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INDUSTRY DEEP WATER PORT FINE PEOPLE SAFEST BEACHES IN FLORIDA

PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA 32456 THURSDAY, SEPT. 19,1996


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Kevin Songer [in diving suit], Chris Merritt, Bill Kenne-
dy, and Geoff Rabinowitz [far right] demonstrate method of


Environ mental

Studies Being Made



For New Marina

Results Look "Very Good" So Far
According to Eniironthentt- Consultants


Divers with Environmental
Consultants, Post, Buckley,
Schuh and Jerninan, and DEP
were In town Friday doing prelim-
Inary environmental studies prior
to Preble & Rish Engineers' for-
mal application for permits to
construct a 162 spp marina on
the old Hess Oil Company proper-
ty now owned by the City of Port
SL Joe.
E Preble & Rish Consulting
Engineers has been employed by
the City of Port St. Joe to design,
engineer and cross the prelimi-
nary hurdles in preparation for
construction of the marina on the
Hess property. As with any pro-
ject that includes 'dredging and
channeling along the waterfront,
(SL Joseph Bay) permitting Is the
number one concern.
Environmental Consultants,
Post, Buckley, Schuh and
Jerninan were hired by Preble &
Rish to help with the necessary
permitting phase. What's unique
about their approach though is
the fact that DEP representatives
were actively involved in sampling
and checking the site during
Friday's on-site inspection and
study of the marina location.
Henry Hernandez. DEP
Environmental Specialist, said
DEP's presence was part of their
new philosophy of parthnring with
private and public sectors to.help
them through such processes as
permitting from the ground level,
therefore speeding up the
process, having an on-site under-
standing and often saving the
applicant money in the process.


Absentee Ballots
Are NowAvailable
Absentee ballots for the sec-
ond primary .election are now
available in the Supervisor of
Elections' office in the Gulf
County Courthouse in Port St.
Joe.
According to Gulfs Supervi-
sor, Cora Sue Robinson, "Florida
statutes will nriot allow any per-
son to pick up more than two
ballots per -election, except for
immediate family members.
Also, a written request; has to
accompany any person picking
up ballots."
To request an absentee bal-
lot, you may call her office at
229-6117 or 639-5069, send a
written request, or appear in
person, added Robinson.


Kevin Songer, Environmental
Consultant with Post, Buckley,
along with Geoff Rabinonitz (DEP)
and Chris Merritt (OAR) were
busy Friday collecting sea grass
samples, bottom sand samples,
and flushing action of water along
the bulk head. On-site analysis by
Songer indicated that thus far all
indications were "very good" for
samples and tests to place the
marina location in a favorable
light during the permitting
process.
If all goes well, permits for the
project could clear DEP within
60-90 days .rather than the 6-12
months thought by many during
the planning stages of the marina
concept.
Preble & Rish engineer, Bill
Kennedy, told The Star. "If no
hitches crop up and the final
design and planning goes smooth,
It's possible that the largest por-
tion of the marina could be oper-
ational by the summer of 1997."
Current plans call for a 162
wet slip marina to be constructed
along with 69 dry storage slips.
The dry storage would utilize one
of the giant oil tanks, converting it
into a giant metal building rather
than oil storage. A ship's store.
restroom facilities, gas and diesel
service, boat ramp and channel
are all part of the planned project.


Kevin Songer places a bag of sample material extracted
from the bottom, on the dock for testing.


Gulf County Beaches Ranked

Number Five In The Nation


Our beautiful beaches located
in the T. H. Stone Memorial State
Park (St. Joseph State Park) were
recently ranked number five in I
the country In an annual ranking
done for the travel magazine,
Conde Cast. A park ranger com-
mented that he was surprised at
the nomination and high ranking
due to the publicized destruction


of Hurricane Opal.
Locals, as well as many vaca-
tioners, visit the state park and
enjoy many of the beautiful plea-
sures it has to offer. Whether you
stay in one of the camping sites or
just visit the beach for the day to
pick up shells, you can be blessed
with the spectacular beauty
around you.


City Holds



Line On Mill


Rate At 5.2408

Increased Taxable Property

Boosts Income By 3.40%


Prior to the regularly sched-
uled City Commission meeting
Tuesday evening the board held
the first of two public hearings for
the proposed 1996-1997 city bud-
get.
The budget calls for a 5.2408
village rate to be levied against
city property owners. This is the
same rate as was levied last year.
In reality though, a 3.40%
increase in revenue from property
taxes is expected, due to an.
increase in taxable property over
the past year, with new construc-:
tion and increased property valu-
ation through real estate safes.
Three big dollar items that
will be highly visible to the com-
munity as they develop over the
next year which are included in
this year's budget are 1)
Downtown Redevelopment plans
(financed by $600,000
Community Development Block
Grant with matching funds from
the city); 2) city marina project
(financed through $675,000 grant
funds with the remainder coming
from a lease/loan agreement or
additional grants; and 3) water
and sewer project extending
through Ward Ridge to the Gulf
Coast Community College exten-
sion site (loan/grant from FHA
and local developers).
The next public hearing is
scheduled for 5:30 on September
-.23 during special meeting alled_.
for that" purpose.
EMPLOYEES COMPLAIN
Several city employees
attended Tuesday's meeting,
seeking clarification of Jimmy
Rogers' position and authority as
a city employee.
In a letter to the board, they

Register for Mexico
Beach Nov. Election
Mexico Beach residents wish-
ing to register to vote may do so
by completing the required forms
provided by City Hall or Bay
County Elections Office.
In order to be eligible to vote
in the city's election to be held in
November 5, individuals must be
registered no later than October
7.
Registered voters who need to
update ,their registration cards
(i.e., address, name change, etc.)
should do so by October 7.

Mexico Beach Sets
Municipal Election
The City of Mexico Beach's
regular municipal election wi'l be
held on November 5. Candidates
for the offices of Mayor, Group I,
arid Council Members Group II
and Group III may qualify for
those positions from September
'23 through October 4.


. questioned whether Rogers was a
city supervisor, his pay, how he
was selected for the position and
when.
Mayor Pate responded the'
group stating that two years ago
the board decided to expand
Rogers' duties to include employ-
ee evaluation. Stating the move
was prompted by numerous com-
plaints from citizens that some
city workers were constantly
being seen around town not work-
ing. Pate said Rogers was not
hired, as a supervisor, but rather
to report work evaluations to
Public Work Supervisor, Frank
Healy.
Some of the employees also
questioned favoritism and com-
plained they didn't get along well
with Rogers as a supervisor.
Commissioner Tharpe told
the workers. "You know we have
to designate authority." He added
that the city looks worse than it
has ever looked. "We're not getting
the work out of you people that
we're paying for."
Mayor Pate encouraged the
employees to continue to try and
work out their problems with Mr.
Healy. "As a whole, we have good
employees working for us," he
said, noung that while some don't
do their jobs. most do.
SEWER RATE INCREASE
The commission held their
.first readii'g 6f 'iTbrdlriarice to'- -
amend rate schedules for sewer
fees. The ordinance calls for a
price increase from 80% of a cus-
tomer's water bill to 100%. based
on the current cost of $1.80 per
1,000 gallons of water. It also
Includes language to increase late
charges from $4 to $5 and recon-
nect fees from $10 to $15.
HESS PROPERTY PROPOSAL
Highland View resident Tom
Mangum. gave a presentation to
the board suggesting several uses
for the Hess property and existing
(See HOLDS LINE on Page 3)


Registration to
Close for Voters
On October 7th
Voter registration will close in
Gulf County for the November 5thi
general election on October 7,
according to Supervisor of
Elections Cora Sue Robinson.
If you are not a registered
voter and wish to vote in the pres-
idential general election you ,must
be registered by this date.
If you have moved or had a
name change, you should contact
the Supervisor's office for an
application to make the necessary
changes. You may call the elec-
tions office at 229-6117 or 639-
5069 for further information.


Artists' Preliminary Rendering of Port St. Joe Campus for Gulf Coast Community College Special Purpose Center

Design Concept Presented to Dept. of Education For Final Approval
A preliminary design was proposed by Kendrick, David, ized plan around the end of Chief Administrator Don Butler PECO dollars mentioned earlier,
approved last Thursday by the Dowling Architects, Inc. includes November for their review and applied and received a federal to expand the proposed facility to
Gulf Coast Community College a traditional clock tower and will approval. The board projects that grant from the Economic Its current design size.
District Board of Trustees for the reflect the style of. the Panama 1.5 to 2 million dollars will be Development Agency for the Completion date for the
Criminal Justice Special Purpose City campus with concrete blocks expended on the Port St. Joe pro- amount of $900,000. After secur- Special Purpose Center is sched-
Center located in Port St Joe. The and contemporary metal roofing. ject, with $400,000 coming from ing the Initial grant funds, the uled. for occupancy by. November
site will be near the intersection of According to Greg Johnson, a state appropriations for school Commission turned the project of 1997, with the first classes
Garrison Avenue and U.S. 98. The GCCC board member who resides construction, also known as and funds over to Gulf Coast scheduled to begin January of
Warriner's generously signed over locally, the detailed planning will PECO (Public Education Capital Community College to administer. 1998. Pictured above Is the pre-
a deed for this 10-acre site back in continue until GCCC presents the Ouitlay) dollars. Originally, the Other funding has been secured liminary design approved for the
Anril of 1996.-The tentative design Department of Education a final- Giilf County Commission and by GCCC since then, such as the Port St. Joe location.


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THE STAR
PAGE TWO THURSDAY, SEPT. 19,1996


911 Success

A Well-Known "Success" Story In Gulf

THE COMPARATIVELY NEW 911 emergency telephone sys-
tem is apparently., one of the more quiet success stories to be
,told in little Gulf County, where little gets by everybody. If it hap-
pens in the county, usually someone knows about it and is ea-
ger to share the information with his/her friends [or enemies].
This is not to say we are a bunch of gossips here in Gulf
County; it is merely to say that not much remains a secret for
very long.'
It use to be, that such information was "shared" first in Coop-
er's Barber Shop, downtown, but since Cooper's is no longer
strictly a barber shop, like other barber shops in the county, it is
no longer a dispensary of such "factual" information.
WE HEAR OF HORROR stories involving 911 systems in
other larger cities throughout the nation; delays in answering
emergency calls, failure to answer calls altogether, the wrong,
emergency people sent to calls, etc. In someplaces the 911 sys-
tem is a nightmare instead of an answer to a prayer for citizens
who are suffering from some emergency in their lives.
It's refreshing to hear of a system like Gulf County's, where
effective aid is always forthcoming in a timely manner. Like the
Mennen Aftershave Lotion ad, we can truly say that we needed
that!
LETTER AFTER LETTER has been coming our way in the
form of "Letters to the Editor". They contain story after story
praising the effectiveness of the 911 system in our county. Ap-
parently, we did it right.
The letters don't come in a steady stream, but one arrives
every so often and they are never casting brickbats at the ser-
vice; always roses.
; The thing we are most pleased about is the going beyond
what is expected of the people implementing the 911 response to
emergencies. Almost invariably the person responding. whether
it!is EMT technicians, firemen, policemen, deputy sheriffs; they
always seem to give service beyond what Is expected. The ones
in trouble are often seen safely to shelter, help, auto repairs,
whatever the injured one needs. That's the kind of help we envi-
sion from a 911 operation, and the type aid our people and visi-
tors to our county seem to be receiving.


Time for Signs to Go

A PLETHORA OF SIGNS invaded Gulf County this political
season. They were all nicely done, colorful signs done up in a
professional manner. You could even say they had more than a
little bit of attraction built into their design. None of your home-
made, stenciled freehand efforts marred the intersections, front
lawns, empty lots, etc. They were all reporting a message to all of
us; someone important was seeking an important public office.
The signs were so plentiful they were beginning to be ineffec-
tive, because there were so many of them in favorite spots. One
could hardly drive by one of the favorite spots anid get all the
signs read before passing the location by .
None were nailed on trees or utility poles this year. Most of
them had a patented wire frame which was stuck in the ground.
THE SIGNS WERE A novelty of this year's election. Every
candidate seemed to have his allotment. Actually a candidate
must have been considered a nonr-candidate unless he/she had
an allotment of the accepted signs. They were everywhere, in un-
precedented numbers
The signs seemed to serve a purpose other than promoting a
certain person's candidacy for office. They also added an excite-
ment to the election not felt before. And we need excitement at
election time.to encourage people to get out and vote.
We expect an invasion of signs around election time. We
have come to even expect it. It shows .an energy on the part of,
the. candidate we expect in our public servant. They almost in-
variably reflect the ingenuity and original ideas the particular
candidate is bringing to the campaign.
BUT NOW THE ELECTION is over; at least the first round is
over. Many of the candidates are candidates no longer.
It's time for these non-candidates to pick up their signs be-
fore they become just so much litter to our road sides. They were
,erected by persons eager and full of hope that they would help
the candidate get elected. It's human nature to feel a 'certain
,amount of despair atbeing defeated.
A candidate has won a battle fought every day, however,
when he picks up his signs. He has won the battle against litter!


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I sent a son off to college
two years ago. It was a big step
for both of us. I was "letting go"
of my first born and he was "set-
ting out" on his own. He called
home every day. If he forgot to
tell us something in the six
o'clock call-he would check
back with us at nine. AT&T
stock went up ten points. Judy
at Time-Life didn't put In as
many on-line minutes as we did!
"Cathy, this has got to stop.
We're spending enough on
phone bills to pay next year's
tuition!"
"Yes, dear."
I hate it when they say "yes,
dear". It usually means I hear
you and I will ponder your re-
quest and will certainly try to
comply with your wishes-if
they don't hamper my style in
any shape, form or fashion.


L Hunker Down with Kes by Kesley Colbert


Silence Is Not Golden


"Cathy, I'm'not kidding! And
I love him, tool But we can't af-
ford for him to call every day-
sometimes twice a day! We've
got to be sensible here!
"Yes, dear."
By Thanksgiving that first
year, and three months of hun-
dred dollar phone bills, it began
to dawn on me that quite possi-
bly we hadn't '"let go" and Josh
hadn't "set out". During the
Christmas break I gathered eve-
rybody around the kitchen table
for a family forum. "Look, people
this has got to stop. We can ei-
ther send Josh back for a sec-
ond semester or we can let him
move to another area code and
call home every day-we can't
do both! Are we perfectly clear
on this?"
"O. K., Dad."
"Yes, dear."
You're not going to believe
this-if anything the phone min-
utes increased in January.
"Honey, before you get mad, try
to remember that Josh has nev-
er seen snow before. And It Is so
cold up there. And he is lonely.,


And he's got two new professors

Spring came and I began to
call him. I wanted to know how
the baseball games were going.
Well-wait now, it's 0. K. to call
about baseball! 1 never said we
couldn't talk at all. I just didn't
like wasting money on the unim-
portant, Inconsequential, nones-
sential little things . .
SAs Josh prepared to "set
out" the following August for his
sophomore year, I said little to
nothing about th6e phone situa-
tion. It was rolling 'over in my
mind, but I was just trying to.
save on the "0. K. Dads" and
the "Yes, Dears". .
A minor miracle broke out
on campus during his second
season. He did not call every
day! He did, however, call every
other day. But listen, in this col-
lege cost scene, I've learned to
cherish any small break I can
get. I was overjoyed that we all'
learned we could go a whole day
without talking to each other.
On rare occasions, 'three days
would pass without a call.


Progress! 'Course, he didn't have
to call during the baseball sea-
son-1 called him.
Josh left a month and a half
ago for his junior year. We
haven't heard a word from him.
We don't know if he is alive or
dead, Part of the college matur-
ing process is the "letting go"
factor, but this is ridiculous!
We've tried to call him-he was
moving into the new dormitory
and they're just getting their
numbers. Why, doesn't he call
us? I know.he had a busy sched-
ule, but he can't work and study
full-time seven days a week! Do
you reckon he has forgotten he
has a mother and dad? He
doesn't have to have a reason to
call. He could just check in-see
what we're having for supper,
ask about the dog, talk about
Wrestlemania VII . Cathy
has started watching "Rescue
911", "Emergency" and "Real
Cops" to see if he might be in
trouble. You don't suppose he's
married some floozie and moved
(See KASLEY on Page 3)
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"Smudgie" Is More Than Just Another Little Dog!


OUR LITTLE DOG has man-
aged to worm her way into our
'lives in a way which you wouldn't,
believe. 1 wouldn't believe it if I
hadn't seen it with my own eyes
and experienced it first hand.
I describe her as .a "dog"
when actually she is more akin to'
a member of the family. She has'
invaded our. space to this extent.
)Rather, I should say she has been
invited Into our space to this ex-
tent.
If I 'eat Ice cream, after sup-
per, she has to lick the bowl
clean. If Frenchie brings me a few
grapes, a pear, or' an apple to
munch on, she has to have a
piece; preferably the core. If Fren-
'hie brings me an infrequent
piece of candy-one of the small,
individually wrapped pieces-she
is right up jn the middle of .my
lap, with her nose virtually touch-
ing the candy, awaiting awaiting
the grand unveiling so she can
get her share. .
If I eat it, she has to have a


piece.

"SUDGIE" IS A TOY poo-
die. She is more of a tomboy toy
poodle. None of that sissy stuff
for her. She will chase the squir-
rels all over the backyard until
they tire of the game. She will ex-
plore every nook and cranny of
the yard, looking for lizards and
grass snakes to tease and play
'with. No pampered poodle syn-
drome, here.
She has -to "come to work"
everyday and has the unofficial
job of greeting everyone who
comes in the office, rolling over


on her back "allowing" the visitor
to rub her stomach.
No one has been shunned by
,Smudgie thus far. She doesn't
meet an enemy.

SMUDGIE IS A big,. little
baby, also. She needs her petting,
and her rubbing, and her playing.
Relax on a couch for a couple of
winks and she joins right in the
activity. She'll get up on the
couch, too, and curl up for a little
siesta of her own.
If Frenchie and I are planning
on going somewhere, Smudgie
seems to sense it and won't let us


out of her sight, for fear she will
.be left behind, She runs herself
ragged following us around the
house at such times, not letting
us get very far from her, or she'
stations herself by the door we
usually go in and,out of.
If she darts outside ahead of
us and gets distracted.by a bird
in one of the bushes around the
house, or a squirrel, running off
in mad pursuit, it only takes the
opening of the car door to bring
her back to the business at hand.
She's in that.car, quick as a
wink, ready to gol

OUR STREET IS particularly
attractive to people taking their
evening walk. The lack of traffic
and the state park across the
street, make it an especially at-
tractive place to get in one's eve-
ning "constitutional', so they do it
on our street or in the park on
the other side. It's an attractive
and quiet place to get ones exer-


clse.
A few people even walk their
.dogs on our street, or take their
dogs along for company.
This is the habit for three
young women who walk every
evening about sundown. They are
usually accompanied by a black
labrador, which evidently belongs
to one of them. Smudgie sits up
on the back of the couch beside
the window and lies in wait for
this female trio and, their black
lab to walk by. She then proceeds
to take out her belligerence on
this particular black lab.
Every evening, without fall
I don't know what would hap-
pen if I were to let her out, but
she is mighty brave from the. safe-
ty on the top of the back of the
couch in the window.

SHE HAS ANOTHER quirk
which I have observed, lately.
I usually watch "Jeopardy"
while I read the Tallahassee Dem-


ocrat in the evening, after work. I
sit in awe at the trivia knowledge
some of the contestants seem too
possess.
Smudgie, however,. seems
moved by the theme song' of the
program. When it comes on at the
end of the program during the in-
terlude while the contestants are
considering their answers to final
Jeopardy, Smudgie lets go. She
cocks her snout skyward and
comes forth with a couple of the
most mournful howls you ever
heard! I don't know if the sound
hurts her ears or pleases her.


IVE HEARb) THAT a little
dog, like Smudgie, provides a lot
of company and pleasure to elder-
ly people; seems to take the place
of all their former activity.
I can see how that would be.
I'm not ga-ga over Smudgie, but I
hope she is still around when I
get old. She's the kind of dog
which would be a lot of company.


St. Joseph Bay
Date Time Ht. Time Ht.
Sept. 20 4:14 a.m. H 1.9 3:07 p.m. L 0.3
Sept. 21 5:19 a.m. H 1.9 4:06 p.m. L 0.3
Sept. 22 6:29 a.m. H 1.9 4:59 p.m. L 0.4
Sept. 23 7:45 a.m. H 1.8 5:44 p.m. L 0.5
Sept. 24 9:05 a.m. H 1.6 6:15 p.m. L 0.7
! Sept. 25 10:35 a.m. H 1.4 6:20 p.m. L 0.9
11:54 p.m. H 1.0
Sept. 26 4:33 a.m. L 0.9 12:26 p.m. H 1.3
5:37 p.m. L 1.1 11:21 p.m. H 1.2


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THE STAR. PORT ST. JOE. FL THURSDAY. SEPT. 19. 1996


Members of the Gulf County Ambulance collision Tuesday morning, at the intersec-
Squad handle the injured from the two car tion of Highway 71 and Garrison Avenue.



Two Escape Serious Injuries
Tuesday Morning


At the Intersection of

Hwy. 71 and Garrison
Two Gulf County residents
escaped potential serious injuries
In an early morning accident
Tuesday at the Intersection of
Highway 71 and Garrison Avenue
in Port St. Joe.
According to the investigating
officer, Glen Norris, of the Port St.
Joe Police Department. at approx-
:imately 8 am., John Dillard Ayers
Ill was traveling east on Highway
:71 at an estimated speed of 35
:m.p.h. In his 1980 Dodge pick-up.
As Ayers approached the
intersection, a 1995 Honda car
was traveling south on Garrison
Avenue, driven by Else G.
Whitfleld. According to witnesses,
the Honda did not stop as it
crossed the center median of
Highway 71, therefore striking the
truck near the driver's side door.
The collision forced the
truck's tires sideward against the
curb, which caused it to flip and
land with the driver's side against
the pavement.
As a result, the Dodge pick-
up was declared a total loss, and
the investigator estimated front-
end damages t the Honda at
r -r5$..50 -"-'r "'"".r '
S- years ,was 'ian9iRd .by
; ambulance to amd -treated at Gulf
Pines Hospital for minor injuries
received in the accident. Mrs.
Whitfleld received no Injuries as a
result of the collision.


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By-standers watch as Gulf County EMT workers extricate
victims from a damaged car.


Former Probation Officer Charged

With Two Counts; $10,000 Bond Set


The Florida Department of
Law Enforcement Wednesday
announced the arrest of Chris-
topher J. Butts, 29, of Port St.
Joe. He Is charged with one count
of sexual battery and one count of
unlawful compensation or reward
for official behavior. Butts is a for-
finer probation officer with the
FIbrlda,-Department .of- Correc-
tions, -He. turned himself in
Wednesday morning at the Bay
County jail. His bond was set at
$10,000.
The arrest was the culmlina--


tion of a 16-month-investigation
that began with a complaint by
one of Butts' female probationers.
The complainant informed FDLE
that Butts had forced her to per-
form sexual acts on three differ-
ent occasions in 1994 while he
was her supervising probation
officer.
The 14th Judicial Circuit-I
State Attorney's Office will prose-
cute the case. If convicted. Butts
could face 30 years in prison on
the sexual battery charge and up
to five years for the other charge


Article On Dr. San Pedro Upsets Our Writer


Dear Editor:
I was very upset when I read
the article on Dr. San Pedro in the
paper. Then found out he was let
go at the health department They
are losing a very valuable asset.
My husband and.son moved
Dr. San Pedro here in 1982. My
daughter worked in his office
until she married and moved out
of state. My husband and I also
worked at the hospital with him. I
feel we have a well' rounded
knowledge of Dr. San Pedro.
I personally know of patients
he has taken care of free because
'he, knew they couldn't afford to
pay. I have seen him get up from


Kesley.:
(FomPage 2)
to Los Angeles. "
I knew Nashville was too far
away to send our little boy. I
told Cathy two years ago it was
mistake. Now. he's been cap-
tured by the big city He's prob-
ably quit school, bought a guitar'
and a pair of lizard skin cowboy
boots and is hanging out down
in Printers Alley.
,* 'I called Leon. One of the
main reasons we,. O.K.'d the
Nashville school was because
Leon lived nearby. We figured
having family close to him would
help Josh- with the adjustment.
He had, for the first two years
spent an inordinate "amount of
time out with Aunt Paula and
Uncle Leon .... .. "L. C., have
,yu heard from Josh?'

