celebration to cap off
one of the most memorable
evenings of their young lives-'
graduation from high school.
Wheels were put into motion to
begin fundraising efforts for the
project, to begin as early as
Monday! At press time the details
were still being ironed out but
more information will be in the
next issue of The Start
Schedule Next Meeting
The next meeting was set for
Tuesday, September 10 at 7:00
p.m., ET. in the Commons Area.
Monday's attendance was a record
turnout of parents, but each and
every one's help will be needed to
achieve the goal If you are a par-
ent of a 1997 graduating senior, be
sure to make plans now to attend
the next meetlngk

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We wish to thank Gulf Pines
Hospital for the wonderful care
and food. Thanks to Dr. P. V.
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Jo, was hit by a car. He's still in
the hospital and I am home. Many
thanks to James Foster for his
computer cards. They made me
laugh. Thanks to Ruth Ramsey
and Faye Foster for the care of my
wife, Rosalie. Thanks for the
phone calls and visits. We just
celebrated our 66th wedding
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Local Cub Scout leaders are
searching for first through fifth
grade boys along with any of their
parents, grandparents, or other
adults (21 years or older) interest-
ed in becoming leaders.
If you fit the categories
described above please attend a
meeting on Thursday, September
5 at 7:00 p.m., ET., in the Port St.
Joe Elementary School cafeteria.
See you there
If you have any questions
about the Cub Scout program,
please call Cathy Cox at 227-7559
or Suzanne Besore at 229-2708.


Noma Reunion
Saturday
The biennial Noma Commu-
nity reunion is scheduled to be
held on Saturday, Adgust 31, at
the Noma Community Center.
The community center will be
open at 9:00 a.m., .and lunch will
be at 12 noon. Please bring a
well-filled basket of your favor-
ites. Paper plates,- cups, eating
utensils and ice will be furnished.
Every two years, former and
present residents ,of Noma get to-
gether to strengthen bonds of
friendship, relive, memories of the
past, renew ties 'ith the land
that once nourished them, and to
walk among the graves of their
departed kinsmen.
All present and former resi-
dents of Noma (along with friends
and relatives) are cordially invited
to come and take part in this fel-
lowship. For further information
please feel free to call Dick Dozier
at (904) 263-6079 (Noma), or Earl
Williams at (904) 638-4947 (Chi-
pley).

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Thursday, August 29 in the,
Highland View and Oak Grove
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Etta Melissa Wiggins
Etta Melissa Wiggins, 82, of
Columbus, Georgia passed away,
Thursday, August 22. Born in
Swainsboro, Georgia on Novem-
ber 27, 1913, she was the daugh-
ter of the late James and Bell
Mixon.
After moving to Columbus,
she and her husband ran Wiggins
Grocery on 12th Avenue until
their retirement. Mrs. Wiggins
devoted herself to her family and
to Evangel Temple of which she
was an active member and
Sunday school teacher for many
years.
She is survived by her hus-
band, Sam Wiggins; her son and
daughter-in-law, Eddie and
Sharon Wiggins of Columbus; her
daughter and son-in-law, Mary
and Rex Wilkinson of Port St Joe;
eight grandchildren, Arletta and
Yves Hamel of South Branch,
Michigan, Stanley Montney of
Columbus, Elvin and Diane
Montney of Columbus, Delores
and Bob Windolf of Port St. Joe,
Carlton and Rene Wilkinson of
Columbus, Andy and Dawn
Wilkinson of Gulf Breeze,
Stephanie and Derrick Walker of
Columbus, and Brandi Wiggins,
also of Columbus; 14 great-
grandchildren; three great-grand-
children; many brother and sis-
ter-in-laws; many nieces and
nephews; and a host of friends
and church family members.
Funeral services were con-
ducted by Brother Max Price
'whose faithful weekly visits meant
so much to Mrs. Wiggins and her
family. Brother Hal Stewart
assisted him in the service. The
service was held at Evangel
Temple in Columbus on Sunday,
August, 25 and burial services
followed at Park Hill Cemetery.

Scott Dixon
Scott -Dixon, 75, of Mexico
Beach, passed away Monday
morning, August 26 in Bay
Medical Center. A native of



-INT'HE CIRCUIT COURT FOR GULF COUNTY,
FLORIDA
IN RE: 'ESTATE OF PROBATE DIVISION
DIANE L. VICKMAN, FILE NO. 96-37-CP
Deceased.
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
The administration of the estate of DIANE L.
VICKMAN, deceased, File Number 96-37-CP, is
pending in the Circuit Court for Gulf. County..
Florida. Probate Division. the address of which is
Gulf County Cournhouse. 1000 Fifth Street, Port
St Joe, Florida 32456 The.names and address of
the Personal Representative and the Personal
Representatse's anorney are set forth below. ,
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED
All persons on whom this notice is served
who have objections that challenge the validity of
the will, the qualifications of the personal repre-
sentative, venue, or jurisdiction of this Court are
required to file their objections with this Court
WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS
AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER
THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS
NOTICE ONTHE ,
All creditors oi the decedent and other per-
sons having claims or demands galrnst decedent's
estate on whom a copy of this nouce is served with-
in three (3) months after the date of the first pubil-
caton of this notice must file their claims with this
Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS
AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER
THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS
NOTICE ON THEM
All other creditors of the decedent and per-
sons having claims or demands against the dece-
dent's estate must file ,their claim with this Court
WITHIN THREE (31 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF
THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS. DEMANDS AD OBJECTIONS NOT
80 FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of the first publication of this Notice
is August 29, 1996. .
S Attorney for Personal Representauee
Charles A. Costin
Post Office Box 98
Port St. Joe, FL 32457
Telephone: (904) 227-1159
S Florida Bar No. 699070
Personal Representative:
John T. Vickman
7234 Lewis Ridge Parkway
Edina. MN 55439
2tc. August 29 and September 5, 1996.,


Monticello, Kentucky, he served
in the Army as a Military Police
Officer until his retirement. He
had been a resident of
Wewahitchka since 1970 until
moving to Mexico Beach several'
years ago.
Survivors include two daugh-
ters, Kathryn Skates of Macon,
Georgia, and Susan Echols of
Roberta, Georgia; four grandsons,
Scott J. Skates, Patrick M. Skates,
Richard B. Echols and Jason A.
Echols; four great-granddaugh-
ters; a sister, Florence J.
Brummett of Indiana; and several
nieces and nephews.
Mr. Dixon will be taken to
Snow's Memorial Chapel in
Macon, Georgia for funeral ser-
vices and interment in Glen
Haven Cemetery.
Local services are provided by
Comforter Funeral, Home of Port
St. Joe.

Gertrude Hamilton
Gertrude S. Hamilton, 75, of
Port St. Joe, passed away
Wednesday, August 21 in Tulane
Hospital in New Orleans. A native
of McLain, Mississippi, she has
been a resident here since the
early 1940's. She was a member
of the Port St. Joe congregation of
the Jehovah's Witnesses.
Survivors include two sons,
Kylar A. Hamilton of Port St. Joe
and Kylar F. Hamilton of Garland,
Texas; eight nieces and nephews
who she reared, Willie H. Woods of
St. Louis, Missouri, Richard A.
Davis, of El Paso, Texas, Vanessa
Whitley of Tallahassee, Victor H.
Woods of Sacramento, California,
and Lynn Driesbach, Lynn
Thompson, Sabrina Kee, and
Pamela Alexander, all of Port St.
Joe; a devoted great-nephew,
Kerry Thompson of Port St. Joe;
her brother-in-law,, John W.
Whitley of Port St. Joe; a host of
nieces and nephews, great-nieces
and nephews, grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, and cousins.
The funeral service was held
Monday, August 26 at 11:00 a.m.,
ET, at the Centennial Building in
Port St. Joe, conducted by Bro.
Henry Hale. Interment followed in
the family plot in Forest Hill
Cemetery.
All services were under the
direction of Comforter Funeral
Home of Port St. Joe.


Kenneth Darnell'
Kenneth P. Darnell, Sr., 64, of
Oak Grove, passed away Monday
afternoon in Gulf Pines Hospital.
A. native of Franklin, Louisiana,
he served in the Air Force, and
worked as a pipefitter until his
retirement.- He had been a resi-
dent here for the past 17 years.
Survivors include his wife,
Melba Darnell of Oak Grove; four
sons, Timothy Darnell and
Matthew Darnell, both of
Alexandria, Louisiana, Paul
Darnell of Sylvester, Georgia, and
Brian Darnell of St. Joe Beach:
five grandchildren, Timothy Brian
Darnell, Judith Angele Saas,
Kenneth Wayne Saas, Paulina Jo
Darnell. and Kapril Nicole
Darnell; and two sisters,' Ruth
Luke of Verdenvlle,' Louisiana,
and Mary Alice Revere of Califor-
nia.
The funeral service was held
at 11:00 a.m., E.D.T., Wednesday
at Holly Hill Cemetery, conducted
by Rev. David Fernaridez.
Interment followed.
All services were under the
direction of Comforter ,Funeral
Home of Port St. Joe.


Cheerleading

Camp Hosted
Port St. Joe High School and
Middle School cheerleaders
recently attended a UCA,
Universal Cheerleading Associa-
tion, cheerleading camp held in
Port St. Joe. The three squads
spent three days learning dance
routines, stunt techniques,
cheers, and chants. The squads
earned numerous awards from
their evaluators.
The varsity squad received
three superior ribbons. Junior
varsity also received three superi-
or ribbons, and middle school
received two superior and one
excellent ribbon.
On the final day of camp,
family and friends were invited to
watch the camp competition.
Many of the cheerleaders compet-
ed for the UCA All-Star awards.
Kayce Knox, Amy Buzzett, Leigh,
Lawrence, Casi White, Ronisu
Birdie and Gretchen Stevens were
the chosen All-Stars on the varsi-
ty squad. ;
Lindsay Williams, Meredith
Godfrey, and Alicia Sanders were
the chosen All-Stars on the junior
varsity squad.: Jenny Patterson
and Amber Daniels were the cho-
sen All-Stars dn the middle
school. 'I.-: ....
Varsity Ali-Stars were invited
to attend a furiftih held in Paris,
France. The jurilor varsity and
middle school All-Stars were invit-
ed to attend the Thanksgiving
parade held in Orlando.
Other individual awards were
given to Veronica Atkins who won
the cart wheel contest, and
Lindsay Williams who won the
freestyle dance-off. A jump-off
contest was also held and the
winners were Kayce Knox (varsi-
ty), Lindsay Williams (Junior var-
sity) and.Amber Daniels (middle
school).
The varsity and Junior varsity
captains and co-captains, Kayce
Knox, Amy Buzzett, Krystal
Tharpe, and Farica Quinn were
invited to participate in the
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Kayce Knox was also honored
by being asked to be a UCA staff
member. This will give Kayce the
opportunity to teach cheerleading
camps.
The cheerleaders are looking
for a successful season. and ask
for support from all of the fans!


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ELECT /





Wayne White

FOR



SHERIFF

A SHERIFF FOR THE PEOPLE

Resident 41 Years 39 Years Experience


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Korean War veteran 1951-1954, 82nd Airborne Division

Gulf County Resident Since 1955

Charter member of St. Joe Assembly of God Church,

serving 'as Trustee and on Pastoral Advisory Board

39 Yeairs Law Enforcement Experience

13 Years Gulf County Deputy Sheriff, 10 Years as

Chief Deputy

26 Years Experience as your Chief Investigator State

Attorney's Office, 14th Judicial Circuit

6 Years as Your Executive Director State Attorney's

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Football-It's In The Air!


Shark 100 Club Is

Looking For Members


It's not too late to join the
Shark 100 Clubl See Phil Lanford
at The Athletic House to sign up
for the Port St Joe High School
athletic support group. An
embroidered golf shirt with the
Shark 100 .logo, and a parking
permit for all Shark home football
games comes .with your member-
ship. They may also be picked up
at The Athletic House.
Port St Joe High School won
an unprecedented three state
championships this past school
year-basketball, track and
weightlifting-and won the Fred
E. Rozelle 3A sportsmanship
award for the third consecutive


year. This amazing feat was
accomplished through the dedica-
tion of the coaches and athletes
involved, along with tremendous
community support.
Part of that'support for the
athletic programs at Port St. Joe
High School comes from the
Shark 100 Club, which supports
the entire athletic programs
offered by the Sharks.
Be a part of the number one
public high school sports program
in the state. Make your $100 con-
tribution to the Shark Booster
Club, P. 0. Box 524, Port St. Joe,
FL 32457.


It's that ,time of year again
Break out the banners and hats,
the cushions and seats, because
the Sharks and Gators are almost
ready to start the '96-'97 gridiron
season.
Both teams will get an idea
where they stand this season by
competing in kick-off classics
Thursday and Friday nights.
Wewa will play Thursday night
hosting R. F. Munroe at 6:00
p.m., CT, and the Sharks will
travel to Tommy Oliver Stadium
in Panama City to face 6A Mosley
at 8:30 p.m., ET, Friday night.
Port St. Joe Sharks
Under new Head Coach
Chuck Gannon, the Sharks are
working toward improving last
season's record (4-5; 2-2, dis-
trict).
The Sharks will field 21 play-
ers, and according to Gannon,
because of the slim number of
varsity players the team will expe-
rience an obvious depth problem.
"One of the keys to us having a
successful season will be to
remain healthy through the last
half of the season when we play
our district schedule," he said.
Nine seniors, eight juniors,
and four sophomores will round
out a Shark squad that returns
six starters on defense and five on
offense.
Several players will also be
called on to play both offense and
defense. Jarred Patterson and
James Daniels will start the sea-
son splitting duties at quarter-
back. Neither have varsity experi-
ence at the position with Daniels
being the more mobile of the two
and Patterson having the better,
passing arm.
Gannon also noted the team's
young offensive line will need to
mature quickly in order for the
team to be effective running out of
the "I" formation.
Wewahitchka Gators
Wewa's Kick-Off Classic will
be formatted a little different than
most. According to Head Coach,
Wayne Flowers, they will split
halfs with Robert F. Munroe. with
Wewa's junior varsity playing the'


Munroe junior varsity during the
first half and both team's varsity
teeing it up in the second half of
play.
They finished the '95-'96 sea-
son with an 8-2 record (6-1, dis-
trict) and advanced to the first
round of the state play-offs follow-


"We're just looking for some-
one else to hit besides ourself," he
said.
Much like the Sharks,
Flowers points to inexperience
and line depth as potential prob-
lems for the Gators. "With four
offensive and four defensive


starters returning, we have a lot
of positions to fill, especially on
the offensive line where we lost
three starters," he said.
Seven seniors, eight juniors,
eight sophomores and one fresh-,
man will fill the 24 man roster for:
the Gators.


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Sharks prepare for Friday night's Kick-Off Classic with Mosley (6A) during a recent scrimmage.
The 8:30 p.m., ET, kickoff will begin another exciting year of Shark football under new Head
Coach/Athletic Director Chuck Gannon.


ing a three-way playoff to decide
the district champion and run-
ner-up in their district.
Flowers said the Gators will
continue to run the "wing-T".
offense behind first year starting
quarterback Champ Traylor
(sophomore).


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Thursday night at 6:00 p.m., CT. The Gators hope to once again reach district finals and advance to
the state playoffs.


Gainer Signs, Given
KWU Football Award
Johnny "J. J." Gainer of Port
St. Joe has signed a letter of
intent to play football for the
Kansas Wesleyan' University
Coyotes. Gainer has also been
awarded, arid has accepted, a':
football award from K.W.U.
K.W.U. awards are need--
based for students who show out-
standing ability in academic
departments or athletics.
Jerry Jones, Director of
Athletics, said, "J. J. is an out-,
standing young man. He is a hard
worker and will be a solid addition
to our team and campus."

I For the deal of your life,
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Gainer is a graduate of Port
St. Joe High School where he took
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son of Janice M. Gainer of-Port St.
Joe.


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ELECT




J.IMIMY WILLIAMS.



for SHERIFF OF GULF COUNTY

SI am experienced with 23 years of
la' enforcement with personal involve-
ment.
I will treat everyone fairly and impar-
tially with dignity I will be sheriff FOR
ALL the people of Gulf County.
I will be accessible to all citizens and I
will have an open door policy.
I will operate within my budget
* I will initiate a daily security check for senior citizens who
live alone and people who are physically disabled. This can
.be done by the ones wanting this service to call or check
in by a certain time. If they don't respond by a certain time,
a deputy will be dispatched to check the problem.
* I ask for your vote on September 3rd, to elect me your
sheriff. Your vote will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Vote for and Elect Jimmy Williams on
September 3rd, your Sheriffl
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Sharks Have Small Squad With A


Lot of Determination, Grit, This Year


Chuck Gannon, the Sharks'
new football coach at Port St. Joe
High School, spoke to the Kiwa-
nis Club Tuesday on the football
prospects this year.
Gannon, in his first year as
head coach, says he is "trying to
do all the right things" in his new
job. 'We're trying to instill the


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and trying to prepare them for a
life of work and responsibility
they face in the world," Gannon
said.
"One thing we emphasize is
that you don't miss practice. Just
as you will be expected to be on
the Job. The young men have
made a commitment they should
make every effort to keep," the
speaker said.
Gannon said the varsity
squad only has 21 men dressing.
out, but said they are committed
to "bringing back the past glory,of
the city's football legacy." He em-,
phasized that they all realize they"
have their work cut out for them
but "they are willing to pay the
price," he declared.
The head coach told the Ki-
wanians that a lot of the men will"
be going both ways this season..


'We've always had that situation
at St. Joe High, but expect it
again this year even more so than'
in the past," Gannon said.
Reading off the schedule for
this season, the coach said, "It
ain't gonna be easy! We feel like
we'll have a good chance at being
competitive in our league and
have just as good a chance as,
any team in the league for being
in the play-offs."
The team starts off the sea-,
son this Friday night with a prac-
tice game against 5A Mosley.
Then next Friday night it will be
arch rival Wewahitchka. "'We'll
.close out our season against the -
four teams in our conference: Ha-
vana. Blountstown, Monticello
and Florida High," he said. "I
hope we will have enough experi-
ence under our belt by the time
we get there to do the job."


REMEMBER W" VOTE ** Tuesday, Sept. 3rd




Caroline




for School Board, Dist. 3
.You are probably aware that I am serving as Your School Board member. At this time I am asking for your vote to be
returned to this position.
Because of my 30 years as an educator in the Gulf County School System, and my education which includes two
degrees, a Bachelor's of Elemhentary Education and a Master's of Adult Education/Administration, I feel that I am
,the most qualified candidate to serve you. During my tenure as an educator, I have had many unique experiences,
which include:
Starting the Alternative Program of the Gulf County High Schools
Helping to form and serve on the Gulf County Adult School Advisory Council in various capacities, including
chairperson
Teaching the first English class in Gulf County to Vietnamese refugees
Member of Literacy Volunteers of America
Serving as a consultant for teacher,' training in the area of Adult Education'
Successful grant writer for funds, equipment, and teacher training
Of course, tlu is only a partial listing of my rewarding and exciting activities.
SPlease read the following priorities and contact me if you have questions or concerns at 227-1258:
Strong academic curriculum for college bound students Emphasis on moral, spiritual, and family values
Vocational and Applied Technology Education available Instruction in the use of "state-of-the-art" technolog-
for all students ical equipment at all grade levels
High academic standards and classroom learning relevant Providing safe schools and maintaining discipline
to the workplace Strengthening partnerships with business and
Career preparation, and exploration options industry
Increase the number of college dual enrolled courses Expand sources of revenue by seeking additional
offered in Gulf County high schools grants
All instructors should be certified in their teaching areas
I am open to your suggestions and ready to help with your needs and problems. With a new Superintendent,
it is crucial that you elect a qualified and experienced Board member.
Please vote for and elect Caroline E. Norton, School Board Member, District 3.
Pd. Pol. Adv. Pd. from the Campailt Funds of Caroline E. Norton, Democrat


A Asymmetry- one half unlike
the other half. B Border irregu-
lar- scalloped or poorly circum-
scribed border. C Color varied
from one area to another; shades
of tan and brown; black; some-
times white, red or blue. D_ QDia-
mneter larger han 6mm as a rule
'(diameter of pencil eraser). ,
MIND THESE ABCD s
They may be signs of:
malignant melanoma.

S. Rigel, Robert J. Friediman and
Alfred W. Kopf, members of the New
York University Melanoma Coopera-
t rive group. Their findings were
published in a dermatologic clinical
journal. .
They also reported that the rate of
developing melanoma is increasing
faster than any other cancer: Mela-
noma is now the most frequent cancer
.'. women ages 25 to 29 and the
.' second most frequent cancer, after
breast cancer, in women between 30
and 34.
*The melanoma epidemic is world-
wide. Despite vigorous public educa-
:tion efforts, Australia, Austria,
Canada, Germany, Italy and Scotland
have experienced increases. .No
country has been' identified with a
decreasing rate.
With so many countries affected,
global factors are being considered.
Depleti6n of the stratospheric ozone
layer that allows more intense ultravio-
let light to reach the earth's surface
may, in part, be responsible for the
increases. Lifestyle changes that lead
to more "fun in the sun" also may
play a role.
Even the numbers reported by the
dermatologists may not tell the whole
story. Dr. Rigel says the disease may
be underreported because "Melanoma
is the only .major cancer that patients
may not at some point in their treat-
ment be seen at a hospital." There-
fore, many cases may not find their
way into tumor registries.
More melanoma also is costly..
According to the three dermatologists,
in 1990, an estimated $1.1 billion was
spent for melanoma treatment in the
U.S. Medicare program alone. With
melanoma rates doubling every 12
years, the paper calculates the annual
cost of treating melanioma could
exceed $5 billion by 2010.
The picture could be brightened by
several steps suggested in the paper:
Improve melanoma. diagnosing
skills by non-dermatologists who most
frequently first see suspected melano-
mas.
Emphasize sun protection and
avoidance to the general public. The
belief that tan is "chic" or beautiful
must be replaced.
Develop and better integrate diag-
nostic techniques.
Expand and evaluate melanoma
screening programs.
Establish a National Melanoma
Registry.
These steps could have a cumulative
effect. "As the effects of all these pro-
grams are felt," Dr. Rigel says, "we
look forward to the day when the
current near epidemic increase in the
numbers of melanomas are merely a
historical footnote."


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Correctional Officer


Course In Port St. Joe
itO .^ *.**


Shavers Wins
$1,000 Certificate
Emily Shavers of
Wewahitchka recently won a gift
certificate in the amount of
$1,000 from S & S Crafts
.'Worldwide. Mrs. Shavers won on
her design of an Uncle Sam styro-
foam cup. Eighteen ideas were
selected by the Product
Development Department person-
nel out of 250 entries. The 18
semi-finalist's creations were dis-
played and the employees select-
ed nifie prize winners. Mrs.
Shavers picture and her product
will appear in the 1997 catalog.
Mrs. Shavers is a volunteer at
the Wewahitchka Branch Library
during the summer months. She
has held this position for over 10
years.


t osi p a te

Chieti sSuday


The Criminal Justice Training
Academy of Gulf Coast
Community College will be con-
ducting a Correctional Officer
Basic Standards course in Port
St. Joe beginning on Wednesday,
September 25, at 6:00 p.m., ET.
This 450-hour course will meet
four nights a week, for four hours
at night, and is required in order
to be eligible for the State
Certification Examination for cor-
rectional officers.
The course requires advance
application, as well as a written
entrance test. There is no charge
for the test and it can be taken
Monday through Friday at the
main campus of Gulf Coast
Community College or on
Tuesday or Thursday afternoons
(also Monday and Wednesday
afternoons the first two weeks of
September) at the Port St. Joe
Police Station.
For additional information,
please contact Jackie Vaughn at
(904) 747-3233, Monday through
Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., CT,
or call Ray Jackson at (904) 229-
2760 in the Port St. Joe office on
Tuesday or Thursday afternoons
from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., ET.


RE-ELECT


Kesley Colbert, CFA


PROPERTY APPRAISER


THE MAN


The main reason I decided to seek the office of Sheriff was because of my
four children, the other children in this community, and my strong sense
of commitment to children, in general. I am the only candidate in this race
who is not a Deputy Sheriff. I am the only candidate in this race who is
qualified to work for the highest law enforcement agency in this country,
the FBI. I am the only candidate in this race who has a college degree,
majoring in accounting, with a minor in management. I am the only candi-
date in this race with a proven record of sern ice after being elected as your
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
When you can't attack a man's qualifications, the only thing left is his,
character. Those four children above, the people of Wewa who I live
among, who have seen me raise this children, coach Little League, and
attend church with these and other children, know my character, in addi-
tion to my qualifications. I am not mistake-free, but if I am the only man in
this race that has ever made a mistake, then the other five candidates are
in the wrong race. They should be running for Pope. I'm running for
Sheriff.
THE VISION
There is a proven correlation between the level of education in a state and
its,prison population. Florida ranks 50th (almost last) among states in the
percentage of students who graduate from high school. We rank first in
prison population per capital. Minnesota ranks first in high school gradua-
tion and 49th in per capital prison population. Eighty-two percent of our
prison population are high school dropouts. Sadly, most of .them had to
buy groceries, before being arrested, by the sight of the labels oi the items
they purchased because they could not read. It costs more to send a person
to prison for a year in Florida that it costs to send them to a major univer-
sity in Florida for a year. It is costing more to lock up our youth than to.
lift them up. If we truly care about the young people in our community, it
is time to seriously question a justice system that treats prisoners too well,
is a revolving door, and does nothing to discourage crime.
It is my contention that early intervention for first-time juvenile offenders
has extraordinary potential. Students, in Jacksonville, with serious discipli-
nary problems, are required to tour a jail, see a film about life in Florida's
prisons, and talk with locked-up juveniles about, their life behind bars. In
Crestview, gang resistance education and training (great) has helped curb
the rise in gang activity. In Miami, community leaders, parents, and busi-
ness people are volunteering for a year old program where adults read to
children for 30 minutes each summer day.
In Port St. Joe, Mold-A-Male, coordinated by Cthester Gant, Jr. and Maxine
Gant, has initiated a program, with the help of the Zion Fair Missionary
Baptist Church, to curb crime by focusing on prevention rather than retri-
bution. In Port St. Joe, the Washington Recreation Board of Directors, the
New Covenant Church, and, in Wewahitchka, the Methodist Church, and
other churches have brought in speakers such as FSU quarterback Charlie
Ward, UF quarterback Kerwin Bell, and former Valdosta High Sschool
Coach Nick Hyder to talk to our youth about family life, values, and
ethics. Nationally, 86% of those helped by Teen Challenge were still drug
free seven years later. The programs are out there, the commitments are
being made locally, and together we can-be a force for our youth. As your
Sheriff, I will make a commitment to work with the educational system,
the churches in our community, the taxpayers, and .the political entities to
form a new partnership that will bring new results, new hopes, and new
visions to Gulf County.
Elect

Jerry Gates for Sheriff
Pd. Pol. Adv., Pd. for by Jerry T. Gates, Democrat


The Colberts Jesse, Cathy, Josh and Kesley


* Resident of Gulf County for 27 years
* Taught and coached in Gulf County School System for 12 years
* Owned and operated own business in Gulf County
* Wife, Cathy has taught school in Gulf County for 22 years
* Two sons, Josh and Jesse, born and raised in Gulf County
* Has had the privilege and honor of coaching and working with the youth of
Gulf County for the past 27 years.


EXPERIENCEDR ,
12 years as Gulf County Property Appraiser
..3.yars in. private practice as fee appraiser
S* ersees 13,000 appaisals annually
* As a member of the Property Appraisers' Association
of Florida 'has served on the:
Aiudit Committee ,
By-Laws Committee
Forestry Committee
Legislative Committee
Time Share Committee
Utilities Committee
Professional Standards Committee :
Served on. the Board of Directors of the Northwest
Florida Housing Authority
Served for the past 12 years on the Apalachee
Regional Planning Council
Chairman, Gulf County Disadvantaged Transportation
Board
Past director and president of the Port St. Joe/Gulf
County Chamber of Commerce
DEPENDABLE
Has alwaysbeen available, accessible and responsive
to every person in Gulf County
Maintains fair and equitable tax rolls
Caters to NO special interests
Instituted automatic homestead renewals,
Has fought success ,y in Tallahassee against mid-
year assessments
Has been instrument l in lowering the county millage
for the past five years
Has always stood upi for individual rights of every
Gulf County citizen ,
Maintains a friendly, professional office dedicated to
serving the people of Gulf County
Has never lost sight of who he works for


QUALIFIED
Certified Florida Appraiser
* Spate-cerifi-ed in residential, commercial, industrial;-.
angdo personal.property appraisals

A partial list ofIAAO courses and Department of
Revenue schools attended include:

* Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal (Course 1)
* Income Approach to Valuation (Course.2)
* Assessment Administration (Course 4) .
* Fundamentals of Mapping (Course 6)
* Appraisal of Land (Course 201)
* Mass Appraisal of Residential Property (Course 301)
* CAMA Valuation Model Building (Course 305)
* Comparative Sales Approach
* Valuation Theory
* Appraisal/Assessment Process
* Standards of Practice and Professional Ethics
* Growth Management in Florida
* Ad Valorem Legal Requirements
* Amendment 10
* Document Management
* Tangible Personal Property
* In-depth Studies in Florida
* Non-Ad Valorem Assessments
* Legislative Laws and Procedure Changes
* Budgeting for County Property Appraisers
* Standard Measures of Value
* Tax Roll Submission
* Assessment of Platted Lands
* Agricultural Assessments
* American Land Institute (Course 1)
* Over 400 hours of state approved continuing educa-
tion


I truly appreciate the opportunity you have given me to serve our county
for the past 27 years. I especially thank you for allowing me to serve you
as Property Appraiser for the last 12 years. It is difficult to get to everyone
in the county while working full time;, however, please be assured that I
am trying to see as many of you as I possibly can. I want to thank each
ofyou and to ask for your vote and continuing support on September
3rd. Thank you.
Respectfully,


Pd. Pol. Adv., Pd. for by Kesley Colbert, Democrat


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w1OTE an Sept. 3rd
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TANL*EY** **


:Attention: District 3
: A picture is worth a


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; Are all residents of Dist. 3
Getting their driveways paved
:with recycled asphalt and rock?
*There were severaldriveways in
-White City last Friday, that were
:paved from the road to the front
;porch. The fine people in
:Highland View can't even get'
*roads paved lately, let alone dri-
:veways. What about the residents
'in St. Joe Beach, Beacon Hill, and
Gulf Aire, Monument and
Constitution, also all the others
:in White City?
: Also, there is a boat parked in
;the emergency landing ramp at
*the White City boat basin. This
-boat does have a commercial
.sticker on it and is tied to,2 pil-
'ings. Ordinance 89-2 enacted on
Feb. 14, 1989 strictly prohibits
any registered commercial boat
.from parking or docking in the
:basin at the White City Park. Also
-were their permits pulled for the
:pilings arou#id the boat? Who
:holds the liability if someone is
hurt on this boat? What if 20
pleasure boats wanted to park
there, could they?
It was said, "We have strived


to boost county facilities and ser-
vices, while reducing ad-valorem
taxes every year." The following
was obtained from the Tax
Collector's office, you be the
Judge.
1992 Budget
$4,107,987.71
1993 Budget
$4,191,147.55
1994 Budget
$4,308,507.56
1995 Budget
$4,408,154.00 .
Total taxes remitted to the
Board of County Commission.
As you can see, not only were
:taxes not reduced every year but
they were increased every year a
total of $300,166.29 his first 3
years in office. "Simple
Mathematics".
There are many other issues
that I could have singled out, but
these needed to be brought to the
public's attention. I have attend-
ed the county meetings, the bud-
get meetings, talked with the Tax:
Collector and Tax Appraiser and
learned a great deal about our
business; but only I have done so.
You weigh the issues and the
hard work I have put into the.
campaign and remember
VOTE FOR TOMMY KNOX,
County Commissioner Dist 3, .
FAMILY MAN, WORKING MAN
and YOUR MAN.
Thanks for your patience
Tommy Knox
St. Joe Beach resident
Pd. Pol. Adv. Pd. for by Camp. Acct. of Tobmmy
Knox. Democrat-


PERSONAL
* Lifetime Resident of Gulf County
* Son of the Late William H. Linton, Longtime Gulf
County Edu'Cator
* 2 Children; Lee, age 16, and Ben, age 21
* Graduate of Wewahitchka High School
* Graduate of Chipola Junior College
* Graduate of University of Florida, B.S. Degree
* Graduate of Florida State University, Masters Degree
in Administration
* Member Wewahitchka United Methodist Church


PLANS FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN
GULF COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
* After-School Program for Children K 6
* Firm, Fair, and Consistent Discipline Policy
* Support Traditional Family Values
* Provide Each Student the Opportunity to Learn and
Excel
* Provide Safe, Clean, Well-Maintained Learning


Environment


When the temperature climbs, a frosty treat offers welcome relief. And an ice
cream and cookie sandwich is a summertime favorite.
Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies chock-full of raisins or semisweet chocolate
pieces make Polar Ice Cream Sandwiches doubly delicious. Pick a cool morning
to bake the cookies and pop them in the freezer. (Be sure to cool cookies
completely and pack in an airtight container.) Then when it's time to cool off,
spread one cookie with a spoonful of your favorite ice cream and top with
another cookie. It's that easy!
SPolar Ice Creani Sandwiches


1 cup (2 sticks) margarine or
butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda,


1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
3 cups Quaker oats (quick or'
old fashioned, uncooked)
1 cup raisins or semisweet
chocolate pieces
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Ice cream, any flavor


Heat oven to 3500F. Beat together margarine and sugars until creamy. Add eggs
and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix
well. Stir in oats and raisins; mix well. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto
ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool
1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly
covered. Spread softened ice cream on bottom side of one cookie; top with,
second cookie. Serve immediately or wrap airtight and freeze.
About 24 Sandwiches
Nutrition Information (2 cookies without ice cream): Calories 210, Fat 9g,
Sodium 145mg.




Friends Express


Their Appreciation


It is with bittersweet' pride
and painful remorse that the good
citizens of Gulf County continue
our dedicated search, efforts for
our beloved friend, Ivey
Crutchfleld. Since his disappear-
ance on July 21, no one in this
county can ever recall; such an
outpouring of support. '


Community Involvement in Gulf Co.
* Private Industry Council forGulf Co.,
Educational Board Member
* Volunteer Fire Department .
* Optimist Club member
* Insurance Committee for Gulf Co.
Schools
* City Charter Committee
* Gulf County Chamber of Commerce
* School Advisory Committee
* Rotary Club Past Member
* Gulf County Chamber
* Past City Commissioner
* School Advisory Board
* Jaycees
*CivilAir Patrol .


| 'PD. POL. ADV., PD FOR BY.THE CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT OF TERRY LINTON, REPUBLICAN


Many of the old timers have
.: -simply marveled at the numbers
.of searchers and supporters. We
are certain, however, that not one.
of the citizens involved in the
search effort has complained.
This is why Gulf County stands
tall, and second to no other coun-
ty-anywhere!
The Gulf County Search and
Rescue, .Sheriffs Department,
' American Red Cross. U. S. Army
,Corps of Engineers. Firefighters,
,Gulf Correctional Institutionr,
'friends and, of course, family
responded to the call.) Unequi-
vocally, no better search strategy
could have been developed than
was implemented by our search
members.
We extend our heartfelt grati-
tude to every single person who
participated In the search, and a
special thanks to those extra spe-
cial women who always ensured
there was plenty of food and
drink. We would be remiss,
Indeed, ifwe failed to mention the
prayers bestowed on our family
during this time of sorrow.
Many times and, unfortu-
nately tragically, our community
,has had to reach down a little
deeper and try a little harder to
overcome adversity., While our
.attempts to date have been fruit-
less, everyone gave a Herculean
effort. Time tends to ease the
grief. .We hope that Ivey will be
'remembered in our daily prayers.
From our hearts, we love you and
appreciate your friendship. God
bless.
Sincerely,'
Friends of Ivey Crutchfleld

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Advertising Needs- |

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THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, AUGUST 29. 1996 PAGE 3B


W VOTE Tuesday, Sept. 3rd



And Now for the Rest of the Story
Last week, I presented to you facts concerning the financial mis-
management in the SHERIFF'S OFFICE. No matter who you try to
blame it on, county commissioners, past sheriffs, or the climate, it is
the SHERIFF'S RESPONSIBILITY to stay within his budget. The
rest of the story is just as perplexing. The following cases from the
public records reflect strongly upon the administrative mismanage-
ment in the Sheriff's Office.
01/04/96
Clerk of Circuit Court
Gulf County Courthouse'
Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Charge: Sale of Cocaine
Case No.: SA#2395F0248 / Clerk#: 95-196
Agency No. OBTS NO.: 9508000557 / 007634743
- Dear Clerk:
This is to advise you that the State is announcing a Nolle Prosse in the
above referenced case because law enforcement cannot find the evidence.
01/04/96
Charge: SALE OF COCAINE
Case #95-205: Case Dismissed
"Because law enforcement lost the evidence."
01/23/96
Charge: Principle to possession cocaine with intent
Case #95-275: Case Dismissed
"No evidence."
01/23/96
Charge: Lease or Rent for Purpose of Trafficking in Controlled Subst.
Case #95-276: Case Dismissed
"No evidence."
02/05/96
Charge: Sale of Cannabis
Case #96-014: Case Dismissed
"At request of Sheriff's office to drop charges."
02/08/96
'Charge: Resisting Without Violence
Case #96-006M: Case Dismissed
"No probable cause to search or arrest defendant."
02/07/96
Charge: Petit Theft.
Case #96-008M: Case Dismissed
"Officer did not file report with evidence."


02/08/96
Charge: Possession controlled substance less than 20 grams
Case #96-005M: Case Dismissed
"No probable cause to search or arrest defendant".


05/21/96
Charge: Ct IV: Fleeing & Attempting to Elude
Case #96-111: Case Dismissed
"Officer had no articulable suspicion of criminal activity to justify a stop".


05/24/96
Charge: Disorderly Conduct
Case #SA #2396M0384: Case Dismissed
"No evidence to support officer's conclusion that offense had occurred."
06/03/96
Charge: Disorderlyivntoxification
Case #96-271M: Case Dismissed-. ..
"Report not sufficient to prove that defendant was drunk or that he was
disorderly".
06/18/96
Charge: Resisting Without Violence "
Case #96-014M: Case Dismissed
"Officer no longer with sheriff's department and cannot be found".
07/09/96
Charge: Disorderly intoxification
Case #96-314M: Case Dismissed
"A request for more information was sent 6/13/96 but no response has
been received."
03/06/96
Charge: Count I: Aggravated Battery
Case #95-292: Case Dismissed
"Because investigative information is not sufficient to: justify filing
charges."
04/02/96
Charge: Sale of marijuana
Case #96-012: Case Dismissed
"Because confidential informant will not testify."
04/02/96
Charge: Sale of marijuana
Case #96-015: Case Dismissed
"Because confidential informant will not testify."
04/02/96
Charge: Principle to sale of cannabis
Case #96-017: Case Dismissed
"Because confidential informant will not testify."
05/16/96
Charge: Ct I: Obstruction by disguised person
Case #96-013:M Case Dismissed
"No probable cause to stop vehicle."
05/16/96
Charge: Ct II: Possession less than 20 grams cannabis
Case #96-013M: Case Dismissed
"No probable cause to stop vehicle."
07/16/96
Charge: Resisting without violence
Case #SA#2396M0504: Case Dismissed
"Because from the officer's complaint & incident report this defendant sub-
mitted to the officers as soon as it was apparent he was being pursued.
No Date
Charge: Careless Driving
Case #96-168
"Dropped by Deputy Richard Burkett"
Time and money prevent further examination of the remain-
ing records by me, but Ifelt this was a good cross section of
what's available in thepublic records. It is my contention we
need improved management of tihefinancial records and per-
sonnel in the Sheriff's office.
Elect

Jerry T. Gates for Sheriff

The Qualified Candidate

Pd. Pol. Adv., Pd. for by Jerry T. Gates, Democrat


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COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Pd. Pol. Adv., Pd. for by David Young, Democrat







PAGE 4B THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, AUGUST 29. 1996
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Elect JERRY


for 9uipeririteridert of qchooig


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SSOLID


This is my pledge to the
people of Gulf County
* I will do my utmost to provide the best
possible programs for our students
* I will treat each school fairly and impartially.
* I will use the resources of this school
system in an efficient and responsible man-
ner.
Pd. Pol. Adv., Pd. for by Camp. Acct. of Jerry Kelley, Democrat


Several Ways To Enjoy Fla. Scallops,

Frozen or Fresh From Florida Waters
But You Had Better Hurry If You Expect To Enjoy Them
Fresh; The Seasons Closes For The Year On Saturday


The scallop, like the oyster, is
a bivalve mollusk. Oysters live
their life attached to the bottom,
while scallops move about by
swimming. Scallops swim by
snapping their shells together and
expelling a jet of water. This
action leads to the development of
an oversized adductor muscle
called the "eye." This sweet-fla-
vored muscle is the only part of
the scallop eaten by Americans,
but Europeans eat the entire
shucked scallop.
The name, "scallop," aptly
describes the fluted edges of its
fan-shaped shell. TheI shells of
young scallops are beautiful. The
outside shell is delicately colored
pink and white and the inside is
pearly-white, with a satiny luster.
Calico scallop meats vary from
creamy white to light tan or pink.
They measure about 1/2 inch to
3/4 inch in diameter. Calicos are
generally lower in price than other
scallop meats, which makes them
a good buy.
Calico scallops are harvested
with trawls and dredges in deep
offshore waters of Florida's,
Atlantic and northern Gulf
coasts. Heaviest catches occur
during the months of September
through December. Scallops do
not close their shells tightly like
oysters and clams. They must be
shucked soon after harvest or
they lose body moisture.-'
Fresh-shucked scallop, meats
should .be refrigerated on ice (35-
40 degrees F.) and will maintain
quality for two days. Frozen scal-
lop meats, held at 0 degree F. or
less, will maintain quality for
three to four months. In choosing
scallop meats, examine the prod-
uct for a creamy color, firm tek-
ture, and a mild, sweet odor.
Packages of scallop meats should
be practically free of liquid.
Scallops may be poached,
sauteed, broiled, baked, or fried.
They should be cooked quickly to
maintain moisture and delicate
texture.
Scallops On The Grill.


FREE


Cooking seafood on the grill is
a favorite means of preparation in
Florida. All types of seafood are
grilled and kabobs are an easy
and delicious way of cooking.
Scallops, shrimp and fish cubes
are often used when making'
kabobs, and combined in one
recipe, they make a seafood feast.
Scallop Kabobs are tasty and
nutritious when served over rice.
Add a tossed green salad to make
a delicious meal. This kabob
recipe combines the color and fla-
vor of mushrooms, pineapple,
tomatoes and green pepper with
the delicate sweet taste of fresh
scallops. The kabobs are marinat-
ed in a light soy sauce marinade
before being placed on the grill.
Keep a close watch on the grilling
kabobs to guard against over
cooking this tender shellfish.
Fresh scallops should have a
creamy white, light tan or pinkish
color and a mild sweet odor. They
are best when used on the'day of
purchase, but they can be stored
in a refrigerator for two to three
days or frozen up to six months.
SCALLOPS KABOBS
*I1 pound calico or bay scallops,
fresh or frozen
*2 cups cherry tomatoes
*2 cups fresh small mushrooms
*I1 can (13 1/2 ounces) pineapple
chunks, drained
*1 large green pepper, cut into
one-Inch squares
.1/4 cup vegetable oil
*1/4 cup lemon Juice
*1/4 cup chopped parsley
*1/4 cup soy sauce
*1/2 teaspoon salt
*1/8 teaspoon pepper
Thaw scallops if frozen. Rinse
scallops with cold running water
to remove any remaining shell
particles. Place tomatoes, mush-
rooms, pineapple, green pepper.
and scallops in a bowl. Combine
remaining Ingredients and pour
over scallop mix-ture; marinate for
30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Alternate scallops, tomatoes,


FREE


Fish Fry Dinner
in Honor of

JIMMY WILLIAMS

Candidate for Gulf County Sheriff
Saturday, August 31, 1996
17 at Frank Pate Park
5:00 7:00 P.M.

Sponsored by Friends and Supporters
; Pd. Pol. Adv., for Jimmy Williams, Democrat


mushrooms, pineapple and green
pepper on long skewers until
filled. Cook 4 minutes over mod-
erately hot coals. Baste with*
sauce. Turn and cook 3 to 4 min-
utes longer. Yield: 6 servings.


REMEMBER ( VOTE **Tuesday, Sept. 3rd


*Robert L*

RKedmon

COUNTY COMMISSIONER
DISTRICT 3
PD P*,L !t. -:-,.T F:,R RBERT L REpt,.lN INDEPENDENT dp 8 15


Support


David


Democrat.. fr


Florida House of Representatives, Dist. 7




Gulf County, let David's cal knowledge

and expe ri e w v for you! '


* Born and raised in Bay
County
* Son of Clell and Jean
Ann Warriner
* Graduate of Bay High
School
* University of Florida
Graduate
* Married the former
Patricia Tapper of Port
St. Joe, FSU Graduate
* Father of Amelia Marie
* 5 1/2 years experience
as a Legislative assistant
* Manager, George G.
Tapper Foundation


The Warriners David, Trish and Amelia


* United Cerebral Palsy
* Council on Aging
* Florida Young Democrats,
President
* Cancer Society
* Gulf and Bay County
Chambers of Commerce
* Youth Center Foundation
* Democratic Executive
Committee
* Lions Club
* Second Chance of
Northwest Florida

To contribute or volunteer call
(904) 227-3668 in Port St. Joe
or (904) 482-8323
in Marianna
P. O.Box 458 >
Port St. Joe, FL 32457


On September 3rd, Vote DAVID WARRINER,

Democrat, For the Values We Share
Paid Political Advertisement, paid for by Mike Tucker, Campaign Treasurer


VOTE FOR RAY DICKENS
for County Commissioner District 1 Democrat
QUALIFICATIONS:. .
City Commissioner of Wewahitchka 2 terms
Mayor of Wewahitchka 3 terms
Resident of Wewahitchka 28 years
In Business in Gulf County 28 years
I will work for District 1 and Gulf County to be the best,
safest and cleanest place to live. I am familiar with bud-
gets and the needs of the entire area, and as a taxpay-
er, I will endeavor to bring about more efficiency by
working with the other commissioners.
YOUR VOTE AND SUPPORT WILL BE APPRECIATED.
Pd. Pol. Adv., Pd. for by Ray Dickens


FREE







THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1996 PAGE 5B


cookin


COOL CREAMY PIE


(DM)-Refreshing as a tropical '
breeze, Creamy Lime Pie captures -
, the flavor of fresh-squeezed limes in
a creamy filling made using sweet-
ened condensed skimmed milk. It is
a breeze to prepare as well, with..-
microwave cooking times of only 3
minutes for the crust and 15 minutes
for the filling. Whirlpool
Corporation home economists sug-...
gest topping the chilled pie with
whipped cream and lime wedges as a
garnish. What better menu finale
could theie be fora summertime bar-
becue!
CREAMY LIME PIE
(1 pie, 8 servifigs)
V4 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
/4 cup regular margarine, .......
melted


*, *
1 carton (8 oz., I cup)
refrigerated real egg product
2 cans (14 oz. each) sweetened
condensed skimmed milk
A cup fresh lime juice (about 6
limes) .
1V2 teaspoons grated lime peel
5 drops green food coloring
Whipped topping for garnish
1. Stir together graham cracker
crumbs, sugar and melted margarine.
Press evenly and firmly into 9-inch
glass pie plate to form shell.
Microwave at HIGH (100%) for 3 to
3' 2 minutes, rotating. plate a quarter
turn after every minute. Cool.'
2. Inn medium-size bowl, stir


together egg product and condensed
milk. Gradually stir in lime juice.
Stir in lime peel and food coloring.
Pour into cooled pie shell.'
3. Microwave at MEDIUM (50).1
for 15 minutes or until set, rotating
pie plate a half turn after every 5
minutes. Cool and chill until serving
time. Garnish with whipped topping.


Nutrition Information
(per serving)
Calories 433
Protein 12g
Fat 7 g
Cholesterol ", ; 0
Carbohydrates 78 g
Sodium .. 310 mg
(calculated without whipped topping)


Whirlpool TimeSmart Tip
QUICK-THAW JUICE CONCENTRATE: Conveniently thaw the con-
centrate for a refreshing glass of lemonade or orange juice with no wait.
Simply remove the metal top from the can. Heat a 6-ounce can at HIGH
(100%) for 30 seconds. Empty into a microwaveable bowl or pitcher. Heat at
HIGH for 30 seconds longer. Add water as directed and stir before serving.
For a 12-ounce opened can, heat 30 seconds, then 1 minute in a bowl or
pitcher. For a 16-ounce opened can, heat 1 minute, then 2 minutes.


10th Annual Goat Day Festival October 19 In Blountto wn


Planning is underway for the
l0th Annual Goat Day Festival to
e held on Saturday, October. 19
W,4,Ii17


at Sam Atkins Park in
Blountstown. The celebration in
sponsored by the Blountstown
lI


Vote and Elect


DEBRA



Sfor School Board Dist. 3
A Pol .AU., iv CaCm Alp, ramton Wd -Ow P,,nal


Vote for







KIN0


Commissioner,
Dist. 3
I would like to. cordially introduce my family to the fine people of
Gulf County. Above is my wife Joni and son, Shane. We reside at
St. Joe Beach. My wife and I are both graduates from the public
school system at Port St. Joe High.
I am the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Knox of Port St. Joe, and have 5
brothers and sisters, who all graduated from Port St. Joe High. I
have an 86-year-old grandmother who also lives at St. Joe Beach.
Plus I teach welding at Port St. Joe High and have over 55 stu-
dents who are also my family. These are the main reasons I say I
am a family man.
I have attended all county commission meetings for the last 3
months, the budget meetings and talked at length with the property
appraiser and also the tax collector. I have gotten an education on
how the county is being handled. The County Commission needs
to be accountable for its actions and keep the public informed.
Closed door conferences, hand shake agreements, and interfering
with the Gulf County School Board are just a few adjustments that
need to be corrected.
Our relationship with the city needs to improve, so that all the peo-
pie of Gulf County work as a family, not as an individual group. All
the people of Gulf County deserve the best, so let's spread our for-
tunes to everybody, not just a certain community or group.
In summary let's all try to become better neighbors and friends
and learn to work together. The welding class of 94-95 won an
award because they tried to make a difference. Whether you were
for the fishing ban or not, this applies to everyone: it reads as fol-
lows:
(Warrior Award know all ye men by these presents, once upon a
time there was a knock on a neighbor's door. Greed and misguided
wealth were standing there. Bullies with hearts so cold and egos
so large strained to enter. Honor, manhood and spiritual being
were under attack. Some people decided to help the neighbor. Be
it forever known, that when the great Florida fishing war was rag-
ing, Port St. Joe VICA Club, Port St. Joe, Florida, was in the
trenches fighting to help that neighbor).
Your neighbor is TOMMY KNOX, so on
September 3rd, vote for Tommy Knox, family
man, working man, and your man, District 3.
Pd. Pol. Adv., Pd. for by Tommy Knox, Democrat


Rotary Club.


For those not familiar with
Goat Day, it is an old-fashioned
family festival of arts, crafts, food
musical entertainment, story-
telling and old-time games for
kids. Admission, music and activ-
tlies are free and open to the pub-
lic.
Artists, crafters, food and
merchant vendors are invited to
enter a booth- at the upcoming
event Booth fees remain low at
$30 per space plts-'$5 'if you'
require electricity. To receive a
booth application, call Rotary
Club President Jackie Dykes or
Jan Hall at (904) 674-5464.


Reasons to Elect




JIMMY WILLIAMS


ior


SSHERIFF OF GULF COUNTY


*s 23 years of law enforcement experience
Family man, member and attends the Oak Grove
Assembly of God Church
Concerned for ALL citizens of Gulf County
Will be accessible to ALL citizens and will have an
open door policy.
Budget will be established to provide maximum
law enforcement at the lowest possible cost and
operate within my budget
A full time resident who resides eleven (11) blocks
from the courthouse.
Manners and maturity to deal with citizens of ALL
Sages! ,


These; are a few reasons why Jimmy Williams will
make Gulf County an excellent sheriff.

Vote for and Elect Jimmy Williams on
September 3rd, your Sheriff!


THANKSS'


SPdPd. foA by.i Will ....i'
Pd. 'Pol. Adv., Pd. for by Jinusy Williams, Demedrat


ATTENTION'.

... ULF COUNTY REPUBLICANS!
On September 3rd you have the opportunity'to participate in a historic event... the
first ever Republican Primary in Gulf County.

Please consider-the following reasons to vote for LOretta Costin for

Superintendent of Gulf County Schools:

She is the candidate with the most experience in education
.* She is the candidate with the broadest range of experience in
eduication--as a teacher, an administrator, and an educational
consultant
She is the candidate with the highest level of education (Bachelors
degree, Masters degree, and all coursework for a Ph.D. in Educational
Leadership)
*' She is the candidate with the most management/leadership experience
in education (supervisory responsibility of 47 staff)
She is the candidate with the most budgetary experience (oversight of
a $15 million dollar budget)
She is the candidate with the most experience in writing successful
grants (participated ion a team that wrote and received a $60 million
grant for the state of Florida)


LORETTA COSTIN

Qualified to Be

Your Superintendent

SI would appreciate your vote
on September 3rd.
Thank you,


Paid Political Advertisement
Loretta Costin, Campaign Treasurer, Republican


I I







"AGE 6B THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1996


VOTE


AMES


"J


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*1
El'


for


Prope rt


App raiser


A WORD OF THANKS


THE LESTER FAMILY
(Jamie, Robin & Trey)


(Master's Degree in Business Administration/
State Certified Residential Appraiser
License #0001087


Dear Friends,
As the first primary election draws near, would like to openly thank my family, friends, and supporters. I h've been
working hard, along with others, to win your trust and vote as your next Gulf County Property Appraiser. While eam-
paigning, I have been trying to work and support a family. This task has been difficult, but my determination to work for
you has been my primary goal. I have been running a positive campaign because I don't believe in any negative politics. 1
am very proud to say that Gulf County is my home and I would be very honored to be a representative of the people as
your property appraiser. I am honored to have the support and the contributions my friends and supporters have given
me. The contributions given to run this campaign include good old grass root efforts, not just by me, but of a lot of hard
working individuals. I would like to thank all those that have given to this campaign through their donations, hard work,
or a vote of confidence on September 3,,1996.
I have many friends throughout the state and I am thankful they think enough about me and my abilities to con-
tribute to our campaign. I say our campaign because this campaign has been a group effort for all the people, not just for
me. My former employers and associates, even though they have no interest in Gulf County or own any property, have
honored me by giving to our campaign. They see the hard work I contributed to them and the help I have given to others
in thepast aid they wish to express their thanks by helping me and our campaign efforts:. f
On all my literature and signs, it says "Paid For By The Friends of James E. "Jamie" Lester". I am thankful tfo their
help because all are my friends. This campaign has been based on my willingness to work hard and stand up for the peo-
ple and on September 3, 1996 you will decide if you wish to accept my willingness to work for you and allow me to use
what Ihave learned and the experience I have gained.
There will not be any incentive for an individual once they receive their education or experience if we in Gulf County
do riot give them the chance. I am asking for that chance on September 3, 1996 and I hope you allow me to serve. I would
appreciate your vote and I wish to thank you ahead of time. Remember, to vote on September 3, 1996 and vote for me ,
which is a vote for the people.
Sincerely,

Jamie Lester


A PEOPLE ORIENTED PERSON
Those that have ever meet Jamie, know he is really a people oriented
person. He is always willing to help others and always uplifting Gulf
County. Jamie says, "It is not the beautiful rivers, beaches, or lakes that
make Gulf County so great, it's the people."
Since Jamie has always been a part of Gulf County, he gives a great
deal of credit for his morals, values, and beliefs, to the people of Gulf
County, not just his parents and grandparents. He gives credit to his
Sunday school teachers, elementary and high school teachers, along
with those individuals that have played a part in his life.
He and his wife take great pride in being past youth leaders for
Hardaway Assembly of God Church. The youth play an important
role in the future make up of our country, and protecting, nurturing
and guiding them today in the right direction is very much needed.
Jamie realizes that senior citizens have played, and continue to play,
an important role in our society and protecting their rights today
ensures protection in the future.


"Protecting senior citizens rights today ensures
protection in the future"
James E. "Jamie" Lester


WHY IS JAMIE LESTER SEEKING THE
OFFICE OF PROPERTY APPRAISER
Like so many individuals, once they receive their education and experi-
ence, they have to leave and find a job somewhere else that they are quali-
fied for and can not stay in their home county. Jamie is trying to use what
he learned and use the knowledge gained from growing up in Gulf
County to work hard for the people.
Property Values (Real Estate Taxes)
Since Jamie fought against higher property values, taxes, and the bureau-
cracy behind being treated fairly, he is confident being on the same side as
the property owner gives him that understanding and fairness individu-
als deserve. He wants to be a fighter against the state, and put under-
standing, fairness, knowledge, and friendliness, back in the hands of the
people. By electing him as Property Appraiser, he will be the voice that
stands behind the people of the county, because they are the taxpayers.
Gulf County needs one of its own, someone like him that grew up in Gulf
County and now has experience and knowledge to help the people. Jamie
is not running against anyone, only asking for the chance to serve the
people.
Home Owners and Business Owners
Once he is Property Appraiser, he Will strive to keep the public informed
of laws that effect them and will stand firm in fighting those that try to
take away home owners property rights and those that effect our busi-
nesses that support our local economy. The people deserve someone that
will stand up for them and work hard to protect their interest, along with
being fair in valuing property.
Jamie believes in a "Property Owners Bill of Rights". This means if the
government places restrictions or mandates against your property, such as
not being able to have a septic tank; or being able to build, then they must
pay you fair market value for your land. It does not make sense to pay
taxes on a property that is not usable due to government restrictions. We
need less government and more poWver back in the hands of the people.
Office Policy and Procedures
Not only will Jamie stand up for the people of Gulf County, he will strive to
uphold his conservative beliefs as it relates to budgeting and spending His
father BoJohn Lester had it rough growing up in Gulf County and the value
of a dollar has been instilled in Jamie all his life. Jamie wants to ensure the
office and personnel will strive to recognize that people are the most impor-
tant. He wants to make sure the people get served with a friendly smile and
most of all get results. Jamie will manage the office and will not be influ-
enced by anyone.
Paid For By The Friends of James E. "Jamie" Lester, Dem.
Mitch Burke Campaign Treasurer, Pd. Pol.. Adv.


SUMMARY
Jamie grew up in the property appraisers office. His mother worked
there 17 years and started when Jamie was two years old. His feet and
knees have been all over that courthouse. He grew up under Sammie
Patrick, who was property appraiser for 48 years, and he worked 2.5
years at the Bay County property appraiser's office. Now he is asking
for the chance to serve and work hard for the people. Remember, a
property appraiser is hot just an individual that appraises your proper-
ty, he or she is an individual that is a representative of the people when
it comes to property rights and being a voice that stands up for those
rights. By electing Jamie as your Property Appraiser, he won't be just
an appraiser, or someone that fights hard for your rights, he will be....a
friend.


Jamie's saying in his high school yearbook was, "If you
see someone without a smile, give him yours."












Fertilizer Label Gives The Whole


Story About What It's Designed To Do


You can't judge fertilizer by
appearance. Fortunately, state
law requires each fertilizer label to
include specific content facts.
However, these can be confusing
so, I'll try to explain them.
To obtain the proper types of
fertilizers for various application,


you must understand the label.
At the top, you'll find the identifi-
cation of the manufacturer or dis-
tributor. This doesn't tell how well
the fertilizer will help your lawn,
or ornamentals, or vegetables. So,
read on.
Next, if the term "organic" is


used there will be a statement
identifying the type of materials,
as well as how much is natural,
and how much is synthetic. This
is an Important indication of how
the fertilizer will react In your soil.
For example,, natural organic

Gulf County
Extension Service










.


This column Is provided as a service of the Gulf County Guidance Clinic, Inc., a professional counseling
and mental health center. 1t is not intended to replace psychological counseling or treatment services.


Dear Counselor,
I am a Christian and quite con-
fused about some of the advice I am
receiving from the people In my
church. I have been extremely
depressed off and on all .nmy'llfe. 1was
physically and sexually abused as a
child. I also have a problem with anx-
lety attacks that happen for no real
reason.
Some of my friends have been
pressuring me to see a counselor..
Others tell me that the Bible. says that
seeing counselors and psychiatrists is
wrong. I have talked to my pastor a
couple of times, and he just gives me
scriptures to read and tells me to pray.
I am not getting any better. In
fact, it seems to be getting worse. I
need help. Can counselors or psychia-
trists help me without turning me
away from God? Are there any coun-
selors who are Christians? How do
you deal with spiritual matters In
counseling?
Signed,
Desperate and Confused
Dear Desperate and Confused:
S I am very glad you wrote. Iam a
Christian also.. I have served in the
mental health field for some time now
and have struggled with this issue
;myself. There is certainly some
Biblical basis for caution when seek-
ing counseling for emotional prob-
lems.
The Bible tells us not to seek
ungodly counsel. Psychologists, psy-
chiatrists, psychotherapy and theories
of psychology are notoriously human-
;' istic in nature and have been placed in
the same category of "ungodly" as
mystics, psychics, and magicians by
many Christian leaders. So, the repu-
tation that psychology has made for
itself among Christians has some war-
rant.
However, as we have learned
more about mental health, we have
found that many of the theories and
techniques of psychotherapy and the
effects of psychiatric medicine have
had 'great benefits to, those who are
11 suffering fromn..emotional disorders.
We have discovered ways to treat these
problems within the context of the val-
ues and beliefs of the client. As thera-
pists, we are ethically obligated to
respect religious beliefs and values
and can actually help strengthen
those beliefs should this become a
goal in treatment.
As Christians. we believe that
,every problem is spiritual in nature
because we are spiritual. beings.
Cancer and the common cold are as
? much spiritual problems as emotional
problems. We should never stop pray-
ing for healing and depending upon
God as "The Great Physician" or
"Wonderful Counselor".
But, I believe that God works
through physicians, nurses, and even
psychotherapists in healing. The prob-
lem arises when our faith is placed in
our practitioner instead of God. We.
must be careful that we keep our per-
spective in all our endeavors. Your
counselor Is an instrument to help you
achieve whatever outcome God wishes
for you. '
Mental health professionals have'
training and expertise that can be,
highly effective in relieving depression.
anxiety. stress, and a multitude of
other problems. Although many of the
Techniques and theories come from
secular psychology, they can be used
to treat Christians with Christian val-
ues and Christian goals.