Slept. me think a minute-is that
the son you sent up here to go
to college?"
I'm giving him one more day
and I'm hitting the road. I've
had all this' "letting go" I can
stand.
Respectfully,
Kes


the supper table and meet some-
one in his office because they
needed care. He is one of the few
doctors who have made house
calls because the patient was
unable to come to him.
When Dr. Simpson was killed
in an auto accident, he was on
call at the hospital 24 hours a day
plus his own practice. He alone
kept the hospital going until they
could find someone who was will-
ing to come to a small hospital.
After he retired from the hos-


pital when ever surgery was need-
ed for any member of my family
Dr. San Pedro was always con-
sulted. Not only would he check
with the doctor doing the surgery
but he would come by and make
sure all was going well.
He is always there for my
family no matter when we need
him. I am proud to say he is our
family doctor and our very good
friend.
Sincerely.
Barbara Terrace


OVER 18 YEARS PERSONAL INJURY EXPERIENCE

PORT ST. JOE APALACHICOLA
227-7413 653-2709


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oil tanks.
,He went over a mock-up of
the property which utilized the
tanks to create a gospel music
theatre, marina, convention cen-
: ter and hotel, mall, and water-
front development, complete with
cruise vessels and tour boats.
During his talk he theorized
that the project could have a'
major economic impact on. the
area by bringing in a large num-
ber of tourists and their dollars.
He also suggested the board con-
sider leasing the property to pri-
vate business ventures, as
opposed to the city doing the
work.
.IN OTHER BUSINESS
Decided to trim back the
shrubs located in the median of
Highway 71. Commissioner
Johnny Linton expressed his con-
cern that they were creating a


St. Vincent Hosts

Coastal Cleanup
Florida Coastal Cleanup Day
Is scheduled for Saturday.
September 21st. St. Vincent
Island will again be one of the
cleanup sites in the area.
Because of limited space.
reservations are required.
Volunteers interested in partici-
pating can contact St. Vincent
National Refuge. P. 0. Box 447,
Apalachicola, Florida 32329, or
call (904) 653-8808.


Cne Continued FroM Page L1

traffic hazard. ,, nity demonstration project as
Signed a proclamation des- suggested by Gulf County
ignating September 16-20 as Chamber of Commerce Executive
Industry Appreciation Week. Director, Tamara Laine.


Granted a utility easement
to St. .Joseph Telecommunica-
tions to install a public telephone
at the corner of Second ,St and
Baltzell Avenue.
Decided to apply to the state
to become a sustainable commu-


-niw rf~ S~T'6DRA B. NSORTHAM


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81


Following the recommenda-
tion' of Commissioner Linton.
voted to look into extending the
road beside Port St. Joe
Elementary School to help provide
some relief to traffic congestion in
the area when school Is In.


SEC RJETARN OF STATE
DIN IiSbN OF ELEC TIONS


PUBLIC NOnICE OF I51ST-NCE
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entitled to special assistance in registering and voting.
SSECTION 97 061. F S. provide' that such persons SHALL be irciiired and ieceile as qisln.e
at the polls :n a c ni mireir I.alls.,
*SECTION101.051, and ihe Federal ving Rji.- Act of 196i pr.orde dlhai person. ho .lie
blind ,, unable nicred ,l n c3i oh,; pcir-onf 1I i\ hieht ithi, an etrlnsers or official 0'
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- e- a -a. WESTERN AUTO
Your Western Autb' Dealer can order from his distribution center i( he
orWestrn Ato a t ca raina rbnnmo te i is hon ,+ Owned & Operated by Mike & Sherrie Lynch
is temporarily nut of certain merchandise. He caSt issue a min,
upon request and provide you with the item you want at the sale price "I N, 'i "
hen it becomes available. Right reservedto limit ua s Pries. 319 Reid Ave. Port St. Joe Phone 227-1105
terms and merchandise assortment optional with Dealer.


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PAGE 4A THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, SEPT. 19, 1996


Why Be A Girl Scout Volunteer?


If you've been thinking about
incorporating something new into
your routine that's both exciting
and meaningful, becoming a Girl
Scout volunteer may be Just the
thing.. If you think you don't have
the time, or just can't imagine
yourself entertaining a group of
girls every week, then you must
not,be, familiar with today's Girl
Scouting.
As, Girl Scouting grows to
include a wide variety of girls, so


does the need for a diverse group
of adult volunteers. While some of
today's Girl Scouts do indeed
meet weekly, go camping, and sell
Girl Scout cookies, many other
girls in Girl Scouting have differ-
ent interests and needs.
They may want to learn about
specific careers, may want to take
on leadership roles and initiate
community projects, or may wish
to become involved in a host of
other activities. Every Girl Scout


activity is, of course, planned to
be fun, as well as educational.
Why be a Girl Scout volun-
teer? Because girls need you. As
most of us are aware, an increas-
ing number of children are living
In one-parent households and
can often benefit from another
adult's concern, sense of humor,-
hobbies, or career knowledge.
But regardless of a child's
home life, all children are at some-
risk. There are many levels of
risk, and the Girl Scout program
continues to help many girls in
at-risk situations-from facing
peer pressure to struggling with
low self-esteem, to facing poverty
or homelessness, to being the tar-
get of prejudice against their gen-
der or race or religion or simply
their individual uniqueness.
Girls may face sickness in
their families or divorce, or even
issues that may not seem as grave
but are certainly important for
growth-things like not knowing
how to dance or never having an
opportunity to be the leader of a
team.
There are so many options for


Girl Scout volunteering-you can
train other adults, handle public-
ity, be a consultant, lead song
workshops, chaperone weekend
trips, work on fund-raising, teach
girls about your culture, have a
girl job-shadow you at work, be a
translator, and so much morel
Whatever your schedule per-
mits, and whatever your "special-
ty" is, the Girls Scout Council of
the Apalachee Bend needs your
experience and skills to benefit
girls in your area. Please call
themtoday and get involved.
They can accommodate the,
busiest schedule. The satisfaction
you'll gain from seeing young girls
grow into confident, successful
women will make you wonder why
you didn't volunteer with the Girl
Scouts before.
For more information, contact
the Girls Scout Council of the
Apalachee Bend, 250 Pinewood
Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32303 or
call (904) 386-2131 or (800) 876-
9704. Or you may call the
Marianna office at (904) 526-1912
or Panama City office at (904)
271-0902.


I


The couple will be united in a
ceremony at The Worship Center
in .Wewahitchka on, Saturday,
September 21st at 2 o'clock in the
afternoon.

Family members and friends
of the couple are welcome to
attend. A reception will follow the
ceremony.


Bettiann Baker and John
Tuttle have announced plans for
their forthcoming marriage.
Bettiann is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. V. E. Hilton and John is
the son of Sonja Tuttle.
John is currently employed
by Gulf County EMS and Bettiann
is a LPN student at Haney
Vocational Technical School.


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301 Reid Ave. Open 9:30 to 5:30
Phone 229-9090 __-


Mrs. Archie -Gardner looks on as Mayor Pate signs the
Constitution Week proclamation.


Constitution Week Set


Constitution Week, Septem-.

Ramseys Mark 50
Years of Marriage
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley R.:
Ramsey, Sr. will be celebrating-
their 50th wedding anniversary
on Saturday, September 28.
They will be honored with a
reception hosted by their children
and grandchildren on that day at
Long Avenue Baptist Church
Family Life Center from two until
four o'clock in the afternoon.
All friends and relatives are
invited to attend.
Adult School Is-
Offered In Wewa,
Adult School classes will be
held at Wewahitchka High School
on Monday and Tuesday nights
from 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.


ber 17-23, commemorates the
signing of the constitution of the
United States of America. It Is the
oldest constitution still in active
use'in the world today and Is the
document which protects the in-
dividual liberties of all citizens.
Be worthy of its protection. Study
your constitution. The St. Joseph
Bay Chapter, NSDAR, urges all
citizens to do this.,
Port St. Joe Mayor Frank
Pate, Jr. proclaimed the week of
September 17-23 Constitution
Week in Port St. Joe. The anni-
versary of the signing of the Con-
stitution provides an historic op-
portunity for all Americans to
realize the achievements of the
framers of the Constitution and
the rights, privileges, and respon-
sibilities it affords.


.


Benjamin Wayne Bridges
Announce Birth
Wayne and Candice Bridges
of Port St. Joe would like to
announce the birth of their son,
Benjamin Wayne, born on August
20th at Gulf Coast Hospital.
Benjamin weighed seven pounds
two and one-half ounces and was'
20 1/2 Inches long.
The proud grandparents are-
D. T. (Buddy) Bridges and Hazel'
Bridges and Donald and Sharon
Odom of Southport.


MAC'S NURSERY
Wewa Kinard 639-5176
Plants Drive A Little Save A Lot
Lg. 3 Gal. Hibiscus, reg. $12.95 .........Now$6.00
Lg. 3 Gal. Oleander reg. $12.99 .........Now$6.99
Lg. 3 Gal. Washingtonia Plum reg. $12.99 ...$6.99
1 gal. New Pink Pampas Grass, ........ $1.99
1 gal. Mexican Heather............. $1.50
1 gal..Golden Dew Drops.................... $2.99
Purple & Yellow Di Angel Trumpet reg. 12.99....$6.00
Fla. Sweet Fig reg. 12.99 $6.00
3 yr. old Bearing Size Scuppernong Grape ...$6.99
Many Other Plants

In Loving Memories of OurParents
Mr. & Mrs. Otis EmmitNickson
September 7th and 14th
Although the both of you are gone,
Memories of you both are still very strong.
The times we had were so precious and dear,
We shared so much the years you both were here.
We know that \ou both want us to connnue on,
To raise our family as you did your own.'
With love and guidance
You both would say
Let those be a must,
With God almighty in whom we trust
From Children. Grandchildren Great-
Grandchildren, Great Great-Grandchildren


El Governor Motel
presents

Mike Treadaway's Karaoke

Wed., Fri. and Saturday
7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
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SSr. Citizens Continue Fund

Drive With Giant Yard Sale
New Downtown Location up Items in the Port St Joe and
beaches area. Please call 229-
The senior citizens will be 8466 to arrange for pick-up.


holding a giant yard sale Septem-
ber 21 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the
American Legion Building, across
from Rich's IGA, on the corner of
Third Street and Williams Avenue
in Port St. Joe. The proceeds will
be used to help pay for the final
stages of construction.
The senior citizens will pick


Some of the items to be sold
in the yard sale are refrigerators,
mattresses, mirrors, clothes,
"$1.00 per bag" on specified
tables, glassware, camping items,
fans, and much more.
The senior citizens thank the
public for their outstanding past
and continuing support.


Ryan Matthew Lohnes
Birth Announcemei
Don and Lisa Lohnes E
proud to announce the birth
'their son, Ryan Matthew, b<
August 14 in Jacksonville. R)
weighed 'eight pounds one owu
and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Grandparents are James a
Elaine Handley, Larry and Sai
Lehman of Orlando and Don S
Sandra Lohnes of West Pa
Beach. Great-grandparents E
v Sonny and Jeanette Sheri
Everette and yervie Handley
Berry, Alabama, and Carn
Cramer of Jacksonville. Gre
great-grandmother is Lillian Sc
of Pensacola.













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,,Jade Rose Meadows.
Clarks Welcom
Granddaughte
4 Col. Wade and Col. Pa
Clark are blessed with- their I
I) granddaughter, Jade Ri
Meadows, born on Tuesd
August 27th. Jade Rose welgl
seven pounds five ounces
was 19 1/4 inches long.
Jade's proud parents ,
Prairie Wind and Shane LI
Meadows. The Clarks drove up
Spavinaw, Oklahoma to greet
new member of their family i
were thrilled to hold her for
first time-and all day every
thereafter of their too short vis












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Erica Dawn Sagal
Swanson's Neu
Grkanddau lte
Donald and Connie Swanm
of M eico Beach are d lighted
announce the arrival [of tt
beautiful granddaughter. Er
Dawn Sagal, on AugUst 17
Erica weighed seven poiAnds r
ounces and was 19 Inches Ion,
Her proud parents
Michael and Tiffany Sagal
Hagerstown, Ma ,land. Her ot
grandparents re Paul .
Caroline Sagal of Cumberla
Maryland. ;Great-grandpare
are Mable Noble of CanadI
Oklahoma, Harold and Ir
Swanson of Chapman, Kan,
and the late Pearl and Chrisi
Heble of Atwood, Kansas.

Wewa's VFW PO,
Receives Charte
V.F.W. Post #8525 will h
its charter presented to them
Thursday, September 19th
7:00 p.m. at the Wewahitc]
Community Center.
Commander George H. Lu
and post members cordially in
~ everyone to' attend and share
this occasion.


Cheerleaders Receive Shakers
The varsity cheerleaders of Port St. Joe High School are shown receiving shakers from Wewahitchka
State Bank vice president Tonya Nixon, right. Kneeling from left are Ronisu Bird, Stacie Smith,
Gretchen Stevens, Kayce Knoz and Amy Buzzett. Standing from left are Amanda Bateman, sponsor
Patricia Nedley, Leigh Lawrence, Mandy Phillips and Casey White.


Bay Culinary Classic Thursday


Revolving around the theme,
AWorld of Good Taste," the Tenth

Starlight Serenade
and Dinner Dance
The evening comes alive with
beautiful music, as you swirl to
the rhythms of the big band, as
"Tallahassee Swing" provides the
music and the fabulous Wakulla
Springs' chef supplies one of his
famous buffet dinners.
It's a Starlight Serenade and
Dinner Dance, Saturday,
September 21st, in the historic
Wakulla Springs Lodge. The fun
S.begins at six and lasts into the
evening. Bring someone special to
the Starlight Serenade Dinner
Dance. Saturday, September
21 st, starting at 6 p.m.
,e To make the required reserva-
LUons. or if you heed assistance to
'r enable your full participation, call
ula (904) 561-7217.
First .- The historAc Wakulla Springs
ose Lodge is in Wakulla Springs State
ay, Park, 16 miles south of Tallahas-
hd see at State Roads 61 and 267.


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I 1-Topping Pizza I

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Swll Item $39

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Annual Bay Culinary Classic,
sponsored by West' Florida
Natural Gas and Marriott's Bay
Point Resort, will be held
Thursday, September 19 from
4:40 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. In the
Grand Lagoon Ballroom of
Marriott's Bay Point Resort,
Lupus Group
Will Meet Sat.,
The Panama City Lupus Sup-
port Group will hold their Sep-
tember meeting on Saturday,
September 21, from 10:00 a.m.
until 12 noon, in classrooms I
and 2 of the Bay Medical Office
Building. This will be a very spe-
cial meeting as it is the celebra-
tion of the group's third blrthdayl
There will be door prizes and
food for everyone. If you have any
questions concerning this meet-
ing, please contact Cathi Rlgdon
at 871-2838 or 785-9030 or Ruby
Jones at 235-0594. For more In-
formation on lupus, you can also
contact Pafmela- Booth at' the Pen-
sacola office at 1-800-458-8211
or one of the persons listed
above.


Take a taste tour of restau-
rants from the Panama City and
Destin area which will feature a
bountiful feast of food, wine and
entertainment. This is 'a unique
opportunity to experience over 14
great restaurants at one time.
Participants will be delighted by
the variety of global taste treats.
Advance tickets may be pur-
chased for $25, or $30 ,at the
door, with proceeds to benefit the
Gulf Coast Community College
Foundation and Culinary
Management Program.
Tickets are available at all
participating restaurants, Mar-
riott's Bay Point Resort, West
Florida Natural Gas and the
Culinary Management Depart-
ment at Gulf Coast Community
College. For additional informa-
tion, call 872-3850.


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*,, .oh Williams

*27 years of Law
SEnforcement Experience:
Deputy Sheriff

Federal Special Agent
;* Member Presidential
NUarcotics Task Force
U. S. Marine Corps Honorable Discharge

3rd Generation Floridian
Resident of Gulf County 12 years

Active volunteer in civic and community
S-. projects "
* Member Port St. Joe Rotary Club

* Member First United Methodist Church
* Mason and Shriner

HERE'S HOW YOU BENEFIT WITH
BOB WILLIAMS AS YOUR SHERIFF
*,An experienced law enforcement officer Bob
will be effective his very first day on the job.
Domestic Violence offenders will be dealt with
firmly.
Reducing crimes aging crimes agaist women will be a top
priority.
You'll have a voice in law enforcement
through a Citizen's Advisory Council.
*You will get more law enforcement for your
tax dollar with Bob's management and leader-

A neighborhood Crime Watch Program will be
implemented to reduce burglaries.
Your neighborhood will be safer with
increased patrols.
Bob will "turn up the heat" on drug dealers
operating in Gulf County.
Search and Rescue Teams will be expanded.
Reserve Deputy programs will be expanded to
attract both male and female officers.


Bob and Shawnee Williams married 25 years
(top left) Chris, age 21 (top right) Bobby, age 23

To volunteer or contribute:
1506 Monument Ave Port St. Joe, FL
(904) 229-6373

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Wimberly Named
Gulf Power Mgr.
Port St. Joe native Mark
Wimberly is the new manager of
Gulf Power Company's Panama
City District.,
Wimberly comes to Gulf
Power from sister company
Alabama Power, where, he most
recently served as assistant to the
senior vice president.
SWimberly begann his career "
with The Southern Company in
1978 as a co-op student with ,, -
Alabama Power. He has served as
business development manager
for Southern Electric Interna- .
tional's office in Australia, man-
ager of Federal Legislative Affairs
and assistant to the vice presi-
dent at Mississippi Power, super- -
visor of Compliance Programs at
Alabama Power, and administra-
tive superintendent at Alabama
Power's Plant Gaston.,
Wimberly graduated from
Auburn University and Port St. Mark Wimberly
Joe High School. Panama City District Manager


Fla. Home Builders Want Statewide Building Code

Study of Hurricane Damage Reveals Up-to-Code Homes Survived With Less Damage


Members of the Florida Home
Builders Association (FHBA) held
press conferences recently
announcing their support for. a
statewide, uniform building code
to protect housing affordability
and to discuss their role in
Governor Chiles' newly created
27-member Building Codes Study
Commission.
Local home builder associa-
tion members and local building -
officials; from Pensacola to' Ft.
Myers joined FHBA in support of
building codes consolidation
while conveying the importance, o
the Governors' Study Commis-
sion.
FHBA leaders agree that a
statewide, uniform building code
would provide continuity and con-
sistency among building codes in
Florida's 67 counties and 392
Incorporated municipalities.
Currently, anyof Florida's coun-


Alligator Hunts Ongoing Now


'This month 674 ,applicants
who applied to participate in the
Public Waters Alligator Harvest
have begun',' plying selected
Florida lakes arid rivers.
This year's hunt, which is
taking place at 35 sites. is divided
into two phases. The first phase
ends on the 15th, and the second
September 16th through 30th. In
northwest Florida, alligator


hunters will be on lakes Seminole,
lamonia and Miccosukee.
Lt. Stan Kirkland, the GFC's
regional public information coor-
dinator, said each hunter, will be
allowed to take ,up to five alliga-
tors. The license for a resident
alligator trapper costs $250 and
$1,000. for a non-resident.
"There were 12,685 applica-
tions that were submitted by the


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June 1 application deadline,"
Kirkland said. "They were entered
in a computer and the lucky,
applicants picked by random
selection."
Permitted alligator hunters
are allowed to have trapping
agents to assist them, but agents
are not allowed to hunt indepen-
dently of the selected applicant.
Each agent must purchase a $50
non-transferrable trapping agent
license. : 1
Alligators are also managed
through the GFC's nuisance pro-
gram for alligators over four feet
in length, the private wetlands
harvest for large alligators, and.
alligator egg and hatchling collec-
tion programs.

Spotted Trout
Season Over.
The harvest of spotted
seatrout for commercial purposes:
closed September 1, and will not,
reopen until June 1, 1997.,
During the closure, the purchase,,
sale or exchange of spotted
seatrout harvested from Florida,
or adjacent Federal Exclusive
Economic Zone (EE2) water is,
prohibited.


ties and municipalities are free to
adopt any model code and amend
codes at any time, provided the
revisions result in more stringent
regulations. Building codes
encompass issues .such as life-
safety, energy and accessibility,
however, the provisions are not
referenced in one source and are
often conflicting.
FHBA third vice president Len
Tylka, a registered professional
engineer from West Palm Beach
appointed to ,the Governor's
Building Codes Study
Commission, said Florida is one
of only a handful of states pursu-
ing a standardized building code.
"The Commission said Florida is
one of only a handful of states
pursuing a standardized building
code. "The Commission is charged
with studying various building
issues from the inspection
process, quality workmanship
and how to minimize regulations
which unnecessarily add to the
cost of construction," Tylka said.
"The Commission will exam-
ine the current system and assess
how to improve the building
process which is beneficial to
both industry professional and
consumers. Exploring a statewide
building code is only one compo-
nent of that equation, but it is a
major one."
Tylka and other builders
agree that with one code, building
inspectors and builders alike will
know the rules and. regulations
without having to check on
whether a new amendment has
been filed. Buyers benefit too
because new home costs won't be
driven up by unnecessary and
sometimes conflicting rules and
regulations.
I Florida's home builders began
advocating a statewide building
code 12 years ago but intensified
their efforts after Hurricane
Andrew devastated Homestead in
1992. After Andrew, Dade County
officials amended Dade County's
building code ordinance so fre-
quently it was beyond the ability
of regulators and builders to
know the current standards.
While the more stringent provi-
sions ensured homes were built
like bunkers and could withstand
storms of the century, new home
costs were driven up unnecessar-
ily--adding an average 12 percent


more to the cost of a new home.
Florida's home builders question
whether the benefits of the code
restrictions justified the added
cost to consumers.
Referring to a Hurricane Opal
study conducted by the Research
Center of the National Association
of Home Builders in Washington,
D.C., Florida's builders said
newer construction built to cur-
rent codes is working. The Opal
study showed that homes built to
recent revisions of the codes sus-
tained minimal damage from
Opal. Even homes built 10 years
ago fared well.


Thanks Thanks Thanks


Igg ,:. .., g
A very special THANKS from
the, Tommy Knox family to the
fine people of Gulf County who
voted for me. It makes a person
feel great inside to be a part of
and a resident from Gulf County.
Everybody who either voted
for, or against Tommy Knox,
needs to take another good, seri-
ous look at him on October 1.
Whether you like him or not, he
does stand behind his word and
what you see is, what you get. I
feel like everybody should be
treated fairly and equally in this
county regardless of where you
live.
I am the type of person who
likes to see us shop at home, in
our county. Our businesses need
our support in order that they


Builders acknowledge that
while engineers can design homes
to withstand any natural disaster,
new code changes drive up costs,
often making the dream of home
ownership unattainable for many.
The homes which sustained the
most Opal damage were those
built prior to any stringent build-
ing code standards. Builders said
that since 91lder homes withstood
Opal damage, they believe that
one statewide, uniform building
code recipe will ensure protection
while also controlling the costs of
varying county and municipality
interpretations.


can be competitive against out-
side business. If we spend our
dollars in Gulf County, they will.
help the communities grow and
everybody will see great benefits
from it. The bottom line is:
Tommy Knox IS FOR GIVING
local and county businesses the
FIRST option on any items to be
purchased with county taxpayer's
money.
I have always been a working
man and always will, I have had
to work hard for what I have,
nobody gave me anything. I can
relate to the people who work for
the county, or the commercial
fisherman who still tries real hard
to make a living or the nice
woman who checks you out at the
dollar store. I knpw where they
are coming from. I understand
the needs of the older people on
fixed incomes andl the need to
prevent increases in taxes,
whether they are a utility tax or a
property tax, we must work with-
in our means.
Just remember I will be just a
phone call or a few miles away
from assisting you if elected. You
can come by my house, ahd feel
welcome and sit on the. front
porch in the rocking chair and
discuss your concerns and needs.
On October 1-remember that
man "TOMMY KIOX" FAMILY
MAN, WORKING MAN YOUR
MAN.
Tommy Knox
St. Joe Beach resident
Go Vote October i
Pd. PoL Adv. Pd. for by 'Camp. Acct of Tommy
IKnox. Democrat
(: *


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Of"


Special Thanksl to




the 4th, 5th and 6th grade

students at Port St. Joe

Elementary School. I was

honored and pleased to

have been elected by you

to serve as your Sheriff'.

Your vote of confidence

and support was just as

important to me as any

other vote in Gulf County. I

hope I will be the kind of

sheriff that will make you

proud. Thanks from the

bottom of my heart.







$heritt Frank MCKsithsn


Pd. Pol. Adv: Pd. by Camp. Fund of Frank McKeithen, Democrat


DAVID


* Strong


financial management that ensures wise


use of every school dollar.

Discipline procedures that allow teacher to
teach and students to learn. 1'

*Budget guidelines that encourage in-cbdUty
purchasing. of goods/services.

* Broad-based scholarship programs thatprovide:
assistance for all deserving students.

Community-friendly schools we can all be '
.- r* *% i- ''


.piouuu u.


* Academic, vocational, and extra-curricular pro-
grams that prepare our students for the 21st
century.

* Equitable treatment of all schools (hno favorites).

* An administration that will work hard and smart,
to ensure a quality education for every student.


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


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SteVinen Widlie efue t Oserve.Wildlife.WeekWt series of TO'urs,
l-etWllf efg 'O'w kWthS
d nnnni hinr eauruq to visit. Trans ort,


Scheduled All
Five Days During
Week of Oct. 7th
St Vincent National Wildlife
Refuge will conduct the thirteenth
annual :fall Open House Tours
during i the second week of/
October. Participants will have
the opportunity to become better


acquainted with their refuge and
its varied wildlife and wildlife
habitats. The open house is part
of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, "National Wildlife Refuge
Week", October 5-13.
One tour will be conducted
daily on October 7, 8, 9, 10, and
11 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednes-
day, Thursday, and Friday). The
tours are scheduled to leave the
refuge's Indian Pass boat dock at


8:00 a.m., E.T. and will return at
approximately 1:00 p.m., E.T.
Transportation across Indian
Pass will be provided for partici-
pants of the Open House Tours.