Another care to. take is to assure
that the techniques. themselves, and
the goals established by you and your
counselor are Biblical and within
God's will. For example, I am a
Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, which
means I focus on thought processes,
and behaviors that affect emotions in
my approach to treatment.
In Romans 12:2. Paul states. "Do
not conform any longer to the pattern
of this world, but be transformed by
the renewing of your mind. Then you
will be able to test and approve what
God's will is-His good, pleasing and
perfect will." Cognitive techniques can
help accomplish this by idendlFyng
unwanted thoughts and replacing
them with more desirable ones.
Psychotherapy should not take
the place of pastoral counseling. In
defense of your pastor, he is on the
right track. I would give you the same
advice as the primary part of healing.
However, many times, emotional prob-
lems require professional assistance
and even medication to aid in this
process. If you have diabetes, you
would pray for healing and go to a
doctor for insulin. The same principle
applies to emotional illnesses as well.
Many times God, Himself, will heal
you. Your pastor can help you, and in
other circumstances, it takes profes-
sional help. We are all here for the
same purpose.
It sounds as if you are in one of
those situations in which therapy can
help you resolve some horrible child-
hood experiences while medication,
should you decide to use it, can relieve
the debilitating anxiety and depres-
sion. Other e many Christian coun-
selors in this area that can help you
decide what to do. I would recommend
that you seek counseling for evalua-
uon. Some things you can do to insure
that your decision is godly are:
*Continue to seek God's will
through prayer and his word.
*Seek a Christian counselor if
there is one available.
*if you use a.non-Christian coun-
selor or psychiatrist. make sure they
understand your values and the
Importance of maintaining them.
*Allow and encourage your coun-
selor and your pastor to talk to each
other for accountability and continu-
ity.
*Continually measure advice and
techniques used in counseling against
the Bible.
*Be. honest and direct with your
counselor if you question the spiritual
appropriateness of treatment.
In 1 Corinthians 12:5-6, Paul
said. "There are different kinds of ser-
vice, but the same Lord. There are dif-
ferent kinds of working, but the same
God works all of them in all men." I
believe that mental health profession-
als have gifts that can be used for
God's purposes. I pray that this
answers your questions. Let us know
if we can help. You may contact us at
227-11-45.,
Sincerely. Ed Dennis, M.S.,
Clinical Services Supervisor
Note: Please address your questions
and comments to:
Dear Counselor. 311 Williams
Avenue. Port St. Joe, FL 32456.
Names and addresses are optional
and will remain confidential. Letters
may be edited for length. Urgent
inquiries and requests for profes-
sional counseling should be
directed by phone to 227-1145.


Roy Lee, Carter
Agent


nitrogen is released slowly. So, a
fertilizer containing a high per-
centage of this material would be
good for lawns helping them stay
green, without causing spots of
extra fast growth.
The key Information is found
in the guaranteed analysis section
of the label. A series of numbers.
such as 6-6-6, 8-8-8, 10-10-10,
or 6-8-6, tell you which, and how
much, of the primary plant nutri-
ents the fertilizer contains. That
is, the numbers show the guaran-
teed amounts of nitrogen, phos-
phorus, and potassium.
For example, a fertilizer
labeled 6-8-6 contains six percent
nitrogen, eight percent phospho-
rus, and six percent potassium.
Thus, a hundred pound bag of
this analysis contains 20 pounds
of plant food. The other 80
pounds is accounted for by condl-
tioners and fillers, required for
even spreading. These may
include some incidental trace ele-
ments. If the fertilizer contains
significant amounts of secondary
plant food, such as calcium, mag-
nesium, copper, and others, they
will be listed near the bottom of
J. the tag. .,,; ... .
c nThe mqst difficult part of the
label to understand is the infor-
mation listed right after the total
nitrogen figure, in the guaranteed -
analysis section. In addition to
the total amount, the label gives
percentages of each of several
types of nitrogen In the mix. This
tells you a lot about how the fer-
tilizer works.


You'll see the term nitrate
nitrogen, ammoniacal (AM-on-
NY-ah-cal) NITROGEN, water sol-
uble organic nitrogen. Plants use
nitrate, water soluble organic,
and urea nitrogen fairly quickly.
They might work well in a veg-
etable garden. But, they won't last
very long, because they're rapidly
leached out of the soil by rain and
irrigation water. On the other
hand, ammonlacal and water
insoluble nitrogen will last longer
in sandy Florida soils.
Following the basic analysis,
is a statement of the' maximum
amount of chlorine the fertilizer
contains. Excess chlorine may be
injurious to certain plants-both
vegetable and ornamental
species. But, small amounts can
be beneficial under some condi-
tions.


THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1996 PAGE 7B


To All Gulf County Residents

Dear Friends,
This will be my last chance to
address many of you before election 4
day, September 3rd.
When I came here and took this job
I told everyone exactly what I was
going to do. I have kept my word. I have
provided honest and professional law
enforcement to everyone. I have
worked with all my heart and know-
ledge to make Gulf County Sheriff's
Office the number one Department in
the State of Florida. When you talk to
other law enforcement agencies they '
will be quick to tell you we are certainly
headed in that direction. I have spent
day in and day out, sometimes 24 hours a day trying to make Gulf
County a safe and drug free community.
As I said from the beginning, I'm not going to base my platform
on what someone else has done or not done, or on what someone
else is going to do. What my platform is and has been based on, is
what I have done and will continue to do-that is to provide honest
and professional law enforcement to Gulf County.
As I have said before, if anyone has any questions on any
issues that have arisen during this election, please do not hesitate
to contact me and I will be more than happy to address it. You will
be surprised that 99.99% of the issues I have heard are totally inac-
curate. In fact the MAJORITY OF THEM ARE FALSE. Please don't
be misled. If you're not sure, just ask.
Thank you for your continued support. Together we can make
Gulf County number one.
Thanks again,








Frank McKehlhen



Sheriff, Gulf County

P.S. Since I've been here I have been a working sheriff. Election has not changed things.
Instead of being out waving and shaking hands on September 3rd, I will be in a murder trial
testifying, Please take this as my friendly smile and wave, and thanks for your support.
Your Sheriff, Frank McKeithen





BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA
1000 FIFTH STREET. PORT ST. JOE. FLORIDA 32456 ,PHONE;904/229-6113 BENNY C. LISTER,. CLERK
DATE AND TIME OF MEETINGS SECOND AND FOURTH TUESDAYS AT 6:00 P.M.. E.T.

August 23, 1996



Sheriff Frank McKeithen
Gulf County Courthouse
1000 5th Street
Port St. Joe, Florida 32456



Dear Sheriff McKeithen:

In response to your question regarding the deficit of the Sheriffs office when you took office,
February 8, 1996, I offer the following:

Interim Sheriff Coats had a fund deficit of $127,054.98 (This is from October 1, 1994 thru
January 31, 1995)

S This deficit came from renovations to the Sheriffs office and Gulf County Jail. The
purchases of (4) patrol cars; hiring of additional personnel, etc..

Also, as a comparison, Franklin County, population 10,236, has an annual Sheriffs budget
of $2,594,071.00 for FY 95-96; Gulf County, population 13,271, has an annual Sheriffs
budget of $1,393,406.00 for FY 95-96.


The advertisement that appeared in The STAR, August 22, 1996, reflected poorly on the Board
of County Commissioners and I hope that this letter will clarify that you inherited an existing
"deficit" when you assumed office February 8, 1995.

Sincerely yours,

GULF COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS



Nathan Peters, Jr.
Vice-Chairman

NPJ/dw
Pd. Pol. Adv. Paid by Camp. Acct. of Frank McKeithen, Dem.


Se A .


for


SUPERINTENDENT


0 OF SCHOOLS


Fl. ,WHAT GOALS WILL HE SET FOR OUR SCHOOLS?
* To make decisions based on on what is best for students
* To use resources efficiently and equitably to provide the best programs possible
* To be open and responsive to the community
* To be innovative, but retain the "time honored" elements of the schools

Pd. Pol. Adv., Pd. for by David Bidwell, Treasurer Democral


I










PAGE 8B THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1996


IHV Church of

God Welcomes


IN THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA. IN AND
FOR GULF COUNTY
WILLIAM H. BLAKE,
laiantlff. .
vs.
DAVID S. MARTIN and
ULLIE B. PRICE. deceased.
and her unknown heirs and devisees,
Defendants. CASE NO. 96-28"
COMPLAINT
COMES NOW the Plaintiff. WILLIAM H.
BLAKE. by and through his undersigned attorney,
and files this his Complaint against the above.
named Defendants; and alleges:
1. This Is an action to foreclose on a mortgage
and note on real and personal property in Gulf
County, Florida. .
2 Plaintiff owns and holds said mortgage and
promissory note, a copy being attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
2. That the Defendants. DAVID 5. MARTIN
and ULUE B. PRICE. executed and delivered said
mortgage and note to the Plaintffon the 14th day
of October. 1994, securing the same to the Plaintiff,
and which mortgage was recorded In Official
Records Book 174 at page 221 of the public records
of Gulf County. Florida. and which mortgaged the
property described therein In Gulf County. Florida.
3 Thai the Defendants have defaulted under
said agreement by failing to pay the payments on
said mortgage and note. the last payment having
been made May I I. 1996 for the December. 1995
payment.
4. Thai there is due and' payable to the
Plaintiff the sum of $8.937.38 as of the 15th day of
December, 1995, plus Interest from the 16th day of
December. 1995: .
5. Plaintiff declares the full amount due
under said mortgage, security agreement ard note
6. Plaintiff Is obligated to pay the under-
signed attorney a reasonable attorney's fee for his
services herein and costs of these proceedings.
WHEREFORE. Plaintiff demands Judgment against
the Defendants for principal and interest due to the
Plaintiff. together with costs of these proceedings
and a reasonable attorney's fee and will order the
property sold by the Clerk of this Court and apply
the proceeds of the sale, first to the cost of sale and
Plaintffs attorney's feek and. secondly, to the pay- '
ment of Interest and principal due the Plaintiff and
if there is insufficient funds to pay the balance of
Interest and principal to the Plaintiff. that the
Court then determine the amount of such defcien-
cy and award the PlainUtiff a deficiency decree
against the Defendants and that said order autho-
rize the PlainulT to bid on the said property up to
the amount of the final Judgment without the
necessity to pay in cash to the Clerk of the Court.
and that the right. Utle. Interest and claim of
Defendants since the filing of iUs pendens herein be
foreclosed.
/sa/DAVID C. GASKIN
Florida Bar No 027928
Attorney for Plainti ff
P. 0. Box 185
Wewahltchka. Florida 32465
904/639-2266
IN THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA. IN AND
FOR GULF COUNTY
WILLIAM H. -LBLAKE
SPlaintiff, ... .,
vs.
'DAVID S MARTIN and
LILLIE B PRICE. deceased. "
and her unknown heirs and devisees,
Defendants. CASE NO. 96-289CA
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: DAVID S MARTIN
317 Blackshear Drive
Panama City. Fla. 32402
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action
for foreclosure has been filed against you and you
are required to serve a copy of your written defens-
es. if any. to this action on DAVID C. GASKIN,
ESQ. Petitioner's attorney, whose address Is Post
Office Box 185, Wewahltchka. Florida 32465. on or
before the 27th day of September. 1996. and file
Sthe original with the Clerk of this Court either
before service on plaintiffs attorney or Immediate-
ly thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered
against you for the relief demanded Ir, the petition.,
W JfESS.nmyhand and the seal of this court
on the 23 day of August. 1996.
', Benny C. Lister
Clerk of Circuit Court
By /s/ M. Vaughan
Deputy Clerk
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true copy of the
Complaint and the Notice of Action has been
mailed to DAVID S. MARTIN, 317 Blackshear
*,' Drive. Panama City, Florida. 32402. by U. S. Mall
this 23 day of August. 1996.
Benny C. Lister
Clerk of Circuit Court
By /a/ M..Vaughan
Deputy Clerk


tan


IN THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND'
FOR GULF COUNTY
WILLIAM H. BLAKE,
Plaintff
vs.
DAVID S. MARTIMNand
LLLIE B. PRICE, deceased.
and her unknown heirs and devisees,
Defendants. CASE NO. 96-289CA
US PENDENS
KNOWALL MEN BYTHESE PRESENTS, that
a suit was Instituted on the 23rd day of August,
1996, by the above named Plaintiff against the
above named Defendants In the above entitled
Court; Involving the following property situate,
lying and being In Gulf County, Florida, to-wit:
Commence at the SW Corner of Section 13,
TSS, R11W, Gulf County, Florida, and thence run
North 89*24'40" East for 1726.20 It.; thence North
013i'37" West for 2663.01 ft.; thence North
89W24'40" East for 2218.22 ft.; thence South
01o3r'37" East for 752.29 ft. for the POB. From
said POB run North 60"13-45" East for 125.00 ft.;
thence South 0131'37" East for 380.00 ft to a
point on the Northerly R/W line of SR No. 386;
thence South 60*13'456" West along said R/W line
for 125.00 ft.; thence North 01*31'37" West for
380.00 ft to the POB.
ALSO: 1973 Hallmark Mobile Home, Serial No.
SH1764
The relief sought as to such property Is to
foreclose a mortgage on the same and other Inci-
dental relief
You will. therefore. please govern yourselves
accordingly.
/.. s DAVID C; GASKIN
S. Florida Bar No. 027928
Attorney for Plaintiffs
P.O 0. Box 185
Wewahltchka. Florida 32465
904/639-2266
4m. August 29 and September 5. 12. and 19. 1996.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON
ABANDONMENT OF ALLETYWA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of
County Commissioners of Gulf County. Florida. at
Its regular meetng September 10. 1996. at 6 00
p.m.. E.D.I.. will consider abandoning any Interest
by the County and that of the public In arid to the
following described property:
Block 'S'. Indian Pass Beach.
according to plat thereof as
recorded In Plat Book 1. page 48.
Public Records of Gulf County.
Florida.
This notice of abandonment was Initiated by
the Gulf County Commission at their July 9. 1996.
regular meeting. Notice of adoption of the resolu-
tion abandoning the said right-of-way will be pub-
lished one time in a newspaper of general circula-
tion In Gulf County. Florida. and the proof of pub-
licauon of the notice of hearing, the resolution as
adopted, and the proof of publication of adoption of
such resolution will be recorded in the Public
Records of Gulf County. Florida. -
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
By: /s/ Billy E. Traylor
Attest Benny C. Lister. Clerk
2tc. August 29 and September 5. 1996


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON
ABANDONMENT OF ALLETWAY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of
County Commissioners of Gulf County. Florida. at
Its regular meeting September 10. 1996. at 6:00
p.m.. E.D.T.. will consider abandoning any Interest
by the County and that of the public In and to the'
following described property:
Block "O'. Indian Pass Beach.
according to plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Book I,. page 48.
Public Records of Gulf County.
Florida.
This notice of abandonment was Initiated by
the Gulf County Commission at their July 23.
1996, regular meeting. Notice of adoption of the
resolution abandoning the said right-of-way will be
published one time in a newspaper of general cir-
culation In Gulf County. Florida and the proof of
publication of the notice of hearing, the resolution
as adopted, and the proof of publication of adop-
tion of such resolution will be recorded In the
Public Records of Gulf County. Florida.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
By: /s/ Billy E. Traylor
Attest: Benny C. Lister, Clerk
2tc. August 29 and September 5, 1996.


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Discover God's love!
Every person is welcome

Long Avenue
BAPTIST CHURCH
1601 Long Avenue Pori St. Joe 229-8691
Worship. Sundals at 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Bible Study Sunda s at 9:45 am. & 5:45 p.m. (for all ages)
Wednesday Children's choirs 6 p.m., Children & Youth Mi-ions 7 p.m
Prayer & Devotion 7 p.m. Adult Praie Choir 8 p.m.
Curtis Clark, pastor
Mark Jones, minister of music and youth


FIRST APTIST CNLURCHN
MEXICO BaCNC
Jim Davis, Pastor
823 N. 15th Street 648-5776

Sunday Bible Study (all ages) ...............9:00 CST
Morning Worship ....... .......... 10:00 CST
Evening Worship ....................................... 6:30 CST1
Wednesday Bible Study (all ages)............6:30CST




is a churchwt a


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that extends beyond our walls

OUR'iltSION
To effectively communicate God's message to everyone.
To exalt God through contemporary Biblical worship.
To equip the saints for the work of ministry.
To extend God's love to everyone in our community
and throughout the world.

Come visit We'd love to have you!
Dr. Bill Cook Interim Pastor
Phone (904) 227-1180
Presently meeting in the First Union Bank Building
Monument Avenue, Port St. Joe
Sunday Worship 10:00am and 6:00pm -
Call for times and details of other opportunities


-The Baileys-Tim, Wanda,
Chad and Chip (1. to r).


Pastor Bailey
The Church of God in
Highland View would like to
announce the arrival, of their new
pastor, the Reverend Tim Bailey
and family. Pastor Bailey comes
to Port St. Joe from St. Augustine,
where he pastored for three years.
He. his wife Wanda, and sons,
Chip and Chad, are all musically
inclined. Chip and Chad attend
Port St. Joe Middle School.
Pastor Bailey, his family and
the church congregation, extend a
special invitation for everyone to
come join in their services. They
are expecting a great and mighty
move of God in the Highland View
and Port St. Joe area.


SLabor


Day,

I believe God put each
of us on this earth for a
purpose. I believe that wok
is a part of God's plan for
Oliver F. Taylor each of us.
Visitation Minister, First In Luke 9:62, we find,
United Methodist Church '
"Jesus said to him, no one
who puts his hand to; the plow and looks back
is fit for the kingdodm of God." My father taught
me to work in a physical way. The "sweat of
your brow" was important to-him.
In today's world there are different working
conditions than in the past. I was led to believe
that physical work helped to maintain a healthy
body.'
On Monday, we celebrate Labor Day to hon-
or all who work in our society. Let us thank
God that we can -be 'faithful as we "put our
hands to the plow" doing our part of work in the
world.


Gospel Sing At Methodist Men'S
First Assembly Chicken Bar-B-Q

of God in B'town,
of. G d in B o' The First United Methodist
"The First Assembly of God Church Men's Club will serve
Church In Blountstown will be,- their annual chicken barbecue on
hosting a gospel sing on- Friday, September 6th from 4:30
Saturday, August 31st, beginning until 6:30 p.m. Plan to eat chick-
at 6 p.m. (CT). en and attend the Port St Joe ver-
Featured guest singers. sus Wewahitchka football game at
planned for the evening will Be: 8:00 p.m. at the stadium In Port
"Son-Shine Gospel Singers", "in' St. Joe.
The Name of Jesus", "The Hodils", On Thursday. September 5th,.
"Carlton & Janice Lyles", The missionaries to Budapest, Hun-
New Kingdom Seekers". Local tal- gary and Croatia, David and.
ent will include "Singing Paradise" Evelyn Lloyd, will be speaking in
and "The Joybells". the parlor of the church. You will
Everyone is welcome to go out be blessed to hear what God is
and enjoy a great evening in song. doing in different parts of Europe.
A love offering will be received. On September 29th, begin-
For more information, call (904) ning at 6:45 p.m., the church will
674-4331. be hostrig the 5ti Sunday Prayer
and Praise Service.
r* t The public Is Invited and wel-
Zion Fair Hosting come to all church activities.

Revival Services R. .v l s
v.ii .. Revival Servicesf


Church will be hosting revival ser:'
vices beginnining Monday. Septem- .
ber 3rd and continuing through
Friday. September 13th. Services
will begin nightly at 7:00 p.m.,,
ETo :, ,. ..
The featured speaker during,
the week will be Reverend Rufus
Wood, pastor of Love Center,
Baptist Church in Panama Citj. ,;


Starting Sunday
The Church of God in
Highland View will be in revival
services beginning this Sunday at
6 p.m.. conducted by the pastor,
Reverend Tim Bailey.
Brother Bailey and the con-
gregation invite everyone to come
join them as they worship in song
and praise. .
The church is located on
Pompano Street in Highland View.

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THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN GULF COUNTY

ST. JAMES' 800 22nd STREET PORT ST. JOE
7:30 and 11:00 a.m. (El)
+ Sunday School 9:45
ST. JOHN'S WEWAHITCHKA
8:00 a.m. (CD

THE REV. JERRY R. HUFT, Pastor






CHURCH OF CHRIST
MEETS
Bible Study. Worships
9 a.m. Sunday 9.30 a.m. Sunday
6 p.m. Wednesday Nursery
Call 229-8310
WRITE FOR FREE EIGHT LESSON BIBLE STUDY
P. O. Box 758 Port St. Joe, FL 32457
Corner or 20th Street & Marvin Avenue



Join Us For Worship .

Overstreet Bible Church
A Non-Denominational Church a
Overstreet Road
Services:
Sunday School 10 a.m., ET
Morning Worship 11 a.m., ET
Evening Service 6 p.m., ET Pastor Guy Labonte
Wed. Bible Study 7 p.m.. ET Phone: 648-5912



Come Find Out What All the Excitement Is at 2247 Hwy. 71
(1/10 mile north of Overstreet Road)

The Church of Christ


in Wewahitchka wants to make a difference in your life.
Sunday School 9 a.m. CDT
Worship Service 10 a.m. CDT
Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.




I^A4 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN-

C4 CHURCH-
m -508 Sixteenth Street 227-1756
t AiII) '? SUNDAY WORSHIP .............10a.m.
SV ADULT SCHOOL .........................11i a.m.
"US *SUNDAY SCHOOL Young Children
Nursery Available

The Rev. Joseph Eckstine, Pastor



First United Methodist Church
S111 North 22nd St.
Mexico Beach, FL 32410

Morning Church..................,..9:00 a.m. CT
Church School......................0:15 a.m. CT

I CHRISTIANITY ON THE MOVE
Dr. Loule Andrews, Pastb&r Dr. John Anderson, Music Director
Office Phone: 648-8820 Hours: Monday-FrIday, 9 am- 12 noon CT



FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
REV. BILL WHITE, PASTOR
2420 Long Ave.
Port St. Joe, FL 32456
l 904-229-6886
Port St. Joe's "Port of Victory"
Sunday School .......... ........... ......... 10 a.m.
Morning Worship .................. ........11 a.m.
Sunday Evening ......... ...................................6 p.m .
Wednesday Evening.2 ................................7 p.m.


PLACE TO WORSHIP"

first Baptist Church
102 THIRD STREET PORT ST. JOE
Worship Service 8:30 am
Sunday School -.9:45 am
Worship Service 11:00 am
Disciple Training 6:00 pm
Evening Worship 7:00 pm
Wednesday Prayer Meeting ...7:00 pm
Buddy Caswell
Minister of Music & Youth


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THE UNFEDMETHOOIST CHURCH
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH


Sunday School ......... 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship.... 11:00 a.m.

(904)-227-1724
Rev. Zedoc Baxter
PASTOR


Methodist Youth
Fellowship ............. 6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ......... 7:30 p.m.
Choir Practice
Wednesday............. 7:30 p.m.


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THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1996 PAGE 9B


Gulf l


County




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Citizens Federal Donates Computers
Citizens Federal Savings Bank of Port St. Joe has generously
donated, five IBM computers to the Challenge Program which
meets at Port St. Joe Elementary School -involving students from
here and Highland View Elementary School. The computers will
be used by the students to enhance their computer skills through-
out the year.. This donation is part of an ongoing effort of Citizens
Federal to continue, in positive partnership with Port St. Joe
Elementary, Highland View Elementary, and other educational
opportunities in Gulf County.
In the photo above, Challenge Program students, Becky Belin,
Micah Dodso Randi Sasser, Tommy Curry, Jarrid Pippin,
Stephen Gaddis, and' Meggie Boone, are amidst the computers
admiring them as Charlotte Willis, Challenge Program teacher,
and Hiram Nix, Citizen's Federal representative, look on.


Bulldoge Elementary School

Port St. Joe Elementary School


Weather Forecasters
Congratulations to the follow-
ing students fog being selected as
-Weather Forecasters" at Port St.
Jbe Elementary Sch6i6o hey w`',ilr
appear on the Good Morning Show
each day to announce the weath-
er and our "Color The Weather"
winners. ,
They are: Emily Raffield.
Jenna Chesser. Candace Branch,
Brylecia McGowan, Chris Watson.
Jesse Smith. Victoria McCall,
Jessica Mock. Anna McFarland.
Brittany Fletcher. Quinnden
Williams, Tavia Register, Cori
Owens; Lanetta Bell, Jacob Cope,
Ron Bellew. Elizabeth Gibson,
Jessie Weimorts. Lydia Watkins.
Misty Kaufman, Elizabeth
Kilbourn, Tiffany Bruhn, Andrew
Furr, Chan Beard, Nicole Ford,
Canda Borden, Misty Tomlinson,
Erika McNair and Brittany Kropp.
Labor Day
SDue to the Labor Day holiday
there will not be school on
Monday, September 2. See you on
Tuesday at 7:50 a.m'.
Positive Action
Our Positive Action words for
the week are HAPPINESS and
SUCCESS. Children who receive
loving attenuon and hugs from
parents are more likely to be well
adjusted as adults, to have a suc-
cessful marriage, and to get along
better with friends and co-work-
ers.
Fall Pictures
Individual school pictures will,
be taken on Wednesday. Septem-
ber 4. So smile and say "cheese".
P.T.O. Meeting '
: The first meeting of our P.T.O.
will be held on Tuesday,
September 10 at 7:00 p.m. in, the
auditorium. Your P.T.O. needs
you, so please attend. ,
P.T.O. Dues
The P.T.O. is still collecting
dues for membership. Dues are
$2.00 per parent and our goal is
to have every parent join. Please
send in you dues today .
Students Who Are Transported
By Private Vehicles
*When. using the entrance
next to 22nd Street, please use
the covered walkway.
*Kindergarten students may
be picked up in front of the
kindergarten.,
*When using the entrance
near the gymnasium and lunch-
room, please use the walkway
near the gym.
There are arrows on the pave-
ment to show you the correct
route to use. Thanks for your help
in keeping our students safe.
Adopt-A-Class '
Our Adopt-A-Class Program
is- underway. The cost is a total of
$100.00 with the monies being


spent to enhance the class you
adopt. if you are interested in
adopting a class, please call Clara
Freeman at 227-2118..-.. r

Earning Money
Each week the students at
the school have the opportunity to
earn a total of 10 bucks. Students
are given a chance to earn two
bucks per day. The money is
earned by completing academic
work (one buck) and appropriate
behavior (one buck).
Procedures
Students have one day each
week in which to transact busi-
ness. The bank officers assist the
customers at the bank. Students
present to the bank officers their
deposit slip and the money for
deposit
The. students are also given
an opportunity to purchase mer-
chandise with their Bulldog
Bucks at the end of each nine
week grading period.
At the completion of the
school year, the four students
saving the most money through-
out the year will be awarded a
savings account at Citizen's
Federal Savings Bank of Port St.
Joe.


'96-'97


Shark T
By: Kayce Knox
Students at Port St. Joe High
School are already in their third
week of school. Students and
teachers are adjusting well to
block scheduling. Progress
reports for all students will be
issued at the end of four and one
half weeks.
The P.O.P.S.
Club began morning
doughnut sales on
Tuesday, August 27.
Doughnuts will be
sold for 504 and will
be available in the
Commons Area at
7:45 a.m. on Tues-
day through Friday
of each week. Any
profits will support
school and commu-
nity volunteer ef-
forts.
The P.O.P.S. Club has recent-
ly adopted Mrs. Nobles' kinder-
garten class at Port St. Joe
Elementary School. The members
look forward to getting to know
them.
College Day will take place on
Monday, September 30 in the
Commons Area. Any parent with a


The
Lion"s Tale
We want to say "Goodbye and
God Bless You" to some very spe-
cial people, the Goebert family.
They have been a part of Faith
Christian School for the past 15:
years. Rev. Fred Goebert came
here in 1981 as assistant princi-
pal and soon became the princi-
pal, as well as pastor of Faith
Bible Church. Mrs. Brenda
Goebert has been a teacher in
kindergarten and grades four and
five. Amy, Brian and Chad have
been a part of the school and
church all their lives..
They are leaving us totrgb to.
Mrs. Goebert's home state "of'
Michigan in about two weeks, and,;
we are saddened to see them go.
Rev. Goebert will become the
assistant pastor of Factoryville
Baptist Church in charge of the
Christian school there. The
church and school are located in
the small town of Athens,
Michigan which is about 15 miles
south of Battle Creek.
The Goebert's last Sunday at
Faith Bible Church will be
September 15. After which, they
will be on their way north with
one exception: their daughter,
Amy will leave this Saturday to
begin her freshman year at
Pensacola Christian College. It is
with much regret that we say
goodbye, but we look for God's
blessing on their future ministry.
As Paul said to the
Thessalonians, "We give thanks to
God always for you all, making
mention of you in our prayers;
remembering without ceasing,
your 'Work of Faith' and 'Labor of
Love' and 'Patience of Hope' In our
Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of
God our Father."
Other special goodbyes to our


PSJES Bulldog Bank Officers
Shown in the front row, from left, are: Lacey Franklin, Rachel
Sweazy, Beth Cordova, Anna Salzer, Jesslyn Rose, Chad Lucas and
Anna Godwin. In the back, from left, are: Hiram Nix (Citizens
Federal Savings Bank representative), Jake Owens, Ryan Craig,
Kyle Livingston, Kimberly Burkert, Michelle Mathews, Ryan Wood,
Kenny McFarland and Judi Saas.


Adult School Is
Offered in Wewa
Adult School classes will be
held at Wewahitchka High School
on Monday and Tuesday nights
fiom 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., CT. All


courses necessary to obtain a
high school diploma are offered.
In addition, GED preparation
courses are offered on a computer
program. The GED test will be
given in Port St. Joe at the Adult
School during October. For more
information, call 639-2719, 639-
2464, or 639-5323.


News Column
Faith Christian School

art teacher and yearbook editor,
Caroline Thurston, her husband,
Don, and their son Todd who are
on their way to Newv Hampshire.
Also, Dorothy Logue, Freddy and
Luke have moved to Panama City.
Faith Christian students are
excited about "Subway Thurs-
day". Each Thursday, Subway is
selling sandwiches and salads to
students in K-5 through grade
twelve. This is a special treat at
Faith Christian. because students
usually bring their lunches.


By Jo Hernandez
New P.T.O. Officers .
"Welcome aboard!" to the fol-
lowing energetic and dependable
people who were chosen last
Tuesday to serve us this year:
President Maxine Latta; Vice
President Tonya Nixon; Secre-
tary Wendy Vamrner; and Treas-
urer Sherry Martin.
We are looking forward, to
working beside these leaders
throughout the year. If you have
not joined the Highland View
P.T.O., please do!
Immunize Today .
I Shots are necessary for all
students to enter middle school
next year (1997-98). Get your
child started today, so that they
may be ready by next August
Should you have questions,,
please call Gall Blackmon at 227-
1888. Don't delay your child's
education-immunize today!
Until next week-Have a
great week!