Those wishing to participate
must make reservations by phone-
at (904) 653-8808. Reservations
will be limited to four individuals
per group.


.', U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
former Director Mollie Beattie
said the second week in October
will be observed annually as
NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
WEEK, leading up to the 100th
anniversary in 2003. "By that
time," Beattie said, "We hope to
make all Americans aware of the
National Wildlife Refuge System
as places to enjoy wildlife, to
hunt, to fish, to watch, and to


learn abou oUUUr Lnatural heritage.C.
As a reminder, the refuge is
open to the public year-round
during daylight hours. Special
_permits or prior notice are not-


atinn


to the refuge is the responsibility
of the visitor when not in con-
junction with a specific refuge
activity.


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UF Research Links Chronic Pain and Depression

Pain Itself and Ensuing Disruption of Normal Lifestyle Can Lead to Depression


By Melanie Fridl Ross disruption in normal lifestyle can
University of Florida lead to depression," says Dr.
Athletes, thrive on pushing Michael E. Robinson, associate
themselves.: to the limit, training professor of clinical and health
to the mantra, "no pain, no gain." psychology at UF's College of
Health Professions. "Patients feel
But for thousands of people helpless and hopeless. This,
pain is: not positive. It is a Ikeen makes their pain more intense."
reminder of an injury or illness
that can lead to mental suffering In fact, the emotional effects
equally disabling, of chronic pain-including de-
"Pain itself and the ensuing pression, anger and anxiety-may


Hunting, Fishing Da


September 28 in Florida
,eptemIbIer ,"


Gov. Lawt&i Chiles has pro-
claimed Saturday, September 28,
as "Hunting and Fishing Day" In
Florida to recognize the state's
sportsmen for their contributions
to conservation.
"Conserving our state's nat-
ural and wildlife resources is one
of the most important responsibil-
ities we have to this and future
generations of Floridians," Chiles
said. "The conservation programs
supported and financed by
hunters and anglers have benefit-
ed hundreds of wildlife species
such as deer, wild turkeys, otters,
bald eagles, and songbirds-
wildlife that all Floridians can
enjoy."
"Hunting and Fishing Day" In
Florida is part of the nationwide
observance of National Hunting
and Fishing (NHF) Day. NHF Day
was established by Congress in
1972.
""Tfii' day focuses on the
importance of conserving our nat-
ural and wildlife resources and
the vital role sportsmen play in
conservation efforts," said Dr.
Allan L. Egbert, executive director
of the Florida Game and. Fresh
Water Fish Commission.
"Sportsmen helped start the
conservation movement. They
supported laws to stop uncon-
trolled exploitation of wildlife and
helped establish state fish and
wildlife agencies that could imple-
ment the needed conservation
programs."
Egbert said sportsmen also
proposed and supported laws to
establish special hunting and
fishing fees and special taxes on
their equipment to help pay for
conservation programs.
According to NHF Day orga-
nizers, the Pittman-Robertson Act
and later the Wallop-Breaux Act,
passed by Congress and signed
into law, placed a tax on sporting
goods, and ammunition that now
generates $3 million each day for
use in wildlife programs. The
money Is allotted to states, based
mainly on the cost and number of
hunting and fishing licenses sold.


Governor Chiles urges all
Floridians to join with sportsmen
conservationists in their efforts to
ensure the wise use and proper
management of our natural
resources to benefit future gener-
ations.

Boating Safety
Class Offered-
The: Game and Fresh Water
Fish Commission is offering a-
boating safety class to the public
on Saturday, September 21 in
Panama City.
The 8-hour course will run
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will be
held at the Woodmen of the World
area office located at 2618 East
22nd Court in Panama City. The
instructors will cover such topics
as legal requirements, navigation
rules, effects of alcohol, trailering
and other related subjects.
The course fully complies
with the boater education law
passed by the 1996 Florida legis-
lature and is designed to make
boaters more safety conscious. As
an added benefit of completing
the course, some insurance com-
panies offer a reduction in price
for boating policies.
The instructors for the course
are volunteers with the GFC's
Wildlife Reserve Program. Anyone
wanting to attend the class is
asked to contact the GFC's
Panama City office at (904) 265-
3678 to pre-register.

Fla. Farm Facts
Romaine, or cos, is not a true
leaf lettuce, but rather a distinc-
tive variety and one of the most
ancient. Characterized by their
upright stance, romaine heads
are loaf-shaped with long. narrow
leaves. The leaves appear coarse
but actually are tender, sweet,
tasty and less bitter than other
varieties. Romaine is very low in
calories-1.5 cups provides only
18 calories-and is a good source
of vitamin A. Availability is April
through August.


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His Business Experience of 15Years in ulf County,

W'ill Enab(e Mim to 9Run. An Effective SchooC System,

Sour SchoolSystem is

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Pd. Pol. Adv., Pd. for by Camp. Acct. of Terry Linton, Republican


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do more damage to long-term
health than the actual physical
degree of discomfort, report
University of Florida researchers
in recent issues of the journals
Cranio and The Clinical Journal of
Pain.
In studies of nearly 200
patients with chronic facial pain
caused by temporomandibular
disorders, (TMD)-problems *that
encompass structures or systems
involved with jaw movement,
including the muscles or jaw
joints and the ligaments and ten-
dons attached to them-UF
researchers found that psycholog-
ical effects of being in pain were
more disruptive to patients' daily
lives than the pain itself.
"Pain is a complex phenome-
non that involves both emotional
and physical components," said
Robinson, who collaboi-ated with
researchers from UF's College of
Dentistry. "Pain has a direct rela-
tionship to tissue damage, but it
is subject -to influence by a
patient's emotional state, by pre-
vious experience with painful con-
ditions and by the meaning
ascribed to the sensation."
The patients, who sought
treatment through the College of
Dentistry's Parker E. Mahan
Facial Pain Center, reported rou-
tine tasks had become daily has-
sles-from speaking on the tele-
phone or eating to taking medica-
tions and carrying on a conversa-
tion.
"Communication with the
world around you becomes
stressful because it hurts,"
Robinson said. "These incidents,
may seem small in isolation, but
the constant needling can become
a major life problem.
"The patient who believes:
their pain signals some life-
threatening illness will feel that
same sensation as much more,
painful than a different person
with the same tissue damage who
feels that they've simply pulled a'
muscle," he added.
Nearly 80 percent of the U.S.
population reports some TMD
symptoms. according to the
Lafayette, California-based
American Academy of Orofacial
Pain. Chronic pain in general
accounts for up to $90 billion
annually in direct or indirect
health-care costs or loss of pro-
ductivity due to work absences.
said Dr. Henry Gremillion, direc-
tor of the Facial Pain Center.
"That's staggering." he said.
* "Chronic pain is certainly a costly
problem, physically, financially
and emotionally. Statistics Indi-
cate that the head, face and neck
region is the most common site of
chronic pain expression.
"It is important that the pub-'
lic understand that pain is a com-
plex disorder with many facets."
Gremillion said. "And the best,
way to diagnose and manage pain*


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ST. JOE RENT-ALL, Inc.
,706 First St. Port St. Joe Phone 227-2112


To the Voters of District 3:
THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT DURING THE FIRST PRIMARY. I NEED YOUR

CONTINUED SUPPORT AGAIN ON OCTOBER 1ST.
Although his point is not clear on some things, let me address the misconceptions and inaccuracies of my oppo-
nent and state the FACTS1
My opponent has been critical of the tax rate during my term. bTo find something negative about the tax rate
declining is hard for me to understand
FACT: The Board of County Commissioners has lowered the ad-valorem tax rate.every year for the last four
years. Although you have been told differently by my opponent (see The STAR, August 29th), if someone tells
you differently, it is a LIEl
YEAR MILEAGE RATE
1992 8.188
S,,.. 1993 .. 8144 .
1994 8.001
1995 7.819
1996 7.600
These are the "real" figures. Our tax rate is lower today than it was 8 years ago! The County Auditor says that
Gulf County is in the best financial shape it has ~=g been in!
,. My opponent has been critical of my volunteer service. He does not think that a commissioner should volunteer
his time -
FACT: I am proud to be a volunteer and lam also prpud of my support for the many volunteers in the County. I
consider it a duty and a privilege to help our fellow man; without volunteers, the County would be in a sad
shape. I do not understand how a man can find the negative in something that is so positive and necessary for
our County!
My opponent states that I have not done as much for my district as I could have.
FACT: I challenge anyone to show me any district that has received more in the last four-years than District 3.
If anyone has any doubt, I would be happy to discuss this in detail.
My opponent has been critical of the road paving project. Once again, it is hard to see where he can find the neg-
ative in such a positive issue.
FACT: My actions helped the County obtain an additional 3 million dollars in road pavings funds at .
additional cost to the County taxpayers. All of the dirt roads in District 3 will be paved and most of the paved
roads will be resurfaced. I can only see good in such actions but it is very apparent that my opponent can only
find the negative.
My opponent has been critical of the County applying and receiving grants.
FACT: As long as the grant money is available, I will actively pursue it. How much would it cost the County if
we did not apply for every grant made available to Gulf County? If we did not apply for it then it would only
benefit another county. I do not agree with many grants that the Federal or State Government gives out but it
would be foolish for Gulf County not to get its fair share! By the way, Gulf County has received over
$1,000,000.00 in grants during the last 4 years for the District 3 water systems.
Lastly, I have been chastised for not hunting, fishing, or using the beach (See The STAR, July 18th). I hunt,
and have game on my wall; I fish, and have a boat in my yard; I go to the beach, and enjoy our County's natural
resource; but I was not elected to go hunting, fishing or lay out on beach with a beer. I was elected to give my
all to Gulf County, 24 hours a day, whenever there was a need. I am at the Courthouse every day and I am in
my district every day! If you want someone to hunt, fish and go to the beach, elect someone else. If you want
someone to work, volunteer, and keep Gulf County in the best financial shape ever, then RE-ELECT me!
SiSincerely yours,





RE-ELECT MICHAEL L HAMMOND

I FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3

OCTOBER 1ST
Pd. Pol. Adv., Pd. for by Camp. Acct.'of Michael'L. Hammond, Democrat









PAGE SA THE STiAR PORT ST. JOE, FL" THURSDAY, SEPT. 19, 1996

Raise Funds For Injured Deputy Sheriff
Almost $1,800 was raised this BBQ; H.. B Henderson's,. Motley's The EMS expresses its appre-
past Saturday to help defray 'med-: Big Starn and.. the Gulf County ciation to the community for their.
Ical. expenses -of Andrew Gainer, EMS. support of Gainer.
who was injured five weeks ago In:
an autom6bile accident. Gainerf,'a II\lr 4 t Y ou "t W ith
deputy 'with the Gulf County VWhat Do You D WithA
Sherffs .Department, --'still
remains hospitalized in Bay
Medicalene susta Harvested Banded Bird?
serous injuries In the two vehicle ,
accident The Office of Migratory Bird important way that you can pro-i
Gulf County, E.M.S. ehiploy- Management Bird Banding Lab vide valuable information to the'
ees Jean Engman, Vikki House, (BBL) has a new and easy way to BBL. This data provides informa-
Ginger Watson, Scott Baker and report bird bands. Just cll 1- tion on bird biology and migra-,
gnes Ford"o"?r "th chicken 800-327-BAND (2263). All federal tion. It also supplies information
Johbarben or oundrase They extend bird bands can be reported using that is used to develop harvest
barbecue fundraiser. They extend this toll-free number. .. regulations.
Ftheire De artment for cooking the Calls can' be made 24 hours a Reporting bird bands will not
Fire Department for cooking day, but operators are available get you In any trouble. Ducks and
chicken, and to Jerry Peaklsno d only froin 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., geese are banded with the hope
Marty Williarms,,whalso assist- E.T.. Monday through Friday. that they will be harvested and
ed.. After hours and weekend callers reported. Band returns are used
,-Donating Items used in the will get' a recorded message to justify Florida's early wood
barbecue were Kentucky Fried requesting that they leave their duck season and indicate that,
Chicken. Pizza Hut, Barnhlll's 'name and daytime phone number Florida duck hunters are harvest-
Country Buffet. Food World. so that BBL can call them back. Ing local birds.


.mAlf-


Albertson's, Buffalo Rock, Sonny's


Reporting bird bands is an


Correctional Officer Course Is Offered


please contact Jackle Vaughn at
(904)1' 747-3233, Monday through
Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
C.S.T., or ball Ray Jackson at
(904) 229-2760 at the Port St. Joe
office on Tuesday or Thursday
afternoons from I to 5 p.m.,
E.S.T.


You can Keep me bana; they
just need the information. If you
have a band from previous sea-
sons. it's never too late to report
them.
Questions can be directed to
Fred Johnson, (301-497-5861) or
John Tautin (301-497-5780).
Locally. contact St. Vincent
National Wildlife Refuge. P. 0. Box
447, Apalachicola, Florida 32329,
or phone (904) 653-8808.


The Criminal Justice Training
Academy of Gulf Coast
Community College will be con-
. ducting a Correctional Officer
Basic Standards Course In Port
SL Joe beginning on Wednesday,
September 25 at 6 p.m., E.S.T.
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
Correctional 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 Tues-
day or Thursday afternoons at the
Port SL Joe Police Station.
For additional Information,


BUDGET SUMMARY
CITY OF PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA
FISCAL YEAR 1996-1997
THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF PORT ST. JOE ARE
YEAR'S TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES.


GENERAL DOWNTOWN
FUND REDEVELOPMT


CASH BALANCES FORWARD
ESTIMATED REVENUES
TAXES: Millage 5
AD VALOREM:
Franchise Taxes
Utility Taxes
Occupational Taxes
State Revenue-Sharing
Grants
Sales Tax Proceeds
Intragovernmental Revenue
Copy Fees
Garbage Fees
Trash Removal
Cemetery Revenue
Lot Mowing/Trash Removal
Recycling County Allocation
Sale of Recyclables
Animal Shelter
Fines/Forfeitures
Miscellaneous Revenues
Earned Interest
Debt Service
Rents and Royalties
Lease/Loan
Equipment Rental
Qualifying Fees
Transfer from Depreciation
Water/Sewer Services
Wastewater Treatment Services
Debt Service Repay Hospital
Transfer from General Fund
Total Revenues &
Other Financing Sources
TOTAL ESTIMATED
REVENUES & BALANCES


$65,000


.2408
$1,486,697
$117,500
$210,500
$9,170
$91,200
$812,819
$127,000
$86,200
$100
0
0
$5,250
$27,628
0
0
$1,200
$3,700
$15,635
$81,000
0
$18,000
$1,825,000
$2,000
$105
$8,500
0
0
$126,000
0
$5,055,204


$5,120,204


EXPENDITURES
City Commission $32',660
City Auditor/Clerk $114,325
City Attorney $7,700
Municipal Building $51 ;700
Police Department' $806,186
Fire Department $13.35,137
Garbage Trash Removal ; Q
Operations $785,978
Parks and Cemeteries $221,992
Recreation .: $2,661,215
Interfund Transfers $0
Maintenance Shop $224,361
Non-Departmental $78,950
Downtown Redevelopment 0
Water Department 0
Water Plant 0
Sewer Department 0
Water/Sewer Administration 0
Oak Grove Water/Sewer Administration 0
Trash Collection/Disposal 0
Garbage Collection/Disposal 0
Recycling 0
Wastewater Treatment 0
Debt Service .. 0
TOTAL APPROPRIATED~.' -.
EXPENDITURES/EXPENSES $5,120,204


0


$6,600
0-
0
0
S 0
$370,000
0
$25,000
0
0
0
0



0
0
0
0
0
0
0



$205,00
0
0
0
0
0
'0

0
0
0

$606,600


$606,600

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
'0
L 0
0
0
0
$606,600
0
0
06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0


$606,600


WATER/
SEWER FUND
$52,851


0
0'
0
0
0
$320,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0
0

$25,600
0$998,483

0
$320,000
$500
0
$15,000
$998,483
0
0
0
$2,016,083


$2,068,934

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
$159,112
$345,676
$499,221
$925,175
$15,700
0
0
0
0
$124.050


$2,068,934


Marty Williams, of the Gulf County Sheriffs Department, ,second from left, accepts funds raised for
fellow deputy Andrew Gainer, from Jean Engman. Looking on, are EMS Director Shane McGuffin, left,
Vicki House and Allen Downs.


Say 9ou Saw It In
The Star!


NOTICE OF






TAX



INCREASE


The City of Port St. Joe has

tentatively adopted a measure to

increase its property tax levy.


Last year's property tax levy:

A. Initially proposed


tax levy


............$ 423,609


B. Less tax reductions due to


Value Adjustment Board


and other assessment

changes ......($5,428)



C. Actual property


tax levy .......i.....$1 ,429,037



This year's proposed


tax levy .....................$1, 86,697


All


concerned i citizens


are


invited: to attend a. public

hearing on the tax increase to be

held onr Monday, September 23,

1996, 5:30 p.m., ET, at the Fire

Station "Conference Room.




A FINAL DECISION on the
proposed tax increase and the

budget will be 'made at this

hearing.
Itc 9/19/96


15.46% MORE THAN LAST
,2'. '* L -


SOLID "WASTEWATER
WASTE TREATMENT


$107,748u

0
0
0
0
0
0
0,
0
$411,287
$6,582
0
0
$30,000
$7,500
0
0
$1,500
$7,500
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0


TOTAL


0 $225,599-


0
0
0
0
0
0

0
$75,000
0
0
0
0
l ; .0

0
0
$31,500
$210,000
$626,580
0
0
0
$15,000
0
$6,321,352


$464,369 $7,279,432


$572,117 $7,279,432


0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 '

0
$134,401
$250,411
$187,305
0 '
0


$572,117 "


0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
$6,652,852
$626,580


$7,279,432


$1,493,297
$117,500
$210,500
$9,170
$91,200
$1,502,819
$127,000
$186,200
$100
$411,287
$6,582
$5,250
$27,628
$30,000
$7,500
$1,200'
$3,700
$590,135
$324,100
$626,580
$18,000
$2,145,000
$2,500
$105
$38,500
$998,483
$6,321,352
$126,000
0
$15,421,688


$15,647,287

$32,660
$114,325
$7,700
$51,700
$806,186
$135,137'
$0
$785,978
$221,992
$2;661,215
$0
$224,361
$78,950
$606,600
$159,112
$345,676
$499,221
$925,175
$15,700
$134,401
$250,411
$187,305
$6,652,852
$750,630
$15,647,287


THE TENTATIVE ADOPTED AND/OR FINAL BUDGETS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE
'OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED TAXING AUTHORITY AS A PUBLIC RECORD.


Robert L*

Redmon


COUNTY COMMISSIONER
DISTRICT 3
PD POL ADV ACCT FOR ROBERT L REDMON INDEPENDENT 4tp 8 1s


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THE STAR. PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY. SEPT. 19. 1996


Over 100 arts and crafts
exhibits, music by top country
performers, mouth watering
seafood dishes, and entertain-
ment for the whole family are
planned during the 15th Annual
Indian Summer Seafood Festival
to be held at Panama City's Aaron
Z. Bessant (Wayside) Park Friday,
October 11th through Sunday,
October 13th.
Country music artists sched-
uled to perform during the three-
day festival include Lari White,
Marty Stuart, and David Ball..
There will also be performances
by rock n' roll oldies showband,
Clutch, Southern Sound and the
gospel sounds of The : Gann ,
Brothers, with special guest
Jamie McCardle. Additional
entertainment that's scheduled,

Attention Poets!.
The National Library of Poetry
has announced that $48,000 in
prizes will be awarded this year to
over 250 poets in the North
American Open Poetry Contest.
The deadline for the contest Is
September 30. The contest is
open to everyone and entry is
FREE.
| ,, Any poet, whether previously
published or not, can be a winner.
Poets from the PORT ST JOE area
have successfully competed in
past competitions. Every poem
entered also, has, a chance to be
published in a deluxe, hardbound
anthology.
To enter, send ONE original
poem, any subject and any style,
to: The National Library of Poetry,
1 Poetry Plaza. Suite 1989.
Owrings Mills, MD 2.1117-6282.
The poem should be no'm'ore than
20 lines, and the poet's name and
address should appear on the top
of the page. Entries must be post-
marked by September 30. A new
contest opens October 1.

Thanks Port St. Joe
U. P. 1. U. LOCAL 379. repre-
senting the men and women that
produce quality linerboard at our
local paper mill, would 'like to
thank the local business commu-
nity and the many fine citizens of
our area that showed their sup-
port during our recent SOLIDARI-
'lY DAY September 12. '"t
Our people feel warmly
towards our community and with
your continued support we will all
: be winners in this battle. .
In Solidarity
U. P. I. U. LOCAL 379
Bargaining Committee

x Fla. Farm Facts
Indian corn was cultivated in
the two Americas from Canada to
Patagonia long before Columbus
reached the shores of the New
World. The first written record of
corn in North America is found in
Icelandic sagas as early as 1006.
Corn (maize) was bound
closely to the Indian civilizations.
Sweet corn was primarily a minor
or local crop for fresh markets in
the United States until after World
War 11. Florida leads the nation in
the value of fresh sweet corn,
accounting for more than $106
million in cash receipts last year.

On October 1st, we the voters
of Gulf County have a major deci-
sion to make concerning our next
sheriff. I hope that everyone who
can vote, will.
It wasn't but a few months ago
that Mr. McKeithen made the
statement that he wasn't interest-
ed in being Sheriff of Gulf County.
I suppose the $68,000 a year and
a free automobile might have
. changed his mind. I truly believe
Mr. McKeithen's heart is in Bay,
County and it was recently shown
by his decision to have Gulf :/
County patrol cars painted in Bay
County.
SSince becoming Sheriff, Mr.
McKeithen has increased the man-
power of the Sheriff's Department
to the point that recently four
deputies responded to a call of
someone picking sea oats. There
are also patrol cars parked in aux-
iliary officer's driveways. It's no
wonder that in the last four years,
our county law enforcement bud-
get has increased from $776,000
to $1,058,000, and Mr. McKeithen
is asking for more money. .
Recently Mr. McKeithen went
before the Port St. Joe City
Commissioners with the idea of
the Sheriff Department taking over
the City Police Department's
duties. Maybe he feels the people
of Gulf County aren't quite as
smart as the people of Bay .
County, but I feel our City Police


do a good job.

How long do you think Mr.
McKeithen would live in Gulf
County if he wasn't sheriff? I say
we find out and send him' and his
fellow Bay County buddies pack-
ing.
I PD. ADV. James L.Myrick


throughout the weekend will
include a performance by the
Emerald Coast Cloggers and
karate demonstrations.
Plenty of tantalizing seafood
will be on hand from the start of
the festival on Friday. Visitors will
have their choice of fried shrimp,
seafood gumbo, fish chowder,
fried shark, grilled grouper, fried
snapper, and Apalachicola oys-
ters. to name a few. The Seafood
Festival Parade will -kick off
Saturday's festivities. A fireworks

LiCense/Vehicle
Inspections Set
The Florida Highway Patrol
will be' conducting inspection
checkpoints during the week of
September 20 thru 26 at CR-274,
near the Chipola River, SR-71
near SR-22. and SR-71 near CR-
382.
Recognizing the danger pre-
sented to the public by defective
vehicle equipment, troopers will
concentrate their efforts on vehi-
cles operated with;defects such as
bad brakes, worn tires and defec-
tive lighting equipment. In addi-
tion, attention will be directed to
drivers who would violate the dri-
ver license laws of Florida.:
The Patrol has found these
checkpoints to be an effective-
means of enforcing the equipment
and driver license laws of Florida
ensuring the protection of all
motorists.


Indian Summer Seafood Festival Oct. 11-13


display will light up the sky at
9:30 that evening.

Proposed C1

Red Snappe
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery
Management Council has a -pro-
posed rule that would establish
red snapper .management
changes in federal waters of the
Gulf of Mexico. The proposed rule
would:
-Increase the total allowable
catch for red snapper, starting in
1996, from six million pounds to-
9.12 million pounds.
-Reopen the commercial red
snapper fishery on September 15
to allow harvest of the remainder
of the quota.
--Split, the 1997 commercial
quota between two seasons, the
first beginning on February 1,.


Admission prices are $5 for a
daily pass or $13 for a three-day

changes for

lr Fi shery
1997, with a quota of 3.06 million
pounds, and the second begin-
ning on September 15, 1997 for.
the remainder of the quota.
-No change in the current
recreational bag limit of five (5)
red snapper per person per day.
-No change in the current
minimum size limit of 15 inches.
Anyone with concerfis regard-
ing the proposed changes should
contact Robert Sadler immediate-
ly at the following address or
phone: Robert Sadler, NMFS,.
Fisheries Operations Branch,
S9721 Executive Center Drive
North, St. Petersburg, FL 33702,
Phone (813) 570-5305.