.. 4001( Wo
By Tanya Varnum
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
and SHOOTING STAR
Last week's "Students of the
Week" were Ashley Bryan for the
seventh grade and Sam Bell for
the eighth grade.
This week's "Students of the
Week" are John-Patrick Floyd for
the seventh grade and Tanya
Varnum for the eighth grade.
Destin Dykes is this week's
seventh grade "Shooting Star".
Congratulations to all of youl
MIDDLE SCHOOL
CHEERLEADERS
The Port St. Joe Middle
School Cheerleaders for the 1996-
97 school year are: Jessie Pate
(captain), Jenny Patterson (co-
captain), Jennifer Craig,, Amber
Daniels, B. J. Presnell, Kristin
Abrams, Veronica Adkins, Keesha
,Linton, Carla Money, and Tynetta
Towner.
Remember to come out and
support those Sharks.
FOOTBALL FANATICS
The first middle school foot-
ball game will be on Thursday,
September 12 at. 5:00 p.m. It will
be a home game played against
Blountstown.


Wewahitchka

Elementary

News...
By Linda Whitfield


Student Of The Week Is
Aleasha Hand


alk


child in grades seven through 12
is cordially invited to attend the
event.
The parents and students not
only gain information about the
different colleges, but parents also
obtain Gulf County Scholarship
points for their child
just by attending.
Juniors and seniors
will be the only stu-
dents attending-this
function.
Any junior or
senior wanting to
-e take the S.A.T. on
October 12 needs to
pick up an applica-
I- tion form in the guid-
ance office. Deadline
for registration is
September 30.
The Kick-Off Classic will take
place this Friday night, August 30
in Panama City. The Sharks will
be playing the Mosley Dolphins at,
8:00 p.m. Shark fans come out
and support the 1996 Shark foot-
ball team. Your support makes a
difference.
Good Luck Sharks!


.From the Principal of


Wewahitchka

High School

by Larry A. Mathes
Progress Reports network
Some folks may not have got- Internel
ten the.message about the change do all 1
in grading periods. This year We're si
report cards will be given out at poratior
the end of each nine week ses- and vol
Sion. Since at the high school etc.
level (9 12) all courses are nine Let'
week courses, the nine weeks in, We
grade is the final grade for that approach
course. He/She will have either Hoa
earned the .5 credit for that nine on
weeks course or not orne wotime
To help keep parents and stu- lofty gE
dents up to date with student soon as
progress during the nine weeks Tha
all students will be given a four School
and one-half week progress report County
which they will be expected to ing to p;
bring home. They will not be tional
mailed. Parents should insist that Milton C
they receive these progress known
reports-if you don't get them, present
you should contact the school. design
Every effort will be made to adver- drug sci
tise the dates that these reports tives for
will be handed out The first date
will be September 13. DO NOT let Thli
your high school or middle school Classic
student tell you he/she didn't get at 6:00
them. Make them responsible is the (
marily
Governor Chiles, along with agree to
Education Czar Frank Brogan, point in
has led you to believe that all see the
schools by October 28th will be FHSAA)
in A dinj


Gulf County Schools
Lunch Menu
SEPTEMBER 3 6

MON-NO SCHOOL. .
TUES-Pizza Burger, Tossed
Salad, Lima Beans, Buttered
Rice, Milk and Bread Pudding.
WEDS-Taco, Pinto Beans,
Milk and Cake.
THURS-Chicken Sandwich,
French Fries, Green Beans,
Bread, Milk and Cookie.
FRI-Corn Dog, Corn, Juice,
Milk and Fruit Cobbler.


grandmother was 'named Elijah
Chapman' Graham, kin of
Johnny. That's some kin to brag
about.
"I.meant.the generator! ."
Tori Bowles, a first grader in
Melanie Hinote's-class, told Mrs.
Hinote that she forgot the note
about the generator. Puzzled Mrs.
Hinote was questioning about
what she meant, when slowly she
realized that little Tort was talking
about the "comrlmunicator"! By the
way, the phone number is 639-
3318. A lot will be revealed when
you call. ,
Milton L. Creagh Spoke To,
Students On Tuesday-
WES was lucky to be able to
.hear noted .speaker Milton L.
Creagh on Tuesday at the gym.
"Don't Be' Dopey" was a 30-
minute, high energy, highly par-
ticipative. fun program for young-
sters. the emphasis was that only
one response to drugs is accept-
able and makes sense and that is
Nolll!
Mr. Creagh was born and
raised in Chicago and graduated
with honors from, Bethune-
Cookman College in Daytona
Beach.
Labor Day Weekend Comitng Up
Students ,and teachers will
have a three day weekend coming
up soon. We hope everyonee has a
safe and happy holiday.
News From Fourth Grade
The fourth grade teachers,
Bill Carr, Linda Lawrence, and
Kim Whitfield are trying some-
thing new in fourth grade. They
are each teaching in what they
believe to be their best subject
and letting the. students changee
classes like the fifth and 'sixth
graders do. Most of the kids real-
ly love it. It will take some getting
used to though.


ked and on-line with the
t. Of course, the money-to
this with is---not there
supposed to appeal for cor-
ns to contribute money
unteers to do the wiring,

s see, which corporation
wahitchka should we
:h first?
ever, I will ask that if any-
uld like to volunteer money
to help accomplish this
oal, please contact us as
possible.
inks to the Gulf County
Board and the Gulf
Commission for combin-
rovide an excellent motiva-
assembly for students.
Creagh, an internationally
drug prevention speaker,
ed a program to students
d to help them avoid the
ene and find other alterna-
r a more productive life.
ursday night-Kick-Off
at Gator Stadium, starting
p.m. Munroe High School
opponent. Since it is pri-
practice, coaches usually
o play everyone at some
the game. Come out and
Gators. The price (set by
Is $4.00 for everyone,
ng students. Regular sea-
mes will be $4 for adults
for students. Pre-sale tick-
n the office will be $3 and
member, the Kick-Off
is $4 for all. The varsity's
season opens in St Joe
member 6th at 7:00 p.m.,
me.
leyball's opener with
icola was rescheduled to
day. September 3rd. The
now is at Port St Joe at
p.m., CT, on Tuesday,
ber 2nd.
ents question your stu-
s to how they are doing.
I't wait for progress
If you have doubts, call or
teachers.


son gar
and $3
ets from
$2. Re
Classic
regular
on Sept
Gator ti
Voll
Apalach
Wednes
opener
4:30 p
Septemi
Par
dents as
Don
reports.
contact


Rebecca Birmingham chose
the 11-year-old daughter of
Luthus and Angelia Hand as the
"Student of the Week". Aleasha
likes to help her sister with their
work so she can learn more.
When she grows up, she would
like to be an office secretary so
she can help people do things.
Watch out, Miss Sandra and Miss
Claudicel
She likes to play with
Apollonia and Collandra and
watch her favorite TV show,
"Sister, Sister". Her favorite color
is hot pink and her favorite song
is "Melodies From Heaven". -One
day she would like to visit Hawaii.
Aleasha enjoys doing things in
school as well as studying at
home and helping others. Mrs.
Birmingham said this about her,
"Aleasha is a wonderful student.
She is very conscientious and
helpful in many ways." Aleasha-
will receive a pizza from Howle's
Pizza Kitchen. Congratulations
The Whereabouts of Two
Former Students
Once, a long while ago, we
had two delightful Vietnamese
students in our school. Tien
Nguyen and his sister, Loan
Nguyen, were students here for
several years. They were' initially
sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Al
Jensen and then later the chil-
'dren lived with Mr. and Mrs.
Lamar Davis.
They dropped by recently to,
say "hello" and to tell what they
were doing. Tien is an engineer In
Los Angeles and his sister, Loan,
is teaching there. They were, as
they say, bright as a new penny,
and still are.'
Students Kin To Johnny
A.ppleseed
Brothers Matthew and
Andrew Dorman are kin to John -
Chapman, otherwise known as
"Johnny Appleseed". Their moth-
er, Lisa Dorman, has researched
the family and discovered that a










PAGE 10B THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1996


'82 Kawasaki 305, belt drive, good
shape, $800. Trade obo. 3.5 hp mini
bike, good shape, $350 obo. 229-
8959 after 5. 2tp 8/29
.1986 Ford Taurus LX, loaded, runs
good. $2,700. 227-1795.
1984 school bus, from Penn. Gas V-8,
I.H.C., great shape. 229-6834.
Itp 8/29
MGB 1979 Roadster, original interior,
super nice, British racing green, ex-
cel. cond. 20,522 miles. $4,200. Call
647-5194. tfc 8/22





TUESDAY AUCTION! Every
STuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Port
Theatre. We'll sell it for youl Also
ANTIQUE MALL SPACE
AVAILABLEI 10%'Buyer's Prem-
lum, Wade Clark Auctions,
AB1239, AU 177. 229-9282
tfc 8/15




2 bedroom trailer for rent in Highland
View. Call 227-1260. tfc 8/29


At Mexico Beach, large 3 bedroom fur-
nished trailer on lg. secluded lot; cen.
air, new carport, fenced yard, $325 pe
month. Call 648-8610. Ite 8/29
Furnished 2 bedroom trailer, ,5 miles
past Overstreet Bridge on Hwy. 386.
$190 per month; $100 deposit 648-
5306. Itc 8/29




Odd & End Jobs Done for Cash. "I
don't do it all, but you never knower
until make the call." 227-3774, leave
message. Itp 8/29
Window Treatments Instlled. 8 yrs.
Experience in installing all types of
blinds & shades. Have references. For
a free estimate, call 229-8493
At R 1')
THE BEACHES HOUSE/PET SIT-
TERS. Collect mail / chdk lights / "
locks ?'e&c. Feed & exercise your pets.
"As low as $6.00 a day. Mow grass /
pool care/etc. Willing for extra $$SS. Re-
liable couple. Contact Ron & Maxine
Leopold at 648-4204 anytime/leave
message. tfc 8/15


Steve Brant's Roofing
Licensed & Insured
Lic. #RC0050321
Port St. Joe Call 229-6326
tUc 10/17


STUTZMAN ROOFING
RC 00038936
Specializing in Reroofs *
Single-ply & Repairs
"Where quality is higher than price"
229-8631
dc 5/2 ',

C. R. SMITH & SON
Backhoe work, dozer work, root
rake, front-end loader, lot clearing,
septic tanks, drain fields, fill dirt.
Pt. 2. Box Al C, Port St. Joe
Phone 229-6018

STRICKLAND ELECTRIC
All Type Electrical Work
24 Hr. Service
UC.#ER0013168. INSURED
647-8081
ALAN STRICKLAND


904-229-8161
Faye's Nail & _*
:Tanning Salon /
TOTAL NAIL CARE
Certified Nail Technician
1905 Long Ave., Port St. Joe
Wolff Tanning System Call for Appt.


2 bedroom, 1 bath trailer at St. Joe
Beach, $325 month, $200 deposit.
647-3278 or 827-2906. tfc 8/22
Beginning first week of Sept business
available for rent. Already set for any
type of food business/service. Car
wash also for rent. Located at 41st
St., Mexico Beach. For more informa-
tion call 648-3090. 4tc 8/29
Apartment in Wewa. Waterfront, very
nice, Ig. efficiency apt. all utilities
paid, including cable. $375 month.
$150 sec. dep. 784-2087. 2tp 8/22,
In Wewahitchka 3 bdrm., and 2
bdrm. mobile homes. Great location.
Bog yard, $275 month and $250
month, $150 sec. dep. includes water,
sewage and garbage. 784-2087.,
2tp 8/22

Two bedroom. one bath unfurnished
trailer located on- St. Joe Beach. No
pets. 647-5361. tfc 8/22
Trailers and spaces for rent, St. Joe
Beach, 1 block from beach. No ~ets.
No kids. Pager #1-800-727-3514.
tfc 8/22
Apartment on Mexico Beach, unfur-
nished 2 bdrm., 1 ba., water, garbage
pickup and cable included. No pets.
$400 month plus deposit. 648-5903.
fifc 8/15


Wewahitchka on Hwy. 71; 2 bd., 1
ba., cen. h/a, Ig. living areas. $450
month. Call Hannon Realty, 227-
1450. 3te 8/15
2 bedroom furnished and unfur-
nished available immediately. Long
term rental. Parker Realty, Mexico
Beach, 648-5777. tfc 8/8


House Cleaning. Tired of coming
home to the nastys? Let us help. Fast,
reliable, experienced. References
available. Call 229-8493. Leave mes-
sage if no answer. 4tc 8/22


AVOIn

Catherine L. Collier
Indenpendent Sales Representative
211 Allen Memorial Way Port St. Joe
(904) 229-6460


COSTING'S
Bookkeeping Service
Tax Returns A Specialty
224 Reid Ave.
Port St. Joe
(904) 229-8581


TLC LAWN SERVICE
"Catering ro All Your Lann Service Needs"
MOWING. EDGING. TRIMMING. SPRAYING,
FERTILIZING. WEEDING. CLEAN OUTS.
SPRINKLER REPAIR AND LANDSCAPING
Free Estimates
Call229-6435 tfo4/6


NEX Microsystems
announces NEW PENTIUMS
Starting at $ 11 69,
P75 Multimedia $1,365,
PlI50's from $1799
227-6590 or 647-3339


LOANS D 8 I PAWN SHOP
"The Uttle House with the Big Deals"
Comer, of E. Henry Ave. and Main St. Wewahitchka, FL 32465
Business: (904) 639-3202 Hours Mon.-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 9-12


Harmon's Heavy Equipment co.
Specializing in Black Top Soil
BULL DOZERS BACKHOES LOADERS TRACTORS DUMP TRUCKS
648-8924 OR 648-5767 if no answer

LIC # RF0051042-
FREE ESTIMATES RG 0051008
ER 0011618

JOHNNY MIZE PLUMBING
PLUMBING CONTRACTOR NEW CONSTRUCTION REPAIRS
REMODELING RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
INSTALLATION OF WATER LINES AND SEWER LINES
MINOR ELECTRICAL
PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA 904/229-6821


BEAUTIFUL, Bayfront Home,
sunsets, access to St. Joseph's Bay, 3
bdrms., a2.5 baths, cen. heat & air,
two level decks. NEW, prefer long
term, neg. Leave Mess. 205-352-5940
tfc 8/8

3 bedroom, unfurnished, 1 1/2 baths,
gulf view with access to beach by
boardwalk, 1 mile.from state park en-
trance, $495 per month. $250 depos-
it. 647-5349 or 227-1235, fib 8/1
Mobile home lots for rent in Mexico
Beach. Call 648-5476. tfe 8/1
COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT -
on busy Hwy. 71. One area 2400 sq.
ft., one area 750 sq. ft. Possible uses
furniture, antique, restaurant, bar,
clinic or general office use. 639-5608.
One and two bedroom apartments, 2
blocks from beach. Call 647-3544,
ask for Jason. tfe8/1
UNFURNISHED
* Large 2 bdrm. house, stove & refrig..
cen. h&a, screen porch, carport &
laundry rm. ;
Large 2 bedroom apartment, stove &
refrig., washer/dryer hook-up. '
New extra Ig. 3 bdrm. house, 1 1/2:
ba., inside laundry rm,'ch&a, dish-'
washer & stove, fully carpeted. No !
pets.
FURNISHED
Small 2 bdrm. home, auto. heat &
air, washer/dryer hook-up.'
One bedroom apartment, washer/
dryer hook-up.
Call 229-6777 after 7 p.m.
tfe 8/1
No need for wet carpets. Dry clean
them with HOST. Use rooms right
away. Rent machine. St Joe Furni-.
ture. 227-1251. tfc 8/1


TRACTOR
WORKI'


Bush Hogging


Call Matt Walker
904-227-3708
4tc 8/2


ROACHES or FLEAS
Professional "Do It
Yourself Chemicals"
Barfield's


* Residential
* Commercial


* Custom Wood
,* Industrial I


A S R Fence
Feiafg, and Ca ente Work
Albert Fleischmannr FREE Estimates
EIN #593115646 1904) 647-4047


SMALL ENGINE

REPAIR

Barfield's 229-2727


STUMP GRINDING
Average Stump $10.00
1-800-628-8733
A-1 Tree Service & Stump Grinding
Vickery Enterprises, Inc.
r0C4 .6 '

MOWING RAKING WEEDING
EDGING TRIMMING
LANDSCAPING LICENSED
C.I. s Lawn
Service
Serving Mexico Beach, St. Joe Beach,.
Port St. Joe & Wewahitchka
"I will work for YOU!" CLYDE SANFORD
Mexico Beach, FL'
(904) 648-8492


Introducing
Total Pool Maintenance
& Lawn Care Packages
Interior/Ext. Painting
As always call us for your
FREE Estimate.
uS'C



ALL WORK GUARANTEED
INSURANCE FREE ESTIMATES
COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL
BILL WHITE
CHRIS MORRISON
647-321 5
348 Santa Anna St.
St. Joe Beach 32456
tfc 7/18


Liberty Manor Apts., 800 Tapper
Dr., Port St. Joe. Affordable hous-
ing for the elderly and the handi-
capped.
Cen. h &a, laundry facilities, energy
efficient const., handicapped equip-
ped apts., available. Stove & refrig.
fum., fully carpeted, 1 bdrm., apts.,
on-site manager;
Equal Opportunity Housing Com-
plex. Rent is based on income.
This complex is funded by the Farm-
ers Home Administration and man-
aged by Advisors Realty.
Call 229-6353 for more information.
NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS
tfc 8/1
PINE RIDGE APTS., (904) 227-7451.
Rents starting at $255.00 per mo. Af-
fordable Living for low tomiddle in-
come families. Featuring 1, 2 & 3
bedroom apts. with cen. h&a, energy
saving appliances, patios & outside
storage. For hearing impaired call
(904) 472-3952. Equal Housing Op-
portunity. tfc 8/1

Storage
Units

229-6200



STORAGE UNITS

Climate Controelld
904-229-9000
s .. a g. : c8/
"RM


COINS BY THE BAYI
I buy and sell old coins and paper
money. Billy Stephens, fair prices.
Home '229-8104- Bus. 229-6803.

You supply the paint, you name the
price, I will paint your house. Job
guaranteed. References. Call Mark
at 229-1045. 3tp 8/29




PUUMBI/N

REPAIRS
Roger Stokes
Master Plumber,
6*. O47-3321

New Construction,
Repairs, Remodeling,
FL RF#0066770
FREE ESTIMATES
S Call Roger '

6.7-3321
2pV8/29


5x 10 10x0 10x20
OnSite Rentals 6 Days A Week
ASKABOUT.FREE MONTH'S RENT
St. Joe Rent-All
First St. 227-2112


BOB'S PAINT &
BODY SHOP
29 Continuous Years of
Automotive Body Repair
Rebuil4 Wrecks
Body & Window Work
Expert Automotive Painting
FREE ESTIMATES on Your Body Work
Call or See BOB HEACOCK
Baltzell Ave. Phone 227-7229
tfc 4/6

Locally
Owned -



d'e Residential
*\o Commercial
Termite & Pest Control
* Termite Treatmehts Restaurant Motel
* Flea Control Condominiums
* Household Pest Control New Treatment/
* Real Estate (WDO) Reports Construction Sites
FAMILY OWNED
1 PLEASANT & PROFESSIONAL
Serving Guf Co. & Surrounding Areas
Free Estimates & Inspections


Garage Sale: Mostly for Men-
weekend of Aug. 30, rain or shine. In-
dian Pass Rd., comer Oak St. 229-
6834. Wood stove, school bus, 25 roof
brackets, 4 brick tongs, small guitar,
old projector, 4 lite track light alum.,
1 ceiling fan, wood look, 150 lbs.
weights, 2 bar bells, 100' wire 5x5
mesh, water bed mattress & sheets,
bird houses, roof enailer & box of
nails, more. Itp 8/29
Garage Sale: price your own items. No
reasonable offer refused. Everything
must go. Friday and Saturday, Aug.
30 & 31, 8 a.m. 1 p.m. 'EDT 6448
Americus Ave., St. Joe Beach (blue
barn style, house between Canal &
Bay Streets).

GARAGE SALE
and some Estate Items.
Hosuehold items, frag-
rances. color books, guns
and tools. This Friday and
Saturday, (Aug. 30-31), 8
a.m. 2 p.m. No early birds
please. Transfer Rd., (first
street south of Wewa city
limits, then east to corner
of Greenwood).
639-5379



CATHERINE
(Ramsey) BARFIELD
for Superintendent
of Schools
Pd. Pol. Adv., Pd. for by Catherine Barfield, Dem.


Houeclanig&Srvie.ReekyCoEa


Housecleaning Service. Weekly or as
needed. Have references. Call 227-
2049. 2tc 8/29
Professional Cleaning service by
Ruth Gathers. House, apartment. cot-
tage, townhouse, etc. Call 229-8492.
2tp 8/22










Plus Small Engine Repairs
St. Joe Rent-All, Inc.
706 First St.
Phone 227-2112


Yard Sale: Saturday, Aug. 31, 510 8th
St. 8 a.m. ltp 8/29
Moving Sale, Saturday, Aug. 31, 710
Gulfaire Drive 8-12 EDT. ltp 8/29












Well qualflled receptionist / rental
clerk for busy real estate office. Some
weekends required. Send resume to
Parker Realty of Mexico Beach,, P. o.
Box 123, Mexico Beach, FL 32410.
Babysitter needed for two children.
Call 648-8181. t'. 8/29
NHC HOMECARE, Our PORT ST.
JOE homecare program is seeking a
full-time RN and part-time CNA. CNA
must have completed a, training pro-
* gram consisting of at least 75 hours.
Fantastic staff; quality agency. Mile-
age is reimbursed. Interested parties
should contact Maureen Mattison,
Admin./DOS, at 229-8238. EOE/
Drug Free Workplace. Itc 8/29

Bay St. Joseph Care, Center now has
openings for Certified Nursing As-
sistants on both 7-3~and 11-7 shifts.
Benefits include excellent health insu-
rance program. Please apply in per-
son, 220 Ninth St., Port St Joe


Willie M. H. Roche
Drafting Graphics







HO LAND

ROCHE

DESIGN
P. O. Box 635
Port St. Joe, Florida 32457

Tele. 904-227-7372


SAC, Heating, Refrigeration, and Ice
Machine (Sales/Service)
4 Ventilation Sheet Metal Fab. Natural
Gas & Electrical Equipment Contractor
Harden

Service Co. Wewahitchka, FL 32465
State Mech. #RM0066465 Emle "Cooter" Harden/Owner
Phone 904-639-2454 Cel. Ph. #227-5036 tfc 6/20





V CUSTOM HOME PLANS
(904) 647-3548
Rose Mary Mapel
6240 Hwy. 98 West
Port St. Joe, FL 32456



ALLEN'S GULF
COAST IRRIGATION

S Nelson, Rainbird and Toro
INSTALLATION and REPAIR
Free Estimates and Design
Allen Norris 229-8786 Pump Repair


Business and Personal Payroll Preparation
Financial and Estate Planning Bookkeeping Service

FRANK J. SEIEKR'"
Accounting and Income Tax Service
Telephone 509 Fourth St.
Office (904) 229-9292 P, 0. Box 602
Home (904) 227-3230 t c1/4 Port St. Jbe, FL 32456





Let us do the caring while you're away
CARE IN YOUR HOME, SERVICE LOW AS $8.00 A DAY
Serving Port St. Joe and the Surrounding Areas
Call Joey and Marie Romanelli
(904) 229-1065 t0o i/


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RN/Case Manager are you looking
for a challenge? We want youl This Is
a full time position requiring travel w/
competitive salary and excellent bene-
fits. t4me health company located in
, Port.-St. Joe. Drug free workplace.
EOE. For more details contact Nancy
IHowze at 229-6566. Itp 8/29
Homemaker Position Needed. The
:Gulf Co. Senior Citizens are looking
for a part-time homemaker for 20 hrs.
per wk. The applicant must be 60
years of age or older, pass a physical
exam, have reliable transportation,
and be income qualified. The home-
maker will work in the Port St. Joe,
Oak Grove, Highland View area. This
will be light housekeeping tasks, per-
formed in the homes of elderly men
':and women. We are an equal opportu-
nity employer. Applications can be
picked up at the Senior Citizens Cen-
ter located at 198 Peters Street
Please call 229-8466 for more infor-
mation. 4tc 8/22
Teacher Aide;. The 'Gulf. County
School Board Is receiving applications
for Teacher Aide. Persons having ap-
plications on file in the School Board
office and wishing to be considered
for this position must request to have
their application submitted. Applica-
tions may be picked up and should be
sent to Mr. Gerald Lewter, Principal,
2201 Long Ave., Port St. Joe, FL
32456. Application deadline is Sept.
5, 1996, 12:00 NOON. EDT. The
Gulf County School Board is an equal
opportunity employer. 2tc 8/29
Part Time Cashier, Applications will
be accepted at Job Service of Florida
at 114 E. 9th Street in Panama City,
Florida through Friday, September 6,
1996 for the position of Cashier at
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative in We-
,wahitchka, Florida. The schedule will
be Monday, Wednesday and Friday
each week. Minimum requirements
for the position are as follows: high
'school graduate or equivalent- mini-
'mum of 2 years cashier experience;
nroficiencv in u4e of typewriter, calcu-
lator, computer and general office
equipment. Requires excellent oral
and 'written communication skills;
legible handwriting.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employ- :
er. We do not discriminate on the ba-
sis of race, religion, color, sex, age.
national origin, veteran status, or dis-
ability. Itc 8/29'
Cook/Dietary Aide, two positions
currently available. Rotating shifts, no
late night hours. Pay scale based on
years, of experience. Very affordable
health insurance plan. Please contact:
Barbara Baxter. Bay St. Joseph Care
Center, 220 Ninth St.. Port St. Joe, FL
32456. 229-8244. fc 8/1


Kitchen manager wanted for year
round restaurant. Pay rate based on
experience. Send resume to: Resume,
P. 0. Box 13564, Mexico Beach, FL
32410. tfc 8/1
Wantedl Hiring Nowl Demonstrators
for Christmas Around the World/Gifts
by House of Lloyd. If you're looking
for a flexible job you can work around
your present schedule, you should be
a House of Lloyd demonstrators You
can set your own hours & your com-
missions should easily average more
than $15 per hour. There's no cash
investment. Recruiting now, so call
today about becoming a demonstrator
or hostess Kim rLewis (904) 227-
1795. tfc8/1
Experienced yard care person. Bar-
field's. 229-2727, tfc 8/1
Licensed, real estate agent wanted.
Full or part-time position available.
Call 227-1892. tfc 8/1
Now hiring waiters, waitresses, cooks,
dishwashers, full or part time, flexible
hours. Apply Julie's Restaurant, 222
Reid Ave., Port St. Joe. tfc 8/1
LOOKING for mature individual to as-
sist Regional Vice President of Primer-
cla Financial Services. Take charge
and manage a portion of our multi-
faceted business. We offer high com-
mission income potential, flexible
hours, many other pluses. Could start
part time. For interview, call today.
648-8565. tfc8/1
CONSERVATION JOBS: Wildlife posi-
tions $16,000 $35,000/yr. Clerical,
security, game warden, etc. No experi-
ence. For info 219-769-8301, ext.
FL515, 9 am 9 pm Sun.-Fri.
4tp 8/15




LOST: 75 ft. sewer tape belonging to
C. P. Etheredge. Any information
please call 648-4544. ltp





24,000 btu Emerson Quiet Cool win-
dow air conditioner. Call 229-6642 af-
ter 5:00. lip 8/22
Quaker Moravian parlor wood stove,
black, red arch, brass doors with
glass. Fire brick lined, beautiful stove.
Was $1,200, asking $700. 229-6834.
It 8/29


6672 6ardgia St. $89900-- --






3 Bedrooms, 2 bath. Land'-. =/ c REALTY INC.
SPECIAL EAL oomQ ,M T' m Port PORT ST. JOE
jg b1 j -gjrr Fit ne w /namt jnook, 227-1450
flA -g ound pool, ma ter .-ute w/private balh, well-land-
scaped, cen. h/a, .it) water, cepuc. Pnce includes range, refrigeator,
dishwasher carpet, drapes


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BUILDING LOTS

FISHERMENI 1/2 acre well-
elevated land on Blossom Hill Road (3
lots total). Prime building lot. Owner
will finance with 1/3 down.
$18,000/1/2 acre.
SIMMONS BAYOU. Beautiful bay view
to construct your dream home. Lots of
foliage and mature trees. $800 per
front foot. Broker-owner.


Toddler race car bed with mattress,
sheets, pillow ship and comforter,
$50.. Toddler car seat, 229-8416.
Itp 8/29

Electric dog training collar, cost $245.
sell for $175. used one year.
ltp 8/29

73x78 china cabinet, (solid oak), hall
valet w/mlrror, (maple finish), swivel
rocker, lamps, mallard duck painting.
(34x28), flow bee, odds & ends. Call
229-6136 after 11 a;m. 2tp 8/29

Complete king size bed, $60. Com-
plete bunk bed set, $50. 227-3622.
Itp 8/29

Kenmore refrigerator / freezer w / ice
maker, 19 cu. ft.-white, perfect cond.
$700. 639-3394. tc 8/29
1984 travel trailer, 23 ft. for 'sale,
sleeps 5. Central air & heat, $2,995
cash. 314 W. St., Wewahitchka, 639-
3871. 2tp 8/22
18 ft. round 4 ft. deep above ground
pool w/pump, ladder and all accesso-
ries. Excel. cond. 229-8978 after 5.
tfc 8/22

New 7" cast net for sale. Call Wayne at
229-9070. Also will build repair cus-
tom nets. 4tp8/8

8' mesh satellite dish, complete sys-
tem. 229-8978 after 5:30. tfc 8/1
1991 Destiny Omni mobile home,
14'x52', 2 bdrm., 1 ba., all electric,
cen. h&a, upgraded features, must be
moved. $11,000. Call 647-3581.
tfc 8/1

Mushroom Compost, $15 yard, any-
time, 648-5165. tfc 8/1


Vote & Elect
JIMMY WILLIAMS
for Your Sheriff
on Sept. Srd
Pd. PoLAdv., Dem.


GARAGE SALE
and some Estate Items.
Hosuehold items, frag-
rances, color books, guns,
and tools. This Friday and
Saturday, (Aug. 30-31), 8
a.m. 2 p.m. No early birds
please. Transfer Rd., (first
street south of Wewa City
limits, then east to corner
of Greenwood).
639-5379


HANNON

REALTY INC.
PORT ST. JOE

227-1450


TREASURE BAY, large lot with bay view and access road.
Approx. .6 acres. Very attractive area in which to build! $17,000.
INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY (Overstreet). 3 lots each over an
acre with plenty of waterway frontage. 2 lots are $15,000 each.
1 lot is $25,000.