Buy Your Black Gospel Tapes, Bluegrass,
Gospel Tapes & Country Music Tapes
at:

WILDER MUSIC

9130 Tulip Avenue Beacon Hill 647-8543
1tp 9/19


pass (in advance) or $15 at the
gate...
For more information on the
Indian Summer Seafood Festival,
call the Panama City Beach
Convention and Visitors Bureau
at 1-800-PCBEACH.


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our services. Presently, our mains extend
through Cape Plantation Drive, turn rightlon
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Drive. If you or anyone you know in these areas
would desire service, please contact this office at (904)
227-7427 for more details.

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desire to serve this area as soon as possible. However,
the time frame of service will depend upon customer
demand.'So please contact this office and leave your
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Wewa Chamber's Park Project Update


'PUBLIC NOTICE*

ULF COUNTY BEACHES WATER SYSTEM CUSTOMERS
On behalf of the Gulf County Water Systems, please
accept our apologies for any inconvenience during the
connection to the .new water tank as part of the
Beaches Water System Upgrade (September 13, 1996).
Although there is never a good time to shut off the
water, it was decided that this date and time was best
for the majority of our customers. You can look forward
to better water pressure by the first week in October.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
If you have any questions, please contact Gulf County
Water Systems Administrator Don Butler, (904) 229-
6111. Thank you. i, s.pi. is ie~9


IN THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA. IN AND
FOR GUEF COUNTY
WILLIAM H. BLAKE,
Pranliff,
vs.
DAVID S. MARTIN and
ULLIE B. PRICE, deceased,
and her unknown heirs and devisees,
Defendants. CASE NO. 96-289CA


under which it will be engaged In business and in
which said business is to be carried on, to-wit:
NAME TO BE REGISTERED: Grade's
MAILING ADDRESS: 102 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe,
Florida 32456.
OWNER (S): George Boyer.
Itp, September 19, 1996.
ACCEPTING BIDS
Wewahttchka State Bank
ofWewahitchka


COMPLIINT 125 North Highway 71
COMES NOW the Plaintiff. WILLIAM H. Wewahltchka, FL32465
BLAKE, by and through his undersigned attorney, (904) 639-2222
and files this his Complaint against the above Will be accepting bids from September 19th
named Defendants, and alleges: through September 30th on the following:
1.. This Is anaction to foreclose on a mortgage 1991 Chevy Camaro
and note on real and personal property in Gulf 1986 Dodge Reliant Station Wagon
County, Florida.
2. Plaintiffownsandholdssaiddmortgage and 2tc, September 19 and 26, 1996.
promissoy note, a copy being attached hereto and STATE OF FLORIDA
made a part hereof. STATE OF FORIDA
2. That the Defendants. DAVID S. MARTIN DEPARTMENT OF "
and LULUE B. PRICE, executed and delivered said ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Mortgage and note to the Plaintiff on the 14th day NOTICE OF PERMIT ISSUANCE
and whichtob mer, tg99seu mortgage was recorded In Official The Department of Environmental Protection gives
RecrdsBook174atpag221ofthepublicrecord notice of ts permit issuance (FileNo. 03-2923751)
to St Joe Natural Gas Company, c/n Stuart L,
of Gulf County, Florida, and which:mortgaged the Shoaf, P. 0. Box 549, Port St Joe, Florida 32457,
property described therein In Gulf County, Florida. to install a 4" natural gas line underground along
3. That the Defendants have defaulted under existing City, County and State right-of ways ter-
said agreement by falling to pay the payments on minating at the Gulf County prison facility.
S said mortgage and note, the last payment having The project site is located along State Road 71,
been made May 11; 1996 for the December, 1995 River Road, State Road 22, Road 5 and Steele Road
* payment in Gulf County, Florida.
4. That there is due and payable to the A person whose substantial interests are affected
Plaintiff the sumof$8,937.38asofthe 15thdayof by the Departments proposed decisions in this
December. 1995. plus interest from the 16th day of permit may petition for an administrative proceed-
SDecember. 1995. ing (hearing) in accordance with Section 120.57, F.
5. Plaindff declares the full amount due s Petitions filed by the permit applicant and the
under said mortgage. security agreement and note. parties listedbelow nust be filed within 14 days of
6. Plaintiff is obligated to pay the under- receipt of this intent Petitions filed by other per-
signed anorney a reasonable attorney's fee for his sons must be filed within 14 days of publication of
services herein and costs of these proceedings. the public notice or within 14 days of their receipt
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffdemands Judgment against of this intent, whichever occurs first Third party
the Defendants for principal and Interest due to the petitioners shall mail a copy of the petition to the
Plaintiff, together with costa of these proceedings applicant at the address indicated above at the
and a reasonable anorrey's fee and will order the time of filing. Failure to file a petition within this
property sold by the Clerk of this Court and apply time period shall constitute a waiver of any right
the proceeds of the sale, first to the cost of sale and such persons may have to request an adminrstra-
Plaintffs attorneys fees and. secondly, to the pay- tive determination (hearing) under Section 120.57,
mernt of interest and principal due the Plaintiff and F. S. The petition must be filed (received) in
if there Is Insufficient funds to pay the balance of Department of Environmental Protection
Interest and principal to the Plainiff. that the Office of General Counsel. MS535
Court then determine the amount of such deflclen- 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
cy and award the Plaintiff a deficiency decree Tallahassee. FL 32399-3000
against the Defendantsand that said order auho- The petition must contain the Information set forth
nze the Plaintiff to bidon the said property up to below;
the amount of the final Judgment without the ow:
necessity to pay In cash to the Clerk of the Court. (a.) The name. address and telephone number of
and that. the right. title. Ineest and clam .qf ... eacl pe oiner., he applicant's name and,
SDefendanssince the filing of Its pendens herein be dress. the Department PermFl"' File
Sforeclosed Number and the county in which the project
/s/ DAVID C. GA.SN Is proposed:
S Florida Bar No. 027928 (b.l A statement of how and when each peutition-
r: Attorney for Plaintiff er received notice of the Department's action
SP. O. Box 185 or proposed action:
Wewahitchka. Florida 32465 (c.) A statement of how each petitioner's sub-
904/639-2266 stantial Interests are affected by the
Department's action or proposed action:
IN THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL (d.) A statement of material facts disputed by -
CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA. IN AND Petitioner. If any:
S FOR GULF COUNTY (e.) A statement of facts which petitioner con-
WILLIAM H. BLAKE .ends warrant reversal or modification of the
WIL intf.f Department's action or proposed acton.
.: Plan, (f.) A statement of which rules or statutes peti-L
vs. tioner contends require reversal or modifica-
DAVID S. MARTIN and tion of the Department's action or proposed
S LILIE B. PRICE, deceased,. action; and
and her unknown heirs and devisees, (g.) A statement of the relief sought by petition-
Defendants. CASE NO. 96-289CA er, stating precisely the action petitioner
wants the Department to take with respect
NOTICE OF ACTION to the Department's action or proposed
action.
TO: DAVID S. MARTIN If a petition is filed, the administrative hearing
317 Blackshear Drive- process will constitute a renewed determination oI
Panama City, Fla. 32402 the Department's decision on the application.
S' Accordingly. the Department's final action may be
YOU AREcHEREBYNOTIFIEDthat anaction: different from the position taken by it In this
for foreclosure has been filed against you'and you intent Persons whose substantial Interests will be
are required to serve a copy ofyourwrittendefens- affected by any decision of the Department with
es, If any, to this action on DAVID C. GASKIN, regd to the application have the right to petition
SESQ. PetUoner's attorney. whose address is Post to become a party to the proceedings The petition
Office Bot 1852 Wewayo t. Fembrida 32465. on flr must conform to the requirements specified above
before the 27h day of September, 1996 and file and be filed (received) within 14 days of receipt of
the original with the Clerk of this Court either this intent in the Office of General Counsel at the
before service on plaintiffs attorney or Immediste. above address Failure to petition within the
ly thereaftenr otherwise a default will be entered allowed time frame constitutes a waher of any right
against you for the relief demanded In the pedtition. such person has to request a hearing under
WITNESS my hand and the seal of this court Section 120.57, F. S., and to participate as a party
or, the 23 day of August. 1996. to this proceeding. 'Any subsequent Intervention
Benny C. Lister will only be at the approval of the presiding onfcer
Clerk of Circuit Court upon motion filed pursuant to Rules 28-5 207 and
By/s/ M. Vaughan 60Q-2.010, F.A.C
Deputy Clerk l I September 19, 1996.


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 /s/l Vaughan
Deputy Clerk
IN THE FOURTEENIH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND
FOR GULF COUNTY
. WILLIAM H BLAE,
Plaintiff, '
vs.
DAVID S. MARTIN and
ULLIE B. PRICE, deceased,
and her unknown heirs and devisees,
Defendants. CASE NO. 96-289CA
US PENDENS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE 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, RIIW, Gulf County, Florida, and thence run
North 89'24'40" East for 1726.20 ft.; thence North
01'31'37" West for 2663.01 ft.;; thence North
89124"40" East for 2218.22 ft.; thence, South
01'31'37" East for 752.29 ft. for the FOB. From
said POB run North 6013'45" 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 60'13'45" West along said R/W line
for 125.00 'ft; thence North 0131'37" West for
380.00 ft. to the FOB.
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
Florida Bar No. 027928.
Attorney for Plaintiffs
P. 0. Box 185
Wewahitchka, Florida 32465
904/639-2266
4tc, August 29 and September 5, 12, and 19, 1996.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REGISTER
FICTITIOUS NAME
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Chapter
865.09 Florida Statutes, the undersigned intends
to register with the Division of Corporations,
Deparpnent of State, the fictitious trade name


* NOTICE OF ADOPTION;OF RESOLUTION
ABANDONING ALLEYWAY
NOTICE Is hereby given pursuant to Section
336.10, Florida Statutes, that the Board of County
Commissioners of Gulf County. Florida, at its reg-
ular meetng on the 10th day of September, at 6:00
p. m.. after duly advertised nouce of hearing on
said matter. has closed, vacated, abandoned the
interest In the pubhc In the following described


The Wewahltchka Chamber of
Commerce is continuing full
speed ahead on their fund raising
efforts for the Lake Alice
Playground Project. The project
account continues to receive gra-
cious donations from various
businesses and individuals. As of
September 13th, the balance
totaled $17,828.03.
The following list is a recap of
donations received since the last
update to everyone: Alabama
Electric (matching funds, Gulf
Coast Electric) $500; A. E. and
Emmie Joines $200; Gulf County
Commissioners, District One,
Jessie Armstrong $10,000; Ladies
Auxiliary VFW #8285 $25.
The chamber and its mem-
bers are asking everyone to mark
your calendar now for their


alleyway:
Block 0, Indian Pass Beach, according to
Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1,
page 48, Public Records of Gulf County,
Florida.
Notice hereof shall be published one (1) time with-
in thirty (30) days from the adoption of the
Resolution abandoning said alleyway.
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF GULF COUNTY. FLORIDA.
Attest /s/ Bernn C. Lister
Clerk
Itc. September 19. 1996.

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION
ABANDONING ALLEYWAY
NOTICE Is hereby given pursuant to Section
336.10, Florida Statutes, that the Board of County
Commissioners of Gulf County, Florida, at Its reg-
ular meeting on the 10th day of September, at 6:00
p in.. after duly advertised notice of hearing on said
maner, has closed, vacated, abandoned the Inter-
est in the public In the following described alley-
way,
Block S, Indian Pass Beach, Group No. 1,
as recorded In Plat Book 1, page 48, Public
Records of Gulf County, Florida. -
Notice hereof shall be published one (1) time with-
in thirty (30) days from the adoption of the
Resolution abandoning said alleyray.
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF GULF COUNTY. FLORIDA.
Attest: // Benny C. Lister
Clerk
Itc, September 19, 1996.
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION
ABANDONING ALLEYWAY
NOTICE Is hereby given pursuant to Section
336.10, Florida Statutes, that the Board of County
Commissioners of Gulf County. Florida. at its reg-
ular meeting on the 10th day of September, at 6:00
p m.. after duly advertised notice of hearing on said
matter, has closed, vacated, abandoned the inter-
est In the public in the following described alley-
way:
Block 14. Yon's Addition. Beacon Rill.
Florida as appears of record In Plat Book I,
page 45. Public Records of Gulf County,
Florida, all being In SecUtion 5. Township 7
South. Range 11 West Gulf County.
Florida
Notice hereof shall be published one Ill time with-
in thirty 1301 days from the adoption of the,
Resolution abandoning said alleyway.
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Attest: /a/ Benny C. Lister
.~-. .... Clerk _. .
Itc. September 19. 1996.-
SPECIAL NOTICE
PUBLC TET OF VOT
TABULATING EBUMiBENT
Testing of the tabulating equipment to be used In
the October 1. 1996 second primary election will be
held on Monday. September 30. 1996 at 10.00
a.m.. E.S T.. at the Gulf County Courthouse.
Supervisor of Elections' Office at Port SLt. Joe.
This meeting Is open to the public.
Cora Sue Robinson
Supervisor of Elections
Gulf County, Florida
ite, September 19, 1996.
PUBLIC MEETING OF THE
GULF COUNT CANVASSING BOARD
The Gull County Canvassing Board will meet at
5 00 p.m.. E.S.T.. on October 1. 1996. at the Gull
County Courthouse. Courtroom, 1000 5th Street.
Port SL Joe, Florida. This meeting is open to the
public. The Canvassing Board will meet to canvass
the absentee ballots for the second primary'elec-
Lion, to receive queries from the public about
absentee ballots and to conduct a logic and accu-
racy test on the tabulating equipment, and canvass
all returns as necessary.
Absentees for the second primary election received
prior to October I. 1996, will be available for pub-
lic Inspection from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on
October 1. 1996, at the Gulf County Elections
Office, 1000 5th Street, Port St Joe Florida. After
that time, these absentees will be processed, how-
ever not counted. Counting of the absentee ballots
will not begin until October I. 1996. At 7 p.m. the
Canvassing Board will examine ballots which were
Received after 4:30 p.m. that day. Any member of
the public who wishes to examine said ballots
should be present no later than 7 p.m. These
absentee ballots will be processed and tabulating L
will proceed on all ballots at 7 p.m. E.S.T.
The Canvassing Board might need to reconvene
during the week of October 1, 1996. The meeting'
will be at the office of the Supervisor of Elections.
The time and date will be posted at the office of the
Supervisor of Elections, and announced at the end
of the October 1, meeting. .
Cora Sue Robinson
Supervisor of Elections
Gulf County
tHe, September 19 and 26, 1996.


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Hearing, September 23. 1996 at 6:00 p.m., In the
Fire Staion Conference Room to discuss transmit-
ting a letter of Interest to the Department of
Community Affairs for the Sustainable
Communities Demonstration Project.
ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE URGED TO
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BOARD OF cITY COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF PORT ST. JOE
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Itc, September 19. 1996.


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THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, SEPT. 19, 1996 PAGE 11A


Gators Blank Havaina, 26-0


Both Wewahitchka's offense
and defensive units took a big bite
out of Class 3A Havana Gladiators
Friday night, blanking them 26-0
in gridiron action.
As if the Gator defense wasn't
potent enough, reeling off 244
yards rushing and 39 yards
through the air, their defense
spent almost as much time in the
Havana backfield as the
Gladiators' running backs did.
They kept pressure on the quar-
terback, forced turnovers, and
disrupted almost every offensive


scheme attempted by the
Gladiators.
Quarterback Champ Traylor
scored three touchdowns on the
evening off the quarterback keep-
er. Running back Ike Mincy pun-
ished Gladiator defenders while
gaining 118 yards on 20 carries
and scoring one touchdown off a
two yard plunge.
Wewa didn't take long to put
points on the board. After shut-
ting down the Gladiator offense,
they marched 80 yards in 12


plays, capping off the drive with a
seven yard scoring run by quar-
terback Champ Traylor on the
option keeper.
Running back Ike Mincy pro-
vided the horsepower for the
Gators, carrying the ball five
times for 24 yards. Josh Baxley
booted the extra point to put
Wewa on top 7-0 with 3:43
remaining in the first quarter.
Their second possession had
very similar results to the first
except it only took eight plays for
the Gators to find pay dirt-
putting another six points on the
board with 10 minutes remaining
in the half. Traylor connected on
consecutive pass plays of eight
and 14 yards to Mincy and W. T.
Wills, and strong running by
Mincy and Rodney Small set up a
one yard dive for a touchdown,
again by Traylor.
Maybe the defensive play of
the evening occurred on the ensu-
ing kick-off return when Havana's
return man seemed to have an
apparent touchdown in the mak-


ing, but was caught and tackled
from behind by State Class AA
400M champion Danny Voyles on
the Gator four yard line. The
Gators forced a fumble two plays
later, recovered by Bunk Hysmith,
to stop the Gladiators only seri-
ous scoring threat of the evening.
The Gators went up 19-0
early in the fourth quarter follow-
ing an interception by Ed Sumner
at the Gator 10 yard line, which
he returned to the Havana 29
yard line.
Wewa put their final points of
the evening on the scoreboard
midway through the fourth period
after the defense forced a fumble
that was recovered by Randall
Holden on the Havana seven yard
line. Two plays later Ike Mincy
bulled his way into the end zone
from two yards out and Josh
Baxley tacked on the extra point
to finalize a 25-0 win.
Defensively
Justin Jackson led all tack-
lers with 13, followed by Bunk
Hysmith and Amp Hill with 10
each and Shawn Voyles and


IkeMlcy(35-c-e-th*b--18tims -or118yadsfo th


Ike Mincy (35) carried the ball 18 times for 118 yards for the '
Gators in Friday night's game.

Gator Cross Country Teams

Finished 2nd, 4th Saturday
,,:,: U


The Wewa High cross country
teams competed last Saturday In
the Lincoln Invitational. The boys
finished second, following Pensa-
cola Catholic, out of 14 teams.
This was the highest finish ever at
this meet for the boys.
Individual finishers for Wewa
on the three-mile course were
Luke Taunton, second (16:32);
.Ja -Taunton... fifth' (16:57);
'- Adam Taunton, 12th (17:28); Lee
Linton, 19th (17:56); Jay Laster,
26th (18:08); Josh Taunton, 29th
S(18:21): Myron May, 39th (18:56);
Dustin Combs. 41st (19:02);
Jeremy Sams, 42nd (19:02); Matt
-Weathers, 73rd (20:51); and Ryan
Combs, 116th (24:21).
**. Lady Gators Finish Fourth
The Lady Gators finished
fourth out of 11 teams. Top fin-
ishers for the seven scoring teams
were Pensacola Catholic (23),
Lincoln (41), Maclay (75),
Wewahitchka (145); followed by
Bay High, Port St. Joe, and
Rutherford.


Greene Attends
ROTC Camp
Michael R. Greene received
practical work in military leader-
ship at the Army Reserve Officer's
Training Corps (ROTC) Advanced
Camp at Fort Lewis in Tacoma,
Washington.
The camp. attended by cadets
normally between their third and
fourth year of college, includes
instruction in communications,
management, and survival .train-
ing.
Successful completion of the'
advanced camp and graduation
from college results in a commis-
sion as a second lieutenant in the
U. S. Army, Guard, or Reserve.
The cadet is a student at
Marion Military Institute in
Alabama. Greene is the son of
Heidrun M. 'and stepson of
William J. Paul of Wewahitchka.





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The ladies were led by
Stefanle McDaniel, who covered
the two-mile course In 13:54,
good for 15th place in the 81 per-
son field.
Other finishers for Wewa were
Renee Ardire, 20th (14:11); Sarah
Bailey, 29th (14:57): Stephanie
Kramer, 39th (15:34); Crystal
Collins, 42nd (15:44); Andrea
Marquez. 43rd (15:49); and Nicole
Williamson, 46th (16:03).
The Gators will travel to
Tallahassee this Sat'urday for the
F.S.U. Invitational.


I


Champ Traylor scores one
of his three touchdowns Friday
evening on an option keeper
play.


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DAVID


BIDWELL

for

Superintendent of Schools


David Bidwell and his five most important reasons
for wanting to be Superintendent of Schools-
grandchildren Kalyn (6), Jakob (1), Kody (9), Kory (8)
and Andrew (3)

Dr. Bidwell is:
* The only candidate with children who are
teachers in the system.
* The only candidate with grandchildren in the
schools.
* The only candidate who knows every school
well, including all teachers and staff.

QUALIFIED EXPERIENCED PERSONALLY INVOLVED
Pd. Pol. Adv., Pd. for by Camp. Acct, of David Bidwell, Democrat


Johnny Jackson with six tackles.
Offensively
Ike Mincy carried the ball 18
times for 118 yards, Champ.
Traylor had six carries forf 42.
yards and Rodney Small had eight
carries for 30 yards. Traylor threw
for 39 yards with four out of 10
with one interception, finding
Mincy for three receptions and 27
yards, and W. T. Wills once for 14
yards.
This Week's Game
This Friday night, September
20, the Gators will travel to
Greensboro to face the Bulldogs
at 6:30 p.m., C.T.
Score by Quarters:
Wewahitchka 7 6 6 7 26
Havana 0 0 00 0
STATISTICS
Wewa Hay:
First Downs 20 9
Rushes/Yds. 45/244 31/89
Passing Yards 39 53
Total Yards 283 142


Passes 4
Fumbles/Lost
Penalties/Yards
Punts


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Auto Accidents
Work Injuries
Headaches
Back Pa%"
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JNsURANCE:


Thank You Gulf County!


You are invited to a

Barbecue Dinner at

Frank Pate Park Saturday,

September 21,

11:30 2:00 p.m.
We appreciate your continuing
support. Please come by, have
dinner with us and allow us to
thank you in person.


KESLEY COLBERT

and Staff

, PS. Paul Gant is going to help ime a little with
the grilling.


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I am a family man and I want you to meet the most important
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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!


Thank You for Your Vote

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PAGE 12A THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, SEPT. 19, 1996


Sharks ,Nipped By Tigers, 13-7


Chipley's Tigers broke a 7-7
tie midway through the fourth
quarter and held on to defeat the
Sharks 13-7 Friday night in a bat-
tle of Class 3A state ranked
teams.
Port St. Joe fell to eighth in
the state following the loss, while
Chipley took the Sharks' place at
number five.
Big plays by both teams made
the difference in what turned out
to be a defensive contest.
Chipley struck first early in
the opening quarter when T. J.
Simmons got most of his yards for
the evening off a 62 yard scoring
gallop. The third-down-and-one
yard to go play put them on top 7-
0 with 8:10 remaining in the
quarter.
The Sharks responded with a
15 play drive that fell short when
Chipley blocked a 27 yard field
goal try by place kicker Brian
Jenkins.
Again in the third quarter it
appeared the Sharks had tied the
score when quarterback Jarred
Patterson connected with tight
end Doyle Crosby for a touch-
down pass and reception, but a
holding penalty by the Sharks
nullified the play.
Tyson Pittman took matters
into his own hands on Chipley's
next possession, tipping a Tiger
pass into the air then whirling
around and making an acrobatic
interception and return for a 27
yard touchdown. Jenkins' point
after attempt was good, tying the
game 7-7 with :35 remaining in
the third quarter.,
Chipley responded with a 12
play 60 yard scoring drive of their
own with Simmons diving over


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from two yards out midway
through the fourth quarter to give
the Tigers a 13-7 advantage.
Cameron Likely blocked the point
After attempt try.
The Sharks' hopes for a come-
' back were doused when, with
1:22 remaining in the game, they
were penalized for roughing the
punter, giving Chipley back the
ball with time running out.
Defensively
Doyle Crosby led all tacklers
with 15 and Matt Todd and
Charlie Lanford had 14 each.


Tyson Pittman had a 27 yard
interception and touchdown
return and Cameron, Likely
blocked an extra point try.
Offensively
Pittman had 39 yards on six
carries, followed by Jenkins with
16 carries for 37 yards and
Patterson three for 15 yards.
Likely had four receptions for 24
yards and Crosby three for eight
yards.
This Week's Game
This Friday night, September
20 the Sharks will travel to


Wakulla to face the War Eagles at
7:30 p.m., E.T.
Score by Quarters:
Chipley 7 0 0 6 13
Port St. Joe 0 0 0 7 7
STATISTICS
CHIP PSJ


First Downs 9
Rushes/Yds. 40/190
Passing Yards 0
Total Yards 190
Passes 0/2/1
Fumbles/Lost 0/0.
Penalties/Yards 4/17


8
32/90
32
122
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Charlie Lanford (50) slices through Chipley defenders to make of his 14 tackles on the evening. Other
.Sharks shown are Russell Russ (6). Jim Faison (12) and Jesse Colbert (65).
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The meeting will be
held at 7:00 Eastern time
Tuesday, September 24 at the
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SAll coaches & interested
persons are encouraged
to attend.
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.
Tyson Pittman zones In on an unidentified Chipley running back
in action at Shark stadium Friday evening.