Prsan7i Joy Holder-648-8493
Fantasy PropeL. tes, Inc A Molra Rltch 6484217
Joan Smlthwick 648-4150
1200 U. S. Hwy. 98John M. Delorme, Realtor
SMexico Beach, FL 32410 Ellen 647-3633
r Ellen F. Allemore, Realtor
S(904) 648-5146 or 1-800-458-7478 647-8939


NEW LISTINGS
Mexico Beach 103 N. 27th St. Beach hide away or year
around living. Well kept 2 bd., 1 ba. block home w/vinyl
siding, cen. h/a, decks, screen room, and outside building.
Landscaped beautifully, some gulf view. $102,000.
Port St. Joe 2105 Palm Blvd. Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath
brick home. Approx. 1,750 sq. ft. heated and cooled. Great
room with large fireplace. Two car finished garage, patio
land storage building. Excellent condition, location and.
price. MUST SEE! $99,900.
St. Joe Beach, Sea Shores Subd. 607 Nautilus Dr. 3 bed-
room, 2 bath home, nicely landscaped yard' with sprinkler
system and irrigation well. Garage. Nice neighborhood,
equipped w/refrigerator/stove, central heat/air, wash-
er/dryer hook-up, window treatments. Priced to sell at
$99500.
Port St. Joe.- Long Avenue Lot 13 and Lot'14. Block 71,
two lots, 60' frontage each. $12,500 each.
Gulf Aire Cristin's Curve. Phase IV, lot 8, large triangular
'shaped corner lot. $27,900.
Mexico Beach Beachside, 102 S. 36th St. Nice 2 bd., 1
ba. brick cottage, just steps to the beach. Carport, cen.
heat and air, located:on 75'x100' lot. $99,900.
GULFFRONT
823.1 Gulfaire'Townhomes, U. S. 98, Gulfaire Beach. Beautiful
.2 Br 2.5 Ba townhome, A and roof extension over
upper deck done withi'r tiLd]ears. This is a well main-
tained .unit. Furnished. Excellent rental. Very good price,
$149,900.
7799 Hwy 98, St. Joe Beach -.Far N Away Beautifully deco-
rated 3 Br 2 Ba half of duplex, completely remodeled in 1992.
1 Br 1 Ba downstairs, 2 Br 1 Ba upstairs. Washer/dryer, new
CH/A. Excellent rental. $199,000
MEXICO BEACH BEACHSIDE
126 Circle Dr. Great View second lot from beach 3 Br 2 ba
,,home, Floljr ,L he A0ljh A) I. Approx.
1212 sq. ft. .5 re E a. $150,000.
.105 S. 32nd St. 3 Br 2 Ba brick home, carport and screened
Sporch, completely'furnished, CH/A, approx. 1000 sq. ft., 75' X
105' lt. Good rental! $125,000
31st St. and Highway 98 Sea Gull Duplex. Each side has I Br
1 Ba. Partially furnished. Approx. 100' highway frontage.
Zoned tourist commercial. Possible owner financing. $90,000
ACROSS HIGHWAY FROM BEACH
207 Arkansas. 3 bdrm., 1.5 bath, mobile home, 14'x70' with
Florida rm. addition. 75'x125' landscaped lot, 2 storage sheds,
new kitchen cabinets, must see. 6900, Reduced to $65,500.


801 Maryland Dr. Very nice 3 bd., 2 ba. 14x70' mobile home. Cen.
heat/air, large deck, 18' boat goes with it! $51,900.
Mexico Beach, 203 8th St. Very good condition. 2 bd., 2 Ig.
baths, double wide, 1600 sq. ft., cen.h/a, carpet, laundry
rm., 1g. kitchen, refrig., dishwasher, washer/dryer, ceiling
fans, awnings on front windows, large deck off liv. rm. and
bdrm., fireplace in liv. rm., beautiful yard. A must see!
Reduced to $69,500.
Mexico Beach -121 First St. 3 Br 1 Ba, stilt home, well main-
tained, new carpet. CH/A. Less than 1 block to dedicated
beach. 50' X 122' lot. Reduced to $64,600.
109 38th St. N. Canal front attractive 2 bd., 2 ba. home on pil-
ings, large deck, furnished, new carpet, new roof, covered
boat slip w/motorized lift, dock & seawall. $210,000.
BEACON HILL
9411 Auger Ave.- 3 Br 2 Ba home; CH/A, appliances, nice and
roomy approx 1500 sq. ft. 75' X 100' fenced lot. $79,900
GULFAIRE SUBDIVISION
203 Beacon Rd. Absolutely beautiful! Large gulf view, 3 bdrm., 2
ba. home. Has big deck, fireplace, ch/a, heat pump. Spacious
master bedroom has exquisite bath with jacuzzi. Also sun porch
with gulf view off master bedroom. Immaculate and in A-one
condition. Lots of amenities. Must see! Great price Reduced to
$167,500 ,
Gulfaire Dr. Triplex. Two 3 Br 2 Ba units and one 1 Br 1 Ba
unit. Very nice. Good investment. To.be sold together. Total
price $175,000
ST. JOE BEACH
229 Selma St. 2 bdrm., 2 ba. 1988 14x70' mobile home, 75'x150
fenced lot, excellent condition. cen. heat & air. Best buy on the
beach. $45,900..
241 Ponce de Leon. 3 bdrm., 2 ba. doublewide on 4 lots totalling
300'x150'. Relax in your in-ground pool. privacy fence. Beautiful
yard fragranced with jasmine, shaded with oaks; magnolias, and
grapevines. Garage. $94,500.
230 Canal St.- 2 Br 1 Ba frame home, approx. 1460 SF, ch/a, 2
decks, cathedral ceiling in great room, 2 car carport, storage
sheds. 75'x150' lot. $67,500.
229 Coronado St. 2 Br 1 Ba cottage, completely furnished,
carpeted, screened porch on side. New roof. 1.5 block to beach.
65' X 125' lot. $63,000
6260 Highway 98 54 Ft. facing the Gulf affording a great
panoramic view. House has many possibilities---could be used
as a single family, 6 Br 4 Ba home. Two story octagon con-
struction with 5 steel beams designed to withstand he ele-
ments. Coul I j as / iA1ts as the
lower level l I W LE 1tl.'. l ahMcY i -I/A sys-
tem.' All new decking covering half of the house. City water,
septic, and irrigation well. Home is on one lot and also comes
with another adjoining yet separate lot. Must be seen to be
appreciated. Too many features to list. Priced at $235,000.


100 Santa Anna Frame duplex, 2 Br, 1 Ba upstairs, 1 Br 1 Ba
downstairs. 1/2 block to beach. Good rental history. $80,000.
Reduced to $75,000. MAKE OFFER.
209 Balboa 1 block to beach. Comfortable 3 Br 3 Ba home
with aluminum siding, large deck, storage building, carport,
20' X 20' shop, original 1985 20' X 40' mobile home with addi-
tion of liv. rm. and bedroom and bath 3 years ago. Home has
economical gas heat plus gas stove connections. CH/A, well
and sprinkler system, fans and mini blinds. Call for appoint-
ment. $101,500 OR
INVESTOR'S PACKAGE
home plus 3 rental mobile homes, income of $325 each per
month. Separate septic tanks. Call for details. $165,000
PORT ST. JOE
1307 Long 4lj la Br AJ pBinlblink fence
& storage Ur taG iN[TRAduced to
$39,900.
219 7th St. 3 large Br I Ba home w/roomy kitchen and din-
ing area. New carpet, freshly painted. Fireplace in liv. rm.
Central air, gas heat, stove, refrig., washer and dryer. Storage
shed, utility room on 50' X 175' fenced lot. $44,900 Reduced to
$41,900. ,
OVERSTREET
"'257 Mockingbird Circle Overstreet. 1/2 acre Living area 2500
sq. ft. 2 bdrm. w/2.5 baths AND attached mother-in law apt. OR
3 bdrms. Cathedrl ceilingin great rm. and kitchen. Masonry fp
in great rm. Bifch cabinets and ceramic tile tops in kit. Also,
ceramic tile showers. 9 ceiling fans and two 30" whole house fans.
Inside util. rm. Deep well with Sears water softener. Sprinkler sys-
tem. Heat pump with 10 KW back-up heat. Beautiful glassed long
Florida room facing canal. Lawn extends 125' to water's edge. 200
sq. ft. screened BBQ with built-in masonry grill, smoker & coun-
Stry kitchen (sink, hot plate & refrig.); FISHERMEN NOTE -
Located 3 miles from head of East Bay 14 miles to St. Andrews
Bay 1/4 mile to Wetappo Creek, 1/4 mile to public boat ramp.
BUILT-INS: Entertainment center. APPLIANCES: elec. range, dish
washer and disposal. $125,000.
263 Forest St. 2 Br 1 Ba 1987 mobile home on 163' X 330' lot
with storage shed, fish pond possible owner financing.
$20,950
HOWARD CREEK AND AREA
Squirrel Ave. 4 Br. 1.5 Ba, frame home situated on 2 cleared
lots. Loft area, Liv. Rm/Din. area open cross beamed ceiling.
SKitchen has new cabinets and new vinyl flooring. Central air,,
gas heater, new hot water tank, large screened front porch.
This and more for a very affordable price of $43,500.
!REDUCED $38,500

COMMERCIAL/INVESTMENT PROPERTY
Port St. Joe Approx. 2 acres commercial/industrial lots of
possibilities $99,000
St. Joe Beach U S 98 between Balboa and Magellan 3/4
block Permitted for condos only. $330,000

LOTS
MEXICO BEACH Houses Only
Pine Street Lot 16, Block 6, Unit 3, nice residential lot,
75'x100', $18,000.


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MPEG Video, Windows 3. 1. Perfect,
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Days: 227-6590, H: 647-8339, FAX
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PC Components price list upon re-
quest. tfc 8/1


No payment no interest
until April 1997

ST. JOE RENT-ALL
706 1st St. 227-2112
White Snapper Stihl Echo
Outdoor Power Products



Child Care Will keep
children in my home. Have 3 open-
ings left. All day or after school.
Reasonable rates in a good environ-
ment Big fenced In back yard. Call
Teresa, 229-8624 day or night
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Grand Isle Nan Nook and Kim Kove Lot 19, 81k 0-71' X


Grand Isle Nan Nook and Kim Kove Lot 19, Blk D 71' X
115'. $11,500
Wysong S/D Comer of Robin Lane & 15th St Lot 1, BIk 3
149' X 70' X 127 X 100'. $14,000 MAKE OFFER
Wysong S/D Robin Lane Lot 9, Blk 3 Unit 17. $11,500
Cypress St. (off 15th St.) 2 large lots 125' X 87.5' for a total of
250' on road to be sold together (commercial or residential).
$35,000 Make Offer
BEACON HILL
Hwy. 98 HAVE BUSINESS AND RESIDENCE. One build-
able lot across hwy. from beach 121' wide x 130' deep w/brick
garage, dbl. entrances, new roof & deck flooring, privacy
wooden fence around entire property, 2 septic tanks. Property
has been cleared for immediate building. Current survey on
property. Also, deeded beach access of 230' x 7'*. Lot has
unobstructed view of beach from upper portion of property.
$97,000.
Houses Only
Cockles Ave. Lot 5, Block 18, 50'x100', water meter, septic
tank, $18,000.
Faulk Place 100' X 120', with large septic tank. $21,000
Triton St. Lots 5 & 6, Bik 3, Unit 1 irregular. $32,000
Mobile Homes or Houses
Starfish & Cowries Ave. Lot 20, Bik 22. $13,500
GULFAIRE SUBDIVISION
Homes Only Subdivision swimming pool and tennis courts
Sea Pines Dr. Lot 5, Blk B Nice lot for your dream home.
$26,900
Gulfaire Dr. Lot 15, Blk C Approx. 85' X 125'. $22,900
SEASHORES SUBDIVISION
Nautilus Dr. Lot 3, Blk A. $18,000
Nautilus Dr. Lots 4, 5, 6,7, & 8, Block A. $22,000 each.
ST. JOE BEACH
Mobile Homes or Houses
Atlantic. St. 50' X 100' lot in first block off highway on left.
$20,000
Pineda St. 50' X 125' each 4 lots in first block across from
beach. $20,000 each
PORT ST. JOE
Cape Plantation. Nice residential lot in nice neighborhood, block
B, lot 8, 120'xl87. Paved road. Possible owner financing, $18,500.
OVERSTREET AREA
FIVE ACRES on the Intracoastal Waterway, approximately 500'
water frontage. Lot size approximately 500'x450'. $85,000.
Creekwood Lots 14 & 15, Approx. 1.25 acres total PLUS 2 pie-
shaped lots 6 & 7 directly on the creek. Sold as package.
$22,000
Wetappo Creek and Highway 386 15.5 acres Great
Potential. $55,000
WEWAHITCHKA AREA .
Highway 71 Gulf County Farms 4 acres. $15,700
Stone Mill Creek.- North of Wewa on Hwy 71 Close to great
freshwater fishing. Lot 1 & 3, Blk D. $ 6,900 each lot
Riverside Park Land Dr. Lots 9 & 10. One block to boat
basin. $8,000 each. Both lots available for less money.

hhtp://www.hometown.com/ fantasy


THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1996


T3 Elizabeth W. Thompson
AEALTOe LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER

Office: Hwy. 98 at 19th St., Mexico Beach
Mailing Address: Rt. 3, Box 167, Port St. Joe, FL 32456
FAX: (904) 648-4247
904-648-5683 or 1.800-582-2990
After Hours: Jay Rish, Associate Broker, 904-229-1070,
Brenda Miller, Salesperson, 904/648-5435

We Have LOTS of Lots!
We're Your Owner Financing Specialist! We have a huge inventory
available with excellent terms. Call for more details.,
GULF FRONT TRACTS

One lot 100'x 700+ ........................$89,500.00
Gulf front tract 100' x 1000, 2.3 acres located just past Cape Dunes.
.........................................................................................$190,000.0 0
One gulf front tract 100' x 564', central water available. Flood insur-
ance available. Make offer,............... ....................... $160,000.00.
PARADISE GULF
Paradise Gulf & Bay come with a deeded access to the Gulf & Bay
Gulf Front Lot .................................................... .......... $125,000.00
Lot #18, 95' x 166.67' ............................. .......... price $19,500.00
PARADISE BAY LOTS
Bay Front ................................................................... .. $59,000.00
S. BAY FRONT l OT
New Listing: 200' x 240. at the head of St. Joe Bay. Owner will
finance .............................. .......... ..... .. .........; ...... $110,000,00
GULF SIDE LOTS
Lots #9, #10 and #11, Cape San Blas Shores, across street from
Gulf. 75'x100'. ................................... .................. $40,000.00
One lot 50' x 100' on Gulf Shore Drive. .......................... $23,500.00
INDIAN LAGOON
Indian Lagoon Front.
8 6 lots 100' x 350'-400' more or less ..................... $12,500.00 ea.
0 7 Lots 100'x 300'-350' more or less .................. $12,500.00 ea.
Discount for purchase of several. Owner financing. Hurry, these are
selling fast!
MEXICO BEACH
Corner Hatley Dr. & 15th St., total one acre zoned residential.
Excellent home site for permanent home or weekend retreat, quiet
neighborhood. For more information, call Brenda Miller. ... $30,000.
ST. JOE BEACH (Across Hwy. from beach)
436 Pineda St. One parcel WITH 2 lots each 75'x150;, fenced, sep-
tic tank, 2 car garage, sprinkler system, yd. well, wat4r, gas & elec.
installed, newly paved street. Ready to build or move a mobile home
on. Contact Brenda Miller for more information ............. $44,900.00
Oak St., lot 6, block 2, 75'x150', owner financing w/15% down pay-
ment. Needs some fill ............................... $ ,009. $9,000.00
ST. JOSEPH SHORES (between St. Joe Beach & Port St. Joe)
Across from beach with 160' of highway frontage. Owner financing.
$54,500.00
BEACON HILL
Two lots on Bonnett St., each 50'x100', quiet, secluded, nice neigh-
bors. Owner fin. available.'Call Brenda Miller today........$10,000 ea.

NEW '7 oDa=
.. LISTING: 103-A 35th St., '"'
Mexico Beach. Very nice 2 bdrm. 2 1/2 ba.
townhouse beachsidew/great view of the beach from two
decks. Completely furnished, all appliances, FPR Iincome,
producing, great rental. Contact Brenda Miller for an
appointment today. Price $115,000.00.


Look for us on the Internet at http://www.homtown.com/fhompson
Call us for all of your real estate needs,
whether renting, buying or selling.


GULFAIRE subdivision. Pretty lot on Periwinkle Dr. Minimal
clearing required. Restricted subdivision with pool and tennis
court privileges. $26,900.
TWO LOTS at Oak'Dr. and Wisteria Ave., approx. .44 acre total.
Close to fishing, camping and hunting. Each lot $6,500.
HIGH SAND DUNES on first tier lot in Treasure Shores
Subdivision. Dedicated access to beach. Gulf view, a 1/4 acre
corner lot. New price: $36,500.
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i Classified Ads..,






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male. Call 229-1046, or 227-1476.
ltp 8/29
F E to a good home. Female puppy,
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Please call 827-2389 after 5:00 p.m.
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Professional grooming, special dis-
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tfc 8/1

PET & PROPERTY TENDERS. In
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4 bdrm., 2 ba., 909 20th St. 75x180'
fenced yard, new carpet, new roof,
15x30' above ground pool, patio deck,
12x12 frame utility shed, $82,500.
229-6049. 2tp 8/22

Mexico Beach, 2 bdrm., 2 ba. large
lot, cen. h/a, newly built 15x20' Flori-
da room. $72,500. 230-8839.
3tc 8/22

One acre and/or two acres in Wewa
off Stone Mill Creek Rd. High and dry.
10% down. $100 month at 5% inter-
est. Call 706-782-3757. 4tp 8/22

Priced to sell, moving. Beacon Hill,
Tlip St. 24x44', '86 on three 50'x100'
cleared lots. Fenced yd., 3 bdrnm. 2
ba., ;en. air, appliances. Some furni-
ture. excel. cond. $36.000 or $5,000
equity. Assume payments of $483
per month for approx. 5 years. Call
647-3589, leave message if 'rio'an-
swer. 3tc 8/15

For Sale by Owner: 3 bdrm.. I ba.-
block & brick home, new w/w carpet
new side-by-side refrigerator & stove.
$60,000. 914-0965. tfc 8/15

3 bedroom. 2 bath custom built
home. privacy fence, decks. sprinkler
system & many extras. 2009 Marvin
Ave. For more information call 229-
8620. tfe 8/1

Want to Buy: house in Port St. Joe
area that needs a little work. Call Pat
227-3511. If interested in selling.
tfc 8/I

Brick house. 3 bdrm.. I ba. living
room with fireplace, din.. kit., utility
rm, cen,.-eat and air, corner lot. 115
aillflsh SL, Highland View. 227-1604.
By appointment only. tfc 8/1

By Owner: 12'x47' mobile home on I/
2 acre. ,Overstreet Community. Appli-
ances included, hookup for washer/
dryer, metal storage bldg.. fish pond
on property. $19.000. Call 648-5372
or 229-6114. tfc 8/1

By Owner. 2 bedrooms. 2 bath, loft. 3'
decks, pool/hot tub available. 108
Boardwalk Ave.. Cape San Bias. 647-
3828. tfc 8/1

1/2 acre lots. 5 miles n. of Overstreet
Bridge at Creekvlew Subd.. with sep-
tic tank & well. $2.5000 down,
$132.16 mo. Call George. 229-6031.
tfc 8/I 1

For Sale: Cape San Bias. 2 bdrm.. 2
ba. house, steel roof on 1/2 acre lot
joining St. Joe State Park- property on
bay side, $63.000. Call 229-2740 or
227-2046 for appi. tfc 8/1

2.73 acres for sale at Sunshine
Farms, comer lot $15,000 negotia-
ble. 827-2379. tic 11/9

For sale by owner: two story new
home. 2048 sq. ft.. 3 bdrm.. 2 1.2
bath, master bdrm., 22'x16' with gar-
den tub. sunken den w/fireplace and
home theatre system with surround
sound. Front and rear porch, 12'xl6'
until. shed. By appt. only. 101 Yaupon,
229-6411, tfc 8/1

1/2 acre lot with septic tank. Over-
street Road. Owner financing, 227-
2020, ask for Billy. tfc 8/1

LOTS FOR SALE-On Cemetery Road.
1 mile off Overstreet Road. 9 miles
south of Wewa. Owner financing. Call
229-6961. tfc8/l

House for Sale by Owner -
108 Westcott Circle -
Drastically Reduced!
Spacious 3 bdrm., 1 /2
bath, sep. liv. rm., dining rm,
ex. Ig. fam. rm/built-in book-
cases, pass thru to kitchen
with island and breakfast
bar, 1g. pantry. Good storage,
Ig. 1ot. Great neighborhood,
wonderful neighbors. Call
229-6827 after 5:00 p.m. or
S784-4882 anytime., tfc 8/29


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Wanted: Drug-free young female to
share my home with. Call 227-3774,
leave message. All inquiries will be
confidential. ltp 8/29


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF
FLORIDA. IN AND FOR GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA
BARRIER DUNES DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION, DBA. PRIME PLUS FINANCIAL.
PLAINTIFFS, ,CASE NO. 96-273
-VS.
KATHYA. HENDERSON and husband
GARY D. HENDERSON.
DEFENDANTS.
/


NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: GARY D. HENDERSON and wife, KA
HENDERSON
8 Elizabeth Court
Florissant MO 63031
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an ac
foreclose an Agreement for Deed on Real p
situate In Gulf County, Florida described
lows, to wit.
Unit 45 Series B of the Captain's
Quarters at Barrier Dunes.
YOU ARE REQUIRED to serve a copy ofyou
ten defenses, if any, to the action on Petl
attorney whose name and address is THO01
GIBSON, Post Office Box 39, Port St Joe,
32457, on or before September 20, 1996 i
the original with the Clerk of Circuit Court
before service on Petitioner's attorney or i
ately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be e
to the relief demanded in the complaint W
my hand and seal of this Court on the 12th
August, 1996.
/s/ Benny Lister
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT.
4tc, August 15, 22, and 29 & September 5,
IN TE CIRCUIT COURT, FOURTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THEB 8TA
FLORIDA. IN AND FOR GULF CO
CASE NO. 941-53
IN PROBATE
IN RE: The Estate of
ALPHONSO A. LEWIS.
deceased.
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
THE ADMINISTRATION of the Est
ALPHONSO A. LEWIS, deceased, File Numi
53, is pending In the Circuit Court for Gulf C
Florida, Probate Division, the address of w
Gulf County Courthouse, 1000 5th Street, P
Joe, Florida 32456. The names and addre
the Personal Representative and her attorn
set forth below.
All Interested persons are required
WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS FROM THE DA
THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE
claims against the estate and (2) any objec'
an Interested person on whom notice was
thai challenges the validity of the Will. the i
cautions of the Personal Representative. ,ve
Jurisdiction of the CourL
ALL CLAIMS. DEMANDS AND OBJECT
NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARREl
DATE of the first publication of this Ni
Administration is August 22. 1996.
/s/ WILLIAM J RISH
RISH, GIBSON & JONES. P.A.
303 4th Street
P. O. Box 39
Port St. Joe, Florida 32457
(9041229-8211
ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE
FL BAR NO. 0066806
/s/ LINDA ANN LEWIS
257 Avenue B
Port St. Joe. FL 32456
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
2tc. August 22 and 29. 1996


NOTICE TO RECEIVE SEALED BIDS
BID NO. 9596-45
The Board of County Commissioners of Gulf
County, Florida. will receive sealed bids from any
person, company, or corporaUon Interested In pro-
viding to Gulf County the following:
(1) New Piok-Up Truck, 3/4 Ton. Long
Wheel Base. A/T A/C. P/S. P/B, AM/FM
Radio. Vinyl Flooring. V-8 Color (Prefer
White)
Delivery date must be specified.
Liquidated damages for failure to deliver unit on
specified date will be set at $25.001 per day.
Please indicate on the envelope that this is a
SEALED BID, the ID NUMBER. and whaf the BID
is for.
Bids will be received until 5"00 o'clock, p.m..





Wanted: Twenty (20) dove hunters to
shoot dove over thirty acre (30) corn
field. Farm located in Calhoun county
in Red Oak Community on 275. 3
miles north of Hwy. 20. $50.00 per
hunter paid in advance. Contact Bill
Ayers. Altha. at 904-674-4127.


THY A


etion to
property
as fol-


E.D.T.. September 10, 1996, at the Office of the
Clerk of Circuit Court, Gulf County Courthoe-
1000 Fifth Street, Port St Joe, Florida, 32456.
The Board reserves the right to reject any and all
bids.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA
/s/ Billy E. Traylor
Chairman
2tc, August 22 and 29, 1996
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOURTEENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF
FLORIDA. IN AND FOR GULF COUNTY
WILLIAM H. CARR. JR.,
Plaintiff, CASE NO. 96-275-CA
Vs.
DOUGLAS B. BRIDGES, JR.,
Defendant.


NOTICE OF ACTION
ur writ- TO: Douglas B. Bridges, Jr.,
tioner's 7140 Rivertown Road
MAS S. Falrburn, Georgia 30213
Florida YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a'
and file Complaint to foreclose real property located in Gulf.
, either County, Florida, and described as:
ramedi-
entered Commencing at a concrete monument mark-
Witness ing the NW Corner of NE 1/4 of Section 33;, TS,
day of RlIlW, Gulf County, Florida; thence N893030" E.'
along the North line of said.NE 1/4 for 680 04 feet
to -an iron rod: thence continue N89-30 30" E,
along said North line for 276.00 feet to an Iron rod;,
thence S00740" E. for 74.05 feet to an Iron rod on
1996. the South right-of-way line of a paved County Road
as occupied, said point being 30.00 ft. S of the cen-
S ter-line of pavement of said Road; thence
E NTH N89*56"20" E. along said South right-of-way line a
TE OF distance of 105.00 ieet to an iron rod for the POINT ,
UN57. OF BEGINNING; thence continue N8956'20" E.-,
along said right-of-way line for 105.00 feet to an
fron rod; thence SO007'40" E. 220.00 feet to an iron'
rod: thence S89*56'20" W, 105.00 feet to an Iron
rod; thence NO0740",W. 220.00 feet to the Pointof
Beginning Being located In the rNE 1/4 of Section
33, TSS. RI1W. Gulf County. Florida. (New
S 'descriputonl
The South 10 00 feet of the above described-prop-
tate of erty being subject to a private easement for the
ber 96- purpose of Ingress and egress.
county, Containing 0.53 acre, more or less
which is has been filed against you and you are required to
'ort StL serve a copy of your Answer or other response to
sses of the Complaint on Plaintiffs Attorney, JANICE
ney are COGBURN SCHEFFER, 324 Reid Avenue, P. O.
Box 1059, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456. and file the
to file original in the Circuit Court Clerk's Office, Gulf
MTE OF County Court House, Port SL Joe, Florida 32456,
?, (1) All on or before the 19th day of September, 1996. If
tion by you fail to do so, a Final Judgment for the relief
served sought may be granted by Default .
qualfi- DATED this the 14th day of August, 1996.
nue or BENNY C. LISTER
Clerk of Circuit Court
D.NS By: /s/ C. Bridges
Deputy Clerk
iotice of 2tc, August 22 and 29, 1996.


NOTICE OF INTENT TO REGISTER
FICTITIOUS NAME
Notice Is hereby gisen LhaL pursuant tw Chapter
865.09 Florida Statutes, the urdersigred Intends
to register with the Division of CorporaLlorns.
Department of State. the ficotious trade name
under which it 111 be engaged in business and in
which said business Is to be carried on. to-wit
NAME TO BE REGISTERED: The Gull' County
Breeze. Inc.
MAILING ADDRESS: Post Office Box 217,
Wewahlicl-,ka. Florida 32465.
OWNER (S): Stephen Brown, A. Scott Brown,
,Rhonda B. Hillier.
ltp, August 29, 1996.
Requests For Proposals
Gulf County requests that any qualified individual
or firm respond to a 'Request For Propos.ds" for
the position of Gulf County Jail Medical Director
RF's should at a minimum address the following
Background and Experience
Copy of QualifIcations
Familiarity with Position or Requirements of
Position
Proximity of Applicant to Sherifli Office
Proposed Feeand Contract Terrrm.
Additional Information can be obtained from the
Qulf County Chief Administrators OIfice at 19041
229 6111 or 1000 5th Street. Port St. Joe. Florida
32456.
Proposals will be received until 5:00 p m. E D.T..
September 10. 1996 at the Office of the Clerk of
Court. Gulf County Courthouse. 1000 5dth- Street.
Port St. Joe. Florida.
/s/ Billy E. Traylor. Chairman
2tc. August 22 and 29. 1996.

PUBLIC NOTICE
In accordance.with 40 CFR Part 403.8 (1) (21
(vii of the National Pretreatment Regulations the
City of Port St. Joe hereby pubhshes the list of sg-
nificant violators of the CIty's Industrial
Prenreasnent Program:
I. SL Joe Forest Products Company (n/k/a
Florida Coast Paper Company, L.L C.);


PUBLIC NOTICES


Advertising Pays-Call 227-1278 or 229-8997
to Place Your Classified Ad Today!


and
2. Arizona Chemical Company
Violations occurred during the period July 1,
1995 through June 30, 1996, which Is the pre-
treatment program year just ending. Corrective
actions have been or are being taken to address
these violations. Anyone seeking additional infor-
mation regarding this notice, please contact City
Hall.
CITY OF PORT ST.JOE, FLORIDA
By: /s/ Frank Pate, Jr.
FRANK PATE, JR., MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
Attest: /s/ Pauline Pendarvis
PAULINE PENDARVIS, AUDITOR-CLERK ,
Itc; August 29, 1996.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON
ABANDONMENT OF ALLEYWAY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, the Board of,
County Commissioners of Gulf County, Florida, at
its regular meeting September 10, 1996, at 6:00
p.m., E.D.T., will consider abandoning any interest
by the County and that of the public in and to the
following described property:
Block "14", Yon's Addition, Beacon
Hill, Florida as the same appears
of record in Plat Book 1, Page 48,
public records of Gulf County.
Florida.
This notice of abandonment was Initiated by
the Gulf County Commission at their July 23,
1996, regular meeting. Notice of adoption of the
resolution abandoning the said right-of-way will be
published one time in a newspaper of general cir-
culation in Gulf County, Florida, and the proof of
publication of the notice of hearing, the resolution
as adopted, and the proof of publication of adop-
tion of such resolution will be recorded in the
Public Records of Gulf County, Florida.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
By / I Billy E Tra)lor
Attest: Benny C. Lister, Clerk
2tc, August 29 and September 5, 1996.
NOTICE
SEALING OF THE VOTING MACHINES WILL BE
ON AUGUST 30. 1996 AT 10:00 A.M. EASTERN,
IN THE GULF COUNTY COURTHOUSE.
CLERK, CITY OF WEWAHITC1KA


2109 Palm Blvd. $82,500
-'=*.:. .a uma rin I :-ammEma ii ,


HANNON

REALTY INC.
PORT ST. JOE

227-1450


Marks Realty


709 LONG AVENUE
This neat as a pin home has 1,288
sq. ft. w/3 bdrm. and a bath and
half. Cen. heat and air, range, refrig.
and 4 ceiling fans. Backyard is
fenced, Ig. storage building, and 2
huge pecan trees. Good starter
home or rental property. Nice neigh-
borhood. $30,000.


61 Avenue E / P. 0. Box 129
Apalachicola, Florida 32329
Fax (904) 653-8946
Business (800) 586-1408
Business (904) 653-8851


ED
REALTOFt


BARRIER DUNES Gulf View
h' -'- Townhouse Excellent
*, a Conditionl Approx. 1600 sq. ft., 2
Ig. bedrooms, 2.5 ba. (all marble
S magmm sinks) Fireplace, wall to wall car-
peting, heat pump, new roof (2
years old), double insul. aluminum
S, windows w/bonus of storm shut-
ters, all water sealed covered
decks,.and includes ALL furnish-
ings. $140,000.