PurpleR Pack Is Now


Rated #3 In 3A Poll


J00 Club Port St. Joe High School's
"Purple Pack" (boys cross country
to Join the Shark' team), currently ranked third in
1 Lanford at The the state 3A rankings, is well on
sign up fSchool athletic its way to another successful sea-
embroidered golf son. The team is being led by
k 100 logo, and a seniors. Germain and Gabe Clark,
all Shark home also state ranked this week in
homes with your flfth and seventh place, respec-
y may also be lively.
athletic House. Last Saturday, the team corn-
the number one peted against 11 schools In the
sports program 'Lincoln Invitational Cross
Country Meet at Tom Brown Park
S In Tallahassee. A total of 124 run-
.'- ners took part in the three-mile
race.
In the team competition,
Pensacola Catholic placed first
with 41 points. Wewahitchka
placed second with 64 points;
Port St. Joe, third (92); followed
by Rutherford, Lincoln, Maclay,
Thomasville Central, Florida
High, Bay, Shanks, and Mosley,
SEALER finishing in that order.
In the individual competition,
Life Art Gabe Clark placed first overall for


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the second straight week record-
ing a new personal best time of
16:22. Luke Taunton of Wewa-
hitchka placed second (16:32);
Germain Clark, third (16:33);
Brian Hoffman of Pensacola
Catholic, fourth (16:38); and
James Taunton of Wewahitchka,
fifth (16:57).
Other members of the team
who competed in the meet were:
Chad Thompson, 25th (18:06);
Kelon McNair. 31st (18:29); Eric
Sellers. 32nd (18:30); Jeff
Schwelkert, 53rd (19:55); Clay
Smallwood, 65th (20:22); and
Josh Haddock, 106th (23:12).
In the middle school competi-
tion, Adam White recorded a time
of 14:46 for the two-mile race.
Travis Wright recorded a time, of
14:54.
Coach Scott Gowan said,
"Although, we didn't win the
meet, I feel like we still had a
great performance. Gabe, Jeff,
Clay, and Josh all recorded new
personal bests and our team was
4:47 faster than we ran in 1995."
This weekend the Purple Pack
will compete in the FSU Invita-
tional in Tallahassee.


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Over 350 people attended the
Fourth Annual Meeting of the
Washington Improvement Group
Saturday evening. The meeting
was held in the Washington
Recreation Center, and featured
Lynn Walker Huntley of the
Southern Education Foundation.
Ms. Walker Huntley spoke on the
importance of everyone working


together to Improve communities.
Featured guests of the
Washington Improvement Group
were the trustees and staff of the
Jessie Ball duPont Fund.
Trustees, Mary KI Phillips, Jean
Ludlow, George Bedell, and Steve
Lynch toured Port St. Joe to
gauge the effectiveness of pro-
grams the fund sponsors. They


Annual Coastal Clean-Up

Planned For September 21


On Saturday, September 21st
the Center For Marine
Conservation will urge the Florida
public to take part in the Ninth
Annual Coastal Clean-Up. Last
year, 22,528 volunteers collected
212 tons of debris from our state's
coastline. Over 400 of those vol-
unteers were Gulf County resi-
dents who picked u'p 5,000
pounds of litter.
This year, beginning
September 16th and culminating
on September 21st. Gulf County
volunteers will once again hit the
coast with trash bags, pencils and
data cards in hand. All data col-


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elected will be analyzed by the
Center. For, Marine Conservation
to help find ways to preserve our
beautiful state.' ,
Remember, all of Florida is
coastal. A cigarette butt dropped
in Orlando can end up in the Gulf
of Mexico.
If you. or a civic group that
you are a member of, would like
to take part in this effort, please
call one of the following people for
more information: Paula Boone at
647-5031 or Barbara Eells at
647-8238 (Zone Captains for Gulf
County).


were joined by Executive Director
Sherry Magilll and Program
Officers Sally Douglas and
Edward King.
Ms. Walker Huntley' spoke
eloquently of the importance that
communities play in each of our
lives. We all are born, grow up, go
to school, work, fall In love, begin
families, and eventually die in our
neighborhoods. The community is
vital to enjoying a good quality of
life, yet so many do not become
involved in making our communi-
ties better. She urged everyone to
become involved in their commu-
nity, especially with organizations
such as the Washington
Improvement Group.
Mary K. Phillips. Chairwoman
of the Jessie Ball duPont
Trustees, awarded Chairman
Clarence Monette a giant check
for almost '$20,000 in matching
funds for tfie Community Capital
Challenge Fund. This fund was
established by the Jessie Ball
duPont Fund to create a perma-


nent endowment for the Washing-
ton Improvement Group., Interest
earned from this endowment will
be used to further the goals of
community improvement.,
Executive Director Mark
McGruder recounted the achieve-
ments of the past year, including
receipt of grants from the Center
for Community Change and from
the Florida HRS. The Center for
Community Change grant has
been used to hire two youth orga-
nizers, who are involved in creat-
ing a youth component for the
Washington Improvement Group.
.The HRS grant allowed the pur-
chase of materials and equipment
to create a parenting lending
library.
Young and not-so-young alike
enjoyed entertainment provided
before and after the meeting by
community residents. Refresh-
ments were provided, and door
prizes were awarded to several
lucky guests.


WPAP's "Chuck & Norm"


Will Join PSJ WalkAmerica
The March of Dimes "Chuck and Norm", the morning
WalkAmerica, the first, the team at 92.5 WPAP will be at the
biggest and the BEST walking Walk on Saturday, September 28.
event in the nation is less than Listen to their show for live spots
two weeks away. Its organizers about the Walk.
are happy to announce that The March of Dimes
WalkAmerica supports the
Campaign for Healthier Babies.
Mature Drivers Since its beginning in 1970,
WalkAmerica has raised more
Course Offered than $899 million to improve the
health of America's babies. A
The next driving course for major medical breakthrough was
mature drivers, age 55 or older, the development of surfactant
will be held on Saturday, October which is, 'used to treat respiratory
5th from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at distress syndrome, a lung disor-
the Gulf County Library on Fifth der present in many premature
Street. The cost of the course is babies.
$9.00. A few of the businesses
-Coaching The Mature Driver" who've recently added teams to
is a course developed especially ; participate in the Walk are
for the senior driver with years of Spectrum Home Health Care,
driving experience. The course Joseph Telecommunications,
reviews basic driving knowledge ,. Marquis Home Health Care and
and introduces techniques to help Costin & Costin. There will be an
offset the effects of the aging 9 opportunity to pre-register for the
process on driver performance, alk on Thursday, September 28.
reducing the chances of having an '" Jiose Interested can turn in their
accident while driving. : envelopess and collect their incen-
I" ves.
The six-hour course ., was,' ,'. i o
developed by the National Safety" For more information, please
Council -ndi ha ltie approved 9. all First Union National Bank at
by- the&-'- epFaitrh 9*t"o8-ghway o2988,br the March of Dimes""
Safety and Motor Vehicles. officece at 785-6460.,
Completion of the course will
result in an auto-insurance dis-
count, which is effective.for three
years for individuals 55 or older. 0 :
Call the North Florida Safety
Council at 1-800-930-4451. Pre- Satellit television
registration is required. Satellite television]
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AARP Meeting Satellite television
An A.A.R.P. meeting will be
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How, When, and What

Fungicides To Use?


Using the right amount of the
right fungicide is essential for
effective plant disease control.
But, that's only half the battle
You must also know when to
apply the selected material.
Fungicides work by prevent-
ing plant diseases. They serve as


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personal fitness.
. Cheyenne is a 1995 graduate
of Port St Joe High School. She
was an active member of the PSJ
High School NJROTC unit for four
years and continues to participate
in the ROTC program at FSU.
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at FSU and Florida A & M
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nursing in the armed forces.
Cheyenne is the daughter of
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Harrison, both of Port SL Joe.


shields against infection, not
cures. These chemicals cannot
save plants that are already
infected. They can only limit the
spread of a disease to healthy
plants. So its very important to
begin a fungicidal spray program
at the first signs of attack, or, bet-
ter yet, even before you notice any
symptoms at all.
My information on fungicide
applications was provided by
Extension Plant Pathologist, Dr.,
Tom Kucharek, of the University'
of Florida's Institute of Food and
Agricultural Sciences.
When you notice the first,
signs of fungus disease-usually
leaf spots or blight-you can be
fairly sure that the affected plantsi
have been infected for at least'
three days and perhaps as long as
two weeks. Symptoms of bacterial,
leaf spots and downy mildewsi,
usually appear three to ten days,
after infection. Other leaf diseases
have incubation periods of from;
seven to ten days, in some cases
as long as from ten to fourteen.
days.-
Generally, the longer the
incubation period, the slower a:
disease spreads and the more
easily it can be controlled.
Obviously, then, diseases that
have' short incubation periods,
,such as bacterial blights, and
downy mildews, are the most dif-
ficult to control.
Other variables, such as
weather conditions, cultural con-
trols, fungicide toxicity, and spray
application techniques also will
have some effect on your attempts
to control a disease. But, the one
factor that will have the the most
influence is the time at which you
begin your spray program. As.
we've said, the earlier you begin,
the more successful you will be.
So, you should always Inspect
your plants carefully and fre-
quently, and begin spraying at the
first sign of infection. It may seem
that extensive disease symptoms
develop overnight. However, a few
spots always appear on the leaves
before a 'sudden explosion of
symptoms. And, you should begin.
a spray program before you see
any symptoms at all. Then, con-
tinue spraying at the intervals
suggested on the product label.
If disease symptoms that


adopted a measure to increase
property tax levy.


Last year's property tax levy:,
A. Initially proposed tax levy .............. $1
B. Less tax reductions due to Value
Adjustment Board and other assessment
changes ....... ......... ...... ........................ $


Gulf County
Extension Service


Roy Lee Carter
Agent


have appeared seem to get worse
after you've sprayed, don't get dis-
couraged. Remember that fungi-
cides can only prevent-not
cure-an infection. So, a disease
may continue to produce symp-
toms for some time after spraying.
However, you should notice a
slowdown in symptom develop-
ment within about ten days fol-
lowing application of a fungicide.
As we've said, you should
begin control measures at the
first sign of infection. However, If
you don't begin spraying untfl' a
disease has spread quite a bit,
you should use the most effective
material you can find, and apply
it at the highest rate allowed on
the product label. Also, shorten
the interval between sprays as
much as the label recommends,
and water the plants only when
necessary.
Gulf Coast Fishing
Heritage Exhibit
Six thousand years of fishing
tradition come alive in the exhib-
it, "The Fishing Heritage of Gulf
Coastal Florida". Travel through
Florida's past-from the Calusa
Indians to modern fisherfolk-
discover the centuries-old fishing
traditions of Florida's Gulf CoasL
The!- exhibit began on
September 10 Oth and will run until
October 3rd at the Apalachicola
National Estuarine Research
Reserve.
The reserve's hours are from
8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday. For more infor-
mation, call the reserve at (904)
653-8063.


its


11,143.00


C.'Actual property tax levy .......:.............. $111,143.00


This year's property tax levy ................. $1


11,143.00


Notice to


Citizens of


Wewahitchka


The


Millage


for the


City


of


Wewahitchka has not changed

from last year. It will remain 5.30


mils for the 1996-


The


increase


1997


of taxes


is


budget.,

because


of growth and new construction

within the City Limits. Your TAXES

FOR REAL PROPERTY WILL

REMAIN AT 5.30 MILS FOR THE

CITY, the same as last year.


THANK YOU
THE WEWAHITCHKA
CITY COMMISSION


Publish Sept. 19, 1996





City of Wewahitchka


BUDGET


SUMMARY

9/6/96

ESTIMATED REVENUES

TAXES
Ad Valorem Taxes: 5.30 Mills................... $111,14!3.00
Utility Taxes .............. ................... ........... 143,186.00
Franchise Taxes ........ .................................. 4,541.00
Licenses and Permits ..................................... 5,700.00
State Shared Revenues ................................. 111,657.00
Other Local Unit .............................................. 13,591.00
Other Revenues.............. ............... ............. 74,172.00
TOTAL REVENUES ........................... $463,990.00
Less 5% ...................................... ....$23,200.00
Cash Carry Forward ................................ 50,000.00
Cash Carry Forward (4th of July) .............2,200.00
TOTAL REVENUES .......................... $492,990.00

EXPENDITURES
Administrative and Finance ........................ $117,216.00
Police Department ......................................... 30,822.00
Fire Department ............................................. 57,537.00
Streets....................................................... 165,608.00
l Health and Welfare........................................67,000.00
Parks and Recreation.................................... 39,928.00
Contingencies ............................................ 14,879.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATED EXPENDITURES
AND RESERVES ..............................$492,990.00
The tentatives, adopted, and or final budgets on are file
in the office of the above-mentioned taxing authority as
a public record.
Sl1to 9/19


NOTICE OF


PROPOSED
-% : .: . : .- ., ,


TAX INCREASE

The City of Weawhitchka has tentatively


All concerned citizens are invited to
attend a public hearing on the tax
increase to be held on 6:30 p.m., Sept.
,17, 1996 at City Hall.
A FINAL DECISION on the proposed tax
increase and the budget will be made at
this hearing.
..Publish Sept:-19, 1996
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Powell Selected As


Fla. Acteen Panelist


Natasha Janae Powell has
been selected as a state Florida
Acteens panelist. She is one of the
five Acteens selected throughout
the state to serve on the panel
that represents the Southern
Baptist missions organization for
young women in grades seven
through 12. Natasha is an Acteen
and member at Long Avenue
Baptist Church in Port St. Joe.
Natasha was chosen from
Acteens throughout the state due
to her exemplary character, lead-
ership and commitment to mis-
sions, according to LABC pastor
Rev. Curtis Clark. We are proud
of Natasha's diligent work which
has resulted in her being selected
for this position."
To be considered for the panel
Natasha had to complete the first
step in a personal achievement
plan designed to increase person-
al growth in her relationship with
God, involvement in and support
of missions and the work of the
church and denomination. A part
of her responsibilities as a pan-
elist will include being featured at
numerous associational and state
events. ..
The panelist is a junior at
Port St. Joe High School and is
jointly enrolled in the .program
with Gulf Coast Community
'College. She is the daughter of
Tammy Powell of Port St. Joe and-
the granddaughter of Harold and
Sandra Raffield of St. Joe Beach.

Bugology An dA

Healthy Estuarine
Environment
True bug encounters of the
first kind can be overwhelming,
especially during the summer
months. How often do we consid-
er the role that bugs or insects
play in the overall plan of life on
our planet?
We have an opportunity to
think along these lines for about
one hour at the Apalachicola
'Reserve Thursday evening,,
September 26 from 7 to 8 p.m.
(DST). Apalachicola National
Estuarine Research. Reserve's
September Guest Lecture Series
;1995-96 speaker will be Ron
Rockwell. He is a field resource
associate for The Carnegie
Museum of Natural History. Mr.
Rockwell has had many encoun-
ler's, forthe first- kin' with trire
bugs and their kind.
To reach the Apalachicola
Reserve, proceed to the north end
of Market Street and turn left at
the stop sign. located by the
Scipio Creek Marina in Apala-
chicola. For more information.
call (904) 653-8063.


Oliver F. Taylor
Visitation Minister, First
United Methodist Church


Natasha Janae Powell


Diocese Youth
Council Meeting
The members of Thompson
Temple First Born, Church will be
hosting the West Florida Diocese
Youth Council Meeting on
September 19 through 21.
Thursday night's city-wide pro-
gram will begin at 8 p.m., featur-
ing local choirs and groups.
Friday and vSaturday night
services will begin at 7:30 p.m.
The services will consist of youth
departments from the following
districts: Apalachicola, Chipley,
Panama City, Pensacola and
Tallahassee. Everyone is invited
to attend.


Grover Cleve Hicks (Shortvl
Grateful for Comfort
S The family of Grover Cleve
Hicks (Shorty) acknowledges with
grateful appreciation your kind
expressions of sympathy.
', : He:will],be; mssed dearly and
we were so thankful for the com-
fort everyone offered. God bless
you all.
Grace Hicks & Kids

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Wednesday Children's choirs 6 p.m., Children & Youth Missions 7 p.m
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Witness

In Colossians 4:5, 6, we
find, "Conduct yourselves
wisely toward outsiders,
making the most of time.
Let your speech always be
gracious, seasoned with
salt, so that you may know
how you ought to answer
every one."


As Christians we are to witness to those out-
side the church. This is not, always easy. Our
witness needs ,to be firm, but with kindness.
God's love needs to radiate from our lives as we
tell others about Jesus.
We also need to witness to fellow Christians
who are having difficulties. Every Christian
needs the witnessing of others. Let us share our
Lord each with the other. <


Annual Women's &
Men's Day Observed
Thompson Temple First Born
Church will be observing their
Annual Women's and Men's Day
on Sunday,' September 22nd dur-
ing the 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
services. ,
The theme for the services is


"God Will provide For You". The
morning guest speaker will be
missionary Brerida Kennedy of
Johnson Temple First Born
Church in Chipley, and the
evening guest speaker is Elder
Marvin Davis, a native of Port St.
Joe, currently stationed in
Warner Robins, Georgia.,
Dinner will be served after the
morning service. Everyone is cor-
dially invited to attend these ser-


O.G. Assembly Hosts "Sr.-Cise" Kicks
Teen Challenge Sun. Off at L.A.B.C.


Teen Challenge, a youth crisis
ministry, will be presenting Christ
in music and testimony this"
Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Young men whose lives have
been transformed will share their:
experience of deliverance through
Christ. Please join them in wor-
ship. .


The "Sr.-Cise" (low Impact
aerobics) exercise class for senior
adults has resumed meeting at
Long Avenue Baptist Church.
The class meets on Monday
and Thursday mornings at 9:30
in the church's Family Life Center
gym. All senior adults are wel-
come.


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


Dear Counselor:
Iam am a single mother of three chil-
dren. They are 13.8 and 6 years old. I
am exhausted, frustrated, angry and
depressed. I work all day and- come
home to chaos. The kids are demand-.
ing and unruly. I have to feed them,
clean the house, pay the bills, make
sure they bathe, do their homework"
and a never-ending list of things that
never get done.
I can't seem to begin to do any-,
thing without getting Interrupted by
some crisis. I find myself screaming at
my children, then feeling guilty. I can-
not spend any type of quality time
with them. Life just demands more
than 'I have. What can I do? I am
afraid my kids are growing up in a,
,,horrible environment, and I am help-
Less to do anything about It.
S''siged, Out of Gas "

Dear, Out of Gas',
This is a common problem with
single parents and in households with'
both parents working. Running a,
household is a 24-hour per day job
and can be exhausting. However,
there are some things you can do to
make it a little easier.
First, it seems that your children'
are old enough to take on many of the
everyday responsibilities around the
house. They can all help by cleaning
Sup after themselves and caring for,
their own personal maintenance. For
" example, picking up their own toys.
cleaning up after meals, bathing,..
dressing themselves arid doing their
homework are all within their capabil-
ities.
Additionally, your children can
become responsible for washing dish-
es, taking out the trash, cleaning the.
house, laundry and other chores that-'
are a burden to you.
Having the children become
responsible for the household chores
will not only lift much of the burden
from you, but will teach them skills
that they will need In adult lfe as well.
The greatest benefit is that you can
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kids will develop a respect for their
home.
In order to get all things In place.
you will need patience and some work
up .-front- to build in some structure
Ipnd routine. Begin with dividing up
'the chores and making a list of
responsibilities for each child.
These responsibilities should be
as specific as possible. For example,
Take out the trash by 6:00 p.m. and
. put a new bag in the can." Include
deadlines, time frames and details of
what, when and how you want them to
*be accomplished.
Next, you should devise conse-
quences for the completion of tasks.
The kids should have a reward for
completing them and a punishment
for not completing them. These conse-
quences should be easily enforced and
logical. For example, not allowing
dessert until after dinner.
It will take some time and effort at
first. Your children are also likely to
'rebel and test your boundaries.
Getting them involved in choosing
their chores and even some of the con-
.sequences can help. If you stay con-
sistent and stick to these rules, you
will find that they will respond pretty
quickly.
SFamily counseling can help in
this process should you have difficul-
"ty getting stared. There are several
:private family counselors .in the pan-
handle. Gulf County Guidance Clinic
also has counselors and Information
that can be of assistance. You may
contact us at 227-1145.
Sincerely,
Ed Dennis, M.S., Counselor
,Note: Please address your ques-
tions and comments to:
Dear Counselor, 311 Williams
"Avenue, Port St. Joe, FL 32456.
-,Names and addresses are option-
al and will remain confidential.
Letters may be edited for length.
Urgent inquiries and requests
for professional counseling
should be directed by phone to
227-1145.


}churJch9 wMt






that extends beyond our walls
OUR MISSION
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 STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, SEPT. 19. 1996 PAGE 3B

St. James' Church Giant Yard Sale


Discover God's love!
Every person is welcome

Long Avenue
BAPTIST CHURCH


NOTICE OF IMPOUNDED ANIMALS
September 17, 19,96
To reclaim animals contact the Port St. Joe
Police Department from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
DATE OF
DESCRIPTION SEX PICK-UP LOCATION
Small Brindle Puppy Female 09/05/96 Marvin Ave.
Small White Kitten Unknown 09/05/96 Liberty Manor
Large Black.Cat Unknown 09/03/96 16th Street
Large Gray/Black Cat Unknown 09/03/96 16th Street
Large Orange Cat Female 09/03/96 16th Street
**No Collar on Animals o, Sepember 19996


S"THE EXCITING 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
Gary Smith- Buddy Caswell
i Pastor Minister of Music & Youth j


dFirst UnitedgMetwodist Church
S111 North 22nd St.
Mexico BeachFL 32410
Morning Church................9:00 a.m. CT
Church School....................10:15 a.m. CT

L "CHRISTIANITY ON THE MOVE
Dr. Loule Andrews, Pastor Dr. John Anderson, Music Director
Office Phone: 648-8820 Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am 12 noon CT



I AN. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

SJ CHURCH
S'508 Sixteenth Street 227-1756
*? SUNDAY WORSHIP'.............................10 a.m.
ADULT SCHOOL...... ................. 11a.m.
(.I. S "" *SUNDAY SCHOOL Young Children
Nursery Available
The Rev. Joseph Eckstine, Pastor



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


The Church of Chrst

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



FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
REV. BILL WHITE, PASTOR
2420 Long Ave.
Port St. Joe, FL 32456
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 .....................................7 p.m.



Constitution Atnd Monument
Catch taort St. Joe
THEUNREDMETHODSTCMICN
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday School.........9:45 a.m. Methodist Youth
Morning Worship.... 11:00 a.m. Fellowship............. 6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ......... 7:30 p.m.
(904)-227-1724 Choir Practice
Rev. Zedoc Baxter Wednesday............. 7:30 p.m.
PASTOR





CHURCH OF CHRIST
MEETS
Bible Study: Worship:
9 a.m. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday
6 p.m. Wednesday Nursery
Call 229-8510
WRITE FOR FREE EIGHT LESSON BIBLE STUDY
P. O. Box 758 Port St. Joe, FL 32457
Corner of 20th Street & Marvin Avenue j


The giant yard sale at St.
James' Episcopal ,Church this
Saturday, September 21st begins
when the doors open at 8 a.m.
A continental breakfast will
be served from 8 until 10 a.m. for
only $1.00..
A bake sale will be held at the
same time, lasting until the good-
ies are sold out.
Items for sale include a
microwave oven, tools, fishing


r:,


equipment, bicycle, toys, books
(including cookbooks), dishes,
clothing and "what-nots" too
numerous to list. Come, browse,
just what you want may be there.
This event is sponsored by. St.
John's Episcopal Church in
Wewahitchka along with St.
James.
The sale will be held in St.
James' Coldewey Hall on Marvin
Avenue and Twenty-second Street
-rain or shinel


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for guporrintenenrt of qchooj-q


ElectliERRY


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, PROVEN




SSOLID


Carolyn L. Wood
Carolyn Louise Wood, 58, of
Port St. Joe, died Wednesday,
September 11 in Bay Medical
Center in Panama City. Born in
Indian Pass, she was a housewife
and was a member of the Oak
Grove Assembly of God Church.
Mrs. Wood is preceded in
death by her parents, David A.
Boyette and Katie Clyde Clark
Boyette. She is survived by her
husband, Lynn Wood of Port St.
Joe; one son, Mike Wood and wife,
Brenda of Port St. Joe; one
daughter, Carol Lyles and hus-
band, Bob 'of Port St. Joe; one
brother, Roy Boyette and wife,
Susan of Riverdale, Utah; three
sisters, Evelyn Murdock and hus-
band, Waring of Port. St. Joe,
Nadine Whitfield and husband,
Lloyd of Wewahitchka and Daisy,
Fortner and husband of Destin;
three grandchildren, Morgan and
Natalie Wood, and Brandon Lyles.
Funeral services for Mrs.
Wood were conducted on Friday,
September 13 at 10:00. a.m.,
E.S.T., in the Oak Grove
Assembly of God Church with
Rev. David Fernandez officiating.
Interment followed in Holly Hill
Cemetery.
All 'arrangements were under
the direction of Gilmore-
Southerland Funeral Home of
Port St. Joe.

Grover Hicks
Grover "Shorty" Hicks, 72, of
Apalachicola, died Monday,
September 9 at Gulf Coast
Hospital In Panama City.
Mr. Hicks was a native of
Millville. living in Apalachicola
most of his life. He was a fishing
guide, a commercial fisherman,
served in the Army during WWII
and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife,
Gracie Hicks of Apalachicola;
daughters, Ruth Ellen Golf, Dale
Mixon, Rhonda Wilson of
Apalachicola, Elaine Morris of
Peachtree, Georgia, Wanda
DeBarge of Cameron, Mississippi;
sons, Mitchel Hicks of
Thomasvllle, Georgia and Lorne
Hicks of Apalachicola; mother,
Mae Hicks of Port St. Joe; three
step-sons, Carl Martin of Biloxi,
Mississippi, David Martin and
Allan Martin of Apalachicola; one
step-daughter, Evelyn Weatherly.
of Port St. -Joe; sisters, 'Mary
Whitfield, Odie Watford, Rita Pelt.
and Toby Gay, all of Port St. Joe;
brothers, 'Douglas Hicks and
James Hicks of Apalachicola,
Bobbyr Hicks of Port St. Joe: 16
grandchildren; seven great-grand-
children; and six step-grandchil-
dren.
Funeral services were .held
Thursday. September 12 at Kelley-
Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00
p.m., with interment following in.


Magnolia Cemetery.
All arrangements were under
the direction of Kelley Funeral
Home of Apalachicola.

Jelp Tulis
Jelp Tullis, 81, of Jones
Homestead, passed away
Wednesday night, September 11
at his home following an extended,
illness. A native of Coffee County,
Alabama, he had been a resident
here since 1944 and had worked
for E. F. Gunn Construction
Company until his retirement. He
was a member of the First Church
of the Nazarene.
Survivors include his wife,
Cola mTulls; two children, Edward
Tullis and wife, Doris, and Sharon
Caylor and husband, Bobby, all of
Jones Homestead; one brother,
James Tullis of Freeport; seven
grandchildren; and fifteen great-
grandchildren.
The funeral service was held
at 3 p.m., ET, Friday, September
13 at the First Church of the
Nazarene, conducted by Rev.
William White. Interment followed
in the family plot in Holly Hill
Cemetery. Those that wish may
make donations to the. First
Church of the Nazarene building
fund in his memory.
All services were under the
direction of Comforter Funeral
Home of Port St. Joe.

Vicki L. Fuller
Vicki Lynn Fuller of
Bogalusa, Louisiana passed away
Saturday, September 14th. Ms.
Fuller was born in Port St. Joe on
March 6, 1960. She lived in
Mobile, Alabama before moving to
Bogalusa, Louisiana. Ms. Fuller.
was preceded in death by her
mother. Marie Talley Fuller and
grandmother, Virginia Talley. ,
Survivors included her father,
James H. Fuller and step-mother,
Barbara of Mobile, Alabama; one
sister, Lisa Seltzer of Fidell,
Louisiana; grandmother, Mary
Daughtry of. Port St. Joe and
grandfather, Fennon Talley, for-
merly of Port St. Joe.
Funeral services were held
Tuesday, September 17 in
Bogalusa.

John D. Patton
John D. Patton, 80, of Port St.
Joe, passed away Monday,
September 9 in Gulf Pines
Hospital. He was a native and life-
long resident of Port St. Joe and
was retired from St. Joe Paper
Company, working at the Chato.
He was a member of the New
Bethel A.M.E. church
Survivors include a sister,
Willola Wright; a brother, Edward
Patton; a sister-in-law, Vivian
Patton, all of Port St Joe; and a
brother-in-law, Henry Stanley, Jr.


Susan Gaylor
Gaylor Joins Area
Real Estate Staff
Mexico Beach Harmon Realty,
Inc. would like to welcome Susan
Gaylor to their staff
Susan is a graduate of Port
St. Joe High School and has lived
in the Port St. Joe and Beaches
area for the past 30 years. She
attended Gulf Coast Community
College and Chipola Junior
College- to further her education.
She is currently a resident of
Mexico Beach and has joined the
/staff of Mexico Beach Harmon
Realty in order to serve the' real
estate needs of her community.
of Panama City.
The funeral service, was held
at 2 p.m., Saturday, September
14 at New Bethel A.M.E. Church.
Interment followed in Forest Hill
Cemetery.
All services ,were. under the,
diretiqn of Comforter FIeralO l
Home of Port St. Joe.:,


S.~.f '*'iia


VOTE FOR


PAUL


Community Advisory Council


Is Formed At Arizona Chemical


To provide a forum for dia-
logue between Arizona Chemical's
Port St. Joe plant and the sur-
rounding community, the plant's
Community Advisory Council
meets regularly to address issues
of mutual concern and improve
communications.
Since its formation in Febru-
ary 1995, the plant's CAC has
covered topics such as plant op-
erations, environment, health
and safety procedures, overall fa-
cility operations,. emergency pre-
paredness, economic contribu-
tions and community
involvement.
Three years ago, Arizona
Chemical established its first
Community Advisory Council in
Panama City. Today, all six do-
mestic facilities, have a council.
CACs allow members to ask ques-
tions, get answers, and voice any
concerns.
Members, who volunteer to
serve on the council, come from
all walks of life including educa-
tors, ,public officials, clergy,
homemakers, retirees, bankers,
and small business owners.
"The CAC is a valuable com-
munications tool," said Eda Ruth
Taylor, Gulf County Tax Collec-
tor. "I have a better understand-
ing of the operations, products
and structure of Arizona Chemi-
Five Points R/C
Club Meeting
The Five Points R/C Flyers
Club will hold Its monthly meet-
ing on Thursday, September 19
at 7:00 p.m. In the Gulf County
Library Conference Room in Port
St. Joe. ..


cal. It has been time Well spent,
and I am glad to have been in-
volved."
Arizona Chemical is also a
member of the Chemical Manu-
facturers Association and partici-
pates in .its Responsible Care
program. Through this program,
member companies' are commit-
ted to continually improving of
environment, health and safety
efforts, and to engage in public


dialogue regarding performance.
The CAC committee members
from Port St. Joe are: Zedoc Bax-
ter, Tamara Laine, 'Martha San-
born, Helen Carlsten, Johnny
Linton, Roy Smith, Rocky Com-
forter, Clarence Monette, Eda
Ruth Taylor, David Fernandez,
Jackle Quarles. Larry Wells, Carl
Guilford, Buddy Renfro, Christine
White, Sallie Jenkins. Peter Ro-
sasco. and Edwin Williams.


For auto, home and life-

Being in good hands

is the only place to be.




ROY SMITH or LAURA RAMSEY
HANNON INSURANCE AGENCY
Phone 227-1133

019% AIlstate Insurance Company and Allstate Life Insurance Company, Northbrook, Illhnois.
Subject to local avallabLity and quahfications. Other Items, conditions and exclusions may apply.


'1


SEWELL

for School Board, Dist. 3
Pd. Pol. Adv. Pd. for by Camp. Account of Paul Sewell, Democrat


I PLEASE
VOTE on Oct. 1st


Our40th Birthy tas Generated

Its our 40th birthday But no one's I equity loans, Tyndall
eating cake. Instead, they're all quickly Federal is reducing all
1.'. ........ 1 ',--. A .1,' .... ,-1ri loqn c "r n o ,-it* rf 40 l ic l no intc ff-the 'clrmont rate


During our 40th birthday celebration, qualified members can For example, a car loan that is normally 6.75% A.PR. is now
arrange 56 month unsecured loans for as much as $4,000 at an annual 6.35% A.EPR. It' an extremely low-interest event, and it goes on for
percentage rate (A.ER.) as low as 9.6%. Now that's low interest. 40 days and 40 nights from September 1st through October 10th.


Furthermore, except for the first mortgages and adjustable home


After that, the party over.


TYNDALL FEDERAL/CREDIT UNION

Member NCUA
Member Eligibility Required


Johnny



STANLEY

for County Commissioner Dist. 1
Pd. Pol. AcIv., Democrat
1


Obituartes


Aiistate
You're ill good hands. I


tilling out applications tor new loans.


ea
Fil


securea toans Dy a LoLai oi -tv 0451SPOILIU, Oil ILLU (.ULLCLIL IMC.


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


I








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The

Lion 'S Tale

We had a good response to
our Open House last Thursday.
Students, teachers, parents and
friends came by to wish the
Goeberts God's blessing in their
new ministry." By the time you
read this they should be settled in
their new home in Michigan. We
will miss them all.
Two of Mr. Goebert's favorite
Bible verses are, Delight thyself
also in the Lord; and He shall give
thee the desires of thine heart.
Commit thy ways unto the Lord;
trust also on Him; and He shall
bring it to pass," Psalm 37:4, 5.
"Miss Jackie" Quarles will be
acting principal until a replace-
ment is found, and she will be
assisted by Sherry Davidson.
Roger Louks will coordinate the
youth school and church activi-
ties.
Grade five will be apart of the
Coastal Clean-Up this week. Mrs.
Moates' class will conibine work
and fun as they pick up debris
and have an afternoon at the
beach.
The K-3. K-4. and K-5 classes
enjoyed a visit from the fire truck.
After the fireman showed them all
about the engine, each student
put out a make-believe fire with
the fire hose. Everyone enjoyed
the demonstrations and we thank
the St. Joe Fire Department for
coming. .
The promise of cool weather
that we felt last weekend remind-
ed us of our annual fall festival. It
will be held Saturday, October
2*K, in the city park on the: cor-
ner of Highway 98 and Fifth
Street. Paul Gant will be cooking
chicken for us, so mark your cal-
endar for. a fun time with good
food and great bargains.
The Christmas card sale
ended today with several of our
classes making or exceeding their
goals.' Parents and students are to
be commended for their school
spirit, and we want to thank those
who supported us in this venture.
Our "Futurekids" computer
classes will begin the first week in
OctobertIf your child is Interested ,,'
In becoming a part of this pro-
gram, please-call the-,office for
information. It is being offered to
five-year old kindergarten chil-
dren through eighth grade.
May we remind our readers
that we save labels from Qampbell
Soup, Piggly Wiggly. and Rain-
bow; General Mills cereal box
tops, Pepsi blue caps and alu-
minum cans. Any contributions
are always welcome.

PSJ Elem. PTO
Sets Open House
Port St. Joe Elementary
School's Parent-Teacher Organi-
zation will sponsor an "Open
House" on Thursday, September
19th (today) from 7 to 8 p.m., ET.
From 6:30 to 7 p.m., prior to
the Open House, there will be a
short meeting of the P.T.O. in the
auditorium to discuss the ,pro-
posed .005t sales tax that would
be used for renovation of Port St.
Joe Elementary.
Parents and other interested
citizens are encouraged to attend
this important meeting.


By: Jo Hernandez Highland View Elementary
No Pets Please.. cash prizes being awarded for our
No Pets Please best costumes
Lately, we have been having a Mark the date and time on'
serious problem with walkers calendars-you won't want
having their dogs or their neigh- your calendars-you won't want
having their dogs or their neigh- tto miss this fun time. To volun-
bors' dogs following them to eer,please contact the following
school c-andhangingaroun the hard-working ladies: Maxine
school campus. Some of these on or Sandra
dogs have become aggressive with Burketta, Tonya Nixon or Sany ques-
the.children and adults alike, so if Burkett. If you have any ques-
you own a dog(s), _please keep tons, please call the school or
them in your yards or on a leash. send a note to your child's
Use Caution ... Shot Reminder..
Just a reminder to our par- Please remember if you have
ents and those others who pick not begun your series of shots for
up students around the circle- the students who will enter mid-
the cables have been put up. So, die school next year, please do
please notice them when you this now. Should you have any
come to pick up in the afternoons, questions, you may call the
Help us keep our students safe. school and speak to Gail
Vote Now Blackmon.
The time is fast approaching Coastal Clean-Up;. .
for the nominations of parents to Will it is here again. Time to
serve on this year's SAC (School hit the beaches of Gulf County
Advisory Council). So, if you are and pick up all those things that
Interested in serving or know of should have been thrown away.
someone that will help shape but were not. Our fourth through
some goals for this school year, sixth grade students, teachers
send in their name. We will count a volunteers will go out this
all the votes and notify you of the Friday to spend the day picking
results. Thank you in advance for up all sorts of things that don't
your help in this very important belong there.
matter. This is an extremely reward-
PTO News The Carnival Is ing and interesting way to spend a
Coming ... day. If you have never had the
It is not too far off to be think- opportunity to be involved In such
ing ahead to that time when an endeavor, please call your
ghosts and goblins will be roam- child's teacher and offer a hand
ing all about Yes, the groundwork for this year. The children will riot
has been laid for our annual only pick up the trash and etc.,
Halloween Carnival. but they too will categorize it and
The carnival will be held on count everything they pick up.
campus this year on the 19th of The items are then put into spe-
October from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. clal bags and picked up later by
Please make your plans to not the county.'Way to go students
only attend with the children, but for another great effort
to also be a part of this huge Until Then .. .
undertaking. Well, that will do it for this
The parade and costume con- week in the View, so until next
tests will begin at 9:30 a.m., with week. Have a Great Week.....




Bulldog News

Port St. Joe Elementary School.


Students Of The Week
Congratulations to our "Stu-
dents of the Week" Anna
Cordova, Matthew Wright, Amelia
Brockman, Becky Schell, Jessica
Ross, Brian Jones, Tommy Levins
and Joseph Carr.
G.I.V.E. Referendum
On Thursday, September 19
at 6:30 p.m. there will be .a dis-*
cussion of the proposed half-cent
sales tax for the renovation and
remodeling of Port St. Joe
Elementary School. The public is
urged to attend this Important
meeting which will be held in the
school auditorium and will end at
7:00 to allow for our Open House.
Open House
Our Open House will be held
on Thursday, September 19 from
7 to 8 p.m.
Teacher Inservice
School will not be held on
October 3rd and 4th due to
Teacher Inservice days.
Positive Action
Our "Positive Action" word for
the week is WELLNESS. We all
know that sports help kids stay


physically fit. But, did you know
that physically active children
tend to do better in school 'as
well?
Educational experiments
from as early as the 1950's have
shown that children who engage
in regular physical activity out-
perform their "couch-potato"
counterparts academically, as
well as in areas of health, fitness,
discipline and enthusiasm.
School Store
The Bulldog School Store,
located by the front office, is open
before school and during break
each day. Our store Is run by our
Student Government and sells
items such as pencils, erasers,
notebook paper, and pencil
sharpeners.
Report Cards
Report cards will be sent
home on Friday, October 25th. If
you would like to schedule a par-
ent/teacher conference, please
call 227-1221.
Fall Festival
Our Fall Festival will be held
on Saturday, October 26th.
Volunteers will be needed.


Port St. Joe

Middle

School

News..


"STUDENTS OF THE WEEK"
AND "SHOOTING STAR"
Rachel Geoghagan is the sev-
enth grade "Student of the Week"
and Evette Gant is the eighth
grade choice. Jamie Ard is this
week's seventh grade "Shooting
Star". Great job, everyone
"FOOTBALL"
Congratulations to the Port
St. Joe Middle School football
team for defeating Blountstown in
the game played on Thursday.
September 12th. The score was
Sharks. 32, Blountstown, 20. We
knew you could do it. '
Port St. Joe Middle School
will host the game this Thursday.
September 19 on the Shark field
against Wakulla. The game starts
at 6:00 p.m. Everyone come out
and support the middle school
Sharks and be sure to eat a deli-
cious hamburger or hot dog from
the concession stand, along with
many other snacks.
SPECIAL THANKS
Port St Joe IMiddle School
would like to thank the following
people for volunteering their help
and hard work in the concession,
stand at last Thursday's game:
Holly and Charla Atkins, Mary
Beck, Melissa and Bruce Nixon,
Juanise Williams, and even our
S.R.O.. Chris Brumbaugh.
Thanks
"VOLLEYBALL"
The Port St Joe Middle School
girls volleyball team played six
games against Wewa on Monday,
September 16., It was a good chal-
lenge and they won three of the
games. Way to go, Lady Sharks!
THANK YOU
A special thanks to the follow- .
ing for their help in the Band
Boosters concession stand last
Friday: Patricia Kallman, Richard,
Nathan, and Natalie Wisdahl,
Rock and Karen Salzer, Jim and
Cindy Belin, Rhonda Thiel, Laura
Follin, Buddy and Sherry
McDowell, Karen Borden, Ann
Comforter, Connie Godwin,
Louise Varnum and Caroline
Norton.



Gulf County Schools
Lunch Menu
SEPTEMBER 23 27

MON-Sloppy Joe, French
Fries, English Peas, Milk and
Cookie.
TUES-Chicken with/Rice,
Broccoli with/Cheese, Fruit
Cup, Roll and Milk.
WEDS-Corn Dog, Macaroni
and Cheese, Cole Slaw, Fresh
Fruit and Milk.
'THURS-Fish Sandwich,
Peaches, Baked Beans, Milk
and Jello.
FRI-Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce
and Cheese, Tossed Salad,
Green Beans, Rolls and Milk.


'96-'97

Shark Talk
By: Gena Johnson


Congratulations to the boys
cross country team on their
performance in the Early County
Invitational Meet in Blakely,
Georgia. The team placed first
among eight schools. The Purple
Pack also placed third in the
Lincoln Invitational this past
Saturday. The team
is currently ranked
number three in the
state. Great Job!
The varsity foot-
ball team lost last
Friday against one of .
their biggest rivals,
the Chipley Tigers. It
was a hard fought
game and a great
effort by the Sharks.
The Sharks travel
this Friday night to
Wakilla. Kick-off is 7:30.
The Junior varsity football
team won 26 to 14 over
Blountstown Thursday night.
Way to go boys!
t A reminder to all sophomores
and Juniors that the PSAT is
scheduled to be given October 15.
The registration fee is $8.50 and
must be paid to the guidance
office by September 27.
Attention all students: PSJHS
provides free tutoring. Tutoring
is available on Monday and
Wednesday for language in room


104, and on Tuesday and Thurs-
day for math in room 111.
All juniors and seniors are
reminded that College Day is
scheduled for September 30.
Parents are also invited and will
receive five Gulf County
.Scholarship points
for attending.
Congratulations to
the 1996-97 Fellow-
ship of Christian
Athletes (FCA) offl-
A cers. They are Matt
Dixon-president, Jay
Dixon-vice president,
Karen Thomas-trea-
surer, and Amanda
Bateman-secretary.
A special thanks
to the following for
their help in the Band Boosters
concession- stand last Friday:
Patricia Kallman, Richard,
Nathan, and Natalie Wisdahl,
Rock and Karen Salzer, Jim and
Cindy Belin, Rhonda Thiel, Laura
Follin, Buddy and Sherry
McDowell, Karen. Borden, Ann
Comforter, Connie Godwin, Louise
Varnum and Caroline Norton.
Mark your calendars now for
Graduation '97. Baccalaureate
will be Sunday, May 18, 1997 at
8:00 p.m. Graduation will be
Monday, May 19 at 8:00 p.m.


Wewahitchka

Elementary

News...
By Linda Whitfield


Will Strange Is The Fourth
Grade Student Of The Week
Bill Carr chose 9-year-old,
Will Strange as his choice for the
"Student of the Week". He is the
son of Tony and Tanya Strange
and chooses football and baseball
as his favorite things to do. When
he grows up, he would like to be a
pro player.
At school, he likes to play
with Steven Peak and Jeffery
Semmes. His favorites are: TV
Show, "Scooby Doo"; his color is
red; and his song, "I'd Dive In
Your Arms Tonight!"
If he could visit anywhere, It
would be Las Vegas, Nevada. Will
says this-"Mr. Bill Carr is a great
teacher. All my classmates are
good to me." Will gets a free pizza
from Pizza Kitchen, compliments
of Howie Smith. Congratulations
to one fine fellow, Will.
Sympathy
Mr. Kelley and the staff of
WES would like to extend its sym-
pathy to kindergarten teacher,
Nadine Whitfield, in the death of
her sister, Carolyn Wood of Port
St. Joe, Mrs. Wood passed away
on the 11th after a very brief ill-
ness. She was a very special
woman.
Donations From Paul Brent
Panama City artist, Paul
Brent, always remembers schools


in our area. Every year he donates
beautiful book marks for the chil-
dren with the name of their school
on it. He is famous for his water-
color sea scapes. We appreciate
his thinking of us.
Arthur-
The Public Broadcasting
System will be having a new TV
show called "Arthur". Our media
center will be getting some more
"Arthur" books in soon and will be
sponsoring a coloring contest
entitled, "Read With Arthur".
This contest is for grades
kindergarten through second. The
students may color, use sequins,
buttons, glitter, etc. The posters
will be returned by September
19th One winner will be chosen
per classroom and the third grade
students will be the judges. This
sounds great
Congratulations To WHS On
Football Victory
We were proud of the Gators
last Friday night and hope they
will be victorious this week as the
team travels to Greensboro.
Coach Wayne Flowers is a real
motivator to his team.


.- -

September is Community Helpers Month at KIDS
A month-long adventure into learning of just what our community helpers do for us, is under-
way. "Officer Friendly" (Michael Belmarez) came by to visit and share what our "Men in Blue" do to
make Port St. Joe such a great community. Thanks to the Port St. Joe Police Department for all they
do to help educate our youngsters. A special thanks to "Officer Friendly"-you did a great job!


From the Principal of

Wewahitchka


High School

by Larry A. Mathes
Wewahitchka High School that's always tough.
graduation date has been The JV football team plays
:approved and it is May 23, 1997 Thursday night at Gator Stadium
-at 7:00 p.m. Baccalaureate will be at 6:00 p.m. ($3.00 tickets)}.
May 18 at 8:00 a.m. Liberty County High School will
Well, we whupped Havana provide the opposition. I know
Northside Friday night with an Florida State plays N. C. State
excellent team effort, showing that night on TV, but we need
that we had recovered from the your support worse than Fla.
previous loss to the Sharks. state does, so come on down. We
Although there were several out- have a young team this year that
standing efforts by the Gators, will get better as the season goes
what stood out to me was Danny on.
Voyles chasing an apparent Boys cross country finished a
touchdown for Havana the length great second in the Lincoln
of the field, finally catching and (Tallahassee) High School cross
downing him around the Gator country meet (14 teams)- Our
five-yard line. That effort paid off girls finished fourth out of 11,
as the Gladiators suffered a sub- which was also a great effort
sequent fumble to preserve the when you look at the level of com-
Gator shutout. We'll need that petition.
kind of effort from everyone thisball still has only one
week as we travel to Greensboro Volleyball still has only one
for a 6:30.(central) game Friday loss. This Thursday they host Bay
night. The Bulldogs are flying Highcompe at5:00 in the usually. Great
high with two wins, one over the competition usually means a
Graceville High School team great match Saturday we travel


to Niceville for a tournament. Yes
I know-all these'schools are a lot
bigger than us. When you beat
them you know you've done
something!
Parents, please-check what
your student is wearing to school.
We take pride in our student
body's appearance, but a slip now
and then needs to be corrected.
Some shirts, some shorts, etc.,
border on being unacceptable.
For the most part, though, com-
pare Gulf County's student body
to those you see sometimes 'on
T.V. Which do you prefer?
Homecoming for Wewahitch-
ka High School will be October
25. The homecoming game will be
against Carrabelle High School
and planning for all the festivities
is getting underway. More infor-
mation will follow as it is finalized.
Most people know that the
1/2 sales tax that will be voted
on at the general election is the
fairest way of raising the money
needed to renovate St. Joe
Elementary School. Those who
oppose this method think nothing
of paying higher sales taxes in
Panama City, and Gulf County
gets no benefit from that at all.
Please study this issue carefully.
It deserves your support.
Have a great weekly


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PAGE 6B THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, SEPT. 19, 1996


S .'95 Chevrolet Silverado Z71, extended
cab, 4wd, pickup. Loaded, 10,000
miles. $22,000. 227-7377. 2te 9/19
1983 280Z' Datsun Classic, needs
work, $1,400 obo, 648-8334.
2te 9/19
1994 Grand Jeep Cherokee, Limited,
loaded, under 40k miles. Call 639-
2795, leave message. 2tc 9/19


'84 Ford Ranger 4x4. Call after 6
p.m., 647-8322. Itc 9/19.
- Motorcycle. '94 Kawasaki Vulcan
1500. 229-6208 after 5 p.m. tfc 9/12
MOB 1979 Roadster. original interior.
super nice, British racing green. ex-
cel. cond. 20,522 miles. $4.200. Call
647-5194. tfc 8/22


253 2
Canal '
St. _,
$58,9004 ,

3 bedrooms, 2 baths: Land: 75x00 _
SPECIAL FEATURES: Very well maintained dbl-wide mobile home w/cedar
siding. Great rm. w/furepl.ce, master bdrm. with 2 walk-in closets, ma-ier ba.
w/garden tub. Cen. h/a only 5 yrs. old. Dbli-hung storm windows, outside
storage shed, insulation in floors, walls & ceiling. Price includes: counrenop
range, wall oven, dishwasher, refrig., carpet, blinds & 3-pc. entermmmetn unit.