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FOR OFFICIAL CITY ELECTION ON SEPTEMBER 3rd,

1996 IN THE CITY OF WEWAHITCHKA, FLORIDA


OFFICES MAO
(Vote for One)









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CANDIDATES GRADY L. GENE
BOOTH HANLON


HANNON

6 bedrooms, 4 baths: Land: /2 a REALTY I.C.
SPECIAL FEArURESJgple 0 1O e..l.l- PORT ST. JOE
with rffToniTnce irndudes ran ge, dishwasher ret -1450
blinds., ceiling fans.




463 Plantation Drive $149,900







R"EALTY INc
3 B-droormi 21/2 bnhs. Land : I 4 c PORT ST JOE
SPECIAIL FEATU'RES: 2 nsor' cnliporin houe in es dluswe neighborhood PORT ST. JOE
Mister suite w!drssing rom, ,2'-n closer. Fp ih.rn.l. w.n- ... 227-14'
dows, satellite s.tem. spnnk i i Rlrer.. Loft 'tudy & 'ur.nnv
family rmn Pnce mdcudes ranEe refig d..w. dispoal a iuher & dIrer r.ew
satellite system carpet. drapes bhnds Pamral o owner Imancing avaiLbble










THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, AUG. 29, 1996 PAGE 1C


[ Gulf County Commission Minutes ]


PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 23. 1996
The Gulf County Board of County
Commissioners met this date in regular
session with the following members pre-
sent: Commissioners Michael L. Hammond,
Warren J. Yeager, Jr., and Nathan Peters,
Jr. Chairman Billy E. Traylor and
Commissioner Jessie V. Armstrong were
absent. Others present were Clerk Benny C.
Lister, Chief Deputy Clerk Douglas C.
Birmingham, Deputy Clerk Patricia A.
Taylor, Chief Administrator Don Butler.
Administrative Assistant Debbe Wibberg,
Building Inspector Richard Combs,
Administrator/Emergency Management
Director R. Larry Wells, Emergency
Management/911 Coordinator Marshall
Nelson, South Gulf County EMS Director
Shane McGuffin, Solid Waste Director Joe
Danford, Road Superintendent Bob Lester,
Assistant Maintenance Superintendent
Steve Mork, SHIP Administrator/Veterans'
Service Officer Bo Williams, Attoiney Tim
McFarland, and Sheriffs Deputy Bobby
Plair.
The meeting came to order at 6:02
p.m., E.D.T.
Administrator Wells opened the meet-
ing with prayer, and Acting Chairman
Peters led the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
RECEIVE BIDS (#9596-40) METAL
BUILDING FOR COURTHOUSE COM-
PLEX-Pursuant to advertisement to
receive scaled bids for a metal building
(#9596-40), for the Gulf County Courthouse
Complex, bids were received from the fol-
lowing: A & R Industrial Maintenance;
Poloronis Construction; 'Southeastern
Mechanical Contracting; and Fisher
Construction.
The bids were tabled for review and
recommendation by Chief, Administrator
Butler.
STAN KLESKI KLESKI & ASSOCI-
ATES ARCHITECTURAL FIRM-Mr. Stan
Kleski appeared before the Board to intro-
duce himself, and offer the services of his
architectural firm to the Board. The Board
thanked Mr. KlesId for his time.
CONSENT AGENDA-Upon motion by
Commissioner Hammond, second by
Commissioner Yeager, and 3-0 vote, the
Board approved the consent agenda. The
following items were approved:
MINUTES JUNE 3, 1996 SPECIAL
JUNE 5, 1996 SPECIAL
JULY 9, 1996-HIGHLAND
VIEW WATER BOARD
JULY 9, 1996 REGULAR
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT-ENTERPRISE
ZONE ,
BUDGET WORKSHOPS TO BEGIN-
Clerk Lister reported that the tentative bud-
get for the 1996-97 Fiscal Year is complete
,and the Board may begin holding budget
workshops.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE SPECIAL
FIRE DISTRICTS-Upon motion by
Commissioner Hammond, second by
Commissioner Yeager, and 3-0 vote. the
Board authorized Attorney McFarland to
advertise a proposed Ordinance confirming
and re-establishing the County's Special
Fire Districts.
UNION ARBITRATION-Attorney
McFarland reported that the arbitration
hearing concerning Union grievances was
held on Monday, July 22, 1996. He stated
that it would be mid-September before a
ruling was reached.
BREACH OF CONTRACT LAWSUIT-
AARON TYRE-Attorney McFarland report-
ed e.i-lawst filed.agaIn't thih County by
Mr. Aaron Tvre. He stated that the lawsuit.'-
is in the discovery phase at this time.
GULF COUNTY AQUACULTURE PRO-
JECT BOB JONES & ASSOCIATES-
Administrator Wells noted the final report
from Bob Jones & Associates regarding the
Gulf County Aquaculture Project. He stated-
that no funds are available at rhis time.
however, some grant funds may be available
in the near future. Commissioner Yeager
requested that a copy of the aquaculture
report be mailed to all the Aquaculture and
Fisheries Committee members.
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION-
LOANS AVAILABLE-Administrator Wells,
noted an announcement from the Small
'Business Administration, declaring Gulf
County part of a Economic Injury Disaster
Area as a result of the Red Tide. He stated
that low interest loans will be available for
eligible businesses. Commissioner Peters
requested that Administrator Wells coordi-
nate with "The Star" newspaper, on pub-
lishing a news release.
WAKULLA COMMERCIAL FISHER-
'"EN'S ASSOCIATION-Administrator Wells
'noted a request, from the Wakulla
dCommercial Fisherman's Association, for a
resolution requesting that Commercial
Fishermen be represented on the Marine
Fisheries Commission. Commissioner
Yeager stated that Administrative Assistant
Wibberg will be typing a resolution to that
effect during the recess.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNI-
TY PROGRAM PLAN-Administrator Wells
-presented the Board with a copy of an
Equal Employment Opportunity Program
Plan for review. He stated that once the
Board has reviewed the plan It will be ready
for approval.
GULF COUNTY COURTHOUSE GEN-
ERATOR-Upon inquiry by Commissioner
Hammond, Administrator Wells reported
that the speed sensor switch on. the Gulf
County Courthouse generator needs replac-
ing. He stated that the switch is in the
process of being replaced.
POST NOTICE ROAD DEPARTMENT
EMPLOYEE-Commissioner Yeager moved
to authorize Road Superintendent Lester to
post notices for the position of motor grad-
er operator. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Hammond, and following
discussion, it passed 3-0.
GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE -
CHURCH ARSON PREVENTION-Chief
Administrator Butler reported that grant
funds are being made available through the
National Sheriffs 'Association, to Law
Enforcement Agencies, to help in the pre-
vention of Church Arson. Upon motion by
Commissioner Hammond, second by
Commissioner Yeager, and 3-0 vote, the
Board authorized Chief Administrator
Butler to submit an application for the
grant funds.
ADOPT PROCEDURES ABANDON-
MENT OF ALLEYWAYS-Chief
Administrator Butler presented the Board
with a proposed set of procedures to be fol-
lowed for the abandonment of alleyways.
Commissioner Yeager moved to adopt the
proposed procedures as policy. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Hammond,
and following discussion, it passed 3-0.
INVOICE FLORIDA ASSOCIATION


LAND DEVELOPMENT ($42,000.00) CON-
STRUCTION OF BERM #4 (PAY FROM
FEMA FUNDS); INVOICE SOUTHERN
EARTH SCIENCES ($320.00) ASPHALT
TESTING (PAY FROM SECONDARY ROAD
S& BRIDGE/PROF. SERV); INVOICE -
' SOUTHEASTERN MECHANICAL CON-


TRACTING ($10,000.00) RIP-RAP AT
LAND'S LANDING (PAY FROM FEMA REIM-
BURSEMENT); INVOICES MEDICAID
BILLING APRIL 1996 ($7,169.84) MAY
1996 ($11,393.35) JUNE 1996
($11,760.19); INTERAGENCY/PUBLIC
WORKS AGREEMENT DEPT. OF COR-


RECTIONS/GULF FORESTRY CAMP;
ACCEPTANCE OF WASTE TIRE GRANT
($7,907.00); SHIP GRANT/PAULINE PARK-
ER ($3,000.00); RESOLUTION BECOM-
ING MEMBER OF SMALL COUNTY COALI-
(See MINUTES on Page 7)


OF COUNTIES/DUES-Following discus-
sion, and upon motion by Commissioner
Hammond, second by Commissioner
Yeager, and 3-0 vote, the Board approved
payment of an invoice to the Florida
Association of Counties in the amount of
$1,450.00, for 1996-97 dues.
APPOINTMENT NORTHWEST
FLORIDA BIG BEND HEALTH COUNCIL-
Upon motion by Commissioner Hammond,
second by Commissioner Yeager, and unan-
imous vote, the Board appointed South Gulf
County EMS Director McGuffin, to the
Northwest Florida Big Bend Health Council
for a two year term.
ALLEY ABANDONMENT YON'S
ADDITION TO BEACON HILL-Chief
Administrator Butler presented the Board
with a request for an alley abandonment in
Yon's Addition to Beacon Hill. Upon motion
by Commissioner Hammond, second by
Commissioner Yeager, and 3-0 vote, the
Board approved to proceed with the alley
abandonment, contingent uipon Chief
Administrator Butler inspecting the alley-
way to verify that it contains no drainage
ditches.
DONATION OF LAND TO COUNTY-
Chief Administrator Butler noted a letter
from Mr. George Core, offering a parcel of
land to the County. Upon motion by
Commissioner Hammond,. second by
Commissioner Yeager, and 3-0 vote, the
Board accepted the gift from Mr. Core and
agreed to give him a letter showing the land
value for income tax purposes.
PURCHASE OF LAND FLORIDA
COMMUNITY SERVICES CORPORATION
OF WALTON COUNTY/ST. JOSEPH LAND
AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY-Chief
Administrator Butler reported that the
County has found a parcel of land in the
Dalkeith area for the price of $1,500.00. He
stated that St. Joseph Land & Development
Company is willing to trade a parcel of land
at St. Joe Beach, to be used for an upgrade
to the Beaches Water System, for the parcel.
in the Dalkeith area. Chief Administrator
Butler recommended that the County pur-
chase the land in Dalkeith from Florida
Community Services Corporation of Walton
County in the amount of $1,500.00 and
then trade parcels with St. Joseph Land &
Development Company.
Upon motion by Commissioner
Hammond, second by Commissioner
Yeager, and 3-0 vote, the Board approved to
purchase the land as soon as possible, and
to send a letter of appreciation to St. Joseph
Land & Development Company.
1995 ROAD BOND PAVING PROGRAM
CHANGE ORDER-Upon motion by
Commissioner Yeager, second by
Commissioner Hammond, and 3-0 vote, the
Board approved a change order increasing
the amount of the contract with Panhandle
Grading & Paving in the amount of
$28,295.13 for the resurfacing of Marvin
Avenue and West Rogers Road.
1995 ROAD BOND PAVING PROGRAM
SHOULDER WORK-Chief Administrator
Butler reported that Mr. Wayne Carter, of
Panhandle Grading and Paving, is responsi-
ble for the shoulder work on the new con-
struction and the resurfaced roads under
the 1995. Road Bond Paving Program. He
stated that Mr. Carter will begin the shoul-
'der work as the road paving is finished.
EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL
REPORT PROPOSAL-Chief Administrator
Butler reported that the proposal received
from Rish, Gibson. and Jones, P.A., met the
specifications required by the County for
the preparation of the Evaluation and
Appraisal Report.
MOSQUITO CONTROL PICK-UP
TRUCK BID (#9596-36)-Following discus-
sion by, Chief Administrator Butler.
-- CormmlssiqnerH a1mfi4qd moved to rescind
a previous motion awarding bid 119596-36.
for a pick-up truck, to Cook-Whitehead
Ford. in the amount of $14,693.00 and to
follow Board policy and award the bid to
Billy Carr Chevrolet. a local bidder, in the
amount of $15.621.00.
The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Yeager. Following further
discussion, the motion passed 2-1,. with
Commissioner Peters opposing.
1995 TAX RECAPITULATION-Upon
motion by Commissioner Hammond, sec-
ond by Commissioner Yeager. and 3-0 vote,
the Board accepted the recapitulation of the
1995 Tax Roll and released Tax Collector
Eda Ruth Taylor from further obligation.
FISHERIES & AQUACULTURE COM-
MITTEE ELMO SANDERS-Mr. Elmo
Sanders, .Secretary of the Fisheries and
Aquaculture Committee, gave the Board a
report on the Committee's activities.
LAND LEASE BEACON HILL PARK -
JUDY DEW-Chief Administrator Butler
presented the Board with a proposed 50
year lease, from Ms. Judy Dew. Ms. Dew is
offering the County a lease, on a portion of
'her property, to be used as an entrance to
the Beacon Hill Park. Upon motion by
Commissioner Hammond, second by
Commissioner Yeager. and 3-0 vote, the
Board agreed to proceed with the paper-
work for the lease, and to have a change
order made, to Panhandle Grading and
Paving. for the paving of the road.
The meeting recessed at 6:33 p.m.,
E.D.T.
The meeting reconvened at 6:52 p.m.,
E.D.T.
BUDGET WORKSHOPS-Following
discussion, the Board agreed to hold work-
shops to discuss the 1996-97 Fiscal Year
Budget on July 29, 30, and 31, 1996 at
4:00 p.m., E.D.T. in the County
Commissioners Board Room.
Commissioner Peters requested that Clerk
Lister notify all Constitutional Officers.
TABLE BIDS (#9596-40) METAL.
BUILDING-Upon recommendation by
Chief Administrator Butler, Commissioner
Hammond moved to table all bids (#9596-
40), for a metal building for the Gulf County
Courthouse Complex, due to the various
options on the bids. The motion was sec-
onded by Commissioner Yeager, and it
Passed 3-0.
RESOLUTION MARINE FISHERIES
COMMISSION-Attorney McFarland read
the following proposed resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-27
WHEREAS, the Board of County
Commissioners of Gulf County, Florida,
recognizes that Marine Fisheries
Commission does not have a commercial
fisherman member, and
WHEREAS, the Net Ban Amendment
has had a significant impact on commercial
fishermen, and
WHEREAS, many members of the Gulf
County community are commercial fisher-
men affected by the rules promulgated by
the Marine Fisheries Commission, and
WHEREAS, input from a member of
the affected community would be valuable
to a rule making commission.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED


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that:
1. The Board of County
Commissioners of Gulf County, Florida,
strongly recommends that the Governor
appoint an equal representation of commer-
cial fishermen to the Marine Fisheries
Commission.
2. The Board of County
Commissioners of Gulf County, Florida,
requests that all counties in Florida adopt a
similar resolution to encourage the
Governor to recognize the interests of com-
mercial fishermen by appointing an equal
representation 'of commercial fishermen to
the Marine Fisheries Commission.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the
Board of County Commissioners of Gulf
County, Florida, in a public meeting, in
Gulf County, Florida, this 23rd day of July,
1996.
Upon motion by Commissioner Yeager,
second by Commissioner Hammond, and 3-
0i vote, the Board adopted the Resolution.
Commissioner Hammond requested that a
copy of the resolution be sent to all Florida'
counties. -
GULF COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
UNIT DR. JORGE SAN PEDRO-Dr. Jorge
San Pedro appeared before the Board to
offer his services for inmate treatment` at
the Gulf County Jail. Following' discussion,
Commissioner Hammond moved to contract:
with Dr. San Pedro thru the end of the 1996
Fiscal Year and to send a letter to the
Health Department regarding Dr.' San
Pedro's \termination. The motion was sec-
onded by Commissioner Yeager, and it
passed 3-0.
MEDICAL DIRECTOR GULF COUN-
TY JAIL-Chief Administrator Butler stated
that a set-protocol is needed for treatment
of inmates in the Gulf County Jail. He also
stated that the County has purchased a
pager for the Jail Medical Director, in order
to make them more accessible on the week-
ends. Following discussion, dthe Board
agreed for Chairman Traylor' and Chief
Administrator Butler to meet with Dr. San
Pedro regarding a set of protocols.
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSENT AGEN-
DA-Upon motion by Commissioner
Hammond, second by, Commission Yeager,
and 3-0 vote, the Board approved the sup-
plemental consent agenda, The following
items were approved: INVOICE TODD


Carter, 10, Heath, 21, Bill, and Heather, 17 Designated domestic violence
BILL WRIGHT prosecutor for Jackson County.
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE Marianna Recreation Department
Youth Soccer Coach. Youth
T-Ball Coach.

"As a dedicated father, I care about family values.
I will always put the the best interest of children first."
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County Commissioner, District 1

Honest, Dependable, Dedicated

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Bill Wright is a 7th generation
North Floridian, born and raised

in Jackson County.
Bill Wright has lived and worked
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each community.
Tough advocate for child abuse
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is proud to present these candidates.


This will be the first time the

county. has had a Republican Primary

for county offices.


BOB WILLIAMS


ROGER JONES


TERRY LINTON


LORETTA COSTIN


RALPH RISH


BILL KOREAN


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CANDIDATE
SHERIFF


CANDIDATE
COUNTY COMMISSION
DIST. 1


CANDIDATE
SUPT. OF SCHOOLS


CANDIDATE
SUPT. OF SCHOOLS


CANDIDATE
FLORIDA LEGISLATURE
DIST. 7


CANDIDATE
HARBOR MASTER


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excellent candidates on Sept. 3
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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER
1. To vote blacken the Oval
(4) next to, the candidate
of your choice.
2. Use only the pencil provid-
ed to mark the ballot.

CONGRESSIONAL,
REPRESENTATIVE
IN CONGRESS
SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DIST.
(Vote for ONE)
c MARK L. BELLAMY
:0 CAROLE GRIFFIN
ci BILL SUTTON

STATE
LEGISLATIVE
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
SEVENTH HOUSE DISTRICT
(Vote for ONE)
c(D MARK ANDERSON


COUNTY
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
(Vote for ONE)
c- LORETTA COSTING
C: TERRY W. LINTON


NON-PARTISAN
JUDICIAL OFFICERS
JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT JUDGE
FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
GROUP FOUR
(Vote for ONE)
C) ROBERT A. PELL
CD BILL WRIGHT


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Now, my family and home
town had its share of colorful
folks, like every town and family
does. And we had our own tradi-
tions that meant special things to
us, and represented a way of life
that is probably lost now. One of
those traditions, when I was very
young was the family dinner on
the grounds.
I had several uncles and
aunts on the Vernon side, all of
whom deserve honorable men-


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THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, AUG. 29, 1996 PAGE 3C


re0. The Last Dinner On The Ground


by Laura Rogers /,
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tion. There was the youngest
uncle, Billy Ray Vernon, who liked
to teach me 'blue' words, then
laugh like the very devil when I
got the peach tree switch over it.
There was the middle uncle,
Bobbie Allen Vernon, (a.k.a.
Barney Fife) who usually gave me
the spankings for such language,
and my oldest uncle, Clevis'
Bernard Vernon. His sole gift in
life appeared to be the ability to
creep up behind folks noiselessly,


PAUL


at family get together, and
scream out loud, thereby causing
the most stalwart of them to lose
their continence. Now, there was-
n't nothing wrong with him, he
was just mean. We learned real
early on to avoid him at all costs.
He had a wife, amazingly
enough, named Eleanor Grace,
who liked to sit under the mimosa
tree with other women and assas-
sinate people's character (i.e. gos-
sip.) She had small, mean, bird-
like eyes, and a screwed-up
mouth (probably from spewing
venom all those years) and a lim-
ited vocabulary. It consisted of
"Well, I'll tell you one thing ..
after which she would tell listen-
ers some fabricated story that got
better each time told. This was
usually followed by, "So, I told her
. ." Now, Aunt Eleanor Grace, if
you believed her talk, was always
'telling' some unlucky female
something she needed to know,
down at the Hoggly Woggly.
"Well, what did she say?," was
the required response of her lis-
teners, and they never disap-
pointed her. Aunt Eleanor Grace
would square her shoulders,
smile proudly and say: "She
couldn't say anything. She just

Roaches Are Not
Your Friends!!


The Florida Pest Control Assn.
pans "Joe 's Apartment" for its
positive portrayal of pests
The movie "Joe's Apartment"
in which cockroaches play the
starring role as they take over a
guy's apartment, has received a
"two thumbs down" rating from
the Florida Pest Control
Association (FPCA).
"Roaches carry disease and
can cause asthma, diarrhea,
dysentery and even bubonic
plague. They eat and destroy just
about anything from book-bind-
ings to film to starched linen to
leather, not to mention any kind
of food," explains FPCA's current
president Doug Brock, owner of
Douglas Brock Pest Control in
Lynn Haven. "They are simply
disgusting and our industry
.makes every attempt to control
and kill them."
That's no easy task. Here are
some quick roach facts:
*German cockroaches, 'the
most prevalent species In and
around homes and businesses
can survive a whole month with-
out food; two weeks without
water.
*Under optimum conditions,
one female cockroach can pro-,
duce two million offspring in one
year-an' average breeding ses-,
sion produces 35,000 offspring.
*Roaches can survive higher
doses of radiation than humans,
can, and are .much more likely to
survive a nuclear attack.
*Roaches have been around
for over 350 million years, predat-
ing dinosaurs.
*If roaches were human-
sized, they'd easily win the
Olympics-they run at speeds
equivalent to 90 mph. .
FPCA and its member compa-
nies offer the following advice in
controlling cockroaches.
-1. Take kitchen trash out daily
and carefully seal or close the
trash sack.
-2. Clean sinks and run the
garbage disposal completely after
handling foods.
-3. Never leaiv.e dirty dishes
overnight.
-4. Store food in airtight contain-
ers.
-5. Don't leave pet food out
overnight.
-6. Follow the instructions on
roach baits and sprays very care-
fully.
-7. When in doubt or facing an
infestation contact your licensed
professional pest control compa-
ny.


looked at me." Eleanor Grace was fond of saying: try names. I envied
"I ,r i ~ nhrnae"nm nnl~~
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Now, I wasn't much for my
,uncle's antics, and I got quickly
bored with my Aunt Eleanor
Grace's stories. Frankly, I could-
n't care less what she'd told some
strange woman at the Hoggly'
Woggly in the cold meat section.
After a while, it got hard to believe
anyway, even for a five year old. I
mean, there's only so much 'tellin'
that people can do, before you
'tell' the wrong body and end up
on the floor between the cold meat
and the can goods.
As 'an adult, I learned the
truth. When this kind of talk goes
on, it's accepted between the
women that everybody's lying.
What they're doing is engaging in
an elaborate kind of storytelling
that had its origins way back
when Eve first told her daughter
in law "where to get off or, as Aunt


Anyway, these dinners were
held at my mama's house, cen-
tered around the birthdays of rel-
atives so criss-crossed with wrin-
kles that they looked like lizards.
These were folks with wild coun-


them their
be a LT iura


Kathryn, when you could be
Happy Jack Brown? Or Gussie
Bob Williams? I would sulk about
this. Nothing that exciting had
ever happened to me. Or hadn't-
yet.


ELECT
MICHAEL T. ,

NIXON "
for SCHOOL BOARD
District 3
* Honest Dependable Hard Working
Pd. Pol. Adv. Paid for by Campaign Account of Michael T. Nixon, Dem.


SEW ELL

for School Board, Dist. 3


David


for COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Pd. Pol. Adv., Pd. for by David Young, Democrat


Vote For


Catherine (Ramsey)








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for Superintendent


of Schools



Five months ago I began a campaign asking that you elect me to be the
Superintendent of the Gulf County School System. As I began I had two major
goals in mind-to provide you with information about my qualifications and what I
feel the job of this system is and to understand what your concerns and goals for
.this system are. We have talked -in your gardens, on your porches, in your homes,
Cat.he store, and oh the streets, and always your concern was that those children
which this system serves learn what they must know to prosper in this world.

There is no greater responsibility or pleasure than that of working with your
children, and the job which this system performs must be effective if your children
are to move into life ready for what they will encounter. On Tuesday, September
3rd, you have the opportunity to mix my experience and knowledge with your
desires for our school system and your children as you vote for Catherine
(Ramsey) Barfield for your Superintendent of Schools.


achelor's degree in English Education

a administrator in .Gulf County School System at the elementary,
secondary and/or district level for 12 years

r eared in Gulf County

f fourteen years as an English teacher in Gulf County School
System

I interested in your children

e educated in Gulf County School System

I leadership, capable, driven

d dedicated to your children, your school system, and your Gulf
County.
Pd. Pol. Adv., Pd. for by Catherine Barfield, DEMOCRAT


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Long-Time Employees Recognized
A luncheon was held on July 23 to recognize employees who had reached twenty-five, thirty and
thirty-five years of service with St. Joseph Telecommunications during the year 1995.
Pictured from left to right in the first row are: Luverne Youngblood (25 years) and Dorothy White
(35 years). In the second row: Gwendolyn Wood (25 years), Myra Weimorts (25 years), Mary Whitaker
(25 years), Jean McMillian (35 years), Layvonne Register (30 years), Betty Bradley (30 years), Jasper
"Jay" Williams (30 years), and Bobby Taylor (35 years). And, in the third row are Higdon Swatts (30
years), Paul Norris (25 years), Howard Neel (35 years), M. B. Kennington, Jr. (30 years), Jerry Frye
(25 years) and Wayne Martin (25 years). Not appearing in the photo are Frank Hardin (25 years),
Lawrence White (25 years) and Gladys Green (30 years).
St. Joseph Telecommunications is grateful for the years of devoted service to the company and
customers by these employees.
Social Security

Rep. Will Visit
According to Social Security
S o OAdministration District Manager,
James W. Taliaferro, most social
security business can be handled
Over the phone. You are, invited to
\ call Social Security at 1-800-772-
1213.
If this is not possible, you
may come to the office located at
30 West Government Street in
Panama City. The office is open
Monday through Friday from 8:30
a.m. to 3:30 p.m., except on
national holidays.
SIf you cannot go to Panama
t city, you may meet the Social
IS Security representative when
he/she visits Port St. Joe on the
first and third Monday of each
lar rmar month.
N ar ormmonaster The next scheduled visit will
be in the Gulf County Courthouse
Pd. Pol. Adv., Pd. for by Billy Howell; Democrat 2tp 8/22 be in Septembe r 2nd from 11 a.m.
_ ... on September 2nd from' 11 a.m.
until noon (ET).

PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT


.MEET




Robert A. Pell


Candidate for
Circuit Judge
14 Judicial Circuit
Experience and Integrity


Bob Pell is the candidate with the wide
range of experience that a circuit court judge
has to have.
Bob is the candidate that the Florida
Supreme Court has certified as a circuit court
mediator in both civil and family law cases.
Bob is the candidate whose eight years of
experience in law enforcement give him practical
street experience as well as legal expertise.


Bob is the candidate who
certified law enforcement instructor


has been a
since 1979.


Bob is the candidate who has handled civil
trials, family law cases, administrative hearings
and, appellate cases as well as criminal trials of
every variety.
Bob is the candidate with the experience
to ensure that everyone will be treated fairly in
every case.
When experience counts,
elect Bob Pell for Circuit Judge.
Paid Political Adv. by the campaign to elect Robert A. Pell. (Non Partisan) Diane Hare. Treasurer


Re-elect


Michael L.


COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
SOME OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN
DISTRICT 3 DURING THE LAST 4 YEARS:
White City Water System w/fire hydrants
New fire truck for Beaches Fire Department
Additional fire truck at Highland View Fire Department
New building additions for the White City and Highland View'Fire Departments
Additional,fire truck for White City Fire Department .
$600,000 GRANT to refurbish the Highland View Water System $225,000 upgrade
to Beaches Water System (This will lower fire insurance rating, increase water
pressure, and allow for growth at no additional cost to customer)
Extensive 1996 Road Paving Project
Beacon Hill Park- $100,000 grant
County takeover of ambulance service; providing ALS service and 24-hour backup
Back-up ALS Ambulance stationed at Beach's Fire Station
Over $1,000,000.00 in SHIP loans and grants to low and moderate income fami-
lies
Reduced Ad-Valorem tax rate for the past 4 years; Now Gulf County has one of
the lowest ad-valorem tax rates of any small county in the entire State, and no
sales or use taxes!
Ad-Valorem Taxes are lower today, than they were 8 years ago
County Auditors say that Gulf County is in the best financial shape it has ever been
in!
I have enjoyed the opportunity to serve the people of District 3 and Gulf County for the
past 4 years. I take great pride in my job as County Commissioner, and firmly believe
that County Commissioners should be true public servants. I enjoy being a volunteer fire-
man and officer with the White City Volunteer Fire Department. I believe what makes Gulf
County so special and unique, is its people. We are truly blessed in this wonderful
County of ours, to have so many individuals who are willing to volunteer their time and
efforts. Volunteers are the life-line of this County.
I am very proud of the accomplishments of the County Commission during the past 4
years and pledge to you, if re-elected, to continue on the same course ofless govern-
ment. less taxes and a more efficient, responsible and responsive County government.
,p
Sincerely yours,

Pd. Pol. Adv., Pd. by Michael L. Hammond, Democrat
Michael L. Hammond


Vote For and Elect




JIMMY WILLIAMS

for

SHERIFF OF GULF COUNTY















I am a family man and I want you to meet the most important
people in my life! Top left to right: grandson Ken, spn-in-law Kenny
Peak, top right, son Jimmy. Seated left to right, future daughter-in-
law Ann Elizabeth Kitchen, daughter Cheryl, wife Jacque and grand-
daughter, Morgan.

My love and concern for my family is an important reason that I am
seeking the office of Sheriff. I am concerned about your family too!

Your Vote on September 3rd Will
Be Greatly Appreciated!
.Pd- Pol. Adv., Pd. for by Jimmy Williams, Democrat











THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, AUG. 29, 1996 PAGE 5C


, SAMPLE PRIMARY BALLOT


DEMOCRATIC PARTY-ALL PRECINCTS


SAMPLE PRIMARY BALLOT


REPUBLICAN PARTY-ALL PRECINCTS


AM GULF COUNTY Bm cW SEPTEMBER 3, 1996 .1 GULF COUNTY B C SEPTEMBER 3, 1996 1


INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER
1. To vote blacken the Oval
(0) next to the candidate
of your choice.
2. Use only the pencil provid-
ed to mark the ballot.