1979 Chevy K-5 Blazer, mint cond.,
brand new high performance motor,
350, V-8. Showroom ready, must see
to appreciate. $4,000 firm. 227-7371
or 227-2009 or 1-904-231-5926.
2tc 9/12
1985 S10 pickup, good work or hunt-
ing truck, ready to go. Call 227-1432.
S, 2tp 9/12


Golf cart, gasoline powered, $850.
New paint job. 229-2727. tfc 9/12




24' aluminum shrimp boat and trail-
er. Call 229-9070 for information.
2tp 9/19


HANNON
REALTY INC.
PORT ST. JOE
227-1450


TUESDAY AUCTION! Every
Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Port
Theatre. We'll sell it for you! Also
ANTIQUE MALL SPACE
AVAILABLE! Wade Clark Auc-
tions, AB 1239. AU 1737. 229-9282
10% Buyer's Premium
tc 8/I15





TREASURE ANTIQUES
2284 W. HWY. 98, next to
Highland View Elementary

RED TAG SALE
On the best collection of OLD
GLASSWARE and POTTERY in
this area.

POCKET KNIFE SALE
50% OFF on
CASE and PUMA
SPORTS CARDS, 1/2 PRICE

Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday Saturday
Closed Sunday and Monday
21c 9/19


Mexico Beach. Lg. 2 bdrm. mobile
home on Ig. secluded lot. Can be fur-
nished. new carpet, fenced yard. $325
per mo. includes water, sewer,. gar-
bage. cable and lot rent, $150 see. de-
posit. 648-5229. itc 9/19
Two bdrm. duplex. centrally located
in Mexico Beach. References required.
$350 month. $200 deposit 647-3253.
3tp 9/12
Room for Rent: Mexico Beach on Ca-
nal. kitchen, laundry,& pool privileg-
es. $65 week. 648-8745. 2tc 9/12
House in Port St. Joe, 3 bdrm., 1 1/2
bath, ch&a,. laundry rm., storage
shed. nice yard, new carpet & paint,
all new appliances, 950 sq. ft. living
area. $445 month. $445 security plus
utilities. No pets. 228 6th St. Call
227-3511. tfc 9/12
House for Rent: unfurnished. 4
bdrm., 2 bath and dbl. carport. Loca-
tion St. Joe Beach. Ready to occupy
Oct. 1. 1996. May be seen by appt.
only. Rent by lease only. If Interested
please call 1-904-298-4444. tfc 9/19


Safe 'N Dry Storage
a Rental,
214 3rd St., PSJ, FL
904-229-9000
fia 9/5


TRDE &SEVCE


v Port St. Joe Lodge No. Ill1
Reg. Stated Communication
1st and 3rd Thursday of each
month. 8:00 p.m.,Masonic Hall.
214 Reid Ave.
Robert Redmon, W.M.
Bill Jordon, Sec.
1st & 3rd weeks -Dec.
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Professional
Painting & Sheetrock. Lic. & In-
sured. Free Estimates. 639-3570.
4tc 9/5
THE BEACHES HOUSE/PET SIT-
TERS. Collect mail / check lights /
locks / etc. Feed & exercise your pets.
As low as $6.00 a day. Mow grass /
pool care/etc. Willing for extra $$. Re-
lable couple. Contact Ron & Maxine
Leopold' at 648-4204 anytime/leave
message. tfe 9/5


Steve Brant's Roofing
Licensed & Insured
Lic. 1RC0050321
Port St. Joe Call 229-6326
tic 10/17

STUTZMAN ROOFING
RC #0038936
Specializing in Reroofs *
Single-ply & Repairs
"Where quality is higher than price"
229-8631
tfc 5/2

C. R. SMITH & SON
Backhoe work, dozer work, root
rake, front-end loader, lot clearing,
septic tanks, drain fields, fill dirt.
Rt. 2, Box A1C, Port St. Joe
Phone 229-6018

STRICKLAND ELECTRIC
All Type Electrical Work
24 Hr. Service
UC. 1ER0013168 .INSUrED
647-8081
ALAN STRICKLAND


904-229-8161
Fayo's Nail & -;. _
Tanning Salon i : /
TOTAL NAIL CARE
Certified Nail Technici4n "
1905 Long Ave., Port St. Joe
Wolff Tanning System Call for Appt.


COINS BY THE BAYI
I buy and sell old coins and paper
money. Billy Stephens. fair prices.
Home 229-8104. Bus. 229-6803.
tfc 9/5
Wewa Serenity Group, Presbyterian
Church, Hwy. 71, AI Anon meets
Monday at 7:00. AA meets Monday,
and Thursday at 7:00.
Surfslde Serenity Group, Ist United
Methodist Church, 22nd St.. Mexico
Beach. Monday 7:30; Friday 7:30.
All times central. 647-8054.


Avon

Catherine L. Collier
Indenpendent Sales Representadtve
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 to All Your Lawn Service Needs"
MOWING. EDGING. TRIMMING. SPRAYING.
FERTILIZING. WEEDING, CLEAN OUTS.
SPRINKLER REPAIR. AND LANDSCAPING
Free Estimates
Call 229-6435 u .i,


NEX Microsystems
announces NEW PENTIUMS
starting at $1 169,
P75 Multimedia $1,365,
P I50's from $1799
227-6590 or 647-3339


LOANS D 8 J 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 #, RF00510,42
FREE ESTIMATES RG 0051008
ER 0011618

JOHNNY MIZE PLUMBING
PLUMBING CONTRACTOR NEW CONSTRUCTION REPAIRS
REMODELING RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
INSTALLATION OF WATER LINES AND SES'ER LINES
S. MINORELECTRICAL
PORT ST. JOE. FLORIDA 904/229-6821


TRACTOR
WORK


Bush Hogging


Call Matt WalkerI
904-227-3708
4tc 8/29


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

SResdential Custom Wood
SCommercial Industrial

A 8 R Fence
Feac/ag sad Conacrte Werk
Albenrt Fleischmann 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.
tfc 4.6

MOWING RAKING WEEDING
EDGING TRIMMING
LANDSCAPING LICENSED
C.J.'s Lawn

Service
Serving Mexico Beach, St Joe Beach,
Port St. Joe & Wewahirchka
"I will work for YOU'" CLYDE SANFORD
Mexico Beach, FL
(904) 648-8492

'Introaducing
Total Pool Maintenance
& Lawn Care Packages
Interior/Ext. Painting
As always call us for your
FREE Estimate.
C & I Q-- e-

Clean"i"
ALL WORK GUARANTEED
INSURANCE FREE ESTIMATES
COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL
BILL WHITE
CHRIS MORRISON
647-3215S
348 Santa Anna St.
St. Joe Beach 32456
tfc 7/18


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


Plumbing







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

647-3328
21p8f29


5x10 10x10 10x20
On Site Rentals 6 Days A Week
ASK ABOUT FREE MONTH'S RENT
St. Joe Rent-All
First St. 227-2112


BOB'S PAINT &
BODY SHOP
29 Continuous Years of
Automotive Body Repair
Rebuild Wrecks,
Body & Window Work
Expert Automotive Painting
FREE ESTIAIATES on Your Body Work
Call or See BOB HEACOCK
Baltzell Ave. Phone 227-7229
t fc4/6


Locally .
Owned .



$ 0 Residential
00 Commercial
Termite & Pest Control
Termite Treatments Restaurant Motel
Flea Control Condominiums
Household Pest Control New Treatment/
Real Estate (WDO) Reports Construction Sites
f FAMILY OWNED

1 PLEASANT & PROFESSIONAL
Serving Gulf Co. & Surrounding Areas
Free EstImates & Inspections


2 bedroom trailer for rent in Highland
View. Call 227-1260. tfc 9/5
2 bedroom. 1 bath trailer at St. Joe
Beach. $325 month. $200 deposit.
647-3278 or 827-2906. tfc 9/5
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. 4te 8/29
Trailers and spaces for rent St. Joe
Beach. I block from beach. No pets.
No kids. Pager #1-800-727-3514 or
647-5106. tfc 9/5
One and two bedroom apartments, 2
blocks from beach. Call 647-3544.
ask for Jason. tfc 9/5


Apartment on Mexico Beach. unfur-
nished 2 bdrm., 1 ba., water, garbage
pickup and cable included. No pets.
$400 month plus deposit. 648-5903.
2 bedroom furnished and unfur-
nished available immediately. Long
term rental. Parker Realty, Mexico
Beach, 648-5777. tfc 9/5

BEAUTIFUL, Bayfront Home,
sunsets, access to St. Joseph's Bay, 3
bdrms., 2.5 baths, cen. heat & air,.
two level decks. NEW, prefer long
term, neg. Leave Mess. 205-352-5940
3 bedroom, unfurnished, 1 1/2 baths,
gulf view with access to beach by
boardwalk. I mile from state park en-
trance. $495 per month. $250 depos-
it. 647-5349 or 227-1235. tfc 9/5


1200 Monument Ave. New Price $119,900




12 HANNON
4 bedrooms, 3 baths Land 1n/2 Acre (Corner Lot) REALTY INC.
SPECIAL FEATURES: I story stucco home in pnrstgious location. Beautiful PORT ST. JOE
hardwood floors, stone fireplace, Ig. screened porch, eait-iLn dtchen, cer. tae 2 14 a
baths, new shallow well & pump, ceiling fans throughout. Newly land- 22 -1a45
s-aped, lots of storage rm.. Price includes. range top, double will ovens,
refrig. w/icemnaker, d.w., disposal, gas bbg grill, drares & blinds.





Surfside Serenity Group, 1st United Wewa Serenity Group, Presbyterian
Methodist Church, 22nd St.. Mexico Church, Hwy. 71, Al Anon meets
Beach. Monday 7:30; Friday 7:30. Monday at 7:00. AA meets Monday
All times central. 647-8054. and Thursday at 7:00.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Port St. Joe Serenity Group Piano LeSSOnS
Open Meeting: Sunday 4:00 p.m. t f
Tuesday 8:00 p.m. 'tter 'eaa,.
Thursday. 8:00 p.m.
AL-ANON aI e. tew &,S .
Thurs.. 8:00 p.m.26 e we Te.
Tues. & Thurs. meetings at 1st United 6 41-.
Methodist Church. PSJ 649-4592 */

I PUMP REPAIR LICENSED INSTALLERS
S& VM IRRIGATION
.- -...--.-for All Your Water-Needs 5 year4Varranty '2 "
HAL KEELS FREE 229-2738
JAMES WILEY ESTIMATES 227-7205


Pace Heating & Cooling
LICENSED INSURED SALES AND SERVICE
A/C Heating Ice Machines Comm. Refrigeration New & Existing Homes
Owner: Brent Pierce Phone: 229-2665
State u. aNes 229-COOL

A/C, Heating, Refrigeration, and Ice
ifMachine (Sales/Servicel
Ventilation Sheet Metal Fab. Natural
Gas & Electrical Equipment Contractor
Harden ..... t ^wt
Service Co. re'eda^'se
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
Sare Mech aRM6066465 Ernie "Cooter" Harden/Owner
Phone 904-639-2454 Cel. Ph. #227-5036 tico6/20





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




FALLEN'S GULF
COAST IRRIGATION
Nelson, Rainbird and Toro
INSTALLATION and REPAIR
Free Estimates and Design


, Allen Norris 229-8786


Pump Repair


J


oi


Business and Personal Payroll Preparation
Financial and Estate Planning Bookkeeping Service

FRANK J. SEIFERT
Accounting and Income Tax Service
,.Telephone 509 Fourth St.
Office (904) 229-9292 P. 0. Box 602
Home (904) 227-3230 to 1/4 Port St. Joe, 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 tfc 12/14


..........;
.. .RATES: .
Une ads: $3.50 for first 20 words,-
: S for each additional word.
$2.00 for each consecutive
week with no changes. Call
227-1278 to place yours;.
DEADLINE:
:'." '.:..' .'...'." '.'. .'.'"..'' .''.*.'* ...' .'..::


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THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, SEPT. 19, 1996 PAGE 7B


A I


Two bedroom, 1 ba. mobile home.
Call 648-8917. ltc 9/19

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.
furn., 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 Admirnistration and man-
aged by Advisors Realty.
Call 229-6353 for more information.
NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS
tfc 9/5

UNFURNISHED
* Large 2 bdrm. house, stove & refrig.,
cen. h&a, screen porch, carport &
laundry rmn.
Large 2 bedroom apartment, stove &
refrig., washer/dryer hook-up.
New extra Ig. 3 bdrnm. 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. I
One bedroom apartment, washer/
dryer hook-up.
Call229-6777 after 7 p.m.
tfc 9/5

No need for wet carpets. Dry clean
them 'with HOST. Use rooms right
away. Rent machine. St. Joe Fumi-
- ture, 227-1251. tfc 9/5

Mobile home lots for rent in Mexico
Beach. Call 648-5476. tfc 9/5


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 omee use. 639-5608.

ATTENTION RENTERS




Due to the large number of
applications presently on our
waiting list for federal rental
assistance for Gulf County, the
Northwest Florida Regional
Housing Authority is suspend-
ing the acceptance of applica-
tions for the Section 8 Rental
Assistance Program effective
September 30, 1996. Funded by.
the U. S. Department of Hous-
ing and Urban Development
(HUD), pursuant to :
24CFR 882a2Qs(8a( .:
2tc 9/19


House for rent, 3 bdrm.,
1 ba., cen. h/a, carpet,
ceiling fans, fireplace,
Call Phil, 227-2112.
tfc 9/12,





Lonely, white male would like to meet
white female that loves fishing, boat-
ing, camping, home life, country mu-
sic, 45-55 years old. 827-2969.
2te 9/19

Thank you St. Jude for
guiding our brother back to
us. M. & L.A.
I will no longer be responsible for
debts incurred by anyone other than
myself as ,of Monday, September 16,-
1996.
GETHAA ANN BALLARD


Storage

Units

229-6200






Moving Sale: Coffee table, Duncan
Phyfe dining room table, 2 1/2 ton
central heat and air unit. 827-
8361.
Yard Sale, St. James' Episcopal
Church, 800 22nd Street, Continental
breakfast, bake sale, 8:00 a.m. 1:00
p.m. Rain or shine.
Yard Sale: Friday and Saturday, start-
ing at 8 a.m., 603 22nd St., Port St.
Joe. ltc 9/19
Garage Sale: Saturday, Sept. 21, 8
a.m. noon. 301 Beacon Rd., Gulf
Aire. ltc9/19
Garage Sale: Household items and
clothes. Saturday, Sept. 21st, 8,to 12,
209 16thSt. Rain cancels. Itp 9/19
Back Yard Shop Sale, Friday only,
Sept. 20. 1001 Woodward Ave. Tools,
guns & ammo, drills, saws, over 100
items. 227-1255. tp 9/19


Garage Sale: 19 ft. Wellcraft in/
outboard motor boat, and trailer,
$5,900. Stackable washer/dryer,
bread machine, fishing equipment,
clothes, tools, and different misc.
items. 209 Gulf Aire Dr., from 8 a.m.
until. Saturday and Sunday.
itc 9/19

Yard Sale: Saturday, Sept. 21, 8:00,
till. Rain or shine. Microwave, table.
and chairs, and much more. 115
Hunter Circle.
Glass top table w/4 chairs, cabinet
radio, cassette player, shells, sago
palms, plants, arid more. 405 Fortner
Ave., Mexico Beach. Friday, Sept.
20th, 8 am. rEST.





Mosquito spray truck driver. (1) tem-
porary position. $6.00 per hr. Position
may last up to six months. Applica-
tions may be picked up at Gulf
County Mosquito Control. 1001 10th
St., Port St Joe, FL 32456. Must have
valid driver's license. 2tc 9/19


Speech 'pathologist needed in Spring-
..- feld/MilUllUe area. .Supervision pro-.
vided for CFY. (904) 862-3500. ,
ltc 9/19

The Gulf County ARC is currently ac-
cepting applications for the position of
employment specialist This position
is responsible for locating employ-
ment opportunities for persons with
disabilities and assisting with on the
Job training as needed by the employ-
er. Qualifications include bachelors
degree in appropriate area of speciall-
zation, and, one year experience in
working with persons with develop-'
mental disabilities or employment
training programs. An associates de-
gree and 2 years experience may sub-
stitute for the educational require-
ment. This position will begin part
time and transition to .full time as
needs warrant. Closing date is Octo-
ber 1, 1996. For additional informa-
tion or an application, please contact
Gulf County ARC, 200 Peters SL, Port
St. Joe, FL 32456 or (904) 229-6327.
LOOKING for mature individual to as-
sist Regional Vice President of Primer-
ica Financial Services. Take charge
and manage a portion of our multi-
faceted business. We offer high corr-
mission income potential, flexible
hours, many other pluses. Could start
part time. For interview, call today.
648-8565. tfc 9/5


Teacher Aide, part-time (2 posi-
tions). The Gulf County School Board
Is receiving applications for Teacher
Aide. Persons having applications on
file in the School Board office and
wishing to be considered for this posi-
tion must request to have their appli-
cation submitted. Applications may
be picked up and should be sent to
Mr. Jerry Kelley, Principal, Wewa-
hitchka Elementary School, 514 E.
River Rd., Wewahitchka, FL 32465.
Application deadline is September
27, 1996, 12:00 NOON, CDT. The
Gulf County School Board is an equal
opportunity employer. 2tc 9/19
Bus Driver (Port St. Joe area). The
Gulf County School Board Is receiving
applications for Bus Driver. Persons
having applications on file in the
School Board office and wishing to be
considered for this position must re-
quest to have, their application sub-
mitted. Applications may be picked
up and should be sent to Mr. S. M.
Eubanks, Coordinator, 150 Middle
School Road, Port St. Joe, FL 32456.
Application deadline Is September
27, 1996, 12:00 NOON, EDT. The
Gulf County School Board Is an equal
opportunity employer. 2tc 9/19
TYNDALL FEDERAL
CREDIT UNION

PORT ST. JOE BRANCH
HEAD TELLER
Tyndall Federal Credit Union's Port
St. Joe Branch Is seeking a head Tell-
er. ,
The primary functions of this position
include supervising and training tell-
er/new account personnel; effective
management / safeguarding of vault
funds; ,
A successful candidate should have a
minimum high school education; min-
imum 4 years teller experience; mini-
mum 1 year supervisory experience;
must be thoroughly familiar with the
laws regulating negotiable instru-
ments; must be personal computer
literate.
Please submit resume to VP/Human
Resources, P. 0. Drawer 1760, Pana-
ma City, FL 32402.


Taking applications for clean-up and
security. Apply in person at El Gov-
ernor Motel.. 2tc 9/12


Now taking applications for full time
positions'. Apply in person at Water
St. Seafood, 323 Market St., Apalachi-
cola. 2tc9/12
Accounting Supervisor position. mini-
mum 2 year college w/accounting
and computer experience. Excellent
salary w/benefits. Send resume to
Box USA, P. 0. Box 928, Port St. Joe,
FL 32456. Attn.: Controller 2te 9/12
Sick and tired of going nowhere in
life? Need a change? Learn how you
can reach your goals and make some
major bucks while doing something
good. Call Bobby at 227-7371 or 227-
2009,.or 1-904-231-5926. .2tc.9/12 _
Maintenance M (2 positions). The
Gulf County School Board Is receiving
applications for Maintenance IM. Per-
sons having applications on file in the
School Board office and wishing to be
considered for this position must re-
quest to, have their application sub-
mitted. Applications may be picked
up and should be sent to Mr. Buddy
Floore, Coordinator, 150 Middle
School Road, Port St. Joe, FL 32456.
Application deadline Is Sept. 20,
1996, 12:00: NOON, EDT. The Gulf
County School Board Is an equal op-
portunity employer. 2tc 9/12
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 9/5
Now hiring waiters, waitresses, cooks,
dishwashers, full or part time, flexible
hours. Apply Julie's Restaurant, 222
Reid Ave.; Port St. Joe. tfe 9/5





Cast nets for sale. New 7' chain cast
net, $100. I also build and repair oth-
er sizes and styles of nets. Call 229-
9070 and leave message. 4tp 9/19

Restaurant equipment. Steam table,
salad bar, etc. 639-3755, ask for Ho-
ward. 4tc9/19
Four rims and tires, 15", fit Ford
Bronco/Ranger, $325. Mike, 227-
1105. ltc 9/19
Furniture and Appliances. Lg. plush
light rose brown couch and chair,
$150. 15.0 GE frost-free refrig./
freezer, $150. Both very good condi-
tion. Call 639-5108. Itc 9/19
Due to arthritis in my hands and can-
not manage, I have a brand new Kirby
vacuum cleaner with all attachments.
Call648-8932. Itp 9/19

Large sofa, like new, $175. Large oil
painting on burlap, knight on horse,
$75. 648-4022. Itp 9/19
Twin beds, like new, with spring, mat-
tress, dust ruffle, $350. 229-6734.
ltp 9/19

Voit gravity rider, new, sacrifice, $95.
1927 German treadle sewing ma-
chine, orig. book/attachments, $300.
German snuff bottle collection, $20.
Glass shower doors, $20 and bath-
room sink for vanity (new), $20. 227-
2049. tfc 9/19
Cross ties. See or call Elmo Ford,
227-1293. 2tc 9/12


No payment no interest
until April 1997
ST. JOE RENT-ALL
706 1st St. 227-2112
White Snapper Stihl Echo
Outdoor Power Products


1996 huge sectional sofa, top quality,
top of the line. 4 piece, pull down ta-
ble. Beautiful teal green, $1,000 obo.
227-7371 or 227-2009 or 1-904-231-
,5926. 2tc 9/12
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

NEX MICRO Computer Sales &
Service. PIONEX Pentium 100 Multi-
media $1699,14" SGA monitor, 16 Mb
EDO RAM 1.2 Gb Western Digital HD
Intel Trident Chipset 256k Pipelined
Cache Toshiba 6X CD ROM 2 Mb
MPEG Video, Windows 3.11, Perfect
Office Quicken SE & morel Other
Pentium PC's starting at $1099.
Days: 227-6590, H: 647-8339, FAX
904-647-3339 email Ron Bordelon:
nexmlcro@beaehes.net
PC Components price list upon re-
quest tfc 9/5




AKC miniature Schnauzer puppies.
Parents on premises. Show size, $250
each. 229-8827. 2tc 9/19
Nine months old beagle/walker dogs,
good blood. 648-8914, ask for Jeff.
Sltc9/19

DOG GROOMING PLUS, 227-3611.
Professional grooming, special dis-
counts for weekly bathing, dipping
available. Boarding for dogs & cats.
tfc 9/5

PET & PROPERTY TENDERS. In
your home pet sitting by Joey and
Marie Romanelll, 229-1065. tfc 9/5




3 bdrm., 2 ba. brick home, LR, den,
kit., DR, utility rm., cen h&a, side-by-
side refrigerator, disp. ice/water thru
door. stove, dishwasher, ceiling fans.
blinds, carpet, screen porch, on 2
lots. Completely fenced, deep well &
sprinkler system. 7118 Georgia Ave.,
St Joe Beach. Call 639-3440.
2tp 9/19


301 Woodward Ave., cleared lot,
zoned commercial and light industri-
al. 227-3313 days, 648-4088 after 5.
tfc9/19

Older 2 bedroom mobile home & lot,
Mexico Beach. Good location, owner
financing w/reasonable down pay-
ment, $35,000. 647-3253. 3tp 9/12
E. Hemy Ave. 415' and E. Chipola
Ave. 315' x 300' in Wewahitchka. Two
mobile homes, one 3 bdrm., 2 ba.
78'x12'. One 68'x14' 3 bd., 2 bath.
Screen on both porches. Decks on
back. 3 storage houses 12'x16' ea. w/
carport on one, 1 block from schools,
3 blocks from downtown. Very good
location for mobile home park. or to
build,,on. Three sewer & water hook-
ups on Henry Ave. Call 639-5860 5
p.m. to8 p.m. tfc 9/12
For Sale by Owner: 3 bdrm., 1 ba.
block & brick home, new w/w carpet,
new side-by-side refrigerator & stove.
$60.000. 914-0965. or 227-1639.
3 bedroom, 2 bath custom built
home, privacy fence, decks, sprinkler
system &,many extras. 2009, Marvin
Ave. For more information call 229-
8620. tfc 9/5
Want to Buy: house in Port St Joe
area that needs a little work. Call Pat
227-3511, if interested in selling.
Brick house, 3 bdrm., 1 ba. living
room with fireplace, din., kit., utility
rm, cen. heat and air, corner lot, 115
Sailfish St., Highland View. 227-1604.
By appointment only. tfc 9/5
By Owner: 12'x47' mobile home on 1/
2: acre. Overstreet Community. Appli-
ances included, hookup for washer/
diyer, metal storage bldg., fish pond
on property. $19,000. Call 648-5372
or 229-6114. tfc 9/5


By Owner: 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, loft, 3
decks, pool/hot tub available. 108
Boardwalk Ave., Cape San Bias. 647-
3828. tfc 9/5
1/2 acre lots, 5 miles n. of Overstreet
Bridge at Creekview Subd., with sep-
tic tank & well. $2,5000 down,
$132.16 mo. Call George, 229-6031.
tfc 9/5
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 appt. tfc 9/5

LOTS FOR SALE-On Cemetery Road,
1 mile off Overstreet Road, 9 miles
south of Wewa. Owner financing. Call
229-6961. tfc 9/5


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House for Sale by Owner: 703
I Nautilus Dr., Sea Shores Subd.,
I St. Joe Beach. 15 months old brick I
1300 sq. ft., 3 BR, 2 ba. finished 2
car garage, separate LR/DR, ceil-
I ng fans, fireplace, lots of closets & I
pantry. French doors lead to Ig.
45'x36' L shaped wood deck. All
I appliances. Double door refrig., d/ I
w, gas stove, washer & dryer, all
window treatments. RCA 18" satel-
I lite dish, gutters, well pump &
Sprinkler, system, cen. a/c. gas |
heat & hot water,: sod & land-
I escaped yard, Ig. lot. Energy effi-
I cent (elec, gas, water & sewage av-
erage $100 month). Taxes $920.
Want furniture make offer This
I house needs nothing. Will help w/ I
closing cost. No reasonable offer
refused. Price $109,500.00. Call
I 647-3101. tfc 9/19 I
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508 Eighth St. $58,900




HANNON
REALTY INC.

bedroomrrs. I bh Lrjnd 50o'xl.' PORT ST. JOE
SPECIAL EAURES new cear2 he1, air, g. rs & Acl epolilhed wood450
floors. nE rrwnj-blru-,d at iall windows, new ht [water hE.ilEr & steel front 2 7 1
door. Lg screened porch irn riint. rened backy rd uith itonge hed Pnce
includes: range., rerrgeraorand ce,brg fins



175 Charles Avenue $64,900





....REALTY IC.

3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Land"- 10 'x1 165
SPECIAL FEATURES- Lotely bnck home on landscaped lot in quiet neigh- PORT ST. JOE
borhood. Plushcairpeting.qualitycedinglans. rehinshed woodkitchenicab- 22. 1
inets, ]g. master bedroom wprivate bath. Buy thi: home for as low as 227-1450
53o0.(0/monthl Pri e indudes: range/oven, ceiling fans, satellite dish and
receive, carpet., drapes and blinds.



1 Elizabeth Wr Thompson
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
MEXICO BEACH
315 .ROBIN LANE; Nice 3 BR 2 Ba stucco home, FP, new carpeting, AC, refrig.
Extras Include jacuzzi, expensive bedroom suite, security system, lifetime termite
guarantee, sprinkler system, outside storage building. Call Brenda Miller for appt.
today. $79,000.00.
238 NAN NOOK DRIVE, Very neat 2BR 1 BA home, vinyl siding AND windows,
two decks, pool, stor. bldgs.. Income prbducing. See Brenda Miller for more infor-
mation or appointment to show. $65,000.00.
BEACON HILL
HWY. 98; 3 BR 1 BA cottage overlooking G j view, just paint-
ed, dark pine intr0r 11ldl ish has all the details.
$104,500.00.
HOWARD CREEK
HUNTING AND FISHING LODGE: 18.96 acres with highway frontage, main
house has 4 BR, 2 BA, 3 large ponds, cook house completely stocked: Another fea-
ture is a shop house which would make excellent business or office. Has 12 RV
hookups totally separate from main house. Additional 1/2 acre lots that are preplatted.
Income producing. Call Jay Rish for an appointment. $279,900 00.
CAPE SAN BLAS
COMMERCIAL BUILDING, 2200SF commercial building on C-30E with beer and
wine license. Has partially furnished kitchen, front porch, back deck, screened porch,
dual AC systems, 3 septics. Endless possibilities include gift shop, bed and breakfast,
take out eating establishment, game room pizza parlor. Call Brenda Miller to see this
investment. Price $125,000.00. Additional one-half acre, $25,000.00

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


F-qtaiy Properties, Inc.
1200 U.S. Hwy. 98
Mexico Beach, FL 32410
(904) 648-5146 or 1-800-4518-7478


NEW LISTINGS:


Mexico Beach: 304 & 306 Hatley Dr. Lots 4
and 5, Block B. Two nice residential lots, 87.5'x108'
each. $15,000 each.
St. Joe Beach Corner of Canal and
Alabama. Lot 5, Block 5, Unit 1. Nice cleared lot,
high and dry. 75'x173'. $17,500


SeMveral og T7eatorw eNtat. ALv'adaEle'a

JOHN M. DELORME, Realtor ELLEN F. ALLEMORE, Realtor
4__________


Mexico Beach Harmon Realty, Inc.

BARBARA HARMON, Broker Barbara Mannon, Sales Associate; 647-5004
Ann Six, Sales Associate, 229-6392 Susan Gaylor, Sales Associate, 648-5401


S648-5767 or 1-800-239-4959

"THE LOVE SHACK", 9117 Hwy. 98, Beaco'n Hill. Charming WATERFRONT two bdrm., 1 bath
single family cottage! Living room has ceiling fans. Kitchen w/dining area has sliding glass doors
that lead, to screened porch on the Gulf! Bedrooms have ceiling fans and full size closets.
Completely furnished. On 38'x221.8' + gulf front lot. Shared septic system with adjacent cottage.
City water. Window AC. Electric all heat. Good rental history! An affordable single family gulf front
cottage. $135,000.00.
BEACON HILL LODGE APARTMENTS, 9108-9114 Hwy. 98. ATTENTION INVESTORS! MULTI-
UNIT Apartment building close to the Beach! Two story frame building has four units just across
the highway from the beach! 3 two bedroom, one bath units and 1 one bedroom, one bath unit. All
units have been completely remodeled in May '96. new paint and carpet in all units. 2 large garage
areas (58'x16.6') for storage with possible efficiency.f on garage and new paint, laundry room with
coin operated washer (new May '96) and dryer for tenants use. Central heat/AC in all, units.
Separate electric meter for each unit. Shared water meter. New septic tank and drain lines for
entire building. (March '96). Parking lot at back of building. Presented rented on annual basis!
$175,000.00. Owner will finance.
9442 COCKLES AVE., BEACON HILL. Lovely three bedroom, 2 ba. double wide ,mobile home on
nice shaded lot only a short walk to the beach! Living room, dining, and kitchen combo has vault-
ed ceiling w/ceiling fan, Kitchen has large cabinets and counter space, 2 Ig. pantries, and break-
fast/serving bar. Master bedroom also has vaulted ceiling w/ceiling fan w/light, lighted walk-in clos-
et. Single car covered concrete carport. 8'x 16' insulated work/storage room at end of carport has
electric wiring & cable. Outside shower! 10' x 20' front screened porch. Central gas heat & electric
air. Appliances include refrig., gas range, washer and dryer. This mobile home is in mint condition!I
Must see this one!! $49,500.00.


Call us for a complete listing of year round rentals, or sales listings!

Corner of 14th St. & Hwy. 98, Mexico Beach

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PAGE 8B THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, SEPT. 19, 1996


GULF COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
AUGUST 6, 1996
The Gulf County School Board met in
regular session on August 6, 1996, at 9:00
AM., in the Gulf County School Board
Administrative Offices in Port St. Joe. The
following members were present: Oscar
Redd, Mazy Pridgeon, David Byrd, Caroline
Norton, and Charlotte Pierce. The
Superintendent and Attorney Tom Gibson
were also present. The Board Attorney was
absent.
Chairman. Redd presided, and the
meeting was opened with the invocation led
by Charlotte Pierce, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance led by David Byrd.
RECOGNITION OF COACHES: On
motion by Mrs. Norton,. second by Mrs.
Pierce, and unanimous vote, the Board
adopted resolutions and presented plaques
expressing its appreciation and gratitude to
Scott Gowan, Vernon Eppinette, and Jay
Bidwell for exemplifying such superior
standards in achieving the following
Scott Gowan awarded the "1996 All
Big Bend Boys' Track Field Coach of the
Year," -1996 Florida Athletic Coaches
Association Class SA Boys' Track Field
Coach of the Year," and the "1996
Florida Athletic Coaches Association
State Boys' Track Field Coach of the
Year."
Vernon Eppinette awarded the "1995-
1996 All Big Bend Boys' Basketball
Coach of the Year" and the "1995-1996
Florida Athletic Coaches Association
Class 3A Boys' Basketball Coach of the
Year."
Jay Bidwell awarded the "1995 All
Big Bend Boys' Cross Country Coach of
the Year" and the "1995 Florida Athletic
Coaches' Association Class 2A Boys'
Cross Country Coach of the Year."
HEALTH SERVICE PROJECT: Mr.
Douglas Kent, Acting Administrator, Gulf
County Public Health Unit, appeared before
the Board to review the Gulf County School
District's Health Service Project proposal for
the 1996-97 fiscal year. No action neces-
sary.
PUBLIC HEARING ON POLICY
CHANGE: In accordance with Florida
Statutes, the Board advertised policy
changes relating to the Pupil Progression
Plan in the local newspaper. The public was
given opportunity on this day to provide
input. There was no response from the gen-
eral public. After discussion by the Board,
amendments were made to the Plan regard-
ing courses/credits. On motion by Mr..
Byrd, second by Mrs. Pridgeon, and unani-
mous vote, the Board approved the follow-
ing policy changes to the Pupil Progression
Plan with amendments.
II. Attendance
D. Attendance Requirements
(Grades 7-12)
E. Exemptions from Final Exams
F. Make-up wtrk
G. Tacdies :
II. Pupil Progression
I. Promotion of Students (Grades K-6)
2. Continuous Progress
6. Remedial Reading
J. Promotion of Students (Grades 7-8)
S 3 Remedial Reading,
K. Promotion of Students (Grades 9-12)
1. Grade 9
d. Remedial Reading
4. Grade 12 (Required Number of
Credits) .
Alternative Course Credits and
Programs.
2. Additional High School Credit
d. High School Courses Taken
in Grade 8 -DELETRl
IV. Graduation
P. Types of Diplomas AMENDED
Q. Requirements for Graduation
R. Special Course Requirements
10. Algebra I or Equivalent
VI.Grading System
W. Grading System for Grades K-12
3. Exceptional Student Program
Grading Scale Grades K-6
X. Reporting to Parents
HEAR FROM PUBLIC: Mr. Stan Kleski,
Architect, representing Kleski & Associates,
Inc., appeared before the Board requesting
an opportunity to -present proposals on
architectural projects that might occur in
the Gulf County School System.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA: On motion
by Mrs. Pierce, second by Mrs. Pridgeon,
and unanimous vote, the Board adopted the
agenda.
APPROVE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR
ADVERTISING: On motion by Mrs. Norton,
second by Mrs. Pierce, and unanimous
vote, the Board approved the 1996-97 ten-
tative budget and millage rate of 8.0180 for
advertising. A public hearing on the tenta-
tive budget uas set for August 13. 1996, at
5:15 P.M.
BUDGET MATIERS/PAYMENT OF
BILLS: On motion by Mrs. Pierce, second by
Mrs. Norton, and unanimous vote, the
Board approved the following budget mat-
ters and payment of bills:
Budget Amendment No. X, SBE
Budget Amendment No. X, Bond
Interest & Sinking
Approved the Annual Financial
Statement for the 1995-96 Fiscal Year and
the Superintendent's Annual Financial
Report for the 1995-96 Fiscal Year.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion
by Mrs. Pridgeon, second by Mrs. Norton,
and unanimous vote, the Board approved
the minutes for June 28, and July 2, 1996,
with changes.
CORRESPONDENCE: The Board
reviewed cards of thanks from Charles
Osborne,. the Family of Les Gortman, and
the Family of Q. P. Baxley. No action neces-
sary.
The Board reviewed correspondence
received from the Board of County
. Commissioners and the Gulf County
Juvenile Justice Council requesting assis-
tance with funding on a project for the
youth of Gulf County to bring an anti-drug
motivational speaker, Mr. Milton Creagh, to
Gulf County during the 1996-97 school
year. On motion by Mrs. Pridgeon, second
by Mr. Byrd, and unanimous vote, the
Board approved "to contribute $1,000.00
toward this project.r. .
BID MATTERS: On motion by Mrs.
Pierce, second by Mrs. Norton, and unani-
mous vote, the Board approved the follow-
ing bid matters:
Awarded Polyurethane Foam and
Coating Material Bid to the following ven-
dors: National Insulation for the foam and
Technical Coating for the coating material.
Awarded Roof Foaming Bid #97-017 to
Technical Coating.
Awarded School Food Service quarter-
ly bids for processed and frozen/chilled
foods for FY 96/97 to the following vendors:
Daffin Foodservice; W.J. Powell Company,


Inc.; C & W Food Service, Inc.; and Phillips
Meats & Seafoods.
Awarded School Food Service yearly
bids for cleaning supplies, bread and milk
products for FY 96/97 to the following ven-
'dors: Flowers Baking Company; Dairy
Fresh Corporation; WJ. Powell Company;
and Southern Cleaning Supplies.
PERSONNEL MATTERS: On motion by
Mr. Byrd, second by Mrs. Pierce, and unan-
imous vote, the Board approved the follow-
ing personnel matters for the 1996-97
school year:
Approved a first grade teaching posi-
tion for Wewahitchka Elementary School.
Approved'Kerri Saunders Teall for the
position of senior high mathematics teacher
at Wewahitchka High School.
Approved Linda Cope and' Brandy
Beatty as health support aides.
Approved list of eligible substitute
teachers for the Gulf County School
System. The list Is on file in the school
board office.
Approved for Melvin Martin to be
moved from Maintenance II level to
Maintenance I.
Approved for Terry Williams to be
moved from Maintenance II level to
Maintenance I.
Approved the following substitute cus-
todial workers: Stepheine Brown, Angella
Hand, Dolle Catherine Keys, Mary Maloy,
Evelyn Morse, Elizabeth Linton, Marvel
Myers, Eva Pittman, Shella Williams,
Shirlcy Williams, and Annette Woullard.
Approved the following School Food
Service substitute workers: Brenda Little,
Mattie McNair, Gloria Mae McMullon,
Jacquline Nickson, Brenda O'Barr, Mary
Ann Peak, Teresa Tomlinson, Cynthia
Wells, Shella Williams, Rhonda Yoder, Betty
Jean Jackson, Mary Alice Maloy, Evon
Jones, Teresa Myrick, Shirley Williams,
Dorothy Peak, Zenvaleen Jones, Barbara
Layfield, Linda Purswell, Oletha Bowers,
Marvel Myers, Pamela Dykes, Virginia Kent,
Linda Griffen, Elizabeth Linton, and Ida B.
Porter.
Approved the following substitute bus
drivers: Julianne Carr, Bernice Fortner,
Sheila Fennell, Mac Ella Gant, Versa-
McCloud, Bertha Stripling, Jessie Enterkin,
Julianne Carter, Charles Gathers, Mary
Jones, and Teresa Redd.
Approved Diana Dykes for the position
of school bus driver.
Accepted resignation of Donna Priest
from her position of secretary in the guid-
ance office at Port St. Joe High School.
Approved a' leave-of-absence for
Virginia Campbell from her position as
teacher at Port St. Joe High School for the
1996-97 school year.
Approved Patricia Nedley for the posi-
tion of science teacher at Port St. Joe High
School. '
Approved Buck Watford for the posi-
tion of science teacher at Port St. Joe High
School.
Approved Alicia (Sissy) Godwin for the
position of exceptional education teacher at
Port St. Joe High School.
Approved Kim Nobles for the position
of student records/guidance secretary at
Port St. Joe High School.
Approved Karen Seay for the position
of student records clerk at Port St. Joe High
School.
'Approved Melanie Hinote for the posi-
tion of first grade teacher at Wewahitchka
Elementary School.
PROGRAM MATTERS: On motion by
Mrs. Pierce, second by Mrs. Pridgeon, and
unanimous vote, the Board approved the
following program matters:-
Approved an agreement with Bay
County School Board whereby the Gulf
County School System provides for the edu-
cation of those Bay County students living
in the vicinity of Mexico Beach for the 1996-
97 school year.
Adopted a resolution for Gulf County
School District's continued participation in
the Panhandle Management Development
Network for the 1996-97 fiscal year.
Adopted a resolution/contract for Gulf
County School District's participation in the
Gateway Educational Computing Consor-
tium Project with the Washington County
School Board/Panhandle Area Educational
Consortium for the 1996-97 fiscal year.
Approved an agreement for Gulf
County School District's participation in the
PAEC/Risk Management Consortium for
the 1996-97 fiscal year.
Approved an agreement for Gulf
County School District's participation in the
Panhandle Area Educational Consortium
for the 1996-97 .fiscal year.
Approved a project application for
Title I funds, PL 103-382, for the 1996-97
fiscal year.
Approved a project application for an
AIDS Education Incentive Grant for the
1996-97 fiscal year.
Approved the 1995-96 Equity Update
for Gulf County School District.
Approved funding for Gold Card
events for the 1996-97 school year.
The Board reviewed and discussed
with Ms. Sharon Gaskin, Director of North
Florida Head Start, the cooperative agree-
ment with North Florida Head Start for the
1996-97 school year. On motion by Mrs.
Norton, second by Mr. Byrd, and unani-
mous vote, the Board approved to table the
matter until the special meeting scheduled
for August 13, 1996.
STUDENT MATTERS: On motion by
Mrs. Norton, second by Mrs. Pierce, and
unanimous vote, the Board approved the
following student matters:
Approved the transfer of Aaron Hamm
from Highland View Elementary School to
Port St. Joe Elementary School for the
1996-97 school year.
Approved the transfer of Caisey Lynn
Spriggs from Highland View Elementary
School to Port St. Joe Elementary School for
the 1996-97 school year.
TRANSPORTATION MATTERS: On
motion by Mr. Byrd, second by Mrs. Norton,
and unanimous vote, the Board approved
request to remove Bus #5, VBA1720CHB
19253, from the inventory and to properly
dispose of it.
SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT: On
motion by Mrs. Norton, second by Mrs.
Pridgeon, and unanimous vote, the Board
tabled the matter of baccalaureate and
graduation dates for the 1996-97 school
year.
On motion by Mrs. Pierce, second by
Mrs. Norton, and unanimous vote, the
Board approved a request by the Florida
Army National Guard In Panama City to use
the Wewahltchka High School gymnasium,
automobile mechanics building, and the
stadium area of the football field in the
event of mobilization.
On motion by Mr. Byrd, second by
Mrs. Norton, and unanimous vote, the


Board approved the following policy change
for advertising: 7.71 Property Records (rais-
ing the property/inventory value to
$750.00).
On motion by Mrs. Pierce, second by
Mrs. Pridgeon, and unanimous vote, the
Board appointed the following members to
serve on the Gulf County Value Adjustment
Board' for the 1996-97 fiscal year: Oscar
Redd and Caroline Norton.
On motion by Mrs. Pierce, second by
Mrs. Pridgeon, and unanimous vote, the
Board approved to change the fall inservice
days from October 10-11, 1996, to October
3-4, 1996.
On motion by Mr. Byrd, second by
Mrs. Pridgeon, and unanimous vote, the
Board adopted a resolution to place on the
ballot, a voter referendum requesting a one-
half cent sales tax in order to fund renova-
tions throughout the county and primarily
at Port St. Joe Elementary School.
ADJOURNMENT' There being no fur-
ther business, the meeting adjourned: at
12:15 P.M. The Board reconvened for an
executive session.
GULF COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
AUGUST 18, 1996 .
The Gulf County School Board met in
special session on August 13. 1996. at 5:15
P.M., In the Gulf County School Board
Administrative Offices in Port St. Joe. The
following- members were present: Oscar
Redd, Mary Pridgeon, David Byrd, Caroline
Norton, and Charlotte Pierce. The
Superintendent and Board Attorney were
also present.
Chairman Redd presided, and the
meeting was opened with the invocation led
by Caroline Norton, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance led by David Byrd.
Ms. Tracey Robbins and Ms. Margie
Hamm appeared before the Board, express-
ing concern over the Stone Mill Creek bus
route. The Board agreed to look into the'
matter to see what could be done to resolve
the situation.
PUBLIC HEARING ON TENTATIVE
BUDGET: There was no response from the
general public.
On motion by Mr. Byrd, second by
Mrs. Pierce, and unanimous vote, the Board
approved the millage rate of 6.480 for
Required Local Effort Tax.
On motion by Mr. Byrd, second by
Mrs. Pierce, and unanimous vote, the Board
approved the millage rate of .510 for
Regular Discretionary Tax.
On motion by Mr. Byrd, second by
Mrs.Pierce, and unanimous vote, the Board
approved the millage rate of .208 for
Supplemental Discretionary Tax.
On motion by Mrs. Pierce, second by
Mr. Byrd, the Board approved the millage
rate of .820 for Local Capital Improvement
Tax with Pierce. Byrd, and Redd voting
YEA: Norton and Pridgeon voting NAY. Mrs.
Pridgeon stated the reason she voted NAY
was that she did not think the Board could
justify an increase over last year. Mrs.
Norton stated the reason she voted NAY was
that she could not tell the public she would
do one thing and then do another.
On motion by Mr. Byrd. second by
Mrs. Pierce, and unanimous vote, the Board
approved the tentative budget for fiscal year
July 1,.1996 through June 30, 1997.
SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT: The
Board reviewed the matter of the North
Florida Head Start Agreement for the 1996-
97 school year that was tabled at the regu-
lar Board meeting on August 6, 1996. Ms.
Sharon Gaskin, Director of North Florida:
Head Start, presented revisions to the Food
Service and Transportation sections of the
Agreement. Ms. Gaskin discussed with the
Board a bus transportation schedule for the
Head Start children. After discussion, a
motion was made by Mrs. Norton, seconded
by Mrs Pridgeon. to tentatively approve the
transportation schedule as presented by
Ms Gaskin until the next Board meeting
scheduled for September 10, 1996. The
motion was carried with Byrd, Norton, and,
Pridgeon voting YEA; Pierce and Redd vot-
ing NAY. Mrs. Pierce stated the reason she
voted NAY was because in view of the infor-
mation' provided by Mr. Eubanks,
Coordinator of Transportation, and the con-
cerns expressed by Mr. Costin, Board
Attorney, she could not vote favorably until
these issues were resolved. On motion by
Mrs. Norton, second by Mrs. Pridgeon, the
Board approved the Head Start Agreement
for the 1996-97 school year with revisions
to the Food Service section (USDA reim-
bursement rates) and, Transportation sec-
tion (liability insurance coverage) with


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Pierce, Byrd, Norton, and Pridgeon voting
YEA; Redd voting NAY.
On motion by Mrs. Pridgeon, second
by Mrs. Norton, and unanimous vote, the
Board approved School Food Service
Plan/Agreement. for the 1996-97 school
year.
On motion by Mrs. Pierce. second by
Mrs. Norton. and unanimous vote, the
Board approved for Logan A. Maestri to
transfer from Port St. Joe Elementary
School to Highland View Elementary School
for the 1996-97 school year.
On motion by Mrs. Norton, second by
Mrs. Pridgeon, and unanimous vote, the
Board approved the following personnel
matters'for the 1996-97 school year:
Approved transfer request for Simona
Pittman to the position of Alternative
Education/Graduation Options teacher at
Port St. Joe High School. -
Approved Shirley Williams for the
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Port St. Joe Elementary School.
Approved Cynthia Wells for the posti-
tion of speech Interpreter at Port St. Joe
High School.
Approved Christian McCarter for the
position of physical education teacher at
Port St. Joe High School.
Approved Grady Booth's instructional
hours at Wewahitchka High School be
increased two hours per day.
Approved Etna Gaskin for the position
of homebound teacher at Wewahltchka
High School.
On motion by Mrs. Pierce, second by
Mrs. Norton, and unanimous vote, the
Board approved to purchase the following
vehicles from St. Joe Communications for
use by the Maintenance Departmenit: 1
Truck $3,500.00; and 1 Van $2,475.00.
' There being no further business, the
meeting adjourned at 7:00 P.M.. Upon
request by the Superintendent, the Board
reconvened for an executive session.


Vote and Return


Caroline




NORTON

School Board


District 3

Experience 30 years teaching in Gulf Co. Schools
Several of the unique experiences I have had
during my tenure as an educator:
Starting the Alternative Program of the Gulf County
high schools
, Successful grant writer for funds, equipment, and
teacher training
Serving as a consultant for teachers' inservice educa-
tion
Planning and developing workshops for teachers' inser-
vice education
Teaching that includes elementary, high school and
adult levels
Of course this is only a partial listing of my
rewarding and exciting activities


Education B.S. degree Elementary Education
Master's degree Adult Ed./Admin.

GOALS
* Strong academic curriculum for college bound students
* Vocational and Applied Technology Ed. available for all students
* Increase number of college dual enrollment courses
* Emphasis on family, moral and spiritual values
Instruction in the use of "state-of-the-art" technological equipment
* Provide safe schools that maintain discipline
* Expand sources of revenue by seeking additional grants
Pd. Pol. Adv., Pd. for by Camp. Acct. of Caroline Norton, Democrat


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