CONGRESSIONAL
REPRESENTATIVE
IN CONGRESS
SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DIST.
(Vote for ONE)

CD ALLEN BOYD

CD ANITA L. DAVIS

C) DAVID L. TAUNTON



STATE
STATE ATTORNEY
FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
(Vote for ONE)

CD JIM APPLEMAN

CD CHRIS PATTERSON



LEGISLATIVE
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
SEVENTH HOUSE DISTRICT
(Vote for ONE)


CD FRANK A. BAKER

CD DAVID WARRINER

CD JAMEYqWESTBROOK


COUNTY

SHERIFF
(Vote for ONE)



CD JACK DAVILA

CD JERRY T. GATES

CD FRANK McKEITHEN

CD WAYNE WHITE

CD JIMMY WILLIAMS



PROPERTY APPRAISER
(Vote for ONE)

CD KESLEY COLBERT

CD JAMIE LESTER



SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
(Vote for ONE)

CD CATHERINE (RAMSEY)
BARFIELD
CD DAVID
BIDWELL
CD JERRY
KELLEY



VOTERS IN

DISTRICT 1

(Precincts 1, 3, 15)

COUNTY COMMISSIONER'
DISTRICT ONE
(Vote for ONE)

CD JESSIE V. ARMSTRONG

CD RAY DICKENS

CD) MARY ELLEN GORTMAN

CD JAMES R. (JIM) PURSWELL

'CD JOHNNY STANLEY


HARBORMASTER
(Vote for ONE)
CD HERMAN ARD

D W. H. (BILLY) HOWELL




NON-PARTISAN
JUDICIAL OFFICERS

JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT JUDGE
FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

GROUP FOUR
(Vote for ONE)



CD ROBERT A. PELL

CD BILL WRIGHT



VOTERS IN

DISTRICT 3

(Precincts 5, 6, 7, 12)

COUNTY COMMISSIONER
DISTRICT THREE
(Vote for ONE)

CD ED CREAMER

cD MICHAEL L. HAMMOND

CD TOMMY KNOX

CD DAVID YOUNG




SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER
DISTRICT THREE
(Vote for ONE)


C MICHAEL NIXON

CD CAROLINE E. NORTON

CD PAUL SEWELL

CD DEBRA WOOD


INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER
1. To vote blacken the Oval
(0) next to the candidate
of your choice.
2. Use only the pencil provid-
ed to mark the ballot.


CONGRESSIONAL
REPRESENTATIVE
IN CONGRESS
SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DIST..
(Vote for ONE)


COUNTY


SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
(Vote for ONE).


:CD LORETTA COSTIN


C TERRY W. LINTON


CD MARK L. BELLAMY

CD CAROLE GRIFFIN


CD BILL SUTTON


STATE


NON-PARTISAN
JUDICIAL OFFICERS

JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT JUDGE
FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

GROUP FOUR
(Vote for ONE)



C() ROBERT A. PELL


CD BILL WRIGHT


LEGISLATIVE
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
SEVENTH HOUSE DISTRICT
(Vote for ONE)

CD MARK ANDERSON


C: RALPH RISH


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DoD & VA Identify Ways to Reduce


Costs AndImprove Health Care


The Departments of Defense
and Veterans Affairs have recent-
ly submitted to Vice President
Gore a joint report on ways the
'two departments can enhance
'cooperation, reduce costs and'
Improve health care for veterans,
active duty military personnel,
retirees and dependents.
The report, Strategies for
Jointly Improving VA and DoD
Health Systems, is the result of a
,review conducted at the Vice
President's request as part of the
National Performance Review to
make government work better
and cost less. Based on the prin-
ciples of mutual benefit, the
report identifies a number of Joint
efforts that will result in the more
efficient use of resources while
Improving customer satisfaction
and enhancing the quality of care
in VA and DoD health-care facili-
ties.
"This study focuses on new
and innovative ways to reduce the
-cost of providing customer orient-
ed government services," said
Vice President Gore. "It can serve
as a blueprint for other federal
agencies as they reinvent and re-
engineer processes and opera-
tions to find better ways of accom-
plishing their missions and
increasing customer satisfaction."
Among the initiatives Includ-
ed in the report are:
Using VA and DoD com-
*bined purchasing to reduce costs
on such items as pharmaceuti-
cals and medical equipment.
Working together on ways to
link military discharge physical
with the processing of VA disabil-
ity compensation claims (a pilot
project Is currently underway).
Continuing close coopera-
tion on post-deployment research
(including Persian Gulf and
Bosnia) and clinical care, as well
as developing strategies for antic-
ipated future post-deployment
issues.
Exploring opportunities to
Increase sharing of clinical labo-
ratory resources.
Coordinating development
of specialty care for service-con-
nected injuries such as spinal
cbrd injury, blindness, amputa-
tions and traumatic brain injury.
Developing joint telemedi-
cine efforts as a means to improve
readiness and patient care.
Veterans Affairs Secretary


Jesse Brown and Defense
Secretary William J. Perry signed
an agreement last year establish-
ing a reinvention partnership to
Improve cooperation, integrate
programs, Improve operations
between and within both depart-
ments, and provide better service
to veterans and military person-
nel.
Since 1982, VA and DoD have
entered into facility-level sharing
agreements, ranging from medical
and surgical services to laundry,
blood, laboratory and specialty-
care services. In addition, VA and
DoD also have collaborated on
research projects on such health
concerns as post-traumatic stress
disorder. AIDS, spinal cord injury
and, most recently, Persian Gulf
veterans' health problems.





PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONS
TO BE VOTED ON
NOVEMBER 5, 1996

noMn OF NWSmGN
LSAIIRAI.M OUNiA. SnMyohcfSmodimSuAof
fPmide. d &beehy glenade &a = ealeaim willbe ho hoid n es
amy f bad, manMlAm, 1-6s. a fwa d dtifiauma
,sjaiamof,. .t.-tt .lii- dmm

NO.1
CONwnTUONAL AMENDMENT
ARMEA II, SECTION 7
BAUAOTTIIL TAxuLMrXnoN:
SHIOUD)WO-THIRDS VOIBBREIQUmREDFORNBW
cONSrnnUNALU-MMOSBDI EBTAXEBSWA
BALLOSUMMARY PsMhibivsimepaltmadw hSa
am... raes.mar l ,erNo.ambel.1994 by a-tiuoml
iHadmebestami agppaS-dby atwohids of do vano rvaing in
dAdmodm. Daf wtu m af Ulea iam saxadject
toi prliIbyshm' no-'am whibatuado evach
.ffacm..Nonhmb7.1. 194. 1Appl to lropSd iM taa**- d f
memnt am Noauhwal. 1994 blatad im aalame
FULLTCXTr FROPOSEDAMBNDMBNf1
AldW X of do FkMides CaniaaDum i i hby
damemiabyoig aaw Scr tdm7 ending s faoaws:

Naobw 8.1994 yany w.by ,.-a-i- x...i ..t-.
d.o ---A-isap.wio4db rtf..r dn twod.aie
dd oan voesatgh in do c****cea wn hichc eac hpMd
aknmis acomiderbed. Far purpoxs dfE mSaim.do Eplhase
wv Ser OA ado I be 1Al imas may atu a dr whdi iwmd
I I.mtana *mbjswImp a- a sahappopada by
l.a|gl-~- ..-1for f Sie Staa psr.al 1mo1 fId areny
annfmad which to or f ios i so a Noabr 7 .1994
dl d. wi. l-----..o.--.- -...A' m- x deasubjeat
dioIpo Idcasalalanslomdiiiim appssrithngaimhollotmB
November. 8,1994. T r em& shall ,apply to prpad
...-...i-....- ..A ..-.A... a..* g o Satmne t or fe whbih
appear m do Nembar 8.1994 he"Ba. a lawbr bll, a my
maohp,- -.-L-' wdib faille topVi do two-thode be h b"y abel hoe lv. oid ad walhaosdfea.
NO. 2
CONSwITUIfONAL AMIENDMhE
ARTICE I, SECTION 2
BALLUT11TLE CONSTrTUIONREVISION
COMMISSION; CONVENING; DUIES WITH REECT TO
TAXATIONANDSTA3T BUD .TrARYMATTERS
BIALLOTSUMMAR: proposing m am-ns-dslm I
Secim2 of Aidal XI ddo Sm Coneali t cha.e FAm
l 19a to7 -do comr adTgof" nx Canada Roim
Coanadiem ia.en famity with do *cdaU pavuely
*.hbiU.bd ,by do rda supnq cn. .senoewog do


n-*t-to% or aalty togeam man
at I wviewed by ad aseTW= mad Rmany slamv
c.Uonisd OBmry. mym
PUK.LIEXTCPROPOSBDAMBNDMWNi
SBCTION I R rvisim almisim.-
(a) Wivthin d n days dar tesdjammaf d
2inMdlar aionof Aoleglelame l. ...--A
Ml. -" _J-- -L"Ld.:- '"" F l6 -< h
am.a y m doshr, das d obell ho Mblalad.aI loia
moam cv..._- ..o..pn-d of do falloim. duy-em
(1) do aommuy giml a" of aK
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t ""." ."..'""' .d""' "', mm rmb ...u
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(b) Ti anar ll dsigamV- mm-b- r of
dixm ainbla seita1 u. VanduIn abe ih ahmobnuip of
do"mmuladsi abll hob elld lho aem mo mme d o aiald
(.)Eab camwda.&;Galm amv...- .1-Il
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Sfrim abr lorai umo do l a-r almm nd par dmale f

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aommi ams do pisseho)e dm oim commsso sam adi dle
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| SECION 12i. iaidlai tanmale Id

a i 11mm abel hajiudicial dxnlfadan
commiin..a ved with je.uledi% to ha .ia...t eyn- -4
jamoe ri madg whie auo, duinigs am of office or daarl e
doadA damof ibismcidMfrouran)mmofmhie amnssa I miis to

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(wsim hsa-rnga damoi ffactim do. ofrable mOalm, 8wami asuch
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detd n-o-.11ofh tn mf o llo ,i- m.i-.A f- -


au am small h obn-posmd of:
LIlTwojuadgeof diniccouiemuof appeal
al cd by Ihe jsdw4m of kmu co, two ihcuis.ialga alecMl
by do judge of oi dmu--iom ad two jude of coauy couri
.e.as by e Judg. d.mof coun.
h.PiEmmF..olsmawho a"neidamaim.
w a m amabma of d. ba of Fkrida, and -hobe ab h chine
by do stauig body ofdobar of Plaid and


) Fia seloemsa who aidD itash, who
h.w bahld judichildicld.a b.;im mmnabodnim lsfobartof
Fiada. and bwho abeh appointed bby im gommo-
a Th. nambmhm of di md.cil qusAfiaceim
commaisim abl s stasggmd mams. ot to ueceed oIx pr asm
pmonbed by Sevnra lar. No mombsr of di commmaa amoFp a
jaew judp ll be hslisahol for sam judicial office nanl
mugin as.iroq'wa.rw a members dim comasdmia and for a
puledofda eesM hdoned No maubhr i of ouidsidsioa
dabe hold ffice in a poinical pay or paniipin o ay canpagin
ftjth. dice aB hold peil ofa F.prosaded ima j udp miy
-ii. .. -... asipa tefa JudiJalofdice ad bold dll
dice. Tbe commiisdimholl eletoma oof'a lasbaits
fibibauua ldnflov
f Membhe dofea j diiel quioalficaorc
CM -A-nioubjeto a iteapecim shall hbe sbjat to
maoual fnl do ctaamamsom paa to db providasi sof Arale
IV. S3c iae7. RuIdCd aitsam.
< To. comlaim alD adopt rdobauglatiog
in poceodago. i, elhilhg of ctancie sy by "appBming
mabeorsass. limthn~euabfichouta f mcbm.d, ep- g
---- n. b-in -,-. .-Adoopc.y tplenato.rf
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my pat bireof. my as epaleid by amed s law. mcad by a
majoriy Trvaf di Hmobmldp of suh hob s of dbe lglasurn.
or by iho msaercome, flmo ja ofcinjusmtiieil frniin
Udthorw o echaps againd
a justice oje mD im filed by do bwam .iv -1
wish itm cqh if mh He|>B coan of Floada dAl prasadinga by
or iefreado oomanzismon aU be aofiddaeis prided.
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or pmandmNa feliolae arface judaih as ldes aofar ad
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posenwiosi s bl a Iold dice, a ho insldanliny mil.o fr my
pamaa disable it do moly nf with do pafcmul

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doatomJdlic a. uli.i ct sa... ho ois l.ari. -
dm01 ijads hcodovas kmrojd odk gsdeqmlamc ho
judicialiie a Nmortis uedaid y ae ajuda km doi
bey.doeudinial qlilicama b d cosmidm aschoroilbawise
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NO. 4
CONSnTMMONtAL AbU2GMW3=
ARIaz EVII, cuON9
BAMJOr1TI1ZpERONEVEROLAES SUGAR
PRODUCTIom
BALLOT summbARY: Panvid.ee adosimlostFld
W~aaaleiasgeflaodctabefllevy llvglase Sof
Agticultaxal Am in raW ms ddtohoe mL oddas"t wit
aostay ..yl, far P.P.orsdcmaasasm=A enpobcma of
p.-o,.l-'emo- .A4 Pl..a.Z.onof uMWpoSMLomaill dW
Everglades. iToofme ianbpmmd farswutisy-fiws YOMI
FLU m IOPPROPOAEDAMNDbMarf
(a) Article VII Sakm 9 is nmadedby a mw cehosdoe(p)
asdohomad almmaf, tos=a&-
Dianica. a hositsarma vray.soammev
fisrec, tor ihoaleabe oagldeeSopo Fee, of
fcsw cAt a oadoftow apa. awSW s,d
came ant per pountd of larw nown ap
pawnsteaho abe nagleas AgicohoslMa
Thro Eal ist .EargSe gara mmced tArms.
fmade t b. toad. cami~amot with Xmain,
law. for pIpIa dfcanrsart a
proftbotas of na amoom enaad a lasnot
of wow rpoundon ia ho aeEnargladma
PauatcdoAm aamd eBoargl@ad
Astic;ltuarl Arm. P~WsVnnstdops~lhy of
wsate inArticle L Sactotma7.
(2) Tr. EvargladesSow sac &A lloat
swaty-iw panfwnaaeffoc~iwda"of
th~is nbscam ,
(3) It.,r puoaof able sebeac% ala
ma.t-,.A aFlaidWSWai M mv5
Diamica.0'Sw ersleAplculltot Atm."ad
0llawrgnadPa faictaton me' bowe do


lmeningo adral h 11111m 1 indt m
mmury 1.1996
(b) Ta sidaclimadsiml sab dfictma c dray hr
approval by doeleema. I ay paria or applicaima of this
mesamsuns hld hal far my mama .do suming pa aio
or applicadm, t tdo fllet ueant pmabse, dal be smamd
ftom do vvid perim al l do fl lthapable fmm ad

NO. 5
CONSTIUMONAL AMENDMENT
ATICEM SH.ECI=ON 7
BALLOrTITIX RESPONSIBLIrY PM PAYI
oOSTS OPWAIPoLLUI1ONABA IbMGTINTiE
EVERCADM
BALLOrTSUMMARY: TI. Cluaiau duamrtly pounds
do a a shxdy fords ahdmmof'waodpcltd. M
p*p aId & apcoesdm top pdo Lt does ,


(a) ..baCmmimacmdy pvld..., Azth.b sc.m'

air-iB-dw Amde.rgl adArio rdg.dAulAmwoadeo
Ewihihenglads s P soeetdm Am Ahbepwa*rtyurqamlhfar
pAgia dol o dahoabum lt imspdlsadrm





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m7,asscdbatm ( ds) -h, ad d.rsw, tm
ma (b) Tme ndol gladeApldald
Am win .sl ss ,adema wia do Evagladma
PuaadaAm ar dollvOglAdee Agamel Am sAlbe
pmdly asibl d doE pain, i pdoa m of

Am a bavo do mhep asd mnsdoa.a h odt


cMium r= i ** M Amd mmm
AR1CILN SCTION 17
LUL.MOTIT: EVEROLAD2STRUSTFUND
HALLu TSUMMARY: Batobusab eeilvar..dsa.a
paid wh addstambiand by imo Suah amda W&avi
cmiggamm I adla far purpas of cansavram had
F andm' of ah.pnneoce of adaliasaatoha waitn
plaia d mEverg imades. EwBva [danwtPlmd my
fodead fam.
OuNSTIPROPOSADAMENDMEN T
(a) AnaaI&Xisa,=omusdbyadgftanewmom17 &tldo
SECnAOV 1. SvEgTO 17m P
s (a)TMhAR BMiheuby awdo
EMt eglades at r ua. whik w" el ath
=adaJtt mui=aI=S m=a^atrtld Il,
p asm 1. .Hrpm 0 d imt REad


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m -dolirageade Aglalwurd lAm. mi
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Smt M L Mfi ,b
A aoid.Waar Kdt.we- 'lt.lWI

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faefM k ,m amy a. E hbolauga t htm
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Saml Cdmenm atby my od
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pasveasmfad postal mof a=cl
ma=t 6a ad ehomat of wowd ptita

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mwrawinb gladmier Inctla
d vard N gas aodur Aw A me ad iSab

sdffudsctmad y lLi.iu 19966
(b) R ay pacer a s fucadom y =memrahld
to do l--t qP'-'44l. ,PI-1ttlehoarmd km do odd
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PAGE 6C THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, AUG. 29, 1996


HOMEMADE LUNCHBOX TREATS


(DM)-Kids are easy to please when
it comes to desserts, but what goes
into the lunchbox day after day can
become routine. For a simple way to
add variety, tuck some. Chocolate
Pretzels or White Chocolate-Raisin
S'mores into tomorrow's lunch.
For the Pretzels, a block of sweet
cooking chocolate is easy to melt
using the microwave oven. The pret-
zels are dipped and placed on waxed
paper to harden. If you're in a hurry,
Whirlpool Corporation home econo-
mists suggest refrigerating them and
they will harden more quickly. The
S'mores are graham cracker "sand-
wiches" with raisins and vanilla milk
chips as the filling. They are heated
in the microwave oven to slightly
melt the chips and hold the layers
together.
Both recipes areas easy to make and
sure to please but be ready with
some extras when the kids arrive
home after school!
QUICK CHOCOLATE
PRETZELS
(Makes 12)
1 block (4 oz.) sweet cooking
chocolate .
12 thin pretzel bows or knots
1. In small glass bowl, microwave
chocolate at ;HIGH (100%),for 1
minute. Stir. Microwave at HIGH 30
seconds longer or until chocolate is


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smooth when stirred.
. 2. Drop pretzels into chocolate one
at a time. Using fork, lift each pret-
zel from chocolate, allowing excess
to drip off. Place on waxed paper-
lined surface. Let stand until firm, 30
minutes or more (time varies
depending on room temperature).
May be refrigerated to harden, if'
desired.
WHITE CHOCOLATE-RAISIN
S'MORES


Sprinkle graham cracker square
with 1 teaspoon seedless raisins and
1 tablespoon vanilla milk chips. Top
with second cracker square.
Microwave at HIGH (100%), using
following times, or until chips are
softened. Gently press crackers
,together. Enjoy warm or cool com-
pletely.
One S'More: 35 to 40 seconds
Two S'Mores: 45 to 50 seconds
Four S'Mores: 1 minute


wnIripool tnmeaman lup
WARMING BABY'S BOTTLE IN MICROWAVE OVEN:?Remove top
and nipple from baby bottle. Warm an 8-ounce bottle of milk at-HIGH
(100%) for 30 to 60 seconds. Replace top and nipple; shake. Test warmth of
roilk by shaking a few drops onto inside of wrist.

Chinese High School

Students Coming to America


The People's Republic of Chi-
na is permitting individual travel
for a group of high school stu-
dents ages 15 to 18, who will be
placed in American family homes
for one school year. They will ar-
rive in August 1996 and return in
June 1997.
International Student, Ex-
change, Inc. (ISE), a non-profit
organization operating under the
auspices of the United States In-'
- -formation -Agency. has been
granted permission to place these
young people In host homes
throughout the school year.
Each of these students has
been carefully selected and has
had English language training In
China. Their families are sending
them here as goodwill ambassa-
dors to learn about the American
culture. They will be supplied
with pocket money and full
health Insurance coverage while
they are here.


ISE is looking for families
that would enjoy hosting one of
these boys or girls for ten
months, providing only food, shel-
ter 'and affection. All other ex-
penses are paid by the families of
the students.

For further information call
1-800-233-4678, and an ISE rep-
resentative- will, call with a list ...
and description of the PRC teen-
agers available for the next school
year.


FACT:


-, Paidip~iitical adveIrbtiseen b. uBoydufr CngrssCampaign '-.~bt


Florida Supreme Court records show that Jim Appleman's Office

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in Florida, but cookouts become
especially common as the weath-
er turns warmer. Quick heating
and cleaning have made cooking
on LP gas grills an increasingly
popular choice. But before firing
up the grill, there are some steps
consumers should take to ensure
their cookout will be safe.
LP refers to "liquefied petrole-
um," which is a hydrocarbon gas
such as propane that has been
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Minutes

From Page 1
TION; BUDGET AMENDMENT GENERAL
FUND/HIGHLAND VIEW FIRE DEPART-
MENT BUILDINGS
,: TUCKER TRACT FISHING PIER-
Uppn motion by Commissioner Yeager. sec-
ond by Commissioner Hammond. and 3-0
vote, the Board agreed to proceed with the
design and engineering work on the Tucker
Tract project.
FRDAP APPLICATIONS-Following
discussion by Commissioner Yeager. the
Board agreed to submit FRDAP applications
for renovation work to the Indian Pass Boat
Ramp. and for Phase II of the Tucker Tract
project.
BUDGET AMENDMENT BEACHES
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-Upon
motion by Commissioner Hammond, sec-
ond by Commissioner Yeager, and 3-0 vote.
the Board agreed to purchase a fire hydrant
for the Beaches'Volunteer Fire Department.
to be placed in Beacon Hill, and made the
following General Fund budget amendment:
Reduce: Reserve for Contingencies $900.00;
Increase: B.V.F.D. Improvements Other
than Bldgs. $900.00.
TROPICAL STORM ALBERTO HAZ-
ARD MITIGATION-Upon inquiry by
Commissioner Hammond. Emergency,
Management Director Wells reported that
the Hazard Mitigation for Tropical Storm
Alberto has been delayed, due to the State
requiring additional information. Following
discussion, the Board requested that the
property owners involved be notified of the
delay. Emergency Management Director
Wells stated that each property owner will
be notified, because additional information
will be needed on the elevation of their
property.
SHIP PROGRAM AVAILABILITY OF
FUNDS-Upon Inquiry by Commissioner
Peters. SHIP Administrator Williams report-
ed that an advertisement will be in the local
newspaper for 30 days, advertising the
availability of funds for the SHIP Program.
He further stated that applications will be
accepted beginning August 26. 1996..
CITY 'OF PORT ST.- JOE GIRLS
TOURNAMENT SOFTBALL TEAM-
Following discussion, the Board agreed to
send a letter to the City of Port St. Joe Girls
13-14 year old Tournament Softball Team,
congratulating them on winning the District
Tournament.
With no f-rthr business and upon
motion by Commissioner Yeager, second by
Commissioner Hammond, and 3-0 vote, the
meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.. E.D.T.
Billy E. Traylor
Chairman
: Attest: .
Benny C. Lister .
Clerk

PORT ST. JOE., FLORIDA
JULY 29. 1996
BUDGET WORKSHOP
The Gulf County Board of County
Commissioners met this date in special ses-
sion with the following members present:
Chairman Billy E. Traylor, and
Commissioners Nathan Peters, Jr., Michael
L. Hammond. Jessie V. Armstrong, and
Warren J. Yeager, Jr.
Others present were: Clerk Benny C..
'Lister, Chief Deputy Clerk Douglas C.
Birmingham. Deputy. Clerk Rebecca L.'
Norris. Chief Administrator Donald Butler.
Administrative Assistant Debbe Wlbberg,
Solid Waste Director Joe. Danford,
Supervisor of Elections C6ra Sue Robinson,,
and- Tax Collector Eda Ruth Taylor.
The meeting was called to order at
4:03 p.m., E.D.T.
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS-
Supervisor of Elections Cora Sue Robinson
discussed her budget request 'and stated
that she had not expected to have someone
in the Congressional or two locals in the
State race and she might have to come back
to the Board requesting additional funds at
a later date. She also voiced concerns about
the need for a generator in the event of
power failure during election time, stating
) that it could cause 'major problems If she
were to lose power. The Board assured her
that they had already taken steps to acquire
a new generator. Upon motion by
Commissioner Peters, second by
Commissioner Yeager, and unanimous.vote,
the Board tentatively approved this budget
as requested ($104,704 Supervisor of
S Elections/$32,230 Election- Expenses/
$10,000 Equipment).
o TAX COLLECTOR-Upon motion by
S Commissioner Peters, second by
Commissioner Yeager, and unanimous vote,
the Board tentatively approved this budget
as requested ($258,084).
Supervisor of Elections Cora Sue Robinson
left the meeting at 4:10 pm.>, '
RECYCLING & EDUCATION/SMALL
COUNTY SOLID WASTE/WASTE TIRE/UT-
TER CONTROL GRANTS-Solid Waste
Director Joe Danford appeared before the
Boaid to discuss the Solid Waste grants.,
Mr.. Danford stated that the Recycling &
Education and the Waste Tire Grants would
be less than originally anticipated by $750
and $1500, respectfully. With
Commissioner Hammond's motion; and,
Commissioner Armstrong's second, the
Board unanimously voted to tentatively
approve the budget for these grants as fol-
lows: $50,000 Small County Solid Waste
Grant/$74,100 Recycling & Education
Grant/$10,000 Litter Control Grant/
)' $7,914 Waste Tire Grant. .
LANDFILL ESCROW/LONG-TERM
CARE-Upon motion by Commissioner
S Hammond, second by Commissioner
S Armstrong, and unanimous vote, the Board
i tentatively approved this budget as request-
t' ed ($90,000), .
e COUNTY JUDGE/PROBATION OFFI-
CER-Clerk Lister presented a letter from
County Judge Robert Moore stating that he
did not request an increase in his budget
for the 1996-97 fiscal year. Upon motion by
Commissioner Peters, second by
Commissioner Hammond and 5-0 vote,
the Board tentatively' approved this budget


valve is opened. Because LP gas
is highly flammable and can col-
lect in pockets when accidentally
released, it should be handled
carefully. The Florida Department
of Agriculture and Consumer Ser-
vices recommends following these
safety tips:
*Transport LP gas tanks in a
secure upright position in a well-
ventilated space.
*Check the tank after use to
make, sure it has been turned to
the "off' position. Always keep the
LP gas tank service valve closed
when not in use.
eUse a safety plug when the
LP gas tank is not connected for
use.
*Never use or store LP gas
tanks indoors or in an enclosed
area. Never operate a grill under
overhangs or awnings.
*Never leave ,a tank--empty


with no increase over last year ($9,154
County Judge/General Funid and $46,652
County Judge: Probation Services/Pine &
Forfeiture Fund).
S this time.> .
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR & PLAN-
NING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENTS-
.Chief Administrator Donald Butler dis-
cussed some changes made between the
County Administrator and Planning and
Building budgets. Upon motion by
Commissioner Hammond, second by
Commissioner Yeager. and unanimous vote,
the Board tentatively approved these bud-
gets as requested ($83,043/County
Administrator, 8104,518/Planning Build-
ing).
SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT-Sheriff
Frank McKeithen addressed the Board con-
cerning his budget request and the proba-
ble Increase in Liability Insurance for high
risk personnel. He also discussed an-Imme-
diate need for a new computer system.
Commissioner Peters motioned to tentative-
S give a five percent (5%) overall increase
or the Sheriffs budget, a decrease of
$48,436 from the original request.
Commissioner Yeager seconded for discus-
sion. After discussion, the motion passed 5-
0. The Board assured Sheriff McKeithen
they would assist him in the event of disas-
ters and/or emergency situations which
cost his department excessive expenses as
they have in the past. The total budgets for
the Sheriffs Department being $1.097,071
for Law Enforcement. $305,455 for
Detention and Corrections, and $7,381 for
Reserve for Contingencies.
this time.>
VETERAN'S SERVICE OFFICE-Upon
motion by Commissioner Hammond. sec-
ond by Commissioner Peters, and unani-
mous vote, the board tentatively approved
this budget as requested ($19.471).
COUNTY COURTHOUSE MAINTE-
NANCE-Chief Administrator Donald
Butler discussed Mr. Bearden's budget
request, stating there was a $13.000 short-
fall in his salary line Item in last year's bud-
get. Mr. Butler advised the Board that Mr.
Bearden's budget was minimum and had
very little room for any special projects.
Commissioner Hammond motioned to ten-
tatively approve this budget as requested.
Commissioner Peters seconded the motion.
Following further discussion, the Board
tentatively approved this budget for
$259.517 as requested. Commissioner
Hammond requested the record reflect the
main increase was due to the $13,000
salary shortfall in the 1995-96 budget.
COUNTY BUILDING WEWA MAINTE-
NANCE---Upon moon by Commissioner
Hammond, second by Commissioner
Peters, and unanimous vote, the Board ten-
tatively approved this budget at 844,961.
COUNTY COURTHOUSE/RADIO
TOWER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE-Upon
motion by Commissioner Hammond, sec-
ond by Commissioner Peters, and unani-
mous vote, the Board tentatively approved
$2,500 as requested.
PARKS: FRDAP GRANTS-Upon
motion by Commissioner Yeager. second by
Commissioner Hammond. and unanimous
vote, the Board tentatively approved this
75/25 grant for $100,000.
COUNTY PLANNING/COMPREHEN-
SIVE PLAN-Chief Administrator Butler
discussed the purpose of this budget stat-
ing that a portion of the expense was fund-
ed by the EAR grant and the other budget-
ed expense was for additional stormwater
engineering work. Upon motion by
Commissioner Hammond, second by
Commissioner Hammond, and unanimous
vote, the Board tentatively approved this
budget as requested ($33,150).
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT-
Upon motion by Commissioner Yeager. sec-
ond by Commissioner Hammond. and
unanimous vote, the Board tentatively
approved this budget as follows: $212.353
Clerk to Board, $61,840 Clerk of Circuit
Court, and $84,924 Clerk of County Court.
PROPERTY APPRAISER-Clerk Lister
informed the Board that Mr. Kesley Colbert
was unable to attend due to a previous
commitment.' Upon motion by
Commissioner ,Hammond, second by
Commissioner Armstrong, and unanimous
vote, the Board tentatively approved this
budget as approved by the Department of
Revenue ($232,267) :
EMERGENCY 911 SYSTEM-Upon
motion by Commissioner Peters, second by
Commissioner Hammond, and unanimous
vote, the Board tentatively approved this
budget as requested ($52,731).
GULF COUNTY PRISON WORK
CREW-Upon motion Commissioner
Hammond, second by Commissioner
Peters, and unanimous vote, the Board ten-
tatively approved this budget as requested
($145,686).
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT-Commissioner Yeager
motioned to tentatively approve this
request. Commissioner Peters seconded for
discussion. After discussion, Commissioner
Peters withdrew his second, and
Commissioner Yeager withdrew his moon.
The Board directed Chief Administrator
Butler to contact and invite Ms. Tamara
Lane to the July 30. 1996 workshop to
explain the services the Chamber is provid-
ing on behalf of Gulf County and the Board.
The Board decided to table this request
until a Chamber representative could be
present
COUNTY FIRE CONTROL AND STATE
FORESTRY SOIL CONSERVATION-Uipon
motion by Commissioner Hammond. s"ec-
ond by Commissioner Peters, and unani-
mous vote, the Board tentatively approved
these budget requests ($9,476 Fire Control, '
and $1,000 State Forestry Soil
Conservation). .
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL PLAN/
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-Upon
motion by Commissioner Peters, second by
CommissIoner Hammond, and unanimous
vote, the Board tentatively approved to
include the Hazardous Materials PlAn
($4,040) in the Emergency Management
budget for ta total combined budget of
$124,190. It was noted :*by1 Chief
Administrator Butler that one-half (1/21 of
Mr; Wells salary is being budgeted in the
Administrator's budget. -'


or full-inside a vehicle. After
having a tank filled, take it home
immediately.
*If you smell a strong odor of
gas, call your gas company imme-
diately. Check the cylinder ser-
vice valve to make sure it is
turned off.
*Before using, make sure gas
grill cylinders are not dented or
damaged. If a cylinder needs at-
tention, take it to your local gas
company.
*Periodically check grill fit-
tings by brushing them with
soapy water. Bubbles will appear
If gas is leaking.
*If you can't light your grill,
don't fight it. Contact your gas
company.
If you buy a, new LP gas tank
for your grill-or if you exchange
your empty tank for a full one-
make sure the tank you get has a


ECONOMIC INDUSTRY DEVELOP-
MENT/ARTIFICIAL REEF--Commissioner
Yeager stated that he had talked with Ron
Morrow about this request and there would
notbe a need for this request in the upcom-
ing, fiscal year. Commissioner Hammond
motioned to decrease the budget by $5,000
based on the Information provided by
Commissioner Yeager, and,- with
Commissioner Armstrong's second, the
motion passed unanimously. '
..SEARCH AND RESCUE-
Commissioner Peters motioned to tentatihe-
ly approve an overall five percent (5'.)
increase over the 1995-96 budget.
Commissioner Hammond seconded for dis-
cusson. The Board commended Search and
Rescue stating.that they) had always helped
them when needed and will continue to do
so. Chairman Traylor commented that he
will be donating some of his special project
funds toward the purchase of life-Jackets,
communications and other desperately
needed Items to Search and Rescue and'
suggested that each Commissioner consid-
er doing the same. Chairman Traylor also
directed the Clerk's office to advise mem-
bers of Search and Rescue, should they
inquire, that the Board will be helping them
with some of their requests (communica-
tions and so forth) from the Commissioners
Special Project Funds. Commissioner
Hammond agreed, adding however, that all
big ticketed Items need to be brought before
the Board for approval. The motion then
passed 5-0. The total Search and Rescue
budget being $7.856. a decrease of $14.144
from their original request.
EMERGENCY SERVICES UNIT
(ESU)-Upon motion by Commissioner
Hammond, second by Commissioner
Peters, and unanimous vote. the Board ten-
tatively approved this budget as requested
(8$18.832).
MEDICAL EXAMINER-Commissioner
Peters motioned to tentatively approve this
* budget as requested (S24,932). Commis-
sioner Hammond seconded for discussion.
The motion then passed unanimously with
Chairman Traylor directing a letter be writ-
ten voicing the concern of the Board about
the continued increase and burden this
budget is becoming on Gulf County: sug-
gesting they get a hold on their expendi-
tures.
SMALL COUNTY GENERATOR-Upon
motion by Commissioner Hammond, sec-
ond by Commissioner Yeager, and unani-
mous vote. the Board tentatively approved
this budget as requested ($450).
BOATING IMPROVEMENT GRANT-
Upon motion by Commissioner Hammond.
second by Commissioner Yeager, and unan-
imous vote. the Board tentatively approved
this budget for $29,300.
MOSQUITO CONTROL/GENERAL
FUIND-Commissioner Yeager motioned to
tentatively approve this budget as request-
ed 1$66.904). Commissioner Hammond sec-
onded the motion. Chairman Traylor dis-
cussed possible truck and/or equipment
transfers between Mosquito Control and
County Road and Bridge. The motion then
passed unanimously.
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS-
The Board discussed this budget and decid-
ed to table it at this time.
SOLID WASTE DEPARTIMENT-Upon
motion by Commissioner Hammond, sec-
ond by Commissioner Yeager, and unani-
mous vote, the Board tentatively approved
this budget as requested ($450,793).
GULF COUNTY GUIDANCE CLINIC-
Commissioner Peters motioned to tentative-
ly approve a three percent (3%) increase
over last year's budget. Commissioner
Yeager seconded the motion and discussion
followed. The Board then passed this
motion by a vote of 4-1 (Commissioner
Traylor opposed) in the amount of $5.071, a'
decrease of $429.
GULF COUNTY RETARDED CITIZENS
ASSOCIATION-With Commissioner Peters
motion and Commissioner Yeager's second,
the Board voted unanimously to tentatively
approve this budget request in the amount
of $8.397.
MENTAL HEALTH/BAKER ACT-
Upon motion by Commissioner Hammond.
second by Commissioner Yeager. and unan-
imous vote, the Board tentatively approved
to budget $10,000, a decrease of $1,600.
GULF COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS
ASSOCIATION-Upon motion by
Commissioner Yeager, second by"
Commissioner Peters, and unanimous vote,
the Board tentatively approved $22,083 as
requested. The Board directed a letter be
sent to the Association of their intent to
only fund $17,083 for fiscal year 1997-98.
WEWAHITCHKA AMBULANCE SER-
VICE-CommIssioner Hammond motioned
to tentatively increase this budget by three
percent (3%) over last year's budget. After
discussion. Commissioner Hammond with-
drew his motion. Upon motion by
Commissioner Peters, second by
Commissioner Armstrong, and unanimous
vote, the Board tentatively approved a bud-
get of $89,450 (a $17,000 decrease in
salaries). Stating for the record, however, of
the Board's intent to pay for all Ambulance
runs regardless of their budget
GULF COUNTY EMS/PORT ST. JOE
AMBULANCE SERVICE-Upon motion by
Commissioner Hammond, second by
Commissioner Yeager, and unanimous vote,
the Board tentatively approved this budget
as requested ($310;806).
WEWAHITCHKA MEDICAL CENTER-
Upon motion by Commissioner Peters, sec-
ond by Commissioner Hammond, and a 5-0
vote, the Board tentatively approved to bud-
get $6,000 as requested.
COMMODITY PROGRAM-Upon
motion by Commissioner Peters, second by
Commissioner Hammond, and unanimous
vote, the Board tentatively approved this
budget in the amount of $14,210.
ST. JOE FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT-
Commissioner Hammond stated that the
Fire Departments in the St. Joe Fire Control
District would split the difference of any
gain or loss in ad valorem taxes as they
have in the past four (4) years.
CITY OF PORT ST. JOE/PARKS AND
RECREATION-Clerk Lister informed the
Board that his office had left out the City's
request for the 50% funding for the
Wisemen Christmas Ornament ($2,000)
(See MINUTES on Page 8S


connector than matches the con-
nector on your grill. Some gas
grills and containers manufac-
tured within the past two years
are equipped with a quick closing


connector to ensure a gas-tight
fit. The connectors found on older
tanks and grills cannot be used
with the newer-style fittings. If
you have any questions or need


assistance in identifying the type
of connector you have, Contact
your local gas supplier.


FOR CAPABLE, RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP IN TALLAHASSEE, ELECT



FRANK BA KER YOUR State Representative.

Id. Political Advertisement, Paid for by Lynn Baker, Campaign Treasurer, Democrat 3tp, August 15, 22, 29


ELECT




^ ED CREAMER

FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 3


RESPONSIBILITY, MATURITY & EXPERIENCE


My name is Ed Creamer, and I am your candidate for
County Commissioner, District Three. I am a life long resident
of Gulf County. I attended school here and raised my family
here. We care about Gulf County and its future.

After serving six years in the U. S. Navy, I returned to Gulf
Co. and I have worked here all my life. I began working in the
seafood industry with Jimmy McNeilI, and after that I went to'
work at Glidden Co. as a laborer and worked up to shift super-
visor. As a result of a buy out by another company, I was
forced into early retirement. I had to begin another career in
insurance, and I continue that career today. Most importantly,' I:
served as your County Commissioner from' 1988-1992.1 ,
understand what makes county government work and what
causes it not to work. I want to help make county government
work for you again.

Our County Commission must take an active role in pre-
serving our quality of life while improving the services the
county delivers. We must protect our bays, beaches and
rivers, and at the same time defend our rights as citizens to
use these natural resources. Development of our county
should be carefully planned to benefit all county residents and
with Gulf County's future in mind. We must also spend tax
dollars wisely as we undertake these projects.

Let's bring responsibility, maturity, and experience back to
the county commission.

To all of the people of Gulf County, I ask for your support.
To the people of District 3, I ask for your vote and support.
Pd. Pol. Adv., Pd. for by the Camp. Acct. of Ed Creamer, Democrat
















FRANK"BAKER'




State R, presentative


DiStrict 7, Democrat




FRANK stands for:

1) FAMILY VALUES: Frank has been married to the former Lynn Williams for over
23 years. Frank and Lynn have three children, Christopher, age 16, Meredith, age 15,
and Jonathon, age 12, who attend county public schools. Frank and Lynn have lived
in Northwest Florida for over 23 years and know what it takes to raise a family with
solid, Northwest Florida, Christian values.

2) JOBS: Frank began work at age 13 as a carpenter's helper (digging ditches and
manual labor) and knows the meaning of hard work. Frank believes that the greatest
material blessing that God. can give a man, a woman, or a family is a good job at a
fair wage. Frank is committed to protecting your jobs (in government and in private

enterprise) and to making Northwest Florida open to new industry, business growth
and more jobs. FRANK IS COMMITTED TO IMMEDIATE LEGISLATION TO PLACE
A REFERENDUM TO REPEAL THE NET BAN ON THE STATEWIDE BALLOT.

3) REDUCE GOVERNMENT REGULATION AND STATE MANDATES: Frank
will work for laws which reduce state regulation of businesses and which promote
private property rights. Frank will also oppose state laws which impose greater
financial burdens on local government (state mandates) without providing funding.

S4) EDUCATION: Frank believes that the core of a healthy and productive soci-
ety is a good education and adequate job training for all citizens. Frank will push for
a state budget which will require all lottery money to go to education and job train-
ing, without any reduction in other education funds.

5) LIMIT THE SIZE OF STATE GOVERNMENT: A state government which

grows faster than the private economy places too much burden on the taxpayer.
Frank will oppose growth in the state budget in excess of the growth in income of

Florida's residents.












THE STAR. PORT ST. JOE. FL THURSDAY, AUG. 29, 1996


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From Page 7
and the 50% funding request for sidewalks
($45,000). The Board chose not to add
these items to the budget.
Upon motion by Commissioner Peters,
second by Commissioner Hammond. and
unanimous vote, the Board tentatively
approved $14,934 for Aid to Government
Agencies/City of Port St. Joe (a ten percent
<10%> increase over last year's budget, but
a $15,066 decrease in the City's original
request for this line item).
CITY OF WEWAHITCHKA/PARKS AND
RECREATION-Clerk Lister informed the
Board that the City of Wewahltchka did not
respond to the request mailed to them by
his office, therefore, nothing had been
added for this line item.
Upon motion by Commissioner
Hammond, second by Commissioner
Armstrong, and unanimous vote, the Board
tentatively approved to add $9,956 for
Other Contractual Services/City of Wewa.
Chairman Traylor commended Mr. Roy Lee
Carter, Extension Agent for his involvement
in this program since the Board took over
the parks and recreation projects in
Wewahitchka in the 1995-96 fiscal year.
GULF COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY-
Upon motion by Commissioner Peters, sec-
ond by Commissioner Yeager, and unani-
mous vote, the Board tentatively approved a
ten percent (10%) increase over last year's
budget ($48,243 for local and $25,128 for
the State Grant) reflecting a $2,631 reduc-
tion from the original request for local con-
tributions.
COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT--Upon
motion by Commissioner Yeager, second by
Commissioner Hammond, and unanimous
vote, the Board tentatively approved this
budget as requested ($50,743). The Board
again commended Mr. Carter for his excel-
lent service to the County.
TUPELO SOIL CONSERVATION/CON-
TRACT: SEC/TECHNICIAN-The Board'
inquired of Chief Administrator Butler of
the services provided to Gulf County
through' this program. Chairman Traylor
requested Chief Deputy Clerk Doug
Birmingham contact Calhoun County
Clerk, Willie D. Wise on Calhoun County's
intent to participate in this program., The
Board decided 'to table this 'request until
Mr. Birmingham could report back to the
Board on Calhoun County's intent.
SHERIFF'S AUXLIARY-Upon motion
by Commissioner Peters, second by
Commissioner Armstrong, and unanimous
vote, the Board tentatively approved this
budget as requested ($2,000). ,
COUNTY ROAD AND BRIDGE-
Commissioner. Hammond inquired about
the salaries and the debt service obligations
for the Road Department.


Discussion continued concerning the
Road Department budget. Commissioner
Hammond motioned to tentatively cut
$28,766 from salaries and $10,000 from
repair and maintenance of equipment with
the commitment to purchase a new badger
and/or possibly a new motor grader.
Commissioner Yeager seconded the motion
with the condition that Mosquito
Control/Solid Waste take some of the work
off the Road Department for the mainte-
nance of the SheriflF's Department vehicles.'
The second and motion were then with-
drawn. Commissioner Peters motioned to
reduce salaries by $15,152. and repair and
maintenance of equipment by $10.000.
Commissioner Armstrong seconded the
motion and It passed unanimously TIhe
total Road Department budget was tenta-
tively approved for $688.861.
The Board set its next budget work-
shop for Tuesday. July 30, 1996 at 4:00
p.m., E.D.T.
Upon Commissioner Hammond s
motion and Commissioner Yeager's second.
the meeung did then adjourn at 5:55 p.m.,
E.D.T.
BILLY E TRAYLOR
CHAIRMAN
ATTEST: : ',
BENNY C. LISTER
CLERK

PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA
JULY 30, 1996
BUDGET WORKSHOP
The' Gulf County Board of County
Commissioners met this date in special ses-
sion with the following members present'
Vice-Chairman Nathan Peters, Jr., and
Commissioners Warren J. Yeager, Jr. and
Michael L. Hammond.
Others present were: Clerk of Court
Benny C. Lister, Chief Deputy Clerk
Douglas C. Birmingham. Deputy Clerk
Rebecca L. Norris. Chief Administrator
Donald Butler. Administrative Assistant
Debbe Wvlbberg, Solid Waste Director Joe
Daniford, and Chamber of Commerce
Representative Tamara daine.
The meeting was called to order at
4:04 p.m., E.D.T. by .Acting Chairman
Nathan Peters. Jr.
COUNTY ROAD AND BRIDGE-Chief
Administrator Butler advised the Board
that he had reviewed the Road Depart-
ment's salaries and. it did in fact have an
excess. He recommended the Board reduce
salanes by an additional $12,084, Fica &
Medicare by $254, and Retirement by
$1.204 Commissioner Hammond motioned
to accept Administrator Butler's recommen-
dation. Commissioner Yeager seconded the
moon. The Clerk's office informed the
Board that the new total budget for Road.
and Bridge is $675,319. The motion then
passed 3-0.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT-Tamara Latne appeared
before the Board to discuss the services
provided to Gulf County through the
Chamber for Economic Development and
Community Development. She presented
brochures the Chamber produces and pro-
vides for prospective businesses or
Industries; and people and retirees interest-
ed in relocating or moving to the area. She
stated that the Chamber works on
International Trade and stands ready,
when the Port Authority develops the deep
water port, to promote that. Ms. Laine fur-
ther stated that the Chamber interfaces
with the Department of Commerce to pro-
Svide County information to them to produce
profiles. The Chamber does Tourism pre-
sentations at the Florida State Fair, and
Press packages are sent to different publi-
cations with the hope that they will use it
and write articles and/or showcase the
area. Services are also offered to member-
ship such as group rates for insurance.
Commissioner Yeager inquired about
the City of Port St. Joe and the City of
Wewa's contribution to the Chamber. Ms.
Laleic responded that the City of Port St.
Joe contributes $15,500 in addition .to


office space in City Hall; and the City of
Wewa has not contributed since she has
been with the Chamber.
Commissioner Yeager motioned to ten-
tatively approve $19,055 for the Chamber
as requested. And with Commissioner
Hammond's second, it passed 3-0.
TUPELO SOIL CONSERVATION/CON-
TRACT: SEC-TECHNICIAN-Chief Deputy
Clerk Birmingham reported to the Board
that he had contacted Calhoun County
Clerk Willie D. Wise and that Calhoun
County does in fact intend to fund this pro-
ject.
Commissioner Yeager motioned to ten-
tatively fund this project for $4,756.
Commissioner Hammond seconded for dis-
cussion. The motion then passed 2-1,
Commissioner Hammond opposing.


MOSQUITO CONTROL/GENERAL
FUND-Upon motion by Commissioner
Hammond, second by Commissioner
Yeager, and a 3-0 vote, the Board tentative-
ly approved $66,904 as requested.
MOSQUITO CONTROL STATE
I/WASTE TIRE ABATEMENT-Upon motion
by Commissioner Hammond, second by
Commissioner Yeager, and a 3-0 vote, the
Board tentatively approved $23,183 for this
budget.
CITY OF PORT ST. JOE/CHRISTMAS
DECORATIONS-Commissioner Hammond
motioned to budget $2,000 based on the
City's request to purchase a Wisemen
Ornament which will be located on or near
the Courthouse complex. Commissioner
Yeager seconded the motion, and it passed
3-0.
MOSQUITO SPRAYING: CITY OF
PORT ST. JOE & WEWA-The Board dis-
cussed Mosquito spraying within the City of
Port St. Joe and City of Wewa. Acting
Chairman Peters requested that Chief
Administrator Butler write a letter to the
City of Port St. Joe requesting the remain-
ing balance owed for spraying ($4,000). Mr.
Butler stated that he had sent that letter
out this morning. The Board discussed
their recourse in the event the City of Port
St. Joe fails to remit the remaining
$4,000.00.
The Clerk's Office reported that the
City of Wewa had not paid as of today.
Administrative Assistant Debbe Wibberg
stated that there had been personnel
changes within the City of Wewa, and that
although we had not received payment yet,
it was expected.
HOWARD CREEK, OVERSTREET,
AND- TUPELO FIRE 'DISTRICTS-
Commissioner Hammond motioned to ten-
tatively ,fund the Howard Creek and
Overstreet Fire Control Districts based on
the revenues generated through ad valorem
taxes; and to fund the Dalkeith. Fire
Department with all revenues generated,
less the City of Wewa's fire truck debt ser-
vice allocation, in the Tupelo Fire Control
District. With Commissioner Yeager's sec-
ond, the motion passed 3-0. Tupelo Fire
Control District total budget: $19,005, City
of Wewa $12,067 and Dalkeith $6,938.
Howard Creek budget $6,248; and
Overstreet budget $4,577.
GULF COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS
ASSOCIATION-At Chief Administrator
Butler's request, Commissioner Hammond
motioned to tentatively budget $500 for the
Gulf County Firefighters Association in the
St. Joe Fire Control District, splitting equal-
ly the gain or loss of generated revenues
between, the four fire departments after the
$500 is added for the Association.
Commissioner Yeager seconded the motion
and it passed 3-0.
COURT REPORTER-Chief Adminis-
trator Butler explained the reason for the
increase in salaries being due to the possi- .
ability of more cases coming on the docket
this year than planned. He stated that the
rate of pay will be the same bui the Court/
Reporter may have to work moe to work more weeks. In
that event the money would be there to pay
it, if not, the salary would remain the same.
Commissioner Hammond motioned to ten-
tatively budget $20,748 as requested for the
Court Reporter. Commissioner Yeager sec-
onded the motion and it passed 3-0.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION-
ERS-Upon motion by Commissioner
Hammond, second by Commissioner
Yeager, and unanimous vote, the Board ten-
tadtively approved this budget for $859,969.
SPECIAL EVENTS-Clerk Lister stated
that he had budgeted $500 for each City for
the Fourth of July celebration and $500 for
each .school for Project Graduation.
Commissioner Yeager motioned to tenta-
tively approve $2.000 as requested for these
Iems; and with Commissioner Hammond's
second, the motion passed 3-0.
COUNTY ATTORNEY-Upon motion
by Commissioner Hammond. second by
Commissioner Yeagerand and a 3-0 vote, the
board tentatively approved reducing County
Attorney-Professional Billings line item by
$2.000; for a total County Attorney budget
of 30,800.
VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD-
Commissioner Hammond motioned to
reduce this line Item by $300.
Commissioner Yeager seconded. Following
discussion, the Board, by a 2-I vote (Peters
opposed), tentatively approved to budget
$300 (a decrease of $300).
PUBLIC DEFENDER/CONFLICT-
Upon motion by Commissioner Yeager. sec-
ond by Commissioner Hammond, and
unanimous vote, the Board tentatively
approved this budget in the amount of
$7,500.
CIRCUIT COURT OPERATIONS-
Upon motion by Commissioner Yeager, sec-
ond by Commissioner Hammond, and
unanimous vote, the Board tentatively
approved this budget as requested ($8.348).
STATE ATTORNEY-Upon motion by
Commissioner Yeager, second by
Commissioner Hammond. and unanimous
vote, the Board tentatively approved this
budget as requested ($2.100).
PUBLIC DEFENDER-Upon motion by
Commissioner Yeager, second by
Commissioner Hammond, and unanimous
vote, the Board tentatively approved this
budget as requested ($4.000).
PUBLIC DEFENDER/CIVIL-Upon
motion by Commissioner Yeager. second by
Commissioner Hammond, and unanimous
vote. the Board tentatively approved this
,budget as requested ($1,000).
JUROR AND WITNESS FEES-Upon
motion by Commissioner Yeager, second by
Commissioner Hammond. and unanimous
vote, the Board tentatiely approve approved this
budget as requested S 1.000). '
ELECTION EXPENSE/DEBT SER-
VuCE-Clerk Lister informed the Board that
the voting machines will be paid for this
year and his office should not have budget-
ed for this. The Clerk stated that the
Supervisor of Elections has requested this
be left in the budget for cost of maintenance
on the machines. Commissioner Hammond
suggested Ms. Robinson submit a bill or
estimate to the Board in the event mainte-
nance Is needed. Upon motion by
Commissioner Hammond, second by
Commissioner Yeager, and unanimous vote,
the Board tentatively approved ,to not fund
this request, reducing the budget by
$5,586.
911 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
ASSESSMENT/$12.50 SURCHARGE-
Upon motion by Commissioner Hammond,
second by Commissioner Yeager, and unan-
imous vote, the Board tentatively approved
$9,600.
PLANNING COUNCIL/DUES-Com-
missioner Yeager motioned to approve this
budget for $5,000. Commissioner
Hammond seconded for discussion. The
Board then tentatively approved this budget
as requested ($5,000) with a 2-1 vote
(Hammond opposed).
LAW ENFORCEMENT: HRS SERVICE
OF PROCESS/BEACH DRIVING PER-


MITS/EDUCATION COSTS-Upon motion
by Commissioner Hammond, second by
Commissioner Yeager, and unanimous vote,
the Board tentatively approved these bud-
gets as requested ($4,000 Service of
Process/$15,000 Beach Driving Permits/
$2,500 Educational Costs).
COURT FACILITIES-Upon motion by
Commissioner Hammond, second by
Commissioner Yeager, and unanimous vote,
the Board tentatively approved $2,000 for
Court Facilities.
Laine left at 4:49 p.m., E.D.T.>
MEDICAL DIRECTOR: PROFESSION-
AL SERVICES-Commissioner Hammond
motioned to tentatively budget only $8,000.
Commissioner Yeager seconded the motion,
and it passed 3-0, reflecting a $1,600
reduction.
OVERSTREET FIRE DEPARTMENT
/DEBT SERVICE-Upon motion by


Commissioner Hammond, second by,
Commissioner Yeager, and unanimous vote,
the Board tentatively approved $5,222 for
their fire truck payment.
COUNTY ROAD AND BRIDGE/DEBT
SERVICE-Upon motion by Commissioner'
Hammond, second by Commissioner
Yeager, and unanimous vote, the Board ten-
tatively approved $61,600 for the Road
Department's leased equipment.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT-Commis-
sioner Hammond motioned to tentatively
approve a three 'percent (3%) increase over
the 1995-96 budget for Aid to other
Government Agencies ($38,398), and
$4,000 for Repair and Maintenance.
Commissioner Yeager seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously, a reduction of
$1,118.
HEALTH CARE RESPONSIBILITY
ACT-Upon motion by Commissioner
Yeager, second by Commissioner,
Hammond, and a 3-0 vote, the Board tenta-
tively approved to budget $54,000.
WELFARE/MEDICAID-Commis-
sioner Yeager motioned to, tentatively
approve $110,000 : as requested.
Commissioner Hammond seconded for dis-
cussion. The motion then passed 3-0.
PARKS AND RECREATION/COMMIS-
SIONERS-Upon motion by Commissioner
Hammond, second by Commissioner,
Yeager, and unanimous vote, the Board ten-
tatively approved $2,000 for each
Commissioner's District.
RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCIES/
CASH CARRIED FORWARD: GENERAL
FUND-Upon motion by Commissioner
Yeager, second by Commissioner
Hammond, and unanimous vote, the Board
tentatively approved $150,000 for Reserve
for Contingencies, and $276,125 for Cash
to be Carried Forward.
SECONDARY ROAD AND BRIDGE
FUND-Upon motion by Commissioner
Hammond, second by Commissioner,
Yeager, and unanimous vote, the Board ten-
tatively approved this budget as requested
($202,545).
EMS GRANT FUND-Upon motion by
Commissioner Hammond, second 'by
Commissioner Yeager, and unanimous vote,.
the Board tentatively approved this budget
as requested ($4,000).
STATE HOUSING INITIATIVE PRO-
GRAM-Upon motion by Commissioner
Hammond, second by Commissioner
Yeager, and unanimous vote, the Board ten-
tatively approved this budget for $650,000.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT-Upon motion by Commissioner
Hammond, second by Commissioner
Yeager, and unanimous vote, the Board ten-
tatively approved this budget for $54,118.
CERTIFICATE OF INDEBTEDNESS I
& S RESERVE AND CERTIFICATE OF
INDEBTEDNESS I &. S-Upon motion by
Commissioner Hammond, second by
Commissioner Yeager, and unanimous vote,
the Board tentatively approved these bud-
gets as $2,341 and $28,635, respectfully.
FIRE STATIONS BOND & INTEREST-
Upon motion by Commissioner Hammond,
second by Commissioner Yeager, and'unan-
imous vote, the Board tentatively approved
this budget for $2;653.
GULF COUNTY PUBLIC IMPROVE-
MENT REVENUE FUND-Upon motion by
Commissioner Hammond, second by
Commissioner Yeager, and unanimous vote,
the Board tentatively' approved this budget
as requested ($1,363,135).
GULF, COUNTY CONSTRUCTION AND
ACQUISITION FUND-Upon motion by
Commissioner Hammond, second by
Commissioner Yeager, and unanimous vote,
the Board tentatively approved $2,000,000
for Construction and. Acquisition for Road
Paving. ,
Wibberg left at 5:10 p.m.. E.D.T.>
OAK GROVE WATER AND SEWER
SYSTEM-Upon motion by Commissioner
Hammond, second by Commissioner
Yeager, and unanimous vote, the Board ten-
tatively approved $115,069 forthis fund.
GULF COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
(BEACHES)-Upon motion by Commis.
stoner Hammond, second.by Commissioner
Yeager. and unanimous vote, the Board ten-
tatively approved. $147,128.
HIGHLAND VIEW WATER SYSTEM-
Upon motion by Commissioner Hammond.
second by Commissioner Yeager, and unan-
imous vote, the Board tentatively approved
$72,108.
WHITE CITY WATER SYSTEM-Upon
motion by Commissioner Hammond, sec-
ond by Commissioner Yeager, and unani-
mous vote, the Board tentatively approved
$60,535.
LOCAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRUST
FUND-Upon motion by Commissioner
Hammond, second by Commissioner
Yeager, and unanimous vote, the Board ten-
tatively approved $23,750 for this fund;
TRANSPORTATION DISADVAN-
TAGED: CSBG AND NON-SPONSORED-
Upon motion by Commissioner Hammond, .
second by Commissioner Yeager, and unan-
imous vote, the Board tentatively approved
$5,974 for CSBG and $2,060 for Non-
Sponsored.
Wibberg returned at 5:15 p.m., E.D.T.>
CLERK OF COUNTY COURT-Clerk
Lister submitted a letter of request to the
Board for an additional $16,885 for an
additional employee in the County Court
System. Upon motion by Commissioner
Hammond, second by Commissioner
Yeager, and unanimous vote, the Board ten-
tatively approved to increase this budget by
$16,885, for a total of $101,809.
The Board recessed at 5:17 p.m.,
E.D.T.
The Board reconvened at 5:40 p.m.,
E.D.T.
SETMILLAGE RATE-Upon motion by
Commissioner Hammond, second by
Commissioner Yeager, and unanimous vote,
the Board set the proposed millage rate at
7.600 mills.
CASH TO BE CARRIED
FORWARD/GENERAL FUND-Upon mo-
tion by Commissioner Hammond, second
by Commissioner Yeager, and unanimous
vote, the Board tentatively approved to
increase Cash to be Carried Forward by
$23,875, for a total of $300,000.
OTHER CURRENT CHARGES AND
OBLIGATIONS/BOARD OF COUNTY COM-
MISSIONERS- Upon motion by Commis-
sioner Hammond, second by Commissioner
Yeager, and unanimous vote, the Board ten-
tatively approved to increase this line item
by $110,000 (earmarked for salary increas-
es), for a total of $143,000.
SPECIAL PROJECTS/REPAIR AND
MAINTENANCE OF PARKS BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS--Commission-
er Yeager motioned to budget $125,000
($25,000 for each Commissioner) for
Special projects under Repair and
Maintenance:Parks in the Board's budget.
Commissioner Hammond seconded the
motion and it passed 3-0.
RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCIES/


GENERAL FUND-Upon motion by
Commissioner Yeager, second by
Commissioner Hammond, and unanimous
vote, the Board tentatively approved to
increase Reserve for Contingencies by an
additional $64,705 for a total of $214,705.
SET MILLAGE RATES-Upon motion
by Commissioner Hammond, second by
Commissioner Yeager, and unanimous vote,
the Board set the County-Wide millage rate
for 7.600, and each Fire District at .500
mills.
OTHER CURRENT CHARGES AND
OBLIGATIONS-The Clerk discussed the
need to move some of the funds set aside fori
salary increases to the Fine and Forfeiture
Fund and County Road and Bridge Fund..
OTHER CURRENT CHARGES AND
OBLIGATIONS-Upon Clerk Lister's
request, Commissioner Hammond


motioned to reduce Other Current Charges
. and Obligations in the General fund by
$35,453 and increase Other Current
Charges and Obligations in the Fine &
Forfeiture Fund by $35,453. With
Commissioner Yeager's second, the motion
passed 3-0.
DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF FIRST
PUBLIC HEARING-Upon motion by
Commissioner Hammond, second by
Commissioner Yeager, and unanimous vote,
the Board set the first public hearing for
September 24, 1996 at 5:01 p.m., E.D.T. at
the Gulf County Courthouse, 'Commission-
er's meeting room. The Board noted that if


that date conflicted with the School Board,
to set the first public hearing for September
23, 1996 at 5:01 p.m., E.D.T.
HIGHLAND VIEW WATER BOARD-
The Board called a special meeting of the
Highland View Water Board for July 31,
1996 at 11:55 a.m., E.D.T.
CANCEL BUDGET WORKSHOP-
Upon motion by Commissioner Hammond,
second by Commissioner Yeager, and unan-
imous vote, the Board cancelled the budget
workshop for July 31, 1996 at 4:00 p.m.,
E.D.T.
Upon Commissioner Hammond's


motion and Commissioner Yeager's second,
the meeting did then adjourn at 5:59 p.m.,
E.D.T.
NATHAN PETERS, JR.
VICE-CHAIRMAN
ATIEST:
BENNY C. LISTER,
CLERK


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